Matt Kemp and Chris Taylor Resting on Sunday

Both Matt Kemp and Chris Taylor are out of the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup on Sunday against the San Francisco Giants. It is just a regular rest day for the two players. Kemp has been a fantasy revelation so far this season. He is carrying a .340/.376/.581 slash line to go along with 12 homers […]

Buster Posey Not In Sunday's Lineup

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey is not in Sunday's starting lineup. Nick Hundley will be behind the plate in his absence. It is just a regular rest day for Posey as he is not dealing with any sort of injury. 2018 has seen Posey be his consistent self as the perennial all-star is carrying a solid […]

Andrelton Simmons Activated From Disabled List, Will Start on Saturday

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andelton Simmons will be back in Saturday's lineup after a stint on the 10-day disabled list with an ankle sprain. He is starting at shortstop and batting fifth against the Oakland Athletics. Pundits figured that Simmons would require a minor league rehab assignment before returning, but this quick recovery is a […]

Nomar Mazara Remains Out Of Saturday's Lineup

Texas Rangers outfielder Nomar Mazara will miss his second straight game on Saturday with left wrist soreness. The injury is not serious and no time on the disabled list should be required. Shin-Soo Choo will be manning right field in his absence. Mazara has been a very productive source of offense so far this season. […]

Byron Buxton Set to Begin Rehab Stint on Tuesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton is inching closer to a return from a fractured toe. The 24-year-old will begin a rehab stint with Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday. This campaign has been a massive disappointment so far for Buxton. He was tagged as a trendy breakout pick heading into the season, but the former top prospect […]

Mitch Moreland Batting .096 Over Past Eight Games

Boston Red Sox first baseman Mitch Moreland has come crashing back down to earth. Moreland endured a sizzling hot streak after Hanley Ramirez was released by the Red Sox, but the past week has been a struggle for the 32-year-old. Moreland is just 3-for-31 in his last eight games with only a single RBI. Moreland […]

Matt Adams Missing From Saturday's Lineup

Washington Nationals first baseman Matt Adams was removed from yesterday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays after being hit on the hand by a pitch. Clearly, it is still bothering him as he is absent from Saturday's lineup as well. Adams is considered day-to-day. Daniel Murphy will start at first base in his absence. Adams, […]

Billy Hamilton Back In Action On Saturday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Billy Hamilton will be back in the lineup on Saturday after missing yesterday's game due to a sore knee. Hamilton will be starting in center field and batting ninth against the Pittsburgh Pirates. This year has been a struggle for Hamilton. After posting four straight seasons with 50+ stolen bases, he only […]

Xander Bogaerts Matches Last Year's Home Run Total

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts had a moderately disappointing 2017 campaign, but he is currently on the path to fantasy redemption in 2018. On Thursday night against the Seattle Mariners, Bogaerts hit his 10th home run of the season in just his 209th at-bat. To put that into perspective, he did not hit his […]

David Price Tremendous Against Mariners on Thursday

Boston Red Sox starter David Price arguably had his best performance of the season on Thursday against the Seattle Mariners. Price went seven one-run innings and struck out seven in the 2-1 victory. Price now has a solid 8-4 record on the season to go with his 3.76 ERA, but the lefty has become increasingly […]

Drew Pomeranz Dealing With Neck Stiffness

Boston Red Sox starter Drew Pomeranz (biceps, neck) was originally put on the disabled list due to biceps tendinitis. Pomeranz has said that his arm feels great, but he is now battling stiffness in his neck that has prevented him from resuming throwing. The lefty projects to still be a few weeks away from a return […]

Dustin Pedroia Has Not Started Baseball Activities

Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia is still sidelined from the knee inflammation that put him on the disabled list back on June 2. Pedroia, who says he is feeling better every day, has still not participated in any baseball-related activities. He is traveling with the team, which suggests that the injury is non-severe. […]

Craig Kimbrel Picks Up 21st Save of the Season

Boston Red Sox closer Craig Kimbrel picked up his 21st save of the season on Monday night in a 2-0 win over the Baltimore Orioles. After giving up a leadoff walk to Craig Gentry to start off the bottom of the 12th inning, Kimbrel struck out the next three batters he faced. He remains one […]

Steven Wright Twirls Another Gem

It looked like the Boston Red Sox would have a hole in their rotation in lieu of the Drew Pomeranz injury. After two immaculate starts from Steven Wright, that is clearly not the case. Wright was stellar again on Monday night against the Baltimore Orioles. He did not factor into the decision in a 2-0 […]

Mookie Betts Returns to Red Sox Lineup

The wait is over for fantasy managers. Boston Red Sox superstar outfielder Mookie Betts will be batting leadoff and starting in right field on Monday against the Baltimore Orioles. Betts has missed the past 14 games with an abdominal strain. He was arguably the best player in baseball at the time of his injury as […]

