Seiya Suzuki Still Absent Thursday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (neck) remains absent from the team's starting lineup on Thursday against the visiting Philadelphia Phillies. Suzuki is dealing with tightness in his neck and will be missing his second straight game, but fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for now. Mike Tauchman will get the start in right field on […]

Will Smith Resting Against Rockies

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith will receive the day off on Thursday as the club takes on the Colorado Rockies. Instead, Austin Barnes will do the catching for the Blue on Thursday and hit in the nine-hole against Rockies right-hander Chase Anderson in a great matchup. Smith hasn't had his best month in June, […]

Corbin Carroll Leaves Early With Injury

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll (neck, shoulder) departed Thursday's game early against the Tampa Bay Rays in the top of the fifth inning after it looked like he was dealing with an issue in his right shoulder/neck area after his last at-bat in the third inning. The 22-year-old was replaced in right field by Jake […]

Brandon Lowe Could Return Next Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe (back) went 1-for-3 with a strikeout as the designated hitter for the Rookie-level Florida Complex League Rays in a minor-league rehab game on Monday. He's already moved his rehab assignment to Triple-A Durham and went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts while playing second base on Wednesday. Lowe is scheduled […]

Taylor Walls Still Hurting

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Taylor Walls (back) remained out of the team's lineup on Thursday against the Arizona Diamondbacks after being scratched from Tuesday's lineup with mid-back tightness. However, he was hoping to be available off the bench on Thursday and then back in the lineup on Friday for the series opener against the Seattle […]

Garrett Cooper Scratched With Illness

Miami Marlins first baseman Garrett Cooper (illness) was scratched from Thursday's lineup against the Boston Red Sox with an illness. Yuli Gurriel is starting at first base and will hit fifth, while Jesus Sanchez starts in right field and bats eighth in the lineup against Red Sox right-hander Brayan Bello. Consider Cooper day-to-day for now, […]

Shane McClanahan Ready For Friday's Start

Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Shane McClanahan (back) left his start early against the Kansas City Royals on June 22 after 3 2/3 frames due to tightness in his back that was affecting his delivery. McClanahan has thrown off the mound twice since his last outing and said he's good to go for Friday night's series […]

Michael Conforto Not Playing Thursday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Michael Conforto (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Toronto Blue Jays after leaving Wednesday's game early due to left-hamstring tightness after attempting to make a catch near the outfield wall. This is certainly an injury that could send Conforto to the injured list, so fantasy managers […]

Jeimer Candelario Available On Trade Market

Washington Nationals third baseman Jeimer Candelario, who could potentially be an All-Star this year, is available on the trade market, according to sources. According to Wins Above Replacement, Candelario has been the most valuable third baseman in the National League this year. The 29-year-old has a good chance of being dealt before the Aug. 1 […]

Tarik Skubal Looks Set To Rejoin Rotation

Nothing is official yet, but Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal (elbow) should be returning to the major leagues after his minor-league rehab start on Wednesday night for Triple-A Toledo. In four innings of work, Skubal allowed two unearned runs on three hits while walking two and striking out four. He has great in five rehab […]

Michael Kopech Could Be Given Extended Rest

It's possible that Chicago White Sox right-hander Michael Kopech will skip his upcoming start against the Oakland Athletics, make one more start before the All-Star break and then get an extended rest before his first start after the All-Star break. "We want to make sure he's rested and ready to go," manager Pedro Grifol said. […]

Chris Sale Resumes Throwing Thursday

Boston Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale (shoulder) received good MRI results and is back to building up pain-free. He resumed a throwing program from 60 feet on Thursday, and while he probably still has a long ways to go in his recovery from a stress reaction in his left scapula, it's good news that he's […]

Reese Olson Exits After Being Hit By Comebacker

The Detroit Tigers are saying that rookie right-hander Reese Olson (knee) left his start early on Thursday against the Texas Rangers with a left-knee contusion after taking a comebacker off his leg with two outs in the second inning. Olson had a long chat with manager A.J. Hinch and athletic trainer Ryne Eubanks before departing. […]

Brice Turang Recalled From Triple-A

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Brice Turang has been recalled from Triple-A Nashville on Thursday. Luis Urias was optioned in a corresponding move so there's a good chance that Turang will be in the lineup for Thursday's contest against the New York Mets. Milwaukee hasn't released their lineup at the time of this posting. Turang struggled in […]

Zach Remillard Hitting Leadoff Against Angels

Chicago White Sox rookie infielder Zach Remillard is starting at second base and is hitting in the leadoff spot for Thursday's tilt against the Los Angeles Angels and left-hander Patrick Sandoval. Remillard will get another start at second base and will hit in the top spot in the order for the first time in his […]

