Kyle Zimmer Earns His Second Save On Tuesday

Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Kyle Zimmer closed out the team's 2-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday to earn his second save of the year. He pitched 2/3 of an inning and allowed one walk, no hits and no runs. It was an interesting development to see Zimmer get the save opportunity […]

Brad Keller Shines Against Rays On Tuesday

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Brad Keller had his best and longest start of the 2021 season on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Keller pitched seven innings and allowed four hits, four walks and one earned run while matching a season-high with seven strikeouts. Keller had an abysmal April, posting a 9.00 ERA over […]

Tarik Skubal Strikes Out Nine On Tuesday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal matched a season-high with nine strikeouts against the Cleveland Indians on Monday. Skubal pitched five innings and allowed six hits, one walk and two earned runs. Unfortunately, he got no run support and wound up with a loss in the game, falling to 1-7 on the year. Skubal has […]

Christian Arroyo Activated From Injured List On Tuesday

The Boston Red Sox activated utility man Christian Arroyo (hand) from the injured list on Tuesday. Michael Chavis was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move. Arroyo was sidelined for about three weeks due to a hand injury. Over 23 games this year, Arroyo has slashed .275/.333/.377 with five RBI and nine runs. He's yet […]

Harrison Bader Lands On Injured List With Fractured Rib

The St. Louis Cardinals have placed outfielder Harrison Bader (rib) on the injured list due to a hairline fracture on one of his ribs. Bader suffered the injury in the third inning of Monday's game against the Chicago White Sox when he attempted to make a diving catch. The team recalled outfielder John Nogowski to […]

Roman Quinn Activated From The Injured List

The Philadelphia Phillies activated outfielder Roman Quinn (finger) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. Quinn swapped places with Bryce Harper (forearm), who was placed on the injured list with a left forearm contusion. Quinn missed about three weeks due to a lacerated right index finger. The injury-riddled Phillies are desperately in need of outfield […]

Jordan Yamamoto Transferred To 60-Day Injured List

The New York Mets transferred starting pitcher Jordan Yamamoto (shoulder) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list on Tuesday. Yamamoto was removed from his last start on Sunday after pitching four innings and allowing six hits, two walks and five runs (four earned). He will be out until late July at the […]

Kent Emanuel Experiences Elbow Discomfort On Tuesday

Houston Astros relief pitcher Kent Emanuel (elbow) was removed from Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers after throwing only four pitches. According to Astros manager Dusty Baker, Emanuel was experiencing elbow discomfort. While talking to reporters after the game, Baker explained, "We couldn't take any chance of him doing serious injury to himself. He […]

Lucas Giolito Felt Side Tightness On Tuesday

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito (side) felt some tightness in his right side in the third inning of Tuesday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. He was examined by the team's trainer James Kruk while he warmed up for the fourth inning and was deemed fine enough to continue pitching. Giolito went on […]

David Dahl Dealing With Rib Soreness

Texas Rangers outfielder David Dahl (rib) was removed from Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Angels after suffering a rib cage injury. Dahl collided with the outfield wall in the first inning of the game. He went on to play the bulk of the game before being removed in the seventh inning. Dahl is set […]

Kris Bubic (SP, KC) - Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 26% of leagues ANALYSIS: It's been smooth sailing so far for Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Kris Bubic in his second stint in the Royals' rotation. Through two starts, Bubic has pitched 11 innings and allowed seven hits, five walks and two earned runs while striking out […]

Odubel Herrera (OF, PHI) - Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 15% of leagues ANALYSIS: With the multitude of injures in Philadelphia right now, the team has been forced to lean heavily on their supporting players. And as of late, few supporting players have been hitting as well as outfielder Odubel Herrera. Herrera has three multi-hit games over […]

Josh Staumont (RP, KC) - Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 46% of leagues ANALYSIS: Despite the early season questions, there's been no doubt who the closer is for the Kansas City Royals over the past month. Josh Staumont has recorded five saves since April 24. No other Royal has earned a save over that stretch. While Staumont […]

Alek Manoah (SP, TOR) - Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 38% of leagues ANALYSIS: The Toronto Blue Jays are calling up starting pitcher Alek Manoah to make his MLB debut against the New York Yankees on Wednesday. He is widely available on the waiver wire and fantasy managers in all formats need to make adding him priority […]

Wilson Ramos Lands Back On Injured List

Detroit Tigers catcher Wilson Ramos (spine) has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a lumbar spine strain. The team activated pitcher Derek Holland (shoulder) from the injured list in a corresponding move. This is Ramos' second trip to the injured list this month, both due to the same injury. He was activated from […]

