David Price Still In Line To Make Scheduled Start

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher David Price (hand) had a successful throwing session in the outfield Thursday. According to Alex Speier of The Boston Globe, the team will discuss with Price the possibility of him making his scheduled start on Monday. Manager Alex Cora stated there is a chance Price makes the start, and Wednesday's issue […]

Yadier Molina Back in the Lineup on Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina is back in the starting lineup on Thursday, batting sixth. Molina served his one-game suspension on Wednesday on what was to be a scheduled day off anyway. Molina is off to a decent start this season, slashing .256/.267/.488 through 43 at bats. He's a solid fantasy catcher in NL-only […]

Walker Buehler Cruises In Second Minor League Outing

Los Angeles Dodgers top pitching prospect Walker Buehler continued to show why he's ready for his call-up on Wednesday, pitching five innings of one-run baseball for the Triple-A Oklahoma City Dodgers. He gave up four hits, struck out six and walked only one batter. Unfortunately for him, the major league ball club is currently sputtering […]

Brandon Finnegan Expected To Start Saturday

Cincinnati Reds manager Bryan Price told reporters on Thursday that left-hander Brandon Finnegan (biceps) is likely to get the start on Saturday. Finnegan has been on the disabled list since the beginning of the season after suffering a strained biceps during the spring. He will take the mound against the St. Louis Cardinals. Finnegan has […]

Ryan Zimmerman, Matt Adams, Matt Wieters Starting For Nationals

Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman is back at first and batting cleanup against Rockies starter Chad Bettis on Thursday. Backup first baseman and outfielder Matt Adams will start in left field and bat fifth. And Matt Wieters will make his first start since returning from an oblique injury behind the plate and bat seventh. […]

Yovani Gallardo Clears Waivers, Will Become A Free Agent

Former Cincinnati Reds right-hander Yovani Gallardo cleared waivers on Thursday and refused an outright assignment. As a result, Gallardo will now become a free agent, free to sign anywhere he chooses. The Reds designated Gallardo for assignment on Tuesday after he appeared in just three games as a reliever, allowing eight runs in 2 1/3 […]

Joey Votto Out Of Lineup Thursday

The Cincinnati Reds will give star first baseman Joey Votto a day off on Thursday as they conclude their series with the Philadelphia Phillies. Adam Duvall is starting at first base and is batting fourth. This is a rare day off for Votto, who played in all 162 games during the 2017 season. There's nothing […]

Sam Tuivailala Placed on the Disabled List

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Sam Tuivailala was placed on the 10-day disabled list due to a left knee strain. He'd pitched four innings so far this season, allowing two runs. In a corresponding move, Mike Mayers was called up to take Tuivailala's place as a middle reliever.

Cardinals Call Up Mike Mayers from Triple-A

The St. Louis Cardinals called up relief pitcher Mike Mayers from Triple-A Memphis. Mayers was just sent down a couple of days ago but was eligible to be recalled because St. Louis had to place Sam Tuivailala (knee) on the disabled list. Mayers made the team out of Spring Training and should continue to pitch […]

David Price Throwing After Short-Outing Scare

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher David Price (hand) is throwing in the outfield, according to Christopher Smith of MassLive.com. Price was pulled from his start on Wednesday after allowing four runs in one inning because of feeling sensations in his left hand. He was scheduled to be the starter on Monday against the Baltimore Orioles, but […]

Jonathan Lucroy Snaps Hitless Streak

Oakland Athletics catcher Jonathan Lucroy had gone nine at-bats without a base hit before a huge night at the dish in Wednesday's 16-6 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Lucroy went 3-for-5 from the plate with a double, while also scoring two runs. Oakland's newcomer still is seeking his first home run in green and […]

Yasmani Grandal Hits Second Home Run Of Possible Breakout Season

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Yasmani Grandal continued his hot hitting on Wednesday night, slugging his second home run of the season. He went 3-for-4 with two RBI. In 32 at-bats, he's slashing .375/.444/.625 and could be in the midst of a breakout. He's always been one of the hardest hitting catchers (65 HRs over the […]

Shohei Ohtani Wants to Play More

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher and designated hitter Shohei Ohtani wants to play more. So far, Ohtani has started two games on the mound and been the designated hitter five times through the team's first 13 games. While manager Mike Scioscia has repeatedly said the team will err on the side of caution with Ohtani, […]

Welington Castillo Remains Sidelined On Thursday

Chicago White Sox catcher Welington Castillo (knee) remains sidelined Thursday evening. It will be his second straight game missed with a sore right knee. Omar Narvaez will once again be behind the plate and will bat eighth. Castillo remains day-to-day.

