Craig Kimbrel Records 33rd Save of Season on Sunday

Boston Red Sox closer Craig Kimbrel returned to form on Sunday evening against the Minnesota Twins. After blowing a save on Saturday, the Red Sox bearded fireballer rebounded and pitched a clean ninth inning to record his 33rd save of the season. Kimbrel is carrying a sparkling 2.20 ERA and 0.96 WHIP through 45 innings […]

Addison Russell Sitting Again on Saturday

Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell is out of the starting lineup for the second straight game. There is no reported injury that he is battling. Javier Baez will be getting the start at shortstop and David Bote will be starting at second base. Russell is not a worldbeater at the plate, but he does enough […]

Red Sox Acquire Nathan Eovaldi

The Boston Red Sox have added to their rotational depth on Tuesday morning as they acquired Nathan Eovaldi from the Tampa Bay Rays for lefty Jalen Beeks. Eovaldi has been decent this year with a 3-4 record and 4.26 ERA through 10 starts. He has been particularly good against right-handed batters as they are only […]

J.D. Martinez Hits Two More Homers on Tuesday

Boston Red Sox slugger J.D. Martinez smoked two more home runs on Tuesday night against the Baltimore Orioles. Martinez is now leading the majors in both home runs (31) and RBI (85) to go along with the third-best batting average in the MLB (.323). Martinez has unquestionably been the best hitter in baseball so far […]

Rays Acquire Jalen Beeks

The Tampa Bay Rays received 25-year-old Jalen Beeks from the Boston Red Sox in return for Nathan Eovaldi. Beeks was crushed in his first two MLB appearances, but he has been an effective pitcher in the minors this season. Beeks has compiled a 5-5 record with a solid 2.89 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, and 117/25 K/BB […]

Drew Pomeranz Struggles in Return from Disabled List

Boston Red Sox starter Drew Pomeranz was saddled with the loss on Tuesday in his first appearance since May 31. Pomeranz was sidelined for the past two months with left bicep tendinitis. Pomeranz struggled with the lowly Baltimore Orioles as he allowed six hits, two walks, and four earned runs across 4 2/3 innings. Pomeranz […]

Lourdes Gurriel Expected to be Back on Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays infielder Lourdes Gurriel (concussion) is expected to return to the lineup on Sunday against the Baltimore Orioles. He still has to pass a final concussion test, but it seems likely that he will be activated. The 24-year-old has enjoyed moderate success so far this season. He has only played in 31 games, […]

Cardinals Very Optimistic About Carlos Martinez Injury

St. Louis Cardinals interim manager Mike Shildt said Saturday that the team is "super optimistic" that starting pitcher Carlos Martinez (oblique) will only miss a single start. A short stint on the disabled list would be great news for fantasy owners as oblique injuries can sometimes be a bit finicky. Martinez is having a solid […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]