Albert Pujols In Lineup Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Albert Pujols will start and hit seventh Tuesday against the Rangers in Arlington, Texas. Pujols is no longer the potent offensive force from seasons past but the future Hall of Famer has four home runs over his last seven games. The 40-year-old is slashing only .222/.279/.460 and lacks long-term fantasy […]

Justin Upton Carries 10-Game Hit Streak Into Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton has hits in each of his last 10 games heading into Tuesday's action against the Rangers. Upton is 11-for-39 (.282) during this stretch with four home runs and seven runs batted in. Upton has struggled with injuries the past few seasons but is off to a solid start, posting […]

Miguel Sano Progressing Towards Return

Minnesota Twins first/third baseman Miguel Sano (hamstring) is making good progress in his recovery from a right hamstring strain. Sano is running "fairly close to 100 percent"- and the Twins plan to start getting his activities up to full speed, as well as allowing him to hit and see live pitching. The slugger was placed […]

Jared Walsh Posting .951 OPS

Los Angeles Angels outfielder/first baseman Jared Walsh will be looking to finish up a strong April on a high note when the team takes on the Rangers on Tuesday. It has been a productive first month of the season as Walsh is slashing .319/.395/.556 through 72 at-bats with three doubles, four home runs and 16 […]

Cristian Javier Has DFS Appeal For Tuesday

Houston Astros starter Cristian Javier will take the mound Tuesday against the Mariners. The 24-year-old is coming off two strong starts and has not allowed a run over his last 10 innings pitched. During that span, Javier has allowed only six hits while posting 16 strikeouts. Javier was impressive last season, posting a 0.99 WHIP […]

Max Kepler, Kyle Garlick Clear COVID-19 Protocols

Minnesota Twins outfielders Max Kepler and Kyle Garlick have cleared the COVID-19 protocols on Tuesday. Both Kepler and Garlick had tested positive for the virus but have since tested negative, so it's a matter of getting them back into game shape. The two outfielders have a chance at returning for the Twins' weekend series against […]

Martin Maldonado Struggling At The Plate

Houston Astros catcher Martin Maldonado is off to a terrible start to his season heading into the teams matchup against the Mariners on Tuesday. Maldonado already has missed a week of his season after being place into COVID protocols and has been ineffective since. In six games since his return, Maldonado is only 2-for-16 and […]

Michael Brantley Heating Up

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley will head into Tuesday's action swinging a hot stick. The veteran is 12-for-27 (.444) over his last seven games with five doubles and six runs scored over his last seven games. Brantley, strangely, only has four runs batted as hitting at the top of the order has only given him […]

Alex Colome To Be Moved Into Lower-Leverage Role

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Alex Colome will be utilized in a lower-leverage role moving forward, per manager Rocco Baldelli. Colome has seen the majority of save chances for the Twins but has really struggled lately, blowing each of his last two opportunities and allowing a walk-off homer during Monday's game. Baldelli said that he spoke […]

Mitch Garver Behind The Plate Tuesday

Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver will be behind the plate and bat eighth against Indians' righty Aaron Civale on Tuesday. Garver got a breather for the opening game of the series but is back in the lineup, albeit in a lower slot as the Twins try to get his bat going. The 30-year-old hasn't homered […]

Jorge Polanco Getting First Day Off Tuesday

Minnesota Twins second baseman/shortstop Jorge Polanco is getting the day off on Tuesday. Polanco has appeared in all 21 games for the Twins this year at second and short, batting .192 with 17 combined runs and RBI along with a pair of stolen bases. The 27-year-old will cede the second base duties to Luis Arraez, […]

Luis Patino Could Be Used In Relief

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Luis Patino remained on the roster on Monday after he made his debut with the team on Sunday by throwing 2 2/3 hitless innings against the Toronto Blue Jays. He worked as a multi-inning opener and gave way to lefty Josh Fleming. Manager Kevin Cash said that the team will look […]

Collin McHugh, Cody Reed On The Comeback Trail

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Collin McHugh (back) "bounced back (and) felt good" after throwing a bullpen session, according to manager Kevin Cash. McHugh threw off a mound again on Monday and is eligible to come off the injured list on Wednesday. Left-hander Cody Reed (thumb) will not come off the injured list when he's eligible […]

Pete Fairbanks To Throw Bullpen Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Pete Fairbanks (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Wednesday, at which point the Rays should have a better understanding of his timetable for a return. Manager Kevin Cash said the team is "very encouraged" by his progress, and he seems to be ahead of scheduled from a […]

Ji-Man Choi Closer To Game Action

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi (knee) reported to the team's alternate training site on Monday and will hit in simulated games in Port Charlotte, Fla. He will work out with the team this weekend and then join Triple-A Durham for the start of the minor league season. Choi only played in five spring […]

