Hot Prospects To Watch in Week 2 - Urias, Kieboom, Robert

Last week we discussed some injury updates on some of 2019's biggest prospect names. We'll continue to give you injury updates on notable names in the minors in this space as the season wears on. But this week we'll turn our attention towards actual minor league performances and those that have turned heads by sprinting […]

Jon Duplantier Optioned After Game Tuesday

The Arizona Diamondbacks optioned pitcher Jon Duplantier to Triple-A Reno after the game on Tuesday night. Duplantier had a three-inning save against the Padres in his first big league outing last week and gave up two hits while walking two and striking out three in just four scoreless relief outings in his two appearances. The […]

Yandy Diaz A Player On The Rise

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Yandy Diaz already has three home runs in 2019 after hitting nine home runs in 1,099 plate appearances in 2017 and 2018 in the majors and minors combined. Diaz has never really been a power hitter coming up through the minors, but he's always hit the ball very hard. His […]

Luis Robert Tearing Cover Off Baseball In Minors

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert, the team's No. 4 prospect and No. 39 overall per MLB Pipeline, is off to a scorching-hot start with High-A Winston-Salem this year. The 21-year-old Cuban has a .524 average, four home runs, two doubles and 12 RBI in just five games and 21 at-bats. Despite the hot start, […]

Mike Trout Strains Groin Tuesday Night

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout left the game early on Tuesday night with a right groin strain. The team is listing him as day-to-day. He had two singles in two plate appearances with a run scored before departing. The 27-year-old superstar is hitting an absurd .406/.592/.938 with five home runs, eight runs scored, 12 […]

Jonathan Loaisiga Sent Down After Tuesday Start

The New York Yankees optioned starting pitcher Jonathan Loaisiga to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after his start against the Astros on Tuesday. The right-hander allowed four hits and two runs (one homer) while walking two and striking out five in just three innings. He heads back to the minors with a 3.86 ERA and strong 11.57 K/9 […]

Heath Fillmyer To Start Thursday

Confirming a previous post, Kansas City Royals pitcher Heath Fillmyer will start against the Mariners on Wednesday. The 24-year-old right-hander has a 4.26 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and mediocre 6.2 strikeouts per nine innings in his 82 1/3 innings in the big leagues, which all came last season. He's also unlikely to go very long in […]

Alex Bregman Injured Tuesday

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman left the game early on Tuesday in the eighth inning because he felt something in his right hamstring while running the bases. Bregman had a double, run scored, walk and two strikeouts in five plate appearances before leaving the game and is hitting a robust .341/.440/.488 in his first […]

Dan Straily To Start Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Dan Straily will make his debut with the team on Wednesday and start against the Athletics in place of Alex Cobb (back), who went back on the injured list Tuesday. Pitcher Josh Rogers is also being recalled from the minors and will be available to provide length after Straily on Wednesday. […]

Gio Gonzalez Ready To Join Yankees?

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez struck out 10 while allowing three hits and one walk in six innings for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday night. The left-hander threw 56 of his 89 pitches for strikes, and he could be called up soon to join a Yankees rotation that got more bad news on Luis […]

Asdrubal Cabrera Becomes Citizen Monday

Texas Rangers infielder Asdrubal Cabrera was not in the starting lineup on Tuesday despite having good career numbers against Diamondbacks starter Zack Greinke, because he traveled to Miami on Monday to become a U.S. citizen. Cabrera has just seven hits in 35 at-bats (.200) to start the year with Texas, but he has hit three […]

Clayton Kershaw Allows Two Runs Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) allowed five hits (two home runs) and two earned runs while walking none and striking out six in six innings with Double-A Tulsa on Tuesday night in his rehab outing. The future Hall of Famer could be cleared to make his regular season debut with the Dodgers […]

Colts Visit With Spencer Ware

The Indianapolis Colts hosted free-agent running back Spencer Ware for a visit on Tuesday. With Indy's backfield being led by Marlon Mack and with Nyheim Hines in a pass-catching role and Jordan Wilkins providing depth, the Colts would be a poor landing spot for Ware from a fantasy perspective. Ware had his best year with […]

Lions Sign Tom Savage

The Detroit Lions signed free-agent quarterback Tom Savage to an undisclosed deal on Tuesday. He'll compete with Connor Cook for the right to hold the clipboard on the sidelines for Matthew Stafford. The 28-year-old Savage didn't see a regular season snap in 2018 and played in eight games for Houston in 2017, throwing for 1,412 […]

Patriots Re-Sign Stephen Gostkowski

The New England Patriots re-signed kicker Stephen Gostkowski to an undisclosed two-year deal on Tuesday, NFL Network's Michael Giardi reported. The 35-year-old said his "first choice" was to return to New England, where he has spent his whole career. He was a fourth-round pick in 2006 and has 1,743 career regular season points with an […]

