Joe Barlow Earns Fifth Save Of Season Tuesday

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Joe Barlow notched his fifth save of the season in Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Royals. Barlow came into the game to pitch the ninth inning with a two-run lead and delivered a 1-2-3 inning with no strikeouts to seal the deal. The 26-year-old appears to have emerged as the team's […]

Giancarlo Stanton Hits Three-Run Home Run Tuesday

New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton went 2-for-4 with a single and a three-run home run in Tuesday's 6-5 win over the Blue Jays. The sixth-inning, opposite-field shot just cleared the right-field wall for Stanton's seventh HR of the season. The veteran hasn't provided quite as much power as fantasy managers were hoping for […]

Aaron Judge Hits Walk-Off Homer Tuesday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge played the hero in Tuesday's 6-5 win over the Blue Jays, going 2-for-5 with a single, a walk-off three-run home run, and a strikeout. Down by two in the ninth inning, Judge crushed a one-out Jordan Romano off-speed pitch into the left-field deck with runners on first and second […]

Luis Severino Turns In Mediocre Start Tuesday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino turned in a middling start in Tuesday's 6-5 win over the Blue Jays. Severino pitched 4 2/3 innings, allowing three runs on five hits (including a solo home run) and two walks with eight strikeouts. The 28-year-old hasn't pitched a full season since 2018 but has looked good […]

Reid Detmers Tosses No-Hitter Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Reid Detmers delivered the 12th no-hitter in Angels' history in Tuesday's 12-0 win over the Rays. The 22-year-old rookie turned in an excellent performance against a tough lineup, allowing a single walk with two strikeouts on 108 pitches. This was a highlight for one of the Angels' young stars, who […]

Yusei Kikuchi Pitches Well In No-Decision Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi turned in his second consecutive strong start against the Yankees in Tuesday's 6-5 loss. Kikuchi pitched 5 1/3 innings, allowing two runs on two hits and three walks with seven strikeouts. The 30-year-old has held fantasy intrigue throughout his career but has yet to put it all together. […]

Jordan Romano Blows Second Save Of Season Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano blew the save and took the loss in Tuesday's 6-5 game against the Yankees. Romano came in to pitch the ninth inning up by two. He struck the first hitter out, but then allowed back-to-back walks and gave up a three-run home run to Aaron Judge to end the […]

Wander Franco Not Removed Due To Injury

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco left the game early on Tuesday night against the Los Angeles Angels after grounding out in the fourth inning, but the team is saying it wasn't due to an injury. The Rays gave their star shortstop some extra rest after already trailing 8-0 in the game. Franco had been […]

Blake Snell Looks Good In Latest Rehab Start

San Diego Padres left-hander Blake Snell (groin) allowed just one run while walking none and striking out seven in five innings for Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday night in his third minor league rehab start. In his first two rehab starts with High-A Fort Wayne and Single-A Lake Elsinore, Snell allowed three earned runs on […]

Gavin Lux Doubles In Tuesday's Victory

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman/outfielder Gavin Lux had a two-hit game on Tuesday, including a double, to help his team defeat the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-1. The 24-year-old has had mixed results thus far, hitting .270 with two stolen bases and 17 runs, but he has just six RBI and a single home run across 24 […]

Wilmer Flores Scratched Tuesday Night

San Francisco Giants third baseman Wilmer Flores (back) was scratched from the starting lineup on Tuesday night against the Colorado Rockies due to lower back tightness. Mauricio Dubon got the start at the hot corner instead and hit seventh in the batting order against Rockies right-hander Antonio Senzatela. Until we know more about Flores' condition, […]

Mitch Garver Lands On Injured List

Texas Rangers catcher Mitch Garver was placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a flexor sprain. In a corresponding move, the Rangers recalled catcher Sam Huff from Triple-A Round Rock. Garver was out of the lineup the last two games, and now he'll miss at least the next 10 days. The 31-year-old veteran […]

Justin Turner Collects Four Hits Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner had arguably the best game of his season so far, going 4-for-5 in the 11-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. He homered, doubled, and had four RBI with a couple of runs. It was the type of game the veteran needed, and he's now slashing .200/.252/.300 with a […]

David Fletcher To Miss A Couple Months After Surgery

Los Angeles Angels infielder David Fletcher (hip) underwent surgery on Tuesday to fix the adductor muscles in both of his legs, and he'll be out for "a couple months," according to the team. Fletcher has gotten off to a rough start to his 2022 campaign, and this injury news makes it even worse. The 27-year-old […]

C.J. Abrams Sent Down

The San Diego Padres optioned shortstop prospect C.J. Abrams to Triple-A El Paso and designated outfielder Trayce Thompson for assignment on Tuesday to make room for the returns of outfielder Wil Myers (thumb) and first baseman/designated hitter Luke Voit (biceps) from the injured list. It will be Abrams' first stint at Triple-A. The 21-year-old looked […]

