No Major Issues For Christian Yelich

An MRI on Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich's back showed no major issues. He has not played since April 11 and was eligible to return from the injured list on Saturday, but the 2018 National League MVP was sent back to Milwaukee because manager Craig Counsell said that Yelich had hit a "plateau" in his […]

Nomar Mazara Nearing Rehab Assignment

Detroit Tigers general manager Al Avila said that the team is hoping outfielder Nomar Mazara (abdomen) can go on a rehab assignment when Triple-A Toledo's season starts on May 4. Mazara would then rejoin the Tigers shortly after that, around May 9-10. In 12 games before his injury this season, Mazara was hitting .237/.275/.395 with […]

Kyle Cody Placed On 10-Day Injured List

Texas Rangers pitcher Kyle Cody (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday. Cody is dealing with right shoulder inflammation. Texas has recalled right-hander Josh Sborz, who had appeared in six games before being optioned, from the alternate site in a corresponding move. Cody struggled to a 7.94 ERA in 11 1/3 innings […]

Sean Manaea To Start On Monday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Sean Manaea will start the opening game of the series against the Rays on Monday. Manager Bob Melvin said that Mike Fiers could also pitch in the series- but that he'd have a better idea of the order following Sunday's contest. Manaea has looked good for the Athletics so far, pitching […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Smashes Two More Homers

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. walloped two more homers Saturday against the Los Angeles Dodgers in five at-bats. El Niño opened the game with a leadoff job against starter Trevor Bauer and followed up with another solo dinger off Bauer in the sixth frame. With four homers in his past two contests, Tatis […]

Noah Syndergaard Facing Live Hitters

New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard (elbow) faced live hitters in an intrasquad game at Port St. Lucie on Saturday. Syndergaard's fastball was clocked at 97 mph, and he was able to throw all of his pitches in the one-inning outing. The final hurdle for the 28-year-old righty is building up to a starter's workload, […]

Juan Soto Able To Take Swings Saturday

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto (shoulder) was able to hit off of a tee on Saturday. Soto was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left shoulder strain, though it wasn't believed to be a serious ailment, with the team wanting to play things safe with their superstar. He looks to be in line […]

Wil Myers Snags Three Bags Against Blue Crew

San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers went 1-for-4 with three stolen bases and a run scored Saturday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Myers continues to demonstrate his power/speed fantasy appeal with a 78th percentile barrel rate and 90 percentile sprint speed, culminating into four homers and steals apiece through 80 plate appearances. He's also added […]

Lorenzo Cain Making Progress

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain (quad) is nearing a return, per manager Craig Counsell. Cain is building up his activity- as he was able to do pregame work on the field each of the last two days. The veteran outfielder remains without a timetable for his return, though Counsel said that he's "very close." Cain […]

Jose Altuve Expected To Return Early Next Week

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve is expected to make his return to the lineup early next week, per manager Dusty Baker. Altuve has been sidelined since mid-April on the COVID-19 injured list, as he was behind his teammates and unable to clear the protocols. The star infielder has been able to ramp up his […]

Mitch Garver Back In The Lineup Sunday

Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver is back in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates after getting a breather on Saturday. Garver will bat seventh against Pirates' right-hander Wil Crowe. The veteran backstop is in the midst of a slump, but the matchup against Crowe is favorable, given his 20.7 percent barrel rate in […]

Mike Moustakas Putting In Pregame Work

Cincinnati Reds infielder Mike Moustakas (illness) is taking pregame reps at third base on Sunday. Moustakas, who has been on the 10-day injured list with a non-COVID-related illness, has been able to ramp up his activity over the last few days and seems to be inching closer to a return. The veteran infielder was off […]

Carlos Correa Gets Day Off Sunday

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels. It's a day off for Correa, who has appeared in all 20 of the team's games to start the season. He's looked much better at the plate than in 2020, as he is currently slashing .284/.330/.481 with four […]

Mike Trout Not In Lineup For Third Straight Game

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (elbow) is not in the lineup for the third game in a row on Sunday. Trout has been out since being hit by a pitch on his elbow, but it is not believed to be serious enough to warrant a stint on the injured list. Jeff Fletcher of the […]

Clint Frazier, Aaron Hicks Not In Starting Lineup Sunday

New York Yankees outfielders Clint Frazier and Aaron Hicks are not in the starting lineup for Sunday's contest against the Indians. It's a day off for the two outfielders, who have both struggled early on with Frazier slashing .149/.286/.191 in 16 games, while Hicks has slashed .172/.274/.328 in 18 games. Hopefully the day off will […]

