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Corbin Burnes Will Pitch In Relief
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Corbin Burnes, who was called up from the minors on Wednesday, will pitch out of the bullpen for the time being. Manager Craig Counsell said the thinking with Burnes has changed after the team signed left-hander Gio Gonzalez to help out their rotation. Burnes gave up three hits and three earned runs... Read More
Hot Prospects To Watch - Mize, Urias, Franco
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s MLB debut came and went last Friday. So who is next? It figures to be Reds third baseman/outfielder Nick Senzel, the team's top prospect and No. 5 overall in baseball. It could happen as soon as this Friday, too, as the 22-year-old is now healthy after a sprained ankle in spring training.... Read More
David Freese Scratched Wednesday
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder David Freese was scratched from the lineup on Wednesday after he fouled a ball off his ankle on Tuesday. It doesn't seem like a serious ailment, so Freese should be considered day-to-day. The 36-year-old is batting only .233 (10-for-43) with two home runs and eight RBI, but he can certainly be... Read More
A.J. Pollock To Have Surgery, Out Indefinitely
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder A.J. Pollock will have surgery on his right elbow on Thursday and will be out indefinitely. A procedure on Tuesday revealed that the bursa sac in his elbow was the site of a bacterial infection he'd been dealing with since last week. Doctors will also remove a metal plate in his... Read More
Chase Anderson Scratched From Start, Placed On Injured List
The Milwaukee Brewers placed starting pitcher Chase Anderson on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday after he was scratched from his start against the Rockies with a callus on his right ring finger. Reliever Jacob Barnes was pressed into the start against Colorado and the team also called up Corbin Burnes from Triple-A San Antonio... Read More
Logan Gilbert Promoted To High-A
The Seattle Mariners promoted pitching prospect Logan Gilbert from Low-A West Virginia to High-A Modesto on Wednesday. Gilbert, the team's first-round pick last year, was 1-0 with a 1.83 ERA with 30 K's and five walks in 19 2/3 innings in his four starts. While the soon-to-be 22-year-old likely won't be an option for Seattle's... Read More
Tyler Beede To Start Friday Against Reds
The San Francisco Giants will call up starting pitcher Tyler Beede to start against the Reds on Friday night, according to manager Bruce Bochy. Beede developed a new approach this year and excelled this spring and in April in the minors. The 25-year-old had an ugly 8.22 ERA in two starts in the majors last... Read More
Troy Tulowitzki Suffers Setback In Rehab Game
New York Yankees shortstop Troy Tulowitzki (calf) left the game early in a rehab outing with High-A Tampa on Wednesday as a precaution after feeling more tightness in his left calf. He landed on the injured list with a strained left calf on April 4 and was playing in his second straight rehab game. Tulo... Read More
Justin Upton Not Doing Baseball Activities
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton (toe), who is on the 60-day injured list while recovering from a left big toe sprain, hasn't started doing baseball activities since having his walking boot removed last week. He continues to use a stationary bike and anti-gravity treadmill to rebuild strength in his legs. Upton has a long... Read More
Griffin Canning To Make Second Start Against Detroit
Los Angeles Angels rookie starting pitcher Griffin Canning is expected to make his second big league start against the Tigers next week. Manager Brad Ausmus said there are no plans to send the right-hander back to Triple-A Salt Lake after he impressed many in 4 1/3 innings in his debut on Tuesday against the Blue... Read More
Shohei Ohtani Feels Great
Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (elbow) has now taken 31 at-bats in simulated games and said his body "feels great" as he nears a return following Tommy John surgery last October. The Angels are being cautious with the Japanese star and are unlikely to let him make his season debut until sometime next... Read More
Garrett Cooper Could Return This Weekend
Miami Marlins manager Don Mattingly said he's hopeful that outfielder/first baseman Garrett Cooper (hand) will be ready to return for the team's weekend series against the Braves. Cooper might start wearing protection after being hit by a pitch on his left hand. Consider Cooper day-to-day for now. The 28-year-old is hitless on just eight at-bats... Read More
Josh Harrison's MRI Exam Comes Back Clean
Detroit Tigers second baseman Josh Harrison (shoulder) was placed on the injured list on Tuesday, but an MRI exam on his left shoulder showed only inflammation and no structural damage. He's on anti-inflammatory medication and could receive a cortisone shot soon, according to manager Ron Gardenhire. Harrison is batting an atrocious .156 with one home... Read More
Jeurys Familia Goes On Injured List
The New York Mets placed relief pitcher Jeurys Familia on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with right shoulder soreness after he blew the save against the Reds on Tuesday night. Familia's MRI exam showed no structural damage and just a bony growth that has bothered him off and on for years. He received a... Read More
Miguel Sano Starts Rehab Assignment
Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano (heel) was hit by a pitch, walked and popped out in three plate appearances for Single-A Fort Myers on Tuesday in his first rehab game. He's expected to play a few games at Single-A before moving to Double-A Pensacola. Sano was an utter disaster in 2018 but still has... Read More
Willians Astudillo Hoping For Quick Return
