Shohei Ohtani in Lineup Against Lefty

Los Angeles Angels pitcher/hitter Shohei Ohtani will be in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Seattle Mariners. Jefry Marte was expected to be in the lineup against Wade LeBlanc, but that is not the case on Friday. Ohtani will DH and bat second against LeBlanc.

Miguel Sano Recalled by Twins

Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano has been recalled by the Twins on Friday. Sano was sent to the minor leagues by the Twins earlier in the season, but the Eduardo Escobar trade opens up a spot for Sano on the MLB roster. Sano is hitting .203/.270/.405 with seven homers over 37 games this season […]

Starling Marte, Corey Dickerson Out on Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielders Starling Marte and Corey Dickerson are out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the New York Mets. Sean Rodriguez will bat seventh and play center field, while Jordan Luplow will lead off and play left field against lefty Jason Vargas. Both players could be sleeper options in DFS contests. Marte […]

Mitch Moreland Dealing With Knee Soreness

Boston Red Sox first baseman Mitch Moreland (knee) is out of the starting lineup for the second consecutive game on Friday. Moreland is hitting .190/.284/.254 over his last 19 games and reportedly is dealing with left knee soreness. There is a chance he's available off the bench, but Steve Pearce should be fine at first […]

Diamondbacks Acquire Eduardo Escobar for Three Prospects

Minnesota Twins infielder Eduardo Escobar is heading to the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for three prospects. The Twins are receiving righty pitcher Jhoan Duran and outfielders Ernie De La Trinidad, Gabriel Maciel. All three players are currently at Class-A Kane County. Escobar should continue his solid season in Arizona. He's hitting .274/.338/.514 with 15 home […]

Sonny Gray Should Make Next Start

New York Yankees starting pitcher Sonny Gray (thumb) exited early during Thursday's start against the Kansas City Royals. Gray took a comebacker off hit thumb and was forced to come out of the game. The X-rays on Gray's thumb came back clean, so he should be fine to make his next scheduled start. Gray plans […]

Starlin Castro Could Be An Option for Yankees

Miami Marlins second baseman Starlin Castro could be headed out of Miami by the end of this month. The Yankees are going to be without Aaron Judge for some time, so could Castro be a fit in New York? Apparently, Castro could be a possible fit for the Yankees, according to Buster Olney and Max […]

Tyler Lyons Designated for Assignment

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Tyler Lyons has been designated for assignment on Friday. Lyons posted a 8.64 ERA in 27 appearances with 16 earned runs in 16 innings with the Cards this season. However, Lyons put together two solid seasons with the Cardinals during 2016 and 2017. He's not worth owning in fantasy leagues […]

Brett Cecil to DL, Four Pitchers Recalled

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Brett Cecil (foot) has been placed on the disabled list on Friday. The Cards have recalled pitchers Luke Weaver, Dakota Hudson, Daniel Poncedeleon and Tyler Webb from Triple-A Memphis. Weaver, Hudson, and Poncedeleon are all worth a look in fantasy leagues, while Webb belongs on the waiver wire right now. Cecil […]

Sam Tuivailala Traded to Mariners

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Sam Tuivailala has been traded to the Seattle Mariners on Friday. The Cardinals acquired righty pitcher Seth Elledge in exchange for Tuivailala. Elledge had a 1.17 ERA and nine saves during 31 games in Single A this season. The Cardinals assigned Elledge to Double A. Tuivailala had a 3.69 ERA […]

Thyago Vieira Recalled on Friday

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Thyago Vieira has been recalled from Triple-A Charlotte on Friday. Vieira posted a 5.05 ERA and 50/24 K/BB ratio over 41 innings in Triple A this season. The hard-throwing righty had an ugly ERA, but did manage to save six games for Charlotte, and only allowed two home runs through […]

Tyler Danish Recalled From Triple-A

Chicago White Sox pitcher Tyler Danish has been recalled from Triple-A Charlotte on Friday. Danish has posted a 3.06 ERA with a 46/26 K/BB in 29 appearances and thrown 64.2 innings this season in Triple A. Chris Volstad has been designated for assignment to make room for Danish on the 25-man roster. Volstad has posted […]

Athletics Are Seeking Left-Handed Outfield Bat

The Oakland Athletics appear to be buyers at the trade deadline and have made their needs very clear. The A's are searching for pitching just like most teams during the trade deadline. However, Oakland is also searching for a left-handed outfield bat. Nick Martini is currently on the roster due to Matt Joyce (back) being […]

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. […]