Mookie Betts Officially Placed On The Injured List

The Los Angeles Dodgers officially placed outfielder Mookie Betts (hip) on the 10-day injured list with right hip inflammation. He's missed the last eight games and has been sidelined since July 19 due to his hip issue. The 28-year-old's hip wasn't progressing fast enough, and the Dodgers finally placed him on the IL Sunday. He […]

Ranger Suarez Secures Save Versus Braves On Sunday

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Ranger Suarez picked up his fourth save of the season on Sunday against the Braves. Aaron Nola was the story of the afternoon, but his 116th pitch of the game was hit for a homer with two outs in the ninth. This allowed Suarez to enter the game and the left-hander […]

Eloy Jimenez Will Make Season Debut On Monday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (pectoral) will make his season debut on Monday against the Royals, according to Jesse Rogers of ESPN. Jimenez has been out since suffering a torn pectoral muscle during Spring Training, and it was originally feared that it could be a season-ending injury. When Jimenez takes the field on Monday […]

Aaron Nola Dominates Braves On Sunday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola was brilliant on Sunday as he came up one-out shy of a complete-game shutout versus Atlanta. Braves third baseman Austin Riley launched a solo homer with two outs in the ninth, and Nola was lifted for Ranger Suarez who nailed down the win for Nola. The Philly starter was […]

Kolten Wong Hits First Pitch Of Game For Home Run

Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Kolten Wong went 1-for-4 with a leadoff home run in Saturday's 6-1 win over the White Sox. Wong wasted no time in getting things started Saturday, taking Carlos Rodon's very first offering over the wall in right field. Since returning from his calf injury after the All-Star break, the second baseman […]

Tyrone Taylor Launches Home Run For Second Straight Game

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Tyrone Taylor went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 6-1 win over the White Sox. After hitting his first career grand slam Friday, Taylor kept the good times going with another launch job Saturday. The 27-year-old has been red hot since the All-Star break, batting .389 with two home runs […]

Corbin Burnes Showcases Nasty Cutter In Win Against White Sox

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Corbin Burnes (6-4) allowed one earned run on four hits and two walks with six strikeouts through six innings to earn the win in Saturday's 6-1 victory over the White Sox. Burnes was perfect his first time through the order in a dominant outing. Burnes, who takes pride in his elite […]

Rowdy Tellez Hits Two Home Runs In Victory

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Rowdy Tellez went 3-for-4 with two home runs and three RBI in Saturday's 6-1 win over the White Sox. Tellez swatted his first and second home runs as a Brewer on Saturday, and he picked up an additional RBI on a fielder's choice. Since arriving in Milwaukee from Toronto, Tellez is […]

Zack Collins Isn't Starting On Sunday

Chicago White Sox catcher Zack Collins isn't in the team's starting lineup on Sunday for a matchup against the Milwaukee Brewers and right-handed starter Brandon Woodruff. Collins is hitting .217 with a .337 on-base percentage, four home runs, and a stolen base in 170 plate appearances this season. The White Sox will instead go with […]

Luis Urias Isn't Starting On Sunday

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Luis Urias isn't in the team's lineup on Sunday as they get set to take on the Chicago White Sox and right-handed starter Lance Lynn. Urias has provided both the Brewers and fantasy managers with some solid production this season, hitting .237 with a .333 on-base percentage, 13 home runs, and […]

Tyler Alexander Will Start On Tuesday

Detroit Tigers pitcher Tyler Alexander will start for the team on Tuesday against the Minnesota Twins. Alexander has made 28 appearances for the Tigers this season, pitching to a 4.24 ERA and a 4.47 FIP while striking out 41 batters and walking just 11 in 46.2 innings. Four of his 28 appearances have been starts, […]

Mitch Moreland Not Starting On Sunday

Oakland Athletics designated hitter Mitch Moreland isn't in the team's lineup on Sunday as they take on the Mariners and left-handed starter Marco Gonzales. Moreland is batting .235 with a .296 on-base percentage and seven home runs in 199 plate appearances this season. He generally doesn't start much against left-handed pitchers, so it's Jed Lowrie […]

Mike Yastrzemski Isn't Starting On Sunday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski isn't starting on Sunday afternoon against the Pittsburgh Pirates and right-hander JT Brubaker. Yastrzemski is batting .229 this season with a .322 on-base percentage, 16 home runs, and a pair of stolen bases in 335 plate appearances. LaMonte Wade Jr. is starting in Yastrzemski's place in right field and […]

Buster Posey Not Starting On Sunday

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey is not in the team's starting lineup on Sunday for a matchup against the Pittsburgh Pirates and right-hander JT Brubaker. Posey is having a stellar season at the plate for both the Giants and fantasy managers, hitting .323 with a .412 on-base percentage and 13 home runs in 257 […]

