Alex Bregman Plays Five Rehab Innings

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (quadriceps) went 0-for-2 with one walk and played five innings during his first rehab game for Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday. Bregman has been on the shelf since mid-June with a quadriceps injury, and fantasy managers should expect to wait at least another week before he's back in the Astros […]

Noah Syndergaard Throws Off The Mound On Tuesday

New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard (elbow) threw off the mound for the first time in two months, Tim Healey of Newsday Sports reported on Tuesday. The 28-year-old right-hander has been sidelined all season as he continues to recover from Tommy John surgery. While the Mets pitching rotation has been riddled with injuries all […]

Zach Ertz Reports To Training Camp

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz reported to training camp on Tuesday. He's been the subject of trade rumors for months and was reportedly unhappy with the team, but with holdouts becoming more and more damaging to the player, there was little chance Ertz was going to actually risk anything by skipping mandatory practices. There's […]

Michael Brantley White-Hot In Second Half

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley is off to a fantastic start to the second half of the season heading into Tuesday's action against the Mariners. Since the All-Star break, the veteran is slashing .375/.487/.563 with four extra-base hits, four runs batted in and eight runs scored over his last 10 games. Brantley is an important […]

Carlos Carrasco Expected To Make Season Debut On Friday

New York Mets starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (hamstring) is expected to make his season debut on Friday against the Cincinnati Reds. Marcus Stroman/Rich Hill will go on Saturday/Sunday in some order. Carrasco missed the first four months of the 2021 season with hamstring issues, but he's finally ready to make his team and season debut […]

Bears Sign Jesse James

The Chicago Bears have agreed to a contract with free agent tight end Jesse James. The veteran was cut loose by the Lions in the offseason and adds to a tight end room that includes Jimmy Graham, Cole Kmet and Jake Butt. James caught only 14 passes last season for 129 with two touchdowns and […]

Tyler Anderson Trade Has Hit A Snag

The previously reported trade of Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Tyler Anderson going to the Philadelphia Phillies for two prospects has hit a snag, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Rosenthal reports that the issue stems from a medical concern with one of the two prospects that Philadelphia was sending to Pittsburgh. He adds that […]

Yadier Molina Returns To The Lineup

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina (neck) is back in the starting lineup on Tuesday against Cleveland Indians right-hander Cal Quantrill after missing a few games with minor neck stiffness. Molina is hitting fifth on Tuesday night. The 39-year-old veteran backstop remains fantasy relevant this year with his .250/.295/.390 slash line and eight home runs, […]

Yordan Alvarez Has Eight RBI In The Last Seven Games

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez will continue to try and slug his way back into a groove at the plate heading into Tuesday's action. Alvarez is hitting only .217 in the month of July but is slugging .560 over his last seven game with eight runs batted in. The young slugger has struck out […]

Danny Duffy Expected To Return In 3-4 Weeks

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Danny Duffy (forearm) is expected to return from the injured list in three to four weeks if he doesn't suffer any setbacks, Royals general manager Dayton Moore said. Duffy landed on the IL with a flexor strain in his pitching arm. The 32-year-old lefty has been solid when healthy, going […]

Jose Altuve Posting .728 OPS In Road Games

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve will try and become more of a consistent contributor on the road when the team takes on the Mariners on Tuesday. Altuve has always enjoyed hitting at Minute Maid Park and is slashing .292/.373/.584 with nine doubles and 15 home runs through 48 home games. But his performance on […]

Luis Oviedo Will Start For Pirates Tuesday Night

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Luis Oviedo will get the start in the series opener with the Brewers on Tuesday night. Oviedo is being called upon to make this start after Pittsburgh traded away starting pitcher Tyler Anderson to the Phillies earlier in the day on Tuesday. He had only recently been activated from the injured […]

Devin Williams Back From The Injured List

The Milwaukee Brewers activated relief pitcher Devin Williams (elbow) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and optioned left-hander Angel Perdomo to Triple-A Nashville in a corresponding move. Williams missed exactly 10 days on the injured list with minor right elbow discomfort, and he will return to being a key cog as a setup man […]

Lance McCullers Jr. Takes The Mound Tuesday

Houston Astros starter Lance McCullers Jr. will take the mound Tuesday against the Mariners. McCullers (7-2) is having an excellent season, posting his highest K/9 rate (10.51) since 2017 while posting an impressive 3.04 ERA. The right-handed starter is an even better choice pitching on the road this season, something he will be tasked with […]

Dede Westbrook Signs With Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings have signed free-agent wide receiver Dede Westbrook to a contract for this season. Westbrook has played his entire career for the Jaguars and is coming off a season where he played in only two games after tearing his ACL. The 27-year-old averaged 66 receptions for 688.5 yards the two seasons previous with eight […]

