Mitch Garver Activated Off Injured List

Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver (groin) was activated off the injured list Monday ahead of the second game of Monday's doubleheader against the Chicago White Sox. Manager Rocco Baldelli indicated that this move would be in the works, though it is nice to get the official word. The slugging backstop has been sidelined since June […]

Griffin Jax Fans Six In No-Decision

Minnesota Twins pitcher Griffin Jax put together his best outing of the season in Monday's victory over the Chicago White Sox. Jax didn't factor into the decision, having lasted just four innings, but he kept a potent offense off the scoreboard in allowing just one run on one hit. The 26-year-old righty struck out six […]

Islam Makhachev Dominates To Win Eighth Straight

Islam Makhachev (20-1) continued his impressive run in the UFC on Saturday, winning his eighth straight fight in the lightweight division after losing his debut. If he continues to dominate like this, it won't be long before Makhachev is in title talks of one of the UFC's most talent-stacked divisions. Statistically, Makhachev racked up 61 […]

Mike Trout Does Some Running On Monday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (calf) said he was running at 90 percent on Monday while doing some running and agility drills. He's "excited" about his progress but still doesn't know when he will go on a rehab assignment. Trout's return isn't imminent, but he thinks a rehab assignment is "close." He plans to […]

Marion Reneau Drops Retirement Fight

The retirement fight for Marion Reneau (9-8-1) on Saturday did not go as planned, as she dropped her fifth fight in a row, this time to the returning Miesha Tate. In 11:53 minutes of total action, Reneau totaled only 25 significant strikes (48 significant strikes) and didn't attempt a single takedown in the contest. At […]

Miesha Tate Makes A Statement In Her Return

It was almost five years in the making, but Miesha Tate (19-7) made a strong statement in her return from retirement, finishing Marion Reneau by third-round TKO on Saturday. Statistically, it was a solid showing coming off a long layoff, as she landed 65 significant strikes (110 total strikes) and landed three of her six […]

Josiah Gray To Join Dodgers Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that pitching prospect Josiah Gray will be activated on Tuesday, and he's likely to make his major league debut against the San Francisco Giants. It's unknown if Gray will start the game or serve as a bulk reliever, but fantasy managers should temper expectations, as the 23-year-old right-hander […]

Jeremy Stephens Falls In First Round Saturday

One of the longest-tenured veterans of the UFC's lightweight division, Jeremy Stephens (28-19) took his fifth loss in six outings on Saturday. The matchup lasted all of 65 seconds, with Mateusz Gamrot locking in a first-round submission. There's no doubt that Gamrot is the future of the lightweight division, so maybe Stephens has one more […]

Mateusz Gamrot Puts Division On Notice With Dominant Win

Continuing to take the UFC by storm, Mateusz Gamrot (19-1) earned a quick and dominant victory over one of the organization's most seasoned veterans in Jeremy Stephens on Saturday. The Polish destroyer dominated the matchup, earning a first-round submission via kimura 65 seconds into the contest. Gamrot has officially put the lightweight division on notice. […]

Corey Seager Could Be Activated On Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager (hand) could be activated from the injured list as soon as Wednesday, according to manager Dave Roberts. Seager's live batting practice session went well on Monday. Fantasy managers will be pretty happy to know that Seager doesn't look like he'll need a minor league rehab assignment before returning to […]

Indians Won't Trade Jose Ramirez Unless They're Overwhelmed

The Cleveland Indians will not trade third baseman Jose Ramirez at this year's deadline unless they are overwhelmed by an offer. The Tampa Bay Rays are among the teams that would love to find out what it might take to pry Ramirez away. Ramirez ranks third in fWAR behind only Mike Trout and Mookie Betts […]

Clayton Kershaw Plays Catch Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (forearm) started his throwing program by playing catch on the field on Monday. Kershaw was placed on the injured list on July 7 with left forearm inflammation, and the Dodgers have been extremely cautious with his recovery in the early going. While the injury doesn't seem very serious […]

Corey Dickerson Takes Batting Practice Monday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Corey Dickerson (foot) took batting practice for the first time on Monday with the team since being acquired in a trade from the Miami Marlins. Dickerson has been out since mid-June with a bruised foot, though, and it's unlikely that he'll see regular playing time in an outfield that includes Randal […]

Miles Mikolas Could Begin Rehab Assignment This Weekend

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas (forearm) will throw a live batting practice session on Tuesday and will go out on a rehab assignment after that, barring any setbacks. Mikolas has also been taking batting practice on the field, which is a good indicator that he's close to returning to game action. If all […]

Alek Manoah Placed On 10-Day Injured List Monday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Alek Manoah (back) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Monday with a right back contusion, according to Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic. It had been reported earlier on Monday that Manoah would be unlikely to make his next start on Tuesday after he slipped on some steps and […]

