Luke Weaver Exits Early Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luke Weaver (arm) left his Tuesday start early after a comebacker hit him on the left arm, according to MLB.com. Manager David Bell told reporters after the game that X-rays came back negative, and there's a chance he'll make his next start, scheduled for Sunday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. This news has […]

Chase Silseth Starting Wednesday's Contest

Los Angeles Angels right-hander Chase Silseth is getting the ball for Wednesday's start to face Carlos Rodon and the New York Yankees, according to Jeff Fletcher of the SoCal News Group. The 23-year-old has made nine appearances for the Major League team in 2023, posting a 5.30 ERA, 1.61 WHIP, 17.9% strikeout rate, and 15.5% […]

Carlos Correa Goes Deep Tuesday

Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa had himself a game on Tuesday, going 2-for-6 with a home run and two runs scored, helping his team to a 10-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners. The two-time All-Star has struggled this season, slashing .234/.309/.416 with 12 homers, 36 runs, 42 RBI, and no stolen bases over 85 games. […]

Justin Lawrence Earns His Sixth Save Tuesday

Colorado Rockies right-hander Justin Lawrence threw one inning of no-hit ball on Tuesday, allowing no walks and striking out one to close out Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Houston Astros and record his sixth save of the campaign. The outing brought his line to an impressive 2.57 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, and 25.8% strikeout rate, to […]

David Robertson Earns Tuesday's Save

New York Mets reliever David Robertson closed out Tuesday's 11-10 victory over the Chicago White Sox. He went one inning and allowed one run on two walks and a hit but did enough to earn the save, his 13th of the season. Robertson now owns an outstanding 2.13 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, and 28.1% strikeout rate […]

Brandon Drury Takes Batting Practice Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels infielder Brandon Drury (shoulder) took batting practice on Tuesday, according to Jeff Fletcher of the SoCal News Group. He's been out of action since the end of June after injuring his shoulder, but it seems like he's making a quick recovery and is getting closer to returning from the injured list. Drury […]

Yordan Alvarez Set For Wednesday Rehab

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (oblique) will start a rehab assignment on Wednesday with Triple-A Sugar Land, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports. The heavy hitter hit the injured list last month after straining his right oblique. Before the injury, though, Alvarez was mashing, as he slashed .277/.388/.589 with 17 bombs, 41 runs, and […]

Chris Sale Feels Good Following Bullpen

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (shoulder) tossed a bullpen on Tuesday, and according to Sonja Chen of MLB.com, he "felt good" afterwards. The left-hander has appeared in just 11 games this season as he's dealing with a shoulder injury he sustained in early June. It was his first bullpen session since hitting the […]

Tyler Soderstrom Not Starting Tuesday

Oakland Athletics catcher/first baseman Tyler Soderstrom is absent from Tuesday's starting lineup for the game against the Boston Red Sox. With left-hander Joe Jacques on the bump, it might be a sign that the club wants to limit the left-handed rookie against southpaws. So far, through four games, Soderstrom owns a .231/.333/.231 slash line with […]

Seth Brown On The Bench Against Left-Hander

Oakland Athletics outfielder Seth Brown is on the bench to start Tuesday's matchup with left-hander Joe Jacques and the Boston Red Sox. The slugger struggles against southpaws (career .460 OPS), so it's a good time to give him a break. When Brown has played this season, he's struggled to the tune of a .194 average […]

Connor Wong Getting A Breather Tuesday

Boston Red Sox backstop Connor Wong is absent from Tuesday's lineup for the game against Luis Medina and the Oakland Athletics. The 27-year-old is a fine option in two-catcher leagues, as he's hitting .242 with six homers, 33 runs, 23 RBI, and two steals over 74 games. Jorge Alfaro will take his spot behind the […]

Nathan Eovaldi Trying To Bounce Back In Tuesday's Start

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi will take the hill for Tuesday's game against Taj Bradley and the Tampa Bay Rays. The right-hander will want better results than his last appearance when he went 5 1/3 innings while allowing four runs on four walks. Still, Eovaldi has provided a ton of value this season, pitching […]

Cal Quantrill Throwing Bullpen Sessions

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Cal Quantrill (shoulder) tossed a bullpen session on Saturday before throwing long toss on Monday. According to manager Terry Francona, the 28-year-old should now be ready for "an up-and-down bullpen session" on Tuesday. Quantrill landed on the injured list in early July after suffering right shoulder inflammation. There's still no timetable for […]

Jake Bauers Joins Triple-A Club

New York Yankees outfielder Jake Bauers (shoulder) joined Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Monday as he continues to work back from a left rotator-cuff contusion. The 27-year-old plans to work out in the team's facility for a couple of days before he starts a rehab assignment on Friday. Before his injury in early July, Bauers was putting […]

Cardinals To Trade From Starting Rotation

The St. Louis Cardinals will look to deal a starting pitcher at the deadline, specifically one of Jordan Montgomery or Jack Flaherty, who are both on expiring contracts, according to Derrick Goold of MLB.com. The former has pitched to a solid 3.23 ERA with 96 strikeouts over 103 innings, while the latter is struggling again […]

