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Pat Freiermuth Practicing In OTAs
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth (knee) has been practicing in OTAs without any issues. That's great news after the 24-year-old suffered a sprained MCL during last season's regular season finale. Luckily, it doesn't look like this is an issue that is going to cost Freiermuth any time this season. He finished with 63 receptions, […]
Andy Webb 1 year agoJake Burger Blasts Game-Winning Grand Slam
Chicago White Sox third baseman Jake Burger came up clutch for the team during Sunday's game against the Detroit Tigers. His first hit of the ballgame was a game-winning grand slam in the final frame. It marked his 12th home run of the season in 37 contests. The 27-year-old has seen his playing time dip […]
Andy Webb 1 year agoTriston McKenzie Looks Outstanding In Season Debut
Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Triston McKenzie took the mound for the season debut against the Minnesota Twins on Sunday. The right-hander had been sidelined all season up to this point due to a lingering shoulder issue. He didn't look rusty at all during this game. McKenzie threw five scoreless innings, allowing one hit, and striking […]
Andy Webb 1 year agoNestor Cortes Likely Headed To Injured List
New York Yankees starting pitcher Nestor Cortes (shoulder) is likely headed to the injured list, according to manager Aaron Boone. The left-hander has experienced trouble with his recovery in-between starts. The Yankees have already pushed back his next scheduled start on Wednesday. The organization will have Cortes undergo an MRI on Monday to determine the […]
Andy Webb 1 year agoAaron Judge Held Out On Sunday
New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (toe) is being held out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The right-handed slugger suffered a minor toe injury during Saturday's contest. As a result, the Yankees are going to have Judge sit out this contest. Manager Aaron Boone said Judge is sore […]
Andy Webb 1 year agoRoyce Lewis Removed From Sunday's Game
Minnesota Twins shortstop Royce Lewis was removed early during Sunday's game against the Cleveland Guardians. The 23-year-old was taken out of the game after getting into a collision while covering first base. Manager Rocco Baldelli said Lewis did not sustain a concussion or any acute concerns. It sounds like Lewis is dealing with a day-to-day […]
Andy Webb 1 year agoHenry Davis Promoted To Triple-A
Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Henry Davis has earned himself a promotion to Triple-A Indianapolis. Davis was drafted by Pittsburgh as the first overall pick during the 2019 Amateur Draft. He currently ranks as the No. 45 best prospect, according to MLB Pipeline. This season, Davis is slashing .284/.433/.547 with 10 homers and 27 RBI across 41 […]
Andy Webb 1 year agoJulio Urias Throws On Saturday
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urias (hamstring) was able to throw a successful bullpen session on Saturday. The left-hander continues to work his way back from a lingering hamstring issue. The expectation is that Urias is going to face live hitters at some point next week. After that, Urias should be ready to rejoin […]
Andy Webb 1 year agoJose Altuve To Miss Weekend Series
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (oblique) won't be the lineup for the next two days. Manager Dusty Baker confirmed that Altuve will miss both Saturday and Sunday's contest due to an oblique issue. The 33-year-old reportedly felt something in his side during Friday's contest. It sounds like a minor issue, but the Astros might […]
Andy Webb 1 year agoTyler Stephenson Getting Breather On Saturday
Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. This appears to be a routine day off for Stephenson who has been struggling at the plate recently. Stephenson is hitting .105 (2-for-19) in his last five games, so hopefully a day off will help him get […]
Andy Webb 1 year agoEzequiel Duran Returning On Saturday
Texas Rangers utility man Ezequiel Duran (oblique) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Saturday. He is making his return to the field after missing some time due to a right oblique issue. The 24-year-old is putting together a surprisingly strong start to the season. He's slashing .301/.340/.515 with seven home runs, 23 […]
Andy Webb 1 year agoFreddie Freeman Remains In The Lineup
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (neck) remains in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the New York Yankees. The left-handed slugger continues to play despite dealing with neck stiffness over the last few days. The fact Freeman continues to play means that it's likely a minor issue. The 33-year-old saw his 20-game […]
Andy Webb 1 year agoKenley Jansen Records 12th Save
Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Kenley Jansen was called upon to protect a three-run lead during Saturday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. The right-hander immediately allowed a leadoff double to Yandy Diaz. After that, Jansen settled down and struck out the next three batters to record his 12th save of the season. The 35-year-old […]
Andy Webb 1 year agoJoey Gallo Placed On 10-Day Injured List
Minnesota Twins outfielder Joey Gallo (hamstring) has been placed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday. This comes a day after Gallo was scratched from Friday's lineup due to hamstring tightness. He'll now head to the injured list due to what the team is calling a left hamstring strain. The 29-year-old has been dealing with […]
Andy Webb 1 year agoMookie Betts Playing Second Base On Saturday
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts is normally in the outfield, but will shift into the infield for Saturday's game against the New York Yankees. The Dodgers are giving Miguel Vargas a rest day, so Betts will cover his spot at second base here. The 30-year-old has played sparingly at second base throughout his MLB […]
