Brent Honeywell Jr. Sent Back To Alternate Site

The Tampa Bay Rays have sent pitcher Brent Honeywell Jr. back down to their alternate site following his MLB debut on Sunday. The move is not a surprise as the team wants to build up his workload at the alternate site, rather than the Majors. Honeywell looked good in his outing on Sunday, retiring each […]

J.D. Martinez Blasts Three Home Runs In Return To Action

Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez was back in the lineup on Sunday after missing one game due to COVID protocols. He made his presence felt in a big way as the Red Sox capped off a three-game sweep of the Baltimore Orioles. Martinez went 4-for-6 in the game, hitting three home runs while […]

Archie Bradley Placed On Injured List With Oblique Strain

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Archie Bradley (oblique) has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique strain. Fellow pitcher JoJo Romero has been recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley to fill his roster spot. Bradley has made four appearances so far this year. He has pitched three innings and allowed four hits, one […]

Adrian Morejon Leaves Game With Elbow Injury

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Adrian Morejon (elbow) was taken out of Sunday's game against the Texas Rangers after facing just three batters. After a four-pitch walk to Joey Gallo, the Padres' trainer came out to visit Morejon and was tending to Morejon's elbow and forearm area. Morejon was taken out of the game right […]

Gavin Lux Leading Off On Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Gavin Lux is leading off for the second time this year on Sunday as the team takes on Max Scherzer and the Washington Nationals. Chris Taylor, who had led off the team's previous three games, is being bumped down to fifth in the lineup for the game. Lux was fantastic […]

Brusdar Graterol Nearing Return To Action

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Brusdar Graterol threw 15 pitches in a simulated inning on Saturday. According to manager Dave Roberts, Graterol is close to being ready for big league action. Roberts said that he has "one box left to check -- pitching on 2 out of 3 days." Graterol has been on the injured […]

Kole Calhoun Heading To The Bench On Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Kole Calhoun is not part of the starting lineup for the team's game on Sunday against Jose De Leon and the Cincinnati Reds. Calhoun was reinstated from the injured list on Friday and started back-to-back games, going 1-for-10 with a double and two RBI while hitting out of the two-spot in the […]

Sam Hilliard Starting In Center Field On Sunday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Sam Hilliard is starting in center field and batting seventh on Sunday as the team faces Anthony DeSclafani and the San Francisco Giants. Hilliard came on as a pinch-hitter in each of the team's last two games, but this will be his first time in the starting lineup since Thursday. Hilliard only […]

C.J. Cron Absent From Sunday's Starting Lineup

Colorado Rockies first baseman C.J. Cron is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against Anthony DeSclafani and the San Francisco Giants. Josh Fuentes is getting the start at first base and batting sixth. Cron is off to a slow start to the season. Over 32 plate appearances, he's slashing .148/.281/.222. He's yet to […]

Jesse Winker Remains Out Of Lineup Sunday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker (calf) is not in the team's starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. He is dealing with a calf injury that forced him to exit Friday's game. He sat out Saturday's game. According to Reds manager David Bell, Winker will be available off the bench on Sunday. Bell […]

Brent Honeywell Jr. Pitches Two Scoreless Innings In MLB Debut

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Brent Honeywell Jr. was flawless in his MLB debut against the New York Yankees on Sunday. He pitched two innings and retired all six batters he faced on 21 pitches. He recorded his first two MLB strikeouts on Giancarlo Stanton and Gleyber Torres. He was replaced in the game in […]

Lewis Brinson Optioned To Alternate Site

Prior to Sunday's game, the Miami Marlins sent outfielder Lewis Brinson to the team's alternate site. Pitcher Daniel Castano was added to the team's roster in a corresponding move. Brinson is off to an 0-for-8 start to the year with three strikeouts and no walks. He's yet to find any success in the Major League. […]

Thairo Estrada Traded To The Giants

The New York Yankees have traded second baseman Thairo Estrada to the San Francisco Giants for cash considerations. Estrada will be headed to the Giants' alternate site. Outfielder Jaylin Davis (knee) was placed on the 60-day injured list by the Giants to clear a roster spot. The 25-year-old Estrada played in 26 games for the […]

Andres Gimenez Leading Off On Sunday

Cleveland Indians shortstop Andres Gimenez is leading off for the first time this year on Sunday as the team closes out a three-game series against the Detroit Tigers. Gimenez has batted ninth in the lineup in five of his six previous starts this year and sixth in the lineup in the other start. Jordan Luplow, […]

Zack Britton Progressing Well, Expected Back In Late May

New York Yankees relief pitcher Zack Britton (elbow) was placed on the 60-day injured list to start the year. He underwent surgery to remove a bone chip in his left elbow and is progressing well according to Yankees manager Aaron Boone. Britton began his throwing program this past week and the team expects him to […]

