Jose Iglesias Opts Out Thursday

Miami Marlins shortstop Jose Iglesias has opted out of the minor league deal that he signed with the club during Spring Training on Thursday, according to MLB Trade Rumors. He didn't make the team after the preseason and will likely look for a chance to play on a big league roster. Iglesias has never been... Read More

Joey Bart Absent From Thursday's Lineup

San Francisco Giants backstop Joey Bart is getting the day off Thursday against Kodai Senga and the New York Mets. The former top prospect has been solid over eight games, slashing .333/.407/.375 with four runs but is still searching for his first homer and RBI. Blake Sabol will move from the outfield to catcher, and... Read More

Ketel Marte Getting The Day Off Thursday

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte is getting a rest Thursday for the game against the San Diego Padres. The 29-year-old is hot at the plate, as he's seven for his last 17 and is batting .261 with two home runs, 12 runs, four RBI, and one stolen base overall through 17 games. Nick Ahmed... Read More

Fernando Tatis Jr. Making His Season Debut On Thursday

San Diego Padres shortstop/outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. is back with the club for the first time since 2021 on Thursday after dealing with injuries and a performance-enhancing drug suspension in 2022, which ended after yesterday's contest. The phenom is leading off and playing right field for the Friars to take on Ryne Nelson and the... Read More

Max Scherzer Gets 10-Game Ban On Thursday

Major League Baseball has suspended New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer for 10 games on Thursday, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. The right-hander was caught using a foreign substance and ejected from his start on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Scherzer isn't going to appeal, so he'll miss his next scheduled start,... Read More

Logan O'Hoppe Dealing With A Shoulder Issue

Los Angeles Angels catcher Logan O'Hoppe left Thursday's contest against the New York Yankees early after experiencing pain in his shoulder from swinging the bat. The rookie stated that the same thing happened earlier in the club's last series with the Boston Red Sox, but he didn't miss any time. According to Sam Blum of... Read More

DJ LeMahieu Batting Fifth Once Again Thursday

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu is in the starting lineup for Thursday's contest against the Los Angeles Angels. He's playing third base and batting fifth. It's LeMahieu's fourth start in a row from the five spot after beginning the season as the primary leadoff hitter. The 34-year-old is having a decent campaign thus far... Read More

Johan Oviedo Picks Up Win No. 2 On Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Johan Oviedo recorded his second victory of the young 2023 season against the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday after going six strong innings. He allowed just one run on three hits, three walks, and six strikeouts as his club blew out the Rockies 14-3. In 2022, Oviedo appeared mainly out of the... Read More

Brent Headrick Converts Three-Inning Save On Wednesday

Minnesota Twins lefty Brent Headrick made his Major League debut in Wednesday's 10-4 victory over the Boston Red Sox. He came into the game in the seventh and ended up closing out the game, pitching three innings while allowing one run on one hit and two walks, and he struck out three to earn the... Read More

Jason Foley Notches His First Career Save Tuesday

Detroit Tigers right-hander Jason Foley earned his first career save in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Cleveland Guardians. He pitched the ninth inning and preserved the 1-0 lead, striking out one without allowing a baserunner. Foley is off to a strong start on the mound, producing a 1.13 ERA with eight punchouts... Read More

Jose Berrios Looking To Build On Last Start On Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Jose Berrios is scheduled to start Wednesday's game against Luis Garcia and the Houston Astros. After earning his first victory of the season in his last start, when he went five innings allowing one run and striking out six, he'll try to keep that momentum going. Overall, Berrios hasn't had... Read More

Daniel Vogelbach Absent From Tuesday's Starting Lineup

New York Mets designated hitter Daniel Vogelbach is taking a seat Tuesday for the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. left-hander Clayton Kershaw is on the mound, so considering his .478 career OPS versus southpaws, it's a good idea to keep him on the bench. Tommy Pham is taking his place in the lineup, playing... Read More

Brett Baty Out, Eduardo Escobar In For Tuesday's Contest

The New York Mets are keeping third baseman Brett Baty on the bench to start Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The top prospect, fresh from the minors, made his Major League debut on Monday, going 1-for-4 with a single. Southpaw Clayton Kershaw is on the mound for the Dodgers, so switch hitter Eduardo... Read More

James Outman Leading Off Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder James Outman is playing center field and leading off in Tuesday's game against Tylor Megill and the New York Mets. The rookie has been sensational at the plate thus far through 17 games, slashing .277/.414/.617 with three homers, nine runs, 10 RBI, and two stolen bases. With Mookie Betts on the... Read More

Jesse Winker Back In Action Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder/designated hitter Jesse Winker is back in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Seattle Mariners. The 29-year-old missed five games with an illness and, one day after returning, missed the next two with an oblique problem. Winker is batting .300 with five runs and nine RBI across nine games and will look... Read More

Eddie Rosario On The Bench Tuesday

Atlanta Braves outfielder/designated hitter Eddie Rosario will start Tuesday's contest against the San Diego Padres on the bench. The former NLCS MVP hasn't found his swing yet, as he's slashing .200/.234/.333 with one home run through 14 games after posting just a .587 OPS last season. And with southpaw Blake Snell on the mound, it's... Read More

