Manny Machado Out Of Lineup Saturday

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado is receiving a day off on Saturday. It doesn't seem to be injury related, instead just a routine off-day for Machado. He has struggled to start the season, with a .221/.253/.291 slash line but should turn that around in due time. Machado has hit third in the lineup […]

Chas McCormick Works Out With Team

Houston Astros outfielder Chas McCormick (back) was seen stretching with the team. He was also able to run and throw Saturday. McCormick isn't yet swinging a bat but that should come shortly. There's no set timetable for a return and it's feasible he ends up missing a little more than 10 days. The speedster had […]

Kris Bryant Exits Early On Saturday

Colorado Rockies third baseman Kris Bryant has been taken out early during Saturday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. He didn't appear to suffer an injury, so it's uncertain why the team decided to take him out of the game. The Rockies elected to have Elehuris Montero bat for Bryant in the third inning. Possibly, Bryant […]

Marcell Ozuna Remains In The Lineup

Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna has been off to a cold start to begin the season. Through 13 games, Ozuna is hitting .083 with two home runs and two RBI. The 32-year-old remains under contract through the 2024 season. That being said, the Braves will continue to run him out there and hope he turns […]

Joc Pederson Likely Activated On Sunday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Joc Pederson (wrist) is likely to be activated ahead of Sunday's matchup against the New York Mets. The left-handed slugger landed on the injured list last week due to right wrist inflammation. The good news is, Pederson resumed baseball activities earlier this week. He appears to be on track to get […]

Tim Anderson Takes Batting Practice

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson (knee) was able to take batting practice ahead of Saturday's contest against the Tampa Bay Rays. Anderson has been sidelined since early April due to a left knee sprain. The organization said Anderson is set to miss two-to-four weeks from the injury. It appears that he is progressing well […]

Christian Arroyo Returning On Saturday

Boston Red Sox second baseman Christian Arroyo (hamstring) is back in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. He'll return to the lineup after missing each of the last four games due to a lingering hamstring issue. Arroyo was struggling at the bat before the injury, so maybe some time off has […]

Carlos Carrasco Is Several Days From Throwing

New York Mets starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (elbow) is two to three days from throwing, per manager Buck Showalter. Carrasco is dealing with inflammation and a small bone spur in his right elbow and received a small injection earlier this week. The team will know more about his status once he resumes throwing. The idea […]

Justin Verlander Set For Live BP On Sunday

New York Mets starting pitcher Justin Verlander (shoulder) is on track to throw a live batting practice session on Sunday. The 40-year-old veteran has had two bullpen sessions over the last week so a live batting practice session is the next step in his rehab. If all goes well he should have another BP session […]

Alex Kirilloff Likely To Be Optioned Following Rehab Assignment

Minnesota Twins infielder/outfielder Alex Kirilloff (wrist) is likely to be optioned to Triple-A St. Paul once he finishes his minor league rehab assignment, according to beat writer Aaron Gleeman. With the Twins recently activating Jorge Polanco, Max Kepler, and Joey Gallo there isn't necessarily a need to bring Kirilloff up to the majors right away. […]

Starling Marte Back In The Lineup On Saturday

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (neck) is back in the lineup on Saturday against the San Francisco Giants. The veteran outfielder missed the last two games with neck stiffness but is starting in right field and batting second against Giants starter Logan Webb. The 34-year-old Marte is slashing .222/.329/.333 with one home run, five […]

Andrew McCutchen Taking A Seat On Saturday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder/designated hitter Andrew McCutchen is getting the day off on Saturday against the Cincinnati Reds. This is just a routine day of rest for the veteran, who's off to a great start with the Pirates. "Cutch" is slashing .277/.388/.523 with four home runs, nine RBI, and three stolen bases over 65 at-bats. Carlos […]

Santiago Espinal Exits Saturday's Contest After HBP

Toronto Blue Jays infielder Santiago Espinal left Saturday's game after being hit by a pitch. The 28-year-old was plunked by Gerrit Cole on his wrist/hand in the second inning and exited the contest. Cavan Biggio stepped in as a pinch-runner in his place. Espinal will undergo additional testing to determine the severity of his injury. […]

J.D. Davis Absent From The Lineup On Saturday

San Francisco Giants third baseman J.D. Davis is not in the lineup on Saturday against the New York Mets. This looks to be a routine day off for Davis, who is off to a scorching hot start for the Giants. The 29-year-old is slashing .306/.343/.532 with four home runs and 13 RBI over 62 at-bats. […]

Brandon Crawford Back In The Lineup On Saturday

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford (ribs) is back in the lineup on Saturday against the New York Mets. The 36-year-old shortstop missed Friday's contest with rib discomfort but it doesn't appear to be a serious issue as he's ready to rock on Saturday. Crawford is off to a slow start at the dish this […]

