Troy Tulowitzki to Take Batting Practice Next Week

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Troy Tulowitzki has been running on a treadmill and taking groundballs as he rehabs from right ankle surgery. Tulowitzki is slated to take batting practice next week, but being on the 60-day disabled list means he likely won't return until early June at the earliest. Tulowitzki can be ignored in all... Read More

Curtis Granderson Leaves Game Early Versus Rays

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Curtis Granderson was pulled from Friday night's loss to the Rays due to tightness in his right hamstring. While the move was made for precautionary reasons, Granderson could be out for a game or two depending on the severity, which is tough considering he is off to a great start, hitting... Read More

Jonathan Schoop to Complete Rehab Assignment this Weekend

Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jonathan Schoop is set to finish off his rehab assignment at Double-A Bowie this weekend. The forecast for the Triple-A Norfolk Tides is not great and the Orioles want to make sure Schoop gets as many reps as possible before returning. Schoop will look to pick up from his slow start,... Read More

Chance Sisco to Avoid Missing Time

Baltimore Orioles catcher Chance Sisco avoided any major injuries when he was diagnosed with a facial contusion in Tuesday's loss to the Angels. Not only did Pedro Alvarez's forearm not cause any major damage, but Sisco was available in Wednesday night's loss to the Angels. While Caleb Joseph started behind the plate, the fact that... Read More

Chance Sisco Diagnosed with Facial Contusion

Baltimore Orioles catcher Chance Sisco was diagnosed with a facial contusion after running into teammate Pedro Alvarez in Tuesday's loss to the Angels. Sisco had to leave the game after Alvarez's forearm hit Sisco's head in an attempt to catch a popup. Sisco didn't exhibit any signs of a concussion and is considered day-to-day. Leave... Read More

Chance Sisco Leaves Game with Facial Injury

Baltimore Orioles catcher Chance Sisco left Tuesday's game against the Angels after being knocked in the head by teammate Pedro Alvarez. Sisco was diagnosed with a facial contusion, but did not show any signs of a concussion after the game. He is considered day-to-day, and with Caleb Joseph splitting time with him, Sisco is not... Read More

Chris Davis Working to Break Out of Slump

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis was given the weekend off as the Orioles faced two left-handed starters, and manager Buck Showalter wanted to give Davis some time to work with hitting coach Scott Coolbaugh. Davis has been atrocious to start the year, hitting just .167 with just two homers and six RBI. The Orioles... Read More

Zach Britton Hoping to be Cleared This Week

Baltimore Orioles closer Zach Britton faces a big test in his recovery from a ruptured Achilles this past offseason. After completing three full-mound bullpen sessions, he's scheduled to pitch this Wednesday in front of his doctor and the head trainer for the Orioles. If all goes according to plan, Britton could embark on a rehab... Read More

Jonathan Schoop to Start Rehab Assignment

Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jonathan Schoop (oblique) is set to begin a rehab assignment Friday for Double-A Bowie. Schoop's oblique has been pain-free for a week, and the plan is to get him into a few minor league games before activating him. Barring a setback, Schoop should be in the lineup early next week, so... Read More

Roberto Osuna Blows First Save of the Season

Toronto Blue Jays closer Roberto Osuna blew his first save of the year Tuesday against the Red Sox. Staked to a two-run lead going into the bottom of the ninth inning, Osuna gave up two runs, including four hits (all singles) and a walk. Osuna was actually fortunate that the damage wasn't worse, as Eduardo... Read More

Trey Mancini Likely To Be In Lineup Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Trey Mancini should be in the lineup Wednesday against the Rays after missing the past three games due to a knee injury suffered Friday. Mancini was penciled into his usual spot leading off for the Orioles on Tuesday before the game was postponed. With Mancini being off to a solid start with... Read More

Zach Britton's Rehab Going According to Plan

After participating in fielding drills successfully yesterday, Baltimore Orioles reliever Zach Britton had a half-mound session that went well on Sunday. These are all encouraging signs for Britton as he continues his comeback from an offseason ruptured Achilles, and even though he is on the 60-day disabled list, Orioles manager Buck Showalter has indicated that... Read More

Trey Mancini Out of the Lineup, Should Return Soon

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Trey Mancini is out of Sunday's lineup against the Indians as he recovers from a swollen knee. There is a silver lining, as Mancini said his knee is much better, mentioning that he walked on a treadmill and is able to bend it, something that he was not able to do yesterday.... Read More

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. To Make First Career Start At Shortstop

Toronto Blue Jays infielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is set to start at short for the first time in his young MLB career after starting his first two games at second. Aledmys Diaz will take a seat Sunday against the Yankees and Devon Travis will man the keystone after a brief two-day absence. Gurriel Jr. has... Read More

