D'Andre Swift Looks Bigger This Offseason

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift looks to have bulked up this offseason. Swift's goal this offseason was to add more muscle in order to take some of the big hits that kept him out of four games in his rookie season with a sprained shoulder. The 23-year-old has the skills to be Detroit's featured […]

Clayton Kershaw, Andrew Heaney Starting Rehab Assignments

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (pelvis) will make his first minor league rehab start for Single-A Rancho Cucamonga on Sunday, and he could rejoin the Dodgers after that if all goes well. Meanwhile, left-hander Andrew Heaney (shoulder) will start a rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City this weekend. Kershaw threw a 30-pitch bullpen […]

Max Muncy To Start Rehab Assignment

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy (elbow) is scheduled to start a minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City in the next couple of days. Skipper Dave Roberts said Muncy's elbow continues to get stronger. Muncy was able to take batting practice on Wednesday and could rejoin the Dodgers lineup next week, barring any […]

Kevin Pillar Goes On Injured List With Shoulder Fracture

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed outfielder Kevin Pillar (shoulder) on the injured list on Thursday with a left shoulder fracture and recalled infielder/outfielder Zach McKinstry from the minors in a corresponding move. Pillar left the game early on Wednesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Manager Dave Roberts said that surgery is a possibility for the 33-year-old […]

Robinson Cano Optioned, Elects Free Agency

The San Diego Padres optioned infielder Robinson Cano to Triple-A El Paso on Thursday, but he has elected free agency. In a corresponding move, the team selected the contract of outfielder Nomar Mazara from the minors. After getting cut by the New York Mets earlier this year, Cano went just 3-for-33 with one RBI and […]

Drew Smyly Could Miss A Month

Chicago Cubs left-hander Drew Smyly (oblique) estimated that he could be out for at least a month after he landed on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday with a right oblique strain. It's not a surprise, as oblique injuries often take plenty of time for pitchers to return from. The 32-year-old southpaw will rest for […]

Dylan Carlson Expected To Begin Rehab Assignment Friday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dylan Carlson (hamstring) is expected to begin a minor league rehab assignment on Friday night with Double-A Springfield. Carlson has been on the injured list since suffering a hamstring tear in late May, but he's inching closer towards a return to the Cardinals. Hopefully the time off allowed him reset mentally, […]

Cody Bellinger Back Against Mets

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger (hip) is back in center field and is hitting seventh on Thursday against New York Mets right-hander Taijuan Walker. After missing the team's last four games, Bellinger will be back in there for the start of a series against New York in Los Angeles. The power-hitting left-hander has been […]

Brandon Crawford Scratched With Illness

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford (illness) was scratched from the lineup on Thursday against the Miami Marlins with a non-COVID illness. Make sure to remove him from your fantasy lineups before the game kicks off. Crawford hasn't done much at the plate for fantasy managers this year, slashing .216/.303/.329 with four home runs, 19 […]

Grayson Rodriguez Diagnosed With Lat Strain

Baltimore Orioles general manager Mike Elias said that an MRI exam on pitching prospect Grayson Rodriguez (lat) showed a right lat strain. There is no timetable for his return, and the team will get a second opinion. With lat strains for pitchers, it usually requires at least a month of recovery, so Rodriguez will be […]

Jack Flaherty Should Start Rehab Assignment Next Week

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty (shoulder) is aimed toward beginning his minor league rehab assignment with a start next week for Double-A Springfield. Flaherty threw a two-inning live batting practice session on Tuesday and will throw another bullpen session on Thursday. The 26-year-old right-hander is feeling much better physically after a right shoulder […]

Tyler O'Neill To Begin Rehab Assignment Friday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill (shoulder) is scheduled to serve as the designated hitter on Friday for Triple-A Memphis to start his minor league rehab assignment. O'Neill recently visited with a doctor and has been out for two weeks with a sore right shoulder. Evidently his doctor visit went well, and he could return […]

Jay Scrubb Cleared For Basketball Activities

Los Angeles Clippers guard Jay Scrubb (foot) has been cleared to resume basketball activities. The young guard appeared in 18 games before undergoing season-ending surgery in February. The assumption is that Scrubb will be ready in time for the summer league. However, he'll likely be buried on the Clippers depth chart going forward. Fantasy managers […]

Emilio Pagan Blows Eighth-Inning Lead Thursday

Minnesota Twins right-hander Emilio Pagan appeared in the eighth inning of Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Detroit Tigers. He entered with a 2-1 lead but allowed a one-out single followed by a two-run home run to Daz Cameron. Pagan has solid numbers still, sporting a 3.00 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, and 22 strikeouts over 18 innings. […]

