Spencer Howard To Start Monday

Philadelphia Phillies manager Joe Girardi said he expects starting pitcher Spencer Howard to start on Monday at the Cincinnati Reds, which will push right-hander Vince Velasquez to Tuesday against the Miami Marlins. No reason has been given for the switch. Howard has been up and down in his second major league season, going 0-2 with […]

Brandon Belt Placed On Injured List, Could Face Surgery

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (knee) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Friday with right knee inflammation, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. This move was expected, as it had been announced previously that Belt would likely be facing a stint on the injured list after suffering an […]

Eduardo Escobar Returns To D-Backs Lineup

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eduardo Escobar (quadriceps) is back in the starting lineup on Friday against the San Diego Padres. Escobar is back at the hot corner and is hitting third against Padres right-hander Chris Paddack. The veteran infielder missed the whole first half of the week after he strained his right quadriceps on Sunday, […]

Mike Trout Still Hasn't Resumed Baseball Activities

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (calf) still has not begun running or resumed baseball activities, according to Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register. General manager Perry Minasian said that because he has not resumed activities yet, there remains no timetable for his return. Trout has been out since the middle of May after […]

Daniel Hudson Could Throw Bullpen Soon

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez said he's hoping that relief pitcher Daniel Hudson (elbow) will be able to throw a bullpen session either Monday or Tuesday. Hudson has been on the injured list since June 12 with elbow inflammation. The veteran right-hander has been throwing on flat ground and is nearing his return. The 34-year-old […]

Ketel Marte Not In Lineup Friday Against Padres

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Ketel Marte (hamstring) remains out of the lineup on Friday night against the Padres. Marte exited Tuesday's game after his hamstring tightened up on him, and then he was held out of Wednesday's game because of that tightness. While managers are hoping Marte can return to the lineup soon, they should be […]

Jeurys Familia Expected To Return Next Week

New York Mets relief pitcher Jeurys Familia's (hip) inflammation has been subsiding, and the expectation is that he will return from the injured list when he's eligible next week. The Mets are slowing getting healthier as we approach the All-Star break. Familia has a 3.63 ERA, 1.75 WHIP and 24:15 K:BB over 22 1/3 innings […]

Michael Kopech Making Excellent Progress

Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa said he saw "excellent progress" from relief pitcher Michael Kopech's (hamstring) simulated game on Friday. The plan is for Kopech to throw another simulated game on Monday. After that, the White Sox will determine if the right-hander will need to go on a rehab assignment. The 25-year-old has […]

Anthony Santander Not In Lineup Friday Night

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander is not in the starting lineup on Friday night against the Blue Jays. This looks to be a performance-related benching, as Santander has struggled over 20 games in the month of June, where he is slashing .197/.247/.296 with a 27.3 percent strikeout rate. With Santander out, Austin Hays is getting […]

Justin Upton Placed On 10-Day Injured List

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton (back) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Friday due to a strained right lower back, the team announced on Twitter. Upton has been having a nice year at the plate so far, slashing .247/.336/.480 with 14 homers, 32 RBI and 40 runs scored over 60 games. To […]

Marcus Stroman Expected To Make Next Start

New York Mets starting pitcher Marcus Stroman (hip) "expects to make his next start," according to manager Luis Rojas. Stroman, who left his last start early due to left hip soreness, could take the mound next on Sunday against the Philadelphia Phillies. The right-hander gave the Mets and fantasy managers a huge scare in his […]

Shohei Ohtani Will Take The Mound Wednesday In New York

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani will make his next start on the mound on Wednesday against the Yankees, according to Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register. Ohtani has looked good on the mound this season, and over his last four starts he is now 2-0 with a 2.35 ERA and 34 […]

Mark Canha Lands On The Injured List

The Oakland Athletics placed outfielder Mark Canha (hip) on the 10-day injured list on Friday with a left hip strain. Infielder Vimael Machin was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move. Canha suffered the hip injury in Thursday's ball game. He's produced well for the A's and fantasy managers this year, batting .255/.375/.450 with 12 […]

Max Fried Expected To Start On Wednesday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried (finger) is expected to be activated from the injured list on Wednesday and start against the Mets, according to David O'Brien of The Athletic. It looks like it'll be a short stay on the IL for Fried, who landed on the injured list on Tuesday with a blister on […]

Phillies Place Sam Coonrod On Injured List

The Philadelphia Phillies placed relief pitcher Sam Coonrod (forearm) on the 10-day injured list on Friday with right forearm tendinitis. The move is retroactive to June 24. In corresponding moves, infielder Nick Maton and right-hander Neftali Feliz were called up from Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Right-hander David Hale was designated for assignment. On the year, Coonrod […]

