Jake Lamb Playing Third Base in Extended Spring Training Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Jake Lamb (shoulder) has spent the vast majority of the 2018 season on the disabled list with a sprained AC joint. However, he is scheduled to play third base in an extended spring training game on Wednesday and is inching closer to a return. Lamb proved how valuable he is last season […]

Wil Myers Begins Rehab Assignment, Manuel Margot Cleared

San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers (elbow) is batting third in his first rehab game Tuesday in Lake Elsinore. Myers, who hasn't played since April 2, is on track to return for the weekend series against the Arizona Diamondbacks. He sports a .750 OPS with a home run in just 12 plate appearances. Meanwhile, outfielder […]

Trevor Cahill Starting for Athletics on Tuesday

It was reported Monday that Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Trevor Cahill was likely to start on Tuesday, but now it's official. Cahill will make his 2018 debut with the Athletics as he faces off against the White Sox. Cahill shined to begin 2017 but struggled after being traded to the Royals, pitching 10 games with an […]

Mookie Betts Starting on Tuesday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts exited Saturday's game with a foot injury, but with an extra day off, he is back in the starting lineup against the Angels, leading off against Shohei Ohtani. Betts has been on a tear to start the 2018 season, hitting .353 with two home runs, 10 RBI and two […]

Daniel Norris to Start for Tigers on Friday

After inclement weather forced the Tigers and Royals into a doubleheader, Detroit Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire stated that pitcher Daniel Norris will make a spot start in Game 2 on Friday. Norris has been used strictly in relief this season, making two appearances and allowing five runs in 6 1/3 innings. However, last year he started […]

Welington Castillo Out Of Lineup Tuesday Versus Athletics

Chicago White Sox catcher Welington Castillo will get a day of rest Tuesday evening versus the Athletics. Castillo returned to Monday’s lineup after missing a few games with a sore knee. Omar Narvaez will be behind the plate and bat ninth. Narvaez can be avoided in all leagues.

Boone Logan To Throw Bullpen Session This Week

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Boone Logan (triceps) is making great progress in his throwing program and is expected to throw a bullpen session sometime in the next couple of days. On April 4, it was released that he would be on a four- to six-week recovery schedule and despite there being no schedule updates since […]

Johnny Cueto Activated And Will Start Tuesday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Johnny Cueto (ankle) has been activated from the disabled list and will start Tuesday versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. Cueto only missed one start after he hurt his ankle while working out. He faces a tough task against the Diamondbacks but has a 0.69 ERA in two starts and should be […]

Luis Sardinas Recalled from Triple-A, Starting on Tuesday

With Jonathan Schoop remaining sidelined with an oblique injury, the Baltimore Orioles have turned to Luis Sardinas at second base. Sardinas was called up from Triple-A on Tuesday and is starting and batting eighth against the Tigers. Sardinas will be making his Orioles 2018 debut after playing 29 games with the Padres in 2017. While […]

Wade Miley Will Start In Double-A Rehab Game Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Wade Miley is expected to make a rehab start for the Double-A Biloxi Shuckers on Tuesday as part of his rehab program for the groin injury he suffered in spring training. With the struggles that the Brewers rotation has dealt with so far with Jhoulys Chacin lacking tremendously, Brent Suter lacking […]

Eric Thames In Lineup After Injury Rest

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Eric Thames is back in the lineup after not partaking in Monday's game due to an unknown injury. It was reported that he would not go to the disabled list for his ailment and it looks like it wasn't too serious, as he is back and ready to go. As Christian […]

Brian Goodwin Goes To DL, Andrew Stevenson Called Up

Washington Nationals outfielder Brian Goodwin (wrist) was placed on the 10-day disabled list on Tuesday and outfielder Andrew Stevenson has been called up to take Goodwin's place. Goodwin injured his wrist on Friday, but because he pinch hit on Sunday, he can't return until the middle of next week. Goodwin was made a regular starter […]

Ryan Braun Draws Back In Lineup After Missing Two Games

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun will draw back into the lineup after missing two games with a back issue. He was able to pinch hit off the bench, however, the Brewers decided to take it easy with their star outfielder and sit him a couple days to rest up. Despite a dreadful .176 batting average […]

Jonathan Villar Will Rest Tuesday Against Reds

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Jonathan Villar will take the day off on Tuesday for customary rest as the Brewers take on Sal Romano and the Cincinnati Reds. This would be a platoon case where Villar would sit against lefties, however, Romano is a righty, so this is just a rest day for Villar. Eric Sogard will […]

Jacob Nottingham Will Make First Career Start

Milwaukee Brewers catcher Jacob Nottingham will make his first MLB start at the catcher position on Tuesday against the Cincinnati Reds. Nottingham came into Monday's game after Jett Bandy was pulled in a 9-0 game, and Nottingham earned two walks in two plate appearances. That's almost unheard of, as many rookies come out swinging trying to make […]

