Cody Bellinger Set To Be A Platoon Player

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said on Friday that outfielder Cody Bellinger's playing time will mostly come against right-handed pitchers the rest of the season. The Dodgers have a ridiculous amount of offensive talent and Bellinger seems to be the odd man at the moment. Bellinger will now become a platoon player and it […]

Huascar Ynoa Moving To Gwinnett

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Huascar Ynoa (hand) was promoted to Triple-A Gwinnett and will be in the lineup on Friday night against Charlotte. The 23-year-old has been out for months now because of a fractured right hand. However, after making appearances in Single-A, it now appears as if Ynoa could be back on the big […]

Trea Turner Will Move To Second Base

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Trea Turner (COVID-19) will become the clubs starting second baseman when he is activated. Turner came over from the Washington Nationals as part of a blockbuster deal that also brought the Dodgers starting pitcher Max Scherzer. Turner could be activated on Friday, manager Dave Roberts said he won't start until Saturday. […]

Frank Schwindel Homers In Loss

Chicago Cubs first baseman Frank Schwindel went 2-for-5 with two runs scored and a two-run home run in Friday's loss versus the Chicago White Sox. Schwindel is one of the many new faces in the Cubs lineup and has started the last four games at first base for the club. Schwindel has a minimum of […]

Jake Lamb Activated On Friday

Chicago White Sox outfielder/designated hitter Jake Lamb (quadriceps) was activated from the 10-day injured list on Friday. The 30-year-old veteran has been out since the beginning of June because of a strained right quad and has most recently been working his way back at Triple-A Charlotte over the last few weeks. Throughout 31 games this […]

Brian Goodwin Continues Power Surge

Chicago White Sox outfielder Brian Goodwin continues to swing a hot bat this week and played the hero in Friday's victory versus the Chicago Cubs. Goodwin didn't start the game, but came in as a pinch-runner for outfielder Eloy Jimenez in the top of the sixth inning. Goodwin would then open the top of the […]

Craig Kimbrel Struggles Against Former Team

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel got lit up against the Chicago Cubs on Friday afternoon. Kimbrel was dealt from the Cubs to the White Sox during the trade deadline and his return to Wrigley Field was a not a kind one. Kimbrel entered the contest with only two runs allowed on the year, […]

Cesar Hernandez Crushes 19th Home Run

Chicago White Sox second baseman Cesar Hernandez went 1-for-3 with two walks and a two-run home run in Friday's victory versus the Chicago Cubs. Hernandez crushed his first homer as a member of the White Sox against Kyle Ryan to give the Pale Hose some insurance runs in the top of the eighth inning. Hernandez […]

Kyle Hendricks Earns Another Quality Start

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks earned his 17th quality start of the season on Friday versus the Chicago White Sox. Hendricks went six innings and allowed seven hits, two runs, three walks (two intentional) and struck out seven on the afternoon. Hendricks has quietly been having a very productive season and is 13-4 with […]

Adam Engel Swipes Two Bags

Chicago White Sox outfielder Adam Engel enjoyed a nice afternoon in Friday's victory versus the Chicago Cubs. Engel went 3-for-5 with a walk, two doubles, a run scored and two stolen bases in Friday's victory versus the Chicago Cubs. Engel has been playing pretty regularly for the White Sox since returning from the injured list […]

Lance Lynn Shines In No-Decision

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lance Lynn continued his strong season in Friday's no-decision versus the Chicago Cubs. Lynn was yanked in the bottom of the seventh inning after allowing a leadoff single to Andrew Romine. Romine would come around to score on a sacrifice fly by David Bote off of relief pitcher Michael Kopech […]

Alex Avila Could Meet Nationals During Road Trip

Washington Nationals catcher Alex Avila (calves) is expected to join the team on the road this weekend while they play the Atlanta Braves, Washington Post writer Jesse Dougherty reported on Friday. Avila has been sidelined with bilateral calf strains since early July and could still need more time to work out with the team before […]

Roberto Perez Placed On 10-Day IL Friday

Cleveland Indians catcher Roberto Perez (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Friday with right shoulder inflammation, according to Mandy Bell of MLB.com. To replace him on the roster, the team has recalled catcher Wilson Ramos. It's been a rough year at the plate for Perez, who is slashing .136/.246/.318 over 34 games. […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Hitting In Batting Cage, Nearing Return

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (shoulder) has been hitting in the batting cage and could start hitting on the field soon, manager Jayce Tingler told the press on Friday. The 22-year-old slugger was placed on the 10-day injured list on July 31 with left shoulder inflammation after he made an awkward slide into […]

Edwin Diaz Activated From Paternity List

New York Mets relief pitcher Edwin Diaz was activated from the paternity list on Friday, according to Tim Britton of The Athletic. To make room, the Mets optioned relief pitcher Jake Reed to Triple-A Syracuse. Diaz left the team to be present for the birth of his child on Wednesday, and now he's back to […]

