Miguel Andujar Taking Grounders Thursday

New York Yankees infielder/outfielder Miguel Andujar (wrist) was fielding grounders at third base ahead of Thursday's contest against the Mariners. Andujar has been sidelined since July 6 with a strained left wrist and remains without a timetable for his return, though it's encouraging to see him raise his activity level. The 26-year-old put together a […]

Mike Moustakas Expected To Return Soon

Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell said infielder Mike Moustakas' (heel) time at Triple-A Louisville "might have come to an end." He reportedly could be activated from the 60-day injured list within the next day or two. The 32-year-old has been sidelined since mid-May with a bruised right heel. Moustakas slashed .241/.337/.437 with four home runs, […]

Tommy Edman Absent From Thursday’s Lineup

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Tommy Edman isn't starting in Thursday's game against the Atlanta Braves. He will get the day off after hitting .188 (3-for-16) with two stolen bases over his last five games. Fantasy managers should adjust their lineups accordingly. Matt Carpenter is batting fifth and starting at second base for Edman on Thursday. […]

Nico Hoerner Resumes Baseball Activities

Chicago Cubs infielder Nico Hoerner (oblique) participated in baseball activities on Thursday. He's been sidelined since last Wednesday with a right oblique strain. The 24-year-old is "still ways off from a return" but is trending in the right direction. Hoerner came off the bench and slashed .313/.388/.388 with three steals, 14 RBI, and 13 runs […]

Tomas Tatar Heads South to New Jersey with New Contract

Unrestricted free agent Tomas Tatar inks a two-year deal with the New Jersey Devils on Thursday afternoon. The contract features a $4.5 million cap hit and pays him $3.75 million for 2021-22 and $5.25 million for 2022-23. Tatar was a member of the Montreal Canadiens last year but did not play in the playoffs. One […]

Dante Fabbro Inks Two-Year-Deal On Thursday

The Nashville Predators re-signed defenseman Dante Fabbro to a two-year, $4.8 million ($2.4 average annual value) contract on Thursday. The 23-year-old was previously a restricted free agent and was scheduled to have a salary arbitration hearing on August 20th. Playing in just his second full NHL season in 2020-2021, Fabbro posted 12 points (two goals, […]

Yegor Sharangovich Signs New Pact with New Jersey

Yegor Sharangovich remains a member of the New Jersey Devils after signing a new two-year deal on Thursday. This will pay him an AAV of $2 million with $1.8 million coming in 2021-22 and $2.2 million in 2022-23. Sharangovich will still be a restricted free agent at the end of this contract. The 23-year old […]

OwnersBox MLB Lineup Picks (8/6 - 8/12) - Weekly Fantasy Baseball

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Nick Castellanos Activated From IL, Starting Thursday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos (wrist) has been activated from the injured list and is in the starting lineup on Thursday, according to Mark Sheldon of MLB.com. In a corresponding move, the Reds optioned infielder Max Schrock to Triple-A Louisville. Castellanos has been sidelined since mid-July after suffering a fractured wrist on a hit by […]

FanDuel MLB Lineup Picks (8/5/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Hello RotoBallers! We have a nice-sized Thursday main slate to dissect with lots of batting and pitching options for us to consider. We have some good pitching options on this slate so we will need to figure out which one can get us a few strikeouts and a win while also choosing between some great […]

Veteran Linebacker K.J. Wright Meeting With Raiders

The Las Vegas Raiders are meeting with former Seattle Seahawks linebacker K.J. Wright with the hopes of getting a contract signed. Former Seattle defensive coordinator Gus Bradley is now in Las Vegas, so it is a perfect fit for the 32-year-old. Wright played 10 seasons in Seattle and can still be an effective player as […]

Rob Refsnyder Activated From Injured List Thursday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Rob Refsnyder (hamstring) was activated from the 10-day injured list on Thursday, according to Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com. In a corresponding move, the Twins optioned utility player Nick Gordon to Triple-A. Refsnyder has been out with a hamstring strain since early June, and over 18 games this season he's slashing .321/.371/.500 with […]

Robbie Grossman Exits With Elbow Contusion

Detroit Tigers outfielder Robbie Grossman (elbow) exited Thursday's game with a left elbow contusion, according to Jason Beck of MLB.com. Grossman was hit by a pitch on the elbow in the second inning of Thursday's matchup, and quickly exited the game. Over 105 games this year, Grossman is slashing .233/.360/.413 with 16 homers, 12 steals, […]

Ryan McMahon Reaches Three Times In Wednesday's Loss

Colorado Rockies third baseman Ryan McMahon went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk, and a strikeout in a 3-2 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday. McMahon was one of three Rockies' to collect multiple hits in the defeat. He swatted his 21st double of the year and has gone 16- for-53 (.302/.431/.453) with a […]

Chris Owings Out For Rest Of Season

Colorado Rockies infielder Chris Owings (thumb) has had a pin inserted into his thumb and will not return to action this season, according to Thomas Harding of MLB.com. Owings appeared in just 21 games this year, and was a decent option in deep formats as he slashed .326/.420/.628 with one home run, two steals, five […]

