Spencer Steer Still Out on Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds infielder Spencer Steer (leg) remains out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays at Great American Ball Park. Rookie Sal Stewart will make another start at first base and will hit sixth against Blue Jays right-hander Jose Berrios. A leg injury will cause Steer to miss his […]

Nick Lodolo Scratched With Illness

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Nick Lodolo (illness) has been scratched from his scheduled start on Tuesday against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays due to an illness, according to Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer. Right-hander Scott Barlow will instead step in and serve as the opener in what will be a bullpen day for the Reds. […]

Hendry Mendez Working Out at First Base

Minnesota Twins outfield prospect Hendry Mendez is getting work at first base at Double-A Wichita. The Twins' 26th-ranked prospect has yet to play there in an actual game, but the Twins have plenty of outfield talent, including top-ranked prospect Walker Jenkins, who has yet to debut in the majors, so the team wants to find […]

Billy Amick Activated from High-A Injured List

Minnesota Twins corner infield prospect Billy Amick (shoulder) was activated from the High-A seven-day injured list on Tuesday. The Twins' 18th-ranked prospect was recovering from a dislocated shoulder, the second time this year that he spent time on the IL due to an ailment. When on the field, the 2024 second-rounder was having a good […]

Nick Yorke Recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis

Pittsburgh Pirates infield/outfield prospect Nick Yorke was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday. The Pirates' 11th-ranked prospect has hit well for most of the season, slashing .287/.348/.406 with seven home runs and 17 steals in 103 games, but has been hotter as of late, going 24-for-66 (.364) over his last 16 games. The 23-year-old got […]

Hayden Harris Called Up from Triple-A for Debut

Atlanta Braves pitching prospect Hayden Harris is getting called up from Triple-A Gwinnett for what will be his major league debut whenever he enters a game. The Braves' 27th-ranked prospect has had a fantastic season, dominating in 18 relief appearances at Double-A and earning a promotion to Triple-A in June. He was also nominated for […]

Thomas White Promoted to Triple-A Jacksonville

Miami Marlins pitching prospect Thomas White has been promoted to Triple-A Jacksonville. The Marlins' top-ranked prospect (MLB No. 21) began the year at High-A, then pitched his way to Double-A, where he dominated across 10 starts. In all, the southpaw posted a 2.13 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, and an elite 25.9 percent K-BB% in 19 starts […]

Michael King Throws Bullpen Session

San Diego Padres right-hander Michael King (knee) threw a bullpen session at Petco Park on Monday. The team is now determining next steps for the 30-year-old, according to manager Mike Shildt. King has been on the 15-day injured list since Aug. 11 with inflammation in his left knee. He also missed two and a half […]

Jonathan Aranda Improving, Will Visit Doctor on Sept. 10

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Jonathan Aranda (wrist) has begun taking dry swings in his recovery from a fractured left wrist. While Aranda is improving, he's not swinging at full strength yet. He and the Rays will have a better idea of his status when he visits a doctor on Sept. 10. Aranda suffered his […]

Nolan Schanuel Taking Swings

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Nolan Schanuel (wrist) hit off a tee on Sunday and progressed to swinging in the batting cage on Monday. Schanuel, on the 10-day injured list with a bone bruise in his left wrist since Aug. 24, looks on track to return sometime this month. In his second full season in […]

Aaron Judge "Getting Close" to Outfield Return

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (elbow) is getting close to returning to right field, but the team hasn't set a target date yet, manager Aaron Boone told Talkin' Yanks on Tuesday. Judge went on the 10-day injured list with a flexor strain in his right elbow in late July, and since he came back […]

Ha-Seong Kim Activated From 10-Day Injured List

The Atlanta Braves have activated shortstop Ha-Seong Kim (back) from the 10-day injured list. Kim, out since Aug. 21 with inflammation in his lower back, is now in position to make his debut with the Braves. The team claimed him off waivers from the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday, likely setting the stage for Kim […]

Jurickson Profar Goes on Paternity List

The Atlanta Braves announced that they have placed outfielder Jurickson Profar (personal) on the paternity list. Profar could miss up to three days, which may rule him out for the final two games of the Braves' series against the Chicago Cubs. The team has off Thursday before opening a series against the Seattle Mariners on […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (9/2/25)

It's a fairly small slate for a Tuesday night, with just nine games (compared to the usual 12 or more) on the main slate. We also have a later start tonight, with lineups locking at 7:35 EST. This is a tricky slate, and I anticipate the top pitchers will be heavily rostered, while rostership on […]

Gabriel Arias Expected to Return Tuesday

Cleveland Guardians shortstop Gabriel Arias (hand) is expected to be ready to make a return on Tuesday night when the Guardians take on the Red Sox and Garrett Crochet. He was available off the bench on Monday after being hit in the right hand by a pitch in the bottom of the second inning last […]

Ian Happ Homers and Steals a Base in Cubs Win

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ helped his team rally to an extra-inning win on Labor Day against the visiting Braves. Happ finished the game 3-for-5 with two runs scored and an RBI. He has 19 homers and six stolen bases on the year while hitting .238 with a .328 wOBA in 126 games. The 31-year-old […]

