Carlos Carrasco Lit Up In Tuesday’s Rehab Start

New York Mets starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (hamstring) allowed five earned runs on three hits and three walks while striking out one across 1 2/3 innings during his rehab start with Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday. He gave up three hits, all home runs, and was removed from the game after 41 pitches. The 34-year-old was […]

Ketel Marte Progressing From Hamstring Strain

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Ketel Marte (hamstring) is progressing well in his recovery from a strained left hamstring and could return to the team soon, according to Zach Buchanan of The Athletic. Manager Torey Lovullo said that Marte still had a few boxes to check, such as running the bases, but the results from his MRI […]

Aaron Nola Tagged With Four Runs At Yankee Stadium

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola had another rough performance on Tuesday as he allowed four runs on seven hits across 5 1/3 innings at the Yankees. Nola walked one and had five strikeouts on the evening. He didn't pitch as bad as his numbers looked, he generated 12 swinging strikes and a healthy 26.8% […]

Kris Bryant Removed From Tuesday’s Game

Chicago Cubs' third baseman Kris Bryant was removed from Tuesday's game against the Cardinals during the fifth inning. No reason was given as to why Bryant was pulled from the contest. He went 0-for-1 with a run scored before exiting. The 29-year-old has been the subject of many trade rumors recently, but Bryant did also […]

Chris Sale Strikes Out Six In Tuesday’s Rehab Start

Boston Red Sox pitcher Chris Sale (elbow) allowed one walk and no hits while striking out six across 3 2/3 scoreless innings during Tuesday's rehab start with Double-A Portland. The southpaw was impressive in his second rehab start on Tuesday. Sale threw 49 pitches, firing 34 for strikes. The Red Sox ace hit 98 mph […]

Dodgers Unsure When Corey Seager Will Be Activated

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said he's "not sure" when shortstop Corey Seager (hand) will be activated. "There are a lot of moving parts, but ultimately we are not there yet." Roberts indicated on Monday that Seager could be activated from the 10-day injured list as soon as Wednesday. The 27-year-old has been sidelined […]

Caleb Smith Looks Sharp, Earns Win Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Caleb Smith put together another solid outing on Monday, holding the Pirates to two runs on six hits and two walks while striking out seven in 6 2/3 innings of work to earn the win in a 4-2 victory. It was a great bounce-back performance for Smith, who was lit up […]

Rockies Engaged With Multiple Teams On Trevor Story

The Colorado Rockies are reportedly "engaged" with multiple teams about a potential deal for star shortstop Trevor Story. According to sources, "six to eight teams have "engaged" the Rockies about a trade for the two-time all-star shortstop, but declined to reveal which teams those are." Story is an impending free agent and is unlikely to […]

Pavin Smith Takes A Breather On Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Pavin Smith is sitting out Tuesday's matchup with the Pirates. This looks like just a day of rest for Smith, who has started 13 of the team's last 14 games. He's been having a nice rookie campaign this year, slashing .261/.318/.407 with eight home runs, 30 RBI and 42 runs scored over […]

David Peralta Not In Lineup Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's matchup with the Pirates. This appears to just be a night off for Peralta, who has started in seven straight games, and played in 12 of the team's last 14 games. Peralta had two hits in Monday night's win — including a […]

Chase De Jong Lands On Injured List With Knee Injury

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Chase De Jong (knee) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with left knee inflammation, according to Jake Crouse of MLB.com. De Jong was hit in the knee by a line drive during Monday's game, but was able to remain in the game and complete five full innings against […]

RotoBaller Staff Mock Draft - Values, Reaches and Trends

As fantasy football draft season approaches, the RotoBaller staff couldn't wait to get things started. In what has become an annual tradition, we gathered 12 analysts to take part in a mock draft in order to see where they value players and go about roster construction. This draft was conducted as a full PPR league […]

Jets Sign First-Rounder Alijah Vera-Tucker Tuesday

The New York Jets signed first-round offensive guard Alijah Vera-Tucker (the 14th overall pick in this year's draft) to a four-year rookie deal worth $15.885 million fully guaranteed on Tuesday. The deal includes an $8.9 million signing bonus and a fifth-year team option. Vera-Tucker will line up on the left side next to left tackle […]

Danny Amendola Holding Out For The Right Situation

Several teams have reached out to free-agent wide receiver Danny Amendola, but he's being selective and wants to play in the right situation, according to a source. Amendola has been working out with Arizona Cardinals quarterback Colt McCoy. The 35-year-old pass-catcher hauled in 46 of his 69 targets for 602 yards and no touchdowns in […]

Kwon Alexander Visits With Saints

Free-agent linebacker Kwon Alexander (Achilles), who has now been cleared from his injury and is ready for football drills, visited with the New Orleans Saints on Tuesday, according to a source. Other teams are interested in signing him, too, but a reunion with the Saints is a possibility. Alexander began last season with the San […]

