Mike Trout Officially Activated On Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (wrist) has been officially activated from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. The superstar outfielder is back in the lineup after being sidelined since July 5 due to left hamate fracture. Trout will bat second and play center field versus right-hander Graham Ashcraft on Tuesday. This season, Trout is […]

Should I Draft Javonte Williams Or David Montgomery? 2023 Fantasy Football Outlook

The 2023 regular season season is almost here. That means fantasy players have only a few weeks to complete all of their fantasy football drafts. One of the toughest decisions fantasy players have to make every year is deciding between two similar options. Since fantasy players can’t possibly draft both guys, they must make the […]

Yordan Alvarez Scratched From Tuesday's Lineup

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (finger) has been scratched from Tuesday's starting lineup against the Boston Red Sox. Alvarez is dealing with an injured left index finger after he reportedly slammed it in a door on Tuesday. The organization is considering the injury as minor. The expectation is that Alvarez is going to return […]

Should I Draft Justin Fields Or Justin Herbert? 2023 Fantasy Football Outlook

The 2023 regular season season is almost here. That means fantasy players have only a few weeks to complete all of their fantasy football drafts. One of the toughest decisions fantasy players have to make every year is deciding between two similar options. Since fantasy players can’t possibly draft both guys, they must make the […]

Should I Draft Cam Akers Or Rachaad White? 2023 Fantasy Football Outlook

The 2023 regular season season is almost here. That means fantasy players have only a few weeks to complete all of their fantasy football drafts. One of the toughest decisions fantasy players have to make every year is deciding between two similar options. Since fantasy players can’t possibly draft both guys, they must make the […]

Should I Draft Baker Mayfield? Fantasy Football Outlook

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield was the first overall pick by the Cleveland Browns in the 2018 NFL Draft. Mayfield had an outstanding college career, totaling 12,292 passing yards and 119 touchdowns in three years at Oklahoma. Furthermore, he had an excellent rookie season. The former Oklahoma star had 3,725 passing yards and 27 […]

Blake Treinen Begins Rehab Assignment Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Blake Treinen (shoulder), who has been out all year after having shoulder surgery last November, started a minor-league rehab assignment in the Arizona Complex League on Tuesday. Treinen pitched a perfect inning on Tuesday with two strikeouts. The Dodgers probably aren't going to rush the 35-year-old right-hander back, but he […]

Rays Designate Francisco Mejia For Assignment

The Tampa Bay Rays activated catcher Francisco Mejia (knee) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and then designated him for assignment. The Rays have decided to move on from Mejia after he recovered from a left-knee sprain. The 27-year-old Dominican backstop hit .227 (34-for-150) for the Rays this year with five home runs, 11 […]

Anthony Santander Still Out Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander (back) remains out of the team's starting lineup on Tuesday against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays. Santander hasn't played since Aug. 18 and remains day-to-day with a back ailment. Fantasy managers will want to check back to see if he's feeling good enough to return to action on Wednesday. The […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Back In Blue Jays Lineup

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (finger) is back at first base and is hitting cleanup on Tuesday against the Baltimore Orioles and rookie right-hander Grayson Rodriguez. Guerrero is able to return to the lineup after Monday's off day after he left Sunday's game early against the Cincinnati Reds due to left middle-finger […]

Cardinals Place Matthew Liberatore On Injured List

The St. Louis Cardinals placed left-hander Matthew Liberatore (back) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to Aug. 19) on Tuesday with lower-back tightness and selected the contract of pitcher Jacob Barnes from Triple-A Memphis in a corresponding move. Liberatore's frustrating season in 2023 continues, as he'll now have to miss at least the next two […]

Is Jaylen Waddle Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Summertime injuries are always the most difficult to evaluate since a player might not participate much in training camp and preseason games to prevent further injury. Then, like magic, they're on the field for Week 1 of the regular season and handle a full workload with ease. Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle is one […]

Giants Sign Paul DeJong To Big-League Deal

The San Francisco Giants signed free-agent shortstop Paul DeJong to an undisclosed major-league deal on Tuesday, and he will join the team on Wednesday. DeJong began the 2023 campaign with the St. Louis Cardinals before being traded to the Toronto Blue Jays at the trade deadline earlier this month. Toronto released him on Monday, but […]

Dodgers Call Up Michael Busch

The Los Angeles Dodgers recalled infield prospect Michael Busch from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday to take the roster spot of designated hitter J.D. Martinez (groin), who was placed on the 10-day injured list. Busch, the club's No. 2 prospect per MLB Pipeline, struggled in his first 15 big-league games earlier this year, going 9-for-45 […]

J.D. Martinez Goes On Injured List With Groin Injury

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed designated hitter J.D. Martinez (groin) on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with left-groin tightness. Martinez has been hobbled for much of the second half of the season, so the Dodgers will finally give him some extended rest so that he can get right for what they hope will be […]

