Robert Stock Will Start For Cubs On Wednesday

Chicago Cubs pitcher Robert Stock will be promoted from Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday to start versus the New York Mets. The Cubs rotation has been banged up with starting pitchers Trevor Williams (appendicitis) and Adbert Alzolay (blister) both on the 10-day injured list. Stock has appeared in nine games for the Iowa Cubs, but has […]

Luis Arraez Returns To Lineup

Minnesota Twins infielder/outfielder Luis Arraez (shoulder) is back in the lineup Tuesday against the Seattle Mariners. This will be Arraez's first game in the lineup since May 22, as he was sidelined with a right shoulder strain. He'll start at second base and bat leadoff against Mariners righty Chris Flexen. Arraez has two hits in two […]

Duane Brown Wants A New Deal

Seattle Seahawks offensive tackle Duane Brown was present for the start of the team's mandatory minicamp this week, but he wants a new deal as he enters the final year of his contract in 2021. Brown is set to make $10 million this year, and his contract situation is one to monitor this summer. The […]

Luis Severino Diagnosed With Grade 2 Groin Strain

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (groin) has been diagnosed with a low Grade 2 groin strain, per manager Aaron Boone. Severino was forced to exit his second rehab start on Saturday after landing awkwardly during his delivery, an injury that Boone termed as a "freak" occurrence. The 27-year-old righty will now be forced […]

Matt Manning Expected To Start On Thursday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matt Manning has been added to the Tigers' taxi squad and is expected to get the start on Thursday night, according to Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press. The top pitching prospect in Detroit's system, Manning has struggled a bit this year with a 1-3 record and 8.07 ERA with […]

Giancarlo Stanton Returns To Lineup Tuesday

New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton is back in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Stanton wasn't a member of the starting lineup in each of the last two games, given that the Yankees were playing in a National League park, though he'll be back to serve as the designated […]

Aaron Judge Back In Lineup Tuesday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (back) has returned to the lineup for Tuesday's series opener against the Toronto Blue Jays. Judge missed Sunday's game due to back spasms, which reportedly popped up during the first game against the Philadelphia Phillies. The 29-year-old slugger will start in right field and bat second against Blue Jays' […]

Michael Kopech Will Throw Off Mound On Tuesday

Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa said on Tuesday that pitcher Michael Kopech (hamstring) will throw off of the mound prior to Tuesday's game. Kopech has been sidelined since being placed on the 10-day injured list on May 31 with a Grade 1 strain of his left hamstring. More should be known about his […]

Patrick Wisdom Resting On Tuesday

Chicago Cubs infielder Patrick Wisdom will rest on Tuesday evening versus the New York Mets. Wisdom has been scorching hot since his promotion on May 25 and is hitting .333 with nine home runs, 13 RBI and one stolen base in his 54 at-bats. Wisdom should eventually come back down to earth, but managers should […]

Javier Baez Returns To Lineup On Tuesday

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez (thumb) will return to the lineup on Tuesday versus the New York Mets. Baez left Saturday's contest early after aggravating his thumb. Baez sat out Sunday but did pinch hit on Monday. Baez will bat third in his return versus right-hander Taijuan Walker. Baez has been having a very good year […]

Corey Dickerson To Be Placed On The Injured List

Miami Marlins outfielder Corey Dickerson (undisclosed) is going to be placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. The injury "does not look promising" according to manager Don Mattingly, who added that "even the best-case scenario's not great." It sounds like Dickerson could be out for a long time, giving Jesus Sanchez a shot to […]

Yoan Moncada Will Miss Second Straight Game With Illness

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada (illness) will miss his second straight game with a cold and congestion on Tuesday versus the Tampa Bay Rays. Manager Tony La Russa said on Monday that the club hopes that Moncada won't be out long and that they hope to have him back soon. With Moncada sidelined, […]

Nick Madrigal Undergoes Season-Ending Surgery

The Chicago White Sox announced on Tuesday that second baseman Nick Madrigal (hamstring) will miss the remainder of the 2021 season. Madrigal successfully underwent surgery on Tuesday to repair the proximal tendon tears in his right hamstring. The second baseman is expected to be held with no restrictions by the spring of 2022. Madrigal had […]

Ernie Clement Batting Seventh Tuesday

Cleveland Indians infielder Ernie Clement will play second base and bat seventh for the Tribe's Tuesday night tilt against the Baltimore Orioles. Clement was recalled over the weekend after the Indians sent Triston McKenzie down to AAA to work on his craft. While Clement is playing second base, Cesar Hernandez will still be leading off […]

Tua Tagovailoa Struggles In First Day At Minicamp

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa threw five interceptions at the first day of mandatory minicamp on Tuesday, albeit in monsoon-like weather, according to some beat reporters. Tagovailoa said the interceptions stemmed from an emphasis on being aggressive with his throws downfield. Some may raise their eyebrows, especially after his disappointing rookie season, but fantasy managers […]

