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Noelvi Marte Promoted To Triple-A
Cincinnati Reds shortstop Noelvi Marte has earned himself a promotion to Triple-A Louisville. The Reds already have shortstops Matt McLain and Elly De La Cruz making an impact at the big league level. Marte could be the next in line to make it to the Reds roster. The 21-year-old is slashing .281/.356/.464 with eight homers, […]
Andy Webb 2 years ago
Hunter Renfroe Shifts Over To First Base
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Hunter Renfroe will move into the infield for Saturday's game against the Colorado Rockies. The Angels have decided to shake things up with the addition of Eduardo Escobar. That being said, the Halos will move Renfroe from the outfield to first base on Saturday. This marks only the fourth time in […]
Andy Webb 2 years ago
Jose Urquidy Throws Bullpen Session On Saturday
Houston Astros starting pitcher Jose Urquidy (shoulder) was able to throw a 25-pitch bullpen session on Saturday. The right-hander has been on the sideline since early May due to right shoulder inflammation. The plan is for Urquidy to throw two more bullpen sessions before advancing to face live hitters. That being said, fantasy managers shouldn't […]
Andy Webb 2 years ago
Andres Munoz Removed Early On Saturday
Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Andres Munoz was removed early during Saturday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. The right-hander was pulled out in the seventh inning due to an undisclosed injury. The expectation is that Munoz will undergo further testing to determine the severity of the issue. This is not good news for the Mariners or […]
Andy Webb 2 years ago
James Paxton Pulled Early On Saturday
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher James Paxton (knee) was forced to exit early during Saturday's game against the Chicago White Sox. The left-hander was pulled out of the game after four innings due to right knee soreness. Before that, the southpaw allowed one run on two hits while striking out three batters. The oft-injured pitcher […]
Andy Webb 2 years ago
Noah Syndergaard Throws Bullpen Session
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard (finger) was able to throw a live bullpen session on Saturday. The right-hander was able to face a few of his teammates without an issues during this session. Syndergaard has been sidelined since early June with a blister on his right index finger. Before that, Syndergaard held an […]
Andy Webb 2 years ago
Max Muncy To Return On Tuesday
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy (hamstring) is expected to return for Tuesday's game, according to manager Dave Roberts. There was hope that Muncy would return on Sunday, but the team will give him a few extra days to rest. The left-handed slugger was placed on the 10-day injured list last Friday. The good news […]
Andy Webb 2 years ago
David Peralta Gets Rest Day On Saturday
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder David Peralta is absent from the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Houston Astros. The veteran outfielder appears to be getting a routine rest day here. The 35-year-old has been decent, slashing .265/.306/.388 with four home runs and 26 RBI in 49 games. In his absence, Jason Heyward will cover […]
Andy Webb 2 years ago
Chris Taylor To Miss Sixth Straight Game
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor (knee) remains out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Houston Astros. The 32-year-old was injured while running the bases last Friday. He has not played since then, but the team was hopeful he'd suit up here. The organization hasn't placed him on the injured list, so […]
Andy Webb 2 years ago
Justin Steele Looks Sharp On Saturday
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Justin Steele was asked to take the ball for the series opener in London on Saturday. The left-hander made easy work of the Cardinals lineup in this one. He carried a no-hit bid into the fifth inning before Jordan Walker delivered a leadoff single. Despite that, Steele threw six innings, allowing […]
Andy Webb 2 years ago
Ian Happ Launches Two Homers In Win
Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ came ready to play for the London Series versus the St. Louis Cardinals. He blasted a home run off veteran right-hander Adam Wainwright in the second inning. He smacked another big fly a couple of innings later to record his 11th career multi-homer performance. The 28-year-old has a .268/.386/.430 slash […]
Andy Webb 2 years ago
Matthew Liberatore To Start On Sunday
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Matthew Liberatore is scheduled to take the ball for the series finale in London on Sunday Originally, Jack Flaherty was scheduled to pitch, but he has been scratched due to hip tightness. That being said, Liberatore will take the ball against the red-hot Cubbies. The 23-year-old has struggled heavily during […]
Andy Webb 2 years ago
Eury Perez Could Miss Some Starts
Miami Marlins starting pitcher Eury Perez has been fantastic since getting the call to the big leagues. He holds a 1.54 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 45/14 K/BB ratio across 41 innings this season. However, the 20-year-old has never thrown more than 78 innings in a single season. That being said, the Marlins are considering skipping […]
Andy Webb 2 years ago
J.P. Crawford Remains Out On Friday
Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford (shoulder) remains out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. This marks the third game in a row that Crawford has missed after suffering a shoulder injury during Tuesday's game. The team hasn't placed him on the injured list as he was expected to return here. […]
Andy Webb 2 years ago
Harrison Bader To Miss Friday's Game
New York Yankees outfielder Harrison Bader is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Texas Rangers. The 29-year-old recently returned from the injured list, so it appears the Yankees are going to be cautious with him. Fantasy managers don't need to panic as this appears to be a routine rest day for […]
