Justin Steele Lands On The Injured List

The Chicago Cubs placed left-hander Justin Steele (forearm) on the 15-day injured list Saturday. Steele was removed from Wednesday's start early with a mild left forearm strain. The 27-year-old will miss the next few weeks as the move was retroactive to June 1. Steele had been terrific this season before landing on the injured list. […]

Video: Hitters Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 11 Free Agent Adds

Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller breaks down some of his must-have Week 11 fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups and free agent adds for hitters - 2023 fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups and waiver wire advice for hitters that are emerging. These MLB players should be watched, stashed, or targeted in your roto, points, H2H points leagues, […]

Video: Pitchers Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 11 Free Agent Adds

Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller breaks down some of his must-have Week 11 fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups and free agent adds for pitchers - 2023 fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups and waiver wire advice for pitchers that are emerging. These MLB players should be watched, stashed, or targeted in your roto, points, H2H points leagues, […]

Luke Raley Out Again For Second Game Of Doubleheader

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder/designated hitter Luke Raley (abdomen) remains out for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader with Boston. Raley was scratched for Game 1, with manager Kevin Cash reporting that the 28-year-old felt something on the right side of his stomach. Hopefully, this isn't a precursor for something more severe, considering how well he's […]

Carlos Correa Won't Be Back On Saturday

Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa (foot) remains out of the starting lineup for Saturday's meeting with the Guardians. He's dealing with a case of plantar fasciitis, forcing him to exit Thursday's series opener against Cleveland prematurely. Fortunately, Correa is progressing, so he's hoping to return on Sunday. Kyle Farmer filled in on Thursday, amassing one […]

Julio Urias Throws On Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urias (hamstring) was able to throw a successful bullpen session on Saturday. The left-hander continues to work his way back from a lingering hamstring issue. The expectation is that Urias is going to face live hitters at some point next week. After that, Urias should be ready to rejoin […]

Jose Altuve To Miss Weekend Series

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (oblique) won't be the lineup for the next two days. Manager Dusty Baker confirmed that Altuve will miss both Saturday and Sunday's contest due to an oblique issue. The 33-year-old reportedly felt something in his side during Friday's contest. It sounds like a minor issue, but the Astros might […]

Tyler Stephenson Getting Breather On Saturday

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. This appears to be a routine day off for Stephenson who has been struggling at the plate recently. Stephenson is hitting .105 (2-for-19) in his last five games, so hopefully a day off will help him get […]

Ezequiel Duran Returning On Saturday

Texas Rangers utility man Ezequiel Duran (oblique) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Saturday. He is making his return to the field after missing some time due to a right oblique issue. The 24-year-old is putting together a surprisingly strong start to the season. He's slashing .301/.340/.515 with seven home runs, 23 […]

Freddie Freeman Remains In The Lineup

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (neck) remains in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the New York Yankees. The left-handed slugger continues to play despite dealing with neck stiffness over the last few days. The fact Freeman continues to play means that it's likely a minor issue. The 33-year-old saw his 20-game […]

Kenley Jansen Records 12th Save

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Kenley Jansen was called upon to protect a three-run lead during Saturday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. The right-hander immediately allowed a leadoff double to Yandy Diaz. After that, Jansen settled down and struck out the next three batters to record his 12th save of the season. The 35-year-old […]

Joey Gallo Placed On 10-Day Injured List

Minnesota Twins outfielder Joey Gallo (hamstring) has been placed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday. This comes a day after Gallo was scratched from Friday's lineup due to hamstring tightness. He'll now head to the injured list due to what the team is calling a left hamstring strain. The 29-year-old has been dealing with […]

Mookie Betts Playing Second Base On Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts is normally in the outfield, but will shift into the infield for Saturday's game against the New York Yankees. The Dodgers are giving Miguel Vargas a rest day, so Betts will cover his spot at second base here. The 30-year-old has played sparingly at second base throughout his MLB […]

Jordan Walker - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 11

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 56% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Nearly a month after his demotion, the St. Louis Cardinals have recalled top prospect Jordan Walker to their major-league squad. The 21-year-old was decent in his first few games at the major-league level -- notably going on a 12-game hitting streak in April. However, […]

Bryan Woo - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Bryan Woo, SP, Seattle Mariners ANALYSIS: Seattle Mariners right-hander Bryan Woo is being called up to make his MLB debut on Saturday against the Texas Rangers. The Mariners decided to promote Woo from Double-A Arkansas after Marco Gonzales (forearm) was placed on the 15-day injured list with a left forearm strain. Woo has been […]

