Trevor Rogers Throws Bullpen, Hopes to Return Soon

Baltimore Orioles left-hander Trevor Rogers (illness) said he threw more of a "simulated bullpen" session on Saturday, according to Jake Rill of MLB.com. Rogers doesn't expect to need a minor-league rehab start and hopes to return to the team's starting rotation in the "near future." The O's should reinstate Rogers from the 15-day injured list […]

Hunter Greene Throwing Up to 150 Feet

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Hunter Greene (elbow) is throwing up to 150 feet of long toss in his rehab program in Arizona, according to Mike Petraglia of MLB.com. Greene has yet to get back on the mound after having surgery on his right elbow back in spring training in March, but it's good news that he's […]

Miguel Vargas Continues to Hit the Ball Hard in Two-Homer Game

Chicago White Sox third baseman Miguel Vargas led the charge in the team's 6-1 win over the visiting Seattle Mariners on Saturday, going 2-for-3 at the plate with two home runs, three RBI, a walk, and a strikeout to raise his season average to .228 and his OPS to .840. Vargas' two home runs came […]

Bryce Harper Returns to Sunday's Lineup After Migraine Issues

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper (head) is back in the starting lineup and is hitting third for Sunday's series finale against the visiting Colorado Rockies and right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano, according to MLB.com. Harper was pulled from Saturday's win over Colorado before even making a plate appearance due to a migraine, but he's feeling much […]

Carlos Rodon Activated for Season Debut on Sunday

The New York Yankees announced on Sunday that they activated left-hander Carlos Rodon (elbow) from the 15-day injured list and optioned right-hander Kervin Castro to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in a corresponding move. Rodon will make his 2026 season debut for the Yanks in Sunday's series finale in Milwaukee against the Brewers. The 33-year-old veteran southpaw got […]

Moises Ballesteros is Mashing his Way into Must-Have Catcher Territory

Chicago Cubs catcher Moises Ballesteros is quickly making a name for himself with the way he has been swinging the bat. Through 35 games this season, Ballesteros is slashing .277/.340/.521 with six home runs, 19 RBI, and 10 walks. He has fallen into a cold spell recently, going 3-for-36 over the last two weeks. Despite […]

Carter Jensen Remains a Stash Option at Catcher

Kansas City Royals catcher Carter Jensen came into the season swinging a hot bat, but he has cooled off since then. Jensen has smashed six home runs with 17 RBI and 15 walks through his first 37 games this season. He has hit a cold spell recently, but could still be someone worth stashing in […]

JR Ritchie has Promising Upside

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher JR Ritchie turned in an excellent debut when he got the call against the Washington Nationals on April 23. Since then, Ritchie has struggled to replicate similar results due to his lack of command over his last two starts. Ritchie has walked 10 batters across 10.1 innings of work. The rookie […]

Bryce Eldridge is a Top Power Source on the Waiver Wire

San Francisco Giants first baseman Bryce Eldridge could be an interesting option for fantasy managers seeking help in the power category. Eldridge was recently called up to The Show after mashing five home runs across 30 games in Triple-A this season. The 21-year-old has smashed 20-plus home runs in each of his last two seasons […]

Graham Ashcraft is Priority Handcuff Closer Stash

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Graham Ashcraft is likely to be in the mix for the saves going forward. The Reds need a new ninth-inning option after Emilio Pagan (hamstring) went down with an injury. Ashcraft got the first crack at the closer role, but was unable to shut down the Chicago Cubs during Wednesday's game. […]

Spencer Miles is Named Opener for Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Spencer Miles will operate as the opener for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. The plan is for Miles to pitch an inning or two before handing the ball over to Eric Lauer. The southpaw should pitch the bulk of the innings, but is likely being used this way due […]

Mariners Intend to Piggyback Luis Castillo, Bryce Miller

Seattle Mariners starting pitchers Luis Castillo and Bryce Miller will piggyback each other after a full turn through the rotation. Miller is set to return from the Injured List on Wednesday after missing the start of the season due to an oblique issue. The Mariners plan to use a six-man rotation for one full turn […]

Pierce Johnson Earns Save, Climbing the Closer Depth Chart?

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Pierce Johnson was called upon to hold a two-run lead against the Houston Astros on Saturday. The Reds are without closer Emilio Pagan (hamstring), so they'll need to find a new ninth-inning option. Johnson has put himself in the mix after tossing a clean inning to earn his first save of […]

Payton Tolle is Named Sunday's Starter

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Payton Tolle will take the mound for Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Tolle was supposed to start on Saturday, but the contest was rained out. Brayan Bello was slated to start on Sunday, but he'll have his start pushed back. The Red Sox have a scheduled off day […]

Kerry Carpenter Exits Early with Shoulder Injury

Detroit Tigers outfielder Kerry Carpenter (shoulder) was forced to make an early exit from Saturday's game against the Kansas City Royals. Carpenter injured his left shoulder when he slammed into the wall attempting to make a play in the first inning. He remained in the game but was ultimately taken out in the third inning […]

