Ryne Nelson Outstanding On Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Ryne Nelson looked outstanding during his start against the San Francisco Giants on Sunday. The right-hander racked up six strikeouts over seven strong innings of work. Nelson only allowed one-run, while issuing two free passes during this outing. He was nearly flawless in this game, so the D-Backs are hopeful this […]

MacKenzie Gore Piles Up Nine Strikeouts

Washington Nationals starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore was on his game versus the San Diego Padres on Sunday. The left-hander struck out nine batters, while only allowing a pair of walks in five innings of work. Gore gave up five hits in this game, but the only one that hurt was an RBI single by Fernando […]

Jeimer Candelario Homers For Second Straight Game

Washington Nationals third baseman Jeimer Candelario has been a reliable option in the middle of the order all season long. The switch-hitter continued his hot stretch of play versus the San Diego Padres on Sunday. Candelario opened up the scoring with a 427-foot solo home run in the first inning. In the seventh inning, Candelario […]

Hunter Brown Looks Terrific In No-Decision

Houston Astros starting pitcher Hunter Brown looked like he was in complete command throughout Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. His only mistake came when he gave up a leadoff home run to Mookie Betts. After that, Brown was sharp and threw six strong innings on Sunday. He racked up seven strikeouts, allowing three […]

Noelvi Marte Promoted To Triple-A

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Noelvi Marte has earned himself a promotion to Triple-A Louisville. The Reds already have shortstops Matt McLain and Elly De La Cruz making an impact at the big league level. Marte could be the next in line to make it to the Reds roster. The 21-year-old is slashing .281/.356/.464 with eight homers, […]

Hunter Renfroe Shifts Over To First Base

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Hunter Renfroe will move into the infield for Saturday's game against the Colorado Rockies. The Angels have decided to shake things up with the addition of Eduardo Escobar. That being said, the Halos will move Renfroe from the outfield to first base on Saturday. This marks only the fourth time in […]

Jose Urquidy Throws Bullpen Session On Saturday

Houston Astros starting pitcher Jose Urquidy (shoulder) was able to throw a 25-pitch bullpen session on Saturday. The right-hander has been on the sideline since early May due to right shoulder inflammation. The plan is for Urquidy to throw two more bullpen sessions before advancing to face live hitters. That being said, fantasy managers shouldn't […]

Andres Munoz Removed Early On Saturday

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Andres Munoz was removed early during Saturday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. The right-hander was pulled out in the seventh inning due to an undisclosed injury. The expectation is that Munoz will undergo further testing to determine the severity of the issue. This is not good news for the Mariners or […]

James Paxton Pulled Early On Saturday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher James Paxton (knee) was forced to exit early during Saturday's game against the Chicago White Sox. The left-hander was pulled out of the game after four innings due to right knee soreness. Before that, the southpaw allowed one run on two hits while striking out three batters. The oft-injured pitcher […]

Noah Syndergaard Throws Bullpen Session

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard (finger) was able to throw a live bullpen session on Saturday. The right-hander was able to face a few of his teammates without an issues during this session. Syndergaard has been sidelined since early June with a blister on his right index finger. Before that, Syndergaard held an […]

Max Muncy To Return On Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy (hamstring) is expected to return for Tuesday's game, according to manager Dave Roberts. There was hope that Muncy would return on Sunday, but the team will give him a few extra days to rest. The left-handed slugger was placed on the 10-day injured list last Friday. The good news […]

David Peralta Gets Rest Day On Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder David Peralta is absent from the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Houston Astros. The veteran outfielder appears to be getting a routine rest day here. The 35-year-old has been decent, slashing .265/.306/.388 with four home runs and 26 RBI in 49 games. In his absence, Jason Heyward will cover […]

Chris Taylor To Miss Sixth Straight Game

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor (knee) remains out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Houston Astros. The 32-year-old was injured while running the bases last Friday. He has not played since then, but the team was hopeful he'd suit up here. The organization hasn't placed him on the injured list, so […]

Justin Steele Looks Sharp On Saturday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Justin Steele was asked to take the ball for the series opener in London on Saturday. The left-hander made easy work of the Cardinals lineup in this one. He carried a no-hit bid into the fifth inning before Jordan Walker delivered a leadoff single. Despite that, Steele threw six innings, allowing […]

Ian Happ Launches Two Homers In Win

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ came ready to play for the London Series versus the St. Louis Cardinals. He blasted a home run off veteran right-hander Adam Wainwright in the second inning. He smacked another big fly a couple of innings later to record his 11th career multi-homer performance. The 28-year-old has a .268/.386/.430 slash […]

