DJ LeMahieu Extends Hitting Streak To Four Games
New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu recorded a pair of hits in the 6-2 loss to the Detroit Tigers Sunday. LeMahieu's second hit of the day registered an exit velocity of 101 MPH. He came around to score on a Gleyber Torres RBI base hit in the eighth inning for his team-leading 32nd run scored... Read More
Gary Sanchez Has Two-Hit Day
New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez went 2-for-3 with an RBI and a walk in Sunday's 6-2 loss to the Detroit Tigers. Sanchez rapped a pair of singles for his second multi-hit game in the last four contests. Despite the strong effort, his batting average still stands at a paltry .202- and the expected metrics... Read More
Gleyber Torres Drives In One Sunday
New York Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres went 1-for-3 with a walk and an RBI in Sunday's loss to the Detroit Tigers. Torres got the scoring started for New York in the eighth inning with an RBI single. Each of his batted balls were hit at exit velocities of 93 MPH or greater, though his solid... Read More
Michael King Takes Loss Sunday
New York Yankees starting pitcher Michael King was charged with the loss on Sunday against the Detroit Tigers. King pitched just 2 1/3 innings, surrendering four runs, two earned, on two walks with a pair of strikeouts. He allowed just a 79.5 MPH average exit velocity, though he was plagued by some shoddy defense behind... Read More
Mike Zunino Slugs A Home Run On Sunday
Tampa Bay Devil Rays catcher Mike Zunino went 2-for-3 on Sunday as his club defeated Philadelphia 6-2. One of two Zunino's hits included a two-run homer. Zunino has went yard on 12 separate occasions this year. The 30-year-old provides a powerful bat for fantasy managers who have him rostered despite a .212 batting average. He... Read More
Victor Robles Making Progress In Rehab Assignment
Washington Nationals outfielder Victor Robles is making the most out of his rehab assignment with Double-A Harrisburg. Robles went 1-for-2 with a double, two walks, one stolen base, and one run scored on Sunday. The Nationals outfielder suffered a right ankle sprain on May 20th, and he was placed on the injured list. With Washington... Read More
Alex Reyes Gets His 15th Save On Saturday
St. Louis Cardinals closer Alex Reyes secured his 15th save of the season in Saturday's win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Tasked with protecting a 7-4 lead, Reyes did just that, pitching a scoreless ninth inning while striking out two and allowing a hit and a walk. Reyes is sporting a pristine 0.64 ERA, but there... Read More
Adam Wainwright Picks Up A Win On Saturday
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright wasn't at his best on Saturday, but earned a win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. He tossed five innings, allowing four runs on five hits and three walks while striking out six. He threw 93 pitches (55 strikes) while improving his record to 3-4 and moving his ERA to... Read More
Sergio Alcantara Recalled By The Cubs
Chicago Cubs infielder Sergio Alcantara has been recalled from Triple-A Iowa. The Cubs selected his contract as a corresponding move after placing David Bote on the injured list with a shoulder dislocation. The 24-year-old has put up some solid numbers in the minors thus far. He's slashing .328/.481/.459 with two home runs, six RBI, and... Read More
David Bote Officially Placed On The IL
Chicago Cubs second baseman David Bote has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a dislocated left shoulder. He suffered the injury during Saturday's game vs. the Reds while sliding into second base. Shoulder issues can be tricky so we should expect Bote to be out longer than the minimum 10 days. He's slashing... Read More
Tyson Miller Designated For Assignment
Chicago Cubs right-handed pitcher Tyson Miller was designated for assignment on Sunday. Chicago had to make room on the 40 man roster as the club added shortstop Sergio Alcantara and placed third baseman David Bote on the 10-day injured list with a separated left shoulder. Miller has yet to throw in the big leagues this... Read More
Manuel Margot (OF, TBR) - Week 10 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 31% of leagues ANALYSIS: Manuel Margot has never quite lived up to his prospect hype from back in the day, but he's become a useful outfielder all the same. And while his .247 batting average doesn't move the needle much even in the current environment, he's contributed enough... Read More
Mike Montgomery Plans To Opt Out Of Contract
New York Yankees left-hander Mike Montgomery is planning to opt out of his contract with the team on June 1, according to Robert Murray of Fansided. Murray added that he believes Montgomery is looking for a major-league opportunity as he's spent the entire 2021 season in the minors. He's posted a disappointing 7.56 ERA, 1.68... Read More
Zach Eflin Labors In Start At Rays
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zach Eflin couldn't escape the fifth inning in a loss at the Rays on Sunday. Eflin had five strikeouts, but allowed four runs on six hits and a walk while taking his fifth loss of the season. It was another frustrating start for fantasy managers as Eflin has pitched better than... Read More
Kodi Whitley Placed on Cardinals Injured List
St. Louis Cardinals placed right-handed pitcher Kodi Whitley on the 10-day injured list Sunday. Whitley is now on the injured list due to mild back spasms. The 26-year-old last made an appearance on Monday. In 2021, Whitley carries a 6.10 ERA in 10 1/3 innings pitched. He fanned eight batters and has posted a 1.35... Read More
Mike Yastrzemski Getting A Day Off On Sunday
