Cody Bellinger Making Progress

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger (leg) has made "very encouraging progress" regarding his rehab efforts as of late. Bellinger hasn't played since April 14 due to a fracture in his left leg. He was running the bases a few days ago, so Wednesday's latest report is more good news for the fantasy managers who […]

Aaron Hicks Supplies Offense Wednesday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks went 0-for-2 with a sacrifice fly in Wednesday's 1-0 win over the Rays. Hicks supplied the only run of the night for the Yankee offense- and it was all they needed with Gerrit Cole on the mound- when he lofted an 0-2 pitch into center field for a sacrifice […]

Aroldis Chapman Remains Perfect In Save Chances

New York Yankees relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman notched his ninth straight save of the season in Wednesday's victory over Tampa Bay. It was slightly concerning when Chapman came out for the ninth and wasn't throwing as hard- especially a night after he had to be checked on by the trainer- though he reared back and […]

Edwin Rios Done For The Year

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Edwin Rios (labrum) is done for the remainder of the year. The 27-year-old will have season-ending surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder. Rios hasn't done much this season, sporting a miserable .078 average and four hits throughout 51 at-bats while striking out 18 times. Hopefully, surgery will […]

Zack Wheeler Tosses Six Quality Innings Versus Nats

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler allowed two runs in six innings pitched in a no-decision at Washington on Wednesday. Wheeler wasn't at his best in this one as he allowed eight hits and a walk, but he used seven K's to work out of a couple of jams and keep the Nationals at bay. […]

Austin Gomber Pitches Well In Wednesday's Win Over San Diego

Colorado Rockies left-hander Austin Gomber took a no-decision on Wednesday when he allowed one unearned run on four hits with a walk and six strikeouts over 5 1/3 innings in a 3-2 win over the Padres in Game 2 of their doubleheader. This was Gomber's best start as a member of the Rockies as he […]

Gerrit Cole Pitches Masterpiece In Win Over Rays

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole tossed a masterpiece in a 1-0 win over the Rays on Wednesday night. Cole pitched eight shutout innings, allowing just four hits while striking out 12 batters with zero walks. The ace right-hander was untouchable, as he generated 24 swinging strikes and had an incredible 43 percent CSW. […]

Hyun-Jin Ryu Stymies Braves Over Seven Frames

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu was excellent in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Braves, limiting the team to one run over seven innings. The lefty struck out six while allowing five hits and a walk with the only damage coming off of a William Contreras home run in the fifth. Ryu is making […]

Teoscar Hernandez Slugs A Pair Of Dingers In Win

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez walloped a pair of homers to help lead the club to a 4-1 victory over the Braves on Wednesday. His solo shot in the seventh put them ahead by a run before he added some insurance in the top of the ninth with a 464' two-run shot for his […]

A.J. Cole Closes Door On Braves

Toronto Blue Jays reliever A.J. Cole picked up his first save of the season on Wednesday, closing the door on the Braves in the club's 4-1 win. He walked one in the outing while serving up three fly-ball outs to secure his fourth career save. It was just the second appearance of the season for […]

Jake Odorizzi “Looked Good” Throwing On Wednesday

Houston Astros starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi (forearm) "looked good" throwing during live batting practice on Wednesday. The veteran hasn't played since straining his forearm at the end of April, and with the Astros dealing with some injuries in the rotation, his return can't come soon enough. However, the 31-year-old hasn't done much this season, recording […]

Mike Moustakas Homers, Walks Twice On Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds infielder Mike Moustakas went 2-for-3 with a homer, two runs, one RBI, and two walks in a 5-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday. Moustakas drew first blood with his solo shot in the second inning, taking Pirates starter Trevor Cahill deep. It was a welcome sight for Moustakas, who hadn't homered […]

Jose Urquidy Exits Wednesday’s Contest

Houston Astros starting pitcher Jose Urquidy (shoulder) was pulled from Wednesday's matchup against the Los Angeles Angels. The 26-year-old lasted nearly four innings before exiting with what was described as a posterior shoulder injury. He has met expectations so far in 2021, compiling a record of three wins and two losses in addition to a […]

Nick Pivetta Dealing With Vaccine Side Effects

Boston Red Sox pitcher Nick Pivetta was placed on the COVID-19 injured list on Wednesday. The righty has been on a roll in 2021, sporting a 3.19 ERA to go along with five wins and no losses. While his 24 walks are somewhat concerning, his 35 strikeouts throughout 36 innings place him near the top […]

Christian Walker Lands On 10-Day Injured List

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker (oblique) has landed on the 10-day injured list with a right oblique strain. This is not good news as the slugger has already missed time this season because of this same issue. Although he could make it back to the lineup within a few weeks, fantasy managers should plan […]

