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Davis Wendzel Out At Least Two Weeks With Wrist Sprain
Texas Rangers third baseman Davis Wendzel (wrist) will be out at least two weeks with a left wrist sprain. It's the same wrist that he suffered a hamate injury to, but it's not the same injury. The Rangers hope Wendzel can begin baseball activities by the middle of next week. The team's No. 8 prospect, […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoMike Trout Runs The Bases Tuesday
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (calf) ran the bases during a pre-game workout on Tuesday. It's a significant step for Trout, who has been out since mid-May after suffering a Grade 2 strain of his right calf. He'll need to run the bases at full intensity before he's ready to return, but it's surely […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoYandy Diaz Back In The Lineup
Tampa Bay Rays corner infielder Yandy Diaz (neck) is back in the starting lineup on Tuesday after leaving Monday's game early due to neck spasms. Diaz is hitting leadoff and playing first base against Baltimore Orioles left-hander John Means. While Means has been one of the better left-handed pitchers in baseball this year, he's also […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoCraig Stammen Lands On Paternity List
The San Diego Padres placed right-hander Craig Stammen on the paternity leave list on Tuesday and recalled right-hander Miguel Diaz from Triple-A El Paso in a corresponding move. Stammen will only be away from the team for a few days. The 37-year-old reliever doesn't have much fantasy appeal in a middle-relief role, but he's been […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoTravis Shaw Hits On The Field
Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Travis Shaw (shoulder) hit on the field for the first time on Tuesday and is hoping to begin a minor league rehab assignment soon. Shaw suffered a separated left shoulder last month, but it's looking like he might be able to return to the Brew Crew next month. Aside from a […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoJ.T. Ginn Promoted To High-A Brooklyn
New York Mets right-hander J.T. Ginn has been promoted from Single-A St. Lucie to High-A Brooklyn and will make his debut with Brooklyn on Saturday. The team's No. 2 pitching prospect, according to MLB Pipeline, went 2-1 with a 2.56 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, 35 strikeouts and 10 walks in 38 2/3 innings spanning eight starts […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoNick Castellanos Not Starting On Tuesday
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos (wrist) remains out of the starting lineup on Tuesday against the New York Mets. Castellanos served as a pinch-hitter in Monday's game, but he'll continue to sit after being hit by a pitch on his right wrist last Friday. Whenever he gets back into Cincy's lineup, fantasy managers need to […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoAustin Nola Could Return As Soon As Thursday
San Diego Padres catcher Austin Nola (knee) went deep for the first time on his rehab assignment and caught seven innings for Triple-A El Paso on Monday. The 31-year-old also walked twice and is hitting .286/.412/.393 through 10 games at El Paso. Monday was the third time that Nola, who is on the injured list […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoGiants Interested In Starling Marte?
One of the key teams to watch in the pursuit of Miami Marlins outfielder Starling Marte is the San Francisco Giants, according to sources. Marte and the Marlins were unable to agree to a contract extension, so he's expected to be dealt at the deadline. Miami was willing to go as far as three years […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoLorenzo Cain To Get More Rehab At-Bats
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain (hamstring) played nine innings the other day with Triple-A Nashville, but manager Craig Counsell said that the plan remains for Cain to stockpile more at-bats on his rehab assignment. Cain is also 3-for-18 (.167) with six strikeouts so far on his minor league rehab assignment, so the Brewers are in […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoEric Lauer Pushed Back Due To Fingernail Issue
Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Eric Lauer is dealing with a fingernail issue, which is why he has been moved to Wednesday against the Kansas City Royals. Left-hander Brett Anderson will get the starting nod against the Royals on Tuesday. It doesn't sound like a big concern for Lauer, but it's something to watch heading into his […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoDevin Williams, Brad Boxberger Play Catch Tuesday
Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Devin Williams (elbow) and Brad Boxberger (shoulder) had successful throwing sessions on Tuesday. Williams is hopeful his injured list stint will be for the minimum 10 days, while Boxberger is confident he won't land on the injured list. Williams is dealing with some minor elbow discomfort, so hopefully fantasy managers will […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoTouki Toussaint To Start On Tuesday
Atlanta Braves right-hander Touki Toussaint will now start on Tuesday against the San Diego Padres after the game on Monday was postponed due to inclement weather. Kyle Muller, who was originally scheduled to pitch on Monday, will now start Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader, with Charlie Morton set to go in Game 2. Toussaint will […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoOmar Narvaez Sitting Out Against Lefty Tuesday
Milwaukee Brewers catcher Omar Narvaez is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday against Kansas City Royals left-hander Mike Minor. Narvaez is having a fantastic year for the Brew Crew, but he's hitting just .167 (5-for-30) with one of his eight home runs against southpaws in 2021, and he's also hitting .208 (5-for-24) with no […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoRoyals Put Danny Duffy, Brady Singer On Injured List
The Kansas City Royals placed starting pitchers Danny Duffy (forearm) and Brady Singer (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and recalled infielder Ryan McBroom and right-hander Tyler Zuber from Triple-A Omaha in corresponding moves. Duffy is going back on the injured list with a flexor strain, and it likely kills any trade value […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoRams Have Faith In Darrell Henderson Jr.
