Graham Ashcraft Lands On Injured List

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Graham Ashcraft (elbow) has been placed on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday. The 26-year-old was optioned back to Triple-A on Monday. It sounds like Ashcraft was attempting to pitch through the issue on the big league club. However, Ashcraft alerted the minor league club once he got there about his […]

Ramon Laureano Placed On Injured List

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ramon Laureano (oblique) has been placed on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. The veteran outfielder has been dealing with a lingering oblique issue for multiple weeks. He missed the last 12 games before the Braves decided to give him some time to rest. The expectation is that he'll return shortly after […]

Corbin Carroll Sitting Versus Southpaw

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll is out of the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Unsurprisingly, Carroll will take a seat against a left-handed starting pitcher. The 23-year-old is off to a sluggish start to the season after a breakout year in 2022. Despite that, fantasy managers should continue to hold […]

Taylor Ward Playing On Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward (knee) is back in the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Texas Rangers. Ward will make his return to the lineup after missing one game due to a right knee contusion. He's back in left field and batting third versus right-hander Max Scherzer on Tuesday. Fantasy managers […]

Julio Rodriguez Back In Action

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez (quad) is back in the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the San Diego Padres. The superstar slugger is back in the mix after missing one game due to a right quad issue. Rodriguez underwent an MRI that didn't reveal any structural damage. It sounds like Rodriguez is ready […]

Twins And White Sox Game Postponed On Tuesday

The contest between the Minnesota Twins and Chicago White Sox has been postponed on Tuesday. The forecast has steady rain in Chicago throughout the evening, so the two sides aren't going to take any chances. Instead, they will make up the game on Wednesday as part of a doubleheader. The assumption is that Bailey Ober […]

Jonathan India Scratched On Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds infielder Jonathan India (knee) has been scratched from Tuesday's starting lineup against the Colorado Rockies. It sounds like the Reds will take the cautious approach here with India dealing with a left-knee contusion. This doesn't sound too serious, so hopefully India will only miss a game or two. In the meantime, Santiago Espinal […]

Wilmer Flores Returning On Tuesday

San Francisco Giants first baseman Wilmer Flores (knee) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. The veteran corner infielder is back in the mix after missing a few weeks due to left knee tendinitis. The 32-year-old figures to platoon with LaMonte Wade Jr. at first base going forward. Flores will play first […]

Thairo Estrada Activated And Starting On Tuesday

San Francisco Giants second baseman Thairo Estrada (wrist) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. Estrada has been sidelined since late June due to left-wrist tendinitis. He could see an increased look at shortstop with Nick Ahmed being designated for assignment. On Tuesday, Estrada will play second base and bat seventh versus […]

Blake Snell Activated, Starting On Tuesday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Blake Snell (groin) has been activated from the 15-day injured list on Tuesday. The southpaw will take the mound versus the Toronto Blue Jays after missing over a month due to a groin issue. The reigning NL CY Young award winner has been horrendous with the Giants this season. The […]

Oneil Cruz Collects Two Hits, Exits Early In Win

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz (hamstring) has been on a hot stretch at the plate over the last few weeks. On Monday, Cruz went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run in the win over the Mets. It's worth noting that Cruz was removed from the game after running the bases in the sixth inning. Pirates' […]

Ketel Marte Returning To Action On Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (back) returns to the starting lineup ahead of Monday's game against the Atlanta Braves. The switch-hitting slugger will make his way back into the lineup after missing two games due to back tightness. He'll cover second base and bat second versus right-hander Bryce Elder on Monday. Kevin Newman will […]

Bryce Elder Recalled, Starting On Monday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Bryce Elder has been recalled to make the start against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday. The Braves had to make a quick decision with Chris Sale having his start pushed back. Elder has struggled to the tune of a 5.76 ERA across six starts with the Braves this season. Fantasy managers […]

Taylor Ward Absent On Monday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward (knee) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Monday's game against the Texas Rangers. The veteran outfielder will get the day off after banging up his knee during Sunday's game. Luckily, it sounds like a minor issue that will likely only cost Ward one or two games. In […]

Anthony Rendon Activated And Starting On Monday

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon (hamstring) has been activated off the 60-day injured list on Monday. Rendon will make his return to the lineup after missing the last two and a half months due to a lingering hamstring issue. He'll bat leadoff and cover third base versus right-hander Jon Gray on Monday. Rendon […]

