Mitch Moreland Hasn't Started Baseball Activities

Boston Red Sox first baseman Mitch Moreland (quadriceps) has yet to resume baseball activities since landing on the injured list. Moreland has been on the injured list twice of late and has played in just one game -- when he injured his quad -- since May 25. Moreland has notable left-handed power (13 homers, 24 […]

Steve Pearce Starting Rehab Assignment Friday

Boston Red Sox first baseman Steve Pearce (back) will start his rehab assignment on Friday with Single-A Lowell. He's been on the injured list with a lower back strain since June 1 but swung a bat on Wednesday and is progressing well. Pearce could rejoin the team by the end of their upcoming six-day road […]

Bryan Reynolds Has Big Day Thursday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds went 3-for-4 with a walk, two RBI, and a run scored Thursday vs Atlanta. Reynolds had sat the previous two games but continues to prove he belongs in the everyday lineup. Reynolds is hitting .350 with a .965 OPS and now has 55 hits in 48 games played in the […]

Tyson Ross' Throwing Program On Hold

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tyson Ross (elbow, neck) has put his throwing program on hold after dealing with a stiff neck. Manager Ron Gardenhire said that Ross could resume throwing in probably five days. Ross has been out since May 12 with ulnar neuritis in his right elbow and doesn't have a timetable for a […]

Justin Upton Nearing Return

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton (toe) could rejoin the team next week in Toronto, according to manager Brad Ausmus. Upton has been out since spring training with turf toe but has been playing at High-A Kane County and is scheduled to move to Triple-A Salt Lake this weekend. Upton has reached base six times […]

No Structural Damage For Ryon Healy

An MRI exam and bone scan on Seattle Mariners third baseman Ryon Healy (back) revealed no structural damage. The team is hoping that he can resume baseball activities in the next week. Healy has been out since May 21 and has been slow to recover from lower back inflammation. He was hitting just .237 before […]

Luke Jackson Earns 10th Save

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Luke Jackson earned his tenth save of the season Wednesday allowing two hits and an unearned run but hung on to preserve the win. Jackson was shaky again in this one, he's allowed at least one hit in ten straight appearances. His saving grace is an elite 35.8 percent strikeout rate […]

Hunter Strickland Suffers Setback

Seattle Mariners closer Hunter Strickland (lat) felt soreness while throwing his live batting practice session on Sunday and is putting his throwing program on hold for a few days. Manager Scott Servais called it a setback. Strickland has been out basically the entire season, so this is frustrating to his fantasy owners, but at least […]

Alex Cobb's Season Is Over

Baltimore Orioles general manager Mike Elias said that starting pitcher Alex Cobb (hip) will undergo season-ending hip surgery this week. Cobb signed a four-year, $57 million deal 15 months ago but started the season on the injured list with groin soreness and went back on the IL twice with a lumbar strain in his back. […]

Trevor Williams Making Rehab Start Thursday

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Trevor Williams (side) will make a rehab start for Triple-A Indianapolis on Thursday. He's been out since May 16 with a right side strain, but he was able to throw 64 pitches during a simulated game last weekend and will try to throw 90-plus pitches on Thursday. If his rehab outing […]

Giancarlo Stanton Could Return Tuesday

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (calf) could return as early as Tuesday according to Manager Aaron Boone. Stanton has been on the Injured List since April 1 with various injuries but finally appears ready to rejoin the Yankees lineup. Stanton has hit three home runs in two games with High-A Tampa and is scheduled […]

Sean Newcomb To Start Saturday

Atlanta Braves pitcher Sean Newcomb will return to the starting rotation in place of Kevin Gausman (foot) and pitch against the Phillies on Saturday. Newcomb pitched 4 2/3 solid innings in relief of an ineffective Gausman on Monday against the Pirates. However, Saturday's start might just be a spot start for Newcomb with Dallas Keuchel […]

Yusei Kikuchi Solid Over Five Innings In No-Decision

Seattle Mariners starter Yusei Kikuchi snapped a cold streak Thursday tossing five innings of one-run ball against the Minnesota Twins. The lefty walked two while striking out four as the only blemish in the run column came on a solo home run by Nelson Cruz in the no-decision. Kikuchi has struggled of late failing to […]

Dallas Keuchel To Pitch In Minors Saturday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel will pitch for Double-A Mississippi on Saturday, which would line him up to make his debut with the Braves on June 21 at the Nationals. Keuchel tossed seven scoreless innings with nine strikeouts for High-A Rome in his first minor league start, so the Braves should feel comfortable activating […]

