Starts and Sits - All Starting Pitcher Matchups for Fantasy Baseball (May 12 - May 18)

We've had a strong first quarter of the season, and we're keeping things rolling with our starting pitcher starts/sits for fantasy baseball Week 7- Monday, May 12 through Sunday, May 18. This is the time where contenders can truly start to pull away from the competition. Ensure that you've bookmark us for every start/sit option and […]

Andre Pallante Picks Up Fourth Win, Throws Seven Effective Innings

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Andre Pallante (4-2) allowed two runs on seven hits with no walks while striking out four across seven innings in Friday's 10-3 win over the Kansas City Royals. He picked up his fourth win of the season. The 26-year-old produced 13 out of his outs through ground balls, which has […]

Christian Walker Slugs Three-Run Homer on Friday

Houston Astros first baseman Christian Walker went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run and a walk in Friday's 6-3 win over the Texas Rangers. It's been a miserable start to the season for Walker so far, as this effort brings his season slash line to just .210/.283/.358. His home run on Friday was his fifth […]

Ivan Herrera Drives in Four Runs Against Kansas City

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Ivan Herrera went 3-for-4 with four RBI in Friday's 10-3 win over the Kansas City Royals. He has picked up right where he left off after missing some time due to a bone bruise in his left knee earlier in the year. The 24-year-old has gone 10-for-22 in his six games […]

Cubs Sign Kenta Maeda to Minor-League Deal

The Chicago Cubs signed free-agent right-hander Kenta Maeda to a minor-league deal on Thursday, and he's expected to make a start as soon as next week at Triple-A Iowa with Justin Steele (elbow), Shota Imanaga (hamstring) and Javier Assad (oblique) all on the injured list. Maeda, 37, joins the Cubs after being released by the […]

Brewers Hoping Jose Quintana Will Have Minimum IL Stint

Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Jose Quintana (biceps, shoulder) had additional tests on Thursday, and the results were promising, according to manager Pat Murphy. The Brewers are optimistic that it will be a minimum injured-list stint for Quintana, who is eligible to return on May 26. Quintana was put on the IL on Wednesday with a left-shoulder […]

Joe Ryan Shuts Down Brewers to Earn Fourth Win in 2025

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Joe Ryan (4-2) dominated the Milwaukee Brewers in Friday's 3-0 victory, blanking them over six innings and picking up his fourth win of the year. Ryan led the Twins to their 12th consecutive victory, allowing only two hits and a walk while striking out nine. The 28-year-old is putting together a […]

Yankees Designate Tyler Matzek for Assignment

The New York Yankees announced on Friday that they designated left-hander Tyler Matzek for assignment and reinstated right-hander Jonathan Loaisiga (elbow) from the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move. The team also reinstated right-hander Clayton Beeter (shoulder) from the 15-day IL and optioned him to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Matzek didn't look great out of the […]

Chris Sale Throws Seven Dominant Innings in Friday's Win

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Chris Sale (2-3) allowed one run on five hits and two walks over seven innings in Friday's 4-2 win against the Boston Red Sox. He struck out eight to earn his second win of the season. Sale outlasted fellow left-handed ace Garrett Crochet in a classic pitcher's duel. The 36-year-old generated […]

"Probably Unlikely" Oswaldo Cabrera Will Return This Year

New York Yankees third baseman Oswaldo Cabrera (ankle) had some ligament damage around his broken left ankle, according to manager Aaron Boone, so his surgery was a little more involved. Boone said that it's "probably unlikely" that Cabrera will play again this season, but there's no specific timetable for his return yet. Fantasy managers that […]

Sean Manaea to Throw Another Bullpen Session on Tuesday

New York Mets left-hander Sean Manaea (oblique) will throw another bullpen session on Tuesday, according to Newsday's Laura Albanese. Now that Manaea is throwing off the mound again, his next step will be to face live hitters before eventually being cleared to go on a lengthy minor-league rehab assignment. The 33-year-old veteran southpaw started a […]

Riley Greene Homers For Second Straight Day

Detroit Tigers outfielder Riley Greene went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and a walk in Friday's 5-4 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. Greene has been hot in May, slashing .320/.404/.680 with five home runs and 11:6 K:BB over 13 games. The 24-year-old is posting career-best quality of contact metrics with an excellent […]

Frankie Montas Throws Live Batting Practice

New York Mets right-hander Frankie Montas (lat) was scheduled to throw a live batting practice session in the Bronx on Friday before the team's series opener against the crosstown-rival New York Yankees, according to Newsday's Laura Albanese. It was a big step for Montas, as it was his first time facing live hitters since suffering […]

Cole Ragans Exits his Start on Friday With Groin Tightness

Kansas City Royals left-hander Cole Ragans (groin) left his start on Friday against the St. Louis Cardinals with left-groin tightness, the team announced. Ragans did strike out seven batters and didn't give out any free passes on Friday night at Kauffman Stadium, but he also allowed four earned runs on five hits in five innings […]

