Francisco Lindor Heading To Injured List

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (oblique) is being placed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday with a right oblique strain, according to Justin Toscano of NorthJersey.com. Lindor exited Friday's game and appeared to be in pain after grounding out to second in the top of the fifth inning, and it was later announced […]

Charlie Barnes Takes Tough Loss In Debut

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Charlie Barnes took the loss in Saturday's defeat at the hands of the Detroit Tigers. Barnes became just the second starting pitcher in Twins history to allow one run and take the loss in their big league debut. The 25-year-old went 4 2/3 innings, allowing one run on four hits while […]

Sharks Snag Adin Hill In Trade With Coyotes

The San Jose Sharks increased their goaltending depth on Saturday by acquiring Adin Hill and a seventh-round draft pick from the Arizona Coyotes for goaltending prospect Josef Korenar and a second-round draft pick. With Arizona expected to protect veteran goalie Darcy Kuemper in the upcoming expansion draft, Hill would have been left unprotected and quite […]

Stephen Strasburg Suffers Setback In Rehab

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (neck) suffered a setback recently in his rehab program, according to Jesse Dougherty of the Washington Post. Manager Dave Martinez said that Strasburg felt some discomfort in his neck after throwing a simulated game in San Diego, and the team has now backtracked Strasburg to playing catch on flat […]

Leafs Land Jared McCann In Pre-Expansion Draft Trade

The Toronto Maple Leafs pulled off a surprise deal with the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday. The club acquired forward Jared McCann in exchange for prospect Filip Hallander and a seventh-round draft pick. The decision to trade the breakout center is somewhat surprising but so too is the light return for his services. Last season, the […]

Brandon Lowe Out Of The Lineup Saturday Vs. Atlanta

Tampa Bay Rays' second baseman Brandon Lowe is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Braves. He will sit against southpaw Max Fried. The 27-year-old is hitting .241 (7-for-29) with five home runs and 10 RBI with a 5:12 BB/K rate over eight games in July. Lowe will be available off the bench, […]

Jarren Duran To Make Major League Debut Saturday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran is making his major league debut on Saturday, as he will get the start in center field and bat sixth against the Yankees. The No. 3 prospect in Boston's system according to MLB Pipeline, Duran was slashing .270/.365/.561 with 15 homers, 12 steals, 32 RBI and 37 runs scored […]

Miro Heiskanen Inks Eight-Year Deal With Dallas

The Dallas Stars locked up one of their cornerstone players on Saturday. The club signed Miro Heiskanen to an eight-year contract with an annual average value of $8.45 million. That makes him the sixth-highest paid defenseman in the NHL. The 21-year-old player averaged close to 25 minutes a game in 2020-21 and is already considered […]

Chris Bassitt Will Start For Oakland On Sunday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Chris Bassitt will make the start on Sunday in the series finale with the Indians, according to Shayna Rubin of the Mercury News. Bassitt pitched in the All-Star Game on Tuesday, allowing one unearned run on two walks and one hit while striking out one in one inning of work. He's […]

Jose Urena To Be Placed On Injured List

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jose Urena (groin) will be placed on the 10-day injured list after exiting Saturday's start due to right groin tightness, according to Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press. That won't impact too many fantasy managers, however, as Urena has struggled this year with a 2-8 record, 6.43 ERA and 14 […]

Niko Goodrum Heading To Injured List With Calf Injury

Detroit Tigers utility player Niko Goodrum (calf) will be placed on the 10-day injured list after being scratched from Saturday's lineup due to left calf tightness, according to Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press. It's unclear just how long Goodrum will be out, but in the meantime, the Tigers are calling up outfielder Victor […]

Chris Conley Among Veteran Receivers Who Could Earn Snaps

While the Houston Texans know that Brandin Cooks will be starting at outside receiver and one of Randall Cobb or Keke Coutee will get slot snaps, the competition for the other outside receiver role is a huge toss-up heading into camp. Rookie Nico Collins might be the long-term solution, but after not playing last season, […]

Victor Robles Starting Saturday After Friday Exit

Washington Nationals outfielder Victor Robles (illness) is in the starting lineup on Saturday after exiting Friday's game early due to dizziness. It's good to see Robles back in the lineup after he was forced to walk off the field in the top of the second inning Friday. Manager Dave Martinez had said after the game […]

Randall Cobb, Keke Coutee Will Compete For Slot Snaps

The Houston Texans have a lot of new faces at wide receiver this season, but the battle for slot snaps is expected to be between two players who were on last year's team, with Randall Cobb and Keke Coutee competing for those minutes. Cobb was limited to 10 games last season because of injury, catching […]

Joc Pederson Leading Off In First Braves Start Saturday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Joc Pederson will make his first start with the team on Saturday, as he will bat leadoff against the Rays. Pederson was acquired from the Cubs earlier this week, after slashing .230/.300/.418 with 11 homers, two steals, 39 RBI and 35 runs scored over 73 games with Chicago. This has the makings […]

