Mike Trout Could Return to Lineup on Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout could return to the lineup as early as Wednesday, reports Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register. Trout underwent a cryoblation procedure on his foot on Monday to treat a neuroma that had been causing him pain for the last month. Manager Brad Ausmus said that Trout could return […]

Mike Yastrzemski Not in Giants Lineup Tuesday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski will have the night off on Tuesday against the Pirates. He's been hitting well over his last 10 games with a .286/.394/.464 slash line as he gets his third day off of the month. Austin Slater will get the start in left in his place, as he is hitting […]

Josh Bell Returns to Pirates Lineup Tuesday, Batting Cleanup

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Josh Bell is back in the Pirates lineup and batting cleanup on Tuesday after sitting out the last two games. From all indications, it appears Bell was just getting some rest, and owners should make sure to plug him back into their lineups against the Giants.

Christian Yelich Exits Tuesday's Game Early

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich (knee) was removed from Tuesday's game in the first inning after fouling a pitch off of his right knee, according to Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. He was replaced mid at-bat by Trent Grisham, who finished the plate appearance by striking out. There's no word yet as to the […]

Ian Desmond Out of Rockies Lineup Tuesday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Ian Desmond is out of the starting lineup Tuesday night against the Cardinals. Desmond is hitting .278 with two home runs with seven runs and four RBI over his last 10 games, and this appears to be nothing more than a day off for the 33-year-old. Raimel Tapia will slot in at […]

Tommy Pham Out of Rays Lineup Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Tommy Pham is out of the lineup on Tuesday against the Rangers as he deals with an elbow/forearm strain. Tampa Bay Times writer Marc Topkins reports that manager Kevin Cash expects Pham to return to the lineup on Wednesday possibly as the left fielder but at the very least as […]

Byron Buxton Out for the Year

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (shoulder) will miss the remainder of the 2019 season after undergoing shoulder surgery on Tuesday, according to the Star Tribune. He reportedly had surgery Tuesday afternoon to repair a torn labrum, and he is expected to miss five to six months as a result. Buxton has been out since the beginning […]

Howie Kendrick In As DH For Washington Tuesday

The Washington Nationals will slot in infielder Howie Kendrick as their designated hitter on Tuesday night in Minnesota, where he will bat fifth in the lineup. Kendrick is hitting .316 with a double and four runs scored over his last 10 games, although seven of those appearances have come as a late-inning substitution. He could be […]

Johnny Cueto Making Season Debut Tuesday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Johnny Cueto (elbow) will make his season debut against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday. Cueto missed 13 months of action after undergoing Tommy John surgery. He pitched very well during his six minor league rehab appearances. Cueto does have some decent upside as a streaming option against the Pirates on […]

Kris Bryant Returns to the Lineup Tuesday

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (knee) is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the San Diego Padres. Bryant missed the last two games due to a lingering knee issue. He will play third base and bat fifth versus righty Ronald Bolanos on Tuesday. Bryant is always a threat to do damage […]

J.D. Davis Sits Out Against Diamondbacks

New York Mets third baseman J.D. Davis (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. He played on Monday, but this appears to be a routine rest day for him. Jeff McNeil will bat leadoff and cover left field versus righty Zac Gallen. McNeil has been hot lately, so […]

Xander Bogaerts is Resting on Tuesday

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. It sounds like Bogaerts is getting a routine day off here to rest. Chris Owing will cover shortstop and bat eighth versus righty T.J. Zeuch. Owings has one hit in his last 17 at-bats, […]

Eric Sogard Misses Third Straight Game

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Eric Sogard (leg) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Texas Rangers. Sogard will miss his third game in a row after fouling a ball off his leg on Friday. The Rays were hopeful he'd be able to play on Monday, but it appears he needs […]

Max Kepler is Out of the Lineup Tuesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (shoulder) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Washington Nationals. He left Sunday's game due to soreness in his shoulder. Luckily, the MRI came back negative, so he's considered day-to-day at the moment. Luis Arraez will bat leadoff and cover left field versus righty Anibal Sanchez. […]

Kurt Suzuki Sits Out on Tuesday

Washington Nationals catcher Kurt Suzuki (elbow) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Minnesota Twins. Suzuki exited early on Saturday due to a right elbow injury and hasn't played since then. The MRI revealed only inflammation, so he's considered day-to-day. Yan Gomes will draw the start behind the plate and bat […]

