Jorge Lopez Notches Third Save

Minnesota Twins reliever Jorge Lopez struck out two over a perfect inning to earn the save during Thursday's 5-3 win over the San Diego Padres. Lopez bounced back on Thursday after being charged with a blown save in Wednesday's loss. He needed 15 pitches to close out the Padres to earn his third save of […]

Austin Slater Heading To The Injured List

San Francisco Giants outfielder Austin Slater (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain on Thursday. He sustained the injury while running down the first base line during Wednesday's game against the Washington Nationals. The 30-year-old missed most of April with the same hamstring issues. He is slashing .368/.455/.421 with […]

Seth Brown To Begin Rehab Assignment Saturday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Seth Brown (oblique) is slated to begin a rehab assignment Saturday with Triple-A Las Vegas. Brown had been sidelined since April 9 due to a Grade 2 oblique strain. The 30-year-old slashed .200/.250/.367 with a home run, two RBI, two runs, and a stolen base across eight games before landing on the […]

Wander Franco Exits Early With Neck Spasms

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (neck) exited early during Thursday's game against the New York Yankees with neck spasms and tightness. He went 2-for-3 before leaving. Franco was replaced by Isaac Paredes in the fifth inning after feeling neck discomfort during his third at-bat. The 22-year-old will be re-evaluated on Friday and is considered […]

Anthony Rendon Dealing With Sore Thumb

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon (thumb) was out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rangers due to a sore thumb. His thumb is sore after colliding with Matt Thaiss in Friday's game. According to Angels manager Phil Nevin, Rendon had a scheduled day off Sunday but will take Saturday off instead. […]

Jake Fraley Dealing With Lower Back Stiffness

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jake Fraley (back) missed Saturday's game against the White Sox due to lower back stiffness. He was initially in the lineup but ended up being a late scratch. The 27-year-old is considered day-to-day. Henry Ramos replaced him in the lineup for Saturday's game. Fraley is slashing .239/.346/.352 with two home runs, 18 […]

Aaron Judge On Track To Return Tuesday

New York Yankees star outfielder Aaron Judge (hip) is on track to be activated ahead of Tuesday's series against the Oakland A's. He continues to perform running and hitting drills and is set to return to action when first eligible. The 31-year-old has been sidelined with a strained right hip. He is slashing .261/.352/.511 with […]

Eloy Jimenez Undergoes Appendectomy, Out 4-6 Weeks

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (abdomen) underwent an appendectomy on Saturday. The 26-year-old is expected to out next four to six weeks. He complained about abdominal pain Saturday night and was taken to the hospital for further evaluation, which led to removing his appendix. Jimenez is slashing .258/.351/.423 with four home runs, 15 RBI, […]

Jose Altuve Takes BP On Saturday

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (thumb) took batting practice before Saturday's game against the Seattle Mariners. Altuve has been sidelined all season since he broke his thumb while playing in the World Baseball Classic in late March. The 33-year-old is eligible to come off the 60-day injured list on May 25. He is set […]

Ryan Helsley Unavailable Saturday Due To Knee Soreness

St. Louis Cardinals reliever Ryan Helsley (knee) was unavailable for Saturday's game against the Detroit Tigers due to knee soreness. According to Cardinals manager Oil Marmol, the knee injury is not considered serious, and the team hopes Helsley will be available to pitch on Sunday. It explains why the 28-year-old did not pitch during Saturday's […]

Tyler Glasnow Impressive In Friday's Rehab Start

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Tyler Glasnow (oblique) allowed two walks while striking out four across 2 2/3 innings during Friday's rehab start with Triple-A Durham. He threw 46 pitches, landing 25 for strikes. The 29-year-old has been sidelined since February with a Grade 2 oblique strain. He made two appearances in 2022 after coming back […]

Gavin Stone Optioned To Triple-A Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers prospect Gavin Stone was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday. Wander Suero was recalled in a corresponding move. Stone struggled in his MLB debut on Wednesday, allowing five runs (four earned) on eight hits and two walks while striking one across four innings. The 24-year-old is the Dodger's No. 4 prospect […]

Adrian Houser Expected To Make Season Debut On Sunday

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Adrian Houser (groin) is expected to make his season debut on Sunday against the San Francisco Giants. According to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com, Houser is the leading candidate for Sunday if he's not needed earlier. The 30-year-old has been sidelined this season due to a groin injury. He owned a (6-10) record […]

Alex Lange Secures Save No. 4

Detroit Tigers right-hander Alex Lange allowed one walk while striking out one over a scoreless inning to earn the save during Game 1 of Wednesday's 6-5 win over the New York Mets. He entered the ninth inning to protect a one-run lead. The 27-year-old tossed a scoreless inning to earn his fourth save of the […]

Keynan Middleton Notches First Save

Chicago White Sox reliever Keynan Middleton walked one batter while striking out three over a scoreless inning to earn the save during Wednesday's 6-4 win over the Minnesota Twins. Middleton was called on for the save opportunity Wednesday with primary closer Liam Hendriks (illness) yet to pitch this season and Reynaldo Lopez (biceps) sidelined. The […]

