Xander Bogaerts Seeks to Continue Hot Streak in Second Half

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts was absolutely on fire prior to the All-Star break. In his past 15 games, the 25-year-old is carrying a .304/.403/.643 slash line with four homers, 20 RBI, and 12 runs scored. Bogaerts is now batting .284 on the season with 16 home runs and 64 RBI. He has already... Read More

Yoenis Cespedes Could Return After All-Star Break

New York Mets slugger Yoenis Cespedes (hip) is nearing a return to the lineup. Cespedes has been out since May 13 with a multitude of lower body injuries, but Mets manager Mickey Callaway said he could conceivably see Cespedes returning immediately after the All-Star break. Cespedes has only managed to play in 37 games so... Read More

Rougned Odor Sitting on Saturday

Texas Rangers second baseman Rougned Odor is getting the day off on Saturday. Jurickson Profar is taking over at second base and batting fifth. Odor was downright terrible at the start of the campaign but has since been swinging a hotter bat. He's carrying a .278 average with four home runs and seven RBI over... Read More

Kevin Pillar Leaves Game Early on Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Pillar was forced to leave Saturday's game against the Boston Red Sox with an apparent injury. There is no word on what the injury is, but he was seen grimacing in pain in the dugout after laying out for a diving catch. The Jays should release more information on Pillar... Read More

Jake Lamb Resting on Saturday

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Jake Lamb is absent from Saturday's starting lineup. It is just a regular rest day for the heavy hitting 27-year-old. Utility man Chris Owings will be starting at third base and batting seventh in his absence. After smacking 30 homers and 105 RBI last season, Lamb has been a massive fantasy... Read More

Nate Jones Throws Second Bullpen Session

Chicago White Sox reliever Nate Jones (arm) is inching closer to a return. The righty threw his second live bullpen session on Saturday without any issues, and a minor league rehab assignment seems imminent. Jones was effective before his injury, as he has posted a solid 2.55 ERA and 1.83 WHIP through 24 2/3 innings.... Read More

Jose Martinez Absent from Saturday's Lineup

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Jose Martinez is receiving a day off on Saturday when the Cardinals take on the Cincinnati Reds. Matt Carpenter will be starting at first base in his absence. Martinez has been a fantastic surprise for fantasy owners so far this season. He has a .298 average, 13 home runs, and... Read More

Mitch Moreland Returns to Red Sox Lineup

Boston Red Sox first baseman Mitch Moreland (back) is returning to the lineup on Saturday against the Kansas City Royals. Moreland has missed the past two games with back spasms. Steve Pearce draws out of the lineup with Moreland starting at first base and batting fourth. Royals pitcher Brad Keller is in for a tough... Read More

Red Sox Showing Interest in Fernando Rodney

At this point, it might be more newsworthy to report on a reliever that the Boston Red Sox are not interested in. Minnesota Twins closer Fernando Rodney is the latest name on the Red Sox list in their effort to improve the bullpen. Red Sox general manager Dave Dombrowski is very familiar with Rodney from... Read More

Trevor Story a Late Scratch on Saturday

Colorado Rockies slugger Trevor Story was a late scratch on Saturday with a sore right foot. Story has been a force to be reckoned with at the plate this season. He has a .282/.347/.522 slash line to go along with 16 home runs, 60 RBI, and 11 stolen bases. It seems like a minor ailment,... Read More

Mitch Haniger Returning to Mariners Lineup on Saturday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger (knee) is back in the starting lineup on Saturday after missing the past two games. He will be starting in right field and batting second against the Colorado Rockies. Haniger has been a fantastic fantasy player so far this season. He has a .269 average to go along with 17... Read More

Dee Gordon Held Out of Saturday's Lineup

Seattle Mariners speedster Dee Gordon (hip) is not in Saturday's starting lineup when the Mariners take on the Colorado Rockies. Gordon apparently tweaked his hip during Friday's game, and the team is keeping him out for precautionary reasons, although he could be available to pinch-hit. Gordon can be considered day-to-day and a return to the... Read More

Yadier Molina Gets Day Off on Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina is getting a rare day off on Saturday against the San Francisco Giants. Francisco Pena will be starting behind the plate and batting eighth. Aside from an early season stint on the disabled list, Molina has been a model of consistency. He has a .278 average to go along... Read More

Michael Feliz Activated From Disabled List

The Pittsburgh Pirates activated reliever Michael Feliz (shoulder) off of the disabled list on Saturday afternoon. Feliz should slide right back into his role as the set-up man ahead of closer Felipe Vazquez. Feliz has not been particularly good this season as evidenced by his 5.51 ERA through 32 2/3 innings. He does have some... Read More

Jonathan Loaisiga Dealing With Shoulder Inflammation

New York Yankees rookie Jonathan Loaisiga had an MRI on Saturday which showed inflammation in his right shoulder. The 23-year-old was enjoying great success through four starts this season, and this injury is wholly disheartening. There is no timetable for the righty's return, but it seems apparent that he will miss a sizable chunk of... Read More

