Jason Heyward Goes Yard For Fourth Home Run

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and three RBI versus the Washington Nationals on Monday. The home run was his fourth of the season, and he now has 12 RBI. Despite the nice game, Heyward is only hitting .180 this season. His best asset is his glove, and fantasy […]

Willson Contreras Hits Eighth Home Run

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras remained hot on Monday by going 2-for-4 with a single and solo home run versus the Washington Nationals. Contreras has been seeing the ball very well of late and has 10 hits over his last 21 at-bats. The talented catcher has now hit safely in five straight games. He remains […]

Adbert Alzolay Picks Up Victory

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Adbert Alzolay went five innings in his second victory of the season versus the Washington Nationals on Monday. Alzolay only made 63 pitches, but allowed three runs off of a solo shot by Trea Turner and a two-run home run by Kyle Schwarber. He also gave up five hits with no […]

Kevin Pillar Hit In The Face By A Pitch

New York Mets outfielder Kevin Pillar was hit by a pitch directly in the face on Monday against the Atlanta Braves and was forced to leave the game early. It was a very frightening scene, but fortunately Pillar was able to walk off the field under his own power. It came with the bases loaded […]

Drew Pomeranz Plays Catch On Monday

San Diego Padres pitcher Drew Pomeranz (shoulder) was able to throw the ball around and play catch on Monday. He landed on the 10-day injured list last Friday due to a minor shoulder issue. The team is hopeful that Pomeranz will only be forced to miss the minimum 10 days. The fact he was able […]

Max Fried Leaves Early Monday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried left his start on Monday against the New York Mets with an undisclosed injury in the seventh inning. Fried had thrown six innings of one-run ball before leaving his start, giving up five hits while walking two and striking out eight to drop his ERA on the year to […]

Marco Gonzales Throws On Monday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Marco Gonzales (forearm) was able to throw 15 pitches on Monday. It doesn't sound like a lot, but Gonzales is making progress. He is reportedly going to throw again on Tuesday. Seattle plans to have Gonzales throw a bullpen session on Friday, assuming he doesn't suffer a setback before then. He […]

Julio Rodriguez Homers In Four Straight At High-A

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez has been absolutely tearing it up at High-A Everett, homering in his fourth straight game Sunday. Rodriguez is now in the midst of a ten-game hit streak, slashing .353/.441/.784 over his first 12 games. Rodriguez is expected to spend most of the year at Double-A, but manager Scott Servais and […]

Eugenio Suarez Homers Vs. Giants

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Eugenio Suarez went 2-for-4 with a solo homer in a 6-3 loss to the San Francisco Giants on Monday. Suarez took Giants reliever Matt Wisler deep in the eighth inning. He also committed his seventh error at shortstop as his transition to the position continues to be an issue for the team's […]

Mitch Garver Removed From Monday's Game

Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver (knee) was lifted early during Monday's game against the Chicago White Sox. He fouled a ball off his right knee and initially stayed in the game. However, he was removed before the start of the fourth inning due to a knee contusion. This sounds like a day-to-day type of issue, […]

Tyler Naquin Homers On Monday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Tyler Naquin went 2-for-4 with a solo homer in a 6-3 loss to the San Francisco Giants on Monday. Naquin went deep off of Giants reliever Matt Wisler in the eighth inning, giving him nine homers on the season. After signing a minor league deal in the offseason, the veteran outfielder has […]

Sonny Gray Takes Third Loss

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Sonny Gray allowed four runs (three earned) over five innings of work in a 6-3 loss to the San Francisco Giants on Monday. Gray struck out three and walked two in the loss. While it was far from a disastrous outing, Gray wasn't particularly sharp as he allowed two homers and threw […]

Jurickson Profar, Jorge Mateo Return To Padres Monday

San Diego Padres utility players Jurickson Profar and Jorge Mateo (COVID-19 protocols) are back with the team on Monday night, according to AJ Cassavell of MLB.com. Profar and Mateo were placed on the COVID injured list last week due to contact tracing protocols, landing on the list at the same time as Fernando Tatis Jr. […]

Alex Lange Optioned To Triple-A Toledo Monday

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Alex Lange was optioned to Triple-A Toledo on Monday, according to the MLB.com transaction log. Lange had struggled in his first taste of the majors, going 0-1 with a 7.43 ERA and 1.725 WHIP over 15 appearances, although he also struck out 16 batters in 13 1/3 innings of work. Managers […]

Mitch White Optioned To Minors Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Mitch White was optioned to the minors on Monday to make room on the roster for David Price after his activation from the injured list, according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. Over six appearances this season, White had posted a 1.17 ERA and 1.696 WHIP, with four strikeouts in […]

