Hunter Greene Throws Two Scoreless Innings In Rehab Start

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Hunter Greene (shoulder) allowed one hit while striking out four over two scoreless innings in Thursday's rehab start with Triple-A Louisville. He has been sidelined since August 1 with a strained right shoulder and is expected to make two more rehab starts. Barring any setbacks, the 23-year-old could return to the Red […]

Michael Lorenzen Set For Rehab Start Friday

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Michael Lorenzen (shoulder) will continue his rehab assignment Friday with Single-A Inland Empire. He was blasted for six runs across 3 2/3 innings during his second rehab outing with Triple-A Salt Lake. The 30-year-old has been sidelined since July 1 with a shoulder strain. He owns a 4.94 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, […]

Anthony Rizzo Dealing With Back Issue

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) was out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Angels with a back injury. According to Yankees manager Aaron Boone, the 33-year-old is not expected to be placed on the injured list. "He is not able to do the level of exercises he does […]

Jon Berti Exits With Hip Soreness

Miami Marlins infielder/outfielder Jon Berti (hip) was removed from Wednesday's loss to the Tampa Bay Rays with right hip soreness. He went 2-for-4 with a home run and a steal before exiting during the eighth inning of Wednesday's game. The 32-year-old is considered day-to-day. Miami is off on Thursday; Berti's next chance to return to […]

Zack Wheeler Could Return From Injured List Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler (forearm) is expected to throw a bullpen session this weekend. If all goes well, he could be activated from the 15-day injured list to start Tuesday against the Miami Marlins. The 32-year-old had been sidelined since August 22 with tendinitis in his right forearm. He owns an 11-7 record with […]

Astros Offer Michael Conforto Multi-Year Deal

The Houston Astros reportedly offered free-agent outfielder Michael Conforto (shoulder) a multi-year contract on Wednesday. According to Pat Ragazzo of SI.com, he was recently offered a two-year, $30 million contract by the Astros. The 29-year-old underwent surgery on his right shoulder in mid-April but could return as a designated hitter for a contending team in […]

Salvador Perez Dealing With Back Tightness

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (back) was scratched from Wednesday's lineup against the Chicago White Sox due to back tightness. He is considered day-to-day, and his next chance to return to the lineup is Thursday against Chicago. The 32-year-old has been locked in at the plate recently, logging a seven-game hitting streak while hitting […]

Nathan Eovaldi Throws Bullpen Session Monday

Boston Red Sox pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (shoulder) threw another bullpen session Monday. He reportedly felt good after Monday's session and has thrown back-to-back successful bullpens. The 32-year-old has been sidelined since August 23 with shoulder inflammation. He will continue his throwing program this week and could begin a rehab assignment soon. The right-hander owns a […]

Tyler Mahle Will Start Saturday Against White Sox

Minnesota Twins pitcher Tyler Mahle (shoulder) is listed as the team's probable starter for Saturday's game against the Chicago White Sox. He reportedly felt "really good" after throwing a bullpen session on Monday. The 27-year-old is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list before Saturday's start. He owns a 4.17 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, […]

Tanner Houck Doesn't Throw Scheduled Live BP

Boston Red Sox pitcher Tanner Houck (back) didn't throw live batting practice as scheduled Tuesday due to continued back soreness. He has been sidelined since August 9 with a disc issue in his back. The 26-year-old is "on hold" with continued back soreness. He has been solid this season, posting a 3.15 ERA and 1.18 […]

Joey Bart Placed On 7-Day Injured List

The San Francisco Giants placed catcher Joey Bart (concussion) on the 7-day injured list Tuesday. He went through the concussion protocol on Monday after being removed from the game early against the San Diego Padres. The 25-year-old took a foul tip off his mask earlier in the game and remained in the contest until the […]

Brandon Belt To Decide On Knee Surgery

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (knee) received a second opinion on his right knee Tuesday, and surgery was recommended. He is expected to decide in 24 hours whether to rest or undergo surgery on his injured knee. The 34-year-old has been battling knee inflammation in his right knee and was placed on the […]

Shane McClanahan Dealing With Shoulder Impingement

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Shane McClanahan (shoulder) was diagnosed with a left shoulder impingement after being scratched from Tuesday's start against the Miami Marlins. He reportedly sustained a shoulder impingement following his pregame bullpen session. The 25-year-old is considered day-to-day and will undergo further evaluation after the game. Before the injury, McClanahan is a top […]

1B/3B Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 21

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to Week 21 of the MLB season and another edition of our first base and third base waiver wire pickups. We're approaching the home stretch of fantasy baseball, and the waiver wire could be your best chance to improve your roster for a championship push. Let’s keep rolling along with some names […]

Ryan Succop Perfect In Preseason Finale

Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker Ryan Succop went 1-for-1 and drilled his only extra-point try in Saturday's 27-10 preseason loss to the Indianapolis Colts. He drilled a 30-yard field goal during the first quarter to put Tampa Bay on the scoreboard. The 35-year-old went 25-for-30 in field goal attempts while converting 56-of-59 extra-point tries in 17 […]

