Matt Duffy Placed On COVID-19 Injured List
Chicago Cubs infielder Matt Duffy (COVID-19) has been placed on the COVID-19-related injured list. Duffy will join relievers Brandon Workman, Jason Adam and Dan Winkler who were all placed on the COVID-19 injured list on Monday. Duffy has had limited playing time and is just 1-for-8 on the season. Infielder Ildemaro Vargas will replace Duffy... Read More
Yermin Mercedes Gets A Day Off
Chicago White Sox designated hitter Yermin Mercedes will get Tuesday off versus the Cleveland Indians. Mercedes has been one of the better stories on this young season, after he started the season 8-for-8. Mercedes is hitting an insane .500 with two home runs and seven RBI on the season. Mercedes will eventually regress with a... Read More
Kyle Lewis Could Return Friday
Seattle Mariners outfielder Kyle Lewis (knee) could realistically return to the starting lineup as soon as Friday, according to manager Scott Servais. Lewis has yet to make his regular season debut after hurting himself colliding with the outfield wall in the final week of spring training. Lewis managed to take four at-bats at the alternate... Read More
James Paxton To Undergo Season-Ending Surgery
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher James Paxton (elbow) will undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery. Paxton managed to record only four outs in his season debut on April 6 before leaving with discomfort in his throwing arm, and now he is confirmed to be out for the year. This was largely a foregone conclusion since the days... Read More
Evan White Batting Eighth In Return
Seattle Mariners first baseman Evan White (hamstring) is back in the starting lineup Tuesday, batting in the eighth spot. After missing three straight games with a hamstring strain, White came on as a defensive replacement Sunday night. He'll be dropped in the lineup to eighth Tuesday, and it remains to be seen if this is a... Read More
Kodi Whitley Called Up On Tuesday
The St. Louis Cardinals have called up relief pitcher Kodi Whitley from their alternate site. With Johan Oviedo being optioned down, Whitley will take his roster spot and also likely his role as a low-to-middle leverage middle reliever. Oviedo threw 65 pitches just two days ago, so this move is likely more about getting a... Read More
Johan Oviedo Optioned On Tuesday
The St. Louis Cardinals optioned relief pitcher Johan Oviedo to their alternate site on Tuesday. In a corresponding move, relief pitcher Kodi Whitley was called up to take Oviedo's roster spot. Oviedo threw 65 pitches in Sunday's game and the Cardinals simply needed a fresh bullpen arm, as playing with a short pen may have... Read More
Nate Lowe Driving In Runs Early In The Season
Texas Rangers first baseman Nate Lowe, who was acquired from the Tampa Bay Rays in the offseason, has been the team's best player so far this year. He looked great through the first two series and has three home runs and 14 RBI, but he also struck out three times in four at-bats on Monday... Read More
Franmil Reyes To See Time In Outfield In Upcoming Series
Cleveland Indians outfielder and designated hitter Franmil Reyes will see time in the outfield for the Indians' upcoming series at the Cincinnati Reds. Reyes has been used as a DH to begin the season, but with that option not available to the Tribe when they travel to Great American Ball Park this weekend, Reyes will... Read More
Mechanical Adjustments Serving Mike Trout Well
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout has made some mechanical adjustments at the plate, including being more squared in the batter's box. He's gone 13-for-33 to start the year, and his swings are looking more short and powerful than ever. Heading into Tuesday's action, Trout is sporting a .394/.545/.848 slash line with three doubles, four... Read More
J.T. Realmuto To Sit Out First Game Of Doubleheader
Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto will sit out the first game of his team's doubleheader against the Mets on Tuesday. The Phillies will give the veteran backstop a rest game- but fantasy managers should expect him behind the plate for the night game. Andrew Knapp will be behind the plate for the afternoon contest. Realmuto... Read More
Lance McCullers Jr. Living Up To His Contract So Far
Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. has lived up to his five-year, $85 million contract extension early in the 2021 season. The 27-year-old right-hander went 2-0 with a 2.57 ERA in A games in spring training. His velocity is up into the high-90s and his wipeout curveball looks excellent. McCullers is 1-0 with a... Read More
Nelson Cruz Scratched From Tuesday's Lineup With Illness
Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz (illness) was scratched from Tuesday's lineup with an illness. Cruz will miss the opening game of the series against the Red Sox with a non-COVID-related illness. If Byron Buxton and Luis Arraez's illnesses are any indication, this shouldn't be a long absence for Cruz. Miguel Sano will get a... Read More
Zac Gallen Activated Off Injured List
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen (forearm) was officially activated off the 10-day injured list on Tuesday ahead of his scheduled start against the Athletics. Gallen recovered nicely from a hairline fracture in his right forearm and is poised to help fantasy managers who stashed him in drafts right off the bat. Considering he didn't... Read More
Yermin Mercedes Has Been The Best Story In Baseball
Chicago White Sox designated hitter Yermin Mercedes has been baseball's best story early this season. The 28-year-old rookie set an MLB record with eight straight hits after he wasn't even expected to make the team out of spring training. Eloy Jimenez's early season injury opened up a spot at DH for Mercedes, and it'd be... Read More