Daulton Varsho Optioned To Triple-A

The Arizona Diamondbacks have optioned outfielder/catcher Daulton Varsho to Triple-A. The move was made as a corresponding move to the activation of catcher Carson Kelly (toe) from the 10-day injured list. Varsho has struggled significantly at the plate this year. Over 19 games, he has slashed .171/.227/.244 without hitting a home run. He wasn't much […]

Hunter Dozier Transferred To 10-Day Injured List

The Kansas City Royals have transferred third baseman Hunter Dozier (concussion) from the seven-day injured list to the 10-day injured list. Dozier has been out for just over a week after suffering a concussion during a scary collision with Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu. Dozier has begun a rehab assignment at Triple-A. In […]

Kenta Maeda Expected To Be Out Longer Than 10 Days

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Kenta Maeda (groin) is expected to require more than the minimum 10-day stay on the injured list. Maeda was placed on the 10-day injured list on Sunday due to a right adductor strain. He was at first trying to play through the injury before the team decided to place him on […]

Zach McKinstry Could Return This Coming Weekend

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman/outfielder Zach McKinstry (oblique) has a good chance of returning to the team during this weekend's series against the San Francisco Giants. McKinstry has been out since April 22 due to a right oblique strain. He was impressive before the injury, slashing .296/.328/.556 with three home runs, five doubles and 14 […]

Jake Odorizzi Pitches 4 2/3 Scoreless Innings In Rehab Start

Houston Astros starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi (forearm) had a strong rehab outing at Triple-A on Monday. He pitched 4 2/3 scoreless innings, allowing five singles and no walks while striking out seven. Odorizzi told reporters that he is "ready to go" after the start. He will most likely make his next start for the Astros. […]

Jorge Polanco Likely To Return On Tuesday

Minnesota Twins second baseman Jorge Polanco (ankle) is likely to return to the lineup on Tuesday, according to Twins manager Rocco Baldelli. Polanco has been out of the startling lineup with right ankle soreness for the last four games. However, he did enter Monday's game as a pinch-runner and he stayed on to play the […]

Willi Castro Hits His Third Home Run On Monday

Detroit Tigers shortstop Willi Castro had a strong offensive game on Monday against the Cleveland Indians. Castro went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double and three RBI. The home run was his third of the year. It's been a rough season so far for Castro, who needed this 2-for-4 outing to get over the […]

Spencer Turnbull Follows Up No-No With Quality Start

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Spencer Turnbull had a solid outing against the Cleveland Indians on Monday. Fresh off of his no-hitter last week, Turnbull went on to pitch six innings and allow seven hits, one walk and three earned runs while striking out three. He wound up with a no decision in the game. Turnbull […]

Christian Yelich Getting Another Day Off On Monday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich is getting the day off on Monday as the team faces Blake Snell and the San Diego Padres. Tyrone Taylor is manning left field and batting third in the game. This was a planned day off for Yelich, who will now sit out for the second time in three days. […]

Omar Narvaez Sitting Against Padres On Monday

Milwaukee Brewers catcher Omar Narvaez is heading to the bench for Monday's game against Blake Snell and the San Diego Padres. Manny Pina will be behind the plate for the game. It's nothing more than a routine day off for Narvaez, who had started the team's previous four games. Narvaez has had a strong year […]

Austin Hays Dealing With Hamstring Injury

Updating a previous report, Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays (hamstring) is currently dealing with a hamstring issue, according to manager Brandon Hyde. Due to the injury, he is sitting out Monday's game against the Minnesota Twins. Orioles beat writer Joe Trezza believes that the injury is nothing serious and that Hays is being held out […]

Jorge Polanco Out Of The Lineup Again On Monday

Minnesota Twins infielder Jorge Polanco (ankle) is still dealing with right ankle soreness. He will miss his fourth consecutive game on Monday as the team takes on John Means and the Baltimore Orioles. Nick Gordon is getting the start at second base on Monday and he is hitting ninth in the game. Polanco has had […]

Nelson Cruz To Miss His Fifth Straight Game

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz (wrist) will miss his fifth straight game as the team takes on the Baltimore Orioles on Monday. Cruz is dealing with a wrist injury and is being considered day-to-day, but with each game he misses, a stint on the injured list seems more and more likely. Miguel Sano is […]

Max Kepler Out On Monday With Hamstring Injury

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (hamstring) is not in the lineup for Monday's game against John Means and the Baltimore Orioles. He is currently dealing with a hamstring injury. Twins manager Rocco Baldelli told reporters that Kepler was "barely able to play" in Sunday's game due to the injury. Kyle Garlick is taking over in […]

Luis Arraez Sitting Against Lefty On Monday

Minnesota Twins second baseman Luis Arraez is heading to the bench for Monday's game against lefty John Means and the Baltimore Orioles. Nick Gordon is starting at second base and batting ninth in the game. Kyle Garlick is in the leadoff spot. Arraez has been battling a shoulder injury lately, but he didn't miss a […]