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Troy Tulowitzki, Miguel Andujar Rehab Monday
New York Yankees shortstop Troy Tulowitzki (calf) and third baseman Miguel Andujar (shoulder) both played in an extended spring game on Monday. Tulo went 1-for-4 with a home run and a walk, while Andujar was 3-for-5. Andujar is 8-for-14 in three extended spring games, while the action was Tulowitzki's first since going on the injured... Read More
DJ LeMahieu, Giovanny Urshela Day-To-Day
New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu underwent an MRI exam on Monday which revealed inflammation in his right knee. LeMahieu suffered a contusion on his knee after fouling a pitch off his knee on Friday and he left the game early on Sunday. He's listed as day-to-day. Infielder Giovanny Urshela also left the game Sunday... Read More
Jordan Luplow Recalled, Greg Allen Sent Down
The Cleveland Indians recalled outfielder Jordan Luplow from Triple-A Columbus on Sunday and optioned outfielder Greg Allen to Columbus in a corresponding move. Allen was hitting a putrid .105 with two doubles and six RBI in 19 games this year while striking out 14 times and walking twice. He's a better defender and base runner,... Read More
Miguel Sano To Start Rehab Assignment Tuesday
Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano (heel) will start a rehab assignment with Single-A Fort Myers on Tuesday while recovering from a right heel laceration. The power hitter missed all of spring training after cutting his foot falling down metal steps in the Dominican Republic. Sano is expected to slowly build himself up and will... Read More
Jed Lowrie Starts Rehab Assignment
New York Mets third baseman Jed Lowrie (knee), who sprained his left knee capsule early in spring training, played in his first rehab game with High-A St. Lucie on Sunday and went 0-for-4 in nine innings. It's unknown how long he'll be on a rehab assignment, but the Mets could be cautious with him considering... Read More
Clint Frazier Working His Way Back
New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier (ankle) hit and ran on the treadmill on Sunday. He's expected to run on the field in Arizona this week and is close to a return from the injured list. Barring setbacks, Frazier could make it back from the injured list before any of Giancarlo Stanton, Aaron Hicks and... Read More
A.J. Pollock Likely Going On DL
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that outfielder A.J. Pollock has an infection in his right elbow and will likely go on the injured list. Pollock sat out on Monday and is batting just .223/.287/.330 with two home runs and 14 RBI in 103 at-bats in his first season for the Blue. It's unclear... Read More
Carlos Martinez Still Hopes To Be Starter
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Carlos Martinez (shoulder), who is expected to pitch out of the bullpen next month, said he still wants to pitch in a starting role after the All-Star break. He'll head to the team's spring complex in Florida this week and will face hitters in live batting practice Monday and Thursday. "I... Read More
Jaime Barria Sent Back To Minors
The Los Angeles Angels optioned starting pitcher Jaime Barria to Triple-A Salt Lake on Sunday and recalled pitcher John Curtiss from Salt Lake in a corresponding move. Barria heads back to the minors after allowing 10 hits and seven runs in just 1 1/3 innings against the Royals on Saturday. The right-hander has an 8.16... Read More
Dustin Pedroia, Eduardo Nunez Starting Rehab Assignments
Boston Red Sox infielders Dustin Pedroia (knee) and Eduardo Nunez (back) are both starting minor league rehab assignments this week -- Pedroia with Portland on Thursday and Nunez with Triple-A Pawtucket on Monday. Both infielders could be back after a few minor league games, barring setbacks. However, with rookie Michael Chavis holding down the fort... Read More
Wade LeBlanc Hoping To Return In Late May
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Wade LeBlanc (oblique) played catch at around 90 feet for a fourth straight day last Saturday and is hoping to return by the end of May. The 34-year-old left-hander had a 4.50 ERA, 1.63 WHIP and 12 strikeouts in 16 innings in his three starts before his injury. He can have... Read More
Kyle Seager Making Progress
Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager (wrist) took ground balls before the team's game last Saturday, although he won't be eligible to come off the 60-day injured list for four more weeks. The 31-year-old has started swinging a bat on soft tosses and off a tee and expects to move to live pitching before long.... Read More
Alex Reyes Breaks Finger Punching Wall
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Alex Reyes fractured the pinkie on his non-throwing hand when he punched a wall in frustration after his last start with Triple-A Memphis. The 24-year-old allowed three runs on three hits in 2 2/3 innings last Thursday and will go on the 10-day injured list. The former top prospect had... Read More
Christin Stewart Starting Rehab Assignment
Detroit Tigers outfielder Christin Stewart (quadriceps) started his rehab assignment with Single-A Lakeland on Sunday, according to manager Ron Gardenhire. Stewart initially suffered a right quad strain on April 17. The 25-year-old was hitting .222 with three home runs and 13 RBI in 16 games this year for Detroit, and he'll likely return to an... Read More
Alex Cobb Back On Injured List
The Baltimore Orioles placed starting pitcher Alex Cobb on the 10-day injured list on Sunday for the third time this year with a lower back strain. In corresponding moves, the team called up catcher Austin Wynns and pitchers Branden Kline and Luis Ortiz from Triple-A Norfolk while sending pitcher Jimmy Yacabonis to Norfolk and designating... Read More
Ian Kinsler In Danger Of Losing Roster Spot?
