Ben Zobrist Sitting Sunday Night

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ben Zobrist is getting a day off on Sunday against the Giants. Zobrist has played in the past two games and will most likely not draw three straight starts often, especially with everyone healthy. Albert Almora Jr. will be taking his place leading off and playing center field while Jason Heyward shifts […]

Jerad Eickhoff To See Thoracic Outlet Specialist For Numbness In Fingers

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jerad Eickhoff will see Dr. Robert Thompson regarding the twinge in his right index and middle fingers he felt during his latest rehab start. Dr. Thompson is a vascular surgeon who specializes in Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS). TOS is the worst injury a pitcher can go through and has derailed many […]

Michael Wacha Picks Up Quality Start On Wednesday Versus Royals

St. Louis Cardinals starter Michael Wacha threw a strong 6 2/3 innings on Wednesday against the Royals, but the Cardinals lost in extra innings. Wacha struckout six, walked one, and allowed two runs - only one of which was earned. He did not get the support to pick up a win, as the Cardinals scored […]

Michael Fulmer Dealing With Jet Lag, Still Picks Up Win Wednesday

Detroit Tigers starting pitchcer Michael Fulmer went 5 2/3 innings and picked up a win against the Twins on Wednesday. Fulmer allowed one earned run, picked up five strikeouts, allowed three free passes, and managed to throw 112 pitches. He did not have the prettiest outing, but was struggling with jet lag from the Tigers […]

Clayton Kershaw Throws Extended Bullpen Session On Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw was slated to throw a basic bullpen session on Wednesday. However, after appearing to be pain free, Kershaw turned it into an extended bullpen session with manager Dave Roberts standing in the batters box. Kershaw should be throwing about four innings of a simulated game this weekend, which […]

Niko Goodrum Has Huge Game Versus Old Team

Detroit Tigers third baseman Niko Goodrum went 2-for-4 with a double, home run, and walk to go along with two runs and two runs batted in against the Twins. Goodrum was a mere one for his last 18 entering Wednseday's contest. It was good to see Goodrum bust out of his mini-slump after a hot […]

Josh Lucas Will Start For Athletics On Thursday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Josh Lucas will make his first career major league start on Thursday against the Mariners. Lucas has just 14 innings out of the pen in his major league career and only 14 starts in his eight years in the minors. The Mariners may be extremely thin in their lineup, but Lucas […]

Robbie Erlin Roughed Up by Nationals

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Robbie Erlin gave up six earned runs in four innings of work and took the loss on Monday night. Erlin did not walk any batters and had a clean first inning, but the wheels started to fall off the wagon in the second inning. This was only Erlin's second start […]

Juan Soto Homers In First Big League Start

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto crushed a no-doubt home run to deep right center field for his first career hit in his first start in the majors. Soto has been a fascinating story this season, being promoted four different times. To demonstrate his ascent, Soto was in Single-A just 12 days ago. The Nationals have […]

Astros Release Former Top Prospect Jon Singleton

Houston Astros first base prospect Jon Singleton has been released. Singleton, a former top prospect in the Astros' system, is still serving a 100-game suspension issued to him in January for a third instance of drug abuse. Singleton played 114 games between 2014 and 2015 and hit 14 home runs to go along with a […]

Brock Stewart Likely to Start for Dodgers on Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Brock Stewart will likely start on Tuesday in place of the injured Rich Hill. The Dodgers have not officially named Stewart the starter for an unknown reason, but all signs point to him getting the ball. Stewart has made five starts at Triple-A this season, posting a 2.08 ERA and […]

Steven Souza Jr. Still May Hit DL

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Steven Souza Jr. has seen marginal improvement in his strained right pectoral but may still take a trip to the disabled list. If Souza is placed on the DL on Tuesday, the Diamondbacks can backdate his injury three days, leading to a shorter absence. It does not sound as serious as the […]

Clayton Kershaw May Return Late Next Week

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw is symptom-free, according to manager Dave Roberts. Kershaw will throw a bullpen session on Wednesday, a three- to four-inning simulated game Saturday and may return to the rotation late next week. Although this is just a tentative schedule, owners may not have to wait too much longer to […]

Kyle Schwarber Out of Lineup for Game Two; Jason Heyward Returns to Lineup

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber is out of the lineup for game two of the Cubs' split doubleheader. Heyward is in center field hitting eighth with Ian Happ sliding over to left field. Heyward had a pinch-hit at-bat Friday night and this will be his first start since returning from the DL. Hitting eighth in […]

Javier Baez Out of Lineup for Second Game Of Doubleheader

Chicago Cubs infielder Javier Baez is sitting out the Cubs' second game of their split double header, presumably for rest. Tommy La Stella will take his place at second base and will hit second. La Stella should be a good value play in DFS as he is at the top of the lineup and has […]