Angels Add Jeremiah Jackson And Kyren Paris To Player Pool

The Los Angeles Angels will add middle infielder Jeremiah Jackson and shortstop Kyren Paris to their player pool. Jackson, 20, was the clubs second-round pick in 2018 and had an impressive campaign in rookie ball this past season. Jackson hit .266 with 23 longballs and 60 RBI to go along with five stolen bases in […]

Jordan Yamamoto Recalled

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jordan Yamamoto will be recalled from the teams training site. Yamamoto made his debut in 2019 and went 4-5 with a 4.46 ERA over 15 starts. With the Marlins missing a good chunk of players to COVID-19, Yamamoto will likely enter the rotation. Yamamoto is best suited in deeper NL-only leagues […]

Jose Quintana Throws Another Bullpen Session

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jose Quintana (thumb) threw a 30-pitch bullpen session on Monday and reported no issues. Quintana previously threw a bullpen session on Saturday and is scheduled to throw a two-inning simulated game Thursday at the Cubs alternative training site. If everything goes well on Thursday, Quintana may be able to return to […]

Gleyber Torres Will Rest On Monday

New York Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres will get a routine day off on Monday versus the Philadelphia Phillies and Jake Arrieta. Torres was a popular candidate to take his game to next level this season, but has struggled early on with a .179 batting average and just one home run. The hope is that all […]

Alex Wood To Resume Throwing

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Alex Wood (shoulder) is expected to start throwing on Monday or Tuesday. Wood was placed on the injured list this past week after he threw three innings and allowed three runs in his first start of the season. Wood is in his second stint with the Dodgers and when healthy […]

J.D. Davis Absent With Illness On Monday

New York Mets infielder/outfielder J.D. Davis (illness) will be absent from Monday’s contest versus the Atlanta Braves with a stomach illness. Manager Luis Rojas mentioned that Davis could be available off of the bench and that he isn’t concerned about Davis. Andres Gimenez will replace Davis in the lineup and bat eighth and Jeff McNeil […]

Ryon Healy Recalled By Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers have recalled corner infielder Ryon Healy from their alternative training site. Healy was signed away from the Seattle Mariners this offseason. Healy has shown pop in his career with 69 career homeruns in 401 games and owns a respectable .261 career batting average. After a rough 2019 campaign, Healy will function has […]

Josh Donaldson Remains Sidelined

Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson (calf) remains sidelined on Monday. This will be the third straight game that he will miss after exiting on Friday night due to tightness in his calf. Donaldson is off to a slow start with his new club and has hit just .182 with a home run and two […]

Kris Bryant Returns To Lineup Versus Royals

Chicago Cubs third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant (illness) will return to Monday’s lineup versus the Kansas City Royals. Bryant missed the past two games with an illness, but tested negative for COVID-19. Bryant will bat leadoff and be in left field versus Danny Duffy and the Royals. Bryant is off to slow start with a .120 […]

Jo Adell Expected To Be Called Up

The Los Angeles Angels are expected to call up one of the game’s top prospects, outfielder Jo Adell say MLB Network’s Jon Heyman. This is big news across as Adell has been a name that many owners have been waiting to see get the call. The outfielder hit every level of the minors in 2019 […]

White Sox Bring Back Clayton Richard

The Chicago White Sox have signed pitcher Clayton Richard to a minor league deal. This will be the lefty’s second stint with the White Sox. Richard spent appeared in 10 games with the Toronto Blue Jays in 2019, but was released after posting a 1-5 record to go along with a 5.96 ERA. The lefty […]

Nomar Mazara Getting Close To Returning

Chicago White Sox outfielder Nomar Mazara (unspecified) is close to joining the White Sox any day now, according to Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun Times. Mazara spent some time in summer camp, but wound up on the injured list for an unspecified reason on July 21. Manager Rick Renteria said that Mazara feels […]

Craig Kimbrel Continues To Struggle

Chicago Cubs closer Craig Kimbrel allowed back-to-back home runs in a non-save situation on Friday versus the Pirates. Kimbrel was able to get out of the inning and secure a Cubs win, but he now owns a 27.00 ERA. The Cubs bullpen has struggled in general and Kimbrel will need to improve his performance to […]

Yu Darvish Shines Versus Pirates On Friday Night

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Yu Darvish returned to form on Friday versus the Pirates. Over six innings, Darvish allowed two hits, zero runs, one walk and struck out seven hitters. The right-hander is now 1-1 and will square off against the Royals in a favorable matchup.