Taijuan Walker Throws Off Mound Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Taijuan Walker (elbow) threw off a mound on Tuesday for the first time since undergoing Tommy John surgery last April, according to manager Torey Lovullo. Walker threw 20 pitches and has hit all the marks in his recovery schedule up until this point. The 26-year-old pitched in three games last year […]

Shohei Ohtani Takes More Swings Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (elbow) took 26 swings in batting practice on Tuesday. Ohtani continues to expand his baseball activities with an eye on returning as the team's primary designated hitter in late April or early May. The Japanese two-way start underwent Tommy John surgery last October and won't pitch at all […]

David Dahl Confident He Won't Be Out Long

Colorado Rockies outfielder David Dahl, who was placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a left core injury, said he expects to be back when his 10 days are up. "When I swung, it felt like a cramp that wouldn’t loosen up … They wanted to give it a couple extra days, and […]

Todd Frazier Playing Nine Innings In Rehab Game

New York Mets corner infielder Todd Frazier (oblique) is playing nine innings on his rehab assignment on Tuesday, including four innings at shortstop. If the Mets feel confident with Frazier at shortstop, they could send Luis Guillorme back to the minors when Frazier is ready to return. The 33-year-old Frazier has pop in his bat […]

Heath Fillmyer Likely To Start Wednesday

The Kansas City Royals recalled pitcher Heath Fillmyer from the minors on Tuesday, and he's likely to make the start on Wednesday against the Mariners at home. The Royals also recalled Richard Lovelady from the minors on Tuesday. Fillmyer, 24, had a 4.26 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and weak 6.2 K/9 in 17 games (13 starts) […]

Mike Foltynewicz Makes Rehab Start Tuesday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Foltynewicz (elbow) threw 61 pitches in 3 2/3 innings in his rehab start with Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday, allowing four hits and two runs while striking out five. He was expected to throw 75 to 80 pitches on Tuesday, so he likely finished up with some bullpen work. Foltynewicz is […]

DeMarcus Lawrence To Have Surgery Wednesday

Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence is set to have shoulder surgery on Wednesday, and the procedure comes with a recovery timeline of four to six months. "I'll be ready for the start of the season," Lawrence said. "I'm not worried about. It's just about getting it over with." There's no guarantee that he'll be […]

Jon Lester To Miss 1-2 Starts

The Chicago Cubs are expecting starting pitcher Jon Lester (hamstring) to miss one to two starts with a left hamstring injury that cropped up while he was running the bases in the win over the Pirates on Monday. The Cubs are expected to provide more details on Lester's MRI exam on Wednesday. Tyler Chatwood seems […]

Yasiel Puig Receives Two-Game Suspension

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Yasiel Puig was slapped with a two-game suspension for his part in a benches-clearing incident with the Pirates on Sunday. He received the suspension for "aggressive actions during the incident," and he won't appeal the suspension at all. His suspension will begin on Tuesday. The 28-year-old Cuban has struggled to start the […]

Chris Archer Suspended Five Games

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Chris Archer was suspended five games for "intentionally throwing a pitch at Derek Dietrich" over the weekend. He will appeal the suspension and remains eligible to play during the appeal. Archer's suspension may not be overturned, so expect to be without him for a little bit in fantasy leagues. The right-hander […]

Chris Sale Dealt With Illness Before Last Start

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that starting pitcher Chris Sale's diminished velocity in his last start was largely due to the fact that he was dealing with a stomach bug entering that outing. The left-hander wasn't able to throw on the side between his first and second starts. The velocity has been down […]

Jason Kipnis Continues Rehab Assignment

Cleveland Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis (calf) will play eight or nine innings for Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday night as he continues his rehab assignment. He hit a double on Monday and has two hits and one walk in 10 plate appearances. Kipnis is getting closer and could make his season debut for the Tribe […]

Francisco Lindor Takes Another Step

Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor (calf) did some agility work, hit in the batting cage and fielded ground balls on Tuesday, according to manager Terry Francona. It's another small step forward for Lindor, but he might not make his season debut until early May at this point. The switch-hitting All-Star shortstop is among the best […]

C.J. Cron Not In Lineup Tuesday, Willians Astudillo At First

Minnesota Twins first baseman/designated hitter C.J. Cron is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday. Willians Astudillo is taking his place at first base and is batting third against Mets starting pitcher and 2018 National League Cy Young winner Jacob deGrom. Astudillo is lighting it up so far with seven hits in his first 14 […]

49ers Interested In Stephen Gostkowski

The San Francisco 49ers are showing interest in free-agent kicker Stephen Gostkowski despite placing the franchise tag on Robbie Gould this offseason, according to a league source. Gould and Gostkowski rank No. 2 and 3 all time in field-goal accuracy at 87.745 and 87.381 percent, respectively. The 49ers and Gould could be at odds in […]