Articles
J.P. Feyereisen Feeling Better
Tampa Bay Rays skipper Kevin Cash said on Monday that relief pitcher J.P. Feyereisen (shoulder) was "feeling better" but still sore enough that he's only receiving treatment. The 29-year-old right-hander said he pitched through shoulder pain for a few weeks prior to landing on the injured list on June 3. The Rays initially said Feyereisen […]
Keith Hernandez 2 years agoBrandon Lowe Expected To Resume Swinging Tuesday
Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe (back) recently had a setback when his back began bothering him while hitting in the cages, and he was scheduled to be shut down until June 20. But he resumed rotational exercises before that and is expected to resume swinging a bat on Tuesday. Manager Kevin Cash said […]
Keith Hernandez 2 years agoWander Franco Moving His Rehab To Triple-A
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (quadriceps) began his minor league rehab assignment for the Rookie-level Florida Complex League Rays on June 18 by going 1-for-4 with a triple as the designated hitter. He also went 2-for-3 with a double while playing six innings at shortstop on Monday. Franco will now have Tuesday off before […]
Keith Hernandez 2 years agoAnthony DeSclafani Starting Tuesday
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Anthony DeSclafani (ankle) will officially return from the 60-day injured list and start on Tuesday against the Atlanta Braves. It will be his first start since April 21 after he missed two months with right ankle inflammation, so fantasy managers should be pretty hesitant to throw him right back into […]
Keith Hernandez 2 years agoKJ Hamler Might Start Training Camp On PUP List
Denver Broncos wide receiver KJ Hamler (knee) might have to start training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list at the end of July. Hamler is trying to return after tearing his ACL in late September of last year, but he still has some time to get ready for Week 1 of the regular […]
Keith Hernandez 2 years agoLaviska Shenault Jr. Showing Improvement
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. has impressed both head coach Doug Pederson and quarterback Trevor Lawrence during offseason workouts. "He looks a lot faster," Lawrence said. "He's just going to be that guy when you get the ball in his hands, he's going to make the play." Shenault has always looked good in […]
Keith Hernandez 2 years agoJames Robinson Could Return To A Big Role
Jacksonville Jaguars running back James Robinson (Achilles) is expected to have a large role in the offense whenever he returns, with head coach Doug Pederson calling him a three-down back in March. Robinson was on a tear last year before his Achilles injury in Week 8 derailed his season, as he had rushed 88 times […]
Keith Hernandez 2 years agoTy Montgomery Projected To Make The Team
New England Patriots wide receiver Ty Montgomery is projected to win the final wide receiver spot this summer at training camp. Montgomery stood out at times in organized team activities and minicamp, and his versatility as a hybrid receiver and running back who can also cover kicks make him too valuable to leave off the […]
Keith Hernandez 2 years agoJames White Could Start The Season On PUP List
New England Patriots running back James White (hip) was limited for most of the team's spring practices, but initial reports suggest that he might not be fully cleared for the start of the regular season, so he's a candidate to open the year on the Physically Unable to Perform list. If that's the case, White […]
Keith Hernandez 2 years agoBrowns Willing To Pay Half Of Baker Mayfield's Salary
The Cleveland Browns are willing to pay around half of quarterback Baker Mayfield's salary to ease any deal, SI.com's Albert Breer said while appearing on the Rich Eisen Show. "Cleveland's been willing to take on a fair amount of Baker's salary, like $9, $10 million," Breer said. "For people out there who think that Cleveland's […]
Keith Hernandez 2 years agoLuis Guillorme Out Against Left-Hander
New York Mets second baseman Luis Guillorme is not in the starting lineup on Monday against Miami Marlins left-hander Trevor Rogers. Guillorme has gone 8-for-31 (.258) with no home runs and only one RBI in the last two weeks, but overall he's hitting .320/.404/.383 with a homer, seven RBI and one stolen base in 148 […]
Keith Hernandez 2 years agoLewin Diaz On The Bench Against The Mets
Miami Marlins first baseman Lewin Diaz is not in the starting lineup on Monday against New York Mets left-hander David Peterson. Diaz was recalled from the minors for the weekend series against the Mets and went 1-for-10 with a double and a run scored while starting two games. The 25-year-old should continue to start at […]
Keith Hernandez 2 years agoAvisail Garcia Sitting Monday
Miami Marlins outfielder Avisail Garcia is not in the starting lineup on Monday against the New York Mets. Garcia will get a breather in a day game on Monday after going 5-for-20 (.250) with a homer and three RBI in five games over the last week for the Fish. Overall, he's hitting just .226/.266/.314 with […]
Keith Hernandez 2 years agoEloy Jimenez Nearing Rehab Assignment
Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa said that outfielder Eloy Jimenez (hamstring) "is getting ready to play games again." There's a chance that Jimenez resumes his minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday after his rehab was paused in early June due to "normal leg soreness." The White Sox were adamant that […]
Keith Hernandez 2 years agoMax Scherzer To Throw For Double-A Tuesday
New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer (oblique) will pitch for Double-A Binghamton in a minor league rehab start on Tuesday. Scherzer will be working with catcher James McCann (wrist), who is also working his way back from the injured list. The 37-year-old right-hander suffered a left oblique strain on March 18, but he is […]
Keith Hernandez 2 years agoStarling Marte Returns Against Miami
