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Dustin Pedroia Officially Lands On Injured List
Updating previous reports, the Boston Red Sox placed second baseman Dustin Pedroia (knee) on the injured list on Thursday. Reliever Marcus Walden was called up from Triple-A Pawtucket in a corresponding move. It's unclear how much time Pedroia will miss, but fantasy owners in AL-only leagues shouldn't expect him to be back anytime soon. The... Read More
Miguel Andujar Could Move To First Base
The New York Yankees are experimenting with the idea of using third baseman Miguel Andujar (shoulder) at first base or designated hitter as he recovers from a torn labrum in his right shoulder. Manager Aaron Boone said that Andujar is making progress in his rehab, but said "we're having conversations" about a position change. Andujar... Read More
Dustin Pedroia Likely To Land On Injured List
Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia (knee) appears likely to land on the injured list with more knee issues. However, the good news is that he avoided a serious injury on Wednesday after being examined by doctors in New York. The expectation is that he will return sooner than later, but fantasy owners shouldn't... Read More
Wil Myers Riding Pine Thursday
San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers is not in the starting lineup on Thursday. Hunter Renfroe draws the start in left field and will hit fifth against Reds starting pitcher Tanner Roark. Renfroe doesn't hit for much average (.234), but he has elite power and four of his 11 hits this season have cleared the... Read More
Hyun-Jin Ryu To Start Saturday
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu (groin) will come off the injured list to start on Saturday against the Brewers, pushing Clayton Kershaw back to Sunday. Ryu's groin injury wasn't serious, so he did not need a rehab start at all. The 32-year-old left-hander was excellent last year when he was healthy and is... Read More
Julio Urias Moving To 'Pen After Thursday Start
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urias will move to the bullpen after his start against the Brewers on Thursday. The Dodgers are limiting the 22-year-old's innings after he missed the majority of last season following left shoulder surgery. The left-hander has talent but also entered Thursday's outing with a 5.27 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and... Read More
Rich Hill To Make Another Rehab Start
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Rich Hill (knee) will likely make another rehab start on Monday, but it hasn't been determined for what affiliate. Hill threw four scoreless innings for Single-A Rancho Cucamonga on Wednesday and looked good, so he'll likely be ready to rejoin the Dodgers rotation unless the wheels fall off on Monday.... Read More
Jay Bruce Not Playing Against Angels
Seattle Mariners first baseman Jay Bruce is not in the starting lineup on Thursday. Although he has eight home runs and 14 RBI on the year, Bruce is hitting just .164 (11-for-67) and has one hit in his last 18 at-bats. Edwin Encarnacion is at first base and is hitting cleanup, while Daniel Vogelbach is... Read More
A's Give Khris Davis Two-Year Extension
The Oakland Athletics agreed to a two-year contract extension with outfielder Khris Davis on Thursday, keeping him around through the 2021 season. Financial terms of the extension weren't disclosed. Davis has certainly earned this, as he's become the gold standard for power hitting in the major leagues. The 31-year-old has hit exactly .247 the last... Read More
Troy Tulowitzki Works Out Thursday
New York Yankees shortstop Troy Tulowitzki (calf) ran, hit and took ground balls on Thursday. He is feeling good but still is without a timetable for his return. The oft-injured veteran made it just 11 at-bats in his first year with the Yankees before suffering another lower-body injury. While this one won't keep him out... Read More
Chris Davis Remains Sidelined
Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis (illness) remains out of the starting lineup on Thursday. Renato Nunez is at first base and is hitting cleanup against Rays starting pitcher Hunter Wood. Davis, who has only four hits (one homer) in 45 at-bats (.089), hasn't played since Monday due to an illness. He's not even a... Read More
Dustin Pedroia Rejoining Red Sox
Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia (knee) is rejoining the team in Tampa for the weekend series against the Rays. The team will know more about his condition later Thursday after Pedroia stayed in New York on Thursday to consult with a doctor after feeling something in his knee this week. Pedroia has just... Read More
Mike Gesicki Adds Some Weight
Miami Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki said he now weighs 253 pounds, which is up 13 pounds from his rookie season. Gesicki was a disappointment in his first year in the NFL, catching only 22 passes on 32 targets for 202 yards and no touchdowns in a full season. He's still just 23 years old,... Read More
Matt Chapman Becoming Elite With Bat
Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman has been one of the league's best hitters for more than half a season; he has slashed .309/.371/.591 with a home run every 17 at-bats since last year's All-Star game. He has a 162 wRC+ (weighted runs created plus), which ranks eighth over that span. Chapman is also 10th... Read More
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Goes Deep Again In Minors
Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a 441-foot moonshot at Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday. The homer came with an exit velocity of 107 mph. It seems like the No. 1 prospect in baseball, per MLB Pipeline, will be called up to make his big league debut any day now. He is now... Read More
