Buster Posey Not In Saturday's Lineup

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey will get a rest day for Saturday's game against the Mariners. Posey is off to a fast start in 2021, with a pair of solo homers in his first two games played of the season. It's a bit frustrating to see the veteran backstop headed to the bench while […]

Sonny Gray, Reds Hoping For Mid-April Return

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Sonny Gray (back) opened the season on the 10-day injured list after he came down with mid-back spasms during spring training. Gray and the team are reportedly hoping for a mid-month return to the mound. The veteran made a three-inning start in an intrasquad game on Wednesday and emerged with no issues. […]

Zac Gallen Throws Simulated Game Saturday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen (forearm) threw a simulated game on Saturday. Gallen tossed 60 pitches at a game intensity and reportedly felt normal fatigue following the outing. The 25-year-old likely was unable to throw curveballs during Saturday's outing- as he felt pain when trying to throw the pitch- though manager Torey Lovullo said […]

Shogo Akiyama Making Progress

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Shogo Akiyama (hamstring) is reportedly making progress as he rehabilitates his left hamstring strain. Akiyama injured the hamstring about three weeks ago during a Cactus League game and opened the season on the injured list. He is being assigned to the team's alternate training site in Louisville as he works his way […]

Marcus Semien Leads Toronto’s Offense In Losing Effort

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Marcus Semien was held hitless on opening day but he broke out in the second game of the season with two hits and a walk over five plate appearances. The effort was not enough, though, as the club lost 5-3 to the New York Yankees. One of his two hits […]

Nick Castellanos Ejected Saturday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos was ejected during the fourth inning of his team's Saturday game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Castellanos was hit by a pitch during the inning and was visibly displeased with pitcher Jake Woodford afterward. He wound up coming around to score from third on a wild pitch and flexed over […]

Rowdy Tellez’s Struggles Continue

Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Rowdy Tellez went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts on Saturday during a 5-3 loss to the New York Yankees. The 26-year-old is now off to an 0-for-8 start this season after a disappointing spring that saw him hit .196 with a BB-K of 2-16 in 51 at-bats. The club will obviously […]

Andrew Benintendi Leaves Game With Sore Lower Body

Kansas City Royals outfielder Andrew Benintendi left Saturday's game late after feeling "soreness in his lower half." It's not exactly clear when Benintendi got a bit banged up, though he did lay out for a nice catch in the outfield, so perhaps he came out of the play feeling sore. At any rate, it doesn't […]

Rafael Dolis Melts Down Versus Yankees

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Rafael Dolis threw just two-thirds of an inning and allowed two runs to the New York Yankees during a 5-3 loss on Saturday. The right-hander didn't allow a hit but he walked three batters and threw just 10 of his 24 pitches for strikes. Dolis had also made an appearance on […]

Carson Kelly Takes A Seat Saturday

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Carson Kelly is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Padres. Kelly has looked good at the plate so far, collecting a pinch-hit single on Opening Day followed by two more base hits in Friday's game. A popular sleeper pick at the backstop position, Kelly could find it difficult to […]

Nick Ahmed Placed On The Injured List

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Nick Ahmed (knee) was placed on the 10-day Injured List on Saturday. This isn't particularly surprising, as earlier reports had indicated that a stint on the sidelines might be in Ahmed's future, given that his lingering patellar tendonitis has kept him out of game action since March 24. In a corresponding move, […]

Michael Brantley Considered Day-To-Day

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley (wrist) was forced to leave Saturday's game against the Athletics early after getting hit by a pitch on his right wrist. Brantley initially remained in the game but was pulled before his next at-bat in the contest. Fortunately, the postgame X-rays came back negative- and the veteran outfielder is considered […]

Mookie Betts, Will Smith, Justin Turner Sitting Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts, catcher Will Smith and third baseman Justin Turner are all sitting for Saturday's game against the Rockies. Betts will rest for the first time this season- something that probably won't happen too often, given his skill with both the bat and the glove. Turner, like Betts, will get the […]

Jason Heyward Hits First Home Run Of 2021

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward went 2-for-4 with a solo home run on Saturday versus the Pittsburgh Pirates. Heyward quietly had a solid 2020 campaign, but even so is in the lineup more for his defense. Manager David Ross is going to deploy Heyward as the everyday right fielder, but managers would be best served […]

Javier Baez Steals Two Bases

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez went 2-for-4 with a RBI, two stolen bases and a run scored versus the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday. Baez worked his magic and stole both second and third base again Pirates starting Tyler Anderson in the bottom of the second inning and would eventually score his only run of the […]

