Adam Engel Returns To Lineup Monday Night

Chicago White Sox outfielder Adam Engel (shoulder) is back in the lineup on Monday night and is batting sixth in the order against Kansas City. Manager Tony La Russa said that Engel had been unavailable for the past two games with sore shoulders after hitting the ground a couple times, but he is feeling better […]

Darrick Minner Falls Victim To Darren Elkins

Many have fallen to the undescribable viciousness and heart of Darren Elkins, and unfortunately for Darrick Minner (26-12), he fell victim to Elkins on Saturday night. With a solid first round, Minner was unable to get through the second round, falling victim to the TKO stoppage. In 8:48 of action, Minner tallied 19 significant strikes […]

Gavin Lux Feeling Better

Los Angeles Dodgers middle infielder Gavin Lux (hamstring) said he has resumed sprinting and is doing a lot better than originally thought. Lux did some sprinting over the weekend, but despite the good news, the Dodgers plan to bring him along slowly after he landed on the injured list with a left hamstring strain. The […]

Darren Elkins Does it Again With Second-Round TKO

When Darren Elkins (27-9) is in the Octagon, you can never count him out. After a first round that looked to go the way of Darrick Minner on Saturday, Elkins roared back in the second round to take the victory via TKO stoppage. In 8:48 of action, Elkins recorded 20 significant strikes and an astounding […]

Anthony Rendon Not Ready For Return Yet

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon (hamstring) is not ready to return from the injured list this week and will require a rehab assignment before he can be activated, according to Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register. Fletcher reports that Rendon is healing slowly from a left hamstring strain that has kept him […]

Miranda Maverick Loses A Razor-Close Split Decision

It was a heartbreaking setback for young star Miranda Maverick (11-3) on Saturday, but she kept the contest close, losing a split decision to fellow young upcoming star Maycee Barber. Many would actually argue that Maverick won the contest. Statistically, Maverick out-struck Barber, landing 47 significant strikes (82 total strikes) compared to Barber's 36 significant […]

Maycee Barber Gets Back To Her Winning Ways

We could not have asked for a closer women's flyweight battle on Saturday, with Maycee Barber (9-2) in dire need of a win to prevent a three-fight losing streak. She pulled off a split-decision win over fellow young prospect Miranda Maverick. Statistically, Barber's strike count was lower, only landing 36 significant strikes (38 total strikes) […]

Brewers Have Checked On Trevor Story

The Milwaukee Brewers have checked in on Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story, who is eligible to become a free agent after this season and is expected to be dealt before this week's trade deadline. Milwaukee's pickup of shortstop Willy Adames has been the best in-season move to this point, but they are looking for another […]

Mike Trout Healing Slowly, No Setback Discovered

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (calf) was evaluated on Monday after feeling something in his calf while running, and no new injury or serious setback was discovered, according to Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register. Manager Joe Maddon said that Trout's calf strain is just healing slowly, which comes much to the relief […]

Chris Sale To Make At Least Two More Rehab Starts

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that starting pitcher Chris Sale's (elbow) next rehab start for Triple-A Worcester this Saturday will not be his last minor league rehab start. Sale struck out nine more hitters in 3 2/3 innings in his latest rehab start for Double-A Portland on Sunday. The left-hander allowed two runs […]

Huascar Ynoa To Make Rehab Start Tuesday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Huascar Ynoa (hand) is set to make his first rehab start on Tuesday at the Florida Complex League, according to David O'Brien of The Athletic. Ynoa has been out since the middle of May after breaking his hand when he punched a bench in the dugout after a rough outing. Prior […]

Corey Dickerson Could Begin Rehab Assignment This Week

Toronto Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo said that there's hope that outfielder Corey Dickerson (foot) could begin a minor league rehab assignment this week. Dickerson has been on the injured list since mid-June with a left foot contusion, but he was able to take batting practice last Monday and is nearing a return. The Blue […]

Ian Anderson Expected To Throw Off Mound This Week

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Ian Anderson (shoulder) is playing long toss and is expected to throw off the mound later this week, according to David O'Brien of The Athletic. Anderson landed on the IL on July 16 with inflammation in his right shoulder after scuffling in his last start against Miami, where he allowed four […]

Xander Bogaerts Not In Starting Lineup Monday Night

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts is not in the starting lineup for Monday's series opener with the Blue Jays. This looks to just be a night off for the star shortstop, who is slashing .309/.371/.520 with 15 homers, five steals, 53 RBI and 59 runs scored in 93 games this season. With Bogaerts out, […]

Aaron Rodgers Expected To Play In Green Bay For 2021

The Green Bay Packers and quarterback Aaron Rodgers are reportedly close to an agreement that would bring Rodgers back to the Pack for the 2021 season while also clearing the way for Rodgers to leave the team for elsewhere in 2022. It's been a contentious offseason in Green Bay after Rodgers reportedly wanted out, but […]

