Brendan Donovan Not In Sunday's Lineup

St. Louis Cardinals utility man Brendan Donovan (neck) is not in the team's starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Donovan has missed the previous two games due to stiffness in his neck. Alec Burleson will start in left field and bat second for the Cardinals while Matt Carpenter will serve as the […]

Tyler Bertuzzi Starts Contract Discussions With Maple Leafs

According to NHL insider David Pagnotta, the Toronto Maple Leafs have started contract negotiations with Tyler Bertuzzi. Bertuzzi, who signed a one-year, $5.5 million deal with the club last offseason, is a pending unrestricted free agent. It was a down year for Bertuzzi, but the team clearly still sees him as a very valuable member […]

J.T. Realmuto Absent From Sunday's Lineup

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. It appears to be a regular rest day for the 33-year-old. Garrett Stubbs will handle catching duties in his absence and bat eighth. Stubbs is an unappealing fantasy option in all formats as evidenced by his […]

Jorge Mateo Leaves Sunday's Game With Head Injury

Baltimore Orioles infielder Jorge Mateo (head) left Sunday's game in the fourth inning after he was struck in the head by teammate Cedric Mullins' bat in the on-deck circle. Ramon Urias pinch-hit for him as he exited the field with the training staff. It is unclear at this point what the injury actually is, but […]

Logan O'Connor Expects To Be Ready For Start Of Training Camp

Colorado Avalanche right wing Logan O'Connor (hip) has provided a positive update on his recovery, saying he expects to be ready for Day 1 of training camp. The 27-year-old underwent season-ending hip surgery in March. The hip injury cut short a good campaign for O'Connor, who managed to register 13 goals and 25 points in […]

Max Muncy Shut Down From All Baseball Activities

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (oblique) felt a twinge in his rib cage while swinging a bat last week and has been shut down from all baseball activities. The 33-year-old is still without a timeline to return. Muncy has been sidelined since May 17 and it does not appear that he will be […]

Derek Ryan On Track To Return To Oilers Lineup

Edmonton Oilers center Derek Ryan is poised to re-enter the lineup on Sunday in Game 6 against the Stars. He was scratched in favor of Sam Carrick for Game 5. Carrick logged just 6:17 of ice time, registering one hit. Ryan has averaged 9:00 of action on the fourth line in the playoffs, recording one […]

Corey Perry Good To Go For Game 6

Edmonton Oilers winger Corey Perry (shoulder) will play in Sunday's Game 6 against Dallas. He missed some time in Game 5 with an apparent shoulder injury, but the veteran will remain in the lineup as Edmonton attempts to book a place in the Stanley Cup Finals on Sunday. Perry, who is trying to make it […]

Mavrik Bourque Makes Playoffs Debut On Sunday

Dallas Stars forward Mavrik Bourque will enter the lineup on Sunday against Edmonton for his Stanley Cup Playoffs debut. With the team down 3-2 in the Western Conference Final, Stars head coach Pete DeBoer inserts a bit more offensive talent into the lineup in the shape of Bourque, who was voted the AHL MVP this […]

Shohei Ohtani Throwing From 60 Feet And Increasing Velocity

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (elbow) has begun throwing from 60 feet and is slowly increasing his velocity. Ohtani underwent elbow surgery on his throwing arm in November after suffering a UCL tear late last season. The 29-year-old has been throwing for the majority of the season but recently began throwing from […]

Gerrit Cole Will Start Rehab Game On Tuesday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole (elbow) is expected to make his first rehab start on Tuesday with Double-A Somerset. This is a big step for the Yankee ace, who has been on the 60-day injured list since March with right elbow inflammation. The 33-year-old performed very well when facing live hitters over the […]

Bobby Miller Sees Drop In Velocity In Latest Rehab Start

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Bobby Miller (shoulder) completed his second minor-league rehab outing on Saturday, June 1, with Single-A Rancho Cucamonga, where he logged 3 1/3 innings with five hits, one free pass, and four earned runs. Miller logged 65 total pitches but did see a drop in velocity. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has […]

Ben Joyce Promoted To The Major Leagues

Los Angeles Angels right-handed pitching prospect Ben Joyce was promoted to the major leagues in a corresponding move that sent left-hander Reid Detmers to Triple-A Salt Lake. Joyce held a 4.26 ERA and 1.16 WHIP across 19 innings at Double-A earlier this season. Joyce made his major-league debut last season and logged just 10 innings […]

The Top 5 Atlanta Braves Prospects You Need To Know

The Atlanta Braves minor league system is loaded with prospects that hold immense promise for both the organization and fantasy baseball enthusiasts. The old saying goes, “Pitching wins championships,” and the Braves have a ton of young arms waiting in the wings, ready to step in at a moment’s notice. After losing some key contributors […]

Royce Lewis Expected To Return On Tuesday

Minnesota Twins third baseman Royce Lewis (quadriceps) is expected to be activated off the 10-day injured list and return to the starting lineup on Tuesday. Lewis has been sidelined since Opening Day with a quadriceps strain. The 24-year-old has been battling injuries all through the early part of his major-league career, as he has logged […]

