Mets Hopeful Pete Alonso Can Return Next Week

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (hand) is expected to be ready to return next week, according to general manager Zack Scott. Alonso landed on the injured list last Friday due to a sprained right hand. The Mets have been crushed by injuries lately, so this is great news for them. James McCann is […]

Harrison Bader Suffers Possible Rib Injury

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Harrison Bader (rib) was removed from Monday's game against the Chicago White Sox. Bader almost made a fantastic catch early in the game, but suffered a possible rib injury in the process. Justin Williams came into the game for Bader, but it's uncertain what is exactly wrong with Bader. The team […]

Brian Anderson Forced To Exit Early On Monday

Miami Marlins third baseman Brian Anderson (shoulder) was removed from Monday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. He appeared to have suffered a shoulder injury when sliding into third base in the second inning. Jon Berti replaced Anderson at third base and could see a few starts, assuming Anderson misses time. The organization is likely going […]

Johneshwy Fargas Removed After Crashing Into Wall

New York Mets outfielder Johneshwy Fargas (shoulder) has been removed from Monday's game against the Colorado Rockies. Fargas suffered an AC joint sprain in his left shoulder after slamming into the wall in the fourth inning. It was a solid effort by Fargas, but this incident could result in an injured list stint for the […]

Paul DeJong Making Solid Progress

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong (ribs) has reportedly had a "more positive last 24-36 hours," according to manager Mike Shildt. He has resumed baseball activities and has been fielding grounders as well. It sounds like DeJong will begin his rehab assignment later this week. Edmundo Sosa has filled in nicely for DeJong while he's been […]

Andrew Miller To Begin Rehab Assignment Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Andrew Miller (toe) will begin a rehab assignment in Triple-A on Tuesday. The veteran left-handed reliever has missed nearly a month of action due to a recurring blister on his right big toe. He'll make two appearances in the minors before he'll be re-evaluated later this week. There is a […]

Jesus Luzardo Might Return As Reliever

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo (hand) could return to the MLB roster as a relief pitcher, according to manager Bob Melvin. It's wouldn't be a long term role, but it would be a way for Oakland to get him back on the roster faster. Luzardo is currently scheduled to make a rehab start in […]

Mitch Moreland Likely Out Longer Than Expected

Oakland Athletics first baseman Mitch Moreland (rib) is not expected to come off the injured list when first eligible. He has resumed baseball activities and is doing well, but isn't quite ready yet. The veteran left-handed bat is working his way back from an inflamed costochondral junction of his left rib. He was not exactly […]

Tyler O'Neill Should Return This Week

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill (finger) is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list at some point this week. The young outfielder took some swings on Monday and also was able to play catch. It sounds like he could be back in time for the weekend series, but we'll have how he […]

Cody Ponce Will Start Tuesday Versus Cubs

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Cody Ponce will draw the start against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday. This will be his first appearance with the team this year after posting a 3.15 ERA in a few outings last season. Ponce missed some time early in the season due to a forearm issue. He has only thrown […]

Alek Manoah Will Make MLB Debut Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Alek Manoah will be promoted and make his MLB debut against the New York Yankees on Wednesday. He was a first round pick by Toronto from the 2019 MLB Draft. Manoah hasn't pitched a full season in the minors yet, but the team feels confident in his abilities. He allowed […]

Michael Chavis Optioned To Triple-A

Boston Red Sox second baseman Michael Chavis has been optioned to Triple-A Worcester. It seems this move will correspond with Christian Arroyo's return from the injured list. Chavis has performed decently well in limited time this season, with a .273/.273/.485 slash line through 33 at-bats, but there's no need to hold him on fantasy rosters.

Ty France Will Start Monday

Seattle Mariners designated hitter Ty France (forearm) has been activated from the injured list, and will be in the lineup Monday night against the Oakland Athletics. France has been out since May 13 with the injury, and was struggling mightily over the several weeks before. For the season, he has a .229/.333/.367 slash line, and […]

Cody Garbrandt Unable To Continue His Momentum

Now with losses in four of his last five bouts, Cody Garbrandt (12-4) will need to go back to the drawing board if he wants to compete for the title again among this rising group of young and tough bantamweights. Losing a decision to Rob Font on Saturday, Font will now shoot up to title […]

Christian Yelich Getting Another Day Off On Monday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich is getting the day off on Monday as the team faces Blake Snell and the San Diego Padres. Tyrone Taylor is manning left field and batting third in the game. This was a planned day off for Yelich, who will now sit out for the second time in three days. […]

Rob Font Shines in First Main Event

Showing that he is up for the big challenges, Rob Font (19-4) made the most of his first UFC main event on Saturday, defeating former champion Cody Garbrandt via unanimous decision. In 25 minutes of action, Font landed an enormous tally of 176 significant strikes (183 total strikes) along with landing two of his three […]

