Emmanuel Clase Implodes Monday Versus Rays
Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Emmanuel Clase blew a save and took the loss during a 9-8 defeat to the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday. The 23-year-old failed to record an out, as he gave up three hits, one walk and two earned runs for his second blown save of the season. He now sits at... Read More
Kwang Hyun Kim Throws Seven Scoreless Innings On Monday
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Kwang Hyun Kim pitched very well in Monday's win over the San Francisco Giants. He threw seven scoreless innings, allowing just three hits and two walks. He struck out two, throwing 89 pitches (58 strikes). Kim earned the win, improving to 3-5 and lowering his ERA to 3.39. He doesn't... Read More
Yasmani Grandal On Crutches After Calf Injury
Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa said after Monday's loss versus the Minnesota Twins that catcher Yasmani Grandal (calf) was on crutches in the locker room. Grandal first suffered left calf tightness on Friday and sat out on Saturday and Sunday, but felt good enough to give it a go on Monday. Despite trying... Read More
Jazz Chisholm Hits Two Singles On Monday
Miami Marlins rookie infielder Jazz Chisholm hit two singles in Monday's 5-4 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Jazz drove in a run and struck out twice. One of his singles was an infield hit into the shift that he was able to beat out by flying down the first base line and sliding head... Read More
Jorge Alfaro Homers On Monday
Miami Marlins catcher Jorge Alfaro hit a home run in Monday's win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. His home run came in the bottom of the eighth inning and ended up being the game winner. For the game, Alfaro went 2-for-4 with a run scored and an RBI. It was Alfaro's third home run of... Read More
Brandon Woodruff Suffers Loss Monday
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff took the loss in a 4-2 defeat to the Mets on Monday. The right-hander cruised through the first six innings of his start (allowing just one earned run over 64 pitches) before being chased in the seventh after giving up three earned runs. The 28-year-old finished the night after... Read More
Anthony Bender Earns His First Save
Miami Marlins rookie relief pitcher Anthony Bender earned his first big league save in Monday's 5-4 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Bender came in for the ninth inning with a one-run lead and only allowed a runner to reach base due to an error by the third baseman. Bender struck out one and lowered... Read More
Jose Abreu Goes Yard For Second Straight Game
Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Monday's loss versus the Minnesota Twins. Abreu was ice cold in the month of June with a .182 batting average to go along with two home runs and eight RBI, but he has been off to a hot start in... Read More
Trevor Rogers Works Five Strong Innings On Monday
Miami Marlins rookie starting pitcher Trevor Rogers pitched well in Monday's start against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The 2021 All-Star selection went five innings, allowing two runs on six hits while striking out eight and not allowing a walk. It was a great start against a powerful Dodgers team that had been on a nine... Read More
Dylan Cease Struggles In No-Decision
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Cease struggled in Monday's loss versus the Minnesota Twins. Cease was only able to get through 5 1/3 innings and allowed six hits, six runs, two walks and struck out eight on the evening. Cease performed well in April and May, but struggled in June with a 5.04 ERA... Read More
Walker Buehler Fails To Go Six Innings In No-Decision
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler struggled in Monday's no-decision versus the Miami Marlins. Buehler only went five innings and allowed five hits, four runs (three earned), two walks and struck out six on the evening. He also went 1-for-2 at the plate with a run scored. Buehler's streak of six or more innings... Read More
Erick Fedde Throws Bullpen Session, Plays Catch Monday
Washington Nationals pitcher Erick Fedde (oblique) threw a bullpen session and played catch on Monday. He's been sidelined since June 27 with an oblique strain. The 28-year-old is eligible to be activated from the 10-day injured list this week. There is currently no timetable for his return and he remains day-to-day. Fedde owns a 3.90... Read More
Carlos Carrasco Participates In Fielding Drills
New York Mets pitcher Carlos Carrasco (hamstring) participated in fielding drills on Monday. He is slated to throw his first live batting practice later this week. The 34-year-old is trending in the right direction and could make his Mets debut by the end of July. He posted a 2.91 ERA with 82 strikeouts over 12... Read More
Kyle Farmer Dealing With Minor Soreness
Cincinnati Reds shortstop Kyle Farmer is dealing with some "bumps and bruises" and was out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Royals. "Hopefully he can get those little minor things healed up and be back in there tomorrow," said manager David Bell. Farmer has struggled offensively, hitting .205 (9-for-44) with a homer, four... Read More
Jaylin Davis Sustains Hamstring Strain On Monday
San Francisco Giants outfielder Jaylin Davis (hamstring) exited Monday's loss to the Cardinals with a strained left hamstring. He will undergo an MRI on Tuesday to determine the severity of the injury. The 27-year-old went 0-for-3 before exiting. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor the situation as an update will be provided once the MRI... Read More
Daniel Hudson Throws Another Bullpen Session Monday