Jacob deGrom Throwing From 60 Feet

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) recently started throwing and has extended to 60 feet at light intensity. He will undergo further imaging on his right scapula in roughly a week. The Mets moved deGrom to the 60-day injured list earlier in the day, and although he'll be eligible to return in early […]

Brandon Belt Back In Action Against Rockies

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (neck) is back at first base and is hitting second in the batting order on Tuesday night against Colorado Rockies right-hander Antonio Senzatela. Belt was scratched from the lineup each of the last two days due to neck stiffness, but it's looking like he'll return to action on […]

Wil Myers, Luke Voit Activated And Starting Tuesday

The San Diego Padres reinstated outfielder Wil Myers (thumb) and first baseman/designated hitter Luke Voit (biceps) from the injured list on Tuesday. Myers is back in right field and is hitting fifth on Tuesday against Chicago Cubs left-hander Wade Miley, while Voit will serve as the designated hitter and bat sixth. Myers has been out […]

Seiya Suzuki Scratched With Ankle Soreness

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (ankle) was scratched from the starting lineup on Tuesday against the San Diego Padres with lingering right ankle soreness. He will be available off the bench, though. Catcher Yan Gomes will now serve as the designated hitter and bat eighth against Padres right-hander Mike Clevinger. Suzuki left Monday's game with […]

Taylor Ward Remains Out Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Rays. However, according to The Athletic's Sam Blum, Ward said he's feeling much better and will be available off the bench. Ward also sat out on Monday with hamstring tightness and will take another day off. […]

Hot Fantasy Prospects To Watch For Week 5

The minor league season rages on. Now that fantasy baseball teams have been drafted and the season is underway, it's imperative to monitor the top prospects who have turned heads thus far. At this point in the season, excellent prospect performances shouldn't be taken too seriously. Sure, there's no denying that short sample sizes can correspond to […]

J.P. Crawford Returns To Lineup

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford (back) is back at shortstop and is hitting third against Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola on Tuesday. Crawford missed his second straight game due to back spasms on Monday, but he'll return to Seattle's starting lineup on Tuesday. Dylan Moore, who had started at the 6 with Crawford out, will […]

Manuel Margot Out Of The Lineup Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Manuel Margot (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Angels. Margot left the series opener against the Angels on Monday with right hamstring discomfort after sliding into second base. Prospect Vidal Brujan was recalled from the minors on Tuesday and will make the start in […]

Andrew Vaughn Sent To Triple-A For Rehab Assignment

Chicago White Sox outfielder Andrew Vaughn (hand) is headed to Triple-A Charlotte to begin a rehab assignment. He will play in his first rehab game on Wednesday. There is no set number of games for him at this point. Vaughn is dealing with a bruised right hand and he's been out since April 29, but […]

Ryan Pepiot Set For MLB Debut On Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers pitching prospect Ryan Pepiot will be called up to make his MLB debut in Wednesday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The 24-year-old is rated as the team's No. 2 pitching prospect and No. 6 overall prospect by MLB Pipeline. Over six starts at Triple-A this year, he's gone 2-0 with a 2.05 […]

Will Smith Dealing With Pectoral Injury

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith (chest) is out of the team's starting lineup for the second straight day on Tuesday. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts stated that he is dealing with a right pectoral issue. Roberts clarified that the team is being cautious with Smith and that he expects Smith to play in one of […]

Vidal Brujan Called Up On Tuesday

The Tampa Bay Rays called up middle infielder/outfielder Vidal Brujan from Triple-A on Tuesday. Right-handed pitcher Calvin Faucher was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move. Outfielder Manuel Margot (hamstring) suffered a hamstring injury during Monday's game. We haven't gotten any word on the severity of the injury yet, but the move to promote Brujan […]

Trevor Story Bumped Down To Sixth For Tuesday's Game

Boston Red Sox second baseman Trevor Story will be batting sixth in the lineup for Tuesday's game against right-hander Kyle Wright and the Atlanta Braves. Story batted sixth in six of his first eight games this year, but after that stretch, he found himself in either the leadoff spot or the No. 2 spot in […]

Joey Gallo Sitting For Tuesday's Matchup

New York Yankees outfielder Joey Gallo is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against left-hander Yusei Kikuchi and the Toronto Blue Jays. Aaron Hicks will be patrolling left field for the game. Gallo was one of only a few Yankees to reach base multiple times in the team's 1-0 win over his former […]

Chris Paddack Lands On Injured List With Elbow Inflammation

The Minnesota Twins placed starting pitcher Chris Paddack (elbow) on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. The move is retroactive to May 9. The 26-year-old is dealing with right elbow inflammation. The injury caused him to exit his start on Sunday against the Oakland Athletics early. The team is currently seeking multiple medical opinions on […]