Dodgers Unsure When Clayton Kershaw Will Play Catch

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said he doesn't know when starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (forearm) will play catch again. The Dodgers want to "save some bullets" for him for the rest of the season and playoffs. But the good news is that Roberts said he doesn't expect Kershaw to go on a minor league […]

Mike Tauchman Activated From Injured List

The San Francisco Giants activated outfielder Mike Tauchman (knee) from the 10-day injured list on Friday and optioned infielder Jason Vosler to Triple-A Sacramento in a corresponding move. Third baseman Evan Longoria (shoulder) was also moved to the 60-day injured list. Tauchman will return as a left-handed hitting option off the bench for the Giants. […]

Evan Longoria Transferred To 60-Day Injured List

San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria (shoulder) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Friday with a left shoulder sprain. The veteran was anticipated to return from the IL at the end of July, but that will no longer be the case. This comes as a blow to both the Giants and fantasy managers, […]

Freddy Peralta To Receive Some Extra Rest

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Freddy Peralta will be given a little break to begin the second half of the season to help manage his innings. Peralta's first start of the second half is likely to come during the series against the Chicago White Sox at the end of next week. The 25-year-old right-hander also pitched […]

Call of Duty DFS Lineup Picks (7/17/21) - DraftKings Daily Fantasy

Hello there eSports DFS enthusiasts, and welcome back to RotoBaller's coverage of Call of Duty DFS contests for DraftKings! Welcome back to COD DFS! The first week of Stage 5 went great! Florida killed it and ruined Dallas week, Minnesota and Toronto both swept their respective games and Atlanta FaZe gave up a map but […]

Jack Flaherty, Miles Mikolas Making Progress

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty (oblique) threw a bullpen session on Friday, while right-hander Miles Mikolas (forearm) threw live batting practice, according to manager Mike Shildt. If Mikolas progresses as expected, he could start a rehab assignment by the end of the month. Flaherty has been out since the end of May, and […]

Logan Webb Recalled, Starting Friday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Logan Webb was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento Friday and will start the evening contest against the Cardinals. Kevin Gausman (family emergency) was scheduled to start, but was placed on the family medical emergency list. Webb has pitched well this season overall with a 3.63 ERA and 26.6% strikeout rate and […]

Kolten Wong Activated And Back At Leadoff

The Milwaukee Brewers activated second baseman Kolten Wong (calf) from the injured list on Friday, and he is back at the keystone and hitting leadoff against Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tyler Mahle. Fantasy managers will be hoping that Wong can pick up right where he left off before his latest calf issue. The 30-year-old left-handed hitter […]

Kevin Gausman Scratched From Friday Start

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Kevin Gausman was placed on the family medical emergency list prior to Friday's game against the Cardinals. Gausman was scheduled to start the contest, but he will not start because his wife is pregnant and expecting a child. Manager Gabe Kapler said that it is a day-to-day situation. Logan Webb was […]

Mitch Moreland Back From The Injured List

The Oakland Athletics activated first baseman Mitch Moreland (undisclosed from the injured list on Friday and designated infielder/designated hitter Frank Schwindel for assignment in a corresponding move. Moreland went on the injured list on July 4 for undisclosed reasons. The 35-year-old veteran slugger will mostly be a DH option against right-handed pitchers for the A's […]

Hoy Jun Park, Rob Brantly Added To Roster

New York Yankees infielder Hoy Jun Park and catcher Rob Brantly were purchased from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Friday to help with depth after the Yankees put outfielder Aaron Judge, third baseman Gio Urshela and catcher Kyle Higashioka on the COVID-19 injured list due to positive tests. Park, a left-handed hitting middle infielder, has hit .303/.450/.505 […]

Billy McKinney Designated For Assignment

The New York Mets designated outfielder Billy McKinney for assignment on Friday to make room on the roster for third baseman J.D. Davis (finger). McKinney becomes the odd man out on a crowded Mets roster. The 26-year-old left-handed hitter batted just .213 with a .282 on-base percentage, but he also had eight home runs, 20 […]

Padres Plan To Have Yu Darvish Return Monday

The San Diego Padres are planning on having starting pitcher Yu Darvish (back, hip) return from the injured list to start against the Atlanta Braves on Monday. Darvish had a rough outing in his last start before the All-Star break against the Washington Nationals and was subsequently put on the injured list with a back/hip […]

Chris Gittens Starting At First Base For Yankees

New York Yankees first baseman Chris Gittens is starting at first base and hitting seventh against Boston Red Sox left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez on Friday after being called up from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. The Yankees are missing several key players and were forced to put Luke Voit on the injured list to begin the second half of […]