Willy Adames Returns To Rehab Action

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames (ankle, quadriceps) will be back in the lineup for Triple-A Nashville on his minor league rehab assignment on Thursday, and he's expected to play half the game. Adames had some pain in his right quadriceps muscle during his first rehab game and sat out on Tuesday. The good news is […]

Gary Payton II Expected To Play In Game 1

Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II (elbow) is expected to be available for Thursday's Game 1 against the Boston Celtics. This is quite surprising considering Payton suffered a fractured elbow on May 3. It's unclear how many minutes Payton will play, but having him back on the court would be a plus for Golden […]

Hunter Renfroe Won't Return Friday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Hunter Renfroe (hamstring) won't come off the injured list when he's first eligible on Friday, according to skipper Craig Counsell. Renfroe should return soon, though, and he felt fine after doing some running on Thursday. The 30-year-old has been out with a right hamstring strain, but it looks like there's a good […]

Andre Iguodala Might Retire

Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala (neck) carries a questionable tag heading into Thursday's Game 1 against the Boston Celtics. However, the veteran forward revealed he has made a final decision about his future. Although, Iguodala is waiting until after the series to reveal whether or not he plans to retire. He hasn't played since […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Returns As Designated Hitter

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. is back in the starting lineup as the designated hitter and is batting in his usual leadoff spot on Thursday against Colorado Rockies left-hander Austin Gomber. Acuna was held out of Wednesday's game with undisclosed soreness, and it's unknown if it was related to a quadriceps injury that kept […]

Nolan Gorman Still Sidelined

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Nolan Gorman (back) is still out of the starting lineup on Thursday against the Chicago Cubs. It will be the third straight game on the sidelines for the Cardinals infield prospect due to lower-back tightness. The 22-year-old was scheduled to take batting practice before the game, so he could be […]

Gleyber Torres Goes Deep Thursday

New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres kept his hot streak going Thursday, taking Shohei Ohtani deep in the 6-1 win over the Los Angeles Angels. He went 2-for-4 with a double as well. The home run marked his fifth one in his last eight games, and Torres is slashing .281/.293/.614 in his last 15. […]

Wil Myers Remains Out Thursday

San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers (knee) remains out of the starting lineup on Thursday against the Milwaukee Brewers. Myers received a gel injection in his inflamed right knee after Tuesday's game, and although the injury isn't considered serious, he'll miss another game. The 31-year-old has been pretty disappointing for the Padres and fantasy managers […]

Brandon Woodruff Plays Catch On Thursday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (ankle) played catch on Thursday. It was the first time he played catch since landing on the injured list with a high right ankle sprain this past Monday. Woodruff was extremely encouraged by how he felt after playing catch. He told reporters, "It was kind of a pass or […]

Nick Lodolo Completes Bullpen Session On Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Nick Lodolo (back) completed a bullpen session on Wednesday. According to Reds beat writer Bobby Nightengale, Lodolo threw between 30 and 35 pitches and the plan is for him to throw another bullpen session on Saturday. The reports from Wednesday's session all appear to be positive. Lodolo has been out since […]

Tyler Naquin Could Be Out For A Month

The Cincinnati Reds placed outfielder Tyler Naquin (quadriceps) on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday due to a left quadriceps strain. On Thursday, Reds manager David Bell stated that Naquin could be out for a month, but that he was hopeful Naquin could return sooner than that. Bell also informed reporters that Naquin received a […]

Evan Longoria Out Of The Lineup Again On Thursday

San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria (shoulder) will be held out of the starting lineup for the second straight game on Thursday as the team takes on right-hander Sandy Alcantara and the Miami Marlins. Jason Vosler is making his second consecutive start at third base for the game. Longoria is dealing with right shoulder […]

Jorge Mateo Out Of The Lineup On Thursday

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Jorge Mateo is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against right-hander Chris Flexen and the Seattle Mariners. Chris Owings will be getting the start at shortstop and batting ninth in the game. Mateo closed out May on a five-game hitting streak that included two doubles, a triple and a home […]

Francisco Lindor Compiles Five RBI In Series Against Nationals

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor helped the team complete a three-game sweep of the Washington Nationals on Wednesday. Across the three-game set, he went 5-for-13 with a stolen base and five RBI. By the time the calendar flipped from May to June last year, Lindor was slashing just .194/.294/.294 with four home runs and […]

Liam Hendriks Second In American League With 14 Saves

Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks got off to a shaky start to the 2022 season, but he's managed to settle in lately. The 33-year-old has received 17 save opportunities on the year and he's managed to convert 14 of them. He's ranked fourth in the majors in saves and second in the American League […]

Paul Goldschmidt Reaches Base Three Times On Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt helped lead the team to a 5-2 victory over the San Diego Padres on Wednesday. He went 1-for-2 with two walks and two runs scored in the game. Goldschmidt was quite possibly the most lethal hitter in the majors throughout the month of May. He slashed .404/.471/.817 last […]