Stephen Strasburg Leaves Tuesday’s Game Against Braves

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg exited Tuesday's matchup against the Braves with an undisclosed injury. The veteran was nailed by a William Contreras' comeback and was observed flexing his left hand. The 32-year-old also appeared to favor his shoulder during the contest and seemingly had issues with his velocity throughout. More information is likely […]

Trevor Williams Lands On 10-Day Injured List

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Trevor Williams (appendicitis) was placed on the 10-day injured list. This isn't a surprise, primarily since he was pulled from his scheduled start on Monday to have an emergency appendectomy. The 29-year-old has a 5.36 ERA and a 3-2 record this season, so fantasy managers who still have him on the […]

Matt Duffy Working Toward Return

Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Duffy (back) has recently been doing some light swinging. The 30-year-old has been on the 10-day injured list while tending to a lower back strain and is eligible to come off soon. Although it is unknown when he will be available to return to the lineup, Tuesday's news was certainly […]

Chris Sale Starting To Increase Intensity

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (elbow) continues to move in the right direction. Sale has reportedly begun to increase both the intensity and length of his throwing sessions, which is more good news. The veteran is recovering from Tommy John surgery and could be back on the field within the next few months, […]

Anthony Rizzo Will Be Playing On Tuesday

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo will be back in the lineup, batting third against the San Diego Padres on Thursday. Rizzo has been nursing a sore back and missed the last six Cubs contests. Before his back stiffened up, Rizzo compiled a .258 batting average along with five homers and 19 RBI. The first […]

Michael Feliz Placed On Injured List

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Michael Feliz (undisclosed) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. The organization has not revealed the injury, so who knows how long Feliz will be sidelined. He was getting crushed before getting released by the Pittsburgh Pirates. Cincinnati didn't get to see much of Feliz before the injury. Mike Freeman has […]

Zac Gallen Throws Bullpen On Tuesday

Arizona Diamondback right-handed pitcher Zac Gallen (elbow) showed promise in a 30-pitch bullpen session on Tuesday in which he used all of his pitches. He has been recovering from a UCL strain in his throwing elbow. Gallen should be out of the pitching rotation until potentially early July. Before getting hurt, the Diamondbacks pitcher carried a […]

Evan Longoria Likely Out A Few Days

San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria (side) is likely going to be sidelined for a few games. An MRI revealed a mild intercostal strain, which means Longoria could be out until possibly the weekend. The hope is that San Francisco can rest him for a few days and avoid a trip to the 10-day […]

AJ Pollock Set To Play One More Rehab Game

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder AJ Pollock (hamstring) is scheduled to play one more rehab game on Tuesday. It sounds like the veteran outfielder could be back on the roster following that game. He has been sidelined since mid-May due to a lingering hamstring issue. Pollock was hitting fairly well before landing on the injured list. […]

Jimmy Nelson Could Be Activated Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Jimmy Nelson (forearm) could be activated off the injured list as early as Friday. The 31-year-old righty has been sidelined since the middle of May due to inflammation in his forearm. Nelson was able to face live hitters on Tuesday without any issues. He is scheduled to travel with the […]

Danny Duffy Recovering From Injury

Kansas City Royals pitcher Danny Duffy is progressing well in recovery from a left forearm flexor strain. Duffy was placed on the 10-day injury list in mid-May. On Tuesday, the left-handed hurler was throwing from 90 feet. He has recorded a 4-3 record and a 1.94 ERA. Through seven contests, Duffy has pitched in 31 […]

Zac Gallen Throws Successful Bullpen Session

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen (elbow) threw a successful 30-pitch bullpen session on Tuesday. He was able to work through his entire arsenal and apparently felt strong. It sounds like Gallen will have another bullpen session on Friday. After that, he'll likely move on to facing live hitters, but he is still a few […]

Blake Treinen Available On Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Blake Treinen (undisclosed) is expected to be available for Tuesday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. The veteran reliever was not available to pitch on Monday because his body didn't feel right during warmups. However, it sounds like he'll be back in the bullpen for Tuesday's contest. The 32-year-old has […]

Adalberto Mondesi Not In Lineup After Early Exit Monday

Kansas City Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday after exiting Monday's contest early. Mondesi had gone 2-for-3 with a home run on Monday against the Pirates before being removed with what was described as a "little tweak" in his hamstring. Given the fact that Mondesi missed the first […]

Marco Gonzales Activated From IL, Starting Tuesday Night

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Marco Gonzales (forearm) has been activated from the injured list and will start on Tuesday night against the Athletics, according to Daniel Kramer of MLB.com. Gonzales has been out since April 27 with a forearm strain after starting the year with a 5.40 ERA and 23 strikeouts in 28 1/3 innings […]