DJ LeMahieu Gets Day Off Sunday

New York Yankees second baseman DJ LeMahieu is getting the day off on Sunday against the Indians. It's just his second day off this year, as he has gotten off to an OK start with a .260/.337/.351 triple-slash line with one home run and six RBI in 19 games. He had started at first base […]

Alex Verdugo Gets Day Off On Sunday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners. It's just the third day off Verdugo has had this year, as he has gotten off to a great start by slashing .325/.371/.538 with three home runs, 13 RBI and two steals in 21 games. With Verdugo […]

Taylor Trammell Gets Day Off Sunday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Taylor Trammell will get a day off on Sunday, sitting out the contest against Boston. Managers will hope that this rest can get Trammell back on track, as he is slashing .155/.269/.345 with three home runs, nine RBI and leads the American League with 28 strikeouts over 18 games. He will likely […]

Kyle Lewis Returns To Lineup Sunday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Kyle Lewis is back in the starting lineup on Sunday and batting fourth after sitting out Saturday's contest. Lewis took a seat yesterday after playing in his first two games of the year on Thursday and Friday, as he opened the year on the injured list with a bone bruise in his […]

Dominic Smith Not In Lineup Sunday

New York Mets outfielder Dominic Smith is getting the day off on Sunday against the Nationals. He is slashing .232/.254/.375 with two homers and seven RBI through 15 games. With Smith sitting, Brandon Nimmo will slide over into left field while Albert Almora Jr. will get the start in centerfield. Smith should return to the […]

Miguel Cabrera Comes Off IL, Batting Third Sunday

Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera (biceps) has come off the injured list and is in the starting lineup on Sunday. Cabrera will bat third against Danny Duffy and the Royals, as he makes his first appearance since April 10 after suffering a mild biceps strain. He started off the year with a bang by […]

Akil Baddoo Out Of Lineup Sunday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Akil Baddoo is out of the lineup on Sunday against the Royals. It looks to be a day off for the rookie, who is slashing .260/.283/.660 with four home runs and 13 RBI in 16 games. Expect Baddoo to return to the lineup on Monday, but for now adjust your lineups accordingly.

Joc Pederson Could Begin Light Hitting Tuesday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Joc Pederson (wrist) is progressing well over the past few days and could begin doing some light hitting by as early as Tuesday, according to Jordan Bastian of MLB.com. Pederson was placed on the 10-day injured list with tendinitis in his left wrist on Thursday, after starting the year with a .137/.262/.235 […]

Ryan Tepera Has Suspension Reduced

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Ryan Tepera has had his three-game suspension reduced to two games after initially appealing the suspension. Tepera will begin his suspension today. The reliever was suspended for throwing behind Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff on April 13. Tepera owns an ugly 5.19 ERA this season and should off the radar in […]

Leury Garcia Draws Start Over Andrew Vaughn On Sunday

Chicago White Sox first baseman/designated hitter Andrew Vaughn will get the day off on Sunday versus the Texas Rangers. Vaughn has finally been getting everyday at-bats and has started seven of the last eight games for the Pale Hose. The increased playing time has helped the White Sox top hitting prospect go 5-for-13 with a […]

Cubs Rest Willson Contreras On Sunday

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras will rest on Sunday versus the Milwaukee Brewers. Contreras has been off to a great start this season and is hitting .246 with six home runs, 13 RBI and a stolen base. The All-Star remains one of the best options behind the dish and should be started every game that […]

White Sox Sit Yasmani Grandal On Sunday

Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal will be absent from Sunday's lineup versus the Texas Rangers. The veteran has been off to a really rocky start this season and has just six hits over 46 at-bats this season with two home runs and nine RBI. Grandal has also struggled defensively with four catcher interference calls […]

Jhoulys Chacin Takes The Loss In Relief On Saturday

Colorado Rockies right-hander Jhoulys Chacin was hit hard on Saturday vs. the Phillies, taking the loss in a 7-5 defeat. He lasted just 2/3 of an inning while surrendering three runs on two hits with two walks. Chacin was tasked with preserving a 4-4 tie in the top of the sixth inning but ran into […]

White Sox Demote Danny Mendick

The Chicago White Sox have sent infielder Danny Mendick to their alternative training site. The White Sox needed a bullpen arm for Sunday and Mendick was the odd man out. Mendick saw most of his playing time at shortstop when Tim Anderson was injured earlier this season, but hasn't played much of a role since […]

Ryan McMahon Blasts Seventh Home Run Of The Year

Colorado Rockies third baseman Ryan McMahon went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and two strikeouts in a 7-5 loss to the Phillies on Saturday. McMahon tied the game at 4-4 in the bottom of the fifth when he took Aaron Nola deep for his seventh long ball of the year, a two-run shot, for […]