Shea Langeliers Getting A Breather Tuesday

Oakland Athletics backstop Shea Langeliers is sitting on the bench for Tuesday's matchup against Marcus Stroman and the Chicago Cubs. The rookie has been a bright spot for the club, as he's slashing .269/.321/.481 with three homers, seven runs, and eight RBI over 15 games. Instead, it'll be Carlos Perez behind the plate. The 32-year-old's... Read More

Ramon Laureano Out Of The Lineup For Second Consecutive Day Tuesday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano is absent from the starting lineup for the second day in a row for Tuesday's game against the Chicago Cubs. The 28-year-old has given mixed results at the plate, hitting .218 with a pair of home runs and two stolen bases across 15 games. Laureano's currently two for his last... Read More

Trey Mancini Getting Another Day Off Tuesday

Chicago Cubs first baseman Trey Mancini is taking a seat on the bench for Tuesday's matchup against Ken Waldichuk and the Oakland Athletics. It's his second day off over the past five games, and he's struggling at the dish with a .196 batting average and .470 OPS. Luis Torrens is taking his spot in the... Read More

Alex Wood Injured During Tuesday's Game

San Francisco Giants left-hander Alex Wood (leg) exited Tuesday's start against the Miami Marlins after pitching just 2 1/3 innings. He apparently is dealing with a leg problem that he sustained while fielding a bunt during the contest, according to Alex Pavlovic. Before Wood left, he recorded three strikeouts while giving up one run on... Read More

Ke'Bryan Hayes Starting To Lead Off

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes hasn't produced the numbers he's wanted to thus far in 2023, slashing .206/.261/.349 with a home run, eight runs, seven RBI, and a pair of stolen bases. However, he's running a .290 xBA and has posted a career-high average exit velocity through 16 games. And fantasy managers should be... Read More

J.D. Davis Sticking At Cleanup

San Francisco Giants corner infielder J.D. Davis is off to a fantastic start in 2023, slashing .311/.360/.600 with four homers, seven runs, and 13 RBI over 14 games. His play has forced manager Gabe Kapler to move the 29-year-old up in the lineup, as he's batted cleanup every game since April 9, excluding one contest... Read More

Clarke Schmidt Looking To Improve His Numbers Tuesday

New York Yankees right-hander Clarke Schmidt will try to make some progress in his fourth start of the season against Jose Suarez and the Los Angeles Angels. The season hasn't been friendly to the 27-year-old, who owns an 8.44 ERA with 11 strikeouts and five walks across 10.2 innings. Schmidt is in his second campaign... Read More

Edward Cabrera Making Fourth Start Tuesday

Miami Marlins right-hander Edward Cabrera will make his fourth start of the season on Tuesday to take on left-hander Alex Wood and the San Francisco Giants. The youngster is trying to put it all together, as he's struggled in the early part of the season. Cabrera owns a 4.63 ERA and 1.97 WHIP with more... Read More

Lance Lynn Looking To Pick It Up Tuesday

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lance Lynn will take the mound on Tuesday to face Zack Wheeler and the Philadelphia Phillies. It hasn't been pretty so far for the 35-year-old, who has pitched to a 7.31 ERA with 21 strikeouts and an uncharacteristic seven walks over 16 innings, and he's still looking for his first... Read More

Jose Siri Running At Full Speed

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Jose Siri (hamstring) has made significant progress in his return to action, as he ran full speed on Monday. However, he still has to do some baserunning drills and get some at-bats on a rehab stint, so according to Marc Topkin, the 27-year-old is still a bit away from coming off... Read More

Zach Eflin Completes Bullpen Session Monday

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Zach Eflin (back) threw a bullpen session on Monday, and according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times, he "looked and felt great." Manager Kevin Cash stated that the right-hander will probably start Sunday's contest against the Chicago White Sox, assuming there are no setbacks. Before he was placed... Read More

Chris Taylor Shut Down For The Time Being

Los Angeles Dodgers utility man Chris Taylor (side) was removed from Monday's game against the New York Mets early after experiencing something on his side. According to Juan Toribio, the club will run more tests to figure out the exact injury, but manager Dave Roberts stated the 32-year-old will be out of action for at... Read More

Adam Ottavino Records Save No. 2

New York Mets reliever Adam Ottavino came into Monday's contest against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the ninth inning with a two-run lead and proceeded to shut them down without allowing a baserunner. He recorded his second save of the year and now owns a 1.29 ERA, 29.6% strikeout rate, and 1.14 WHIP over seven... Read More

Carlos Estevez Earns His Second Save Monday

Los Angeles Angels right-hander Carlos Estevez picked up his second save of the season on Monday when he pitched the ninth inning of the 5-4 victory over the Boston Red Sox. Estevez allowed one run on two hits and a walk but struck out two. The 30-year-old is running a 2.57 ERA and 1.71 WHIP... Read More