Kyle Schwarber Resting Friday Versus Giants

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber will sit Friday versus the Giants as they will throw left-handed starter Derek Holland. Schwarber has done everything to have a a bounce-back season so far, but manager Joe Maddon still prefers to rest him versus lefties. Ian Happ will be in left field this afternoon and Ben Zobrist will […]

Deck McGuire Optioned To Triple-A

The Toronto Blue Jays have optioned reliever Deck McGuire to Triple-A Buffalo. A corresponding move was not yet announced. This move is for the best as McGuire has been terrible in the Major Leagues this season, and that’s putting it nicely. Across 8 1/3 innings pitched, he owns an atrocious 6.48 ERA, 1.68 WHIP, and […]

Devin Mesoraco Continues To Produce For Mets

New York Mets catcher Devin Mesoraco was essentially (and reasonably) left for dead at the start of 2018, placing second on the Cincinnati Reds depth chart at backstop. Since getting traded to the Amazins, however, Mesoraco has been a new man. He continues to give the Mets more production at catcher than they’ve had in […]

Huge Night For Brandon Nimmo Against Brewers

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo has been quietly productive since essentially moving into an everyday role, but he had a loud night at the plate against the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday. Nimmo finished 4-for-4 with a triple, two doubles, two runs scored, and a walk. The big effort brings his slash line for the […]

Steven Matz Comes Through For Mets In Milwaukee

New York Mets starting pitcher Steven Matz wasn’t an advisable fantasy play on Thursday against the Milwaukee Brewers, but he came through for both his team and fantasy owners in a 5-0 victory. Matz pitched up the win by throwing a scoreless six innings, allowing four hits and three walks with three strikeouts. The outing […]

Eugenio Suarez Launches Grand Slam Thursday

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez went 1-for-4 with a grand slam in his team's 5-4 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday. Suarez deposited a third-inning pitch from Pirates starter Ivan Nova over the fence for his eighth homer of the season. Suarez is putting together an excellent season for the Reds, batting . […]

Dylan Cease Dominates Thursday

Chicago White Sox starting pitching prospect Dylan Cease was dominant in his start on Thursday, striking out nine batters over a career-high 7 1/3 innings of work for the A-Advanced Winston-Salem Dash. Cease, 22, hit 99 mph on a fastball which was his 102nd pitch of the night. Cease is pushing for a promotion up […]

Carlos Rodon Leaves Rehab Start After Being Hit In Head With Liner

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodon left his rehab start at AAA Charlotte on Thursday after being struck in the head with a line drive. According to the Chicago Sun-Times Daryl Van Schouwen, Rodon managed to avoid injury from the line drive. It's a shame Rodon got tagged, as he was cruising before he […]

Denard Span Scores Three Runs Thursday Versus Boston

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Denard Span reaches base four times Thursday versus the Red Sox. He went 2-for-3 with two walks which resulted in him scoring three times. He even stole his sixth base of the season. Span is coming off a 2017 season where he batted .272 with 12 home runs and 12 steals. […]

Alex Colome Bounces Back Thursday Versus Boston

Tampa Bay Rays closer Alex Colome bounced back from a tough loss yesterday by closing out the game Thursday versus the Red Sox. He came in with two outs in the ninth and got the final out to earn his 11th save of the season. He had taken the loss Wednesday against the same opponent. […]

Blake Snell Shuts Down Boston Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell produced a very strong outing Thursday versus the Red Sox. He went six scoreless innings while striking out eight. He has been the Rays best pitcher this season with his record now being 6-3 with a 2.78 ERA. Snell just recently turned 25 years old but already had […]

Wilson Ramos Returns and Drives In Two Thursday Versus Boston

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Wilson Ramos (left hand) returned successfully to the lineup Thursday versus the Red Sox. He took a shot to his hand Tuesday but returned Thursday to the lineup. Ramos would go 3-for-4 while driving in two runs in the game. He now has six home runs and 24 RBI to go […]

Carlos Gomez Could Return This Weekend

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Carlos Gomez (groin strain) is close to returning this weekend. He will play an extended spring game Friday and if all goes well, he could return to the team either Saturday or Sunday. He passed an important test Wednesday when he did some baserunning and said it went well. The baserunning […]

Ryan Braun Gets One Hit In Return From Injury

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun went 1-for-4 in the 5-0 loss to the New York Mets. The fact that Braun going 1-for-4 ups his batting average shows how lackluster his season has been so far. In 130 at-bats this year, he's now batting .223 with a .676 OPS and is batting at a .135 rate […]

Zach Davies Goes Four Innings With Loss In Return From Injury

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Zach Davies went four innings, giving up six hits, four runs, and two walks while striking out two in the 5-0 loss to the New York Mets. Davies returned from a shoulder injury in this start that has kept him out since May 3 and had trouble limiting the baserunners. Him […]

