Pirates Asking for Big Return on Felipe Vazquez

Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Felipe Vazquez is likely to be moved before the upcoming trade deadline. The Los Angeles Dodgers have reportedly shown interest in Vazquez, but the Pirates price is not cheap. Pittsburgh is reportedly asking for two of the Dodgers' four top prospects in return for the dominant lefty reliever. Starting pitcher Dustin […]

Marcus Stroman Continues to Be Shopped

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Marcus Stroman continues to be shopped by the team despite contract extension rumors. The team will almost certainly trade Stroman before the trade deadline, according to Shi Davidi. The New York Yankees have shown interest in Stroman, but it's unclear what a potential package would look like right now. The […]

Mitch Moreland Sits Out Versus Lefty

Boston Red Sox first baseman Mitch Moreland (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the New York Yankees. Moreland recently returned from the injured list, so luckily this isn't injury related. It's just a routine day off for Moreland against the left-handed starter. Sam Travis will cover first base and bat […]

Matt Grace to Serve As Opener Saturday

Washington Nationals pitcher Matt Grace will serve as the opener for Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Joe Ross was scheduled to draw the start, but manager Dave Martinez has made a late change. Grace has a 6.23 ERA over 44 appearances this season. It's unclear why Ross isn't starting, so possibly he comes […]

Joey Wendle Sits Against Lefty

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Joey Wendle (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Wendle will get a routine day off here, so Michael Brosseau will cover second base. Brosseau will play second and bat sixth versus lefty Ryan Borucki. He's cooled off with the bat lately, […]

Matt Duffy Will Bat Leadoff Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Matt Duffy is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Duffy was activated from the 10-day injured list earlier this week. He's basically just an AL-only option at the moment, but offers mixed league help if he gets regular playing time. Duffy will bat leadoff […]

Mets Aggressively Trading Noah Syndergaard

New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard is likely going to be the biggest name available at the trade deadline this season. He's having a down year, 7-5, 4.33 ERA in 20 starts, but that isn't going to hurt his value. Syndergaard has two years left on control, and the Mets are reporting aggressively shopping […]

David Freese Lands on Injured List

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman David Freese (hamstring) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. It's unclear how long Freese is going to be sidelined, so anyone who owns him should prepare to be without him for a few weeks. Tyler White has been added to the roster in a corresponding move. White will […]

Yordan Alvarez Won't Play Friday

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Alvarez will not be able to serve as the designated hitter while playing in St. Louis, so he'll sit this one out. He'll likely play off the bench, but won't get many at-bats. Fantasy […]

Nick Tropeano Will Start Friday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Nick Tropeano will draw the start against the Baltimore Orioles on Friday. Right-hander Griffin Canning was scheduled to start, but he was needed in the 16 inning game on Thursday. Tropeano has been bad in the majors and minors this season. He can't be trust in fantasy leagues.

Jean Segura Returns on Friday

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jean Segura (heel) is back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Segura has been sidelined since Sunday due to soreness in his left heel. It appears Segura is feeling good enough to play in this one. He'll cover shortstop and bat second versus righty Mike Soroka. It's […]

Nick Senzel Won't Play Friday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (illness) won't play in Friday's game against the Colorado Rockies. Senzel left early during Wednesday's game due to dizziness. The Reds don't believe that Senzel will need to go on the injured list. Jesse Winker will bat leadoff and cover center field versus righty German Marquez on Friday. Winker has […]

Trevor Story is Absent on Friday

Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Story has been having a strong season with the bat, so he'll get a routine rest day here. Garrett Hampson will cover shortstop and bat seventh versus righty Luis Castillo. Hampson is not a reliable fantasy […]

Domingo Santana Remains Out Thursday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Domingo Santana (elbow) remains out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Detroit Tigers. Santana left Tuesday's game early due to soreness in his left elbow. He had an MRI on Wednesday, but no results yet. Kristopher Negron will cover right field and bat eighth versus righty Drew VerHagen. Negron […]

Max Kepler Returns to the Lineup

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler is back in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Chicago White Sox. Kepler sat out on Wednesday due to rest, but will back for this contest. Kepler will bat leadoff and play right field against righty Lucas Giolito. Kepler has been a reliable bat this season, but Giolito […]

Jon Gray Expected to Start on Monday

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jon Gray (calf) is expected to make his scheduled start against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday. Gray left early during his start on Wednesday after taking a line drive off his calf. Luckily, Gray appears to be fine, so he won't miss any time after exiting early. He's not exactly […]

