Miguel Cabrera Sitting Against Indians On Thursday
Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera is getting the day off on Thursday as the team faces Shane Bieber and the Cleveland Indians. Jonathan Schoop is covering first base while Willi Castro is filling in as the team's designated hitter. Cabrera got off to a rough start to the year, but he's started to come... Read More
Wil Myers Sitting Against Brewers On Thursday
San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers is heading to the bench for Thursday's game against Adrian Houser and the Milwaukee Brewers. Brian O'Grady is manning right field for the game and batting sixth in the lineup. Myers returned from the COVID-19 injured list this past weekend. He started each of the team's last four games... Read More
Manny Machado To Miss His Seventh Straight Game
San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado (shoulder) will miss his seventh consecutive game on Thursday as the team takes on Adrian Houser and the Milwaukee Brewers. Ha-Seong Kim is getting another start at third base and batting eighth in the game. Machado has been out with May 19 with a shoulder injury. The fact... Read More
Jean Segura Sitting Against Marlins On Thursday
Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Jean Segura is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against Pablo Lopez and the Miami Marlins. Brad Miller is shifting over to cover second base and slotting in as the No. 2 hitter for the game. Segura has been one of the team's best hitters this year. He's been... Read More
Austin Slater Hits Pinch-Hit Home Run Wednesday
San Francisco Giants outfielder Austin Slater played his part in Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Diamondbacks, tying the game in the eighth inning with a pinch-hit two-run home run. Entering the game to hit with a runner on second, Slater launched an Alex Young breaking ball into the second deck in left field for his... Read More
Garrett Cooper Sitting Again On Thursday
Miami Marlins outfielder Garrett Cooper (oblique) was scratched from Wednesday's lineup due to right oblique tightness. He is going to be sitting out once again on Thursday as the team wraps up their series against the Philadelphia Phillies. Adam Duvall and Corey Dickerson will be the team's corner outfielders in Thursday's game. Cooper has come... Read More
Jason Vosler Hits Pinch-Hit Go-Ahead Homer Wednesday
San Francisco Giants utility man Jason Vosler made his return to the team count in Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Diamondbacks, hitting a pinch-hit solo home run to put the Giants ahead for good. Joining the team since Brandon Belt (oblique) landed on the 10-day injured list, Vosler entered the game to bat in the... Read More
Jesus Aguilar Out Of The Lineup On Thursday
Miami Marlins first baseman Jesus Aguilar is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against Spencer Howard and the Philadelphia Phillies. Lewin Diaz, who was called up earlier on Thursday, is getting the start at first base and batting fifth in the game. Aguilar has been one of the team's best hitters this year,... Read More
Tyler Rogers Earns Shaky Save Wednesday
San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Tyler Rogers held on to earn the save in Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Diamondbacks. Rogers entered the game to pitch the ninth inning up by a run. He allowed two singles, got an out, but then allowed another single to load the bases. He was then able to get... Read More
Christian Yelich Sitting Again On Thursday
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich is getting another day off against Ryan Weathers and the San Diego Padres on Thursday. This will be his second rest day over the last four days. Jackie Bradley Jr. is getting the start in left field and batting seventh in the game. Yelich sat out on Monday, then went... Read More
Jake McGee Pitches Clean Eighth Inning Wednesday, Earns Hold
San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Jake McGee pitched a 1-2-3- eighth inning with no strikeouts in Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Diamondbacks, earning his second hold of the season. McGee had started the season as the team's closer and had done a nice job, but several bumpy outings have led to him not seeing save... Read More
Eli Morgan To Make MLB Debut On Friday
The Cleveland Indians will promote starting pitcher Eli Morgan to make his MLB debut against the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday. The 25-year-old Morgan has made three starts at Triple-A this year and has gone 0-1 with a 3.95 ERA and 1.54 WHIP with 13 strikeouts over 13.2 innings. He's done a good job of... Read More
Johnny Cueto Turns In Mediocre Start Wednesday
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Johnny Cueto took a no-decision in Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Diamondbacks. Cueto pitched five innings, allowing four runs on eight hits and no walks with five strikeouts. The veteran has had a nice season overall, going 3-1 with a 3.86 ERA, a 1.29 WHIP, and a 20.3% strikeout rate.... Read More
Lewin Diaz Called Up From Triple-A
Miami Marlins rookie first baseman Lewin Diaz was called up before Thursday's game and will get the start, playing first base and batting fifth. With Garrett Cooper (oblique) dealing with an injury that could keep him out for a couple more games, the Marlins needed some depth in the infield. Starting pitcher Nick Neidert (biceps)... Read More
Indians Call Up Bradley Zimmer, Send Down Triston McKenzie
The Cleveland Indians have called up outfielder Bradley Zimmer from Triple-A. Starting pitcher Triston McKenzie has been sent down to Triple-A in a corresponding move. The move comes a day after McKenzie pitched five scoreless innings against the Detroit Tigers. Zimmer played in 20 games for the Indians last year. He struggled with a .162/.360/.243... Read More
Slumping Andrew McCutchen Takes A Seat Versus Marlins