Kyle Freeland Aggravates Neck Injury, Expected To Make Next Start

Colorado Rockies left-hander Kyle Freeland (neck) aggravated a neck injury during Wednesday's 7-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers. He allowed three hits while striking out five over five scoreless innings before being replaced in the sixth inning. The southpaw tweaked his neck while lifting weights the day after his last start against the Diamondbacks. It […]

Brandon Drury Up To Six Home Runs In 2023

Los Angeles Angels infielder Brandon Drury went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 6-4 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. He took Cardinals right-hander Miles Mikolas deep in the second inning to tie the game 1-1. The 30-year-old is starting to heat up and has homered five times over his last nine games. […]

Andrew Vaughn Blasts Walk-Off Homer

Chicago White Sox first baseman/outfielder Andrew Vaughn went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer and a walk in Sunday's 12-9 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. The White Sox were down 9-5 heading into the ninth frame. Chicago rallied back in the ninth by scoring seven runs, capped off by Vaughn's three-run blast. The former first-round […]

Camilo Doval Charged With Blown Save

San Francisco Giants pitcher Camilo Doval allowed an earned run on two hits while striking out one across 2/3 of an inning in Sunday's 6-4 loss to the San Diego Padres. The 25-year-old yielded a run in the eighth inning and later surrendered a two-run double to Matt Carpenter. He was charged with his first […]

Taijuan Walker Will Start Monday's Game Against Dodgers

Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Taijuan Walker (forearm) is scheduled to start Monday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. He was removed from his previous start against the Mariners with right forearm tightness. The 30-year-old underwent further evaluation and has been cleared to start with no restrictions. He owns a (2-1) record with a 4.97 ERA, 1.38 […]

Evan Phillips Secures Save No. 3

Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Evan Phillips allowed one hit while striking out one across a scoreless inning in Sunday's 6-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. He entered the game in the ninth inning to protect a three run-lead. The 28-year-old made quick work of the Cardinals to secure his third save of the season. […]

Carlos Rodon Throws Bullpen Session

New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon (forearm/back) threw a bullpen session of 22 pitches on Friday. The 30-year-old is dealing with back soreness and a forearm strain. He underwent a CT scan, which showed no structural irregularities. The former first-round pick has yet to make his season debut. Barring any setbacks, Rodon is trending in […]

Corbin Carroll Set For MRI Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll (knee) will undergo an MRI Monday. He suffered a knee contusion while attempting to make a leaping catch during Saturday's contest. The 22-year-old appears to have avoided a severe injury and will undergo an MRI as a precaution. "I'm hoping a couple of days," Carroll said of when he could […]

Gavin Stone - Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Waiver Wire Adds for Week 6

BALLER MOVE: Add in all leagues ROSTERED IN: 10% of leagues ANALYSIS: The Dodgers are expected to call up right-hander Gavin Stone from Triple-A Oklahoma City to start Wednesday's contest against the Philadelphia Phillies. He has a plus changeup and should rack up plenty of strikeouts. While we know Stone is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, Stone […]

Corbin Carroll Exits Saturday's Game After Collision

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll (knee) exited Saturday's game against the Colorado Rockies early after crashing into the wall while tracking down a double from Colorado Rockies infielder Ryan McMahon. He walked off the field under his own power and was seen limping, heading into the clubhouse. The 22-year-old went 1-for-4 with an RBI and […]

Tanner Scott Secures Second Save On Saturday

Miami Marlins reliever Tanner Scott allowed one hit while striking out two across a scoreless inning to earn his second save in Saturday's 7-6 win over the Chicago Cubs. He entered the ninth inning to protect a one-run lead. The 28-year-old allowed a single to Seiya Suzuki but bounced back by striking out the next […]

Walker Buehler Throws From 150 Feet

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Walker Buehler (elbow) was throwing from 150 feet away at Dodger Stadium on Saturday. The 28-year-old began a throwing program in March as he is recovering from Tommy John surgery he underwent in August. The right-hander had a 4.02 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 17 walks, and 58 strikeouts in 2022. It remains […]

Scott Barlow Notches Save No. 4 On Saturday

Kansas City Royals reliever Scott Barlow allowed two hits while striking out one across a scoreless inning to earn the save during Saturday's 3-2 win over the Minnesota Twins. He entered the game in the ninth inning to protect a one-run lead. The 30-year-old allowed a pair of base hits but retired the remaining batters […]

Brandon Crawford Exits Early With Calf Tightness

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford (calf) was removed from Saturday's game against the San Diego Padres due to right calf tightness. He went 1-for-2 with a solo shot before exiting. The 36-year-old was replaced in the game by Brett Wisely. Crawford is off to a slow start in 2023, slashing .169/.244/.352 with four homers, […]

Luis Robert Jr. Benched In Saturday's Game

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. was removed from Saturday's game against the Rays in the second inning due to a managerial decision. It was initially reported that Robert was pulled due to an injury but was removed due to his lack of hustle on a grounder that could have been beaten out for […]