Seranthony Dominguez Could Begin Rehab Assignment Soon

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Seranthony Dominguez (elbow) could begin a rehab assignment later this week, according to Scott Lauber of the Philadelphia Inquirer. This news comes a few days before the one-year mark since undergoing Tommy John surgery, and reports say that Dominguez is currently throwing his fastball at about 93-94 mph. He saw time […]

Tucupita Marcano Traded To Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired prospect infielder Tucupita Marcano as part of the trade sending second baseman/outfielder Adam Frazier to the San Diego Padres. Marcano is the lynchpin of a deal that also includes minor league outfielder Jack Suwinski and pitcher Michell Milano. The 21-year-old will slot in as the Pirates No. 7 prospect and is […]

Javier Baez Sidelined For Monday's Contest

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez will be out on Monday versus the Cincinnati Reds. Baez suffered a lower body injury late in Sunday's game versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. Manager David Ross seemed optimistic after the game that Baez should be fine moving forward. It makes sense to give Baez a day of rest on Monday […]

Nicky Lopez Out Of Lineup For Second Straight Game

Kansas City Royals shortstop Nicky Lopez (leg) remains out of the lineup for the second straight game on Monday after tweaking his leg during Saturday's game, according to Anne Rogers of MLB.com. Manager Mike Matheny said that Lopez seems to be OK, but they have decided to give him another day off with a left-handed […]

Corey Knebel Begins Rehab Assignment

Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Corey Knebel (lat) will operate as the opener as part of his rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City. Knebel has been sidelined since April 23 with a right lat injury and Monday will be his first game action since he got hurt. Knebel was having a good season for the Dodgers […]

Zach Eflin Has Return Date Pushed Back

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zach Eflin (knee) has had his anticipated return date pushed back after throwing a bullpen session on Sunday, according to Matt Gelb of The Athletic. Eflin was placed on the 10-day injured list with right patellar tendinitis last week, and he did not come out of the bullpen session feeling as […]

White Sox Option Jake Burger

Chicago White Sox infielder Jake Burger has been optioned to Triple-A Charlotte on Monday. Burger made his big-league debut on July 2. Burger overcame two ruptured Achilles and has accomplished many hurdles throughout his young career to get to where he is at in his career. Burger hit .263 with one home run and three […]

Eloy Jimenez Activated On Monday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (pectoral) has been activated from the 60-day injured list The talented outfielder has been sidelined the entire season with a torn pectoral muscle that he suffered during Spring Training. Jimenez was expected to miss the entire season, but he has beat that timeline and should be a huge addition […]

Trevor Larnach Returns To Monday's Lineup

Minnesota Twins outfielder Trevor Larnach (hand) is back in the lineup for Monday's contest against the Tigers. Larnach was hit by a pitch on his hand during Saturday's game and had to sit out Sunday but is back in action against Detroit righty Matt Manning. The young outfielder was dropped to the sixth spot in […]

Aaron Civale Moved To 60-Day IL

According to Mandy Bell, the Cleveland Indians have moved starting pitcher Aaron Civale (finger) to the 60-Day IL. This is a corresponding move to the Indians claiming Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Alex Young off of waivers. This comes as a blow to fantasy managers as Civale was initially expected to miss 4-5 weeks with the finger […]

Jorge Polanco Back In Action Monday

Minnesota Twins second baseman/shortstop Jorge Polanco (back) is in the lineup for Monday's contest against Detroit. Polanco sat out Sunday's game due to a lower back issue but is feeling better and will slot into the three-hole in the Twins order. He is enjoying a strong month of July, batting .300 with five homers, 18 […]

Mitch Garver Returns To Lineup

Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver is back in the lineup for Monday's game against the Tigers. Garver missed four games while on the paternity list for the birth of his child but is back behind the plate and batting fifth against Tigers' righty Matt Manning. Garver has clubbed two homers since returning from a groin […]

Jose Berrios Has Two NL West Suitors

MLB.com's Jon Morosi reported the San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers are interested in Minnesota Twins starter Jose Berrios. Inquiries regarding the 27-year-old right-hander have spiked after multiple reports suggest the Twins have upped their desire to sell. Currently boasting a 3.48 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 26 percent strikeout rate, Berrios would certainly bolster […]

Richard Rodriguez Gaining Trade Interest From Oakland

Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Richard Rodriguez is drawing trade interest from the Oakland Athletics ahead of Friday's trade deadline, according to Jon Morosi of MLB Network. Morosi reports that the Athletics are prioritizing a bullpen upgrade before the deadline, and Rodriguez would certainly fit the bill as he is 4-2 with 14 saves, a 2.82 […]

Eric Hosmer Involved In Trade Discussions

The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal has reported the San Diego Padres are exploring trade options for first baseman Eric Hosmer. Paired with the recent acquisition of second baseman/outfielder Adam Frazier, the implication is infielder Jake Cronenworth will start receiving more reps at first base, rendering Hosmer an expensive backup. A primary incentive to moving Hosmer is […]

