Tarik Skubal Racks Up 11 Strikeouts

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal put together an excellent performance against the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday. The left-hander tossed six scoreless innings, allowing four hits, and striking out 11 batters in the win. Skubal didn't have many problems during this outing as he only allowed singles and didn't walk anyone. Skubal gave up seven […]

Clayton Kershaw To Make Two Rehab Starts This Week

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (toe, knee) is scheduled to make two rehab starts for Triple-A Oklahoma City this week. The veteran southpaw continues to ramp up as he's working his way back from an offseason toe and knee injuries. The plan is for Kershaw to start on Tuesday and throw around five […]

Jackson Merrill Takes Batting Practice On Sunday

San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill (hamstring) was able to take batting practice ahead of Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. This is a positive step forward for Merrill who is working his way back from a right hamstring strain. The hope is that Merrill can get into some minor league games within the […]

Sean Murphy Taking A Seat On Sunday

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy (rest) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Murphy will get a rest day here after starting in the first two games of the series. He went 2-for-6 with a solo homer and two runs scored during the first two contests. In his […]

Will Smith Resting On Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith (rest) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Smith returned from the injured list on Friday, but has gone hitless over the last two games. That being said, the Dodgers have decided to give Smith the day off on Sunday to rest […]

Tyler Fitzgerald To Miss Second Straight Game

San Francisco Giants second baseman Tyler Fitzgerald remains out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers. The 27-year-old was scratched on Saturday with a chest contusion that he suffered making a diving play on a grounder the night before and will now miss his second straight contest. Fantasy managers should still consider the […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. No Longer Facing One-Game Suspension

New York Yankees third baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. will not serve a one-game suspension related to his ejection for arguing with the umpire during a game on April 17. The 27-year-old proceeded to tweet about the incident from the clubhouse while the game was still going on, which is against MLB policies. A settlement was reached […]

Kevin Gausman Allows Six Earned Runs In Short Outing On Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Kevin Gausman had a forgettable day on Sunday, yielding six earned runs in just two-and-two-thirds innings. The veteran threw 71 pitches in all, striking out two and walking a whopping five batters during the short outing. After being removed from the game, the 34-year-old was ejected for arguing with the umpire. […]

Wyatt Langford Resting On Sunday

Texas Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford is sitting in Sunday's series finale against the Giants. It is simply a day of rest for the 23-year-old who has played in six consecutive games since coming off the IL after dealing with an oblique injury. The former first-round draft pick had been cruising at the plate, collecting three […]

Ian Anderson Claimed Off Waivers By The Braves

The Braves claimed pitcher Ian Anderson off waivers on Sunday from the Los Angeles Angels. It will be the 26-year-old's second go-round with the Braves after they traded him to Los Angeles earlier this year. Once a promising prospect who was even a key rotation piece during the Braves' 2021 World Series run, the righty […]

Connor Gillispie Optioned To Triple-A On Sunday

The Miami Marlins optioned starting pitcher Connor Gillispie to Triple-A Jacksonville on Sunday and recalled reliever Luarbert Arias. Gillispie made the team's opening day roster, but after allowing seven earned runs in two innings in his latest start, they'll send him back to the minors for more development. Over six starts this season, the righty posted […]

Cedric Mullins Sitting With Illness

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins (illness) is out of the team's lineup for their series finale against the Detroit Tigers on Sunday. The 30-year-old has reportedly been battling an illness over the last few days, though he did play all 18 innings across the team's doubleheader on Saturday, so it seems like just some extra […]

Adley Rutschman Out With Hand Injury

Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman (hand) will not be in the team's lineup on Sunday when they line up against the Detroit Tigers on the road. The switch-hitting backstop was apparently hit in the hand on Saturday during Baltimore's second game of the doubleheader, though he was not pulled from the contest. Roch Kubatko of […]

Jordan Westburg Taking A Seat On Sunday

Baltimore Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg (hamstring) will be out of Sunday's lineup for the team's matchup against the Detroit Tigers. Per Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com, the 26-year-old has a sore hamstring that he felt yesterday. Fortunately, the injury does not sound too serious, as Kubatko also noted he'll be available off the bench if needed. […]

Michael Soroka Set For Second Rehab Start

Washington Nationals pitcher Michael Soroka (biceps) is set for his second rehab start on Sunday with Double-A Harrisburg and is expected to go at least five innings. He landed on the injured list earlier this month with a biceps strain, but could rejoin the big-league squad soon if all goes well in his start for […]

