Jake Cave Activated From 60-Day IL Saturday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Jake Cave (back) was activated from the 60-day injured list on Saturday, according to Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com. Cave had been out since the middle of May with a stress fracture in his back, having only played in 31 games this season where he hit .167 with a .501 OPS. Based on... Read More

Alec Mills Goes Five Innings In No-Decision

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Alec Mills went five innings and recorded a no-decision in Saturday's contest versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. Mills allowed three hits, two runs, two walks and recorded one strikeout. Mills started the season in the bullpen, but he has been in the rotation since June 15 when Trevor Williams landed on the... Read More

Willson Contreras Hits 15th Home Run

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Saturday's loss versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. Contreras hit a rocket off of Merrill Kelly in the bottom of the fourth inning to put the Cubs up 2-0 at the time, but it wouldn't be enough offense to help carry the Cubs to... Read More

Luis Arraez Lands On Injured List On Saturday

Minnesota Twins utility man Luis Arraez (knee) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday with a right knee strain, according to Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com. Arraez had exited Tuesday's game due to what was described as right knee soreness, and had not appeared since then. Over 68 games this year, Arraez is slashing... Read More

Chris Gittens Exits Game With Apparent Injury

New York Yankees first baseman Chris Gittens exited Saturday's game with an apparent injury while running to first base, according to Pete Caldera of the Bergen Record. Gittens had been dealing with soreness in his Achilles tendon this past week, and there is concern now as he was seen limping into the dugout. Over 15... Read More

Oscar Mercado Not Starting On Saturday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Oscar Mercado isn't in the team's starting lineup on Saturday as they take on right-hander Drew Rasmussen and the Tampa Bay Rays. Mercado is hitting .240 with a .296 on-base percentage, a home run, and two stolen bases in 54 plate appearances this season. Cleveland is instead going with Harold Ramirez, Bradley... Read More

Mookie Betts To Miss Seventh Straight Game

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts (hip) will not return to the lineup on Saturday, as he is set to miss his seventh straight game with a hip injury. Betts has been dealing with a hip pointer all season, and he aggravated it last weekend when playing in Colorado. While they haven't made a move... Read More

Mets And Pirates Talking About Potential Trade

The New York Mets and Pittsburgh Pirates have recently talked about a potential trade, with the focus of the talks being on Pirates' second baseman Adam Frazier, relief pitcher Richard Rodriguez and starting pitcher Tyler Anderson, according to Greg Amsinger of MLB Network. Amsinger adds that in these talks, Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds appears to... Read More

Tyler Stephenson Isn't Starting On Saturday

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson isn't in the team's lineup on Saturday as they take on the St. Louis Cardinals and right-handed starter Jake Woodford. Stephenson has provided both the Reds and fantasy managers with some solid production from behind the plate this season. The 24-year-old is hitting .278 with a .366 on-base percentage and... Read More

Brandon Crawford Resumes Baseball Activities

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford (oblique) is starting baseball activities on Saturday, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. Crawford has been shut down since being placed on the 10-day injured list on Monday with a mild oblique strain, and this appears to be a sign that things are on track for... Read More

Eric Hosmer Not In Saturday's Lineup

San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer isn't in the team's starting lineup on Saturday to face the Miami Marlins and left-handed starter Braxton Garrett. Hosmer is currently hitting .266 with a .329 on-base percentage, eight home runs, and five stolen bases in 354 plate appearances this season. Jurickson Profar is starting in his place... Read More

Carlos Carrasco Set For Another Minor League Start

New York Mets starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (hamstring) isn't set to return to the Majors just yet. The veteran hasn't pitched for the Mets yet this season due to a torn hamstring. He's made two rehab starts so far and is set to make another start in the minors this weekend. Carrasco pitched to a... Read More

Eric Haase Isn't Starting On Saturday

Detroit Tigers catcher Eric Haase isn't in the team's starting lineup on Saturday as the team takes on the Kansas City Royals and right-hander Carlos Hernandez. Haase has provided solid production for both fantasy managers and the Tigers this season. He's hitting .238 with a .289 on-base percentage, 15 home runs, and a stolen base... Read More

Rich Hill Could Make Mets Debut Sunday

New York Mets starting pitcher Rich Hill is tentatively scheduled to make his team debut by making the start on Sunday against the Blue Jays, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Hill was just acquired from Tampa Bay on Friday after going 6-4 with a 3.87 ERA, 1.164 WHIP and 23.4 percent strikeout rate over... Read More

Adam Haseley Placed On COVID-19 IL Saturday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Adam Haseley (COVID-19) was placed on the COVID-19 injured list on Saturday, according to Todd Zolecki of MLB.com. There's no word on whether Haseley tested positive or is just feeling ill and this move was precautionary. Haseley has only played nine games in Philadelphia this season, going 4-for-21 with a double and... Read More

