Stephen Strasburg Throws Bullpen Session Friday

Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg (neck) threw a 51 pitch bullpen session on Friday. He continues to ramp up his activity as the 32-year-old works his way back from a neck strain. The 2019 World Series MVP has been sidelined since June 2. Strasburg owns a 4.57 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, and a 21:14 K: BB […]

Anthony Firkser Figures To Be A Big Red-Zone Option

Tennessee Titans tight end Anthony Firkser will be the starter this year and figures to be factored heavily into the team's red-zone plans, according to head coach Mike Vrabel. Both Jonnu Smith and MyCole Pruitt are gone from last season, so there is opportunity for Firkser. He will be the primary pass-catching tight end, while […]

Yankees-Mets Game Postponed Friday

Friday's game between the New York Mets and the New York Yankees has been postponed due to inclement weather. The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Sunday, July 4. Fantasy managers should adjust their lineups accordingly and remove any players in this contest. Mets right-hander Taijuan Walker and Yankees left-hander […]

Justin Upton Could Return Sunday

Los Angeles outfielder Justin Upton (back) could return to the lineup as soon as Sunday, per manager Joe Maddon. The 33-year-old is eligible to come off the 10-day injured list on Saturday. He has been dealing with a lower back strain since June 22. Upton slashed .247/.336/.480 with 14 homers, 32 RBI, and 40 runs […]

Justin Dunn To Begin Throwing Program Soon

Seattle Mariners Starting Pitcher Justin Dunn (shoulder) is anticipated to start a throwing program sometime in the next few days. Dunn has been out of the lineup for a few weeks now after being diagnosed with a strained right shoulder. While the news is encouraging, it is unlikely that the 25-year-old will be back anytime […]

Darrynton Evans Should Have A Role On Third Down

Tennessee Titans running back Darrynton Evans figures to have a large role as a third-down and matchup specialist behind workhorse Derrick Henry this year. Evans, drafted in the third round last year, only managed to play in five games in his rookie season and had 14 carries for 54 yards while adding two catches for […]

Yasmani Grandal Exits Early With Calf Tightness

Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal (calf) left Friday's contest prior to the bottom of the fifth inning with left calf tightness. Grandal finished the game 1-for-2 with a RBI. Backup catcher Zack Collins replaced Grandal. For now, Grandal is day-to-day, but more should be known on his status as the evening goes on. If […]

Trevor Cahill Sent To 60-Day Injured List

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Trevor Cahill (calf) was transferred to the 60-day injured list on Friday. Cahill has been dealing with a left calf strain for almost a month, and it appears as if things aren't moving in the right direction. It's unlikely fantasy managers will miss him, though, especially considering how bad he has […]

Evan Longoria Taking Dry Swings, Playing Catch

San Francisco Giants skipper Gabe Kapler said that third baseman Evan Longoria (shoulder) is taking dry swings and playing catch. Kapler isn't ruling out a July return for Longoria, who is trying to return from a left shoulder sprain. Longoria has been out since June 5 and was given a six- to eight-week recovery timetable […]

David Peterson Sent To The 10-Day Injured List

New York Mets starting pitcher David Peterson (side) landed on the 10-day injured list on Friday. The southpaw exited Wednesday's start against Atlanta because of side discomfort after just three innings of work. Peterson has taken a step back after posting a 6-2 record in 2020, and he is currently sporting a reversed 2-6 record […]

Nationals To Acquire Alcides Escobar

The Washington Nationals are in the process of acquiring veteran shortstop Alcides Escobar from the Kansas City Royals, according to sources. The Nationals are in desperate need of middle infield help with Trea Turner (finger) nursing a jammed finger and Jordy Mercer (quadriceps) going on the injured list on Friday. They were forced to start […]

Marcus Stroman Activated From Bereavement List

New York Mets starting pitcher Marcus Stroman (personal) was activated from the bereavement list on Friday. The veteran only spent a few days with the designation, and the announcement opens the door for him to make his scheduled start against the Yankees on Saturday. Stroman has been a relatively consistent source of production for fantasy […]

Travis Lakins Sr. Has Significant Elbow Injury

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Travis Lakins Sr. (elbow) is dealing with a significant elbow injury, according to manager Brandon Hyde. Lakins was forced to leave his first start of the season on Tuesday against the Houston Astros after he allowed one run while walking three of the six hitters he faced in just 1 2/3 innings. […]

Hunter Harvey Expected To Miss A Month

The Baltimore Orioles placed right-hander Hunter Harvey (lat) on the 10-day injured list on Friday, and manager Brandon Hyde said that he expects Harvey to miss around a month of action. In a corresponding move, left-hander Zac Lowther was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk. The 26-year-old Harvey felt pain in his lat when he was warming […]

