Giovanny Gallegos Gets Designated For Assignment

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Giovanny Gallegos has been designated for assignment by the organization. The right-hander has been a big part of the Cardinals bullpen over the last handful of years. However, Gallegos struggled heavily on the mound so far this season. He holds a 6.53 ERA, 1.65 WHIP, and 21/10 K/BB ratio across […]

Josh Naylor Available Off The Bench

Cleveland Guardians first baseman Josh Naylor is reportedly available off the bench for Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. The left-handed slugger has been out of the lineup for a few games for vague reasons. It sounds like Naylor is dealing with general soreness but is hopefully going to be available on Monday. David Fry […]

Michael Busch Taking A Seat Versus Southpaw

Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch is out of the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the Kansas City Royals. The lefty slugger will take a seat with left-hander Cole Ragans on the mound for KC. Busch isn't in a straight platoon situation but it's not shocking to see them resting him against a […]

Yoshinobu Yamamoto To Throw A Bullpen On Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Friday. The right-hander is working his way back from a rotator cuff issue that has sidelined him since mid-June. The assumption is that Yoshinobu is going to need a few throwing sessions before beginning a rehab assignment. If everything […]

J.T. Realmuto Resting On Sunday

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto is out of the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the Cleveland Guardians. Fantasy managers don't need to worry as this appears to be a routine rest day for Realmuto. In his absence, Drew Stubbs will do the catching and bat ninth versus right-hander Joey Cantillo. Fantasy managers who […]

George Springer Resting In Series Finale

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer will retreat to the bench on Sunday as the Blue Jays look for the three-game series sweep of the visiting Texas Rangers. With Springer sitting, rookie Addison Barger will draw into the lineup in right field and will bat seventh against Rangers right-hander Jon Gray. The 34-year-old Springer is […]

Jarred Kelenic Being Rested Against A Southpaw

Atlanta Braves outfielder Jarred Kelenic is starting Sunday's game on the bench against the hosting division-rival New York Mets with left-hander David Peterson on the mound. Ramon Laureano will get the start in center field and will bat sixth for the Braves against Peterson. Kelenic has become Atlanta's starter in center field with Michael Harris […]

Jordan Hicks Won't Start On Sunday

San Francisco Giants right-hander Jordan Hicks will not make the start on Sunday versus the visiting Colorado Rockies and will instead be moved to the bullpen to protect his career-high workload the rest of the way in 2024. The Giants will roll with left-hander Erik Miller as the opener in this one, with Hicks possibly […]

Jeffrey Springs Reinstated From The Injured List

The Tampa Bay Rays reinstated left-hander Jeffrey Springs (elbow) from the 60-day injured list on Sunday after they traded right-handed reliever Jason Adam to the San Diego Padres in exchange for right-hander Dylan Lesko, outfielder Homer Bush Jr. and catcher J.D. Gonzalez. Springs will make his first start of the 2024 season on Tuesday in […]

Parker Meadows Starting Rehab Assignment On Sunday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Parker Meadows (hamstring) is starting his minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Toledo on Sunday. Meadows will serve as the Mud Hens' designated hitter on Sunday and will then move to center field early next week. The 24-year-old went on the 10-day injured list back on July 8 with a strained right hamstring […]

Jackson Chourio In The Lineup Against Marlins

Milwaukee Brewers rookie outfielder Jackson Chourio (ear) is back in the starting lineup for Sunday's contest versus the visiting Miami Marlins, playing right field and batting in the three-hole against Marlins right-hander Kyle Tyler. An ear infection caused the Brewers to hold Chourio out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game, but the 20-year-old is […]

Alec Bohm Back In Action For Phillies

Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm (ankle) is starting at third base and is hitting cleanup on Sunday against the visiting Cleveland Guardians and rookie left-hander Joey Cantillo, who will be making his major-league debut. Bohm is back in action on Sunday after being pulled in the seventh inning of the 8-0 win over Cleveland […]

Adley Rutschman Sitting Out On Sunday

Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman is taking the day off as the Orioles look to avoid the three-game sweep on Sunday at the hands of the visiting San Diego Padres. James McCann will do the catching for Baltimore and will bat ninth against Padres right-hander Randy Vasquez. Rutschman remains one of the best hitting catchers […]

Joey Cantillo To Make MLB Debut On Sunday

Cleveland Guardians starting pitching prospect Joey Cantillo is being promoted from Triple-A Columbus to make his major-league debut on Sunday against the Philadelphia Phillies. The 24-year-old battled a hamstring injury earlier this summer but has looked quite sharp since returning to the bump. In 29 innings at the top level of the minor leagues, the […]

MJ Melendez Returns From Injured List On Sunday

Kansas City Royals outfielder MJ Melendez (ankle) was activated off the 10-day IL on Sunday and will bat in the six-hole as the Royals play the rubber match of a three-game set against the Chicago Cubs. In a corresponding move, the Royals optioned outfielder Drew Waters to Triple-A Omaha. The 25-year-old hit the IL on […]