Drew Smyly Will Make Scheduled Start On Thursday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Drew Smyly (knee) will make his regularly scheduled start on Thursday against the New York Mets, David O'Brien of The Athletic reported on Tuesday. Smyly exited last Saturday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies due to pain in his left knee but has suffered no lingering effects. This is good news for […]

Adalberto Mondesi Doing Baseball Activities

Kansas City Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi (oblique) has been on the field going through drills every day, including taking batting practice. It's been a disappointing season for the talented infielder in 2021, as he's played in just 10 total games due to multiple oblique injuries. However, he's improving and could start a minor league rehab […]

Rio Ruiz Recalled From Triple-A

Colorado Rockies infielder Rio Ruiz has been recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque. First baseman Matt Adams was released in a corresponding move. Colorado claimed Ruiz after he was designated for assignment by the Orioles back in May. He slashed .167/.250/.300 with three home runs, six RBI, and two stolen bases over 101 plate appearances with Baltimore […]

Brenden Dillon Traded To Winnipeg For Two Future Draft Picks

The Winnipeg Jets acquired veteran defenseman Brenden Dillon from the Washington Capitals on Tuesday. Washington receives second-round picks in 2022 and 2023. Dillon only laced up his skates in DC for 66 regular season games in two years with the team. However, he did have a strong season in 2021, recording two goals and 17 […]

Pirates Recall Rodolfo Castro

The Pittsburgh Pirates recalled infielder Rodolfo Castro from Double-A Altoona on Tuesday, and he is starting at second base and hitting eighth against Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Brett Anderson. Castro has hit very well in the minors this year and was 3-for-14 with three home runs in seven games earlier this year with Pittsburgh. Manager Derek […]

Jerad Eickhoff Starting Against Braves Tuesday

New York Mets right-hander Jerad Eickhoff will get the starting nod on Tuesday against the Atlanta Braves. The Mets didn't have many choices given their banged-up rotation and the fact they just played a doubleheader on Monday, so Eickhoff will get another start. We would recommend looking elsewhere for a deep sleeper in DFS, as […]

Curtis Samuel Placed On PUP List

Washington Football Team wide receiver Curtis Samuel (groin) opens training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list. After sitting out of minicamp practices in June, Samuel's groin injury was described as a "tweak," so it is not considered to be serious. After being medically cleared, Samuel is eligible to come off the PUP list […]

Xander Bogaerts Getting Another Day Off

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that shortstop Xander Bogaerts will receive "just one more day" off on Tuesday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Cora said Bogaerts' wrist is a factor, but it's nothing serious. Fantasy managers should expect to have Bogaerts back in the starting lineup on Wednesday. The 28-year-old has struggled since […]

Trevor Bauer Remains On Administrative Leave

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Trevor Bauer has had his administrative leave extended until August 6, according to Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register. This is now the third time that his administrative leave has been extended, as investigations continue into sexual assault allegations made against him. While this remains under investigation and there's […]

Tigers Activate Michael Fulmer From Injured List

The Detroit Tigers activated right-hander Michael Fulmer (spine) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and designated left-hander Ian Krol for assignment in a corresponding move. Fulmer missed a month with a right cervical spine strain, and he's expected to return in a relief role for Detroit after he excelled there before his injury. Fulmer […]

Michael King Remains Shut Down From Throwing

New York Yankees pitcher Michael King (finger) saw a hand specialist on Tuesday and it has been determined he will be shut down from throwing for another week, according to Lindsey Adler of The Athletic. King smashed his finger between weights at the team's facilities and has been sidelined for nearly a month at this […]

Nationals Won't Trade Max Scherzer To The Mets

A source close to the Washington Nationals situation with starting pitcher Max Scherzer said there is "no chance" that they would trade the veteran right-hander to the division-rival New York Mets, no matter the offer. Scherzer has a no-trade clause, so he must be willing to waive it to join a team of his liking, […]

Royals Unlikely To Trade Away Key Players

The Kansas City Royals are unlikely to trade away any of their key players prior to Friday's trade deadline, according to Anne Rogers of MLB.com. General Manager Dayton Moore said that the team is building for 2022, and that he does not expect the Royals to trade away any of the key contributors for next […]

Mets Agreement With Kumar Rocker In Jeopardy

The New York Mets agreement with first-round right-hander Kumar Rocker (elbow) is now in limbo after the team showed concerns with Rocker's right elbow during his physical exam, according to multiple industry sources. However, Rocker's camp disagrees with the concerns, citing his durability in college at Vanderbilt. The 10th overall pick of the draft agreed […]

Javier Baez Scratched From Monday's Lineup

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez (heel) has been scratched from Tuesday's lineup versus the Cincinnati Reds with a bruised left heel. Baez suffered the heel injury on Sunday but pinch-hit on Monday and recorded the game-winning hit. Baez will be replaced in the lineup by infielder Nico Hoerner. Hoerner has been in a slump lately and […]