Yu Darvish Picks Up Quality Start Friday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Yu Darvish delivered six strong innings for the Cubs Friday afternoon versus the Milwaukee Brewers. Darvish allowed three hits, one run (unearned) and struck out eight batters. He also gave up two walks. Darvish needed this as it was only the second time this year that he has made it past […]

Albert Almora Jr. Extends Hit Streak To Ten Games

Chicago Cubs outfielder Albert Almora Jr. extended his hit streak to ten games Friday afternoon. Almora has settled in at the top of the Cubs order and finished 1-for-4 with a double and run scored. Almora is now hitting .317 on the season and is worth consideration in NL-only and deeper mixed leagues

Luke Bard Returned to Twins

The Los Angeles Angels have returned reliever Luke Bard back to the Minnesota Twins. Bard was a Rule 5 draft selection back in December, but was DFA'd earlier in the week when the Angels needed a fresh arm. Bard had a 5.40 ERA in 11 2/3 innings with the Angels, although he did strike out […]

Anthony Rendon To Begin Baseball Activities

Washington Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon (ffot) will start baseball activities on Friday, exactly two weeks after fouling a ball off his toe. Rendon was placed on the DL almost a week later than needed because he didn't believe the injury to be serious. He wasn't seen taking batting practice before the game, but the […]

Adam Eaton Still Has Pain In Ankle

Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton (ankle) is still dealing with pain in his ankle and is going to be evaluated by doctors on Friday. The news is concerning since he was eligible to come off the DL earlier this week. That's also the same leg where he tore his ACL last year. His legs are […]

Michael Taylor Well Rested Despite Cramp

Washington Nationals outfielder Michael Taylor is fine after a day off that rested a cramp in his groin. He was seen bounding around the clubhouse, so he seems fine and ready to go for the weekend's series against the Diamondbacks . His mobility is currently his most important skill since he's tied for the lead […]

Mazara to Hit Cleanup Vs. Blue Jays; Gallo Fifth

The Texas Rangers are shuffling their regular lineup around a bit, slotting Isiah Kiner-Falefa sixth, Jurickson Profar third, Joey Gallo fifth, and Nomar Mazara fourth. The outfielder has yet to produce much power on the season, with just three home runs and .120 ISO on the season thus far. However, much of that could be […]

Jonathan Schoop to Start Rehab Assignment

Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jonathan Schoop (oblique) is set to begin a rehab assignment Friday for Double-A Bowie. Schoop's oblique has been pain-free for a week, and the plan is to get him into a few minor league games before activating him. Barring a setback, Schoop should be in the lineup early next week, so […]

Mike Mayers Called Up to Join the Cardinals Bullpen

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Mike Mayers was called up from Triple-A Memphis on Friday to join the Cardinals bullpen. John Brebbia was sent to Memphis after a three-inning save on Wednesday and was replaced by John Gant. Gant was sent right back to Memphis on Friday after a three-inning win and will be replaced […]

John Gant Heads Right Back Down to Triple-A

St. Louis Cardinals right-handed relief pitcher John Gant was optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Friday. Gant was called up on Thursday, picked up a win by pitching three perfect frames in extra innings and will now make his way back to Memphis. He was starting in the minors and will likely return to that role, […]

Matt Carpenter Out of the Lineup Again on Friday

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Matt Carpenter is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Carpenter has now started off two of the last three games on the bench. It's been due to lefty starters going for the opposition, but Carpenter played almost every day last season. It would be a […]

Jeimer Candelario Back In Lineup Friday

Detroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario (wrist) is back in the lineup at third base and is hitting second against Orioles starter Chris Tillman on Friday. Candelario developed some wrist soreness after the doubleheader Wednesday and sat out Thursday, but it's clearly not a big issue. The rookie at the hot corner has been swinging […]

Martin Prado Activated, Trevor Richards Optioned

The Miami Marlins activated third baseman Martin Prado (knee) off the disabled list on Friday and optioned starting pitcher Trevor Richards to Triple-A New Orleans in a corresponding move. Prado will be making his debut for the Fish this weekend. He hit just .250 with two homers and 12 RBI in just 37 games due […]

Braves Activate Tyler Flowers From Disabled List

Atlanta Braves catcher Tyler Flowers is back on the active roster. He was taken off the disabled list on April 27 and could play over the weekend. Friday's lineup had not been released yet. This means Kurt Suzuki will resume duties as a backup. They also sent Matt Wisler down to Triple-A and designated Carlos […]

Jose Abreu Back In Friday’s Lineup

Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu (flu) will be in Friday’s lineup versus the Kansas City Royals. Abreu left Wednesday’s game early with the flu and missed Thursday’s game. Abreu is hitting .286 with six home runs and 12 RBI this season.

