Uribe (Chest) Likely Not On Mets World Series Roster

Juan Uribe is not expected to land on the New York Mets World Series roster next week. The third baseman has missed the entire postseason due to a bruised chest that he suffered on Sept. 20. Uribe recently began baseball activities with the hopes of being healthy enough to make the World Series roster. There […]

Marlins Interested In Mattingly As Manager

The Miami Marlins are interested in former Los Angeles Dodgers manager Don Mattingly. Mattingly was let go as the manager of the Dodgers after the team was eliminated by the New York Mets in the NLDS in what Mattingly said was a “mutual parting.” After five seasons in L.A., he said he won’t manage in […]

Tanaka (Elbow) Underwent Surgery To Remove Bone Spur

New York Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka underwent arthroscopic surgery Tuesday to remove a bone spur from his right elbow. The bone spur dates back to his time in Japan, according to the Yankees front office. Six weeks of exercise and strengthening is required before the start of a throwing program. The right-hander should be […]

Justin Turner (Knee) To Undergo Surgery Thursday

Justin Turner will undergo arthroscopic surgery on Thursday to remove loose bodies from his left knee after what was the best stretch of his entire career. The Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman was playing through a nagging knee injury throughout the ALDS. Turner had a .526 BA with 6 2B, 4 RBI, 10 hits over […]

Navarro Starting, Batting 7th For Jays During ALCS Game 5

The only change on both sides of the ALCS rosters is that Dioner Navarro catch for the Toronto Blue Jays for Wednesday’s Game 5. Navarro is usually the battery-mate for Marco Estrada and he will on Wednesday. The catcher will bat seventh right behind Troy Tulowitzki and in front of Kevin Pillar. The 31-year-old went […]

Price Available Out Of Bullpen For ALCS Game 5

David Price will be available out of the bullpen for Wednesday’s Game 5 of the ALCS against the Kansas City Royals. The Toronto Blue Jays starter pitched Game 2 and was dominant for six innings until it all came a part in the seventh. The left-hander was tagged for five innings in the seventh as […]

Puig (Hamstring) Starts Game 4 For Dodgers

Yasiel Puig will make his first start of the 2015 postseason on Tuesday for Game 4 against the New York Mets. The combination of a late-season hamstring strain and all right-handers for the Mets have caused a banged up Puig to come off the bench for the Dodgers. Since left-hander Steven Matz is on the […]

Molina (Thumb) Catching, Batting 7th For Game 1

Yadier Molina will start at catch and bat seventh for the St. Louis Cardinals for Friday’s Game 1 of the NLDS. Molina will wear a splint to cover his left sprained left thumb that has kept him out of action since Sept. 20. The two-time World Series winner is feeling well enough to get out […]

Beltre (Back) MRI Comes Back Clean, Somewhat

Adrian Beltre is day-to-day after he left Thursday’s Game 1 against the Toronto Blue Jays while running to first base. The Texas Rangers slugger underwent an MRI after leaving the game in the third inning. The results revealed no structural damage to Beltre’s back, which is better news than possibly expected. Adrian Beltre has a […]

Donaldson (Head) Passes Concussion Test

Josh Donaldson passed a concussion test after Thursday’s Game 1 against the Texas Rangers. The Toronto Blue Jays slugger left the game after sliding into second to break up a double-play in the fourth inning. Rangers second baseman Rougned Odor’s knee slammed into an oncoming Donaldson, which knocked him down. Donaldson passed concussion tests. Will […]

Matz (Back) Throws 80 Pitches In Simulated Game

New York Mets starting pitcher Steven Matz threw 80 pitches during a simulated game on Thursday in Port St. Lucie, FL. The simulation was done with the possibility that if healthy, Matz could be the potential Game 4 starter for the Mets during the NLDS against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The rookie left-hander has been […]

Tulowitzki (Shoulder) Batting 5th For Game 1

The Toronto Blue Jays have put out their lineup for Game 1 of the ALDS on Thursday, and Troy Tulowitzki will be moved to the fifth spot. Tulowitzki played in two games during the final weekend of the regular season after the shortstop missed most of September with a small crack in his shoulder blade. […]

Rangers Reveal Game 1 Lineup: Hamilton Starting

The Texas Rangers have announced their lineup for Game 1 of the ALDS against the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday. The AL West winners will lead it off with centerfielder Delino DeShields Jr. The 23-year-old rookie will have the opportunity to get it started for the Rangers against David Price. He will bring his .261 […]

10 Bold MLB Predictions: End of Season Review

Now that we’ve reached the end of another fantasy season, it’s time to look back on my bold predictions from March and see how they panned out.   The Bold Predictions Joey Votto is a top five first baseman. Success! Votto bounced back in a big way from an injury-marred 2014, riding a huge second […]

Sabathia Checking Himself Into Rehab: No Postseason

New York Yankees starting pitcher CC Sabathia is checking himself into an alcohol rehab facility and will not be available for the postseason. This comes as shocking news since the postseason begins Tuesday for the Yankees when they host the Houston Astros in the Wild Card game. The winner will advance to the ALDS against […]

