Dustin Pedroia Will Be Activated on Friday

Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia (knee) will be activated from the disabled list on Friday. The veteran is back after missing the first 60 games of the season due to offseason knee surgery. The Red Sox may ease Pedroia back into action, but it should not take him long to regain his role […]

Darren O'Day Likely Getting Cortisone Injection

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Darren O'Day (elbow) is likely getting a cortisone injection in his right elbow, according to manager Buck Showalter. He was supposed to throw a bullpen session on Wednesday, but O'Day did not feeling healthy enough to do so. The Orioles will likely need to wait a few days after the injection […]

Josh Reddick Expected to Only Miss Minimal Time

Houston Astros outfielder Josh Reddick (leg) is only expected to miss the minimum amount of time on the disabled list, according to manager A.J. Hinch. He is eligible to come off the disabled list on June 1. The Astros were hopeful Reddick could recover without a DL stint, but that was obviously not the case. […]

Liam Hendriks is Starting Rehab Assignment

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Liam Hendriks (hip) is reportedly starting a rehab assignment on Thursday. He had surgery a few weeks ago to remove a cyst from his hip. It's unclear how long he's going to be out for at the moment. Hendriks has pitched just three innings this season. He should not be owned […]

Ryan Buchter Begins Throwing From 75 Feet

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Ryan Buchter (shoulder) has reportedly begun throwing from 75 feet. He has been out since late April due to a shoulder strain. Buchter is playing long toss, so that's a good sign towards his recovery. There is a chance that Buchter begins bullpen sessions as early as next week. He does […]

Carlos Gomez Hopes to Join Rays on Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Carlos Gomez (groin) is hopeful he'll be activated from the disabled list when he's eligible on May 26. He suffered a right groin injury on Tuesday, but it sounds like he's almost ready to return. Gomez has resume activities and is easing himself back into action. He's struggled this season and […]

Andrew Benintendi Receives Day Off Thursday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi will get a breather on Thursday when Boston takes on the Tampa Bay Rays. It is simply a rest day for the 23-year-old as he has started the past 18 games. Benintendi has posted a solid slash line of .277/.367/.463 so far this season to go along with five […]

Jose Rondon Hits A Home Run In Second Straight Game

Chicago White Sox designated hitter Jose Rondon hit his second home run in two games. Rondon finished the game 1-for-3 with his three-run blast providing the only runs for the White Sox. Rondon was replacing Matt Davidson (back) who is out with back stiffness and could be avoided in most leagues.

Lucas Giolito Blows Up Thursday

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito struggled to get out of the second inning on Thursday versus the Orioles. In 1 1/3 innings, Giolito allowed six hits on seven runs while walking three batters and failing to record a strikeout. The outing raised Giolito’s ERA to 7.53 on the season. Giolito has not had […]

Roberto Osuna May Receive “Significant Ban”

Toronto Blue Jays closer Roberoto Osuna may be facing a “significant ban” as the assault allegations against him are of a “physical nature”, according to Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports. Osuna’s administrative leave was extended this week through May 28, and you can bet it’s only going to be extended further with the initial hearing […]

Luis Ortiz Activated Off DL, Will Start In Double-A On Thursday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher and #2 prospect Luiz Ortiz (hamstring) has been activated off the 10-day disabled list and will start for Double-A Biloxi Shuckers on Thursday. In 21 1/3 innings pitched this year, Ortiz is pitching for a 2.11 ERA with 22 strikeouts on the year. While Ortiz holds no value in re-draft formats, […]

Ryne Stanek To Start Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Ryne Stanek will make the first major league start of his career Saturday. Stanek has started 41 games in the minor leagues but has been solely a reliever in his time in the majors. So far in 2018, Stanek has thrown five innings in the majors and owns a 5.40 […]

Mac Williamson Will Be Activated Friday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mac Williamson (concussion) will be activated Friday. Williamson has 11 home runs in 21 games for Triple-A Sacramento and hit three in five games for the Giants before being placed on the disabled list. Williamson should be owned in all leagues for his power.

