Jacob deGrom To Throw Live Batting Practice On Thursday

Texas Rangers right-hander Jacob deGrom (elbow) is scheduled to throw a 20-pitch live batting practice session on Thursday at Globe Life Field. It will be deGrom's first time facing hitters since having Tommy John surgery in June of last year, and he will continue to slowly build up his arm for a potential late-season return […]

A's Place Seth Brown On Paternity List

The Oakland Athletics placed first baseman/outfielder Seth Brown on the paternity list on Wednesday and recalled third baseman Armando Alvarez from Triple-A Las Vegas in a corresponding move. Brown will now be away from the team for up to three days. The 32-year-old left-handed-hitting veteran is really only an option for outfield and corner-infield depth […]

J.D. Davis Signs With Orioles

Free-agent third baseman J.D. Davis signed a minor-league deal with the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday. This will be Davis' third team of the season after starting the 2024 campaign with the Oakland Athletics and also spending time with the New York Yankees. In Baltimore, he's expected to start at Triple-A Norfolk while giving the O's […]

Brusdar Graterol Has Grade 3 Hamstring Strain

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed reliever Brusdar Graterol (hamstring) did not have the kind of season debut he was hoping for in his outing on Tuesday night against the visiting Philadelphia Phillies. Graterol had yet to pitch in 2024 because of a shoulder issue that cropped up toward the end of spring training. But after his […]

Tanner Bibee Could Return On Sunday

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Tanner Bibee (shoulder) could make his return to the rotation and start on Sunday against the division-rival Minnesota Twins if his scheduled bullpen session on Thursday goes well. Bibee isn't on the injured list, but the Guardians chose to skip his last turn through the rotation after he came away with right-shoulder […]

Cody Bellinger Has Sore Hamstring

Updating a previous report, Chicago Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger (hamstring, knee) is dealing with a sore hamstring after stepping on first base awkwardly on Tuesday night and hyperextending his knee. Manager Craig Counsell said the Cubs will see how Bellinger feels as the day progresses, but they wanted to give him a day off on […]

Alex Verdugo Back In Leadoff Spot For Game 1 Of Doubleheader

New York Yankees outfielder Alex Verdugo (undisclosed) is back in left field and is batting leadoff for Game 1 of a doubleheader on Wednesday against the visiting Los Angeles Angels and right-hander Davis Daniel. The Yankees held Verdugo out of the lineup on Sunday against the Toronto Blue Jays because he was banged up, but […]

Jonathon Long Surging Through Double-A

Following the All-Star Break, Chicago Cubs first base prospect Jonathon Long was promoted to Double-A Tennessee. Since then, he's been one of the best hitters in Minor League Baseball, slashing .500/.574/.750 with six doubles, two home runs, 13 RBI, and 10:7 BB/SO through 14 games. To start the month of August, he's gone 13-for-20 with […]

Rafael Flores Having Breakout Second Half

New York Yankees catcher/first base prospect Rafael Flores was promoted to Double-A Somerset at the end of June. Though he struggled initially, slashing .197/.303/.379 with six extra-base hits, six RBI, and 9:24 BB/SO through his first 17 games, he has played exceptionally well since the All-Star Break. Over his last 16 games, Flores is slashing […]

Adbert Alzolay To Have Tommy John Surgery

Chicago Cubs right-handed reliever Adbert Alzolay (elbow) is set to undergo Tommy John surgery, according to manager Craig Counsell. There was a good chance we weren't going to see Alzolay again this season, and now it's confirmed. And on top of missing the rest of 2024, the 29-year-old is unlikely to pitch for most, if […]

Leody Taveras On The Bench Again On Wednesday

Texas Rangers outfielder Leody Taveras is on the bench again on Wednesday against the visiting division-rival Houston Astros. It will be the second straight game that Taveras will open the game riding the pine. Rookie Wyatt Langford is starting in center field and is batting fifth, while Josh Smith is playing left field and batting […]

Nick Gonzales To Start Rehab Assignment Next Week

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Nick Gonzales (groin) will join Triple-A Indianapolis in Nashville later this week and start a minor-league rehab assignment next week. The Pirates put Gonzales on the 10-day injured list at the end of July due to a strained left groin, but he's apparently feeling much better and will resume playing in […]

Jared Jones Expected To Make A Rehab Start On Thursday

Pittsburgh Pirates rookie right-hander Jared Jones (lat) and outfielder Joshua Palacios (hamstring) are going to start their minor-league rehab assignments with Triple-A Indianapolis this week, according to a source. The expectation is that Jones will make a rehab start for Indy on Thursday. The 23-year-old Jones will finally get back on a mound for game […]

Oneil Cruz Under The Weather

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz (illness) was sick and unavailable to play in the series-opening loss to the visiting San Diego Padres on Tuesday, according to manager Derek Shelton. With Cruz not feeling well, there's a chance he could miss a second straight game against the Padres on Wednesday, so fantasy managers need to be […]

Cody Bellinger Resting On Wednesday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger is not in the team's starting lineup on Wednesday versus the visiting Minnesota Twins. It appears to be just a normal day off for Bellinger, who has operated as the designated hitter in all eight games since returning from fractured middle finger on his left hand that kept him sidelined […]

