Tyler Glasnow To Rehab UCL Injury, Targeting A Playoff Return

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow (elbow) has opted to go through rehab and avoid surgery for his partially torn UCL, according to Joey Johnston of the Tampa Bay Times. Johnston reports that Glasnow is hoping for a return in time for a potential playoff appearance, and possibly even sooner than that. While that's […]

Adam Frazier Gets Night Off On Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Adam Frazier is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's matchup with the Nationals. This looks to just be a day off for Frazier, who has appeared in 27 straight games and 63 of the team's 65 games this season. Frazier has been a hot bat in fantasy this year, slashing […]

Andrelton Simmons Not In Tuesday's Lineup

Minnesota Twins shortstop Andrelton Simmons is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Seattle Mariners. Simmons has a slash line of just .244/.323/.320 with two homers and 18 runs scored in 52 games played this season. Jorge Polanco will get the start at short and bat fifth. Polanco is batting .320 with six […]

Cavan Biggio Not In Starting Lineup Tuesday Night

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Cavan Biggio is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday night against the Yankees. It appears to just be a day off for Biggio, who has been raking at the plate since his return from the IL, as he's gone 6-for-15 with two homers, two RBI and three runs scored […]

Ryan Jeffers Sitting On Tuesday

Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers is heading to the bench for Tuesday's game against the Seattle Mariners. Jeffers has caught three of the last four games for Minnesota, going 2-for-10 with a home run and a double. Benjamin Rortvedt will be behind the plate and will bat ninth against Mariners' righty Chris Flexen.

Kellen Mond Signs Rookie Deal With Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings signed third-round quarterback Kellen Mond to his four-year rookie deal on Tuesday. The four-year deal is worth $5.2 million. Mond was taken with the 66th overall pick of this year's draft and is expected to back up starter Kirk Cousins in 2021. The dual-threat signal-caller will strictly be a dynasty/keeper league asset […]

Alex Lange, Matthew Boyd Placed On Injured List

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matthew Boyd (arm) and relief pitcher Alex Lange (shoulder) were placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday after exiting Monday night's game early, according to Jason Beck of MLB.com. Boyd exited his start on Monday night against the Royals in the third inning and now lands on the injured list […]

Robert Stock Will Start For Cubs On Wednesday

Chicago Cubs pitcher Robert Stock will be promoted from Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday to start versus the New York Mets. The Cubs rotation has been banged up with starting pitchers Trevor Williams (appendicitis) and Adbert Alzolay (blister) both on the 10-day injured list. Stock has appeared in nine games for the Iowa Cubs, but has […]

Luis Arraez Returns To Lineup

Minnesota Twins infielder/outfielder Luis Arraez (shoulder) is back in the lineup Tuesday against the Seattle Mariners. This will be Arraez's first game in the lineup since May 22, as he was sidelined with a right shoulder strain. He'll start at second base and bat leadoff against Mariners righty Chris Flexen. Arraez has two hits in two […]

Duane Brown Wants A New Deal

Seattle Seahawks offensive tackle Duane Brown was present for the start of the team's mandatory minicamp this week, but he wants a new deal as he enters the final year of his contract in 2021. Brown is set to make $10 million this year, and his contract situation is one to monitor this summer. The […]

Luis Severino Diagnosed With Grade 2 Groin Strain

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (groin) has been diagnosed with a low Grade 2 groin strain, per manager Aaron Boone. Severino was forced to exit his second rehab start on Saturday after landing awkwardly during his delivery, an injury that Boone termed as a "freak" occurrence. The 27-year-old righty will now be forced […]

Matt Manning Expected To Start On Thursday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matt Manning has been added to the Tigers' taxi squad and is expected to get the start on Thursday night, according to Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press. The top pitching prospect in Detroit's system, Manning has struggled a bit this year with a 1-3 record and 8.07 ERA with […]

Giancarlo Stanton Returns To Lineup Tuesday

New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton is back in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Stanton wasn't a member of the starting lineup in each of the last two games, given that the Yankees were playing in a National League park, though he'll be back to serve as the designated […]

Aaron Judge Back In Lineup Tuesday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (back) has returned to the lineup for Tuesday's series opener against the Toronto Blue Jays. Judge missed Sunday's game due to back spasms, which reportedly popped up during the first game against the Philadelphia Phillies. The 29-year-old slugger will start in right field and bat second against Blue Jays' […]

Michael Kopech Will Throw Off Mound On Tuesday

Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa said on Tuesday that pitcher Michael Kopech (hamstring) will throw off of the mound prior to Tuesday's game. Kopech has been sidelined since being placed on the 10-day injured list on May 31 with a Grade 1 strain of his left hamstring. More should be known about his […]

