Ben Gamel Keeps Hitting Streak Alive In Loss Monday Night

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Ben Gamel extended his hitting streak to five games on Monday night, as he finished 1-for-3 with a double in a 4-2 loss to the Diamondbacks. Gamel went on a tear recently, where he was slashing .333/.433/.647 with four homers, eight RBI and 11 runs scored over his last 15 games. However […]

Starlin Castro Not Expected To Return This Season

Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo said the team is proceeding as if infielder Starlin Castro will not return this season amidst his domestic-violence allegations. Major League Baseball placed the veteran infielder on administrative leave last week, and it sounds as though he'll remain on that list for the foreseeable future, much like Los Angeles […]

Elvis Andrus Drives In A Run Versus Angels Tuesday

Oakland Athletics shortstop Elvis Andrus went 1-for-3 with an RBI in a win over the Angels on Tuesday. The hit snapped an 0-for-15 slide for the veteran shortstop who is batting just .232 in his first season with the A's. Andrus has only two homers in 97 games and is sporting an anemic .314 slugging […]

Nick Senzel, Lucas Sims To Begin Rehab Assignment Next Week

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (knee) and relief pitcher Lucas Sims (elbow) are scheduled to start their rehab assignments with Triple-A Louisville next week. Barring any setbacks, both Senzel and Sims could rejoin the Reds in early August. Senzel had arthroscopic surgery on his left knee in late May, but he is capable of providing […]

James Kaprielian K's Seven Angels In Latest Strong Start

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher James Kaprielian had another strong outing against the Angels on Tuesday as he whiffed seven across six shutout innings to earn his fifth win. The right-hander scattered five hits and two walks while lowering his ERA to 2.65 on the season. Kaprielian has been outstanding this year as he's allowed more […]

DJ LeMahieu Scratched From Lineup On Tuesday

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu (illness) was scratched from the lineup on Tuesday against the Philadelphia Phillies with an illness. The 33-year-old first baseman has struggled to produce this season, hitting only .269/.348/.363 with seven home runs, three stolen bases, 37 RBI and 47 runs through 88 games. Catcher Rob Brantly will pencil in at […]

Bubba Watson Is A Nice Fit At TPC Twin Cities

Bubba Watson missed the cut at TPC Twin Cities in his only appearance, but he did so by losing 3.3 strokes putting and around the green. He actually hit the ball great that week, and there is no reason to believe that he could not find success here. The University of Georgia product has had […]

Mike Moustakas Making Good Progress

Cincinnati Reds infielder Mike Moustakas (heel) is progressing "a lot quicker now," according to skipper David Bell. It was reported last week that Moustakas was still dealing with pain in his heel, but it looks like he has improved significantly since then. However, Moustakas will likely need to go on a lengthy minor league rehab […]

Patton Kizzire An Appealing Option When The Scoring Is Low

Patton Kizzire is always worth a look in easy scoring conditions. The Auburn University product ranks second in this field in average strokes gained per round in easy scoring conditions. Last time Kizzire got a crack at a big, wide-open TPC course with bent-grass greens, he finished 3rd at the Byron Nelson Classic. Over his […]

Tejay Antone To Throw Bullpens Next Week

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Tejay Antone (forearm) will start throwing bullpen sessions next week, according to manager David Bell. Antone went back on the injured list in late June with a right forearm strain, but he's progressing and had a successful flat-ground throwing session on Tuesday. Barring setbacks, the right-hander could return to the team […]

Sandy Alcantara Will Miss Next Scheduled Start

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara will miss his scheduled start on Wednesday against the Nationals in Washington after being placed on the bereavement list. There was reportedly a death in Alcantara's family, and he has flown back to Miami. The 25-year-old righty was coming off of a rough start against the Phillies in which he […]

Jacob deGrom Could Resume Throwing Soon

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (forearm) is "improving," according to manager Luis Rojas. "Some of the tightness has diminished and some of the range of motion has gotten a little better." deGrom could resume throwing soon after going back to New York for additional treatment on his right arm. This is great news […]

Tony Finau Looks To Build Momentum At TPC Twin Cities

Tony Finau should be very comfortable at TPC Twin Cities. In two appearances to the Midwest, the Utah native has finished 23rd and 3rd, gaining over 5.7 strokes in both editions. In fact, last year, he gained 9.7 strokes on approach, good for one of the best approach weeks of his entire career. Finau had […]

Yordan Alvarez In Tuesday's Lineup

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (hamstring) is in the lineup and batting fourth on Tuesday against the Cleveland Indians. Alvarez's status for Tuesday's game was unclear after he experienced hamstring tightness after running the bases in Monday's game against Cleveland. He went 2-for-3 with a home run before the injury. Fantasy managers will be […]

Ryan Weathers Could Return This Weekend

San Diego Padres rookie left-hander Ryan Weathers (ankle) could face hitters in a live batting practice session on Wednesday. If all goes well, Weathers could be an option to come off the injured list to start a game against the Miami Marlins this weekend. The 21-year-old's ankle injury obviously isn't too serious, but he'd be […]

