Brandon Lowe Launches 10th Homer of Season Friday

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe went 2-for-5 with a home run, two RBI and a run scored in a 5-4 loss to the Rangers on Friday. It was Lowe's 10th homer of the year, as he is now slashing .201/.316/.387 with three steals, 25 RBI and 30 runs scored. It's been a bit […]

Mitch Keller Struggles In Start Against Miami

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Mitch Keller struggled on Friday against the Marlins, allowing two runs on two hits and three walks while striking out two over two innings of work in a 9-2 victory. Keller threw 27 of 45 pitches for strikes in the outing, as he posted his shortest start of the season. He […]

Bryan Reynolds Extends On-Base Streak To Nine Games

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds extended his on-base streak to nine games on Friday, as he went 2-for-5 with a double, one RBI and one run scored in a 9-2 win over the Marlins. Over his streak, Reynolds is slashing .300/.432/.733 with four home runs, nine RBI and six runs scored, as he has raised […]

LaMonte Wade Jr. Hits Solo Homer Friday

San Francisco Giants first baseman/outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. hit one of the team's four home runs in Friday's 8-5 win over the Cubs, going 1-for-5 with a solo home run and a strikeout. Wade Jr. followed a Jason Vosler solo shot with one of his own in the fourth inning to give the Giants an […]

Ke'Bryan Hayes Homers In Win Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes went 2-for-4 with a home run, a walk, three RBI and two runs scored in a 9-2 win over the Marlins on Friday. It was his second homer of the season, as he is now hitting 4-for-8 with a triple, a home run, three RBI and three runs scored […]

Adam Frazier Reaches Base Four Times Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Adam Frazier had a big day at the plate on Friday, going 2-for-3 with two walks, two RBI and three runs scored in a 9-2 win over the Marlins. While he may not provide many home runs or steals, Frazier has still been one of the hottest hitters in the game […]

Justin Williams, Kwang Hyun Kim Placed On IL Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Justin Williams (neck) and starting pitcher Kwang Hyun Kim (back) were both placed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday, according to Zachary Silver of MLB.com. Kim exited his start on Friday in the third inning due to back tightness, manager Mike Shildt said that while he was moving better on […]

Alex Dickerson Hits Three-Run Home Run Friday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Alex Dickerson took part in the home run party as the Giants beat the Cubs 8-5. Dickerson went 1-for-1 with a three-run HR and two walks. His second-inning blast was one of four HR the Giants hit in the game and capped a six-run inning. Dickerson has had a disappointing season […]

Andrew Vaughn Activated, Starting Saturday Against Detroit

Chicago White Sox outfielder Andrew Vaughn (COVID-19) was activated from the COVID-19 injured list on Saturday, according to James Fegan of The Athletic. Vaughn is also in the starting lineup against the Tigers, getting the start in left field and batting sixth against Detroit. It was a short stint on the IL for Vaughn, as […]

Alex Blandino Placed On 10-Day IL Saturday

Cincinnati Reds infielder Alex Blandino (hand) was placed on the 10-day injured list with a broken hand on Saturday, according to C. Trent Rosencrans of The Athletic. Bobby Nightengale Jr. of the Cincinnati Enquirer adds that manager David Bell described the injury as a clean break that will not require surgery. Bell also said that […]

Tyler Rogers Earns 1-2-3 Save Friday

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Tyler Rogers picked up his seventh save of the season in Friday's 8-5 win over the Cubs. Rogers entered the game to pitch the ninth inning up by three and pitched a 1-2-3 inning without any strikeouts to slam the door. It was nice to see a rebound performance from […]

Spencer Turnbull Placed On IL With Forearm Tightness

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Spencer Turnbull (forearm) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday with right forearm tightness, according to Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic. Turnbull exited his start on Friday night with forearm tightness, and manager A.J. Hinch said that as of Saturday morning there is no timetable for his return and […]

Ryan Mountcastle Hits Go-Ahead Homer Friday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Ryan Mountcastle had another nice day at the plate in Friday's 3-1 win over the Indians, going 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and two strikeouts. Mountcastle smacked a low seventh-inning Bryan Shaw breaking pitch just over the left-center wall to put the O's on the board. The 24-year-old has picked […]

Hector Neris Placed On Paternity List Saturday

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Hector Neris was placed on the paternity list on Saturday, according to Todd Zolecki of MLB.com. Neris has been one of the better closers in fantasy this year, as he has posted a 1.93 ERA and 1.000 WHIP with nine saves and 27 strikeouts over 23 innings of work. While Neris […]

Bryce Harper Activated From IL Saturday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (wrist) was activated from the injured list on Saturday, according to Todd Zolecki of MLB.com. Harper has been sidelined with a bruised left wrist since May 23, which stemmed from when he was hit by a pitch in the face and wrist earlier in the month. The Phillies have not […]

