Zac Gallen Exits Start Friday With Apparent Injury

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen (leg) exited his start on Friday after he appeared to injure himself while throwing a pitch, according to Steve Gilbert of MLB.com. Gallen was seen hopping off the mound after throwing a pitch and then sitting down on the infield grass. He was looked at by a trainer and […]

Yasmani Grandal Will Not Play On Saturday

Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal (calf) will not play on Saturday after his early exit Friday night, according to James Fegan of The Athletic. Grandal exited the game due to left calf tightness prior to the bottom of the fifth inning, and manager Tony La Russa said they will evaluate him again on Saturday […]

Matthew Liberatore, Jarren Duran Not On Olympic Roster

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Matthew Liberatore and Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran will not be a part of Team USA at the Tokyo Olympics, according to a press release from USA Baseball. This comes as somewhat of a surprise, as it had seemed like they would both make the final cut for the […]

Kyle Schwarber To Have MRI On Saturday

Washington Nationals outfielder Kyle Schwarber (hamstring) will undergo an MRI on Saturday. Schwarber exited Friday's matchup against the Dodgers because of a right hamstring injury, and according to skipper Dave Martinez, team medical personnel don't know how severe the ailment is. The 28-year-old has been on a roll lately, so a potential trip to the […]

Austin Gomber Continues Pen Sessions

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Austin Gomber (forearm) threw another bullpen session on Thursday. The 27-year-old southpaw continues to operate out of the pen as he works his way back from forearm tightness suffered back in June. If all goes well, Gomber may begin a rehab stint soon before heading back to the big club. The […]

Andrew Vaughn Hits Eighth Home Run

Chicago White Sox first baseman/outfielder Andrew Vaughn went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's victory versus the Detroit Tigers. Vaughn's home run was his eighth of the season and his second in the last three games. Vaughn is starting to turn the corner in his rookie campaign and is now hitting .246 with […]

Mike Trout Rounding Corner Toward Return

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (calf) is nearing a return. The former MVP reportedly started swinging a bat a few days ago while also continuing jogging on a treadmill. "It's progressing nice, these last couple weeks," reported Trout, which is positive news for the fantasy managers who have been without him since mid-May because […]

Joey Votto Smacks Two-Run Double On Friday

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto turned out to be hero in a 2-1 win over the Chicago Cubs on Friday. Votto went 1-for-2 with a two-run double in the sixth inning, providing the Reds with their only offense in the win. His double brought both Jonathan India and Nick Castellanos around to score, erasing […]

Gavin Sheets Hits Another Home Run

Chicago White Sox infielder Gavin Sheets went 1-for-4 with a walk and three-run home run in Friday's victory versus the Detroit Tigers. Sheets was promoted on June 29 and he has started every game since then. Sheets is now 6-for-15 with two home runs. It's not necessary to run to the waiver wire for Sheets […]

Lance Lynn Continues Impressive Season

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lance Lynn picked up his eighth victory of the season in Friday's win versus the Detroit Tigers. Lynn tossed six innings and allowed four hits, one run, five walks and struck out nine on the evening. Lynn's five walks were the most he has allowed this season and managers shouldn't […]

Sonny Gray Strikes Out Eight In Return From IL

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Sonny Gray allowed one run over five innings in a 2-1 win over the Chicago Cubs on Friday. Gray struck out eight and walked one while scattering five hits in the outing. The veteran right-hander was activated from the injured list earlier in the day after spending about three weeks on the […]

Kyle Freeland On Track To Start On Saturday

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland (hamstring) is on track to start on Saturday night against St. Louis. Freeland left Monday's matchup against the Pirates after dealing with cramping while running the bases. However, after making progress throughout the week, it now appears he should be good to go, barring a last-minute setback. If he […]

Alec Mills Pitches Well In Loss

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Alec Mills picked up a tough loss on Friday versus the Cincinnati Reds. Mills went 5 2/3 innings and allowed two hits, two runs, one walk and nine strikeouts. Mills was cruising for most of his outing and left with two runners on two out in the bottom of the sixth […]

Justin Turner Stays Hot With Another Home Run

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner put together a big night in Friday's victory versus the Washington Nationals. Turner went 3-for-4 at the plate with a walk, solo home run and three RBI. Turner has been on fire lately and has been having a strong season in general. Turner is now hitting .296 with […]

Dinelson Lamet Plays Catch This Week

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Dinelson Lamet (forearm) played catch with a weighted ball on Wednesday and baseball on Thursday. He also reported that he is feeling better, which is good news after he landed on the 10-day injured list nearly a week ago because of right forearm inflammation. The 28-year-old has played well enough […]