David Peterson Close To Getting Back On A Mound

New York Mets left-hander David Peterson (oblique) is close to getting back on a mound as he recovers from a severe right oblique strain that he suffered near the end of June. It's good progress, but Peterson is still at least several weeks away from a return to the Mets. Given how decimated New York's […]

Do Not Be Deceived by Cameron Tringale's Numbers

Cameron Tringale is a fine player that checks a lot of boxes statistically. He dominates in easy scoring conditions, putts well on Bent-grass greens, and he finished third at TPC Twin Cities last year. The issue with Tringale is two-fold. Firstly, his price never reflects his upside. The Georgia Tech product has never won on […]

Huascar Ynoa Getting Closer To A Return

Atlanta Braves right-hander Huascar Ynoa (hand), who has been on the injured list the last two months with a broken hand, is scheduled to throw live batting practice this week and is on track to pitch in a game in the Florida Complex League next week. Ynoa had a really nice 3.02 ERA, 1.05 WHIP […]

Travis d'Arnaud Has Made Big Improvements

Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud (thumb) has made big strides in his rehab lately and will accompany the team on the road to do some hitting and other early work before games. It sounds like d'Arnaud is getting close to starting a minor league rehab assignment. The 32-year-old backstop is recovering from a torn ligament […]

Alex Avila Catching A Bullpen Tuesday

Washington Nationals catcher Alex Avila (calves) is scheduled to catch a bullpen session on Tuesday. Avila has been on the injured list with strains in both of his calves, but this is a promising step in the right direction. With both Avila and Yan Gomes currently on the shelf, the Nationals have been mostly using […]

Michael Fulmer Throws Another Bullpen

Detroit Tigers right-hander Michael Fulmer (spine) threw a hard bullpen session on Tuesday. If he responds well, he could start a minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Toledo this weekend. Fulmer is making good progress from a cervical spine strain, and he's currently on track to return early next month, barring a setback. The 28-year-old […]

Stephen Strasburg Throws Long Toss Tuesday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (neck) threw long toss from 300 feet on Tuesday, just one day after he threw off a mound. Manager Dave Martinez said the team will try to get Strasburg another bullpen session on Thursday or Friday. It's a great sign of Strasburg's progress, and we should have a better […]

Charlie Morton To Receive A Little Extra Rest

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Charlie Morton will no longer pitch in the second game of the team's doubleheader on Wednesday against the San Diego Padres, with Bryse Wilson going instead in the nightcap. The 37-year-old right-hander will now take the series opener against the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday. Morton's last start came last Friday against […]

Evan Engram Entering Final Year Of Rookie Deal

New York Giants tight end Evan Engram finished as the TE18 in 2020 despite being targeted 109 times. The 26-year-old was fourth among all tight ends in targets and had 22% of the team's target share. He hauled in 63 receptions for 654 yards and one touchdown over 16 games last season. The former first-rounder […]

Zach Eflin Going On The Injured List

The Philadelphia Phillies are placing starting pitcher Zach Eflin (knee) on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with right patellar tendinitis. It's an injury that he dealt with earlier in his career, needing surgery to fix both patella tendons in 2016. Cristopher Sanchez will remain with the team with Aaron Nola coming off the COVID-19 […]

Nate Pearson Dealing With Sports Hernia

Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins said that right-hander Nate Pearson's (hernia) injury issues have been related to a sports hernia. Pearson will pitch in relief the rest of the year and is scheduled to get back on a mound next week. Atkins says the plan is to get Pearson back into the rotation […]

Jacob deGrom Reportedly Improving

According to New York Mets manager Luis Rojas, starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (elbow) is improving and there is optimism that his stint on the injured list will not be prolonged. Rojas' statement comes after it was revealed earlier on Tuesday that deGrom has returned to New York for further evaluation on his right forearm. An […]

Luke Voit A Few Days Away From Resuming Baseball Activities

New York Yankees first baseman Luke Voit (knee) is a few days away from resuming baseball activities, per Pete Caldera of the Bergen Record. Voit received a PRP shot in his left knee and is reportedly feeling "significantly better." The slugger has endured an injury-marred campaign this season, spending time on the injured list with […]

No Plans To Remove Edwin Diaz From Closer Role

New York Mets manager Luis Rojas confirmed on Tuesday that there are no plans to remove relief pitcher Edwin Diaz from the closer role. Rojas stated that if the Mets run into a save situation and he is available, Diaz will get the call to close out the game. Diaz has blown three straight save […]

John Nogowski Extends On-Base Streak Monday Night

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman John Nogowski went 0-for-3 on Monday night, but extended his on-base streak to five games with a two-out walk in the seventh inning of a 4-2 loss to the Diamondbacks. Nogowski has been red-hot at the plate since joining Pittsburgh, slashing .422/.469/.511 with eight RBI and seven runs scored over 11 […]