Chris Paddack Strikes Out 10

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Chris Paddack allowed one run on four hits and a walk while striking out 10 over eight innings on Sunday against the Mariners. It was a great performance, but he didn't factor into the decision in the eventual 2-1 loss. The 29-year-old has been extremely consistent after giving up nine runs […]

Catcher Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 10 (June 2 - June 8)

Week 10 and the beginning of June are here, and the catcher position still looks as strong as ever for fantasy baseball. Whether you need a long-term option or a one-week streamer, the waiver wire is filled with exciting catcher options.  It's not only for shallow leagues either, as there are plenty of backstops who […]

Mike Trout To Be Activated Friday

According to Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register, Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (knee) is expected to be activated from the injured list on Friday. He's been out since May 1 with a left knee contusion and is ready to make his return after almost a month. The three-time MVP didn't go on […]

Zack Wheeler Coughs Up Six Runs in Loss

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler had his worst start of the season in Thursday's 9-3 loss to the Braves in Game 2 of a doubleheader. He allowed six runs on four hits and four walks with six strikeouts over 5 ⅓ innings. This is the second time this season that he has allowed at […]

Chris Sale Tosses Six Shutout Innings

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Chris Sale was excellent in Game 2 of Thursday's doubleheader, striking out eight over six scoreless innings in a 9-3 win over the Phillies. He allowed two hits and three walks. After a bit of a rocky start to the season, the veteran hasn't allowed more than two runs in a […]

Jordan Romano Records Eighth Save

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Jordan Romano recorded his eighth save of the season in Thursday's 5-4 win over the Braves in Game 1 of a doubleheader. It wasn't a clean inning by any means, as he gave up one hit and walked three batters. He still managed to escape without giving up a run thanks […]

Graham Pauley Optioned to Triple-A

Miami Marlins third baseman Graham Pauley was optioned back to Triple-A on Thursday. With Connor Norby back as the starting third baseman, there wasn't much opportunity for Pauley to get in the lineup. He only tallied 20 at-bats in the month of May. He'll head to the minors with a disappointing slash line of just […]

Matthew Lugo Optioned to Triple-A

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Matthew Lugo was optioned to Triple-A on Thursday. The move is in preparation for Mike Trout to return to the team on Friday. He showed some promise in his brief time in the majors, hitting three home runs in 15 games, but ultimately will head to the minors with a .231/.250/.564 […]

Paul Skenes Strikes Out Seven in Scoreless Outing

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes pitched 6 ⅔ shutout innings and earned the win in a 10-1 victory over the Diamondbacks on Wednesday. He allowed four hits and struck out seven. This was his fourth straight start of allowing one run or less and has 30 strikeouts over 26 ⅔ innings in that span. […]

Jackson Jobe With Decreased Velocity in Rough Start

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jackson Jobe didn't factor into the decision on Wednesday, allowing three runs on seven hits and three walks with four strikeouts in 4 ⅔ innings. This was the third time this season that he failed to complete five frames, and his velocity was noticeably lower on all of his pitches. His […]

Tanner Scott Coughs Up Four Runs in Blown Save

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Tanner Scott entered Wednesday's game and got the final out of the seventh inning just fine, but stayed in for the eighth where he allowed four runs on three hits and one walk. Including the strikeout he got in the seventh, he recorded two outs and struck out two in […]

Brandon Woodruff Throws Seven Strong Frames in Rehab Start

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (ankle/shoulder) had his longest rehab outing yet on Wednesday, striking out six over seven innings for the High-A Timber Rattlers. He allowed one unearned run on five hits and no walks. He threw 74 pitches in the outing, which means he is set to rejoin Milwaukee's rotation in early […]

Drew Rasmussen Tosses Six Shutout Innings

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Drew Rasmussen pitched a quality start and earned the win in Wednesday's 5-0 victory over the Twins. He didn't allow a run over six innings, allowing only one hit and one walk while striking out five. This is now the third straight start where he has pitched six shutout innings. […]

Lance McCullers Jr. Punches Out 12

Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. struck out 12 batters but didn't factor into the decision in a 5-3 victory over the A's. He allowed three runs on five hits and one walk over six innings. His signature knuckle curve stood out as his most effective pitch, inducing 10 whiffs and a 45% swinging […]

Bryce Miller Dealing with Bone Spur in Elbow

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Bryce Miller (elbow) has a bone spur in the back of his pitching elbow, which caused the inflammation, reports Daniel Kramer of MLB.com. Miller feels good after resting his elbow since May 11, and the Mariners don't anticipate any further management of the spur or inflammation. He's nearing a return from […]