Rays Activate Matt Duffy From DL

The Tampa Bay Rays activated third baseman Matt Duffy (hamstring) from the disabled list on Friday, and he's in the starting lineup against Red Sox starter Drew Pomeranz. In a corresponding move, the team optioned relief pitcher Austin Pruitt to Triple-A Durham. With Duffy back as the regular third baseman, infielder Daniel Robertson will move […]

David Hernandez Activated From DL

The Cincinnati Reds activated right-handed reliever David Hernandez (shoulder) from the 10-day disabled list on Friday. To make room on the 25-man roster, the Reds optioned Phil Gosselin to Triple-A Louisville. Hernandez opened the season on the DL with a shoulder issue and made three rehab appearances in Triple-A. The Reds could use Hernandez to […]

Matt Kemp And Austin Barnes Should Hit Well Against Derek Holland

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp and catcher Austin Barnes make great daily plays against Giants starter Derek Holland on Friday. The two are a combined 1-for-6 against Holland, but that's an extremely small sample size due to most of Holland's career being in the American League. It's their numbers against lefties this season that […]

Tyler Austin to Begin Reduced Suspension Friday

MLB announced that New York Yankees first baseman Tyler Austin's suspension stemming from a benches-clearing brawl earlier this month against the Red Sox has been reduced from five games to four, and Austin will begin serving the suspension with Friday night's game against the Angels. This suspension comes at a poor time for owners in […]

Jake Junis Visited By The Regression Fairy

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Jake Junis has been a popular target for fantasy owners the last couple weeks due to a few great outings, but the regression fairy came calling on Thursday. Junis was saddled with a loss by the White Sox after he gave up five home runs in 5 2/3 innings. Junis […]

Justin Turner Swings Off A Tee

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (wrist) posted a video of himself hitting off a tee on his Instagram account on Friday. Turner is recovering from a non-displaced fracture in his wrist after being hit by a pitch in spring training. The team could certainly use his bat. They are currently batting .241 with […]

Trio Of Marlins Veterans Returning Soon

Miami Marlins starting pitchers Dan Straily (forearm) and Wei-Yin Chen (elbow) and third baseman Martin Prado (knee) are all set to be activated from the disabled list as early as this weekend. Straily is expected to come off the DL to start Sunday, while Chen is aiming to return to the rotation Saturday against the […]

Jeimer Candelario Had Sore Wrist Thursday

Detroit Tigers rookie third baseman Jeimer Candelario (wrist) was out of the lineup Thursday with a sore left wrist. “I guess he had a wrist problem last year,” manager Ron Gardenhire said. “It’s something they can’t do anything about.” The injury isn't believed to be serious, so Candelario could be back in the lineup Friday. […]

Kris Bryant Expected Back Saturday

Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon said on Friday that he expects Kris Bryant (head) to return to the lineup Saturday. Bryant has been sidelined all week after being hit in the head Sunday. The good news is that he has been taking part in baseball activities and is feeling better.

Carlos Gonzalez Expected Back Next Week

Colorado Rockies outfielder Carlos Gonzalez is expected to return from his strained hamstring next week, according to Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post. CarGo's bat hasn't been missed since David Dahl has been doing damage in his stead, but the veteran presence is still beloved in the clubhouse. From a fantasy perspective, Dahl is much […]

Jonathan Villar And Orlando Arcia Resting Friday

The Milwaukee Brewers will rest their starting second baseman Jonathan Villar and shortstop Orlando Arcia Friday afternoon. Villar is hitting .286 with four stolen bases on the year and will be replaced by Hernan Perez, who will bat sixth. Arcia has been off to a slow start and has hit just .211 for the season. […]

Ryan Braun Sitting Friday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun is not in the starting lineup against Yu Darvish and the Cubs on Friday. It appears to be a routine off day for Braun. Jesus Aguilar will start at first base and bat third, while Domingo Santana is in right field and batting fifth. Braun is hitting .275 with five […]

Nick Kingham to Make Big League Debut Sunday

The Pittsburgh Pirates will call up starting pitcher Nick Kingham to make a spot start against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday, per a report from Stephen Nesbitt of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. After a doubleheader on Wednesday, the team needed another starter to go on Sunday. Kingham was once a consensus top-100 prospect in baseball, […]

Ben Zobrist Expects To Be Activated Saturday

Chicago Cubs second baseman/outfielder Ben Zobrist (back) expects to be activated on Saturday. Zobrist ran the bases on Thursday and had no issues. It will be interesting to see how much playing time he will get once he is active, as Albert Almora seems to have a firm grip in center field for now.

Mike Clevinger Struggles a Bit on Thursday

Cleveland Indians starter Mike Clevinger wasn't nearly as dominant on Thursday as he was in his previous start. Facing the Seattle Mariners on Thursday, Clevinger allowed four runs on eight hits and a walk in six innings. He struck out five and managed to escape with a no-decision. It wasn't an awful start by any […]