Frankie Montas Whiffs Eight In Quality Start Versus Padres

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Frankie Montas allowed three runs in six innings with eight strikeouts in a no-decision versus the Padres on Wednesday. Montas scattered eight hits and didn't walk a batter as he posted a quality start for the fifth-straight outing. The right-hander punched out at least seven batters in each of his last […]

Luis Castillo Picks Up Sixth Win

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo turned in a strong outing in a 6-5 win over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday. Castillo allowed just one run over six innings while striking out seven and walking one. He picked up the win, improving his record to 6-10, to go along with a 4.09 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, and […]

Tommy La Stella Returns For Giants

San Francisco Giants infielder Tommy La Stella (hamstring) returned from his rehab assignment and was reinstated from the 60-day injured list, according to MLB.com. In other moves, left-handed pitcher Conner Menez was designated for assignment, while starter Anthony DeSclafani was placed on the 10-day injured list. La Stella has been out of action since early […]

Tyler Stephenson Hits Sixth Homer On Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson went 2-for-4 with a homer and two RBI in a 6-5 win over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday. Stephenson ripped a solo shot off of Minnesota reliever Beau Burrows in the seventh inning, giving him six homers on the season. The rookie backstop is having an excellent season, hitting .282 […]

Michael Lorenzen Picks Up Save Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Michael Lorenzen got the final five outs of a 6-5 win over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday to pick up his first save of the season. Lorenzen worked around two hits allowed and struck out three to preserve the victory for his team. The save comes on just Lorenzen's fifth appearance of […]

Anthony DeSclafani Goes On Injured List

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Anthony DeSclafani (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to Aug. 3, with right shoulder fatigue, according to MLB.com. The 31-year-old has pitched well this season with a 3.28 ERA and 1.07 WHIP despite struggling against the division rival Los Angeles Dodgers. Fantasy managers should hang on to […]

Tony Gonsolin In 'Idle Mode'

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin (shoulder), like his teammate Clayton Kershaw, is in "idle mode" waiting for the pain to subside, MLB.com reported, citing manager Dave Roberts. Gonsolin was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday with right shoulder inflammation. The severity of the 27-year-old's injury is unknown, but the latest update indicates […]

Eddie Rosario Set For Rehab Stint

Atlanta Braves outfielder Eddie Rosario (ab), who was acquired in a trade from Cleveland, is likely to begin a rehab stint within the next week, according to MLB.com. Rosario has taken batting practice over the past couple of days and says he feels good. He is on the injured list with an abdominal strain, but […]

Travis D'Arnaud Moves Closer to Rejoining Braves

Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud (thumb) is getting closer to his big-league return after playing seven innings Tuesday, according to The Athletic's David O'Brien. "Everything's good," said Braves manager Brian Snitker. "Still getting his timing." d'Arnaud been sidelined since May after undergoing thumb surgery. The 32-year-old has been with the Braves throughout the road trip […]

Corey Knebel May Return Next Week

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Corey Knebel (lat) could be back with the team next week on their road trip to Philadelphia and New York, The Athletic reported, citing manager Dave Roberts. Knebel has been sidelined since April 23 with a right lat injury and this week has been getting rehab game action in Triple-A. […]

Yuli Gurriel On Bench Again Against Dodgers

Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel (neck) remains out of lineup for Astros in the series finale at the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to MLB.com. Aledmys Diaz again shifts over to first and bats fifth while Robel Garcia is again at third and hitting seventh Wednesday. Gurriel was scratched from the lineup on Tuesday due […]

Anthony Rendon Will Have Season-Ending Surgery

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon (hip) will have season-ending surgery and won't return this season. Per a tweet from the team's public relations Twitter account, the surgery is "to repair a right hip impingement." The 31-year-old had a down year at the plate in his second season with the Angels, batting .240 with […]

J.D. Davis Isn't Starting On Wednesday

New York Mets third baseman J.D. Davis isn't starting as the team gets set to take on right-handed starter Zack Thompson and the Miami Marlins on Wednesday. Davis is batting .303 with a .398 on-base percentage and four home runs in 103 plate appearances this season. Jonathan Villar is starting at third base instead and […]

Luis Robert Moving Closer To Return

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert (hip) is swinging a hot bat in Triple-A and nearing a return to the majors, according to the Charlotte Observer. The center fielder, who tore his right hip flexor in May, moved to Triple-A Charlotte last week and was 6-for-22 there over his first five games. Outfield mate Eloy […]

Max Stassi Out Of Wednesday's Lineup

Los Angeles Angels catcher Max Stassi isn't starting for the team on Wednesday in a matchup against the Texas Rangers and left-handed starter Kolby Allard. Stassi has provided both the Angels and fantasy managers with some strong production in 2021, batting .307 with a .383 on-base percentage and 10 home runs in 183 plate appearances […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Isn't In Wednesday's Lineup

