Javier Assad Goes Seven Strong Friday Night

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Javier Assad picked up his second win on the season, holding the Toronto Blue Jays to one run over seven innings of work. Assad gave up four hits, a walk, and a single run while striking out two. The performance lowered his ERA to 3.12 over 21 games, three starts. He […]

Kyle Schwarber Leaves Game Friday Night

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Kyle Schwarber (foot) was removed from Friday's game after fouling a ball off his foot. Gelb's report noted it didn't look serious and teammates were "razzing" him in the dugout. Nonetheless, expect some tests to be done for the slugger and an update to come when those tests are available.

Wander Franco Has Big Night In Win

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco helped lead the Rays to victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Friday night, going 2-for-4 with a walk, a home run, and three RBI. Franco's homer was of the walk-off variety as the Rays won 9-8. The night led to Franco's 17th home run of the season and upped […]

Aaron Judge Hits 22nd Homer

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge took Miami Marlins starter Jesus Luzardo deep on Friday night. Judge homered on August 8th when the Yankees won 7-1 against the White Sox and homered in the win against Miami on Friday. As Judge goes, the Yankees and fantasy lineups go. The large righty has homered every 9.73 […]

Anthony Volpe Homers Friday Night

New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI against the Miami Marlins. The youngster also walked twice, giving him five over his last four games. He has hit lefties better than righties this season, though his homers per at-bat are close against both side pitchers. His OPS, however, […]

Joan Adon Leaves Start Early With Injury

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Joan Adon was pulled from Friday's game against the Oakland A's due to an apparent leg injury before the fourth inning. Adon had let in two runs on two hits and two walks with three strikeouts over the first three innings. He has been a good source of strikeouts in his […]

Brock Purdy Won't Play In Preseason Opener

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (elbow) won't suit up for Sunday's preseason opener versus the Las Vegas Raiders. This doesn't come as a surprise considering Purdy is still working his way back from injury. The organization is hopeful that Purdy is ready for the beginning of the regular season. In the meantime, Trey Lance […]

Travis Kelce To Play In Preseason Opener

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is expected to play during Sunday's preseason opener versus the New Orleans Saints. Head coach Andy Reid said the starters are in line to play about a quarter on Sunday. However, that doesn't mean Kelce is going to play the entire first quarter. The superstar tight end is […]

Brendan Rodgers Returns To Rockies Lineup

Colorado Rockies second baseman Brendan Rodgers (hamstring) is back in the starting lineup on Friday against the Los Angeles Dodgers and right-hander Lance Lynn. Rodgers is serving as the designated hitter and is batting cleanup, with Harold Castro starting at second base and batting in the eight-hole. Believe it or not, Friday's contest will only […]

Trey Lance To Start Preseason Opener

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance has been named the starter for Sunday's preseason opener versus the Las Vegas Raiders. The team hasn't announced how long Lance will play, but it'll likely only be a series or two. The expectation is that Sam Darnold will receive some playing time as well, while Brock Purdy (elbow) […]

Frankie Montas Not Expected To Return This Year

New York Yankees right-hander Frankie Montas (shoulder) remains in a throwing program at the team's minor-league complex in Florida, and it doesn't sound as though he's going to make it back to the big leagues in 2023. Montas hasn't made any significant progress since having arthroscopic surgery on his right shoulder way back in February. […]

Jaire Alexander Dealing With Groin Issue

Green Bay Packers defensive back Jaire Alexander (groin) won't play during Friday's preseason opener. Alexander was forced to miss practice twice this week due to an ongoing groin issue. Its worth noting that Alexander missed one game last season due to a groin injury. Although, it doesn't sound like the injury is too serious right […]

Nestor Cortes Won't Throw For 3-4 Weeks

New York Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes (shoulder), who landed on the 15-day injured list on Friday, said he won't throw for the next three to four weeks, but he's still hoping to return this year. "It's definitely tough. If we're going to make a run at it, we need everyone healthy, not only myself but […]

Tony Kemp Goes On Paternity List

The Oakland Athletics placed outfielder Tony Kemp on the paternity list on Friday and recalled rookie outfielder Lawrence Butler from Triple-A Las Vegas in a corresponding move. Kemp will most likely miss the entire weekend series against the Washington Nationals on the road. The 31-year-old has only been useful in deeper leagues for his speed […]

Nick Lodolo Starts Rehab Assignment Friday

The Cincinnati Reds sent left-hander Nick Lodolo (calf) on a minor-league rehab assignment at the Arizona Complex League on Friday. Lodolo is attempting to return from left-calf tendinosis. The 25-year-old southpaw hasn't pitched in the big leagues since May 6, so he will surely need at least a handful of starts to build up his […]

