Dylan Moore Sits Monday

Seattle Mariners second baseman Dylan Moore is not in the lineup Monday against the Detroit Tigers. This is just a routine day off for Moore, as Seattle is facing right-handed rookie Casey Mize. Moore has been very hot of late, with an .891 OPS, two homers, and two steals over his last seven games. Look […]

Danny Duffy Heads To Injured List

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Danny Duffy (elbow) has been placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to May 14. This came basically out of nowhere, but Duffy was slumping after two straight below average starts. Duffy has a 1.94 ERA and 48/12 K/BB this season, so fantasy managers should hold him in all fantasy […]

Rougned Odor Nearing A Return

New York Yankees second baseman Rougned Odor (knee) could make his return to action as soon as Tuesday- per manager Aaron Boone. Odor has been sidelined since May 4 with a sprained knee, but he had an encouraging workout on Saturday, after which Boone alluded that he could return at some point during the series […]

David Fletcher Remains Out Versus Indians

Los Angeles Angels infielder David Fletcher (hip) will not be in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Cleveland Indians. This marks the second game in a row that Fletcher has missed due to a minor hip issue. Phil Gosselin will cover second base versus left-hander Sam Hentges. Gosselin is known for being a […]

Chris Taylor Available Off The Bench

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor (wrist) will not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. He was scratched from Sunday's contest due to wrist soreness. It sounds like the team wants to be cautious here, but Taylor will be available off the bench. Sheldon Neuse will cover left field and […]

Michael Chandler Unable To Capture The Title

It was a solid first round for Michael Chandler (22-6) on Saturday, but Charles Oliveira was able to seal the deal with a second-round TKO, leaving Chandler without the title. Through 5:19 of total action, Chandler tallied 30 significant strikes (36 total strikes) and was only taken down once. Though Chandler did not walk out […]

Zack Britton Experiencing General Soreness Following Simulated Game

New York Yankees relief pitcher Zack Britton (elbow) is experiencing "general soreness" following his simulated game on Saturday. Manager Aaron Boone said that Britton has been scheduled to see a doctor and that the team is "hopeful that it won't be significant." The southpaw was slated to begin a rehab assignment this week, though that […]

David Price Returns On Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher David Price (hamstring) has been activated off the 10-day injured list on Monday. He missed three weeks of action after suffering a Grade-2 hamstring strain. It appears the Dodgers plan to continue pitching Price out of the bullpen right now. That means, his fantasy value will be minimal, but it wouldn't […]

Charles Oliveira Crowned New Lightweight Champion

It has been a long time coming, but veteran Charles Oliveira (31-8) clinched the UFC lightweight title on Saturday after scoring a second-round TKO over Michael Chandler in the main event of UFC 262. Many expected Oliveira's path to victory to come via submission. After all, he is the UFC's all-time leader in submission victories. […]

Rougned Odor Likely To Return On Tuesday

New York Yankees second baseman Rougned Odor (knee) is hopeful to be activated off the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. He injured his knee earlier this month during a collision at home plate. Odor will likely end up missing a little over the 10-day minimum, but will return to a bench role in New York. […]

Albert Pujols Making Dodgers Debut Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Albert Pujols will make his team debut against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday. The veteran slugger recently signed a one-year deal with Los Angeles. It sounds like he'll have a limited role on the team, but should get a decent amount of at-bats against left-handed pitching. He'll bat cleanup and […]

Ender Inciarte Placed On Paternity Leave List

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ender Inciarte is expected to miss the next few games after being placed on the paternity leave list. He'll miss 1-3 games then have to go through the league's intake protocols before being cleared to take the field again. In the meantime, Guillermo Heredia will move into his spot in the outfield […]

Wilson Ramos Activated On Monday

Detroit Tigers catcher Wilson Ramos (back) has been activated off the 10-day injured list. The veteran catcher missed the minimum 10 days while dealing with a minor back issue. He hasn't brought much to the plate lately outside of his six home runs this season. It wouldn't be surprising to see Jake Rogers head back […]

Braden Bishop Claimed Off Waivers By Giants

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Reyes Moronta (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day injured list on Monday. The organization did that in order to make a roster spot for their new outfielder. They claimed right-handed outfielder Braden Bishop from the Seattle Mariners. His last name might sound familiar since his younger brother Hunter is one […]

Mike Soroka Not Expected To Pitch Again This Season

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Soroka (Achilles) is unlikely going to take the mound during the 2021 season. Braves manager Brian Snitker hinted that the young righty likely won't take the mound for the Braves this year. He recently underwent a second surgery on his heel and Atlanta currently has no timetable for his return. […]