Cameron Brate Catches Two Passes In Preseason Finale

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cameron Brate caught both his targets for 10 yards in Saturday's 27-10 preseason loss to the Indianapolis Colts. Tampa Bay played Kyle Rudolph and Brate for the first time this preseason. The 31-year-old out-snapped Rudolph eight to three and had two more routes run in Friday's loss. He is competing […]

Rashaad Penny (RB, SEA) - 2022 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~63 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~79 ANALYSIS: Seattle Seahawks running back Rashaad Penny finally broke out in 2021 after dealing with injuries and inconsistencies during his first three seasons. He set career-highs in rushing yards (749 yards), attempts (119), and touchdowns (six). The former first-round pick added six catches for 48 receiving yards over […]

Ke'Shawn Vaughn Scores In Preseason Finale

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ke'Shawn Vaughn rushed nine times for 36 yards and a touchdown and failed to haul in his only target during Saturday's 27-10 preseason loss to the Indianapolis Colts. He punched it in from the one-yard line to cap off an 81-yard drive during the second quarter. The 25-year-old had a […]

Julio Jones Catches Only Target In Preaseason Finale

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Julio Jones caught his only target for 20 yards in Saturday's 27-10 preseason loss to the Indianapolis Colts. It was his first game action with quarterback Tom Brady, and the pair connected for a 20-yard completion. The 33-year-old logged nine snaps and had six routes run in Friday's contest. He […]

Tom Brady Handles One Series In Preseason Finale

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady completed six of eight passes for 44 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions in Saturday's 27-10 preseason loss to the Indianapolis Colts. The 45-year-old led Tampa Bay to a field goal in his only series of the game. He returned earlier in the week to practice from a lengthy […]

Jorge Polanco Exits Saturday's Game Early

Minnesota Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco (knee) was removed from Saturday's game against the San Francisco Giants with left patellar tendonitis. He went 0-for-3 with a strikeout before exiting. The 29-year-old had been dealing with knee soreness over the past week and is considered day-to-day. He was replaced by Nick Gordon in the top of the […]

Adrian Martinez Will Start Sunday Against The Yankees

Oakland Athletics pitcher Adrian Martinez will start Sunday's series finale against the New York Yankees. The 25-year-old will remain in the rotation while Zach Logue will shift to the bullpen. He owns a 6.08 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, and 19:7 K: BB across 23 2/3 innings in 2022. Martinez was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas and […]

Wade Miley Throws Bullpen Session Saturday

Chicago Cubs pitcher Wade Miley (shoulder) threw a 25-30 pitch bullpen session Saturday. The southpaw said the bullpen session went well and is on track to begin a rehab assignment. "I'd like to pitch tomorrow (Sunday), but I don't think they'll let me," said Miley. The 35-year-old had been sidelined since June 10 with a […]

Trevor Rosenthal "Likely" Out For The Season

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Trevor Rosenthal (hamstring, lat) is "likely" out for the remainder of the season. He sustained a lat injury similar to teammate Freddy Peralta that caused the right-hander to miss nearly three months. Rosenthal had missed a lot of time recovering from a hamstring issue and was on track to return to Milwaukee's […]

Carlos Carrasco Set For Simulated Game Monday

New York Mets pitcher Carlos Carrasco (oblique) will throw a simulated game Monday. He had been sidelined since August 16 with a low-grade left oblique strain. Barring any setbacks with Monday's simulated game, the Mets right-hander is expected to begin a rehab assignment shortly after. He owns a 3.92 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, and a 124:33 […]

Clayton Kershaw Throws Simulated Game On Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw (back) threw 70 pitches during a simulated game Saturday. He said his back "feels good" and is on track to return to the rotation Thursday or Friday next week. The southpaw had been sidelined since August 4 due to a lower back injury. He owns a 2.64 ERA, 0.98 […]

DeVante Parker Targeted Four Times In Preseason Finale

New England Patriots wide receiver DeVante Parker caught two of four targets for nine yards in Friday's 23-6 preseason loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. He started Friday's game and took every snap in the team's first four offensive drives. The 29-year-old logged 24 snaps and had 16 routes run. He was acquired by the […]

Rhamondre Stevenson Rushes For 22 Yards In Start

New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson rushed five times for 22 yards and wasn't targeted in the passing game during Friday's 23-6 preseason loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. He drew the start with teammate Damien Harris inactive. The 24-year-old was productive in limited action and averaged 4.4 yards per carry. According to head […]

Hunter Henry Catches Two Passes In Preseason Finale

New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry caught both targets for 23 yards in Friday's 23-6 preseason loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. It was Henry's first preseason action after being inactive for New England's first two contests. He slit routes 50/50 with fellow tight end Jonnu Smith. The 27-year-old caught 50 passes for 603 […]

Jakobi Meyers Held To One Catch In Preseason Finale

New England Patriots wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (undisclosed) caught his only target for five yards in Friday's 23-6 preseason loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. He started the game and played on New England's first nine drives before heading to the blue medical tent midway through the first half. The Patriots did not list Meyers […]