Josh Naylor Records Four Hits In Guardians Win

In Wednesday's thrilling 7-6 victory against Oakland, Cleveland Guardians first baseman Josh Naylor was a perfect 4-for-4 at the plate. Naylor's contributed a solo home run, crossed the plate to score a run and added an RBI with a single in the fifth inning. In the last 30 games, Naylor has been hitting an astonishing […]

Sonny Gray Allows Three Runs In No-Decision Effort Versus Boston

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Sonny Gray pitched for five innings, allowing three runs, resulting in a no-decision Wednesday against the Red Sox. Hurling 92 pitches, Gray gave up a run in the first inning and later in the 3rd as Boston's Justin Turner launched a solo home run off the right-hander. Gray settled but soon […]

Justin Turner Grabs Two Hits Wednesday

Boston Red Sox designated hitter Justin Turner went 2-for-4 at the plate on Wednesday against the Twins. Turner also collected two RBI, drew a walk and swiped a bag in the game. One of his two hits was a solo home run he smacked in the third frame off Minnesota's Sonny Gray. Despite being 38 […]

Travis Jankowski Leaves Game Early With Potential Injury

Texas Rangers outfielder Travis Jankowski had to be removed from the game due to a possible injury against the White Sox Wednesday. He slid awkwardly into second base, resulting in an inning-ending double play. To start the bottom of the eighth inning, Josh Smith took over Jankowski's position in left field. Following the game's conclusion, […]

Garrett Crochet Receives Cortisone Shot, Out 2-3 Weeks

Chicago White Sox left-handed reliever Garrett Crochet (shoulder) received a cortisone shot in his left shoulder on Wednesday, and the team's lead doctor estimates a two- to three-week absence before Crochet is back to game action. The 24-year-old southpaw was put on the injured list for the second time this year with left-shoulder inflammation. Barring […]

Davis Wendzel - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Davis Wendzel, SS, Texas Rangers ANALYSIS: Many draft evaluators were curious when the Rangers landed Josh Jung with the eighth pick in 2019 and then proceeded to draft Wendzel in the competitive balance round, 41st overall, in the same draft out of Baylor. Jung and Wendzel were widely considered two of the top five college infielders […]

Logan O'Hoppe Doing Light Throwing

Los Angeles Angels rookie catcher Logan O'Hoppe (shoulder) started doing some very light throwing on Wednesday after having surgery on his non-throwing shoulder. However, he's still not catching the throws back with his left arm. O'Hoppe has a long ways to go in his recovery, but the 23-year-old is still holding out hopes that he […]

AJ Smith-Shawver To Make Next Start Friday

With the Atlanta Braves game against the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies being postponed on Wednesday, Braves rookie right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver will have his next start pushed back to Friday against the Cincinnati Reds. Bryce Elder will take the hill for the series finale on Thursday against the Phillies, while Jared Shuster and Charlie Morton will go […]

Casey Schmitt Back In Lineup Against Padres

San Francisco Giants rookie infielder Casey Schmitt (arm) is back in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the San Diego Padres and right-hander Yu Darvish. Schmitt is starting at second base and is batting ninth in the lineup. The 24-year-old sat out the last two games after getting hit by a pitch in the arm […]

Yasmani Grandal Dealing With Knee Soreness

Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal (knee) was scratched from Wednesday night's lineup against the Texas Rangers due to right-knee soreness. He is considered day-to-day. Seby Zavala drew the start behind the dish and was in the nine-hole against Rangers left-hander Martin Perez. The White Sox have a day off on Thursday, so hopefully Grandal […]

Phillies-Braves Game Postponed

The game between the Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves on Wednesday night in Philadelphia has been postponed due to inclement weather. It will be made up at some point in September. Right-hander Aaron Nola was scheduled to pitch for the Phillies, while rookie right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver was slated to toe the rubber for the Braves […]

Will Brennan Injured Wednesday

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Will Brennan (shoulder) was removed from Wednesday's game early against the Oakland Athletics after apparently injuring his shoulder while making a diving catch in the fourth inning. We should have an update on the exact nature of Brennan's injury before long, so make sure to check back for more details. He was […]

LaMonte Wade Jr. Hopes To Return Thursday

San Francisco Giants first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr. (side) is not in the team's starting lineup on Wednesday night against the San Diego Padres, but he said he's feeling better and is hoping to return to the lineup on Thursday. He could also be available off the bench as a pinch-hitter on Wednesday. The 29-year-old […]

Aaron Palensky - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Aaron Palensky, OF, New York Yankees ANALYSIS: An undrafted free agent signing after the shortened 2020 draft, Palensky was a college hitter that likely would have been drafted in the 7th through 10th rounds by someone coming off a productive career at the Univerisity of Nebraska. The Yankees started Palensky at Double-A in 2021, […]