Garrett Mitchell is Returning to the Lineup on Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Garrett Mitchell (illness) is back in the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the New York Yankees. Mitchell was scratched ahead of Wednesday's contest due to an illness. He was held out of the starting lineup on Friday, but came in the game after Brandon Lockridge (knee) exited the contest. Mitchell […]

Bryce Harper Exits Game with Migraine

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper (head) was pulled out during the first inning of Saturday's game against the Colorado Rockies. Harper was taken out of the game before taking his first at-bat due to a migraine. Felix Reyes took over as the pinch-hitter and will cover first base for the rest of Saturday's game. […]

Logan Webb Placed on 15-Day Injured List With Knee Bursitis

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Logan Webb (knee) was placed on the 15-day injured list on Saturday, retroactive to May 6. Webb was expected to make his next start on Monday, but the team will ultimately opt to place him on the shelf. Webb is dealing with right knee bursitis, so giving him a two-week […]

Andrew Benintendi is Scratched with Neck Stiffness

Chicago White Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi (neck) has been scratched from the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Seattle Mariners. Benintendi is dealing with neck stiffness, so the team will pull him out of the lineup. Fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for now. Randal Grichuk will take over the designated hitter spot […]

Bryce Miller is Set to Return on Wednesday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Bryce Miller (oblique) is set to return from the 15-day Injured List on Wednesday. Miller has been sidelined since the beginning of the season due to a left oblique strain. After making four rehab starts, Miller is ready to return to the big league mound. Miller is scheduled to take the […]

Jeff Hoffman Could Return to Closer Role

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Jeff Hoffman was pulled out of the closer role after struggling to begin the season. Hoffman has handled it well and has been putting together quality outings lately. Recently, Jays' manager John Schneider spoke about the possibility of Hoffman returning to the closer role in the future. He mentioned that […]

Aidan Miller Suffers a Potential Setback

Philadelphia Phillies prospect Aidan Miller has suffered a setback in his recovery from a lower-back injury that has sidelined him for months. He had recently resumed fielding ground balls and performing rotational exercises, but he has now been shut down from all baseball activities. It remains unclear whether the team is simply being extra cautious […]

Patrick Bailey Traded to the Guardians

The Cleveland Guardians have traded for 26-year-old catcher Patrick Bailey in exchange for left-handed pitching prospect Matt Wilkinson and the 29th pick in the 2026 draft. The former Giant backstop saw his playing time put in jeopardy when the San Francisco Giants called up prospect Jesus Rodriguez, who has since started behind the plate in […]

Addison Barger Activated From the Injured List

The Toronto Blue Jays have reinstated outfielder Addison Barger (ankles) from the 10-day injured list on Saturday. The 26-year-old has been absent from the team for over a month due to a sprained ankle, but he will return to the club on Saturday. He recently completed a brief rehab assignment during which he hit two […]

Taj Bradley Hits the Injured List With Pectoral Inflammation

The Minnesota Twins have placed starting pitcher Taj Bradley (pectoral) on the 15-day injured list because of right-pectoral inflammation. The right-handed hurler has had a fantastic start to the 2026 season, posting a 2.82 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, all while striking out 52 batters in just 47 innings pitched. He looked dominant in his last start […]

Kyle Bradish has Nice Bounce-Back Performance With 10 K's

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Kyle Bradish took his fifth loss of the season on Friday night against the visiting Athletics at Camden Yards, but it was a bounce-back performance nonetheless after he allowed a season-high five earned runs in four innings his last time out on May 2 against the New York Yankees. In the 4-3 […]

Roki Sasaki Pushed Back to Monday Versus Giants

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Roki Sasaki, who was originally scheduled to start on Saturday against the Atlanta Braves, will have his next start pushed back to Monday's series opener against the division-rival San Francisco Giants, according to Jack Harris of The California Post. Lefty Blake Snell (shoulder) will be reinstated from the 15-day injured list […]

Casey Mize Throws Bullpen on Friday, Return Not Imminent

Detroit Tigers right-hander Casey Mize (groin) threw a bullpen session on Friday, but he will need to face hitters in a simulated game or go on a minor-league rehab assignment before he rejoins the Tigers' starting rotation, per MLB.com. Mize has been on the 15-day injured list since April 29 due to a mild right-groin […]

Logan Webb on Track to Start Against Dodgers on Monday

San Francisco Giants right-hander Logan Webb (knee) is on track to make his next start on Monday versus the division-rival Los Angeles Dodgers, according to MLB.com. The Giants announced that Webb dealt with some left-knee soreness during his last start on Tuesday against the San Diego Padres, when he allowed a season-high six earned runs […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Optimistic About Returning Next Wednesday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (hamstring) seems optimistic about coming off the 10-day injured list when he's eligible next Wednesday, according to Mark Bowman of MLB.com. When asked about it, manager Walt Weiss said Acuna still has some boxes to check. However, the fact that he was doing some agility work before Friday's series […]