Framber Valdez Posts 19th Straight Quality Start

Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez is quietly putting together a fantastic season on the mound. The left-hander went seven innings, zero earned runs, and eight strikeouts in the win over the Texas Rangers on Thursday. This start marked his 19th straight quality start of the season. After this performance, Valdez is posting a 2.73 […]

Dylan Cease Looks Sharp On Thursday

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Cease has put together an incredible stretch of play over the last few months. The 26-year-old went six innings of one-run ball with eight strikeouts during Thursday's loss to the Kansas City Royals. That performance marked the 11th start in a row that Cease has allowed one run or […]

Scott Barlow Earns 18th Save Of The Season

Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Scott Barlow has been a fairly effective option in the ninth inning this season. On Thursday, Barlow was handed the ball in the ninth inning with a three-run lead over the Chicago White Sox. The right-hander gave up a solo home run to Andrew Vaughn, but looked solid outside of […]

Daniel Bard Collects 24th Save

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Daniel Bard didn't put together his best outing of the season versus the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday. The 37-year-old came into the ninth inning with a three-run lead. The right-hander loaded the bases with one out, but was able to escape with little damage. He notched his 24th save of […]

Nick Madrigal Notches Three Hits

Chicago Cubs infielder Nick Madrigal put together a nice performance during Thursday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. The 25-year-old has been limited to 38 games this season due to injuries. He looked healthy and ready to play during the second annual Field of Dreams Game in Dyersville, Iowa. Madrigal went 3-for-5 with an RBI and […]

Jack Flaherty Shaky During Rehab Start

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jake Flaherty (shoulder) made his first rehab start with Triple-A Memphis on Thursday. He allowed, four hits, three earned runs, and struck out two batters in his one inning of work. This wasn't the result the team wanted to see, but at least his velocity was still there. Flaherty isn't […]

Elias Diaz Expected To Land On Injured List

Colorado Rockies catcher Elias Diaz (hand) exited early during Wednesday's matchup against the St. Louis Cardinals. The 31-year-old aggravated his right hand, while swinging during the contest. The organization did further testing and it revealed damage in his right hand. That being said, the Rockies are almost certainly going to place Diaz on the injured […]

Yonathan Daza Hopeful To Avoid Injured List

Colorado Rockies outfielder Yonathan Daza (shoulder) was forced to exit early during Thursday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Daza suffered a left shoulder sprain, while making a diving catch in the first inning. The Rockies decided to pull him out of the contest after he came up clutching his arm. The 28-year-old is hopeful […]

Wynton Bernard Likely To Be Called Up

Colorado Rockies outfielder Wynton Bernard is reportedly going to get the call up from Triple-A on Friday. The 31-year-old has been playing in the minor leagues since 2013. This would be his first taste of big league baseball, assuming he gets called up. Bernard is hitting .325/.374/.588 with 17 home runs and 74 RBI in […]

Josh Sborz Named Opener For Friday

Texas Rangers pitcher Josh Sborz will make the start against the Seattle Mariners on Friday. This appears to be a bullpen game as Sborz is expected to pitch an inning or two. He currently holds a 5.87 ERA through 15.3 innings with the Rangers this season. He won't be a recommended fantasy option, so fantasy […]

Adam Shaheen Fails Physical Assessment

The Houston Texans have issued a failed physical designation to tight end Adam Shaheen. He was recently acquired with a seventh-round pick in exchange for a sixth-round pick from the Miami Dolphins. That trade has now been voided and Shaheen will head back to the Dolphins roster. After this, it would be surprising to see […]

Benny Snell Jr. Misses Thursday's Practice

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Benny Snell Jr. (knee) didn't take the field during Thursday's practice. Snell was seen with a wrap around his knee on Wednesday. It sounds like the 24-year-old is dealing with a minor knee issue. He is currently battling for the backup role behind Najee Harris. The Steelers recently mentioned that they […]

Kenneth Walker III Could Be Three-Down Back

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III is expected to see a ton of snaps as a rookie. Head coach Pete Carroll mentioned the team would feel comfortable with Walker as a three-down back. The second-round rookie is currently competing with Rashaad Penny for the No. 1 role in Seattle. It sounds like Penny is […]

Kadarius Toney Won't Play In Preseason Opener

New York Giants wide receiver Kadarius Toney (knee) won't suit up for the preseason opener. The young wideout is currently dealing with a knee injury that has kept him out of practice. This doesn't sound like a serious injury, but the Giants are going to play it safe. Toney should be fine within a week, […]

Rashaad Penny Dealing With Minor Injury

Seattle Seahawks running back Rashaad Penny (groin) is unlikely to suit up for the preseason opener. He is feeling some minor groin tightness, so the organization is going to be cautious with him. This doesn't sound like a serious issue, but any soft-tissue injury is noteworthy. Kenneth Walker III will see more snaps without Penny […]

