Nestor Cortes Throws Bullpen Friday

New York Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes (shoulder) threw a bullpen session on Friday before the team's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Cortes has been on the injured list for three weeks with a left rotator-cuff strain, and he's just now back to throwing bullpen sessions. The next step will be facing live hitters before […]

Michael Conforto Not Expected To Play This Weekend

San Francisco Giants outfielder Michael Conforto (hamstring) said he has a fascia strain in his left hamstring. It's being called mild, but he doesn't sound as if he thinks he will play in the weekend series on the road against the New York Mets. If Conforto isn't ready to play in the start of a […]

Max Fried Faces Live Hitters For First Time

Atlanta Braves left-hander Max Fried (forearm) faced live hitters on Friday for the first time since resuming throwing. It was a big step in the rehab process, and manager Brian Snitker said it went well. There's still no timetable for Fried to begin a minor-league rehab assignment, but a return to Atlanta's starting rotation isn't […]

Dodgers Activate Daniel Hudson From Injured List

The Los Angeles Dodgers activated relief pitcher Daniel Hudson (knee) from the 60-day injured list on Friday. In corresponding moves, the Dodgers optioned right-hander Nick Robertson to Triple-A Oklahoma City and designated right-hander Ricky Venasco for assignment. Hudson will be making his season debut when he gets into a game. The 36-year-old right-handed veteran missed […]

Taylor Walls Back In Action Against Mariners

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Taylor Walls (back) has returned to the starting lineup on Friday against the Seattle Mariners and right-hander Bryce Miller, and he is starting at second base and batting eighth in the lineup. Walls had been absent from the lineup for the last three games because of tightness in his back and […]

Anthony Rendon Activated And Starting Friday

The Los Angeles Angels activated third baseman Anthony Rendon (wrist) from the 10-day injured list on Friday, and he is right back in the lineup at third base and batting cleanup against left-hander Tommy Henry and the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks. Rendon will be returning from a left-wrist contusion, but fantasy managers may want to continue […]

Justin Steele Dominates Cleveland In Friday's Win

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Justin Steele earned the victory on Friday when he allowed just three hits over 6 1/3 innings with six strikeouts and one walk in a 10-1 win over the Cleveland Guardians. Steele continued his breakout season in this one, limiting the Guardians to just three hits, all of which were singles. […]

Corbin Carroll Still Sidelined Friday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll (shoulder) is out of the starting lineup for the start of a series against the Los Angeles Angels on Friday. Outfield prospect Dominic Fletcher, who was called up from Triple-A Reno earlier in the day, is playing left field and batting sixth against Angels right-hander Griffin Canning. It's not a […]

Brendan Donovan Out With Arm Soreness

Updating a previous report, St. Louis Cardinals infielder/outfielder Brendan Donovan (arm) is out of Friday's lineup against the New York Yankees due to right-arm soreness that has been building up for a bit. He will head for an exam and imaging, so check back for further details. This sounds like a day-to-day issue, so fantasy […]

Nico Hoerner Reaches Three Times In Blowout Win

Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner went 3-for-4 with two RBI, a stolen base, and a run scored in a lopsided 10-1 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Friday afternoon. The Cubs were all over Guardians starter Cal Quantrill in this one, pummeling him for six earned runs. Hoerner put Chicago on the board in […]

Aroldis Chapman (RP, TEX) - Closers and Saves Waiver Wire Adds

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 29% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The first domino has toppled over in the 2023 MLB trade season as the Texas Rangers acquired reliever Aroldis Chapman from the Kansas City Royals, per Jeff Passan. Chapman has returned to his elite self as Kansas City's set-up man this season. In […]

Bryan Reynolds Remains Out On Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds (back) remains out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. The organization was hopeful that Reynolds would make his return from the injured list on Friday. The 28-year-old was able to hit on the field, but remains day-to-day. Manager Derek Shelton said Saturday will be an […]

Jeremy Pena Out On Friday

Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena (neck) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Texas Rangers. Manager Dusty Baker said Pena woke up with neck stiffness, so they'll hold him out of the game as a precaution. That being said, this appears to be a day-to-day issue, so Pena should avoid a […]

Aroldis Chapman Traded To Rangers

Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman has been traded to the Texas Rangers on Friday. In exchange, the Royals will receive left-handed pitcher Cole Ragans and minor-league outfielder Roni Cabrera. Chapman posted a 2.45 ERA and 1.23 WHIP with 53 strikeouts, eight holds and two saves over 29 1/3 innings with the Royals this […]

Brendan Donovan Scratched On Friday

St. Louis Cardinals infielder/outfielder Brendan Donovan has been scratched from the starting lineup ahead of Friday's game against the New York Yankees. The organization didn't give a reason as to why Donovan is being pulled out from the lineup. Hopefully, it's nothing serious and he'll return next game. In the meantime, Dylan Carlson will cover […]

