Shota Imanaga Could Throw First Bullpen on Tuesday

Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga (hamstring) continues to progress, and the team is targeting next Tuesday for his first bullpen session since landing on the 15-day injured list, according to Watch Marquee's Taylor McGregor. The 31-year-old Japanese southpaw suffered a strained hamstring in his last start back on May 5 against the Milwaukee Brewers but […]

Rhett Lowder Dealing With Significant Oblique Strain

The Cincinnati Enquirer's Charlie Goldsmith reports that Cincinnati Reds right-handed pitching prospect Rhett Lowder (forearm, oblique) is dealing with a significant oblique strain that he suffered in his second minor-league rehab start with Triple-A Louisville on Thursday. Lowder was working his way back from a right-forearm strain but will now miss additional time due to […]

Colton Gordon to Make Another Start on Sunday

Houston Astros manager Joe Espada said that left-handed pitching prospect Colton Gordon will make another start on Sunday against the division-rival Seattle Mariners in place of the injured Ronel Blanco (elbow). Gordon, the team's No. 14 prospect per MLB Pipeline, could see extended run in Houston's starting rotation with Blanco likely facing an extended absence. […]

Round 3 PGA DFS Showdown Picks - 2025 Charles Schwab Challenge

Hello, Rotoballers! I hope everyone is doing well and is ready for another exciting year of PGA DFS. Showdown has returned for another season on DraftKings alongside the PGA Tour, and we’re here to help guide you, whether you’re looking to continue your journey from where you left off in 2024 or are new to […]

Yordan Alvarez Hits Off Pitching Machine

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (hand) did baseball drills on the field on Friday and also hit off a pitching machine in the batting cage, according to MLB.com's Brian McTaggart. When Alvarez first landed on the 10-day injured list on May 5, the team was hoping it would be a minimum stay. That hasn't […]

Cam Ward, Jayden Higgins, Pat Bryant - Dynasty Fantasy Football Rookie Draft Busts

Dynasty fantasy football managers are smack in the middle of rookie draft season. This is the most critical stage of the dynasty offseason. Managers in rebuild mode who’ve been furiously stockpiling picks can finally put pen to paper and build a team filled with all their favorite prospects. Contenders who came up short are looking […]

Willson Contreras Scratched on Friday With Back Spasms

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras (back) has been scratched from Friday's series opener against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks at Busch Stadium due to back spasms, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Derrick Goold. Alec Burleson will replace Contreras as first base and will bat fifth against Diamondbacks right-hander Zac Gallen. Brendan Donovan will […]

Game 2 Between Red Sox-Orioles Postponed on Friday

Game 2 of the doubleheader at Fenway Park on Friday between the Boston Red Sox and Baltimore Orioles has been postponed due to an extended period of rain in the Fenway area, according to the Red Sox. The two division rivals were able to get the first game of the twin bill in earlier on […]

Tyler Glasnow Feels Good After Bullpen Session

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that right-hander Tyler Glasnow (shoulder) threw a bullpen session in L.A. on Friday of fewer than 20 pitches, but "he said he felt great afterwards. Don't know what that means with velocity. But I do know he was getting after it pretty good." It's the first time that […]

Shohei Ohtani to Face Hitters on Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (elbow) will face live hitters on Saturday before the game at Citi Field against the New York Mets, according to manager Dave Roberts. It's a big step for Ohtani as he works to return as a pitcher from Tommy John surgery after he mixed in some breaking pitches […]

Cody Bellinger Resting in Series Opener at Coors Field

New York Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger is getting a rest day in Friday's series opener at Coors Field against the hosting Colorado Rockies. Bellinger lost his 15-game hitting streak with an 0-for-4 performance at the plate in Thursday's 1-0 win over the Texas Rangers in the Bronx, and he'll now get a day of rest […]

Salvador Perez Scratched With Illness on Friday

The Kansas City Royals scratched catcher/first baseman Salvador Perez (illness) from the starting lineup on Friday at Target Field against the division-rival Minnesota Twins in the series opener due to an illness, according to MLB.com's Anne Rogers. With Perez under the weather, Freddy Fermin will catch left-hander Noah Cameron and will hit seventh in the […]

Mark Vientos Scratched With Abdominal Soreness

New York Mets third baseman Mark Vientos (abdomen) has been scratched from the starting lineup for precautionary reasons due to abdominal soreness in Friday's series opener against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers at Citi Field. Brett Baty will start at third base and at eighth, while Luisangel Acuna will play second base and bat ninth […]

J.J. Wetherholt Continues to Swing a Hot Bat at Double-A

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop prospect J.J. Wetherholt has continued to swing a hot bat at Double-A. Over his last 10 contests, Wetherholt has posted a stellar .317/.391/.561 slash line. During this stretch, Wetherholt has tallied four doubles and two home runs. He swiped three bags and held an impressive 7:5 K:BB. Through his first 30 […]

Jac Caglianone Hits First Triple-A Long Ball

Kansas City Royals first base prospect Jac Caglianone hit his first Triple-A home run during Thursday's contest against Salt Lake. In this outing, Caglianone went 1-for-4 with a solo blast. The 22-year-old recently got the call to join Triple-A Omaha. Through his first three games at the top level of the minor leagues, the former […]