Bryson Stott Sitting Out On Saturday

Philadelphia Phillies infielder Bryson Stott is taking a seat on Saturday against the Colorado Rockies. The 25-year-old will ride the bench against left-handed starter Kyle Freeland. Stott has functioned well as the Phillies' primary leadoff hitter but the team doesn't have full faith in him against southpaws. He's slashing a rock-solid .344/.365/.452 with one home […]

Victor González Recalled From Triple-A Oklahoma City

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Victor González has been recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City. The 27-year-old lefty hasn't pitched in the majors since 2021 after missing the entire 2022 season due to left elbow inflammation. He recorded a decent 3.57 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, and 33:19 K/BB ratio with 16 holds across 35 1/3 innings last […]

Will Smith Doubtful To Return On Current Road Trip

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith (concussion) is unlikely to return on the team's current road trip, which ends on Thursday, according to manager Dave Roberts. There is an outside chance that the 28-year-old backstop will need a short rehab assignment before rejoining the team. With all that said, Smith has a chance to return […]

Ranger Suarez Set For Rehab Assignment

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Ranger Suarez (elbow) is set for a minor league rehab assignment according to manager Rob Thompson. Suarez has been facing hitters so a rehab assignment is the next step in his progression. The team wants him to make at least three starts in the minors, per Thompson, in order to get […]

Kenta Maeda To Throw A Bullpen Session On Monday

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Kenta Maeda (ankle) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Monday. Maeda was struck by a comebacker in his start against the Red Sox on Thursday, which forced him to exit early. The 25-year-old righty received X-rays, which came back negative, and he will do some light throwing on Saturday […]

Keibert Ruiz Getting The Day Off On Saturday

Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz is getting the day off on Saturday against the Minnesota Twins. The 24-year-old gets a well-deserved day off while Riley Adams starts behind the dish in his place. Ruiz is slashing .262/.324/.354 with one home run and six RBI across 65 at-bats so far this season. He should be back […]

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Evaluating Rookie Performances for Fantasy Baseball - Triston Casas, Miguel Vargas, Masataka Yoshida, Gunnar Henderson

As we move into week 4 of the 2023 MLB season, many players have started slow after showing production during spring training or flashing potential at the end of last season. This piece will discuss potentially adjusting expectations for rookie hitters that are off to rocky starts in 2023. How should we react as fantasy […]

Jose Quijada Records His Fourth Save Friday

Los Angeles Angels manager Phil Nevin called on southpaw Jose Quijada for the ninth inning in Friday's 2-0 victory over the Kansas City Royals. He struck out a pair while allowing one hit, a single, and picked up his fourth save of the season. Quijada has yet to give up a run this season over […]

Harold Ramirez Hits Fourth Homer Friday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Harold Ramirez went 2-for-3 with a home run, two RBI, two runs scored, a walk and a strikeout in the team's come-from-behind, walk-off win over the Chicago White Sox on Friday night by a score of 8-7. Ramirez now has four long balls on the year and is on a nice […]

Ryan Pressly Converts First Save Of The Season Friday

Houston Astros right-hander Ryan Pressly finally earned his first save of the season on Friday when his team beat the Atlanta Braves 6-4. He went one inning without allowing a run while walking and striking out one batter. Pressly hasn't been himself this season, as he owns a 5.40 ERA. The 34-year-old's 25.0% strikeout rate, […]

Christian Bethancourt Goes Deep Against White Sox

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Christian Bethancourt went 2-for-4 at the plate with a solo home run, a run scored and two strikeouts on Friday to help his team beat the Chicago White Sox by a score of 8-7. The 31-year-old catcher helped ignite a rally in the bottom of the ninth inning that eventually led […]

Brandon Lowe The Hero In Win Over White Sox

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe provided the heroics for the Rays on Friday night in the 8-7 win over the Chicago White Sox when he hit a two-run, walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth inning to send the fans home happy. He finished the night 1-for-4 with two RBI, two […]

Jeurys Familia Notches Friday's Save

Oakland Athletics right-hander Jeurys Familia picked up his first save of the season on Friday when his club defeated the Texas Rangers 5-4. He threw one inning, allowing no runs or hits while walking one. Familia is off to a poor start in 2023, posting a 5.40 ERA with four punchouts and eight walks across […]

Buck Showalter Hopeful Starling Marte Will Return Saturday

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (neck) missed his second consecutive game in the 7-0 win over the Giants on Friday. He's dealing with neck stiffness, an injury that forced him out of Wednesday's matchup against the Dodgers. However, skipper Buck Showalter, speaking before Friday's victory, was hopeful Marte would return to the lineup on […]