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 […]

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,, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Wade Miley Put Back On IL With Same Injury

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Wade Miley has been put on the 15-day IL with a left shoulder strain. This is not a good sign, as Miley just came off the IL with this exact injury. He started Friday against the Yankees, but only lasted three innings before being pulled due to the injury. Miley has […]

Jakob Junis Placed On IL

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Jakob Junis was placed on the 15-day IL Saturday with a left hamstring strain. After being removed from his start Friday, Junis had an MRI today that showed a grade two hamstring strain. As this is not a mild strain, expect Junis to miss well over the minimum 15 days. […]

Walker Buehler Placed On IL With Forearm Strain

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler has been placed on the 15-day IL due to a forearm strain. Manager Dave Roberts said that he will miss "a good bit of time". Buehler is currently getting an MRI and more will be known when the results of that come out. This is scary news after […]

Yasmani Grandal Leaves Game Early

Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal left Saturday's game with left hamstring tightness. He was grabbing at his left leg after his second at-bat of the game, and then was pulled after trying to stretch it out a bit. Grandal went 2-for-2 before being pulled from the game. It is unfortunate timing for Grandal, as […]

Lance Lynn To Make Season Debut Tuesday

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lance Lynn (knee) should be ready to go for his 2022 debut on Tuesday against the Detroit Tigers. Lynn underwent surgery to repair a slight tear in a tendon in his right knee in early April. He started 3 games in AAA Charlotte on his rehab assignment, where he threw […]

Andrew Kittredge To Undergo Tommy John Surgery

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Andrew Kittredge (elbow) will undergo Tommy John surgery and miss the rest of the 2022 season, as well as at least the first half of the 2023 season. Kittredge was originally slated for a less invasive surgery to remove a loose body from his elbow, but imaging showed the need […]

Mitch Garver, Glenn Otto Placed On COVID Injured List

Texas Rangers catcher/designated hitter Mitch Garver and starting pitcher Glenn Otto were both placed on the COVID-19-related injured list on Friday. Otto was the expected starter for Friday night against the Chicago White Sox, but now the Rangers will start reliever Matt Bush in what figures to be a bullpen game. As for Garver, his […]

Marcus Stroman Placed On Injured List

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Marcus Stroman was placed on the 15-day injured list on Friday with right shoulder inflammation. Stroman last pitched on June 3 against St. Louis, a game where he got roughed up to the tune of nine runs in four innings. It is possible that he wasn't feeling right in that game, […]

Royce Lewis Has Partially Torn ACL

Minnesota Twins shortstop prospect Royce Lewis (knee) will miss the remainder of the 2022 season with a partially torn ACL. Lewis is expected to miss up to 12 months. The 23-year-old originally went to the injured list on May 30 with what was called a bone bruise in his right knee, but clearly it was […]

Casey Mize To Undergo Tommy John Surgery

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Casey Mize (elbow) will require Tommy John surgery, according to manager A.J. Hinch. Mize was shut down twice during rehab assignments, once in Mid-May and once just a few days ago. A visit with a specialist showed that Mize's UCL is still intact, but it has stretched so much that it […]

Jacob deGrom Throws Bullpen Session Saturday

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom threw 19 pitches, all fastballs, off a mound on Saturday. This is great news and a significant step in deGrom's recovery from a stress reaction in his scapula. Although there remains no timetable for the Mets ace, he is progressing at a good rate and could begin a […]

Matt Swarmer Impressive Again Saturday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Matt Swarmer threw a solid six innings against the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday, surrendering only one run on two hits, while striking out five and walking two. After an excellent start to his season in AAA, compiling a 2.08 ERA and 0.95 WHIP over 39 IP, he has thrown back-to-back […]

Frank Schwindel Stays Hot Saturday

Chicago Cubs first baseman Frank Schwindel went 3-for-5 with his eighth home run of the season on Saturday. Schwindel was recalled from the minors on May 9th after a one-day stint in AAA where he didn't even make it to the team before being recalled. Since then, he has hit .281/.333/.542 with 6 HR and […]

Luis Severino Cruises To Victory

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino was dominant on Saturday against the Detroit Tigers, throwing seven innings of shutout ball while striking out ten and allowing only two baserunners. Severino had everything working, generating multiple whiffs on each of his 4-seam, slider, changeup, and cutter. He posted a 34% CSW% and generated an astounding […]