Trevor Oaks To Start Saturday

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Trevor Oaks will make his major league debut Saturday. Oaks will pitch in the first game of a double header, against the Chicago White Sox. For fantasy purposes, Oaks does not have a huge amount of upside, having struggled for strikeouts in Triple-A this season, striking out just 4.47 batters […]

Wilson Ramos Hits Key Homer Friday Versus Boston

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Wilson Ramos hit a two-run HR Friday versus the Red Sox. It gave the Rays a 2-0 lead and they would never trail in their 4-3 victory. He is now batting .261, which is respectable for a catcher. His 2015 season was a success, as he hit 22 home runs with […]

Alex Colome Saves His Fifth Game Of The Season

Tampa Bay Rays closer Alex Colome saved his fifth game of the season Friday versus Boston. He threw a scoreless ninth inning to preserve a one-run lead while striking out two. Colome recorded an MLB-leading 47 saves in 2017, but his overall numbers elsewhere weren't as impressive as his 2016 campaign. His strikeout and walk […]

Blake Snell Earns Fourth Win Friday Versus The Red Sox

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell earned his fourth win of the young season versus Boston Friday. He went 7 1/3 innings allowing two runs and striking out nine. He is now 4-1 with a 2.52 ERA on the season. Snell just recently turned 25 years old but already had 218 1/3 innings pitched […]

Aaron Nola Picks Up Third Victory

Philadelphia Phillies ace Aaron Nola got off to an inauspicious start Friday night against the Atlanta Braves. The 24-year-old allowed the first three runners to reach base before recording an out. By the time the first out was made, a run was already home. He would surrender two more runs before the frame came to […]

Odubel Herrera Homers Twice In Win

With the Philadelphia Phillies trailing in the first inning of Friday’s game against the Atlanta Braves, the offense went to work immediately. After the first two runners reached on walks, up stepped outfielder Odubel Herrera. The 26-year-old drilled a three-run home run to right, quickly erasing the early deficit. The efficient manner in which Philadelphia […]

Jorge Alfaro Records Three Hits As Phillies Win

Jorge Alfaro, the former top catching prospect of the Philadelphia Phillies entered the 2018 campaign as the starter behind the plate with the club employing a youth movement. The Colombian native has struggled mightily early on, however, slowly losing starts to secondary catcher Andrew Knapp. Entering Friday’s game, he was hitting a poor .163 with […]

Shohei Ohtani Exits with Ankle Sprain

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani was removed from Friday's game with what was diagnosed as a mild left ankle sprain. He is considered day-to-day for now. Ohtani hit a home run earlier in the game on a 97 mile per hour heater from Luis Severino. He is scheduled to pitch on Tuesday against […]

Brandon Drury Progressing In Triple-A

While the New York Yankees will want to avoid confronting their newfound position conundrum as long as possible, it will arrive sooner rather than later. Brandon Drury played in a second rehab game with the Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders Friday night, inching closer towards a full recovery. The 25-year-old has been out since early April with […]

Drew Pomeranz Post DL Struggles Continue

Boston Red Sox Drew Pomeranz pitched five innings and allowed four runs with four strikeouts and two walks in Friday's 4-3 loss to Tampa Bay. Since coming off the DL, he has allowed seven runs in 8 2/3 innings with three homers, all of which were hit Friday. Pomeranz will attempt to get things in […]

Giants Promote Austin Slater

The San Francisco Giants have promoted outfield prospect Austin Slater. Slater got a cup of coffee with the big league club in 2017 and hit .282 in 117 at-bats. Playing time may be limited for Slater, but he projects as the club’s future center fielder.

Steven Wright Falls Apart In Sixth Of Rehab Start

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Steven Wright allowed five runs, four earned in five innings for Triple-A Pawtucket. He also had four strikeouts and one walk. Wright was pretty effective for five innings and fell apart in the sixth, allowing four runs before being pulled. Wright should not be owned in any league.

Christian Villanueva Batting Third In Return

San Diego Padres third baseman Christian Villanueva (hamstring) is batting third in his return Friday against the New York Mets. Villanueva missed the mid-week series in Colorado but is ready to go. He's been the Padres best player slashing .355/.444/.774 with seven dingers, 16 RBI and currently riding a nine-game hitting streak. Villanueva has been […]

Eric Hosmer Reinstated, Corey Spangenberg Optioned

San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer was reinstated from family medical leave Friday before the weekend series against the New York Mets. He will hit second in his return. Hosmer is off to a slow start slashing .259/.364/.412 with two homeruns and only four RBI, but can be safely deployed in lineups where necessary. […]

Josh Donaldson Resumes Throwing

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Josh Donaldson has been out of action since April 11 due to right shoulder inflammation, but it sounds as though his rehab is progressing to the point he could be nearing his return. On Friday, Donaldson resumed throwing to bases at the Blue Jays’ spring training complex, though the team […]

Jay Bruce Sitting On Friday

New York Mets outfielder Jay Bruce is getting the night off on Friday; presumably it’s a normal day of rest due to the San Diego Padres trotting out southpaw starting pitcher Clayton Richard on the mound. Michael Conforto is still in the lineup, however, and will be taking Bruce’s place in right field while Juan […]

Mark Melancon Plays Catch

San Francisco Giants closer Mark Melancon (forearm) played catch on Thursday for the first time since getting an injection in his pronator. Melancon will also play catch on Friday. The good news is that Melancon said he feels good. It will be interesting to see if he takes the closer job back from Hunter Strickland […]

Mac Williamson Remains Out Of Giants Lineup

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mac Williamson (neck) remains out of the Giants lineup. Williamson was a late scratch Wednesday with neck stiffness and will be replaced by Gorkys Hernandez Friday. Multiple reports also say that Giants outfield prospect Austin Slater is with the club which could mean bad news for Williamson.

Walker Buehler Starting Saturday

Los Dodgers starter and top pitching prospect Walker Buehler will start the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Giants. Buehler will be the 26th man on the roster, which is allowed for doubleheaders. No corresponding roster move will be needed. Buehler impressed in his first outing against the Marlins, pitching five innings of shutout […]

Shohei Ohtani to Hit Fifth on Friday

Los Angeles Angels DH Shohei Ohtani is in Friday's lineup, hitting fifth and serving as the DH against Luis Severino and the Yankees. Ohtani has moved up in the order, as he was originally hitting eighth on days that he was in the lineup. If this new spot sticks, he will have slightly more value […]

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, […]