Tommy Pham Scratched On Monday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Tommy Pham has been scratched from the starting lineup ahead of Monday's game against the Minnesota Twins. The organization hasn't yet given a reason as to why Pham was pulled from the lineup. Corey Julks will cover center field and bat eighth in his place versus right-hander Chris Paddack. Fantasy managers […]

Michael Kopech Continues To Struggle

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Michael Kopech was called upon to hold a one-run lead against the Miami Marlins on Sunday. He was unable to do that as the Marlins were all over Kopech. He walked the first batter of the inning but seemed to settle down after that. Kopech eventually unraveled and allowed a […]

Hayden Wesneski Allows One Hit

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Hayden Wesneski was nearly perfect during Sunday's outing against the Los Angeles Angels. The right-hander allowed one hit over 6 1/3 scoreless innings in the win. Wesneski gave up a single in the first inning, but retired 18 batters in a row after that. He was later taken out of the […]

Francisco Lindor Comes Up Clutch

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor put together a fantastic day at the plate during Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The switch-hitter went 3-for-4 with a double, two RBI and a walk in the win. Lindor came up clutch for his team as he hit a two-run single off Aroldis Chapman to give the […]

Ryne Nelson Looks Sharp On Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Ryne Nelson was surprisingly solid during Sunday's outing against the San Diego Padres. The right-hander allowed one run on three hits over 6 2/3 innings in the win. It hasn't been a great year for Nelson but he has looked better lately. He struck out five batters while only walking one […]

Jose Berrios Notches 10 Strikeouts

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Jose Berrios was racking up strikeouts during Sunday's game against the Seattle Mariners. Berrios recorded 10 strikeouts while allowing four runs in a no-decision. The long ball continues to haunt Berrios as all the damage in this game came off home runs. Despite that, Berrios was able to miss enough […]

Christian Yelich Records Three Hits

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich continued his fantastic season against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday. Yelich kicked off the scoring with a two-run blast in the fourth inning. That started the fire in what would be a three-hit performance for Yelich. He finished the day 3-for-4 with a homer, double, three runs scored, and […]

Grayson Rodriguez Strikes Out Eight Batters

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez was sharp on the mound during Sunday's game against the Oakland Athletics. The right-hander struck out eight batters while allowing three runs over six innings of work. Rodriguez earned his 11th win of the year which ties him for the major league lead in wins. He holds a 3.52 […]

Aroldis Chapman Coughs Up The Lead

Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman was tasked with shutting down the New York Mets on Sunday. The left-hander was unable to do that as he put together a disastrous outing. Chapman walked three batters, allowing two hits, and two earned runs in what ended up being a loss. The hard-throwing southpaw threw 40 pitches […]

Carlos Correa Expected To Play On Monday

Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa (finger) was removed from Sunday's game after getting hit by a pitch on the hand. Luckily, the X-rays came back negative for any structural damage. That being said, it sounds like the 29-year-old slugger is dealing with a right finger contusion. After the game, Correa told reporters that he plans […]

Jonah Heim Collects Four Hits

Texas Rangers catcher Jonah Heim has been on a tear at the plate during Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. The switch-hitting catcher went 4-for-5 with a home run, two RBI, and three runs scored in the blowout win. Heim came out of the gate slowly but he has been getting it going with […]

Paul Skenes Named To All-Star Team

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes was named to the National League All-Star team on Sunday. This is a first in what will likely be many All-Star appearances for the 22-year-old flamethrower. This season, Skenes has a 5-0 record with a 2.12 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, and 78/12 K/BB ratio across 10 starts. Skenes becomes the […]

Brandon Pfaadt Expected To Make Next Start

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Brandon Pfaadt (ankle) is expected to make his next scheduled start in the rotation. The right-hander exited early during Saturday's outing after being hit in the left ankle by a comebacker. The D-Backs took the cautious approach and pulled Pfaadt from the contest. It doesn't sound like anything serious has happened, […]

Blake Snell Expected To Return On Tuesday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Blake Snell (groin) is expected to make his return to the mound on Tuesday against the Toronto Blue Jays. The southpaw has been sidelined for over a month due to a groin strain. Before that, Snell had an ugly 9.64 ERA through six starts with San Francisco. He looked fantastic […]

Julio Rodriguez Not Playing On Sunday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez (quad) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. The superstar slugger was removed from Saturday's game due to a right-quad injury. Unsurprisingly, Rodriguez will sit out on Sunday so he can rest and recover. The organization had Rodriguez undergo an MRI, so […]