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Andrew McCutchen is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Marlins. Roman Quinn will occupy McCutchen's usual positions atop the batting order and in left field for a tough matchup against Miami starter Pablo Lopez. McCutchen has been slumping lately and took an 0-for-5 with three strikeouts in Wednesday night's... Read More
Taijuan Walker Could Start Friday
New York Mets starting pitcher Taijuan Walker (left side tightness) is a candidate to start Friday's game against Atlanta. Walker will throw a light bullpen session Thursday, and if all goes well could be activated off the injured list. The move would be a welcome one for both Mets fans and fantasy managers alike. Walker... Read More
Jeff Hoffman Placed On Injured List With Shoulder Injury
The Cincinnati Reds have placed starting pitcher Jeff Hoffman (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list with a right shoulder injury. Relief pitcher Cionel Perez was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move. Hoffman was forced to leave Wednesday's game against the Washington Nationals in the second inning after experiencing soreness in his right shoulder. He... Read More
Noah Syndergaard To Be Shut Down For Six Weeks
The New York Mets will shut down starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard (elbow) for six weeks due to right elbow inflammation. Syndergaard was forced to leave his rehab start on Tuesday with what was described as discomfort in his elbow. While no structural damage has been found in Syndergaard's arm, the team is still proceeding with... Read More
Nick Neidert Placed On 10-Day Injured List
The Miami Marlins have placed pitcher Nick Neidert (biceps) on the 10-day injured list due to right biceps inflammation. The team recalled infielder Lewin Diaz from Triple-A in a corresponding move. Neidert had just rejoined the team after being called up to start Wednesday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. He pitched well in the game,... Read More
Billy McKinney Set To Have Big Role With Mets
The New York Mets acquired outfielder Billy McKinney in a trade with the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday and he figures to play a big role for the team at least in the short-term. McKinney is slotted in as the team's cleanup hitter for his Mets debut in Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader against the Colorado... Read More
Dominic Smith Sitting In Game 1 Of Doubleheader
New York Mets outfielder Dominic Smith (knee) is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader against the Colorado Rockies. Brandon Drury is getting the start in left field and batting sixth in the game. Smith is currently dealing with a knee injury, which he suffered during a slide in Tuesday's game.... Read More
Sam Coonrod Takes Loss With Three-Run Eighth Inning Wednesday
Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Sam Coonrod allowed three runs to the Marlins to take the loss Wednesday. Tasked with protecting a one-run lead, Coonrod allowed three hits and a walk to blow his third save this season. Despite the bad outing, Coonrod is sporting a respectable 2.86 ERA with 23 strikeouts in 22 innings this... Read More
Dansby Swanson Doubles, Drives In Run On Wednesday
Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson went 1-for-4 with a double and an RBI in the team's 9-5 loss to the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday. Swanson is currently on a seven-game hitting streak. After a rough April where he slashed just .189/.267/.316, Swanson has started to come around in May. He has six home runs,... Read More
Joc Pederson Benched Versus Lefty On Thursday
Chicago Cubs outfielder Joc Pederson will be out of the lineup on Thursday. Pederson has been swinging a hot bat in May and is hitting .343 with three home runs and 11 home runs over the course of the month. Pederson came to the Cubs with the chance to play versus lefties, but manager David... Read More
Matt Olson Hits His 13th Home Run On Wednesday
Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson went 1-for-3 with a home run, two RBI and two strikeouts in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Seattle Mariners. The home run was his 13th on the year and his third over his past five games. Olson has been on a great run lately. He's recorded at least one... Read More
C.J. Cron Sitting For Game 1 Of Thursday's Doubleheader
Colorado Rockies first baseman C.J. Cron is absent from the starting lineup for Game 1 of the team's doubleheader against the New York Mets on Thursday. Joshua Fuentes is manning first base and batting fifth in the game. Cron has been the team's everyday cleanup hitter lately, but he's gone 0-for-9 with four strikeouts over... Read More
Jacob Stallings Taking A Seat On Thursday
Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Jacob Stallings is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against Kyle Hendricks and the Chicago Cubs. Michael Perez is getting the start behind the plate and batting seventh in the game. Stallings served as the team's cleanup hitter in each of the last three games. Over 38 games on the... Read More
Anthony Rizzo Misses Second Consecutive Game
Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) will miss my second straight game with a stiff back on Thursday versus the Pittsburgh Pirates. Rizzo should be available to pinch-hit if needed. The first baseman has dealt with back issues in the past and this is the second time this season that his back has flared... Read More
Aaron Nola Fans Six Marlins In No-Decision
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola allowed one run in six innings but had to settle for a no-decision Wednesday at the Marlins. Nola allowed two hits and three walks while picking up six strikeouts in the contest. It was a nice bounce-back effort from Nola who allowed 12 runs in his previous three starts,... Read More