Yankees Considered A "Main Player" For J.A. Happ

With the start of July and the trade deadline looming, rumors swirling about high-profile targets continue to surface. One such target is Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher J.A. Happ, and one such rumor is that the New York Yankees have been eyeing him for some time. According to a new update from MLB Network Insider […]

Brian Dozier Out Tuesday Against Brewers

Minnesota Twins second baseman Brian Dozier will sit on Tuesday against Junior Guerra and the Milwaukee Brewers. The veteran has started July off on the right foot, batting .500 with three runs batted in and one home run, but with the return of Jorge Polanco and the versatility of Willians Astudillo — who will start […]

Jorge Polanco Batting Second, Eduardo Escobar Back In

After making his return to the big leagues from an 80-game suspension on Monday, Minnesota Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco will bat second on Tuesday against the Milwaukee Brewers. Outfielder Eddie Rosario will bat third, while Eduardo Escobar, who sat on Monday, will clean up and play third base. Willians Astudillo — batting .455 since being […]

Fernando Rodney Blows Another Save On Monday

Minnesota Twins closer Fernando Rodney suffered his second straight blown save on Monday. After allowing the Chicago White Sox to tie the game in the ninth on June 28, he allowed the same to happen against the Milwaukee Brewers. He hadn't blown a save since April 26 before these latest two. Rodney doesn't get many […]

Gabriel Moya Recalled, Zack Littell Optioned

The Minnesota Twins have officially recalled pitcher Gabriel Moya from Triple-A Rochester after demoting pitcher Zack Littell. In Monday's loss to the Milwaukee Brewers, Littell — performing in just his second major league game of the season —struggled with his control and walked in the winning run. He was immediately optioned following the loss. In […]

Willians Astudillo Continues To Hit

Minnesota Twins catcher Willians Astudillo has only been in the majors for three games, but since being called up on June 29 the 26-year-old has done nothing but hit. The struggling Twins called up the versatile player after he’d spent nine years in the minors and so far, so good. In those three games, he’s […]

Robbie Grossman Blasts Grand Slam In Loss

Minnesota Twins outfielder Robbie Grossman provided a huge jolt of offense to his team on Monday. Coming up to bat with the bases loaded in the fifth inning and tied 1-1, Grossman hit a grand slam to make it 5-1. The 28-year-old also had a single in the second inning. Unfortunately, five runs would not […]

Aaron Judge Homers Again In Loss On Monday

New York Yankees star outfielder Aaron Judge hit his second home run in two games on Monday. The slugger took advantage of the short porch in right field and deposited homer No. 23 in the first inning. Unfortunately, that same short porch came back to bite him in the 11th inning. Ronald Acuna hit a […]

Jorge Polanco Batting Fifth, Joe Mauer Back In

After reinstating shortstop Jorge Polanco, the Minnesota Twins have inserted him into the starting lineup on Monday. He will bat fifth after outfielder Robbie Grossman and before third baseman Willians Astudillo. First baseman Joe Mauer is back in the lineup and will lead off. Max Kepler is at center field and Bobby Wilson will catch […]

Jorge Polanco Reinstated, Adalberto Mejia Optioned

Minnesota Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco will officially be reinstated to the active roster on Monday. Polanco has been in the minors since serving an 80-game suspension for failing a performance-enhancing drug test. He's been hot down there, going 8-for-19 with a home run, so the Twins have deemed it time for him to join the […]

Brett Gardner Leading Off, Austin Romine Sits Again

New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner will lead off on Monday against the Atlanta Braves. Aaron Hicks will move down to the fifth spot in the lineup after Giancarlo Stanton, who will serve as the designated hitter. Catching behind the plate will be Kyle Higashioka, who is coming off his first home run of the […]

Miguel Sano Heating Up In Minors

Minnesota Twins infielder Miguel Sano has been making noise since his demotion to the minors. On June 14, the Twins shocked many by sending Sano — a year removed from an All-Star campaign — all the way down to Class-A Fort Myers. In an effort to fix the mechanics plaguing him and resetting his season, […]

Zack Littell Called Up From Triple-A

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Zack Littell has been called up on Monday. The 22-year-old got knocked around in his first major league start against the Chicago White Sox on June 5 and was immediately optioned back down to Triple-A. In his latest start for the Rochester Red Wings, Littell went six innings, allowed two runs, […]

William Cuevas Called Up On Monday

The Boston Red Sox have called up relief pitcher William Cuevas on Monday in time for the start of their series against the Washington Nationals. A corresponding move has not been revealed as of yet. Cuevas throws very hard but has not had any real major league success during his time with the Sox and […]

Lourdes Gurriel In Lineup, Teoscar Hernandez Hitting Cleanup

Recently recalled second baseman Lourdes Gurriel will be in the starting lineup and will bat ninth for the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday. Devon Travis will sit in favor of Gurriel. Outfielder Teoscar Hernandez will bat fourth, Randal Grichuk will bat second and Kevin Pillar will bat sixth. Curtis Granderson will lead off while serving as […]

