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Jonathan India Back In Tuesday's Lineup
Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India (leg) is back in the lineup on Tuesday for a matchup against the Philadelphia Phillies and right-handed starter Kyle Gibson. The 25-year-old is batting .243 with a .309 on-base percentage, seven home runs and a pair of stolen bases in 247 plate appearances this season. He's hitting second on... Read More
Atlanta Claims Rylan Bannon Off Waivers
The Atlanta Braves claimed infielder Rylan Bannon off waivers on Tuesday. The infielder was previously designated for assignment by the Los Angeles Dodgers. Earlier this season, Bannon made his Major League debut for the Baltimore Orioles, collecting a pair of hits in 15 plate appearances. He hit .229 with a .347 on-base percentage, 11 home... Read More
Pirates To Recall Roansy Contreras
The Pittsburgh Pirates are recalling right-hander Roansy Contreras from the minors on Tuesday. Contreras has thrown 50 innings in the majors for the Pirates so far this season, making 12 appearances, nine of which were starts. He's registered a solid 3.78 ERA to go along with a 4.89 FIP, 50 strikeouts and 22 walks in... Read More
Atlanta Recalls Freddy Tarnok
The Atlanta Braves recalled right-handed pitcher Freddy Tarnok on Tuesday. The 23-year-old has so far split the season between the organization's Double-A and Triple-A affiliates. Most recently, he made five starts for Atlanta's Triple-A club, logging a 2.03 ERA, a 3.89 FIP, 26 strikeouts, and seven walks in 26.2 innings of work. He'll give the... Read More
Rays Activate Harold Ramirez From Injured List
The Tampa Bay Rays activated outfielder and first baseman Harold Ramirez (thumb) from the injured list on Tuesday. The 27-year-old is enjoying a quality first season in Tampa Bay, logging 264 plate appearances and hitting .329 with a .379 on-base percentage, four home runs, and three stolen bases. Ramirez has seen time at designated hitter,... Read More
Randy Dobnak To Start Rehab Assignment Thursday
Minnesota Twins pitcher Randy Dobnak (finger) will reportedly start a rehab assignment Thursday, per a tweet from 5 Eyewitness News' Darren Wolfson. Dobnak has yet to pitch in the majors this season. In 50 2/3 innings for the Twins last season, the 27-year-old pitched to a 7.64 ERA and a 5.70 FIP with 27 strikeouts... Read More
Guardians Select Xzavion Curry's Contract
The Cleveland Guardians selected the contract of starting pitcher Xzavion Curry on Monday. One of the organization's top pitching prospects, Curry has split the season between Double-A and Triple-A this season, throwing 101 innings. In those 101 innings of work, the right-hander has pitched to a 3.48 ERA, 113 strikeouts, and just 30 walks allowed.... Read More
Enrique Hernandez Likely To Return Tuesday
Boston Red Sox outfielder/second baseman Enrique Hernandez (hip) is likely to come off the 60-day injured list on Tuesday. The Red Sox optioned outfielder Jaylin Davis to Triple-A on Sunday night. Hernandez has been on the IL since June 7 with a right hip flexor strain. The 30-year-old has struggled when healthy, hitting just .209... Read More
Mike Trout Takes Batting Practice On Sunday
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (back) reportedly took batting practice on Sunday, according to a tweet from The Athletic's Sam Blum. Blum wrote, "Phil Nevin said Mike Trout did a full round of BP today, more than yesterday." Blum also noted in his tweet that Trout's "outlook sounds optimistic that he can begin hitting... Read More
Phillies Place Corey Knebel On 15-Day Injured List
The Philadelphia Phillies placed reliever Corey Knebel (lat) on the 15-day injured list on Monday due to a right lat strain. So far this season, Knebel has pitched to a 3.43 ERA and a 4.46 FIP in 44.2 innings in his first year with the Phillies, striking out 41 batters and allowing 28 walks in... Read More
Fantasy Baseball Trade Targets - Buy/Sell For Week 18
Making the right trades can be crucial to championship success in fantasy baseball, almost as much as the draft, if not more. While most trades can have a significant impact on your fantasy team, it’s the deals where you acquire undervalued players and then see their production improve that can really tip the scales in... Read More
Matt Carpenter Goes On IL, Yankees Recall Miguel Andujar
The New York Yankees placed infielder Matt Carpenter (foot) on the 10-day injured list with a left foot fracture on Tuesday and recalled infielder/outfielder Miguel Andujar from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in a corresponding move. Andujar has logged 52 plate appearances in the majors this season and is hitting .245 with a .269 on-base percentage and three... Read More
Nationals Claim Jake McGee Off Waivers
The Washington Nationals have reportedly claimed left-handed reliever Jake McGee off waivers, according to a tweet from MLB.com's Jessica Camerato. McGee started the year with the San Francisco Giants and also spent time with the Milwaukee Brewers. All told, he's logged a 7.00 ERA, a 4.70 FIP and three saves in 27 innings of work... Read More
Brandon Nimmo On The Bench Tuesday
New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo isn't in the starting lineup for Tuesday's matchup with the Cincinnati Reds and left-handed pitcher Mike Minor. The 29-year-old is hitting .271 with a .355 on-base percentage and 10 home runs in 456 plate appearances this season. Instead, the Mets will go with Jeff McNeil, Mark Canha, and Starling... Read More
Hunter Dozier Not Starting Game 1 On Tuesday
Kansas City Royals infielder Hunter Dozier isn't in the team's starting lineup for the first game of a doubleheader against the Chicago White Sox and right-hander Lance Lynn on Tuesday. Dozier is batting .248 with a .312 on-base percentage, 10 home runs, and a pair of stolen bases in 372 plate appearances this season. He'll... Read More
