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 […]

Rafael Lopez Batting Cleanup Against Nationals

San Diego Padres catcher Rafael Lopez is batting cleanup after going 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI on Saturday. Lopez has only taken part in nine at-bats so far this year after being called up on May 1. Throughout his career, he has been nothing more than a backup catcher, however, if he […]

Kazuhisa Makita Optioned To Triple-A

San Diego Padres relief pitcher Kazuhisa Makita has been optioned to Triple-A El Paso. Makita is currently rocking a 6.75 ERA in 16 innings pitched and his game so far hasn't translated to the MLB. He pitched in Japan last year, where he pitched to a 2.30 ERA in 62 2/3 innings, and he has […]

Drew Robinson Out of Monday's Lineup

Texas Rangers infielder/outfielder Drew Robinson (hip) has been scratched from Monday's lineup due to left hip soreness. It's unclear whether or not Robinson is going to land on the disabled list. In the meantime, Isiah Kiner-Falefa will slide over to second base and Renato Nunez draws the start at third base on Monday. Robinson is […]

Christian Villanueva To Rest On Monday

San Diego Padres third baseman Christian Villanueva (rest) will sit on Monday against the Washington Nationals. Chase Headley will take over at third base. This is a routine rest day for Villanueva, who in his last seven games has batted 2-for-29 for a .069 batting average and went hitless returning to his native country of […]

Adam Morgan Lands on Disabled List

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Adam Morgan (back) has been placed on the 10-day disabled list. The Phillies are calling this issue a back strain, so hopefully this is not too serious. He likely suffered the injury during his appearance on Sunday. Seranthony Dominguez has been recalled to take Morgan's spot in the bullpen. Morgan was […]

Matt Strahm Activated Off Disabled List

San Diego Padres relief pitcher Matt Strahm (knee) has been activated off the 10-day disabled list and Kazuhisa Makita has been sent down to Triple-A as a result. Strahm was acquired in the trade that sent Brandon Maurer to the Kansas City Royals and has yet to pitch for the Padres after his season-ending injury […]

Felix Hernandez Losing Fantasy Luster

Seattle Mariners starter Felix Hernandez continues to eat innings, but the results have been mediocre through his first eight starts. He has posted a few solid starts along the way but already has surrendered nine home runs through 44 1/3 innings pitched this season. What also is alarming is that he has allowed 12 walks […]

Franmil Reyes Has Historic Eight-Home Run Week In Triple-A

San Diego Padres outfield prospect Franmil Reyes hit eight home runs in five games for the Triple-A El Paso Chihuahuas and earned himself Batter of the Week in Pacific Coast League play. The 22-year-old is now batting .339 with a 1.169 OPS and 13 home runs in 112 at-bats due to this outburst of hitting. […]

Hunter Pence Takes A Break From Rehab With Thumb Issue

San Francisco Giants outfield Hunter Pence has reportedly backed off of his current rehab stint with lingering thumb soreness. This makes his timetable to return unknown, but you can be assured that it will not be soon. Pence has not played a full season since 2014 and does not offer a lot of upside in […]

Danny Farquhar Discharged From The Hospital

Chicago White Sox reliever Danny Farquhar (brain) has been discharged from Rush University Medical Center on Monday. This is fantastic news. Farquhar suffered a brain hemorrhage from a ruptured aneurysm on April 20. He will not be medically cleared to pitch for the rest of 2018 so his brain hemorrhage can fully heal. Farquhar does […]

Ben Gamel Not A Fantasy Option Right Now

Seattle Mariners outfielder Ben Gamel has sputtered out of the gate since returning from an oblique injury, hitting .167 (7-for-42) to begin the season. Gamel drove in 59 runs in 2017 and hit .275, but his 26th-ranked BABIP certainly was in line for a regression this season after posting a slugging percentage of .413. Gamel […]

Carson Kelly Will Start on Monday

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Carson Kelly will be in the starting lineup against the Minnesota Twins on Monday. Kelly was recalled on Sunday after Yadier Molina (groin) landed on the disabled list. Molina is expected to miss about a month of playing time, so Kelly will get plenty of chances to start. Kelly is worth […]

Mac Williamson Not Returning Soon From Concussion

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mac Williamson has not recovered well from the concussion he sustained colliding with the wall at AT&T Park. Manager Bruce Bochy reported that Williamson was still feeling woozy and is flying to Pittsburgh to see a concussion specialist. This is not good news for the young power prospect, as he will […]

Luiz Gohara Expected to Join Braves Bullpen

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Luiz Gohara was scratched from his start at Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's David O'Brien reports that the Braves are expected to recall Gohara sometime during their road trip. Gohara could join the Braves as early as Tuesday but is reportedly going to pitch out of the bullpen. He […]

Miguel Sano Not Close To Return

Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano (hamstring) is not close to a return. Manager Paul Molitor was asked about Sano's status and told reporters, "I don't think we'll see him in Anaheim." The Twins are scheduled to open up a road series against the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday, which Sano will apparently not be […]

Jeimer Candelario Will Play on Monday

Detroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario (thumb) will be back in the lineup on Monday versus the Texas Rangers. He sat out on Sunday after jamming his left thumb during Saturday's contest. Fantasy owners do not need to worry, because this was a minor issue and Candelario is back in the lineup against Matt Moore […]

Mike Zunino Providing Power, Little Else

Seattle Mariners catcher Mike Zunino continues to do what he does best: hit home runs and strike out. Zunino hit his fourth home run of season on Saturday, his first since April 27. Since that game in April, however, he has struck out 13 times over his last 22 at-bats. Zunino is hitting only .180 […]

Miguel Cabrera Went Through Workout on Monday

Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera (hamstring) went through an early workout before Monday's game versus the Texas Rangers. It's unclear what exactly Cabrera did during the workout, but regardless, it is a good sign. Cabrera is eligible to come off the disabled list next week. John Hicks is expected to get the majority of […]

Byron Buxton Likely To Skip Rehab Assignment

Updating a previous report, the Minnesota Twins want to see how outfielder Byron Buxton's fractured left toe responds to his workout on Monday. If he emerges feeling good, he will run the bases on Tuesday and the plan is to have him travel with the team to Anaheim for their series with the Los Angeles […]