Mike Mayers Optioned to Triple-A Memphis

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Mike Mayers was optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Monday. With Greg Holland set to join the bullpen, Mayers was the odd man out. He gave up one run in two innings of work and should be back up with the big league club whenever another reliever is needed.

Shohei Ohtani Not in Monday's Lineup

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher and designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Texas Rangers. The tentative plan for Ohtani is to not have him hit the day before or after he pitches, so it is no surprise that he is not in Monday's lineup. Ohtani has already […]

Greg Holland Officially Activated for Monday's Game

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Greg Holland was officially activated for Monday's game. In a corresponding move, reliever Mike Mayers was optioned to Triple-A Memphis. Holland was signed on Opening Day and needed a little time to get up to speed, making a few appearances in the Cardinals minor league system. He'll instantly be working […]

Michael Brantley Not in Monday's Starting Lineup

Cleveland Indians outfielder Michael Brantley is not in the starting lineup for Monday's series opener against the Detroit Tigers. Cleveland is going with a different look against Tigers lefty Francisco Liriano, starting Brandon Guyer in right field, Bradley Zimmer in center, and Rajai Davis in left. Brantley was just activated from the disabled list, returning […]

Yonder Alonso Out of the Lineup on Monday

Cleveland Indians first baseman Yonder Alonso is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Detroit Tigers. With lefty Francisco Liriano on the mound for Detroit, Alonso will sit while Edwin Encarnacion takes a turn at first base, with Jason Kipnis in as designated hitter. Alonso is off to a slow start this […]

Luke Weaver Pitches Well in a No-Decision on Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Luke Weaver tossed 6 1/3 innings on Sunday, striking out seven while allowing just three hits and a walk. The bullpen wasn't able to hold the lead, giving Weaver a no-decision despite the strong effort. Through his first two starts of the season, Weaver has been excellent, posting a 1.59 […]

Ryan Sherriff Placed on the Disabled List With a Fractured Toe

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Ryan Sherriff was placed on the disabled list with a fractured right big toe. He was hit by a comebacker to the mound on Thursday and X-rays showed a hairline fracture. It's unknown for now how long he'll be out, but it doesn't seem like it will be a long-term […]

John Brebbia Called Up to Join the Cardinals Bullpen

The St. Louis Cardinals recalled right-handed relief pitcher John Brebbia from Triple-A Memphis. Brebbia got the call when Ryan Sherriff was placed on the disabled list, but with closer Greg Holland set to join the team, Brebbia's stay might already be over. He was excellent last season but lost his Opening Day spot to rookie flamethrower […]

Ryan Schimpf Draws Another Start

Los Angeles Angels utility player Ryan Schimpf will draw his second consecutive start, this time batting ninth and playing left field. One day after drawing two walks and homering, Schimpf gets a start in left while Justin Upton serves as the designated hitter. It's hard to envision a non-injury situation where Schimpf becomes an everyday […]

Xander Bogaerts To Receive Treatment And Awaits DL Determination

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (ankle) is scheduled to receive treatment and exams Monday to determine if a disabled list stint is necessary, according to Evan Drellich of NBC Sports Boston. It is a positive sign that a trip to the DL was not an immediate choice by the team. Bogaerts needed to be […]

Charlie Morton Begins Season With 12 Scoreless Innings

Houston Astros pitcher Charlie Morton has picked up right where he left off in the 2017 World Series and has begun the 2018 season with 12 scoreless innings. Morton has looked very sharp out of the gates, allowing only four hits in six shutout innings Sunday against the Padres. Morton may be a late bloomer, […]

Brett Cecil Throwing Weighted Balls

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Brett Cecil (shoulder) is throwing weighted balls in his rehab from a dead arm. Cecil was dealing with the dead arm throughout Spring Training, and he was placed on the disabled list after a single appearance on Opening Day. He underwent an MRI on his shoulder, but it showed no […]

Ryon Healy Heads To The DL

Seattle Mariners first baseman Ryon Healy has been placed on the 10-day disabled list with a sprained right ankle, per MLB.com. The series of strange injuries for the Mariners continues after Healy hurt himself during a post-game workout. Over the weekend, Healy broke through a 1-for-21 slump with a huge bases-loaded double that plated three […]

Cody Allen Picks Up the Win on Sunday

Cleveland Indians closer Cody Allen picked up a win on Sunday, tossing a scoreless top of the ninth inning against the Kansas City Royals before a Yan Gomes walk-off home run in the bottom of the inning. It was Allen's first win of the season, and he's saved two games so far. He hasn't allowed […]

Yan Gomes Blasts a Walk-Off Home Run on Sunday

Cleveland Indians catcher Yan Gomes blasted a walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth inning on Sunday, leading Cleveland to a victory over the Kansas City Royals. Gomes is only hitting .143 this season, but the two-run homer to win the game could knock him out of his slump. Gomes won't hit for […]

