Alex Wilson Heading To 10-Day Disabled List

Detroit Tigers reliever Alex Wilson (foot) will spend some time on the shelf, club sources announced Monday night. Wilson suffered a left plantar fascia strain while covering first base on a Ronald Guzman infield single during the sixth inning of Monday's loss to the Royals. Wilson doesn't hold a lot of value in most traditional […]

Jordan Zimmermann Placed On Disabled List

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann was moved to the 10-day disabled list on Monday night with what the team is calling a shoulder impingement. It's discouraging news for the veteran, who has been hampered by injuries during his entire tenure in a Detroit uniform, especially since he had looked sharp his last two times […]

Stephen Strasburg Earns Win In San Diego

Washington Nationals starter Stephen Strasburg earned the win on Monday against the Padres over seven innings. He allowed three runs on six hits while striking out five and walking one. His fastball was comfortably sitting at 95 mph in his last inning with no signs of fatigue. Batters are hitting .222 against him and his […]

Ryan Zimmerman To Return Tuesday

Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman (back) was left out of Monday's lineup for the third day in a row, but he is scheduled to return on Tuesday. The team is being cautious with his return given Zimmerman's injury history and slow start to the season. Nobody seems worried, especially since Rafael Bautista was sent […]

Matt Adams Hits Two Home Runs

Washington Nationals first baseman Matt Adams crushed two home runs in San Diego on Monday, giving him seven in May and 10 on the season in just 75 at-bats. He had five RBI on the night and has an eye-popping 1.169 OPS in 2018. While he's absolutely destroying right-handed pitchers, the second home run came […]

Drew Robinson Hits The Disabled List

Texas Rangers utility player Drew Robinson was placed on the disabled list Monday with a sore hip. Robinson was initially in Monday's lineup but was later scratched. Robinson was offering little value with the bat, hitting .175 with one home run and one steal in 89 plate appearances. The Rangers called up Eliezer Alvarez from […]

Adrian Beltre Almost Ready To Return

Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre (hamstring) should return during the current Detroit series. Prior to the injury, Beltre was hitting .310 with one home run. Initially, the Rangers will be cautious with Beltre, but it should not be long until he finds himself back in the lineup regularly. With both Isaiah Kiner-Falefa and Renato […]

Mac Williamson Moved To The 10-Day DL With Concussion

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mac Williamson has been removed from the seven-day concussion disabled list and placed on the regular 10-day DL. Though the change of disabled lists is required when the player reaches 10 days, Williamson is not expected back anytime soon, as his concussion symptoms seem to be a lingering issue. Along with […]

Bryan Mitchell Demoted To Bullpen

The San Diego Padres announced Monday that starting pitcher Bryan Mitchell will move from the starting rotation to the bullpen. The demotion was expected after manager Andy Green called out Mitchell to improve his performance twice over the last week. Mitchell has been a disaster for the Padres, posting a 6.47 ERA, 2.00 WHIP and […]

Billy Hamilton Lines Solo Home Run On Monday

Cincinnati Reds center fielder Billy Hamilton went 1-for-4 with a solo home run on Monday against the Mets. The HR was his second of the season. Hamilton has not provided his trademark steals value that fantasy owners have come to expect, having nabbed just five bases in six attempts over 33 games. However, he is […]

Giants Showing “Very Strong” Interest In Matt Harvey

Andy Martino of SNY reports that the San Francisco Giants are showing “very strong” interest in New York Mets pitcher Matt Harvey, who was designated for assignment on Friday. Martino also mentions the Reds as a possible suitor for Harvey’s services, and both the Mariners and Rangers have been linked to Harvey. The Giants are […]

Scooter Gennett Crushes Opposite-Field Home Run On Monday

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett went 2-for-4 with a double and a home run on Monday against the Mets. This was Gennett's second game back in the starting lineup after being limited to pinch hitting for four games with a shoulder injury. Gennett's shoulder seems to be fine after his performance Monday, and fantasy […]

Jeff Samardzija Blows Up Monday Versus Phillies

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija continues to be off to a rocky start this season. On Monday night versus the Phillies, Samardzija gave up five runs, three hits and three walks while striking out three batters. Samardzija had very little command and was throwing the ball all over the place. He also gave […]

Eugenio Suarez Launches Solo Home Run On Monday

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez went 2-for-4 with a double and a solo home run Monday against the Mets. The home run was Suarez's fifth of the season. Despite missing time this season with a fractured thumb, Suarez has been consistent at the plate, batting .290 with a .390 on-base percentage and a .609 […]

Zach Eflin Stymies Giants In Victory

The Philadelphia Phillies didn’t need excellent pitching on Monday as they blew the doors off the San Francisco Giants at Citizens Bank Park. They still did, however, as right-hander Zach Eflin improved upon his first start of the season last week. The 24-year-old tossed 6 2/3 innings of scoreless baseball, conceding just four hits and […]