Niko Goodrum On Track To Be Activated From IL Next Week

Detroit Tigers utility infielder Niko Goodrum (calf) is "on track" to finish his rehab assignment this weekend and be activated this Tuesday, Chris McCosky of the Detroit News reported on Friday. Goodrum was placed on the 10-day injured list retroactive to July 15 with a left calf strain and has been slowly making his way […]

Shane Bieber Playing Catch From 90 Feet

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Shane Bieber (shoulder) was playing catch from 90 feet on Friday, and is getting closer to throwing off the mound for the first time since mid-June, according to Zack Meisel of The Athletic. He's been sidelined with a strained rotator cuff for nearly two months now, but Meisel reports that Bieber […]

Brian Anderson Not Starting On Friday

Miami Marlins third baseman Brian Anderson isn't in the team's lineup on Friday. Anderson is batting .253 with a .324 on-base percentage, five home runs, and four stolen bases in 179 plate appearances this season. However, it'll be Isan Diaz starting at third base for Miami on Friday as the team begins a road series […]

Mark Canha Moves To Right Field On Friday Against Rangers

Oakland Athletics outfielder Mark Canha will play right field and bat leadoff on Friday against right-handed pitcher Mike Foltynewicz and the visiting Texas Rangers. Oakland's outfield was shuffled after centerfielder Ramon Laureano was suspended 80 games after testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs. Canha has been solid for fantasy managers when healthy this season, slashing .249/.347/.443 […]

Corey Dickerson Isn't In Friday's Lineup

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Corey Dickerson isn't in the team's lineup on Friday as they get set to take on right-hander Nathan Eovaldi and the Boston Red Sox. Dickerson, who the Blue Jays acquired from the Marlins earlier this season, is batting .255 with a .314 on-base percentage, two home runs, and two stolen bases […]

Jarren Duran Placed On COVID-19 IL

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran (COVID-19) was placed on the COVID-19 injured list on Friday, according to Alex Speier of the Boston Globe. Duran's agent Barret Arthur said that Duran has received multiple negative tests for COVID-19, and as of now he is currently on the IL due only to displaying symptoms. Barring any […]

Salvador Perez Out Friday With Illness

Updating an earlier report, Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (illness) was held out of Friday's lineup due to illness, according to Lynn Worthy of the Kansas City Star. Worthy adds that the issue is not believed to be related to COVID-19, but due to health and safety protocols he will quarantine in his hotel […]

Franmil Reyes Isn't Starting On Friday

Cleveland Indians designated hitter Franmil Reyes isn't starting on Friday as the team begins a three-game series against the Detroit Tigers. Reyes has provided both Cleveland and fantasy managers with some quality production at the plate, batting .275 with a .328 on-base percentage, 20 home runs, and three stolen bases in 265 plate appearances this […]

Adrian Houser, Jandel Gustave Test Positive For COVID-19

Milwaukee Brewers pitchers Adrian Houser and Jandel Gustave have tested positive for COVID-19, according to Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Gustave had already been in quarantine as a possible close contact, but has now officially tested positive. Houser had just tossed 6 1/3 hitless innings on Tuesday against the Pirates in an 8-5 […]

Yuli Gurriel Placed On IL With Neck Stiffness

Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel (neck) was placed on the 10-day injured list with neck stiffness, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. Gurriel was held out of the lineup the last two games for Houston with the neck issue, and he now heads to the IL in the midst of a hot streak as […]

Eugenio Suarez Isn't Starting On Friday

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez isn't in the team's lineup on Friday for a matchup with the Pittsburgh Pirates and right-handed starter JT Brubaker. Suarez is batting .177 with a .260 on-base percentage and 22 home runs in 438 plate appearances this season. Mike Moustakas is starting at third base and batting fifth in […]

Robbie Grossman Not Starting On Friday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Robbie Grossman (elbow) isn't in the team's lineup on Friday after being hit by a pitch on his elbow during Thursday's game. The Tigers begin a three-game series against the Cleveland Indians on Friday with a matchup against right-hander Cal Quantrill but will do so without one of their best hitters. Grossman […]

Juan Soto Out Of Lineup On Friday Evening

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto (knee) is not in the starting lineup on Friday evening. Soto reportedly felt "something in his knee" after scoring in the ninth inning of Thursday night's game, and he was being tested before the game Friday but apparently he did not feel well enough to play. Managers should continue to […]

Ramon Laureano Suspended For 80 Games

Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano has been suspended 80 games for violating MLB's PED policy, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. Laureano tested positive for Nandrolone, and this suspension officially brings his 2021 campaign to an end. With Laureano out, this will likely mean an increase in playing time for Tony Kemp and Stephen Piscotty, […]

Salvador Perez Not In Friday's Lineup

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez isn't in the team's lineup on Friday as they get set to take on the St. Louis Cardinals and right-hander Adam Wainwright. Perez has been one of fantasy baseball's more productive catchers this season, batting .276 with a .304 on-base percentage, 27 home runs, and a stolen base in […]