Mike Trout Hitting, Throwing, Running, Doing Agility Work

The Orange County Register's Jeff Fletcher reports that Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (knee) has begun hitting off a batting machine. He is also throwing and doing agility work on the field while running on an Alter-G treadmill at 75 percent of his body weight. Trout appears to be making good progress, but the […]

Willi Castro Injures his Knee on Friday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Willi Castro (knee) left Friday's game early against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field with a right-knee contusion, according to The Athletic's Dan Hayes. Castro fouled a ball off his right knee in his first at-bat of the night before eventually striking out. The 28-year-old was then replaced on defense in […]

Luis Matos Scratched With Shoulder Discomfort

San Francisco Giants outfielder Luis Matos (shoulder) was scratched from the starting lineup for Friday's series opener against the visiting Athletics due to right-shoulder discomfort, according to MLB.com's Justice delos Santos. With Matos out in the series opener, David Villar is serving as the designated hitter and will bat seventh against A's left-hander JP Sears. […]

Pete Crow-Armstrong Knocks in Six Runs

Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong was hitting the ball all over the place during Friday's game against the Chicago White Sox. He smacked his 12th home run of the season in the second inning off right-hander Shane Smith. His day wouldn't end there as Crow-Armstrong went 4-for-5 with three singles, a homer, and six RBI […]

Miguel Vargas Homers Twice in Loss

Chicago White Sox infielder/outfielder Miguel Vargas came out of the gate slowly, but has been crushing the ball over the last two weeks or so. On Friday, Vargas continued his hot streak at the plate during their Crosstown matchup against the Chicago Cubs. Vargas crushed a two-run home run off right-hander Cade Horton to open […]

Kutter Crawford Moved to 60-Day Injured List

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Kutter Crawford (knee) has been transferred from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list on Friday. This move shouldn't shock anyone as Crawford still needs at least a month to recover from his knee injury. The Red Sox shifted Crawford to the 60-day IL in order to open […]

Richard Fitts Could Begin Rehab Assignment Next Week

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Richard Fitts (pectoral) has been ramping up his activities and could begin a rehab assignment next week. Fitts has been sidelined due to a pectoral strain for over a month. That being said, Fitts could require a few rehab starts before rejoining the Red Sox rotation. The Red Sox could […]

Tanner Houck Avoids Serious Damage

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Tanner Houck (shoulder) recently underwent an MRI, which came back clean. That means, Houck appears to have avoided any major injuries to his elbow. The 28-year-old was placed on the 15-day injured list earlier this week due to a flexor strain. That being said, Houck isn't eligible to return to […]

Walker Buehler Likely to Return Tuesday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Walker Buehler (shoulder) is expected to take the mound for Tuesday's game against the New York Mets, according to manager Alex Cora. Buehler appears to be on the verge of returning after landing on the injured list on May 2 due to a shoulder bursitis. He threw a successful live […]

Taijuan Walker to Rejoin Phillies Rotation Next Week

Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Taijuan Walker will return to the team's starting rotation for the series in Colorado against the Rockies that begins next Monday after the team placed right-hander Aaron Nola (ankle) on the 15-day injured list on Friday with a sprained right ankle, according to The Athletic's Matt Gelb. In the meantime, pitching prospect […]

Andres Gimenez Could Start Running This Weekend

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Andres Gimenez (quadriceps) continues to increase his baseball activities, and the team is hoping that he'll start running this weekend, according to Sportsnet's Arden Zwelling. Gimenez has been taking ground balls and hitting in the batting cages as he works his way back from a strained right quadriceps muscle. If […]

Edward Cabrera to be Pushed Back Due to Fingernail Issue

Miami Marlins right-hander Edward Cabrera (finger) dealt with some "fluid build-up" in his fingernail area in Chicago, according to manager Clayton McCullough. As a result, the Marlins will push his next start back and give him a few extra days of rest. Instead of starting this weekend against the Tampa Bay Rays, Cabrera will now […]

Slade Cecconi to Return From Injured List and Start on Saturday

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Slade Cecconi (oblique) is set to be activated from the injured list in order to start on Saturday against the Cincinnati Reds in what will be his Guardians debut, according to MLB.com's Tim Stebbins. This will also be Cecconi's first start of 2025 after he suffered a strained left oblique back in […]

Seth Lugo Being Skipped From his Start on Saturday With Finger Inflammation

The Kansas City Royals will skip veteran right-hander Seth Lugo (finger) ahead of his scheduled start on Saturday against the St. Louis Cardinals due to right middle finger inflammation, according to The Kansas City Star's Jaylon T. Thompson. As a result, the Royals are expected to recall pitching prospect Noah Cameron to make a spot […]

Byron Buxton Clears Concussion Protocol, Considered Day-To-Day

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (head) has been cleared from the league's concussion protocol, according to Audra Martin. Buxton was not included in the starting lineup for Friday's series opener against the Milwaukee Brewers, though, and is considered day-to-day. Buxton was able to avoid landing on the seven-day concussion injured list, unlike shortstop Carlos Correa, […]