Clarke Schmidt To Face Hitters Soon

New York Yankees starting pitcher Clarke Schmidt (elbow) could face hitters soon. Schmidt will throw the equivalent of two innings off the mound Saturday, and if all goes well, will face hitters the next time he's slated to pitch. The 25-year-old suffered a flexor tendon strain in his elbow, but seems to be inching ever […]

Mets Expect Brandon Nimmo Back Next Week

New York Mets manager Luis Rojas said the team expects outfielder Brandon Nimmo (finger) back at some point next week. Nimmo has been out since May 2, but his return will be excellent news for both the Mets and fantasy managers. The 28-year-old was slashing .318/.430/.439 with a home run, seven runs scored, eight RBI […]

Astros-Tigers Game Postponed Due To Rain

The scheduled matchup between the Houston Astros and Detroit Tigers for Friday night has been postponed due to rain, according to Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press. The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Saturday, with Game 1 scheduled to start at 1:10 p.m. Managers should make sure to […]

Luis Severino Could Throw Off The Mound In A Week

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (elbow, groin) could throw off the mound in a week or the next 10 days, per manager Aaron Boone. Severino was inching closer to a return from Tommy John surgery but injured his groin during his rehab assignment, pushing his expected return back to late July, early August. […]

Morgan Moses Signs One-Year Deal With Jets

Former Washington Football Team offensive tackle Morgan Moses is signing a one-year deal worth $3.6 million in base salary with the New York Jets on Friday, according to a source. Moses has never made a Pro Bowl, but he's coming off arguably the best season of his career and should be an upgrade over the […]

Corey Kluber Throwing At 75 Feet

New York Yankees starting pitcher Corey Kluber (shoulder) extended his throwing distance from 60 to 75 feet, per manager Aaron Boone. Kluber has yet to be stretched out further, but it's still a good sign that he's able to push his shoulder a bit without setback. The veteran righty is still a ways away from […]

Rougned Odor Sitting Against Lefty

New York Yankees second baseman Rougned Odor is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Odor is 4-for-7 with a home run, a double, and three RBI in his last two games and has performed much better against lefties this season, but will nevertheless take a seat on the bench […]

Jesus Aguilar Not In Friday's Lineup

Miami Marlins first baseman Jesus Aguilar is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Washington Nationals. Garrett Cooper (back) is back from the injured list and will get the start at first base, batting third. Aguilar is hitting .260/.322/.452 with 12 home runs and 50 RBI. He should still be the starter at […]

Gio Urshela Returns To Friday's Lineup

New York Yankees third baseman Gio Urshela (leg) is back in the lineup for the opening game of the series against the Boston Red Sox Friday. Urshela missed a couple of games with a leg injury but will start at third and bat seventh against Red Sox lefty Martin Perez. Urshela owns a .802 OPS […]

Lewin Diaz Sent Back Down To Triple-A

Miami Marlins rookie first baseman Lewin Diaz was optioned back to Triple-A Jacksonville on Friday. With Garrett Cooper (back) returning from the injured list, the team needed to make room on the roster. Diaz flashed in some pinch hitting opportunities and looks like a guy who will definitely hit in his major league career, but […]

Randy Arozarena Not In The Lineup Friday Night

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena is not in the starting lineup for Friday night's matchup with the Angels. This appears to just be a night off for Arozarena, who has played in 11 straight games and 24 of the team's last 25 games. He's been having a solid year at the plate so far, […]

Garrett Cooper Activated And Starting On Friday

Miami Marlins first baseman/outfielder Garrett Cooper (back) was activated from the injured list on Friday and will start in Friday evening's game against the Washington Nationals. Cooper missed about two weeks with the back issue, but played in two rehab games earlier in the week with no further setbacks. He returns to a .248/.326/.394 batting […]

Justin Upton Sitting Out Of Friday's Matchup With Rays

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton (back) remains out of the lineup on Friday after he was held out of Wednesday's game due to back tightness. There's no new update on his condition, so he remains day-to-day for now. He has been having a solid year at the plate so far, slashing .247/.336/.480 with 14 […]

Alexander Wells Promoted To Baltimore

Baltimore Orioles pitcher Alexander Wells was promoted to the majors on Friday, according to Nathan Ruiz of the Baltimore Sun. One of the top prospects in Baltimore's system, Wells struggled in his first four starts of the year at Triple-A, going 1-2 with a 9.88 ERA over 13 2/3 innings of work. He's looked much […]

Josh Bell Not In Lineup Friday With Oblique Issue

Washington Nationals first baseman Josh Bell (oblique) is not in the starting lineup on Friday due to an oblique issue, according to Maria Torres of The Athletic. Bell was scratched from the lineup on Thursday, and at the time it was not known why he was pulled from the lineup. Torres adds that Bell was […]