Michael Chavis Remains Sidelined Thursday

Boston Red Sox infielder Michael Chavis (back) remains out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the New York Yankees. Chavis hasn't been in the starting lineup since Saturday. He's been dealing with lingering back issues, but was off to a horrendous start to the second half anyway. Mitch Moreland is back from the […]

Brett Anderson Activated from Paternity List

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Brett Anderson (personal) has been activated from the paternity list. Anderson will make his scheduled start against the Texas Rangers on Thursday. Anderson is 9-5 with a 3.82 ERA during his 20 starts with Oakland this season. He's a solid fantasy option against the Rangers' bats who seem to have gone […]

Tony Kemp Likely to Be Cut by Astros

Houston Astros infielder/outfielder Tony Kemp is expected to be designated for assignment, according to Jake Kaplan. Shortstop Carlos Correa (ribs) is scheduled to be activated from the injured list shortly, so they will need to clear a roster spot. Kemp is hitting .227/.308/.417 with seven home runs and four stolen bases this season with Houston. […]

Alex Wood Expected to Start Sunday

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Alex Wood (back) is scheduled to make his season debut against the Colorado Rockies on Sunday. Wood has been sidelined all season due to lingering back issues. He pitched very well during his last rehab outing, so that's a good sign moving forward. Wood is worth watching in most fantasy leagues, […]

Jhoulys Chacin Lands on Injured List

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Jhoulys Chacin (oblique) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. He was removed early during Wednesday's game against the Reds, so this trip to the IL isn't surprising. Chacin was the Opening Day starter for the Brewers, but has not been the same player as he was in 2018. He […]

Byron Buxton Activated Thursday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (concussion) has been activated from the 7-day concussion list on Thursday. He's hitting .249 average, nine homers, 42 RBI and 13 stolen bases this season. He'll bat ninth and play center field versus righty Lucas Giolito. Outfielder Jake Cave has been demoted in a corresponding move. Buxton probably isn't the […]

Travis Shaw Recalled by Brewers

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Travis Shaw has been recalled from the minors, according to Robert Murray. Shaw hit very well in Triple-A, so the Brewers figured it was time to give him another chance at the major league level. Keston Hiura has been excellent at second base, so it's unclear how much Shaw is going to […]

Jon Gray Pulled Due to Injury on Wednesday

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jon Gray (calf) was pulled during his start against the Washington Nationals on Wednesday. Gray was hit in the calf with a line drive, but managed to pitch another inning afterwards. The Rockies will have Gray undergo more testing after the game, so more information should be known soon.

Jhoulys Chacin Likely Headed to Injured List

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Jhoulys Chacin (oblique) is likely headed to the injured list, according to manager Craig Counsell. He was removed from his start on Wednesday after just three innings of work. The Brewers will have Chacin undergo an MRI before announcing more information. He wasn't pitching well before the injury, so a break […]

Zack Wheeler Will Be Limited Friday

New York Mets starting pitcher Zack Wheeler (shoulder) will be limited during his start versus the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday. Wheeler has missed nearly three weeks of action due to shoulder fatigue. He's been throwing off the mound without any issues, but the Mets will remain cautious. Wheeler will be limited to 75-80 pitches during […]

Byron Buxton Remains Out on Wednesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (concussion, teeth) remains out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the New York Yankees. Buxton had three wisdom teeth removed on Friday. He's currently on the 7-day injured list for his concussion. It doesn't sound like a suffered any setbacks, but he's not feeling well enough to play […]

Max Kepler is Sitting on Wednesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the New York Yankees. Kepler was nearly the hero on Tuesday, but Aaron Hicks robbed his hit in the bottom of the 10th. Jake Cave will draw the start in center field and bat ninth versus lefty J.A. Happ. […]

Dansby Swanson Scratched on Wednesday

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (heel) has been removed from Wednesday's starting lineup against the Kansas City Royals. He suffered a heel issue during Tuesday's game, and it was too sore for Swanson to suit up here. Swanson is considered day-to-day, so he's not expected to land on the injured list. Johan Camargo will draw […]

Wilson Ramos Gets Rest Day

New York Mets catcher Wilson Ramos (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the San Diego Padres. This appears to be a routine day off for the veteran catcher. Tomas Nido will draw the start behind the plate and bat eighth versus righty Dinelson Lamet. Ramos could be a trade candidate […]