Craig Kimbrel Returns To Injured List

Chicago Cubs closer Craig Kimbrel (elbow) has been placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to Sept. 2. Kimbrel is dealing with right elbow inflammation, but it sounds like a minor issue. He has a 5.68 ERA with 13 saves since joining the Cubs roster halfway through the season. Steve Cishek and Pedro Strop are expected […]

Jorge Polanco Sitting Out of Thursday's Game

Minnesota Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco is getting a night off on Thursday as he will sit out against the Red Sox. Despite seeing an eight-game hitting streak snapped in Wednesday's loss, Polanco is hitting .381 with a .911 OPS over his last 10 games. Luis Arraez will start at short and hit second for Minnesota […]

Max Kepler Hitting Leadoff for Minnesota on Thursday Night

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler is in the lineup and batting first for the Twins on Thursday against the Boston Red Sox. Kepler left Wednesday's game early due to upper chest soreness, but the move was described as "precautionary". Everything appears to be good to go for Kepler, who is hitting .257 with two home […]

Lorenzo Cain Back in Lineup Thursday, Will Hit Leadoff

After missing the last four games with a lingering knee injury, Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain is back in the starting lineup on Thursday and will hit leadoff against the Cubs. Owners will need to continue to monitor Cain's status over the next few days, but for now he'll look to break out of a […]

Javier Baez Returns to Lineup Thursday

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez is back in the lineup on Thursday night and will bat fifth for the Cubs against Milwaukee after missing the last two games with a sore thumb. Baez had injured his thumb while sliding on Sunday afternoon, and had been replaced by Addison Russell for the Cubs' series with Seattle. […]

Starling Marte Out of Pirates Lineup Again Thursday

After not having missed a game since the middle of June, Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Starling Marte is out of the lineup for the second straight day against the Marlins on Thursday. There's been no official word of injury, so it could simply be another day off for Marte, but it is enough to raise some […]

Miguel Rojas Sitting Out on Thursday Against Pittsburgh

Miami Marlins shortstop Miguel Rojas is out of the lineup for Thursday night against the Pittsburgh Pirates. This will simply be a night off for Rojas, who is 1-for-14 in three games since coming off the Injured List. Jon Berti will start for Miami and bat leadoff for the Marlins, as he is hitting .256 […]

Reynaldo Lopez Strikes Out 11 in Complete-Game Win

Chicago White Sox starter Reynaldo Lopez tossed a complete game on Thursday afternoon to earn his ninth win of the season in a 7-1 victory over the Cleveland Indians. Lopez allowed one run on one hit and three walks while striking out 11 for his first double-digit strikeout performance since July. This was a stellar […]

Welington Castillo Has Big Day at the Plate Thursday

Chicago White Sox catcher Welington Castillo led the way in Thursday's 7-1 win over the Cleveland Indians, as he finished 3-for-5 with two doubles, a home run, three RBI and two runs scored. This was a breakout game for Castillo, who had struggled over his last 10 games with a .176 average that dropped his […]

MacKenzie Gore Annointed MLB Pipeline's Top Pitcher

San Diego Padres pitching prospect MacKenzie Gore was awarded MLB Pipeline’s Pitcher of the Year honors on Thursday. Baseball’s No. 3 prospect absolutely dominated High-A this season, registering a 1.02 ERA, 0.71 WHIP and 12.5 K/9 in 15 starts. After a late season promotion to Double-A, he rattled off a 4.15 ERA and 10.4 K/9 […]

Adam Eaton Remains Out Of Lineup Thursday

Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton (knee) is not in the lineup Thursday due to a bone bruise on his right knee. It was originally reported that he may have been available off the bench, but we have yet to see him in action since going down early in Monday's game. Eaton remains day-to-day for now. […]

Sean Murphy Not in Oakland Lineup on Thursday

After making his MLB debut on Wednesday, Oakland Athletics catcher Sean Murphy is not in the lineup Thursday afternoon against the Angels. Murphy was 1-for-3 in his debut, with his lone hit coming on his first career home run. Josh Phegley will get the start behind the plate for Oakland, as he enters the game […]

Ramon Laureano To Be Activated Friday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano (shin) is expected to be activated off the injured list Friday. Laureano has missed just over a month with a stress fracture in his right shin and will look to pick up right where he left off before going down. Enjoying a breakout season, Laureano was hitting to the tune […]

David Price To Start Friday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher David Price will take the mound Friday against the New York Yankees in his second start since returning from injury. Price pitched two innings Sunday, striking out two without allowing a run, and will be a very risky option Saturday with a potent Yankees lineup on deck. If Price can […]

Shohei Ohtani Taking A Seat Thursday

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is not in the starting lineup Thursday against the Oakland Athletics. Ohtani will look to reset with this day off as he has been struggling of late, mustering just one hit over his last 16 at-bats. Overall, Ohtani has a solid .286/.344/.492 slash line to go along with […]

