Marcus Semien Reaches 20-Homer Plateau

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Marcus Semien was the lone bright spot for the offense on Thursday as he went 3-for-4 with two runs in the club's 7-2 loss to the Mariners. Semien started his afternoon off by swatting his 20th homer of the season off Yusei Kikuchi in the first inning, and he later […]

Hyun-Jin Ryu Lasts Four Innings Versus Mariners

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu labored in his start versus the Mariners on Thursday, allowing five runs over four innings of work in a 7-2 loss. Four of the runs he surrendered were earned as he allowed a pair of homers on seven hits and two walks while striking out a pair in […]

Brandon Kintzler Activated From The Injured List

The Philadelphia Phillies activated relief pitcher Brandon Kintzler (neck) from the injured list on Thursday. Kintzler has pitched to an 8.50 ERA in 20 appearances spanning 18 innings for the Phillies this season. Although he's struggled, the reliever could be worth a speculative add if you are in need of saves. Philadelphia's bullpen has struggled […]

Jazz Chisholm Out Of The Starting Lineup On Thursday

Miami Marlins second baseman Jazz Chisholm is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Left-hander Matt Moore will be taking the mound for the Phillies after right-hander Zach Eflin was scratched due to an illness. Jon Berti is leading off and playing second base in the game. The left-handed Chisholm […]

Yoan Moncada Leaves Thursday's Game With Bruised Hand

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada (hand) was removed from Thursday's game against the Minnesota Twins after bruising his right hand. He was replaced in the game by Billy Hamilton. Moncada is currently being evaluated further. He suffered the injury while sliding into third base in the game. He remained in the game initially […]

Zach Eflin Scratched From Thursday's Start With Illness

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zach Eflin has been scratched from Thursday's scheduled start against the Miami Marlins due to an illness. Eflin is reportedly dealing with congestion and body aches, but he tested negative for COVID-19. He is now scheduled to start Saturday's game against the San Diego Padres. Meanwhile, Matt Moore will be the […]

Jean Segura Absent From Thursday's Lineup

Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Jean Segura is absent from the starting lineup for Thursday's game against Pablo Lopez and the Miami Marlins. Nick Maton is getting the start at second base and batting seventh in the game. Segura missed about two weeks with a groin injury before being activated from the injured list this past […]

Brock Holt On The Bench For Thursday's Game

Texas Rangers third baseman Brock Holt is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against left-hander Sean Manaea and the Oakland Athletics. Charlie Culberson is getting the start at third base and batting eighth in the game. Holt has been a regular in the starting lineup lately, but the same-handed matchup against Manaea on […]

Raisel Iglesias Nails Down 15th Save Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Raisel Iglesias locked down his 15th save of the year on Wednesday night to secure the Angels 11-8 win over the Yankees. Iglesias struck out one in a clean ninth inning to convert his 15th save in 18 chances. June represented the best month of the season for the 31-year-old, […]

Clint Capela Uncertain For Game 5

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (eye) is officially listed as questionable for Thursday's Game 5 matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. He took an elbow to the eye during Game 4, but it sounds like he avoided any serious injury. The results of Wednesday's re-evaluation have not been announced, so fantasy managers are in the dark […]

Trae Young Remains Questionable For Game 5

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (foot) is listed as questionable for Game 5 against the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday. Both Young and Clint Capela (eye) traveled with the team, but it's uncertain if they will actually take the court for this game. Hopefully, Capela can play through the eye inflammation, but Young's status is up […]

Bogdan Bogdanovic Listed As Probable For Game 5

Atlanta Hawks forward Bogdan Bogdanovic (knee) is listed as probable for Game 5 against the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday. He has been dealing with right knee soreness over the last few games, but continues to play significant minutes. Bogdanovic is averaging 34 minutes over the last two games and doesn't appear to be hindered by […]

Domantas Sabonis, Myles Turner To Share Frontcourt

Indiana Pacers forward Domantas Sabonis and center Myles Turner are expected to share the frontcourt next season, according to new Pacers coach Rick Carlisle. The veteran coach mentioned that it was always a challenge for him whenever he'd face the Pacers' big men during his time with Dallas. "I'm looking forward to the challenge of […]

Corbin Burnes Looks For Redemption Against Pirates

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Corbin Burnes will toe the rubber in a Thursday matchup against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The 26-year-old was chased after four innings back on June 12 to the tune of nine hits, three walks and four runs (three earned). The start represented a season-worst 35.0 game score for Burnes. The Brewers co-ace, […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Ruled Out For Game 5

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) has been ruled out for Game 5 against the Atlanta Hawks. He was listed as doubtful coming into the contest, so it wouldn't shock anyone that he won't suit up on Thursday. The good news is, there are no structural damage or issues with the ligaments in his knee. […]

