Mark Melancon To Begin Playing Catch

San Francisco Giants closer Mark Melancon (forearm) will begin playing catch on Thursday. Melancon has been sidelined all season and been a colossal bust since signing a four-year deal with the Giants prior to last season. There is currently no timetable for Melancon’s return and with Hunter Strickland holding down the fort in the ninth […]

Matt Shoemaker Begins Throwing Program

Los Angeles Angels starter Matt Shoemaker (forearm) began his throwing program on Monday in Anaheim. Shoemaker has been on the DL since April 3 with nerve irritation, but reported 'drastic improvement' about a week ago. Assuming his throwing program goes well, he could be expected back in a month or so. Deep league owners will […]

Chris Rusin To The Disabled List

Colorado Rockies middle reliever Chris Rusin is headed to the 10-day disabled list with a rib strain. Rusin told reporters he felt the pain in his final pitch on Sunday, but he doesn't think it's very serious. Its location is concerning, however, because it's close to where he suffered an oblique strain last year. Rusin […]

Dodgers Recall Walker Buehler for Monday Start

The Los Angeles Dodgers have recalled top prospect Walker Buehler for a spot start against the Marlins. Buehler, who has worked out of Los Angeles bullpen, will be making his first career MLB start. The Dodgers prospect held a 5-3 record with a 3.04 ERA and a 147/38 K/BB ratio over 34 minor league games. […]

David Dahl Starting In Cleanup Spot

With the way they stuck him in Triple-A to start the season, some might have thought the Colorado Rockies were starting to sour on outfielder David Dahl. Apparently, that's not so. Now that Carlos Gonzalez's injury made room for Dahl, the team only took one game to decide he should be their cleanup hitter. Dahl […]

Chris Volstad or Hector Santiago to Start for White Sox on Tuesday

With the White Sox needing a starter on Tuesday due to Miguel Gonzalez's injury, Chris Volstad or Hector Santiago will likely be on the bump. Volstad has appeared in four games of relief this season, pitching to a 4.70 ERA. Santiago on the other hand has pitched to a 4.26 over six relief appearances. Neither […]

Jose Bautista to be Braves Starting Third Baseman when Recalled

According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, newly signed Jose Bautista is expected to be the Atlanta Braves starting third baseman when recalled from the minor leagues. Currently Ryan Flaherty is manning the hot corner, however the Braves want to use him in a more utility role. Bautista is coming off of a season in which he […]

Christian Villanueva Scratched With Hamstring Soreness

San Diego Padres third baseman Christian Villanueva was scratched from Monday's lineup against the Colorado Rockies due to hamstring soreness. Infielder Corey Spangenberg will substitute at the hot corner for Villanueva, who is available to pinch hit. Look for him back in the lineup tomorrow against the Rockies left-handed starter Kyle Freeland. Villanueva owns a […]

Corey Seager Resting Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager will get a day of rest Monday versus the Miami Marlins. Enrique Hernandez will start at shortstop this evening and Austin Barnes will bat seventh and start at second base. Seager should be back in the lineup on Tuesday.

Justin Bour Not in Lineup on Monday

Miami Marlins first baseman Justin Bour is not in the lineup on Monday for a routine day of rest. Miguel Rojas is taking his place and batting lead off against the Dodgers. Bour has hit .243 with four home runs and 13 RBI so far this season. He's arguably the best hitter in Miami's lineup […]

Will Smith To Appear In Back-To-Back Games

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Will Smith (elbow) is expected to return to the Giants on May 1. Smith is still recovering from Tommy John surgery and will pitch in back-to-back for the first time during his recovery on Wednesday and Thursday. He holds not fantasy value.

Austin Jackson Moved Down To The No. 7 Spot

San Francisco Giants outfielder Austin Jackson will bat seventh on Monday. Jackson has hit in the No. 1 most of this season, but is struggling with his bat this season. Second baseman Joe Panik will bat first tonight. Panik has seen the ball well this year and there is a chance that he could remain […]

Brandon Drury Will Begin Rehab Assignment on Wednesday

New York Yankees infielder Brandon Drury (head) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday. A doctor told Drury that his migraines and blurred vision were due to a tendon problem in the back of his neck. It sounds like Drury is feeling better now and he could join the Yankees in the […]

Logan Forsythe Has Resumed Throwing

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Logan Forsythe (shoulder) has resume throwing on Monday. He's been battling a shoulder issue since spring training. The Dodgers originally thought Forsythe would be ready to return when he's first eligible on April 25, but that is obviously not going to happen. Forsythe struggled last season with the Dodgers, but does […]

Doug Fister Will Start on Wednesday

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Doug Fister (hip) will officially return to the rotation on Wednesday versus the Oakland Athletics. Fister threw a bullpen session on Friday and Sunday and it sounds like he'll be ready to roll later this week. He's posting a 3.95 ERA through three starts with Texas this season. His first outing […]