Tyler Glasnow Diagnosed With Partial UCL Tear

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow (elbow) has been diagnosed with a partial UCL tear in his right elbow, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Glasnow left his start on Monday night due to what was originally announced as right elbow inflammation, but an MRI on Tuesday morning discovered the partial […]

Mekhi Becton Won't Take Part In Minicamp

New York Jets left tackle Mekhi Becton (foot) will not take part in minicamp this week, but head coach Robert Saleh said that the team is "very confident he'll be ready to go (by training camp). He's just got a little nagging foot injury. It's not worth it to put him out there and make […]

Derek Wolfe Won't Practice This Week

Baltimore Ravens defensive end Derek Wolfe won't practice this week after recently dealing with a bout of pneumonia, according to head coach John Harbaugh. Wolfe also skipped voluntary workouts recently after signing a three-year, $12 million contract extension in March. In his first season with Baltimore after eight seasons with the Denver Broncos to begin […]

Cole Hamels Building Himself Up

Free-agent veteran starting pitcher Cole Hamels continues to throw off a mound and is building up every day, although he has not scheduled a showcase yet for interested teams. Hamels missed most of last season while battling a lingering shoulder injury, but he appears to be healthy now and could be a big midseason pickup […]

Yordan Alvarez Hitting .346 In The Last Seven Games

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez is swinging a hot stick over the last week or so heading into Tuesday's action against the Rangers. Alvarez is slashing .346/.469/.654 with two home runs, six runs scored and seven runs batted in over his last seven games. As long as the young slugger is healthy and in […]

Justin Fields Won't Start In Week 1

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy said that there is no possible scenario where rookie quarterback Justin Fields is the starting quarterback in Week 1 on the road against the Los Angeles Rams. "Andy Dalton is our starter. Justin is our No. 2 and we are going to stick with this plan. You just got […]

Yuli Gurriel Posting 1.083 OPS In June

Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel is enjoying a fantastic month of June heading into Tuesday's game against the Rangers. Gurriel is slashing an impressive .381/.440/.643 with five extra-base hits, nine runs batted in and nine runs scored through the first 12 games in June. The 37-year-old is making a strong All-Star case right now […]

Vikings Agree With Sheldon Richardson

The Minnesota Vikings agreed to an undisclosed deal with free-agent defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson on Tuesday. Richardson returns to Minnesota after playing for them in 2018, recording 49 tackles (six for loss) and 4.5 sacks in 16 games. The 30-year-old played the last two seasons with the Cleveland Browns but was released to clear salary […]

Panthers Sign First-Rounder Jaycee Horn

The Carolina Panthers agreed to terms with first-round cornerback Jaycee Horn on a four-year contract on Tuesday. The deal is fully guaranteed for $21.1 million. Horn came off the board at No. 8 overall as the first defensive player picked in this year's draft out of South Carolina. The 21-year-old should start immediately for the […]

Danielle Hunter, Vikings Agree To Restructured Deal

The Minnesota Vikings and defensive end Danielle Hunter agreed to a restructured deal on Tuesday, according to sources informed of the situation. He will receive $5.6 million of the money due to him this year as a signing bonus, giving him a significant portion of the money due to him much sooner. A new $18 […]

Xavien Howard Holding Out

Miami Dolphins star cornerback Xavien Howard isn't on the field for the first practice of mandatory minicamp on Tuesday and is officially holding out, according to a source. The Dolphins gave Howard a new deal prior to the 2020 season, but he's reportedly already upset with his contract and wants to renegotiate. He has three […]

Taylor Ward Playing Well In June

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward will try to stay in a rhythm at the plate heading into Tuesday's game against the A's. Over his last 12 games, Ward is slashing .282/.378/.487 with four extra-base hits, five runs batted in and nine runs scored. Not much has been expected from Ward from an offensive perspective […]

Jose Iglesias Hitting .391 In The Last Five Games

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Jose Iglesias will try and stay hot heading into Tuesday's game against the A's. Iglesias has delivered three multi-hit efforts over his last five games and is hitting .391 during that span. The 31-year-old has scored four runs during that span and has been one of many contributors on offense as […]

David Fletcher Hitting .327 In The Last 15 Games

Los Angeles Angels second baseman David Fletcher is enjoying a resurgent month of June at the plate heading into Tuesday's action. Fletcher is hitting .327 over his last 15 games and is hitting .318 with three doubles over his last 44 at-bats. The Angels are enjoying a hot streak right now and they can thank […]

Andrew Heaney Hopes To Keep It Rolling

Los Angeles Angels starter Andrew Heaney will try and stay hot on the mound against the A's on Tuesday night. Heaney (4-3) has been fantastic his past two starts, striking out 14 hitters over his last 13 innings with a 1.38 ERA. The inconsistent left-handed starter has been relying more on his fastball and the […]