Shane Bieber Playing Catch From 90 Feet

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Shane Bieber (shoulder) was playing catch from 90 feet on Friday, and is getting closer to throwing off the mound for the first time since mid-June, according to Zack Meisel of The Athletic. He's been sidelined with a strained rotator cuff for nearly two months now, but Meisel reports that Bieber […]

Brian Anderson Not Starting On Friday

Miami Marlins third baseman Brian Anderson isn't in the team's lineup on Friday. Anderson is batting .253 with a .324 on-base percentage, five home runs, and four stolen bases in 179 plate appearances this season. However, it'll be Isan Diaz starting at third base for Miami on Friday as the team begins a road series […]

Mark Canha Moves To Right Field On Friday Against Rangers

Oakland Athletics outfielder Mark Canha will play right field and bat leadoff on Friday against right-handed pitcher Mike Foltynewicz and the visiting Texas Rangers. Oakland's outfield was shuffled after centerfielder Ramon Laureano was suspended 80 games after testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs. Canha has been solid for fantasy managers when healthy this season, slashing .249/.347/.443 […]

Corey Dickerson Isn't In Friday's Lineup

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Corey Dickerson isn't in the team's lineup on Friday as they get set to take on right-hander Nathan Eovaldi and the Boston Red Sox. Dickerson, who the Blue Jays acquired from the Marlins earlier this season, is batting .255 with a .314 on-base percentage, two home runs, and two stolen bases […]

Jarren Duran Placed On COVID-19 IL

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran (COVID-19) was placed on the COVID-19 injured list on Friday, according to Alex Speier of the Boston Globe. Duran's agent Barret Arthur said that Duran has received multiple negative tests for COVID-19, and as of now he is currently on the IL due only to displaying symptoms. Barring any […]

Salvador Perez Out Friday With Illness

Updating an earlier report, Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (illness) was held out of Friday's lineup due to illness, according to Lynn Worthy of the Kansas City Star. Worthy adds that the issue is not believed to be related to COVID-19, but due to health and safety protocols he will quarantine in his hotel […]

Franmil Reyes Isn't Starting On Friday

Cleveland Indians designated hitter Franmil Reyes isn't starting on Friday as the team begins a three-game series against the Detroit Tigers. Reyes has provided both Cleveland and fantasy managers with some quality production at the plate, batting .275 with a .328 on-base percentage, 20 home runs, and three stolen bases in 265 plate appearances this […]

Kirk Cousins Vows To Follow Protocols

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins "vows" to follow NFL protocols after being placed on the close-contact list and was unable to practice due to backup Kellen Mond's positive test. Cousins is unvaccinated and appears to keep it that way, calling it a "private family health matter". But the veteran promised on Thursday to follow all […]

Adrian Houser, Jandel Gustave Test Positive For COVID-19

Milwaukee Brewers pitchers Adrian Houser and Jandel Gustave have tested positive for COVID-19, according to Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Gustave had already been in quarantine as a possible close contact, but has now officially tested positive. Houser had just tossed 6 1/3 hitless innings on Tuesday against the Pirates in an 8-5 […]

Breshad Perriman Recipient Of Deep Shots At Practice

Detroit Lions wide receiver Breshad Perriman was on the receiving end of quarterback Jared Goff's sudden aggressiveness in team drills on Friday. Goff has spent most of camp hesitant when it comes to taking shots down the field but that narrative shifted on Friday. The newly acquired passer was slinging it around the field and […]

Yuli Gurriel Placed On IL With Neck Stiffness

Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel (neck) was placed on the 10-day injured list with neck stiffness, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. Gurriel was held out of the lineup the last two games for Houston with the neck issue, and he now heads to the IL in the midst of a hot streak as […]

Tyrell Williams Back At Practice Friday

Detroit Lions wide receiver Tyrell Williams (dislocated finger) returned to practice on a limited basis on Friday. The injury doesn't appear to be serious but clearly an injured finger can affect a receiver's production. The Lions are banking on Williams becoming the WR1 in their offense and the talented receiver has dealt with leg and […]

Eugenio Suarez Isn't Starting On Friday

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez isn't in the team's lineup on Friday for a matchup with the Pittsburgh Pirates and right-handed starter JT Brubaker. Suarez is batting .177 with a .260 on-base percentage and 22 home runs in 438 plate appearances this season. Mike Moustakas is starting at third base and batting fifth in […]

WGC St. Jude Invitational - Showdown Round 3 (Premium Content)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. I am excited to announce that I will be providing a premium spreadsheet that can be accessed through the link below. Here you will find updated stats for the particular tournament - all sortable and weighable when you make a copy of your […]

D'Andre Swift Returns To Practice Friday

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (groin) returned to practice on Friday. The injury appears to be minor and precautionary but the Lions are banking on a healthy Swift taking his game to the next level this season. Swift was seen on the field setting some strong blocks in a pass-blocking drill in his return […]