Jared Walsh Hits Two Homers Wednesday Night

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Jared Walsh hit two home runs and knocked in five RBI against the New York Yankees on Wednesday during an 11-8 Halos victory. The 27-year-old's first homer of the night was a solo shot off of Yankees pitcher Luis Cessa during the fifth inning. The second homer was a grand […]

Wil Myers Goes Yard In Cincinnati

San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers walked and popped a solo homer in three plate appearances Wednesday against the Cincinnati Reds. Myers went back-to-back with Trent Grisham in the second inning as the Friars mounted a comeback victory in a rain-shortened contest. The 30-year-old owns a .252/.324/.420 slash with nine homers, five steals and 52 […]

David Dahl Back From The Injured List

The Texas Rangers activated outfielder David Dahl (back, rib) from the 10-day injured list on Thursday and placed catcher Jose Trevino (forearm) on the injured list in a corresponding move with a right forearm contusion. Dahl landed on the injured list back in late May with a rib contusion and then suffered a setback with […]

Kyle Rudolph Says He Will Be Ready

New York Giants tight end Kyle Rudolph (foot) said he "won't miss any football" after having offseason foot surgery that kept him out of organized team activities and minicamp this spring. The 31-year-old signed a two-year deal worth up to $14 million in free agency. He didn't commit to being back on the field for […]

Harrison Bader Activated From Injured List

The St. Louis Cardinals activated outfielder Harrison Bader (rib) from the 10-day injured list on Thursday and optioned outfielder Lars Nootbaar to Triple-A Memphis in a corresponding move. Bader missed five weeks with a fracture in his rib cage, but he will return to the team's lineup against Colorado Rockies right-hander Antonio Senzatela. The 27-year-old's […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Launches 26th Homer

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. finished 2-for-3 with two runs scored while smashing his 26th homer Wednesday against the Cincinnati Reds. Tatis helped mount the Friars comeback in a rain-shortened victory with a leadoff shot in the third frame. Through 266 plate appearances, the 22-year-old star is slashing .300/.387/.705 with 16 steals and […]

Lance Lynn Looking To Rebound Against Detroit

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lance Lynn had his latest start on June 26 against the Seattle Mariners shortened during a suspended game. Lynn only went three innings in that one, striking out four and walking two while allowing no runs. The veteran right-hander will get the Detroit Tigers for the second time this season […]

Zac Gallen Set To Face Giants Again Friday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen is scheduled to face the first-place San Francisco Giants for the second time this year on Friday. Gallen's first start against San Fran didn't go so well on June 17 in his first start back from the injured list. The right-hander allowed four earned runs on four hits while […]

Leury Garcia Scratched From Lineup Thursday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Leury Garcia (knee) has been scratched from the starting lineup on Thursday, but manager Tony La Russa said that Garcia should be able to play on Friday. The White Sox don't want to push him after a night game after Garcia dealt with some knee pain recently. The 30-year-old switch-hitter managed […]

Steelers Expected To Sign Sam Sloman

The Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to sign free-agent kicker Sam Sloman, pending a physical, to an undisclosed deal on Thursday, according to a source. Sloman kicked for the Los Angeles Rams and Tennessee Titans as a rookie last season. The 23-year-old seventh-round pick of the Rams made 72.7 percent of his field-goal tries with LA […]

Yankees Acquiring Tim Locastro From Diamondbacks

The New York Yankees are acquiring right-handed outfielder Tim Locastro from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday for Double-A pitcher Keegan Curtis. Locastro will add speed (100th percentile speed at that) for the Yankees and become a defensive center field option. The 28-year-old is hitting just .178/.271/.220 with one homer in 118 at-bats this year, but […]

Christian Vazquez Sits For Connor Wong Thursday

Boston Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez is out of the lineup Thursday, as Connor Wong draws the start against the Kansas City Royals. Wong will bat ninth, and pair up with starter Nathan Eovaldi. It seems the two have a rapport, as Eovaldi delivered an excellent most recent outing in Wong's first major league start. […]

Danny Jansen, Alejandro Kirk Could Return This Weekend

Toronto Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo said that one of catchers Danny Jansen (hamstring)/Alejandro Kirk (hip) could rejoin the team this weekend. Jansen went on the injured list three weeks ago with a hamstring strain and was hitting just .157/.248/.278 with three home runs and eight RBI in 108 at-bats at the time of his […]

Rafael Dolis, Ryan Borucki Progressing

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Rafael Dolis (finger) will join Triple-A Buffalo for a rehab assignment on Friday, according to manager Charlie Montoyo. Reliever Ryan Borucki (elbow) will throw live batting practice early next week before moving to a rehab assignment. Dolis could be back early next week, while Borucki is a little bit further […]