David Bednar Blows Save Saturday

Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitcher David Bednar blew the save and took the loss on Saturday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Bednar was looking good as usual to begin the ninth, inducing a groundout for the first out followed by strike out to put the Pirates one out away from victory. Unfortunately, it all unraveled from... Read More

Eddie Rosario To Begin Rehab Assignment Saturday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Eddie Rosario (eye) will start a rehab assignment Saturday with Triple-A Gwinnett. The 30-year-old had been dealing with blurred vision and swelling in his eye that required laser surgery to correct, and has been out since late April. He was off the a terrible start, slashing .068/.163/..091 over 44 AB, but it's... Read More

Tyler Stephenson Could Begin Rehab Assignment Soon

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson (hand) could begin a rehab assignment in 7-10 days, according to manager David Bell. Stephenson has been out for two weeks with a fractured hand, and the initial timeline for his return was set at 4-6 weeks. If he does start his rehab in a week, he would be on... Read More

Manny Machado Takes Batting Practice, Remains Out Saturday

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado (ankle) took batting practice before Saturday's game but remains out of the lineup against the Philadelphia Phillies. The 29-year-old fantasy star is inching his way back to the starting lineup after spraining his ankle last Sunday. It seems like Machado will indeed end up avoiding the injured list,... Read More

Freddy Peralta Throws Flat Ground Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Freddy Peralta (lat) threw a flat ground on Saturday and manager Craig Counsell said it went "great". This is another step in the right direction for the young righty, who has been sidelined since late May with a lat strain. He still has many hurdles to clear, however, and won't be... Read More

Ryan Pressly Finishes Off No-Hitter, Converts Save

Houston Astros right-hander Ryan Pressly converted his 15th save of the season and finished off the Astros' combined no-hitter over the New York Yankees on Saturday. Pressly struck out two without allowing a baserunner over his inning of work. It was a nice bounce back for the Astros closer, who had a disastrous outing just... Read More

Cristian Javier Dominates In Combined No-Hitter

Houston Astros starting pitcher Cristian Javier had the game of his life on Saturday, throwing seven innings of no-hit ball against the formidable New York Yankees. He walked one and struck out an astounding 13 batters. The only reason he was taken out of this one after seven was because he threw a career-high 115... Read More

Keep 'Em or Flip 'Em? Injured Starting Pitchers Back in Action for Fantasy Baseball

Over the last couple of weeks, we have seen the returns of some big-name starting pitchers that fantasy baseball managers have been stashing all year. Lance Lynn, Jack Flaherty, and Shane Baz have all come back from lengthy IL stints. While there was a considerable amount of excitement for these returns, the results haven’t quite... Read More

George Springer Remains Out Friday But Could Pinch Hit

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (elbow) remains out Friday against the Milwaukee Brewers, but he could be available to pinch hit. That is awesome news, as Springer has had his injury problems in the past, and fantasy managers had to be worried that this latest injury could be a long one. Springer was taken... Read More

Ke'Bryan Hayes' Shoulder Feeling Worse Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes' shoulder is bothering him more Friday than it was on Thursday, according to manager Derek Shelton. Uh oh. Hayes was initially injured on Thursday when he slid into home plate head-first and collided with Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras. At first, Hayes was expected to be back at some... Read More

Nate Pearson Has Lat Strain

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Nate Pearson was diagnosed with a lat strain and his timetable has not yet been determined. Sigh. This is yet another injury for the former top prospect and one that will keep him out of the big leagues for a while longer. Pearson will need at least a few weeks... Read More

Yoan Moncada Could Return Tuesday

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada (hamstring) could be ready to return Tuesday, according to manager Tony La Russa. Moncada was placed on the injured list, retroactive to June 18, with a strained right hamstring, and Tuesday is when he is eligible to come back. Although Moncada had been struggling severely this season with... Read More

Kolten Wong Set For Rehab Assignment

Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Kolten Wong (calf) will start a rehab assignment this weekend. Wong has been out since early June with a calf injury and will need a rehab assignment before he can return. Originally, Wong planned on returning last weekend, but a setback has held him back longer than expected. The 31-year-old has... Read More

Wander Franco Could Return Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (quadriceps) will serve as the designated hitter for Triple-A Durham on Friday and could return Sunday against the Pirates. Of course, all will need to go well Friday, and his evaluation on Saturday will also need to pass smoothly. After a huge April in which he had a .912... Read More

Bryce Harper Has Blister, Out Saturday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper is out of the lineup Saturday with an infected blister. Harper has been dealing with the blister, but it got infected overnight and flared up, so the Phillies are giving him a day off. Harper is taking antibiotics to treat the blister, and he should be back in the lineup... Read More

