Corbin Carroll Moved To Second For Game 2

Arizona Diamondback outfielder Corbin Carroll will swap places in the lineup with Ketel Marte. The Texas Rangers will start Jordan Montgomery for Game 2, moving the lefty-hitting Carroll down a slot. The Arizona lineup will stay the same as Game 1 outside of that small change. The more surprising move may be that Alek Thomas […]

Max Scherzer Has A Cut Across Right Thumb

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Max Scherzer (thumb) said he was bothered by a cut near the nail across his thumb during the ALCS. Mad Max doesn't think it will be a problem in the World Series, however. The 39-year-old gave up seven earned runs over 6 2/3 innings during the ALCS. Manager Bruce Bochy hasn't […]

Jace Peterson Added To World Series Roster For Arizona

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Jace Peterson was added to the World Series roster in place of pitcher Slade Cecconi. Peterson started the year with the Oakland Athletics and could now be days away from winning a World Series. The journeyman is known more for his speed than anything and could be used as a pinch-runner/late-inning defensive […]

Alek Thomas Hitting Seventh In Game 1

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Alek Thomas is in the lineup for Game 1 of the World Series, hitting seventh for the away team. Thomas will likely sit against a left-handed starter, such as Jordan Montgomery or Andrew Heaney, but he will likely start when a righty is on the mound. Thomas is an excellent defensive center […]

Mitch Garver In Game 1 Lineup Despite Bruised Ribs

Texas Rangers designated hitter Mitch Garver (ribs) is batting fifth for Game 1 of the World Series. Bruised ribs aren't going to keep Garver out of the lineup, and the Rangers are going with the same lineup they used against the Houston Astros in Game 7 of the ALCS. Garver is hitting .294 with a […]

Bruce Bochy Won't Name Starter Beyond Game 1

Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy named Nathan Eovaldi as the team's Game 1 starter of the 2023 World Series, but will not name any other starters right now. Against the Houston Astros, it was Jordan Montgomery who got the call to start Game 1, followed by Eovaldi in Game 2 and Max Scherzer for Game […]

Zac Gallen To Start Game 1 Of World Series

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen will start Game 1 of the 2023 World Series against the Texas Rangers on Friday. Not much surprise in the starting pitchers named by manager Torey Lovullo. Merrill Kelly will start Game 2 with Brandon Pfaadt taking the bump for Game 3. Game 4 sounds like a toss-up for […]

Alex Kirilloff Has Less Invasive Procedure Than Expected

Minnesota Twins first baseman/outfielder Alex Kirilloff received good news when he went under the knife Wednesday. Reports are that Kirilloff had no tear in his labrum. Repairing a tear in the labrum could have kept the 25-year-old out close to a year, but he is now expected to have a typical offseason of strength and […]

Pierce Johnson Signs Two Year Deal With Braves

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Pierce Johnson agreed to stay put for the next two seasons, agreeing to a contract Wednesday. The contract is worth $14.25 million for 2024 and 2025, with a $7 million club option for 2026, that includes a $250,000 buyout. Johnson started 2023 with the Colorado Rockies but was traded to Atlanta […]

David Peralta Undergoes Surgery On Left Arm

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder David Peralta had a flexor tendon repair on his left, throwing arm on Wednesday. The injury occurred around the All-Star break. A free agent after the season, Peralta should be hitting and throwing by March. The 36-year-old isn't much of a fantasy option outside of the deepest or league-only formats at […]

Bob Melvin Granted Permission To Interview With Giants

San Diego Padres manager Bob Melvin has received permission to interview with the San Francisco Giants for their managerial position. The Giants have an opening after the loss of Gabe Kapler, and they turn to an intradivisional rival as they look for a replacement. Melvin has emerged as a leading candidate for the position. A.J. […]

Michael Brantley To Hit Second For Game 6

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley will hit out of the two-hole on Sunday for Game 6 of the ALCS. Mauricio Dubon had been slotted there the last two games but hasn't done much with the bat. Brantley was the two-hitter for the Astros in Game 3 but went 0-for-5 himself. Houston has been searching for […]

Robbie Grossman Hitting Third For Game 6

Texas Rangers outfielder Robbie Grossman will be in the lineup for Game 6 of the ALCS against left-hander Framber Valdez. He will be the three-hitter for Texas. The switched hitter has been much better against lefties this season, as he has a .309/.416/.536 slash line against southpaws. Grossman was 0-for-2 in Game 2 of the […]

Junior Caminero To Play Winter Ball In The Dominican

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Junior Caminero will partake in the Dominican Republic Professional Baseball League (LIDOM) this winter. Caminero is the No. 6 prospect according to MLB pipeline. The 20-year-old played in seven games during the regular season for the Rays and two playoff games. Last season he played in the Australian Baseball League during […]

Bryan Abreu Dealt Two Game Suspension

Houston Astros relief pitcher Bryan Abreu was given a two-game suspension Saturday for hitting Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia with a pitch during Game 5. Abreu can appeal the decision, and likely will, meaning he should be available for the rest of the ALCS. The 26-year-old was also fined an undisclosed amount for his actions.

