Francisco Alvarez Looking To Build On Solid First Half

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez posted a solid first half of the season. The rookie backstop slashed .238/.295/.514 with 17 homers, 30 runs, and 35 RBI across 210 at-bats. While Alvarez could stand to show better plate discipline (5.7% walk rate), his power certainly has provided a boost in fantasy at the catcher position. […]

Joe Musgrove To Start Tuesday

San Diego Padres right-hander Joe Musgrove will take the mound on Tuesday to make his first start since the All-Star break. Musgrove posted a solid first half, racking up an 8-2 record, 3.29 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, and 79 strikeouts over 79 1/3 innings of work. The 30-year-old is slated to face off against the Toronto […]

Rafael Devers Sitting At 20 Home Runs At All-Star Break

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers heads into the All-Star break with a solid half-season of production under his belt. Over 87 games, Devers hit .251 with 20 homers, 48 runs, 70 RBI, and two steals spanning 335 at-bats. While his batting average has been a bit lower than usual, Devers has been providing […]

Kyle Tucker Puts Together Impressive First Half

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker posted a productive first half of the 2023 season, hitting .288 with 13 homers, 46 runs, 56 RBI, and 15 steals over 323 at-bats. The 26-year-old outfielder was also recently named to the AL All-Star game roster as a replacement. Tucker has hit exactly 30 homers in each of his […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Posts Impressive First Half

San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. put together an impressive first half of the 2023 season. Despite missing 20 games to start the year, Tatis hit .288 with 16 homers, 52 runs, 44 RBI, and 16 steals across 295 at-bats. He wrapped up the first half on a hot streak, hitting .387 with a […]

Jose Ramirez Heads Into All-Star Break With 14 Home Runs

Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez put together his typical high-quality production in the first half. He heads into the All-Star break with slashing .289/.364/.506 with 14 homers, 55 runs, 53 RBI, and nine steals across 336 at-bats. The star infielder is on pace to post his third straight season with at least 20 homers […]

Ozzie Albies Picks Up Two Hits Wednesday

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies went 2-for-5 with a run scored in an 8-1 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday. Albies scored the Braves' first run of the contest when he crossed the plate on a Matt Olson single in the top of the first inning. The 26-year-old infielder is putting together another […]

Austin Riley Homers Versus Guardians Wednesday

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley went 2-for-5 with a homer and two runs in an 8-1 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday. Riley's first-inning solo homer had an exit velocity of 96 MPH and traveled 357 feet while pushing Atlanta's lead to 6-0. The 26-year-old has hit at least 33 homers in each […]

Domingo Tapia Recalled, Pedro Avila Sent To Triple-A Monday

The San Diego Padres made some moves in the bullpen on Monday, sending right-hander Pedro Avila to Triple-A El Paso and recalling right-hander Domingo Tapia. Avila will report to Triple-A after throwing three scoreless innings and striking out four for the Padres on Sunday. Tapia will take over in a middle relief role in the […]

Ty France Not In Monday's Lineup

Seattle Mariners infielder Ty France is not in the starting lineup for his team's Monday game against the San Francisco Giants. While there has been no word of an injury to France, he did collide with Isaac Paredes in the field on Sunday, so there could be some lingering soreness. France should be back in […]

Gavin Stone Recalled From Triple-A Monday

The Los Angeles Dodgers recalled right-hander Gavin Stone from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Monday. Stone and Michael Grove were both called up after the Dodgers had to place ace left-hander Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) on the injured list on Monday. Stone is regarded as one of the Dodgers' top pitching prospects and has compiled a 6.71 […]

Anthony DeSclafani Placed On Injured List

San Francisco Giants right-hander Anthony DeSclafani (shoulder) was placed on the 15-day injured list on Monday with fatigue in his right shoulder. DeSclafani lasted just 55 pitches in his start against the New York Mets on Sunday before getting lifted early due to the issue. The Giants activated outfielder Mike Yastrzemski (hamstring) from the IL […]

Thairo Estrada Lands On Injured List

San Francisco Giants infielder Thairo Estrada (hand) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Monday with a fractured left hand. Estrada was hit on the hand by a pitch on Sunday. The Giants have yet to provide a timetable for Estrada's return, but he is likely to miss at least a few weeks of […]

Clayton Kershaw Placed On Injured List

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) was placed on the 15-day injured list on Monday with soreness in his shoulder, backdated to June 30. Kershaw and the team had initially been hoping to avoid a stay on the IL but the shoulder wasn't showing enough improvement. Kershaw will now get just over two weeks […]

Jorge Soler Hits Solo Home Run Friday

Miami Marlins DH Jorge Soler went 1-for-3 with a solo homer and a walk in a 16-4 loss to the Atlanta Braves on Friday. Soler's third-inning blast traveled 410 feet and had an exit velocity of 112.4 MPH. The veteran slugger is putting together a solid season for the Marlins, slashing .245/.344/.521 with 22 homers, […]

