Logan Ryan Inks One-Year Deal To Join Giants

Defensive back Logan Ryan signed a one-year deal worth $7.5 million Monday, reuniting him with head coach Joe Judge, who knew Ryan during his tenure with the Patriots from 2013-16. Ryan’s addition could help the New York secondary immensely as he made a career-high 113 combined tackles last season with Tennessee. Likely to slot into […]

Derwin James Needs To Undergo Surgery, Will Miss 2020-21

Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James will miss the remainder of the 2020-21 season after having sustained a meniscus injury during practice Sunday. James will undergo surgery due to the ailment and be out of the picture for at least the next 6-8 months, paving the way for Rayshawn Jenkins to shift over to the […]

Cooper Kupp Deals With Muscle Strain In Leg Ahead Of Week 1

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp is reportedly battling a strained muscle in his right leg above his foot, but the ailment isn’t expected to impact his status for Week 1 against the Cowboys. Kupp is in line to see an extended role in the team’s offense this year following Brandin Cooks’ trade to […]

San Francisco Adds Anthony Banda From Tampa Bay

The San Francisco Giants added left-handed pitcher Anthony Banda to their staff following a trade with the Rays, who had designated Banda for assignment earlier Monday. Banda has been shelled in his limited big league work this season, allowing nine runs (eight earned) in seven innings. Whether San Francisco utilizes Banda in the starting rotation […]

Dylan Moore Likely To Be Activated This Week

Seattle Mariners utilityman Dylan Moore appears on track to rejoin the starting lineup this week with the team opening a seven-game homestand against Oakland on Tuesday. Moore, who is in the midst of a breakout 2020 campaign, has been on the IL since Aug. 22 due to a sprained right wrist. Having delivered a .902 […]

Julio Teheran Returns To Rotation For Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels right-handed pitcher Julio Teheran will be back among the starting staff for Wednesday’s contest against the Padres. Teheran made just one appearance out of relief before starting during a doubleheader out of necessity last Tuesday. Through his first five appearances of 2020, Teheran has yielded 18 runs in 17 ⅔ frames, including […]

Mets Acquire Miguel Castro From Orioles

The New York Mets have added right-handed pitcher Miguel Castro to their bullpen mix after acquiring him Monday from the Orioles. Castro is still just 25 years old, yet in the midst of his sixth big league season. His strikeout numbers have soared in 2020, having compiled 24 K’s in 15 ⅔ innings. Left-handed pitcher […]

Brandon Woodruff Lands On Paternity List Monday

Milwaukee Brewers right-handed pitcher Brandon Woodruff was placed on the paternity list prior to Monday’s contest against Pittsburgh, forcing a minimum three-game absence. Woodruff has emerged as the club’s ace in 2020, having posted a 1.18 WHIP with 48 strikeouts in 41 ⅔ innings. Having started Sunday, it’s feasible that Milwaukee will not need to […]

Oscar Mercado Gets Recalled Monday, Domingo Santana DFA'd

The Cleveland Indians outfield shuffle continued Monday with Oscar Mercado being recalled from the club’s alternate training site while Domingo Santana was designated for assignment. Mercado’s open to the 2020 campaign has been woeful with a -23 OPS+ in his first 17 games, which earned him his demotion. Santana slashed .157/.298/.286 during his stint with […]

Ryan Braun Sits Monday To Manage Back Issue

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder/designated hitter Ryan Braun is not among the starting nine for Monday’s contest against Pittsburgh and right-hander Trevor Williams. Braun is battling a back injury that has kept him from playing everyday as Jace Peterson will instead man right field with Jedd Gyorko serving as the DH. Manager Craig Counsell noted that Monday […]

Jay Bruce Rejoins Lineup Monday, Scott Kingery Hits IL

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder/designated hitter Jay Bruce was activated from the injured list prior to Monday’s contest against the Nationals and right-hander Erick Fedde. Bruce will man right field and bat seventh while being an upside DFS selection due to the 1.103 OPS that he has produced against righties this season. To make space on the […]

Tyler Chatwood Heads To IL Due To Elbow Injury

Chicago Cubs right-handed pitcher Tyler Chatwood will incur a stint on the 10-day injured list after having left his start Sunday against Cincinnati due to a right elbow ailment. The club is optimistic that Chatwood will return at some point in 2020, although he will miss at least a few starts. Jose Quintana is the […]

Rougned Odor Lands On IL Due To Eye Infection

Texas Rangers second baseman Rougned Odor will be placed on the injured list prior to Tuesday’s game against Houston, paving the way for Nick Solak to see the vast majority of time at the keystone moving forward. Odor is dealing with an eye infection in addition to struggling at the plate, where he has slashed […]

Charlie Morton On Track To Return Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays right-handed pitcher Charlie Morton is slated to return to the hill for Wednesday’s contest against the Yankees. Morton, who last appeared Aug. 9 due to inflammation in his pitching shoulder, will have a tough task, even as the New York lineup sits decimated by injuries. Having exceeded the 80-pitch mark just once […]

Isan Diaz Eyes Return To Club, Set To Claim 2B Job

Miami Marlins second baseman Isan Diaz has reportedly already rejoined the club ahead of his attempt to be reinstated to the 2020 year after having opted out back in July due to COVID-19 concerns. Diaz would mark just the second player in the league to pivot after Braves outfielder Nick Markakis did so earlier in […]

