Chris Taylor Remains Out of Lineup

The Los Angeles Dodgers will be without Chris Taylor (hamstring) in their lineup for the fifth consecutive game. Thankfully for fantasy owners, Taylor has pinch hit in each of the prior three games and is 2-for-3 with three RBI in those appearances. Hopefully saving Taylor's legs will allow him to return from injury faster than […]

Miguel Cabrera Out for the Season

On Tuesday night, Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera (biceps) left the game with an injury following a swing during an at-bat. Cabrera would get an MRI taken and it would later be announced that the two-time MVP winner would need surgery to fix a torn biceps that would take away any chance of him returning […]

Miguel Cabrera Exits Tuesday's Game With Injury

Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera has been struggling with injuries all season, and he may have injured himself yet again after exiting Tuesday's game with an injury following a swing. While healthy, Cabrera has been great this season as he has a .301 batting average with three home runs and 22 RBI in 37 […]

Kenta Maeda to Start Wednesday's Game

The Los Angeles Dodgers currently have a full pitching rotation on the disabled list, but Kenta Maeda will return from the 10-day disabled list on Wednesday due to a right hip strain. In 11 games this season, Maeda is 4-4 with a 3.61 ERA. Feel confident in starting the Dodgers starting pitcher on Wednesday against […]

Clayton Kershaw Throws a Bullpen Session

According to Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (back) threw a bullpen session on Tuesday, and his next step along his path to recovery would be to throw a simulated game. The southpaw is currently on the 10-day disabled list with a back strain. He was 1-4 with a 2.76 ERA before […]

Trevor Cahill Likely Headed to Disabled List

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Trevor Cahill has been nursing an Achilles injury and was scratched for his previous start. He is now likely headed to the disabled list, as manager Bob Melvin says that Cahill's Achilles has not improved. Cahill has been surprisingly productive for Oakland thus far, as he is 1-2 with a 2.77 […]

Dodgers Place Walker Buehler on Disabled List

The Los Angeles Dodgers have placed starting pitcher Walker Buehler on the 10-day disabled list due to a right rib microfracture. Buehler had been performing extremely well before the injury, as he holds a 4-1 record with a 2.63 ERA in nine starts. He is striking out more than a batter an inning, too, as […]

Carlos Correa Returns to Astros Lineup Tuesday

Houston Astros' shortstop Carlos Correa (side) will return to the lineup on Tuesday night for the first time since June 6. Correa had been out with a side injury. Before the injury, he carried a slash line of .264/.348/.464 with 10 home runs and 39 RBI. Both the Astros and his fantasy owners will rejoice that […]

Max Scherzer Throws Immaculate Inning in the Sixth Inning

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer notched the third immaculate inning in Nationals history in the sixth inning of his outing against Tampa Bay on Tuesday night. He threw nine pitches for nine strikes and struck out all three batters he faced. It was only the second time this season a pitcher had thrown an […]

Jeimer Candelario Pulled From Game After Injuring Hand

Detroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario took a scorcher off of his throwing hand that was hit by Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez on Tuesday. The ground ball came off of the bat at 104.4 mph, and Candelario was immediately pulled from the game following the injury. Candelario currently has a .270 batting average with […]

Brian McCann Could Return From DL Soon

Astros catcher Brian McCann (knee) could be returning from the disabled list as soon as Friday. He was placed on the DL on May 29 with a knee injury, which he has since had drained. McCann is hitting a lowly .219 with four home runs and 14 RBI so far in 2018. McCann has been […]

Jordy Mercer Scratched From Pirates Lineup

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Jordy Mercer has been scratched from Tuesday's lineup for flu-like symptoms and Sean Rodriguez will take Mercer's spot in the field and will bat eighth. Mercer currently has a slash line of .254/.316/.384 with three home runs and 17 RBI in 53 games. He likely isn't fantasy relevant unless you're in a […]

Johnny Cueto and Jeff Samardzija to Throw Bullpen Sessions

The San Francisco Giants are currently down a pair of starting pitchers in Johnny Cueto (elbow) and Jeff Samardzija (shoulder), but they could be back before we know it as both pitchers are slated to throw bullpen sessions this Friday. Cueto has been out since April 28 and is 3-0 on the season with a 0.84 ERA […]

Alex Wilson Pitches Well in Rehab Appearance

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Alex Wilson (foot) made a rehab appearance for the Toledo Mud Hens, the Detroit Tigers Triple-A affiliate, and he pitched quite well in his 1 1/3 innings of work. He struck out two batters and allowed a walk while throwing 19 of his 26 pitches for strikes. Upon his return, Wilson […]

Tim Lincecum Released by Texas Rangers

The Texas Rangers have activated Tim Lincecum (blister) from the 60-day disabled list and then released him from the organization. The Rangers bullpen has been improving lately and there is no longer room for him in the organization's plans for their long-relief role. Lincecum could latch on with another team, but he's a long shot to […]

