John Brebbia Making Friday's Start

San Francisco Giants right-hander John Brebbia will make his second start of the season on Friday, taking on Ryne Nelson and the Arizona Diamondbacks. The 32-year-old has mainly appeared out of the bullpen and has pitched to a 5.93 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, and 36.2% strikeout rate over 13.2 innings. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect much from […]

Mike Clevinger Taking The Hill Thursday

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Mike Clevinger will get the start for Thursday's game against Brady Singer and the Kansas City Royals. The 32-year-old will look to get on track, as he's pitched to a 4.84 ERA, 1.53 WHIP, and 20.6% strikeout rate with two wins across seven starts so far. Those numbers are a […]

Brandon Crawford Likely To Return Thursday

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford (calf) has continued to participate in baseball activities and will likely be ready to return from the injured list on Thursday. The veteran was placed on the IL on May 1 with a right calf strain. Before going down, Crawford was slashing .169/.244/.352 with four home runs, six runs, […]

Austin Slater Dealing With A Hamstring Issue

San Francisco Giants outfielder Austin Slater (hamstring) exited Wednesday's game against the Washington Nationals prematurely after experiencing left hamstring tightness while running the basepaths. There will be more information regarding the severity of the aliment on Thursday after the team gets imaging done. Slater's only played in eight games this season after beginning the season […]

Tomas Nido Placed On The Injured List Wednesday

The New York Mets placed catcher Tomas Nido (eyes) on the 10-day injured list with a vision issue, according to MLB.com. The 29-year-old was in the middle of a horrible start to the season offensively, slashing .118/.148/.118 in a backup role. In a corresponding move, the club recalled Michael Perez from Triple-A. The former fifth-rounder […]

Andrew Chafin Hit With The Loss Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Andrew Chafin was the losing pitcher in Wednesday's 5-4 matchup with the Miami Marlins. The 32-year-old threw one-plus innings, allowing one run on one hit while striking out two. Chafin, the presumed closer in Arizona, came on to protect a 4-4 tie in the eighth to face the heart of the lineup. […]

Yennier Cano Earns His Third Save Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles reliever Yennier Cano recorded his third save of the season on Wednesday when he threw a clean ninth inning, striking out one without allowing a baserunner, protecting the 2-1 lead against the Tampa Bay Rays. The 29-year-old has been unbelievable in 2023, as he has yet to give up a run over 18.2 […]

Max Fried To Miss At Least Two Months

Atlanta Braves Max Fried (forearm) was placed on the 15-day injured list with a strained left forearm on Tuesday. It was unclear how long he would be on the shelf in the initial reports, but according to Fox Sports: MLB, the left-hander will miss at least two months with the ailment. That's a huge blow […]

Luis Castillo To Face The Rangers Wednesday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Luis Castillo is set to make Wednesday's start, matching up with Dane Dunning and the Texas Rangers. The right-hander has cemented himself as a fantasy ace, posting a 2.38 ERA, 0.91 WHIP, and 26.7% strikeout rate with two victories over seven appearances this year. Despite the Rangers high-powered offense, fantasy managers […]

Dane Dunning Getting The Ball Wednesday

Texas Rangers right-hander Dane Dunning is scheduled to start Wednesday's game against Luis Castillo and the Seattle Mariners. The 28-year-old will be making his second start of the season after replacing the injured Jacob deGrom (elbow) in the rotation. Dunning owns a 1.42 ERA but has struck out just 14 batters with six walks over […]

Luis Severino To Begin His Rehab Stint Friday

New York Yankees right-hander Luis Severino (lat) will make his first rehab start on Friday with Single-A Tampa, according to MLB.com. It will be the first of likely three rehab starts, and he'll aim to throw around 45 to 50 pitches. Severino has missed the entire 2023 season up to this point with a lat […]

Jose Alvarado Dealing With A Tight Left Wrist

Philadelphia Phillies reliever Jose Alvarado (wrist) was unavailable for Tuesday's contest against the Toronto Blue Jays, as he's experiencing tightness in his left wrist, according to MLB.com. However, the 27-year-old isn't concerned and told reporters that he hopes to pitch Wednesday if the club needs him. Alvarado has enjoyed his best season so far in […]

J.D. Martinez Could Be Back Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter J.D. Martinez (back) is just about ready to return from lower back tightness that has kept him out of action for the past couple of weeks. Manager Dave Roberts said that the 35-year-old will face live pitching in the next couple of days before a possible Friday activation from the […]

Yan Gomes Almost Ready To Return

Chicago Cubs catcher Yan Gomes (head) will be activated off the injured list soon, according to MLB.com. The 35-year-old was placed on the IL in early May after suffering concussion-like symptoms, but he's resumed baseball activities and went through a pregame workout on Tuesday. Gomes was having a resurgence at the plate before his injury, […]

Noah Syndergaard Might Need An Injured List Stint

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Noah Syndergaard (finger) had to come out of Tuesday's start after just one inning with a cut on his right index finger. After the game, manager Dave Roberts spoke to reporters and said that the 30-year-old may need a trip to the injured list, but they'll know more in the next […]