Max Fried Making Really Good Progress

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried (hamstring) threw a pain-free side session on Monday and also took part in fielding drills. He will throw live batting practice later this week and could be activated from the injured list to make a start during next week's three-game series against the Washington Nationals from May 4-6. The […]

Tyler Beede Could Become Rotation Option At The End Of May

San Francisco Giants right-hander Tyler Beede (elbow) looked good in his first post-Tommy John live bullpen session on Monday, giving the team optimism that he'll be a starting rotation option when he's eligible to come off the 60-day injured list on May 31. "It went great," manager Gabe Kapler said. "The velocity was there. He […]

Reyes Moronta Could Return By May 3

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Reyes Moronta (forearm) is slated to throw a live bullpen session and could be activated from the injured list as soon as May 3 on the road against the Colorado Rockies, according to manager Gabe Kapler. Moronta is dealing with a right flexor strain. The 28-year-old right-hander saw a drop […]

Byron Buxton Returns To Lineup Tuesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (knee) is back in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Indians. Buxton sat out the opening contest of the series with a sore knee due to lingering patellar tendonitis, though a day of rest and treatment appears to have him feeling better. While knee tendonitis is something that can […]

Starling Marte Not Expected Back Soon

Miami Marlins outfielder Starling Marte (rib) has still not been able to do any baseball activities and is not expected back soon. A report in the Miami Herald states that Marte could be out until June. It's a huge blow to fantasy lineups and the Marlins lineup as well. Lewis Brinson was called up to […]

Johnny Cueto To Throw Bullpens This Week

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Johnny Cueto (lat) is scheduled to throw bullpen sessions on Wednesday and Saturday and is expected to ramp up to live batting practice next week. Cueto is dealing with a Grade 1 lat strain and isn't expected to rejoin the starting rotation until May 9, at the earliest. The 35-year-old […]

Wilmer Flores Fully Recovered

San Francisco Giants infielder Wilmer Flores (illness) left the game early on Sunday against the Miami Marlins with an illness that required an IV, but he's fully recovered and started at second base on Monday and went 2-for-5 with two runs scored. Flores had been filling in at third base with Evan Longoria dealing with […]

Odubel Herrera Hitless In Return To Majors

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera went 0-for-3 on Monday against the St. Louis Cardinals in his first major league game since May 26, 2019, following a suspension for domestic violence. He was suspended for 85 games and didn't play last year after being designated for assignment. The 29-year-old publicly apologized for his actions several years […]

Miguel Andujar To Play First Base At Alternate Site

New York Yankees infielder Miguel Andujar is beginning to take regular reps at the team's alternate site and will spend much of his time at first base. Andujar has been sidelined since March with a strained right hand, though it's a good sign to see him off the injured list and ramping up his activity. […]

Jose Alvarado Rejoins Phillies After COVID Layoff

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Jose Alvarado is back with the team after missing six games on the COVID injured list. Alvarado was deemed a close contact of someone who tested positive and has spent the last week quarantining in his home while training with an exercise bike, a net to pitch into, and his dad […]

Michael King Recalled From Alternate Site

New York Yankees pitcher Michael King has been recalled from the team's alternate site. This is a corresponding move in line with the Deivi Garcia move back to the alternate site following his spot start against the Orioles on Monday. King has pitched nine scoreless innings in two games for the Bronx Bombers this year […]

Mauricio Dubon Plates Four Monday

San Francisco Giants second baseman/outfielder Mauricio Dubon played his part in Monday's 12-0 rout of the Rockies, going 1-for-2 with a three-run double, four RBI, a walk and a strikeout. The Giants offense has been firing on all cylinders lately, but the 26-year-old has struggled to start the season, hitting just .167 with three extra-base […]

Evan Longoria Returns To Lineup Monday, Plates Three

San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria (hamstring) returned to the lineup for Monday's 12-0 win over the Rockies after sitting out several days with a tight hamstring. He picked up right where he left off, going 2-for-2 with a single, a double, and three RBI before exiting the game due to the score. The […]

Justus Sheffield Roughed Up By Astros

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Justus Sheffield drew a tough matchup against a reinforced Astros lineup Monday night, and it showed in the results. Across 5 1/3 innings, Sheffield allowed twelve hits and a walk, resulting in five runs, four of which were earned. He also struck out four. While Sheffield's ERA now sits at a […]

Sean Murphy Homers In Win Over Rays

Oakland Athletics catcher Sean Murphy went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in a win over the Rays in Tropicana Field. It was Murphy's second homer this season as he's producing power numbers despite an anemic .160 batting average. The second-year backstop is making great contact with a 91.8 MPH average exit velocity but has also […]