Matt Olson, Sean Murphy Not In Tuesday's Lineup
Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson (hand) and catcher Sean Murphy are not in Tuesday's lineup for the contest against the Diamondbacks. It's a routine day off for Murphy, who has collected three hits in his last two games after going hitless in his first seven. Olson was expected to sit out a game after... Read More
Madison Bumgarner Struggles Again Monday
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner struggled once again on Monday night, as he allowed six runs on seven hits in 4 2/3 innings against Oakland. It was Bumgarner's third start in a row in which he allowed five or more runs in five or fewer innings pitched, and he now has allowed 17 runs... Read More
Max Kepler Sitting On Tuesday
Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler is taking a seat for Tuesday's game against the Red Sox. Kepler is sitting with left-hander Martin Perez on the mound for Boston. The veteran outfielder has yet to hit a homer but has 11 combined runs scored and RBI in nine games so far this season. Kyle Garlick- who... Read More
Zack Britton Begins Throwing Program
New York Yankees relief pitcher Zack Britton (elbow) has started a throwing program at Yankee Stadium this week. Britton, who is on the 60-day injured list, is recovering from surgery to remove a bone chip on his throwing elbow, though he appears to be doing well, per manager Aaron Boone. Boone said that the veteran... Read More
Kole Calhoun Reaches Base Four Times In Loss
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Kole Calhoun reached base safely four times in Monday night's loss, going 3-for-4 with a walk, one RBI and a run scored against the Athletics. After starting the year on the injured list while recovering from knee surgery, Calhoun is now 4-for-14 with a double and three RBI in three games since... Read More
Austin Hays To See Game Action In Coming Days
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays (hamstring) could see game action soon at the team's alternate site, per MASN Sports' Roch Kubatko. Hays has been on the injured list with a right hamstring strain since April 5, but apparently he has been progressing enough to potentially see game action. If things go well, he could be... Read More
Josh Donaldson Not In Lineup Tuesday
Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson (hamstring) is not in Tuesday's lineup for the contest against the Red Sox. The veteran third baseman is reportedly nearing a return to game action, though his fantasy managers will have to wait a bit longer for that to occur. Donaldson could crack the starting lineup for one of... Read More
Mauricio Dubon Goes Hitless Again Monday
San Francisco Giants second baseman/outfielder Mauricio Dubon had another disappointing day at the plate in Monday's 3-0 loss to the Reds, going 0-for-2. Dubon, like most of his teammates, was unable to get anything going, as the Giants managed just two hits. The 26-year-old is off to a slow start this season, slashing just .111/.200/.111.... Read More
Austin Slater Goes Hitless Again Monday
San Francisco Giants outfielder Austin Slater had another disappointing day at the plate in Monday's 3-0 loss to the Reds, going 0-for-2 with two walks and two strikeouts. Slater, like most of his teammates, were unable to get anything going, as the Giants managed just two hits. The 28-year-old is off to a slow start... Read More
Justin Turner Still Getting It Done
Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner, often considered the heart and soul of this Dodgers team for his elite work ethic and leadership qualities, continues to get it done offensively. His on-base percentage has been at .400 or higher in three of the last four years, and he's on pace to do it again... Read More
Aaron Sanchez Takes Tough Loss Monday
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Aaron Sanchez fell to 0-1 in Monday's 3-0 loss to the Reds. Sanchez pitched pretty well, allowing two runs on three hits (including a two-run home run) and a walk with three strikeouts over five innings. However, his offense couldn't provide him with any run support. Both of Sanchez's starts... Read More
Diego Castillo Picks Up Third Save On Monday
Tampa Bay Rays closer Diego Castillo earned his third save of the year on Monday, allowing just one walk and one hit while striking out the side in the ninth inning of a 1-0 win over the Rangers. Castillo is now 3-for-4 in save opportunities this season, with a 1.59 ERA and eight strikeouts in... Read More
Willy Adames Homers In Win Monday
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Willy Adames drove in the lone run of the game on Monday, as he finished 1-for-3 with a home run in the 1-0 win over the Rangers. Adames has continued to struggle with strikeouts this year, striking out at least once in seven straight games now with a 31.4 percent strikeout... Read More
Byron Buxton's Breakout Has Arrived
Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton may be reaching his sky-high potential in 2021. Buxton is off to a red-hot start, slashing .481/.548/.1.185 with five homers through his first 31 plate appearances- and he has the underlying statistics to back up the incredible slash line. Not only is the 27-year-old hitting the ball harder than ever... Read More
Alex Reyes Has Been Dominating In Closer Role
St. Louis Cardinals closer Alex Reyes has been given every save opportunity -- he's 3-for-3 so far -- over relievers Jordan Hicks and Giovanny Gallegos so far this year. Reyes is reaching 100 mph with his fastball and hasn't allowed more than one hit on any of his pitches. The right-hander is expected to throw... Read More