Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Hits League-Leading 16th Homer

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. took over the major-league lead in homers on Tuesday with his 16th bomb of the season as the Jays went on to beat the Yankees 6-2. He took Corey Kluber deep for a two-run shot in the third as he finished the day going 2-for-4 with a […]

Kyle Freeland Goes Four Innings In Season Debut

Colorado Rockies left-hander Kyle Freeland took a no-decision on Tuesday when he allowed just one run on four hits with three walks and five strikeouts in a 3-1 loss to the New York Mets. Freeland was making his first start of the season after missing a little over two months with a shoulder strain. He […]

Clint Frazier Collects Second Straight Multi-Hit Game

New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier put together his second straight multi-hit game in Tuesday's loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. Frazier ripped a couple of loud hits off of Blue Jays' southpaw Steven Matz, a 107.6 MPH single in the fifth inning followed by a 107.3 MPH double in the seventh. That gives the […]

Steven Matz Strikes Out 10 In Victory

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Steven Matz struck out 10 over 6 2/3 during the team's 6-2 win over the Yankees on Tuesday. The left-hander allowed just one run on six hits without issuing a free pass as he improved his record to 6-2 on the season. Matz has been a bit unpredictable on the […]

Kyle Higashioka Collects RBI Single In Loss

New York Yankees catcher Kyle Higashioka went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI in Tuesday's loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. Higashioka plated the first run of the night for New York in the bottom of the seventh inning with a single off of Blue Jays' lefty Steven Matz. He later doubled in his […]

Craig Kimbrel Picks Up Another Save On Tuesday

Chicago Cubs closer Craig Kimbrel recorded his tenth save of the season in Tuesday's victory versus the Pittsburgh Pirates. Kimbrel worked allowed a leadoff double, then got a pop out, strikeout and groundout to end the inning. Kimbrel continues to have a stellar season he has been one of the best closers this year. He […]

Jake Arrieta Records Fifth Victory

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arrieta received his fifth victory of the season on Tuesday versus the Pittsburgh Pirates. Arrieta started the game with three runs allowed in the first two innings, but he would finish the next three innings on a good note. Overall, Arrieta went five innings and allowed five hits, three runs […]

Joc Pederson Goes Yard Twice In Victory

Chicago Cubs outfielder Joc Pederson continued his hot month of May by going 3-for-5 with a double and a pair of home runs and three RBI. Pederson's slow start to the season is no longer and he now has 24 hits with three home runs this month. The outfielder has also been leading off against […]

Corey Kluber Exits Tuesday's Game With Right Shoulder Tightness

New York Yankees starting pitcher Corey Kluber (shoulder) left Tuesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays early with right shoulder tightness. Kluber exited after just three innings and 58 pitches, finishing the day with three walks and two runs allowed along with five strikeouts. The veteran right-hander will have an MRI tomorrow. The obvious worry […]

Nico Hoerner Exits Early On Tuesday

Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner left Tuesday's contest in the top of the sixth inning. Hoerner was trying to beat out an infield hit and came up lame with what appeared to hamstring related. Hoerner was on the ground for a good amount of time, but was able to walk off on his own. […]

Taylor Widener Back On The Injured List

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Taylor Widener (groin) has been put back on the 10-day injured list. After making his first start in over a month because of a right groin strain, Widener reaggravated the injury on Sunday against the Rockies. This is obviously a cause for concern for fantasy managers, especially for those who were […]

Carlos Estevez Could See More Save Opportunities Soon

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Carlos Estevez could begin to see more save opportunities in the near future given Daniel Bard's continued struggles this year, according to Thomas Harding of MLB.com. Manager Bud Black said that Bard is still the closer when "rested and ready to go," but he left the door open to the possibility […]

Noah Syndergaard Exits Rehab Start With Elbow Soreness

New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard (elbow) was removed from his rehab start on Tuesday night after one inning due to soreness in his right elbow, the team announced on Twitter. The Mets described the move as precautionary, however given the team's injury issues this year it's not unreasonable to be worried this could […]

Bryce Harper Placed On IL With Bruised Wrist

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (wrist) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a bruised wrist, according to Todd Zolecki of MLB.com. This injury stems from when he was hit in the face and wrist by a pitch earlier this year, as he has dealt with a recurrence of pain in his […]

Michael Brantley Out Of Lineup With Leg Soreness

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley (leg) is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday night due to "general leg soreness," according to Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle. Manager Dusty Baker said the soreness was due to playing on artificial turf at Globe Life Field over the weekend, and that he should return to the […]