Matthew Liberatore To Start On Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Matthew Liberatore is scheduled to take the ball for the series finale in London on Sunday Originally, Jack Flaherty was scheduled to pitch, but he has been scratched due to hip tightness. That being said, Liberatore will take the ball against the red-hot Cubbies. The 23-year-old has struggled heavily during […]

Eury Perez Could Miss Some Starts

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Eury Perez has been fantastic since getting the call to the big leagues. He holds a 1.54 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 45/14 K/BB ratio across 41 innings this season. However, the 20-year-old has never thrown more than 78 innings in a single season. That being said, the Marlins are considering skipping […]

J.P. Crawford Remains Out On Friday

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford (shoulder) remains out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. This marks the third game in a row that Crawford has missed after suffering a shoulder injury during Tuesday's game. The team hasn't placed him on the injured list as he was expected to return here. […]

Harrison Bader To Miss Friday's Game

New York Yankees outfielder Harrison Bader is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Texas Rangers. The 29-year-old recently returned from the injured list, so it appears the Yankees are going to be cautious with him. Fantasy managers don't need to panic as this appears to be a routine rest day for […]

Andres Gimenez To Sit Out On Friday

Cleveland Guardians second baseman Andres Gimenez is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. This appears to be a routine rest day for the 24-year-old infielder. The Guardians will play matchups here with left-hander Wade Miley on the mound. That means, Tyler Freeman will cover second base and bat sixth […]

Bo Naylor To Miss Second Straight Game

Cleveland Guardians catcher Bo Naylor will remain out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. The 23-year-old has missed back-to-back days, but doesn't appear to be dealing with an injury. It's likely just the organization trying to play matchups, so fantasy managers shouldn't panic yet. Cam Gallagher will start behind the […]

Max Muncy Won't Be Activated Yet

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy (hamstring) was hopeful to get back into game action on Friday. However, the team ultimately decided that Muncy wasn't ready to play yet. That means, the left-handed slugger will need at least another day or two to recover from his hamstring strain. Michael Busch will cover third base and […]

Jarren Duran Sitting Out On Friday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Chicago White Sox. This marks the second time in the last four games that Duran has sat out against a right-handed starter. It's a bit concerning that the Red Sox continue to bench Duran. He has a decent […]

Jorge Alfaro Absent On Friday

Colorado Rockies catcher Jorge Alfaro is absent from the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. The right-handed slugger has served as the designated hitter in four of the last five games. This appears to be a routine rest day for the 30-year-old catcher. Elias Diaz will be behind the plate and […]

Matt Waldron To Start On Saturday

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Matt Waldron is being recalled to take the mound against the Washington Nationals on Saturday. The left-hander is one of the few minor leaguers that feature a knuckleball. Now, Waldron will be the only current MLB player to have one. This season, Waldron holds a 7.02 ERA, 1.65 WHIP and […]

Tim Anderson Added To The Lineup On Friday

Updating a previous report, Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson (shoulder) was originally expected to miss his fifth straight game on Friday. However, it appears Anderson is a late addition to the lineup here. The 30-year-old has been dealing with a banged up shoulder, but appears to be feeling good enough to play against the […]

Melvin Gordon III Still Wants To Play

Free-agent running back Melvin Gordon III is still looking for a new team as the calendar nears July. The 30-year-old is one of many veteran backs without a job right now. Gordon acknowledged it's tough being a running back right now, but will remain in game shape in case someone needs him. He's coming off […]

Jalen Nailor Could Make Bigger Impact

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jalen Nailor had a minimal role in the offense last season. The 24-year-old hauled in nine receptions for 179 yards, and one touchdown in 15 games during his rookie season. However, it sounds like Nailor has a good chance at making an impact going forward. The Vikings reportedly like what they […]

Justyn Ross Could Be A Cut Candidate

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Justyn Ross could be the odd man out when it's time to make cuts, according to Nate Taylor of The Athletic. To be fair, Taylor didn't really have anything bad to say about Ross, but believes the Chiefs have better options than him. He believes Kadarius Toney, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Skyy […]

Cordarrelle Patterson To Take On Bigger Pass-Catching Role

Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson is expected to take on a bigger pass-catching role with the offense next season. Last season, Patterson was forced into a larger rushing role and saw his totals in the passing game drop dramatically. Now, the Falcons have Tyler Allgeier and Bijan Robinson who can do a majority of […]