Devin Williams Activated On Sunday

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Devin Williams (back) has been activated off the 60-day IL and will make his 2024 season debut on Sunday afternoon against the Miami Marlins. Williams was sidelined during the first four months of the season due to multiple stress fractures in his back. The right-hander made four rehab appearances over the […]

Homer Bush Jr. Traded To Tampa Bay

San Diego Padres outfield prospect Homer Bush Jr. is being traded to the Tampa Bay Rays in the package that sent Jason Adam to San Diego. Prior to the trade, Bush Jr. was ranked as the eighth-best prospect in the San Diego pipeline. The former fourth-round selection in last year's draft has spent the entire […]

Dylan Lesko Shipped To Tampa Bay

San Diego Padres starting pitching prospect Dylan Lesko is heading to Tampa Bay in the package that sent Jason Adam to San Diego. Lesko was considered the third-best prospect in the San Diego system on MLB.com prior to the trade. The former 15th overall pick in the 2022 MLB Draft has spent the entire summer […]

Jason Adam Headed To San Diego

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Jason Adam is being traded to the San Diego Padres, according to Joel Sherman of the New York Post. In return, the Rays will acquire starting pitching prospect Dylan Lesko, outfield prospect Homer Bush Jr., and catching prospect J.D. Gonzalez. These three prospects were considered the third, eighth, and twelfth […]

Tyler Anderson Strikes Out 10 In Quality Start

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Tyler Anderson allowed a three-run home run to Shea Langeliers in the first inning of Saturday's contest with the Oakland Athletics, but those would end up being the only runs the A's would need to secure a 3-1 victory over the Halos. The southpaw settled in after the first inning, […]

Keibert Ruiz Homers Saturday, Drives In Three

Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz homered and drove in three runs in Saturday's 14-3 rout of the Cardinals. It was his eighth home run of the season but his only hit of the game, going 1-for-6 at the plate, while the RBIs pushed his season total to 33. For a contact-hitter like Ruiz, it's perplexing […]

Tyler Phillips Tosses Complete Game Saturday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Tyler Phillips threw a complete game shutout in Saturday's 4-0 win over the Guardians. The 26-year-old allowed just four hits and one walk over nine innings of work while striking out four. It was the second consecutive outing in which the righty did not allow a run, and he's now 3-0 […]

Yankees Among Six Teams Interested In Blake Snell

The New York Yankees are one of six teams that have inquired about the availability of San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Blake Snell. The reigning NL Cy Young winner has already hit the IL twice this season, making just 10 starts so far, but is coming off of a start on Saturday in which he […]

Bryan Woo Exits Early Saturday Due To Hamstring Pain

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Bryan Woo left Saturday's matchup against the White Sox with a 3-1 lead after throwing just 70 pitches due to some discomfort he felt in his right hamstring, which is the one that put him on the IL last month. Despite the early exit, manager Scott Servais stated that Woo is […]

Mets Finalizing Deal To Acquire Jesse Winker

The New York Mets are finalizing a deal that would bring in outfielder Jesse Winker from the Washington Nationals. The trade is contingent upon all of the players involved to pass a physical. Winker would presumably provide outfield depth as they already have Brandon Nimmo and Jeff McNeil patrolling the corner outfield spots that Winker […]

Seiya Suzuki Continues To Mash In July

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki went 2-for-4 with a home run and single on Saturday evening. Suzuki tallied his 15th long ball of the season in the opening frame which also scored Michael Busch. This was his third consecutive game tallying multiple hits. Since July 1, the 29-year-old has been riding an excellent .309/.378/.580 line. […]

Kyle Schwarber Crushes 20th Home Run On Saturday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Kyle Schwarber went 3-for-5 with a home run, two doubles, and three RBI in Saturday's 8-0 win over the Cleveland Guardians. Schwarber blasted a three-run shot off Guardians pitcher Nick Sandlin in the bottom of the fourth inning to give the Phillies a 7-0 lead. Schwarber's homer traveled 418 feet with an […]

Josh Bell Continues Incredible Run On Saturday

Miami Marlins first baseman Josh Bell extended his hitting streak to six games on Saturday evening as he went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run, and a walk. Bell went deep in the seventh inning to give Miami a four-run lead which scored Bryan De La Cruz and Nick Fortes. This was Bell's fourth […]

Rhys Hoskins Continues Power Surge On Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Rhys Hoskins continued his power surge on Saturday evening, going 1-for-4 with a three-run shot. Hoskins went deep in the fourth inning, scoring Willy Adames and Jake Bauers. This was the 31-year-old's second consecutive game, tallying a round-tripper, and third in his past six games. This is a great sign, as […]

Xander Bogaerts Stays Hot, Logs Three Extra-Base Hits On Saturday

San Diego Padres infielder Xander Bogaerts went 3-for-5 with two doubles, a triple, and a run scored in Saturday's 9-4 win over the Baltimore Orioles. Since returning from the injured list on July 12, Bogaerts has been on fire and is hitting .512 over his last 41 at-bats. He has racked up multi-hit efforts in […]