Drew Pomeranz To Be Shut Down For A Week

San Diego Padres reliever Drew Pomeranz (shoulder, lat) will be shut down for a week after experiencing lat tightness during his recovery from the IL. Pomeranz had progressed to facing live batters over the weekend but the setback will obviously delay his return to the bullpen. The left-hander hasn't pitched since May 9 and held […]

Kyle Gibson Lands On IL With Groin Strain

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Kyle Gibson (groin) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday (retroactive to May 22) with a right groin strain, Rangers Executive Vice President of Communications John Blake announced on Twitter. Levi Weaver of The Athletic reports that the groin issue is something Gibson has been pitching through over his […]

Manny Machado Still Out But Not Expected To Land On IL

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado (shoulder) is expected to take batting practice Tuesday and could be available off the bench. Machado has been out since May 20 and the Friars believe it's not serious enough for an IL stint. The 28-year-old has had an uneven year, slashing .225/.323/.394 with six homers, six steals […]

Brandon Belt Returns To Lineup Tuesday Night

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt is back in the starting lineup on Tuesday night. Belt has played in only two of the team's last nine games while he dealt with an issue with his side, and after playing back-to-back games on Friday and Saturday, the Giants held him out of the lineup on […]

Adalberto Mondesi Activated From IL, Starting Tuesday

Kansas City Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi (oblique) has been activated from the injured list and is in the starting lineup on Tuesday. He's getting the start at shortstop and batting seventh against the Rays, after missing the first month and a half of the season with an oblique strain. Over eight rehab games between Double-A […]

DJ LeMahieu Placed On Paternity List

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu was placed on the paternity list on Tuesday. LeMahieu is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game to be with his family for the birth of their child. He could be on the list for up to three games, though he might not be sidelined for that long. Fantasy […]

Kyle Freeland Making First Start Of Season Tuesday

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland (shoulder) has been activated from the injured list and is making his season debut on Tuesday against the Mets. Freeland suffered a shoulder strain back in March that has kept him sidelined throughout the start of the season. He's shown in the past that he can be a decent […]

Clint Frazier Expected To See Time In Center Field

New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier could start in center field soon, per manager Aaron Boone. Frazier, who has made 153 career starts at the corner outfield spots in the majors, could try his hand at center. The Yankees have been seeking a regular at that position since the injury of Aaron Hicks (wrist), and […]

Luke Voit Could Miss Weekend Series Against Tigers

New York Yankees first baseman Luke Voit could miss the team's three-game weekend series against the Detroit Tigers for the birth of his child. Voit's wife is expected to give birth to their child on Friday, the start of the team's road series against Detroit. The slugger will play the three games against Toronto and […]

Zack Britton Nearing A Rehab Assignment

New York Yankees relief pitcher Zack Britton (elbow) is slated to begin a rehab assignment this Saturday with the Double-A Somerset Patriots. Britton threw a bullpen session on Monday, which went well, per manager Aaron Boone. The southpaw is set for another bullpen session on Wednesday before embarking on his rehab assignment this weekend. Britton […]

Luis Arraez Sitting For Second Straight Game

Minnesota Twins utility Luis Arraez will miss his second straight game on Tuesday. Arraez is dealing with shoulder soreness, an issue he picked up this past weekend while sliding into second base. The Twins consider him day-to-day, so this seems like a precautionary measure by a team already dealing with a bevy of injuries. Jorge […]

Nelson Cruz Remains Out Of Lineup

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz (wrist) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. Cruz was able to appear in Monday's game as a pinch hitter, leading to the belief that he would be able to return to action the following day, though that won't be the case. The Twins […]

Jorge Polanco Back In Action Tuesday

Minnesota Twins second baseman/shortstop Jorge Polanco (ankle) is back in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. Polanco had missed the previous four games with ankle soreness, though he entered Monday's game as a pinch-runner, suggesting he is past the issue. He'll bat fifth against Orioles' righty Dean Kremer. Polanco still owns an […]

Max Kepler Back In Lineup Tuesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (hamstring) is back in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. Kepler missed Monday's game as he continues to deal with a hamstring injury, an ailment that has made running the bases difficult for him lately. In the hopes of minimizing his risk of tweaking the injury, the […]

Yasmani Grandal Left Out Of Tuesday's Lineup

Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal will have a routine day off on Tuesday versus the St. Louis Cardinals. Grandal has been off to a cold start offensively this season, but he has hit two home runs over the past week. Grandal will be replaced by Zack Collins. Collins will bat seventh and should be […]