Shed Long Jr Will Start Rehab Assignment

Seattle Mariners second baseman Shed Long Jr (shin) is expected to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Tacoma in the coming days, according to manager Scott Servais. Long Jr entered spring training expected to compete with Dylan Moore to be the starter at second base, but his slow recovery from shin surgery has kept him […]

Jake Fraley Could Rejoin Team During Current Homestand

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jake Fraley has been doing well during a rehab assignment at Triple-A Tacoma and is a candidate to join the team during the current homestand, according to manager Scott Servais. Fraley only had 18 plate appearances before going on the injured list on April 7, but would appear to warrant consistent at-bats […]

Marco Gonzales Will Come Off IL To Start June 2

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Marco Gonzales (forearm) will make his return from the injured list on Tuesday, June 2 to make a start against the Oakland Athletics. Manager Scott Servais stated that Gonzales will be expected to throw three or four innings in that contest. Gonzales has been out since April 27. Up to that […]

Taijuan Walker Will Start Friday Against Atlanta

New York Mets starting pitcher Taijuan Walker (side) will come off the injured list to start Friday night's home matchup against the Atlanta Braves, according to manager Luis Rojas. Walker will face a depleted Atlanta lineup following an injury to Marcell Ozuna, though it's reasonable to expect that Walker will be on some kind of […]

Dominic Smith Hit By Pitch In Forearm

New York Mets outfielder Dominic Smith (knee, forearm) started Thursday evening's game against the Rockies despite his sore knee, and went 0-for-2 with a hit-by-pitch. Smith was drilled in his left forearm by Antonio Senzatela, and stayed in the game to run the bases. He was lifted later in a double switch. It is possible […]

Cameron Maybin Extends Hitless Streak To 26 At-Bats

New York Mets outfielder Cameron Maybin continued his season of attrition Thursday afternoon against the Rockies, extending his hitless streak to 26 at-bats to start his Mets career. That 26-game streak ties the Mets record for most hitless at-bats to start a tenure with the club. Fantasy managers may have seen Maybin as a solid […]

Jose Peraza Drives In Two In Nightcap

New York Mets second baseman Jose Peraza finished up a very solid day Thursday evening, going 1-for-2 with a walk and two RBI against the Rockies after homering in the first game of the day. Peraza accounted for all three RBI on the day for the Mets, and he raised his OPS to .671 in […]

Billy McKinney Doubles, Scores Twice

New York Mets outfielder Billy McKinney played both ends of a doubleheader Thursday, seeing plenty of action in his first day with the club. In the nightcap, McKinney reached base twice, going 1-for-2 with a double and a walk. He came around to score on both occasions. McKinney batted fourth and third in the two […]

Francisco Lindor Singles To Break Hitless Streak

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor came into Thursday night's nightcap on a 16-at-bat hitless streak which he broke with a single in his first at-bat off Rockies starter Antonio Senzatela. The bad news is he went 1-for-3 in the contest, which means he's currently on an all-new two-at-bat hitless streak. Lindor has been dreadful […]

Jacob Barnes Records One-Out Save Thursday

New York Mets relief pitcher Jacob Barnes came on with two outs in the seventh inning to set down Ryan McMahon on a fly out and collect a one-out save in the second half of a doubleheader against the Colorado Rockies. It was Barnes' second save of the year, but Edwin Diaz is firmly entrenched […]

Joey Lucchesi Solid Thursday In 3 2/3 Innings

New York Mets starting pitcher Joey Lucchesi had a second straight solid outing Thursday, throwing 3 2/3 innings and allowing one run on two hits and three walks with two strikeouts. With setbacks to injured starters Carlos Carrasco and Noah Syndergaard, and depth starter Jordan Yamomoto on the 60-day injured list, Lucchesi's spot in the […]

Daniel Zamora And Hector Santiago Called Up

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Daniel Zamora and Hector Santiago were called up from Triple-A before Thursday night's game. In corresponding moves, relief pitchers Wyatt Mills and Yohan Ramirez were demoted to Triple-A. Injured pitcher Sam Delaplane, out with Tommy John surgery, was designated for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster. It's been a […]

J.D. Davis Dealing With Joint Inflammation

New York Mets third baseman J.D. Davis (hand, neck) had another MRI over the weekend, which revealed joint inflammation in his left hand. Davis was set to rejoin the team earlier this week before his rehab assignment was paused as a result of a stiff neck. Now it seems that his return will be pushed […]

Jose Peraza Hits Second Home Run

New York Mets second baseman Jose Peraza accounted for the only run of Thursday afternoon's game, going 1-for-3 with a solo home run in the first game of a doubleheader. The home run was the only blemish on Colorado starter German Marquez's record, and proved to be enough to give the Mets the win. Peraza […]

Edwin Diaz Locks Down Ninth Save

New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz pitched the seventh inning in Thursday's opening game to collect his ninth save of the year. Diaz recorded one strikeout in setting down the three Colorado Rockies he faced in order, completing the combined shutout with starter Marcus Stroman. Diaz has been excellent in save chances this year, as […]