Spencer Horwitz Batting Leadoff For Double-A Altoona

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Spencer Horwitz (wrist) begins his rehab assignment on Sunday, batting leadoff for the Double-A Altoona Curve. The Radford alum has yet to suit up in 2025 as he battled back from wrist surgery that was performed to address "chronic issues." Horwitz hit well the last time we saw him in the […]

Nolan Schanuel's Knee Is Feeling Better

After fouling a pitch off his knee on Saturday, Los Angeles' first baseman Nolan Schanuel was removed from the game against the Minnesota Twins. It does not sound too serious, as he underwent further testing, and there is no structural damage. On Sunday, Schanuel also mentioned that he is feeling better. For the time being, […]

Victor Scott II Taking A Seat On Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Victor Scott II is not in the starting lineup on Sunday as the Milwaukee Brewers send out veteran left-hander Jose Quintana in the series' finale. While Scott sits, Brendan Donovan, Lars Nootbaar, and Jordan Walker will occupy the three spots in the outfield. Scott has gone 9-for-33 with two walks, four […]

A.J. Minter Lands On The 15-Day IL

New York Mets relief pitcher A.J. Minter has been placed on the 15-Day IL with a left lat strain. Minter was removed in the eighth inning of Saturday's 2-0 loss to the Nationals due to what was initially reported as left triceps tightness. After further evaluation, testing revealed a left lat strain, and the left-hander […]

Byron Buxton Not Starting On Sunday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton is sitting on Sunday against the Los Angeles Angels with right-hander Jose Soriano toeing the rubber for the Angels. Buxton has been productive lately, with three home runs, six RBIs, and a stolen base in the last seven days. On the season, he is now slashing .237/.269/.505 with six home […]

Matt McLain Sitting On Sunday

Cincinnati Reds' second baseman Matt McLain will take a seat on Sunday against the Colorado Rockies, with right-hander Ryan Feltner starting for the Rockies. McLain has had a tough week, going 1-for-22 with 11 strikeouts. It was disappointing for fantasy managers to see McLain's production level this week, as the Reds had a smash spot […]

Luke Weaver In Line To Get The Bulk Of Save Opportunities Moving Forward

According to New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone, relief pitcher Luke Weaver will get most of the Yankees' save opportunities moving forward. Boone didn't rule out using Weaver earlier in games in a prominent spot and then leaning on other relievers in the ninth, though. This news broke shortly after Boone announced that Devin Williams […]

Wilyer Abreu Sitting Versus Southpaw

Boston Red Sox outfielder Wilyer Abreu (rest) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the Cleveland Guardians. This appears to be a rest day for Abreu who smacked a three-run home run during Saturday's contest. He has been off to an excellent start to the season, so this is a well-deserved […]

Luis Gil Begins Throwing Program

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Gil (lat) has started his throwing program on Sunday. This is a good step forward for Gil who is working his way back from a high-level lat strain that he suffered during spring training. The right-hander is going to need to build up his stamina before he begins a […]

Nolan Schanuel Absent On Sunday

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Nolan Schanuel (knee) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the Minnesota Twins. This comes as little surprise after Schanuel was removed from Saturday's game after fouling a ball off his knee. The team hasn't placed him on the injured list, but the Angels are likely […]

Devin Williams Removed From Closer Role

New York Yankees relief pitcher Devin Williams has been removed from the closer role for now, according to manager Aaron Boone. This news comes a few days after Williams blew a three-run lead to the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday. The Yankees had to make this move given nothing is going right for Williams right […]

Jeff McNeil Sitting Out Versus Southpaw

New York Mets infielder Jeff McNeil (rest) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the Washington Nationals. McNeil recently returned from the injured list on Friday and went 2-for-7 during the first two games of this series. However, McNeil will take a seat here with left-hander Mitchell Parker on the mound […]

Francisco Alvarez Resting On Sunday

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez is on the bench ahead of Sunday's game against the Washington Nationals. Alvarez started the first two games of this series after being activated off the injured list on Friday. In those two games, Alvarez has gone 2-for-8 with a home run and two RBI. His power ability alone […]

Colt Keith Takes A Seat On Sunday

Detroit Tigers infielder Colt Keith is out of the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. Keith has been in a slump lately with just three hits in his last 10 games. That being said, Keith finds himself on the bench for the fourth time in the last five games. The Tigers […]

Cade Smith Earns Third Save

Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Cade Smith was called upon in the ninth inning of the first game of Saturday's doubleheader with the Boston Red Sox. Fellow relief pitcher Emmanuel Clase (shoulder) has been banged up and struggled in the early part of the season. That being said, Smith has been given more chances in the […]