Kole Calhoun Beginning A Rehab Assignment

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Kole Calhoun (hamstring) is joining Triple-A Reno on Monday to begin his minor league rehab assignment. Calhoun underwent surgery on his left hamstring in April and is getting closer to rejoining the Snakes. Because of the long layoff, the veteran outfielder could have an extended stay on his rehab assignment. The 33-year-old […]

Raoni Barcelos Narrowly Misses Out On Majority Decision

A dominant second round for Raoni Barcelos (16-2) was not enough to get the victory at UFC Vegas 30 on Saturday when he took a majority-decision loss. His five-fight UFC winning streak comes to an end after nearly winning the contest in the second round. Statistically, Barcelos racked up 69 significant strikes (81 total strikes), […]

Billy Hamilton To Hit Exclusively From Right Side Upon Return

Chicago White Sox outfielder Billy Hamilton (oblique), who is a switch-hitter, will likely bat exclusively right-handed when he returns from the injured list, according to manager Tony La Russa. Hamilton landed on the injured list three weeks ago with a right oblique strain. There remains no timetable for his return. The 30-year-old speedster is only […]

Marcus Stroman Placed On Bereavement List

The New York Mets placed starting pitcher Marcus Stroman on the bereavement list on Monday. However, Stroman is expected to be back for his next start on Saturday against the New York Yankees. The right-hander has been solid for fantasy managers in his first full season in the Big Apple, going 6-6 with a 2.45 […]

Timur Valiev Rallies Back To Take Majority Decision

Though one judge scored Timur Valiev (18-2) on the bottom end of a 10-8 second round for the draw, Valiev still earned a 29-28 from the two other judges to take the majority decision on Saturday. Statistically, the numbers were close, with Valiev racking up 77 significant strikes while absorbing 81 total strikes from Raoni […]

Nolan Gorman Promoted To Triple-A

St. Louis Cardinals top prospect Nolan Gorman was promoted to Triple-A Memphis. Gorman hit .288/.354/.508 with 11 home runs and 27 RBI in 43 games in Double-A. The 21-year-old is the No. 37 prospect in all of baseball and projects as an excellent power hitter with a decent eye who will definitely strike out a lot. […]

Brandon Nimmo's Return Pushed Back

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo's (finger) return has been pushed back to give him more rehab at-bats. Nimmo will stay with Triple-A Syracuse for "a couple of more games" and could rejoin the team this weekend, according to manager Luis Rojas. Fantasy managers will have to wait a few more days after it was […]

Mike Trout Transferred To 60-Day Injured List

The Los Angeles Angels moved outfielder Mike Trout (calf) to the 60-day injured list on Monday. Manager Joe Maddon said that Trout is progressing well and began swinging a bat in the cage on Monday. The superstar outfielder is more than 50 percent healed, but the Angles already didn't expect him to return before the […]

Jake Woodford Sent Down To Stretch Out As A Starter

St. Louis Cardinals rookie pitcher Jake Woodford was optioned to Triple-A Memphis and will work on stretching out as a starter. Woodford was decent in 17 relief appearances at the big league level this season, posting a 4.62 ERA mostly working in middle relief. He's not a particularly exciting starting pitching prospect, but the Cardinals […]

Kolten Wong Out of Monday's Lineup

Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Kolten Wong (calf) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Chicago Cubs, Will Sammon of The Athletic reported. Wong left Saturday's game against the Colorado Rockies due to calf tightness and was out of the lineup for Sunday's series finale. The 30-year-old infielder took pregame warm-ups on Monday […]

Jean Segura Could Return On Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jean Segura (groin) continues to improve, and if everything goes well on Monday, he could be activated from the injured list on Tuesday. Segura has missed two weeks with a Grade 1 left groin strain but has made really good progress. Fantasy managers will be very happy when he returns, as Segura […]

Scott Schebler Called Up By Angels

The Los Angeles Angels purchased the contract of outfielder Scott Schebler from Triple-A Salt Lake on Monday and optioned infielder/outfielder Kean Wong to Salt Lake in a corresponding move. Schebler had just four hits in 27 at-bats (.148) with 11 strikeouts with the Angels earlier this year, but he had an .878 OPS with eight […]

Nick Neidert Activated And Optioned On Monday

Miami Marlins rookie starting pitcher Nick Neidert (biceps) was activated from the 10-day injured list and optioned to Triple-A Jacksonville. Neidert pitched 3 2/3 innings in a rehab start and allowed just one run. He's a candidate to take the rotation spot vacated by Cody Poteet (knee) going on the injured list. Neidert has some […]

Colin Moran Exits Game After Being Hit By Pitch

Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Colin Moran (wrist) exited during the first inning of Monday's game against the Colorado Rockies after being hit by a pitch on his left wrist. Moran took infield warm-ups in the following bottom half of the inning but came out of the game to be treated and evaluated by the team. The […]

Ketel Marte Placed On Injured List With Hamstring Strain

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Ketel Marte (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Monday, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic reported. Marte exited last Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers after the first inning and was later diagnosed with a left hamstring strain. A hamstring injury caused the 27-year-old to miss nearly a month earlier […]

