Akil Baddoo Takes A Seat On Friday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Akil Baddoo is not in the starting lineup on Friday against the Kansas City Royals and left-hander Kris Bubic. Baddoo has been one of the most impressive rookies in the game this year, hitting .268 with eight home runs, 35 runs scored, 36 RBI and 14 stolen bases to go along with […]

Starlin Castro's Administrative Leave Extended

Washington Nationals infielder Starlin Castro's administrative leave has been extended through July 29, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. Major League Baseball is investigating a domestic-violence allegation against Castro, and general manager Mike Rizzo and manager Dave Martinez both said recently that they don't expect Castro to return to the team this […]

Sam Coonrod Shut Down From Throwing

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Sam Coonrod (elbow) has been shut down from throwing for three days and still feels something in his right elbow. Coonrod went on the injured list on June 25 with tendinitis in his right forearm, but this could be a far worse development. With no current timetable for a return, it's […]

Rays Acquire Tommy Hunter, Matt Dyer From Mets

The Tampa Bay Rays acquired relief pitcher Tommy Hunter and catcher Matt Dyer from the New York Mets on Friday in exchange for veteran left-hander Rich Hill. Hunter, currently on the 60-day injured list with a back injury that has sidelined him since late May, was merely involved in the trade to balance out some […]

Nick Solak Optioned, Curtis Terry Called Up

The Texas Rangers optioned infielder Nick Solak to Triple-A Round Rock on Friday and called up first baseman Curtis Terry from Round Rock in a corresponding move. Catcher Jose Trevino (forearm) was also activated from the injured list and catcher John Hicks was designated for assignment. Solak started the year off hot but has been […]

Kris Bryant Draws A Pair Of Walks In Return

Chicago Cubs infielder/outfielder Kris Bryant returned to the lineup on Friday versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. Bryant had been dealing with hamstring fatigue since Tuesday, but was ready for action this afternoon. Bryant went 0-for-2 at the plate with a run scored and two walks and was pulled to start the top of the seventh inning […]

Bisi Johnson Looking To Cement Role In Offense

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Bisi Johnson will head into his third pro season hoping to lock down the third receiver role in the offense. Johnson was the 'star' of last year's training camp, earning rave reviews with highlight-reel catches during practices. Unfortunately, those performances did not translate over to the regular season games and rookie […]

Amir Garrett Placed On Paternity List

The Cincinnati Reds placed relief pitcher Amir Garrett on the paternity list on Friday and recalled infielder Alejo Lopez and starting pitcher Vladimir Gutierrez from Triple-A Louisville in corresponding moves. Right-hander Jose De Leon was also released on Friday. Garrett is likely to miss the entire three-game series this weekend against the St. Louis Cardinals. […]

Robinson Chirinos Has Big Game In Victory

Chicago Cubs backup catcher Robinson Chirinos showed his power in Friday's victory versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. Chirinos drew the start with Willson Contreras getting the afternoon off and went 3-for-4 with two solo home runs. Chirinos was acquired by the Cubs on July 5 and he has hit the ball well in a limited role. […]

Javier Baez Hits 22nd Home Run

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run in Friday's victory versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. Baez got the Cubs on the board early with his home run in the bottom of the first inning off of Zac Gallen. Baez is an upcoming free agent and there is a real chance that […]

Nick Castellanos Placed On Injured List

The Cincinnati Reds placed outfielder Nick Castellanos (wrist) on the 10-day injured list on Friday with a microfracture on his right wrist. Castellanos was hit by a pitch a week ago. Initial X-rays were negative, but a CT scan on Wednesday revealed the fracture. It's unknown how long he'll be out, but it's a major […]

Zach Davies Picks Up Victory On Friday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Zach Davies picked up his sixth victory of the season on Friday versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. Davies went 5 1/3 innings and allowed seven hits, two runs, two walks and struck out eight on the afternoon. The eight strikeouts were the most he has had in a game this year. Davies […]

Michael A. Taylor Not In Friday's Lineup

Kansas City Royals outfielder Michael A. Taylor (wrist) is not in the starting lineup on Friday against the Detroit Tigers after he left early on Wednesday with left wrist soreness. It's unclear if he'll need an injured list stint, but fantasy managers in deeper leagues should prepare for him to be out for at least […]

Alexander Mattison In Line To Be Top Handcuff

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison will head into training camp as one of the top fantasy handcuff options in the NFL. The 23-year-old posted 434 rushing yards last season, averaging 4.5 yards per carry with two touchdowns. He will backup one of the best running backs in the game in Dalvin Cook yet Cook's […]

Jamaal Williams Set To Back Up D'Andre Swift

Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams will attempt to compete for carries with teammate D'Andre Swift heading into training camp. Williams was signed in the offseason away from the rival Green Bay Packers after the 26-year-old posted 741 total yards with three touchdowns as a backup last season. Williams is a fantastic change-of-pace back and […]

Mariners Pursuing Adam Frazier

The Seattle Mariners are on the fringe of the American League West race and might be only a few pieces away from competing in 2022. The Pittsburgh Pirates are willing to trade All-Star second baseman Adam Frazier, who is having a career year, and the Mariners, and the Mariners are looking into him. The Pirates […]

Chris Gittens Returns To Friday's Lineup

New York Yankees first baseman Chris Gittens (Achilles) is back in the lineup for Friday's game against the Red Sox. Gittens missed the last three games with a sore Achilles but is back at first base and will bat seventh against Red Sox lefty Eduardo Rodriguez. Gittens is 1-for-8 since being called up in mid-July, […]

Can Quintez Cephus Take The Next Step?

