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... Read More

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... Read More

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... Read More

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... Read More

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... Read More

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... Read More

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... Read More

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... Read More

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.... Read More

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... Read More

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... Read More

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... Read More

Luis Robert Swipes First Stolen Base

Chicago White Sox outfielder phenom Luis Robert went 1-for-4 with two RBI and a stolen base on Wednesday versus the Indians. Robert has entered the 2020 season with all the hype in the world and has responded thus far with a .348 batting average. The rookie hit seventh non Wednesday, but with a hot bat... Read More

Lucas Giolito Hurls Six Scoreless Innings

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito bounced back against the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday. Giolito got rocked on Opening Day versus the Twins, but showed up on Wednesday by throwing six scoreless innings. The right-hander only allowed four hits with two walks and six strikeouts. Giolito will look to keep it going versus the... Read More

Jose Reyes Announces Retirement

Shortstop Jose Reyes announced his retirement on Wednesday. Reyes is most notable for his two tenures with the New York Mets, but also suited up for the Miami Marlins, Toronto Blue Jays and Colorado Rockies over his 16 year career. The four-time All-Star finished his career with a .283 batting average, 145 home runs and... Read More

Red Sox DFA Jonathan Lucroy

The Boston Red Sox have designated catcher Jonathan Lucroy for assignment. The team announced the move on Wednesday and will move forward with Christian Vazquez and Kevin Plawecki behind the plate. The former All-Star has fallen off of a cliff over the last three years and at age 34, it’s fair to question if he... Read More

Brandon Belt Set To Return On Thursday

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (heel) is scheduled to return from the injured list on Thursday versus the San Diego Padres. Belt has an injury history throughout his career and has most recently been dealing soreness in his heel. Belt did manage to stay healthy in 2019 and appeared in 156 games in... Read More

Evan Longoria To Return Thursday

San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria (oblique) will return from the injured list on Thursday versus the San Diego Padres. Longoria will enter his third season as a member of the Giants, but is no longer the All-Star he was with the Tampa Bay Rays. The third baseman finished 2019 with a .254 batting... Read More

Kolby Allard Will Start Sunday For Rangers

The Texas Rangers have named starting pitcher Kolby Allard Sunday’s starter versus the San Francisco Giants. The lefty will replace Corey Kluber (shoulder) in the rotation. Allard is a former big name prospect, but has struggled with limited appearances in the big leagues. The lefty owns a career 6.08 ERA over 12 career games (10... Read More

Jose Quintana Throws Bullpen Session On Wednesday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jose Quintana (thumb) threw a bullpen on Wednesday. The lefty successfully threw 28 pitches and is scheduled to throw another bullpen session on Saturday. Quintana is recovering from a cut on his thumb that required surgery. With the way his replacement, Alec Mills pitched on Tuesday, there may not a be... Read More

Tommy Pham Will Start Wednesday

San Diego Padres outfielder Tommy Pham (groin) will return to the lineup on Wednesday and bat in the cleanup spot versus the Giants. Pham exited Tuesday’s after he got hit in the groin with a pitch. Pham was a big acquisition this offseason for the Padres, but has been off to an ice cold start.... Read More

Eloy Jimenez Returns To Lineup On Wednesday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (head) will return to the lineup and bat sixth on Wednesday. Jimenez has been sidelined with a head injury since crashing into a wall on Sunday and it’s great news that he has recovered with only missing two games. The emerging superstar is 4-for-8 with a home run on... Read More

Jose Abreu Hits First Home Run Of 2020

Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu went 3-for-4 with two runs scored and a home run in Game 2 of Tuesday’s doubleheader versus the Cleveland Indians. Abreu now has one or more hits in four straight games. The first baseman has put up consistent numbers every year of his career and this years lineup... Read More

James McCann Hits Second Home Run

Chicago White Sox catcher James McCann went 1-for-5 with a home run in Game 2 of Tuesday’s doubleheader versus the Cleveland Indians. McCann now has two home runs in limited action and remains a solid backup catcher for the White Sox. Yasmani Grandal will get most of the work behind the plate for the White... Read More

Carlos Rodon Gives Up Five Runs

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodon struggled in his first start since returning from Tommy John surgery on Tuesday versus the Cleveland Indians. The lefty only last 3 2/3 innings and allowed four hits, five runs, three walks and four strikeouts. It’s no surprise that Rodon was rusty in his first start back, but... Read More

Dylan Cease Struggles

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Cease struggled in his first start of 2020 on Tuesday versus the Cleveland Indians. A former top pitching prospect, Cease only lasted 2 1/3 innings and allowed seven hits, four runs, zero walks and one strikeout. The success of Dylan Cease will be crucial for a young White Sox... Read More

Tim Anderson Hits First Home Run Of 2020

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson went 3-for-5 with a home run in Game 1 of Tuesday’s doubleheader versus the Indians. Anderson was struggling coming into the game and the hope is that his three hits will lead to the start of a hot streak for the shortstop. Anderson offers both power and speed at... Read More

David Bote Stays Hot

Chicago Cubs infielder David Bote stayed hot with a solo home run as part of a 2-for-3 performance on Tuesday versus the Reds. Bote also drew a walk. Bote has started the last two games for the Cubs and with the way he’s seeing the ball, Bote could remain in the lineup. Bote serves in... Read More

Jason Kipnis Picks Up Two Hits

Chicago Cubs second baseman Jason Kipnis went 2-for-4 with a run scored and RBI. Kipnis hit a triple in his first at-bat after Reds outfielder Shogo Akiyama lost the ball in the sun and later hit a single. Kipnis is sharing reps at second base with Nico Hoerner, but was the designated hitter Tuesday. The... Read More