Victor Robles Could Return in September

Seattle Mariners outfielder Victor Robles (shoulder) is beginning the strengthening part of his rehab but probably won't be back until September, reports Daniel Kramer of MLB.com. His latest scan showed stability and good healing, but he won't be able to take part in baseball activities until July. It's a long road to recovery for Robles, […]

Logan Gilbert Nearing Rehab Assignment

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Logan Gilbert (elbow) is expected to begin a rehab assignment this week in Triple-A, reports Daniel Kramer of MLB.com. The earliest possible start date would be Thursday. This will put him on track to be ready by early June, after being out since April 25 with an elbow strain. He was […]

Slade Cecconi Pushed Back Due to Groin Tightness

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Slade Cecconi (groin) will no longer start Wednesday's game against the Dodgers, reports Carly Mascitti of News 5 Cleveland. He's dealing with mild groin tightness, which became an issue after his previous start on Friday. It's not yet known whether he will be pushed back a couple of days or have […]

Nathan Eovaldi Exits Start with Triceps Fatigue

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (triceps) left Tuesday's start against the Blue Jays after only two innings due to triceps fatigue. It was a precautionary move, and he's not expected to miss time, reports Jared Sandler. He didn't allow a run through the two innings he did pitch, allowing two hits and striking out […]

Bryce Harper Exits Game After Being Hit by Pitch

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper (elbow) left Tuesday's game against the Braves immediately after being hit by a pitch in the first inning. It was a 95-mile-per-hour fastball off of his right elbow, thrown by Spencer Strider. There will likely be an update on the severity after the game, but hopefully it is just […]

Oneil Cruz Blasts Another Home Run

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz launched a solo home run in a 6-5 loss to the Brewers on Sunday, his 11th of the season. This wasn't your average homer, as it was hit with a monstrous exit velocity of 122.9 mph. It was the hardest-hit ball ever recorded by Statcast, which the league implemented in […]

Robbie Ray Strikes Out Seven in Quality Start

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Robbie Ray picked up the win on Sunday against the Nationals to improve his record to 7-0. He tossed a quality start, allowing one run on three hits with seven strikeouts over six innings. He has been one of the most consistent pitchers in baseball over the past 30 days, […]

Tarik Skubal Throws Complete-Game Shutout

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal had the most dominant pitching performance of 2025 on Sunday, striking out 13 hitters in a complete-game shutout against the Guardians. He only allowed two hits and didn't walk a single batter. The 28-year-old continues to impress, delivering the best start of his career after already being the best […]

Edward Cabrera Punches Out 10

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Edward Cabrera earned his first win of the season, throwing 5 ⅔ shutout innings and striking out 10 in a 3-0 win over the Angels. After a rough start to the season, this is now his fourth straight start of allowing three runs or less. More importantly, he has walked five […]

Corey Seager Close to a Return

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager (hamstring) faced live pitching on May 24 and is expected to return from the 10-day injured list during the team's next homestand, reports MLB.com. The homestand starts on Monday and ends the following Sunday, so it's safe to expect him back at some point within the week. He'll look to […]

Adley Rutschman Makes Precautionary Exit With Head Injury

Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman (head) was hit in the mask by a foul tip in the third inning of Sunday's game and was replaced from the lineup one inning later. However, Orioles interim manager Tony Mansolino said the move was a precautionary one, reports Jake Rill of MLB.com. The catcher will be monitored over […]

Catcher Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9 (May 26 - June 1)

Week 9 and the end of May are approaching, and it's hard to believe we are already two months into the season. The catcher position has been one of the most pleasant surprises so far in 2025, as many breakout options have made sure there is never a shortage of good backstops on the waiver […]

Jordan Westburg Expected Back in Early June

Baltimore Orioles third baseman Jordan Westburg (hamstring) is expected to return in early June, reports MLB.com. He has been on the injured list since late April with a strained hamstring, and recently suffered a setback last week. There are no specific details about what stage of his recovery he is in, but he'll likely need […]

Tanner Bibee Tosses Seven Shutout Innings

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Tanner Bibee pitched seven scoreless innings in a 7-0 victory over the Tigers on Thursday. He allowed three hits and one walk while striking out eight. This was his fourth quality start of the season and the third time he has lasted seven full frames. He remains a very reliable starter […]

Brent Rooker Homers in Three-Hit Game

Athletics outfielder Brent Rooker went 3-for-5 with a home run, a double, two RBI, and two runs scored in a 10-5 loss to the Angels on Thursday. It was his 11th home run of the season to go along with a .245/.313/.456 slash line. It ended a bit of a drought for Rooker in the […]