Miguel Cabrera Placed On Injured List With Left Biceps Strain

The Detroit Tigers have placed first baseman Miguel Cabrera (biceps) on the 10-day injured list with a left biceps strain. The team added first baseman Renato Nunez to their 40-man roster in a corresponding move. Cabrera had gone cold after his Opening Day home run. He's slashing just .125/.222/.292 on the young season. Jonathan Schoop […]

Johan Oviedo Called Up From Alternate Site

The St. Louis Cardinals have called up pitcher Johan Oviedo from the team's alternate site. The move comes a day after the team sent pitcher Jake Woodford to the alternate site on Saturday. The 23-year-old Oviedo saw his first major league action in 2020 and struggled. He made five starts and went 0-3, posting a […]

Tyler O'Neill Placed On Injured List With Groin Strain

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill (groin) has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right groin strain. The team recalled outfielder Lane Thomas from the alternate site in a corresponding move. O'Neill left Saturday's game in the third inning and was initially being considered day-to-day with right groin tightness. He's been the […]

Tyler Naquin (OF, CIN) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 34% of leagues ANALYSIS: Few players across the league are as hot right now as Cincinnati Reds outfielder Tyler Naquin. In his first eight games as a Red, Naquin has slashed .333/.438/.926. with five home runs, 14 RBI and seven runs. The 29-year-old Naquin spent the first […]

Ty France (2B/3B, SEA) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 46% of leagues ANALYSIS: Seattle Mariners second baseman/third baseman Ty France is off to a strong start to the season and appears primed to be one of the Mariners' most productive hitters this year. He's started each of the Mariners' first eight games, hitting second in the […]

J.D. Martinez Reinstated From COVID IL, Starting Sunday

Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez has been reinstated from the COVID injured list after clearing protocols. He is back in the lineup on Sunday against the Baltimore Orioles, starting at designated hitter and batting third. Michael Chavis was optioned to the team's alternate site to clear roster space for Martinez. Martinez is off […]

Akil Baddoo (OF, DET) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 46% of leagues ANALYSIS: Detroit Tigers rookie outfielder Akil Baddoo has cooled off since his scorching, headline-dominating start to his career, but he appears to have earned himself the starting left field job for the team. He started each of the team's three games from Wednesday through […]

Anthony Rendon Sitting On Sunday With Minor Groin Injury

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon (groin) is sitting out on Sunday as the team closes out their series against the Toronto Blue Jays. Rendon suffered a minor left groin injury while making a throw in Saturday's game. Jose Rojas is getting the start at third base and batting sixth in the game. Rendon […]

Dexter Fowler Has A Torn ACL

The Los Angeles Angels have reported that outfielder Dexter Fowler (knee) has a torn left ACL. He will undergo season-ending surgery. Fowler was carted off the field in the second inning of Friday's game and placed on the injured list the following day. His 2021 season comes to an end after just seven games. He […]

Hunter Dozier (1B/3B/OF, KC) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 41% of leagues ANALYSIS: Kansas City Royals corner infielder/outfielder Hunter Dozier is hitless through 11 at-bats so far this year. On Opening Day, he drew a walk and also had an RBI and a run scored, but all in all, it's been a rough start to the […]

Carlos Rodon (SP, CHW) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 48% of leagues ANALYSIS: Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodon had a fantastic 2021 debut outing this past Monday against the Seattle Mariners. He pitched five scoreless innings, allowing two hits and three walks while striking out nine. Rodon showed a significant velocity increase on Monday. […]

Nolan Arenado Looking Dominant Through Early Going

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado is off to a fantastic start to his first season in a Cardinals jersey. He's recorded at least one hit in each of his first eight games to start the year. He's slashing .333/.371/.576 with two home runs, five RBI and five runs. He has an average exit […]

Manny Machado On Five-Game Hitting Streak

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado is off to a decent start to the 2021 season. He's currently in the midst of a five-game hitting streak where he's doubled twice, walked three times and tallied two RBI. He's slashing .242/.359/.394 on the year. He's been hitting the ball extremely hard, registering barrels on five […]

Anibal Sanchez Cuts Finger During Showcase

Free agent pitcher Anibal Sanchez (finger) cut his middle finger during Saturday's showcase. He was forced to end the showcase after just 13 pitches. He will need about a week to heel before pitching again. The 37-year-old Sanchez reportedly looked impressive during the pitching session. Once he recovers, he has a good chance to earn […]

Jose Quintana Hit Hard On Saturday, Chased In Second Inning

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jose Quintana is off to a rough start to the 2021 season. In his second start on Saturday against the Toronto Blue Jays, he pitched 1 2/3 innings and allowed five hits, four walks and seven runs (five earned) while striking out four. He made his first start this past […]