Royce Lewis Resting At Wrigley

Minnesota Twins third baseman Royce Lewis is getting the day off at Wrigley Field against the hosting Chicago Cubs. With Lewis on the bench to start, Jose Miranda will make the start at third base and bat third, with Matt Wallner serving as the designated hitter and batting cleanup against Cubs right-hander Javier Assad. Lewis […]

Byron Buxton Still Out Of Lineup

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (back) remains out of the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. Buxton came down with some lower-back stiffness after crashing into the outfield wall on Sunday against the White Sox and will now miss his third straight game. It doesn't sound like a very serious […]

Cooper Pratt Tags Three Doubles For High-A Wisconsin

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop prospect Cooper Pratt went 3-for-3 with three doubles and a walk for High-A Wisconsin on Tuesday. The 19-year-old earned a promotion to Wisconsin after hitting .295 with three homers, 36 RBI, and 25 stolen bases at Single-A. The Brewers' No. 4 prospect recorded his seventh three-hit game of the season on Tuesday […]

Owen Caissie Launches Homer For Triple-A Iowa

Chicago Cubs outfield prospect Owen Caissie connected for his 12th homer of the season for Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday night. The 22-year-old has 12 homers and 53 RBI with a .278 batting average this season. The Cubs' No. 3 prospect could be looking at a potential promotion by the end of the season if he […]

Quinn Mathews Notches 11 Strikeouts In Six Scoreless Innings

St. Louis Cardinals pitching prospect Quinn Mathews was electric on Tuesday night, strikeout out 11 and allowing just two hits and a walk in six shutout innings to pick up his first win at Double-A Springfield. It's the fifth outing of 11 or more strikeouts for the talented left-hander this season. Mathews leads all of […]

Addison Barger Continues To Swing Hot Bat

Toronto Blue Jays infielder/outfielder Addison Barger continued his hot stretch with a double and two RBI in Tuesday's game against Baltimore. Barger has recorded a hit in six of his last seven games with two multi-hit efforts and 10 RBI during that stretch. The 24-year-old has turned up the production recently and has raised his […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Hitters - Updates for Julio Rodriguez, Kyle Tucker, Mookie Betts, Luis Rengifo, Starling Marte, Gabriel Moreno, and more

As midweek MLB action is set to begin, it's important to check in on the latest injuries that could affect fantasy baseball lineups. That said, let's take a look at injured hitters Julio Rodriguez, Kyle Tucker, Mookie Betts, Luis Rengifo, Starling Marte, Gabriel Moreno, and more. This is our weekly edition of fantasy baseball injury […]

Dalton Rushing Gets First Triple-A Knock

Los Angeles Dodgers top prospect Dalton Rushing notched his first Triple-A hit in his first Triple-A at-bat on Tuesday night for Oklahoma City. Rushing is expected to primarily play left field at Oklahoma City. A versatile player who can also play behind the plate, Rushing possesses 55-grade power and a 50-grade hit tool. Between two […]

Jordan Beck Has Four-Hit Night At Triple-A

Colorado Rockies outfield prospect Jordan Beck went 4-for-5 on Tuesday night for Triple-A Albuquerque for his third straight multi-hit outing. The 23-year-old raised his Triple-A slash line to .310/.398/.556. Beck got a taste of the majors this season, hitting .190 in 27 games with two homers and eight RBI. The Rockies' No. 3 prospect could […]

Edmundo Sosa Does It All In Victory

Philadelphia Phillies infielder Edmundo Sosa put together a good all-around performance in Tuesday's victory versus the Los Angeles Dodgers. Sosa went 2-for-4 with a run, home run and stolen base in a big night for the infielder. Sosa has had a solid season with a .274 batting average to go along with six homers, 25 […]

Donovan Solano Knocks In Four Runs In Victory

Making a rare start, San Diego Padres infielder Donovan Solano went 4-for-5 with four singles and four RBI in Tuesday's victory versus the Pittsburgh Pirates. Solano has not gotten much playing time as a bench bat, but he has been productive when called upon. On the season, the veteran is hitting .314 with four homers […]

When Will Justin Verlander Return and Be Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

The Houston Astros are 57-55 and a game and a half back of the Seattle Mariners for the AL West division lead. In what promises to be an exciting stretch of baseball, both teams will look to win as many games as they can to secure the division and a postseason birth. The Astros could […]

Bryce Elder Gets Rocked In Loss

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Bryce Elder was hit hard in Tuesday's loss versus the Milwaukee Brewers. The former All-Star only last 3 2/3 innings, in which he allowed eight hits, seven runs, two walks and struck out six. Besides for the strikeouts, Elder didn't offer anything for managers who were bold enough to start Elder. […]

Keider Montero Racks Up Eight K's

Detroit Tigers rookie starting pitcher Keider Montero put together his best start of his big-league career on Tuesday versus the Seattle Mariners. Making his eighth start of his big-league career, the 24-year-old tossed six scoreless innings and allowed four hits, one hit, one run and eight strikeouts. The eight strikeouts would be a career-high for […]

Parker Meadows Looking Good Since Return

Detroit Tigers outfielder Parker Meadows went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's victory versus the Seattle Mariners. Meadows was activated from the 10-day injured list on August 3 after missing nearly a month with a right hamstring strain and has gone 4-for-9 since. The young outfielder was off to a terrible start this […]