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. isn't in the team's lineup on Wednesday as they take on the Cleveland Indians and right-handed starter J.C. Mejia. Gurriel Jr. is batting .264 with a .299 on-base percentage, 11 home runs, and a stolen base in 362 plate appearances for Toronto this season. Corey Dickerson is starting […]

Jack Flaherty Set For Third Rehab Start

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty (oblique) will have his third rehab outing Friday for Double-A Springfield and if there are no setbacks his next start will come in the majors, according to The Athletic's Katie Woo. Flaherty has cemented himself as the Cardinals ace the last couple of years, and before getting hurt […]

Joakim Soria Heads To 10-Day Injured List

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Joakim Soria (finger), who was recently acquired in a trade, is going on the 10-day injured list with right middle finger inflammation, according to The Athletic. Tayler Saucedo is back with the club in a corresponding move. Soria had modest deep-league fantasy value with the Arizona Diamondbacks this year, going […]

Gary Sanchez Isn't Starting On Wednesday

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez isn't in the team's lineup on Wednesday for a matchup with right-handed starter Matt Harvey and the Baltimore Orioles. Sanchez has provided both the Yankees and fantasy managers with some solid power production so far in 2021, batting .213 with a .325 on-base percentage and 17 home runs in […]

Joc Pederson Not Starting On Wednesday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Joc Pederson isn't in the team's starting lineup on Wednesday as they take on the St. Louis Cardinals and left-handed starter J.A. Happ. Pederson is enjoying a solid season at the plate, hitting .248 with a .313 on-base percentage, 13 home runs, and a pair of stolen bases in 358 plate appearances. […]

Luis Arraez Reaches Base Five Times Wednesday

Minnesota Twins infielder/outfielder Luis Arraez went 3-for-3 with a double, a run scored, and two walks in Wednesday's 6-5 loss to Cincinnati. Batting out of the cleanup spot for the fourth straight game, Arraez was an on-base machine, rapping out a trio of hits and drawing two walks. The 24-year-old now has five hits in […]

Jorge Polanco Homers For Third Consecutive Game

Minnesota Twins second baseman/shortstop Jorge Polanco stayed red hot in Wednesday's 6-5 loss to the Reds. Polanco delivered the first run of the game on a 405-foot blast that left his bat at 105.2 MPH, his third home run in as many contests. The 28-year-old extended his hitting streak to eight games, with Wednesday marking […]

Trevor Larnach Drives In A Pair

Minnesota Twins outfielder Trevor Larnach went 1-for-4 with a two-run double in Wednesday's loss to the Reds. Larnach helped cut the deficit to two runs with a timely double in the eighth inning, his third RBI in the last three games. The 24-year-old endured a brutal July where he hit just .191 with two homers, […]

Charlie Barnes Yields Five Earned Runs in Loss

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Charlie Barnes took the loss in Wednesday's game against the Reds. Barnes struggled, surrendering five earned runs on seven hits in just four innings of work. The lefty only struck out two and walked a pair, generating just four whiffs on the day. Barnes had trouble locating his pitches, particularly his […]

James Karinchak Coming Off A Rough Month Of July

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher James Karinchak had a rough time on the mound in July. He converted just two of his four save opportunities and posted a 7.36 ERA over 11 innings. Walks have been a massive problem for him all year. He walked seven batters last month and he has a 14.7% walk rate […]

Sandy Alcantara Looking To Shake Off July Struggles

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara had his worst month of the year so far in July. Over four starts, he posted a 4.26 ERA with a 1.89 K/BB ratio. However, he was dominant in his first start of August. Facing the New York Yankees this past Sunday, Alcantara pitched seven scoreless innings, allowing just […]

Mike Yastrzemski Trending Upward After Solid July

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski had his best month of the year so far in July. He slashed .237/.305/.505 with seven home runs, 16 RBI and 14 runs through the month. He's continued to hit for power in the early going of August as he doubled in his first game of the month and […]

Michael Conforto In Midst Of 1-For-17 Slump

New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto has been struggling at the plate over the last week. He's gone 1-for-17 with two walks and six strikeouts over his last seven games. It's been a rough year overall for Conforto, who is slashing .197/.326/.327 with six home runs, 24 RBI and 21 runs over 71 games. He […]

Keston Hiura Lands On COVID Injured List At Triple-A

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Keston Hiura, who is currently at Triple-A Nashville, was placed on the COVID-19 injured list on Tuesday. Hiura was optioned to Triple-A on July 30 after the team acquired Rowdy Tellez and Eduardo Escobar. He hasn't appeared in a Triple-A game since this most recent demotion. It's been a nightmare season for […]

Ozzie Albies Maintaining Career-Best 37% Hard-Hit Rate

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies has been a strong all-around contributor for fantasy managers this year. Through 105 games, he's slashed .262/.321/.485 with 17 home runs, 13 stolen bases, 69 RBI and 66 runs. He has been maintaining some of the best power metrics of his career this year. He currently has a career-best […]