San Diego Padres second baseman Ian Kinsler sat out on Sunday after seven straight starts at the keystone, and he went hitless with a strikeout in three plate appearances on Monday to drop his season slash line to .134/.211/.244 with two homers, two RBI and 16 strikeouts on the year. Manager Andy Green said Kinsler... Read More
Shohei Ohtani Won't Make Debut Against Blue Jays
Los Angeles Angels manager Brad Ausmus said designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (elbow) won't make his season debut in the upcoming series against the Blue Jays this week. Ohtani had six more plate appearances against live pitching over the weekend, bringing his total up to 15. The Angels want the two-way star to get around 40... Read More
Billy Hamilton Expected Back Tuesday
Kansas City Royals outfielder Billy Hamilton (hamstring) was available in an emergency on Monday and is expected to return to the lineup on Tuesday, according to manager Ned Yost. Hamilton left the game early last Saturday with right hamstring tightness and hasn't played since. The speedster is hitting just .216/.298/.284 with no homers, 12 runs,... Read More
Steven Duggar Could Return Soon
San Francisco Giants outfielder Steven Duggar (wrist) has been healing well but wasn't in the starting lineup on Monday. Manager Bruce Bochy said the team is just being cautious, so it wouldn't be a surprise to see Duggar back in there on Tuesday. Duggar jammed his right wrist last Friday and hasn't played since. He's... Read More
Alex Wood Has Another Setback
Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Alex Wood (back) had another setback after his latest bullpen session in Arizona, and he might go for a second opinion this week, according to manager David Bell. The left-hander was 9-7 with a 3.68 ERA with the Dodgers last year and was 16-3 with a 2.72 ERA in 2017, but... Read More
Trey Mancini Feeling Better
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Trey Mancini has been out since Saturday with a bruised right index finger, but he is feeling better and expects to be back in the lineup as soon as Tuesday. However, manager Brandon Hyde said the team is being cautious and will consider the cooler temperatures in Chicago the next few days.... Read More
Jalen Hurd Could Transition To Tight End
San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Jalen Hurd could eventually transition to being a tight end in the NFL based on his size and hands, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. Hurd also has experience as a running back and could see time in the backfield, if needed. Hurd gives the Niners some flexibility on... Read More
Hakeem Butler A Good Fit For Offense
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Hakeem Butler, a fourth-round pick in the draft at No. 103 overall, sits at 6-foot-5 and 227 pounds and fits the team's offense perfectly. Butler can work the edges and has good speed and should be able to win one-on-one matchups. He could be the ideal complement to Larry Fitzgerald and... Read More
T.J. Hockenson Expected To Start Immediately
Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson, the No. 8 overall pick in the draft, is expected to be a starter immediately alongside Jesse James. Tight end is notoriously difficult to learn for rookies, but Hockenson should at least be a solid red-zone target for quarterback Matthew Stafford. Draft him as a TE2 with upside in... Read More
Sebastian Janikowski Retires
Free-agent kicker Sebastian Janikowski announced his retirement at the age of 41 on Sunday after spending 19 years in the NFL. He made more money than any kicker in NFL history. Janikowski finishes his illustrious career being known as one of the strongest legs in football for a long time. He spent 17 of his... Read More
Bryce Love Hopes To Be Ready This Summer
Washington Redskins running back Bryce Love (knee), who was drafted in the fourth round on Saturday, is hoping to be ready to return around mid-training camp after tearing the ACL in his knee last season. Love said he's been running on a treadmill and doing impact drills. He'll eventually compete with Derrius Guice, who tore... Read More
Vince Velasquez (SP, PHI) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in all leagues OWNED IN: 28% of leagues ANALYSIS: Velasquez has always had upside, mainly in the strikeout department, but he's never really delivered on his potential. Heading into 2019, the right-hander had never had an ERA below 4.10 and routinely averaged under five innings per start, making him a frustrating fantasy commodity for... Read More
Josh Reddick (OF, HOU) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in all leagues OWNED IN: 23% of leagues ANALYSIS: With a line of .375/.423/.528 in 72 at-bats, Reddick has been one of the best hitters in baseball in the opening month. His counting stats, however -- three homers, two doubles, 11 runs scored, six RBI and one stolen base -- leave something to be... Read More
Doug Baldwin Resolution May Come In A Few Weeks
A resolution to Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin's situation may be "weeks" away, according to general manager John Schneider. After three separate surgeries this offseason, Baldwin is seriously considering retirement. The 30-year-old was hampered by injuries in 2018 and was a shell of his former self, catching 50 passes for 618 yards and five... Read More
Ryan Griffin On Shaky Ground
Houston Texans tight end Ryan Griffin's roster spot is in jeopardy after he was arrested for breaking a hotel window late on Friday night. He was charged with vandalism and public intoxication. The 29-year-old also underwent sports hernia surgery this offseason and will compete with Jordan Thomas, Jordan Akins, third-round pick Kahale Warring and Darren... Read More
