Joey Votto is Scratched on Monday

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto (rest) has been scratched from the starting lineup against the Chicago Cubs on Monday. The team has not given a reason for Votto missing this game, so stay tuned for more information. Josh VanMeter will draw the start at first base and bat eighth versus lefty Cole Hamels. VanMeter […]

Marwin Gonzalez is Back in the Lineup Monday

Minnesota Twins infielder Marwin Gonzalez (abdominal) is back in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Chicago White Sox. Gonzalez has been out since August 27 due to an abdominal strain. He'll play first base and bat eighth versus righty Reynaldo Lopez. Gonzalez isn't in a favorable part of the order, so he won't […]

Garrett Richards Will Make Season Debut Monday

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Garrett Richards (elbow) will be activated off the 60-day injured list and will make his season debut versus the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday. He spent basically all of the 2019 season rehabbing after having Tommy John surgery. He didn't pitch deep during any of his rehab outings. It's unlikely that […]

Brandon Woodruff Will Draw the Start on Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (oblique) will be activated from the 10-day injured list and draw the start against the San Diego Padres on Tuesday. Woodruff has been sidelined since late July due to a left strained oblique. The team plans to use him as an opener on Tuesday. Lefty Gio Gonzalez will follow […]

Anthony Rizzo To Wear Walking Boot

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (ankle) will be in a walking boot for five to seven days. Rizzo underwent an MRI on Monday and was diagnosed with a lateral right ankle sprain. Rizzo will be re-evaluated when he sheds the walking boot and more should be known about his return after that process. Catcher […]

Luis Urias Capitalizes At Coors Field

San Diego Padres shortstop Luis Urias enjoyed a fantastic series in Coors Field, finishing 5-for-14 with a homer, three doubles and seven runs-plus-RBI against the Colorado Rockies. The setting was certainly favorable, but Urias is scorching at the dish amidst a nine-game hitting streak, batting .400 and raising his OPS from .576 to .662. The […]

Christian Vazquez Homers Twice

Boston Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez finished 2-for-4 with two home runs and five runs batted in during Sunday's 6-3 win over Philadelphia. This was Vazquez's biggest game of his career, and it came at a time when he had been cooling off near the end of the most productive season in his five years […]

Brandon Workman Nails Down 14th Save

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Brandon Workman struck out one and walked one to earn his 14th save in Sunday's 6-3 win over Philadelphia. Four of his last five appearances have resulted in a save, and he hasn't allowed a run over his last seven innings pitched. This is all a bit of a late […]

Rick Porcello Allows Two Runs Through Five Innings

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Rick Porcello lasted five innings, while allowing two runs on five hits, one walk, and six strikeouts in Sunday's 6-3 win over the Phillies. After two absolute duds to begin the month of September, Porcello found his groove again on the road. In five of his last eight starts, the […]

Jason Vargas Only Lasts Three Innings Against Boston

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jason Vargas allowed five runs, four earned, in three innings pitched against the Red Sox Sunday afternoon. Vargas made a throwing error in the first to set up a run before the big blow came in the third inning when he served up a grand slam to Christian Vazquez. Vargas had […]

Rhys Hoskins Homers To Extend Hitting Streak

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk, and two runs scored Sunday against the Red Sox. A second-inning homer off Rick Porcello extended Hoskins' hit streak to seven games, though this was only the second multi-hit game during the streak. It was also the first homer for […]

Shin-Soo Choo Posts Three-Hit Game

Texas Rangers outfielder Shin-Soo Choo went 3-for-3 in a loss to the A's Sunday afternoon. The Rangers offense could get nothing going against Sean Manaea except for Choo who continued a hot September. Choo is batting .314 this month with seven runs scored and eight RBI in only 12 games this month. Despite the solid […]

Eddie Rosario Homers Twice in Loss to Cleveland

Minnesota Twins outfielder Eddie Rosario went 3-for-5 with two solo homers in a 7-5 loss to the Cleveland Indians on Sunday. Rosario went deep off Cleveland ace Shane Bieber in the sixth and followed that up with another shot in the seventh off reliever Nick Wittgren. The talented outfielder is hitting .275 with a .799 […]

Eugenio Suarez Blasts Two Homers

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez went 2-for-3 with two solo homers in a 3-1 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday. Suarez went deep in the fourth and sixth innings, both times off Arizona starter Zac Gallen. The veteran third baseman is now up to 47 homers, giving him a solid shot at posting […]

Anthony Rizzo Exits With Ankle Injury

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (ankle) left Sunday’s game early with a sprained right ankle. Rizzo hurt his ankle when he was trying to field a bunt. The first baseman will have a MRI on Monday and that will help determine how long he may miss. Ian Happ took over at first base for […]