Brewers Have Inquired About Josh Donaldson

Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson has drawn some trade interest from the Milwaukee Brewers, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. Heyman adds that while it would be a longshot for a deal to occur based on Donaldson's contract, the Brewers had tried for Justin Turner during the offseason, and could use an upgrade […]

Yan Gomes Continuing To Increase Baseball Activities

Washington Nationals catcher Yan Gomes (oblique) was seen throwing to bases from behind home plate on Monday and took batting practice on the field, according to Jesse Dougherty of the Washington Post. This comes after reports that he was running the bases on Sunday, and was hitting in the cages on Friday. Gomes landed on […]

Kirby Snead Joins Toronto On Monday

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Kirby Snead had his contract selected from Triple-A Buffalo on Monday, according to Jon Morosi of MLB Network. To clear room for Snead on the roster, Toronto designated pitcher Jacob Barnes for assignment. Snead has been having a great year at Triple-A, going 2-0 with four saves, a 2.01 ERA, […]

Byron Buxton Begins Ramping Up Baseball Activities

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (hand) played catch on Monday and has begun ramping up baseball activities, according to Dan Hayes of The Athletic. Buxton has been sidelined since the end of June with a fractured left hand in what is the latest in a series of IL stints for the oft-injured outfielder. But when […]

Clay Holmes Traded To The Yankees

Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Clay Holmes was traded to the New York Yankees on Monday, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. To complete the deal, the Yankees sent infielders Diego Castillo and Hoy Jun Park to Pittsburgh. Holmes has been a decent option in SV/HLD formats this season, as he has seven holds while […]

Carlos Carrasco Could Make Mets Debut Saturday

New York Mets starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (hamstring) could make his season debut on Saturday with a start against the Reds, according to Tim Britton of The Athletic. Manager Luis Rojas said that there's "a very real" chance that Carrasco's next start will be with the Mets, and that it could come as soon as […]

Francisco Lindor Eyeing Mid-To-Late August Return

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (oblique) will require a four-to-six week recovery from his right oblique strain, which would place a likely return date at mid-to-late August, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. This is the first time we're hearing about a timeframe for return, and while that's obviously a good sign, as we've […]

Seranthony Dominguez Could Begin Rehab Assignment Soon

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Seranthony Dominguez (elbow) could begin a rehab assignment later this week, according to Scott Lauber of the Philadelphia Inquirer. This news comes a few days before the one-year mark since undergoing Tommy John surgery, and reports say that Dominguez is currently throwing his fastball at about 93-94 mph. He saw time […]

Tucupita Marcano Traded To Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired prospect infielder Tucupita Marcano as part of the trade sending second baseman/outfielder Adam Frazier to the San Diego Padres. Marcano is the lynchpin of a deal that also includes minor league outfielder Jack Suwinski and pitcher Michell Milano. The 21-year-old will slot in as the Pirates No. 7 prospect and is […]

Javier Baez Sidelined For Monday's Contest

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez will be out on Monday versus the Cincinnati Reds. Baez suffered a lower body injury late in Sunday's game versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. Manager David Ross seemed optimistic after the game that Baez should be fine moving forward. It makes sense to give Baez a day of rest on Monday […]

Pat Freiermuth Impressing Early

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth is impressing onlookers early in camp. According to reports, the rookie tight end out of Penn State is catching everything in the early days of training camp and had a great day of practice on Saturday. Freiermuth still needs to prove that he can block in the NFL, but […]

Nicky Lopez Out Of Lineup For Second Straight Game

Kansas City Royals shortstop Nicky Lopez (leg) remains out of the lineup for the second straight game on Monday after tweaking his leg during Saturday's game, according to Anne Rogers of MLB.com. Manager Mike Matheny said that Lopez seems to be OK, but they have decided to give him another day off with a left-handed […]

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Happy Monday, RotoBallers! I hope that your weekend went well. We had a rough weekend, but today starts a new week. I'm a firm believer in the process over the results, so I'm not taken back by some bad luck. We get back after it again today, with two games I have my eyes on. […]

Corey Knebel Begins Rehab Assignment

Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Corey Knebel (lat) will operate as the opener as part of his rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City. Knebel has been sidelined since April 23 with a right lat injury and Monday will be his first game action since he got hurt. Knebel was having a good season for the Dodgers […]

Zach Eflin Has Return Date Pushed Back

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zach Eflin (knee) has had his anticipated return date pushed back after throwing a bullpen session on Sunday, according to Matt Gelb of The Athletic. Eflin was placed on the 10-day injured list with right patellar tendinitis last week, and he did not come out of the bullpen session feeling as […]