Aristides Aquino Gets Recalled Monday, Enters Starting Lineup

Cincinnati Reds outfielder/designated hitter Aristides Aquino was brought up prior to Monday’s contest against the Cardinals and right-handed pitcher Dakota Hudson and was inserted directly into the starting lineup, batting sixth. While Aquino should have considerable DFS appeal due to his immense power, his path to full-time outfield duties remains blocked, especially following the acquisition […]

San Diego Lands Taylor Williams From Seattle

The San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners were not done dealing after their blockbuster, seven-player deal Sunday, when right-handed pitcher Taylor Williams was sent to the Padres just ahead of Monday’s Trade Deadline. Williams had taken over closer duties as of late for Seattle, having racked up six saves with 19 strikeouts in 13 ⅔ […]

Ke'Bryan Hayes Earns First Major League Callup For Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes will be summoned to make his Major League debut Tuesday against the Cubs. Hayes is ranked as the Bucs’ No. 2 prospect per MLB Pipeline and has showcased a blend of speed (66 stolen bases) and power (96 doubles) during his time in the Minors. Pittsburgh will likely insert […]

Cincinnati Acquires Brian Goodwin From Angels

The Cincinnati Reds added another outfield bat during Monday’s Trade Deadline, landing outfielder Brian Goodwin from the Los Angeles Angels. So long as Nick Senzel remains out of the mix, Goodwin is likely to see everyday playing time against right-handed pitching, making him a high-upside short-term season-long addition. Having amassed a 114 OPS+ through his […]

J.D. Martinez Out Of Lineup Monday After Being HBP

Boston Red Sox outfielder/designated hitter J.D. Martinez is not among the club’s starting nine for Monday’s contest versus the Braves and left-hander Max Fried. Martinez was hit on the hand by a pitch Sunday, and while x-rays have come back negative, it appears that he’ll get at least one day off due to the ailment. […]

Mets Land Todd Frazier, Robinson Chirinos From Rangers

The New York Mets made a pair of separate trades with the Texas Rangers to acquire the services of catcher Robinson Chirinos and first/third baseman Todd Frazier on Monday. Chirinos has scuffled mightily at the plate this season, having slashed .119/.224/.143 in his first 14 games; Frazier returns to the Mets after having played two […]

Cameron Maybin Lands With Cubs At Trade Deadline

The Chicago Cubs brought aboard outfielder Cameron Maybin from the Detroit Tigers just prior to Monday’s Trade Deadline. Having missed time in 2020 due to injury, Maybin has opened the year just 10-for-41 at the dish, but it’s his 2019 form (.858 OPS) that the Cubs are hoping to bottle. Detroit got back infield prospect […]

Toronto Acquires Ross Stripling From Dodgers

The Toronto Blue Jays cemented their indication to go for the postseason in 2020 by acquiring right-handed pitcher Ross Stripling from the Dodgers in the final moments of Monday’s Trade Deadline. Los Angeles had tried to deal Stripling to the Angels during the offseason before the deal was ultimately nixed; he has opened the year […]

Arizona Ships Archie Bradley To Cincinnati

Right-handed pitcher Archie Bradley was acquired right at the cutoff of Monday’s Trade Deadline by the Cincinnati Reds, who sent infielder Josh VanMeter and outfield prospect Stuart Fairchild to Arizona in exchange. Bradley has served primarily as the D-backs’ closer since the start of 2019, having amassed 28 career saves. So far this season, he […]

Cubs Acquire Josh Osich From Red Sox

The Chicago Cubs didn’t add just one left-handed reliever at the Trade Deadline, they got two. With left-hander Josh Osich joining the mix in a deal with the Boston Red Sox, the Cubs will now be able to put Osich and Andrew Chafin alongside Kyle Ryan for a triumvirate of southpaws that the team hopes […]

Jesse Winker Gets Tagged With One-Game Suspension

Cincinnati Reds outfielder/designated hitter Jesse Winker has been handed down a one-game suspension stemming from a benches-clearing incident with the Cubs on Saturday. It has not been made immediately clear whether Winker will appeal said suspension with the Reds not yet having released their lineup for Monday close to first pitch. Entering Monday, Winker’s 1.122 […]

Colorado Acquires Kevin Pillar From Boston

Outfielder Kevin Pillar has been acquired by the Colorado Rockies just prior to Monday’s Trade Deadline in a deal with the Boston Red Sox. The Rockies gave up a player to be named later and international slot money to get the deal done, adding Pillar and his career-high 109 OPS+ to the outfield mix. Lauded […]

Caleb Smith Highlights Trade Group Acquired By D-backs

Left-handed pitcher Caleb Smith is the prized acquisition in the Starling Marte swap between the Miami Marlins and Arizona Diamondbacks. After Arizona brought aboard former Marlins starter Zac Gallen and watched him blossom, the hope is that Smith can do much of the same, having been out of the mix for most of 2020 due […]

Philadelphia Acquires David Phelps From Milwaukee

The Philadelphia Phillies continued to add to their bullpen by acquiring right-handed pitcher David Phelps just prior to the Trade Deadline from the Milwaukee Brewers. Phelps owns a 2.77 ERA in 12 appearances this season, having amassed 20 strikeouts (13.5 K/9) in that stretch. With Brandon Workman and Hector Neris already in the Phillies’ bullpen […]

Cubs Acquire Andrew Chafin From D-backs

The Chicago Cubs have added left-handed pitcher Andrew Chafin to their bullpen mix just prior to the Trade Deadline in a deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Chafin is currently on the injured list due to a sprained finger on his pitching hand, with the hope that he could return relatively soon. The southpaw, who has […]