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Jon Lester Could Return Thursday
The Chicago Cubs haven't listed a starter for Thursday against the Dodgers at home, but starting pitcher Jon Lester (hamstring) could be an option after he threw a successful simulated game over the weekend. You should expect Lester to return from the injured list to start on Thursday as long as his bullpen session goes... Read More
Alex Wood Making Progress
Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Alex Wood (back) threw a 20-pitch bullpen session on Saturday without any issues while throwing all fastballs. Manager David Bell said it was a "big step" for the left-hander. Wood will throw another bullpen on Tuesday and will use all of his pitches. He could start a minor league rehab assignment... Read More
Nick Senzel Joining Triple-A Louisville
Cincinnati Reds third baseman/outfielder Nick Senzel (ankle) played seven innings in back-to-back extended spring training games over the weekend and was expected to join Triple-A Louisville for Monday and Tuesday. The club's top prospect sprained his right ankle sliding into second base at the end of March. The 23-year-old will continue to play center field,... Read More
Jay Bruce Out With Sore Quad
Seattle Mariners outfielder/first baseman Jay Bruce has been out of the lineup the last couple of days with a sore quadriceps, but manager Scott Servais doesn't think it's a serious injury. Bruce should be considered day-to-day for now. It makes it easier for the Mariners with Daniel Vogelbach tearing the cover off the baseball to... Read More
Max Scherzer On Track To Start Friday
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer (rib cage) is on his normal between-starts routine and is on track to start on Friday against the Padres after he twisted his rib cage trying to dodge a ball in the dugout on Sunday. Scherzer had an uncharacteristic clunker against Miami on Saturday, allowing 11 hits and six... Read More
Trea Turner Not Cleared To Throw Or Hit
Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner (finger) is taking ground balls and doing other baseball activities, but he hasn't been cleared to throw or hit yet. Turner is recovering from a fractured finger, and his fantasy owners must sit tight and practice patience. He was hitting .357/.400/.857 with two home runs, four RBI and four steals... Read More
Ji-Man Choi, Kevin Kiermaier Sitting Friday
Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi and outfielder Kevin Kiermaier are not in the starting lineup on Friday against Red Sox left-handed starter Eduardo Rodriguez. Yandy Diaz is at first base and is batting leadoff, while Guillermo Heredia is in center field and is hitting sixth. Austin Meadows is serving as the designated hitter... Read More
Andrew Benintendi Returns To Lineup Friday
Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi (foot) is back in the starting lineup in left field and batting leadoff against Rays starter Ryne Stanek on Friday. Benintendi hadn't played since fouling a ball off his foot on Sunday. Tzu-Wei Lin also gets the nod at second base and is hitting ninth. He won't be of... Read More
Orioles-Twins Rained Out Friday
The game between the Baltimore Orioles and Minnesota Twins on Friday has been postponed due to rain. The two clubs will play a doubleheader on Saturday. Jose Berrios was set to start for the Twins, while Alex Cobb was going for the Orioles. They will likely just be pushed back to Saturday. Make sure to... Read More
Marquise Brown Could Be First Receiver Off The Board
Oklahoma wide receiver Marquise Brown is in the mix to be the first receiver selected in next week's draft, and his draft stock hasn't been hurt by a Lisfranc foot injury that kept him from performing at the combine. D.K. Metcalf, another player viewed as a first-round talent, is no longer a lock to be... Read More
Ryan O'Hearn, Lucas Duda Out Versus Lefty
Kansas City Royals first basemen Ryan O'Hearn and Lucas Duda are both out of the lineup against Yankees left-handed starter CC Sabathia on Friday. Whit Merrifield is at first base and is hitting leadoff, while Jorge Soler is the designated hitter and is batting sixth. Chris Owings is at second base and batting seventh, while... Read More
Mike Zunino Placed On Paternity List
The Tampa Bay Rays placed catcher Mike Zunino on the paternity list on Friday and called up catcher Nick Ciuffo from the minors in a corresponding move. He will miss around one to three games as a result. Zunino has never hit for average (.196), but he also hasn't gone deep yet this year in... Read More
Braves-Indians Postponed Friday
The game between the Atlanta Braves and Cleveland Indians on Friday has been postponed due to inclement weather. The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Saturday. Touki Toussaint was scheduled to start for the Braves against Cleveland ace Corey Kluber. Make sure you get any players you may have from... Read More
Brad Keller Suspended Five Games
Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Brad Keller has been suspended five games for throwing at White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson and inciting a benches-clearing incident on Wednesday, according to sources familiar with the situation. Keller didn't take kindly to Anderson's dramatic bat flip after a home run and promptly plunked him his next time up.... Read More
Tim Anderson Suspended For Benches-Clearing Incident
Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson has been suspended for one game because of the language he used during the benches-clearing affair against the Royals on Wednesday, according to sources familiar with the situation. Expect Anderson to appeal the suspension. Wednesday aside, Anderson has been one of the best hitters in baseball to begin the... Read More
Gio Gonzalez May Opt Out Of Contract