Aaron Judge Gets A Breather

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Detroit Tigers. Judge will get a routine rest day here, but should be back in the lineup on Wednesday. Tyler Wade will cover right field and bat ninth versus righty Edwin Jackson. Wade doesn't have much upside […]

D.J. LeMahieu is Out on Tuesday

New York Yankees second baseman DJ LeMahieu (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Detroit Tigers. The Yankees have a huge lead for homefield advantage in the playoffs, so resting their starters isn't a bad idea. Gleyber Torres will bat leadoff and slide over to second base versus righty Edwin […]

Mike Moustakas Still Remains Sidelined

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Mike Moustakas (hand) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Miami Marlins. Moustakas hasn't been in the lineup since September 2 due to a lingering hand issue. He's played defense a few times, but is having issues gripping the bat. It's unclear when Moustakas will be able […]

Ramon Laureano is Out Again on Tuesday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano (shin) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Houston Astros. Laureano missed five weeks of action due to a stress fracture in his shin. The Athletics are easing him back into action and he'll sit again on Tuesday after feeling discomfort over the weekend. Mark Canha […]

Kyle Gibson Activated, Will Start Thursday

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Kyle Gibson (colon) has been activated from the 10-day injured list and will draw the start against the Washington Nationals on Thursday. Gibson missed roughly two weeks of action due to a ulcerative colitis. Gibson has been awful on the mound since August, so he's not a reliable streaming option for […]

Justin Turner Scratched on Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (ankle) has been scratched from Tuesday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. He did not play in Sunday's game due to a lingering ankle issue. However, the injury appears to be minor, so Turner is not expected to be sidelined long. Chris Taylor will bat third and play third […]

Nelson Cruz Returns to the Lineup on Tuesday

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz (wrist) is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Washington Nationals. Cruz did not play on Saturday or Sunday due to lingering discomfort in his wrist. He will bat third and serve as the designated hitter against righty Anibal Sanchez. Cruz is having an excellent year […]

Carlos Correa Could Play in Rehab Game Friday

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (back) could play in a rehab game this Friday with Triple-A Round Rock. Correa has been sidelined since August 20 due to a lower back issue. It sounds like he'll be ready to play next week, assuming he doesn't suffer any setbacks. Alex Bregman will cover shortstop and bat cleanup […]

Mike Trout is Out of the Lineup Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (foot) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cleveland Indians. Trout underwent a procedure on Monday to address the issue in his right foot. There is a good chance that Trout is sidelined for most of this week. Brian Goodwin will bat leadoff and cover […]

Freddie Freeman Tallies Three Hits On Monday

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman was 3-for-5 with a run scored and an RBI during Monday's 7-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. The 29-year-old is slashing .301/.393/.572 this season with 38 home runs, 116 RBI, and 110 runs scored. Freeman has blossomed into one of the premier offensive players in all of baseball. He […]

Ronald Acuna Blasts Solo Shot In Win Over Phillies

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna was 1-for-3 with a solo home run, three runs scored, and two walks in Monday's 7-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. The 21-year-old phenom is batting just .140 with two HRs over his past 15 games. Despite the cold streak, Acuna is still slashing a hearty .280/.364/.515 with 38 HRs, […]

Madison Bumgarner Takes Tough No-Decision Monday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner missed out on a win in Monday's 6-4 loss to the Pirates. Bumgarner pitched seven innings, allowing two runs on six hits (including a solo home run) and two walks with five strikeouts. He left the game with his team up 4-2 but the Giants bullpen collapsed, allowing […]

Wilmer Flores Homers in D-Backs Loss Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Wilmer Flores went 1-for-3 with his eighth home run of the year. Flores has been riding a hot streak recently, as he is now hitting .451 over his last 15 games with four doubles, six home runs, 13 RBI and 10 runs scored. He doesn't get enough playing time to be […]

Merrill Kelly Earns Loss Despite Quality Start Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks starter Merrill Kelly pitched well on Monday despite suffering the loss against the Mets. He earned his 13th quality start of the season in the loss, allowing three runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out five over six innings. Kelly has been very inconsistent all season long, and after posting […]

Kris Bryant Remains Out of the Lineup Monday

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (knee) remains out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the San Diego Padres. He received a cortisone injection in his knee on Sunday, so he could sit on Tuesday or possibly Wednesday too. David Bote will draw the start at third base and bat eighth versus righty […]