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Ty France Out On Thursday
Seattle Mariners infielder Ty France (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. This appears to be a routine day off for the infielder. Dylan Moore gets the start at first base and bat ninth versus right-hander Shohei Ohtani. Fantasy managers should look for another streaming option as... Read More
Dany Jimenez Records Four-Out Save
Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Dany Jimenez has struggled recently, but turned it around on Thursday. He gave up an RBI single after replacing Sam Moll in the eighth inning. However, Jimenez was able to retire the next four batters for the save during Thursday's victory over the Boston Red Sox. Over his previous six games,... Read More
Trevor Story Hitless On Thursday
Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story couldn't put anything together during Thursday's loss to the Oakland Athletics. The All-Star infielder went 0-for-5 with three strikeouts in this game. He also dropped a popup which led to a three-run inning for the A's. Story is 6-for-41 with two RBI and a 17/2 K/BB ratio over his... Read More
Joan Adon To Start On Friday
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Joan Adon will make the start during the first game of Friday's doubleheader. He'll be added to the roster as the 27th member for the two game contest against the Philadelphia Phillies. Adon has struggled with his command during his time in the majors this season. It's unlikely he'll be a... Read More
Max Scherzer To Begin Rehab Assignment Tuesday
New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer (oblique) threw a three-inning simulated game on Thursday. He continues to work his way back from an oblique strain that has kept him sidelined since mid-May. The tentative plan is for him to begin a minor league rehab assignment next Tuesday, but it's unknown if he'll need more... Read More
David Bote To Resume Rehab Assignment
Chicago Cubs infielder David Bote (shoulder) is set to resume his rehab assignment at Triple-A Iowa. The 28-year-old has not played at all this season due to injury. He was pulled off his minor league rehab assignment on June 7 due to dizziness. The assumption is that Bote will need a few more weeks before... Read More
Marcus Stroman Not Throwing Yet
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Marcus Stroman (shoulder) has not resumed throwing yet. He landed on the injured list due to shoulder inflammation on June 10. It's not a good sign that Stroman has yet to begin throwing a baseball. That means, Stroman will likely need more than 15 days to recover. There's a good chance... Read More
Max Scherzer Could Return Before July
New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer (oblique) is working his way back after suffering a high-grade oblique strain in mid-May. The 37-year-old is scheduled to throw a simulated game later this week. He has been lights out this season and might be back soon. There is a chance Scherzer is able to return by... Read More
Jacob deGrom Could Return In July
New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) is working his way back onto the field and was able to throw a bullpen session on Tuesday. He has been sidelined all season long, but it sounds like the team does have a timetable for their star pitcher. The organization is hopeful that deGrom will return... Read More
Aroldis Chapman Could Share Saves With Clay Holmes
New York Yankees relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (Achilles) might not be the full-time closer when he returns from the injured list. The veteran left-handed reliever has been inconsistent to begin the season. That being said, the Yankees could try other options in high leverage spots. Right-hander Clay Holmes has pitched extremely well this season and... Read More
Juan Soto Remains Out On Wednesday
Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto (knee) remains out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Atlanta Braves. This marks the second game in a row that Soto has missed after banging his knee on the bench during Monday's contest. The Nationals have no reason to rush him back to the field. That being... Read More
Jack Conklin Not At Minicamp
Cleveland Browns tackle Jack Conklin (knee) is not participating in minicamp, which shouldn't come as a surprise. The 27-year-old tore his patella in late November, so the organization didn't plan on having Conklin ready this early in the summer. Chris Hubbard has been taking snaps with the starting unit. There's a chance that Conklin isn't... Read More
Dalton Schultz Contract Extension Seems Likely
Dallas Cowboys tight end Dalton Schultz is expected to sign an extension with the organization in the near future. The two sides have been discussing a long term deal over the last few days. There is no deal in place, but the Cowboys have until July 15 to finalize a deal with Schultz. The deadline... Read More
Derwin James Is Not Participating In Drills
Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James (shoulder) is not participating in any team drills this offseason, according to head coach Brandon Staley. He doesn't really need offseason drills to get comfortable with this defense, but it'd obviously be nice to have him back on the field. He played five total games during the 2019 and... Read More
Myles Turner Could Be Moved Soon
Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner has a good chance of being traded this offseason. The Pacers are going into full rebuild mode with Domantas Sabonis already off the roster. It appears the organization is attempting to build around Tyrese Haliburton. That being said, Turner could be traded for a young piece this offseason. He's entering... Read More
De'Andre Hunter Could Sign Long-Term Extension
Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter could potentially receive a long-term extension offer this offseason. The young forward has showed plenty of potential, but injuries continue to hold him back. Hunter went off for a career-high 35 points during his last game in the postseason. The upside is certainly there, but the concern of injury could... Read More
Bogdan Bogdanovic Should Be Ready For Regular Season
Atlanta Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (knee) underwent successful surgery and is expected to be ready by the beginning of the regular season. The Hawks expect Bogdanovic to miss roughly three months after surgery on his right patella tendon. This is the second straight offseason that Bogdanovic has needed surgery. The knee issues continue to bother... Read More
Bulls Shopping Nikola Vucevic
Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic could be on the move this offseason. The stud big man heavily struggled during his first season in Chicago. That being said, the Bulls are trying to find a better fit to place alongside DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine. There have been rumors that the Bulls are interested in Rudy... Read More
Deven Thompkins Has Impressed Buccaneers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Deven Thompkins has reportedly impressed head coach Todd Bowles during recent practices. "He's quick, he's fast, he's explosive off of the ball, and he's made some good catches," said Bowles. Thompkins recorded 102 receptions for 1,704 yards and ten touchdowns in his final season at Utah State. The ability is... Read More
Russell Gage To Have Big Role In Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Russell Gage is expected to have a big year, according to quarterback Tom Brady. Over the last two seasons, Gage posted 138 catches for 1,556 yards and eight touchdowns with the Atlanta Falcons. He earned himself a three-year deal worth $30 million over the offseason. The expectation is that Gage... Read More
J.K. Dobbins, Gus Edwards To Have Workloads Managed
Baltimore Ravens running backs J.K. Dobbins (knee) and Gus Edwards (knee) are expected to be somewhat limited early in the season. Both players are coming off season-ending ACL injuries from last season. That being said, the Ravens are going to be cautious with both players, which means they'll likely keep more running backs on the... Read More
Lamar Jackson Is In Attendance At Minicamp
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has joined the team in minicamp. Last week, head coach John Harbaugh mentioned that he expected Jackson at minicamp despite him missing OTA workouts. The 25-year-old still remains without an extension, but the team insists that a deal will get done. It's possible that the Ravens use multiple franchise tags... Read More
Brandon Belt Could Be Activated This Week
San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (knee) could be activated during their upcoming series against the Kansas City Royals. He has been sidelined since late May due to right knee inflammation. The good news is, Belt has been ramping up his baseball activities recently. The organization is hopeful that he can play against the... Read More
Wander Franco To Begin Drills On Monday
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (quad) is scheduled to begin agility drills on Monday. The superstar infielder has been sidelined since late May due to a right quad strain. The hope is that Franco will be able to ramp up baseball activities in the coming days. Sadly, Tampa Bay has not given a timetable... Read More
Bogdan Bogdanovic Could Miss Three Months
Atlanta Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (knee) won't play in EuroBasket over the summer. He has been dealing with a knee injury over the last three months, so he finally decided to get surgery. The recovery time is expected to be less than three months. That being said, Bogdanovic isn't expected to miss any time at... Read More
Zion Williamson Wants To Remain With Pelicans
New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson told reporters that he wants to remain a member of the organization. There have been rumors recently that Williamson wants out of New Orleans. Since then, Williamson has been vocal about wanting to remain with the team. The Pelicans surprisingly played well without Williamson during the postseason. They could... Read More
Robert Williams III Tagged As Questionable For Monday
Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (knee) is listed as questionable for Monday's Game 5 against the Golden State Warriors. He mentioned on Sunday that he has been feeling better lately. On Friday, Williams was able to play a series-high 31 minutes in their loss. There's a good chance he'll see a similar workload, assuming... Read More
Johnny Cueto To Have Start Pushed Back
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Johnny Cueto was asked to pitch in relief during Sunday's game against the Texas Rangers. Starting pitcher Michael Kopech (knee) was unable to get through the first inning due to injury. That being said, Cueto was asked to pitch five innings out of the bullpen. This was his second relief... Read More
Josh Hader Collects 19th Save
Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Josh Hader collected his league-leading 19th save of the season during Sunday's victory over the Washington Nationals. The lefty reliever struck out the side in a perfect ninth inning. The 28-year-old needed just 15 pitches to handle the Nats' batters. Hader has allowed only two runs and converted 19-of-20 save chances... Read More
Ian Happ Collects Three Hits
Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ was able to reach base safely four times during Sunday's game against the New York Yankees. He started off the game with a no-doubt home run, but things quickly turned ugly for Chicago. The Cubs ended up taking an early lead, but dropped this game 18-4. Happ finished the game... Read More
