Wil Myers Isn't In Sunday's Lineup

San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers is on the bench on Sunday. The Padres are taking on the Arizona Diamondbacks and right-handed pitcher Zac Gallen but will do so without Myers in the lineup as the outfielder takes a seat with Fernando Tatis Jr. getting his first start in right field. Myers is batting .254 […]

Jesse Winker Exits Early Sunday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker left Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. He was replaced by Aristides Aquino in the field to begin the bottom of the third inning. Before his departure, Winker was 0-for-2 in two plate appearances. The reason for his exit is unknown at this time. Winker has had an excellent year […]

Max Stassi Isn't Starting On Sunday

Los Angeles Angels catcher Max Stassi isn't starting on Sunday against right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. and the Houston Astros. Stassi has been one of Los Angeles' best hitters this season, batting .283 with a .363 on-base percentage and 10 home runs in 212 plate appearances. However, he'll be on the bench on Sunday with Kurt […]

Buster Posey On The Bench Sunday

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey is getting a day off on Sunday. The Giants will take on the Colorado Rockies and right-handed starter Jon Gray but will do so without arguably their best hitter. In 310 plate appearances, this season Posey is batting .331 with a .426 on-base percentage and 15 home runs. He'll […]

Johnny Cueto Throws On Sunday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Johnny Cueto (forearm) threw a little bit on Sunday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. He's expected to miss just one or two starts before returning. Cueto has had a bounce-back year for the Giants, posting a 7-6 record with a 3.89 ERA, 92 strikeouts, 24 walks, and […]

Kris Bryant Out Of Sunday's Lineup

San Francisco Giants third baseman Kris Bryant isn't starting on Sunday against the Colorado Rockies. The veteran is batting .271 with a .358 on-base percentage, 19 home runs, and six stolen bases in 430 plate appearances. He's been particularly effective for both the Giants and fantasy managers since being dealt to San Francisco. In 56 […]

Jose Iglesias On The Bench Sunday

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Jose Iglesias is absent from the starting lineup for Sunday's matchup against the Houston Astros. It is just a day off as there are no injury concerns. Iglesias has had a subpar season, hitting .269 with a .388 slugging, a year after posting a .373 batting average with a .956 OPS. […]

George Springer Absent From Sunday's Lineup

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (ankle) is not in Sunday's lineup against the Seattle Mariners. Springer exited Saturday's game early after tweaking his ankle in the outfield. It is unclear if he will need a trip to the injured list or not, but he is day-to-day as of now. Springer has already missed over […]

Adam Eaton Designated For Assignment

The Los Angeles Angels have designated outfielder Adam Eaton for assignment on Sunday, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports. The Angels signed Eaton on July 14 to provide outfield help with Justin Upton and Mike Trout on the injured list. However, with Upton back and with the call-ups of Jo Adell and Brandon Marsh, he […]

Aaron Civale To Throw Simulated Game

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Aaron Civale (finger) is expected to throw a two-inning simulated game on Tuesday, Paul Hoynes of Cleveland.com reports. Civale has been out since June 24 with a sprained middle finger, and this will be his first time pitching in game action since his injury. His return to the Indians will most […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Back Sunday, Playing Right Field

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (shoulder) will be activated on Sunday and in the starting lineup, playing right field. He has been on the injured list since July 31. The move to the outfield is expected to keep Tatis Jr. healthy for the remainder of the year and keep Adam Frazier and Jake […]

Sammy Long Optioned To Triple-A

San Francisco Giants left-hander Sammy Long has been optioned to Triple-A Sacramento, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. Long was recalled on August 14 to start Saturday's game against the Colorado Rockies. He went just two innings, giving up one run and one walk while picking up four strikeouts. Across eight appearances and […]

Yu Darvish Expected To Land On Injured List

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Yu Darvish (back) is expected to be placed on the 10-day injured list, according to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union Tribune. Darvish had exited his last outing on Thursday due to lower back tightness. Over 23 starts with San Diego this season, Darvish is 7-7 with a 3.70 […]

Yoshitomo Tsutsugo Signs With Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yoshitomo Tsutsugo is signing with the Pittsburgh Pirates, according to MLB Network's Jon Heyman. Tsutsugo was known for good pop in Japan but struggled to show any consistency with the Tampa Bay Rays and Dodgers since coming over in 2020. The 29-year-old flashed potential in Triple-A Oklahoma City this season, hitting […]

Jared Walsh Reaches Base Three Times

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Jared Walsh had a good night on Saturday, collecting a single, two walks, and an RBI against the Houston Astros. Walsh, who was activated from the injured list on August 11, has been a threat all season in the heart of the Angels lineup. He's slashed .266/.321/.507 with 22 HRs, […]

