Manny Pina Delivers Clutch Home Run In Win

Milwaukee Brewers catcher Manny Pina went 2-for-5 with a double, a home run, three RBI, and two runs in the 11-10 win over the Colorado Rockies. With the Brewers down 10-8 in the ninth inning, Pina crushed a two-run home run to tie the game, leading to the eventual Brewers win. Pina has struggled for […]

Orlando Arcia Comes Up Big To Break Out Of Slump

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Orlando Arcia went 2-for-3 with a run, two RBI, and two walks in the 11-10 win over the Colorado Rockies. Coming into this game, Arcia had a .213 batting average and had recently broken a four-game hitless streak just on Thursday. This game gives him a .333 batting average in May with […]

Brandon Woodruff Gets Crushed For Seven Runs

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff went only three innings giving up nine hits, seven runs, and one walk while striking out one in the 11-10 win over the Colorado Rockies. Despite Woodruff's terrible beginning to the game, he was able to escape with a no-decision as Chad Bettis put up an equally awful performance […]

Jake Arietta Silences Mets Bats

For most of Friday’s game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the New York Mets, the home team was sitting pretty, riding the right shoulder of a former NL Cy Young Award winner. Jake Arrieta had his longest start of the season, going 7 1/3 innings while allowing zero runs, five hits, and two walks. He […]

Hector Neris Blows Save As Phillies Win Streak Snapped

The Philadelphia Phillies carried a four-game winning streak into Friday’s series opener against the New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park. After Jake Arrieta tossed seven masterful innings, the home club maintained a one-run lead heading into the ninth. Manager Gabe Kapler called on closer Hector Neris to ensure victory, but the Dominican native failed […]

Blake Treinen Locks Down Victory With Sixth Save

Oakland Athletics closer Blake Treinen slammed the door on the Yankees in a 10-5 win Friday. He came on in the eighth inning and finished with 1 1/3 innings while allowing one hit and struck out two. Treinen hasn’t gotten many opportunities but he does have a 2-1 record and a 10.38 K/9. He has […]

George Springer Leaves Game With Elbow Contusion

Houston Astros centerfielder George Springer left Friday's game against the Rangers after being hit by a pitch in the third inning. The pitch struck his elbow and Springer immediately broke down in pain. He made it through the inning but was lifted after that in what appears to be a precautionary measure and is considered […]

Chris Sale Takes No-Decision Despite Phenomenal Performance

Boston Red Sox ace Chris Sale performed as expected of an elite pitcher but did not factor into the decision of a 5-3 loss to the Blue Jays. He gave up a game-tying homer in the bottom of the seventh to catcher Luke Maile, who also hit a walk-off homer in the bottom of the […]

Kendall Graveman Provides Surprising Victory Against Yankees

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Kendall Graveman was called up from Triple-A Friday and pitched better than anyone could have expected in a 10-5 win against the Yankees. Graveman picked up his first win of the season by scattering three hits across six innings and only allowing four runs, one earned. He also walked two and […]

Jed Lowrie Leads Offensive Victory Over Yankees

Oakland Athletics second baseman Jed Lowrie hit his ninth homer of the season in the sixth inning off David Hale of a 10-5 win against the Yankees. He finished the night 3-for-6 with a run and two RBI, which adds to his team-leading RBI total of 34. Lowrie has yet to slow down from his […]

Marcus Semien Puts Finishing Touches On Offensive Victory

Oakland Athletics shortstop Marcus Semien deflated any rally the Yankees might have with a three-run double in the top of the ninth. He finished the night 2-for-6 with one run and four RBI. Semien continues to be an inexpensive power/speed option at shortstop that will have plenty of opportunities to score runs hitting at the […]

Khris Davis Joins The Power Party In New York

Oakland Athletics outfielder Khris Davis hit his team-leading 11th homer of the season, a solo shot off Sonny Gray in the second inning. His average (.215) is leaving a lot to be desired but he continues to provide the power that is expected. Davis is a model of consistency; he has hit at least 42 […]

Hunter Renfroe Nearing Rehab Assignment

San Diego Padres outfielder Hunter Renfroe (elbow) started extended-spring games on Thursday and should begin a rehab assignment soon. Renfroe hasn't played since April 17 with right elbow inflammation. Prior to the injury, he was in a platoon role slashing only .200/.281/.440 with two home runs in 57 plate appearances. Outfielder Franchy Cordero (.849 OPS) […]

Brandon Drury Not Yet Ready To Return

New York Yankees infielder Brandon Drury has not yet escaped symptoms from the migraines that originally landed him on the disabled list last month and as a result, will not be activated when his rehab stint expires. The 25-year-old, who arrived from the Arizona Diamondbacks via trade this offseason, described years of blurred vision after […]

Jameson Taillon Leaves Game With Finger Injury

Pittsburgh Pirates starter Jameson Taillon had to leave Friday's game against the San Francisco Giants with a finger laceration. Taillon had gone three innings, striking out five, and only allowing a single hit before being taken out of the game. It has been a rollercoaster season for the 26-year-old righty as evidenced by his 2-3 […]

