Jaime Garcia Not A Great Bet On Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Jaime Garcia will get the nod for the Blue Jays on Wednesday against the Seattle Mariners, but you should probably steer clear for fantasy purposes. Garcia was destroyed by the Cleveland Indians his last time out, allowing six earned runs in only 3 1/3 innings pitched. That followed two outings […]

Bryce Harper Is Slumping But Will Still Lead Off

Washington Nationals oufielder Bryce Harper is in the middle of an 0-for-19 batting slump but will continue to lead off for the Nationals, per Dave Martinez. Harper came roaring out of the gates when moved to the leadoff spot last week, going 6-for-17 with four homers and a double in his first four games. But […]

Keynan Middleton Could be Activated Thursday

Los Angeles Angels closer Keynan Middleton (elbow) felt good after his rehab outing Tuesday at Triple-A Salt Lake. Manager Mike Scioscia indicated he could be activated as soon as Thursday. While it hasn't been confirmed, it's widely expected that Middleton will resume his role as LA's closer upon his return. Check your league's waiver wire […]

Austin Hedges Progresses To Throwing

San Diego Padres catcher Austin Hedges (elbow) has progressed to throwing and expects to continue a regular regiment as he recovers from elbow tendinitis in his throwing arm. The next step for Hedges would be to resume hitting in the next few days. Hedges has been on the disabled list since May 1 with catchers […]

Blaine Hardy Will Make A Spot Start Sunday

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Blaine Hardy will fill in for the injured Jordan Zimmermann (shoulder) on Sunday as the Tigers take on the Mariners. Detroit has a whole slew of injuries at the moment, and will turn to the bullpen arm rather than making an additional roster move for Sunday's game. Hardy has worked just […]

Jay Bruce Going On Paternity Leave

New York Mets outfielder Jay Bruce is heading to Texas after the game in Cincinnati on Wednesday for the birth of his second son. The expectation is that on Thursday Bruce will be officially be placed on paternity leave while the Mets do battle in Philadelphia against the Phillies over the weekend. Aside from the […]

Corey Kluber Manages a Quality Start Without His Best Stuff

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber worked his way to a quality start on Tuesday despite not having his best stuff. The Cleveland ace tossed six innings, allowing three runs on five hits and a walk. He struck out four but took the loss as his offense was only able to score two runs. Kluber […]

Jake Burger Suffers Setback

Chicago White Sox third base prospect Jake Burger (Achilles) re-tore his left Achilles’ tendon while rehabbing in Arizona. Burger was 10 weeks into his rehab and now has to start over. He will miss at the minimum one year, and it’s a tough break for both Burger and the White Sox.

Robinson Chirinos Scratched, Carlos Perez Starting

Texas Rangers catcher Robinson Chirinos was scratched from the lineup Wednesday with a sore left wrist. Catcher Carlos Perez will take his place behind the plate and hit ninth. Perez has yet to register a hit in his six at-bats since joining the Rangers. In addition, Perez actually has reverse platoon splits and is worse […]

Kevin Plawecki To Start Hitting Wednesday

New York Mets catcher Kevin Plawecki began catching baseballs again on Tuesday, a great step forward in his recovery from a broken left hand. On Wednesday, Plawecki is taking it a step further by starting a hitting progression. According to Plawecki, his grip strength has doubled over the last few days. That is fantastic news […]

Nicholas Castellanos Not In Wednesday's Lineup

Detroit Tigers outfielder Nicholas Castellanos (knee) will get the day off on Wednesday, with Niko Goodrum getting the start in right field. There's nothing serious to report, although Castellanos did take a pitch off his knee in Tuesday's contest. There was a bit of swelling there Wednesday, so manager Ron Gardenhire decided to give him […]

Jen-Ho Tseng Optioned To Triple-A

The Chicago Cubs have optioned starting pitcher Jen-Ho Tseng. Tseng allowed three runs over two innings Tuesday in a spot start against the Marlins. The Cubs also needed more bullpen arms and promoted pitcher Justin Hancock to replace Tseng.

Addison Russell Moved To Eighth Spot

Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell was moved to the No. 8 spot in the order Wednesday. Russell has yet to hit a home run and is hitting just .241 on the season. Owners should be able to find better options on the waiver wire than Russell at this point.

Christian Villanueva's Bat Stays Cold

San Diego Padres third baseman Christian Villanueva extended his slump Tuesday against the Washington Nationals, going 0-for-4 with a strikeout. Villanueva is now hitless in his last 24 at-bats and has just two hits in his last 34 at-bats. His average has plummeted from .348 to .252 since April 28. Villanueva still leads all major […]

David Bote Gets The Start At Third Base Wednesday

Chicago Cubs infielder David Bote will get the start at third base Wednesday. Bote was recently recalled when outfielder Jason Heyward (concussion) was placed on the disabled list Tuesday. With Bote at third base, Kris Bryant will shift to right field. Bote will bat sixth and is 2-for-10 in his big league career.