Jeff Hoffman Will Start For Reds On Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Jeff Hoffman (shoulder) said that he will be activated from the injured list and start Wednesday's game against the Mets, according to Bobby Nightengale of the Cincinnati Enquirer. Hoffman has been out since late May with a right shoulder impingement, but before then he was having a decent season by going […]

Jed Lowrie Sitting Saturday

Oakland Athletics second baseman Jed Lowrie is not in the starting lineup on Saturday against the Cleveland Indians. Lowrie will get a day to rest after providing the heroics on Friday night with a walk-off home run off Indians reliever Emmanuel Clase in the bottom of the ninth inning. The veteran infielder didn't play at […]

Nick Castellanos Not In Lineup Saturday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos (wrist) is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's matchup with the Brewers after exiting Friday's contest early. Castellanos apparently is still dealing with the after effects of being hit on the wrist by a pitch that led to his early exit. This is not too much of a surprise, […]

Luis Robert Taking Light Batting Practice In Arizona

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert (hip) is taking light batting practice and doing some fielding at the team's Arizona complex, according to Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun Times. This is another step in the right direction for Robert, who has been out since the beginning of May with a Grade 3 right […]

Jose Urena Exits Start Early Saturday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jose Urena (groin) exited his start on Saturday due to right groin tightness, according to Jason Beck of MLB.com. Urena had been cruising through his first three innings of work, allowing just two hits and no runs while striking out two before he was replaced in the fourth by Daniel Norris. […]

Rangers-Blue Jays Game Postponed Saturday

The scheduled game between the Texas Rangers and Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday has been postponed due to rain, according to Keegan Matheson of MLB.com. The game will be made up on Sunday as part of a doubleheader, with Game 1 beginning at 1:07 p.m. Managers should make sure to adjust their lineups for Saturday […]

Lance Lynn Signs Two-Year Extension With White Sox

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lance Lynn signed a two-year, $38 million extension on Saturday, according to Vinnie Duber of NBC Sports Chicago. This deal will also include a team-option for 2024. This deal helps solidify the Chicago rotation for the next few years as they are in the midst of their playoff window, as […]

Jorge Lopez Starting Saturday Against Royals

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Jorge Lopez is back from the bereavement list and will start on Saturday against the Kansas City Royals. Lopez has been highly inconsistent this year with a 5.95 ERA, 1.63 WHI and 81/38 K/BB in 84 2/3 innings spanning 18 starts. He has a league-high 12 losses already and just two wins. […]

Chris Paul Denies Injury

Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (hand) denied reports that he is injured. "I'm fine," reported Paul, who suffered a right-hand injury during the Western Conference Finals. Although the veteran has balked at questions regarding a potential ailment, his recent play hasn't supported the concept, recently scoring just 10 points during the Game 4 loss to […]

Mark Canha Activated And Hitting Leadoff Saturday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Mark Canha (hip) was activated from the 10-day injured list on Saturday and is in left field and hitting leadoff against Cleveland Indians right-hander Cal Quantrill. Canha missed a little over three weeks with a right hip strain, which required a platelet-rich plasma injection. The 32-year-old right-handed slugger has been useful in […]

Niko Goodrum Scratched With Left Calf Tightness

Detroit Tigers infielder Niko Goodrum (calf) was scratched from the lineup of Game 1 of the doubleheader against the Minnesota Twins on Saturday with left calf tightness. Zack Short took Goodrum's place at shortstop against Twins left-hander Charlie Barnes. Don't be surprised if Goodrum also sits out the nightcap of the doubleheader. Aside from his […]

Kevin Love Still Dealing With Calf Issue

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (calf) recently withdrew from Team USA ahead of the Summer Olympics in Tokyo. The 32-year-old veteran continues to deal with a right calf strain, an injury that limited him to just 25 games last season. Love has a career average of 18 points and 11 boards while shooting 37 percent […]

Tyler Alexander To Start Game 2 Of Doubleheader

Detroit Tigers left-hander Tyler Alexander will start the second game of the team's doubleheader against the Minnesota Twins on Saturday. In 26 appearances (two starts) over 39 2/3 innings for the Tigers this year, Alexander has a 4.31 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 36/10 K/BB. This will be a bullpen game for Detroit, so Alexander shouldn't […]

RJ Barrett Won't Be Included In Trade Talks

New York Knicks forward RJ Barrett is reportedly not to be included in trade talks during the offseason. With Collin Sexton rumored to be on the Knicks' radar, the organization has made it clear that Barrett isn't an option. The 21-year-old former Duke Blue Devil averaged 17.6 points while shooting over 40 percent from deep […]

Zach Thompson Back On The Bump Saturday

Miami Marlins right-hander Zach Thompson (illness) is returning to the mound on Saturday against the Philadelphia Phillies after being scratched from his final outing before the All-Star break due to an illness. The 27-year-old rookie has been great for the Fish and fantasy managers in his first five starts at the big league level, going […]