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Jordan Lyles Allows Six Runs In Blowout Loss
Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jordan Lyles pitched well his last time on the mound, but it didn't carry over into Tuesday's start. He went 5 2/3 innings, nine hits allowed, six earned runs, three walks, and six strikeouts in the 11-3 loss to the Los Angeles Angels. He was basically hit around all game long, […]
Andy Webb 3 years agoChris Archer Avoids Serious Injury
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Chris Archer (hip) had the results from his MRI come back negative. He was forced to exit early during a rehab start on Sunday. Luckily, the MRI came back clean and there isn't any structural damage done to his hip. The hope is that Archer can begin throwing by Friday, […]
Andy Webb 3 years agoNick Castellanos Could Return On Thursday
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos (wrist) could be activated off the 10-day injured list as early as Thursday. He'll miss Wednesday's game, but is expected to take batting practice prior to the game, according to manager David Bell. That should help determine whether or not Castellanos is ready to come off the injured list. Regardless, […]
Andy Webb 3 years agoClayton Kershaw Without A Timetable For Return
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (forearm) remains without a timetable for his return from the injured list. He has been out of action since July 7 due to forearm inflammation. Manager Dave Roberts mentioned that he's unsure when Kershaw will get back on the mound. The fact that the Dodgers are nearing a […]
Andy Webb 3 years agoJake Dolegala To Compete For No. 3 Role
New England Patriots quarterback Jake Dolegala is now in his second stint with the organization. He was recently claimed off waivers from the Green Bay Packers. A bit of an odd move considering the Pats have Cam Newton and Mac Jones competing for the starter job. Behind them, Brian Hoyer and Jarrett Stidham (back) fill […]
Andy Webb 3 years agoDamien Harris Has Legitimate Shot At Being Lead Back
New England Patriots running back Damien Harris is expected to compete for the lead back job in training camp. He has a legitimate shot at taking the job, according to head coach Bill Belichick. "Now he has an opportunity to really compete for the lead spot..I've been impressed with the commitment that he's shown," said […]
Andy Webb 3 years agoCurtis Terry Gets First Career Hit
Texas Rangers first baseman Curtis Terry started his MLB career off 0-for-20 at the plate. However, he was able to get a few knocks during Monday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. He went 2-for-3 with a double and a single in the 4-1 victory. The 24-year-old will get a legitimate shot at the designated […]
Andy Webb 3 years agoSpencer Patton Notches First Career Save
Texas Rangers relief pitcher Spencer Patton recorded his first career save versus the Los Angeles Angels on Monday. He tossed a scoreless ninth inning with one strikeout to earn his first save in seven professional seasons. Patton became a closer candidate after the trade of Ian Kennedy. He did blow his first save on Saturday, […]
Andy Webb 3 years agoDane Dunning Has Solid Outing Versus Angels
Texas Rangers starting pitcher Dane Dunning posted his second straight quality outing in a row on Monday. He went five innings, three hits allowed, one earned run, two walks, and three strikeouts in the 4-1 win over the Los Angeles Angels. The Rangers continue to limit his pitch count as he hasn't thrown over 89 […]
Andy Webb 3 years agoRhamondre Stevenson Activated From Injury List
New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson (undisclosed) has been activated from the non-football injury list. The Pats selected Stevenson in the fourth round of this year's draft. He draws comparisons to LeGarrette Blount for his size and ability to truck over defenders. However, Stevenson was also an efficient receiver at Oklahoma. His return could […]
Andy Webb 3 years agoJarrett Stidham Will Miss Training Camp
New England Patriots quarterback Jarrett Stidham (back) underwent surgery and will miss the rest of training camp. Stidham had back surgery and was given a three-month timetable. He'll miss the beginning of the regular season, but wasn't going to compete for a starting spot anyway. Veteran Cam Newton and rookie Mac Jones are battling for […]
Andy Webb 3 years agoD.J. Fluker Placed On Injured Reserve
Miami Dolphins right guard D.J. Fluker (knee) has been placed on the injured reserve to begin training camp. NFL Network's Tom Pelissero hinted that the Dolphins might cut Fluker with an injury settlement. Fluker is currently sidelined due to a meniscus injury and should be back in roughly a month. The veteran guard made eight […]
Andy Webb 3 years agoWill Fuller Nearing Return To Practice
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Will Fuller (undisclosed) is nearing a return to practice, according to head coach Brian Flores. Fuller went down during the team's first practice, but the team is likely just playing it safe. The Dolphins are without Preston Williams (foot), DeVante Parker (undisclosed), and Fuller to kick off camp. It's worth noting […]
Andy Webb 3 years agoJosh Allen Not Close To Contract Extension
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen does not appear close to a contract extension with the organization. The Bills exercised their fifth-year option on Allen to keep him under team control through 2022. It sounds like the two sides could break off talks before August 15 and wait until next offseason. Buffalo is likely going to […]
Andy Webb 3 years agoRoyce Lewis Begins Fielding, Throwing Drills
Minnesota Twins shortstop Royce Lewis (knee) began doing fielding and throwing drills last week. He is currently working his way back from a torn ACL at the Twins team complex in Fort Myers. The 22-year-old is expected to do some jogging and hitting as early as next week. Lewis won't be a factor for the […]
