Kyle Seager Breaks Hitless Streak Monday

Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager went 1-for-4 in Monday's win over the Athletics. Seager had been struggling recently going hitless in his last five games. The batting average has dropped to .253 in that span as well. This season has been tough for fantasy owners because while Seager had been a top-level third baseman […]

Kyle Lewis Hits 10th Homer Monday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Kyle Lewis went 1-for-3 with a home run, three RBI and a walk in Monday's win over the Athletics. Lewis had been hitless in his last four games and has seen his batting average drop to .293. Lewis has also seen his strikeout rate start to creep back up with 12 strikeouts […]

Marco Gonzales Gives Up Five Runs In Win

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Marco Gonzales gave up five runs on six hits and a walk through six innings in Monday's win over the Athletics. This was the most runs that Gonzales has given up this season, so the fact that he was still able to record seven strikeouts and get the win means it […]

Zack Wheeler Works Bullpen Session Monday

Philadelphia Phillies right-handed pitcher Zack Wheeler worked a 41-pitch bullpen Monday, the first step in his return to the mound after sustaining a fingernail injury last week. The club is optimistic that Wheeler will be able to return to the mound for one of the upcoming contests against the Mets from Tuesday-Thursday. While his strikeout […]

J.T. Realmuto Will Avoid Injured List With Hip Strain

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto is officially listed as day-to-day after an MRI on Monday revealed a mild hip strain. The club does not plan on putting Realmuto on the IL due to the injury, but he is likely to miss a few more contests, ceding way to Andrew Knapp and Rafael Marchan behind the […]

Rhys Hoskins Heads To Injured List With UCL Injury

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins will land on the 10-day injured list due to a UCL injury in his left elbow. Hoskins’ power had come on as of late, having delivered an .887 OPS and 135 OPS+ through his first 41 games. Philadelphia hasn’t ruled out Hoskins returning at some point in 2020, but […]

Yankees To Ease Giancarlo Stanton Back Into Lineup

The New York Yankees are expected to ease outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (hamstring) back into the lineup, and he’s unlikely to play more than two games in a row for his first week back with the team. The Yankees expect to activate Stanton sometime this week, and the 30-year-old has been taking at-bats at the team’s […]

Travis Blankenhorn Receives First Big League Call-Up

Minnesota Twins second baseman/outfielder Travis Blankenhorn has been summoned to the active roster ahead of Monday’s contest against the White Sox and will make his Major League debut when he first gets into action. Blankenhorn has never played above Double-A, having compiled a .787 OPS across two Minor League levels last year. Ranked as the […]

Isan Diaz Forced To Leave Monday's Game

Miami Marlins second baseman Isan Diaz was forced to leave Monday's game against the Phillies due to a groin injury. Diaz seemed to hurt himself while running out a ground ball. He was able to stay on the field to play defense for another half inning, but he was lifted from the game after that. […]

Miguel Rojas Hits A Homer On Monday

Miami Marlins shortstop Miguel Rojas did well on Monday, going 2-for-3 with a home run, a single, and a walk. He scored two runs and drove in one. Rojas started this game at third base but moved back over to his customary shortstop position after Isan Diaz was forced to leave with a groin injury. […]

Pablo Lopez Rebounds With A Great Start On Monday

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez broke his slump with an excellent start on Monday against the Phillies. Lopez went seven innings, earning a win while allowing one run on three hits. He struck out six without allowing a walk, evening his record at 4-4 and lowering his ERA to 4.02. Lopez had two straight […]

Willie Calhoun Set To Return Off Injured List Tuesday

Texas Rangers outfielder Willie Calhoun is expected to be activated off of the injured list prior to Tuesday’s contest versus Houston. Calhoun has been on the IL since Aug. 20 due to a strained left hamstring that was initially expected to keep him out for the remainder of the year, but he will instead get […]

Marwin Gonzalez Scratched From Monday’s Lineup

Minnesota Twins utilityman Marwin Gonzalez has been scratched from Monday’s starting nine against the White Sox due to a non-COVID-19-related illness. Gonzalez was set to hold down the keystone Monday, but he now joins Miguel Sano and Eddie Rosario on the bench with ailments. In 43 games this year, Gonzalez has scuffled mightily to the […]

Stephen Piscotty Exits Early In Game 1 On Monday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Stephen Piscotty left the first game of Monday’s doubleheader against the Mariners due to an undisclosed injury. Robbie Grossman entered the lineup in place of Piscotty, who went 0-for-3 prior to his departure. His outing dipped his average on the season to .248, as he has been hampered by a wrist injury […]

Clint Frazier To Remain In Everyday Mix Moving Forward

New York Yankees outfielder/designated hitter Clint Frazier will remain a cog in the team’s everyday lineup, even upon the activation of Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton during the upcoming week, manager Aaron Boone confirmed Monday. With Stanton likely to take over designated hitter duties and Judge to hold down right field, Frazier is likely to […]