Jake Rogers Placed On Injured List Monday

Detroit Tigers catcher Jake Rogers (arm) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Monday due to right arm soreness, according to Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic. In a corresponding move, the Tigers recalled catcher Grayson Greiner from Triple-A Toledo. Rogers is slashing .239/.306/.496 over 38 games this season with six home runs, 17 RBI […]

Shane Bieber Plays Catch Monday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Shane Bieber (shoulder) played some catch on Monday for the first time he was injured on June 13 with a strained right shoulder. Bieber is making slow progress, but his fantasy managers should at least be happy that he has resumed throwing. The two-time All-Star and the American League Cy Young […]

Justin Upton To Begin Rehab Assignment Monday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton (back) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Salt Lake City on Monday night, according to Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register. Upton has been out since June 25 with a lower back strain, and recently it had been reported that he was doing well in workouts, but […]

Reiss Knehr Likely To Start On Tuesday

San Diego Padres right-hander Reiss Knehr is on the team's taxi squad and seems likely to start on Tuesday against the Atlanta Braves. However, who starts on Tuesday could depend on the weather situation on Monday and Tuesday. Knehr had a decent MLB debut earlier this month against the Colorado Rockies when he allowed two […]

AJ Pollock Not In Lineup For Monday's Matchup

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder AJ Pollock is not in the starting lineup for Monday's series opener with the Giants. This appears to just be a night off for Pollock, who has started in 13 of the team's last 16 games. He's been having a nice year at the plate in 2021, slashing .280/.339/.531 with 13 […]

Lewis Brinson Called Up By Marlins

The Miami Marlins recalled outfielder Lewis Brinson from Triple-A Jacksonville on Monday. Brinson has just 68 at-bats at the major league level this year, and he's hit only .221/.232/.353 with two home runs and five RBI, but he could see regular playing time in the outfield the rest of the year if the Fish trade […]

Luis Rojas Hit With Two-Game Suspension

New York Mets manager Luis Rojas has been suspended for two games by Major League Baseball for his actions during Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates when he got into an argument with the home plate umpire. Rojas will not appeal his suspension and will begin serving it on Monday against the Cincinnati Reds. The […]

Gavin Lux Placed On Injured List With Hamstring Strain

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Gavin Lux (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Monday with a left hamstring strain, according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. Lux suffered the injury while running out of the box on a groundout in the ninth inning of Sunday's game, and immediately exited the game with a […]

Alex Verdugo Dropped To Sixth In Batting Order

Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo has been dropped to sixth in the batting order on Monday night against Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Ross Stripling. Verdugo is hitting just .218/.315/.269 with no home runs, four RBI and 16 strikeouts in 89 plate appearances over the last 28 days, so perhaps the move down the order […]

Mookie Betts Returns To Lineup Monday Night

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts (hip) is back in the starting lineup and is leading off in the series opener with the Giants on Monday night. Betts exited Saturday's game due to right hip irritation, and then was held out of Sunday's lineup while he recovered. It looks like Betts is good to go, […]

Pirates Acquire Dillon Peters, DFA Kyle Crick

The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired left-hander Dillon Peters from the Los Angeles Angels on Monday and have assigned him to Triple-A Indianapolis. In a corresponding move, the team designated right-hander Kyle Crick for assignment. Peters has not pitched in the big leagues this year and allowed three earned runs on two homers in just 1 2/3 […]

Brian Harman Withdraws From 3M Open

Brian Harman has withdrawn from the upcoming 3M Open. No reason was given for Harman's withdrawal, but it is most likely rest-related rather than an injury. It has been a wild couple of weeks for the lefty, as he missed the cut as a popular option at the John Deere Classic, but rebounded to be […]

Nolan Arenado Not Playing Monday

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado is not in the starting lineup on Monday against the Chicago Cubs. Arenado has just one hit in 13 at-bats in the last seven days, so it's a good time to give him a breather to begin the week. He's been a bit disappointing overall in his first […]

Starling Marte Not In Starting Lineup Monday

Miami Marlins outfielder Starling Marte is not in the starting lineup for Monday's series opener with the Nationals. It's possible that this is simply a day off for Marte, who has started 24 of the team's last 25 games, but there's also plenty of speculation currently that Marte could be traded soon, so obviously his […]

Brendan McKay To Pitch In Florida Complex League

Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Brendan McKay (shoulder), who had a setback with scar tissue in his shoulder a few weeks ago, will pitch in the Florida Complex League on Tuesday. It will be McKay's first outing since June 29. Once one of the team's top pitching prospects, McKay has not pitched in the major leagues […]