Eddie Butler Heads to Texas in Cole Hamels Deal

Chicago Cubs pitcher Eddie Butler is heading to Arlington as part of the Cole Hamels trade with the Texas Rangers. Butler recently returned from the 60-day DL, but can pitch in both the rotation and bullpen. The Rangers also receive righty pitcher Rollie Lacy and a player to be named later. Hamels officially heads to […]

Cardinals Showing Interest in Chris Archer

The long list of teams interested in Tampa Bay Rays starter Chris Archer gets bigger on Friday. There is a chance that Archer is making his last start for the Rays on Friday. The Cardinals are without some key starters including ace Carlos Martinez (oblique). It appears the Cards are not throwing in the towel […]

Cardinals Expected to Release Greg Holland

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Greg Holland is likely going to become a free agent on Friday, according to Jon Morosi. The three-time All-Star signed a one-year $14 million deal with the Cardinals over the offseason. Holland has posted a 7.92 ERA with 22 walks in 25 innings and 32 appearances. There is a decent […]

Michael Perez Should See Increased Playing Time

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Michael Perez has been through a lot in the last couple of days. He was catching in Triple A for the D-Backs before being traded to the Rays. Perez is now on the Rays 25-man roster and collected his first MLB hit on Thursday. Wilson Ramos (hamstring) is still sidelined, so […]

Austin Jackson Signs With Mets

Free-agent outfielder Austin Jackson has reached an agreement with the New York Mets. There is multiple reports that the deal is going to be a major league deal. The Mets have three outfielders currently sidelined, so Jackson should provide some much needed depth. Jackson is hitting .242/.309/.295 through 59 games this season. He's only worth […]

Brandon Belt Exits Early on Wednesday

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (leg) left Wednesday's game after he beat out an infield single. Belt was reportedly limping around and the injury does not good look. It's unclear how serious the injury is at this point, but it was significant enough to pull him out of the game. More information should […]

Diamondbacks Acquire Matt Andriese

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Matt Andriese has been traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks for catcher Michael Perez and pitcher Brian Shaffer. Perez has played in Triple A this season, while Shaffer is still in the lower minor leagues. Andriese has a 4.07 ERA in 27 games and could be a useful piece to the Diamondbacks […]

Tim Anderson Moves Up in the Batting Order

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson will play shortstop and bat first against Angels' lefty Tyler Skaggs. Anderson has put together three straight multi-hit games, so he'll jump up in the batting order. It's unclear whether not Anderson will stay first in the batting order or if he'll move back to the seventh spot after […]

Tom Murphy is Starting on Wednesday

Colorado Rockies catcher Tom Murphy is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Houston Astros. Murphy has seen his playing time take a hit over the last couple of weeks. He'll draw the start behind the plate and bat eighth against righty Charlie Morton. Murphy is worth an add in NL-only leagues, but […]

Carlos Tocci Starting Again on Wednesday

Texas Rangers outfielder Carlos Tocci is drawing his second straight start against the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday. Delino DeShields was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock after struggling through the first couple of months this season. DeShields should be dropped in all standard fantasy leagues right now. Tocci had two hits on Tuesday and could quickly […]

Jonathan Lucroy Sitting Out Wednesday

Oakland Athletics catcher Jonathan Lucroy (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Texas Rangers. Lucroy has struggled against left-handed pitching this season, so Oakland will give him the night off. Josh Phegley will draw the start behind the plate and bat ninth against Martin Perez. Phegley does not see enough […]

Chris Tillman Elects Free Agency

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Chris Tillman has elected free agency over a minor league assignment. Tillman declined to pitch in Triple-A Norfolk after being designated for assignment last Friday. He has posted a 8.42 ERA this season, so it's not surprising to see the Orioles letting him go. There is a chance that he lands […]

Drew Anderson Optioned, Ranger Suarez Starting Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Drew Anderson has been optioned to Triple-A following Wednesday's game. Anderson threw one hitless inning on Tuesday, but was not expected to be in Philly for long. No corresponding move as been made yet, but the Phillies need to clear a roster spot, so Ranger Suarez can make his MLB debut […]

Starling Marte is Day-to-Day

Updating a previous report, Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Starling Marte (hand) exited Wednesday's game against the Indians after taking a pitch off his left hand. The team re-examined Marte after the game and are calling the injury day-to-day. Marte has a hand contusion, but no fracture. He'll likely be out of the lineup for a few […]

Eduardo Nunez Sitting Out on Wednesday

Boston Red Sox infielder/outfielder Eduardo Nunez (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game. Brock Holt who has been splitting time with Nunez will get the start at second base and bat sixth against Dylan Bundy. Nunez does lose playing time because of Holt, but he is still worth holding onto in leagues […]