Tyler Mahle Will Make a Rehab Appearance Tuesday

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Tyler Mahle (shoulder) is working his way back from an extended layoff but still hopes to return to the majors this season. The veteran righty is lined up to work two innings for the Triple-A Round Rock Express on Tuesday, which lines up nicely with Nathan Eovaldi's open spot in the […]

Victor Caratini Could Return Wednesday

Houston Astros catcher/first baseman Victor Caratini (concussion) was able to get in some running and throwing drills on Monday, and he could be activated on Wednesday, according to manager Joe Espada. Caratini was placed on the seven-day injured list on August 27 after taking a couple of foul balls off his mask, but it looks […]

Adolis Garcia Departs Monday with Quad Injury

Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia (quad) will be evaluated on Tuesday after leaving Monday night's game with a quad issue. He left the game in the ninth inning after beating out a potential double-play grounder. After beating out the grounder, Garcia was checked on by the trainers but remained in the game. He scored on […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (9/2/2025)

We have 14 games this Tuesday in MLB. What better day for a home run article than "Dinger Tuesday?" I have to give a shout-out to Koby, who nailed three of his four home run bets yesterday in this article. That is a tough act to follow, but we are going to do our best […]

Jhoan Duran Notches 25th Save Of Season Monday

Philadelphia Phillies closer Jhoan Duran picked up his 25th save of the season in Monday's 10-8 win over the Brewers. Duran came in to pitch the bottom of the ninth inning up by two and delivered a 1-2-3 performance with no strikeouts. The 27-year-old has been excellent all season and has been even better since […]

Landen Roupp Unlikely To Return In 2025

SF Chronicle's Susan Slusser reported on Monday that San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Landen Roupp (knee) is unlikely to pitch again for the team this season. Roupp was placed on the 15-day injured list retroactive to August 21 with left knee inflammation and the team does not want to rush him back. The 26-year-old pitched […]

Carson Whisenhunt Could Be Nearing Return From Injured List

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Carson Whisenhunt (back) could be ready to return from the 15-day injured list soon, per SF Chronicle's Susan Slusser. Whisenhunt was placed on the IL retroactive to August 28 with a back strain. The 24-year-old prospect was not having the most successful first stint in the big leagues, going 2-1 […]

Jerar Encarnacion Working Out With Triple-A Sacramento

SF Chronicle's Susan Slusser reported on Monday that San Francisco Giants outfielder Jerar Encarnacion (hamstring) is currently working out in Sacramento and could begin playing games with the Triple-A team by the end of the week. Encarnacion was placed on the 10-day injured list retroactive to August 7 with a right hamstring strain. The 27-year-old […]

Andrew Heaney Signs Minor-League Deal With Dodgers Monday

The Los Angeles Dodgers signed right-handed pitcher Andrew Heaney to a minor-league deal on Monday, per the Athletic's Fabian Ardaya. Heaney started the 2025 season well in the Pirates' rotation, but ended with a 5-10 record, a 5.39 ERA, a 1.36 WHIP, and a 16.0% strikeout rate in 120 1/3 innings pitched before being released. […]

Mitch Farris Making Big-League Debut Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels left-handed pitcher Mitch Farris will make his big-league debut on Tuesday with a start against the Royals, per SoCal News Group's Jeff Fletcher. The 22-year-old was called up from Double-A Rocket City on Monday. Farris is not currently in the Angels' top 30 prospects, per MLB Pipeline. He has put together serviceable […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Carted Off Monday With Knee Injury

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (knee) was carted off the field in Monday's 7-5 extra-inning loss to the Rangers with knee pain/discomfort, per manager Torey Lovullo. Gurriel Jr. was getting out of the way of a Blaze Alexander sliding catch in the outfield in the sixth inning when he went down without contact. Luvollo […]

Jason Adam Diagnosed With Ruptured Left Quadriceps Tendon

San Diego Padres reliever Jason Adam (quadriceps) ruptured his left quadriceps tendon in a 4-3 loss to the Baltimore Orioles on Monday, manager Mike Shildt announced. Adam's leg buckled, causing him to collapse, after Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson hit a ground ball up the middle in the top of the seventh inning. The right-hander was […]

Ha-Seong Kim Joining Braves

The Atlanta Braves claimed shortstop Ha-Seong Kim (back) off waivers from the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday. To make room for Kim, the Braves transferred third baseman Austin Riley (abdomen) to the 60-day injured list. Kim has been on the 10-day IL with inflammation in his lower back since Aug. 21, but the Braves are […]

Christian Moore Demoted to Minors

The Los Angeles Angels optioned rookie second baseman Christian Moore to Triple-A Salt Lake on Monday. Moore joined the organization as the eighth overall pick in the 2024 draft, and it took him less than a year to earn his first promotion to the majors. After Moore slashed .350/.424/.575 with four home runs, 18 RBI, […]