Ranger Suarez "Legitimate Option" For Game 5

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Ranger Suarez has a real possibility to pitch out of the bullpen in Game 5 Saturday night. Manager Rob Thomson said it would be treated like a regular throw-day, so Suarez would still be available for a possible Game 7. Suarez just started Game 3 on Thursday, throwing 69 pitches. The […]

Pavin Smith Makes Way Into Game 5 Lineup

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman/outfielder Pavin Smith will start at DH and bat fifth in Game 5 of the NLCS. Smith appeared in just 69 games during the regular season, hitting to the tune of .188 with a .325 slugging percentage. The lefty is 3-for-4 in the NLCS after coming off the bench the last two […]

Kevin Parada Connects For Home Run

New York Mets catching prospect Kevin Parada went 2-for-4 Saturday night, including his first home run of the Arizona Fall League. Parada took Jackson Jobe, a top pitching prospect, deep to drive in and score the only run of Parada's night. The No. 89 prospect according to MLB pipeline also collected a single for his […]

Max Scherzer Could Work Out Of Bullpen In Game 1

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Max Scherzer (shoulder) will be available to make an appearance out of the bullpen during Game 1 of the ALCS on Sunday against the division-rival Houston Astros, said manager Bruce Bochy. Bochy said the Rangers are looking to start him, but they could be flexible in Games 3 and 4 if […]

Jackson Jobe Continues Hot Form In AFL

Detroit Tigers starting pitching prospect Jackson Jobe picked up his third win of the Arizona Fall League on Saturday. Jobe gave up five hits and two walks while striking out four. He allowed two runs, one of which was earned. The 21-year-old has a 2.25 ERA with a .217 batting average against and 12 strikeouts […]

Alex Kirilloff Removed From ALDS Roster With Injury

Minnesota Twins first baseman Alex Kirilloff (shoulder) has been taken off the ALDS roster with a shoulder injury. He will be replaced by Byron Buxton. Kirilloff was removed early from Game 3 and won't make it to Game 4 on Wednesday night. He is unable to be added to the ALCS roster if the Twins […]

Byron Buxton Added To Twins Playoff Roster

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (knee) has been added to the ALDS roster. He will replace Alex Kirilloff, who is dealing with an undisclosed injury. Buxton was kept off the original roster for the Twins because of a knee injury he was still coming back from. He will now be available for the ALDS and […]

Donovan Solano Back At First Base Wednesday Night

Minnesota Twins infielder Donovan Solano will start at first base for Game 4 of the ALDS against the Houston Astros. Solano is taking over for Alex Kirilloff against Jose Urquidy. Kirilloff will often start against righties, but Urquidy has backward splits in his career, prompting the Twins to go with Solano. Solano led off against […]

Travis d'Arnaud To Start Behind Plate For Game 3

Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud will get the nod at catcher for Game 3 of the NLDS. d'Arnaud started Game 2 after fellow backstop Sean Murphy started Game 1. The veteran will again bat sixth in the lineup for Atlanta Wednesday night. Murphy might be the more high-profile name, but d'Arnaud gets his fair share […]

Spencer Strider To Start Game 4

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider has been confirmed as the starter for Game 4 of the NLDS against the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday night. The series is tied 1-1 going into Game 3 on Wednesday, so it's possible Strider will be pitching in the series-clinching game. Strider struck out eight over seven innings but […]

Edouard Julien On The Bench Sunday

Minnesota Twins second baseman Edouard Julien will take a seat Sunday night against Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez. With Julien on the bench, Jorge Polanco will move over to second base while Kyle Farmer jumps in the lineup and will play third base. Julien had a .196/.229/.217 slash line against left-handers this season so […]

Matt Wallner Out Of Lineup Versus Lefty Sunday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Matt Wallner is on the bench for Game 2 of the ALDS against the Houston Astros on Sunday. Framber Valdez, a lefty, is starting for the Astros, so a few lefty hitters will take a seat for Minnesota. The rookie struggled against lefties this season with a .481 OPS. Willi Castro will […]

Alex Kirilloff Moves To Bench Sunday

Minnesota Twins first baseman Alex Kirilloff is out of the lineup for Game 2 of the ALDS on Sunday against the Houston Astros. Framber Valdez will take the mound for Houston, so Minnesota has tweaked its lineup against the lefty. Donovan Solano will take over duties at first base and hit leadoff for the Twins. […]

Max Kepler Dropped To Eighth Against Lefty

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler will bat eighth and play right field Sunday night against Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez. Kepler has batted fourth in each postseason game but will drop to the bottom of the lineup with a lefty on the mound for Houston. The 30-year-old had a .250/.320/.432 slash line against left-handers […]

George Kirby Picks Up Quality Start, Win

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher George Kirby threw six shutout innings in a 1-0 win over the Texas Rangers on Sunday. Kirby allowed three hits and zero walks, striking out seven. He moved to 13-10 on the season with a 3.35 ERA. The young righty hovered around a top-15 starting pitcher most of this season. Kirby […]