Jonathan Davis Expected To Miss 3-6 Months

Miami Marlins manager Skip Schumaker said the recovery timeline for outfielder Jonathan Davis (knee) following his right-meniscus surgery is three to six months. It means that Davis probably won't play again for the Fish in 2023 after injuring the meniscus in his right knee while diving for a ball in the outfield on Tuesday against […]

James Paxton To Return On Saturday

Boston Red Sox left-hander James Paxton will return from the paternity list to start on Saturday against the Oakland Athletics. It will be Paxton's final start of the first half of the season before next week's All-Star break, and he'll be a must-start against one of the worst hitting teams in baseball. The 34-year-old veteran […]

Josh Naylor Back In Action For Guardians

Cleveland Guardians first baseman Josh Naylor (wrist) is back at first base and will hit cleanup on Thursday against the visiting Kansas City Royals and right-hander Jordan Lyles. Naylor injured his right wrist earlier this week and missed two games, but it wasn't serious and he's back in the starting lineup on Thursday. Fantasy managers […]

Jorge Alfaro Returns To The Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox signed free-agent catcher Jorge Alfaro to an undisclosed major-league contract on Thursday, and he'll be active on Thursday night against the visiting Texas Rangers in Beantown. Alfaro joined the Colorado Rockies for 10 games after opting out of his minor-league deal with the Red Sox in June, but now he's back […]

Austin Hays Still Not Playing

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays (hip) remains out of action on Thursday against the New York Yankees in the Bronx. It will be the fourth straight game that Hays has missed due to a bruised left hip, but manager Brandon Hyde said that Hays could be back in the lineup any day now. With only […]

Cal Quantrill Lands Back On The 15-Day Injured List

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Cal Quantrill (shoulder) has been placed on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation. This is the 28-year-old's second IL stint this season due to shoulder inflammation. The shoulder likely contributed to his rough Wednesday start against Atlanta as well as he surrendered five runs over 4 1/3 innings in […]

Tommy Edman Sitting Out With Wrist Injury

St. Louis Cardinals infielder/outfielder Tommy Edman (wrist) will start on the bench on Thursday with the team taking on the Miami Marlins. Edman was scratched from Wednesday's starting lineup after feeling intense pain in his right wrist while taking batting practice before the game. With the All-Star break coming up next week, there's a good […]

Paul Goldschmidt Resting Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt is not in the team's starting lineup on Thursday against the Miami Marlins. With Goldy taking a day off, Alec Burleson will fill in at first base and will bat seventh in the lineup against Marlins right-hander Eury Perez. Goldschmidt hasn't been the problem for the disappointing Cardinals […]

J.T. Realmuto Sitting Out Against Rays

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto will take the day off on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Rays. In his place, Garrett Stubbs will do the catching and will bat in the nine-hole against Rays right-hander Shawn Armstrong. It's a normal day of rest for Realmuto, who has started each of the team's last seven games. […]

Jose Altuve Lands On The IL With Oblique Strain

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (oblique) has been placed on the 10-day injured list with left oblique discomfort. Altuve missed Tuesday's contest against the Rockies after injuring his oblique during batting practice and the team later announced that they would likely hold him out until the All-Star break. He underwent an MRI on Wednesday […]

Harry Ford - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Harry Ford, C, Seattle Mariners ANALYSIS: Known for his exceptional athleticism coming out of high school in Georgia, Harry Ford was a big-time riser in the 2021 draft, going to the Mariners with the 12th overall selection. While he's played well in the minors thus far, he got plenty of notice for his play […]

Matthew Liberatore Optioned To Triple-A Memphis

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Matthew Liberatore has been optioned to Triple-A Memphis while right-hander Kyle Leahy has been recalled in a corresponding move. Liberatore has struggled to find his footing in the big leagues to this point after debuting last season. Across 18 outings (15 starts) with the Cardinals, Liberatore owns a 6.35 ERA, including […]

Joe Kelly Hits 15-Day Injured List

Chicago White Sox pitcher Joe Kelly has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to right elbow inflammation. The move is retroactive to July 5. Kelly has had an up-and-down season to this point as he owns a 4.82 ERA across 28 appearances but he has struggled of late, allowing two earned runs in […]

Jarren Duran Sitting On Thursday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran is on the bench Thursday night when the club takes on the Texas Rangers and right-hander Nathan Eovaldi. Needless to say, it's been a fantastic season for the 26-year-old as Duran is hitting .309 with four homers, 16 stolen bases, and an .849 OPS across 240 plate appearances. Duran […]

Justin Crawford - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Justin Crawford, OF, Philadelphia Phillies ANALYSIS: Justin Crawford was drafted in the first round last season by the Phillies with some significant marks in his favor in his background. First, he was a "legacy" player, as his father is former four-time All-Star Carl Crawford. He also attended Bishop Gorman High School, which has produced former […]