Tim Anderson Reportedly Out 4-6 Weeks
According to a tweet from Bally Sports and Stadium's Russell Dorsey on Tuesday, Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson (hand) reportedly "will be out 4-6 weeks with a torn ligament in his hand." Dorsey also noted in his tweet that "surgery is a possibility" for the shortstop. The shortstop is enjoying another strong season at... Read More
Triston McKenzie Throws Eight Scoreless Innings Sunday
Cleveland Guardians starter Triston McKenzie turned in another strong outing on Sunday. Facing the Houston Astros, McKenzie threw eight scoreless frames against Yordan Alvarez and company, giving up just two hits and a walk while striking out eight batters. The right-hander logged a quality 32% CSW rate and generated 17 swinging strikes on 91 pitches... Read More
Yu Darvish Allows Two Runs Against Dodgers
San Diego Padres starter Yu Darvish allowed just two earned runs in his most recent outing against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday. Darvish also gave up seven hits, but didn't walk a batter and struck out five Los Angeles hitters on the day. He finished with a 24% CSW rate and logged 10 swinging... Read More
Jesus Luzardo Turns In Strong Outing Sunday
Miami Marlins starter Jesus Luzardo was excellent on Sunday in his most recent start against the Chicago Cubs. Luzardo struck out six in seven shutout innings, giving up just a hit and a walk. The 24-year-old left-hander generated 12 swinging strikes on 91 pitches against Chicago and finished with a 26% CSW rate. Of the... Read More
Cristian Javier Turns In Solid Start Sunday
Houston Astros starting pitcher Cristian Javier enjoyed a quality outing on Sunday against the Cleveland Guardians. Javier threw six innings against the American League Central club, allowing six hits and a run while striking out four batters. The only run he allowed came on a solo home run by catcher Luke Maile in the bottom... Read More
Logan Webb Throws Seven Innings Against A's On Sunday
San Francisco Giants starter Logan Webb came away with the win in his latest outing against the Oakland Athletics on Sunday. The veteran threw seven innings and scattered four hits, three walks, and a pair of earned runs. He also struck out five batters on the day. Overall, Webb threw 97 pitches and generated 13... Read More
Spencer Strider Gives Up Four Runs Against Mets On Sunday
Atlanta Braves right-hander Spencer Strider struggled in his most recent start on Sunday. The 23-year-old struck out five batters in 2.2 innings of work against the New York Mets but also surrendered six hits, four earned runs and a pair of walks in the process. Strider generated 12 swinging strikes against the Mets, six each... Read More
Fantasy Baseball Trade Targets - Buy/Sell For Week 17
Making the right trades can be crucial to championship success in fantasy baseball, almost as much as the draft, if not more. While most trades can have a significant impact on your fantasy team, it’s the deals where you acquire undervalued players and then see their production improve that can really tip the scales in... Read More
Kyle Farmer On The Bench Wednesday
Cincinnati Reds infielder Kyle Farmer isn't in the starting lineup for a matchup with the Miami Marlins and right-handed starter Sandy Alcantara on Wednesday. Farmer is batting .248 with a .322 on-base percentage, six home runs, and four stolen bases in 352 plate appearances this season. He'll head to the bench with Jose Barrero starting... Read More
Reds Recall Jose Barrero
The Cincinnati Reds recalled shortstop Jose Barrero from Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday. One of the organization's most promising prospects, Barrero made his Major League debut for the Reds last season, hitting .200 with a .286 on-base percentage and a stolen base in 56 plate appearances. So far in 2022, the 24-year-old is batting .209 with... Read More
Royals Select Michael Massey's Contract
The Kansas City Royals selected infielder Michael Massey's contract on Wednesday from Triple-A Omaha. Massey, 24, previously made his Major League debut this season, collecting three hits in eight plate appearances for the Royals. In 143 plate appearances with Kansas City's Triple-A affiliate, he hit .325 with a .392 on-base percentage, seven home runs and... Read More
Dodgers Select Miguel Vargas' Contract
The Los Angeles Dodgers selected the contract of infielder Miguel Vargas on Tuesday. One of the organization's best prospects, the 22-year-old has spent the 2022 season at Triple-A so far, batting .291 with a .382 on-base percentage, 15 home runs, and 12 stolen bases in 437 plate appearances. Vargas has seen most of his time... Read More
Noah Syndergaard Will Make Phillies Debut Thursday
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Noah Syndergaard will reportedly make his first start for the club on Thursday against the Washington Nationals, per a tweet from MLB.com's Todd Zolecki. Acquired from the Los Angeles Angels at the trade deadline, Syndergaard has made 18 starts this season. In those 18 starts, he's thrown 80 innings and has pitched... Read More
Phillies Interested In Carlos Rodon
The Philadelphia Phillies are reportedly interested in San Francisco Giants starter Carlos Rodon, per the San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser. The Minnesota Twins and St. Louis Cardinals are also showing interest in the left-hander. The 29-year-old has pitched to a 3.00 ERA and a 2.29 FIP in 123 innings for the Giants this season, logging... Read More
Joey Gallo Traded To Dodgers
According to a tweet from Sports Illustrated's Pat Ragazzo on Tuesday, the Los Angeles Dodgers acquired outfielder Joey Gallo from the New York Yankees for minor league pitcher Clayton Beeter. The outfielder is batting .159 with a .282 on-base percentage, 12 home runs and two stolen bases in 273 plate appearances this season. He'll give... Read More