Kyle Tucker To Be Out At Least A Week

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker was placed on the injured list on Saturday due to health and safety protocols, according to Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle. Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports that manager Dusty Baker said Tucker wouldn't return "anytime in the next week," as a result of this move. This is disappointing news […]

Jaime Barria Doesn't Make It Past The Third

Los Angeles Angels right-hander Jaime Barria (2-1) didn't pitch well against the Houston Astros on Saturday, only pitching three innings. He gave up three runs on seven hits, struck out one, and also walked a batter. It ended his streak of three quality starts in a row since returning to the Angels rotation in late […]

Nick Senzel Activated From IL, Optioned To Triple-A

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (knee) was activated from the 60-day injured list on Sunday and optioned to Triple-A Louisville, according to Bobby Nightengale of the Cincinnati Enquirer. Senzel has been out of action since mid-May due to arthroscopic knee surgery, and prior to the injury he was slashing .252/.323/.315 with one homer, two steals, […]

Travis Shaw Returning to Red Sox

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Travis Shaw is returning to the Boston Red Sox after getting claimed off waivers, according to Alex Speier of the Boston Globe, citing a league source. Shaw, who started his career with Boston in 2015, has slashed .191/.279/.337 in 178 at-bats this season. That makes the 31-year-old infielder a non-factor, even […]

Charlie Blackmon Not In Lineup Sunday Afternoon

Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon is not in the starting lineup on Sunday afternoon. This looks to be just a day off for Blackmon, who has started in 26 of the team's last 29 games. It's been a down year for Blackmon, as he's slashing .268/.353/.387 with seven homers, two steals, 51 RBI and 48 […]

Jed Lowrie Resting Against Rangers

Oakland Athletics second baseman Jed Lowrie is getting a day off Sunday after a night game in the Cleveland heat took a lot out of the players, according to the San Jose Mercury News, citing manager Bob Melvin. Tony Kemp is playing second and batting eighth against the Texas Rangers, while Vimael Machin is at […]

Josh Harrison Could Return To Action On Monday

Oakland Athletics second baseman Josh Harrison (quad) ran the bases without issue on Sunday and could return to the lineup for the series opener with the White Sox on Monday, according to Martin Gallegos of MLB.com. Harrison exited Thursday's game with a quad strain, and had been considered day-to-day since then. Over 98 games between […]

Trevor Story Doubles Twice In Victory

Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story went 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles, two runs scored, and a strikeout in a 4-1 win over the Giants on Saturday. Story hit his 27th and 28th doubles of the season on Saturday. Apart from C.J. Cron's solo home run, they were the only extra-base hits that the Rockies […]

Carlos Rodon Could Return Soon

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodon (shoulder) could return soon as an exam was encouraging and showed no damage, according to The Athletic. Manager Tony La Russa said there's a chance Rodon pitches in Toronto, a series scheduled to begin Aug. 23. Rodon was placed on the 10-day injured list with left shoulder fatigue […]

C.J. Cron Stays Hot, Homers Again On Saturday

Colorado Rockies first baseman C.J. Cron went 1-for-3 with a home run, two RBI, and a walk in a 4-1 win over the Giants on Saturday. Cron put the Rockies on the board in the top of the second inning with a solo home run, his fifth bomb in the last 15 games. He picked […]

Daniel Bard Locks Up The Save In Saturday's Win

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Daniel Bard earned the save on Saturday when he allowed one hit with two strikeouts over a scoreless ninth inning in a 4-1 win over the San Francisco Giants. Bard was given the relatively easy task of protecting a three-run lead on Saturday and got the job done. He did allow […]

Kyle Freeland Limits The Giants In Win

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland earned the win on Saturday when he surrendered one run on five hits with two walks and six strikeouts in a 4-1 win over the Giants. Freeland was in control in this one, limiting the pesky Giants offense over his six innings of work. Donovan Solano singled in a […]

Anthony Alford Lands On Injured List Sunday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Anthony Alford (back) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Sunday with back spasms, according to Mike Persak of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette. To replace him on the roster, the Pirates activated outfielder Ben Gamel from the injured list. Alford has not had any value in fantasy this year, as he's […]

Gary Sanchez Starting Double-A Rehab Assignment

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez is beginning a rehab assignment with Double-A Somerset, the team announced. Additionally, the club returned right-handed pitcher Luis Severino from his rehab assignment to get testing Monday for his shoulder tightness, according to Lindsey Adler of The Athletic. Sanchez tested positive for COVID-19 and was replaced on the active […]

Kevin Newman Hits Four Doubles On Saturday

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Kevin Newman went 4-for-4 with four doubles, two RBI and four runs scored in a 14-4 win in Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against Milwaukee. It's been a disappointing year for Newman, who is slashing .227/.264/.303 over 107 games this season. However he has started to heat up at the plate recently, […]