Max Muncy To Return To Lineup Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy (oblique) took simulated at-bats on Monday and is expected to be activated from the injured list and return to the lineup on Tuesday, according to Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register. It looks like Muncy will only require the minimum stay on the IL, as he has been […]

Catcher's Corner Exam Room: Bailey Ober

Eric Samulski of RotoBaller does a deep dive on Bailey Ober, analyzing the Minnesota Twins starting pitcher and explaining why fantasy baseball managers in deeper leagues should be buying in. Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every weekday morning between 6-7 AM ET, Saturdays from 8-10 AM […]

Rob Refsnyder To Begin Jogging Soon

Minnesota Twins outfielder Rob Refsnyder (hamstring) will start moving around and begin jogging soon as he recovers from a hamstring strain, according to Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com. Manager Rocco Baldelli said that the team sees Refsnyder's injury as a two to four week long injury, and as of now Refsnyder has already been on the […]

Horse For The Course: PGA DFS Course History - 2021 Travelers Championship

Hello PGA DFS family! The year's third major championship didn't disappoint, as the U.S. Open went down to the wire Sunday evening. A bunched-up leaderboard provided plenty of drama, but Jon Rahm eventually emerged from the pack at Torrey Pines South. The Spaniard birdied his last two holes of the final round to finish at […]

Robert Gsellman Expected Out Until August With Torn Lat

New York Mets relief pitcher Robert Gsellman (lat) is expected to be out until at least August with a torn lat, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Gsellman was placed on the 10-day injured list earlier in the day with what was originally announced as a lat strain, but now he's expected to miss six […]

Tomas Nido Exits Monday After Hit By Pitch

New York Mets catcher Tomas Nido (wrist) exited Game 1 of Monday's doubleheader after being hit by a pitch on the wrist, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. James McCann has taken over behind the plate now, and will likely catch in Game 2 of the doubleheader with the Braves. Nido has been a decent […]

Zaven Collins Arrested For Reckless Driving

Arizona Cardinals rookie linebacker Zaven Collins, who was the No. 16 overall pick in this year's NFL draft, was arrested on Sunday for excessive speed and reckless driving, according to the Scottsdale Police Department. The 22-year-old was observed going 76 mph in a 35-mph zone in Scottsdale, Ariz. Collins signed his fully guaranteed four-year rookie […]

Eduardo Escobar Dealing With Minor Quad Strain

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eduardo Escobar (quad) has been diagnosed with a slight right quad strain, according to Steve Gilbert of MLB.com. Manager Torey Lovullo said that Escobar is expected to be able to manage it and play through the injury, adding that he will be available off the bench on Monday night. Escobar has […]

Eric Hosmer Not In The Lineup Monday Against Dodgers

San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer is not in the starting lineup on Monday night against the Dodgers. This appears to be just a night off for Hosmer, who has appeared in 14 of the team's last 16 games. He has struggled at the plate this season, slashing .249/.308/.357 with six home runs, 35 […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Returns To Lineup Monday Night

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (shoulder) is back in the starting lineup Monday night and is batting second against the Dodgers. It's not much of a surprise as it was reported late on Sunday night that Tatis would return, but now managers have official confirmation. Tatis had injured his shoulder while diving for […]

Tyler Naquin Not In Starting Lineup Monday Night

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Tyler Naquin is not in the starting lineup on Monday night against the Twins. This appears to just be a night off for Naquin, who has started in seven of the team's last nine games. He's had a solid year at the plate, slashing .249/.319/.468 with 11 homers, four steals, 43 RBI […]

Josh Donaldson Absent From Monday's Lineup

Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson (calf) is absent from Monday's lineup for the contest against the Cincinnati Reds. This will be Donaldson's fourth missed game as he deals with an injured right calf. The veteran third baseman was able to do some activity on the field before the game, which lends some hope that […]

Nelson Cruz Returns To Lineup Monday Night

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz (neck) is back in the lineup and batting fourth against the Reds on Monday night. Cruz had exited Sunday's game early due to neck tightness, but it appears that was a minor issue. Managers should be sure to slot Cruz into their lineups tonight, as he has been having […]

Matt Chapman Not In Lineup Monday Night

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman is not in the starting lineup on Monday night. This appears to be a night off for Chapman, who has played in 71 of the team's 73 games this season. His numbers have dropped off a bit this year, as he is currently slashing a career-worst .225/.326/.389 with eight […]

AJ Pollock Sits On Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder AJ Pollock will rest on Monday versus the San Diego Padres. Pollock is coming off of a three-hit game on Sunday, but the fragile outfielder will be replaced by outfielder Zach Reks this evening. Reks will bat eighth and play left field. Reks was hitting .341 with five home runs and […]

Mitch Garver Resumes Baseball Activities Monday

Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver (groin) has been cleared to resume baseball activities Monday, per Dan Hayes of The Athletic. Garver has been sidelined since June 1 with a groin contusion, which required surgery, though he was on the field playing catch, his first real activity since landing on the injured list. The veteran backstop […]