Marcus Stroman Picks Up Win With Six Scoreless Innings

New York Mets starting pitcher Marcus Stroman pitched a gem in the first game of a doubleheader Thursday, throwing six scoreless innings with three hits, two walks, and three strikeouts. Stroman had a reasonable case to finish this one himself, but he was removed for closer Edwin Diaz. Stroman now has a 2.45 ERA and […]

Estevan Florial Will Have Opportunity In Center Field

New York Yankees outfielder Estevan Florial will start the second game of Thursday's doubleheader in center field, and according to manager Aaron Boone, will be given every opportunity to run with the job after the team officially lost Aaron Hicks for the rest of the year to wrist surgery Thursday. Florial, who is 23 years […]

Yoan Moncada Has Been An On-Base Machine

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada has been unstoppable when it comes to getting on base this year. Over his last fifteen games, Moncada has an OBP of .521 with 17 walks in 63 plate appearances. Fantasy managers may be frustrated that the switch-hitter has only come up with three homers on the season, […]

Charlie Blackmon Sits Out Second Game Of Twin Bill Thursday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon won't play in the second half of Thursday's doubleheader against the New York Mets. In the first half of the twin bill, Blackmon went 0-for-3 while batting in the cleanup spot and playing left field. Through his first 151 at-bats of the season, Blackmon currently sports a .686 OPS, which […]

Raimel Tapia Takes A Seat In Second Game Of Doubleheader

Colorado Rockies outfielder Raimel Tapia won't play in the second game of Colorado's doubleheader against the New York Mets Thursday after going 0-for-3 while leading off and playing left field in the first game of the day. Tapia has struggled of late, slashing .151/.258/.226 over his last 15 games, with just one home run and […]

Dominic Smith Starting Nightcap Thursday

New York Mets outfielder Dominic Smith (knee) is in the lineup for the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Rockies. Smith banged his knee trying to score on what would eventually be deemed a home run by Tomas Nido on Tuesday night and sat out the first game on Thursday after Wednesday's rainout. Smith […]

Kris Bryant Dominating Lefties In 2021

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant elevated his league-leading OPS against left-handed pitching to 1.557 with a home run in the first inning Thursday off Pittsburgh's Tyler Anderson. After a down year in 2020, Bryant is back to looking like one of the best hitters in baseball, with a 1.009 OPS and 11 homers on […]

Austin Voth Has 50-Pitch Limit Thursday

Washington Nationals pitcher Austin Voth will take over the pitching for the club as they resume their suspended game from Wednesday night. Voth is set to throw up to 50 pitches, according to manager Dave Martinez. Voth hasn't thrown more than three innings on the season, but he could be a strong option for fantasy […]

Rowdy Tellez Batting Sixth Versus The Yankees Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Rowdy Tellez is in the lineup and batting sixth against the New York Yankees and starting pitcher Domingo German. This represents a prime matchup for the lefty swinger, as Tellez has provided excellent power against right-handed pitching for his career, with 28 of his 35 career homers coming against righties. […]

Aaron Hicks Will Miss Remainder Of Season After Surgery

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks (wrist) will miss the rest of the 2021 season, according to manager Aaron Boone. Hicks had initially been hoping to avoid the surgery, but eventually opted to go under the knife to repair a torn tendon sheath in his left wrist. Hicks had not been performing up to expectations […]

Danny Santana (1B, 2B, 3B, SS, OF, BOS) - Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 27% of leagues ANALYSIS: Since Danny Santana was called up to the majors for the Boston Red Sox, manager Alex Cora has not stopped talking about the new dimension Santana offers the lineup with his speed.  When a manager sees that kind of value, the playing time […]

Franchy Cordero Optioned To Triple-A Worcester

Boston Red Sox outfielder Franchy Cordero was sent down to the minors following Wednesday night's marathon game against the Atlanta Braves. Cordero has struggled mightily to start the year, with a .179/.228/.274 slash line in 95 at-bats. The writing seemed to be on the wall after he didn't play against several right-handed starting pitchers over […]

Jarred Kelenic Has Been Unlucky, Betters Days Are Coming

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jarred Kelenic has shown plenty of promise in his first games in the major leagues, but he's also been the victim of some bad luck. Kelenic currently has a batting average of .157, a number that lags behind his expected batting average of .250 by a league-high 93 points. In his first […]

Taijuan Walker Could Start Friday

New York Mets starting pitcher Taijuan Walker (left side tightness) is a candidate to start Friday's game against Atlanta. Walker will throw a light bullpen session Thursday, and if all goes well could be activated off the injured list. The move would be a welcome one for both Mets fans and fantasy managers alike. Walker […]

Adam Ottavino Gets Four Outs For 11th Hold

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Adam Ottavino continues to pitch at a very high level, recording four outs Wednesday night against Atlanta. It was Ottavino's 11th hold of the season, and he didn't allow any baserunners, though he also didn't strike anyone out. He's an excellent value in any fantasy leagues that reward holds, and […]