Dan Straily Has Scoreless Outing Against Braves Friday

Things seem to be looking up for Marlins starter Dan Straily, who had his best outing of 2018 on Friday against the Braves. Straily allowed only three hits and three walks while striking out six over seven scoreless innings to earn the win. It was Straily's first scoreless outing since last June, and his first... Read More

Alex Cobb Picks Up First Win With Orioles Friday

It took seven starts for him to do so, but Baltimore Orioles starter Alex Cobb secured his first win of the season on Friday against the Red Sox. Cobb also picked up his third quality start of the season in the win, allowing three runs on 10 hits and one walk while striking out three... Read More

Zach Britton, Darren O'Day Nearing Return to Orioles

Baltimore Sun writer Eduardo Encina reports that Baltimore Orioles relievers Zach Britton (Achilles) and Darren O'Day (elbow) have both made progress in returning from their injuries. Working his way back from a ruptured Achilles tendon, Britton threw another bullpen session on Friday and is scheduled to pitch a simulated game on Tuesday in Chicago. O'Day... Read More

Adam Conley, Dillon Peters Recalled by Marlins Friday

The Marlins recalled left-handed pitchers Adam Conley and Dillon Peters from Triple-A New Orleans on Friday, according to MLB.com's Joe Frisaro. Conley and Peters join Miami after the team optioned reliever Tyler Cloyd to Triple-A and designated reliever Junichi Tazawa for assignment on Thursday. Conley and Peters had both been part of the New Orleans... Read More

Junichi Tazawa Designated for Assignment, Tyler Cloyd Optioned Thursday

After allowing three runs on four hits and a walk over one inning against the Dodgers, the Miami Marlins designated reliever Junichi Tazawa for assignment following Thursday's game, according to Miami Herald writer Clark Spencer. Tazawa had allowed 21 runs (20 earned) on 28 hits and 13 walks with 24 strikeouts over 20 innings this... Read More

Buck Showalter Provides Injury Updates on Trio of Orioles

Baltimore Orioles manager Buck Showalter provided injury updates on infielders Engelb Vielma (knee) and Luis Sardinas (back) and outfielder Colby Rasmus (hip) prior to Thursday's game, according to Rich Dubroff of PressBoxonline.com. Dubroff reports that Vielma will have surgery on his right knee, but it is not believed to be a season-ending procedure. Meanwhile, Rasmus... Read More

Estevan Florial Leaves Game with Wrist Soreness

New York Yankees outfield prospect Estevan Florial left Thursday's game with the Tampa Tarpons due to "soreness" in his right wrist, according to MiLB.com's Sam Dykstra. There is no word yet as to the severity of the injury or as to how long he will be out. Florial is hitting .246 with a .696 OPS... Read More

Yankees Set Rotation for Series at Kansas City and Texas

MLB.com writer Bryan Hoch reports that the Yankees will have CC Sabathia start in their series opener at Kansas City on Friday, with Luis Severino and Sonny Gray starting in Games 2 and 3. Masahiro Tanaka will start on Monday for the series opener in Texas, and Domingo Germán will get the start Tuesday. Hoch... Read More

J.T. Realmuto Out of Lineup Thursday

After starting in six straight games, Miami Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto is out of the lineup on Thursday against the Dodgers. This appears to just be a rest day for Realmuto, who hit his sixth home run of the season in Wednesday's win over the Dodgers. Bryan Holaday will get the start at catcher in... Read More

How to Deal with Robinson Cano in Dynasty

Fantasy owners were sent into a panic on Tuesday by the news that not only would Mariners second baseman Robinson Cano be out for a couple months following surgery on his fractured wrist, but he was also going to be suspended 80 games for violating the MLB Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. After initial... Read More

Marlins Change Up Their Starting Rotation Wednesday

The Miami Marlins are making several changes to their starting rotation Wednesday, according to Joe Frisaro of MLB.com. Frisaro writes that Caleb Smith's start has been moved from Wednesday to Thursday, with Elieser Hernandez making his first start of the year on Wednesday against the Dodgers. With Hernandez moving into the rotation, Frisaro adds that... Read More

Darren O'Day's Bullpen Session Goes Well

MASNsports.com writer Roch Kubatko reports that Baltimore Orioles reliever Darren O'Day (elbow) threw a bullpen session on Wednesday that "went well." Kubatko adds that the team will see how O'Day reacts Thursday and if there are no issues, he could be activated from the disabled list on Friday. O'Day has been on the DL with... Read More

Martin Prado has Two-Hit Night Tuesday Against Dodgers

Slumping Marlins third baseman Martin Prado had his third multi-hit game of 2018 on Tuesday night, finishing 2-for-4 with a run scored against the Dodgers. Prado is finally showing signs of heating up with his second two-hit performance in his last five games, and he is now hitting .278 over that span. His power still... Read More

Andrew Cashner Will Start Wednesday

After Tuesday night's game against the Phillies was rained out, Baltimore Orioles starter Andrew Cashner will instead take the mound on Wednesday, MLB.com writer Brittany Ghiroli reports. The Orioles had tabbed Miguel Castro as the starter for Wednesday, but now he may not be needed for the spot start while Chris Tillman is on the... Read More

Wei-Yin Chen Pitches Better in Abbreviated Start Tuesday

Miami Marlins starter Wei-Yin Chen lasted longer Tuesday against the Dodgers but was still unable to throw five innings for the third start in a row. Lasting 4 1/3 innings, Chen had his first scoreless outing of 2018, allowing three hits and three walks while striking out three. While it's a step in the right... Read More