Aaron Sanchez Not Worried About Drop in Velocity

Toronto Blue Jays starter Aaron Sanchez said that he's not worried about his decline in velocity after Thursday's loss against the Yankees. His two-seamer averaged only 92.8 mph on Thursday versus an average of 93.8 mph at this point last season and 95.4 two seasons ago. He still managed to turn in a quality start,... Read More

Josh Donaldson Progressing Well, Troy Tulowitzki to be Evaluated

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Josh Donaldson is doing well in his rehab from right shoulder inflammation, as he's already been hitting and running the bases for several days. Shortstop Troy Tulowitzki, a fellow All-Star, is going to be evaluated by a foot specialist next week to determine how his recovery from offseason foot surgery... Read More

Freddie Freeman in the Lineup Against the Mets

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman is in the lineup Thursday night against the Mets after being hit on the left wrist in Wednesday's win over the Phillies. In a major sigh of relief for Braves fans and fantasy owners alike, the hit by pitch that almost identically mirrored that of the one that cost... Read More

Josh Donaldson Improving in His Recovery

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Josh Donaldson is making progress in his rehab from inflammation in his right shoulder that landed him on the disabled list. While manager John Gibbons said that he expected Donaldson to be out longer than the 10-day minimum, it appears that he might not need much longer, saying the superstar... Read More

Teoscar Hernandez to Remain in the Majors?

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez has gotten off to a scorching start since being recalled last week. In just four games, he's hitting .421 with a homer and six RBI, including a four-hit game on Wednesday against the Royals. When asked about the idea of sending him back down due to the Blue Jays... Read More

Anthony Alford and Dalton Pompey Activated off Disabled List

Toronto Blue Jays outfielders Anthony Alford and Dalton Pompey were both sent down to Triple-A Buffalo after recovering from their injuries on Thursday. Both young promising outfielders will look to produce in the minors to warrant a call-up to an already crowded Blue Jays outfield that features Kevin Pillar, Curtis Granderson, Steve Pearce, Randal Grichuk... Read More

Zach Britton Progressing in Rehab

Baltimore Orioles closer Zach Britton is showing the first signs in his return from the Achilles he ruptured over the winter. He's scheduled to throw off a half mound on Friday in Baltimore, marking the first time he'll be on a mound all season. This is big news for an Orioles team that has seen... Read More

Bud Norris (RP, STL) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 34% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Norris saw two save opportunities last weekend in the series against Cincinnati Reds, converting both of them. While the closer job was widely expected to go to Greg Holland after he led the the NL in saves last season with 41, Holland has had... Read More

Odubel Herrera (OF, PHI) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 56% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Herrera came into Sunday's game against the Rays scorching hot, having gone 14 for his last 33, but with only three RBI and six runs over that span. While he did go 0-for-3 on Sunday, he still managed to draw two walks and score... Read More

Joe Biagini to Start Game 2 Tuesday Against Royals

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Joe Biagini will come up from Triple-A Buffalo to make his season debut Tuesday against the Royals. He'll face off against Danny Duffy in Game 2 of the doubleheader. J.A. Happ was slated to start the second game, but he'll have his start pushed back until Wednesday against Ian Kennedy.... Read More

Kendrys Morales Seen Running Prior to Monday's Postponement

Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Kendrys Morales (hamstring) was seen running in left field during warmups on Monday. This is a great sign for Morales, who was put on the disabled list last week due to a right hamstring injury. He was originally given a timeline of about two weeks and with him already doing physical... Read More

Blue Jays Game Postponed Until Tuesday

Monday night's game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Kansas City Royals was cancelled due to falling ice from the nearby CN Tower that caused a hole in the roof over right field. The Blue Jays have already announced that they will host a traditional doubleheader Tuesday, starting at 3:07 PM, with Jaime Garcia... Read More

David Hess Optioned to Triple-A

Baltimore Orioles pitcher David Hess was sent down to Triple-A Norfolk on Monday after their game against the Red Sox was postponed. A starter in the minors his whole career, Hess was called up to give the Orioles some much needed depth as they sent down pitcher Donnie Hart because he had pitched in back-to-back... Read More

Steven Matz (SP, NYM) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 42% of leagues ANALYSIS: In only three starts this season, Matz has flashed the potential that has tantalized Met fans for years but has so far fallen short. After an up-and-down spring, Matz had a rocky start in a loss to the Cardinals, going only four innings while... Read More

Pedro Alvarez Belts Homer, Working His Way into Fantasy Relevance

Baltimore Orioles designated hitter Pedro Alvarez had a big day on Saturday in the loss against the Red Sox. Alvarez went 2-for-3 with a walk, a single, and a two-run home run. It was his second homer of the year and the two RBI in the game brought his total to seven to go along... Read More

Alex Cobb Gets Rocked in First Start Off the DL

In Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Alex Cobb's first appearance as a member of the team, he did nothing to assuage the worries of committing $57 million to a player in the middle of March. One of the players who had to wait months into the offseason before agreeing to a contract, Cobb was not able... Read More