Washington Nationals pitcher Daniel Hudson (elbow) threw a 21-pitch bullpen session on Monday. He's been sidelined since June 12 with right elbow inflammation. The 34-year-old has completed three bullpen sessions and is expected to begin a rehab assignment soon. Hudson owned a 2.59 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and 35 strikeouts across 24 1/3 innings in 2021 before... Read More
Yasmani Grandal Exits Monday’s Game Early
Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal (leg) was removed from Monday's game against the Twins with an apparent leg injury. He was helped off the field after sustaining the injury on a check swing. The severity of his injury is unknown at this time and the White Sox catcher is considered day-to-day. Grandal went 0-for-2... Read More
Alex Verdugo Sits Monday
Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo is not in the lineup against the Los Angeles Angels Monday. In his stead, Kike Hernandez will slot into center field, and Christian Arroyo will get the start at second base in his return from the injured list. It looks to be a routine day off, and fantasy managers... Read More
Stephen Strasburg Throws 60-Pitch Bullpen Session
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (neck) threw a 60-pitch bullpen session on Monday. Although nothing is official, Strasburg's next step could be to face live hitters in a simulated game or batting practice session. The 32-year-old right-hander could be on track to return to Washington's starting rotation later this month, barring setbacks. Strasburg wasn't... Read More
Eric Hosmer Grabs Pine Against Left-Hander
San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer is not in the starting lineup on Monday against Washington Nationals left-hander Jon Lester. Hosmer has actually hit .289 (11-for-38) in the last two weeks, but he'll get a day of rest against the veteran southpaw to open the series against Washington. The counting stats (six homers, 39... Read More
Eddie Rosario Injured Again Monday
Cleveland Indians outfielder Eddie Rosario (abdomen) left the game early on Monday night against the Tampa Bay Rays after pulling up on an infield bouncer that he hit in the second inning. Rosario returned to the lineup over the weekend after missing some time with abdominal soreness, and it looks like he may have aggravated... Read More
Trea Turner Back In The Lineup On Monday
Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner (finger) returned to the lineup on Monday to face the San Diego Padres. Turner missed four straight games after jamming his finger sliding into third base last week. His return is good news for fantasy managers, given that the 28-year-old is hitting .318/.367/.513 with 14 home runs, 38 RBI and... Read More
Daz Cameron Scratched With Toe Sprain
Detroit Tigers outfielder Daz Cameron (toe) was scratched from the starting lineup on Monday against the Texas Rangers due to a right toe sprain. Cameron suffered the injury in batting practice before the game when he crashed into the outfield wall while shagging fly balls. The 24-year-old, who is slashing .207/.270/.397 with three home runs,... Read More
Nelson Cruz Visits Doctors On Monday
Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz (neck) was sent to see doctors on Monday, Betsy Helfand of the Pioneer Press reported. Manager Rocco Baldelli said Cruz has been suffering from chest and cold-like symptoms for a few weeks and has developed neck stiffness because of violent coughing. Cruz is still considered day-to-day and has been... Read More
Justin Upton Hits In The Batting Cages
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton (back) hit in the batting cages before the game on Monday against the Boston Red Sox. Upton is starting to swing the bat again after suffering a lower back strain a couple of weeks ago. The 33-year-old veteran slugger had been excelling in the leadoff spot for the Halos,... Read More
Austin Nola Not Expected Back Before All-Star Break
San Diego Padres manager Jayce Tingler said that it's safe to assume catcher Austin Nola (knee) won't return to the team until after the All-Star break. Nola caught a bullpen session last week and will catch some more on Monday, but he has yet to embark on a minor league rehab assignment and has been... Read More
Christian Arroyo Activated, Michael Chavis Optioned
The Boston Red Sox are activating infielder Christian Arroyo (knee) from the 10-day injured list on Monday and are optioning infielder Michael Chavis to Triple-A Worcester in a corresponding move. Arroyo, who was hitting .264/.324/.432 with four home runs and 19 RBI in 125 at-bats before his injury, figures to start frequently at second base... Read More
Anthony Rendon, Taylor Ward Out Of Lineup Monday
Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon (hamstring) and outfielder Taylor Ward (finger) will be out of the lineup on Monday against the Boston Red Sox, manager Joe Maddon said. Rendon left during the sixth inning of Sunday's 6-5 win over the Baltimore Orioles with left hamstring tightness. Rendon has been sidelined multiple times this... Read More
Chris Sale To Throw Two Innings Tuesday
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (elbow) will throw two more innings of live batting practice on Tuesday in what should be his last live batting practice session before he goes on a minor league rehab assignment. Sale could need around a full month of work on a rehab assignment after coming back from... Read More
Sammy Long Placed On 10-Day Injured List
San Francisco Giants pitcher Sammy Long (back) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Monday. The 25-year-old lefty could be back in the starting rotation after the All-Star break if the back injury isn't too serious, although his last two appearances make his future in the starting rotation a bit unclear. Long struggled in... Read More