Week 4 Points Leagues - Strategy, Pickups and Cuts

We're back at it again this week with some points league advice for you guys. In last week's suggestions of players to add, players to drop and pitchers to stream there were some definite standouts, but the streaming pitchers were the highlight as they pitched  14 innings, had a 1-0 record, struck out 14 batters and […]

Jayson Werth and Roenis Elias Join Rainiers

The Seattle Mariners made a pair of roster moves on Tuesday morning, as they have added outfielder Jayson Werth and pitcher Roenis Elias to their Triple-A affiliate, the Tacoma Rainiers. In corresponding moves, the team has released pitcher Josh Smith and infielder Matt Hague. Werth appeared in 70 games last season for the Washington Nationals […]

Trayce Thompson Traded To White Sox

Oakland Athletics outfielder Trayce Thompson, brother of Warriors' guard Klay Thompson, has seen his time in Oakland come to a quick conclusion. The A's have traded Thompson to the Chicago White Sox for a player to be named later or cash considerations. Thompson was originally drafted by the White Sox in the second round of […]

Paul Blackburn Progressing Well In Return from Injury

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Paul Blackburn is working his way back to the A's rotation following a forearm injury sustained in spring training. He is scheduled to partake in a throwing program on Friday and is set to throw from 60 feet away. The righty made 10 starts for Oakland last year and went 3-1 […]

Week 3 Points Leagues - Strategy, Pickups and Cuts

I hope you are coming off of a week two victory and flying high at 2-0 in your league. Whether you're crushing, or sitting at 0-2, I am here to help you notch that Week Three victory. This article is tailored to points leagues more than traditional 5x5 leagues. While every points league is different, […]

A's Reaching Out to Matt Chapman About Extension

The Oakland Athletics are in the preliminary stages of a potential contract extension with third baseman Matt Chapman. The sure-handed hot corner infielder has raced out to a terrific start to the 2018 season, as he is hitting .333 with five home runs and 12 RBI. His glove has been even more impressive, as he […]

Jed Lowrie Goes Deep, Provides All of A's Offense

The Oakland Athletics avoided being swept by the Seattle Mariners with a 2-1 victory on Sunday afternoon, and all of the A's runs came from the bat of second baseman Jed Lowrie on one swing of the bat. In the top of the first inning, Lowrie stepped to the plate with a runner on base […]

Taylor Motter is Lone Bright Spot in M's Lineup Sunday

The Seattle Mariners' offense was struggling mightily on Sunday against the Oakland Athletics, as they only came away with two hits all game. One of those hits went for a long ride off of the bat of first baseman Taylor Motter to deep left field over the bullpens. It was Motter's first home run of […]

Mike Zunino Has Rehab Plans Detailed

Seattle Mariners catcher Mike Zunino is getting closer and closer to returning from his oblique injury. Zunino is slated to catch between five and six innings in his first rehab game with the Modesto Nuts. He will then be the designated hitter in the next contest, followed by catching all nine innings of the third […]

Marcus Semien Extends Hitting Streak to Nine Games

Oakland Athletics shortstop Marcus Semien continued his torrid start to the season with a 2-for-5 performance in Wednesday night's 16-6 rout of the Dodgers. Semien, who scored three runs and knocked in four on Wednesday, extended his hitting streak to nine games. He has successfully reached base in all 13 games this year. He could […]

Jonathan Lucroy Snaps Hitless Streak

Oakland Athletics catcher Jonathan Lucroy had gone nine at-bats without a base hit before a huge night at the dish in Wednesday's 16-6 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Lucroy went 3-for-5 from the plate with a double, while also scoring two runs. Oakland's newcomer still is seeking his first home run in green and […]

Matt Olson Out of Lineup Wednesday

Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson had started the first 12 games of the season for the A's, but he will take a back seat from the bench for Oakland's series finale with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday. Olson hasn't quite tapped into the power that he flashed last season, as he only has […]

Trayce Thompson to Make First Start with A's

Oakland Athletics outfielder Trayce Thompson is penciled into the eight-hole for the A's on Wednesday night in their contest against Thompson's former team in the Los Angeles Dodgers. This will be Thompson's first start of the 2018 season. He played in 107 games between the 2016 and 2017 seasons for the Dodgers and had a […]

Edwin Diaz Snags First Save in a Week

Seattle Mariners closer Edwin Diaz went from April 3 until the game on April 10 between appearances, but he nabbed his first save in over a week as he shut the door on the Royals on Wednesday. Diaz set down the side in order and finished with one strikeout. The closer still has yet to […]

Edwin Diaz Pitches for First Time in a Week

Although it was not in a save situation, Seattle Mariners closer Edwin Diaz made his first appearance since April 3 against the San Francisco Giants. The game against the Giants was the last possible save opportunity for Diaz. The hard-throwing closer was absolutely electric in his inning of work on Tuesday night, as he struck […]