Christian Yelich Getting The Day Off On Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich is getting the day off on Saturday as the team faces Sonny Gray and the Cincinnati Reds. Jackie Bradley Jr. is getting the start in left field and batting seventh in the game. Yelich had played in three of the team's four games since his activation from the injured list […]

Dee Strange-Gordon Released By Brewers

Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Dee Strange-Gordon has been released by the team, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. Strange-Gordon had been signed to a minor league deal earlier in the season, and was slashing .333/.378/.500 with one home run, two steals and 10 runs scored in 10 games at Triple-A. It seems the move was […]

Kolten Wong Out Of The Lineup On Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Kolten Wong (arm) is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Sonny Gray and the Cincinnati Reds. Wong was removed from Friday's game after he was hit on his right arm by a pitch. His X-rays returned negative, but he was reportedly sore after the game. He should be […]

Kohei Arihara To Miss At Least 12 Weeks Due To Shoulder Surgery

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Kohei Arihara (shoulder) is expected to miss at least 12 weeks after undergoing surgery to correct an aneurysm in his throwing shoulder, according to Levi Weaver of The Athletic. Rangers general manager Chris Young said that the procedure is similar to that of thoracic outlet surgery, but not as severe. Arihara […]

Pablo Lopez Has An Excellent Matchup Saturday Afternoon

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez draws the start against the New York Mets on Saturday, and opportunistic fantasy managers will want to make sure he's in their lineups. The Mets have a severely depleted roster due to injury, with only two regular position players in the lineup, only one of which was in the […]

Austin Hays Sitting Against Nationals On Saturday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays is absent from the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Jon Lester and the Washington Nationals. Ryan Mountcastle is getting the start in left field, Hays' usual post. Hays has been the team's everyday No. 2 hitter lately. He's had a decent season, slashing .244/.313/.454 with five home runs, 15 […]

Josh Bell Taking A Seat Against Lefty On Saturday

Washington Nationals first baseman Josh Bell is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game as the team faces lefty Bruce Zimmermann and the Baltimore Orioles. Ryan Zimmerman is getting the start at first base after being on the bench in the previous three games. Zimmerman is hitting third in the order on Saturday. Bell […]

Jorge Polanco Remains Out Saturday

Minnesota Twins second baseman/shortstop Jorge Polanco (ankle) is absent from Saturday's lineup for the second game of the series against the Cleveland Indians. Polanco is set to miss his second straight game after being removed from the night game of Thursday's doubleheader with an ankle issue. The 27-year-old is no stranger to ankle problems, having […]

Nelson Cruz Not In Lineup For Saturday's Contest

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz (wrist) is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Cleveland Indians. Cruz missed the second game of Thursday's doubleheader and was originally slated to return Friday night before being scratched late. The veteran slugger should still be considered day-to-day unless the Twins say otherwise. Max Kepler will […]

Brandon Lowe Homers Twice In Friday's Victory

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe stayed hot in Friday's win over the Toronto Blue Jays. Lowe went 2-for-3 with two home runs, three RBI, and a trio of runs scored and walks. Both of his homers registered exit velocities of 110 MPH or greater, as he continues to smoke the ball lately. Lowe […]

Tyler Glasnow Allows Five Runs In No-Decision

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow didn't have his best stuff in Friday's no-decision against the Toronto Blue Jays. Glasnow pitched 4 2/3 innings, allowing five earned runs on nine hits while striking out just a pair of batters with a walk issued. The 27-year-old hurler had a rough go of it from the […]

Triston McKenzie Optioned To Triple-A

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Triston McKenzie was optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Saturday. The Indians recalled reliever Kyle Nelson in a corresponding move. McKenzie had a tough outing on Friday night, lasting just 3 1/3 innings while allowing five walks and six runs. The 23-year-old has thus far been unable to replicate the success he […]

Niko Goodrum On The Bench Saturday

Detroit Tigers infielder Niko Goodrum is taking a seat on the bench for the second game of the series against the Kansas City Royals on Saturday. Goodrum went 1-for-4 with an RBI in Friday's 7-5 victory. Harold Castro will get the start at shortstop and bat second against Royals' lefty Kris Bubic. Castro is batting […]

Hunter Dozier Nearing Return To The Lineup

Kansas City Royals third baseman Hunter Dozier (head) went through infield drills on Friday. According to Royals manager Mike Matheny, he has been "checking the boxes" in his recovery. Dozier suffered a concussion in last Friday's game after running into Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu. He has been on the injured list ever […]

Tyler Naquin Takes A Seat Saturday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Tyler Naquin is not in the lineup for Saturday's contest against the Milwaukee Brewers. Naquin, who went 1-for-4 with a three-run homer in Friday's win, is sitting out the contest with left-handed starter Brett Anderson on the mound for Milwaukee. Naquin ranks among baseball's top-20 hitters in home runs and RBI and […]