Randy Arozarena Out On Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena is not in the starting lineup on Thursday as the team takes on the Arizona Diamondbacks. It's a good time for Arozarena to rest after playing in each of the team's last 21 games, and he had gone hitless in his last three with three strikeouts in 12 plate […]

Luis Urias Optioned To Triple-A Nashville

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Luis Urias has been optioned to Triple-A Nashville on Thursday. The 26-year-old has struggled mightily at this plate this season, limping to a .145 batting average alongside one home run and a .535 OPS across 68 plate appearances on the season, a far cry from the production he's put up over the […]

Alejandro Kirk Activated From Injured List Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk has been activated from the 10-day injured list Thursday after dealing with a hand injury. It's been a tough season for the 24-year-old at the plate as Kirk has hit just .253 with three homers and a .668 OPS across 202 trips to the plate. The youngster continues to […]

Taijuan Walker Looking To Continue Dominance Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Taijuan Walker will look to keep up his pristine work of late as he takes on the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Thursday night. Walker has been sensational for quite some time, allowing just two earned runs over his last four starts while he's surrendered one earned run or fewer in […]

Adam Wainwright In Search Of Bounce-Back Start Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright is in search of as bounce-back start Thursday as he takes on the Houston Astros in St. Louis. The 41-year-old right-hander was torched for seven earned runs on 11 hits, including two home runs, in a losing effort against the Chicago Cubs his last time out. Wainwright has endured […]

Mickey Moniak Returns To The Starting Lineup Thursday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mickey Moniak is back in the starting lineup Thursday afternoon when the club takes on White Sox right-hander Lance Lynn. It was Taylor Ward who started and hit leadoff against a fellow right-hander in Lucas Giolito on Wednesday but Moniak will get back into the leadoff spot after dealing with a […]

Masataka Yoshida Back In The Starting Lineup Thursday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida (forearm) will return to the starting lineup Thursday versus the Miami Marlins. Yoshida has not started since June 25 due to a forearm issue, but he did make a pinch-hitting appearance on Wednesday night. The American League Rookie of the Year candidate has made a seamless transition to North […]

Corey Seager Not In Rangers Lineup Thursday

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager is out of the team's starting lineup on Thursday against the Detroit Tigers. In his place, Josh H. Smith will start at shortstop and bat ninth against Tigers right-hander Reese Olson. It will just be a normal day of rest for Seager, who has been one of the best all-around […]

Joe Mantiply and Kevin Ginkel Fantasy Baseball Updates - Ben Rosener’s MLB Beat

Major League Baseball’s regular season is here, and with it comes the daily influx of baseball news that fantasy managers missed in the winter months. Lineup news, actual games happening, constant waiver wire moves, pitching assignments, and bullpen usage. This column aims to cover any fantasy baseball news, big or small, and how it pertains […]

Oneil Cruz Throwing Up To 75 Feet

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz (leg) is playing catch up to 75 feet and is gaining confidence, strength and range of motion in his rehab from surgery in early April to fix a fractured fibula. Cruz still has a long ways to go before the Pirates think about returning him from the injured list. Barring […]

Bryan Reynolds Hits On The Field Thursday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds (back) hit on the field on Thursday and will return from the 10-day injured list "in the coming days." Reynolds said himself that he's hoping to return on Friday for the start of a big series against the Milwaukee Brewers. Even if the 28-year-old isn't able to return Friday, he […]

Ke'Bryan Hayes Expected To Miss Minimum Time On Injured List

The Pittsburgh Pirates expect third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes (back) to miss the minimum time on the 10-day injured list after he was placed on it on Wednesday with a lower-back injury. Hayes hadn't played since last Saturday, so the Pirates decided to give him a little rest. But the 26-year-old should be able to rejoin […]

Jonah Heim Getting A Breather Against Tigers

Texas Rangers catcher Jonah Heim will be given the day off on Thursday against the Detroit Tigers. Heim will get a day to rest after serving as the starting catcher for each of the team's last five games. He went 6-for-19 (.316) in those five contests with a homer, RBI, double and a run scored […]

Guardians Option Logan Allen To Triple-A

The Cleveland Guardians optioned rookie left-hander Logan Allen to Triple-A Columbus on Thursday and recalled pitcher Michael Kelly from the minors in a corresponding move. Allen tossed 3 2/3 scoreless innings against the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday while walking two and striking out five, but he wasn't very efficient at all. The 24-year-old southpaw […]

Michael Wacha Throwing Bullpen Thursday

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Michael Wacha (shoulder) is throwing a bullpen session on Thursday before the team's series finale against the Pittsburgh Pirates. With Yu Darvish (illness) questionable to make his next start this weekend on the road against the Cincinnati Reds, the Padres are really hoping Wacha's bullpen goes well so he can […]