Kyle Harrison is Excellent Streaming Option for Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Kyle Harrison has been surprisingly stellar on the mound this season. Harrison is coming off an outstanding performance where he struck out a career-high 12 batters in his start last Sunday. He tossed six innings, allowing one hit and zero earned runs while making the Pirates hitters whiff all game long. […]

Brandon Marsh Exits Early with Elbow Injury

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh (elbow) was forced to make an early exit from Friday's game against the Miami Marlins. Marsh was pulled out of the game in the seventh inning due to a bruised right elbow. There aren't many more details on the situation, but it doesn't sound like this issue should force him […]

Connelly Early a Viable Streaming Option Ahead of Saturday's Start

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Connelly Early is putting together strong numbers on the mound right now. Through the first month of the season, Early owns a 2.84 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, and a 28:14 K:BB ratio across six starts. In his most recent outing, Early threw 6.2 innings, allowing two runs on four hits with […]

Kazuma Okamoto is Looking More Comfortable

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Kazuma Okamoto got off to a slow start to his big league career. The slugger appears to be finally turning a corner with the bat. Over the last two weeks, Okamoto is 11-for-45 at the plate with three home runs, 11 RBI, and six walks. The uptick in walks is […]

Agustin Ramirez Continues Struggling with the Bat

Miami Marlins catcher Agustin Ramirez hasn't been able to find much success at the plate recently. Over the last two weeks, Ramirez is 8-for-40 at the plate with one home run and three RBI. It has been an ugly stretch of play with Ramirez posting a .581 OPS over the last two weeks. Liam Hicks […]

George Kirby Allows Eight Hits in No-Decision

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher George Kirby didn't have his best stuff working for him during Wednesday's outing against the Minnesota Twins. Kirby allowed two earned runs on eight hits with five strikeouts across 5.2 innings of work during Wednesday's no-decision. He was on the hook for the loss until the Mariners' offense came alive late […]

Tyler Glasnow Continues Stellar Beginning to the Season

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow didn't have his best command during Wednesday's outing against the Miami Marlins. The right-hander issued a season-high six walks in what ended up being a no-decision for Glasnow. He was able to salvage his fantasy value by tying his season-high with nine strikeouts across 5.2 innings of work. […]

Gunnar Henderson Heating Up With the Bat

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson has been off to a slow start to the season, but appears to be coming around with the bat. The overall numbers aren't pretty with Henderson slashing .213/.287/.492 with 41 strikeouts through the first 29 games of the season. The good news is that the slugger has been turning the […]

Max Fried Looks to Keep Scoreless Streak Alive

New York Yankees starting pitcher Max Fried has been on another level lately. The southpaw had a rough outing against the Los Angeles Angels on April 16 and has been untouchable since then. Over his last two starts, Fried has thrown 14 straight scoreless innings with 14 strikeouts and four walks. He'll look to keep […]

Cade Povich Expected to Rejoin Orioles on Friday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Cade Povich is expected to be called up ahead of Friday's game against the New York Yankees. Povich is set to return to the O's roster after being sent down on April 13. He figures to fill the vacant rotation spot with Trevor Rogers (illness) getting placed on the Injured List […]

Justin Steele Shut Down Following Setback

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Justin Steele (elbow) has suffered a setback in his rehab program and is shut down from throwing, according to Jesse Rogers. The Cubs were hopeful to get Steele back around Memorial Day in late May. That timetable seems unlikely now with this latest setback. Steele is working his way back from […]

Spencer Strider to Make Season Debut This Weekend

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider (oblique) will make his season debut against the Colorado Rockies this weekend. Braves manager Walt Weiss confirmed the news on Tuesday, but it wasn't announced which day Strider will pitch. The right-hander is back in the mix after missing the beginning of the season due to an oblique strain. […]

Max Muncy Placed on 10-Day Injured List With Fractured Hand

Athletics infielder Max Muncy (hand) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday, retroactive to April 26. Muncy is dealing with a fractured fifth metacarpal in his left hand. He reportedly suffered the injury when he was hit by a pitch on April 13, but the fracture wasn't revealed until he underwent an MRI […]

Spencer Schwellenbach Worth Stashing in Deeper Leagues?