Andrew Benintendi Placed On 10-Day Injured List

Chicago White Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi (Achilles) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Sunday with left-Achilles tendinitis. In a corresponding move, the White Sox promoted outfielder Oscar Colas to the major leagues from Triple-A Charlotte. Benintendi was removed from Saturday's game, and this injury does not seem too serious, suggesting that the 29-year-old […]

Sixto Sanchez Headed To The 15-Day Injured List

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sixto Sanchez (shoulder) was placed on the 15-day injured list on Sunday with right shoulder inflammation. While the extent of the injury is unknown, the 25-year-old should be expected to remain sidelined for an extended period of time. Sanchez returned to the major leagues earlier this season after a four-year absence […]

Matt Hennessy Takes Part In OTAs

Philadelphia Eagles offensive guard Matt Hennessy (knee) has been active during voluntary organized team activities this past week after missing all of the 2023 season due to a serious knee injury. The fact that Hennessy is back on the field before mandatory minicamp and training camp is a good sign that he'll be fully recovered […]

David Bote Promoted And Starting In Series Finale

Chicago Cubs third baseman David Bote was promoted to the major-league roster earlier on Sunday and is in the starting lineup as the Cubs hope to clinch a series victory over the division-rival Cincinnati Reds. In a corresponding move, the Cubs sent down infielder Nick Madrigal to Triple-A Iowa. Bote showcased his home run ability […]

Deuce Vaughn Seeing Work Out Of The Slot

As expected, the Dallas Cowboys have been experimenting with using pint-sized running back Deuce Vaughn as a receiver out of the slot during organized team activities this offseason. The second-year back was seen on Thursday at OTAs taking reps out of the slot as head coach Mike McCarthy looks to add some wrinkles to his […]

James Conner Wants To Finish His Career In Arizona

Arizona Cardinals veteran running back and team captain James Conner is heading into his eighth NFL season in 2024 and his fourth with the Cardinals. He's coming off his first 1,000-yard season as a professional and said he wouldn't mind finishing his NFL career in the desert. Conner has grown close to quarterback Kyler Murray, […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Returns To Starting Lineup

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (illness) is starting at left field and will bat third on Sunday. Gurriel was scratched from Saturday's lineup with an illness but is already cleared to return. The 30-year-old has posted a disappointing .236/.276/.366 line with six home runs and three stolen bases across 53 games this season. However, […]

Brad Keselowski Is Worth Considering As A Tournament Play This Week

RFK Racing driver Brad Keselowski will start this week's race from the seventh position. This is the highest starting position of Keselowski's Cup career at WWTR and the second-highest of the season. In two previous starts at the St. Louis track, Keselowski's best finish is 20th, which he obtained in 2022 while also nabbing positive […]

CJ Abrams Scratched From Sunday’s Lineup

Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams (shoulder) was scratched from Sunday's lineup with shoulder soreness. The budding superstar was in the starting lineup on Sunday but was removed late as he did not respond well to some pregame work in the batting cage. The 23-year-old is still considered day-to-day and could return to the starting lineup […]

John Ross Ready To Make An Impact For Eagles

Former first-round wide receiver John Ross recently signed with the Philadelphia Eagles as he looks to revive his NFL career. Ross spent time with the Kansas City Chiefs last July before retiring. Before that, he set a then-NFL record with a 4.22-second 40-yard dash at the combine and was taken ninth overall by the Cincinnati […]

NFL Likely To Rule On Tampering Cases This Week

A resolution in the alleged free-agent tampering cases of the Atlanta Falcons and Philadelphia Eagles is likely to come this week, according to league sources. The Falcons are being investigated for the contact they may or may not have had with then-free-agent quarterback Kirk Cousins before he signed with the team. The Eagles are being […]

Michael Wacha Hits The 15-Day Injured List

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Michael Wacha (foot) was placed on the 15-day injured list with a left foot fracture. As a result, Daniel Lynch IV will take Wacha's spot in the rotation. Wacha said he never felt any pain on the mound but did feel sore after his most recent start on Friday May […]

Jacob Young Not Playing On Sunday

Washington Nationals outfielder Jacob Young (hand) is not in Sunday's starting lineup against the hosting Cleveland Guardians. Young is out of the lineup for the series finale in Cleveland after he was forced to leave Saturday's game early due to swelling in his right hand. For now, fantasy managers should consider the speedy 24-year-old outfielder […]

Will Ty Gibbs Compete For A Top-10 Finish This Week At St. Louis?

Sophomore driver Ty Gibbs will start this week's Enjoy Illinois 300 at World Wide Technology Raceway from the ninth position. This marks the fourth time in a row this season and the first time ever at the St. Louis track that Gibbs will start from the Top 10. In his only start at WWTR last […]

CJ Abrams Returns On Sunday

Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams (shoulder) is starting at shortstop and is batting in his customary leadoff spot on Sunday as he faces the Cleveland Guardians and veteran right-hander Carlos Carrasco. Abrams is back in the starting lineup for the Nats after he jammed his shoulder while diving for a ball on Friday and was […]