Wilson Ramos Back In Lineup Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Wilson Ramos (bruised hand) is back in the starting lineup Thursday. Ramos was injured Tuesday but was apparently available as a pinch hitter Wednesday. The catcher is having a solid second season in Tampa Bay after an injury hit debut season. In 148 plate appearances, Ramos has six home runs, 22 […]

Yangervis Solarte’s Hit Streak Up To Six Games

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Dwight Smith may have been the only source of run production for the team on Thursday, but that doesn’t mean infielder Yangervis Solarte wasn’t without some sort of contribution. In a rough 8-1 loss, Solarte finished 1-for-4 with a double, his 10th two-bagger on the season. He’s now on a six-game […]

Mike Trout Homers, Steals Base on Thursday

Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout went 1-for-4 with his 15th home run and 12th stolen base of the season on Thursday. Trout is continuing to post unheard of numbers this season and could be well on his way to the best season of his career. Fantasy owners need to only sit back and […]

Kevin Pillar Hitless Again In Loss To Angels

We all knew regression for Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Pillar was coming, and over the last week it’s safe to say the day of reckoning has arrived. In an 8-1 loss to the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday, Pillar finished 0-for-2 with a walk. The effort marks the sixth straight game Pillar has gone […]

Dwight Smith The Lone Bright Spot For Toronto

The Toronto Blue Jays were blown out by the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday 8-1, and that one run came off the bat of outfielder Dwight Smith. He took Angels starting pitcher Nick Tropeano deep in the sixth inning for his first home fun of the season and the only offensive production for the Blue […]

Willy Adames To Return To Triple-A Friday

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Willy Adames will be sent back down to Triple-A Friday. Adames was called up to the majors as cover while Joey Wendle was on the paternity list. So far through two games, Adames has one major league hit, a home run in his debut on Tuesday. Adames profiles as a future […]

Carlos Rodon To Make Second Rehab Start Thursday

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodon (shoulder) will make his second rehab start on Thursday for Triple-A Charlotte. In Rodon’s first rehab start for Low-A Kannapolis, Rodon went five innings, giving up one run and striking out six batters. Rodon has been progressing at every step of his rehab and could return in June. […]

Marco Estrada Gets Lit Up By Angels

Earlier on Thursday, we warned you that Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Marco Estrada was not a good fantasy play against the Los Angeles Angels. We hope you listened. Estrada was lit up by the Angels, allowing four earned runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out one across 4 1/3 innings pitched. […]

Albert Pujols Homers on Thursday

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Albert Pujols broke a 67 at-bat homerless streak on Thursday, blasting a 419-foot shot out to left field in the Angels 8-1 win over the Blue Jays. Pujols now has seven home runs on the year, along with a .253 average and 24 RBI. While he hasn't looked like the […]

Joey Wendle Returning Friday

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Joey Wendle will return from the paternity list on Friday. Wendle has been out of the lineup since Tuesday, but should come straight back into the lineup upon his return. So far in 2018, Wendle is hitting .288 with one home run and three stolen bases in 137 plate appearances. The […]

Nick Tropeano Looks Great Thursday

Los Angeles Angels starter Nick Tropeano was excellent on Thursday, throwing 7 1/3 innings and giving up one run on four hits. He walked one and struck out six. His lone blemish was a solo home run to Dwight Smith. Tropeano now has a 3.86 ERA and a 1.24 WHIP on the year. He's a […]

Brian McCann Slashing .196/.245/.348 In May

Houston Astros catcher Brian McCann has slumped in May after a productive first month of the season, slashing only .196/.245/.348 over his last 46 at-bats. He has popped two home runs over his last seven games played, including one last Sunday, but his batting average has dipped from .271 to .238 since May 1. McCann […]

Kenta Maeda Has Another Dominant Outing

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Kenta Maeda shut out the Rockies on Wednesday over 6 2/3 innings. He allowed only two hits all night, struck out 12 and walked four. It was the second shutout in a row for him since changing his delivery and could portend a possible breakout. See if his owner isn't so […]

Yuli Gurriel Hitting .309 Over Last 81 At-Bats

Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel is hitting .309 through 81 at-bats in the month of May. He has six doubles but zero home runs and is slugging only .383 during this span. There is little doubt that Gurriel is a professional hitter, but it is fair to question whether his preseason hand injury is […]

Max Stassi Hitting .357 In May

Houston Astros catcher Max Stassi continues to make the most of his spot-start opportunities and is hitting .357 through 28 at-bats in the month of May. He has racked up four doubles, one home run and is slugging .607 during this span. Stassi will continue to split time with veteran Brian McCann, but Stassi is […]

Clayton Kershaw Will Throw A Simulated Game Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Clayton Kershaw (biceps) threw an extended bullpen session of 54 pitches on Wednesday, a great sign of how pain-free he is. He'll next throw a simulated game before likely returning to the rotation next week. Kershaw is recovering from biceps tendinitis but has thrown multiple bullpens in just the last week. […]

Kenley Jansen Earns Fourth Save In Five Days

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen earned his 10th save of the year on Wednesday against the Rockies and his fourth in five days by striking out the side. He's now brought his ERA down to 2.91 and carries a WHIP of 1.11. Whatever was bothering him at the beginning of the season is long […]