Bobby Witt Jr. Doubles, Drives In One Thursday

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. went 3-for-5 with a double, a walk, a run, and an RBI in a 13-10 loss to the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday. Witt brought Michael Massey around to score on a seventh-inning single, tying the game at 8-8. The 22-year-old has been slumping at the plate of late, […]

Lucas Giolito Strikes Out Seven On Thursday

Chicago White Sox right-hander Lucas Giolito allowed one run on two hits over seven innings in a 7-3 loss to the Minnesota Twins in 12 innings on Thursday. Giolito struck out seven and walked three while taking a no-decision. The veteran hurler was excellent in his start against the Twins, notching 18 swinging strikes and […]

Tyler Glasnow To Begin His Rehab Assignment Friday

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow (oblique) is scheduled to pitch in his first rehab game on Friday since the team shelved him with an oblique injury during spring training. He's planning to complete three innings of work for Triple-A Durham and should have at least one more, if not two, rehab appearances, according […]

Josh Fleming Likely To Pitch Sunday

The Tampa Bay Rays are "highly confident" that southpaw Josh Fleming (foot) will pitch Sunday against the New York Yankees, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. The 26-year-old was forced to exit Tuesday's game after a line drive hit him on his left foot. Confirmation of Fleming's start should come on Friday […]

Dylan Dodd Joining The Rotation Long Term

Atlanta Braves right-hander Dylan Dodd will become a full-time member of the rotation after making a spot start on Thursday, going six innings and allowing three runs with one punchout and three walks en route toward the victory over the Miami Marlins. Kyle Wright recently landed on the shelf (shoulder), giving the 24-year-old a chance […]

Rockies Claim Austin Wynns Off Waivers Thursday

The Colorado Rockies have claimed catcher Austin Wynns off waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday, according to Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post. The Dodgers designated the 32-year-old for assignment on Sunday after appearing in six games and batting .154 with no home runs or stolen bases and adding two RBI across 14 […]

Joe Musgrove's Start Pushed Back To Sunday

San Diego Padres righty Joe Musgrove (foot) will start Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to AJ Cassavell of MLB.com, giving him a week off since his last start on April 29. The 30-year-old is dealing with a blister on his foot, so the club's allowing him more time to heal. The native […]

George Kirby Takes Win During Mixed Outing

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher George Kirby wasn't his sharpest on Thursday but came away with the win over the Oakland Athletics anyway. Kirby was awarded with a quality start, giving up three runs over seven innings. He threw 72 of his 98 pitches for strikes but struck out two hitters on the day. The righty […]

Pablo Lopez Bounces Back In Stellar Outing

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez had a little trouble last time out but bounced back nicely on Thursday against the White Sox. Lopez struck out eight over seven innings, allowing seven baserunners and two runs. The righty had given up 11 runs over his last 10 innings against some poor offenses, so this outing […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Leaves Thursday's Game As Precaution

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee) fouled a ball off his left knee on Thursday and was removed from the game. The Braves' Twitter stated the removal was a precautionary measure, so hopefully it's nothing too serious. Fantasy managers will surely want to stay tuned to see if anything comes from this, but at […]

Eduardo Rodriguez Dominant Again Thursday

Detroit Tigers pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez had another phenomenal performance on Thursday against the New York Mets. He went eight innings and permitted just three base runners while striking out nine. Through seven starts, Rodriguez has a 1.81 ERA and 0.78 WHIP with three wins. Rodriguez missed the 2020 season after contracting Myocarditis and then struggled […]

Christian Yelich Homers, Goes 3-For-5

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich hit his fourth homer of the season on Thursday. Yelich has been struggling all season as he upped his average to .243 to start the year. His 27.2% strikeout rate is part of the reason for his struggles, but he hasn't been hitting the ball with the authority he had […]

Eloy Jimenez Homers, Drives In Three

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez went 3-for-5 on Thursday with a home run and three RBI. Jimenez also scored a run and took a walk in the afternoon loss versus the Minnesota Twins. The 26-year-old got off to a slow start for the White Sox but has turned it around over the last two […]

Matt Mervis (1B, CHC) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 7

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 20% of Leagues ANALYSIS: In a long-awaited move, the Chicago Cubs have called up first baseman Matt Mervis to the major league squad. He will join a Cubs first base rotation that features Trey Mancini and Eric Hosmer. The Cubbies signed both this offseason, prompting many […]

Garrett Mitchell Undergoes Surgery, Likely Out For The Year

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Garrett Mitchell (shoulder) had shoulder surgery on Tuesday and is likely out for the rest of the season, although there remains a sliver of hope that he can return to play late in the year. "It was a serious surgery and the timeframe makes it unlikely, like we said," manager Craig Counsell […]

Jarren Duran Batting Fifth Again Thursday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran is in the lineup for Thursday's contest against Kevin Gausman and the Toronto Blue Jays. The third-year player seems to have put his first two seasons behind him, as he's slashing .400/.444/.691 with a pair of long balls, 11 runs, 12 RBI, and two steals across 16 games. And […]