Andy Webb 2 years ago
Andres Gimenez To Sit Out On Friday
Cleveland Guardians second baseman Andres Gimenez is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. This appears to be a routine rest day for the 24-year-old infielder. The Guardians will play matchups here with left-hander Wade Miley on the mound. That means, Tyler Freeman will cover second base and bat sixth […]
Andy Webb 2 years ago
Bo Naylor To Miss Second Straight Game
Cleveland Guardians catcher Bo Naylor will remain out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. The 23-year-old has missed back-to-back days, but doesn't appear to be dealing with an injury. It's likely just the organization trying to play matchups, so fantasy managers shouldn't panic yet. Cam Gallagher will start behind the […]
Andy Webb 2 years ago
Max Muncy Won't Be Activated Yet
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy (hamstring) was hopeful to get back into game action on Friday. However, the team ultimately decided that Muncy wasn't ready to play yet. That means, the left-handed slugger will need at least another day or two to recover from his hamstring strain. Michael Busch will cover third base and […]
Andy Webb 2 years ago
Jarren Duran Sitting Out On Friday
Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Chicago White Sox. This marks the second time in the last four games that Duran has sat out against a right-handed starter. It's a bit concerning that the Red Sox continue to bench Duran. He has a decent […]
Andy Webb 2 years ago
Jorge Alfaro Absent On Friday
Colorado Rockies catcher Jorge Alfaro is absent from the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. The right-handed slugger has served as the designated hitter in four of the last five games. This appears to be a routine rest day for the 30-year-old catcher. Elias Diaz will be behind the plate and […]
Andy Webb 2 years ago
Matt Waldron To Start On Saturday
San Diego Padres starting pitcher Matt Waldron is being recalled to take the mound against the Washington Nationals on Saturday. The left-hander is one of the few minor leaguers that feature a knuckleball. Now, Waldron will be the only current MLB player to have one. This season, Waldron holds a 7.02 ERA, 1.65 WHIP and […]
Andy Webb 2 years ago
Tim Anderson Added To The Lineup On Friday
Updating a previous report, Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson (shoulder) was originally expected to miss his fifth straight game on Friday. However, it appears Anderson is a late addition to the lineup here. The 30-year-old has been dealing with a banged up shoulder, but appears to be feeling good enough to play against the […]
Andy Webb 2 years ago
Melvin Gordon III Still Wants To Play
Free-agent running back Melvin Gordon III is still looking for a new team as the calendar nears July. The 30-year-old is one of many veteran backs without a job right now. Gordon acknowledged it's tough being a running back right now, but will remain in game shape in case someone needs him. He's coming off […]
Andy Webb 2 years ago
Jalen Nailor Could Make Bigger Impact
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jalen Nailor had a minimal role in the offense last season. The 24-year-old hauled in nine receptions for 179 yards, and one touchdown in 15 games during his rookie season. However, it sounds like Nailor has a good chance at making an impact going forward. The Vikings reportedly like what they […]
Andy Webb 2 years ago
Justyn Ross Could Be A Cut Candidate
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Justyn Ross could be the odd man out when it's time to make cuts, according to Nate Taylor of The Athletic. To be fair, Taylor didn't really have anything bad to say about Ross, but believes the Chiefs have better options than him. He believes Kadarius Toney, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Skyy […]
Andy Webb 2 years ago
Cordarrelle Patterson To Take On Bigger Pass-Catching Role
Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson is expected to take on a bigger pass-catching role with the offense next season. Last season, Patterson was forced into a larger rushing role and saw his totals in the passing game drop dramatically. Now, the Falcons have Tyler Allgeier and Bijan Robinson who can do a majority of […]
Andy Webb 2 years ago
Tutu Atwell Will Have A Role Next Season
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Tutu Atwell is going to have a role in the team's passing offense next season, according to head coach Sean McVay. The organization has given Atwell high praise during minicamp. "He's a nice complement to some of the other guys that we have, and so I'm really pleased with what […]
Andy Webb 2 years ago
Will Benson Gets Rest Day On Friday
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Will Benson is absent from the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Atlanta Braves. This appears to be nothing more than a routine day off for the left-handed slugger. Benson has been hot at the plate since the start of June. He's slashing .333/.492/.533 with two homers and five RBI in […]
Andy Webb 2 years ago
Riley Greene Plays Catch On Friday
Detroit Tigers outfielder Riley Greene (leg) was spotted playing catch on Friday without an air cast. That is good news as Greene works his way back from a stress reaction in his left fibula. The left-handed slugger has been sidelined since the end of May, but hopefully won't miss too much more time. It sounds […]
Andy Webb 2 years ago
Alex Faedo Throws On Friday
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Alex Faedo (finger) was able to throw a bullpen session on Friday. The 27-year-old has been sidelined since the end of May due fingernail issue that is causing blisters. He's back on track now, so hopefully he doesn't suffer any setbacks and feels good after this bullpen session. The hope is […]
Andy Webb 2 years ago