Austin Barnes Starting Tuesday, Kike Hernandez Bats Cleanup

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes is starting behind the dish for the ball club and batting eighth on Tuesday. Kike Hernandez is playing at second and batting cleanup with lefty Sean Manaea on the mound for the Athletics. Barnes has mostly pinch hit in 2018 and has 12 at-bats. He's gotten three hits and […]

Johnny Cueto Expected To Miss Wednesday’s Start, Could Be Placed On DL

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Johnny Cueto (ankle) tweaked his ankle while working out over the weekend. The Giants have yet to decide if Cueto will land on the disabled list, but pitching prospect Andrew Suarez was spotted with the team Tuesday, but no roster move has been made yet. Keep an eye out for […]

Justin Turner Hasn't Swung A Bat Yet

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (wrist) has yet to swing a bat while he recovers from a non-displaced fracture in his wrist. He is, however, continuing to throw and will presumably go out on a rehab assignment when he's ready. The Dodgers have missed him in their lineup. They're the third to last […]

Matt Chapman Leading Baseball in WAR

With one of the flashiest gloves the major leagues can boast, Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman has also been rolling at the plate, as he has had an all-around terrific start to the 2018 season. In fact, his start to the season has been good enough to be the current leader in wins above […]

Doug Fister to Hit the DL

Texas Rangers starter Doug Fister will go to the disabled list with a hip strain. Fister's injury doesn't appear to be serious, but hip issues do tend to linger, so bear that in mind. The veteran has been a pleasant surprise on the season for the Rangers, posting a 3.95 ERA with more than eight […]

Rougned Odor to the DL

The Texas Rangers placed second baseman Rougned Odor on the disabled list with a left hamstring strain. Odor tweaked his leg returning to first base on a fly ball and will take a break to recover. There's no word yet on how long he'll be on the mend, but players without a DL spot will […]

David Peralta Will Rest Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta will not be in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Giants. Peralta will take a breather after starting the last four games. The Giants are throwing right-hander Tyler Beede on the mound for Tuesday's game, so there are no platoon concerns to worry about. Peralta should be back in the […]

Lorenzo Cain Is Aiming To Return Friday Against Mets

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain is sitting out on Tuesday with a left quadriceps strain. His plan is to sit out Tuesday and Wednesday against the St. Louis Cardinals, and then he will get more time to rest on the team's off day on Thursday. The plan is to then return on Friday against the […]

Jose Abreu Hits Third Home Run In 2018

Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu hit his third home run of the season Tuesday afternoon. Abreu is now up to a .268 batting average with three home runs and six RBI. Abreu finished 2-for-5 and remains one of the most consistent hitters in the league.

Adam Eaton Scratched From Tuesday’s Lineup

Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton (ankle) has been scratched from Tuesday’s lineup with a left ankle bone bruise. There is no word on how serious the injury is, and the Nationals will likely say more after Tuesday’s game. It comes at a bad time for the Nationals if they were to lose Eaton to the […]

Joe Panik Recieves A Day Off On Tuesday

The San Francisco Giants will rest second baseman Joe Panik on Tuesday as they square off versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. With left-hander Patrick Corbin on the hill, manager Bruce Bochy figured it would be a good time to rest Panik. Panik has been a hit waiver wire pickup early in the season and as long […]

Carson Fulmer Allows Six Walks In Loss Tuesday

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carson Fulmer struggled with his control Tuesday afternoon versus the Tampa Bay Rays. In 4 1/3 innings, Fulmer allowed four runs (three earned), five hits, six walks and struck out four. Fulmer is in the rotation because Carlos Rodon (shoulder) is on the disabled list and top pitching prospect Michael […]

Ryan Braun Sits Out For Rest On Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun will take the day off as the Brewers take on the St. Louis Cardinals. Braun hasn't been too hot to start this year with only a .162 batting average and a mere .571 OPS, and this day off is most likely so he can get his bearings straight. Domingo Santana […]

Kyle Seager Slumping Out Of The Gate

Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager has struggled out of the gate, hitting only .167, and has only two hits over his last 16 at-bats. He is slugging a pedestrian .391 and has not been able to have the kind of start some of his teammates are enjoying right now. Seager did hit .159 in […]

Eric Sogard Will Hit Leadoff Against Cardinals

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Eric Sogard will hit leadoff on Tuesday after subbing in for Orlando Arcia at shortstop. Sogard comes off a 3-for-4 game with two doubles, bumping his batting average up to .222 on the season. Sogard in the leadoff spot is definitely a one-game occurrence as a result of outfielder Lorenzo Cain sitting out. Expect […]

