Kris Moutinho Set To Make UFC Debut Against Sean O'Malley

Debuting UFC fighter Kris Moutinho (9-4) has quite the debut in front of him on Saturday as he gets set to open up the main card of UFC 264 against Sean O'Malley. With nine professional wins under his belt, four of those wins have come by the finish. Entering the cage against O'Malley, Moutinho will […]

Nelson Cruz Visits Doctors On Monday

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz (neck) was sent to see doctors on Monday, Betsy Helfand of the Pioneer Press reported. Manager Rocco Baldelli said Cruz has been suffering from chest and cold-like symptoms for a few weeks and has developed neck stiffness because of violent coughing. Cruz is still considered day-to-day and has been […]

Justin Upton Hits In The Batting Cages

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton (back) hit in the batting cages before the game on Monday against the Boston Red Sox. Upton is starting to swing the bat again after suffering a lower back strain a couple of weeks ago. The 33-year-old veteran slugger had been excelling in the leadoff spot for the Halos, […]

Sean O'Malley Enters UFC 264 As A Big Favorite

After a rough end to last season when he lost to Marlon Vera via TKO, Sean O'Malley (13-1) rebounded well from his first professional loss, earning a second-round TKO win over Thomas Almeida. The dangerous striker has racked up eight knockouts in 13 of his professional wins. Landing 6.31 significant strikes per minute, the pressure […]

Austin Nola Not Expected Back Before All-Star Break

San Diego Padres manager Jayce Tingler said that it's safe to assume catcher Austin Nola (knee) won't return to the team until after the All-Star break. Nola caught a bullpen session last week and will catch some more on Monday, but he has yet to embark on a minor league rehab assignment and has been […]

Christian Arroyo Activated, Michael Chavis Optioned

The Boston Red Sox are activating infielder Christian Arroyo (knee) from the 10-day injured list on Monday and are optioning infielder Michael Chavis to Triple-A Worcester in a corresponding move. Arroyo, who was hitting .264/.324/.432 with four home runs and 19 RBI in 125 at-bats before his injury, figures to start frequently at second base […]

Anthony Rendon, Taylor Ward Out Of Lineup Monday

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon (hamstring) and outfielder Taylor Ward (finger) will be out of the lineup on Monday against the Boston Red Sox, manager Joe Maddon said. Rendon left during the sixth inning of Sunday's 6-5 win over the Baltimore Orioles with left hamstring tightness. Rendon has been sidelined multiple times this […]

Chris Sale To Throw Two Innings Tuesday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (elbow) will throw two more innings of live batting practice on Tuesday in what should be his last live batting practice session before he goes on a minor league rehab assignment. Sale could need around a full month of work on a rehab assignment after coming back from […]

Sammy Long Placed On 10-Day Injured List

San Francisco Giants pitcher Sammy Long (back) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Monday. The 25-year-old lefty could be back in the starting rotation after the All-Star break if the back injury isn't too serious, although his last two appearances make his future in the starting rotation a bit unclear. Long struggled in […]

Brendan McKay Dealing With Shoulder Discomfort

Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Brendan McKay (shoulder) had some shoulder discomfort after his first game action last week in the Florida Complex League and went to visit with a doctor. "We think and hope that it was kind of more just kind of scar tissue adjusting a little bit. We'll probably have more on that […]

Trevor Bauer Not Expected To Return Later This Week

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said he doesn't expect starting pitcher Trevor Bauer to be activated later this week when his seven-day administrative leave could end. "I don't see that happening," Roberts said. Major League Baseball can extend Bauer's administrative leave, but only if the Players Association agrees to it. Last year's National League […]

Mike Trout Taking Swings On Monday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (calf) is taking swings off a pitching machine before the game on Monday. However, Trout is still wearing a compression sleeve over his right calf and doesn't look to be taking full-intensity swings just yet. It's the first time the superstar has hit on the field since suffering a […]

Kyle Muller Will Return To Rotation After All-Star Break

Atlanta Braves left-hander Kyle Muller will rejoin the team's starting rotation after the All-Star break. The Braves didn't need a fifth starter this week because of an off day in their schedule on Thursday. In his first four major league appearances (three starts), Muller has been impressive by allowing six earned runs on nine hits […]

Ronald Guzman Hopes To Return In Late September

Texas Rangers first baseman Ronald Guzman (knee) said he has been off crutches for around three days and has started to do some walking exercises. Guzman is hoping to be back on the field by late September. The 26-year-old had surgery in April to fix a torn meniscus in his right knee. Fantasy managers in […]

Michael Lorenzen Could Return By Saturday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Michael Lorenzen (shoulder) will throw on Tuesday and Thursday with Triple-A Louisville. Manager David Bell said that it's possible that Lorenzen will be activated from the injured list by Saturday. Lorenzen has been out all season with a right shoulder strain, but he could be a useful swing man for the Reds […]

