Stephen Strasburg Throws 60-Pitch Bullpen Session

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (neck) threw a 60-pitch bullpen session on Monday. Although nothing is official, Strasburg's next step could be to face live hitters in a simulated game or batting practice session. The 32-year-old right-hander could be on track to return to Washington's starting rotation later this month, barring setbacks. Strasburg wasn't […]

Conor McGregor Takes Center Stage This Saturday

The sport's biggest attraction returns to the Octagon when Conor McGregor enters the UFC cage for the third time in the rubber match with Dustin Poirier on Saturday. Losing two of his last three bouts cannot be good for the psyche of McGregor, but if anyone can win at mental warfare, it's him. The man […]

Dustin Poirier Headlines UFC 264

In the war to settle it all, Dustin Poirier (27-6) will enter the cage with Conor McGregor in their rubber match on Saturday as the two set out to see who will earn the victory in their three-fight series. Passing up a chance for the title to battle McGregor one more time, a win here […]

Stephen Thompson Is Close To A Title Shot

Stephen Thompson (16-4-1) could potentially be one more victory away from earning a title shot against Kamaru Usman. That victory would have to come at UFC 264 on Saturday in the co-main event at the expense of Gilbert Burns. After losing three of four bouts, Thompson turned it around to win to decisions against tough […]

Gilbert Burns Begins His Journey For Another Title Shot

The journey to the title starts again on Saturday for Gilbert Burns (19-4), who is coming off of a defeat to the champion Kamaru Usman in February. Standing between Burns and another title shot is one of the few men yet to take on Usman for the crown, and that is striker Stephen Thompson. DraftKings […]

Greg Hardy Returns To Action On Saturday

Looking to rebound from his most recent defeat, Greg Hardy (7-3) enters the Octagon on Saturday against the streaking Tai Tuivasa at UFC 264. Since his transition from the NFL to the Octagon, Hardy has gone through the growing pains of a mixed martial artist. With two knockout victories on the Contender Series under one […]

Eric Hosmer Grabs Pine Against Left-Hander

San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer is not in the starting lineup on Monday against Washington Nationals left-hander Jon Lester. Hosmer has actually hit .289 (11-for-38) in the last two weeks, but he'll get a day of rest against the veteran southpaw to open the series against Washington. The counting stats (six homers, 39 […]

Eddie Rosario Injured Again Monday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Eddie Rosario (abdomen) left the game early on Monday night against the Tampa Bay Rays after pulling up on an infield bouncer that he hit in the second inning. Rosario returned to the lineup over the weekend after missing some time with abdominal soreness, and it looks like he may have aggravated […]

Tai Tuivasa Looking For Third Straight Win

After losing three bouts in a row, Tai Tuivasa has turned it around and won his last two fights. In his last bout, Tuivasa earned a first-round knockout in less than a minute in March. With both of those wins coming by knockout, has Tuivasa finally made the adjustments needed to go on a run […]

Trea Turner Back In The Lineup On Monday

Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner (finger) returned to the lineup on Monday to face the San Diego Padres. Turner missed four straight games after jamming his finger sliding into third base last week. His return is good news for fantasy managers, given that the 28-year-old is hitting .318/.367/.513 with 14 home runs, 38 RBI and […]

Yana Kunitskaya Can Earn A Third Straight Win

Former Invicta FC title contender Yana Kunitskaya (14-5) will take part in the lone women's mixed martial arts bout on the main card of UFC 264 on Saturday as she is set to battle Irene Aldana. Currently a winner of her last two bouts, she owns a 4-2 record inside the Octagon, with both of […]

Irene Aldana Looks To Get Back On Track

The lone female fighter on the main card on Saturday, Irene Aldana (12-6) will look to rebound from her most recent loss to Holly Holm in October of last year. A dangerous striker, half of Aldana's six professional wins have come by knockout/TKO. She displayed just how dangerous that striking is, earning a first-round knockout […]

Daz Cameron Scratched With Toe Sprain

Detroit Tigers outfielder Daz Cameron (toe) was scratched from the starting lineup on Monday against the Texas Rangers due to a right toe sprain. Cameron suffered the injury in batting practice before the game when he crashed into the outfield wall while shagging fly balls. The 24-year-old, who is slashing .207/.270/.397 with three home runs, […]

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 […]