Kerry Carpenter Exits Thursday's Game

Detroit Tigers outfielder/designated hitter Kerry Carpenter (shoulder) was removed from Thursday's contest against the Baltimore Orioles after making a catch and colliding with the wall, which hurt his shoulder, according to Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic. Before his exit, he was 2-for-3 with a double and a run scored. Carpenter has been a good source […]

Power Hitter Risers - Waiver Wire Sluggers for Fantasy Baseball Including Joey Gallo, Jorge Soler, Jack Suwinski, Jake Burger

Finding viable power hitters off of the fantasy baseball waiver wire is no easy task for fantasy managers. This piece will discuss sluggers who are rostered in less than half of fantasy leagues, and who may be able to help you in the power department. If your team is struggling in that area, tune into […]

Garrett Cooper Comes Up Clutch On Thursday

Miami Marlins first baseman Garrett Cooper came up big with a game-winning double in a come-from-behind 5-4 win over the Braves in Atlanta. Down 4-0 heading into the top of the ninth, the Marlins scored three runs to cut the deficit to one before Cooper clubbed a two-out, two-run double to give the visitors the […]

Hayden Wesneski Sharp In Winning Effort Thursday

Chicago Cubs pitcher Hayden Wesneski was on his game in a winning effort over the visiting San Diego Padres on Thursday afternoon. The right-hander hurled five innings of one-run ball while allowing four hits and one walk alongside three strikeouts. The lone damage off the rookie came on a second-inning solo home run from Padres […]

Yoan Moncada Not Ready For Rehab Assignment

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada (back) is not expected to start a rehab assignment during the team's current homestand. Moncada has a protruding disc that is touching a nerve, causing pain to run into his glutes. The good news is that it is improving and shouldn't need surgery to fix, according to general […]

Matt Strahm Hurls A Gem Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Matt Strahm tossed a gem in a winning effort over the Seattle Mariners on Thursday afternoon. The left-hander worked 5 1/3 innings of shutout ball while allowing just two hits and zero walks against five strikeouts on the afternoon. He evened his season record to 2-2 despite receiving just one run of […]

Logan Allen Will Make Second Start Sunday

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Logan Allen is the probable starter for Sunday's game against the Boston Red Sox. The young lefty threw a gem in his MLB debut, allowing six baserunners over six innings and striking out eight Marlins. As long as he has a place in the rotation, he should be started by fantasy […]

Carlos Carrasco Throws Bullpen Session Thursday

New York Mets starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (elbow) threw a bullpen on Thursday. Carrasco came away feeling good, but there is still no return date for him. Without any further setbacks, Carrasco, who has a bone spur in his throwing elbow, should be back within a few weeks. Hopefully, he is on his way back […]

Garrett Crochet Could Begin Rehab Assignment Soon

Chicago White Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet (elbow) is in Chicago for a check-up to see if he's ready for a rehab assignment. Crochet hasn't pitched this season as he returns from Tommy John surgery. Pitching coach Ethan Katz said before the season that it was unlikely Crochet would start this year. It's unknown if he'll […]

Liam Hendriks In Line For Check-Up Before Rehab Assignment

Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks will travel to Chicago next week to be evaluated to see if he is ready for a rehab assignment. Hendriks has been in remission and cancer-free, which is the best news this year, and he looks to be on his way back to the field. Once he's cleared to […]

Kenta Maeda Likely Headed To Injured List

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Kenta Maeda (elbow) may be heading to the injured list. Manager Rocco Baldelli said it was likely Maeda will need a stint on the IL after an MRI revealed a muscle strain. There was no structural damage revealed, but Maeda was removed from his start on Wednesday due to arm fatigue. […]

Josh Jung Not In Lineup Thursday

Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung (hand) is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the New York Yankees. X-rays on Jung's hand came back negative after he left Wednesday's game and it's being called a contusion. It looks like he's still day-to-day at this point, but fantasy managers will want to check to […]

Javier Baez Scratched From Lineup Thursday

Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez (hand) has been scratched from Thursday's lineup against the Baltimore Orioles. Baez was initially in the lineup for the game, but he's still dealing with a sore hand. He may just need another day off before he's ready to return after originally being slotted into the third spot in the […]

Mike Yastrzemski Back In Lineup Thursday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski (side) is back in the starting lineup on Thursday against the St. Louis Cardinals and right-hander Miles Mikolas, starting in center field and hitting sixth in the batting order. Yastrzemski was scratched from Wednesday's lineup with tightness in his left side, but it turned out to be nothing too […]

Willson Contreras Getting A Breather

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras is not playing on Thursday against the San Francisco Giants. It looks like a normal day of rest for Contreras in the series finale against the Giants. The 30-year-old Venezuelan backstop has gone 3-for-11 in the series with a walk and two strikeouts, and he's hitting a solid .275 […]

