Bo Bichette Out Of The Lineup On Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (calf) is out of the team's starting lineup for Thursday's series finale against the hosting San Francisco Giants after being pulled from Wednesday's contest early with right-calf soreness. Bichette's frustrating 2024 season continues. The Blue Jays are on the verge of being sellers at this year's trade deadline, but […]

Jets Offense Looking To "Detail It Up" With Aaron Rodgers Back

The New York Jets offense should be more fine-tuned in its second year under offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett in 2024 while also getting future Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers back from the torn Achilles he suffered in Week 1 last fall. In addition to Rodgers' return, the Jets added Tyron Smith and John Simpson […]

Davante Adams Believes Aidan O'Connell Is The Starter

When asked who the Las Vegas Raiders' starting quarterback is heading into training camp at the end of July, wide receiver Davante Adams thinks it's Aidan O'Connell over newcomer Gardner Minshew. "I want whoever is going to look the best when it's live bullets... I think right now if I had to say, I think […]

Audric Estime Expected To Be "Full-Go" For Training Camp

Denver Broncos rookie fifth-round running back Audric Estime (knee) missed most of the offseason program after undergoing a minor scope of his knee, but he's expected to be "full-go" for the starting of training camp in a few weeks, according to head coach Sean Payton. In limited action in front of the media this offseason, […]

Oneil Cruz Returns For Pirates

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz (hamstring) is back in the team's starting lineup for Thursday's series finale against the division-rival Milwaukee Brewers, playing shortstop and batting third against Brewers right-hander Aaron Civale. Fantasy managers will want to get Cruz back into their starting lineups. The 25-year-old was pulled early from Monday's game with hamstring soreness […]

Three Fantasy Football Rookies To Target In Dynasty, Avoid in 2024 Redraft Leagues

Scouting and drafting rookies is one of the most fun aspects of being in a dynasty league. Hitting on a future fantasy superstar with a rookie pick can set your team up for immense future success. However, not all rookies are created equal, and some will have to wait a year or two to break […]

Alexander Canario Joining Cubs In Baltimore

Chicago Cubs Triple-A outfielder Alexander Canario is headed to Baltimore on Thursday to join the big-league roster, which could mean that outfielder Cody Bellinger (finger) is heading to the 10-day injured list after getting hit by a pitch on his hand on Wednesday. An injured-list stint for Bellinger would surely complicate his trade market with […]

LaMonte Wade Jr. Sitting Against Blue Jays

San Francisco Giants first baseman/outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. is getting a breather in Thursday's series finale against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays. With Wade starting on the bench, veteran Wilmer Flores will get the start at first base and will bat seventh for the Giants against Blue Jays right-hander Kevin Gausman. Flores has hit .429 […]

Jorge Soler Back In Action For Giants

San Francisco Giants outfielder/designated hitter Jorge Soler (illness) is back as the team's DH and will hit second in Thursday's series finale against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays and right-hander Kevin Gausman. Soler will return to the lineup after missing the last two games due to an illness. But the 32-year-old right-handed slugger is feeling […]

Ross Stripling, Paul Blackburn To Stay In Single-A

Oakland Athletics right-hander Ross Stripling (elbow) came away from his first minor-league rehab start with Single-A Stockton on Tuesday feeling healthy. His next rehab outing is expected to come with Stockton on Sunday. Right-hander Paul Blackburn (foot) also came away feeling healthy from his first rehab outing with Stockton on Tuesday, and his next appearance […]

German Marquez Lined Up To Make Season Debut On Sunday

Colorado Rockies right-hander German Marquez (elbow) reported feeling good after his latest minor-league rehab start -- eight strikeouts in five innings for Double-A Hartford on Tuesday -- and will join the Rockies on Friday when they start a three-game series against the New York Mets to close out the first half of the 2024 season. […]

Zac Veen Returns To Double-A Hartford

Colorado Rockies outfield prospect Zac Veen (back, hand) was activated off the seven-day injured list on Tuesday and returned to Double-A Hartford after recovering from a lower-back strain. Veen, 22, was supposed to play on Tuesday, but he was scratched before the game due to an illness. On Wednesday, he was in the lineup as […]

Kenta Maeda Being Moved To Bullpen

Detroit Tigers right-hander Kenta Maeda has been moved to the bullpen. The Tigers will go with a bullpen day for Sunday's series finale against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers in what would have been Maeda's next turn through the rotation, and Maeda will stay in the bullpen after next week's All-Star break. The final straw […]

Devin Williams To Start Rehab Assignment On Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers closer Devin Williams (back) will start a minor-league rehab assignment with High-A Wisconsin on Saturday, according to the team. Williams threw a live batting practice session on Tuesday and has now been cleared to start a rehab assignment as he works his way back from two stress fractures in his back. The 29-year-old […]

Deyvison De Los Santos - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 17)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: August ANALYSIS: Arizona Diamondbacks third base prospect Deyvison De Los Santos has been one of the best hitters in the minor leagues this season and is nearing his major league debut. De Los Santos opened the season with his second stint at Double-A, where he posted an incredible […]