Tyler O'Neill On The Trade Block

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill (back), who the team is activating from the injured list on Tuesday, has a chance to be dealt at the deadline, according to Derrick Goold of MLB.com. The 28-year-old hasn't played much this season and is slashing just .228/.283/.337 with two homers, one steal, 12 runs, and six RBI […]

Paul Sewald Secures Monday's Save

Seattle Mariners reliever Paul Sewald completed his 19th save of the season on Monday when his club defeated the Minnesota Twins 7-6. He only needed to get one out in the top of the ninth inning, striking out the only batter he faced. Sewald now owns a 3.11 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, and 37.4% strikeout rate […]

Will Smith Absent From Sunday's Lineup

Los Angeles Dodgers backstop Will Smith is not in the lineup for Sunday's matchup with Max Scherzer and the New York Mets. The slugger remains a top catcher in all of baseball, as he owns a .273/.389/.483 slash line with 13 bombs, 45 runs, 47 RBI, and one steal over 68 games. Austin Barnes will […]

Tommy Pham Remains Out Sunday

New York Mets outfielder Tommy Pham (groin) is out of the lineup for a second consecutive game on Sunday against Bobby Miller and the Los Angeles Dodgers. The 35-year-old is suffering from a strained groin, but there's no word on if he'll need a stint on the injured list. Pham's been one of the best […]

Starling Marte Back In Sunday's Lineup

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (illness) is in the lineup for Sunday's game against Bobby Miller and the Los Angeles Dodgers. The 34-year-old veteran was scratched on Saturday while dealing with an illness, but clearly it wasn't serious. Marte has fallen off offensively, slashing .254/.309/.333 with five homers, 37 runs, and 28 RBI. However, […]

Joey Gallo Out Of Sunday's Lineup

Minnesota Twins first baseman/outfielder Joey Gallo will start Sunday's game against the Oakland Athletics on the bench. With left-hander JP Sears on the mound, it's a good time to give the slugger a day off, considering his .674 OPS off of southpaws. Willi Castro will take over duties in left field and bat fifth. The […]

Ryan Noda On The Bench Sunday

Oakland Athletics first baseman Ryan Noda is out of the lineup for Sunday's matchup with right-hander Joe Ryan and the Minnesota Twins. The 27-year-old rookie has been an on-base machine, sporting a .375 OBP, but is batting just .225 with 10 homers, 42 runs, 37 RBI, and two steals across 87 games. Jordan Diaz will […]

Elias Diaz Getting Sunday Off

Colorado Rockies All-Star catcher Elias Diaz will begin Sunday's contest against Gerrit Cole and the New York Yankees on the bench. The 32-year-old has been a solid source of offense from behind the plate, batting .271 with nine homers, 27 runs, and 45 RBI over 82 games. Austin Wynns will take care of the catching […]

Brent Rooker Dealing With Illness

Oakland Athletics outfielder/designated hitter Brent Rooker (illness) was a late scratch from the lineup for Sunday's game against the Minnesota Twins. According to Sonja Chen of MLB.com, the slugger is dealing with an undisclosed illness, but there's no word on the severity. Rooker has been the best bat in the club's lineup this season, slashing […]

Eloy Jimenez Leaves Sunday With Groin Issue

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez left Sunday's contest against the Atlanta Braves prematurely after experiencing left groin tightness, according to the team's Twitter. He will be further evaluated, but fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day. Jimenez has dealt with numerous injuries over his carer and has only played in 61 games this season, in […]

Jurickson Profar Out Of Sunday's Lineup

Colorado Rockies outfielder Jurickson Profar is absent from Sunday's lineup for the game against Gerrit Cole and the New York Yankees. The former first-round pick has disappointed during his first season in Denver, slashing .243/.324.375 with six bombs, 38 runs, 32 RBI, and one steal over 81 contests. Michael Toglia will take his spot in […]

Billy McKinney Sitting Sunday

New York Yankees outfielder Billy McKinney is out of the lineup for Sunday's matchup with right-hander Chase Anderson and the Colorado Rockies. The 28-year-old is slashing .228/.265/.443 with four homers, eight runs, seven RBI, and no steals across 27 games. Oswaldo Cabrera will take his place in the outfield and bat eighth. The second-year player […]

Shohei Ohtani Expected To Make Next Start

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (finger) left his Friday start against the Houston Astros after developing a blister on his finger. However, according to Jeff Fletcher of the SoCal News Group, the team expects him to make his next start, scheduled for Friday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. That's great news for fantasy […]

Yasmani Grandal Taking A Seat Saturday

Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal is absent from Saturday's lineup for the game against Spencer Strider and the Atlanta Braves. The veteran is slashing .248/.313/.370 this season with just six homers across 75 games and has started just two of the club's last six games. Seby Zavala will appear behind the plate instead, batting […]

Shea Langeliers On The Bench Saturday

Oakland Athletics backstop Shea Langeliers will begin Saturday's game against right-hander Pablo Lopez and the Minnesota Twins on the bench. The youngster has had his fair share of struggles with the bat, slashing .206/.267/.371 with 10 homers, 31 runs, and 33 RBI over 80 contests. Newly promoted Tyler Soderstrom will do the catching duties instead. […]