Travis Shaw Returns to Lineup on Thursday

Brewers third baseman Travis Shaw (wrist) is back in the lineup Thursday and batting cleanup. Shaw has not played since Sunday and is hopefully back to full strength. He's had a rough month so far, batting only .188 over the past 30 days with just one home run. Maybe the short break refreshed his legs […]

Jason Kipnis is Heating Up

Cleveland Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis has had himself a nice June thus far. Over his past 30 games, Kipnis has accumulated double-digit runs and RBI with five home runs, two stolen bases and a slugging percentage around .500. This trend continued on Wednesday as Kipnis went 2-for-4 and knocked in a run while scoring […]

Lorenzo Cain Exits Saturday's Game Early

Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain (groin) left Saturday's game versus St. Louis in the fifth inning due to groin tightness. Cain had to exit Thursday's game early due to hamstring tightness so the Brewers may opt to rest him on Sunday to heal up. After entering the dugout, Cain claimed that his hamstring was "Ok" so […]

Danny Salazar Resumes Throwing on Flat Ground

The Cleveland Indians have reported that starting pitcher Danny Salazar (shoulder) has thrown for the first time since being shut down in late May. This update is merely a step in the right direction for the hard-throwing righty. Salazar has been on the disabled list since the start of the season and is not expected […]

Carlos Carrasco Throws Long Toss Without Issue

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (forearm) has reportedly been throwing long toss without any issue to his injured arm. Carrasco has been on the disabled list since last Sunday and is likely close to re-joining the Indians' rotation. In his last outing, Carrasco was horrendous. He gave up four earned runs to the Twins […]

Clayton Kershaw Activated on Saturday

The Los Angeles Dodgers have activated starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (back) from the 10-day disabled list Saturday and expect him to start against the Mets. Kershaw has been dealing with various injuries to his back and biceps this season but is now reportedly healthy enough to start. Los Angeles' ace opted to forego a rehab […]

Chris Taylor Remains Out on Saturday

Dodgers shortstop Chris Taylor (hamstring) is not in Saturday's lineup against the Mets. Taylor exited from Wednesday's game due to hamstring tightness and has since been out. The Dodgers are already thin at shortstop after Corey Seager's Tommy John surgery earlier in the year and are starting Kike Hernandez there in Taylor's place. The team […]

Arodys Vizcaino Ready to Pitch If Needed Saturday

Atlanta Braves closer Arodys Vizcaino (shoulder) is expected to be available to pitch this weekend if necessary. Vizcaino has been off duty since receiving a cortisone shot earlier in the week, as he reportedly felt shoulder soreness that has been lingering since the season began. Management likely thought it would be best to give him ample […]

Josh Harrison Takes a Seat Saturday

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Josh Harrison is not in Saturday's lineup against Arizona. Harrison has had a pretty down week so far. He is batting 4-for-25 over the last seven days with one home run and no walks. Saturday marks Harrison's second game out of the lineup since Wednesday. With no injury reported for the […]

John Hicks Out Of Lineup Saturday

Detroit Tigers first baseman John Hicks will take a seat Saturday against the Indians. Hicks has had a pretty average season by typical fantasy standards thus far. However, his catcher eligibility is what gives him sneaky value. Hicks does not hurt your batting average or on-base percentage and has been finding consistent play time in […]

Travis Shaw and Eric Thames Have Themselves A Day at Miller Park

Milwaukee Brewers lefty sluggers Travis Shaw and Eric Thames combined to go 4-for-9 and racked up three runs and five RBI in their squad's 11-3 beating of St. Louis. The two top-of-the-order bats teed off on Carlos Martinez on Thursday and ended his day after a mere four innings pitched. The Brewers have been taking advantage […]

Andrew Miller to Throw Bullpen Session Monday

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Andrew Miller (knee) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session this Monday. Miller threw 30 pitches in a similar session on Friday and is likely getting eased back to playing sometime in the near future. He has already been placed on the disabled list twice this year and with the rocky […]

Jorge Soler Out of Lineup Saturday

Kansas City Royals outfielder Jorge Soler (toe) is not in Saturday's lineup against the A's. Soler fouled a ball off of his foot Friday night and reportedly bruised his big toe. The former prized prospect has had a breakout campaign this season with Kansas City. After being shipped off by the Cubs for All-Star closer Wade […]

Dee Gordon Out of Lineup Saturday

Seattle Mariners second baseman Dee Gordon is not in Saturday's lineup against Tampa Bay. The Rays are starting lefty Blake Snell, so the Mariners likely decided to give Gordon a routine day off and play the matchup instead. Andrew Romine will be starting at second base in Gordon's place. Gordon has had a less than […]

Paul DeJong Making Strides in Recovery

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong is reportedly well on his way back from recovering from hand surgery on May 18. DeJong had a metal plate inserted to protect his bones and has experienced significant healing thus far. He was given an initial timetable of four to eight weeks and is likely to come back […]

