Zach LaVine Could Be Nearing Extension

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine is expected to negotiate a contract extension with his current employer this summer. LaVine is entering the final of a four-year deal worth $78 million and will presumably get a substantial raise wherever he signs. The 26-year-old averaged a career-high 27.4 points throughout 58 games during the 2020-21 campaign. He […]

Chris Godwin Unlikely To Land Long-Term Extension

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin, who received the franchise tag, is unlikely to receive a long-term deal from the team before the deadline next week. NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported that there is "nothing imminent on that front" for Godwin. Even if the Bucs don't extend Godwin before next week, general manager Jason […]

LaMonte Wade Jr. Out With Hand Strain

San Francisco Giants outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. (hand) was scratched Friday with a hand strain, according to MLB.com. Steven Duggar joins Alex Dickerson and Mike Yastrzemski in the Giants outfield against Washington Nationals right-hander Paolo Espino. Stay tuned for updates on Wade and consider him day-to-day for now. The 27-year-old has been quietly productive this season, […]

Bears, Allen Robinson II Unlikely To Reach Long-Term Deal

Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson II doesn't appear close to getting a long-term deal with the team done prior to the deadline next week, which means he'd be playing the 2021 season on the franchise tag. Robinson wants to be paid like the top-tier receiver that he is. He'd make $17.98 million in 2021 […]

Taylor Widener Activated And Starting Against Dodgers

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Taylor Widener (groin) has been activated from the 10-day injured list and will make the start on Friday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Widener has missed almost seven weeks with a right groin strain, so fantasy managers should be looking to avoid him in a tough matchup. The 26-year-old was really good […]

John Means Makes Another Rehab Start

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher John Means (shoulder) took another step in his rehab effort, allowing four runs on two homers in three innings Friday night at Double-A Bowie, according to MLB.com. He threw 61 pitches, 41 of them for strikes. The talented left-hander's next rehab start will be at Triple-A, and if all goes well, […]

Logan Webb Starting Against Nationals

San Francisco Giants right-hander Logan Webb (shoulder) has been activated from the 10-day injured list and will make the start against the Washington Nationals on Friday. Webb was initially scheduled to throw three innings in a rehab start for Triple-A Sacramento earlier this week, but the Giants scrapped those plans. He's been out almost six […]

Victor Caratini Sitting Out Friday

San Diego Padres catcher Victor Caratini (thumb) is out of the starting lineup on Friday against the Colorado Rockies. Caratini took a foul tip off his thumb on Thursday and was removed from the game eventually, but X-rays came back negative and fantasy managers should consider the backstop day-to-day. Caratini isn't an offensive force but […]

Clayton Kershaw's MRI Confirms Inflammation

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (forearm) had an MRI on Friday that confirmed left forearm inflammation, according to MLB.com, citing manager Dave Roberts. Kershaw, who was put on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday, will start playing catch on Saturday and then the team will determine when he's able to get back to […]

Yu Darvish Unlikely To Pitch In All-Star Game

San Diego Padres manager Jayce Tingler said that it's "unlikely" that starting pitcher Yu Darvish (back, hip) will pitch in the All-Star game next week after he dealt with more back and hip tightness in his disastrous outing against the Washington Nationals. Apparently Darvish has been dealing with these issues for the last several weeks, […]

Buster Posey Hits Injured List

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey (thumb) was placed on the 10-day injured list, according to The Athletic. Posey missed several games since taking a foul tip off of his left thumb in Sunday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The 34-year-old slugger is enjoying a rebound season, slashing .328/.421/.968 over 201 at-bats. Posey had been […]

Drew Pomeranz Goes Back On The Injured List

The San Diego Padres placed left-handed reliever Drew Pomeranz (forearm) back on the 10-day injured list on Friday with left forearm inflammation. It's been a tough year for Pomeranz due to injuries, as he also missed seven weeks earlier in 2021 with a left shoulder impingement and lat tightness. However, manager Jayce Tingler is hoping […]

C.J. Cron Returns After Being Hit In The Head

Colorado Rockies first baseman C.J. Cron (head) is back in the starting lineup on Friday after he was hit in the helmet by a pitch on Thursday. Cron was checked for a concussion but passed all the tests and is back at first base while hitting sixth against San Diego Padres spot-starter Reiss Knehr, who […]

Miguel Andujar Still Out Friday

New York Yankees third baseman Miguel Andujar (wrist) will miss his third straight game on Friday against the Houston Astros with a left wrist sprain. It's not the first time Andujar has dealt with wrist issues in 2021, so he could be a candidate to land on the injured list if it doesn't improve soon. […]

Lucas Giolito Gets Bounce-Back Spot Against Orioles

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito gets a chance at redemption on Saturday with a favorable road start in Baltimore against Thomas Eshelman. Giolito was torched for 10 hits and six runs in five innings against the Detroit Tigers on Independence Day -- one of his worst starts of the year. The 26-year-old righty […]

