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Alex Cobb Placed On 15-Day Injured List
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Alex Cobb (neck) has been placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to June 4. He was scratched during his last scheduled start on Friday versus the Miami Marlins. The veteran right-hander will get an extended break to recover from a neck strain. He has a rough 5.73 ERA this... Read More
Tarik Skubal Scratched On Tuesday
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal has been scratched as the starter for Tuesday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The forecast isn't great, so the Tigers don't want to risk a short outing from their best starting pitcher. Right-hander Wily Peralta will make the start on Tuesday. Skubal will move back and make the start... Read More
Luis Urias Is Back On Tuesday
Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Luis Urias (thumb) is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. He'll return to the lineup after missing a handful of games due to a right thumb issue. Urias will bat leadoff and play shortstop versus left-hander Ranger Suarez on Tuesday. He's hitting .243/.342/.398 with five home... Read More
Jake Odorizzi Tosses Bullpen Session
Houston Astros starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi (ankle) was able to successfully throw a 20-pitch bullpen session on Tuesday. The right-hander has been sidelined since mid-May due to a left ankle injury. Odorizzi has been ramping up his work, so hopefully he won't be sidelined for too much longer. He was holding a 3.13 ERA, 1.17... Read More
Adrian Morejon Recalled From Minors
San Diego Padres pitcher Adrian Morejon (elbow) has been recalled to the big league roster on Tuesday. He is set to make his MLB debut after being sidelined for 14 months due to Tommy John surgery. It sounds like the plan is for Morejon to pitch out of the bullpen, but he could join the... Read More
Eddie Rosario Catches Fly Balls On Tuesday
Atlanta Braves outfielder Eddie Rosario (eye) was able to field fly balls on Tuesday. He is excited about making progress, but remains without a timetable. Rosario underwent a procedure in April to repair his blurred vision. It's possible that Rosario is ready to return by the end of the month. He was struggling at the... Read More
Lonzo Ball Might Not Be Ready For Next Season
Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball (knee) was forced to miss a majority of the 2021-2022 season and could be sidelined even longer. There is growing concern that Ball won't be ready for the beginning of next season. He underwent meniscus surgery roughly five months ago. Sadly, his knee continues to be unresponsive, so Ball might... Read More
Deandre Ayton Likely On The Move
Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton might've played his final game with the organization. The young center wants a max deal this offseason, but the Suns appear to be hesitant about giving him that extension. That being said, Ayton could very well be traded this offseason, assuming the two sides can't agree on a deal. He... Read More
P.J. Tucker Could Return To The Heat
Miami Heat forward P.J. Tucker has a player option for next season and could return to the organization. General manager Pat Riley said that he would love to have Tucker on the roster next season. The 37-year-old averaged 7.6 points per game and was a reliable member of the defense through 71 games with the... Read More
Tyler Herro Must Earn Starting Spot
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro recently mentioned that he wants to be a starter next season. That isn't shocking considering Herro averaged over 20 points per game and won Sixth Man of the Year. Heat general manager Pat Riley said that Herro will need to come into training camp and win the starting spot. Last... Read More
Austin Hedges Remains Day-To-Day
Cleveland Guardians catcher Austin Hedges (hip) is likely to be out of the starting lineup for a few days. The organization considers Hedges day-to-day with a left hip injury. He tweaked his hip during Friday's game and hasn't played since then. It's possible that Hedges lands on the injured list, but the organization might wait... Read More
Mike Moustakas Placed On Injured List
Cincinnati Reds third baseman Mike Moustakas has been placed on the injured list. However, the Reds have not given an injury designation for Moustakas, so this could be COVID-19 related. The organization should clarify his status later in the day, but outfielder TJ Friedl has been recalled from the minors. The 26-year-old has struggled to... Read More
Luke Weaver To Make Another Rehab Appearance
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Luke Weaver (elbow) is scheduled to make another minor league rehab appearance this week. The young right-hander threw 43 pitching during an two inning outing on Thursday. The Diamondbacks want Weaver to get through three innings of work before activating him. There's a good chance that he returns as a multi... Read More
Dee Strange-Gordon Activated On Monday
Washington Nationals infielder Dee Strange-Gordon has been activated off the paternity leave list on Monday. Gordon has missed each of the last three games, but will return ahead of Tuesday's game against the Miami Marlins. This season, Gordon is hitting .293/.293/.345 with three RBI and two steals. The veteran utility man should resume his role... Read More
Yordan Alvarez Officially Signs Extension
Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez has officially agreed to an extension with the organization. The 24-year-old signed a six-year $115 million deal that the two sides agreed to last week. The Astros have locked up one of their franchise cornerstone sluggers through the 2028 season. This deal will extended through the rest of the... Read More
Caleb Kilian Optioned To Minors
