Wander Suero Escapes Jam In Debut

Washington Nationals reliever Wander Suero worked around the two singles he gave up in Tuesday's contest versus the Pirates and retired the next two batters he faced to end the seventh inning. Suero and his wipeout slider had been called up this week to help out the Nationals beleaguered relief corps. He's a name to […]

Brett Anderson Called Up For Start Against Mariners

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Brett Anderson will be activated to start against the Mariners on Wednesday, according to John Shea of San Francisco Chronicle. Anderson had a 1.89 ERA in four starts for Nashville while striking out 25 and walking two. Emilio Pagán will be demoted to clear space for him. Anderson has a career […]

Wilmer Difo Gets On Base Four Times While Batting Ninth

Washington Nationals infielder Wilmer Difo found that hitting ninth agrees with him. On Tuesday, he was switched with starting pitcher Max Scherzer in a move designed to get someone on base for Bryce Harper, who was leading off. The move worked brilliantly, as Difo got on four times, hitting a home run, walking twice and […]

Adam Eaton Is Wearing A Walking Boot

Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton (ankle) is all but shut down from all physical activities and is sporting a walking boot, according to people who have seen him. The news is terrible for fantasy owners who were looking for some sort of positive sign about the speedy leadoff man. Eaton is recovering from a bone […]

Jeff Hoffman Allows No Hits In Triple-A Start

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher prospect Jeff Hoffman went 5 2/3 innings pitched, giving up one run, three walks, and no hits while striking out eight in the 3-1 win over the Tacoma Rainiers. Hoffman is a top prospect in the Rockies organization, despite a 1-3 record and a 4.42 ERA to start the year in […]

A.J. Pollock Homers Again On Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder A.J. Pollock went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in the Diamondbacks 4-3 win on Tuesday. Pollock now has four home runs in his last eight at-bats and is now in a five-way tie for the Major League lead in home runs. He's also one RBI behind Yoenis Cespedes […]

Giants Will Rest Buster Posey Wednesday

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey will rest Wednesday versus the Padres. Posey has gotten out of his recent mini slump and is now hitting .286 with two home runs and 11 RBI. Nick Hundley will take over for Posey and bat fourth.

Ian Happ Set To Get More At-Bats From Both Sides Of The Plate

With Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber only hitting for a .067 average this year against left-handed pitchers, outfielder Ian Happ figures to pick up some at-bats. With Happ being a switch hitter, he will be in the lineup more often. Assuming Happ succeeds in an expanded role, his fantasy value will increase. Happ has posted […]

Trevor May Throws 46 Pitches Wednesday

Minnesota Twins right-hander Trevor May (elbow) threw three innings and 46 pitches in an extended Spring Training session on Wednesday, signaling May's first live action in over a calendar year. May underwent Tommy John surgery in March of 2017 and continues to work his way back to the mound. If all goes well, May is […]

Chance Sisco Diagnosed with Facial Contusion

Baltimore Orioles catcher Chance Sisco was diagnosed with a facial contusion after running into teammate Pedro Alvarez in Tuesday's loss to the Angels. Sisco had to leave the game after Alvarez's forearm hit Sisco's head in an attempt to catch a popup. Sisco didn't exhibit any signs of a concussion and is considered day-to-day. Leave […]

Byron Buxton Hitting In Batting Cages; Still Not Running

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (toe) is planning to travel with the team on their upcoming road trip so he can continue to rehab his fractured toe. Buxton was also able to hit in the batting cages on Wednesday, although he still hasn't run on the toe. Buxton has been sidelined since he fouled a […]

Omar Narvaez, Leurys Garcia Starting Wednesday

The Chicago White Sox will give starts to catcher Omar Narvaez and center fielder Leurys Garcia on Wednesday. Of the two, Garcia has the most DFS value. He is hitting .259 with five steals in 2018. Garcia is hitting fifth on Wednesday and should have a good opportunity to get some RBI. Narvaez, on the […]

Will Smith Activated From Disabled List

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Will Smith (elbow) has been activated from the disabled list on Wednesday. Smith was one of the better setup men in the game before going down with Tommy John surgery early last year. Smith will likely be eased back into high-leverage situations and can be avoided for now. Outfielder Austin […]

Anthony Rizzo Moves Into The Cleanup Position On Wednesday

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo hit a leadoff home run against the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday but has struggled this season. He owns a .159 average and only has 10 RBI so far in 2018. He is hitting in the fourth spot Wednesday, which is promising for his RBI outlook. His Tuesday spark could […]

Indians Changing Up Lineup Wednesday

The Cleveland Indians are using their hitting depth Wednesday. Outfielders Rajai Davis and Brandon Guyer, third baseman Erik Gonzalez and catcher Roberto Perez are all in the lineup. Of the four, Davis has the most DFS value on Wednesday. Davis is a career .281 hitter against left-handed pitching and is hitting in the leadoff spot. […]