Byron Buxton Expected To Hit In Cage Thursday Or Friday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (hip) is expected to begin hitting in the cage on Thursday or Friday. Buxton was also cleared to throw and work with the strength and conditioning staff. Given that his timetable for a return was initially seen as "weeks" away, the star outfielder isn't close to being activated, though it […]

Jon Gray Takes The Loss in Game 1 Of Doubleheader On Wednesday

Colorado Rockies right-hander Jon Gray took the loss on Tuesday when he allowed four runs, one earned, on three hits with three walks and six strikeouts over 5 2/3 innings in a 5-3 loss to the Padres. Gray started Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader and pitched better than his box score would indicate. He kept […]

Alex Kirilloff Cleared For Weight Room Activities

Minnesota Twins outfielder/first baseman Alex Kirilloff (wrist) has been cleared for weight room activities. It's clearly a good sign that he'll be allowed to lift weights, though a clearer picture of his availability for game action won't arrive until he attempts to swing a bat, which he is expected to do when the Twins return […]

Nick Castellanos Picks Up Two Hits; Scores Once

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos went 2-for-4 with a walk and a run in a 5-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday. Castellanos came around to score on Eugenio Suarez's 10th-inning double as part of a four-run inning. The veteran outfielder is hitting .310 with nine homers, 25 runs, 22 RBI, and one steal […]

Sonny Gray Doesn't Make It Out Of The Fifth

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Sonny Gray allowed one run over 4 2/3 innings of work in a 5-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday. Gray struck out five and walked two in the no-decision. The veteran hurler needed 87 pitches to get through two outs in the fifth inning before departing. Gray didn't have his […]

Devin Smeltzer Placed On Injured List With Elbow Inflammation

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Devin Smeltzer (elbow) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with left elbow inflammation, according to Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com. Smeltzer had made only one appearance so far this year, tossing 4 2/3 innings of relief against the Pirates on April 24. With Smeltzer out, the Twins have recalled […]

Mike Soroka To Undergo Exploratory Surgery On Achilles

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Soroka (Achilles) will undergo exploratory surgery on his Achilles tendon next week, according to The Athletic. Manager Brian Snitker said that Soroka will undergo the surgery to figure out what's wrong after he suffered yet another setback in his recovery from his 2020 surgery. It's been a rough road for […]

Kris Bryant Diagnosed With Wrist Contusion

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kris Bryant (wrist) has been diagnosed with a wrist contusion, according to Jordan Bastian of MLB.com. Bryant was hit by a pitch on Wednesday afternoon, as he came on as a pinch-hitter late in the game. He immediately exited after being hit, although manager David Ross said after the game that Bryant […]

J.T. Realmuto Is Day-To-Day, Not In Lineup Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (knee) is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday and is considered day-to-day after being hit in the knee by a foul ball on Tuesday night, according to MLB.com's Todd Zolecki. Realmuto exited Tuesday's game in the eighth inning, after being hit on his left knee by a foul ball […]

Adalberto Mondesi To Begin Rehab Assignment Thursday

Kansas City Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment on Thursday with Double-A Northwest Arkansas, according to Lynn Worthy of the Kansas City Star. Mondesi has been out since Spring Training with an oblique strain, and had just recently begun swinging a bat again. It's a good sign that Mondesi could be […]

Mike Trout, Justin Upton, David Fletcher Out Wednesday Night

Los Angeles Angels outfielders Mike Trout, Justin Upton, and second baseman David Fletcher are out of the starting lineup on Wednesday night. Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports that manager Joe Maddon is giving the trio a day off, so that they can have the benefit of back-to-back days of rest between Wednesday […]

Zac Gallen Scratched From Start, Placed On IL Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen (elbow) was scratched from his start on Wednesday and was placed on the 10-day injured list with a minor sprain in his UCL, according to Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic. Manager Torey Lovullo said that Gallen has a "minor sprain of one section of his UCL in his […]

Aaron Hicks Back In Lineup Wednesday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks (shin) is back in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays. Hicks sat out the series opener due to a shin bruise but is back and slotted into the six-spot in the batting order. The veteran outfielder is batting .364 with three RBI and a 6:5 strikeout-to-walk ratio […]

Gleyber Torres Being Held Out Of Wednesday's Game

New York Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game as the team awaits test results. Torres is not believed to have tested positive for the virus, though he won't be in the lineup out of "an abundance of caution." The 24-year-old did test positive for the virus back in December, […]

Cody Poteet Called Up To Make Wednesday's Start

Miami Marlins rookie starting pitcher Cody Poteet was called up on Wednesday and will make the start against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Poteet will be making his major league debut. In a corresponding move, reliever Luis Madero was designated for assignment a day after being hung out to dry for a five-run inning. Poteet profiles as […]