Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Getting A Breather On Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is getting the day off on Tuesday as the team takes on right-hander Adrian Martinez and the Oakland Athletics. Cavan Biggio will be covering first base for the game. This will be just the second day off this season so far for Guerrero. The 23-year-old phenom has […]

Josh Naylor A Late Scratch On Tuesday

Cleveland Guardians first baseman Josh Naylor (back) was a late scratch from the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Detroit Tigers. No official word has been given yet for the reasoning of the scratch, but it's likely related to the back spasms he was suffering on Monday. He began experiencing back spasms in the […]

Spencer Howard Recalled Ahead Of Tuesday's Start

The Texas Rangers have recalled right-hander Spencer Howard from Triple-A. He will be the team's starting pitcher for Tuesday night's game against the Baltimore Orioles. In a corresponding move, fellow right-hander Josh Sborz was sent to Triple-A. Howard has struggled over his three appearances in the majors so far this year. Over 6.2 innings, he's […]

Anthony Rizzo Scratched With Back Stiffness Tuesday

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) is a late scratch from the starting lineup for Tuesday night's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. DJ LeMahieu will now be covering first base for the game. Rizzo is reportedly dealing with lower back stiffness. We should know more about the severity of the ailment soon. For […]

Andrew Heaney Throws Bullpen Session Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Andrew Heaney (shoulder) went through a bullpen session on Tuesday. This was the first time he'd thrown off a mound since landing on the injured list a few weeks back. Heaney has been dealing with left shoulder inflammation since mid-April. After being on the injured list for two months, he briefly […]

Jean Segura Takes Grounders On Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies infielder Jean Segura (finger) was out on the field taking ground balls prior to the team's game against the Washington Nationals on Tuesday. However, he was not throwing the ball. Segura, who underwent surgery on his broken right index finger about a month ago, recently had pins removed from his finger. When he […]

Chris Archer Lands On Injured List With Hip Tightness

The Minnesota Twins placed right-hander Chris Archer (hip) on the 15-day injured list with hip tightness on Tuesday. The move is retroactive to July 2. Archer was scheduled to start against the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday, but he was scratched from the start and Josh Winder is lined up to start in his place. […]

Eloy Jimenez Could Be Activated Wednesday

Chicago White Sox skipper Tony La Russa said that outfielder Eloy Jimenez (hamstring) could be activated from the injured list on Wednesday. Jimenez has been cleared to play the outfield, but the team will likely avoid playing him in the field for three straight days in the early going. The 25-year-old is back with the […]

Seahawks Haven't Been Interested In Baker Mayfield

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport said on the Pat McAfee Show that the Seattle Seahawks "have never really been that interested" in trading for Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield. Something could change in training camp, but as of now in early July, the Seahawks are comfortable having Geno Smith and Drew Lock battle for the starting […]

Yasmani Grandal To Begin Rehab Assignment Wednesday

Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal (back) said he will start a minor league rehab assignment on Wednesday with Double-A Birmingham and he hopes to return to the team after the All-Star break. Grandal will likely serve as the designated hitter through the weekend before moving to Triple-A Charlotte. The 33-year-old veteran catcher has been […]

Willson Contreras Absent From Lineup Tuesday

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Milwaukee Brewers. Fantasy managers should consider Contreras day-to-day for now after he left Monday's game early with a hamstring injury. When on the field, the 30-year-old has been a must-start, as he's slashing .274/.392/.498 with an .890 OPS, 13 […]

Rafael Devers Getting A Rest On Tuesday

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers is absent from the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against left-hander Jeffrey Springs and the Tampa Bay Rays. Christian Arroyo will be manning the hot corner for the game. This is nothing but a routine rest day for Devers, who has continued to smash the ball all season […]

Ryan Mountcastle Out With An Illness On Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle (illness) is being held out of Tuesday's game against the Texas Rangers. He is dealing with sinus problems, according to Orioles manager Brandon Hyde. Trey Mancini is getting the start at first base for the contest. Mountcastle has been hitting the ball well all season, compiling a .277/.315/.496 slash […]

Juan Soto Remains Out On Tuesday

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto (calf) will miss his second straight game on Tuesday as the team takes on left-hander Cristopher Sanchez and the Philadelphia Phillies. Lane Thomas is getting his second consecutive start in right field for the game. Soto injured his calf during this past Sunday's game against the Miami Marlins. He underwent […]

Max Scherzer Activated, Set For His Return On Tuesday

The New York Mets have officially activated starting pitcher Max Scherzer (oblique) from the injured list. The team designated left-hander Chasen Shreve for assignment in a corresponding move. Scherzer will be on the mound for Tuesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. It will be his first start since mid-May as he'd been sidelined with an […]