Nick Senzel Sent To Triple-A

The Cincinnati Reds optioned infielder/outfielder Nick Senzel to Triple-A Louisville on Friday and selected the contract of outfielder Henry Ramos from Louisville in a corresponding move. The Reds also designated right-hander Eduardo Salazar for assignment. Senzel had been seeing pretty regular playing time at third base recently for the Reds, but they'll send him down […]

Walker Buehler Will Return As A Starter

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said on Friday that if and when right-hander Walker Buehler (elbow) returns this year, it will be in a traditional starting role. "It's not going to be two innings as an opener. It's not going to be three innings as a short-term starter," Roberts said. Buehler is attempting to […]

Dodgers Hope To Have J.D. Martinez Back Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that designated hitter J.D. Martinez (hamstring) is feeling better after getting an epidural injection on Wednesday. Martinez will go through pregame work on Saturday, and the Dodgers are now hoping to have him available on Sunday for the series finale against the Colorado Rockies. Sunday will mark a […]

Francisco Lindor Scratched, Will Go For MRI Exam

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (side) was scratched from the starting lineup on Friday against the Atlanta Braves due to "right-side soreness," according to the team. Lindor will get an MRI exam on Saturday. Jonathan Arauz took over at the 6 for Lindor on Friday and was in the nine-hole against Braves right-hander Charlie […]

Jonah Heim Takes Batting Practice Friday

Texas Rangers catcher Jonah Heim (wrist) took live batting practice on the field at Oracle Park on Friday before the game against the San Francisco Giants. Heim continues to take batting practice this week and is healing nicely from a partially torn tendon sheath in his left wrist. Barring a setback this weekend, the 28-year-old […]

Blue Jays Targeting A Tuesday Return For Jordan Romano

Toronto Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano (back) is going on a short minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday, and it sounds as if the Blue Jays are targeting a Tuesday return for Romano. The 30-year-old right-hander isn't going to need much work in the minors before he comes off the injured list to […]

Rays Push Tyler Glasnow Back To Monday

The Tampa Bay Rays have pushed right-hander Tyler Glasnow's (back) next start back to Monday against the San Francisco Giants on the road, according to manager Kevin Cash. Glasnow threw a 15-pitch bullpen session on Friday and was hoping to start on Saturday against the Cleveland Guardians, but the Rays aren't going to force the […]

Chas McCormick Still Out Friday

Houston Astros outfielder Chas McCormick (knee) remains out of the team's starting lineup on Friday against the visiting Los Angeles Angels. McCormick suffered a bruised left knee while diving for a ball on Wednesday and was scratched from Thursday's lineup, so he'll miss his second straight game. The 28-year-old's injury isn't believed to be serious, […]

Mike Trout Hitting Off Machine

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (wrist) has progressed to hitting off a pitching machine on Friday. The 32-year-old recently took some swings with soft-toss, but now is taking a step forward and hitting against a machine. It's worth noting that the machine only threw breaking balls to Trout. The superstar slugger hasn't advanced to […]

Austin Hays Absent On Friday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Seattle Mariners. The 28-year-old has been dealing with general soreness lately, but this absence doesn't appear to be injury related. This seems to be a routine rest day after Hays went 0-for-3 with three strikeouts during Thursday's contest. The […]

In-Tournament PGA Model - Round 3 Picks for The FedEx St. Jude Championship (Premium Content)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. I am excited to announce that I will be providing a premium spreadsheet that can be accessed through the link below. Here you will find updated stats for the particular tournament – all sortable and weighable when you make a copy of your […]

Christian Watson Expected To Play In Preseason Opener

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson is expected to suit up in the team's preseason opener on Friday night against the Cincinnati Bengals. Along with quarterback Jordan Love, Watson will likely play a series or two on offense before leaving the game on Friday. Fellow wideouts Romeo Doubs, Jayden Reed and Samori Toure are […]

Max Muncy Sitting Out Versus Lefty

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy will take a seat for Friday's game against the Colorado Rockies. Manager Dave Roberts has decided to play matchups and exclude Muncy from Friday's starting lineup. Instead, Kike Hernandez will cover third base and bat fifth versus left-hander Austin Gomber. Fantasy managers should adjust their lineups accordingly with Muncy […]

Jordan Love To Play A Series Or Two

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love will make the start in the team's preseason opener on Friday against the Cincinnati Bengals, and he's expected to play a series or two on offense. Since the Packers traded up to take Love in the first round of the 2020 draft, he's made just one start for the […]

Jake Browning To Start Preseason Opener

The Cincinnati Bengals will not play the majority of their starters in the preseason opener on Friday night against the Green Bay Packers. The rookies and some of their younger players will see the most playing time. Quarterback Jake Browning is going to draw the start under center. Even if starter Joe Burrow wasn't dealing […]