Islanders Hire Mathieu Darche as General Manager

The New York Islanders have appointed Mathieu Darche as the general manager and executive vice president of the team. He will succeed Lou Lamoriello, whose contract was not renewed for the upcoming season. Darche will move to New York after spending several years with the Tampa Bay Lightning organization as an assistant manager and director […]

Sawyer Gipson-Long Set to Move Rehab Assignment to Triple-A

Detroit Tigers right-handed pitching prospect Sawyer Gipson-Long (elbow) is set to move his rehab assignment to Triple-A Toledo on Saturday. Gipson-Long has been working his way back from Tommy John surgery and hip surgery. Gipson-Long began his rehab assignment with Low-A but needed only one appearance before earning the call to High-A. At High-A, Gipson-Long […]

Kyle Harrison Joining Rotation, Will Start on Saturday

The San Francisco Giants said that left-hander Kyle Harrison will join the starting rotation and get the nod on Saturday against the Washington Nationals in D.C. For the time being, Harrison will come out of the bullpen to make his first start of 2025 this weekend in place of the injured Justin Verlander (pectoral). The […]

Sean Walker Questionable for Saturday

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Sean Walker (undisclosed) may not be available for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Florida Panthers on Saturday. He was injured in Thursday's Game 2, logging under 10 minutes of action. Speaking to reporters on Friday, Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour described Walker as "a little iffy" for Saturday's […]

Thomas White Dealing with Finger Injury

Miami Marlins left-handed pitching prospect Thomas White (finger) is dealing with soreness in his left index finger. This injury has caused him to miss his previous two scheduled outings. Isaac Azout of FishOnFirst reported that White is currently on a throwing program. If White continues to progress well, he could be in the mix to […]

Seth Jarvis "Fine" for Saturday's Game 3

Carolina Hurricanes forward Seth Jarvis (undisclosed) looks to have avoided serious injury and is expected to be in the lineup on Saturday against the Florida Panthers. Jarvis was hurt in Thursday's Game 2 of the series, but Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour told reporters on Friday that he will be "fine" for Saturday's action. This […]

Ben Lively to Have Season-Ending Elbow Surgery

The Cleveland Guardians announced on Friday that right-hander Ben Lively (elbow) is expected to have season-ending surgery on his right elbow in the coming days with Dr. Keith Meister, with a timetable to return in around 12 to 16 months. Meister confirmed the presence of a flexor-tendon injury while also noting medial elbow joint laxity […]

Hagen Smith Dealing with Elbow Soreness

Chicago White Sox left-handed pitching prospect Hagen Smith (elbow) is dealing with elbow soreness. Scott Merkin of MLB.com noted that the southpaw is expected to begin playing catch soon. His MRI was also clean and did not show any structural damage. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as the team will likely increase […]

Jake Oettinger Looks to Stay Hot Friday

Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger has started back-to-back series with winning efforts and will hope to maintain his recent hot form in Friday's Game 2 against the Edmonton Oilers. In Wednesday's series opener, a 6-3 win for the Stars, Oettinger stopped 24 of 27 pucks to earn his fourth victory in five starts. He wasn't […]

Blas Castano Promoted to Majors

The Seattle Mariners are promoting right-handed pitching prospect Blas Castano to the major league roster. The 26-year-old has spent the past two seasons at the Triple-A level. Through the early part of the 2025 campaign, Castano has posted a 3.43 ERA with a 1.25 WHIP across 44 2/3 innings. He has been deployed primarily out […]

Julio Rodriguez Back in the Lineup on Friday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez (back) is back in center field and is batting third in Friday's contest in Houston against the Astros at Daikin Park against right-hander Ryan Gusto. The Mariners scratched Rodriguez as a precaution in Thursday's series opener due to tightness in his back, but he is returning the very next day […]

Andrew Vaughn Demoted to Triple-A

The Chicago White Sox announced on Friday that they optioned infielder Andrew Vaughn to Triple-A Charlotte. Vaughn gets the boot to help make room on the active roster for both outfielders Andrew Benintendi (calf) and Mike Tauchman (hamstring), who returned from the injured list on Friday. Vaughn was hitting just .189/.218/.314 with a .531 OPS, […]

Stuart Skinner Starts Game 2 Friday

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner will make a fifth consecutive start in Friday's Game 2 against the Dallas Stars. The 26-year-old had a rough start in the series, allowing five goals on 27 shots in a 6-3 defeat on Wednesday. Skinner's performances have been inconsistent throughout the postseason, and his play took a downturn after […]

Andrew Benintendi, Mike Tauchman Reinstated From Injured List

The Chicago White Sox announced on Friday that they reinstated both outfielders Andrew Benintendi (calf) and Mike Tauchman (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list and optioned infielders Andrew Vaughn and Tim Elko to Triple-A Charlotte in corresponding moves. Benintendi is serving as the designated hitter and is batting cleanup, while Tauchman is in right field […]

Marcus Semien Drops to Ninth in Batting Order

Texas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien is being dropped to ninth in the batting order for Friday's series opener against the hosting Chicago White Sox and right-hander Sean Burke. Semien was dropped from the leadoff spot in late April after a rough start to the 2025 campaign, and now he finds himself all the way […]