Joe Musgrove Has No Timetable for Return

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Joe Musgrove (shoulder), currently on the 10-day disabled list, has no timetable to return to the mound. Bill Brink of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports Musgrove has thrown from 75 feet twice this week, but the team isn't sure when he'll return yet. The right-hander hasn't pitched in nearly two weeks due […]

Jurickson Profar to Get Plenty of Playing Time

Texas Rangers former top prospect Jurickson Profar is the primary beneficiary from a playing-time perspective of recent injuries to starters Rougned Odor and Elvis Andrus. Profar is expected to be the primary shortstop in Andrus' absence and will for the first time in his career receive consistent playing time at a consistent position. Coaches have […]

Matt Kemp Continues Hot Hitting

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp went 3-for-5 in Wednesday's embarrassing 16-6 loss to the Athletics. Kemp hit a double and is now slashing .355/.412/.548 on the year. He's one of the few Dodgers that's hitting, though he's only hit one home run and there's usually no one on base in front of him. Still, […]

Dan Straily To Pitch In Minor League Game Friday

Starting pitcher Dan Straily (arm) will begin a rehab assignment with the Miami Marlins Single-A ball club on Friday, according to MLB.com's Joe Frisaro. Straily hasn't pitched since the second week of March thanks to inflammation in his pitching arm. Getting Straily back will be huge for the Marlins, who are desperate for some good pitching […]

Alex Wood Is Dominated By Athletics

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Alex Wood continued his troubling start to the 2018 season on Wednesday by getting shellacked by the Athletics. Wood gave up seven earned runs on seven hits in just 3 2/3 innings. He did manage to strike out five and walk none. In his first two starts over 14 innings, Wood […]

Jarlin Garcia Throws Six No-Hit Innings In No-Decision

Miami Marlins reliever turned starter Jarlin Garcia was masterful in Wednesday's no-decision, throwing six no-hit innings before being pulled by skipper Don Mattingly. Garcia, who began the season out of the bullpen, shut down the New York Mets for six hitless innings while striking out three, but didn't have enough gas in the tank to […]

Anthony Rizzo Hits In Batting Cage Thursday

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) hit in the batting cage Thursday. Rizzo has been sidelined with back tightness, but the hope is that he will be able to return Monday when he is first eligible to come back. Utilityman Ben Zobrist and backup catcher Victor Caratini continue to see time at first base […]

Chris Volstad Promoted By White Sox

The Chicago White Sox have promoted pitcher Chris Volstad to the big league roster. Volstad, 31, is a career journeyman and holds a career 4.92 ERA over 725 innings. He can be avoided in all formats.

Carlos Rodon Transferred To 60-Day Disabled List

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodon (shoulder) has been transferred to the 60-day disabled list. Rodon continues to rehab from shoulder surgery and his initial timeline to return is around June. Rodon remains worthy of a stash in all leagues and could help impact fantasy owners pitching staffs in the second half.

A.J. Puk Has Tommy John Surgery

Oakland Athletics pitching prospect A.J. Puk (elbow) had successful Tommy John surgery on Tuesday, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. In spring training, Puk was looking good and was competing for a starting rotation spot. He had a 3.38 ERA in 10 innings with seven strikeouts. Puk is expected to miss 12 to […]

Bobby Poyner Heads To DL

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Bobby Poyner is heading to the 10-day disabled list with a left hamstring strain, according to Evan Drellich of NBC Sports Boston. In seven innings, Poyner has a 2.57 ERA with an outstanding 24.1 K/BB, but he does have an average allowed of .296. This move corresponds with Marcus Walden […]

Mikie Mahtook Optioned To Triple-A Toledo

Detroit Tigers outfielder Mikie Mahtook has been off to an abysmal start this season with .129 average and 10 strikeouts on the year. As a result, the Tigers have decided to send him to Toledo to "get his swing together and get his confidence back," manager Ron Gardenhire told reporters. Mahtook had a nice year […]

Jordan Zimmermann Passes Concussion Protocol

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann had a scary moment on Wednesday after taking a line drive from Jason Kipnis to the jaw. Zimmermann experienced bruising in the area but did not suffer any broken bones. Most importantly, Zimmermann passed the concussion protocol and was in good spirits later in the day. According to club […]

Willson Contreras Resting Thursday

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras will rest Thursday afternoon. It’s no surprise after the Cubs played Wednesday night. Victor Caratini will be behind the plate and bat sixth. Contreras is off to a nice start, hitting .326, but he has yet to record a home run and has just one RBI. There shouldn’t be anything […]

Keynan Middleton Picks up Another Save

Los Angeles Angels reliever Keynan Middleton picked up a five-out save on Wednesday, his second of the year. Middleton entered with one out in the eighth inning and the tying run on deck, which is how he earned a save in a 7-2 victory. Middleton escaped the damage with a 99 mph fastball to strike […]

Nick Tropeano to Start for Angels Thursday

Los Angeles Angels starter Nick Tropeano will make his season debut on Thursday. It will be Tropeano's first big league appearance since August of 2016, when he tore his UCL and opted for Tommy John surgery. Tropeano made 13 starts in 2016 with a 3.55 ERA and 68 strikeouts in 68 2/3 innings. He should […]