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach (elbow) won't make his season debut until after the All-Star break, according to manager Walt Weiss. That news was confirmed on Tuesday, but that doesn't rule out Schwellenbach still making an impact this season. The right-hander underwent surgery in February to remove bone spurs from his right elbow. He […]

Geraldo Perdomo Remains Sidelined with Ankle Issue

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Geraldo Perdomo (ankle) remains out of the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Perdomo will miss his second straight game after suffering a left ankle sprain during Saturday's loss to the San Diego Padres. For now, Perdomo is considered day-to-day, but he could land on the Injured List […]

Andres Gimenez is Returning to the Lineup on Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays infielder Andres Gimenez (undisclosed) is back in the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Gimenez is back in the mix after sitting out the last two games for what seems like rest purposes. Jays' manager John Schneider said Gimenez was available off the bench on Monday, but […]

Oneil Cruz is Back in Action on Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz (illness) is back in the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Cruz was scratched ahead of Monday's contest due to an illness. He needed a rest day anyway after going 0-for-10 at the plate with five strikeouts over his last two games. Outside of that, […]

Cooper Flagg Wins Rookie of the Year Award

Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg was named the NBA's Rookie of the Year on Monday. The 19-year-old becomes the third Mavericks player to win the award, joining Jason Kidd and Luka Doncic. He was deserving of the honor after averaging 21.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 4.5 assists in 33.5 minutes per game across 70 games. […]

Kevin Huerter is Available to Play in Game 4

Detroit Pistons guard Kevin Huerter (hip) is available to play ahead of Monday's Game 4 against the Orlando Magic. Huerter is back in the mix after leaving Game 3 with left hip soreness. He only played 15 minutes in the game and didn't finish with any points. Normally, Huerter is a decent source of three-pointers, […]

Joel Embiid is Probable for Game 5

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (abdomen) is listed as probable ahead of Tuesday's Game 5 against the Boston Celtics. Embiid made his return to the court on Sunday after missing almost three weeks due to an emergency appendectomy. He played well with 31 points, 10 rebounds, and six assists across 34 minutes of action in […]

Austin Reaves Could Return for Game 5

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (oblique) has a chance at returning for Wednesday's Game 5 against the Houston Rockets. Reaves was considered questionable for Game 4, but ultimately sat out of the contest. It sounds like possibly the Lakers were holding out Reaves as a precaution, with the team holding a 3-0 lead at […]

Luka Doncic Officially Won't Play During First-Round Series

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (hamstring) will officially remain sidelined for the entire first-round series. There was some hope that Doncic would play, but they'd decided to sit him out entirely. The Lakers currently hold a 3-1 lead over the Houston Rockets right now. It seems like the Lakers are going to be fine […]

Jonathan Isaac to Remain Out for Game 4

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's Game 4 against the Detroit Pistons. Isaac continues to deal with a sprained left knee that has kept him sidelined for nearly two months. It's unclear if Isaac is going to play at all during this series. Even if he does suit […]

Reynaldo Lopez to Work on his Mechanics in Relief Role

Atlanta Braves pitcher Reynaldo Lopez is heading to the bullpen for now, according to Mark Bowman. The team is shifting Lopez to the pen so he can focus on his mechanical issues. The right-hander has walked 11 batters across his five starts and doesn't look sharp at the moment. The Braves want to keep JR […]

Louis Varland Converts Another Save, a Must-Have Fantasy Closer?

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Louis Varland was tasked with once again pitching in the final frame. The right-hander earned his second save of the season on Saturday and was back out there a day later. Varland was solid as he tossed a scoreless inning while striking out two batters for his third save of […]

Drew Pomeranz the New Favorite for Saves in Angels Bullpen?

Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Drew Pomeranz could be moving into a bigger role in the bullpen. On Sunday, closer Jordan Romano was designated for assignment by the organization. The right-hander was functioning as the closer for the Halos this season. He heavily struggled over the last handful of outings, so the team decided to […]

Jordan Romano Gets Designated for Assignment by Angels

Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Jordan Romano has been designated for assignment by the organization on Sunday. The right-hander has been functioning as the closer for the Halos this season. He converted four saves across five scoreless innings of work to begin the season. After that, things got rough for Romano, who has allowed nine […]

Carlos Estevez to Face Hitters on Tuesday

Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Carlos Estevez (foot) was able to throw a two-up bullpen on Saturday and is scheduled to face hitters in Arizona on Tuesday. The right-hander has been sidelined since getting hit by a comebacker in late March. His recovery from his left foot contusion has been slow, but it sounds like […]

Jack Leiter Cleared to Start on Monday

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jack Leiter (ankle) is ready to go and will make the start against the New York Yankees on Monday. Leiter suffered an ankle injury during his previous start versus the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday. Luckily, it was a minor issue that isn't going to cost him anytime. The right-hander has struggled […]

Miguel Vargas is Worth a Look During Hot Streak

Chicago White Sox infielder Miguel Vargas has been putting together a nice stretch of play at the plate recently. Vargas is currently riding a six-game hitting streak heading into Sunday's game against the Washington Nationals. During this stretch, Vargas is hitting over .400 with three home runs, five RBI, and seven walks. His overall numbers […]