Rondale Moore Exits Practice Early

Arizona Cardinals rookie wide receiver Rondale Moore left practice early on Thursday with an undisclosed injury. Head coach Kliff Kingsbury described his early departure as "precautionary." The injury is not believed to be serious and could be the result of Moore taking extra repetitions in practice because of the injuries that the Cardinals have at […]

Raimel Tapia Hits A Pair Of Doubles On Wednesday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Raimel Tapia went 2-for-4 with a run scored, two doubles, and a strikeout in a 3-2 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday. Tapia got things going for the Rockies in the bottom of the first inning when he doubled off Alec Mills and came around to score off a Brendan Rodgers […]

Evan Longoria Begins Rehab Assignment Thursday

San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment on Thursday with Triple-A Sacramento, according to Maria Guardado of MLB.com. Longoria has been out since the beginning of June with a left shoulder sprain, but prior to that he'd been slashing .280/.376/.516 with nine homers, one steal, 30 RBI and 28 […]

Jon Gray Takes Seventh Loss Of The Season

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jon Gray took the loss on Wednesday when he allowed three runs on eight hits with a walk and six strikeouts in a 3-2 loss to the Cubs. The Rockies' offense spotted Gray a pair of runs in the opening frame and he carried that lead all the way until the […]

Eno Benjamin Getting Reps With Starters

Arizona Cardinals running back Eno Benjamin got some work with the starters on offense during the team's practice on Thursday. The 5-foot-9, 207-pound Benjamin was a seventh-round selection in the 2020 draft and saw zero touches as a rookie. He will open up the season third on the depth chart behind Chase Edmonds and James […]

Brandon Belt Activated From Injured List

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (knee) was activated from the injured list on Thursday, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. Belt has been sidelined since late June with right knee inflammation after suffering the injury on an awkward slide into home. He'd been limited by several injuries this year, but […]

Jalen Richard Out With Foot Injury

It has been a rough start for Las Vegas Raiders running back Jalen Richard, as he began camp on the COVID-19 reserve list, and has now been ruled out indefinitely with a foot injury. The 27-year-old will have a tough time climbing the depth chart, as Josh Jacobs and Kenyan Drake will take the majority […]

Jean Segura Not In Lineup Thursday Afternoon

Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Jean Segura is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's series finale with the Nationals. This looks to just be a day off for Segura, who has started in 31 of the team's last 32 games. Over 80 games this year, he is slashing .310/.370/.460 with seven homers, seven steals, 39 […]

Matt Barkley Signs With Tennessee Titans

The Tennessee Titans have signed quarterback Matt Barkley to serve as the backup to starter Ryan Tannehill. The former Eagles, Bears, and Bills quarterback has played in 19 games (7 starts), and has amassed 2,699 passing yards with 11 passing touchdowns. The Titans added to a thin depth chart as Barkley can add some insurance […]

Antonio Senzatela Activated From IL, Starting Thursday

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Antonio Senzatela (COVID-19) was activated from the COVID-19 injured list on Thursday and will start the series finale with the Cubs, the team announced on Twitter. Senzatela was placed on the injured list in mid-July, but has now passed the protocols to return to action. Over 17 starts this season, Senzatela […]

C.J. Cron Isn't In Thursday's Lineup

Colorado Rockies first baseman C.J. Cron isn't in the team's lineup on Thursday for a matchup with right-hander Jake Arrieta and the Chicago Cubs. Cron has enjoyed a strong first season in Colorado, providing the Rockies and fantasy managers with some quality production. In 337 plate appearances this season, the 31-year-old is batting .245 with […]

Charlie Blackmon Out Of Thursday's Lineup

Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon isn't in the team's lineup on Thursday ahead of a matchup with the Chicago Cubs and right-handed starter Jake Arrieta. The outfielder is batting .269 with a .352 on-base percentage, six home runs, and a pair of stolen bases in 395 plate appearances this season. Sam Hilliard is starting in […]

Eli White Placed On 10-Day IL

Texas Rangers outfielder Eli White (elbow) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Thursday — retroactive to Wednesday — with a right elbow strain, according to Rangers Executive Vice President of Communications John Blake. White was scratched from Thursday's lineup due to what was reported as tightness in his right elbow, Over 64 games […]

Lamar Jackson Eligible To Return From COVID-19 List On Friday

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson will be able to return from the COVID-19 list on Friday, however, he still has some hurdles to clear. Jackson must clear protocol and provide a negative test to return to practice on Friday. This was the second time the 2019 NFL MVP has tested positive for the virus, as […]

MLB DFS Prop Picks for 8/5 - PrizePicks

Hello everybody and welcome! The 2021 MLB season is alive and well and that means our new friends over at PrizePicks have a TON of great props we can look to take advantage of. PrizePicks is a great DFS props site where you can choose to select plays in terms of fantasy points or single […]