Francisco Alvarez Catching Versus Nationals

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez is behind the plate and is batting ninth for the Mets on Thursday against right-hander Trevor Williams and the Washington Nationals. In his first full season with the Mets in 2023, Alvarez has gotten off to an ice-cold start, going 5-for-31 (.161) with one home run, two RBI, two […]

Salvador Perez Remains Out Thursday

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez remains out of the team's starting lineup on Thursday against the Minnesota Twins due to general soreness. Perez was also out on Wednesday, but he figures to return to action behind the dish for the Royals this weekend. Fantasy managers must make sure to keep him out of their […]

Joey Ortiz To Make MLB Debut

Baltimore Orioles infield prospect Joey Ortiz has been promoted to the MLB roster ahead of their series against the Detroit Tigers. MLB Pipeline's No. 91 overall prospect, Ortiz slashed .359/.389/.500 over 16 games with Triple-A Norfolk, including seven extra-base hits. His promotion may be short-lived, instead providing immediate right-handed hitting relief with Austin Hays and […]

Wil Myers Placed On Injured List With Illness

The Cincinnati Reds placed infielder/outfielder Wil Myers (illness) on the injured list (retroactive to Wednesday). In corresponding moves, the team also recalled right-hander Casey Legumina from Triple-A Louisville and placed right-hander Graham Ashcraft on the bereavement list. Infielder Jason Vosler, who was designated for assignment on Monday, cleared waivers and was outrighted to Louisville. Myers […]

Javier Baez Returns Against Baltimore

Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez (hand) is back at shortstop and is hitting third in the batting order on Thursday against right-hander Kyle Gibson and the Baltimore Orioles. Baez left Wednesday's game early after he was hit on the left hand by a pitch, but X-rays came back negative and he's fine to play a […]

Joey Bart Out Again Against Cardinals

San Francisco Giants catcher Joey Bart (groin) remains out of the starting lineup on Thursday against the St. Louis Cardinals. Bart is dealing with right groin tightness this week and will miss his third straight game. Fantasy managers should continue to consider him day-to-day for now, but hopefully he'll be back in the team's lineup […]

Tommy Edman Returns To Thursday's Lineup

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Tommy Edman is back in Thursday's lineup against right-hander Logan Webb and the San Francisco Giants after sitting out on Wednesday. He's starting at second base and batting ninth in the lineup. Edman is hitting .267 (20-for-75) with two doubles, a triple, four home runs, nine RBI, two stolen bases […]

Jordan Lawlar Walks It Off In Incredible Showing

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop prospect Jordan Lawlar was instrumental in an 11-run comeback win for Double-A Amarillo. Lawlar hit a walk-off single in a 2-for-6 showing that included a home run, three strikeouts, and four RBI. The 20-year-old is slashing .232/.353/.482 with four home runs, 12 RBI, and six stolen bases through 20 games this season. […]

Andrew Abbott Strikes Out Seven In Triple-A Debut

Cincinnati Reds pitching prospect Andrew Abbott made his first start at the Triple-A level, striking out seven batters while going five innings deep. He generated 11 whiffs on 18 pitches, with his changeup having a 60% whiff rate. This start continues his torrid start as he had a 1.15 ERA and 65.4% K rate in […]

Is 2023 the Year of the Rookie Pitcher in Fantasy Baseball?

Over the past week, MLB prospects like Mason Miller, Logan Allen, and Levi Stoudt made their major league debut as starting pitchers. They joined eight other young arms who have debuted as starters in the major leagues this season. With less than a month of the season played, this accounts for one-sixth of the total […]

Cody Bellinger Still On Paternity List

Chicago Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger remains on the paternity list and out of the starting lineup on Thursday against the San Diego Padres. Fantasy managers will need to check back on Bellinger before Friday's game, but there's a good chance he's activated and plays by then in the series opener against the Miami Marlins. In […]

Raisel Iglesias Starting Rehab Assignment Thursday

Atlanta Braves closer Raisel Iglesias (shoulder) will start his minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday night. Iglesias has yet to make an appearance for the Braves in 2023, but he's getting closer to making his season debut in the team's bullpen. The 33-year-old right-hander probably won't need to make that many rehab appearances, […]

Manny Machado Dropped To Fifth In Batting Order

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado is being dropped to fifth in the batting order on Thursday against right-hander Hayden Wesneski and the Chicago Cubs. Machado is off to a rough start for the Friars this year, but we have a sneaking suspicion that he'll snap out of his early season funk sooner than […]

Drew Maggi Making First MLB Start

Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Drew Maggi will make his first major-league start for the Bucs on Thursday against the Los Angeles Dodgers and left-hander Julio Urias. Maggi is starting at third base and hitting eighth in the batting order. The 33-year-old has a tough assignment in his first-ever MLB start, and DFS gamers can probably look […]

J.T. Realmuto Getting A Day Off Against Seattle

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto is not in the team's starting lineup against the Seattle Mariners on Thursday. It appears to just be a normal day of rest for Realmuto in a matinee contest after a night affair. When on the field, Realmuto is an elite fantasy catching option. He's currently hitting .259 (22-for-85) with […]