Steven Wright Making Rehab Start on Friday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Steven Wright (knee) is reportedly making a rehab start at Triple-A Pawtucket on Friday, according to Chad Jennings. He exited early during a rehab start last Friday due to back spasms. He threw a bullpen session on Monday and was reportedly feeling better on Tuesday. However, Wright will have to […]

Luke Bard Likely Heading Back to Twins

Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Luke Bard was designated for assignment by the organization on Saturday. His seven-day DFA period ends on Saturday. The Twins can bring the Rule 5 pick back to their organization for $50,ooo and then they can option him to the minors. Bard struck out 13 batters over 11 2/3 innings […]

Willson Contreras Will Sit Out Series Opener

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras will sit out Thursday’s series opener versus the Brewers. Victor Caratini will replace Contreras and bat sixth. Caratini can be avoided Thursday in DFS. Contreras will be back in the lineup Friday.

Aaron Slegers Optioned to Triple-A

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Aaron Slegers has been optioned to Triple-A Rochester on Thursday. He spent one day with the Twins before getting optioned back to the minors to make room for pitcher David Hale, who was claimed off waivers. Slegers has a 2.00 ERA in three starts at Triple-A this season. He pitched briefly […]

Tommy Pham Records Four Hits on Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tommy Pham (head) showed no signs of slowing down on Thursday, finishing 4-for-6 with two runs scored and an RBI. Pham hit his fourth double of the season and added three singles. He's avoided serious injury recently despite two close calls, and is hitting .368 with a 1.023 OPS. He's become […]

Kris Bryant Takes Batting Practice Thursday

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (head) took batting practice Thursday. Bryant will miss his third straight game after being hit on the helmet on Sunday. Bryant met with doctors Thursday but remains day-to-day.

Hunter Pence To Begin Rehab Assignment On Friday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Hunter Pence (thumb) is expected to begin his rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento on Friday. Pence was placed on the disabled list last Friday with a right thumb sprain. It will be interesting to see how manager Bruce Bochy handles the outfield when Pence is back, as Mac Williamson has been […]

Joey Votto Homers In Third Straight Game

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto continued his recent hot streak, hitting a home run in his third straight game on Thursday. Votto finished the contest 1-for-4 with the homer, a three-run shot, as the Reds fell to the Atlanta Braves 7-4. Votto got off to a slow start this season but he's certainly turned […]

Fernando Rodney Blows Third Save Thursday

Minnesota Twins closer Fernando Rodney blew his third save of the season on Thursday, allowing the New York Yankees to score three runs (two earned) on two hits. He did not record an out in the game as Gary Sanchez hit a walk-off, three-run homer. Rodney now has just two saves in five chances with […]

Greg Holland Pitches a Scoreless Ninth Inning

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Greg Holland was called upon in the ninth inning of a tie game on Thursday and responded with a scoreless frame, allowing one hit and notching one strikeout. Holland was signed to be the closer, but he struggled mightily in his first few outings while Bud Norris excelled. Norris worked […]

Nick Ahmed Smacks Fourth Home Run

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Nick Ahmed went 1-for-3 with a walk and his fourth home run of the season in Thursday's win against the Phillies. Despite being in a slump which has dropped his average to .194, Ahmed has managed to hit two home runs and collect five RBI (including three Thursday) in his last three […]

Carlos Martinez Earns a Quality Start on Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Carlos Martinez earned a quality start with a solid effort on Thursday against the New York Mets. Martinez tossed six innings of one-run ball, allowing just four hits. He struck out three and did not issue a walk. It was a solid outing that certainly deserved a win, but this […]

David Peralta Reaches Base Four Times Against Phillies

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta went 2-for-3 with a home run, two RBI, two runs scored and two walks in Thursday's win over the Phillies. The home run was Peralta's third of the season. The leadoff spot has been agreeing with Peralta, as he's still driven in 14 runs while scoring another 13 of his […]

Jesus Aguilar Will Sit Thursday Against Cubs

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Jesus Aguilar will sit out on Thursday against the Chicago Cubs. Since the Brewers aren't in an American League ballpark anymore, they don't get the luxury of the designated hitter and Ryan Braun will play first base instead. It will be interesting to see how Braun and Aguilar split their time […]

Trevor Richards Records Career-High 10 Strikeouts Wednesday Night

After a couple of shaky starts to begin his major-league career, Miami Marlins starter Trevor Richards had a career-high 10 strikeouts over 4 2/3 innings against the Dodgers on Wednesday. Richards struck out four of the first six batters he faced, as he surrendered no runs with only one hit and three walks allowed. He […]

