Martin Prado Hitting Leadoff After 2-for-4 Night

Miami Marlins third baseman Martin Prado is in the lineup as the leadoff hitter for the second straight night on Wednesday after going 2-for-4 yesterday. Prado also scored a run in last night's win against the Dodgers. While being a solid contributor for average throughout his 13-year career, Prado is only hitting .167 over 60 […]

Josh Reddick Hitting .360 Lifetime Against Angels Garrett Richards

Houston Astros outfielder Josh Reddick will have a favorable matchup when the team takes on Garrett Richards and the Angels Wednesday night. It has been a disappointing start to the season for Reddick, who is hitting only .234 this season with six home runs and 17 runs batted in. Most of Reddick's troubles can be […]

Starling Marte Confirms His Oblique Injury

Today, Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Starling Marte told reporters that he is dealing with an oblique injury. Marte was removed early from Tuesday's game against the White Sox and is missing from tonight's lineup. Marte said he does not believe the injury will require a stint on the disabled list, which should be reassuring news for […]

Cody Allen Strikes Out the Side on Wednesday

Cleveland Indians closer Cody Allen struck out the side in the ninth inning of Wednesday's game. It was not a save situation, as Cleveland was up 6-0, but Allen allowed just one hit and mowed down three Tigers hitters with 17 pitches (12 strikes). It was nice to see Allen get in and get work […]

Michael Brantley Hits His Sixth Home Run of the Season on Wednesday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Michael Brantley had a strong game on Wednesday, finishing 3-for-5 with a home run and two singles. Brantley ended up with one RBI and two runs scored. He bumped his batting average up to .338 and his OPS to .945, hitting his sixth homer and driving in his 28th run. It's been […]

Trevor Bauer Dominates the Tigers on Wednesday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Trevor Bauer was dominant in his start on Wednesday, striking out 10 in eight shutout innings,allowing just four hits and no walks. Bauer evened his record at 3-3 and lowered his ERA to 2.59. Despite some off-field controversy this season, Bauer is finally pitching like the guy many scouts expected him […]

Hunter Pence Hitting Well On Rehab Assignment

San Francisco Giants outfielder Hunter Pence (thumb) is 7-for-15 on his rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento. Pence has been sidelined with a thumb sprain since late April. Manager Bruce Bochy would no comment on when Pence is expected back in the big leagues. Pence should be on the waiver wire in most formats when he […]

Yankees Series In Washington Postponed

The New York Yankees were set to resume Tuesday night’s game and play their second game against the Nationals at Nationals Park on Wednesday, but both have been called off due to rain. Steady rain has been falling along the east coast, initially forcing a stop to Tuesday’s series opener midway through the sixth inning. […]

Joe Panik Still A Few Weeks Away From Rehab Assignment

San Francisco Giants second baseman Joe Panik (thumb) is at least two weeks away from beginning a rehab assignment. Panik has been able to use his glove but isn't able to play catch yet. He will begin to take dry swings later this week. Kelby Tomlinson continues to play second base with Panik sidelined.

Matt Kemp Out of Wednesday's Lineup

The Los Angeles Dodgers are switching things up in an effort to rediscover their winning ways. Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp will be sitting on the bench against the Miami Marlins on Wednesday while Cody Bellinger gets his first start of the year in the outfield. The 33-year-old Kemp has had a surprisingly good season so far. […]

Mark Leiter Jr. Optioned to Triple-A

The Philadelphia Phillies optioned pitcher Mark Leiter Jr. to Triple-A Lehigh Valley after Wednesday's game. Leiter joined the Phillies off the 10-day disabled list Tuesday, but he did not appear out of the bullpen in either game. The right-hander pitched 90 2/3 innings and struck out 84 batters with a 4.96 ERA in 2017. He […]

Christian Villanueva Cracks 10th Homer

San Diego Padres third baseman Christian Villanueva smacked his 10th homer of the season Tuesday against the Colorado Rockies. Villanueva provided a two-run blast in the sixth inning and finished the day 2-for-3. He lined a single on Monday night to escape a dreadful 0-for-37 slump and has three hits in his last two games. […]

Ben Zobrist Won’t Start Wednesday Versus Braves

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ben Zobrist will rest Wednesday versus the Braves. Replacing Zobrist in right field and in the No. 8 spot will be Ian Happ. Happ has been a boom-or-bust player this year and will face Brandon McCarthy.

Jason Heyward Resumes Baseball Activities

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward (concussion) resumed baseball work on Wednesday. Heyward suffered a concussion on May 6 against the St. Louis Cardinals after crashing into the outfield wall. This activity suggests that Heyward is feeling better. He should be expected to return to the team early next week as long as his concussion symptoms […]

Brandon Crawford Will Rest Wednesday Versus Reds

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford will rest Wednesday versus the Reds. Crawford has been on fire with 24 hits over his last 51 at-bats. Kelby Tomlinson will replace Crawford at shortstop and bat in the No. 8 spot. Tomlinson can be avoided in DFS Wednesday.