Stephen Strasburg Will Throw Bullpen Session On Tuesday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (shoulder) is expected to rejoin the team and throw a 50-55 pitch bullpen session on Tuesday. He pitched well during his rehab start on Sunday, but the team isn't quite ready to get him back into the mix. Obviously, Strasburg has a long history with injuries, so the Nats […]

Huascar Ynoa Will Miss Significant Time

Atlanta Braves pitcher Huascar Ynoa (hand) is expected to miss a couple of months after suffering an injury on Sunday. The young pitcher was having a breakout campaign before fracturing his right hand when he punched the dugout wall. The 22-year-old was playing extremely well, so this is a significant blow to the Braves roster. […]

Max Kepler Not Expected To Require Injured List Stint

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (hamstring) is not expected to be sidelined with an injured list stint. Kepler tweaked his hamstring during Sunday's game and is set to miss Monday's contest- though manager Rocco Baldelli said that the injured list is not in the team's plans for the veteran outfielder but that Kepler "may need […]

Willians Astudillo Available Off Bench Monday

Minnesota Twins utility Willians Astudillo (hand) is not in the lineup for Monday's series opener against the White Sox but is available off the bench. Astudillo was hit on the hand by a pitch and had to leave Sunday's game early after experiencing swelling, though the team said it improved from yesterday. That he's potentially […]

Alex Kirilloff Expected To Begin Rehab Assignment This Week

Minnesota Twins outfielder/first baseman Alex Kirilloff (wrist) was able to take batting practice Monday and is slated to begin a rehab assignment with the Triple-A St. Paul Saints sometime this week. Kirilloff received a cortisone shot a little over a week ago for his sprained wrist- and has gradually increased his activity, progressing from dry […]

Noah Syndergaard To Pitch For Single-A Affiliate Wednesday

New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard (elbow) is scheduled to pitch for the Single-A St. Lucie on Wednesday. This signifies that Syndergaard remains on track to return to the Mets rotation sometime in mid-June, assuming he has no setbacks in his rehab starts. Syndergaard missed the entire 2020 season due to Tommy John surgery, […]

Seth Lugo Transferred To 60-Day Injured List

New York Mets relief pitcher Seth Lugo (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day injured list on Monday. The move was made to simply create space on the 40-man roster for outfielder Johneshwy Fargas who was called up by the Mets, given the injuries to Michael Conforto and Jeff McNeil. It should be stressed that Lugo […]

Jose Abreu Will Miss Upcoming Series With Ankle Injury

Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu (ankle) will miss the upcoming three-game series against the Minnesota Twins with left ankle inflammation. He suffered the injury after sliding into home for the winning run on Sunday. The slugger got X-rays and those came back negative with a MRI showing inflammation. Abreu's body has had a […]

Deivi Garcia Strikes Out Nine In Latest Triple-A Start

New York Yankees starting pitcher Deivi Garcia turned heads in his latest outing for the Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders on Sunday afternoon. Garcia pitched five innings, allowing a pair of hits, a run, and one walk while striking out nine batters to earn the victory. The 21-year-old registered 12 swings-and-misses, mixing in a fair amount of […]

Max Kepler Absent From Monday's Lineup

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (hamstring) is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the White Sox. Kepler tweaked his hamstring late during Sunday's game- though manager Rocco Baldelli said that the veteran outfielder tested it out running, but that the team didn't think he'd be able to go at full speed if he […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Returns To Lineup Monday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (ankle) is back in the lineup for Monday's series opener against the Mets. Acuna missed three games since exiting Thursday's contest with the ankle injury, though he was utilized as a pinch hitter at the end of Sunday's game- indicating that he was close to a return. The superstar […]

Jose Abreu Resting On Monday

Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu is absent from Monday's lineup. Abreu left Friday's contest early after a collision with Hunter Dozier that resulted in a facial contusion and laceration to the face and also a bruised knee. Despite the injuries, Abreu played on Saturday and Sunday. Abreu has been having a big month […]

Joc Pederson Resting On Monday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Joc Pederson will rest on Monday versus the Washington Nationals. Pederson has been scorching hot and has hit .349 over the past month in 49 at-bats. Pederson has been getting starts versus lefties this season, but manager David Ross has chosen to have him rest against Jon Lester. With Pederson on the […]

Kike Hernandez Expected To Be Activated Tuesday

Boston Red Sox second baseman Kike Hernandez (hamstring) is expected to be activated off the 10-day injured list in advance of Tuesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Infielder Jonathan Arauz has already been optioned to Triple-A Worcester in advance of the move. At the time of his placement on the injured list, Hernandez was […]

Giancarlo Stanton Placed On 10-Day Injured List With Quad Strain

New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (quad) was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday with a left quad strain. Stanton was scratched from Friday's lineup due to the ailment, then sat out the weekend's slate of games before the Yankees ultimately opted to place him on the injured list. Judging by the Yankees' […]