Pablo Lopez Tosses Complete-Game Shutout

Minnesota Twins right-hander Pablo Lopez was at his best on Wednesday night in the team's 5-0 victory over the visiting Kansas City Royals. Lopez threw his first career complete-game shutout by holding the Royals scoreless over nine innings of work while giving up four hits, walking none and striking out a season-high and career-high 12 […]

Alex Faedo To Return And Start On Friday

Detroit Tigers right-hander Alex Faedo (finger) will return from the 15-day injured list to start on Friday against the Toronto Blue Jays, according to manager A.J. Hinch. Faedo will finally rejoin Detroit's starting rotation for the first time since late May after having surgery to remove his right middle fingernail. The 27-year-old gave up four […]

Framber Valdez To Make Next Start On Saturday

Houston Astros left-hander Framber Valdez (ankle) will make his next start on Saturday against the Seattle Mariners. It was initially reported that Valdez was set to make his return to the rotation from a sprained ankle on Thursday in the series opener against Seattle, but the 29-year-old southpaw will now get a couple extra days […]

Akil Baddoo To Return On Friday

The Detroit Tigers plan to activate outfielder Akil Baddoo (quadriceps) from the 10-day injured list on Friday in time for the series opener against the Toronto Blue Jays. Baddoo will be available to fantasy managers in deeper leagues for the final series of the first half of the season against Toronto. The 24-year-old has been […]

Ryan Noda Out With Stomach Illness

Oakland Athletics rookie first baseman Ryan Noda (illness) is out of Thursday's starting lineup against the Detroit Tigers due to a stomach illness. Manager Mark Kotsay said Noda might be available to come off the bench to pinch hit. Fantasy managers should consider Noda to be day-to-day for now. The 27-year-old first-year MLB player is […]

William Contreras Resting Against Cubs Thursday

Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras is getting the day off on Thursday as the team takes on the visiting Chicago Cubs. Victor Caratini will do the catching and bat seventh in the lineup against Cubs right-hander Marcus Stroman. After making the All-Star for the first time in his third MLB season in 2022, Contreras has […]

Riley Greene Could Return This Weekend

Detroit Tigers outfielder Riley Greene (leg) will play in the outfield in a minor-league rehab game with Triple-A Toledo on Thursday, and he could return from the 10-day injured list this weekend. Greene is attempting to return from a stress fracture in his left fibula, and he's gone 5-for-9 so far in his first two […]

Esteury Ruiz Out Of Thursday's Lineup

Oakland Athletics outfielder Esteury Ruiz (shoulder) is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's contest against the Detroit Tigers. In his absence, JJ Bleday is starting in center field and batting second against Tigers right-hander Michael Lorenzen. Ruiz injured his right shoulder on a dive back to first base on a pickoff attempt on Wednesday […]

Jackson Chourio - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Jackson Chourio, OF, Milwaukee Brewers ANALYSIS: Jackson Chourio will take part in his second Futures Game after getting the nod last season during a monster breakout campaign that saw him accelerate through both A-ball levels and to Double-A by the end of the season. He finished the season with a .288/.342/.538 slash line across […]

Today's MLB Betting Picks - Odds, Expert Predictions, and Best Bets (7/6/23)

It's a 13-game MLB schedule on tap throughout the day on this Thursday, July 9 slate! That means there is plenty of value on the board so let's get to it! Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are now officially partnered with various sportsbooks and have some sweet sports […]

Ozzie Albies Picks Up Two Hits Wednesday

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies went 2-for-5 with a run scored in an 8-1 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday. Albies scored the Braves' first run of the contest when he crossed the plate on a Matt Olson single in the top of the first inning. The 26-year-old infielder is putting together another […]

Austin Riley Homers Versus Guardians Wednesday

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley went 2-for-5 with a homer and two runs in an 8-1 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday. Riley's first-inning solo homer had an exit velocity of 96 MPH and traveled 357 feet while pushing Atlanta's lead to 6-0. The 26-year-old has hit at least 33 homers in each […]

Gavin Stone Heads Back To Triple-A Wednesday

The Los Angeles Dodgers demoted right-hander Gavin Stone to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday. The rookie hurler has struggled mightily over four appearances and three starts, pitching to a 12.75 ERA, 3.00 WHIP, and 11.3% strikeout rate across 12 innings. Stone is the Dodgers number five prospect, according to MLB Pipeline, so the talent is […]

Adbert Alzolay Closes Out Wednesday's Victory

Chicago Cubs right-hander Adbert Alzolay came into Wednesday's contest in the ninth inning, trying to keep the Milwaukee Brewers quiet. He was successful, throwing a perfect inning with two punchouts to secure the 4-3 win and earn his fifth save of the season. Alzolay has thrived this year out of the bullpen, posting a 2.41 […]

Ryan Bliss - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Ryan Bliss, 2B/SS, Arizona Diamondbacks ANALYSIS: Coming out of high school in Georgia, Ryan Bliss was secure in his commitment to Auburn. He fell to the 30th round of the 2018 draft despite talent that would have indicated he'd be a top-10-round selection. He had a power explosion in 2021 with Auburn, and that […]