Lonnie Chisenhall Activated From DL, Bradley Zimmer Optioned

The Cleveland Indians have activated outfielder Lonnie Chisenhall (calf) from the disabled list and sent outfielder Bradley Zimmer back to Triple-A. After being activated from the DL last week, it seems as if Zimmer has been usurped by Greg Allen in the outfield. Zimmer has struggled at the plate this season and is likely to stay down […]

Hyun-Jin Ryu Transferred to 60-Day Disabled List

The Los Angeles Dodgers have transferred starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu (groin) to the 60-day DL to open up a roster spot for left-handed reliever P.J. Conlan. Ryu has been sidelined since tearing his groin on May 2 and is not expected back until the all-star break. Dave Roberts stated that Ryu "should be getting off […]

Josh Reddick to Begin Rehab Assignment on Sunday

Houston Astros outfielder Josh Reddick (leg) is expected to start for Double-A Corpus Christi on Sunday. Reddick will play at least a few games there then be evaluated and potentially activated soon after. He has been sidelined due to a staph infection in his left leg since May 21. Expect Reddick back in the lineup […]

Hanley Ramirez Being Looked At By Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles are reportedly exploring the possibility of signing first baseman Hanley Ramirez, although it is unclear how much interest there actually is. Ramirez was recently released by the Red Sox even though he had a solid start to the season. Baltimore is currently deploying Chris Davis as their primary first baseman and he […]

Bradley Zimmer Returns to Indians Lineup Saturday

Cleveland Indians center fielder Bradley Zimmer (ribs) returns to the starting lineup on Saturday. Zimmer was on the disabled list since May 9 and hopefully made a full recovery from his nagging rib injury. Zimmer has been a disappointing fantasy player thus far, although he only has less than a season's worth of plate appearances […]

Miguel Sano Out Of Lineup Saturday

Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano is not in the starting lineup for the Twins on Saturday. Sano returned from a month-long disabled list stint on May 25 and has not had a day off since, so the Twins are likely giving their power-hitting Dominican a breather. Sano was dearly missed by the Twins as […]

Zach Britton Hopes to Return in A Week

Baltimore Orioles closer Zach Britton (achilles) is hoping to return to the Orioles bullpen during their coming homestead against the Red Sox. He is reportedly cruising through his minor league assignment but requires a few more outings to test if he's actually ready. Britton has not pitched in a major league game since September 18 […]

Shohei Ohtani Expected To Start Against Tigers Next Week

Los Angeles Angels manager Mike Scioscia announced Saturday that he expects Shohei Ohtani to start one of their four upcoming road games against the Tigers. Ohtani has not pitched since Sunday. He had his start this week pushed, so the Angels could better manage his innings. The 23-year old has pitched less than 200 innings […]

Andrew Miller Back to Disabled List With Knee Issue

The Cleveland Indians have placed relief pitcher Andrew Miller (knee) on the disabled list with right knee inflammation. Miller has struggled since returning from a DL stint earlier in the month from a left hamstring strain. He has given up multiple earned runs and blown three saves since May 11. This same knee has given […]

Angels Recall Jaime Barria From Triple-A

The Los Angeles Angels have recalled starting pitcher Jaime Barria from Triple-A and will have him start Saturday against the Yankees. Barria has started five games for the Angels and has impressed. He has gone at least five innings and has given up two or fewer runs in four of his five starts and picked […]

Amed Rosario Not In Lineup Saturday

New York Mets shortstop Amed Rosario is absent from Saturday's lineup against the Brewers. The day off is likely just a breather for the 22-year-old, who has not exactly had the best season thus far fantasy-wise. Rosario was a hyped-up post-Super 2 call-up last season who has disappointed in his official rookie year. Rosario's .253/.276/.656 […]

Ivan Nova Dealing With Finger Issue, Nick Kingham May Be Re-Called

Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle announced on Saturday that starting pitcher Ivan Nova is dealing with a sprained ligament in his right index finger. Nova's next start is currently slated for Tuesday against the Cubs, but that is now in doubt. The Pirates are likely to place Nova on the disabled list and recall Nick […]

Clayton Kershaw Will Throw Simulated Gamed On Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw (biceps) is expected to throw 60 pitches in a simulated game on Saturday. Kershaw has been out since May 1 so this is good news for Dodgers fans and fantasy owners. The simulated game will be Kershaw's first time throwing to live hitters since his placement on the disabled […]

Denard Span Expected to Play Left Field For Mariners

Seattle Mariners general manager Jerry DiPoto announced that Denard Span is expected to regularly start in left-field going forward. Span was just acquired in a trade with Tampa Bay and is experiencing a renaissance season in 2018. Over the course of 43 games, Span has accumulated 27 runs, four home runs, 28 RBI and six […]

Carlos Rodon On Track To Make Next Rehab Start

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodon was forced out of his rehab start on Thursday afternoon after getting struck by a line drive. Luckily for Rodon, everything checked out just fine and the incident only required a few staples for a laceration on his forehead. The injury-plagued lefty underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left […]