Kyle Higashioka Behind the Plate For Second Game Of Series

New York Yankees catcher Kyle Higashioka is the team's starting catcher for the second game of the series against the Chicago White Sox. Gary Sanchez, who was behind the plate for three of the last four games, takes a seat on the bench with Gerrit Cole on the mound. Higashioka started to win some playing […]

Clint Frazier Remains Out Saturday

New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier (neck) remains out of the lineup on Saturday. Frazier will miss his fifth consecutive game as he deals with a neck issue, though the Yankees still haven't clarified exactly what it is that's been bothering him. The 26-year-old reportedly had tests done on his neck, so it's presumably nothing […]

DJ LeMahieu Sitting Saturday

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu is getting the day off on Saturday in the second game of the series against the Chicago White Sox. LeMahieu is 0-for-10 with a walk and an RBI in his last three games. This is only his third day off of the season- with Rougned Odor starting at second […]

Mark Canha Cranks Ninth Homer Of Season On Friday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Mark Canha went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in a win over the Angels on Friday. Canha is now slashing .250/.347/.463 with nine homers as he's been one of the most valuable players in fantasy. Canha's 35 runs scored rank fifth in baseball as he's been gold atop the A's lineup thanks […]

Rob Refsnyder Goes Yard Friday

Minnesota Twins infielder/outfielder Rob Refsnyder swatted his first home run of the season in Friday's 10-0 win over the Cleveland Indians. The homer registered an exit velocity of 106.5 MPH and was a bullet of a drive. Refsnyder is 7-for-17 with a home run, four RBI, and three runs scored since being recalled from Triple-A. […]

Chad Pinder Drives In Three, Scores Twice In Win On Friday

Oakland Athletics second baseman Chad Pinder went 3-for-5 with three RBI and two runs scored in an 8-4 win over the Angels on Friday. Pinder has played in six games since coming off the injured list and is batting .300 with a .600 slugging percentage in that small sample. Don't click that "add" button in […]

Ramon Laureano Collects Four Hits, Homers Versus Angels

Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano had a field day in Anaheim on Friday as he collected four hits including a home run to power the A's past the Angels. Laureano scored three runs in the contest and also walked to set the table for an A's offense that has been scuffling in recent games. The […]

Kevin Pillar Undergoes Surgery In New York On Friday

New York Mets outfielder Kevin Pillar (face) underwent surgery in New York on Friday to repair multiple nasal fractures as a result of being hit by a pitch directly in the face on Monday against the Atlanta Braves. Pillar is currently on the 10-day injured list. It is unclear how long Pillar will be sidelined […]

Max Kepler Drives In A Pair

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler went 1-for-4 with a double, two runs and RBI, and a walk in Friday's 10-0 win over the Cleveland Indians. Kepler was one of multiple Twins players who came up to the plate twice in the fourth inning, as he walked and scored in his first appearance, then drove in […]

James Kaprielian Fans Nine Angels In No-Decision

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher James Kaprielian allowed two runs on 5 2/3 innings pitched with nine strikeouts in a no-decision against the Angels on Friday. Kaprielian was one-out away from qualifying for the win and posting a quality start, but it was still an encouraging outing from the A's prospect. The only damage he allowed […]

Miguel Sano Extends Extra-Base Hit Streak

Minnesota Twins first/third baseman Miguel Sano went 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles, an RBI, and a walk in Friday's blowout win over the Cleveland Indians. Sano came up to the plate twice in a nine-run fourth inning, walking and scoring a run, then doubling in Alex Kirilloff to make it a 10-0 game. The […]

Francisco Lindor Picks Up Two Hits Friday

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor went 2-for-5 with a double, RBI, and a run scored in the Mets 6-5 win over the Marlins on Friday. Lindor remains in the midst of a rough start to the 2021 campaign, as well as in the midst of a rough stretch. He is batting just .179/.233/.357 over […]

Alex Kirilloff Has Strong Night In Return

Minnesota Twins outfielder/first baseman Alex Kirilloff had a big night in his first game back from the injured list on Friday against the Cleveland Indians. Kirilloff started a hit party in the top of the fourth inning, singling and coming around to score on a throwing error by Indians' shortstop Ahmed Rosario. In his second […]

Rough First Inning Dooms Aaron Nola, Again

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola took his fourth loss of the season Friday night against the Red Sox. The Phillies' ace allowed five runs, four earned, as he's struggled mightily in recent starts, sporting a 5.20 ERA across his last five outings. His struggles in the first inning are the primary reason. Nola allowed […]

Marcus Stroman Posts Another Quality Start On Friday

New York Mets starting pitcher Marcus Stroman allowed just two earned runs over six-plus innings in the Mets 6-5 12-inning win over the Marlins on Friday night. He struck out eight while allowing only six hits and one walk in a solid performance. It was a nice bounce-back for Stroman who was roughed up by […]