Austin Meadows Continues Hot Start To MLB Career

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Austin Meadows went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run in a loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday. The blast was his third in four games, already giving him more than he had in 32 games with Triple-A Indianapolis this season. While he's been a nice boost to fantasy owners in recent […]

Blake Treinen Earns Multi-Inning Save Thursday

Oakland Athletics closer Blake Treinen earned his 11th save of the season Thursday in a 4-3 win over the Mariners. Treinen entered the game in the eighth inning with a 4-2 lead, two outs, and runners on first and third. He gave up a double and RBI to Kyle Seager but was able to get […]

Starling Marte Resumes Baseball Activities

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Starling Marte (oblique) has resumed baseball activities less than one week after being placed on the 10-day disabled list. The 29-year-old strained his right oblique while swinging the bat on May 15 and has been held out of action since. His absence shouldn't last much longer, however. Marte is eligible to return […]

Ivan Nova Struggles Again On Thursday

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Ivan Nova allowed five runs (four earned) in 5 1/3 innings against the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday en route to his fifth loss of the year. The home run ball did Nova in, as he allowed a grand slam to Eugenio Suarez in the third inning and a solo blast to […]

Todd Frazier and Yoenis Cespedes Take Batting Practice Thursday

It seems that help is around the corner for the New York Mets. Both third baseman Todd Frazier (strained hamstring) and outfielder Yoenis Cespedes (hip flexor) took batting practice on Thursday. The pair traveled with the team to Milwaukee, although it is still unknown whether either player is close to returning. Frazier has batted .237 […]

Dylan Bundy Dominates, Fans Career-High 14 Batters

Baltimore Orioles starter Dylan Bundy has had an unpredictable 2018 campaign. Just a couple weeks ago, Bundy gave up seven earned runs and was pulled before he even recorded a single out. Today, Bundy tossed a complete game, giving up only two hits and three runs, while tacking on 14 strikeouts en route to his […]

Alex Gordon Scratched on Thursday

Kansas City Royals outfielder Alex Gordon was scratched from Thursday's lineup due to a stiff neck and a sore hip. It seems likely that Gordon will be day-to-day, avoiding a trip to the disabled list. He injured himself during a diving catch that he made on Wednesday against the St. Louis Cardinals. Gordon, who has dealt […]

Jesse Winker Hits First Home Run Of The Season

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker went 2-for-4 with a single and a solo home run on Thursday in a win over the Pirates. The blast to straightaway center field was Winker's first of the season. The 24-year-old has held his own as a regular in the lineup, batting .257 with a .353 on-base percentage and […]

Jared Hughes Earns Save On Thursday

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Jared Hughes picked up his second save of the season on Thursday in a 5-4 win against the Pirates. Hughes entered the game up by a run with one out in the ninth and the bases empty, recording the final two outs with no walks or strikeouts. Reliever Amir Garrett started […]

Jonathan Villar To Rest On Thursday Against Mets

Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Jonathan Villar (rest) will not play on Thursday against the New York Mets. Villar is only hitting .208 against lefties this year compared to his .308 against righties so with LHP Steven Matz taking the mound for Thursday, it only makes sense to give Villar his day-off against a lefty. Tyler […]

Domingo Santana Will Rest Thursday Against New York Mets

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Domingo Santana (rest) will sit out on Thursday against the New York Mets. With Ryan Braun returning to the lineup, this leaves Santana as the odd outfielder to sit out the majority of the games. With Jesus Aguilar performing at top level right now as well, Santana or Braun may sit out […]

Travis Shaw To Sit On Thursday Against Mets

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Travis Shaw (rest) will not play on Thursday against the New York Mets. This is just customary rest for Shaw and considering the fact that the Brewers want to stack up with right-handed batters against LHP Steven Matz, it works out for Shaw. Hernan Perez will take his place at third […]

Luis Castillo Turns In Another Strong Performance, Picks Up Win On Thursday

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Luis Castillo performed well yet again on Thursday against the Pirates, picking up his fourth win of the season. Castillo pitched six innings, giving up two runs on four hits and two walks with five strikeouts. The young hurler has been dominant in his last five starts, going 3-1 with a […]

Jurickson Profar Out of Thursday's Lineup

Texas Rangers shortstop/outfielder Jurickson Profar (rest) is out of the starting lineup against the Kansas City Royals on Thursday. Profar went 3-for-8 with six RBI over his last two games. It's surprising to see him get a day off after it looks like he's finally found his groove. Hanser Alberto will play shortstop against lefty […]

Ryan Braun is Back in the Lineup on Thursday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun (back) has been activated from the 10-day disabled list and plugged into Thursday's starting lineup. Braun was out the minimum 10 days with middle back tightness. He should be owned in most leagues despite his early struggles this season.