San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski is not in the lineup for Sunday's game vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers. Left-hander Clayton Kershaw is on the bump for the Dodgers so that could have something to do with Yaz getting the day off. Mike Tauchman is starting in right field in his place with Austin Slater... Read More
Luis Garcia (SP, HOU) - Week 10 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 41% of leagues ANALYSIS: Luis Garcia's rostered rate has doubled over the weekend, but he remains free to add in nearly six of ten Yahoo leagues. The 24-year-old has emerged victorious in each of his past three starts, including his most recent turn against the Dodgers. That start was... Read More
David Peralta Getting The Day Off On Sunday
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta is getting the day off on Sunday vs. the St. Louis Cardinals. This appears to just be a routine day of rest for the veteran outfielder. He's gone 3-for-22 over the last five games and the D-Backs have lost 13 straight contests. Tim Locastro is starting in left field in... Read More
James Kaprielian (SP, OAK) - Week 10 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 36% of leagues ANALYSIS: A former first-round pick back in 2015, James Kaprielian pitched fewer than 30 innings in his first four years as a prospect due to elbow and shoulder problems. Now healthy, he's gotten off to a great start in 2021 with a 1.53 ERA, 0.91 WHIP,... Read More
Caleb Baragar Heads To The IL With Elbow Inflammation
San Francisco Giants left-hander Caleb Baragar has been placed on the 10-day injured list with left elbow inflammation. Reliever Nick Tropeano has been recalled from Triple-A Sacramento in a corresponding move. Barager has done a solid job working middle relief for the Giants this season. He's got a 2-1 record, 0.52 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, and... Read More
Jordan Romano Locks Down Third Save
Toronto Blue Jays reliever Jordan Romano worked a clean seventh inning in Sunday's first game of a doubleheader, collecting his third save in the 4-1 win. He worked around a one-out single from Josh Naylor, but was otherwise effective collecting a strikeout, groundout, and a pop out to finish off the Tribe. Romano appears to... Read More
Teoscar Hernandez Connects For Eighth Homer
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez stayed hot by launching his eighth homer of the season in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Indians on Sunday. The slugger went 1-for-4 in the first game of the doubleheader, taking starter Aaron Civale deep in the fourth inning for his third homer over the last week. Hernandez's hot... Read More
Justin Turner Not In The Lineup On Sunday
Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner is out of the lineup on Sunday vs. the San Francisco Giants. Zach McKinstry is starting at third base and batting seventh against Kevin Gausman. This was just a scheduled day off for the veteran. Turner has picked up seven hits in his last five games after collecting... Read More
Ross Stripling Earns First Win
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Ross Stripling fired five innings of one-run ball as his club went on to beat the Indians 4-1 in Sunday's first game of a doubleheader. The right-hander allowed two hits and a walk while striking out three, throwing just 67 pitches before manager Charlie Montoya went to the bullpen early... Read More
Seth Elledge Back From Triple-A Memphis
St. Louis Cardinals recalled right-handed pitcher Seth Elledge from Triple-A Memphis. He was called up to replace right-handed pitcher Kodi Whitley, who was placed on the Cardinals injured list. Elledge carries a 7.71 ERA in 2021, pitching in just 4 2/3 innings. While in Memphis, Elledge recorded seven strikeouts with not allowing a run in... Read More
Yankees Seeking Second Opinion On Corey Kluber's Shoulder
New York Yankees starting pitcher Corey Kluber (shoulder) had a dye-contrast MRI performed in the hopes of getting a second opinion on his shoulder injury. Kluber was diagnosed with a right shoulder strain last week and won't be able to throw for four weeks, though the Yankees- likely thinking of last season's season-ending shoulder injury-... Read More
Mookie Betts Scratched On Sunday Due To Allergies
Los Angeles Dodgers' outfielder Mookie Betts is a late scratch on Sunday due to allergies, per manager Dave Roberts. Betts didn't start Saturday's game either in order to "recalibrate." Perhaps another day off, even if it's due to allergies, could be good for the struggling outfielder. He's been dealing with a sore shoulder this week... Read More
Luke Voit Expected To Miss At Least A Few Weeks
New York Yankees first baseman Luke Voit (oblique) is expected to miss at least a few weeks as he recovers from a Grade 2 oblique strain. Voit was recently placed on the 10-day injured list, though he will certainly be forced to miss more than the minimum time with the ailment. The slugger will be... Read More
Kenta Maeda Dealing With Arm Soreness
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Kenta Maeda (groin, arm) is dealing with some general arm soreness. Manager Rocco Baldelli said that Maeda's groin injury is basically healed but that he's continuing to deal with some soreness that he has pitched through this season. The Twins said yesterday that the veteran right-hander will be out longer than... Read More
Red Sox-Marlins Postponed On Sunday
Sunday's scheduled matchup between the Boston Red Sox and the Miami Marlins has been postponed due to inclement weather, according to Dan Roche of WBZ-TV. There hasn't been an announcement on when the game will be rescheduled. Fantasy managers who have Red Sox players and Marlins players should adjust their lineups for Sunday.