Anthony Rendon Out Of Lineup For Third Day

Washington Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon (toe) is being held out of the lineup for the third day in a row. Wilmer Difo once again will draw the start at third and bat seventh. Rendon fouled a ball off his foot on Saturday and exited the game. He hasn't been put on the disabled list because […]

Brewers Claim Alec Asher Off Waivers

Former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Alec Asher was claimed off waivers by the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday. Asher has been bouncing from team to team in his last couple of years, as he was originally with Philadelphia in 2016 before being traded to the Orioles in 2017. The Orioles then waived Asher, whom the Dodgers […]

Christian Yelich Will Start Wednesday Against Reds

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich has been activated from the 10-day disabled list Tuesday after dealing with an oblique strain. He will be available to pinch hit off the bench on Tuesday and is expected to start on Wednesday. Yelich has been out of service since April 4 when he originally received the injury, so […]

Byron Buxton Scratched With Migraine

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton has been scratched from Tuesday's game with a migraine. Max Kepler will shift over to center field while Robbie Grossman will enter the lineup and play right field. The Twins are in Puerto Rico to take on the Cleveland Indians in a two-game series. Buxton is batting just .195 with […]

Tony Barnette to the Disabled List

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Tony Barnette was placed on the disabled list with inflammation in his right shoulder. Barnette has been unavailable most of the season but has yet to give up a run in 2 2/3 innings of work against the Astros and the Angels. If he can get healthy soon, he's got a […]

Jurickson Profar Not on DL Yet

The Texas Rangers moved a man to the disabled list, but it wasn't infielder Jurickson Profar (concussion). The 25-year-old continues to be in the concussion protocol, but the non move seems to suggest that the Rangers don't think the shortstop will be on the mend for long. It's speculation, so take it with a grain of salt, […]

Edwin Diaz Has Been Lights-Out To Start Season

Seattle Mariners closer Edwin Diaz has been fantastic to begin the year, picking up his seventh save Monday night in a win against the Astros. Diaz has converted all of his save opportunities and looks as locked-in as ever. Over eight innings pitched this season, Diaz has allowed only one hit while striking out 16. […]

Ryan McMahon Closes In On 3B Eligibility

Colorado Rockies first baseman Ryan McMahon is getting tantalizingly close to having third base eligibility. McMahon is currently saddled with nothing but utility eligibility in most major formats, but he's scheduled to start at third base against the Pirates on Tuesday. This will be McMahon's third start at the hot corner, and he needs five […]

Chris Iannetta Not In Tuesday's Lineup

Colorado Rockies catcher Chris Iannetta will be sidelined Tuesday for an off day. Iannetta is having a solid start to the season, hitting .271 with one home run so far. His counting stats should be solid with how good Colorado's offense is, and he's recently been batting second pretty regularly. As far as fantasy catchers […]

George Springer Has Four Career Home Runs Against Ariel Miranda

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer is beginning to show signs of coming out of his early-season slump. Springer is 6-for-15 over his last four games with three solo home runs. Springer will have an excellent chance to add to that total Tuesday night against Mariners left-hander Ariel Miranda. Miranda is being called up from the […]

Kyle Seager With 10 Hits Over Last Six Games

Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager is 10-for-23 with seven runs batted in over his last six games. Seager also has two home runs and three doubles during that span, quickly moving on from his slow start to the season. He has a strong matchup Tuesday against Astros right-hander Lance McCullers, who Seager owns a […]

Jason Vargas To Make Rehab Start In Five Days

New York Mets starting pitcher Jason Vargas (hand) is set to make a minor league rehab start in five days and could be ready to go for the big league club after that. Of course, this comes after Vargas struck out 12 hitters over six hitless innings in an intrasquad game on Monday, so one would […]

Travis d’Arnaud Undergoes Tommy John Surgery

New York Mets catcher Travis d’Arnaud (elbow) successfully underwent Tommy John surgery on Tuesday morning, according to Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News. d’Arnaud will miss the rest of the 2018 season, though he should be fully healed up by the time 2019 rolls around. d’Arnaud’s platoon mate, Kevin Plawecki, is also out […]

Jose Martinez Batting Fifth Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Jose Martinez (wrist) will bat fifth against the Cubs on Tuesday. Martinez injured his wrist on Sunday versus the Reds but is good to go Tuesday. Infielder Greg Garcia will also get the start at third base with Matt Carpenter getting the start at second base. Garcia will bat seventh. Get […]

Taylor Motter Optioned To Triple-A

Seattle Mariners infielder Taylor Motter will be optioned to Triple-A to make room for Tuesday night's starter Ariel Miranda, per MLB.com. The move is more roster machinations than a reflection on Motter, as the Mariners slowly begin to get their injured players back. Motter got squeezed because the team is still awaiting the return of […]