Justin Verlander Giving Up Long Balls Frequently

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander allowed three solo home runs on Wednesday and has allowed 17 all year. Only three starters have allowed more homers than Verlander this year. He gave up 28 last year in his first with Houston and is on pace to break his career high of 30 in a season. […]

Yordan Alvarez Is Up For The Long Haul

Houston Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow and manager A.J. Hinch have said that outfield prospect Yordan Alvarez is up for the long haul after being called up recently. Neither Tony Kemp nor Tyler White will see consistent playing time in either left field or at designated hitter with Alvarez around. White is only around because […]

Joe Musgrove Struggles In Loss

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Joe Musgrove struggled Thursday afternoon against the Braves allowing six earned runs in four innings. Musgrove was pitching on two days rest after being ejected in the first inning on Monday, but it didn't seem to affect him as he only allowed one run through the first four innings before imploding […]

Jose Altuve Could Begin Rehab Assignment Soon

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (hamstring, knee) could begin a minor league rehab assignment this weekend, although the destination has not been determined. Altuve will require more than one or two games this time around after injuring his calf on his last rehab assignment. Houston would like to see him play in back-to-back games […]

George Springer Might Start Rehab Assignment During Road Trip

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer (hamstring) may not start his rehab assignment until during the team's upcoming seven-game road trip. Outfielder Myles Straw will be in danger of being sent back to the minors whenever Springer is ready to return. Springer can do it all and was among the league leaders in several categories before […]

Rhys Hoskins Set Up For Big Weekend

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins has been heating up the past few games, just in time for a key series against the Braves. Hoskins has seven hits in his past five games and has been making hard contact at a 45 percent rate since the calendar turned to June. Hoskins is second in the […]

Dellin Betances Dealing With Lat Strain

New York Yankees relief pitcher Dellin Betances (lat) is rehabbing a "low-grade" right lat sprain and has been shut down for a couple of weeks. The Yankees still expect Betances to have a big role in their bullpen in the second half of the season, but it's looking like he might not be back with […]

Nelson Cruz Homers, Drives In Three In Win

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz turned in a big game in a 10-5 win over the Seattle Mariners on Thursday. Cruz went 3-for-4 with a homer and three RBI in the win. The veteran slugger has been scorching hot at the plate of late, hitting .393 with five homers and nine RBI over his […]

Michael Pineda Pitches Well In No-Decision

Minnesota Twins right-hander Michael Pineda held the Seattle Mariners to one run over 5 2/3 innings of work in a 10-5 win on Thursday. Pineda struck out four and walked two but had to settle for a no-decision in the outing. The veteran right-hander now has a 4-3 record, 5.04 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, and 57 […]

Corey Seager Placed on Injured List

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager (hamstring) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. The MRI results showed a Grade 1-2, so Seager could be looking at some significant time on the sidelines. Chris Taylor will cover shortstop and bat fifth versus lefty Jon Lester on Thursday. Taylor should take over a majority of […]

Noah Syndergaard Expected to Start Saturday

New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard (illness) is expected to make his scheduled start against the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday. Syndergaard has been battling strep throat this week, but expects to be fully recovered by Saturday. He comes into this contest with a 4.45 ERA and 88 strikeouts with 22 walks in 14 […]

David Fletcher is Back in the Lineup

Los Angeles Angels third baseman David Fletcher (shoulder) is back in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Fletcher missed a few games earlier this week due to left shoulder discomfort. He's been a bright spot for the Angels offense this season. Fletcher will bat leadoff and cover third base versus […]

Niko Goodrum Returns to the Lineup

Detroit Tigers shortstop Niko Goodrum (knee) is back in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Kansas City Royals. Goodrum missed Wednesday's game due to a knee contusion. He'll bat sixth and cover shortstop versus righty Homer Bailey on Thursday. Goodrum isn't much of a fantasy option here, even against Bailey who has struggled.

Dwight Smith Takes Batting Practice

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Dwight Smith (concussion) is scheduled to take batting practice on Thursday. Smith has been sidelined the last week due to a concussion. He has not cleared the concussion protocol yet but is hopeful that he can get back in the lineup this weekend. He's been one of the few bright spots for the […]

Nolan Arenado is Playing on Thursday

Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado (arm) is back in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the San Diego Padres. Arenado left early during Wednesday's contest after taking a pitch to the forearm. He'll bat cleanup and play third base versus lefty Matt Strahm. Expect Arenado to be back in the lineup, barring a […]

Jason Heyward Sits Versus Lefty

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. This will be a routine day off for the veteran outfielder against the left-handed starter. Kris Bryant will cover right field and bat second versus lefty Clayton Kershaw on Thursday.