Cameron Payne Could Miss Saturday’s Contest

Phoenix Suns guard Cameron Payne (ankle) could miss the Game 4 matchup against the Clippers. The 26-year-old injured his left ankle during Thursday's loss to Los Angeles and was relegated to just four minutes as a result. Chris Paul (illness) returned for Game 3 after being sidelined due to COVID-19, so Payne probably wouldn't have […]

Danny Coulombe Starting Friday Against Indians

Minnesota Twins left-hander Danny Coulombe will make the start on Friday evening in his Twins debut against the Cleveland Indians. It will be a bullpen game, so fantasy managers shouldn't be expecting Coulombe to go deep into this ballgame. The 31-year-old southpaw had a fantastic 1.77 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 27:3 K:BB in 14 relief […]

Marcus Morris Sr. Questionable Against Suns

Los Angeles Clippers forward Marcus Morris Sr. (knee) is considered a game-time call against the Suns on Saturday evening. Morris has been plagued by left knee soreness since injuring it in Game 1 on Sunday. While there is a good chance that the veteran will be available, he could be relegated to a lesser role, […]

Jose Alvarado Can't Close Out Mets On Friday

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Jose Alvarado gave up a game-tying single to Francisco Lindor with two outs in the ninth to blow a save versus the Mets on Friday. It was a tough-luck-blown save for Alvarado as he was called on for a five-out save with just a one-run lead. Alvarado did his job in […]

Gregory Polanco Sitting Out Friday's Contest

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco is not in the starting lineup for Friday night's matchup with the Cardinals. It looks to just be a night off for Polanco, who has played in 29 of the team's last 33 games. He hasn't looked very good at the plate this year, as he's slashing .201/.273/.348 with seven […]

Noah Syndergaard Does Some Light Jogging

New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard (elbow) did some light jogging in the outfield before the first game of the team's doubleheader on Friday against the Philadelphia Phillies. Syndergaard was shut down for six weeks in late-May after experiencing a setback with his surgically repaired right elbow during a rehab start in the minor […]

Colin Moran Not In Starting Lineup Friday Night

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Colin Moran is not in the starting lineup for Friday night's game with the Cardinals. It appears to be a night off for Moran, who has played in five of the team's last six games. He's missed time due to injuries, but when healthy he's put up decent numbers at the […]

Kawhi Leonard Won’t Play In Game 4

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (knee) won't play on Saturday night against Phoenix. This isn't a surprise, primarily since there have been rumblings that the veteran may not be back for the rest of the postseason as he continues to deal with an ACL injury in his right knee. Of course, Paul George should […]

Aaron Nola Ties Tom Seaver's Consecutive Strikeout Record

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola struck out 10 straight Mets on Friday to tie the consecutive strikeout record set by Mets legend Tom Seaver in 1970. Nola had 12 strikeouts overall to match his career-high while tossing 5 1/3 shutout innings. The right-hander allowed the first two batters to reach base but struck out […]

Spencer Howard To Start Monday

Philadelphia Phillies manager Joe Girardi said he expects starting pitcher Spencer Howard to start on Monday at the Cincinnati Reds, which will push right-hander Vince Velasquez to Tuesday against the Miami Marlins. No reason has been given for the switch. Howard has been up and down in his second major league season, going 0-2 with […]

Brandon Belt Placed On Injured List, Could Face Surgery

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (knee) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Friday with right knee inflammation, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. This move was expected, as it had been announced previously that Belt would likely be facing a stint on the injured list after suffering an […]

Eduardo Escobar Returns To D-Backs Lineup

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eduardo Escobar (quadriceps) is back in the starting lineup on Friday against the San Diego Padres. Escobar is back at the hot corner and is hitting third against Padres right-hander Chris Paddack. The veteran infielder missed the whole first half of the week after he strained his right quadriceps on Sunday, […]

Mike Trout Still Hasn't Resumed Baseball Activities

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (calf) still has not begun running or resumed baseball activities, according to Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register. General manager Perry Minasian said that because he has not resumed activities yet, there remains no timetable for his return. Trout has been out since the middle of May after […]

Daniel Hudson Could Throw Bullpen Soon

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez said he's hoping that relief pitcher Daniel Hudson (elbow) will be able to throw a bullpen session either Monday or Tuesday. Hudson has been on the injured list since June 12 with elbow inflammation. The veteran right-hander has been throwing on flat ground and is nearing his return. The 34-year-old […]

Ketel Marte Not In Lineup Friday Against Padres

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Ketel Marte (hamstring) remains out of the lineup on Friday night against the Padres. Marte exited Tuesday's game after his hamstring tightened up on him, and then he was held out of Wednesday's game because of that tightness. While managers are hoping Marte can return to the lineup soon, they should be […]