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Caleb Kilian has been optioned to Triple-A Iowa on Sunday. The 25-year-old was impressive during his MLB debut on Saturday. He went five innings, allowing three runs, and struck out six batters in the no-decision. Kilian has posted solid numbers in the minors this season, so he appears ready for the... Read More
Mitch Haniger Continues Building Strength
Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger (ankle) continues working on building up his strength and doing light activity. Haniger is recovering from a Grade 2 ankle sprain that will likely keep him sidelined until July. The organization is hopeful for Haniger to return in June, but that seems unlikely to happen. He should be an impactful... Read More
Jordan Hicks Started Throwing Program
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jordan Hicks (forearm) has started his throwing program, according to manager Oliver Marmol. The plan is to get Marmol back on the mound in roughly a week. He's expected to need a minor league rehab assignment before returning to the Cardinals roster. It's uncertain if Hicks is going to be a... Read More
Yordan Alvarez Collects Three Hits
Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez continued his hot stretch at the plate during Sunday's game against the Kansas City Royals. He went 3-for-4 with a home run and a triple during Sunday's win. Alvarez has four home runs and eight RBIs over his last six games. He is tied for second in the majors... Read More
Bryce Harper Blasts Grand Slam In Win
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper came up with a huge hit during Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. The 29-year-old went 2-for-4 with a game-tying grand slam in the eighth inning. The Phillies would end up coming away with the victory after a walk-off blast by Bryson Stott. This home run marked Harper's third... Read More
Bryson Stott Crushes Walk-Off Homer
Philadelphia Phillies infielder Bryson Stott has struggled to find much consistency at the plate during his brief time in the MLB. However, Stott put together a huge hit during Sunday's win over the Los Angeles Angels. He crushed a three-run walk-off home run to give the Phillies a 9-7 victory. This blast was the rookie's... Read More
Kolten Wong Hits Two Homers On Sunday
Milwaukee Brewers infielder Kolten Wong put together a strong performance during Sunday's game against the San Diego Padres. Wong has been off to a slow start to the season, but finally got the bat going on Sunday. He went 2-for-5 with two home runs and three RBI in the 6-4 loss. This performance marked his... Read More
Liam Hendriks Notches 16th Save
Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Liam Hendriks secured his 16th save of the season versus the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday. The right-hander threw a scoreless ninth inning to hold a one-run lead for the save. Hendriks has thrown 8 1/3 scoreless innings over his last eight appearances with seven saves along the way. Fantasy... Read More
Austin Meadows Hits Homer In Rehab Game
Detroit Tigers outfielder Austin Meadows (vertigo) launched a solo home run during Saturday's rehab game for Triple-A Toledo. That was the lone hit of the ballgame for Meadows before he was removed for a defensive replacement. The 27-year-old is expected to return to the big league lineup at some point next week. He has missed... Read More
Willson Contreras Records Two Hits On Saturday
Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (ankle) returned to the lineup on Saturday after missing the previous contest. The 30-year-old catcher played in both games of Saturday's doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals. He went 2-for-9 with an RBI double in his return. Contreras is hitting .275/.396/.519 with nine homers, 22 RBI this season. Fantasy managers... Read More
Tyler O'Neill Blasts Homer In Rehab Game
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill (shoulder) appears to be getting back into a groove at the plate. On Saturday, the young outfielder went 2-for-4 with a solo home run during a minor league rehab game in Triple-A. It sounds like O'Neill is ready to return, but Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol mentioned O'Neill won't be... Read More
Mike Trout Hitless On Saturday
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout continues his longest slump of his career. On Saturday, the superstar outfielder went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in the loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. The Angels have dropped 10 straight games and fallen out of first place in the AL West. Trout is 0-for-23 in his last six games,... Read More
Clayton Kershaw To Make Rehab Start On Sunday
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (pelvis) is scheduled to make a minor league rehab start on Sunday in Single-A. The expectation is that Kershaw will be able to throw three or four innings. After that, the 34-year-old will hopefully be able to rejoin the Dodgers rotation by next weekend. Kershaw has been sidelined... Read More
Brendan Donovan Drives In Four Runs
St. Louis Cardinals infielder Brendan Donovan continues to be one of the best surprises in baseball. The 25-year-old went 3-for-5 with four RBI and a stolen base during Saturday's win over the Chicago Cubs. This three-hit performance will move Donovan's batting average to .315 on the year. The Cardinals should continue to find places for... Read More
Caleb Kilian Looks Solid Against Cardinals
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Caleb Kilian made his MLB debut on Saturday versus the St. Louis Cardinals. This was a tough task for the 25-year-old against a tough lineup. However, Kilian held his own and looked mostly solid throughout his first career start. He went five innings, three his allowed, three earned runs, and six... Read More