Eric Hosmer Returns For Thursday's Game

Boston Red Sox first baseman Eric Hosmer (knee) is back in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. The left-handed slugger sat out of Wednesday's game due to a knee contusion. He'll return to the starting lineup and bat sixth against right-hander Dean Kremer on Thursday. On paper, this should be a […]

Dominic Smith Activated, Optioned To Minors

New York Mets outfielder Dominic Smith (ankle) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Thursday. He has finally fully recovered from an ankle issue that has sidelined him since mid-July. They didn't really miss his bat considering he's hitting .194/.276/.284 with zero home runs in 58 games this season. That being said, the […]

Yonathan Daza Departs Early On Thursday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Yonathan Daza (shoulder) didn't last long during Thursday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. He exited the contest after a diving catch during the first inning. Afterwards, Daza was clutching his left arm in pain, so the Rockies decided to remove him from the contest. Now, Daza has been diagnosed with a […]

Kyle Schwarber Considered Day-To-Day

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Kyle Schwarber (calf) was forced to exit early during Thursday's game against the Miami Marlins. The organization is calling the injury a mild calf strain. He picked up the injury during a fifth-inning plate appearance where he drew a walk. The good news is, Schwarber avoided major injury, but his status for […]

Garrett Cooper Exits Early On Thursday

Miami Marlins first baseman Garrett Cooper (calf) was forced to exit early during Thursday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Manager Don Mattingly said that Cooper's calf tightened up on him, so that's why he came out of the game. Jesus Aguilar came in as a pinch hitter to relieve Cooper from the contest. Mattingly said […]

Max Fried Placed On Concussion List

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried (head) was scheduled to make a start on Friday, but that won't happen now. The 28-year-old has been placed on the 7-day concussion list, retroactive August 8. Fried hit his head on the ground while attempting to make a play during Saturday's contest. The left-hander is eligible to come […]

Michael Brantley Seeking Second Opinion

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley (shoulder) has been away from the organization for some time. Now, it has been revealed that Brantley is seeking a second opinion on his left shoulder, according to bench coach Joe Espada. The 35-year-old has been sidelined since late June due to a lingering right shoulder issue. It sounds like […]

Rowan Wick Notches Four-Out Save

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Rowan Wick has been the favorite option in the ninth inning since the trade deadline. On Wednesday, Wick was asked to get a four-out save against the Washington Nationals. He gave up a single to the first batter he faced, but retired the rest of the hitters he saw. The 29-year-old […]

Ryan Pepiot Recalled, Starting On Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Ryan Pepiot has been recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City. The 24-year-old will take the mound against the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday. He's posting an impressive 2.76 ERA with 19 strikeouts over 16 1/3 innings in four starts at the MLB level. The Dodgers are without Clayton Kershaw (back) for a […]

Whit Merrifield Will Rest On Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Whit Merrifield (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. Fantasy managers don't need to panic as this appears to be a routine day off for Merrifield. Raimel Tapia is starting in his place in center field and batting seventh against right-hander Dean Kremer. […]

Byron Buxton To Sit Out On Wednesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. This appears to be a routine rest day, which seems to happen quite often to Buxton. Nick Gordon will play center field and bat sixth versus right-hander Ryan Pepiot on Wednesday. Fantasy managers should expect […]

Cowboys Sign Brett Maher

The Dallas Cowboys have reached an agreement with kicker Brett Maher. The organization brought in Maher along with a few other kickers for a tryout. Clearly, Maher has won that battle and has been signed by the organization. He made 16-of-18 field goals for the New Orleans Saints in 2021. Before that, Maher spent two […]

Najee Harris Could See Lighter Workload

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris could see a lighter workload heading into next season. The second-year back saw 307 carries for 1,200 yards, and seven touchdowns during his first season in Pittsburgh. He also hauled in 74 receptions for 467 yards and three touchdowns through the air. Clearly, Harris was heavily used in the […]

Darius Anderson Suffers Season-Ending Injury

Houston Texans running back Darius Anderson (knee) suffered a season-ending injury on Tuesday. The 24-year-old has done serious damage to his knee and will require immediate surgery. Anderson was an undrafted back out of TCU in 2020. He has bounced around to multiple practice squads, but hasn't made an NFL appearance. It was tough to […]

Eno Benjamin Has Impressed The Team

Arizona Cardinals running back Eno Benjamin has been impressive during training camp, according to head coach Kliff Kingsbury. The 23-year-old is reportedly one of the hardest workers on the team. Despite that, Benjamin will have competition for the RB2 job in Arizona. The team has added Darrel Williams and drafted Keontay Ingram as well. James […]