George Springer Diagnosed With Concussion

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer (head) was diagnosed with a mild concussion Thursday. Springer was carted off the field Tuesday after banging his head and while initial tests were encouraging, it looks like Springer will need a few days off before returning to action, which could happen later this week or early next week. Kyle […]

Aaron Sanchez Done For Season

Houston Astros starting pitcher Aaron Sanchez (shoulder) will undergo surgery next week, which will end his season. Sanchez was brilliant in his first two starts for Houston but had allowed nine earned runs in his last 7 2/3 innings before being placed on the injured list. Framber Valdez has started twice in his absence and […]

Marcus Semien Hits Two-Run Blast In Win Over Angels

Oakland Athletics shortstop Marcus Semien was 1-for-4 with a two-run home run during Wednesday's 4-0 win over the Los Angeles Angels. The 28-year-old has had a productive season at the plate in 2019. Semien is slashing .272/.355/.491 with 26 HRs, 75 RBI, 100 runs scored, and seven stolen bases. He is close to topping his […]

Hyun-Jin Ryu Surrenders Three Runs On Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Hyun-Jin Ryu allowed three runs on six hits across 4 1/3 innings of work during Wednesday's 7-3 win over the Colorado Rockies. He struck out five batters while walking four. The 32-year-old has fallen on hard times lately after being untouchable for most of the season. Ryu has surrendered 21 earned […]

Joc Pederson Hits Two Home Runs In Return To Lineup

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson was 2-for-3 with two home runs, three RBI, three runs scored, and a walk during Wednesday's 7-3 win over the Colorado Rockies. It was a welcomed return after the 27-year-old missed Tuesday's game with an abdomen ailment. Pederson is slashing .245/.336/.535 this season with 32 HRs, 67 RBI, and […]

Anibal Sanchez Struggles on Wednesday

Washington Nationals right-hander Anibal Sanchez had a poor start on Wednesday against the New York Mets. Sanchez tossed five innings, allowing seven runs on eight hits to go along with just two strikeouts. The outing raised his ERA to 4.11 on the season. Sanchez was bound to have some regression late in the season after […]

Archie Bradley Earns Another Save

Arizona Diamondbacks closer Archie Bradley came out of the pen and earned another save in Wednesday's win over the San Diego Padres. Bradley tossed 2/3 of an inning, allowing no hits and one walk. It was the reliever's 12th save of the season. It hasn't been pretty for Bradley this season, but he's seeing consistent […]

Ketel Marte Cracks Grand Slam Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks center fielder Ketel Marte blew the game open on Wednesday with a grand slam in a win over the San Diego Padres. Marte finished his monster night 3-for-4 with the grand slam and four RBI. It was the 25-year-old's 30th home run of the season in what has been a true breakout campaign. […]

Jose Berrios Struggles in Loss to Boston

Minnesota Twins right-hander Jose Berrios struggled in a 6-2 loss to the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday. Berrios allowed six runs on eight hits over five innings, with two of those hits going over the fence for home runs. He struck out six and walked three in the loss. Berrios' record dropped to 11-8, to […]

Eugenio Suarez Likely to Return to Lineup Thursday

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez (hand) is likely to return to the lineup on Thursday against the Philadelphia Phillies. Suarez has been out of action since he was hit in the hand by a pitch on Sunday. He was able to pinch-run in Wednesday's win over Philadelphia, indicating that he is trending in the […]

Trevor Bauer Takes No-Decision on Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Trevor Bauer struggled in an 8-5 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday. Bauer allowed four runs over five innings while striking out six. He gave up six hits, including two homers, in the contest. Bauer's tenure with the Reds continues to underwhelm, as he has an 8.23 ERA and 1-4 record […]

Joey Votto Doubles, Homers in Win

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto went 3-for-4 with a double, a homer, two runs, and two RBI in an 8-5 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday. Votto hit a first-inning homer off Phillies starter Aaron Nola, giving him 14 home runs on the season. Overall, it has been a slow season for Votto, […]

Buster Posey Reaches Base Five Times Wednesday

San Francisco Giants catcher/first baseman Buster Posey had a solid night at the plate in Wednesday's 9-8 win over the Cardinals, going 3-for-4 with three singles and two walks. Age seems to have caught up to the veteran this season, as his .257/.323/.373 slash line is 399 plate appearances is one of the lowest of […]

Mike Yastrzemski Hits 19th Home Run Of Season Wednesday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski went 2-for-5 with a double, a solo home run, a walk, and two strikeouts in Wednesday's 9-8 win over the Cardinals. Yastrzemski mashed a third-inning Tyler Webb fastball over the bullpen in right-center field for his 19th HR of the season. He is now hitting .333 with two HR […]

Kevin Pillar Plates Three Runs On Four Hits Wednesday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Kevin Pillar had a big night at the plate in Wednesday's 9-8 win over the Cardinals. Pillar went 4-for-5 with three singles, a two-run home run (his 21st of the season), and three RBI. Pillar has been a useful fantasy asset this season, particularly in the power department and is heating […]