Keegan Thompson Struggles On Friday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Keegan Thompson struggled in Friday's no-decision versus the Chicago White Sox. Thompson was gifted a 6-0 lead before throwing his first pitch, but he wasn't able to do much with it. Thompson was yanked in the bottom of the third inning with two runners on and no outs for relief pitcher […]

Dallas Keuchel Gets Crushed In No-Decision

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel had a rough outing on Friday versus the Chicago Cubs. The lefty was only three batters in when Patrick Wisdom took him yard for a three-run homer and it was all downhill from there. The big hurler got beat up in a six-run first inning and was pulled […]

Kyle Finnegan Notches Sixth Save

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Kyle Finnegan recorded his sixth save of the year Friday night, setting down three of the four New York Mets he faced in a 2-1 victory. His only baserunner reached via walk, and he did not strike out a batter. Finnegan has now gone seven consecutive outings without allowing an earned […]

Paolo Espino Shuts Down Mets

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Paolo Espino was excellent Friday night, allowing just one run on three hits and no walks in five innings to the New York Mets. He struck out seven batters and earned his fourth victory of the season. Espino has yet to record a quality start this season, but this may have […]

Mike Moustakas Doubles, Homers In 6-0 Win

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Mike Moustakas went 2-for-4 with a homer, a double, two runs, and two RBI in a 6-0 win over the Miami Marlins on Friday. Moustakas went deep with a solo shot off of Miami reliever Paul Campbell in the eighth inning to increase Cincinnati's lead to six. The veteran infielder has […]

J.T. Realmuto Delivers Clutch Single In Surprise-Start

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto delivered a go-ahead single in the seventh inning on Friday, despite not being in the original lineup. Realmuto was added to the starting lineup after catcher Andrew Knapp was placed on the covid-IL hours before first pitch. Earlier in the week, the Phillies said Realmuto would see time at first […]

Tyler Naquin Homers, Doubles In Win

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Tyler Naquin had a big night in a 6-0 win over the Miami Marlins on Friday. Naquin went 3-for-4 with a double and a solo homer in the winning effort. The veteran outfielder launched his solo shot off of Miami starter Zach Thompson in the first inning, giving him 19 on the […]

Wade Miley Earns 11th Win

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Wade Miley threw seven shutout innings in a 6-0 win over the Miami Marlins on Friday. Miley struck out five and walked one while working around six hits including three doubles in the victory. The veteran hurler was in excellent form after failing to get out of the fifth inning in his […]

Aaron Nola Whiffs Seven In No-Decision On Friday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola allowed two runs in 5 1/3 innings with seven strikeouts Friday night against the Diamondbacks. Nola allowed just one hit through five innings, but opened the sixth by allowing a single to Nick Ahmed, then a triple to Josh Rojas. He would record an out before being lifted from […]

Patrick Sandoval Will Not Pitch Again In 2021

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Patrick Sandoval (back) will not pitch again in 2021 due to a stress fracture in his back, according to Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register. Sandoval was placed on the injured list last Wednesday with what was reported as a left lumbar spine stress reaction, but now this news […]

Cooper Criswell To Make Major League Debut Friday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Cooper Criswell will make his major league debut on Friday night as he gets the start against the Padres. A 13th round pick in the 2018 Draft, Criswell has split time between Double-A and Triple-A this season, where he has gone 8-5 with a 3.77 ERA, 1.103 WHIP and 29.9 […]

Three Phillies Placed On COVID-19 IL Friday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zach Eflin, catcher Andrew Knapp and utility player Luke Williams (COVID-19) were placed on the COVID-19 injured list on Friday after receiving positive tests, according to Todd Zolecki of MLB.com. Zolecki adds that these are breakout cases, as all three players are fully vaccinated. Eflin had just been activated from the […]

Trevor Story Remains Out Of Lineup Friday

Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story (leg) remains out of the starting lineup on Friday night. He exited the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader after aggravating a non-specific leg injury, and despite the off day on Thursday it appears the injury is still bothering him. Managers should consider him day-to-day for the time being, and in […]

Adam Frazier Not In Lineup Against Angels

San Diego Padres second baseman/outfielder Adam Frazier is not in the starting lineup for the second straight night on Friday. Frazier's absence comes as he has fallen ice cold at the plate, slashing .172/.213/.207 with one extra-base hit, one RBI and four runs scored over his last 16 games. Until he exhibits a significant turnaround […]

Wil Myers Not In Lineup Friday Against Angels

San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup on Friday night. It's the second straight game that Myers is out after he exited Wednesday's game in the ninth inning with an unspecified hamstring injury. Myers has been the hottest hitter for San Diego this month, slashing .295/.394/.475 with three homers, […]

