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Yandy Diaz Leaves Early Sunday
Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz (hamstring) was removed from Sunday's game due to right hamstring tightness. The injuries keep piling up for the Rays, which has to be an issue for fantasy managers as a handful of key players are going down lately. Diaz should be considered day-to-day for now until further testing... Read More
Chris Bassitt Picks Up Quality Start, Win
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Chris Bassitt threw 6 2/3 innings giving up two earned runs on six hits and zero walks. He struck out eight in a 6-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. Bassitt tossed 88 pitches, 61 for strikes while lowering his ERA to 3.74 and running his record to 15-8. Though... Read More
Aaron Judge With Monster Game Friday
New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge had himself a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Friday night, going 4-for-4 with three home runs, three runs scored, and six RBI. That makes 35 homers for the superstar on the season and he added his 14th double as well. Judge's OPS is up to 1.010 and he continues... Read More
Jason Adam Leaves With Apparent Injury
Tampa Bay Rays reliever Jason Adam left Friday night's game early. The early exit is thought to be because of injury, as he left with the trainer. This was the first appearance for Adam after recovering from an oblique strain. The righty has been an integral part of the Rays bullpen and of fantasy teams.... Read More
Charlie Morton Pulled With Finger Injury
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Charlie Morton was removed from Friday's game due to an injury in his right index finger. It was first thought Morton had a blister, but he felt something on a pitch and was replaced soon after. X-rays were negative but he'll go for an MRI on Saturday. Look for an update... Read More
Randy Arozarena Leaves With Right Quad Tightness
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena was removed early from Friday night's game due to right quad tightness. Arozarena could be seen pulling up lame after rounding third on his way to score. The 28-year-old has been in a slump over his last 15 games with two home runs and 20 strikeouts over 57 at-bats.... Read More
Bo Naylor Leaves Friday's Game Early
Cleveland Guardians catcher Bo Naylor was removed from Friday night's game with a right thumb contusion. He had one run scored on a walk, going 0-for-1 before coming out of the game. The 23-year-old has a .238/.340/.449 slash line in 2023. He should be considered day-to-day for now. If there's nothing serious with the thumb,... Read More
Michael King Again Brilliant In Yankees Loss
New York Yankees pitcher Michael King made another terrific start Wednesday night against the Toronto Blue Jays. This was by far King's best start since transitioning from the bullpen late last month. The righty went seven innings and struck out 13, giving up one run on five hits and zero walks. He threw 101 pitches,... Read More
Kodai Senga Grabs Quality Start, Win
New York Mets starting pitcher Kodai Senga wasn't brilliant against the Miami Marlins on Wednesday, but he came away with a win nonetheless. Senga gave up two runs over six innings, though he only struck out three and gave up seven hits to go along with two walks. He was able to lower his ERA... Read More
Kyle Harrison To Start On Thursday
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Kyle Harrison will get the nod Thursday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Harrison was just optioned to Triple-A a few days ago, but he's back with the team and should finish out the season in the rotation. The strikeout potential is through the roof for the lefty, but he's struggled... Read More
Jasson Dominguez Undergoes Tommy John Surgery
New York Yankees outfielder Jasson Dominguez (elbow) underwent Tommy John surgery on Wednesday. The procedure also included internal bracing on his right throwing elbow. The recovery time is expected to take nine or 10 months for the talented youngster, which would put him at a return around June or July next year. Dominguez has all... Read More
Eduardo Rodriguez Expected To Start Sunday
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez (shoulder) is the probable starter for Sunday against the Oakland Athletics. Rodriguez left Monday's start early, but he appears ready to take the rubber at least once more this season. It's an enticing matchup for Rodriguez and his fantasy managers, but the Tigers could decide to play it safe... Read More
Clayton Kershaw To Start Saturday
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) will toe the slab against the San Francisco Giants on Saturday. Kershaw threw four innings of shutout baseball his last time out against the Seattle Mariners and it's not known if he will be on a pitch or innings limit as he continues to deal with issues... Read More
Jake Burger Removed With Injury
Miami Marlins third baseman Jake Burger (quad) was removed early from Wednesday's game against the New York Mets due to right quad tightness. While he should be considered day-to-day, it is something to watch, as leg injuries can be tricky and Burger has been a nice fantasy contributor since being traded to the Marlins. The... Read More
Riley Greene Should Be Fine To Start 2024
Detroit Tigers outfielder Riley Greene (elbow) is expected to be ready to begin the 2024 season after having Tommy John surgery on his right, non-throwing arm Wednesday. Greene is an intriguing player for fantasy and one to watch heading into next year. If he is indeed cleared to play to start the year, he could... Read More
Josh Jung Flying To Texas, Return From IL Could Be Coming
Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung (thumb) "had a really good day...seeing the ball, hard contact." Jung was in Arizona and faced live pitching, playing three innings. Now returning to the team in Texas, being activated from the IL could come sometime during the week. The all-star was a nice fantasy contributor before being injured,... Read More
Sean Newcomb Heads To Injured List With Knee Strain
Oakland Athletics pitcher Sean Newcomb (knee) was placed on the IL with a strained left knee. Right-handed pitcher Joe Boyle was selected from Triple-A Las Vegas to replace Newcomb on the roster. The last two appearances for the lefty have been starts as he combined for seven innings, giving up four earned runs. The 30-year-old... Read More
Kyle Freeland Strains Oblique, Heads To Injured List
Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland strained his right oblique during Saturday's game. He was placed on the 15-day IL and his season is over. Freeland was having a strong outing against the San Francisco Giants before being removed. The lefty threw three innings of one-run baseball, allowing four hits and a walk while striking... Read More
Ronald Acuna Jr. Leaves Friday's Game As Precaution
Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (calf) was removed from Friday night's game against the Miami Marlins with right calf tightness. The team's Twitter labeled it as a precaution for the MVP front-runner. Expect an update after the game from the Braves and look to see if anything comes from his exit.