Alex Bregman To Begin Rehab Assignment Soon

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (quad) said he expects to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Sugar Land within "the next day or two," according to Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle. Bregman has been sidelined for nearly a month and a half now with a strained quadriceps, and he had reportedly been close... Read More

Max Scherzer Scratched From Start Saturday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer (arm) has been scratched from his start in Saturday due to mild discomfort in his right triceps, according to Jessica Camerato of MLB.com. Camerato adds that the issue is related to how Scherzer feels while hitting, and does not affect how he pitches. Scherzer felt the discomfort in his... Read More

Yadier Molina Is Not In The Lineup Saturday Night

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina (neck) is not in the lineup for Saturday night's matchup with the Reds after he was unavailable to pinch-hit in Friday's game due to neck stiffness, according to Zachary Silver of MLB.com. Molina was set to enter the game in the ninth inning as a pinch-hitter, but he started... Read More

Joey Gallo Getting The Day Off Saturday, No Trade Imminent

Texas Rangers outfielder Joey Gallo is not in the starting lineup on Saturday as he is simply getting a day off, according to Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News. Grant reports that this is just a day off for Gallo — who has struggled since the All-Star break — and that this is not... Read More

Ender Inciarte Activated From IL, Designated For Assignment

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ender Inciarte (COVID-19) was activated from the COVID-19 injured list and then designated for assignment on Saturday, according to David O'Brien of The Athletic. Inciarte was slashing .215/.276/.316 with two home runs, one steal, 10 RBI and 11 runs scored over 52 games this year, as he has struggled at the plate... Read More

Trevor Rogers Lands On Injured List Saturday

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Trevor Rogers (back) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday with lower back spasms, according to Christina De Nicola of MLB.com. De Nicola reports that Rogers felt something while throwing a bullpen session on Friday, and while he said he was OK the team opted to exercise caution with... Read More

Brian Anderson To Return To Marlins Saturday

Miami Marlins third baseman Brian Anderson (shoulder) is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list prior to Saturday's game, according to Christina De Nicola of MLB.com. Anderson has been out since the end of May with a left shoulder subluxation, and prior to the injury he was slashing .250/.316/.371 with three home runs,... Read More

Randy Arozarena Not In Lineup On Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's matchup with the Indians. This appears to just be a day off for Arozarena, who has played in seven straight games. Arozarena is slashing .254/.332/.422 with 13 homers, 11 steals, 46 RBI and 59 runs scored over 90 games this year.... Read More

Max Schrock Gets The Call Saturday

Cincinnati Reds infielder Max Schrock has been called up prior to Saturday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals, according to Mark Sheldon of MLB.com. He will take the roster spot of R.J. Alaniz who was placed on the IL with a calf strain. During Schrock's brief career, he has slashed .234/.250/.468 with two home runs... Read More

Bell's Best Bets - Premium MLB Betting Picks for 7/24/2021

Happy Saturday, RotoBallers! I hope that your week has gone as well as mine, and the weekend is finally here. We went 1-1 last night, as the Angels bullpen did us no favors allowing three runs in three innings after Alex Cobb threw five innings of solid ball, allowing just one earned himself. It happens,... Read More

Carter Kieboom Likely To Be Called Up

Washington Nationals third baseman Carter Kieboom is traveling to Baltimore to meet the rest of the team and is in the process of being called up, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports. Kieboom has been in Triple-A for all but two games in early April this year. Once a top prospect, he has a... Read More

Zac Gallen Struggles In Loss To Cubs On Friday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen struggled in a loss to the Cubs on Friday, allowing seven runs on six hits and three walks while striking out five over four innings of work. Gallen has not looked good at all since returning from an IL stint for a partial tear in his UCL, going 0-4... Read More

Taylor Walls Demoted On Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Taylor Walls was demoted to Triple-A Durham before Saturday's game against the Cleveland Indians. Walls made his major league debut on May 22 and slashed .212/.315/.327 with one home run and three stolen bases during his time with the club. The Rays called up right-hander Sean Poppen to take his spot... Read More

Pavin Smith Extends On-Base Streak To Eight Games

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman/outfielder Pavin Smith continued his hot streak at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a double, a walk and a run scored in an 8-3 loss to the Cubs. He's now reached base safely in eight straight games, as he's slashing .333/.455/.667 with two home runs, three RBI and four runs scored in... Read More

Gary Sanchez Hopeful To Start Sunday

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez (back) has been receiving treatment for back spasms that he experienced during Friday's game. The Yankees are hopeful that he will be the starting catcher for Sunday's contest, according to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. Sanchez had to leave Friday mid-game and is absent from the starting lineup on Saturday.... Read More