Dellin Betances Activated On Sunday

New York Yankees relief pitcher Dellin Betances (shoulder) has been activated from the 60-day injured list. He has been sidelined all season due to shoulder issues. He said on Sunday that his arm strength isn't where it needs to be, but he's continuing to work on it. He'll make his season debut whenever he gets […]

Corey Dickerson Won't Play on Sunday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Corey Dickerson (foot) is out of the starting lineup against the Boston Red Sox on Sunday. Dickerson hasn't played since Wednesday due to a bruised navicular bone in his left foot. The Phillies aren't sure when he's going to return to the lineup. Brad Miller will bat fifth and play left field […]

Jorge Polanco Gets the Day Off

Minnesota Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Cleveland Indians. It appears to be a routine rest day after playing in the doubleheader on Saturday. Ronald Torreyes will cover shortstop and bat ninth versus righty Shane Bieber. Torreyes doesn't have much upside with the bat here.

Nelson Cruz is Out of the Lineup Sunday

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Cleveland Indians. Cruz played during both games of the doubleheader on Saturday, so he'll get the day off here. Luiz Arraez will bat leadoff and serve as the designated hitter versus righty Shane Bieber. This is a […]

George Springer is Taking a Breather

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Kansas City Royals. Springer will get a regular rest day here, but should be back in the lineup next game. Josh Reddick will slide over to center field and bat sixth versus righty Jakob Junis. Reddick has been […]

Jose Altuve is Resting on Sunday

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Kansas City Royals. It appears to be a routine rest day for the slugging infielder. Aledmys Diaz is batting seventh and playing second base versus righty Jakob Junis. Diaz has not hit well this month and is […]

Anthony DeSclafani Pitches Well in Loss to Arizona

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Anthony DeSclafani pitched well in a 1-0 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday. DeSclafani gave up one run in seven innings of work while striking out five. He allowed just one hit in the game, a triple to Nick Ahmed. DeSclafani now has a 9-9 record, 3.93 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, and […]

Miguel Sano Hits Game-Winning Grand Slam

Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano went 1-for-4 with a grand slam in a 9-5 win over the Cleveland Indians on Saturday in the second game of a doubleheader. Sano's first career slam was a big one as he broke a 5-5 tie in the eighth inning. The veteran power hitter is batting .239 with […]

Albert Pujols Hitting Cleanup Saturday

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Albert Pujols will start and hit cleanup Saturday against the Rays. The 39-year-old future Hall of Famer has cooled off lately, slugging only .385 over his last seven games. Pujols is clearly in the back-half of his career but has done a decent job as a run producer this season. […]

Kole Calhoun Has Three Home Runs In Last Two Games

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Kole Calhoun is starting and hitting third as the team takes on the Rays on Saturday. With Mike Trout sidelined, Calhoun has been tasked with driving in runs and has delivered the past few games. Calhoun cranked a home run on Thursday and then backed it up with two more home […]

Brian Goodwin In 2-For-27 Slump

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Brian Goodwin will bat leadoff as the team takes on the Rays on Saturday. Goodwin is scuffling at the plate, going 2-for-27 over his last seven games and is hitting only .193 over his last 15. After slugging .667 in the month of August, Goodwin is limping his way to the […]

Yordan Alvarez Not In Lineup Saturday

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez will get the night off Saturday against the Royals. With teammate Michael Brantley struggling it looks like the team is trying to keep Brantley in the lineup but keep his legs fresh by playing DH. After a slight lull at the plate, Alvarez has come back with a vengeance, […]

Yuli Gurriel Hitting Fifth On Saturday

Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel is hitting fifth Saturday against the Royals. Gurriel returned to the lineup on September 12 after missing several games with left hamstring tightness and appears to be almost at full strength. It has been a dynamite year for Gurriel, who has surprised many in the fantasy community. Gurriel enters […]

Alex Bregman Has Cooled Off After Scorching Streak

Houston Astros shortstop Alex Bregman has cooled off a touch over the last seven days, hitting only .222 over his last 18 at-bats heading into Saturday's action. This comes on the heels of an absolutely blistering streak of production on offense and still is slashing .350/.469/.675 in the month of September. It merely has been […]

Michael Brantley Enduring Rough September

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley is going through his worst offensive stretch of the season as the team takes on the Royals on Saturday. On a highly dangerous offensive team, Brantley has been the most consistent force all season. But Brantley is hitting only .169 over his last 53 at-bats and currently is slugging only […]