Tony Gonsolin Throws Pen Session Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin (shoulder) threw about 25 pitches on Thursday. The 27-year-old has been out for a few weeks with right shoulder soreness, so at least he is moving in the right direction. Skipper Dave Roberts was pleased with the outcome of the recent session, reporting that all of Gonsolin's throws […]

Shane McClanahan Fans Eight In Thursday’s Win

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Shane McClanahan (8-4) allowed one earned run on five hits and one walk while striking out eight during Thursday's 7-2 win over the Orioles. He earned his eighth win of the season. The southpaw limited the Orioles to one run on five hits while fanning eight to earn his eighth win […]

Clayton Kershaw Plays Catch Again On Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (forearm) played catch again on Thursday. This was his third-straight day throwing, doing so from 90-feet away, which is yet another step in the right direction for the southpaw. Kershaw has been working his way back from forearm inflammation since going down at the beginning of July. However, […]

Brandon Lowe Launches His 29th Homer On Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Brandon Lowe went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run, a double, a walk, and an additional run scored during Thursday's 7-2 win over the Orioles. He blasted a two-run shot off Jorge Lopez in the second inning to extend the Rays lead 4-0. It was his 29th long ball of the […]

Francisco Lindor May Return During Upcoming Homestand

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (oblique) could return on Tuesday. Skipper Luis Rojas indicated that while a rehab assignment is still a possibility, Lindor could be back as early as the team's upcoming homestand against the San Francisco Giants. Since mid-July, the 27-year-old has been out because of a Grade 2 oblique strain, so […]

James McCann Not Starting On Thursday

New York Mets catcher James McCann (back) isn't starting on Thursday against the Dodgers, although there is a slight chance he could be available in some capacity, according to manager Luis Rojas. McCann continues to deal with back spasms, and while the team is hoping he avoids a trip to the injured list, it remains […]

Twins Select Contracts of Andrew Albers, Kyle Barraclough

The Minnesota Twins selected the contracts of pitchers Andrew Albers and Kyle Barraclough from Triple-A on Thursday, the team announced in a press release. These were the corresponding moves to the placement of Lewis Thorpe on the 10-day injured list and the optioning of Edgar Garcia to Triple-A. Albers has not pitched in the majors […]

Lewis Thorpe Placed On IL With Shoulder Impingement

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Lewis Thorpe (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with a left shoulder impingement, the team announced in a press release. Thorpe had been recalled to the team prior to Wednesday's game and got the start against Cleveland, but exited in the second inning after experiencing pain in […]

Rough Seventh Inning Dooms Zack Wheeler In Loss To Arizona

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler was cruising on Thursday afternoon at the Diamondbacks, but got roughed up in the seventh inning to spoil a good day of pitching. Through six innings, the NL Cy Young candidate had allowed only one run on two hits. Wheeler's pitch count was under control so he was allowed […]

Mookie Betts To Play In Simulated Game Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts (hip) will play in a simulated game on Sunday, according to Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register. Betts has been sidelined for over a week now as he continues to deal with a bone spur on his hip that has caused him issues all season long. Plunkett reports […]

Lou Trivino Logs 20th Save Thursday Versus White Sox

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Lou Trivino allowed an unearned run, but was able to nail down his 20th save of the season Thursday at the White Sox. Tasked with protecting a two-run lead, Trivino allowed a leadoff single before retiring the next two batters. That hit would come around to score on a throwing error […]

Odubel Herrera Exits After HBP On Elbow

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera (elbow) exited Thursday's game after being hit by a pitch on the elbow, according to Matt Gelb of The Athletic. Herrera was hit on the elbow in the top of the eighth inning, and while he initially remained in the game, he was replaced on defense in the bottom half […]

Nick Senzel Placed Back On Injured List Thursday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (knee) was placed back on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with fluid on his knee, according to Bobby Nightengale of the Cincinnati Enquirer. Senzel had just been activated from the injured list on Sunday and was optioned to Triple-A, but after several examinations from doctors this week, it was […]

Matt Olson Swats 31st Homer In Win Over White Sox

Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in a win over the White Sox on Thursday. Olson came up in a tie game in the top of the seventh and quickly gave Oakland a lead it wouldn't relinquish by blasting a 391-foot shot that Statcast clocked at 109.4 MPH off […]

Dylan Cease Earns Quality Start In No-Decision

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Cease recorded a quality start in Thursday's no-decision versus the Oakland Athletics. The right-hander went six innings and allowed four hits, three runs, four walks and five strikeouts. The four walks weren't ideal for Cease and that has been a major weakness for him this season, but he otherwise […]

Cole Irvin Battles For Ninth Win On Thursday At Chicago

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Cole Irvin wasn't at his best on Thursday afternoon, but he battled through six innings to earn his ninth win of the season. Irvin had traffic on the bases all day as he surrendered seven hits and four walks, but he limited a good White Sox lineup to just three runs […]

