Josh Naylor Getting a Day Off on Thursday

After returning to the starting lineup on Wednesday after dealing with some neck soreness, Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Josh Naylor is getting the day off in Thursday's series finale against the division-rival San Francisco Giants with left-hander Robbie Ray on the mound. Rookie Tim Tawa is starting at first base and is batting eighth for […]

Blake Perkins Back on Minor-League Injured List With Groin Strain

The Milwaukee Brewers returned outfielder Blake Perkins (groin, shin) from his rehab assignment with Triple-A Nashville to the seven-day injured list with a left-groin strain, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Curt Hogg. Perkins was recovering from a fractured right shin and had played in five games for the Sounds, going 3-for-13 with a home […]

Nestor Cortes Goes Three Frames in First Rehab Start

Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Nestor Cortes (elbow) made his first minor-league rehab start on Wednesday with Triple-A Nashville and looked good, throwing three shutout innings with only one hit allowed, no walks and four strikeouts against Triple-A Memphis. Cortes is making progress from a strained left elbow that has kept him sidelined since early April, but […]

Bo Bichette Out for Series Finale Against Yankees

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (knee) remains out of the starting lineup for Thursday's series finale against the division-rival New York Yankees. Second baseman Andres Gimenez is also sitting after an injury scare with his ankle in Wednesday's win. Ernie Clement is starting at short and batting sixth, while Leo Jimenez is at the […]

Mets Place Paul Blackburn on Injured List With Shoulder Impingement

The New York Mets placed right-hander Paul Blackburn (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list on Thursday with a right-shoulder impingement, according to SNY. It's unclear what the corresponding move was for the Mets. Blackburn has rarely been healthy since joining the Mets midseason in 2024, and he had made only seven appearances (six starts) for […]

Clayton Beeter Recalled from Triple-A

New York Yankees pitching prospect Clayton Beeter was recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday. The righty made his major league debut in 2024, striking out five batters and walking just one in 3 2/3 innings of work. The strikeout stuff has been there at Triple-A this season, fanning 35 batters (38.5 percent K%) in 21 […]

Justin Crawford Tallies Three Hits on Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies outfield prospect Justin Crawford went 3-for-4 with a double, a walk, and one run scored on Wednesday for Triple-A Lehigh Valley. The Phils' third-ranked prospect is 10-for-21 (.476) over his last five games, including four doubles and a home run, although surprisingly without even a single stolen base. The 21-year-old is sporting a […]

Logan Henderson Shaky in Latest Start at Triple-A

Milwaukee Brewers pitching prospect Logan Henderson was tagged for five earned runs in his latest start on Tuesday for Triple-A Nashville, yielding three hits (two home runs), one walk, and he hit one batter while striking out three in four innings of work. The Brewers' sixth-ranked prospect has been susceptible to the home run lately, allowing […]

Dodgers Calling Up Esteury Ruiz

The Los Angeles Dodgers are calling up outfielder Esteury Ruiz from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday with third baseman Max Muncy (knee) undergoing additional testing after suffering an ugly-looking left-knee injury in the win over the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday night, sources tell The Athletic's Fabian Ardaya. Although nothing is official, this is sign […]

Luis L. Ortiz the Subject of Gambling Investigation

Updating a previous story, Cleveland Guardians right-hander Luis L. Ortiz is being investigated by the league after a betting-integrity firm flagged a pair of his pitches that had received unusual gambling activity, according to sources. Major League Baseball has placed Ortiz on "non-disciplinary paid leave" through July 17, which is the end of the All-Star […]

Deebo Samuel - 2025 Dynasty Fantasy Football Busts and Trade Candidates

RotoBaller Dynasty Ranking: WR49 Dynasty Analysis: 2024 was not Deebo Samuel Sr.’s best season. The six-year veteran butted heads with teammates throughout the year and was forced to overcome a midseason bout of pneumonia. He only caught 51 passes for 670 yards and averaged the fewest receiving yards per game of his entire career. Apparently, […]

Jordan Lawlar to Miss Multiple Weeks With Hamstring Injury

Arizona Diamondbacks infield prospect Jordan Lawlar (hamstring) is expected to miss multiple weeks with his latest hamstring injury, according to manager Torey Lovullo. The former first-rounder had been placed on the 7-day IL after being removed from a game on June 25. Lawlar was hitting well at Triple-A all year, slashing .319/.410/.583 with 10 home runs […]

Ezequiel Tovar Running the Bases, Closing in on Rehab Assignment

Colorado Rockies shortstop Ezequiel Tovar (oblique) is running the bases at Coors Field before Thursday's series finale against the visiting Houston Astros, and interim manager Warren Schaeffer said that the team is close to sending Tovar on a minor-league rehab assignment. The 23-year-old has already been taking swings off a tee, so if he doesn't […]

Bubba Chandler Strikes Out Six in Latest Outing

Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect Bubba Chandler allowed one earned run on three hits and four walks while striking out six in 3 1/3 innings pitched in his latest start this past Saturday. After a dominating start to the year, some command issues have cropped up for the Pirates' top prospect, registering a 15.0 percent walk […]

Rockies Recall Zach Agnos on Thursday

The Colorado Rockies announced on Thursday that they recalled rookie right-handed reliever Zach Agnos from Triple-A Albuquerque and optioned right-hander Angel Chivilli to Albuquerque in a corresponding move. Although it's hard to bank on anything from the back end of the worst team in baseball's bullpen, the return of Agnos is notable for fantasy managers […]