Kawann Short Cleared For Football Activities

Former Carolina Panthers two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Kawann Short (shoulder), who had shoulder surgery last season, has been cleared for football activities and is already in talks with a handful of teams. The 32-year-old eight-year veteran was cut by the Panthers in February, which gave the team $8.6 million in salary cap space while […]

Alex Okafor Returns To The Chiefs

Free-agent pass-rusher Alex Okafor signed an undisclosed one-year deal to return to the Kansas City Chiefs on Tuesday, according to a source. Okafor signed a three-year deal with the Chiefs in 2019, but he restructured his contract before the 2020 campaign and hit free agency this offseason after his second year with the team. The […]

Tom Brady's Trainer Expects Two More Years From Him

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady's personal trainer/life coach/diet guru Alex Guerrero said he expects Brady to play at least two more seasons in the NFL, which would allow him to fulfill his goal of playing in the NFL until the age of 45. At this point, we wouldn't put anything past the GOAT, especially […]

Robert Stock Leaves Game With Hamstring Injury

Updating an earlier report, New York Mets starting pitcher Robert Stock (hamstring) exited his start on Tuesday night due to a right hamstring injury, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Stock made it through the first inning of Tuesday's outing against the Reds, and was throwing warm-up pitches in the second inning when he left […]

Tommy Hunter Might Not Return This Season

New York Mets relief pitcher Tommy Hunter (back) might not return to action in 2021, according to Mike Puma of the New York Post. Hunter has been out since the end of May with a back injury, after making only four appearances this season. In eight scoreless innings of work, Hunter had allowed four hits […]

Phillies Call Up Mickey Moniak

The Philadelphia Phillies recalled outfielder Mickey Moniak and right-hander Mauricio Llovera from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday and placed left-hander Bailey Falter and right-hander JD Hammer on the COVID-19 injured list in corresponding moves. Moniak, the former No. 1 overall pick and the team's No. 11 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, has a weak .154/.283/.231 slash […]

Mookie Betts To Miss Third Straight Game Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts (hip) will miss his third straight game on Tuesday night, as he is not in the starting lineup against the Giants, according to Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register. Manager Dave Roberts said that Betts has been battling a hip pointer all year long, and that he aggravated […]

Taylor Widener Recalled And Starting On Tuesday

The Arizona Diamondbacks recalled right-hander Taylor Widener from Triple-A Reno on Tuesday and optioned left-handed reliever Alex Young to Reno in a corresponding move. Widener will return to the team's rotation on Tuesday night to face the Pittsburgh Pirates at home. The 26-year-old has made just six starts for the D-backs this year, but he's […]

Justin Dunn, Justus Sheffield On The Mend

Seattle Mariners starting pitchers Justin Dunn (shoulder) and Justus Sheffield (forearm, oblique) are making progress. Dunn will start throwing off a mound in five days, while Sheffield has resumed playing light catch. Dunn has been out since mid-June with a right shoulder strain, but he'll be a solid option to return to the M's rotation […]

Robert Stock Exits Start After One Inning

New York Mets starting pitcher Robert Stock exited his start on Tuesday with a trainer in the bottom of the second inning, according to Bobby Nightengale of the Cincinnati Enquirer. Stock was seen throwing warm-up pitches on the mound in the second inning, but he would leave the game with a trainer before the first […]

Yasmani Grandal Doing Baseball Activities

Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal (knee) has done some throwing from distance and taken light swings recently, according to manager Tony La Russa. The skipper believes that Grandal is ahead of schedule, but that remains to be seen. Grandal needed surgery earlier this month to fix a torn tendon in his left knee, but […]

Yandy Diaz A Late Scratch On Tuesday Night

Tampa Bay Rays corner infielder Yandy Diaz (neck) was scratched from the lineup on Tuesday night immediately before game time due to a recurrence of neck spasms that forced his early exit on Monday, according to Marc Topkin of MLB.com. Ji-Man Choi entered the lineup to take over at first and is batting seventh against […]

Reds Send Vladimir Gutierrez Down

The Cincinnati Reds optioned right-hander Vladimir Gutierrez to Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday and recalled right-hander Ashton Goudeau in a corresponding move. Gutierrez hasn't been terrible in his first stint in the big leagues, but he also hasn't been very reliable from a fantasy perspective, even in much deeper leagues. The 25-year-old Cuban will head back […]

Jose Peraza Lands On Injured List With Fractured Finger

New York Mets second baseman Jose Peraza (finger) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a fractured right middle finger, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Peraza appears to have suffered the injury at some point during Monday night's win over the Reds, in which he entered the game as a late-inning […]

Alex Bregman Runs The Bases At High Intensity

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (quadriceps) ran the bases at high intensity on Tuesday and said afterward that he felt great. Bregman will repeat the process a few more times, which should be the last hurdle before he's cleared for a minor league rehab assignment. He estimated that he'll need somewhere between 15 to […]