Minnesota Twins catcher Willians Astudillo (hamstring) ran some sprints in the outfield before the game on Wednesday and is looking like he'll return sooner than later. He is eligible to return from the injured list next Wednesday. La Tortuga has become fantasy relevant in most leagues by hitting .327/.340/.531 with two home runs and seven... Read More
Corey Kluber Has Non-Displaced Fracture
Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber (elbow) suffered a non-displaced fracture of his right ulna bone after he was hit by a line drive in his right elbow in his start on Wednesday and forced to leave the game. Kluber may not need surgery, but he'll surely miss considerable time for the Indians and fantasy... Read More
Josh Donaldson Expected To Return Thursday
Atlanta Braves third baseman Josh Donaldson (calf) has missed the last two games, but the team is optimistic that he'll return Thursday for the series finale against the Padres. The 33-year-old has been experiencing tightness in his left calf, an injury that cost him most of the 2018 season. Donaldson was available to pinch hit... Read More
Phillies Not Worried About Slumping Bryce Harper
Philadelphia Phillies manager Gabe Kapler said the team has no concerns about slumping outfielder Bryce Harper, and they didn't consider giving him the day off Wednesday. "There’s a very real chance that Bryce will play 162 games this year," Kapler said. "And if we discover he needs a blow some time, it’s something he and... Read More
David Robertson Still Sore
Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher David Robertson (elbow) is still feeling soreness in his right elbow. He's been on the injured list since April 15. Robertson got off on the wrong foot in his first season in Philly and there remains no timetable for his return. He should return to a high-leverage role when he's healthy,... Read More
Odubel Herrera, Scott Kingery Nearing Return
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera (hamstring) and infielder Scott Kingery (hamstring) are getting closer to returns from the injured list. Herrera has been out since April 18 but could be activated and play on Sunday against the Nationals. Kingery ran on Wednesday for the first time since he landed on the injured list on April... Read More
Jay Bruce Sitting Against Lefty
Seattle Mariners first baseman/outfielder Jay Bruce is not in the lineup against Cubs left-handed starter Jon Lester on Wednesday. Edwin Encarnacion is at first base and is hitting third, while Daniel Vogelbach will serve as the designated hitter and bat fifth. Encarnacion is hitting .273 with a homer and two RBI in 11 career at-bats... Read More
Edwin Jackson Getting Closer
Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Edwin Jackson is heading to Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday and could be an option for the starting rotation soon. The veteran 35-year-old right-hander was 6-3 with a 3.33 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 6.7 K/9 in 17 starts (92 innings) for the A's last year. He's unlikely to be that good... Read More
Josh Rosen Has To Earn Starting Job
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores said that quarterback Josh Rosen, who was acquired from the Cardinals last Friday, will have to earn the job as the starting signal-caller in 2019. The 10th pick in the 2018 draft will be battling with journeyman Ryan Fitzpatrick, but we expect Rosen to win the competition and serve... Read More
David Montgomery Garnering Kareem Hunt Comparisons
Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery, the team's third-round pick, has drawn comparisons to former Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt, who rushed for 1,327 yards and caught 53 passes as a rookie when Matt Nagy was the offensive coordinator for Kansas City in 2017. Montgomery should have a sizeable role in his rookie season and... Read More
Robinson Cano Returns Against Reds
New York Mets second baseman Robinson Cano (hand) is back at second base and is hitting third on Wednesday against Reds starting pitcher Anthony DeSclafani. Cano missed a few games after being hit by a pitch, but he's good to go on Wednesday and could be a DFS sleeper. The 36-year-old veteran is hitting .270/.324/.430... Read More
Dexter Fowler Still Out Sick
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dexter Fowler remains out of the starting lineup on Wednesday with the flu. Jose Martinez is in right field and is batting fifth, while Harrison Bader is back in center field and is hitting eighth against Nationals starter Max Scherzer. Fowler's fantasy owners won't complain that he's on the bench against... Read More
Brian Dozier Not Playing Wednesday
Washington Nationals second baseman Brian Dozier is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday. He'll be replaced at the keystone by Wilmer Difo, who is hitting eighth against Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas. Dozier is really struggling in his first year with Washington, hitting .184/.297/.333 with four home runs and six RBI in his first... Read More
No Timetable For Philip Rivers Extension
Los Angeles Chargers general manager Tom Telesco said there is no timetable for the team to reach a long-term contract extension with quarterback Philip Rivers. The 37-year-old will earn a base salary of $11 million in 2019 under his current contract. He led the team to a 12-4 record last year and finished with 4,308... Read More
Rams Could Use More Two-Running Back Sets
After drafting running back Darrell Henderson in the third round with the 70th overall pick, the Los Angeles Rams could use more two-running back sets to help protect Todd Gurley in 2019. General manager Les Snead has called Henderson the "change-of-pace" back that the team has been searching for. Gurley missed the final two games... Read More