TJ Friedl Lands On The Injured List

Cincinnati Reds outfielder TJ Friedl (hamstring) has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain. The 27-year-old outfielder missed three straight games with the issue so the Reds decided to place him on the injured list to free up a roster spot. Who might take his spot on the active roster […]

Michael Grove Officially Activated, Will Start On Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitcher Michael Grove (groin) has been officially activated from the injured list and will start on Saturday against the New York Yankees. It's been known for a few days that the Dodgers would make this move but it's official now. Grove has been out for the last six weeks with a […]

Alex Faedo Lands On The Injured List

Detroit Tigers right-handed pitcher Alex Faedo (finger) has been placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to May 31, with right middle finger discomfort. The 27-year-old hurler has been dealing with the issue since his last start and there was a thought that he could maybe make his next turn in the rotation but that's […]

Tyler Stephenson Getting The Day Off On Saturday

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson is getting the day off on Saturday against the Milwaukee Brewers. This looks to just be a day off for the 26-year-old backstop, who's currently riding a 2-for-19 slump at the dish. Curt Casali is taking over behind the plate, Spencer Steer is covering first, and Jonathan India is serving […]

Kole Calhoun Released By The Yankees

New York Yankees outfielder Kole Calhoun was released on Saturday. Calhoun opted out of his minor-league contract on June 1 and has officially been released on June 3 as the Yankees chose not to add him to their active roster. The veteran 35-year-old should resurface on a new team in the coming days as you […]

Jorge Alfaro Released By The Red Sox

Boston Red Sox catcher Jorge Alfaro has officially been released by the team on Saturday. Alfaro opted out of his minor league contract earlier this week so Boston decided to release him in lieu of promoting him to the big league club. The 29-year-old backstop hit .246 with a .668 OPS over 256 at-bats last […]

Marco Gonzales Lands On The 15-Day Injured List

Seattle Mariners left-handed starting pitcher Marco Gonzales (forearm) has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a left forearm strain. The veteran southpaw pitched well in his last start against the Pirates on Sunday but started to experience some forearm tightness afterward. You never like to see a pitcher having forearm issues so it's […]

Jose Altuve Sitting Out On Saturday

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve is absent from the lineup on Saturday against the Los Angeles Angels. This is just a day of rest for the veteran second baseman who came off the IL about three weeks ago after fracturing his right thumb in the World Baseball Classic. Mauricio Dubon is leading off and […]

Kyle Tucker Taking A Seat On Saturday

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker is not in the lineup on Saturday against the Los Angeles Angels. This looks to be a routine day off for the 26-year-old outfielder as Chas McCormick is taking over in right field and Corey Julks is handling left field. Tucker should be back in the lineup on Sunday for […]

Darin Ruf, Tyrone Taylor Placed On Injured List

The Milwaukee Brewers placed first baseman Darin Ruf (knee) and outfielder Tyrone Taylor (elbow) on the 10-day injured list on Saturday and recalled first baseman Jon Singleton and outfielder Blake Perkins from Triple-A Nashville in corresponding moves. Ruf suffered a right-knee laceration in Friday's game against the Cincinnati Reds, while Taylor is dealing with a […]

Brewers Calling Up Jon Singleton

The Milwaukee Brewers are calling up first baseman Jon Singleton from Triple-A Nashville on Saturday, according to sources familiar with the situation. It will be Singleton's first time in the majors since 2015, when he appeared in 19 games for the Houston Astros and went just 9-for-47 (.191) with two doubles, a homer, six RBI […]

Rob Refsnyder Signed To One-Year Extension

The Boston Red Sox signed outfielder Rob Refsnyder to a one-year, $1.85 million contract extension on Saturday. The deal includes a $2 million team option for 2025. The 32-year-old is earning $1.2 million this year and is currently hitting a strong .284 with a .408 on-base percentage, .383 slugging percentage, .791 OPS, a homer, five […]

Rougned Odor Expected To Land On Injured List

San Diego Padres manager Bob Melvin said that infielder Rougned Odor (groin) is dealing with a left-groin strain and is expected to land on the injured list on Saturday. "He gives us length in the lineup, has been great for us," Melvin said. "So, if you lose him for a significant period of time, it's […]

Stephen Strasburg Shut Down With Severe Nerve Damage

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (ribs, shoulder) has been completely shut down from any rehab activities for more than a month, according to three people familiar with the situation, and there is increasing doubt that he'll ever pitch again. The 34-year-old right-hander hasn't pitched in a game since last June, when he was trying […]

Matt Manning Throws Live BP Friday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matt Manning (foot) threw another live bullpen session on Friday and is scheduled to complete another live bullpen session next week as he continues to recover from a right-foot fracture that he suffered in April. The 25-year-old right-hander will be eligible to return from the injured list on June 12, but […]