Hector Olivera To Play 6 Weeks In Puerto Rican Winter League

Hector Olivera will get more MLB seasoning by playing in the Puerto Rican Winter League for six weeks. The Atlanta Braves infielder missed a lot of time this season because of a visa issue and injuries. Olivera will get to compete in a legitimately competitive league, which will allow him to face some MLB-level pitching. […]

Ichiro Wants To Be With Marlins Next Season

Ichiro Suzuki said that he’s hoping to play his 2016 season with the Miami Marlins. The 41-year-old unrestricted free agent was asked whether or not he would like to return to Miami after one season. He responded, “Of course.” Asked if he would like to return to #marlins next season, Ichiro Suzuki (.229 BA, 9.00 ERA) replied […]

Molina (Thumb) Likely On Cards Postseason Roster

Breathe easy, Cardinals fans. The St. Louis Cardinals are “optimistic” that Yadier Molina will be a part of the team’s postseason roster. The Cardinals catcher has missed the last two weeks after he sprained his left thumb while making a tag at home plate. If he’s healthy, it’s great news for the St. Louis rotation […]

Pormeranz To Undergo Surgery On AC Joint

Oakland A’s starting pitcher Drew Pomeranz will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his left AC joint during the off-season. Pomeranz, 26, has dealt with an AC joint issue throughout the span of his five-year career. Apparently the issue has reached high enough threshold for him to go under the knife to fix it. There’s no reported […]

Carlos Gomez (Ribs) Says 'The Plan Is To Play Tomorrow'

Carlos Gomez told reporters that he’s “ready to start” Tuesday’s AL Wild Card game against the New York Yankees. The Houston Astros outfielder has been dealing with an intercostal issue. Gomez said that his ribs are fine and he wants to be out there in the starting lineup after he underwent a workout at Yankees […]

Maikel Franco (Wrist) Activated From DL

The Philadelphia Phillies activated Maikel Franco from the 15-day DL on Thursday. It is unclear on whether the third baseman will play at all over the last four games of the 2015 season. Franco has been sidelined for six weeks with a non-displaced fracture in his right wrist. The good news is that he was […]

Matz (Back) To Start Saturday Or Sunday

Steven Matz is expected to start either Saturday or Sunday against the Washington Nationals. The New York Mets starting pitcher’s scheduled start has been moved twice because of stiffness in the right side of his back. Matz is feeling better, which is why the Mets will throw him out there over the final weekend of […]

Bumgarner Won't Pitch On Sunday's Finale

Madison Bumgarner won't start the in the regular-season finale on Sunday for the San Francisco Giants. There’s no physical issue that is keeping the Giants ace off the mound against the Colorado Rockies on Sunday. The 2014 World Series champions are simply going to shut Bumgarner down and let him start to prepare for the […]

Robles Suspended 3 Games For Throwing At Ruf's Head

Hansel Robles has been suspended three games for “intentionally” throwing a pitch in the direction of Darin Ruf’s head. The New York Mets reliever was throwing at the Philadelphia Phillies first baseman in response to Yoenis Cespedes being thrown at earlier. Cespedes injured his hand and wrist when he was drilled. At the time, the […]

Tanaka Likely To Start Wild Card Game For Yankees

Masahiro Tanaka is in line to most likely start the AL Wild Card game on Tuesday for the New York Yankees. The right-hander recently suffered a Grade 1 hamstring strain, though he returned on Wednesday. Tanaka allowed four runs in five innings of work in his return against the Boston Red Sox. The 26-year-old is […]

Wainwright (Achilles) Activated From DL: Coming Out Of Bullpen

The St. Louis Cardinals activated from the DL on Wednesday and will use the three-time All-Star out of the bullpen for the rest of the year. Adam Wainwright wasn’t even supposed to return at all this season after he tore his Achilles tendon in his left leg back in April. Luckily for the NL-leading Cardinals, […]

Puig (Hamstring) Running At 80 Percent

Yasiel Puig is doing somewhat of a rehab assignment as he continues to recover from a hamstring injury. The Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder isn’t running the bases or playing the field in these instructional games. The team is continuing to take baby steps with the 24-year-old former All-Star. There’s a good chance he won’t be […]

Carlos Gomez (Intercostal) Expected To Start Wednesday

Carlos Gomez is expected to rejoin the Houston Astros starting lineup on Wednesday against the Seattle Mariners. The outfielder has been sidelined since Sept. 12 due to a strained intercostal muscle. He’s only been used as a pinch-runner. Astros manager A.J. Hinch said he expects his returns to the lineup to be Wednesday. If the […]

Freeman (Wrist) Won't Start The Rest Of The Season

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman will not start any more games this season. The slugger has been dealing with a nagging right wrist injury, which will knock him out of the lineup for the final five games. Freeman could be used as a pinch-hitter, but his fantasy owners will have to find a replacement […]

Ryan Howard (Knee) Likely Done For Season

Ryan Howard is unlikely to play again for the Philadelphia Phillies during the final five games of the season. The first baseman was originally set to return from a bruised left knee this weekend, but it now appears that Howard will sit out for the rest of the season. Postseason contention hasn’t been in the […]