Steve Pearce Starting At First Base Wednesday

Boston Red Sox first baseman/outfielder Steve Pearce is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. Mitch Moreland who normally starts at first base will get the night off. Pearce will bat fifth and play first base against righty Dylan Bundy. Pearce is hitting .328/.392/.552 this season with six multi-hit games in […]

Danny Valencia Moving Up in the Order Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles infielder/outfielder Danny Valencia will bat cleanup and serve as the designated hitter against lefty David Price on Wednesday. Valencia is batting .600/.667/.720 with zero home runs and three RBI against Price in his career. He normally bats sixth or seventh in the Orioles order, but will move up because of the favorable matchup. […]

Evan Longoria is Not Activated on Tuesday

San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria (hand) has not been activated from the disabled list and won't play on Tuesday. Longo was beaned in the upper left triceps during his final rehab plate appearance on Sunday. It sounded like everything was fine after the game, but Longoria is not playing with the Giants on […]

Ervin Santana Set to Return Wednesday

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Ervin Santana (finger) is set to make his season debut against the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday. Santana had surgery on his right middle finger in February. He has not pitched in an MLB game this season, so Wednesday will be a big day for him. Santana is worth adding in […]

Ryan Braun Not in the Lineup Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman/outfielder Ryan Braun (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Washington Nationals. Eric Thames will bat first and play right field, while Jesus Aguilar bats cleanup and plays first base against righty Jeremy Hellickson. Braun has struggled this season, but part of it has been his inability […]

John Hicks Sits Again on Tuesday

Detroit Tigers first baseman/catcher John Hicks (rest) is out of the starting lineup for the second straight game on Tuesday. Jim Adduci will bat sixth and play first base against righty Burch Smith. Hicks is hitting .179/.258/.286 over the last two weeks, but is still someone worth owing in many fantasy leagues. He's in a […]

Carlos Gomez Out Again on Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Carlos Gomez (rest) is not in the starting lineup for the second straight game on Tuesday. Jake Bauers, Kevin Kiermaier, and Mallex Smith will cover the outfield for the Rays on Tuesday. Gomez is hitting .423/.559/.692 over the last two weeks, but does not see regular playing time anymore. A trade […]

Matt Kemp Sitting on Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Alex Verdugo is playing right field and batting eighth, while Joc Pederson plays left and bats first against righty Aaron Nola. It looks like a routine day off for Kemp, so he should be back […]

Tucker Barnhart Resting Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tucker Barnhart (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Curt Casali will bat seventh and draw the start behind the plate against lefty Austin Gomber. Barnhart usually crushes left-handed pitching, but the Reds wanted to give him a day off. Casali is not worth […]

Jedd Gyorko Out Again on Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Jedd Gyorko (illness) is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Gyorko has only batted twice in the last three games because he's been battling an illness. Matt Carpenter will bat first and play third base, while Jose Martinez bats fifth and plays first against righty […]

Pedro Baez Will Rejoin Dodgers on Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Pedro Baez (biceps) is scheduled to rejoin the Dodgers on Thursday in Atlanta. Baez has pitched well during his three rehab appearances in Triple-A Oklahoma City. He has not pitched since June 12 due to tendinitis in his right biceps. He's worth adding in leagues that value holds, otherwise he […]

James Paxton Scratched on Tuesday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher James Paxton (back) has been scratched from Tuesday's start against the San Francisco Giants. He was expected to come off the 10-day DL, but the team has decided to not bring him back yet. Roenis Elias will draw the start against the Giants on Tuesday. He's a risky DFS option in […]

Orioles May Trade Jonathan Schoop

Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jonathan Schoop might be on the move after the Orioles find a trade partner for reliever Zach Britton. Schoop is hitting .360/.355/.653 in July and is a free agent after the 2019 season. The Orioles likely plan to move him if they cannot reach an extension with him. There is nothing […]

Yoenis Cespedes Likely Headed to DL

New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes (heels) met with a foot specialist and had an MRI on Monday. The Mets are waiting for a second opinion, but the expectation is that Cespedes will head back to the disabled list. Nothing is official, but it does not seem like Cespedes plans to play through the injury. […]

Gary Sanchez May Have Aggravated Groin on Monday

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez (groin) was criticized for his lazy plays during Monday's loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. There is word that Sanchez may have re-aggravated his groin issue, which is why he was not 100 percent during Monday's contest. The Yankees will treat Sanchez and hopefully he.'s able to avoid a […]