Michael Massey To Begin Rehab Assignment On Friday

Kansas City Royals second baseman Michael Massey (finger) is set to begin a minor league rehab assignment on Friday. Massey was hopeful to avoid doing a rehab assignment, but it appears he'll do one after all. The 25-year-old has been sidelined since mid-June due to a finger laceration. The hope is that Massey is ready […]

Kyle Lewis Recalled To Majors

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Kyle Lewis has been recalled from Triple-A Reno on Friday. The 27-year-old has only appeared in six games for the D-Backs this season. He missed an extended period of time in April and May due to an illness. He was slashing .308/.402/.548 with six home runs and 28 RBI in 26 games […]

Brandon Pfaadt, Pavin Smith Optioned To Minors

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Brandon Pfaadt and first baseman/outfielder Pavin Smith have been optioned to Triple-A Reno on Friday. Pfaadt will head back to the minors after getting crushed for six runs against the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday. It's a bit surprising that the D-Backs didn't give him a longer leash after recalling him […]

Will Warren Spins Five Scoreless Innings

New York Yankees pitching prospect Will Warren threw five scoreless innings, allowing just three hits and striking out five in a game for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. His plus-grade slider and sweeper were expectedly impressive, with a combined nine whiffs on 19 swings. Warren began the season with Double-A Somerset, holding a 1.87 FIP and 32.2% strikeout […]

Dominic Fletcher- Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Dominic Fletcher, OF, Arizona Diamondbacks ANALYSIS: The Arizona Diamondbacks are calling up outfield prospect Dominic Fletcher from Triple-A Reno on Friday, according to sources. The team's No. 14 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, is the brother of Angels infielder David Fletcher, and the two will be facing each other on Friday evening. The 25-year-old left-handed […]

Anthony Rizzo Out Friday

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (elbow) is not in the lineup on Friday as the team faces the St. Louis Cardinals. Rizzo finds himself on the bench to start the weekend series against the Cardinals after getting hit by a pitch on his elbow on Thursday against the Oakland Athletics. X-rays were negative […]

Bryce Harper Could Play First Base Before All-Star Break

Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson isn't putting a timeline on it, but it's possible that outfielder/designated hitter Bryce Harper (elbow) plays first base before the All-Star break. Harper returned earlier than expected to designated-hitter duties for the Phillies in 2023 after having Tommy John surgery on his right elbow. The 30-year-old has been working at […]

Ben Lively Could Return Before All-Star Break

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Ben Lively (pectoral) could be back with the team to start a game before the All-Star break. Lively is dealing with a minor right-pectoral strain that landed him on the injured list last Saturday, and he appears to be progressing nicely. The 31-year-old made his return to the big leagues this year […]

Nick Lodolo To Start Rehab Program Monday

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Nick Lodolo (leg), who is rehabbing from a left-tibia stress reaction, had a positive MRI exam on Wednesday and showed improvement. He will have his walking boot removed on Monday and will report to Arizona to start a rehab program. It's nice progress for the 25-year-old southpaw, but he still has a […]

Aaron Judge Throwing Again Friday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (toe) did some throwing in the outfield on Friday before the team's game against the St. Cardinals for the third straight day. Judge hasn't done anything but throw this week, but it represents some progress after he announced last weekend that he's dealing with a torn ligament in his […]

Garrett Cooper Feeling Better, Back In Lineup

Miami Marlins first baseman Garrett Cooper (illness) is feeling better and is back in the starting lineup on Friday against the Atlanta Braves and right-hander Michael Soroka. Cooper is starting at first base and batting fifth in the order for the Fish. He was scratched from the team's starting lineup on Thursday while under the […]

Kevin Kiermaier Remains Out Against Red Sox

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (back) remains sidelined for the team's Friday game against the visiting Boston Red Sox. There remains a possibility that Kiermaier will need to go on the injured list if he's unable to get back on the field this weekend, as he hasn't played at all this week due to […]

CJ Abrams Returns To Friday's Lineup

Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams (elbow) is back at shortstop and is hitting ninth in the batting order on Friday against the Philadelphia Phillies and left-hander Cristopher Sanchez. Abrams was day-to-day this week after getting hit by a pitch on his right elbow Tuesday. He sat out of Wednesday's game but has returned on Friday […]

Jordan Westburg Not In The Lineup On Friday

Baltimore Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Minnesota Twins. This marks the first time that Westburg has sat out since being called up to the big leagues. He's hitting .417 with two RBI in 12 at-bats during his brief time in the majors so far. Ramon […]

Starling Marte Resting On Friday

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the San Francisco Giants. He'll get the night off after a rough game on Thursday where he grounded into two double plays. Despite that, Marte is slashing .253/.305/.329 with four home runs. 24 RBI, and 21 stolen bases in […]