Andy Webb 1 year agoBryan Woo - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis
PROSPECT: Bryan Woo, SP, Seattle Mariners ANALYSIS: Seattle Mariners right-hander Bryan Woo is being called up to make his MLB debut on Saturday against the Texas Rangers. The Mariners decided to promote Woo from Double-A Arkansas after Marco Gonzales (forearm) was placed on the 15-day injured list with a left forearm strain. Woo has been […]
Andy Webb 1 year agoManny Machado Activated, Starting On Friday
San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado (wrist) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Friday. He has been sidelined since the middle of May due to a small fracture in his wrist. The 30-year-old didn't have a minor league rehab assignment, so it's possible he's a little rusty for a game or […]
Andy Webb 1 year agoJosh Naylor Returning On Friday
Cleveland Guardians first baseman Josh Naylor (wrist) is back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Minnesota Twins. The lefty slugger was scratched ahead of Thursday's contest due to wrist soreness. Luckily, this appears to be a minor issue as Naylor is already back in the lineup after a one-game absence. He'll cover […]
Andy Webb 1 year agoBryan Woo Called Up, Starting Saturday
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Bryan Woo is being called up to make his MLB debut on Saturday. The Mariners decided to promote the top prospect after Marco Gonzales (forearm) went down due to injury. Woo has been looking fantastic with Double-A Arkansas this season. He holds a 2.05 ERA, 0.88 WHIP, and 59/12 K/BB ratio […]
Andy Webb 1 year agoChris Sale Placed On 15-Day Injured List
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (shoulder) was removed early during Thursday's start versus the Cincinnati Reds. The left-hander was taken out in the fourth inning due to left shoulder soreness. He underwent an MRI on Friday which revealed left shoulder inflammation, so the Red Sox will shut down Sale for a few weeks. […]
Andy Webb 1 year agoByron Buxton Could Miss Several Days
Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (ribs) was removed early during Thursday's game against the Cleveland Guardians. He was pulled from the contest due to rib soreness after being hit by a pitch in the ribs. Buxton underwent further testing to determine that he didn't suffer any broken ribs. However, he's likely to miss several days […]
Andy Webb 1 year agoVon Miller Believes He'll Be Ready For Season Opener
Buffalo Bills linebacker Von Miller (knee) feels that he'll be ready to play by the season opener. The veteran linebacker is recovering from an ACL tear that he suffered on Thanksgiving of last year. Despite the long road to recovery involving an ACL tear, Miller believes he'll be ready for the beginning of next season. […]
Andy Webb 1 year agoYannick Ngakoue Wants To Play For Contender
Free-agent defensive end Yannick Ngakoue is still searching for a new home, but has made it clear he's not going to play for a sub-par team. Ngakoue said that he wants stability and a legitimate chance to pursue a title. That's fair to say considering Ngakoue has bounced around a bit since being drafted in […]
Andy Webb 1 year agoHayden Hurst To Resume Running Routes
Carolina Panthers tight end Hayden Hurst (hernia) will resume running routes on Friday. The 29-year-old is coming off sports-hernia surgery this offseason. Although, he does have plenty of time to get back up to full speed before training camp begins. Hurst will look to build upon his surprisingly solid season with the Cincinnati Bengals last […]
Andy Webb 1 year agoMichael Pittman Jr. Dealing With Injury
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (hip) is being held out of practice, according to head coach Shane Steichen. It sounds like the 25-year-old is dealing with a minor hip issue. The Colts are obvious going to be cautious this early into camp. Although, this sounds like a minor issue that should be gone […]
Andy Webb 1 year agoBreshad Perriman Visits With Colts
The Indianapolis Colts are hosting free-agent wide receiver Breshad Perriman for a visit on Friday. The organization is having discussing about signing the 29-year-old wideout. Perriman has spent the two seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. However, he hasn't played a very big role on the team due to injuries. In fact, Perriman has totaled […]
Andy Webb 1 year agoGreg Dulcich Could Have Expanded Role
Denver Broncos tight end Greg Dulcich could have an expanded role in the offense this upcoming season. His rookie campaign didn't go according to plan as Dulcich was only able to play in 10 games due to injury. He finished with 33 receptions, 411 yards, and two touchdowns in that span. Despite that, the Broncos […]
Andy Webb 1 year agoJoey Votto To Begin Rehab Assignment On Saturday
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto (shoulder) is set to begin a minor league rehab assignment in Triple-A Louisville on Saturday. The veteran slugger has been sidelined all season while he works his way back from offseason shoulder surgery. He played in 10 rehab games in April, but was shut down due to an injury […]
Andy Webb 1 year agoCorey Kluber Activated From Paternity List
Boston Red Sox pitcher Corey Kluber has been activated from the paternity leave list on Friday. The veteran right-hander has been away from the team for the last couple of days. It appears he's ready for the weekend series against the Tampa Bay Rays, but his role is unclear. The right-hander was recently demoted to […]
Andy Webb 1 year agoRamon Laureano Absent On Friday
Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Miami Marlins. This appears to be a routine rest day for Laureano, so fantasy managers don't need to panic. Seth Brown and JJ Bleday will cover the corner spots, while Esteury Ruiz plays center field versus right-hander Edward Cabrera […]
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