Jason Heyward, Jake Marisnick To Begin Rehab Assignment

Chicago Cubs outfielders Jason Heyward (hamstring) and Jake Marisnick (hamstring) will join Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday to begin their rehab assignments, according to Jordan Bastian of MLB.com. Bastian adds that the team's hope is for Heyward and Marisnick to rejoin the Cubs during the series in San Francisco that begins on Thursday. Heyward has been […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (6/1/21): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

We have three Game 5's going on tonight. Brooklyn will try to escort Boston out of the playoffs. Portland is in Denver and the Lakers are back in Phoenix with both series tied at two games each. Chris Paul will play. His appearance on the injury report is nothing more than a formality. It's looking […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (6/1/21): NBA DFS Lineups

What's going on everyone! John aka "LucidMedia' here. I hope you all had a fantastic Memorial Day Weekend, let's get this short week started off right! The big news we're looking at tonight is Anthony Davis. The Lakers have come out and said that he is doubtful for tonight's game, which opens up some value […]

Ramon Laureano Lands On 10-Day IL Tuesday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano (hip) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a strained right hip, according to Martin Gallegos of MLB.com. The move is retroactive to May 28, as Laureano has been out since Thursday with what was originally reported to be groin tightness. While Laureano has been sidelined, Mark […]

Cody Bellinger Will Rest On Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger will rest on Tuesday versus the St. Louis Cardinals. It will be his first day off since returning from a hairline fracture in his left fibula on May 29. Bellinger is 0-for-10 since his return, but managers should remain patient with their early round selection with Bellinger having the […]

Rob Refsnyder Scratched From Lineup Tuesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Rob Refsnyder (quad) has been scratched from Tuesday's lineup against the Orioles, according to Phil Miller of the Star Tribune. Refsnyder crashed into the outfield wall while tracking a fly ball that went for a home run, and while he had originally felt well enough to be penciled into the lineup on […]

Alan Trejo Recalled, Connor Joe Optioned Tuesday

Colorado Rockies shortstop Alan Trejo was recalled by the team on Tuesday, while first baseman Connor Joe was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque, the team announced over Twitter. Joe was slashing .233/.365/.279 with four RBI and two runs scored over 19 games with Colorado this year, while Trejo had slashed .216/.268/.270 with two RBI and six […]

Cavan Biggio Neck Injury Remains An Issue

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Cavan Biggio (neck) is still dealing with the cervical spine ligament sprain that landed him on the injured list, and is not ready to return to action yet, according to Keegan Matheson of MLB.com. Manager Charlie Montoyo called Biggio "day-to-day" still after he was placed on the injured list on […]

George Springer Running Bases On Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (quad) ran the bases on Tuesday in Buffalo, according to Rob Langley of the Toronto Sun. Longley adds that while it is positive to see him running the bases, it's not necessarily a sign of an imminent return to the lineup. To say it's been a bit of a […]

Luis Robert, Eloy Jimenez In First Phase Of Rehab Program

Chicago White Sox outfielders Luis Robert (hip) and Eloy Jimenez (pectoral) are in the first phase of their rehab program, but they are still a ways away from having a timetable for their return, according to James Fegan of The Athletic. General manager Rick Hahn said that Robert is "starting on the strengthening program" and […]

Byron Buxton Able To Sprint On The Basepaths

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (hip) has resumed sprinting on the bases, per Dan Hayes of The Athletic. Buxton attempted to open things up on the bases last week, though he had trouble decelerating, and the Twins opted to hold him back from a rehab assignment. The team wants to see how his body responds […]

Adam Eaton Not In Starting Lineup Tuesday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Adam Eaton is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's contest with the Indians. Eaton had been dealing with some hamstring tightness recently, but had made his return to action in Monday's doubleheader where he went 2-for-7 with a double and a home run. It appears the White Sox will take […]

Bryan Abreu Will Be Out "For A While" With Calf Injury

Houston Astros relief pitcher Bryan Abreu (calf) will be out "for a while" after injuring his calf during batting practice on Saturday, according to Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle. Manager Dusty Baker said that Abreu's injury has forced him to use crutches, which reinforces the fact that this will be a longer-term absence for […]

Lorenzo Cain To IL, Tyrone Taylor Recalled Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday, and outfielder Tyrone Taylor was recalled from Triple-A Nashville to replace him on the roster, according to Will Sammon of The Athletic. Cain exited Monday's contest after he injured his hamstring while making a catch on the run in the […]

Max Schrock Placed On Injured List Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Max Schrock (calf) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a left calf strain, according to Mark Sheldon of MLB.com. Schrock was seen limping on the base path while running out a double on Monday night, and had to be removed from the game. He had just put […]