Miles Mikolas Can't Finish the Fifth Inning on Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas couldn't make it out of the fifth inning on Wednesday. He ended up pitching 4 2/3 innings, allowing two runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out two. Mikolas threw 85 pitches before being pulled in favor of Brett Cecil, who was able to strand the […]

Mitch Moreland Stays In Lineup Wednesday

Boston Red Sox first baseman Mitch Moreland stays in the lineup against right-hander Trevor Cahill on Wednesday. Manager Alex Cora said on WEEI that the Red Sox lineup is the same as Tuesday. Therefore, Jackie Bradley will be out of the lineup again, and his lack of hitting ability has finally relegated him to a […]

Adam Jones Is Only Offense As Orioles Fall To Phillies

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Adam Jones got the Camden Yards crowd going early when he hit a solo shot in the first frame of Wednesday afternoon's game against the Phillies. Alas, it was the only run that the O's could get across the plate for the rest of the game. Jones now has seven homers, which […]

Andrew Cashner Is Unlucky In Loss To Phillies

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Andrew Cashner didn't have too terrible a game on Wednesday afternoon. He went 5 2/3 innings and gave up three runs, all earned. The righty also struck out six, though he did walk three. Part of that was because it was raining, but he held his own. The problem is that […]

Buster Posey With A Day Off Wednesday

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey will be taking a breather on Wednesday when the Giants take on the Cincinnati Reds. Nick Hundley will take Posey's spot at catcher and bat sixth in the lineup, although Posey is available to pinch hit. Posey continues to be one of the best fantasy catchers in the game. […]

Alex Wood Still Without A Win Despite Another Quality Start

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Alex Wood delivered another quality start that got no run support from the moribund Dodgers lineup. Wood scattered nine singles, allowing one earned run with eight strikeouts and no walks. Another Marlins run was unearned due to a Logan Forsythe error. But the Dodgers didn't answer with a run until the […]

Austin Voth Called Up As 26th Man Wednesday

Washington Nationals starter and pitching prospect Austin Voth has been called up as the team's 26th man for the second Wednesday games against the Yankees in D.C. Tuesday's contest was suspended and will be completed Wednesday if the rain lets ups. The regular night game will be played a few hours later, which is why […]

Jay Groome Undergoes Tommy John Surgery

The Boston Red Sox's 12th overall pick in the 2016 draft has undergone successful Tommy John surgery. Jay Groome (elbow) is the second best prospect in the Red Sox system, only behind third baseman Michael Chavis. Groome is a big lefty who has struggled with injuries throughout his young career. However, at only 19 years of […]

Marlins Change Up Their Starting Rotation Wednesday

The Miami Marlins are making several changes to their starting rotation Wednesday, according to Joe Frisaro of MLB.com. Frisaro writes that Caleb Smith's start has been moved from Wednesday to Thursday, with Elieser Hernandez making his first start of the year on Wednesday against the Dodgers. With Hernandez moving into the rotation, Frisaro adds that […]

JaCoby Jones Diagnosed With Left Hip Contusion

Detroit Tigers outfielder JaCoby Jones (hip) left Wednesday's game after appearing to land awkwardly on or near the first base bag while trying to beat out an infield hit. He has been diagnosed with a left hip contusion, but it is noteworthy that he stayed in the game to play center field the next half […]

Nick Senzel To Increase Baseball Activity

Cincinnati Reds top prospect Nick Senzel (vertigo) is heading to the team's spring training facility in Arizona to ramp up his baseball activity. Senzel has been on the disabled list since experiencing dizziness at the beginning of May. The team has been extra cautious with him because this is the second time in a year […]

Blake Swihart's Agent Requests Trade

The agent of Boston Red Sox utility man Blake Swihart has requested a trade out of Beantown. The former top prospect has struggled to find playing time in a deep Red Sox lineup over the past three seasons, which is evidenced by the fact that he has only played in 40 games during that timespan. Dustin […]

Eduardo Escobar Resting Wednesday

Minnesota Twins infielder Eduardo Escobar is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Gregorio Petit is playing third base and batting ninth, while Ehire Adrianza is at the 6 and batting eighth. Escobar is putting together an excellent season for the Twins, batting .281 with seven homers and 21 RBI […]

Edwin Encarnacion Scratched From Wednesday's Lineup

Cleveland Indians designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion was a late scratch from Wednesday's lineup due to stiffness in his neck and upper back. Encarnacion missed Tuesday's game, but was set to return on Wednesday before being removed from the lineup after batting practice. It still does not seem like anything serious, and the veteran DH should […]

Jorge Soler Returns To Lineup

Kansas City Royals outfielder and breakout star Jorge Soler is back in the lineup on Wednesday after missing Tuesday's game with a rib injury. Soler injured himself Monday night when he made an awkward catch. Soler has been one of the stars of a bad Royals team, hitting .316 with five home runs through the […]