Kenta Maeda To Start On Friday

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Kenta Maeda (triceps) will take the mound versus the Detroit Tigers on Friday. The 35-year-old has been sidelined since late April due to a right triceps strain. Before that, Maeda made four starts and didn't look good at all. That being said, fantasy managers might want to take a wait-and-see approach […]

Corey Kluber Lands On 15-Day Injured List

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Corey Kluber (shoulder) has been placed on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday. This comes a day after Kluber was crushed in a three-inning out versus the Minnesota Twins. The 37-year-old was recently demoted to the bullpen after a horrendous beginning to the season. Hopefully, some time off will help […]

Chris Taylor To Miss Fourth Straight Game

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor (knee) remains out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. The 32-year-old was injured during Friday's game while running the bases. He will now miss his fourth game in a row because of the issue. It's the same knee that required a cortisone injection […]

Gio Urshela Likely To Miss Rest Of Season

Los Angeles Angels infielder Gio Urshela (pelvis) is expected to miss the rest of the season, according to manager Phil Nevin. The veteran infielder landed on the injured list over the weekend due to a left pelvis fracture. The good news is, Urshela won't need surgery, but he isn't expected to be able to play […]

Brusdar Graterol To Serve As Opener

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Brusdar Graterol will serve as the opener for Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. This is an interesting decision as Graterol will face the top of the order in what will likely be a one inning appearance. After that, it's assumed that Michael Grove will handle the bulk of […]

Hunter Harvey Tosses Scoreless Ninth

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Hunter Harvey was asked to take the ball with a three-run lead versus the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday. Normally, Kyle Finnegan is the closer, but he was asked to pitch out of a jam in the seventh inning. Harvey didn't have many issues allowing only one hit in his scoreless […]

Yandy Diaz Picks Up Two Hits, Drives In One Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz went 2-for-4 with a walk, a run, and an RBI in a 7-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday. Diaz brought Manuel Margot around to score on a single in the seventh inning. The 31-year-old infielder is off to an excellent start in 2023, hitting .303 with […]

Bobby Witt Jr. Doubles In Loss Wednesday

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. went 1-for-4 with a double in a 9-4 loss to the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday. Witt and the rest of the Kansas City offense had a quiet afternoon in the loss to their AL Central rivals. The double was Witt's 11th of the season as the young budding […]

Kevin Gausman Picks Up The Win On Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Kevin Gausman earned the win on Wednesday when he allowed three runs on eight hits with six strikeouts and one walk over six innings in a 6-3 victory over the Miami Marlins. Gausman wasn't at his best in this one but he did enough to secure the win for Toronto. […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Continues To Struggle

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. went 0-for-4 in a 6-3 win over the Miami Marlins on Wednesday. It's been a tough go lately for Guerrero Jr., who is just 2-for-16 over his last four games. Three of his four outs in this one were groundouts, two of which had sub-80 mph exit […]

Jonathan Aranda - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Jonathan Aranda, 2B/3B, Tampa Bay Rays ANALYSIS: Originally signed by the Rays in 2015 out of Mexico, Aranda made his major league debut last season and many expected him to compete for a roster spot out of spring training, but impressive performances and surprising health from competitors for the infield positions that Aranda plays […]

Taj Bradley Sharp In Win Over The Orioles

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Taj Bradley earned the win on Wednesday when he allowed one run on three hits with eight strikeouts over six innings in a 7-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles. Bradley didn't issue a free pass in this one, either, as the Orioles had no answer for him. The only blemish […]

Michael Grove Called Up To Start Wednesday

The Los Angeles Dodgers recalled right-hander Michael Grove from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday and placed right-hander Shelby Miller (neck) on the injured list in a corresponding move due to neck pain. Grove will make the start on Wednesday against the crosstown Los Angeles Angels. Not many fantasy managers will be brave enough to stream […]

Carlos Rodon To Make His Next Rehab Start Sunday

New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon (back, forearm) will make his next minor-league rehab start on Sunday for Double-A Somerset. Rodon is encouraged with how he's feeling on Wednesday after making his first rehab start for Somerset on Tuesday night. The 30-year-old All-Star southpaw gave up a run while striking out five in three innings […]

Jordan Walker Dealing With Illness

St. Louis Cardinals rookie outfielder Jordan Walker (illness) is dealing with a bit of an illness, according to manager Oliver Marmol, which is why he wasn't in the team's starting lineup on Wednesday against the Washington Nationals. And with the Cardinals not playing again until Saturday in London against the division-rival Chicago Cubs, there's a […]

Tim Anderson Still Not Playing

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson (shoulder) remains out for the White Sox on Wednesday against the visiting Texas Rangers. Anderson will be missing his fourth straight game, although he did appear as a pinch-hitter on Tuesday. Fantasy managers should continue to consider Anderson day-to-day. In his absence on Wednesday, Elvis Andrus will again man […]