Alec Mills Pitches Well In Loss

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Alec Mills picked up a tough loss on Friday versus the Cincinnati Reds. Mills went 5 2/3 innings and allowed two hits, two runs, one walk and nine strikeouts. Mills was cruising for most of his outing and left with two runners on two out in the bottom of the sixth […]

Justin Turner Stays Hot With Another Home Run

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner put together a big night in Friday's victory versus the Washington Nationals. Turner went 3-for-4 at the plate with a walk, solo home run and three RBI. Turner has been on fire lately and has been having a strong season in general. Turner is now hitting .296 with […]

Dinelson Lamet Plays Catch This Week

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Dinelson Lamet (forearm) played catch with a weighted ball on Wednesday and baseball on Thursday. He also reported that he is feeling better, which is good news after he landed on the 10-day injured list nearly a week ago because of right forearm inflammation. The 28-year-old has played well enough […]

Julio Urias Continues Strong Season

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urias continued his impressive season by improving to 10-3 in Friday's victory versus the Washington Nationals. Urias logged six innings and allowed three hits, three runs (one earned), three walks and struck out three on the evening. Urias has been putting together a strong season and he now has […]

Chris Archer Throws Sim Inning

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Chris Archer (forearm) tossed a simulated game on Friday. The outing only lasted an inning. However, he appears to be moving in a promising direction after being out for months because of tendinitis. Although the righty hasn't been the most consistent fantasy option, he has had some favorable outings over […]

Alek Manoah Dominates Rays On Friday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Alek Manoah was dominant on Friday as he shutout the Rays over seven innings in the team's 11-1 win. He struck out 10 in the outing and also set the Blue Jays record with seven consecutive strikeouts that spanned the first and third innings. The Rays weren't able to get […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Homers On Friday

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. popped his 27th homer of the season on Friday as his club rolled past the Rays 11-1. His two-run homer came in the seventh inning with the game well out of reach as he finished the game going 2-for-4 with a walk and three RBI. Guerrero tied […]

George Springer Leaves The Yard Friday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer found the bleachers for his fourth home run of the season on Friday as his club went on to defeat the Rays 11-1. He got the scoring started in the first inning by taking Luis Patino deep for a two-run shot as he finished the contest going 1-for-3 with […]

Evan White Not Close To Resuming Activities

Seattle Mariners first baseman Evan White (hip) isn't close to resuming baseball activities. White currently holds a spot on the 60-day injured list, and after suffering a setback during a rehab stint with Triple-A Tacoma, it now appears it may be a while before he is back on the field. The 25-year-old hasn't lived up […]

Emilio Pagan Dealing With Neck Tightness

San Diego Padres pitcher Emilio Pagan (neck) hasn't pitched since Tuesday due to neck tightness. He has a tight neck from sleeping on it. According to manager Jayce Tingler, Pagan could be available for Saturday's game against the Phillies. He owns a 3.51 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, and a 41:10 K; BB across 33 1/3 innings […]

Stephen Strasburg Throws Bullpen Session Friday

Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg (neck) threw a 51 pitch bullpen session on Friday. He continues to ramp up his activity as the 32-year-old works his way back from a neck strain. The 2019 World Series MVP has been sidelined since June 2. Strasburg owns a 4.57 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, and a 21:14 K: BB […]

Yankees-Mets Game Postponed Friday

Friday's game between the New York Mets and the New York Yankees has been postponed due to inclement weather. The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Sunday, July 4. Fantasy managers should adjust their lineups accordingly and remove any players in this contest. Mets right-hander Taijuan Walker and Yankees left-hander […]

Justin Upton Could Return Sunday

Los Angeles outfielder Justin Upton (back) could return to the lineup as soon as Sunday, per manager Joe Maddon. The 33-year-old is eligible to come off the 10-day injured list on Saturday. He has been dealing with a lower back strain since June 22. Upton slashed .247/.336/.480 with 14 homers, 32 RBI, and 40 runs […]

Justin Dunn To Begin Throwing Program Soon

Seattle Mariners Starting Pitcher Justin Dunn (shoulder) is anticipated to start a throwing program sometime in the next few days. Dunn has been out of the lineup for a few weeks now after being diagnosed with a strained right shoulder. While the news is encouraging, it is unlikely that the 25-year-old will be back anytime […]

Yasmani Grandal Exits Early With Calf Tightness

Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal (calf) left Friday's contest prior to the bottom of the fifth inning with left calf tightness. Grandal finished the game 1-for-2 with a RBI. Backup catcher Zack Collins replaced Grandal. For now, Grandal is day-to-day, but more should be known on his status as the evening goes on. If […]

Trevor Cahill Sent To 60-Day Injured List

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Trevor Cahill (calf) was transferred to the 60-day injured list on Friday. Cahill has been dealing with a left calf strain for almost a month, and it appears as if things aren't moving in the right direction. It's unlikely fantasy managers will miss him, though, especially considering how bad he has […]