Taijuan Walker Removed From Game Monday

New York Mets starting pitcher Taijuan Walker (side) was removed from the Mets' game against the Braves on Monday evening after three innings and 33 pitches due to what is being described as "left side tightness." Walker had thrown three scoreless innings, allowing one hit while striking out two before he was removed. More details […]

Yusei Kikuchi Draws Favorable Matchup Monday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi will start against the Detroit Tigers Monday. It's bound to be an easier task for the left-hander than he's faced of late, especially in his last start when he matched up against the defending-champion Los Angeles Dodgers. In that outing, Kikuchi set down a career-high 11 batters on strikes. […]

C.J. Cron (Back) To Be Activated On Tuesday

Colorado Rockies first baseman C.J. Cron, who's been on the injured list with a lower back strain, should be activated on Tuesday according to manager Bud Black. Cron has been on the IL since May 7 so if he's activated on Tuesday he'll have been out one day above the minimum stay. The veteran first […]

Dylan Moore Sits Monday

Seattle Mariners second baseman Dylan Moore is not in the lineup Monday against the Detroit Tigers. This is just a routine day off for Moore, as Seattle is facing right-handed rookie Casey Mize. Moore has been very hot of late, with an .891 OPS, two homers, and two steals over his last seven games. Look […]

Danny Duffy Heads To Injured List

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Danny Duffy (elbow) has been placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to May 14. This came basically out of nowhere, but Duffy was slumping after two straight below average starts. Duffy has a 1.94 ERA and 48/12 K/BB this season, so fantasy managers should hold him in all fantasy […]

Rougned Odor Nearing A Return

New York Yankees second baseman Rougned Odor (knee) could make his return to action as soon as Tuesday- per manager Aaron Boone. Odor has been sidelined since May 4 with a sprained knee, but he had an encouraging workout on Saturday, after which Boone alluded that he could return at some point during the series […]

David Fletcher Remains Out Versus Indians

Los Angeles Angels infielder David Fletcher (hip) will not be in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Cleveland Indians. This marks the second game in a row that Fletcher has missed due to a minor hip issue. Phil Gosselin will cover second base versus left-hander Sam Hentges. Gosselin is known for being a […]

Chris Taylor Available Off The Bench

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor (wrist) will not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. He was scratched from Sunday's contest due to wrist soreness. It sounds like the team wants to be cautious here, but Taylor will be available off the bench. Sheldon Neuse will cover left field and […]

Zack Britton Experiencing General Soreness Following Simulated Game

New York Yankees relief pitcher Zack Britton (elbow) is experiencing "general soreness" following his simulated game on Saturday. Manager Aaron Boone said that Britton has been scheduled to see a doctor and that the team is "hopeful that it won't be significant." The southpaw was slated to begin a rehab assignment this week, though that […]

David Price Returns On Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher David Price (hamstring) has been activated off the 10-day injured list on Monday. He missed three weeks of action after suffering a Grade-2 hamstring strain. It appears the Dodgers plan to continue pitching Price out of the bullpen right now. That means, his fantasy value will be minimal, but it wouldn't […]

Rougned Odor Likely To Return On Tuesday

New York Yankees second baseman Rougned Odor (knee) is hopeful to be activated off the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. He injured his knee earlier this month during a collision at home plate. Odor will likely end up missing a little over the 10-day minimum, but will return to a bench role in New York. […]

Albert Pujols Making Dodgers Debut Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Albert Pujols will make his team debut against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday. The veteran slugger recently signed a one-year deal with Los Angeles. It sounds like he'll have a limited role on the team, but should get a decent amount of at-bats against left-handed pitching. He'll bat cleanup and […]

Ender Inciarte Placed On Paternity Leave List

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ender Inciarte is expected to miss the next few games after being placed on the paternity leave list. He'll miss 1-3 games then have to go through the league's intake protocols before being cleared to take the field again. In the meantime, Guillermo Heredia will move into his spot in the outfield […]

Wilson Ramos Activated On Monday

Detroit Tigers catcher Wilson Ramos (back) has been activated off the 10-day injured list. The veteran catcher missed the minimum 10 days while dealing with a minor back issue. He hasn't brought much to the plate lately outside of his six home runs this season. It wouldn't be surprising to see Jake Rogers head back […]

Braden Bishop Claimed Off Waivers By Giants

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Reyes Moronta (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day injured list on Monday. The organization did that in order to make a roster spot for their new outfielder. They claimed right-handed outfielder Braden Bishop from the Seattle Mariners. His last name might sound familiar since his younger brother Hunter is one […]