Nolan Gorman Dealing With Lower-Back Tightness

St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said that infielder Nolan Gorman (back) was removed from Thursday's game early against the Los Angeles Angels because of lower-back tightness. Taylor Motter entered the game in the sixth inning to pinch hit for Gorman. The 22-year-old infielder went 0-for-3 with a run scored in the contest before departing, […]

Brad Boxberger Loses Thursday's Game

Chicago Cubs right-hander Brad Boxberger was tagged with the loss in Thursday's contest with the Washington Nationals. He came into the game trying to maintain a 2-2 tie in the bottom of the ninth inning but gave up a leadoff walk-off homer to Alex Call. Boxberger owns a 4.09 ERA and a 1.18 WHIP with […]

Michael Harris II Available To Play Thursday

While Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II (knee) didn't start on Thursday against the Miami Marlins, he was receiving treatment before the game, and manager Brian Snitker said he'd be available off the bench. Harris is sore after jamming his right knee on Wednesday night, and the Braves were going to think about giving him […]

Zach Plesac Optioned, Peyton Battenfield Expected To Start Friday

The Cleveland Guardians officially optioned right-hander Zach Plesac to Triple-A Columbus on Thursday. Rookie right-hander Peyton Battenfield is expected to start on Friday against the Minnesota Twins in Plesac's rotation spot. Plesac had a rough 7.59 ERA in five starts this year, and opponents were posting a .374/.404/.576 slash line against him. The 28-year-old will […]

Kenley Jansen Fully Available Thursday

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that closer Kenley Jansen (back) is fully available to pitch on Thursday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Jansen will be available for the first time since dealing with back tightness in his last outing on Saturday, but he was able to throw a successful bullpen session on Wednesday […]

Jeurys Familia Designated For Assignment

The Oakland Athletics designated right-handers Jeurys Familia and Domingo Acevedo for assignment on Thursday. The team also recalled right-handers Rico Garcia, Spencer Patton and Austin Pruitt from Triple-A Las Vegas and optioned right-hander Adam Oller to Las Vegas. Familia has a team-leading two saves on the year, but his 6.39 ERA (7.31 FIP), 2.05 WHIP […]

Vince Velasquez Leave's Early With Right-Elbow Discomfort

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Vince Velasquez (elbow) left his start early on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Rays due to right-elbow discomfort, the team announced. Velasquez's velocity took a dip in the ballgame as well, and he was removed in the bottom of the fourth inning after he allowed a run on two hits (one […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Not Playing Against Lefty

Miami Marlins outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. is not in the starting lineup on Thursday for the series finale against the Atlanta Braves and left-hander Dylan Dodd. The Marlins will give Chisholm a normal day of rest in a day game and against a southpaw. Fantasy managers will want to pull him out of their lineups. […]

Bryan De La Cruz Returns To Starting Lineup Thursday

Miami Marlins outfielder Bryan De La Cruz will return to the starting lineup Thursday after getting a breather on Wednesday. The 26-year-old has collected just two hits across his last 29 plate appearances spanning seven games while he's struck out in 17 of those trips to the plate. It appears the club is easing him […]

Chi Chi Gonzalez Has Contract Selected By Marlins

Miami Marlins pitcher Chi Chi Gonzalez had his contract selected by the big club on Thursday while left-handed pitcher Devin Smeltzer has been designated for assignment in a corresponding move. The veteran right-hander has largely struggled at the big-league level, posting a 5.66 ERA and minuscule 4.1% K-BB% across 68 appearances, 52 of which have […]

Jack Flaherty Leaves Early Thursday Following Comebacker

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jack Flaherty left Thursday's contest with the Angels after being hit on the hand by a comebacker. The right-hander was struggling mightily prior to departing and ended up being charged with 10 earned runs on nine hits, a walk, and a hit-by-pitch while striking out three across just 2 1/3 innings […]

Michael Harris II Absent From Thursday's Starting Lineup

Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II (knee) is not in Thursday's starting lineup after jamming his knee in Wednesday night's contest with the Miami Marlins. The 22-year-old hit his first home run of the season before departing on Wednesday. Harris began the season in the minor leagues and has appeared in just 12 games with […]

Matt Mervis To Be Called Up By Cubs

Chicago Cubs first baseman Matt Mervis is set to be promoted to the big leagues and is expected to join the Cubs on Friday when they kick off a home series with the Miami Marlins. It's certainly time for the 25-year-old to show what he can do at the big-league level as he is hitting […]

Potential Breakout Hitters for Fantasy Baseball - 2023 Exit Velocity Gainers

We're now a month into the season, which means that some of these hot starts aren't just hot starts but legitimate gains and breakouts. As stats begin to stabilize, we can get a sense of which players have truly changed something about who they are as a hitter and separate them from the players who […]