David Price Earns Seventh Win of the Season

Boston Red Sox starter David Price had a solid outing against the Chicago White Sox on Saturday. After allowing two quick runs in the first inning, Price settled down and pitched five scoreless frames. Price gave up two earned on five hits while striking out three. His record for the year now stands at 7-4 […]

Mookie Betts Inching Closer to Return

Boston Red Sox star outfielder Mookie Betts (abdominal) has been progressing well during his injury recovery. He took batting practice Saturday and reportedly let loose with no ill effects. The plan is for Betts to take batting practice again Sunday before possibly going on a rehab assignment on Monday. This is good news for fantasy owners, […]

J.D. Martinez Back in the Starting Lineup on Saturday

Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez (back) missed Friday's game against the Chicago White Sox, but the Red Sox star will be back in the lineup on Saturday. Martinez has been dealing with tightness in his lower back. This is great news for fantasy owners, as Martinez has arguably been the most valuable fantasy player […]

J.D. Martinez Out On Friday With Back Tightness

Boston Red Sox superstar J.D. Martinez (back) will not be in the lineup on Friday when the Red Sox take on the Chicago White Sox. Martinez left Thursday's game in the eighth inning due to back tightness and it is bothersome enough to keep him out again. Brock Holt will start in the outfield. This […]

Jalen Beeks Optioned Back to Triple-A

Boston Red Sox starter Jalen Beeks was optioned back to Triple-A Pawtucket after a volatile MLB debut against the Detroit Tigers. Beeks was torched for six earned runs over the course of four innings. He gave up seven hits, three walks and had four strikeouts. It was somewhat surprising that Beeks had such a struggle, […]

Eduardo Rodriguez With Another Strong Outing

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez has been one of the more surprising stories during the Red Sox's fantastic start to the season. The lefty tamed the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday as he went 5 2/3 innings while striking out five and only giving up a single run. The win pushed his record to a […]

Xander Bogaerts Batting .343 Over Last Nine Games

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts continued his great run at the plate on Wednesday. Bogaerts went 3-for-4 in a 7-1 win over the Detroit Tigers and drove in two runs on a double off of the Green Monster. Bogaerts has been raking over his past nine games with a .343 average, three home runs, six […]

Mookie Betts Will Take Batting Practice Thursday

Boston Red Sox superstar Mookie Betts (abdominal) is making progress on the injury that has kept him out since May 27. Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that Betts will be participating in batting practice on Thursday. He also mentioned that Betts had suggested a possible rehab stint in order to get his timing back at […]

Dustin Pedroia Set to Resume Baseball Activities in Near Future

Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia (knee) has had his fair share of injury troubles so far this season. Thankfully, manager Alex Cora is confident that the four-time All-Star will be able to return sooner rather than later. Pedroia is currently dealing with inflammation in his left knee. The good news is that this […]

Jalen Beeks Scheduled to Start on Thursday

With Drew Pomeranz being placed on the disabled list Tuesday, the Boston Red Sox need someone to start on Thursday against the Detroit Tigers. That man will be lefty Jalen Beeks, who will be set to make his major league debut. Beeks has spent all of 2018 with the Pawtucket Red Sox in Triple-A. He […]

Steven Wright Twirls Gem in First Start of the Year

Boston Red Sox knuckleballer Steven Wright was magnificent on Tuesday against the Detroit Tigers. In his first start of the season, Wright went seven shutout innings, allowing just two hits and three walks. He also had six strikeouts and received the win in a comfortable 6-0 victory. Wright had been coming out of the bullpen all […]

Drew Pomeranz Placed on 10-Day Disabled List

Boston Red Sox starter Drew Pomeranz has been placed on the 10-day disabled list due to bicep tendinitis. Pomeranz was originally scheduled to start on Thursday against the Tigers, and the Red Sox have yet to announce who will be pitching in his place. Brandon Workman was recalled from Triple-A to take over the roster […]

J.D. Martinez Will Start on Tuesday

Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez will be back in the starting lineup after leaving Sunday's game against the Houston Astros due to back spasms. Martinez will serve as the designated hitter and bat third on Tuesday when the Red Sox take on the Detroit Tigers. This is great news for fantasy owners, as Martinez has […]

Andrew Benintendi Remains Scorching Hot

Andrew Benintendi smacked a solo homer off Charlie Morton on Sunday as the Boston Red Sox pounded the Houston Astros 9-3. It was the 23-year-old's second homer in as many nights. The Red Sox outfielder went 2-for-5 and also scored twice. Benintendi is slashing a remarkable .339/.433/.714 with six home runs, 18 RBI, and two […]

Rick Porcello Picks Up Eighth Win

Boston Red Sox starter Rick Porcello had another solid outing on Sunday in a 9-3 win over the Houston Astros. Porcello went 6 1/3 innings, giving up two earned runs on five hits while striking out five. This brings Porcello's record on the year to a sparkling 8-2, although he could still improve on his […]