Odubel Herrera Homers Twice In Blowout

The offensive hero for the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday night during the team’s 11-0 clubbing of the San Francisco Giants was Odubel Herrera. Batting third and starting in center field, he smacked a three-run home run in his first plate appearance, putting the Phillies up three in the opening frame. In the sixth inning, with […]

Carlos Santana Drives In Four Runs In Victory

Along with center fielder Odubel Herrera, Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Carlos Santana played a significant part in the club’s 11-0 offensive explosion against the San Francisco Giants on Monday night. The 32-year-old who has struggled mightily thus far into his tenure with the Phillies was batting fifth when he smacked a three-run home run to […]

Homer Bailey Lit Up On Monday

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Homer Bailey gave up six earned runs on eight hits, including three home runs, against the Mets on Monday. He lasted only four innings and took the loss, falling to 0-5 for the season. Bailey has been plagued by the long ball in his eight starts, posting an abysmal 2.28 HR/9. […]

Ian Happ Goes On Power Surge Monday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ broke out with two home runs and five RBI Monday evening versus the Miami Marlins. Happ has had a tough season dealing with strikeouts and low contact, but he showed his potential with Monday’s performance. Happ continues to be on the wrong side of a platoon with Albert Almora and […]

Addison Russell Picks Up A Pair Of Hits Monday

Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell went 2-for-4 Monday versus the Miami Marlins. Russell also scored two runs and drove in two runs. Russell got off to an ice-cold start and has picked it up lately, going 12 for his last 40 (.300). Russell is starting to heat up, but he has yet to hit a […]

Ben Zobrist Scores Three Runs On Monday

Chicago Cubs second baseman/outfielder Ben Zobrist continues to hit well for the Cubs early on in the season and finished Monday’s contest 2-for-4 with three runs scored and a walk. Zobrist may see some extra time with Javier Baez leaving Monday’s game early with right groin tightness.

Kris Bryant Falls A Triple Shy Of The Cycle On Monday

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant fell a triple short of the cycle Monday night versus the Miami Marlins. Bryant finished the game 3-for-4 with three runs scored, two RBI and a walk. Bryant now has five home runs and 15 RBI to go along with a .290 batting average and .973 OPS. Bryant remains […]

Kyle Hendricks Pitches Eight Strong Innings Monday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks went eight innings Monday evening versus the Miami Marlins. Hendricks only struck out three hitters, but gave up just two runs on six hits. Hendricks now owns a 3.02 ERA and remains a consistent option for quality starts. His next start is lined up for Sunday versus the Chicago […]

Javier Baez Left Monday’s Start With Groin Tightness

Updating an earlier report, Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez left Monday’s contest early with right groin tightness. Baez should be considered day-to-day for now and it is likely that he may sit on Tuesday. Ben Zobrist is the most likely candidate to take over at second base if Baez is forced to miss any […]

Javier Baez Exits Early Monday Evening

Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez (back) left Monday’s game in the top of the seventh inning. Baez was in the field and it appeared that he tweaked something in his back. Baez finished 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBI. Tommy La Stella replaced Baez at second base. Baez should be considered day-to-day […]

Stephen Piscotty Out Of Lineup Due To Family Tragedy

Oakland Athletics outfielder Stephen Piscotty is not in the lineup because he is with his family, as his mother passed away Sunday evening. His mother, Gretchen Piscotty, passed away roughly a year after being diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. This is tragic news for Piscotty and was one of the reasons […]

Bud Norris Still Unavailable on Monday

St. Louis Cardinals closer Bud Norris (triceps) was still unavailable for Monday's game. He's dealing with triceps soreness in his throwing arm and is currently undergoing treatment. Norris and the Cardinals both expect him to be ready to get back on the mound by the end of the week. In the meantime, manager Mike Matheny […]

Greg Bird Takes Part In Extended Spring Training Game

At long last, New York Yankees first baseman Greg Bird (ankle) took part in an extended spring training game Monday afternoon, playing in Clearwater, Florida. The 25-year-old served as the designated hitter and recorded a hit and two walks in five trips to the plate. Bird has been out since late March following surgery on […]

Phillies Promote Seranthony Dominguez

As a result of reliever Adam Morgan’s back injury and subsequent disabled list stint, the Philadelphia Phillies promoted pitcher Seranthony Dominguez on Monday from Double-A Reading. The 23-year-old is the 11th top prospect in the Phillies organization, according to MLB Pipeline. In 13 innings of work for Reading this year, he posted a 2.08 ERA […]

Yu Darvish Lands On The 10-Day Disabled List

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Yu Darvish (flu) has landed on the 10-day disabled list with the flu. Darvish has struggled so far with the Cubs and has a 6.00 ERA over his first 30 innings. Darvish has a strong track record and should improve, but his early season results have not been good. Mike Montgomery […]