Craig Kimbrel Looks Great In First Outing Of 2021

Chicago Cubs closer Craig Kimbrel struck out the side in his first appearance of the season on Saturday versus the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Cubs had a 5-1 lead when Kimbrel entered the game, so it wasn't a save opportunity. Despite that, Kimbrel looked excellent working a 1-2-3 inning with three K's. Kimbrel has struggled during […]

Kris Bryant Hits First Home Run Of 2021

Chicago Cubs third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant went 1-for-3 with two runs scored and a solo home run in Saturday's victory against the Pittsburgh Pirates. It was Bryant's first dinger of the season. The former National League MVP is coming off of a tough 2020 campaign and enters this season with high expectations with his contract […]

Jake Arrieta Looks Strong In Return

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arrieta didn't miss a beat to start his second stint with the club. Arrieta threw six strong innings on Saturday afternoon and allowed six hits, one run, one walk and struck out five on the afternoon versus the Pittsburgh Pirates. The former All-Star struggled throughout his time in Philadelphia the […]

Blake Snell Pulled Early Despite Zero Earned Runs

San Diego Padres starter Blake Snell was pulled after 4 ⅔ innings Friday against the Arizona Diamondbacks despite allowing zero runs. After fanning eight batters while permitting four hits and two free passes, the 28-year-old was noticeably irked as he was yanked from the 3-0 game. It was revealed later he was on a pitch […]

Nick Madrigal Resting On Saturday

Chicago White Sox second baseman Nick Madrigal will be absent from the lineup on Saturday versus the Los Angeles Angels. The contact hitter has two hits over eight plate appearances on the season. Utility man Leury Garcia will replace Madrigal and bat ninth. Garcia is worthy dart throw in DFS versus Alex Cobb on Saturday, […]

Seth Lugo On Schedule For Mid-May Return

New York Mets reliever Seth Lugo (elbow) reportedly began throwing off of flat ground in the final week of March. While there is still no timeline for Lugo's return, the initial estimate of his return in mid-May appears accurate and he remains on schedule. Heading into 2021, Lugo was projected to primarily work out of […]

Yasmani Grandal Out Of Saturday’s Lineup

Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal will receive a routine day off on Saturday versus the Los Angeles Angels. Grandal is 2-for-8 on the season with a pair of RBI on the season and should produce as one of the top catchers for fantasy managers this season. Grandal will be replaced by Zack Collins. Collins […]

Brent Rooker Recalled From Alternate Site

Minnesota Twins outfielder/first baseman Brent Rooker was recalled from the team's alternate site on Saturday in a corresponding move with teammate Josh Donaldson (hamstring) heading to the Injured list. Rooker's call-up indicates that Miguel Sano will likely make some starts at third in Donaldson's absence, with Rooker playing first- though the latter could also shift […]

Josh Donaldson To IL With Hamstring Injury

Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson (hamstring) has been placed on the injured list with right hamstring tightness, according to Phil Miller of the Star Tribune. Donaldson exited the Twins Opening Day matchup with what was initially believed to be a calf injury but was later determined to be an issue with his hamstring. Luis […]

Alex Bregman Not In Lineup For Saturday's Finale

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman is not in the lineup on Saturday for the series finale in Oakland. The Astros will start Aledmys Diaz in his place, who will be batting third against Cole Irvin and the Athletics. The team is taking things slow to start the year according to Chandler Rome of the […]

Ryan Sherriff Placed On Restricted List By Rays

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Ryan Sherriff was placed on the restricted list on Saturday, according to Adam Berry of MLB.com. Berry reports that Sherriff will "take some time away from the game" and has the team's full support. The team is not disclosing any further details out of respect to his privacy. Sherriff had […]

Ke'Bryan Hayes Leaves Game Early With Hand Injury

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes (hand) exited Saturday's finale with the Cubs early due to a hand injury, according to Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. The injury occurred when Hayes dove back to first base on a pickoff attempt in the first inning, and he was seen checking his left hand with trainers. […]

Ramon Laureano Is Day-To-Day With Wrist Injury

Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano (wrist) is day-to-day after jamming his wrist in Friday's game against the Astros, according to MLB.com's Martin Gallegos. Laureano exited Friday's game shortly after jamming his wrist while sliding into first base trying to beat the throw. Managers should prepare for Laureano to miss a game or two, but for […]

Bobby Witt Jr. Has Joined Royals Alternate Site

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. is playing at the team's alternate site at Northwest Arkansas, according to Josh Vernier of 610 Sports Radio. Witt had been in Arizona preparing for the minor league season, but now with the injury to Adalberto Mondesi, Witt has joined the team's taxi squad. This could mean that […]

Brandon Lowe Out Of Lineup For Series Finale

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's finale with the Marlins. Lowe — who has started the season 2-for-7 with a double, a walk and a run scored — will be replaced in the lineup by Mike Brosseau, who will make his first appearance of the season. […]