The Los Angeles Rams don't have any immediate plans to pursue a free-agent running back now that Cam Akers (Achilles) is out for the entire 2021 season. The Rams believe in Darrell Henderson Jr., have high hopes for last year's undrafted free-agent running back Xavier Jones and also drafted Jake Funk in the seventh round […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoJonnu Smith Expected To Be Ready For Camp
New England Patriots tight end Jonnu Smith (hamstring) and outside linebacker Chase Winovich are both expected to be ready for training camp next week after missing minicamp sessions, according to sources. Smith suffered a minor hamstring injury over a month ago, so barring any setbacks, he should be fine moving forward. He'll be competing for […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoAaron Rodgers Rejected Offer From Packers This Offseason
The Green Bay Packers offered quarterback Aaron Rodgers a two-year contract extension this offseason that would have tied him to the team for five more seasons and made him the highest-paid QB and player in football, but he declined the offer. It shows that Rodgers really isn't about the money, and his relationship with the […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoRobert Stock Starting Against Reds Tuesday
New York Mets right-hander Robert Stock will make the start on Tuesday against the Cincinnati Reds. The Mets had been leaning towards giving Stock the spot start, but now it's official. Stock threw an inning for Triple-A Syracuse, so he probably won't have a very long leash in this one despite pitching six innings in […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoJermar Jefferson Competing For No. 3 Job
Detroit Lions running backs D'Andre Swift and Jamaal Williams are the clear top-two backs in Detroit, and they are expected to split carries in offensive coordinator Anthony Lynn's scheme. Jermar Jefferson was drafted in the seventh round this year and started to come on strong at the end of the offseason training program, especially in […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoMike Evans Looks Leaner This Offseason
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans looked leaner heading into minicamp back in June, and he made a toe-tap catch look effortless. It helped that the Tom Brady pass was placed perfectly before the sideline, but Evans made it look like an everyday routine play. It's another reminder that Brady and Evans have developed […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoAnibal Sanchez Won't Pitch This Year
Free-agent right-hander Anibal Sanchez is not planning to pitch this year after turning down MLB offers that he didn't view as commensurate with his value. Sanchez was originally looking for deals that were enhanced with incentives per start. The 37-year-old veteran hurler did not look good in 11 starts (53 innings) for the Washington Nationals […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoJack Flaherty Expected To Face Hitters This Week
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty (oblique) is expected to throw to hitters this week as he tries to return from a left oblique strain that has kept him out since late May. There is an idea being floated around by the Cardinals of bringing Flaherty and Miles Mikolas back from the injured list […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoPadres-Braves Postponed Monday
The game between the San Diego Padres and Atlanta Braves on Monday has been postponed due to inclement weather. It will be made up as part of a split doubleheader on Wednesday at 12:20 pm ET and 5:20 pm ET. The scheduled starters on Monday -- Right-hander Yu Darvish for the Padres and left-hander Kyle […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoBrandon Crawford Lands On Injured List
The San Francisco Giants placed shortstop Brandon Crawford (oblique) on the 10-day injured list on Monday with a mild oblique strain and recalled infielder Jason Vosler from Triple-A Sacramento in a corresponding move. Crawford is expected to miss 10 to 14 days after suffering the injury in his final at-bat on Sunday. Manager Gabe Kapler […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoMets Eyeing Jose Berrios?
According to a source, the New York Mets are looking to make a "big splash" at this year's trade deadline and have shifted their focus to Minnesota Twins right-hander Jose Berrios and Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant. With starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (forearm) and shortstop Francisco Lindor (oblique) out indefinitely, the front office is […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoMike Trout Does Some Running On Monday
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (calf) said he was running at 90 percent on Monday while doing some running and agility drills. He's "excited" about his progress but still doesn't know when he will go on a rehab assignment. Trout's return isn't imminent, but he thinks a rehab assignment is "close." He plans to […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoJosiah Gray To Join Dodgers Tuesday
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that pitching prospect Josiah Gray will be activated on Tuesday, and he's likely to make his major league debut against the San Francisco Giants. It's unknown if Gray will start the game or serve as a bulk reliever, but fantasy managers should temper expectations, as the 23-year-old right-hander […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoCorey Seager Could Be Activated On Wednesday
Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager (hand) could be activated from the injured list as soon as Wednesday, according to manager Dave Roberts. Seager's live batting practice session went well on Monday. Fantasy managers will be pretty happy to know that Seager doesn't look like he'll need a minor league rehab assignment before returning to […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoIndians Won't Trade Jose Ramirez Unless They're Overwhelmed
The Cleveland Indians will not trade third baseman Jose Ramirez at this year's deadline unless they are overwhelmed by an offer. The Tampa Bay Rays are among the teams that would love to find out what it might take to pry Ramirez away. Ramirez ranks third in fWAR behind only Mike Trout and Mookie Betts […]
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