Brandon Pfaadt Making The Start On Thursday

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Brandon Pfaadt (ankle) has been cleared to start in Thursday's series finale against the visiting Atlanta Braves, according to manager Torey Lovullo. Pfaadt left his last start early on Saturday against the San Diego Padres after he was hit on the left ankle by a line drive, but X-rays came back negative, […]

Rhys Hoskins, Jackson Chourio Out On Thursday

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Rhys Hoskins and rookie outfielder Jackson Chourio will both start on the bench on Thursday in the series finale against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates. Jake Bauers is starting at first base and batting sixth, while Blake Perkins will make his fifth straight start in center field and hit in the nine-hole […]

Francisco Alvarez, Jose Iglesias Resting Against Nationals

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez and veteran infielder Jose Iglesias are getting breathers on Thursday in the series finale against the division-rival Washington Nationals. Luis Torrens is behind the plate and is batting sixth, while Jeff McNeil gets the start at the keystone and will hit ninth against Nationals left-hander MacKenzie Gore. Alvarez missed […]

Will Brennan Activated And Starting On Thursday

The Cleveland Guardians activated outfielder Will Brennan (rib cage) from the 10-day injured list on Thursday and optioned infielder Gabriel Arias to Triple-A Columbus in a corresponding move. Brennan is starting in right field for the Guardians on Thursday and will bat seventh against the division-rival Detroit Tigers and right-hander Jack Flaherty in the series […]

Josh Naylor Sitting Out On Thursday

Cleveland Guardians first baseman Josh Naylor will take the day off on Thursday in the series finale against the hosting Detroit Tigers and right-hander Jack Flaherty. David Fry will draw into the lineup at first base and will bat fifth against Flaherty. This will be Naylor's first day off since June 27. He's been a […]

Tyler Locklear Swinging A Hot Bat In July

Seattle Mariners first base prospect Tyler Locklear went 3-for-5 with a double, and a triple on Wednesday evening. Since July 1, the former second-round selection has been on a great run with a .355/.436/.710 slash line and two long balls. Locklear made his major league debut in May but only logged 10 games with a […]

Charlie Blackmon Out Again With Hamstring Injury

Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon (hamstring) will miss his third straight game in Thursday's series finale against the hosting Cincinnati Reds, and now we know why. Manager Bud Black said Blackmon "tweaked" his right hamstring making an awkward sliding catch during the series opener on Monday. Black had planned a day off for Blackmon on […]

Elly De La Cruz Absent On Thursday

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz will get a day off for the series finale on Thursday against the visiting Colorado Rockies. Santiago Espinal will replace him at shortstop for the Reds and will bat in the eight-hole against Rockies left-hander Austin Gomber. With a southpaw on the mound for the Rockies, De La […]

Jeral Perez Tallies Three Hits, Four RBI On Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers third base prospect Jeral Perez posted another excellent performance at Single-A on Wednesday as he went 3-for-6 with two singles, a home run, and four RBI. In his past seven games, Perez has tallied 10 total hits with a .345 AVG. Through his first extended look at Single-A ball, Perez has held […]

Jonah Tong Allows One Run Over Six Frames, Strikes Out Seven

New York Mets starting pitching prospect Jonah Tong logged another quality start on Wednesday when he tossed six innings of one-run ball. He allowed just three hits, no walks, and struck out seven. Since moving up to High-A Brooklyn on May 2, Tong has performed very well with a 2.85 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, and a […]

Brenton Doyle Batting Fourth For Rockies Thursday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Brenton Doyle will bat cleanup amid a power surge on Thursday versus the Reds. Doyle has 13 home runs on the year, but seven of them have come in his last 12 games alone, plus he's added five doubles during that time. The 26-year-old will face right-hander Hunter Greene in this matchup, […]

Denzel Clarke Swipes Three Bags On Wednesday

Oakland Athletics outfield prospect Denzel Clarke went 1-for-4 with a season-high three stolen bases on Wednesday evening. His single extended his current hitting streak to eight games. His three swiped bags increased his total to 12. Overall, through 67 games through his second look at Double-A ball, the 24 -year-old has posted a .253/.305/.466 line […]

Austin Slater Batting Sixth For Reds On Thursday

Newly acquired outfielder Austin Slater will bat sixth in the Reds lineup on Thursday in their home matchup versus the Rockies. Slater came over from the Giants in a trade on Monday and debuted with the team on Wednesday, going 1-for-3 while batting out of the six-hole in that contest as well. Hopefully a change […]

Aidan Smith Launches Ninth Long Ball, Extends Hitting Streak

Seattle Mariners outfield prospect Aidan Smith went 2-for-5 with a home run on Wednesday evening. This was his ninth round-tripper of the campaign, and he extended his incredible hitting streak to 15 games. During this stretch, the former fourth-round selection has posted a .375/.489/.611 line with three long balls and 14 RBI. The 19-year-old has […]

Jamal Adams Signing With Titans

Veteran free-agent safety Jamal Adams is signing with the Tennessee Titans, according to NFL insider Ari Meirov. The three-time Pro Bowler was released by the Seattle Seahawks this offseason after he played in just 10 games over the last two years. Adams, who was the No. 6 overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft by […]