When Will Giancarlo Stanton, Nick Kurtz, Jordan Westburg Return? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

Heading into Week 11 of the fantasy baseball season, managers have lost a slew of notable contributors to the injury list. Those issues have forced managers to scour the waiver wire for replacements. In this piece, we'll take a look at the latest injury updates centering on New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (elbow), […]

Bobby Witt Jr. Goes Deep in Win Over White Sox

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. was among the club's offensive catalysts in a 7-5 win over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday. Witt went 2-for-5 and capped off his afternoon with a ninth-inning two-run homer that put the game out of reach. The 24-year-old now has a seven-game hitting streak and has gone […]

Mookie Betts Breaks 13-Game Home Run Drought

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts homered for the first time in 13 games in a 7-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. Betts, who hadn't gone deep since May 19, smacked a 359-foot solo blast for his ninth HR and 33rd RBI of the year. It was the lone hit for Betts […]

Drew Rasmussen Sharp Again on Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Drew Rasmussen continued his strong start to the season in a 3-2 victory over the Miami Marlins on Sunday. While Rasmussen did not factor into the decision, he picked up a quality start with six innings of two-run ball. He yielded six hits, struck out three, and walked one in the […]

Manny Machado's Home Run Leads Padres to Victory

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado accounted for all of the scoring in the club's 1-0 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday. Machado broke a scoreless tie in the top of the seventh inning with a 425-foot solo shot off Brewers left-hander Rob Zastryzny. The 33-year-old also drew a walk during a 1-for-3 […]

Yandy Diaz Hits Key Home Run in Win Over Marlins

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz had a big game at the plate to help lead the club to a 3-2 win over the Miami Marlins on Sunday. With the Rays trailing 2-0 in the bottom of the fifth inning, Diaz hit a two-run homer off right-hander Valente Bellozo to tie the game. He […]

Christian Encarnacion-Strand Homers in Third Straight Game

Cincinnati Reds infielder Christian Encarnacion-Strand swatted another home run Sunday in a 4-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Encarnacion-Strand has homered in three consecutive games since returning Friday from a back injury that had shelved him since mid-April. He belted a 403-foot solo blast against Diamondbacks righty Zac Gallen on Sunday to highlight a 2-for-3, […]

Angels Acquire LaMonte Wade Jr. From Giants

The Los Angeles Angels announced that they have acquired first baseman/outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. from the San Francisco Giants for cash considerations or a player to be named later. The Angels designated right-hander Michael Darrell-Hicks for assignment in a corresponding move. Although Wade was a quality hitter for the Giants from 2021-24, he struggled enough […]

Yoshinobu Yamamoto Bounces Back on Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto turned in an impressive start against the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday. The Dodgers lost 2-1, but Yamamoto did not factor into the decision. He tossed six innings of scoreless ball with four hits allowed, nine strikeouts, and two walks to record his seventh quality start of the season. […]

Vinnie Pasquantino Stays Hot in Loss to White Sox

Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino was one of the few bright spots for the club in a 4-1 loss to the Chicago White Sox on Saturday. Pasquantino went 3-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk to extend his hitting streak to eight games. The 27-year-old has been on a superb run […]

Christopher Morel Homers Twice in Three-Hit Game

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Christopher Morel turned in his best performance of the season Saturday in an 11-10 loss to the Miami Marlins. Morel went 3-for-3 with two home runs, a double, four RBI, and an additional run scored. The 25-year-old ended a couple of long droughts along the way. He hadn't homered since April […]

Logan Webb Fans 10 on Saturday

San Francisco Giants right-hander Logan Webb logged yet another start with double-digit strikeouts in a 3-2 win over the Atlanta Braves on Saturday. Webb didn't factor into the decision, but he tossed six innings of two-run, six-hit ball with 10 strikeouts and no walks before exiting. It was the fourth start of 10 or more […]

Jesus Sanchez Shines in Victory Against Rays

Miami Marlins outfielder Jesus Sanchez was the star of the club's 11-10 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday. Sanchez finished 2-for-5 with a home run, a double, and five RBI to lead the Marlins' offensive onslaught. With the Marlins down 4-1 in the third, Sanchez stepped to the plate with two men on […]

George Springer Homers in Win Over Twins

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer delivered a go-ahead home run on Saturday in a 5-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins. With Toronto trailing 3-2 in the top of the eighth, Springer hit a two-run blast off right-hander Griffin Jax to give the Jays a lead they wouldn't give back. Springer finished the game 1-for-3 […]

Hunter Brown Punches Out Nine on Saturday

Houston Astros right-hander Hunter Brown held the Cleveland Guardians to one run over 5 1/3 innings in a 5-3 victory on Saturday. Brown did not factor into the decision after the Astros blew a lead in the seventh inning, but it was nonetheless another effective start for the 26-year-old. While Brown did walk five hitters, […]

