Giancarlo Stanton Ends Homerless Drought At 12 Games

New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton went 2-for-5 with a homer, two runs, and four RBI during a 13-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday. Stanton, who hasn't homered since July 20, took Orioles relief pitcher Adam Plutko deep for a three-run shot during the fourth inning. The four-time All-Star now has 17... Read More

Luis Gil Shines In MLB Debut

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Gil went six scoreless in his MLB debut during a 13-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday. The 23-year-old struck out six and allowed just four hits and one walk in the quality start. With Yankees starting pitchers Gerrit Cole, Jordan Montgomery, and Domingo German are on the... Read More

Jesus Luzardo Earns Win In Marlins Debut

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo earned his third win of the season after going five innings against the New York Mets on Monday in his debut start for the club. The 23-year-old managed to strike out five and get through five innings, despite giving up four hits, walking three, and recording only 47 strikes... Read More

Josiah Gray Goes Five Strong In Nationals Debut

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Josiah Gray gave up one earned run over five innings and took a no-decision in Washington's loss to the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday. The 23-year-old gave up four hits and walked two while striking out two over 71 pitches in his debut start for the Nationals. The newly acquired National was... Read More

Jose Ramirez Hits 23rd Homer On Monday

Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez hit his 23rd homer of the season during a 5-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays in extra innings. The 28-year-old took Blue Jays relief pitcher Brad Hand deep during the 10th inning and finished the night 2-for-5 with the homer and two RBI. The three-time All-Star is now... Read More

Gerrit Cole Tests Positive For COVID-19

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole (COVID-19) tested positive for COVID-19 Monday and will not make his scheduled start Tuesday against the Seattle Mariners, according to manager Aaron Boone. Yankees starting pitcher Nestor Cortes will take the ball tomorrow instead of Cole. No word on how long Yankees ace will be on the shelf... Read More

Ke'Bryan Hayes Gets Day Off Sunday

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes is not in the lineup for the series finale against the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday. The 24-year-old will head to the bench as Pirates infielder Rodolfo Castro mans the hot corner and bats sixth. Hayes has had an injury-marred 2021 season, appearing in just 51 of the 104 games... Read More

Aaron Nola Spins Quality Start Saturday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola gave up two earned runs over six innings in a 3-2 walk-off loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday. The 28-year-old allowed three hits and walked one during the quality start while striking out five. The Phillies right-hander has now posted back-to-back strong starts and looks poised to finish... Read More

Joey Votto Gets Day Off Sunday

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto is not in the lineup for the series finale against the New York Mets Sunday. The day off is extremely frustrating for fantasy managers, as the white-hot Votto has hit nine homers over his past eight games and has a built-in day off tomorrow as the Reds travel to... Read More

Brandon Woodruff Takes Loss Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff took the loss Saturday in an 8-1 defeat to the Atlanta Braves. The two-time All-Star allowed three earned runs, eight hits, and one walk over 5 1/3 innings while striking out six. The Brew Crew ace is now 7-6 with a 2.26 ERA, 0.88 WHIP, 2.67 FIP, and 152... Read More

Dansby Swanson Blasts Two Homers, Seven RBI Saturday

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson went 3-for-4 with two homers and seven RBI during an 8-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday. The 27-year-old's first homer, a two-run shot, came off of Brewers ace Brandon Woodruff during the sixth inning. The second homer, a grand slam, came off of Brewers relief pitcher John Curtiss... Read More

Freddy Peralta Goes Six Scoreless In Win Thursday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Freddy Peralta improved to 8-3 after cruising through six scoreless innings in a 12-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. The All-Star allowed just two hits and one walk while striking out five in just 68 pitches during the quality start. The Brewers elected to conserve some innings on the 25-year-old's arm... Read More

Nick Senzel To Begin Rehab Assignment Friday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (knee) is scheduled to play in his first rehab game Friday for Triple-A Louisville, according to Bobby Nightengale of the Cincinnati Enquirer. The 26-year-old underwent arthroscopic on his left knee in late May and is on track for a return in early August, barring any setbacks during his rehab assignment.... Read More

Daniel Hudson Traded To Padres

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Daniel Hudson has been traded to the San Diego Padres, according to Robert Murray of Fan Sided. Hudson was placed on the COVID-19 injured list earlier Wednesday, so his first appearance with the Friars should come in August once cleared. The 34-year-old is in the midst of a stellar season, posting... Read More

Bryce Harper Expected To Play Friday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (back) was removed in the third inning during the second game of a doubleheader Thursday against the Washington Nationals. Phillies manager Joe Girardi labeled Harper as "day to day" with a stiff back, but expects the 28-year-old to be back in the lineup on Friday versus the Pittsburgh Pirates. Harper... Read More

Kyle Schwarber Traded To Red Sox

Washington Nationals outfielder Kyle Schwarber (hamstring) has been traded to the Boston Red Sox, per Robert Murray of Fan Sided. No word on the package going back to Washington, but the Red Sox have added another potent bat to a deep lineup. The 28-year-old has 25 homers, 53 RBI, and 42 runs scored with a... Read More