Patrick Wisdom Resting On Tuesday

Chicago Cubs infielder Patrick Wisdom will rest on Tuesday evening versus the New York Mets. Wisdom has been scorching hot since his promotion on May 25 and is hitting .333 with nine home runs, 13 RBI and one stolen base in his 54 at-bats. Wisdom should eventually come back down to earth, but managers should […]

Javier Baez Returns To Lineup On Tuesday

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez (thumb) will return to the lineup on Tuesday versus the New York Mets. Baez left Saturday's contest early after aggravating his thumb. Baez sat out Sunday but did pinch hit on Monday. Baez will bat third in his return versus right-hander Taijuan Walker. Baez has been having a very good year […]

Corey Dickerson To Be Placed On The Injured List

Miami Marlins outfielder Corey Dickerson (undisclosed) is going to be placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. The injury "does not look promising" according to manager Don Mattingly, who added that "even the best-case scenario's not great." It sounds like Dickerson could be out for a long time, giving Jesus Sanchez a shot to […]

Yoan Moncada Will Miss Second Straight Game With Illness

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada (illness) will miss his second straight game with a cold and congestion on Tuesday versus the Tampa Bay Rays. Manager Tony La Russa said on Monday that the club hopes that Moncada won't be out long and that they hope to have him back soon. With Moncada sidelined, […]

Nick Madrigal Undergoes Season-Ending Surgery

The Chicago White Sox announced on Tuesday that second baseman Nick Madrigal (hamstring) will miss the remainder of the 2021 season. Madrigal successfully underwent surgery on Tuesday to repair the proximal tendon tears in his right hamstring. The second baseman is expected to be held with no restrictions by the spring of 2022. Madrigal had […]

Ernie Clement Batting Seventh Tuesday

Cleveland Indians infielder Ernie Clement will play second base and bat seventh for the Tribe's Tuesday night tilt against the Baltimore Orioles. Clement was recalled over the weekend after the Indians sent Triston McKenzie down to AAA to work on his craft. While Clement is playing second base, Cesar Hernandez will still be leading off […]

Tua Tagovailoa Struggles In First Day At Minicamp

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa threw five interceptions at the first day of mandatory minicamp on Tuesday, albeit in monsoon-like weather, according to some beat reporters. Tagovailoa said the interceptions stemmed from an emphasis on being aggressive with his throws downfield. Some may raise their eyebrows, especially after his disappointing rookie season, but fantasy managers […]

Tyler Glasnow Diagnosed With Partial UCL Tear

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow (elbow) has been diagnosed with a partial UCL tear in his right elbow, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Glasnow left his start on Monday night due to what was originally announced as right elbow inflammation, but an MRI on Tuesday morning discovered the partial […]

Mekhi Becton Won't Take Part In Minicamp

New York Jets left tackle Mekhi Becton (foot) will not take part in minicamp this week, but head coach Robert Saleh said that the team is "very confident he'll be ready to go (by training camp). He's just got a little nagging foot injury. It's not worth it to put him out there and make […]

Derek Wolfe Won't Practice This Week

Baltimore Ravens defensive end Derek Wolfe won't practice this week after recently dealing with a bout of pneumonia, according to head coach John Harbaugh. Wolfe also skipped voluntary workouts recently after signing a three-year, $12 million contract extension in March. In his first season with Baltimore after eight seasons with the Denver Broncos to begin […]

Cole Hamels Building Himself Up

Free-agent veteran starting pitcher Cole Hamels continues to throw off a mound and is building up every day, although he has not scheduled a showcase yet for interested teams. Hamels missed most of last season while battling a lingering shoulder injury, but he appears to be healthy now and could be a big midseason pickup […]

Yordan Alvarez Hitting .346 In The Last Seven Games

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez is swinging a hot stick over the last week or so heading into Tuesday's action against the Rangers. Alvarez is slashing .346/.469/.654 with two home runs, six runs scored and seven runs batted in over his last seven games. As long as the young slugger is healthy and in […]

Justin Fields Won't Start In Week 1

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy said that there is no possible scenario where rookie quarterback Justin Fields is the starting quarterback in Week 1 on the road against the Los Angeles Rams. "Andy Dalton is our starter. Justin is our No. 2 and we are going to stick with this plan. You just got […]

Yuli Gurriel Posting 1.083 OPS In June

Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel is enjoying a fantastic month of June heading into Tuesday's game against the Rangers. Gurriel is slashing an impressive .381/.440/.643 with five extra-base hits, nine runs batted in and nine runs scored through the first 12 games in June. The 37-year-old is making a strong All-Star case right now […]

Vikings Agree With Sheldon Richardson

The Minnesota Vikings agreed to an undisclosed deal with free-agent defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson on Tuesday. Richardson returns to Minnesota after playing for them in 2018, recording 49 tackles (six for loss) and 4.5 sacks in 16 games. The 30-year-old played the last two seasons with the Cleveland Browns but was released to clear salary […]