Mike Soroka Placed On 45-Day IL

The Atlanta Braves have placed starting pitcher Mike Soroka (Achilles) on the 45-day injured list and have recalled relievers Chad Sobotka and Huascar Ynoa on Tuesday. The club's Opening Day starter suffered a torn right Achilles' tendon during Monday's outing on an attempt to cover first base, and has been ruled out for the remainder... Read More

Yadier Molina, Paul DeJong Among Cardinals Positive COVID-19 Cases

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina and shortstop Paul DeJong are among two of the six confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 for the team after an announcement was made Tuesday. The rest of the group consists of Junior Fernández, Rangel Ravelo, Edmundo Sosa, and Kodi Whitley. Molina and DeJong are the only fantasy relevant players... Read More

Travis Shaw Activated From Bereavement List

Toronto Blue Jays corner infielder Travis Shaw was activated on Monday from the bereavement list after leaving the team with a family matter. With the leave from the team mixed in with the postponement of games over the weekend, Shaw has played in just two games so far this season with his new club. He'll... Read More

Tyler Mahle Vying To Keep Starting Gig

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Tyler Mahle took over a rotation spot with Wade Miley landing on the injured list, and he'll look to prove he belongs there in Tuesday's matchup versus the Indians. The Tribe has gotten off to a slow start offensively this season as they sit second-last in both BA (.181) and OPS... Read More

Mookie Betts Participates In Modified Hitting Drill

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts (finger) took part in a hitting drill on Monday, using only his right hand on the bat after injuring his left middle finger on Sunday. Betts was pulled from the contest Sunday after experiencing swelling in his finger, and also sat out Monday's game versus the Padres. Manager Dave... Read More

Reds To Challenge Shane Bieber's Hot Start Tuesday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Shane Bieber is off to one of the hottest starts in the league's history with 27 punchouts in his first two games. The Reds offense will prove a more difficult task on Tuesday since they own a top-five OPS (.806) and wRC+ (123) versus right-handers while holding the fifth-lowest K-rate in... Read More

Rich Hill Placed On Injured List

The Minnesota Twins have placed starting pitcher Rich Hill on the injured list with shoulder fatigue. He was originally just pushed back in the rotation, but with roster cuts upcoming from 30 down to 28, the Twins are trying to keep another arm on the roster. The 40-year-old was sharp in his only outing of... Read More

J.P. Crawford Lifted Early During Monday's Game

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford was lifted in the eighth inning during the team's game versus the Athletics on Monday. Crawford fouled a ball off his knee the night previous, and with the score at 10-1, he was removed as a precaution. The minor ailment doesn't seem anywhere near significant, and he should be available... Read More

J.A. Happ To Start Doubleheader Game Wednesday

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone announced that starting pitcher J.A. Happ will get the nod for one of the team's games versus the Phillies on Wednesday. The southpaw has made just one start this season, and he didn't look particularly sharp, allowing four runs in four innings to the Orioles. He also served up... Read More

Spencer Howard A "Consideration" For Weekend Start

Philadelphia Phillies manager Joe Girardi was asked about pitching prospect Spencer Howard starting this weekend in which he replied it to be a "consideration." The Phillies have an opening for Sunday's start against the Braves since Aaron Nola and Zack Wheeler will start in the doubleheader games on Wednesday. The service time deadline has passed,... Read More

Cristian Javier Ready For Encore Performance

Houston Astros starting pitcher Cristian Javier turned heads in his first major-league start versus the Dodgers last Wednesday, and is looking to repeat his performance Tuesday. He limited the formidable LA club to two hits and one run over 5 2/3 innings while striking out eight in the no-decision. He'll now face a struggling Diamondbacks... Read More

Jose Berrios Has Juicy Matchup Versus Pirates Tuesday

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Jose Berrios is in an excellent position to earn his first win of the 2020 season versus the Pirates on Tuesday. Pittsburgh batters have struck out the second-most against righties this season (28.3% K%), while sitting dead last in BA (.161), OBP (.222), and OPS (.496). Berrios struggled in his first... Read More

Mike Soroka Done For Season

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Soroka suffered a torn right Achilles' tendon during Monday's game and is out for the remainder of the 2020 season. Soroka left the game in the third inning after trying to sprint off the mound to cover first base on a ground ball and immediately fell to the ground. It's... Read More

Jorge Alfaro Tested Positive For COVID-19

Miami Marlins catcher Jorge Alfaro admitted to his teammates that he tested positive for COVID-19 in late-July in a video meeting. He was scratched and placed on the injured list before the team's Opening Day game on July 24, and now we have the official reason why. It's unclear when Alfaro will return, but for... Read More

Padres Not Ruling Out Jose Castillo's Return

San Diego Padres manager Jayce Tingler said reliever Jose Castillo (lat) is "feeling much better than he was a week ago," but he's yet to throw off a mound. The southpaw suffered a teres major strain during summer camp and was labelled as a long-shot to return this season upon the diagnosis. The team remains... Read More