Jack Flaherty Throws Off Mound

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty (oblique) has joined the team in San Francisco and made 15 light throws off a mound on Monday for the first time since his injury. While it was just a minor step in his throwing progression, it's a start. The 25-year-old right-hander could be back in the team's […]

Jonathan India Scratched From Monday’s Lineup

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India (ankle) was scratched from Monday's lineup due to right ankle soreness. Fellow infielder Alejo Lopez is starting in India's place at second for Monday night's contest against the Kansas City Royals. Lopez, who has five hits in his first 10 Major League plate appearances, will bat leadoff against Royals […]

Lorenzo Cain To Begin Rehab Assignment Later This Week

Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell said that outfielder Lorenzo Cain (hamstring) will leave the team at the end of the series with the New York Mets to join Triple-A Nashville on a rehab assignment that will extend through next week's All-Star break. Cain has been out for over a month now with hamstring and quadriceps […]

Andrew McCutchen Returns To The Lineup Monday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Andrew McCutchen (oblique) is back in the starting lineup on Monday against the Chicago Cubs after exiting the game early on Sunday with tightness in his oblique. McCutchen is back in left field and is hitting cleanup against Cubs right-hander Zach Davies. It's a good time for him to return, too, since […]

Nomar Mazara Has Enjoyed A Productive Last Few Weeks

Detroit Tigers outfielder Nomar Mazara has 11 hits in his last 42 plate appearances dating back to June 14. That's good for a .306 batting average. The 26-year-old has also collected four RBI, three extra-base hits and two runs scored during that span. It's a rather small sample size, but it's a positive sign for […]

Cubs Sign Robinson Chirinos

The Chicago Cubs signed catcher Robinson Chirinos to an undisclosed one-year major league deal on Monday and designated catcher Taylor Gushue for assignment in a corresponding move. Chirinos is active for the team's game on Monday and will immediately serve as the backup to Willson Contreras. The 37-year-old will give the Cubbies an experienced backup. […]

Adam Engel To Be Activated This Week

Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa said that outfielder Adam Engel (hamstring) will be activated from the injured list during the series against the Minnesota Twins this week. Engel will start in three games before next week's All-Star break. The 29-year-old has been on the injured list two separate times this year due to […]

Willi Castro Has Been Productive Lately

Detroit Tigers infielder Willi Castro has provided the team with some solid production as of late. The 24-year-old is batting .264 with a .343 on-base percentage in his last 107 plate appearances dating back to May 29. Castro has also chipped in with three home runs and three stolen bases during that span. He's generally […]

Avisail Garcia Not In Monday’s Lineup

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Avisail Garcia (hamstring) is not in the team's lineup on Monday. Garcia missed three games last week due to left hamstring soreness. He played in both of the team's games against the Pittsburgh Pirates over the weekend, registering five hits, five RBI, a pair of doubles and a run scored in 10 […]

Rays-Indians Game On Tuesday Postponed

Tuesday's game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Cleveland Indians has been postponed. The postponement is because of the path of tropical storm Elsa. The Rays and Indians will make up the game as part of a doubleheader on Wednesday, July 7. First pitch for the first game of the doubleheader is scheduled for […]

Nelson Cruz, Josh Donaldson Out For Another Game

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz (neck) and third baseman Josh Donaldson (hamstring) remain out of the starting lineup on Monday against the Chicago White Sox. Cruz and Donaldson will both be missing their second straight game, but fantasy managers should continue to consider them day-to-day for now. Both players should be owned and started […]

Zach Plesac To Start Thursday

According to Zack Meisel, Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Zach Plesac (finger) will start for the Indians Thursday night against the Kansas City Royals. Plesac will be stretched out to 60 pitches in the game and then sent to Arizona during the break to pitch in a sim game and get stretched out further before making […]

Yoan Moncada Returns To Lineup On Monday

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada (hand) will return to the lineup on Monday versus the Minnesota Twins. Moncada suffered a bruised hand on Thursday and sat out this weekend against the Detroit Tigers. Moncada is good to go for now and will bat second this evening versus Bailey Ober. Moncada has been having […]

Yasmani Grandal Returns To Lineup

Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal (calf) has returned to the lineup on Monday versus the Minnesota Twins. Grandal left Friday's contest early with left calf tightness and sat out on Saturday and Sunday. Grandal has been heating up lately and has nine hits over his last 28 at-bats with four home runs and 14 […]

Jose Ramirez Returns To Lineup Monday

Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez (elbow) returns to the lineup Monday night against Rich Hill and the Tampa Bay Rays. Ramirez had missed the previous three games due to elbow discomfort, but he will return to the lineup tonight while playing third base and batting third. Ramirez had been hitting .417 with two home […]