Detroit Lions wide receiver Quintez Cephus will have a great opportunity this season to earn more playing time. Cephus had a bumpy rookie campaign last season and caught 20 passes for 349 yards with two touchdowns. He was able to make some downfield plays last season and averaged 17.5 yards per catch but was inactive […]

Corey Kluber Throws Off Mound Friday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Corey Kluber (shoulder) threw off the mound for the first time since straining his right shoulder. Kluber was able to throw 20 pitches, all fastballs. The veteran right-hander didn't offer a timeline but told reporters that he's confident he'll pitch again this season. General manager Brian Cashman offered September as […]

Yankees Considering Starling Marte, Max Kepler, Trevor Story

The New York Yankees appear to be in buying mode with the trade deadline approaching next week, and they have been in contact with the Miami Marlins on center fielder Starling Marte, the Minnesota Twins on outfielder Max Kepler and the Colorado Rockies on Trevor Story, according to two sources. The Yankees have also focused […]

Geronimo Allison Hopes To Find Role On Lions

Detroit Lions wide receiver Geronimo Allison will have an opportunity to find a role on a young Lions offense heading into training camp. The 25-year-old has been the first four years of his career in Green Bay and now moves over to a NFC North rival. Allison played in all 16 games last season but […]

Extension Talks Falter With Davante Adams, Packers

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams has broken off contract extension talks with the team after months of negotiating. Adams is set to be a free agent at the end of the season and the two sides are now in a 'bad place', according to sources that have been speaking to NFL Network's Ian […]

Pavel Buchnevich Moved To St. Louis On Friday

The St. Louis Blues acquired forward Pavel Buchnevich from the New York Rangers on Friday in exchange for forward Sammy Blais and a 2022 second-round draft pick. Buchnevich, who is currently a restricted free agent, is coming off his best NHL season yet - having posted 48 points (20 goals, 28 assists), a plus-12 rating […]

Rasmus Ristolainen Traded To Philadelphia

The Philadelphia Flyers acquired defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen in exchange for blueliner Robert Hagg, a 2021 first-round pick (14th overall) and a 2023 second-round pick on Friday. Ristolainen spent the past eight seasons in Buffalo and is coming off a down campaign in which he collected just 18 points (four goals, 14 assists), a minus-18 rating, […]

David Fletcher Continues Hot-Hitting Ways

Los Angeles Angels second baseman David Fletcher will head into Friday's action against the Twins slashing .426/.435/.632 over his last 15 games. Fletcher started off slow this season but has completely turned his season around and is hitting .378 over his last 161 at-bats. The versatile infielder now is hitting .305 through 54 games from […]

Jonathan Loaisiga, Nestor Cortes Reinstated From COVID-19 Injured List

New York Yankees pitchers Jonathan Loaisiga and Nestor Cortes have been reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list ahead of Friday's game against the Red Sox. Both Loaisiga and Cortes tested positive for the virus, but both are ready to return to the pitching staff, as expected. Loaisiga has been the unsung hero of the Yankee […]

Jason Castro Gets Start On Friday

Houston Astros catcher Jason Castro will get the start behind the plate against the Rangers on Friday. The backup backstop will get call as Martin Maldonado gets the night off but is only 6-for-36 (.167) over his last 15 games played. The Astros potent offensive lineup will face Rangers left-handed starter Kolby Allard on Friday […]

Myles Straw Cold At The Plate

Houston Astros outfielder Myles Straw will start and bat seventh Friday night against the Rangers. Straw enjoyed a solid stretch of offensive production, slashing .330/.413/.432 over the course of 88 at-bats in the month of June. But Straw has come back down to earth, going 3-for-23 (.130) since July 9. Straw has carved out a […]

Kyle Tucker's Destroying The Baseball Right Now

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker will head into Friday's action against the Rangers slugging .808 over his last seven games. Over his last 46 at-bats, Tucker is slashing .326/.354/.696 with four home runs, five doubles and seven runs batted in over his last 13 games. The Rangers will send a left-handed starter to the mound […]

Luis Arraez Absent From Friday's Lineup

Minnesota Twins infielder/outfielder Luis Arraez (knee) is absent from Friday's lineup for the game against the Angels. Arraez will miss his third straight game after being forced to exit Tuesday's game due to right knee soreness. Manager Rocco Baldelli said that his knee hasn't gotten any worse, and that the club would make a decision […]