Lewis Brinson Out Of The Lineup On Thursday

Miami Marlins outfielder Lewis Brinson is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's series-opener against the Cincinnati Reds. Brinson was absolutely on fire but has cooled down noticeably since Don Mattingly returned to the team and got back to his old tricks. While bench coach James Rowson was managing the team, Brinson hit fourth and […]

Zach Eflin To Make Rehab Start On Saturday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zach Eflin (knee) is scheduled to make a rehab start Saturday with Double-A Reading, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. Eflin is scheduled to throw around 35 pitches, or two to three innings, according to Phillies general manager Sam Fuld. Fuld added that if all goes well Eflin's next start could be […]

Jazz Chisholm Not In Thursday's Lineup

Miami Marlins second baseman Jazz Chisholm isn't in the starting lineup on Thursday for a matchup with the Cincinnati Reds and right-handed starter Luis Castillo. Chisholm is enjoying a productive rookie season, batting .256 with a .316 on-base percentage, 13 home runs, and 11 stolen bases in 343 plate appearances. He's getting the day off […]

Omar Narvaez Isn't In Thursday's Lineup

Milwaukee Brewers catcher Omar Narvaez isn't in the lineup on Thursday for a matchup with the St. Louis Cardinals and left-handed starter Jon Lester. Narvaez has been plenty productive at the plate for both the Brewers and fantasy managers this season, hitting .288 with a .373 on-base percentage and 11 home runs in 332 plate […]

Eugenio Suarez Isn't Starting Thursday

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez isn't starting on Thursday against the Miami Marlins and right-hander Zach Thompson. Suarez is batting .172 with a .258 on-base percentage and 23 home runs in 472 plate appearances this season. He hasn't started since Monday's contest against the Chicago Cubs. Mike Moustakas, who has seen most of the […]

Freddy Peralta Placed On Injured List

The Milwaukee Brewers placed starting pitcher Freddy Peralta (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with right shoulder inflammation. The starter previously exited Wednesday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals in the third inning. Peralta has pitched like an elite pitcher this season, both for the Brewers and for fantasy managers. In 121.1 innings […]

Gary Sanchez Out Of Thursday's Lineup

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez isn't starting on Thursday against right-hander John Gant and the Minnesota Twins. It's a day off for Sanchez, who is batting .218 with a .328 on-base percentage and 17 home runs in 332 plate appearances this season. Kyle Higashioka is getting the start behind the plate in Sanchez's place […]

DJ LeMahieu Isn't Starting On Thursday

New York Yankees second baseman DJ LeMahieu isn't starting on Friday against the Minnesota Twins and right-hander John Gant. The veteran infielder is hitting .270 with a .351 on-base percentage, seven home runs, and four stolen bases in 522 plate appearances this season. Rougned Odor is moving over to start at second base in place […]

Chad Pinder Could Return On Friday

Oakland Athletics infielder/outfielder Chad Pinder (hamstring) could return as early as Friday. It sounds like the veteran utility man will play one final game in Triple-A on Thursday to finish up his rehab assignment. Pinder has been sidelined since early July due to a lingering hamstring issue. He wasn't much of a fantasy asset when […]

Andrew Heaney Throws Gem Against Red Sox

New York Yankees starting pitcher Andrew Heaney hasn't had the easiest time since coming over from the Angels, but he showed off his upside Wednesday night, allowing just one run on two hits and and two walks to the Red Sox in seven innings. He struck out four batters en route to his eighth win […]

Aaron Judge Walks Three Times, Steals A Base

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge stole his fifth base of the season against the Boston Red Sox Wednesday, having gone 0-for-1 with three walks at the plate. All five of Judge's steals have come in the past 30 days, and his value jumps up a lot if that continues the rest of the way. […]

Alex Cobb Making Solid Progress

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Alex Cobb (wrist) was able to throw without any issues on Wednesday. Despite that, manager Joe Maddon has not given a timetable on the veteran righty. Cobb has been sidelined since late July due to wrist inflammation. There's a good chance he'll need at least one rehab start before returning […]

Andrew Velazquez Contributes From The Nine-Spot

New York Yankees shortstop Andrew Velazquez has made the most of his opportunity lately, and he put together another strong game against Boston Wednesday going 2-for-4 with two RBI, a run scored, and a stolen base. It's his first steal of the season. With just 23 at-bats this season, Velazquez has five hits, three runs, […]

Jorge Lopez Removed After Two Innings

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Jorge Lopez (undisclosed) was removed after two innings versus the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday. He looked uncomfortable on the mound and allowed four earned runs before being pulled from the game. The right-hander did seem to be having possible discomfort in his shoulder. The organization is likely to give more […]