DJ LeMahieu Walks the Yankees Off on Saturday

With the game tied 4-4 in the bottom of the 11th, New York Yankee DJ LeMahieu led the inning off by hammering the first pitch he saw from Oakland's Lou Trevino 379-feet over the left-field wall, giving the Yankees a 5-4 win. LeMahieu continues his career-best season with his 24th home run and now has […]

Yadier Molina Goes Deep Again

St. Louis catcher Yadier Molina hit his fourth home run in four games, as the Cardinals beat Cincinnati 10-6 in the first game of Saturday's double-header. Molina started off slow upon returning from the injured list on August 13 but has turned it on in his past 10 games, going 17-for-41 with four home runs […]

Trevor Bauer Rocked in First Game of Doubleheader

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Trevor Bauer continued his nightmare season on Saturday afternoon, allowing six runs in four innings, losing to the Cardinals 10-6 in the first game of Saturday's double-header. In his last six starts, Bauer has given up 29 ER in 30 innings, going 1-4 with an 8.60 ERA and 1.78 WHIP. Lined for […]

Miguel Cabrera Returns to Lineup on Saturday

After missing the last three games with a bicep issue, Detroit first baseman Miguel Cabrera will return to the lineup on Saturday when the Tigers take on the Twins. Cabrera has had a good run as of late, slashing .292/.352/.479 with four home runs and 13 RBI in his last 25 games. In his return, […]

Jake Cave Gets Night Off

After starting Minnesota's last 12 games, Twins outfielder Jake Cave will get the night off on Saturday, as Minnesota takes on the Detroit Tigers and Matthew Boyd. Cave went 0-for-five last night but has been red-hot over his last seven games, slashing .304/.407/1.043 with five home runs, seven RBI, and eight runs scored. Look for […]

Tyler Glasnow Close to Returning

Tampa Bay starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow had a successful first rehab appearance on Friday and is now on track to return to the majors within the next week. It was a short rehab for Glasnow, getting three quick outs on just eight pitches while walking one. Manager Kevin Cash says that Glasnow's next rehab appearance […]

Kevin Kiermaier Returns To Lineup

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (bruised ribs) has been absent from the Rays lineup since crashing into the outfield wall last Sunday but will return on Saturday to bat seventh against the Indians. Prior to the injury, Kiermaier had really struggled in August, slashing just .205/.227/.342 with two home runs and two stolen bases, […]

Tyler Naquin Out For Season

It was confirmed on Saturday that Cleveland Indians outfielder Tyler Naquin will be out for the remainder of 2019 after tearing his right-ACL while making a catch against the wall at Tropicana Field on Friday night. Jake Bauers was recalled to take his place but the biggest impact of Naquin's injury is how it clears […]

Jean Segura Bats Leadoff for First Time Since June

Philadelphia shortstop Jean Segura will leadoff for the Phillies for the first time since June 18 when they take on the Mets at home on Saturday afternoon. While overall Segura has hit second for the majority of the 2019 season, the former Mariner has spent most of August hitting in the middle of the order […]

Jeff McNeil Gets Day Off on Saturday

New York second baseman Jeff McNeil will get the day off on Saturday when the Mets take on Philadelphia in the second game of their three-game set. McNeil has started five of the Mets six games since returning from the injured list on August 24, going five-for-24 with a home run and two doubles. A […]

Robinson Chirinos to Get Day Off on Saturday

After starting behind the plate in three of Houston's last four games, catcher Robinson Chirinos will take a seat for Saturday's game with Martin Maldonado getting the start instead. In his last three starts, Chirinos was 3-for-13 with a home run and two doubles and now has 15 HR and 49 RBI on the season.

Cavan Biggio Homers in Loss

Toronto rookie second baseman Cavan Biggio hit his 11th home run on the year as the Blue Jays lost to Houston 7-4 on Friday night. Biggio has provided some production in all the counting categories this year, with 45 runs scored and nine stolen bases, making him useful in mixed leagues, as well as a […]

Hernan Perez Takes Over Second Base

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Hernan Perez is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Chicago Cubs. Keston Hiura (hamstring) was placed on the injured list on Saturday, so the Brewers are seeking help at second base. It seems that Travis Shaw and Perez are going to split the playing time there until Hiura is […]

J.D. Martinez Continues to Crush in August

Boston outfielder J.D. Martinez continued putting up video game numbers in the month of August in a 15-inning victory over the Angels on Friday night. Martinez went 2-for-6 hitting a double as well as his 33rd home run of the year. In August, Martinez is slashing .385/.465/.760, with 10 home runs, 27 RBI, and 24 […]