Duke Johnson A Vital Part Of Offense
Cleveland Browns general manager John Dorsey said that running back Duke Johnson is "a member of this organization moving forward," and head coach Freddie Kitchens believes Johnson is a vital part of the offense. Johnson's trade request doesn't change anything, as of now. Cleveland would likely trade Johnson if they got the right offer, but... Read More
Matt Ioannidis Agrees To Extension
The Washington Redskins signed defensive end Matt Ioannidis to a three-year extension with a base value of $21.75 million on Thursday, according to a source. He can earn another $3 million in incentives. The 25-year-old former fifth-round pick has flown under the radar the last two years and has 12 sacks in that time, including... Read More
Cowboys Looking For Ezekiel Elliott's Backup
The Dallas Cowboys are open to finding a backup behind running back Ezekiel Elliott with Rod Smith still on the free-agent market. Elliott has won the rushing title in two of his first three seasons and hasn't missed a game due to injury, but the Cowboys need better insurance behind him. Dallas wants to find... Read More
Christin Stewart Placed On Injured List
The Detroit Tigers placed outfielder Christin Stewart on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with a right quadriceps strain and recalled infielder Brandon Dixon from Triple-A Toledo in a corresponding move. Stewart had three home runs and a team-leading 13 RBI, so it's a blow to one of the weaker offenses in baseball. Dixon will... Read More
DeVante Parker Has Fresh Start
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Devante Parker is happy that the Dolphins trusted him enough to bring him back in 2019 and said "they have confidence in me again, have trust in me, have faith in me to sign me back again." Parker also said he's fully healthy this offseason. The 26-year-old was hurt to start... Read More
Keke Coutee Taking Steps To Stay Healthy
Houston Texans wide receiver Keke Coutee is doing everything in his power to stay on the field in 2019. He has changed his offseason routine to focus more on stretching and eating healthier. Coutee was rarely on the field because of recurring hamstring issues in his rookie season, and he caught 28 passes for 287... Read More
Jimmy Garoppolo Hopes To Work In Seven-On-Seven Drills
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (knee) has resumed throwing and doing dropbacks as he recovers from a torn ACL early last season, and he's hoping to take part in seven-on-seven drills when organized team activities start next month. The ultimate goal is being fully cleared for training camp in late July. It's almost certain... Read More
Craig Kimbrel Could Be Open To Three-Year Deal
There is now belief among interested teams that free-agent closer Craig Kimbrel would be willing to accept a three-year deal. Originally, it had been believed that Kimbrel was searching for a five-year pact. MLB Network's Jon Heyman thinks the Braves are the best fit now that Arodys Vizcaino (shoulder) is done for the year, but... Read More
Christin Stewart Not Playing Thursday
Detroit Tigers outfielder Christin Stewart (quadriceps) is not in the starting lineup on Thursday after he left the game early on Wednesday with an injury. Dustin Peterson is playing left field and hitting sixth against White Sox starter Ivan Nova. Consider Stewart day-to-day for now, but there's still a chance he lands on the injured... Read More
Yoan Moncada Back In Lineup
Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada (head) is starting at third base and hitting second on Thursday against Tigers starter Tyson Ross after he was removed from the game early on Wednesday night after being hit in the head while stealing a base. The 23-year-old is off to an excellent start and could certainly... Read More
Adam Eaton Resting Versus Lefty
Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against Giants left-handed starter Drew Pomeranz. Michael A. Taylor will take his place in center field and bat ninth, while Victor Robles moves up to the leadoff spot. Robles is an extremely attractive daily pick on Thursday moving all the way up... Read More
Buster Posey, Joe Panik Not Playing Wednesday
San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey and second baseman Joe Panik are not in the starting lineup on Thursday. Erik Kratz will do the catching and hit eighth, while Yangervis Solarte is starting at the keystone and is hitting seventh against Nationals left-hander Patrick Corbin. Tyler Austin is also starting at first base and hitting... Read More
Josh Donaldson Resting Against Arizona
Atlanta Braves third baseman Josh Donaldson is not in the starting lineup on Thursday. Johan Camargo will start at the hot corner and is hitting second against Diamondbacks starting pitcher Luke Weaver. Camargo is hitting just .233 (7-for-30) with a home run and 10 RBI on the year, but while he doesn't have a ton... Read More
Ildemaro Vargas Leading Off Thursday
Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Ildemaro Vargas is starting at third base and is hitting leadoff against Braves starting pitcher Mike Soroka on Thursday. Eduardo Escobar is taking the day off in the matinee game as his struggles at the plate to start the year continue. Shortstop Nick Ahmed is also getting a breather Thursday. While the... Read More
Addison Russell To Start Playing In Minor League Games
Chicago Cubs suspended shortstop Addison Russell will begin playing in minor league games for a seven-day stint a week from now. "He has been compliant with everything we have asked him to do and then some," general manager Jed Hoyer said. Russell is serving a 40-game suspension for domestic abuse, but there's no guarantee he... Read More