Ethan Small Could Be A Call-Up Candidate For Milwaukee

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Ethan Small could see some time in the majors during the second half of the season, according to Jon Morosi of MLB Network. General Manager Matt Arnold said that the team will be looking to acquire bullpen help at the trade deadline, and mentioned Small as a possible candidate for a call […]

Lucas Sims To Begin Rehab Assignment Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Lucas Sims (elbow) will begin his rehab assignment on Tuesday with Triple-A Louisville, according to Bobby Nightengale of the Cincinnati Enquirer. Sims has been sidelined since late June with a right elbow sprain, but before then he was becoming one of the top relievers in Cincinnati's bullpen, having gone 4-0 with […]

Corey Seager Likely To Go On Rehab Assignment

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said on Sunday that it's likely that shortstop Corey Seager (hand) will head out on a rehab assignment before returning to the active roster. Seager is currently at the Dodgers training facility center in Arizona and has continued to progress towards his return. Seager has been sidelined since May […]

Jacob deGrom Eyeing Early August Return

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (forearm) will make at least one rehab start before he is activated from the IL, with the team anticipating his return in early August, according to Mike Puma of the New York Post. deGrom was seen playing catch on Thursday, as he is working his way back from […]

Byron Buxton Rejects Contract Extension

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton has rejected a potential contract extension with the team, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The oft-injured outfielder is set to become a free agent after next year, and this rejection will add fuel to the speculation that Buxton could be dealt before the trade deadline on Friday. There's […]

Mookie Betts And Cody Bellinger Remain Sidelined

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielders Mookie Betts (hip) and Cody Bellinger (hamstring) remain sidelined on Sunday versus the Colorado Rockies. Betts has been sidelined with a hip injury and will miss his sixth straight game. Manager Dave Roberts said on Sunday that the team will decide today if he will remain active or be sent to […]

Collin McHugh Lands On IL Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Collin McHugh (arm) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Sunday with arm fatigue, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. McHugh has been lights out as a reliever this year, going 3-1 with a 1.51 ERA, 0.912 WHIP and 36.6 percent strikeout rate over 41 2/3 […]

Mike Trout To Undergo More Testing

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (calf) will undergo more testing when the team returns from its current road trip, according to Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com. Manager Joe Maddon said that Trout is still feeling something in his calf when running hard, and that the team expects to have a better idea of when he […]

Ryan Weber Recalled By Mariners On Sunday

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Ryan Weber was recalled from Triple-A on Sunday, according to Daniel Kramer of MLB.com. Weber was claimed off waivers from Milwaukee a week ago, after tossing one scoreless inning of relief for the Brewers. It was only his second appearance of the year, which went much better than his first appearance […]

T.J. Zeuch Acquired By Cardinals Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher T.J. Zeuch was traded to the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday, according to Robert Murray of FanSided. A former first-round pick, Zeuch has pitched 49 innings in the majors since 2019, going 2-4 with a 4.59 ERA, 1.551 WHIP and 14.1 percent strikeout rate. He's spent most of 2021 at Triple-A, […]

Trevor Larnach Not In Sunday's Lineup

Minnesota Twins outfielder Trevor Larnach (hand) is not in the lineup for Sunday's contest against the Angels. Larnach was hit on the hand by a pitch during Saturday's game and is getting a day to rest after experiencing some swelling. The recently called up Brent Rooker will be making his third straight start with Jake […]

Alex Bregman To Begin Rehab Assignment Monday

Updating an earlier report, Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (quad) has joined Triple-A Sugar Land and will begin his rehab assignment on Monday, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. This is great news for managers, as Bregman has been sidelined for nearly a month and a half now with a strained quadriceps and there […]

Mitch Garver Reinstated From Paternity List, Sitting Sunday

Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver was reinstated from the paternity list Sunday but is not in the lineup for the contest against the Angels. Garver has appeared in just two games since returning from a groin injury, swatting a pair of homers in his first action. The slugger should be expected back in the lineup […]

Yuli Gurriel Getting Day Off Sunday

Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's finale with the Rangers. This looks to just be a day off for Gurriel, who has started 43 of the team's last 45 games. He's been having a good year at the plate, hitting .313 with an .848 OPS, 10 home […]

Jorge Polanco Absent From Sunday's Lineup With Back Issue

Minnesota Twins second baseman/shortstop Jorge Polanco (back) is absent from Sunday's lineup with a back issue. Polanco is getting a day off to rest his lower back, which has been bothering him a bit lately. Fantasy managers should consider Polanco, who owns a .873 OPS with five homers in July, day-to-day for now. Nick Gordon […]

Stephen Strasburg To See A Specialist Monday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (neck) will visit a specialist on Monday. The 33-year-old recently reported an "uncomfortable" feeling in his neck during a recent throwing session, so the team will continue to be mindful of his rehab efforts moving forward. Nonetheless, with the latest development, the veteran may miss more time than originally […]