Mickey Moniak Placed on Bereavement List

The Rockies announced that they have placed outfielder Mickey Moniak on the bereavement list and recalled fellow outfielder Sean Bouchard from Triple-A Albuquerque. Moniak went 2-for-3 with a home run in the Rockies' loss to the Mets on Friday, but this season has been a struggle for the former No. 1 overall pick. He's hitting […]

Corbin Carroll Not in Lineup on Saturday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll is not in the lineup for their game against the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday. The Diamondbacks started Randal Grichuk in right field in Carroll's place against right-hander Nick Martinez. This is the second straight game the Diamondbacks have sat Carroll, who did make a pinch-hit appearance in the first of […]

Jameson Taillon Shuts Down Tigers in Victory

Chicago Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon (6-3) picked up his sixth win of the season on Saturday with a stellar outing against the Detroit Tigers. Taillon tossed seven innings of one-run, three-hit ball and tallied five strikeouts against one walk to record his fifth consecutive quality start. Thanks to his recent run of success, the 33-year-old's […]

Michael Busch Goes Yard on Saturday

Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch swatted one of the team's five home runs in a 6-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday. Busch's 10th homer, a two-run, 414-foot shot off right-hander Keider Montero, gave the Cubs a 3-0 lead in the top of the fifth inning. He finished the day 1-for-3 with a […]

Anthony Volpe Out of Lineup Saturday

New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe (elbow) is not in the lineup for their game against the Boston Red Sox on Saturday. Volpe exited the Yankees' win early on Friday after Red Sox right-hander Walker Buehler hit him in the left elbow with a pitch in the second inning. Manager Aaron Boone said after the […]

Seiya Suzuki Slugs Two Home Runs in Win Over Tigers

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki was among the team's offensive standouts in a 6-1 win over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday. Suzuki slugged a pair of solo home runs, one off left-hander Tyler Holton and another against righty Chase Lee, to finish the afternoon 2-for-4. He hadn't homered in a 10-game span dating back to […]

Tony Gonsolin Placed on 15-Day Injured List

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Tony Gonsolin (elbow) has been placed on the 15-day injured list with discomfort in his pitching elbow, the team announced. It's an ominous-sounding injury for Gonsolin, who missed all of last season while recovering from Tommy John surgery. He returned this year to make seven starts and post a 3-2 record […]

Dodgers Activate Kirby Yates, Michael Kopech

The Dodgers announced that they have activated right-handed relievers Kirby Yates (hamstring) and Michael Kopech (shoulder) from the injured list. In other moves, the team designated righty Chris Stratton for assignment and placed RHP Tony Gonsolin (elbow) on the 15-day IL with discomfort in his pitching elbow. Yates, whom the Dodgers signed to a one-year, […]

Mike Trout Nearing Return to Right Field

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (knee) is progressing toward a return to right field, per Michael Huntley of the Orange County Register. After successfully taking outfield drills Friday, Trout will do so again Saturday, according to manager Ron Washington. The 33-year-old missed almost all of May with a bone bruise in his left knee. […]

Jung Hoo Lee Not in Lineup Saturday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee is not in the lineup for their meeting with the Atlanta Braves on Saturday. Daniel Johnson will take over in center field for Lee and occupy the leadoff spot for the Giants against right-hander Bryce Elder. A consistent presence near the top of San Francisco's lineup, Lee has […]

Carlos Santana Out of Lineup Saturday

Cleveland Guardians first baseman/designated hitter Carlos Santana is out of the lineup for their game against the Houston Astros on Saturday. Cleveland will start Kyle Manzardo at first, while Jose Ramirez will shift from third base to DH, and Will Wilson will man the hot corner. The switch-hitting Santana had a sizzling May, but he […]

Oneil Cruz Sitting on Saturday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz is not in the lineup Saturday as the Bucs continue a series against the Philadelphia Phillies. It's his first day off since May 19. Alexander Canario will shift from left to center to replace Cruz, while Tommy Pham will play left. Second baseman Nick Gonzales will slot into Cruz's leadoff […]

Rafael Devers Snaps 12-Game Home Run Drought

Boston Red Sox designated hitter Rafael Devers broke a 12-game home run drought in the team's 9-6 loss to the New York Yankees on Friday. Devers' two-run homer in the seventh inning against left-hander Brent Headrick traveled 419 feet and was his only hit of the game. He finished the evening 1-for-4 with a walk […]

Xavier Edwards Ejected on Friday

Miami Marlins second baseman Xavier Edwards had an early exit in the team's 4-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday. Home-plate umpire Chad Fairchild ejected Edwards in the third inning after an argument over a runner interference call. Edwards was ruled out after colliding with Rays first baseman Jonathan Aranda while trying to […]

Walker Buehler Struggles Again on Friday

Boston Red Sox right-hander Walker Buehler (4-4) took his fourth loss of the season in a 9-6 decision against the New York Yankees on Friday. Buehler lasted just two innings and allowed seven runs (five earned) on seven hits, including two homers, with two strikeouts and two walks. The outing continued a rough start to […]