Andy Webb 3 years agoAdalberto Mondesi Might Not Start In 2022
Kansas City Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi (oblique) might not be the long term answer, according to Royals GM Dane Moore. Recently, Moore mentioned that he doesn't believe Mondesi is going to be an everyday player in 2022. "We're learning that we're going to have to manage his workloads in ways that he may not be […]
Andy Webb 3 years agoJohn Axford Returns To Brewers
Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher John Axford has been traded to the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for cash considerations. The 38-year-old has not pitched in the majors since the 2018 season. Although, Axford has posted a 0.77 ERA and 15/3 K/BB ratio over 11 2/3 innings in the minors this season. He will immediately join […]
Andy Webb 3 years agoEli Morgan Recalled, Starting Versus Blue Jays
Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Eli Morgan has been recalled to make the start against the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday. Morgan has struggled with a 7.47 ERA over 31 1/3 innings with the Indians this season. This isn't an ideal spot for Morgan against a strong Blue Jays lineup. He won't be a recommended streaming […]
Andy Webb 3 years agoChris Sale To Make Another Rehab Start
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (elbow) is expected to make at least one more rehab start. He tossed five innings of one-run ball on Saturday in Triple-A Worcester. Sale has posted a 1.76 ERA and a 27/2 K/BB ratio in 15 1/3 innings over four starts in the minors. It sounds like Sale […]
Andy Webb 3 years agoAustin Riley Knocks In Lone Run On Sunday
Atlanta Braves outfielder Austin Riley was seemingly the only offense for this team on Sunday. He went 2-for-4 with an RBI during Sunday's close to 2-1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. Riley slapped an RBI single in the sixth inning off righty John Curtiss as the only run for this offense. It was a frustrating […]
Andy Webb 3 years agoCharlie Morton Gets Tough Luck Loss
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Charlie Morton was solid on the mound, but was saddled with the loss on Sunday. He went six innings, three hits allowed, two earned runs, and six strikeouts in the 2-1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. The Braves offense didn't help Morton, but at least fantasy managers got a solid outing […]
Andy Webb 3 years agoCharlie Culberson Has Three-Hit Game
Texas Rangers infielder Charlie Culberson was a tough player to get out during Sunday's game versus the Seattle Mariners. He went 3-for-4 at the plate with three singles during the 4-3 win on Sunday. Those three hits pushed his batting average to .237, but still isn't at a respectable mark. He also has three home […]
Andy Webb 3 years agoAndy Ibanez Hits Clutch Homer Versus Mariners
Texas Rangers infielder Andy Ibanez has not been a huge part of the lineup this season, but came up clutch on Sunday. He went 2-for-4 with a single, home run, and two RBI in the victory. Ibanez came up clutch in the ninth and blasted a two-run game tying homer off righty Erik Swanson. He […]
Andy Webb 3 years agoJonah Heim Hits Another Walkoff Sunday
Texas Rangers catcher Jonah Heim is looking like prime Babe Ruth at the plate over the weekend. The 26-year-old hit a pair of home runs including a walkoff winner in the 10th inning on Saturday. Heim returned as the DH for Sunday's contest and continued his clutch ways at the plate. He went 2-for-4 with […]
Andy Webb 3 years agoMike Foltynewicz Has Decent Outing On Sunday
Texas Rangers starting pitcher Mike Foltynewicz finally put together a decent outing after getting smacked around his last few starts. He went five innings, three hits allowed, two earned runs, three walks, and one strikeouts versus the Seattle Mariners on Sunday. Both of his runs came with the bases loaded in the second inning. However, […]
Andy Webb 3 years agoAlex Bregman Pulled Early During Rehab Game
Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (hamstring) was removed early during Sunday's rehab game with Triple-A Sugar Land. It sounds like he was removed from the game as a precaution. Bregman should return in a day or two, but this could push back his return date to the big league roster. The hope was that […]
Andy Webb 3 years agoJosh James Activated, Optioned To Minors
Houston Astros pitcher Josh James (hip) has been activated off the 60-day injured list and optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land. He was already with the organization for a rehab assignment, so he won't have to go anywhere. The 28-year-old righty has been sidelined all season due to a hip issue. He'll get some more work […]
Andy Webb 3 years agoHuascar Ynoa Gets Lit Up During Rehab Start
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Huascar Ynoa (hand) was not sharp during his rehab start in Single-A Rome on Sunday. He only pitched two innings, eight hits allowed, six runs allowed, while striking out two. The most important thing is that Ynoa is healthy and back on the mound. He has been sidelined since mid-May due […]
Andy Webb 3 years agoVladimir Guerrero Jr. Gets Day Off On Sunday
Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Kansas City Royals. This marks Guerrero's first rest day of the season, so it's well-deserved. Cavan Biggio will cover first base and bat sixth versus righty Brad Keller. Biggio is not a favorable fantasy option […]
Andy Webb 3 years agoJorge Soler Collects Three Hits In Braves Debut
Atlanta Braves outfielder Jorge Soler began his team debut with a bang on Saturday. He went 3-for-4 with an RBI single in the 8-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers. Soler has struggled at the plate this season, but offers huge upside in terms of power. He is a threat to go deep everytime he steps […]
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