Xiaonan Yan Falls To Surging Carla Esparza

Suffering her first loss in the UFC, Xiaonan Yan (13-2) was the lone victim of a stoppage on Saturday's main card, dropping a second-round TKO to Carla Esparza. Yan's inability to stop Esparza's ground game led to her downfall. Yan was taken down on all three of Esparza's takedown tries and was unable to stop […]

Omar Narvaez Sitting Against Padres On Monday

Milwaukee Brewers catcher Omar Narvaez is heading to the bench for Monday's game against Blake Snell and the San Diego Padres. Manny Pina will be behind the plate for the game. It's nothing more than a routine day off for Narvaez, who had started the team's previous four games. Narvaez has had a strong year […]

Austin Hays Dealing With Hamstring Injury

Updating a previous report, Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays (hamstring) is currently dealing with a hamstring issue, according to manager Brandon Hyde. Due to the injury, he is sitting out Monday's game against the Minnesota Twins. Orioles beat writer Joe Trezza believes that the injury is nothing serious and that Hays is being held out […]

Jorge Polanco Out Of The Lineup Again On Monday

Minnesota Twins infielder Jorge Polanco (ankle) is still dealing with right ankle soreness. He will miss his fourth consecutive game on Monday as the team takes on John Means and the Baltimore Orioles. Nick Gordon is getting the start at second base on Monday and he is hitting ninth in the game. Polanco has had […]

Carla Esparza Earns Second-Round TKO

Now on a five-fight winning streak inside the Octagon, Carla Esparza (19-6) scored the only finish on the main card on Saturday, earning a second-round TKO victory over Yan Xiaonan. The victory has all but secured Esparza a rematch with fellow TUF strawweight and current champion Rose Namajunas. The two competed on the show's season […]

Nelson Cruz To Miss His Fifth Straight Game

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz (wrist) will miss his fifth straight game as the team takes on the Baltimore Orioles on Monday. Cruz is dealing with a wrist injury and is being considered day-to-day, but with each game he misses, a stint on the injured list seems more and more likely. Miguel Sano is […]

Justin Tafa Hangs Tough But Loses Decision

Now falling to 1-3 inside the Octagon, Justin Tafa (4-3) went the distance with Jared Vanderaa on Saturday but was unable to take the decision win. Statistically, Tafa collected 74 significant strikes, but he absorbed a total of 141 strikes. Tafa was able to absorb the shots and keep moving forward. He even gave Vanderaa […]

Max Kepler Out On Monday With Hamstring Injury

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (hamstring) is not in the lineup for Monday's game against John Means and the Baltimore Orioles. He is currently dealing with a hamstring injury. Twins manager Rocco Baldelli told reporters that Kepler was "barely able to play" in Sunday's game due to the injury. Kyle Garlick is taking over in […]

Jared Vanderaa Pours On The Striking To Take Decision

Despite suffering a decent-sized cut on his forehead, Jared Vanderaa (12-5) dominated the striking exchanges to take the unanimous decision over Justin Tafa on Saturday. Vanderaa had an amazing outpouring of striking, landing 121 significant strikes (141 total strikes) through 15 minutes of action. With neither fighter attempting a takedown, this one was going to […]

Luis Arraez Sitting Against Lefty On Monday

Minnesota Twins second baseman Luis Arraez is heading to the bench for Monday's game against lefty John Means and the Baltimore Orioles. Nick Gordon is starting at second base and batting ninth in the game. Kyle Garlick is in the leadoff spot. Arraez has been battling a shoulder injury lately, but he didn't miss a […]

Felicia Spencer Drops Close Decision Saturday Night

Now with losses in three of her last four bouts, Felicia Spencer (8-3) has fought the world's absolute best in the featherweight division. The bout with Norma Dumont on Saturday was extremely close, with Dumont taking a narrow split decision. Statistically, Spencer landed 47 significant strikes (70 total strikes) and was taken down once in […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Hits Third Homer

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hit his third long ball of the season during the team's extra-inning loss to the Rays on Monday. He took Ryan Yarbrough deep to left field for a solo shot in the second inning and also added a pair of singles, finishing the day going 3-for-5. Gurriel got […]

Norma Dumont Does Enough To Earn Split Decision

Adding another impressive fight to her resume, Norma Dumont (6-1) took the very close split decision from one of the division's best in Felicia Spencer on Saturday. The contest was very much a back-and-forth affair, with Dumont landing 68 significant strikes (88 total strikes) along with one successful takedown. With the UFC not listing a […]

Teoscar Hernandez Stays Hot With Homer

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez hit his seventh homer of the year, and second in as many days, during the team's extra-inning loss to the Rays on Monday. His solo shot came off starter Ryan Yarbrough as he and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. went back-to-back in the fourth inning. Hernandez finished the game 2-for-5 with […]