Mitch Garver, Jake Cave Getting Closer To Returning

Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said that catcher Mitch Garver (groin) and outfielder Jake Cave (back) could start their rehab assignments at Triple-A St. Paul next week. Garver was also able to catch a bullpen on Thursday. The 30-year-old has been sidelined since June 1 with his groin injury, but he'll be able to provide […]

Zach Thompson Scratched, Anthony Bass To Start

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Zach Thompson (illness) won't make his scheduled outing Friday against Atlanta because of illness, according to MLB.com. Thompson "fell under the weather like his teammates" with something is going around, according to reporter Christina De Nicola. Right-hander Anthony Bass will serve as the opener for what will be a bullpen game. Shawn […]

Steven Brault To Begin Rehab Assignment Sunday

Pittsburgh Pirates left-hander Steven Brault (lat) will begin a minor league rehab assignment with Low-A Bradenton on Sunday. Brault has been out since late March with a left lat strain and should be an option to upgrade the team's starting rotation in the second half of the season. Brault isn't a big strikeout guy (career […]

Brandon Nimmo Playing On Friday

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (shoulder) is back in the starting lineup on Friday, batting leadoff and playing center field against Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander JT Brubaker. Nimmo injured his shoulder during a diving catch in the first game of a doubleheader on Wednesday and wasn't in the initial lineup on Thursday against Pittsburgh before […]

Robbie Grossman Makes His Return Friday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Robbie Grossman (finger) is back in the starting lineup on Friday against Minnesota Twins right-hander Kenta Maeda and is in left field and hitting third in the batting order. Grossman missed just one game with a jammed finger. The 31-year-old switch-hitter has made more consistent hard contact from the right side against […]

Adam Duvall Returns To Marlins Lineup

Miami Marlins outfielder Adam Duvall is back in the lineup and batting cleanup Friday against Atlanta right-hander Charlie Morton. Duvall sat out Wednesday's game after pinch hitting on Tuesday. He is only hitting .228 on the season, but the 32-year-old right fielder can be used as a reliable power source with 19 home runs and […]

Ozzie Albies Back In The Lineup Against Miami

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (neck) is returning to the starting lineup on Friday against Miami Marlins right-hander Anthony Bass, and he will hit third in the order while returning to the keystone. Albies left the game early on Wednesday as a precaution due to neck stiffness, but he's back in there on Friday […]

Carlos Correa Placed On Injured List

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (illness) was placed on the injured list due to the league's COVID-19 health and safety protocols, the Houston Chronicle reported. Infielder Taylor Jones has been recalled in a corresponding move. Correa is having a career year in 2021 with 16 home runs, 61 runs scored, 52 RBI and a .288/.385/.510 […]

Kris Bryant Used Off Of Bench In Victory

Chicago Cubs infielder/outfielder Kris Bryant (hamstring) pinch-hit in Friday's victory versus the St. Louis Cardinals. Bryant came off the bench in bottom of the seventh inning with the bases loaded and came through with a three-run double. Bryant was then taken out for a pinch-runner. The Cubs are playing it safe with Bryant, but the […]

Patrick Wisdom Crushes 12th Home Run

Chicago Cubs infielder Patrick Wisdom continued to show his power in Friday's victory versus the St. Louis Cardinals. Wisdom went 2-for-5 on the afternoon with three runs and a two-run home run. Wisdom has come down to earth lately, but the power hasn't gone away. Wisdom was starting with Kris Bryant (hamstring) on the bench, […]

Kyle Hendricks Ends First Half With A Victory

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks improved to 11-4 with Friday's victory versus the St. Louis Cardinals. Hendricks went 6 1/3 innings and allowed seven hits, two runs, one walk and struck out one on the afternoon. Hendricks started the year on a bad note, but he has been productive ever since the calendar turned […]

Joc Pederson Knocks In Three Runs

Chicago Cubs outfielder Joc Pederson 2-for-4 with a walk, run, two doubles and three RBI in Friday's victory versus the St. Louis Cardinals. Pederson cleared the bases in the bottom of the first inning and then he would hit his second double in the bottom of the eighth inning with no one on base. Pederson […]

Reiss Knehr Called Up To Start Friday

San Diego Padres pitching prospect Reiss Knehr was called up by the team on Friday and will start in place of Blake Snell (illness) against the Colorado Rockies at Petco Park. Knehr, one of the team's best pitching prospects, was previously pitching at Double-A, where he owned a 3.90 ERA in 55 1/3 innings. The 24-year-old […]

Luke Voit Sitting After Getting Hit On Hand

New York Yankees first baseman Luke Voit (hand) is out of the lineup Friday at Houston after getting hit in the right hand early Thursday, MLB.com reported. Voit has been raking since returning from an oblique injury on June 22, lifting his slash line to .243/.310/.688 on the season. There was no word on his […]

Blake Snell Back On The Injured List

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Blake Snell (illness) is going back on the 10-day injured list on Friday with gastroenteritis. The hurler was scheduled to take the mound for a start at home against the Colorado Rockies, but his stomach issues have returned. He returned from the injured list and made his July 4 start […]