Julio Urias Continues Strong Season

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urias continued his impressive season by improving to 10-3 in Friday's victory versus the Washington Nationals. Urias logged six innings and allowed three hits, three runs (one earned), three walks and struck out three on the evening. Urias has been putting together a strong season and he now has […]

Chris Archer Throws Sim Inning

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Chris Archer (forearm) tossed a simulated game on Friday. The outing only lasted an inning. However, he appears to be moving in a promising direction after being out for months because of tendinitis. Although the righty hasn't been the most consistent fantasy option, he has had some favorable outings over […]

Alek Manoah Dominates Rays On Friday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Alek Manoah was dominant on Friday as he shutout the Rays over seven innings in the team's 11-1 win. He struck out 10 in the outing and also set the Blue Jays record with seven consecutive strikeouts that spanned the first and third innings. The Rays weren't able to get […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Homers On Friday

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. popped his 27th homer of the season on Friday as his club rolled past the Rays 11-1. His two-run homer came in the seventh inning with the game well out of reach as he finished the game going 2-for-4 with a walk and three RBI. Guerrero tied […]

George Springer Leaves The Yard Friday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer found the bleachers for his fourth home run of the season on Friday as his club went on to defeat the Rays 11-1. He got the scoring started in the first inning by taking Luis Patino deep for a two-run shot as he finished the contest going 1-for-3 with […]

Evan White Not Close To Resuming Activities

Seattle Mariners first baseman Evan White (hip) isn't close to resuming baseball activities. White currently holds a spot on the 60-day injured list, and after suffering a setback during a rehab stint with Triple-A Tacoma, it now appears it may be a while before he is back on the field. The 25-year-old hasn't lived up […]

Emilio Pagan Dealing With Neck Tightness

San Diego Padres pitcher Emilio Pagan (neck) hasn't pitched since Tuesday due to neck tightness. He has a tight neck from sleeping on it. According to manager Jayce Tingler, Pagan could be available for Saturday's game against the Phillies. He owns a 3.51 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, and a 41:10 K; BB across 33 1/3 innings […]

Stephon Gilmore Doesn't Expect To Be Traded

New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore has been in a contract standoff with the team, but he still doesn't expect to be traded after skipping mandatory minicamp last month. The Patriots haven't replaced Gilmore with another cornerback, and the two sides are expected to ramp up contract talks at some point before training camp at […]

Stephen Strasburg Throws Bullpen Session Friday

Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg (neck) threw a 51 pitch bullpen session on Friday. He continues to ramp up his activity as the 32-year-old works his way back from a neck strain. The 2019 World Series MVP has been sidelined since June 2. Strasburg owns a 4.57 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, and a 21:14 K: BB […]

Anthony Firkser Figures To Be A Big Red-Zone Option

Tennessee Titans tight end Anthony Firkser will be the starter this year and figures to be factored heavily into the team's red-zone plans, according to head coach Mike Vrabel. Both Jonnu Smith and MyCole Pruitt are gone from last season, so there is opportunity for Firkser. He will be the primary pass-catching tight end, while […]

Yankees-Mets Game Postponed Friday

Friday's game between the New York Mets and the New York Yankees has been postponed due to inclement weather. The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Sunday, July 4. Fantasy managers should adjust their lineups accordingly and remove any players in this contest. Mets right-hander Taijuan Walker and Yankees left-hander […]

Justin Upton Could Return Sunday

Los Angeles outfielder Justin Upton (back) could return to the lineup as soon as Sunday, per manager Joe Maddon. The 33-year-old is eligible to come off the 10-day injured list on Saturday. He has been dealing with a lower back strain since June 22. Upton slashed .247/.336/.480 with 14 homers, 32 RBI, and 40 runs […]

Justin Dunn To Begin Throwing Program Soon

Seattle Mariners Starting Pitcher Justin Dunn (shoulder) is anticipated to start a throwing program sometime in the next few days. Dunn has been out of the lineup for a few weeks now after being diagnosed with a strained right shoulder. While the news is encouraging, it is unlikely that the 25-year-old will be back anytime […]

Darrynton Evans Should Have A Role On Third Down

Tennessee Titans running back Darrynton Evans figures to have a large role as a third-down and matchup specialist behind workhorse Derrick Henry this year. Evans, drafted in the third round last year, only managed to play in five games in his rookie season and had 14 carries for 54 yards while adding two catches for […]

Yasmani Grandal Exits Early With Calf Tightness

Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal (calf) left Friday's contest prior to the bottom of the fifth inning with left calf tightness. Grandal finished the game 1-for-2 with a RBI. Backup catcher Zack Collins replaced Grandal. For now, Grandal is day-to-day, but more should be known on his status as the evening goes on. If […]