Jeff Hoffman Could Return Next Week

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Jeff Hoffman (shoulder) "is ready to go," according to manager David Bell. There's a chance that Hoffman could return to start against the New York Mets next week. Hoffman has been on the injured list since late may with a right shoulder impingement, so fantasy managers should be looking to avoid […]

Art Warren Could Miss 3-6 Weeks

Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell said that relief pitcher Art Warren (oblique) could be out for three to six weeks with his oblique injury. Oblique injuries usually require an extended stay on the injured list for pitchers, so this shouldn't come as a huge surprise. Warren has been excellent in relief for the Reds this […]

Jake Lamb Starting Rehab Assignment At Triple-A

Chicago White Sox infielder/outfielder Jake Lamb (quadriceps) has been sent out on a minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte. Lamb has been out for nearly three weeks with a strained right quad, but he could return to the White Sox within the next week, barring any setbacks. The 30-year-old left-handed slugger just hasn't seen […]

Kolten Wong Likely To Be Activated Friday Or Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell said that second baseman Kolten Wong (calf) would likely come off the injured list on Friday or Saturday to open the second half of the season. Wong has missed most of this month with a calf injury that has given him problems this year, but he'll return to the everyday […]

Randy Arozarena Absent From Friday’s Lineup Vs. Atlanta

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Braves. Heading into the All-Star break, the 26-year-old was in a 3-for-24 (.125) slump over his last seven games. The Rays are giving Arozarena another day off to clear his head and he will begin the second half […]

Marwin Gonzalez Goes On The Injured List

Boston Red Sox utility man Marwin Gonzalez (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday, clearing room on the roster for outfielder Jarren Duran. This move was expected, as manager Alex Cora stated prior to the all-star break that Gonzalez was likely to miss time. Gonzalez will be eligible to return on July 23, […]

Rene Rivera Joins The Nationals

Washington Nationals catcher Rene Rivera is the newest member of the roster, as he was signed to a major league contract Friday. Rivera replaces Starlin Castro, who is out pending a league investigation into an accusation of domestic violence. He joins Tres Barrera as the only two active backstops, with Yan Gomes and Alex Avila […]

Mariners Claim Ryan Weber Off Waivers

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Ryan Weber is the newest member of the team, as he was claimed off waivers from the Milwaukee Brewers. Weber has bounced around the league this year, starting with the Red Sox before being claimed by the Brewers, and now the Mariners. He's only thrown 6 2/3 innings this year in […]

Jarren Duran Will Not Start Friday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran was initially set to bat seventh and play center field in his major league debut Thursday night, but he will now take a seat Friday night, as the Red Sox are facing New York Yankees left-hander Jordan Montgomery. Kike Hernandez will take his customary place in center field in […]

Eduardo Rodriguez Will Start Friday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez will start Friday night's game against the New York Yankees after initially being scheduled to be on the bump Thursday in a game that was postponed to later in the season due to COVID-19 issues with the Yankees. Rodriguez faces a depleted Yankees lineup, as Aaron Judge and […]

Luke Voit Lands On Injured List With Bone Bruise In Knee

New York Yankees first baseman Luke Voit (knee) has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a bone bruise in his left knee, according to Lindsey Adler of The Athletic. It's yet another injury for Voit, who has only managed to play 29 games this year. When he's been healthy, he is slashing .241/.328/.370 […]

Jordy Mercer Activated And Starting On Friday

Washington Nationals infielder Jordy Mercer (quad) has been activated from the 10-day injured list and is starting at third base and batting sixth against the Padres on Friday. Mercer had been out for the past two weeks with a right quad strain, and now he will start at third base while Starlin Castro is out […]

Joc Pederson Not In Braves Lineup Friday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Joc Pederson is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Rays, according to Mark Bowman of MLB.com. Bowman adds that the team had been hoping to get Pederson to join the team in time for Friday's game, but it appears he will have to wait until Saturday before he […]

Red Sox-Yankees Game Will Be Played Friday

The Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees will be able to play Friday night's game after Thursday's postponement due to COVID-19 protocols, according to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. In a statement from MLB, it was announced that after conducting testing and contact tracing in the Yankees organization, it has been deemed OK for Friday's […]

Adam Duvall Back In Lineup Friday Against Phillies

Miami Marlins outfielder Adam Duvall (ribs) is back in the lineup on Friday and batting fourth against the Phillies after missing Sunday's matchup with the Braves. Duvall had been removed from Saturday's game early with intercostal soreness, and was held out of Sunday's lineup while he continued to deal with the issue. It had been […]

Adalberto Mondesi Making Progress; Still No Return Date

Kansas City Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi (oblique) is continuing to progress through his rehab and has begun swinging a bat, but there is still no timetable for his return, according to Lynn Worthy of the Kansas City Star. It's been a lost season for Mondesi, who has appeared in only 10 games this season due […]