Jared Goff Going Deep To Silence Critics

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff made a concerted effort to throw the ball deep during Friday's practice. Early reports out of camp were riddled with observations of Goff's extremely conservative play during team drills and, even Goff himself, told reporters, "Checkdowns are my friend". But Goff came out of the gate slinging it on Friday, […]

Robbie Grossman Not Starting On Friday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Robbie Grossman (elbow) isn't in the team's lineup on Friday after being hit by a pitch on his elbow during Thursday's game. The Tigers begin a three-game series against the Cleveland Indians on Friday with a matchup against right-hander Cal Quantrill but will do so without one of their best hitters. Grossman […]

Juan Soto Out Of Lineup On Friday Evening

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto (knee) is not in the starting lineup on Friday evening. Soto reportedly felt "something in his knee" after scoring in the ninth inning of Thursday night's game, and he was being tested before the game Friday but apparently he did not feel well enough to play. Managers should continue to […]

Ramon Laureano Suspended For 80 Games

Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano has been suspended 80 games for violating MLB's PED policy, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. Laureano tested positive for Nandrolone, and this suspension officially brings his 2021 campaign to an end. With Laureano out, this will likely mean an increase in playing time for Tony Kemp and Stephen Piscotty, […]

Cole Kmet Catches Touchdown In First Padded Practice

Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet hauled in a touchdown in the team's first padded practice of training camp. Kmet has become an early favorite of veteran quarterback Andy Dalton and was targeted often in the red zone drills. Conversely, rookie quarterback Justin Fields' best throws have come on seam routes and across-the-middle lasers to […]

Salvador Perez Not In Friday's Lineup

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez isn't in the team's lineup on Friday as they get set to take on the St. Louis Cardinals and right-hander Adam Wainwright. Perez has been one of fantasy baseball's more productive catchers this season, batting .276 with a .304 on-base percentage, 27 home runs, and a stolen base in […]

Mike Moustakas Activated From IL, Starting Friday

Cincinnati Reds infielder Mike Moustakas (heel) has been activated from the 60-day injured list and is in the starting lineup on Friday, the team announced on Twitter. Moustakas has been out since mid-May with a bruised right heel, and now he rejoins the team for Friday's matchup with the Pirates where he'll bat fifth in […]

Darnell Mooney Going Deep In Camp

Chicago Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney has flashed consistent success down the field throughout the first week of training camp. The second-year wideout is certain to make plenty of 'breakout' lists leading up to fantasy drafts and is enjoying an early chemistry with incumbent starter Andy Dalton. Mooney and Dalton connected on several deep balls […]

Andy Dalton Showing Deep-Ball Accuracy

Chicago Bears quarterback Andy Dalton continues to have an impressive start to his training camp. The veteran passer was signed in the offseason and was immediately named the starter, even though the Bears traded up to draft future signal-caller Justin Fields. Thus far, Dalton has held off Fields and the coaching staff has raved about […]

Justin Fields Faces The Starters Friday

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields faced the team's starting defense at practice on Friday. The rookie quarterback did not throw to the Bears first-team offense but got his first real test against Khalil Mack and Co. The results were mixed, as Fields made an egregious error in the red zone and was picked off on […]

Yordan Alvarez Slumping Since All-Star Break

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez is hitting .167 over his last seven games heading into this weekend's series against the Twins Friday night. Alvarez is off to a quiet second half start, slashing .215/.278/.477 with 18 strikeouts over his last 65 at-bats. The young slugger may not be trending in the right direction at […]

Kyle Tucker Continues To Slug

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker will try and keep his hot second half rolling when the team hosts the Twins on Friday. Tucker is slugging .696 over his last 15 games played and has 10 extra-base hits with 18 runs batted in over the 18 games he has played since the All-Star break. Tucker will […]

Yuli Gurriel In Midst Of Hot Streak

Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel will try and stay hot when the team begins a series with the Twins Friday night. Gurriel has multiple hits in each of his last five games and is 12-for-23 (522) with one home run, two doubles, five runs scored and seven runs batted in during that span. The […]

Carlos Correa Slugging .488 At Home

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa's offensive arrow is pointing up heading into the team's weekend series against the Twins. After a two-week slump after the All-Star break, Correa is hitting .296 over his last seven games heading into Friday's action at Minute Maid Park. The impending free agent has played well at home this season, […]

Michael Brantley Takes Hitting Streak Into Friday

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley will try and extend his hitting streak to seven games heading into the team's matchup against the Twins. Brantley is 9-for-22 (.409) with two extra-base hits and six runs scored during that span and gets a favorable matchup for Friday. The Twins will send right-handed starter Bailey Ober to the […]