Elly De La Cruz Doubles, Drives In One Friday

Cincinnati Reds infielder Elly De La Cruz went 2-for-5 with a double, a run, and an RBI in a 7-5 win over the San Diego Padres in 11 innings on Friday. De La Cruz ripped a clutch double to tie the game up at 5-5 in the bottom of the 11th inning, paving the way […]

Nolan Arenado Doubles, Drives In One Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk, a run, and an RBI in a 4-2 win over the Houston Astros on Tuesday. Arenado broke a 2-2 tie with a fifth-inning double that brought Paul Goldschmidt around to score. The veteran infielder is having another solid fantasy season, hitting […]

Framber Valdez Takes Loss Tuesday

Houston Astros left-hander Framber Valdez allowed four runs on eight hits over six innings in a 4-2 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday. Valdez struck out six and walked three while taking the loss. The Houston southpaw notched a solid 14 swinging strikes in the outing but his record dropped to 7-6 with […]

Romeo Doubs Becoming Jordan Love's "Go-To Guy"

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs has reportedly been quarterback Jordan Love's "go-to guy" during this offseason, according to ESPN's Rob Demovsky. Doubs and Love built a solid rapport while with the second team during the 2022 offseason and that has continued as the team gears up for the 2023 season. The second-year wideout […]

Treylon Burks Impressing This Offseason

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Treylon Burks has been impressive thus far in the offseason. Burks has reportedly been "playing at a different speed" from last year and appears to be in better shape after reporting to camp with a "noticeably leaner build". The 2022 first-round draft pick has a chance to turn in a breakout […]

Francisco Lindor Drives In One Monday

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor went 1-for-3 with an RBI in a 2-1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday. Lindor provided the Mets' lone run in the low-scoring contest, bringing Starling Marte around to score with a single in the fourth inning. The All-Star infielder is starting to heat up at the plate […]

Will Vest Leaves With Trainer On Monday

Detroit Tigers right-hander Will Vest left his appearance early with an apparent injury on Monday night. During the second inning, Vest replaced starter Matthew Boyd, who also left with a suspected injury. Vest was able to get three outs on three strikeouts while allowing one hit. He wound up leaving the game with two outs […]

Matthew Boyd Leaves Start After 15 Pitches

Detroit Tigers left-hander Matthew Boyd left his start against the Texas Rangers on Monday with an apparent injury. Boyd threw just 15 pitches before departing, getting two outs via strikeouts and allowing one run on one hit. Following his 15th pitch, Boyd was visited on the mound by manager A.J. Hinch and the Tigers' head […]

Yandy Diaz Picks Up Two Hits, Drives In One Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz went 2-for-4 with a walk, a run, and an RBI in a 7-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday. Diaz brought Manuel Margot around to score on a single in the seventh inning. The 31-year-old infielder is off to an excellent start in 2023, hitting .303 with […]

Bobby Witt Jr. Doubles In Loss Wednesday

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. went 1-for-4 with a double in a 9-4 loss to the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday. Witt and the rest of the Kansas City offense had a quiet afternoon in the loss to their AL Central rivals. The double was Witt's 11th of the season as the young budding […]

Tyreek Hill Allegedly Struck Marina Employee, Being Investigated

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill reportedly is being investigated for allegedly striking a marina employee, according to Local 10 News. Over the weekend, Hill allegedly got into a disagreement with an employee at the Haulover Marina in Florida. The incident reportedly ended with Hill hitting the other man. It remains to be seen whether […]

Kayshon Boutte Might Not Make 53-Man Roster

New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte is not a lock to make the team's final 53-man roster, according to The Athletic's Chad Graff. Graff wrote on Tuesday that Boutte was outplayed by sixth-round rookie receiver Demario Douglas in spring practices and could be on the outside looking in when final roster cuts are made […]

Anthony Miller Released By Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers released wide receiver Anthony Miller on Tuesday to make room for newly-signed linebacker Nick Kwiatkoski. Miller did not appear in any games for the Steelers in 2022 after injuring his shoulder last August. The 28-year-old notched 33 catches and seven touchdowns as a rookie with the Chicago Bears in 2018 but has […]

Ronel Blanco Strikes Out Five On Sunday

Houston Astros right-hander Ronel Blanco allowed five runs on seven hits over 5 2/3 innings in a 9-7 loss to the Cincinnati Reds in 10 innings on Sunday. Blanco struck out five and walked two but struggled with the long ball, serving up two in the no-decision. The 29-year-old right-hander wasn't particularly sharp in the […]

Kyle Tucker Doubles, Scores Three Times Sunday

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker went 2-for-4 with a double, two walks, three runs, an RBI, and a steal in a 9-7 loss to the Cincinnati Reds in 10 innings on Sunday. Tucker's big game wasn't enough as the Astros couldn't hold on for the win after a three-run 10th inning from the Reds. Tucker […]