Jackie Bradley Starting to Heat Up at the Plate

It has been a miserable offensive start to the season for Boston Red Sox center fielder Jackie Bradley, but over the past few games, he has finally started to turn it around. Bradley is riding a five-game hitting streak which has seen him go 6-for-15 over that span. He has also recorded an RBI in his past... Read More

Red Sox Sign Adam Lind to Minor League Deal

Boston Red Sox president Dave Dombrowski confirmed that the organization has signed free-agent first baseman Adam Lind to a minor league contract. Lind had opted out of his deal with the New York Yankees last week. Lind has had a productive minor league season so far, as he is carrying a .302 average to go... Read More

Mookie Betts Remains Out Of Tuesday's Lineup

Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts will miss his third straight game with side tightness on Tuesday night when the Red Sox take on the Toronto Blue Jays. The Red Sox are still considering Betts day-to-day, which continues to suggest the injury is not severe. Regardless, fantasy owners are itching to get Betts back into... Read More

Mookie Betts and Dustin Pedroia Out On Monday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts will miss his second straight game with tightness in his left side when the Red Sox take on the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday afternoon. Fantasy owners will be hoping for a quick return for the possible American League MVP. Betts has torched opposing pitchers so far this season... Read More

Mookie Betts Scratched on Sunday

Boston Red Sox superstar Mookie Betts was a late scratch from Sunday's lineup due to left side tightness. Blake Swihart will take over for Betts in left field and bat seventh. Thankfully, this injury does not seem serious as Betts is being considered day-to-day. Betts has been one of the best players in baseball so... Read More

Dustin Pedroia Not In Friday's Lineup, Will Start Saturday

Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia was activated from the disabled list earlier today, however, he will not be in Friday's starting lineup. The general consensus is that he will be able to pinch hit if necessary. Pedroia will be making his first start of the season on Saturday when the Red Sox take... Read More

Todd Frazier and Yoenis Cespedes Take Batting Practice Thursday

It seems that help is around the corner for the New York Mets. Both third baseman Todd Frazier (strained hamstring) and outfielder Yoenis Cespedes (hip flexor) took batting practice on Thursday. The pair traveled with the team to Milwaukee, although it is still unknown whether either player is close to returning. Frazier has batted .237... Read More

Dylan Bundy Dominates, Fans Career-High 14 Batters

Baltimore Orioles starter Dylan Bundy has had an unpredictable 2018 campaign. Just a couple weeks ago, Bundy gave up seven earned runs and was pulled before he even recorded a single out. Today, Bundy tossed a complete game, giving up only two hits and three runs, while tacking on 14 strikeouts en route to his... Read More

Alex Gordon Scratched on Thursday

Kansas City Royals outfielder Alex Gordon was scratched from Thursday's lineup due to a stiff neck and a sore hip. It seems likely that Gordon will be day-to-day, avoiding a trip to the disabled list. He injured himself during a diving catch that he made on Wednesday against the St. Louis Cardinals. Gordon, who has dealt... Read More

Andrew Benintendi Receives Day Off Thursday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi will get a breather on Thursday when Boston takes on the Tampa Bay Rays. It is simply a rest day for the 23-year-old as he has started the past 18 games. Benintendi has posted a solid slash line of .277/.367/.463 so far this season to go along with five... Read More

Jackie Bradley Will Not Be Demoted When Dustin Pedroia Returns

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jackie Bradley has had his fair share of struggles at the plate so far this season. The 28-year-old is carrying a mediocre .178 average over 154 plate appearances. Thankfully for him, Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Bradley will not be heading to the minors when second baseman Dustin Pedroia returns... Read More

Hector Velazquez Returns From Disabled List

The Boston Red Sox have activated right-handed pitcher Hector Velazquez (lower back) off of the disabled list. Velazquez has had a solid season so far compiling a 5-0 record to go along with a 2.10 ERA across 25.2 innings of work. He projects to go back to the bullpen, although he could be used as... Read More

Brett Anderson Leaves Friday's Game Against Blue Jays

The Oakland Athletics lost a starter due to injury for the second straight game. Brett Anderson was forced to leave Friday's tilt in the second inning after feeling some discomfort in his arm. Josh Lucas took over on the mound once Anderson left the game. Anderson has been a volatile fantasy option this year with... Read More

Leonys Martin Activated for Friday's Game

The Detroit Tigers have their leadoff man back, as outfielder Leonys Martin (hamstring) was activated off of the disabled list earlier Friday. The outfielder has had a solid season so far, posting a .294 average to go along with five home runs and 15 RBI. Martin will be back atop the Tigers order on Friday when... Read More

DJ LeMahieu Has Small Broken Bone in Thumb

Colorado Rockies second baseman DJ LeMahieu was originally diagnosed with a sprained thumb, but it was revealed that there was also a small broken bone in the same area. Thankfully, LeMahieu will avoid surgery and should be back swinging a bat within a week. This is good news for fantasy owners, as LeMahieu is a valuable... Read More