Kyle Schwarber Sits Wednesday, Ian Happ Continues To Start

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber continues to be benched versus left-handed pitching, and that will be the case Wednesday afternoon. Ian Happ will be in left field and bat seventh Wednesday. Happ has had a nice start to the week, going 3-for-8 with a pair of home runs, three runs and five RBI. With Jason […]

Javier Baez Returns To Starting Lineup

Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez (groin) has returned to the Cubs lineup and will bat third in between Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo. Baez left Tuesday’s contest with right groin tightness and pinch hit Wednesday and remained in the game to play third base. Baez is in the middle of a career year and […]

Zack Wheeler Looks To Rebound In Cincinnati

Every time New York Mets starting pitcher Zack Wheeler looks like he’s taking one step forward, he seems to follow it up by taking two steps back. After a solid outing in San Diego on April 29, Wheeler followed that up with an absolute nightmare in Queens against the Colorado Rockies on Friday, allowing eight […]

Kevin Plawecki Catches For First Time Since Injury

New York Mets catcher Kevin Plawecki went down with a fractured left hand about four weeks ago, but it sounds as if he is inching closer to a return. On Tuesday, Plawecki caught baseballs for the first time since suffering the injury, a noteworthy step considering he had a broken hand. While the Mets badly […]

Rick Porcello Has Yankees Between Him And 6-0

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Rick Porcello will have to overcome a historical substandard track record at Yankee Stadium to reach 6-0. He has a 5.17 ERA in six starts and a 1-4 record. It does not incite confidence, so start Porcello with caution.

Hansel Robles To Get X-Ray On Knee

New York Mets reliever Hansel Robles will undergo X-rays on his right knee, according to manager Mickey Callaway. Prior to leaving Tuesday’s loss to the Cincinnati Reds due to injury, Robles was once again roughed up in relief. He allowed three hits, including a two-run home run by Scooter Gennett, and a walk prior to […]

Devin Mesoraco Making First Start As A Met On Wednesday

On Tuesday after being traded by the Cincinnati Reds to the New York Mets, all catcher Devin Mesoraco had to do was walk across the hallway to his new team with the Amazins in the midst of a three-game set in the Queen City. He served as pinch hitter in the Mets 7-2 loss but […]

Zack Godley Loses Control In No-Decision

Arizona Diamondbacks starter Zack Godley labored through his start on Tuesday, giving up four earned runs on six hits and four walks over 5 2/3 innings pitched. Godley's control problems continued, as he has now walked 10 batters in his last three starts. One thing to note for Godley's schedule is that he has faced […]

Scooter Gennett Not In Wednesday Lineup

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the New York Mets. Alex Blandino is starting at second base and batting sixth as the Reds get ready to wrap up their series with the Mets. Gennett has been dealing with a sore throwing shoulder all season and missed […]

Mets Call Up Luis Guillorme, Send Down Tomas Nido

The New York Mets have called up infielder Luis Guillorme and sent catcher Tomas Nido to Triple-A Las Vegas. Guillorme, who is 23 years old, gives the Mets some infield depth while third baseman Todd Frazier recovers from his hamstring injury on the disabled list. Guillorme is probably a more exciting name for Mets fans […]

Kevin Pillar Goes Hitless, But Don’t Be Concerned

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Pillar had a rare game on Tuesday against the Seattle Mariners – he didn’t pick up a hit. The caveat there, though, is that no Blue Jay did as they were no-hit by James Paxton. Given the way Pillar is going, he’ll likely pick up right where he left off […]

Brad Boxberger Blows First Save Of The Season

Arizona Diamondbacks closer Brad Boxberger blew his first save of the season on Tuesday, serving up the game-winning home run to Kike Hernandez in the bottom of the ninth inning. Fortunately for Boxberger, Arizona was able to salvage the win in the 12th inning. It was the first runs Boxberger has given up in six […]

Daniel Mengden Takes On Astros Wednesday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Daniel Mengden has a rough matchup against the Astros on Wednesday afternoon. In five career starts, he is 0-3 with a 7.23 ERA and 1.69 WHIP. He is currently 2-3 with 4.23 ERA and provides no reassurance of success Wednesday. Do not start him against the Astros.

Wilmer Flores Hits First Homer Since April 15

Not a whole lot went right for the New York Mets on Tuesday in a 7-2 loss to the Cincinnati Reds, but Wilmer Flores was a lone bright spot. Entering the game as a pinch hitter for starting pitcher Jason Vargas, Flores finished 2-for-3 with a home run. The long ball was only his third […]

Daniel Descalso Hits Game-Winning Home Run

Arizona Diamondbacks utility man Daniel Descalso went 1-for-2 with the game-winning three-run home run in Tuesday's extra-innings victory over the Dodgers. It was Descalso's second at-bat of the game after pinch hitting for closer Brad Boxberger in the 10th inning. Descalso has been a very clutch hitter for Arizona, coming up with game-winning hits three […]