Yoshihisa Hirano Making Progress Towards Return

Seattle Mariners reliever Yoshihisa Hirano (COVID-19) is throwing bullpen sessions in Arizona and is set to join the team's alternate site in Tacoma to face live hitters. The right-hander was late to begin his training since testing positive for COVID-19 at the end of June, but could join the team in a week or two.... Read More

Austin Adams Could Return Next Week

Seattle Mariners reliever Austin Adams is nearing a return to the team after undergoing knee surgery this offseason. He could throw a sim game sometime this week, and the best-case scenario is joining the team next Monday for the beginning of their road trip. Adams was a favorite for the ninth-inning job before his surgery... Read More

Fernando Tatis Jr. Comes Up With Clutch Home Run

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a game-tying home run off Rockies closer Wade Davis with two out and two strikes in the ninth inning on Friday. It started a four-run rally that ended up winning the game for the club as Tatis finished the game going 2-for-5 with a stolen base. The... Read More

Tommy Pham Cranks Go-Ahead Blast In Comeback Win

San Diego Padres outfielder Tommy Pham played the hero in the team's 8-7 win over the Rockies on Friday. After Manny Machado was intentionally walked ahead of him with the game tied in the ninth, he took Wade Davis deep for a three-run shot for his first long ball of the season. Pham went 2-for-5... Read More

Drew Pomeranz Bails Out Kirby Yates For Save

San Diego Padres reliever Kirby Yates entered the ninth inning in Friday's game against the Rockies with a three-run lead, but after allowing two runs and loading the bases, Drew Pomeranz was brought in to clean up the mess. Pomeranz then retired Chris Owings to seal the victory, earning himself his second save of the... Read More

Kevin Pillar Leading Off Against Yankees

Boston Red Sox outfielder Kevin Pillar is leading off in the team's contest versus Yankees left-hander Jordan Montgomery on Friday. Andrew Benintendi will get the night off versus the southpaw since he's still struggling with a 2-for-21 start this season. Pillar has hit well with his new team, getting off to an 8-for-18 start with... Read More

Gary Sanchez Sitting Amid Struggles

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez is getting a breather on Friday as the team squares off against Red Sox right-hander Ryan Weber. Kyle Higashioka will start behind the plate for the Bronx Bombers and bat ninth. Sanchez is off to an 0-for-15 start with 10 strikeouts this season and has only reached base once... Read More

Giants "Not Convinced" That Joey Bart Is MLB Ready

After momentum was growing earlier this week about a possible call up for San Francisco Giants catching prospect Joey Bart, it appears the team has reversed its course. According to a Giants beat writer, the 23-year-old's promotion is "nowhere near imminent," and the team is "not convinced" that he's ready for the big leagues. While... Read More

Masahiro Tanaka To Wear Protective Cap

New York Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka (head) said he'll wear a protective liner in his hat for Saturday's game against the Red Sox. Tanaka took a line drive off his head from the bat of teammate Giancarlo Stanton during an intrasquad game in summer camp, and will make his first start of the season... Read More

Wade Miley Placed On IL, Matt Davidson Activated

The Cincinnati Reds have placed starting pitcher Wade Miley (groin) on the 10-day IL and have activated infielder Matt Davidson (COVID-19). Miley struggled in his season debut versus the Cubs and will have his spot taken in the rotation by Tyler Mahle, who could end up keeping it for the season. Davidson provides some added... Read More

Dansby Swanson Bumped Up To The Two-Hole

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson is batting second for the team's contest versus New York Mets right-hander Rick Porcello. Ozzie Albies, the regular two-hole hitter, is getting the day off as Adeiny Hechavarria gets the start at second base batting eighth. Swanson has a hit in every game this season, going 10-for-27 in the early... Read More

David Peterson Will Start Sunday For Mets

The New York Mets are sticking with their rookie starting pitcher David Peterson for their rotation, and he'll get the nod Sunday versus the Braves. The lefty had a decent MLB debut against the Red Sox earlier this week, allowing two runs over 5 2/3 innings with three strikeouts in the victory. He didn't have... Read More

Edwin Encarnacion Riding The Pine Friday

Chicago White Sox first baseman/designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion is getting the day off versus Royals left-handed rookie Kris Bubic. It would have been a juicy matchup for EE who mashes lefties, but Yasmani Grandal will get the start at DH while James McCann gets the nod behind the dish. Both catchers are solid options in... Read More

Still No Timetable For Eduardo Rodriguez

Boston Red Sox manager Ron Roenicke addressed Eduardo Rodriguez's status on Thursday, but it wasn't necessarily good news. "We still don't have an answer as to when he can start up. And once he does, we're still looking at a ways with him" the manager stated. Rodriguez was diagnosed with myocarditis last week, which is... Read More

Jesse Winker At DH Versus Tigers

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker is getting the start at designated hitter and batting sixth for the team's contest versus Tigers righty Spencer Turnbull. All five of Winker's starts this season have come as the DH despite beginning the season in a 2-for-16 slump. He's hit right-hander's to a .304 batting average over his career,... Read More