Travis Shaw Starts at Third Base Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Travis Shaw will be in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Chicago Cubs. Keston Hiura (hamstring) has been placed on the injured list, so Shaw could see regular playing time down the stretch. Shaw will draw the start at third base and bat eighth versus lefty Cole Hamels. Shaw should […]

Ryan Braun Sits Out Versus Cubs

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Chicago Cubs. The team has elected to give Braun plenty of rest down the stretch of the season. They have a bit of a logjam in the outfield, so the Brewers will go with a different look on […]

Lorenzo Cain is Out of the Lineup Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Chicago Cubs. Cain hasn't been great with the bat this season and the Brewers have a logjam in the outfield. Trent Grisham will draw the start in center field and bat sixth versus lefty Cole Hamels. Grisham is […]

Mookie Betts Wins It With Homer In 15th

Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts was the hero on Friday night, hitting the game-winning home run as Boston defeated the Angels in 15 innings. After hitting his 24th home run in the first inning, Betts blasted an offering from Trevor Cahill over the left-field wall in the 15th to give the Red Sox the […]

Michael Brantley Gets Day Off Saturday

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Brantley has been incredible with the bat this season, so this is just a routine day off for him. Jake Marisnick will replace him in the outfield and bat ninth versus righty Clay Buchholz. Marisnick […]

Cameron Maybin is Not in the Lineup Saturday

New York Yankees outfielder Cameron Maybin (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Oakland Athletics. He injured his wrist earlier in the week, but returned to the lineup on Wednesday. It appears that this is just a routine day off for him. Mike Tauchman will bat ninth and play left […]

Jonathan Villar Steals For the Cycle

Speedy Oriole second baseman Jonathan Villar ran wild on Friday night, stealing three bases while going two-for-six with a double in a 14-2 win over the Royals. Villar stole first, second, and third base at different points in the victory, giving him the stolen-base cycle on the night and 32 swiped bags on the year. […]

Travis Shaw Recalled on Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Travis Shaw has been recalled from the minors on Saturday. Keston Hiura (hamstring) has been placed on the injured list, so Shaw will take over his spot on the active roster. Shaw is hitting .162/.276/.279 with six home runs and 13 RBI this season with the Brewers. It's been an awful season […]

Edwin Encarnacion Could Return Next Week

New York Yankees first baseman Edwin Encarnacion (wrist) could return to the active roster next week, according to manager Aaron Boone. He's been sidelined for about a month due to a fractured wrist. Encarnacion is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment on Sunday and return in the middle of next week. He has 30 home […]

Khris Davis Remains Out on Saturday

Oakland Athletics designated hitter Khris Davis (personal) remains out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the New York Yankees. He went on the paternity leave list on Wednesday and hasn't returned yet. Jurickson Profar will serve as the designated hitter and bat seventh versus righty Domingo German. Profar is hitting .409 this week, […]

Sean Manaea to Make First Start of Season

After a long recovery from shoulder surgery, Athletics starter Sean Manaea is set to make his first start of the season on Sunday, taking on the Yankees in a road start. It's been a long slow road, with Manea making a total of eight rehab starts, but the left-hander looked sharp in his last outing […]

Harrison Bader to Sit First Game of Doubleheader

Cardinals outfielder Harrison Bader will head to the bench for the first time since being recalled to the big club on August 20. In his nines games since returning, Bader is slashing .321/.457.571 with one home run, eight runs scored, with one stolen base and one home run. With four games in two days, the […]

Keston Hiura Hits the Injured List

The Milwaukee Brewers placed rookie second baseman Keston Hiura on the 10-day injured list on Saturday morning after injuring his hamstring on Friday night. No timetable is yet known for the 23-year-old but it's a big blow to fantasy owners as Hiura has been a great source of production in his first year, with a . […]

Jose Iglesias Gets First Game of Doubleheader Off

After 17 consecutive starts, Cincinnati shortstop Jose Iglesias will rest for the first game of the Reds doubleheader against the Cardinals on Saturday. Iglesias has nine home runs and a .296 AVG on the year but has been fantastic through 91 plate-appearances in August, slashing .368/.378/.517 with two home runs and 15 runs scored. This […]

Nick Senzel to Sit Game One of Doubleheader

Struggling Cincinnati center fielder Nick Senzel will take a seat during the first game of the Reds doubleheader against the Cardinals on Saturday, with Philip Ervin taking his place. Senzel just finished a horrid August, slashing .191/.240/.309 with just a 39 wRC+ and will make way for Ervin, who could be a good cost-saving play […]

Zac Gallen Strikes Out Six in D-Backs Win Friday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen had six strikeouts over five innings on Friday night in the Diamondbacks' win over the Dodgers. Gallen did not factor into the decision, as he finished the night with three runs allowed on five hits and one walk. He has now thrown at least six strikeouts in six of […]