Is Joe Burrow Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

The football world uttered a large groan when Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow suffered a non-contact injury during practice earlier this month. He was carted off the practice field and diagnosed with a calf injury, creating some initial skepticism about his availability for the preseason and even the start of the regular season. Head coach […]

Markieff Morris Expected To Remain In Dallas

Dallas Mavericks forward Markieff Morris will be staying in Texas after appearing in eight games for the team following his trade from Brooklyn. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the team is planning on re-signing the forward as well as moving on from JaVale McGee. Morris appeared in a total of 35 games last […]

Mavericks Expected To Waive-And-Stretch JaVale McGee

Dallas Mavericks center JaVale McGee will reportedly be looking for a new team after August 31. According to Marc Stein, the team is expected to waive-and-stretch the veteran big man by the deadline on August 31 barring any unforeseen trade that would require McGee's contract. The 35-year-old played in just 42 games for the Mavericks […]

Titans Add Kicker Michael Badgley

The Tennessee Titans agreed to terms on an undisclosed deal with free-agent kicker Michael Badgley on Tuesday and waived kickers Caleb Shudak and Trey Wolff in corresponding moves. Shudak and Wolff had been competing for the kicking job in training camp and the preseason, but the Titans will now go with Badgley, at least to […]

Laviska Shenault Jr. In Concussion Protocol

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. (concussion) is in the league's concussion protocol from an incident of contact at training camp practice on Monday. Shenault is competing for a spot on Carolina's roster heading into the 2023 regular season, so this won't help his cause as he competes with guys like Shi Smith and […]

Browns Hope Jerome Ford Will Be Ready For Week 1

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said running back Jerome Ford (hamstring) won't practice at training camp this week. However, Ford is making progress and the hope is that he'll be ready for the Sept. 10 regular season opener. When healthy, the 23-year-old is set to serve as Nick Chubb's primary backup this season, which […]

Trevelin Queen Signs One-Year Deal With Magic

Free agent guard Trevelin Queen agreed to a one-year deal with the Orlando Magic this past weekend. The 26-year-old was the 2022 G League MVP while he played with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, the Houston Rockets affiliate. Queen played for the Fort Wayne Mad Ants last season and averaged 22.6 points, 6.5 rebounds, 4.5 […]

Carter Kieboom Making First MLB Appearance Since 2021 Tuesday

Washington Nationals third baseman Carter Kieboom is set to make his first MLB appearance since 2021 Tuesday night when the club takes on the New York Yankees and left-hander Carlos Rodon. The former top prospect missed all of the 2022 season due to Tommy John surgery while a shoulder impingement kept him out of action […]

Mike Gesicki, Pierre Strong Jr., Ty Montgomery Return To Practice

New England Patriots tight end Mike Gesicki (shoulder), running back Pierre Strong Jr. (concussion), and wide receiver Ty Montgomery (knee) all returned to practice on Tuesday. The trio of skill players have all been out for varying periods of time, so it's a positive sign to see them all back to action a few weeks […]

Sean Murphy Heading To The Bench Tuesday

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday night's contest versus the New York Mets and right-hander Tylor Megill. The all-world catcher had a monster first half for the Braves after an off-season trade from the Oakland A's but has fallen on hard times at the plate since the All-Star […]

Mac McClung Agrees To Partially Guaranteed Deal With Magic

Free agent guard Mac McClung has agreed to a partially guaranteed deal with the Orlando Magic, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. The 24-year-old took social media by storm after winning the 2023 NBA Dunk Contest but remained a two-way player for the 76ers and only appeared in two games last year. With the […]

Riley Greene Getting Rare Breather Tuesday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Riley Greene is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday night's contest against the Chicago Cubs and left-hander Drew Smyly. The Tigers are stacking right-handed bats against the veteran southpaw on Tuesday, which affords them an opportunity to get their prized youngster off his feet, at least to start the contest. The […]

James Harden Will Be Fined For Comments About Daryl Morey

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden will be fined by the NBA for calling Daryl Morey a "liar" and saying that he would never play for a franchise that he's a part of. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Harden will have to cough up $100k for these comments after the league investigated the situation. Reportedly, […]

Wan'Dale Robinson Running Routes On The Side

New York Giants wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (knee) remains on the PUP (Physically Unable To Perform) list after suffering a torn ACL in his rookie campaign. The 22-year-old is still less than nine months removed from surgery but was seen running routes on the side at Giants' practice. It's unclear whether Robinson could be activated […]

Bobby Miller Aiming To Stay Hot Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Bobby Miller will look to stay on a roll Tuesday night when he takes the ball for a road start against the Cleveland Guardians. The 24-year-old has tossed 15 2/3 innings of two-run ball over his last three starts and hasn't allowed more than three earned runs in each of his […]