There is increasing sense that New York Yankees starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez will opt out of his contract on Saturday, according to sources. The Yankees would have 48 hours to add him to the big league roster. If they don't he'll become a free agent. There is less of a need for Gonzalez in New... Read More
Eduardo Nunez To Injured List, Michael Chavis Coming Up
The Boston Red Sox placed infielder Eduardo Nunez on the 10-day injured list with a mid-back strain on Friday and called up infielders Tzu-Wei Lin and Michael Chavis from Triple-A Pawtucket in a corresponding move. Boston also designated pitcher Erasmo Ramirez for assignment. Boston is in dire straights with all three of their second base... Read More
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Won't Be Called Up This Weekend
Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the top prospect in baseball, will not be called up to make his major league debut this weekend, so the earliest he'd be promoted to Toronto would be at some point during next week's homestand. He's hitting .412/.500/.824 with two home runs and six RBI in five... Read More
Yankees Signing Logan Morrison
The New York Yankees are signing free-agent first baseman Logan Morrison to a minor league deal on Friday. The Yankees want some first base depth while Greg Bird (foot) recovers from a plantar fascia tear. Morrison, 31, had a career-high 38 home runs in 2017 with the Rays, but he was an extreme disappointment in... Read More
Jordan Lasley Worked Out With Lamar Jackson
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Jordan Lasley spent the offseason training with quarterback Lamar Jackson. Jackson's quarterbacks coach, Josh Harris, had nothing but good things to say about Lasley. The 22-year-old wasn't active for a single game in his rookie season, but with Baltimore's receiver depth chart barren as it stands right now, he'll have plenty... Read More
Lonnie Chisenhall To Begin Rehab Assignment Friday
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Lonnie Chisenhall (finger) is expected to start a rehab assignment with Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday. He hasn't played yet this year due to a right index finger fracture. Chisenhall has been plagued by injuries the last few years but should see a decent amount of at-bats in Pittsburgh against right-handed pitchers when... Read More
Jon Lester To Throw Sim Game Soon
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester (hamstring) is progressing and will throw a simulated game soon. Lester looked good in his three starts before his injury, posting a 2.57 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 9.0 K/9 in 14 innings, so his fantasy owners are hoping he will return soon. Tyler Chatwood will make a spot start... Read More
Tyler Chatwood To Start Sunday, Jose Quintana Pushed Back
Chicago Cubs pitcher Tyler Chatwood will make the start against the Diamondbacks on Sunday, while starter Jose Quintana will be pushed back to Tuesday against the Dodgers. Arizona has struggled against right-handers so far this year, so the Cubs would prefer to unleash Chatwood against them. He's allowed four runs in six innings while walking... Read More
Ben Zobrist Taking Day Off Friday
Chicago Cubs infielder/outfielder Ben Zobrist is not in the starting lineup on Friday. Daniel Descalso will start at second base and hit leadoff against Diamondbacks starting pitcher Merrill Kelly. Kris Bryant is in right field and is hitting second, while David Bote is at third base and batting seventh. Descalso has mostly been a utility... Read More
Giants Not Very Interested In Josh Rosen
The New York Giants don't appear to be very interested in trading for Arizona Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen if the Cardinals select Oklahoma QB Kyler Murray with the No. 1 overall pick. The Giants are currently focused on players in this year's draft class, including a group of quarterbacks they could select with the No.... Read More
Tyler Skaggs To Throw Off Mound This Weekend
Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Tyler Skaggs (ankle) is expected to throw off a mound this weekend, according to manager Brad Ausmus. The left-hander was long tossing this week, so he's making progress towards a return from the injured list and could be back in the rotation next week if all goes well. The 27-year-old... Read More
Shohei Ohtani To Take BP Friday
Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (elbow) will take batting practice with his teammates for the first time on Friday. Ohtani continues to check off boxes as he attempts to make his season debut as the team's regular DH sometime in early May. The 24-year-old won't pitch at all in 2019 after having Tommy... Read More
Mike Trout Expected To Return To Outfield On Friday
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (groin) is expected to play center field on Friday, according to manager Brad Ausmus. Trout missed some games last week after tweaking his groin last Tuesday and hasn't returned to the field since as a precaution. The 27-year-old phenom should be back patrolling the outfield this weekend, however. He's... Read More
Kareem Jackson Seeing Time At Safety
Denver Broncos cornerback Kareem Jackson has seen most of his time at voluntary workouts this week at safety. "For the reason that there’s more to learn at safety than there is at corner," said Broncos head coach Vic Fangio. "He’s played much more corner in his career, so I wanted him to get more work... Read More
Kalen Ballage Fighting For Work In 2019
Miami Dolphins running back Kalen Ballage, second on the depth chart behind Kenyan Drake, has an opportunity for a much bigger role in 2019. He said he "absolutely" is trying to grab the starting job and "it doesn't really matter who had the most playing time in the past. I'm ready to do my thing."... Read More