Evan Longoria Taking Dry Swings, Playing Catch

San Francisco Giants skipper Gabe Kapler said that third baseman Evan Longoria (shoulder) is taking dry swings and playing catch. Kapler isn't ruling out a July return for Longoria, who is trying to return from a left shoulder sprain. Longoria has been out since June 5 and was given a six- to eight-week recovery timetable […]

David Peterson Sent To The 10-Day Injured List

New York Mets starting pitcher David Peterson (side) landed on the 10-day injured list on Friday. The southpaw exited Wednesday's start against Atlanta because of side discomfort after just three innings of work. Peterson has taken a step back after posting a 6-2 record in 2020, and he is currently sporting a reversed 2-6 record […]

Nationals To Acquire Alcides Escobar

The Washington Nationals are in the process of acquiring veteran shortstop Alcides Escobar from the Kansas City Royals, according to sources. The Nationals are in desperate need of middle infield help with Trea Turner (finger) nursing a jammed finger and Jordy Mercer (quadriceps) going on the injured list on Friday. They were forced to start […]

Marcus Stroman Activated From Bereavement List

New York Mets starting pitcher Marcus Stroman (personal) was activated from the bereavement list on Friday. The veteran only spent a few days with the designation, and the announcement opens the door for him to make his scheduled start against the Yankees on Saturday. Stroman has been a relatively consistent source of production for fantasy […]

Travis Lakins Sr. Has Significant Elbow Injury

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Travis Lakins Sr. (elbow) is dealing with a significant elbow injury, according to manager Brandon Hyde. Lakins was forced to leave his first start of the season on Tuesday against the Houston Astros after he allowed one run while walking three of the six hitters he faced in just 1 2/3 innings. […]

Hunter Harvey Expected To Miss A Month

The Baltimore Orioles placed right-hander Hunter Harvey (lat) on the 10-day injured list on Friday, and manager Brandon Hyde said that he expects Harvey to miss around a month of action. In a corresponding move, left-hander Zac Lowther was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk. The 26-year-old Harvey felt pain in his lat when he was warming […]

Taylor Widener To Have Another Rehab Start Saturday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Taylor Widener (groin) is scheduled to throw another rehab session on Saturday. This will be Widener's second start at High-A Hillsboro as he continues to ramp up his activity level. The team will likely play it safe with the 26-year-old by not rushing him back, primarily after being bothered by the […]

Maikel Franco Considered Day-To-Day

Baltimore Orioles third baseman Maikel Franco (ankle) is out of the starting lineup on Friday but is considered day-to-day after X-rays on his ankle came back negative. Franco was injured on Wednesday but could return to action as early as Saturday. The 28-year-old has picked things up of late, going 9-for-27 (.333) with four RBI […]

Kyle Schwarber Suffers Injury Friday Night

Washington Nationals outfielder Kyle Schwarber (hamstring) left the game early on Friday and limped into the dugout in obvious pain while grabbing his hamstring and slamming his helmet on the ground. Schwarber came into the game as one of the hottest hitters in baseball this week, so this is obviously heartbreaking news for the Nationals […]

Isiah Kiner-Falefa Gets Day Off On Friday

Texas Rangers shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa got the day off on Friday after playing in 81 games so far this season. The 26-year-old cooled off a bit in June after hitting .311/.351/.453 in May, but he is also having the best season of his career to date, recording 90 hits with six home runs and 28 RBI. […]

Jeurys Familia Activated From Injured List

New York Mets relief pitcher Jeurys Familia (hip) was activated from the 10-day injured list on Friday. Familia suffered a right hip impingement on June 21 but had a very successful rehab assignment and was activated on the first day he was eligible. The 31-year-old right-hander has a 3.63 ERA and one save on the […]

Roberto Perez Expected To Return Saturday

Cleveland Indians catcher Roberto Perez (finger), who had finger surgery on May 7, is expected to be activated from the injured list on Saturday. Before the injury, Perez was hitting just .131/.274/.295 with three home runs and nine RBI in 73 plate appearances for the Tribe this year. He wasn't much better during the shortened […]

Jake Faria Will Start On Saturday

The Arizona Diamondbacks have announced that right-hander Jake Faria will make the start on Saturday against the San Francisco Giants. Faria made his first start of the year for the D-backs on Monday against the St. Louis Cardinals and impressed, giving up just an earned run on three hits while striking out three and walking […]

Stephen Piscotty To Go On Rehab Assignment This Weekend

Oakland Athletics outfielder Stephen Piscotty (wrist) will play two games for High-A Stockton on Saturday and Sunday and could rejoin the A's shortly after that. Piscotty has been sidelined since June 15 but hasn't been much of a fantasy threat this year with his .217/.284/.357 slash line that comes with four home runs, 11 RBI […]