Dustin May Throws Bullpen Session Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Dustin May (elbow) threw a 40-pitch bullpen session on Saturday. The bullpen was described as an up-down session, meaning May threw some pitches, then sat, then threw more, to simulate a game-like scenario. The 24-year-old is getting closer to a return after undergoing Tommy John surgery in May of 2021,,... Read More

Jose Ramirez Sitting Saturday

Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez is sitting Saturday with right thumb soreness. Ramirez jammed his thumb about 10 days ago and then did so again against Colorado this week, so he's getting the day off to recover. Ramirez will get checked again tomorrow, and then the Guardians have an off day Monday, so the... Read More

Frank Schwindel Goes To IL Saturday

Chicago Cubs first baseman Frank Schwindel was placed on the 10-day IL with a lower back strain on Saturday. Schwindel left Friday's game early with the injury, and after evaluation the Cubs have determined he will need a stint on the IL. The 29-year-old appeared to have turned a corner a few weeks back, but... Read More

Mookie Betts Scratched From Lineup Again Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts is sitting for the second consecutive game on Saturday. Although he was originally in the lineup, the fantasy superstar is apparently still not ready to go after suffering a rib injury earlier in the week. The good news is that X-rays on Betts' ribs came back negative on Friday.... Read More

Yermin Mercedes Claimed By Giants

Designated hitter/catcher Yermin Mercedes was claimed off waivers by the San Francisco Giants on Saturday. Mercedes won rookie of the month in April of 2021, but hasn't been able to find that form since. In triple-A this season, Mercedes slashed .230/.376/.425 with four homers in 87 at-bats. The 29-year-old smashes left-handed pitching, and the Giants... Read More

Lorenzo Cain DFA'd By Brewers

Outfielder Lorenzo Cain was DFA'd by the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday, putting an end to his five-year tenure with the team. The decision was a mutual one between Brewers management and Cain, who knew his time in the majors was coming to an end. The former fantasy stud was having a rough go this season,... Read More

Jesus Aguilar And Jesus Sanchez Placed On IL

The Miami Marlins placed first baseman Jesus Aguilar and outfielder Jesus Sanchez on the IL for undisclosed reasons. We know the drill by now, this is very likely a COVID-related designation. Aguilar has a .251/.303/.425 slash line with nine homers and Sanchez has a .222/.267/.418 slash line with eight homers. They're similar players in that... Read More

Lance McCullers Jr. Slowly Progressing

Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (forearm) threw a bullpen session Friday, in which he hit 90-91 mph on his fastball, up a few mph from his last bullpen. He has also been working on his curveball on flat ground and should be able to throw it off a mound soon. McCullers has been... Read More

Tim Anderson Returning Monday

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson (groin) is expected to return to the lineup on Monday, according to manager Tony La Russa. Anderson has missed three weeks with a strained right groin, but is feeling much better and should be ready to go against the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday. The contact machine has been... Read More

Kris Bryant Likely To Return Next Weekend

Colorado Rockies outfielder Kris Bryant (back) is targeting a return for next weekend's road series against the Minnesota Twins, according to manager Bud Black. Black also said that Bryant will have a short rehab assignment to get him tuned up and ready to go. Bryant has dealt with back issues all season and has made... Read More

Brad Hand Converts Save Friday

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Brad Hand recorded his second save of the season on Friday in a 5-3 win over the Washington Nationals. This is an interesting development, as the bulk of fantasy players expected Seranthony Dominguez to take over the role of closer after the news of Corey Knebel losing the job came out.... Read More

Mike Clevinger Activated Off IL Friday

San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher Mike Clevinger has been activated off the IL. Clevinger was on the COVID-19 IL, but said he did not test positive and just had the flu. He will be available out of the bullpen this weekend, but his return to the rotation is still to be determined. With the Padres... Read More

Anthony Rendon To Have Season-Ending Surgery

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon will undergo season-ending surgery on his right wrist next week. Rendon recently returned from an IL stint due to an injury to the same wrist, and he re-aggravated it just four games later. This is the second season in a row where Rendon will need season-ending surgery after... Read More

Martin Perez Rocked On Saturday

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Martin Perez had a rough outing Saturday against the Chicago White Sox, allowing six earned runs over five innings. Perez struck out four and walked two. His biggest issue today was that he allowed a whopping 12 hits, three of which went for extra bases. He was hit hard all day... Read More

Garrett Cooper Headed To IL

Miami Marlins first baseman Garrett Cooper was placed on the IL Saturday without designation. We know by now that this usually means it is COVID related. Cooper will be out until he clears league protocols. The timing could not be worse for Cooper, who has been scorching hot at the dish, with a .472/.513/.667 slash... Read More