Taylor Widener To Have Another Rehab Start Saturday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Taylor Widener (groin) is scheduled to throw another rehab session on Saturday. This will be Widener's second start at High-A Hillsboro as he continues to ramp up his activity level. The team will likely play it safe with the 26-year-old by not rushing him back, primarily after being bothered by the […]

Maikel Franco Considered Day-To-Day

Baltimore Orioles third baseman Maikel Franco (ankle) is out of the starting lineup on Friday but is considered day-to-day after X-rays on his ankle came back negative. Franco was injured on Wednesday but could return to action as early as Saturday. The 28-year-old has picked things up of late, going 9-for-27 (.333) with four RBI […]

Kyle Schwarber Suffers Injury Friday Night

Washington Nationals outfielder Kyle Schwarber (hamstring) left the game early on Friday and limped into the dugout in obvious pain while grabbing his hamstring and slamming his helmet on the ground. Schwarber came into the game as one of the hottest hitters in baseball this week, so this is obviously heartbreaking news for the Nationals […]

Isiah Kiner-Falefa Gets Day Off On Friday

Texas Rangers shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa got the day off on Friday after playing in 81 games so far this season. The 26-year-old cooled off a bit in June after hitting .311/.351/.453 in May, but he is also having the best season of his career to date, recording 90 hits with six home runs and 28 RBI. […]

Jeurys Familia Activated From Injured List

New York Mets relief pitcher Jeurys Familia (hip) was activated from the 10-day injured list on Friday. Familia suffered a right hip impingement on June 21 but had a very successful rehab assignment and was activated on the first day he was eligible. The 31-year-old right-hander has a 3.63 ERA and one save on the […]

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Roberto Perez Expected To Return Saturday

Cleveland Indians catcher Roberto Perez (finger), who had finger surgery on May 7, is expected to be activated from the injured list on Saturday. Before the injury, Perez was hitting just .131/.274/.295 with three home runs and nine RBI in 73 plate appearances for the Tribe this year. He wasn't much better during the shortened […]

Jake Faria Will Start On Saturday

The Arizona Diamondbacks have announced that right-hander Jake Faria will make the start on Saturday against the San Francisco Giants. Faria made his first start of the year for the D-backs on Monday against the St. Louis Cardinals and impressed, giving up just an earned run on three hits while striking out three and walking […]

Stephen Piscotty To Go On Rehab Assignment This Weekend

Oakland Athletics outfielder Stephen Piscotty (wrist) will play two games for High-A Stockton on Saturday and Sunday and could rejoin the A's shortly after that. Piscotty has been sidelined since June 15 but hasn't been much of a fantasy threat this year with his .217/.284/.357 slash line that comes with four home runs, 11 RBI […]

Twins Likely To Move Nelson Cruz?

The Minnesota Twins are likely to end up as sellers at this month's trade deadline, and they will likely look to move designated hitter Nelson Cruz, who is 41 years old and eligible to be a free agent after this season. Cruz hasn't slowed down at his age, batting .310/.382/.584 with 18 home runs and […]

A's Unlikely To Trade For Trevor Story

Oakland Athletics shortstop Elvis Andrus has struggled offensively this year, but the A's are unlikely to pursue Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story, who is eligible for free agency after this season. "An impact outfield bat may be a greater priority," Passan writes. A's ownership is also unlikely to take on all of Story's remaining salary. […]

Jose Ramirez Scratched From Lineup Friday

Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez (elbow) has been scratched from Friday's lineup against the Houston Astros due to elbow soreness, according to Mandy Bell. Ramirez hurt his elbow on a play Thursday night and will be forced to miss Friday's game for the Tribe. He has been heating up lately with a 1.050 OPS […]

Kyle Tucker Scratched From Lineup On Friday

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker (back) has been scratched from Friday's lineup against the Cleveland Indians. Tucker was sidelined late due to back spasms, the team reported. Hopefully for fantasy managers, the 24-year-old isn't out of the lineup for long, since he is coming off of a strong June and is hitting .264/.323/.476 on the […]

Michael Conforto Not In Lineup On Friday

New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto is taking a seat on Friday when the Mets take on Jordan Montgomery and the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Billy McKinney will be playing right field and batting eighth for the Mets. Conforto is struggling at the plate since his June 23 return from the injured list. […]

Jose Berrios A Trade Candidate For Twins?

The Minnesota Twins are expected to be a trade-deadline seller this summer, and "an increasing number of executives believe that Minnesota will deal" right-hander Jose Berrios. Berrios is under team control through the 2022 season, so the Twins aren't under any pressure to trade him, but they could take advantage of the market. The 27-year-old […]

Brandon Nimmo Returns From Injured List Friday

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (finger) was activated from the 10-day injured list by the Mets on Friday. Nimmo is batting leadoff and starting in centerfield for the Mets in their crosstown matchup against the Yankees. Nimmo has not played since early May due to a left index finger injury. In 21 games this season, […]