Mike Clevinger Has Another Excellent Start on Sunday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Mike Clevinger had another excellent start on Sunday, tossing 7 1/3 innings while allowing one run on nine hits and two walks. Clevinger worked his way into and out of trouble, but was able to keep the runners he allowed stranded on base. Despite the 11 base runners, only one came […]

Tyler Naquin Comes Back Up

Cleveland Indians outfielder Tyler Naquin was recalled from Triple-A Columbus when Lonnie Chisenhall (calf) was placed on the disabled list. Naquin started the year with the team, but was optioned to Triple-A when outfielder Michael Brantley was activated. Now that Chisenhall will be out for four to six weeks, Naquin is back with the big […]

Lonnie Chisenhall Heads to the Disabled List

Cleveland Indians outfielder Lonnie Chisenhall was placed on the 10-day disabled list due to a calf strain. Chisenhall was dealing with a similar issue during Spring Training, and he re-injured his right calf on Saturday. Cleveland manager Terry Francona said it could be four to six weeks until Chisenhall is back on the field.Tyler Naquin […]

Kendall Graveman Implodes In Third Start

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Kendall Graveman allowed five runs and gave up four walks while striking out three in 3 1/3 innings on Sunday. He has had a terrible start to the season. Through three starts, Graveman has a 9.45 ERA and looks nowhere near resolving his troubles. He should be avoided and only considered […]

Matt Joyce's HR Breaks Up Shutout

Oakland Athletics outfielder Matt Joyce broke up a shutout with a homer in the bottom of the ninth inning against the Angels on Sunday. This was his second home run of the season. Joyce's solo shot was one of only three hits in a game where Angels starter Shohei Ohtani took a no-hitter into the seventh […]

Drew Pomeranz Goes 4 1/3 Innings In Rehab Start

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Drew Pomeranz (forearm) allowed two runs in 4 1/3 innings of a rehab game in Pawtucket on Sunday, according to Ian Browne of MLB.com. This start was supposed to be the deciding point on whether Pomeranz got back into the rotation. After seeing Eduardo Rodriguez's first start following the disabled […]

Leury Garcia Draws Second Consecutive Start

Chicago White Sox outfielder Leury Garcia will once again start over Adam Engel. It will be the second straight start for Garcia and it appears with Engel struggling that Garcia may be able to hold onto the center field job. Garcia hasn’t hit much better than Engel, but did hit .270 with nine home runs […]

Welington Castillo Out Of Monday’s Lineup

Chicago White Sox catcher Welington Castillo will get a day off Monday afternoon versus the Tampa Bay Rays. Castillo has a pair of home runs on the young season and has the potential to be a top-10 catcher this year. Backup catcher Omar Narvaez will replace Castillo Monday and bat ninth. In a tough matchup […]

Matt Davidson Out Of Monday’s Lineup

Chicago White Sox designated hitter Matt Davidson will rest Monday afternoon versus the Tampa Bay Rays. Davidson has four home runs, including a three-home run game on Opening Day. Davidson has cooled off and has just three hits over his last 21 at-bats. He will help your team with power, but his batting average will […]

Cubs And Pirates Postponed Monday

The Chicago Cubs have postponed their home opener versus the Pittsburgh Pirates Monday afternoon. Snow has hit the area and with a day off Tuesday, the Cubs decided to push the game back a day. Make sure to remove any Cubs or Pirates you may have in your starting lineups for Monday's action.

Anthony Rizzo Out For Fourth Straight Game

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) will miss his fourth straight game on Monday. Rizzo has been sidelined since Friday with back tightness. Ben Zobrist will fill in for Rizzo and is off to a hot start this season. He is worthy of a DFS play as long as Rizzo is out.

Miguel Cabrera Is A Strong Play Against Cleveland Monday

There aren't many players who can be considered a strong play against Indians starter Corey Kluber, but Detroit Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera is one of the few. Across 51 lifetime at-bats against Kluber, Miggy has a .392 average with six homers and 11 RBI. Miggy is also followed by two hitters who have fared historically well […]

Dinelson Lamet Making Progress

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Dinelson Lamet (elbow) threw from 90 feet Saturday and Sunday. Padres manager Andy Green indicated Lamet felt "very good." Lamet threw from 45 feet earlier in the week, so this is another step in the right direction. The righty's return is still undetermined, but early May seems like a best-case […]

Shane Greene Notches Second Save Sunday

Detroit Tigers closer Shane Greene earned his second save of the year on Sunday in a 1-0 victory over the White Sox. Greene's first outing of the year was shaky, allowing three runs (two earned) in just two-thirds of an inning in relief. But since then, he has turned in three consecutive scoreless outings and […]

Mike Fiers Tosses Six Scoreless Innings In Debut

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Mike Fiers made his season debut Sunday after starting the season on the disabled list with back tightness. He didn't disappoint in his first trip to the mound, as he pitched six scoreless innings against the White Sox, allowing just three hits and striking out six. It was an impressive outing, […]