Brayan Bello Strikes Out 10 In Loss
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Brayan Bello collected a quality start on Friday night against the Toronto Blue Jays but took the loss, giving up three runs over six innings. He struck out 10, giving up four hits and a walk. The young righty is now 12-9 on the season and sits with a 3.71... Read More
Anthony Rendon Has Fractured Tibia
Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon (shin) relayed he has had a fractured tibia since he first got injured. Rendon found out weeks ago and said he isn't sure why the Angels didn't announce it. Either way, Rendon hasn't been a good fantasy asset for a couple of years and may not make it... Read More
Kyle Harrison Optioned To Triple-A
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Kyle Harrison was demoted to Triple-A Sacramento Friday night to make room for right-handed pitcher Ross Stripling. Harrison is regarded as one of the best pitching prospects in baseball, arguably the best left-handed one. He got a little cup of coffee with the Giants that saw him post a 5.18... Read More
Anthony Misiewicz Hit By Comebacker
New York Yankees relief pitcher Anthony Misiewicz (face) was taken off in a cart Friday night after being hit in the head by a line drive. Ji-hwan Bae hit a 100.6 mph comeback shot that connected with Misiewicz's head on the left side. He stood up on his own power so hopefully, everything will be... Read More
Shohei Ohtani Remains Out Friday
Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (oblique, elbow) is still out of the lineup Friday night against the Detroit Tigers. Ohtani last played on Sept. 3 in Oakland and it's looking increasingly likely that he may not make it back this season. There has been no word that the Angels plan to shut him... Read More
Spencer Strider Bounces Back Nicely In Win
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider, who was pushed back from Monday to Wednesday, threw seven innings of one-run ball against the Philadelphia Phillies. Strider had nine strikeouts on the night with 77 strikes over 110 pitches. He induced 17 swings and misses. The Cy Young hopeful gave up four hits and two walks on... Read More
Yankees-Red Sox Game Postponed
Wednesday's game between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox has been postponed and rescheduled for Thursday at 1:35pm. It will be a doubleheader, as Thursday's regularly scheduled game will be played at 7:15pm at Fenway Park. Clarke Schmidt and Tanner Houck were the probable starters for Wednesday's game. Michael King is expected to... Read More
Xander Bogaerts Sitting Wednesday
San Diego Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts is out of the lineup against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday. Ha-Seong Kim will take over at short for the night. Bogaerts has a .370/.414/.741 slash line over his last seven games, but the Padres decided to give him the night off nonetheless.
Manny Machado Not In Lineup Wednesday
San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado is out of the lineup on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Eguy Rosario is covering the hot corner. Machado just admitted his injured elbow isn't at 100% at that offseason surgery is a possibility. He's still been hot even with the barking elbow, but he'll sit this... Read More
Jazz Chisholm Jr. Removed From Game With Apparent Injury
Miami Marlins outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. (leg) left Wednesday's game in the fourth inning with what seems to be a leg injury. Chisholm was attempting to beat out a double play. Chisholm was 0-for-2 before being removed and has been struggling over his last seven games. For the season he has a .251 average with... Read More
Trea Turner Stays Blazing Hot, Homers Again
Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner continued to set the game on fire on Sunday, going 2-for-4 with a home run, a run, and two RBI. That's 24 home runs on the season for Turner. Though the overall numbers still aren't the prettiest, he has been on an absolute tear since receiving a standing ovation from... Read More