Ryan Moore Hopes To Rediscover Form At John Deere

Ryan Moore heads to this week's John Deere Classic in hopes of rediscovering his form. Moore has struggled throughout 2021 and has failed to log a top-25 finish in twelve starts this year. The UNLV alum will attempt to find a spark at TPC Deere Run, a course where he's performed very well in previous […]

Sammy Long Getting An MRI On Tuesday

San Francisco Giants left-hander Sammy Long (back), who was placed on the injured list on July 5 with a lower back strain, is getting an MRI on Tuesday to determine the severity of his issue. Long struggled in his previous two starts with the Giants so the back injury may have had something to do […]

Diamondbacks Call Up Stuart Fairchild Tuesday

The Arizona Diamondbacks recalled outfielder Stuart Fairchild from Triple-A Reno on Tuesday and optioned outfielder Nick Heath to Reno in a corresponding move. Fairchild, the team's No. 14 prospect per MLB Pipeline, had five home runs in his last 15 games for Reno. The 25-year-old right-handed hitter has a chance to earn an everyday role […]

Garrett Hampson Sitting Out On Tuesday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Garrett Hampson is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. This is just a routine day off for the speedy 26-year-old. Manager Bud Black tinkers with his lineup constantly so fantasy managers that roster Hampson are used to this by now. He's slashing .256/.308/.433 with six home […]

Troy Merritt Looks To Stay Hot At John Deere Classic

Troy Merritt continued a run of hot play at last week's Rocket Mortgage Classic. Merritt fought to the bitter end before ultimately falling to Cam Davis in a five-hole playoff. The runner-up finish marked his third top-10 result since May. The 35-year-old will look to keep the momentum going in the upcoming John Deere Classic. […]

Tyler Beede Called Up, Jaylin Davis To The Injured List

The San Francisco Giants called up right-hander Tyler Beede from Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday and placed outfielder Jaylin Davis (hamstring) on the injured list with a Grade 1 hamstring strain in a corresponding move. Outfielder Jason Vosler was also called up from Sacramento, while right-hander Jimmie Sherfy was designated for assignment. Beede will be making […]

Odubel Herrera Out Of The Lineup On Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera (ankle, wrist) is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Chicago Cubs, Matt Breen of the Philadelphia Enquirer reported. Herrera told reporters he has a sore ankle and sore wrist, and manager Joe Girardi confirmed the outfielder is "a little banged up" but could potentially come off the bench. Herrera […]

Aaron Sanchez, Reyes Moronta Making Progress

San Francisco Giants right-handers Aaron Sanchez (finger) and Reyes Moronta (elbow) are making progress from their respective injuries. Sanchez threw two innings (40 pitches) during a live batting practice session on Tuesday. He's been out since May 5 with biceps tendinitis and has also been battling more blister issues on his throwing hand. The 29-year-old […]

Brandon Belt Does Some Hitting, Throwing

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (knee) hit off a tee and threw out to 110 feet on Tuesday. Belt is opting to rehab his injured knee instead of undergoing what would likely be season-ending surgery. The 33-year-old still doesn't have a timetable for a return, but it's nice to know that he's already […]

Jaylin Davis Diagnosed With Grade 1 Hamstring Strain

San Francisco Giants outfielder Jaylin Davis (hamstring) was diagnosed with a Grade 1 left hamstring strain after undergoing an MRI exam on Tuesday. Davis suffered the injury on Monday night and was forced to leave the game, and he could be headed for a stint on the injured list. It's a tough blow after he […]

Max Stassi Catching Shohei Ohtani On Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels catcher Max Stassi will catch Shohei Ohtani and bat fifth against right-handed pitcher Nathan Eovaldi and the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday. He hasn't caught for the Angels ace since April 4. Angels manager Joe Maddon told reporters he likes the matchup between Stassi and Eovaldi, which makes sense since the 30-year-old […]

Kyle Tucker Returns To The Lineup

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker (back) is returning to the starting lineup on Tuesday and will hit sixth and start in right field against Oakland Athletics right-hander Chris Bassitt. Tucker is back in there after missing the last three games because of back spasms. The 24-year-old has been pretty steady in 2021 with a .264/.323/.476 […]

Dallas Goedert Has Top-Five TE Potential

With Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz likely to go elsewhere, Dallas Goedert is expected to take over as the team's No. 1 tight end in 2021. Goedert will have true breakout potential and will be featured in head coach Nick Sirianni's offense. The 26-year-old ranks 13th among tight ends in receiving yards since he […]

Kenyan Drake Expects To Play A More Versatile Role

Las Vegas Raiders running back Kenyan Drake wasn't thrilled about being pigeonholed as an early down back with the Arizona Cardinals and said he expects to play a more versatile role alongside Josh Jacobs in his new home. Head coach Jon Gruden unsurprisingly loves Drake's skill set and versatility, but it remains to be seen […]

Tyler O'Neill Back In The Lineup On Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill (finger) is back in the lineup and batting fourth on Tuesday against the San Francisco Giants. The 26-year-old had been considered day-to-day since being hit in the pinkie finger during an at-bat on Saturday. O'Neill has been solid this season, hitting .277/.332/.559 with 15 home runs, 36 RBI, six […]