Lance McCullers Jr. Ramps Up His Pitching On Tuesday

Houston Astros right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. (forearm) tossed 32 pitches during a session on Tuesday. According to Astros beat reporter Brian McTaggart, McCullers threw six sliders and six curveballs. His velocity was sitting between 90 and 93 mph during the session and the plan is for him to continue throwing at that speed until he […]

Austin Meadows Goes Through Agility Drills Tuesday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Austin Meadows (Achilles) went through some agility drills and workouts on the field prior to the team's game against the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday. According to Tigers beat reporter Jason Beck, Meadows could begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday if he shows no lingering problems from the workout. Meadows […]

Sean Doolittle Throws Off The Mound Tuesday

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Sean Doolittle (elbow) threw off the bullpen mound in Philadelphia on Tuesday. It marked the first time he threw off a mound since landing on the injured list with an elbow sprain back in April. The 35-year-old veteran only made six appearances this year prior to landing on the injured list. […]

Josh Naylor Back In The Lineup On Tuesday

Cleveland Guardians first baseman Josh Naylor (back) is included in the starting lineup for Tuesday night's game against right-hander Drew Hutchison and the Detroit Tigers. He will be slotting in at designated hitter and batting cleanup. Naylor was removed from Game 1 of Monday's doubleheader after experiencing back spasms and he was held out of […]

Adam Duvall To Miss His Third Straight Game

Atlanta Braves outfielder Adam Duvall (hand) will remain out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Duvall was hit on his hand by a pitch during this past Saturday's game and he hasn't seen the field since. The 33-year-old crushed eight home runs throughout June while slugging .571 across the […]

Nick Lodolo Activated Ahead Of Tuesday's Start

The Cincinnati Reds have activated left-hander Nick Lodolo (back) from the 60-day injured list. He will be the team's starting pitcher for Tuesday's game against the New York Mets. Lodolo landed on the injured list in late April due to a lower back strain. He made three starts prior to the injury and went 1-2 […]

Ryan Pepiot To Start On Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Ryan Pepiot is being recalled from the minors in order to start on Tuesday against the Colorado Rockies instead of Mitch White. Pepiot has been pretty outstanding in his first three major league starts this year, allowing just four earned runs on six hits while striking out 13 and walking 11 […]

Austin Hays Day-To-Day With Wrist Injury

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays (wrist) is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Texas Rangers and said he's day-to-day after being hit by a pitch on Monday. Hays' X-rays came back negative and there is no additional swelling. He swung the bat in the batting cage and just didn't feel right on […]

Nathan Eovaldi Faces Live Hitters In Batting Practice

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (back) is throwing live batting practice at Fenway Park on Tuesday. Eovaldi went on the injured list with lower back inflammation on June 12, but he's made slow progress in his recovery. However, it's a good sign that he's progressed to facing live hitters after recently throwing two […]

Xander Bogaerts Returns To Lineup Tuesday

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (thigh) is back at shortstop and is hitting cleanup on Tuesday against Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Jeffrey Springs. Bogaerts needed stitches to close a left thigh laceration that he suffered on Sunday, and he sat out on Monday in the series opener against Tampa. The 29-year-old should be returned […]

Chris Archer Scratched From Start Against White Sox

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Chris Archer has been scratched from his scheduled start on Tuesday against the Chicago White Sox for undisclosed reasons. Rookie Josh Winder will get the start instead, rain permitting. If the 33-year-old was scratched due to an injury, we'll pass it along once we know more. Archer has a solid 3.08 […]

Didi Gregorius Out Again Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Didi Gregorius (knee) is out of the starting lineup again against the Washington Nationals on Tuesday. Gregorius is dealing with left knee soreness and hasn't played since July 1. Fantasy managers should continue to consider him day-to-day and remove him from daily lineups. The 32-year-old has played in only 41 games so […]

Tigers Select Drew Hutchison's Contract

Detroit Tigers pitcher Drew Hutchison had his contract selected by the team on Tuesday. The veteran hurler is starting for the team on Tuesday against the Cleveland Guardians. He's made 12 appearances for Detroit this season, two of which were starts. Overall, he's pitched to a 4.81 ERA, a 4.76 FIP, 17 strikeouts, and 16 […]

Tyler Allgeier Could Eventually Become Lead Back

The Atlanta Falcons took running back Tyler Allgeier in the fifth round of this year's draft because they think he can eventually carry the bulk of the load in their backfield. He set a single-season record at BYU last year with 1,601 yards and was fourth in rushing attempts (276) in college football. Seventy percent […]

Jon Berti On The Bench Tuesday

Miami Marlins infielder Jon Berti isn't starting on Tuesday for a matchup with the Los Angeles Angels and right-hander Noah Syndergaard. So far this season, Berti is batting .268 with a .363 on-base percentage, two home runs, and 25 stolen bases in 190 plate appearances. Joey Wendle is starting at second base and batting leadoff. […]