Lorenzo Cain Will Sit Out On Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain will sit out on Tuesday in the game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Cain was taken out of the game Monday night after a collision with first baseman Jose Martinez on the base paths, which ended up resulting in Cain landing hard on first base. While he walked off on […]

Junior Guerra To Start On Wednesday Against Cardinals

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Junior Guerra will take the mound and start against the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday. This will be Guerra's first start of the season, as he has spent his time with the Triple-A affiliate Colorado Springs Sky Sox for the first part of the season. After recording a 2.81 ERA, a 9-3 […]

Dee Gordon Will Try To Extend Hitting Streak To Nine Games Tuesday Against Twins

Seattle Mariners outfielder Dee Gordon will start and lead off Tuesday against the Twins, per MLB.com. Gordon has been exactly what the doctor ordered for the Mariners offense in 2018, hitting .353 with three stolen bases, three runs batted in and four runs scored through eight games. Gordon already has three multi-hit games and the […]

Jean Segura Has 10 Hits In Last 25 At-Bats

Seattle Mariners shortstop Jean Segura is racking up the hits to begin the season, posting four multi-hit games over his last six played. Segura also has scored six runs during that span and is doing an excellent job sharing the table-setting duties with Dee Gordon at the top of the lineup. Segura is a free […]

Robinson Cano Looks To Start New Hitting Streak

Seattle Mariners second baseman Robinson Cano heads into Tuesday's action hitting .407 even after having his seven-game hitting streak snapped to start the season Monday night. Cano has been an on-base machine with 11 hits and four walks in his first 31 plate appearances. The Mariners have dealt with several injuries to their lineup but […]

Manuel Margot Back Hitting Leadoff

San Diego Padres outfielder Manuel Margot is back hitting leadoff Tuesday against the Colorado Rockies. Apparently three games hitting eighth and ninth was enough time for Margot in the dog house. The struggling Margot went 1-for-3 Monday night with a steal and RBI. He's still hitting just .150 on the season but does have two […]

Ian Kinsler Expected Back Thursday

Los Angeles Angels second baseman Ian Kinsler (groin) expects to be activated on Thursday from the disabled list. Kinsler was eligible to be activated on Tuesday, but will get a couple extra days of rest. He is expected to return to his role leading off and playing second base, with Zack Cozart sliding back over […]

Javier Baez Hits A Pair Of Home Runs Tuesday

Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez hit his first two home runs of the season Tuesday evening. He finished the game 2-for-4, but also struck out twice. Baez came into the game hitting just .147 and the hope is that the home runs is what Baez needs to get going.

Tommy Pham Out of the Lineup for Tuesday's Game

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tommy Pham is not part of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Pham isn't dealing with any reported injuries, so it's likely a scheduled day off for the 30-year-old. Pham is off to a bit of a slow start, slashing .231/.333/.359 through 10 games. Harrison Bader will […]

Tyler Chatwood Struggles Versus Pirates Tuesday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Tyler Chatwood struggled Tuesday versus the Pittsburgh Pirates. Chatwood went five innings and allowed five runs on eight hits. He also struck out seven and walked one batter. Chatwood will look for better success this weekend versus the Atlanta Braves.

Brian McCann In Lineup Tuesday Against Twins

Houston Astros catcher Brian McCann will get the start for the second game in a row Tuesday against the Twins, per MLB.com. The veteran catcher has been getting on base in the early goings of the young season, tallying hits in six of his first eight starts this season. He is hitting .364 through 22 […]

Jose Martinez Not in Tuesday's Lineup

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Jose Ramirez (Achilles) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Martinez is dealing with an Achilles injury that he suffered on a collision at first base during Monday's game. It doesn't seem like a major injury, as Martinez expects to be available to pinch hit on Tuesday. […]

Ben Gamel Expected Back Friday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Ben Gamel (oblique) is expected to return to the team on Friday, per MLB.com. Gamel has not played yet this season after straining his oblique muscle and has been rehabbing in the minors. The Mariners are struggling to field a healthy team these days with injuries to catcher Mike Zunino, designated hitter Nelson […]

Yovani Gallardo Designated For Assignment

The Cincinnati Reds designated veteran right-hander Yovani Gallardo for assignment on Tuesday and will replace him on the 25-man roster with right-hander Tanner Rainey. Rainey was pitching at Triple-A Louisville, where he pitched two scoreless innings this season. Gallardo appeared in three games for the Reds, allowing eight runs in 2 1/3 innings. The 32-year-old […]

Paulo Orlando To Start In Alex Gordon's Absence

Kansas City Royals center fielder Paulo Orlando is expected to get the majority of starts while Alex Gordon is on the disabled list. Orlando briefly gained some popularity last year when he got hot for a couple of weeks, but other than small bursts, he should be nothing but an afterthought for fantasy owners. The […]