Corey Oswalt Lands On Injured List

The New York Mets placed right-hander Corey Oswalt (knee) on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with right knee inflammation and recalled right-hander Robert Stock from Triple-A Syracuse in a corresponding move. Oswalt suffered the injury in his first start of the season on Sunday against the New York Yankees. He had a 3.48 ERA, […]

Buster Posey Out Of Tuesday's Lineup

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey (thumb) is out of Tuesday's lineup against the St. Louis Cardinals, Alex Pavlovic reported. This is the second game Posey has missed since taking a foul tip off of his left thumb in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. He is still considered day-to-day, though, so fantasy managers […]

Mychal Givens Activated From Injured List

The Colorado Rockies activated relief pitcher Mychal Givens (back) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and optioned left-hander Ben Bowden to Triple-A Albuquerque in a corresponding move. Givens has been out since June 17 with a lower back strain, but he'll return to Colorado's bullpen with a nice 2.78 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 25/11 […]

No Players Opting Out Of The 2021 Season

No NFL players are believed to have opted out of the 2021 season, according to a source. The deadline to inform teams was last Friday, and no such transactions were submitted for Tuesday's personnel notice after the holiday weekend. A vast majority of NFL players and staff have already gotten their COVID-19 vaccines, which has […]

Erick Fedde Getting The Start On Tuesday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Erick Fedde (oblique) has been activated from the injured list and will get the start Tuesday against the San Diego Padres, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reported. Fedde has been sidelined since June 27 with an oblique strain. The 28-year-old's return seems rushed, but may be necessary for a Nationals […]

Patriots Sign First-Rounder Mac Jones

The New England Patriots signed first-round quarterback Mac Jones to his four-year, $15.6 million rookie deal on Tuesday. Like with all first-round picks, Jones' contract will include a fifth-year option. The former Alabama star impressed the coaching staff during offseason practices in the spring and even looked better than Cam Newton some days. The Patriots […]

Anthony Rendon Going Back On The Injured List

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon (hamstring) is going back on the injured list for the third time this season on Tuesday with a left hamstring strain. It's been the story of his season in 2021. Rendon just hasn't been able to get going because of the injuries this year, hitting a disappointing .240/.329/.382 […]

Kramer Hickock Will Not Be A Factor In The Quad Cities

Fantasy managers may remember Kramer Hickock from his disappointing playoff loss to Harris English a few weeks ago at the Travelers Championship. While that was an impressive performance, the University of Texas product's ball-striking regressed significantly last week at the Rocket Mortgage Classic, and his fit at TPC Deere Run is questionable at best. The […]

Maikel Franco Scratched From The Lineup Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles third baseman Maikel Franco (ankle) has been scratched from the starting lineup on Tuesday. Franco was trying to play for the first time since last Wednesday. In his stead, Domingo Leyba will start at third base and bat ninth against Toronto Blue Jays left-hander Steven Matz. Franco could be looking at a stint […]

Michael Pineda To Start On Wednesday

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Michael Pineda (elbow) will be activated from the injured list on Wednesday and start against the Chicago White Sox, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reported. Pineda has been sidelined since mid-June with right elbow inflammation and allowed four earned runs with one strikeout and three walks through four innings pitched in […]

Rays Expected To Call Up Vidal Brujan

The Tampa Bay Rays are expected to call up infielder Vidal Brujan from the minors on Wednesday as the 27th man for their doubleheader against the Cleveland Indians, but he seems likely to stick around after that as the replacement for outfielder Manuel Margot (hamstring), who was placed on the injured list on Tuesday. Brujan […]

Rafa Cabrera Bello Should Not Be Backed In The Quad Cities

There's not much of a case to be made for taking a chance on Rafa Cabrera Bello at the John Deere Classic. Over his last 36 rounds, the Spaniard ranks outside the top 100 in strokes gained approach, opportunities gained, birdies or better gained, par five scoring, and proximity from 125-150 yards. Bello has missed […]

Isiah Kiner-Falefa Hitting Ninth Tuesday

Texas Rangers shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa was dropped to ninth in the batting order on Tuesday against Detroit Tigers right-hander Jose Urena. Kiner-Falefa has mainly served as the team's leadoff hitter this year, so this move to the bottom of the order will drastically affect his fantasy value, mainly in DFS. The 26-year-old is hitting .118/.151/.118 […]

Yasmani Grandal Expected To Miss 4-6 Weeks

Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal (knee) has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a torn tendon in his left knee and is expected to miss four to six weeks. Grandal exited Friday's contest early with the injury and was replaced by backup catcher Zack Collins over the weekend. The veteran tried to […]

Gregory Polanco, Phillip Evans Land On Injured List

The Pittsburgh Pirates placed outfielder Gregory Polanco (hip) on the 10-day injured list with right hip inflammation and first baseman/outfielder Phillip Evans (head) on the seven-day concussion injured list on Tuesday. Shortstop Cole Tucker was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis and third baseman Rodolfo Castro was recalled from Double-A Altoona in corresponding moves. Along with injury, […]