Clint Frazier Undergoes More Neurological Tests

New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier (dizziness) went through a series of neurological tests and the team is expected to give an update on Wednesday, Pete Caldera of USA Today reported. There is still no timetable for Frazier's return after he was put on the injured list prior to the All-Star break due to dizziness. […]

Matthew Boyd To Throw Off Mound This Weekend

Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said that left-hander Matthew Boyd (arm, neck) will throw off a mound for the first time this weekend. Boyd had previously been throwing on flat ground and doing long toss. He went on the injured list in mid-June with muscle discomfort in his left arm and has also dealt with […]

Marquez Callaway, Lil'Jordan Humphrey May Have Bigger Roles

New Orleans Saints wide receivers Marquez Callaway and Lil'Jordan Humphrey could see their roles increase in 2021, with star wideout Michael Thomas (ankle) expected to miss the first few months of the season. Provided the Saints don't bring in a veteran receiver, second-year pros Callaway and Humphrey will be tasked with filling in the void […]

Luis Severino Throws Live BP On Tuesday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (shoulder, groin) threw a live batting practice session on Tuesday, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reported. The 27-year-old right-hander had a setback in his rehab from Tommy John surgery when he sustained a groin injury in June. Severino posted a 3.39 ERA and 1.14 WHIP with 220 strikeouts […]

Brian O'Grady Optioned Back To Triple-A

The San Diego Padres optioned outfielder Brian O'Grady to Triple-A Tuesday. The move makes way for incoming second baseman/outfielder Adam Frazier, who was acquired via trade from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. Shuttling between the minors and majors, O'Grady has managed just 54 plate appearances with the Padres, smacking two homers while slashing .182/.302/.386. He'll […]

Adam Frazier Leading Off Tuesday For Friars

New San Diego Padres second baseman/outfielder Adam Frazier is leading off Tuesday against the Oakland Athletics. Acquired for prospects on Sunday, the MLB hits leader will immediately slot in as the table-setter and play left field with his .324/.388/.448 slash over 428 plate appearances. Outfielder Wil Myers is taking a seat against A's right-hander James […]

Carlos Correa's Slump Continues

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa continues to struggle at the plate heading into Tuesday's action against the Mariners. Over his last 15 games, Correa is slashing a meager .132/.203/.245 with 18 strikeouts spanning 53 at-bats. The pending free agent was fantastic in the month of June, posting a 1.089 OPS during a 25-game stretch that […]

Joc Pederson Scratched From Lineup Tuesday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Joc Pederson (stomach) has been scratched from the starting lineup for Tuesday's matchup due to an upset stomach, the team announced on Twitter. In his place, Ehire Adrianza is now getting the start in right field and will bat leadoff against the Mets. Managers should consider Pederson day-to-day for now, and expect […]

Max Scherzer Cleared For Next Start

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer (triceps) has been physically cleared to start on Thursday, according to manager Dave Martinez. Paolo Espino would be next in line to make the start if Scherzer suffers a setback or is traded by then. Scherzer went from being a long shot to be traded just several weeks ago […]

Alex Bregman Plays Five Rehab Innings

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (quadriceps) went 0-for-2 with one walk and played five innings during his first rehab game for Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday. Bregman has been on the shelf since mid-June with a quadriceps injury, and fantasy managers should expect to wait at least another week before he's back in the Astros […]

Noah Syndergaard Throws Off The Mound On Tuesday

New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard (elbow) threw off the mound for the first time in two months, Tim Healey of Newsday Sports reported on Tuesday. The 28-year-old right-hander has been sidelined all season as he continues to recover from Tommy John surgery. While the Mets pitching rotation has been riddled with injuries all […]

Zach Ertz Reports To Training Camp

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz reported to training camp on Tuesday. He's been the subject of trade rumors for months and was reportedly unhappy with the team, but with holdouts becoming more and more damaging to the player, there was little chance Ertz was going to actually risk anything by skipping mandatory practices. There's […]

Michael Brantley White-Hot In Second Half

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley is off to a fantastic start to the second half of the season heading into Tuesday's action against the Mariners. Since the All-Star break, the veteran is slashing .375/.487/.563 with four extra-base hits, four runs batted in and eight runs scored over his last 10 games. Brantley is an important […]

Carlos Carrasco Expected To Make Season Debut On Friday

New York Mets starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (hamstring) is expected to make his season debut on Friday against the Cincinnati Reds. Marcus Stroman/Rich Hill will go on Saturday/Sunday in some order. Carrasco missed the first four months of the 2021 season with hamstring issues, but he's finally ready to make his team and season debut […]

Bears Sign Jesse James

The Chicago Bears have agreed to a contract with free agent tight end Jesse James. The veteran was cut loose by the Lions in the offseason and adds to a tight end room that includes Jimmy Graham, Cole Kmet and Jake Butt. James caught only 14 passes last season for 129 with two touchdowns and […]