Colby Rasmus Could Resume Swinging Soon

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Colby Rasmus (hip) could resume swinging a bat by the end of the week. This is good news for the Orioles who could be getting Mark Trumbo (ankle) back within the next week or two. Rasmus could be out of action for a little longer than Trumbo because he's been down for […]

Ryon Healy Could Return Next Week

Seattle Mariners corner infielder Ryon Healy (ankle) went 1 for 3 with a walk and two runs scored in his second rehab game with Double-A Arkansas on Monday. He says his ankle feels great, but also that he's going to need plenty of at-bats to get his timing down before rejoining the Mariners. The 26-year-old […]

Mark Trumbo Continues Rehab Stint on Monday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Mark Trumbo (quad) will play first base at Double-A Bowie on Monday. He played one rehab game earlier this month before re-aggravating his injury. Trumbo is feeling much better now, but he's going to need a good amount of rehab at-bats before he joins the Orioles. He missed most of spring training, […]

Angels Place Blake Wood on the DL

Los Angeles Angels reliever Blake Wood (elbow) has been placed on the disabled list. His injury is labeled as a right elbow impingement. Right-hander Justin Anderson has been recalled to take his place on the roster. Wood has a 2.31 ERA and a 1.28 WHIP in 11 2/3 innings so far this season. He is […]

Ervin Santana Could Start Mound Work Soon

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Ervin Santana (finger) is "getting close" to throwing a bullpen session, according to Twins manager Paul Molitor. Santana began a throwing program roughly two weeks ago and is almost ready to begin mound work. He had a procedure on his right middle finger in early February. Santana is going to need […]

Chris Rusin Headed to Disabled List

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Chris Rusin (ribs) has been placed on the 10-day disabled list. It's unclear how Rusin suffered the injury, but it must have happened during his appearance against the Chicago Cubs on Sunday. Rusin was a fantastic piece to the Rockies bullpen last season, but is only worth a look in the […]

Carlos Rodon Throws Three Innings Monday

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodon (shoulder) threw three innings in an extended Spring Training game on Monday. He threw 34 pitches over that span. Rodon has been recovering well during his rehab and is targeting June as a return date. He is worth a stash in most leagues.

Stephen Piscotty Hot Hitting Keeps Him In Two-Hole

Oakland Athletics outfielder Stephen Piscotty will continue to hit second on Monday since he has been hot in the past week. He has a .360 AVG and .393 OBP with five doubles during that period. The Athletics continue to use the lineup that got them a 2-1 series win against the Red Sox. Jed Lowrie […]

Mitch Haniger Has Three-Game Home Run Streak

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger is having a breakout-type month to begin his season, going 9-for-19 (.473) with three home runs and seven runs batted in over his last five games. Haniger has homered in each of his past three games and is slugging a robust .671 thus far this season. The 27-year old outfielder […]

Roenis Elias Traded Back To Mariners

The Boston Red Sox have traded left-handed reliever Roenis Elias to the Mariners for cash considerations, per MLB.com. Elias returns to the team that signed him in 2011 and the Cuban left-hander was 1-0 with 1.23 ERA for the Red Sox Triple-A team this season. Elias simply had difficulty cracking into the Red Sox bullpen […]

Andrelton Simmons Out of Monday's Lineup

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons (forearm) is not in the lineup for Monday's game. Simmons was removed from Sunday's game with a right forearm contusion after wearing a fastball from Johnny Cueto in the second inning. He can still be considered day-to-day for now. Zack Cozart will slide over to shortstop, with Luis Valbuena […]

Jose Ramirez Looks to Continue His Hot Streak on Monday

Cleveland Indians infielder Jose Ramirez will look to continue his recent hot streak on Monday as his team opens up a series against the Baltimore Orioles. After an extremely slow start to the season, Ramirez has now hit .409 with four home runs and five RBI over the past five games. He's an excellent fantasy […]

Gerrit Cole Has 0.75 WHIP Through Four Starts

Houston Astros starter Gerrit Cole will take the mound Monday against the Angels looking to make it five straight dominant starts to begin the season. Cole has pitched seven innings in each of his first four starts (28 total), allowing only three earned runs and 15 hits while striking out 41. His ERA is a […]

Brandon Guyer Gets the Start on Monday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Brandon Guyer is starting in right field and batting ninth in Monday's game. It's the position, both on the field and in the batting order, usually occupied by Tyler Naquin against right-handed pitchers. Kevin Gausman, a righty, is starting for the opposing Baltimore Orioles, but Naquin is still sitting in favor of […]

Yuli Gurriel Has Hits In Six Of First Eight Games Played

Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel is off to a solid start, hitting .273 with one home run, four doubles and five runs batted in. Gurriel has hits in six of his first eight games after missing the beginning of the season recovering from surgery on the hamate bone in his hand. Gurriel is a […]