Ben Zobrist Does Running Drills On Thursday

Chicago Cubs second baseman Ben Zobrist (back) performed running drills on Thursday. He also tested out his range at second base. Zobrist has been on the disabled list since April 21 and is eligible to come off the disabled list Saturday. Zobrist was hitting .326 with a home run and seven RBI over his first […]

Matt Koch Solid In First Win

Arizona Diamondbacks starter Matt Koch picked up his first win of the season on Thursday, giving up two runs on six hits and two walks over six strong innings. Koch struck out four batters while firing his second consecutive quality start. With two starts (and one relief appearance) under his belt, Koch's ERA sits at […]

J.T. Realmuto Has Two-Homer Game Wednesday

Miami Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto was 2-for-6 at the plate with a pair of home runs and three RBI in the Marlins 8-6 win over the Dodgers on Wednesday night. The 27-year-old catcher now has four home runs this season and is hitting .385 with a 1.294 OPS since returning from the disabled list last […]

Jose Abreu Still Out With Flu

Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu (flu) remains out of the lineup Thursday against Royals starter Jacob Junis due to the flu. Abreu sat out Wednesday as well, but he should be able to return very soon, possibly on Friday. He has been solid this year and should be immediately returned to fantasy lineups […]

Jakob Junis Could Have Big Night Thursday

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Jakob Junis faces off against the Chicago White Sox on Thursday. Junis has been impressive so far in 2018 with a 2.03 ERA in his four starts. He has struggled at times for strikeouts this season (20 in 26 2/3 innings) and has never been a huge strikeout pitcher in […]

Kris Bryant Remains Out Thursday

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (head) remains out of the lineup Thursday against starter Chase Anderson and the Brewers. Bryant hasn't played since Sunday since being hit in the head, but he should be able to return sometime this weekend. Get him back in your lineups whenever he returns to the Cubs'. Infielder Tommy […]

Chris Archer Faces Tough Test Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Chris Archer is a difficult pitcher to trust in his start Thursday. Archer has struggled out of the gate this season and currently has a 6.59 ERA through 27 1/3 innings. He is not striking people out as frequently as he has previously, and he is struggling with his control. […]

Jack Leathersich Designated for Assignment

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Jack Leathersich was designated for assignment on Thursday. He'd coughed up six earned runs (seven total) in just five innings of work for Triple-A Columbus so far this season. He was with the Pittsburgh Pirates in spring training but was claimed off waivers by Cleveland just before Opening Day. He'll head […]

John Brebbia Heads Back to Triple-A Memphis

The St. Louis Cardinals sent relief pitcher John Brebbia back down to Triple-A Memphis. Brebbia has been up and down several times already this year. He just tossed three strong innings on Wednesday, earning his first career save. The Cardinals needed a fresh bullpen arm and made the swap, sending Brebbia down and calling up […]

John Gant Called Up to Join the Cardinals Bullpen

The St. Louis Cardinals called up right-handed pitcher John Gant from Triple-A Memphis. He will join the Cardinals bullpen before Thursday's game and should be available to pitch immediately. Gant has a 2.25 ERA in 24 minor league innings so far this season. He made four starts in Triple-A, but he'll be working in middle […]

Jeff Beliveau Called Up to Join the Cleveland Bullpen

The Cleveland Indians purchased the contract of left-handed pitcher Jeff Beliveau from Triple-A Columbus. With Andrew Miller (hamstring) heading to the 10-day disabled list, Cleveland needed a lefty reliever and Beliveau got the call. He'll take Miller's place on the roster, but he's unlikely to take Miller's role. Beliveau will likely work as a lefty […]

Andrew Miller Placed on the Disabled List

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Andrew Miller was placed on the 10-day disabled list with a left hamstring strain. Miller was forced to leave Wednesday's game after throwing just two pitches. Manager Terry Francona said the injury seemed minor and mentioned that when Miller had previously suffered a similar injury, he only needed a few days […]

DJ LeMahieu's Runs Scored Streak Ends

Colorado Rockies second baseman DJ LeMahieu's move to the leadoff spot is looking more like a permanent thing, and he seems to be settling in just fine. LeMahieu has gotten on base in 11 of the 15 games he's spent in the spot, and he's scored a run in 10 of those games as well. […]

Ryan McMahon: On-Base Machine?

Colorado Rockies first baseman/utility man Ryan McMahon hasn't hit well so far this year. He's hitting just .170 over the course of the season and the scattered at-bats he gets on a random basis certainly aren't helping him settle into any kind of rhythm. With that said, he's become quite the patient hitter over the […]

Nolan Arenado Punishes Pitchers For Suspension

Since he returned from suspension, Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado has apparently been on a mission to exact retribution on all pitchers for costing him those games. Since his return to the lineup, Arenado is hitting .476 with an OPS of 1.465. In those six games, he's walked more than he's struck out, he's […]