Jeurys Familia Expected To Return Next Week

New York Mets relief pitcher Jeurys Familia's (hip) inflammation has been subsiding, and the expectation is that he will return from the injured list when he's eligible next week. The Mets are slowing getting healthier as we approach the All-Star break. Familia has a 3.63 ERA, 1.75 WHIP and 24:15 K:BB over 22 1/3 innings […]

Michael Kopech Making Excellent Progress

Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa said he saw "excellent progress" from relief pitcher Michael Kopech's (hamstring) simulated game on Friday. The plan is for Kopech to throw another simulated game on Monday. After that, the White Sox will determine if the right-hander will need to go on a rehab assignment. The 25-year-old has […]

Anthony Santander Not In Lineup Friday Night

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander is not in the starting lineup on Friday night against the Blue Jays. This looks to be a performance-related benching, as Santander has struggled over 20 games in the month of June, where he is slashing .197/.247/.296 with a 27.3 percent strikeout rate. With Santander out, Austin Hays is getting […]

Justin Upton Placed On 10-Day Injured List

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton (back) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Friday due to a strained right lower back, the team announced on Twitter. Upton has been having a nice year at the plate so far, slashing .247/.336/.480 with 14 homers, 32 RBI and 40 runs scored over 60 games. To […]

Marcus Stroman Expected To Make Next Start

New York Mets starting pitcher Marcus Stroman (hip) "expects to make his next start," according to manager Luis Rojas. Stroman, who left his last start early due to left hip soreness, could take the mound next on Sunday against the Philadelphia Phillies. The right-hander gave the Mets and fantasy managers a huge scare in his […]

Shohei Ohtani Will Take The Mound Wednesday In New York

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani will make his next start on the mound on Wednesday against the Yankees, according to Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register. Ohtani has looked good on the mound this season, and over his last four starts he is now 2-0 with a 2.35 ERA and 34 […]

Mark Canha Lands On The Injured List

The Oakland Athletics placed outfielder Mark Canha (hip) on the 10-day injured list on Friday with a left hip strain. Infielder Vimael Machin was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move. Canha suffered the hip injury in Thursday's ball game. He's produced well for the A's and fantasy managers this year, batting .255/.375/.450 with 12 […]

Max Fried Expected To Start On Wednesday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried (finger) is expected to be activated from the injured list on Wednesday and start against the Mets, according to David O'Brien of The Athletic. It looks like it'll be a short stay on the IL for Fried, who landed on the injured list on Tuesday with a blister on […]

Phillies Place Sam Coonrod On Injured List

The Philadelphia Phillies placed relief pitcher Sam Coonrod (forearm) on the 10-day injured list on Friday with right forearm tendinitis. The move is retroactive to June 24. In corresponding moves, infielder Nick Maton and right-hander Neftali Feliz were called up from Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Right-hander David Hale was designated for assignment. On the year, Coonrod […]

Clarke Schmidt To Face Hitters Soon

New York Yankees starting pitcher Clarke Schmidt (elbow) could face hitters soon. Schmidt will throw the equivalent of two innings off the mound Saturday, and if all goes well, will face hitters the next time he's slated to pitch. The 25-year-old suffered a flexor tendon strain in his elbow, but seems to be inching ever […]

Mets Expect Brandon Nimmo Back Next Week

New York Mets manager Luis Rojas said the team expects outfielder Brandon Nimmo (finger) back at some point next week. Nimmo has been out since May 2, but his return will be excellent news for both the Mets and fantasy managers. The 28-year-old was slashing .318/.430/.439 with a home run, seven runs scored, eight RBI […]

Astros-Tigers Game Postponed Due To Rain

The scheduled matchup between the Houston Astros and Detroit Tigers for Friday night has been postponed due to rain, according to Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press. The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Saturday, with Game 1 scheduled to start at 1:10 p.m. Managers should make sure to […]

Luis Severino Could Throw Off The Mound In A Week

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (elbow, groin) could throw off the mound in a week or the next 10 days, per manager Aaron Boone. Severino was inching closer to a return from Tommy John surgery but injured his groin during his rehab assignment, pushing his expected return back to late July, early August. […]

Morgan Moses Signs One-Year Deal With Jets

Former Washington Football Team offensive tackle Morgan Moses is signing a one-year deal worth $3.6 million in base salary with the New York Jets on Friday, according to a source. Moses has never made a Pro Bowl, but he's coming off arguably the best season of his career and should be an upgrade over the […]

Corey Kluber Throwing At 75 Feet

New York Yankees starting pitcher Corey Kluber (shoulder) extended his throwing distance from 60 to 75 feet, per manager Aaron Boone. Kluber has yet to be stretched out further, but it's still a good sign that he's able to push his shoulder a bit without setback. The veteran righty is still a ways away from […]