Willy Adames Remains Out Of Lineup Friday

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames (quad) will miss his third straight game on Friday as he continues to deal with a quad injury. The issue first popped up over the weekend, and it caused him to exit Tuesday's game early. Adames has been on fire ever since joining Milwaukee, slashing .295/.379/.547 with 17 homers, four […]

Jose Altuve Not In Starting Lineup Friday Night

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve is not in the starting lineup on Friday night. It looks to just be a night off for Altuve, who has started in all but 15 of the team's games this season. Altuve is slashing .274/.346/.479 with 25 homers, four steals, 67 RBI and 89 runs scored this year, […]

David Bote Scratched On Friday

Chicago Cubs infielder David Bote (leg) has been scratched from the lineup on Friday versus the Chicago White Sox. Bote was outside of the batting cages and suffered a lower leg injury. With Bote sidelined, outfielder Ian Happ will be inserted into the lineup and will bat fifth. Happ has been having a rough season at […]

Pablo Lopez "Slowing Down" In Rehab

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez (shoulder) will be "slowing down" in his rehab from a rotator cuff issue. Lopez appeared in his first rehab outing earlier in the week and pitched well (three scoreless innings with three strikeouts). But the medical staff was reportedly not happy with how his recovery looked the day after […]

Mitch Garver Placed On 10-Day Injured List Friday

Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver (back) was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday with a lower back strain. Garver has missed five of the last seven games, sitting out Thursday due to back tightness, though it appears to be something that will require an extended absence. The backstop has been excellent when in the […]

Byron Buxton Will Reportedly Be Activated Friday

The Minnesota Twins will reportedly activate outfielder Byron Buxton (hand) from the 10-day injured list on Friday per a tweet from MLB.com's Do-Hyoung Park. Additionally, Park's tweet also mentions that the outfielder will be in the lineup tonight against the Milwaukee Brewers and left-handed starter Eric Lauer. The Twins might be out of the playoff […]

Bryan Reynolds Isn't In Friday's Lineup

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds is on the bench for Friday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals and left-handed starter J.A. Happ. Reynolds has been Pittsburgh's best position player this season, batting .300 with a .381 on-base percentage, 21 home runs, and four stolen bases in 517 plate appearances. It'll be Anthony Alford starting in […]

Ian Happ Isn't Starting On Friday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ will be on the bench to begin Friday's contest against the Chicago White Sox and left-handed starter Dallas Keuchel. Happ is batting just .198 with a .301 on-base percentage, 15 home runs, and two stolen bases in 397 plate appearances this season. That being said, he's been much more effective […]

Randy Arozarena Not Starting Friday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena isn't starting against the Baltimore Orioles and right-hander Matt Harvey on Friday. Arozarena has provided both the Rays and fantasy managers with some quality production this season, hitting .272 with a .351 on-base percentage, 16 home runs, and 11 stolen bases in 481 plate appearances. The Rays will start […]

Akil Baddoo Not In Friday's Lineup

Detroit Tigers outfielder Akil Baddoo isn't in the team's lineup on Friday for a matchup with the Toronto Blue Jays and left-handed starter Steven Matz. The 22-year-old has been one of the best rookie hitters in baseball this season, batting .261 with a .327 on-base percentage, 10 home runs, and 14 stolen bases in 339 […]

Eric Haase Activated From Injured List

Detroit Tigers catcher Eric Haase (abdomen) was activated from the 10-day injured list on Friday. The 28-year-old has provided the Tigers and fantasy managers with some quality power production this season, batting .238 with a .293 on-base percentage, 19 home runs, and two stolen bases in 273 plate appearances. If Haase is available in your […]

Dinelson Lamet Resumes Rehab Assignment

San Diego Padres pitcher Dinelson Lamet (forearm) resumed a rehab assignment on August 24 with Low-A Lake Elsinore. Working his way back from elbow and forearm issues, Lamet was dealt a setback a few weeks ago with a hip infection. After his breakout 2020 season, the 29-year-old right-hander has been limited to just 34 ⅓ […]

Chris Paddack Nearing Return

San Diego Padres starter Chris Paddack (oblique) threw three frames in a bullpen session Thursday as he mounts his return to the mound. The right-hander hasn't pitched since July 27 and is expected to throw another bullpen before the Friars decide whether he'll need a rehab start or return straight into the rotation. With the […]

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Jarrod Dyson Picked Up By Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays claimed outfielder Jarrod Dyson off waivers from the Kansas City Royals on Friday, according to sources. Dyson isn't an everyday player and has only been useful in much deeper leagues because of his speed (eight stolen bases this year). He's never been much of a hitter, has very little pop (21 […]