White Sox Call Up Nick Madrigal

The Chicago White Sox have called up highly regarded second base prospect Nick Madrigal. The White Sox were playing the service time card and it’s no surprise they have turned to Madrigal to fill a big hole at second base. Madrigal is a high contact hitter, but doesn’t offer power tools. Madrigal will be in […]

Cubs Sign Cody Allen To Minor League Deal

The Chicago Cubs have come to terms on a minor league deal with relief pitcher Cody Allen. Allen was in camp with the Rangers, but eventually released. Allen was once a dominant closer with the Indians, but struggled last season with the Angels to the tune of a 6.26 ERA. The Cubs bullpen has been […]

Clayton Kershaw Could Return Sunday Or Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (back) could return on Sunday versus the Arizona Diamondbacks or on Monday versus the San Diego Padres. Kershaw’s back flared up during his warm up on Opening Day and he was immediately placed on the 10-day injured list. Kershaw is arguably the best pitcher of his generation, but […]

Giants Give Steven Duggar Another Chance

The San Francisco Giants have called up former top prospect Steven Duggar. Duggar made the 2019 roster, but failed to do so in 2020. It didn’t take long for the club to give him another chance and he will bat ninth in a tough matchup against the Padres and Dinelson Lamet. The Giants have used […]

Jose Leclerc Lands On 45-Day Injured List

Texas Rangers closer Jose Leclerc (shoulder) has landed on the 45-day injured with a grade 2 teres major strain in his right shoulder. This is awful news for the Rangers, Leclerc and fantasy owners. Leclerc suffered the injury on Wednesday as he was warming up for a save opportunity, but had to stop and didn’t […]

Kevin Kiermaier Will Sit On Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier will get a day of rest on Thursday versus the Atlanta Braves. Kiermaier is off to a sluggish start with a .190 batting average, but he has chipped in with four RBI and a stolen base. Mike Brosseau will replace Kiermaier in the lineup and bat sixth versus Max […]

Derek Fisher Exits Early With Quad Injury

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Derek Fisher (quad) left Thursday’s contest early with left quad tightness. Fisher was replaced by second baseman Joe Panik in the lineup. Fisher was once a prized prospect for the Houston Astros, but he has struggled in limited action at the big league level. Fisher only has three starts under his […]

Anthony DeSclafani Will Return To Rotation Saturday

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Anthony DeSclafani (pectoral) will make his season debut on Saturday versus the Detroit Tigers. DeSclafani was a late addition to the 10-day injured list right before Opening Day and missed the minimum time after suffering a mild right teres muscle strain. The right-hander was a hot name in the sleeper department […]

Eduardo Nunez Placed On Injured

New York Mets infielder Eduardo Nunez (knee) has been placed on the injured list with a left knee contusion. Nunez suffered the injury on Sunday attempting to beat out an infield single. Nunez has been serving as a bench player for the Mets and even when he is healthy should be left on the waiver […]

Mets Promote Brian Dozier

The New York Mets have promoted second baseman Brian Dozier to the active roster. Dozier initially signed a minor league deal with the San Diego Padres, but was cut prior to the start of the new season. It didn’t take long for Dozier to find a new home and he will bat seventh in his […]

Rafael Devers Absent From Thursday's Lineup

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers will receive a day of rest on Thursday versus the New York Mets. Devers had a monster 2019 campaign, but has really struggled to begin the 2020 season with a .200 batting average with zero home runs and RBI. Second baseman Jose Peraza will shift to third base […]

Will Smith Throws Side Session

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Will Smith (COVID-19) threw a side session on Wednesday. Smith is recovering from COVID-19 and it appears that he could be back with the big league club sooner than later. Mark Melancon is currently operating as the Braves closer, but Smith is likely to get into the mix upon his return. […]

Cole Hamels Still Hasn't Thrown Off Mound

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Cole Hamels (triceps) still has not thrown from a mound and manager Brian Snitker said that the veteran lefty is still in his throwing program. Hamels is currently on the 45-day injured list and it could be a while before we see him throw for his new club. The left-hander signed […]

Cubs Promote Colin Rea

The Chicago Cubs have called up pitcher Colin Rea. Rea will replace Dillon Maples in what has been a struggling bullpen for the Cubs. The former Padre and Marlin hasn’t pitching in the big leagues since 2016 and owners a career 4.69 ERA over 26 big league games (25 starts). For fantasy purposes, Rea can […]

Cubs Demote Dillon Maples After Rough Outing

The Chicago Cubs have outrighted relief pitcher Dillon Maples to their alternative training site on Thursday. Maples struggled mightily with his command on Wednesday and failed to record an out versus the Reds. Maples was once a promising arm in the Cubs system, but he has struggled in his time at the big league level.

Kyle Hendricks Gets Rocked Versus Reds

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks got rocked on Wednesday versus the Cincinnati Reds. Over 4 1/3 innings, the righty allowed seven hits, six runs, two walks and three strikeouts. Hendricks couldn’t off pitcher more opposite than his first start of the season, but fantasy owners shouldn’t worry as Hendricks has proven to be one […]