Javier Baez Won't Take Part In Home Run Derby

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez said that he will not participate in this year's Home Run Derby. Baez has dealt with some thumb issues and wants to rest. The star shortstop may reconsider if he makes the starting lineup for the National League for the Midsummer Class, however. The 28-year-old from Puerto Rico is hitting […]

Adalberto Mondesi Goes Back On Injured List

The Kansas City Royals placed shortstop Adalberto Mondesi (oblique) back on the 10-day injured list on Monday with a strained left oblique. Infielder Ryan O'Hearn was recalled from Triple-A Omaha in a corresponding move. Oblique injuries are tricky injuries to come back from, and it's especially concerning for Mondesi, who spent time on the injured […]

Cesar Valdez Lands On 10-Day Injured List

The Baltimore Orioles placed relief pitcher Cesar Valdez (back) on the 10-day injured list on Monday with a lower back strain and recalled right-handed pitcher Travis Lakins from Triple-A Norfolk in a corresponding move. Valdez entered the season as one of the Orioles options in the ninth inning, but he's since been demoted from that […]

White Sox Talking Trade For Eduardo Escobar

The Chicago White Sox are looking for a replacement for second baseman Nick Madrigal and are engaged in trade talks with the Arizona Diamondbacks for infielder Eduardo Escobar, who is being shopped. Escobar is making $7.5 million in the final year of his contract with Arizona and is hitting .240 with 15 home runs, 45 […]

Angels Activate Jose Quintana

The Los Angeles Angels activated left-hander Jose Quintana (shoulder) from the injured list on Monday and optioned pitchers Chris Rodriguez to Double-A and Jaime Barria to Triple-A in corresponding moves. Quintana was expected to go on a rehab assignment, but that turns out not to be the case. The 32-year-old veteran southpaw has been on […]

Jose Ramirez Back In The Lineup On Monday

Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez (foot) is back in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Adbert Alzolay and the Chicago Cubs. Ramirez was hit by a pitch in his left foot during Friday's game and was held out of the starting lineup for the team's next two games, though he did pinch-hit in […]

Bryan Abreu Heading To Triple-A For Rehab Assignment

Houston Astros relief pitcher Bryan Abreu (calf) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Sugar Land this week, according to Astros manager Dusty Baker. Abreu has been out since late May after he injured his calf during batting practice. He was struggling before the injury, but was still heavily utilized out of the pen. Over […]

Josh James To Begin A Rehab Assignment This Week

Houston Astros pitcher Josh James (hip) is on schedule to begin a rehab assignment at Low-A Fayetteville this week. James had surgery on his left hip last October. He has had multiple setbacks while attempting to work his way back to action. James put together a fantastic track record in the minors, but he's mostly […]

Jesus Luzardo Optioned To Triple-A

Oakland Athletics pitcher Jesus Luzardo was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Monday, according to MLB.com's Martin Gallegos. Right-handed reliever Domingo Acevedo was called up to take Luzardo's place in the A's bullpen. Luzardo is an elite pitching prospect, but he has been ineffective out of the bullpen this season. In 13 games (six starts), […]

Kyle Tucker Projected To Return Later This Week

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker told the media on Monday that outfielder Kyle Tucker (illness) should be returning to the team "mid to late this week." Over this past weekend, it sounded as if there was a chance that Tucker could return as early as Monday or Tuesday, but he apparently needs more time. Tucker […]

Robert Gsellman Placed On 10-Day Injured List

The New York Mets placed relief pitcher Robert Gsellman (lat) on the 10-day injured list with a right lat strain on Monday. The move is retroactive to Sunday, June 20. The team also activated second baseman Jeff McNeil (hamstring) from the injured list and called up pitcher Stephen Tarpley on Monday. Tarpley will serve as […]

Jeff McNeil Activated But Not Starting Game 1 On Monday

The New York Mets have reinstated second baseman Jeff McNeil (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list. However, he is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of the team's doubleheader against the Atlanta Braves on Monday. Jose Peraza is covering second base and batting sixth in the game. McNeil will likely start the second […]

Anthony Santander Sitting Against Astros On Monday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against Jake Odorizzi and the Houston Astros. DJ Stewart is getting the start in right field while Ryan Mountcastle is serving as designated hitter. Santander has struggled at the plate in June. Over 17 games this month, he's slashing .206/.250/.317 with […]

Franmil Reyes To Begin Rehab Assignment This Week

Cleveland Indians outfielder Franmil Reyes (oblique) is being sent to Triple-A Columbus to begin a rehab assignment this week. Reyes suffered an internal oblique strain in late May. He was originally projected to be sidelined for 5-to-7 weeks. He certainly appears to be on track to make his return on the shorter end of that […]