Braves Release Ezequiel Carrera

The Atlanta Braves released Ezequiel Carrera on Thursday after an uninspiring Triple-A stint that saw him carry a pitiful .146 average over 82 at-bats. The former Toronto Blue Jays outfielder has seen some success at the major league level, which is evidenced by his lifetime .262 average. In terms of fantasy implications, there is not... Read More

Mallex Smith Out Of Thursday's Lineup

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Mallex Smith will be getting a rest day on Thursday when Tampa takes on the Los Angeles Angels. Smith has been an impressive source of speed to start the 2018 campaign, as he has nine steals to go along with a .308 average. His power numbers are sorely lacking with only... Read More

Eduardo Nunez Receives Day Off On Thursday

Boston Red Sox infielder Eduardo Nunez is not in Thursday's starting lineup against the Baltimore Orioles. Brock Holt will be starting his second straight game at second base with Nunez taking a breather. Nunez has been a disappointment so far throughout the 2018 campaign, as his .233 average, 10 RBI and two steals through 38... Read More

Mitch Moreland Absent from Thursday's Lineup

Boston Red Sox first baseman Mitch Moreland will be on the bench Thursday when the Red Sox take on the Baltimore Orioles. Moreland has been effective at the plate so far this season with a .319/.398/.606 slash line to go along with six home runs and 21 RBI. Moreland has been starting more frequently throughout the... Read More

Starling Marte Confirms His Oblique Injury

Today, Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Starling Marte told reporters that he is dealing with an oblique injury. Marte was removed early from Tuesday's game against the White Sox and is missing from tonight's lineup. Marte said he does not believe the injury will require a stint on the disabled list, which should be reassuring news for... Read More

Matt Kemp Out of Wednesday's Lineup

The Los Angeles Dodgers are switching things up in an effort to rediscover their winning ways. Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp will be sitting on the bench against the Miami Marlins on Wednesday while Cody Bellinger gets his first start of the year in the outfield. The 33-year-old Kemp has had a surprisingly good season so far.... Read More

Jason Heyward Resumes Baseball Activities

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward (concussion) resumed baseball work on Wednesday. Heyward suffered a concussion on May 6 against the St. Louis Cardinals after crashing into the outfield wall. This activity suggests that Heyward is feeling better. He should be expected to return to the team early next week as long as his concussion symptoms... Read More

Buster Posey With A Day Off Wednesday

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey will be taking a breather on Wednesday when the Giants take on the Cincinnati Reds. Nick Hundley will take Posey's spot at catcher and bat sixth in the lineup, although Posey is available to pinch hit. Posey continues to be one of the best fantasy catchers in the game.... Read More

Jay Groome Undergoes Tommy John Surgery

The Boston Red Sox's 12th overall pick in the 2016 draft has undergone successful Tommy John surgery. Jay Groome (elbow) is the second best prospect in the Red Sox system, only behind third baseman Michael Chavis. Groome is a big lefty who has struggled with injuries throughout his young career. However, at only 19 years of... Read More

Blake Swihart's Agent Requests Trade

The agent of Boston Red Sox utility man Blake Swihart has requested a trade out of Beantown. The former top prospect has struggled to find playing time in a deep Red Sox lineup over the past three seasons, which is evidenced by the fact that he has only played in 40 games during that timespan. Dustin... Read More

Jackie Bradley Back on Bench Monday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jackie Bradley has had a mighty struggle at the plate so far this year. He is currently mired in a terrible cold slump, which has seen him go 6-for-57 with 27 strikeouts. Bradley is not a fantasy option at this point of the season due to his lack of playing time... Read More

Justin Turner and Logan Forsythe Back on Tuesday

The Los Angeles Dodgers have struggled to start the 2018 season, but help is on the way. Both Justin Turner (wrist), and Logan Forsythe (shoulder), are expected to be back in the lineup on Tuesday against the Marlins. Turner, who has yet to play this season, will instantly become one of the most reliable offensive... Read More

Jameson Taillon Leaves Game With Finger Injury

Pittsburgh Pirates starter Jameson Taillon had to leave Friday's game against the San Francisco Giants with a finger laceration. Taillon had gone three innings, striking out five, and only allowing a single hit before being taken out of the game. It has been a rollercoaster season for the 26-year-old righty as evidenced by his 2-3... Read More

Dustin Pedroia to Start Rehab Games Early Next Week

The Boston Red Sox are planning on sending second baseman Dustin Pedroia down to Triple-A Pawtucket on either Monday or Tuesday for a rehab stint. Pedroia has been recovering from knee surgery for the past few months. This is great news for the Red Sox as they could use his sure-handedness in the infield with... Read More

Shohei Ohtani Batting Cleanup on Friday

Shohei Ohtani continues to wow. Yesterday, against the Minnesota Twins, Ohtani had an RBI double to go along with a solo HR. Today, he will be the designated hitter batting in the cleanup spot. Ohtani has been downright amazing at the plate during 2018. He has a ludicrous slash line of .354/.400/.677 with five HR across... Read More