Blue Jays Recall Lourdes Gurriel, Option Darnell Sweeney

The Toronto Blue Jays promoted second baseman Lourdes Gurriel to the majors once again on Monday. In a corresponding move, the team optioned second baseman Darnell Sweeney to Triple-A Buffalo. He did not receive an at-bat in the majors this season. Gurriel, the brother of the Houston Astros own Yuli Gurriel, has not impressed in his […]

Shane Greene, Leonys Martin Placed On Disabled List

Detroit Tigers closer Shane Greene (shoulder) and outfielder Leonys Martin (hamstring) were both placed on the 10-day disabled list; Martin on Sunday, Greene on Monday. Greene’s injury comes as a bit of a surprise, but according to Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire, Greene “said it’s been bothering him for a while.” The injury might explain his […]

Mikie Mahtook Recalled, Leading Off On Monday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Mikie Mahtook has been recalled to the starting lineup and will bat leadoff on Monday against the Toronto Blue Jays. His promotion from Triple-A comes in response to outfielder Leonys Martin (hamstring) being placed on the disabled list. Mahtook is the only change to the Tigers’ lineup for Monday, although it’s interesting […]

Brandon Drury Expected To Be Called Up By Yankees On Friday

After absolutely raking in Triple-A, it would seem that the New York Yankees cannot deny Brandon Drury any longer. The team is expected to call up the versatile Drury on Friday, just in time for the start of their series with the Boston Red Sox. While down in the minors, Drury has batted .314 with […]

Carlos Correa To Be Placed On Disabled List Friday

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (back) will officially be placed on the disabled list on Friday. The move comes as a huge blow to the Astros and fantasy owners alike. The young shortstop had been considered day-to-day with stiffness in his back, and is now being shut down in order to recover. Marwin Gonzalez will […]

Carlos Correa, Yuli Gurriel Both Out On Thursday

With Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (back) on the shelf and first baseman Yuli Gurriel on paternity leave, the team had to do some shuffling in their lineup for Thursday. Tyler White will start at first base and Marwin Gonzalez will start at shortstop. Brian McCann is back behind the plate to catch for Lance […]

Carlos Gomez Back In Lineup For Rays On Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Carlos Gomez will return to the lineup on Thursday against the defending champion Houston Astros. Gomez will play right field and bat eighth in the order, though he has struggled mightily this season and won't be a viable streamer on Thursday. Utilityman Daniel Robertson will sit while Joey Wendle plays second […]

Eduardo Nunez Sitting On Thursday Versus Angels

Boston Red Sox second baseman is not in the lineup Thursday against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Brock Holt will bat sixth and take his place at second base, though he is not a quality streamer for the matchup. The Sox are going with a balanced lineup of four righties and five lefties against […]

Jerad Eickhoff Throws Bullpen, Set To Face Hitters Next

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jerad Eickhoff (lat, hand) threw a successful bullpen session on Thursday. The next step for him will be to face hitters and begin a rehab assignment. Eickhoff has been on the disabled list since March 29 with no clear timetable for his return. The news definitely comes as a step in […]

Bryce Harper Leading Off, Adam Eaton Sitting Thursday

Washington Nationals star outfielder Bryce Harper is back in the leadoff spot on Thursday against the Phillies for the first time in five games. Shortstop and resident speed demon Trea Turner will bat fifth. First baseman Daniel Murphy will bat cleanup. Adam Eaton will sit for the outing, with Harper, Juan Soto, and Michael A. […]

Kohl Stewart Promoted, Dietrich Enns Demoted

Minnesota Twins right-handed pitcher Kohl Stewart has been promoted to Triple-A. Left-hander Dietrich Enns has been sent down to Double-A. Stewart hasn't been exactly lighting the world on fire in the minors, but the drastic change in his numbers between April and June is worth noting. The youngster's ERA in April was 5.82, but in […]

Jose Peraza Batting Leadoff, Jesse Winker Back In Lineup

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Jose Peraza is leading off for the team on Thursday against the Milwaukee Brewers. He’s been shuffled around the lineup a lot as of late, but his .292 batting average the last seven days shows that he’s earned the move up. Outfielder Jesse Winker is also back in the lineup, batting sixth. […]

Aaron Altherr Sitting, Nick Williams Batting Fifth Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Aaron Altherr will sit on Thursday against the Washington Nationals. Taking his place and batting fifth in the lineup is outfielder Nick Williams, who had himself quite the game the last time he faced Tanner Roark (2-for-4 with three runs batted in). It’s the only change in the lineup and batting order […]

Joe Mauer Sitting, Logan Morrison Back In Lineup On Thursday

Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer will sit on Thursday afternoon against the Chicago White Sox. Logan Morrison will take Mauer's place at first, though neither would be quality fantasy options in the matchup. Outfielder Eddie Rosario returns to his spot batting second in the lineup, while outfielder Robbie Grossman will take over designated hitter […]

Ehire Adrianza Goes 4-For-4 In Loss Wednesday

Minnesota Twins shortstop Ehire Adrianza connected four times on four appearances at the plate on Wednesday. Though the Twins eventually fell to the Chicago White Sox 6-1, Adrianza accounted for the team’s only run in the ninth inning to complete his 4-for-4 day. That said, the shortstop hasn't gotten above a .270 batting average all […]