Tyler Anderson Trade Has Hit A Snag

The previously reported trade of Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Tyler Anderson going to the Philadelphia Phillies for two prospects has hit a snag, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Rosenthal reports that the issue stems from a medical concern with one of the two prospects that Philadelphia was sending to Pittsburgh. He adds that […]

Yadier Molina Returns To The Lineup

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina (neck) is back in the starting lineup on Tuesday against Cleveland Indians right-hander Cal Quantrill after missing a few games with minor neck stiffness. Molina is hitting fifth on Tuesday night. The 39-year-old veteran backstop remains fantasy relevant this year with his .250/.295/.390 slash line and eight home runs, […]

Yordan Alvarez Has Eight RBI In The Last Seven Games

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez will continue to try and slug his way back into a groove at the plate heading into Tuesday's action. Alvarez is hitting only .217 in the month of July but is slugging .560 over his last seven game with eight runs batted in. The young slugger has struck out […]

Danny Duffy Expected To Return In 3-4 Weeks

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Danny Duffy (forearm) is expected to return from the injured list in three to four weeks if he doesn't suffer any setbacks, Royals general manager Dayton Moore said. Duffy landed on the IL with a flexor strain in his pitching arm. The 32-year-old lefty has been solid when healthy, going […]

Jose Altuve Posting .728 OPS In Road Games

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve will try and become more of a consistent contributor on the road when the team takes on the Mariners on Tuesday. Altuve has always enjoyed hitting at Minute Maid Park and is slashing .292/.373/.584 with nine doubles and 15 home runs through 48 home games. But his performance on […]

Luis Oviedo Will Start For Pirates Tuesday Night

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Luis Oviedo will get the start in the series opener with the Brewers on Tuesday night. Oviedo is being called upon to make this start after Pittsburgh traded away starting pitcher Tyler Anderson to the Phillies earlier in the day on Tuesday. He had only recently been activated from the injured […]

Devin Williams Back From The Injured List

The Milwaukee Brewers activated relief pitcher Devin Williams (elbow) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and optioned left-hander Angel Perdomo to Triple-A Nashville in a corresponding move. Williams missed exactly 10 days on the injured list with minor right elbow discomfort, and he will return to being a key cog as a setup man […]

Lance McCullers Jr. Takes The Mound Tuesday

Houston Astros starter Lance McCullers Jr. will take the mound Tuesday against the Mariners. McCullers (7-2) is having an excellent season, posting his highest K/9 rate (10.51) since 2017 while posting an impressive 3.04 ERA. The right-handed starter is an even better choice pitching on the road this season, something he will be tasked with […]

Dede Westbrook Signs With Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings have signed free-agent wide receiver Dede Westbrook to a contract for this season. Westbrook has played his entire career for the Jaguars and is coming off a season where he played in only two games after tearing his ACL. The 27-year-old averaged 66 receptions for 688.5 yards the two seasons previous with eight […]

Drew Smyly Will Make Scheduled Start On Thursday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Drew Smyly (knee) will make his regularly scheduled start on Thursday against the New York Mets, David O'Brien of The Athletic reported on Tuesday. Smyly exited last Saturday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies due to pain in his left knee but has suffered no lingering effects. This is good news for […]

Adalberto Mondesi Doing Baseball Activities

Kansas City Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi (oblique) has been on the field going through drills every day, including taking batting practice. It's been a disappointing season for the talented infielder in 2021, as he's played in just 10 total games due to multiple oblique injuries. However, he's improving and could start a minor league rehab […]

Rio Ruiz Recalled From Triple-A

Colorado Rockies infielder Rio Ruiz has been recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque. First baseman Matt Adams was released in a corresponding move. Colorado claimed Ruiz after he was designated for assignment by the Orioles back in May. He slashed .167/.250/.300 with three home runs, six RBI, and two stolen bases over 101 plate appearances with Baltimore […]

Brenden Dillon Traded To Winnipeg For Two Future Draft Picks

The Winnipeg Jets acquired veteran defenseman Brenden Dillon from the Washington Capitals on Tuesday. Washington receives second-round picks in 2022 and 2023. Dillon only laced up his skates in DC for 66 regular season games in two years with the team. However, he did have a strong season in 2021, recording two goals and 17 […]

Pirates Recall Rodolfo Castro

The Pittsburgh Pirates recalled infielder Rodolfo Castro from Double-A Altoona on Tuesday, and he is starting at second base and hitting eighth against Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Brett Anderson. Castro has hit very well in the minors this year and was 3-for-14 with three home runs in seven games earlier this year with Pittsburgh. Manager Derek […]

Jerad Eickhoff Starting Against Braves Tuesday

New York Mets right-hander Jerad Eickhoff will get the starting nod on Tuesday against the Atlanta Braves. The Mets didn't have many choices given their banged-up rotation and the fact they just played a doubleheader on Monday, so Eickhoff will get another start. We would recommend looking elsewhere for a deep sleeper in DFS, as […]