Nico Hoerner Leaves Game With Oblique Tightness

Chicago Cubs shortstop Nico Hoerner (oblique) left Wednesday's game versus the Cincinnati Reds with right oblique tightness, according to Cubs' manager David Ross. Hoerner grabbed his right side after a check swing during the seventh inning. Outfielder Kris Bryant moved to shortstop while outfielder Ian Happ took over left field to begin the eighth inning... Read More

Aaron Judge Enters Game During Fifth Inning Wednesday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge entered Wednesday's game versus the Tampa Bay Rays during the fifth inning as a pinch-hitter for outfielder Estevan Florial. Judge was scratched from the lineup after arriving at the stadium late due to "medical testing." The 29-year-old finished the night 1-for-3 with an RBI during the Yankees' 3-1 win... Read More

Buster Posey Removed From Wednesday's Game

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey exited Wednesday's game versus the Los Angeles Dodgers after taking a foul tip off his mask, according to Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area. Posey took a foul tip off the bat of Dodgers outfielder AJ Pollock during the first inning and was replaced by Curt Casali to... Read More

Eloy Jimenez Removed For Precautionary Reasons

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (groin) exited Wednesday's game versus the Kansas City Royals for precautionary reasons, according to the White Sox. Jimenez was removed from the game with right groin tightness during the ninth inning for pinch-hitter Gavin Sheets. It appears as if the White Sox were just playing it safe, and the... Read More

Madison Bumgarner Takes No-Decision Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner went five innings in Wednesday's no-decision versus the Pittsburgh Pirates. The four-time All-Star allowed seven hits, three runs (one earned), and struck out one on the evening. MadBum was in line for his fifth win of the season before the Pirates tied the game in the seventh inning. The... Read More

Raimel Tapia Steals Base In Return To Lineup Wednesday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Raimel Tapia (illness) went 1-for-3 with a stolen base, one RBI, and one run scored during his return to the starting lineup Wednesday in a 6-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners. The 27-year-old was absent from the starting lineup the past two games with a non-COVID-related illness but drew a walk as... Read More

Bryce Harper To Get X-Ray

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (foot/ankle) will get an x-ray after fouling a pitch off of his lower leg Wednesday against the New York Yankees, according to Phillies manager Joe Girardi. Harper worked a walk off of Yankees relief pitcher Nick Nelson and stayed in the game despite being in clear discomfort during the eighth... Read More

Nick Castellanos Remains Out On Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos (wrist) remains out of the starting lineup on Wednesday against the New York Mets. Castellanos has made just two appearances as a pinch-hitter since being hit by a pitch on his right wrist last Friday. Since the 2021 All-Star hasn't been placed on the injured list, fantasy managers should be... Read More

Shane McClanahan Strikes Out Seven In Strong Start

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane McClanahan whiffed seven over five innings in a 9-3 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday. The left-hander outdueled Orioles starting pitcher John Means, allowing one earned run with four hits and one walk over a season-high 93 pitches. The 24-year-old is now 4-3 with a 3.88 ERA, 1.25... Read More

Gary Sanchez Hits 17th Homer Tuesday

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez went 2-for-3 on Tuesday with a home run and a walk in a 6-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. The 28-year-old took Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola deep for a solo shot during the sixth inning. After an abysmal 2020, Sanchez has rebounded this season, posting 17 homers, 37... Read More

Nomar Mazara DFA'd, Willi Castro Optioned Friday

In a series of roster moves on Friday, the Detroit Tigers designated outfielder Nomar Mazara for assignment and optioned infielder Willi Castro to Triple-A Toledo. Outfielder Derek Hill and infielder Isaac Paredes were called up from Toledo in corresponding roster moves. For Mazara, the 26-year-old hasn't been able to recapture his form since leaving Texas... Read More

Lorenzo Cain Progressing In Rehab Stint

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain (hamstring) completed seven planned innings with Triple-A Nashville on Thursday. The two-time All-Star has gone 2-for-11 during his rehab stint that began July 8. The 35-year-old has only appeared in 31 of the 92 games this season for the Brewers, as he's battled hamstring and quadriceps injuries. On the season,... Read More

Twins Looking To Lock Up Byron Buxton

The Minnesota Twins have offered outfielder Byron Buxton a long-term contract in excess of $70 million. The 27-year-old is expected to decline the offer, as his upside alone should garner a more lucrative contract. The former 2017 second overall pick has been on the shelf since June 22 with a fractured left hand and isn't... Read More

Fernando Tatis Jr. Homers, Steals Base Thursday

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. went 2-for-5 with one homer, two RBI, one run scored and one stolen base during a 9-8 walk-off win against the Washington Nationals on Thursday. The first-time All-Star's 28th homer was a solo shot off of Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer during a seven-run fourth inning for the... Read More