Didi Gregorius Still Battling Elbow Stiffness

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Didi Gregorius (elbow) hasn't played since May 13, but it sounds like he'll need more time on the injured list with inflammation in his right elbow. Manager Joe Girardi said Gregorius still experiences, "minor stiffness that he has to work through," and that it affects hit hitting more than fielding. Those aren't […]

Grant Dayton To IL, Jacob Webb Recalled By Braves Saturday

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Grant Dayton (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation, and in a corresponding move relief pitcher Jacob Webb was recalled from Triple-A, the team announced on Twitter. Dayton had not been having a particularly successful season so far, posting a 6.23 ERA and 1.615 WHIP with […]

Paul Fry Earns Save Friday, Seeing More Save Situations

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Paul Fry picked up his second save of the season in Friday's 3-1 win over the Indians. Fry entered the game to pitch the ninth inning up by two. He allowed a leadoff single, got a strikeout and a groundout, allowed another single, and induced a final groundout to seal the […]

Bryce Harper Could Return This Weekend

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (wrist) could be activated from the injured list as soon as this weekend versus the Nationals, according to MLB.com's Todd Zolecki. Harper has been on the IL since May 23 with a bruised left wrist. Manager Joe Girardi said the swelling in Harper's wrist has "pretty much subsided" and that […]

Joey Votto Goes 0-For-6 In Rehab Appearance Friday

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto (thumb) combined to go 0-for-6 with a strikeout over both games of a doubleheader with Triple-A Louisville on Friday. Over four games with Louisville now, Votto is hitting 1-for-13 with five strikeouts. It seems like the fractured thumb that has kept him sidelined since May 6 might still be […]

Keegan Akin Turns In Great Start Friday

Baltimore Orioles pitcher Keegan Akin turned in a stellar start in Friday's 3-1 win over the Indians. Akin pitched five scoreless innings, allowing three hits and a walk with four strikeouts. The 26-year-old has pitched both in the beginning of games and out of the bullpen this season and has done relatively well overall, compiling […]

White Sox Change Up Scheduled Starters For Sunday

The Chicago White Sox have made a change to their scheduled starters, as Dylan Cease will now make his next start on Sunday, while Carlos Rodon has had his start moved to Tuesday, according to James Fegan of The Athletic. This now puts Cease on regular rest, while Rodon will get a couple extra days. […]

Trevor Story Expected To Return On Tuesday

Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story (elbow) is expected to return to the team by Tuesday, according to Danielle Allentuck of the Denver Gazette. Story has been out with right elbow inflammation since last Saturday, but he has been seen taking batting practice on the field this week. Over 50 games this season, Story is slashing […]

Luis Urias Will See Majority Of Time At Second Base

Milwaukee Brewers utility man Luis Urias will serve as the primary second baseman while Kolten Wong recovers from his oblique strain, Sophia Minnaert of Bally Sports Wisconsin reports. Urias is starting at second base and batting leadoff Friday against Arizona, though Counsell noted that he won't necessarily hit atop the order going forward. Nonetheless, the […]

Matt Chapman Chips In Run And RBI In Win At Colorado

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman went 1-for-3 with a walk, an RBI, and a run scored in a win over the Rockies on Friday. Chapman is batting just .207 this season as he's been one of the biggest disappointments in fantasy dating back to the 2020 season. He struck out 35 percent of the […]

Omar Narvaez Produces Massive Performance

Milwaukee Brewers catcher Omar Narvaez went 2-for-3 with a homer, a double, a walk, two RBI, and three runs scored in Friday's 5-1 win over the Diamondbacks. Narvaez doubled in a run in the third inning and came around to score on an error. He also added an insurance run with a solo blast in […]

Freddy Peralta Dominates The Diamondbacks On His Birthday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Freddy Peralta (6-1) allowed one run on one hit and three walks over 7 1/3 innings Friday, striking out nine and earning the win over The Diamondbacks. Peralta had complete control over the Diamondbacks on Friday, carrying a no-hitter into the eighth inning before yielding a single to Nick Ahmed. He […]

Mark Canha Reaches Base Four Times In Win Friday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Mark Canha reached base four more times on Friday to set the table for a nine-run outburst for the A's in Colorado. Canha went 2-for-3 and also walked twice while scoring two runs and driving in two. Superlatives are running thin for Canha who has a legitimate claim as the most valuable […]

Sean Murphy Homers In Win Over Rockies

Oakland Athletics catcher Sean Murphy went 3-for-5 with a home run and three RBI in a win over the Rockies on Friday. Murphy has been a disappointment for fantasy managers, but he remains a high-upside catching option for the remainder of the season. Murphy is sporting a 46 percent hard-hit rate and is barreling up […]

Chris Gittens Called Up From Triple-A

New York Yankees first baseman Chris Gittens was called up from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre ahead of Saturday's contest against the Boston Red Sox. Gittens slashed .283/.486/.585 with four homers and 11 RBI in 18 games played for the RailRiders this season. The 27-year-old will likely be looked at as a short-term solution to the Yankees' first […]