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 […]

Carlos Carrasco Could Make Season Debut Next Week

New York Mets starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (hamstring) could make his Mets debut next week, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Carrasco has missed the entire season so far due to a torn right hamstring, but has made progress on the mound recently. He made a rehab start with High-A Brooklyn last week, and DiComo […]

Elieser Hernandez Throws 20-Pitch Bullpen Session

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Elieser Hernandez (quadriceps) threw a 20-pitch bullpen session on Monday. Hernandez has made slow progress since straining his right quadriceps while running the bases more than two months ago, but he's back on a mound now. The 26-year-old right-hander has made just two starts this year, but he could be a […]

Dustin Stoltzfus Still Winless In UFC

Dustin Stoltzfus (13-3) suffered a third-round submission loss to Rodolfo Vieira on Saturday night. Statistically, Stoltzfus did out-strike Vieira, landing 67 significant strikes (83 total strikes), but he missed on all three of his takedown tries. After his Contender Series victory, Stoltzfus is now 0-2 in the UFC. Looking decent in the stand-up game, he […]

Rodolfo Vieira Gets Back On Track With Submission Win

As we expected from the multiple-jiu-jitsu world champion, Rodolfo Vieira (8-1) was able to get back on track on Saturday, securing the victory with a third-round submission. Displaying an ever-improving striking game, Vieira knows this aspect of his game must improve if he wants to be a successful mixed martial artist. Once the bout goes […]

John Means Could Be Limited In Start Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher John Means (shoulder) will likely be held to a tight limit in his first start back from the injured list on Tuesday, according to Dan Connolly of The Athletic. Manager Brandon Hyde said that he wants to keep Means "healthy for the next couple of months," and because of that the […]

Carlos Martinez Could Be Done For Year

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Carlos Martinez (thumb) could be done for the season after undergoing surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right thumb, according to Zachary Silver of MLB.com. Martinez suffered the injury at the end of June during an appearance at the plate, and prior to landing on the IL he […]

Alek Manoah Unlikely To Make Next Start On Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Alek Manoah (back) is unlikely to make his next start on Tuesday due to a back contusion he suffered after he slipped and fell on some steps, according to Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic. Manager Charlie Montoyo said that he hopes the injury will only keep Manoah out for one […]

Cedric Mullins Getting The Night Off Monday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins is not in the starting lineup for Monday's series opener with the Rays. This looks to just be a night off for Mullins, who has started 26 of the team's last 28 games. He's been having a great year at the plate so far, slashing .313/.379/.538 with 16 homers, 16 […]

Steelers Defense Adds Melvin Ingram

The Pittsburgh Steelers and free-agent edge rusher Melvin Ingram agreed to a one-year deal on Monday. Ingram spent his entire nine-year career with the Los Angeles Chargers, posting 49 sacks and earning three trips to the Pro Bowl. The Steelers are looking for Ingram to help fill the defensive end spot opposite T.J. Watt that […]

Manuel Margot Could Be Back As Soon As Next Week

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Manuel Margot (hamstring) could be back with Tampa Bay by as soon as next week, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Manager Kevin Cash said that Margot is feeling better after suffering a Grade 1 hamstring strain on July 5, but he will likely not return until next […]

Nico Hoerner Resting On Monday

Chicago Cubs infielder Nico Hoerner will receive a routine day of rest on Monday versus the St. Louis Cardinals. Hoerner has been having a productive season and is hitting .321 with 10 RBI and three stolen bases this season. Hoerner is the Cubs regular second baseman moving forward, and he is capable of providing fantasy […]

Phillies Looking For More From Aaron Nola

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola will make his first appearance in nearly two weeks as he's set to come off the COVID-19 list to start Tuesday at the Yankees. Nola has not lived up to preseason expectations, as he's only 6-5 with an unflattering 4.53 ERA. According to pitching coach Caleb Cotham, Nola made […]