Miguel Castro to Start on Wednesday Against Phillies

Baltimore Sun writer Eduardo Encina reports that Baltimore Orioles right-hander Miguel Castro will start for the Orioles on Wednesday against the Phillies. It will be Castro's second career start and his first of 2018. Over 25 1/3 innings this year, Castro is sporting a 3.55 ERA and 6.4 K/9. In his only career start to... Read More

Zach Britton Nearing Rehab Assignment

Baltimore Orioles two-time All-Star closer Zach Britton (Achilles) threw 15 pitches off the mound on Tuesday as he gets closer to beginning a rehab assignment, reports Baltimore Sun writer Eduardo Encina. Britton threw 15 pitches to outfielder Craig Gentry to simulate at-bats and will likely ramp it up to 30 pitches when he faces live... Read More

Darren O'Day Will Not Come Off DL Wednesday

Rich Dubroff of PressBox.com reports that despite being eligible to return Wednesday, Baltimore Orioles reliever Darren O'Day (elbow) will not come off the disabled list on Wednesday. O'Day landed on the DL with a hyperextended elbow after someone ran into him, and early reports indicated that he would return as soon as he was eligible.... Read More

David Hale Designated for Assignment by Yankees

For the third time this season and second time by the Yankees, relief pitcher David Hale has been designated for assignment on Tuesday. The move was made to open up a spot on the roster for outfielder Clint Frazier, who was recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Hale has made three appearances this season, allowing six runs... Read More

Clint Frazier Not in Yankees Lineup Tuesday

After being recalled to the Yankees on Tuesday, outfielder Clint Frazier is not in the starting lineup against the Nationals and Gio Gonzalez. The Yankees will have Giancarlo Stanton starting in left field alongside Aaron Hicks and Aaron Judge. Fantasy owners hoping that the call-up would mean getting a start for Frazier should make sure... Read More

Brett Gardner Out of Yankees Lineup Tuesday

With the Yankees playing at the Nationals, outfielder Brett Gardner is not in the lineup on Tuesday. The Yankees will keep the bat of Giancarlo Stanton in the lineup against Gio Gonzalez by having him take over in left field for Gardner. Fantasy owners should continue to monitor lineups for the next few days while... Read More

Brian Anderson, Miguel Rojas in Starting Lineup

After leaving Sunday's game against the Braves with injuries, Marlins outfielder Brian Anderson (finger) and shortstop Miguel Rojas (wrist) are both in Tuesday's starting lineup against the Dodgers. Anderson left after feeling discomfort in his middle finger on his right hand in his final at-bat, while Rojas was replaced on defense after being hit by... Read More

Clint Frazier Recalled from Triple-A

MLB Network Insider Joel Sherman reports that the Yankees are recalling outfielder Clint Frazier from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Over 12 games at Triple-A, Frazier has been hitting .362 with three doubles, two triples, three home runs and a 1.125 OPS. In a corresponding move, pitcher David Hale was designated for assignment. Frazier is not in the... Read More

Robinson Cano's Suspension to Begin While on DL

According to MLB Network Insider Joel Sherman, the 80-game suspension for Seattle Mariners second baseman Robinson Cano will begin immediately despite Cano currently being on the disabled list with a fractured right pinkie. The official statement from the Office of the Commissioner also says that the suspension will be effective immediately. This news should bring... Read More

Hot Prospects to Watch Week 7: Gordon, Thaiss, Clementina, Raley

Chicks dig the long ball. That's why in this week's look at the hot prospects to watch we're going to focus exclusively on hitters who have been on a tear recently. Now with these hot-hitting prospects we're going to look at, that doesn't mean there haven't been some great pitching performances these last two weeks.... Read More

Brandon Drury Activated from DL, Optioned to Triple-A

MLB.com Yankees writer Bryan Hoch reports that third baseman Brandon Drury (migraines) was activated from the 10-day disabled list on Monday and was then optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Drury had been out since the beginning of April due to blurry vision and migraines, and in his absence rookie Miguel Andujar has taken control of the... Read More

Jose Ureña Earns Another Quality Start but Falls to 0-6

Miami Marlins starter Jose Ureña had yet another quality start go to waste on Sunday, earning the loss as the Marlins fell 4-3 to the Braves. Ureña allowed three runs on four hits and two walks while striking out five over six innings for his team-leading fourth quality start of 2018. Despite pitching for the... Read More

Dylan Bundy Rebounds with Seven Scoreless Innings, Win on Sunday

After not recording an out and allowing seven runs in his last start, Baltimore Orioles starter Dylan Bundy rebounded with seven shutout innings on Sunday against the Rays. Earning his second win of the season, Bundy allowed only two hits and four walks while striking out seven in his best start since Opening Day against... Read More

Justin Bour Hits Pinch-Hit Home Run in Marlins Loss Sunday

With Miguel Rojas getting the start at first base on Sunday, Miami Marlins first baseman Justin Bour came on to pinch-hit in the ninth inning for reliever Elieser Hernandez and smoked a three-run home run to right field to bring the Marlins within one run of the Braves. It was Bour's fourth home run of... Read More

Tim Beckham Transferred to 60-Day Disabled List

In order to make room for infielder Renato Cruz — who was claimed off waivers from the Rangers on Sunday — the Baltimore Orioles moved shortstop Tim Beckham to the 60-day disabled list as he recovers from core muscle surgery. The Baltimore Sun's Eduardo Encina writes that with the move, the earliest Beckham can now... Read More