Thairo Estrada Continues Hot Start Sunday

San Francisco Giants second baseman/shortstop Thairo Estrada continued to produce at the plate in Sunday's 6-1 win over the Pirates, going 2-for-4 with a single, a solo home run, and two strikeouts. He also stole his first base of the season. The 25-year-old has been solid since getting called up from Triple-A Sacramento, slashing .339/.403/.536 […]

LaMonte Wade Jr. Homers Twice Sunday

San Francisco Giants first baseman/outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. had a huge day at the plate in Sunday's 6-1 win over the Pirates, going 3-for-5 with a double, a pair of solo home runs, and a strikeout. The 27-year-old has been a nice surprise at the plate this season, slashing .264/.349/.581 with 12 HR and 27 […]

Alex Wood Earns Ninth Win Of Season Sunday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Alex Wood picked up his ninth win of the season in Sunday's 6-1 win over the Pirates. Wood pitched 5 1/3 innings, allowing a single run on five hits and two walks with eight strikeouts. The 30-year-old has been solid for the Giants and fantasy managers this season, posting a […]

Maikel Franco Hits 10th Homer Of Season Sunday

Baltimore Orioles third baseman Maikel Franco went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Nationals. Franco lined a second-inning Paolo Espino breaking pitch into the left-field seats for his 10th HR of the season. Franco has hit for some power this season but has been highly disappointing overall, slashing .218/.263/.379 […]

Ryan McKenna Does It All Sunday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Ryan McKenna played a huge role in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Nationals. He went 2-for-4 with a single, a solo home run (the first of his career), and a strikeout. He also made a great diving catch in the sun and scored the winning run in the bottom of the ninth […]

Trey Mancini Hits 18th Homer Of Season Sunday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Trey Mancini played his part in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Nationals, going 2-for-4 with a single, a solo home run, and a strikeout. Mancini kicked off the scoring by obliterating a Paolo Espino fastball beyond the first section of center-field seats in the first inning. Mancini has been having a […]

John Means Takes No-Decision Sunday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher John Means did not factor in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Nationals. Means pitched 6 2/3 innings, allowing four runs on five hits (including a three-run home run) and a walk with two strikeouts. While his two matchups since returning from the injured list have been tough, Means has looked rusty, […]

J.B. Wendelken Whiffs Two In Relief Appearance Versus Mariners

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher J.B. Wendelken recorded four outs on Sunday versus the Mariners with two coming via the strikeout. The right-hander walked one, but did not allow a run for the third time in his last four appearances. Wendelken has a 22 percent strikeout rate this season which is down 10 percent from 2019 […]

Seth Brown Clubs Pinch-Hit Homer Versus Mariners

Oakland Athletics outfielder Seth Brown came off the bench and went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in a loss to the Mariners on Sunday. The homer was Brown's 12th on the season to go with his 30 RBI and a .439 slugging percentage. Brown is certainly capable of hitting the long ball, but he […]

Cole Irvin Lets In Four Runs At Seattle

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Cole Irvin allowed four runs in four innings pitched to take the loss Sunday at the Mariners. Irvin allowed five hits and a walk while picking up just three strikeouts. The left-hander wasn't as bad as his final line indicated, as all of the damage came with two outs in the […]

Jorge Soler Homers Twice In Win Over Tigers

Kansas City Royals outfielder Jorge Soler helped lead the team to a 6-1 win over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday. Soler went 3-for-4 with two home runs, two RBI and two runs in the game. This was his first multi-home run game of the year. He's showing some signs of heating up with four home […]

James Karinchak Earns Seventh Win Sunday

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher James Karinchak threw one inning while allowing one walk to record his seventh win of the season in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. Karinchak has shown some struggles recently as he has posted a 3.72 ERA in July and has allowed three earned runs across his previous four […]

Tarik Skubal Allows Five Runs In Loss To Royals

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal suffered his ninth loss of the year on Sunday as the Tigers fell 6-1 to the Kansas City Royals. Skubal pitched five innings and allowed five hits, no walks and five earned runs while striking out four. He allowed three home runs in the game, matching a season-high. Skubal […]

Triston McKenzie Has Solid Outing Sunday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Triston McKenzie threw six innings of two-run ball while striking out six and walking just one in a 3-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays Sunday. McKenzie now has just three walks across 17 innings pitched to go along with a 3.71 ERA and 1.00 WHIP since returning to the rotation […]

Emmanuel Clase Locks Down Save Sunday

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Emmanuel Clase threw a perfect ninth inning while striking out one to earn his 12th save of the season in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. Clase has not allowed a run in his previous four outings and could be rounding back into form after a couple of tough […]