Tommy Kahnle Poised To Return In Less Than Two Weeks

No longer dealing with the symptoms of right shoulder tendonitis that landed him on the disabled list, New York Yankees reliever Tommy Kahnle is inching closer and closer towards returning. Out since April, the 28-year-old has thrown some bullpen sessions with all the pitches in his repertoire, experiencing no pain and admitting he was pleased […]

Austin Hedges' MRI Comes Back Clean

Updating a previous report, San Diego Padres catcher Austin Hedges (elbow) received clean results on his MRI and is cleared to resume swinging. He's been out since May 1 with right elbow tendinitis. Hedges is batting a weak .173 with two home runs and 10 RBI but the Padres will welcome his impending return behind […]

Dustin Pedroia to Start Rehab Games Early Next Week

The Boston Red Sox are planning on sending second baseman Dustin Pedroia down to Triple-A Pawtucket on either Monday or Tuesday for a rehab stint. Pedroia has been recovering from knee surgery for the past few months. This is great news for the Red Sox as they could use his sure-handedness in the infield with […]

Shohei Ohtani Batting Cleanup on Friday

Shohei Ohtani continues to wow. Yesterday, against the Minnesota Twins, Ohtani had an RBI double to go along with a solo HR. Today, he will be the designated hitter batting in the cleanup spot. Ohtani has been downright amazing at the plate during 2018. He has a ludicrous slash line of .354/.400/.677 with five HR across […]

Chris Taylor Dropped From Leadoff Spot

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Chris Taylor will not hit from the leadoff spot for the first time all season on Friday versus new Reds starter Matt Harvey. Taylor will bat sixth instead and has never faced Harvey. The move represents the most severe shakeup to the lineup all year as the defending National League champions […]

T.J. Rivera Out Until July

New York Mets infielder T.J. Rivera (elbow) will be sidelined until at least July. Rivera said before spring training that he was hopeful to return by May. He had Tommy John surgery last September, so he still needs some more time to recover. He belongs on the waiver wire in all leagues.

Justin Grimm Could Start Rehab Assignment on Monday

Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Justin Grimm (back) could start a rehab assignment at Omaha on Monday, according to manager Ned Yost. Grimm threw a bullpen session on Tuesday, and it reportedly went well. He's given up 17 runs in seven innings this season. Fantasy owners should avoid Grimm right now.

Jonathan Villar To Sit Out Sixth Time In Seven Days

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Jonathan Villar will sit out for the sixth time in seven days for the Brewers as Hernan Perez takes his second consecutive start at second base. Considering Villar is hitting a respectable .270 on the season so far, it seems quite odd that Villar is constantly being benched all of the sudden. […]

Brett Cecil Activated Off The DL

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Brett Cecil (shoulder) has been activated off the disabled list. The Cardinals likely wanted him to get in more than two rehab appearances. However, Tyler Lyons (back) went down, so the Cardinals decided to give Cecil an opportunity. Cecil has been out since late March due to left shoulder inflammation. […]

Domingo Santana To Rest Second Consecutive Night

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Domingo Santana (rest) will sit for Friday's matchup against the Colorado Rockies. With Jesus Aguilar hitting quite consistently in May, it leaves Santana as the scapegoat to sit out of games. There could be a trade sometime in the near future that either involves Aguilar, Santana or Eric Thames in order to […]

Tyler Lyons Heads to Disabled List

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Tyler Lyons (back) has been placed on the 10-day disabled list. The team is calling the injury a mid-back strain. This could explain his 6.17 ERA through 18 appearances this season. It's unclear how long Lyons will be sidelined right now. He's not worth holding onto in any leagues at […]

Wade Miley Expected To Be Out For 6-8 Weeks

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Wade Miley (oblique) has had his timetable upped from 4-6 weeks to 6-8 weeks on his oblique strain. This is unfortunate news for Miley, who not only allowed one run in six innings in his Brewers debut, but just came back from a groin injury that sidelined him for a month. […]

Bryce Harper Bats Second Friday

Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper will bat second against Diamondbacks starter Matt Koch on Friday. It's the first time he won't be batting leadoff in two weeks. Harper went 1-for-5 on Thursday after taking a day off from his prolonged leadoff slump. Trea Turner will lead off instead. Koch is a rookie who hasn't allowed […]

Gary Sanchez Will Rest on Friday

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez (rest) is not in the starting lineup against the Oakland Athletics on Friday. Austin Romine will draw the start and catch Sonny Gray, but this appears to be a routine day off for Sanchez. Fantasy owners can go ahead and bench Sanchez on Friday.

Hunter Pence To Start Rehab

San Francisco Giants outfielder Hunter Pence (thumb) will begin his rehab assignment Friday. Pence has been sidelined since April 20 with a right thumb strain. Pence should be able to return to everyday at-bats when he is completes his rehab, but can be avoided in most formats as he was hitting just .172 prior to […]