Miguel Cabrera Remains Out Of Lineup Wednesday

Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera (biceps) will miss another game Wednesday, his third missed start in a row. He was removed from Sunday's game with a biceps spasm and is listed as day-to-day, but the team is playing it safe so as not to exacerbate the injury. The team waited to post Wednesday's lineup […]

Juan Centeno Starting Wednesday

Texas Rangers catcher Juan Centeno will get the start behind the plate on Wednesday, as regular starter Robinson Chirinos receives a day off. Centeno, a career .226 hitter, is hitting just .176 so far in 35 plate appearances. In 282 career PAs, he is hitting just .216 against right-handed pitchers and has just five home […]

Peter Alonso Has “Put Himself On The Map”

You may not have recognized the name of New York Mets prospect/first baseman Peter Alonso all that long ago, but you absolutely should be paying attention to him now. According to Mets general manager Sandy Alderson, Alonso has “put himself on the map” with a very strong start to the season after a productive 2017. […]

John Hicks Playing First Base Wednesday

Detroit Tigers catcher/first baseman John Hicks will get the start at first base on Wednesday. With Miguel Cabrera still out of the lineup, Hicks will get a chance at home against Tampa Bay Rays left-handed pitcher Blake Snell. Hicks has struggled to make regular contact this season, hitting .179 in 30 plate appearances. Hicks does […]

Wade Davis Nails Down 11th Save

Colorado Rockies closer Wade Davis had a wonderful return to Wrigley Field on Tuesday night as he locked down his 11th save of the season. Davis struck out two and walked one en route to the put away. He’s only allowed one run in his last eight outings, and his 11.68 K/9 is an elite […]

Ian Desmond Off On Wednesday

Colorado Rockies first baseman/outfielder Ian Desmond is out of the lineup on Wednesday. Desmond is hitting just .150 over the last week, and he’s got an atrocious .223 on-base percentage this season. Ryan McMahon’s demotion takes any possible pressure off Desmond for this season, so even when he’s playing this bad, he’ll likely be in […]

Joe Kelly Returns From Six-Day Suspension

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Joe Kelly has finished his six-day suspension and returns to action Wednesday, according to Christopher Smith of MassLive.com. Kelly was serving a suspension for fighting the Yankees. Kelly has been great out of the 'pen this year. He has struck out 10 batters in 11 innings and has yet to […]

Joey Wendle Playing Second On Wednesday

Tampa Bays Rays second baseman Joey Wendle is in the lineup Wednesday. Wendle will get the start at the expense of Daniel Robertson with the Rays facing a right-handed pitcher. Wendle, a left-handed hitter, is hitting .300 with one home run and two steals in 67 plate appearances against right-handed pitchers in 2018. Even against […]

Lucas Duda Sitting, Drew Butera Playing Wednesday

The Kansas City Royals will take the opportunity Wednesday to get catcher Salvador Perez some time at designated hitter. This means that first baseman Lucas Duda will sit, with catcher Drew Butera taking Perez's place behind the dish. Butera is hitting just .176 this season, and has yet to hit a home run. Butera is […]

Mookie Betts Is Back In The Lineup

Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts (hamstring) is back in the lineup against the Royals on Wednesday, according to Ian Browne of MLB.com. Betts was given the night off on Tuesday to continue to recover from his hamstring tightness. However, he was called on late and went 0-for-2 with a strikeout. Betts should be in […]

Michael Wacha Lasts Just Five Innings in Tuesday's Start

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Michael Wacha only lasted five innings on Tuesday. He didn't struggle much, allowing just two runs on five hits, but it took him 96 pitches to get his 15 outs. He'll take on the Minnesota Twins in St. Louis in his next start and will look to be a bit […]

Greg Holland Out as Cardinals Closer

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Greg Holland will "not be used in the ninth inning at this time," according to general manager John Mozeliak. Holland was signed to a one-year, $14 million contract on Opening Day, but he's struggled almost every time he's been on the mound so far. His ERA is at 7.36 and […]

Bud Norris Will Be the Cardinals Closer

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Bud Norris will be the closer for the team "for the foreseeable future," according to general manager John Mozeliak. Greg Holland was signed on Opening Day and was supposed to be the team's closer, but he's struggled almost every time he's been on the mound. In the meantime, Norris has […]

Ben Taylor Called Up to Join the Cleveland Bullpen

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Ben Taylor was called up from Triple-A to join the big league bullpen. Matt Belisle was designated for assignment in a corresponding move. Taylor was also designated for assignment before Opening Day, but he cleared waivers and had been working out of the bullpen at Triple-A Columbus. He had a 3.48 […]

Matt Belisle Designated for Assignment on Wednesday

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Matt Belisle was designated for assignment on Wednesday. He had worked 10 2/3 innings this season to the tune of a 5.06 ERA. Despite the rough start to the season that followed a rough Spring Training, Belisle was solid last season for the Minnesota Twins and likely won't make it all […]