Mauricio Dubon Will Avoid The Injured List

Houston Astros second baseman Mauricio Dubon (hamstring) exited Tuesday's contest against the Los Angeles Angels with left hamstring discomfort. But after the game, the 28-year-old told reporters that it's nothing serious and he'll avoid a trip to the injured list, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. That's good news for fantasy managers, as Dubon has […]

Giovanny Gallegos Nails Down The Save Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals reliever Giovanny Gallegos completed his second save of the season on Tuesday when he shut down the Chicago Cubs in the ninth inning to protect the 6-4 lead. He threw a perfect inning with no strikeouts or walks, bringing his ERA down to 2.63 with a 22.6% strikeout rate, 3.8% walk rate, […]

Kyle Schwarber Exits Tuesday's Game Prematurely

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Kyle Schwarber left Tuesday's contest against the Toronto Blue Jays early after fouling a pitch off his foot in the sixth. According to Todd Zolecki of MLB.com, he is dealing with a bruised left foot, but X-rays came back negative. There will be more news to come following the game. Schwarber has […]

Jalen Beeks To Open Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays lefty Jalen Beeks will open Wednesday's contest against the Baltimore Orioles, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. With the 29-year-old starting the game, it will be Yonny Chirinos relieving him for some "bulk innings." Beeks has struggled so far out of the bullpen, posting a 6.75 ERA with 11 […]

Chad Wallach Placed On The Injured List Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels catcher Chad Wallach (neck) was placed on the seven-day injured list Tuesday with a concussion, according to Jeff Fletcher of the SoCal News Group. The 31-year-old was dealing with a stiff neck on Sunday, but the injury was classified as a concussion. Wallach is batting .267 with two homers across 10 games […]

Aaron Hicks Exits Tuesday's Game With An Injury

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks left Tuesday's contest against the Oakland Athletics early after suffering a right shin contusion, according to the club's Twitter. The severity of the ailment isn't known at the moment, and there should be more news after the conclusion of the game. Hicks has fallen off a cliff ever since […]

Geraldo Perdomo On The Bench Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo is sitting to start Tuesday's game against Jesus Luzardo and the Miami Marlins. The third-year player is currently in a platoon, so won't start with a left-hander on the mound. Instead, it will be Nick Ahmed at short, batting seventh. The 33-year-old is mostly known for his glove, as he's […]

Josh Rojas Not The In Lineup Again Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Josh Rojas is not in the lineup for a second consecutive day as the club faces a lefty for the second game in a row in Jesus Luzardo and the Miami Marlins. The 28-year-old hasn't seen many southpaws this year and is hitting just .222 off them over 10 games, so […]

Kolten Wong Starting Tuesday On The Bench

Seattle Mariners second baseman Kolten Wong isn't in the starting lineup for Tuesday's matchup against Andrew Heaney and the Texas Rangers. He'll get a typical day off with a lefty on the hill, as he owns a career .653 OPS against southpaws. Sam Haggerty will take his spot on the field and bat last in […]

Cal Raleigh Getting A Rest Tuesday

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh is absent from Tuesday's starting lineup for the matchup with Andrew Heaney and the Texas Rangers. The slugging backstop is slashing .211/.301/.413 with five homers, 18 runs, 18 RBI, and no steals across 31 games. The club will have Tom Murphy behind the plate instead, batting seventh. The 32-year-old has […]

Robbie Grossman Out Of Tuesday's Lineup

Texas Rangers outfielder Robbie Grossman is missing from the lineup for Tuesday's game with George Kirby and the Seattle Mariners. The 33-year-old veteran is batting .235 with three home runs, 17 runs, and 16 RBI through 28 games. In his place is Josh H. Smith, who will play left and bat ninth. The left-handed hitter […]

Mets, Gary Sanchez Agree To A Minor-League Deal Tuesday

The New York Mets and catcher Gary Sanchez agreed to a minor-league contract on Tuesday, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports. The 30-year-old backstop hasn't appeared in the Majors this season but played with the San Francisco Giants Triple-A team for 16 games before opting out. Sanchez will provide the Mets with some […]

John Means Throwing Bullpen Sessions

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher John Means (elbow) has been throwing bullpen sessions every week, using just his fastball and changeup, according to MLB.com, in his recovery from Tommy John surgery that he underwent in April of last season. The 30-year-old is making decent progress and is expected to return at some point in July. Eventually, […]

Dillon Tate Slated For Another Rehab Game Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Dillon Tate (forearm) will appear in his sixth rehab game on Wednesday with Triple-A Norfolk, according to MLB.com. The 29-year-old has missed all of 2023 with a flexor strain, and reports earlier in the season said he would need "five or six" rehab games before returning to Major League action. If that's […]

Mychal Givens Scheduled For Another Rehab Game On Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles reliever Mychal Givens (knee) is ready to throw in another rehab game on Wednesday with Double-A Bowie. It will be his fourth rehab appearance since going on the injured list with left-knee inflammation that he suffered before the season began, and he should almost be ready to rejoin the Major League club. In […]