New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (forearm) is back in right field and is hitting second on Friday against Miami Marlins right-hander Pablo Lopez. Marte suffered a bruised right forearm when he was hit by a pitch on Wednesday against the Milwaukee Brewers, but he came off the bench on Thursday and is back in […]
Keith Hernandez 2 years agoTylor Megill Goes On Injured List
New York Mets starting pitcher Tylor Megill (shoulder) was placed on the injured list on Friday with a right shoulder strain. The plan is to shut him down for four weeks before he's re-evaluated. Megill had to leave his start early on Thursday against the Milwaukee Brewers after just 3 1/3 innings because of his […]
Keith Hernandez 2 years agoMariners Call Up Justin Upton
The Seattle Mariners are calling up veteran outfielder Justin Upton from Triple-A Tacoma on Friday in time to face his old team, the Los Angeles Angels. In a corresponding move, Sam Haggerty has been optioned to Tacoma. The Angels released Upton before the start of the regular season, and he was hitting just .200/.289/.378 with […]
Keith Hernandez 2 years agoEduardo Escobar May Be Dealing With Vision Issues
New York Mets third baseman Eduardo Escobar was taken to the hospital on Thursday and is getting his vision checked after he appeared disoriented to teammates. Escobar remains out of the starting lineup on Friday against the Miami Marlins, and he should be considered day-to-day for now. Luis Guillorme will start at the hot corner […]
Keith Hernandez 2 years agoFrank Schwindel Leaves Early Friday
Chicago Cubs first baseman Frank Schwindel (back) left the game early on Friday against the Atlanta Braves due to lower-back tightness. Schwindel suffered the injury while running to base in the second inning and was replaced in the third inning. The Cubs will continue to evaluate the 29-year-old heading into Saturday's action against Atlanta, and […]
Keith Hernandez 2 years agoBo Bichette Not Playing Friday
Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (leg) is not in the starting lineup on Friday against the New York Yankees. Bichette left the game early on Thursday against the Baltimore Orioles with a right leg injury after going 1-for-3. The good news is that X-rays came back negative, so he should be considered day-to-day for […]
Keith Hernandez 2 years agoRiley Greene Coming Up, Austin Meadows To IL
The Detroit Tigers are calling up outfield prospect Riley Greene on Friday, and he'll make his major league debut on Saturday against the Texas Rangers. In a corresponding move, outfielder Austin Meadows will be placed on the COVID-19 injured list. Greene, the No. 2 overall prospect in baseball per MLB Pipeline, was on his way […]
Keith Hernandez 2 years agoJorge Polanco Heading To IL, Alex Kirilloff Returning
Minnesota Twins second baseman Jorge Polanco (back) will go on the injured list due to lower-back tightness. In a corresponding move, outfielder Alex Kirilloff is expected to be called up from the minors to join the Twins in Arizona. Polanco hasn't played since last Sunday, and he'll be out at least a little longer. The […]
Keith Hernandez 2 years agoCurt Casali Takes A Seat Against Pirates
San Francisco Giants catcher Curt Casali is not in the starting lineup on Friday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. On the year, Casali is hitting .233/.297/.400 with four home runs, 13 RBI and 12 runs scored in 101 plate appearances over 32 games. Austin Wynns, who caught the previous three games before Thursday's game, will be […]
Keith Hernandez 2 years agoManuel Margot, Kevin Kiermaier Out Friday
Tampa Bay Rays outfielders Manuel Margot and Kevin Kiermaier (Achilles) are not in the starting lineup on Friday against the Baltimore Orioles. Margot will get a normal day off in the series opener. The 27-year-old has been hot all year and is slashing .310/.373/.435 with an .807 OPS, three home runs, 24 RBI, 20 runs […]
Keith Hernandez 2 years agoTy Blach Has Thrown A Bullpen
Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Ty Blach (wrist) has thrown a bullpen session and his wrist has responded well. Blach will throw a simulated game on Friday after originally sustaining the injury in a collision with the Padres' Jurickson Profar on June 10. The hope is that his next appearances will be at Triple-A Albuquerque on […]
Keith Hernandez 2 years agoAroldis Chapman To Face Live Hitters Next
New York Yankees relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (Achilles) threw fastballs and sliders from the Yankee Stadium mound on June 14, and the coaches thought Chapman looked healthy. The next step will be for Chapman to face live hitters. He hasn't pitched in a major league game since May 22, but the 34-year-old southpaw is hoping […]
Keith Hernandez 2 years agoAnthony Santander Back From Restricted List
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander was activated from the restricted list and is back in the starting lineup on Friday against Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Shane Baz, playing right field and hitting third in the batting order. Santander wasn't able to play in the series against the Blue Jays in Toronto because he's not vaccinated […]
Keith Hernandez 2 years agoSeiya Suzuki To Take Swings Friday
Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (finger) is feeling better since being shut down from hitting and will take dry swings on Friday, according to skipper David Ross. "If the pain and swelling get out of there, I think the process will move pretty quickly," Ross said. Suzuki is trying to return from a strained left […]
Keith Hernandez 2 years agoYadier Molina To Miss A Few Weeks
The St. Louis Cardinals are preparing to be without 10-time All-Star catcher Yadier Molina (knee) for at least a few weeks as the 39-year-old tries to recover from knee soreness that has plagued him for most of the season. Top catching prospect Ivan Herrera has been called up from Triple-A Memphis, but Andrew Knizner will […]
Keith Hernandez 2 years ago