Tyler Kroft Has A Shot At The Starting Gig

New York Jets tight end Tyler Kroft was one of the bigger surprises of the spring and saw a lot of time with the starting unit. Kroft could beat out Chris Herndon if Herndon doesn't break out of the funk he was in last year. With Mike LaFleur valuing tight ends heavily after coming from […]

Emmanuel Rivera Called Up And Starting Monday

The Kansas City Royals recalled third baseman Emmanuel Rivera from Triple-A Omaha on Monday, and he's starting at third base and hitting sixth against Boston Red Sox right-hander Garrett Richards in his major league debut. Third baseman Kelvin Gutierrez, who was hitting .215/.254/.296 this year, was designated for assignment in a corresponding move. Rivera, 24, […]

Indians Hope To Have Franmil Reyes Back On Saturday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Franmil Reyes (oblique) is scheduled for rehab games on Tuesday through Thursday, and the team is hoping that he will be activated from the injured list on Saturday. Reyes has gone 4-for-12 with a home run in four rehab games so far for Triple-A Columbus. He's been out since late May with […]

Pirates Option Max Kranick

The Pittsburgh Pirates optioned right-hander Max Kranick to Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday, one day after throwing five perfect innings with three strikeouts in his major league debut against the St. Louis Cardinals. The performance surely earned him some more chances later this year. The 23-year-old was sporting a 4.37 ERA in the minors before his […]

Willie Calhoun To Have Surgery Tuesday

Texas Rangers outfielder Willie Calhoun (forearm) will undergo surgery on Tuesday to fix his fractured left ulna in his forearm. We'll have a better idea of how long Calhoun might be out after his surgery, but there's a good chance that we won't see him again in 2021. The 26-year-old was having a disappointing season […]

Sam Huff Starting A Rehab Assignment

Texas Rangers catcher Sam Huff (knee) is starting a rehab assignment with the team's Arizona League affiliate on Monday and will serve as the designated hitter. Huff had surgery in April to remove a loose body from his right knee. Before his injury, he was hitting .355 (11-for-31) with three home runs and four RBI, […]

Willson Contreras Gets Monday Off

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras will sit out on Monday versus the Milwaukee Brewers. Contreras has played the most game amongst backstops this season and is putting together another strong year. Contreras is hitting .227 with 13 home runs, 30 RBI and three stolen bases, but has been in a slump lately with a .179 […]

Victor Robles Not In The Lineup

Washington Nationals outfielder Victor Robles (knee) is not in the starting lineup on Monday after being hit by a pitch on Sunday. Robles should be available off the bench, which means that he could return to the lineup as soon as Tuesday. Gerardo Parra is starting in center field and is hitting seventh against New […]

Anthony Rizzo Not Playing On Monday

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) is sitting out on Monday versus the Milwaukee Brewers. Rizzo left Sunday's game early with lower back tightness and this is now the third time this season that his back has flared up. Rizzo remains day-to-day for now and will be replaced in the lineup by outfielder Ian […]

Paolo Espino Starting For Nats On Monday

Washington Nationals right-hander Paolo Espino is getting the nod on the mound on Monday against the New York Mets. Espino is taking the rotation spot of Erick Fedde (oblique), who landed on the 10-day injured list on Sunday. In 17 outings (two starts), Espino has a nice 2.35 ERA, 0.84 WHIP and 23/4 K/BB in […]

Taijuan Walker To Start Friday

New York Mets right-hander Taijuan Walker will get some additional rest before his next start. The hurler will take the ball to open Friday's series against the New York Yankees. Walker started last week on Friday against the Philadelphia Phillies, allowing three hits, a walk and a run in five innings while striking out five. […]

Josh Naylor Lands On 10-Day Injured List

The Cleveland Indians placed outfielder Josh Naylor (ankle) on the 10-day injured list on Monday with a closed fracture and dislocation of his right ankle after he collided with a teammate on Sunday. In a corresponding move, the Tribe recalled outfielder Oscar Mercado from Triple-A Columbus. Naylor will need surgery to fix the injury and […]

Tyler Naquin Scratched From Lineup Monday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Tyler Naquin (wrist) was scratched from the starting lineup on Monday with right wrist soreness. Shogo Akiyama will bat fifth and play center field against Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Spencer Howard. Until we have more details on Naquin's injury, consider him day-to-day. Naquin has hit just .200 with a homer and five RBI […]

Joe Mixon Set For Large Workload

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon is expected to have the largest workload of his career with Giovani Bernard no longer in town. The Athletic's Paul Dehner Jr. expects Mixon to have another 15 to 20 receptions. Samaje Perine will give Mixon a breather when needed, and rookie Chris Evans should earn a portion of […]

White Sox And Twins Postponed On Monday

Monday's series opener between the Chicago White Sox and Minnesota has been postponed due to inclement weather. The game is scheduled to be made up as a doubleheader on July 19. Monday's scheduled starters Lucas Giolito and Kenta Maeda are both scheduled to open the series on Tuesday. Managers should make sure to take out […]