Austin Dean Lands On 10-Day Injured List

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Austin Dean was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday due to a strained right elbow, which stems from a throw that he made during Sunday’s contest. Dean has appeared in just three games with the Cardinals, drawing three walks in seven plate appearances. His absence will pave the way for […]

Justin Turner Could Return Off Injured List Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner could be back in the club’s starting lineup as soon as Tuesday, manager Dave Roberts revealed prior to Monday’s contest against the Padres. Turner last played Aug. 28 as he deals with a strained left hamstring, remaining an excellent source of on-base percentage (.384) through his first 32 […]

Atlanta Inks Pablo Sandoval To Minors Deal

First baseman/designated hitter Pablo Sandoval signed a Minor League deal with the Braves on Monday, which will see him report to the club’s alternate training site with the hopes of contributing over the final two weeks of the regular season. Sandoval was released by the Giants on Thursday after slashing .220/.278/.268 through 33 contests. Atlanta […]

Isan Diaz Departs Monday’s Contest Early

Miami Marlins second baseman Isan Diaz left Monday’s doubleheader against Philadelphia early due to left groin tightness. Brian Anderson entered the lineup in his place, with Jazz Chisholm sliding over to the keystone during Game 1. After going 0-for-1 prior to his exit, Diaz dropped his batting average on the season to .182, still without […]

Miguel Sano, Eddie Rosario Absent From Monday’s Lineup

Minnesota Twins first baseman/designated hitter Miguel Sano is not among the club’s starting nine for Monday’s contest against the White Sox as he battles neck stiffness. Manager Rocco Baldelli said that Sano could be available off the bench if needed, but LaMonte Wade Jr. will hold down first base and bat fifth Monday versus righty […]

Gio Urshela To Be Activated Tuesday

New York Yankees third baseman Gio Urshela (elbow) remains on schedule to be activated on Tuesday, according to manager Aaron Boone. Urshela has been able to take on-field batting practices and workouts without any setbacks. The 28-year-old has been out of the lineup since Sept. 3, but he was enjoying a productive season up until […]

Austin Hays Returns To Lineup Monday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays (rib) was activated off of the 10-day injured list on Monday afternoon. He is also back in the starting lineup for the first time since August 14 after dealing with a non-displaced rib fracture. The 25-year-old was in the midst of a disappointing season before being sidelined, posting a .519 […]

Thomas Eshelman Scheduled To Start Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles pitcher Thomas Eshelman is scheduled to start Tuesday's game against the Atlanta Braves. The 26-year-old has posted a 3-0 record to go along with a 3.96 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, and 11/8 K/BB rate across 25 innings this season. Nevertheless, it is tough to trust even the best pitchers against the Braves offense, let […]

Sonny Gray Hopes To Return Before End Of Season

Cincinnati Reds starter Sonny Gray (back) said he is hopeful he will be able to pitch in the final week of the regular season, according to Bobby Nightengale of the Cincinnati Inquirer. Gray suffered a strained back during his most recent start, a five-run shelling against the Chicago Cubs. Gray's return likely hinges on whether […]

Aaron Judge Resumes Swinging On Monday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (calf) resumed taking swings on Monday, according to manager Aaron Boone. The 28-year-old slugger has not appeared in a game since August 26 and has only played in 18 of 47 games so far this season. Thankfully, it seems like he is nearing a return, and it could not […]

Lance McCullers Jr. Returning To Rotation Wednesday

Houston Astros starter Lance McCullers Jr. (neck) is scheduled to return to the team's starting rotation on Wednesday against the Texas Rangers. McCullers has not appeared in a game since Sept. 4 after dealing with neck irritation. The 26-year-old underwent treatment on the ailment, and it appears to have helped. Regardless, McCullers posted a 5.79 […]

Zack Wheeler Throws Bullpen Session Monday

Philadelphia Phillies starter Zack Wheeler (fingernail) threw a bullpen session on Monday afternoon. There have been no updates on the success of the session, but if all went well, Wheeler would likely pitch later this week. The 30-year-old suffered the flukey injury while pulling up his pants. Thankfully, he did not need to go on […]

Brock Holt Headed To Paternity List

Washington Nationals infielder Brock Holt was placed on the paternity list on Monday afternoon. Jake Noll was recalled from the team's alternate training site as a corresponding move. Noll slashed .285/.327/.410 with 11 homers, 54 RBI, and five stolen bases across 118 games at Triple-A Fresno in 2019. There are some offensive tools in Noll's […]

Scott Kingery Activated On Monday

Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Scott Kingery (back) was activated off of the 10-day injured list on Monday. He is starting at second base and batting eighth against Pablo Lopez and the Miami Marlins. Kingery has not appeared in a game since August 30, and he was having a dismal season up to that point. He […]

Tony Kemp Starting Monday, Nate Orf Scratched

Oakland Athletics infielder Tony Kemp will start at second base and bat ninth against Marco Gonzales and the Seattle Mariners in the first game of Monday's doubleheader. Nate Orf was in the original lineup playing third base, but now Kemp has drawn in, and Tommy La Stella has shifted to the hot corner. Kemp and […]