Jason Kipnis Returns to Lineup on Saturday

Cleveland Indians first baseman Jason Kipnis left Friday's game early after tweaking his hamstring on a stolen base attempt. Indians manager Terry Francona said that his exit was merely precautionary, and that holds true as Kipnis is back in the lineup for Saturday's game. Kipnis is having a down year at the plate, carrying a... Read More

Cesar Hernandez Out of Lineup on Saturday

Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Cesar Hernandez (foot) will be sitting on the bench on Saturday while the Phillies take on the Pittsburgh Pirates. Hernandez fouled a ball off of his foot on Friday and it is still a little sore. The Phillies are taking the cautious approach, but Hernandez is still available to pinch hit... Read More

Willy Adames A Late Scratch on Saturday With Illness

Tampa Bay Rays rookie Willy Adames was a late scratch from Saturday's lineup with an illness. Adames is one of the best prospects in baseball, but that has not equaled consistency at the big league level so far this season. Adames is carrying a .231 average to go along with three home runs and eight... Read More

Red Sox Taking Their Time With Steven Wright

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Steven Wright (knee) has been on the disabled list since June 26, and the team is doing their best to ease him back to full health. Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that Wright has not suffered a setback, but instead the team has just slowed him down. Cora maintained... Read More

Matt Joyce Heads Back to Disabled List

Oakland Athletics outfielder Matt Joyce (back) is going back on the disabled list. Joyce has been battling the injury bug all season and a lumbar strain is the latest ailment. 2018 has been a mighty struggle for the 33-year-old, as he only has a .203 average to go along with seven home runs and 13... Read More

Ronald Acuna Out of Lineup on Saturday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna (groin) is not in Saturday's starting lineup against the Milwaukee Brewers. Acuna left Friday's game with groin tightness. It is encouraging for fantasy owners that he has not been placed on the disabled list and he can be considered day-to-day for now. Charlie Culberson is getting the start in left... Read More

Dylan Bundy Returning from Disabled List, Starting on Friday

Baltimore Orioles starter Dylan Bundy (ankle) will return to the rotation on Friday. He will get the start against the Minnesota Twins. He was dealing with a left ankle sprain, but the team medical staff has cleared him to return from the disabled list. Bundy has been a solid fantasy option throughout the year, but... Read More

Shane Greene Will Undergo MRI on Thursday

Detroit Tigers closer Shane Greene (shoulder) will be undergoing MRI tests on Thursday. Greene was placed on the disabled list back on July 2 as the Tigers were concerned about his diminished velocity. The fact that they are doing additional tests does not bode well for the severity of Greene's ailment. The embattled closer was... Read More

Freddie Freeman Leaves Early After Being Hit By Pitch

Atlanta Braves superstar Freddie Freeman left Wednesday's game after being hit by a pitch on the elbow in the top of the third inning. Freeman tried staying in the game before ultimately being lifted in the fourth. Fantasy managers are holding their collective breath, as Freeman has arguably been the National League's most valuable player.... Read More

Eduardo Rodriguez Dominant on Wednesday

Boston Red Sox starter Eduardo Rodriguez earned his 10th win of the season on Wednesday in a 3-0 victory over the Washington Nationals. Rodriguez went six shutout innings, giving up three hits, one walk, and striking out six. He now has a 10-3 record on the season to go along with a 3.84 ERA. He... Read More

Ervin Santana Will Make Another Rehab Start on Thursday

Minnesota Twins starter Ervin Santana (finger) will make his second rehab start at High-A Fort Myers on Thursday. He allowed one run through three innings during his first start last Saturday. Santana has yet to play in the majors this season due to offseason surgery on his finger. While he should be returning to the... Read More

No Structural Damage in Andrew Triggs' Arm

Oakland Athletics starter Andrew Triggs (arm) received some good news on Tuesday afternoon. After visiting a specialist, he was assured that the nerve problem in his forearm was not structural in nature. He will be shut down for the next 10 to 14 days before he's re-evaluated. Even with this news, Triggs still lacks fantasy... Read More

Max Fried Earns Another Start on Thursday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried was originally only supposed to make a spot start on Saturday before relinquishing his rotation role. Fried clearly changed his manager's mind with his 11-strikeout performance through 6 2/3 shutout innings. Fried will be on the mound on Thursday when the Braves take on the Milwaukee Brewers. While it... Read More

Christian Yelich Returns to the Lineup on Wednesday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich (back) is returning to the lineup on Wednesday after missing his past five games. Yelich has been dealing with a sore lower back. The 26-year-old is slashing .289/.364/.471 with 11 home runs, 34 RBI and 10 stolen bases through 69 games this season. He is one of the premiere outfield... Read More

Andrew Benintendi Not in Wednesday's Starting Lineup

Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi will be on the bench during Wednesday's afternoon game against the Washington Nationals. It is just a regular day of rest for the 23-year-old. Jackie Bradley Jr. is taking over his spot in the outfield. Benintendi has had a strong season so far with a .279 average to go... Read More