Carson Kelly Not Starting On Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Carson Kelly isn't in Wednesday's lineup. The Diamondbacks will take on right-hander Bryse Wilson and the Pittsburgh Pirates but will do so with one of their best hitters on the bench. Kelly is batting .255 with a .384 on-base percentage and eight home runs in 258 plate appearances this season. Daulton Varsho […]

Cavan Biggio Week To Week With Elbow Injury

Toronto Blue Jays infielder Cavan Biggio (elbow, neck/back) is being shut down from hitting for a week after being diagnosed with a Grade 1 UCL sprain in his left elbow. Biggio sustained the injury while diving for a ball during a game at Triple-A Buffalo, where he has been on a rehab assignment for neck […]

Francisco Lindor Not In Lineup Wednesday

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor isn't in the lineup on Wednesday for a matchup with the San Francisco Giants and right-hander Johnny Cueto. Lindor is batting .225 with a .322 on-base percentage, 11 home runs, and eight stolen bases in 368 plate appearances this season. The Mets will shift Javier Baez to shortstop with […]

Noah Syndergaard To Start Rehab Stint Tomorrow

New York Mets pitcher Noah Syndergaard (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment on Thursday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reported. Syndergaard has been shelved all season as he rebounds from having Tommy John surgery in March 2020 and has suffered a few setbacks in his rehab along the way. If the 28-year-old right-hander doesn't run into […]

Nelson Cruz Out Of Wednesday's Lineup

Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Nelson Cruz isn't starting on Wednesday against the Philadelphia Phillies and right-handed starter Zack Wheeler. With no designated hitter, Cruz started at first base in Philadelphia on Tuesday. However, he'll begin tonight's game on the bench. Yandy Diaz is starting at first base and batting sixth against Wheeler and the […]

Austin Gomber Rocked In Wednesday's Loss

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Austin Gomber took the loss on Wednesday when he surrendered five runs on seven hits with one walk and eight strikeouts over 4 2/3 innings in a 5-2 loss to the Chicago Cubs in game one of a doubleheader. Gomber was victimized by the long ball on Wednesday, with all five […]

Joakim Soria Activated From The Injured List

The Toronto Blue Jays activated relief pitcher Joakim Soria (finger) from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. Soria has made just one appearance for the Blue Jays since being acquired from the Arizona Diamondbacks at the trade deadline. Overall, the veteran has pitched to a 4.15 ERA, a 3.29 FIP, 32 strikeouts, and eight walks […]

Yoshitomo Tsutsugo Starting At First Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman/outfielder Yoshitomo Tsutsugo is in the lineup on Wednesday night, where he'll start at first base and bat fourth against Arizona. Tsutsugo has been on fire ever since signing with Pittsburgh, slashing .333/.333/.944 with three homers, four RBI and four runs scored over eight games. In deeper format and DFS, managers may […]

Carson Kelly Not In Lineup Wednesday Night

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Carson Kelly is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday night. This looks to just be a night off for Kelly, who has started in eight of the team's last 12 games. He's had a nice year at the plate overall, slashing .255/.384/.418 with eight homers, 30 RBI and 31 runs scored […]

Tejay Antone Placed On Injured List

The Cincinnati Reds placed relief pitcher Tejay Antone (forearm) on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday due to a right forearm strain. It's unfortunate news as Antone was previously placed on the 10-day injured list in late June due to a right forearm strain and was just activated on Tuesday. The reliever left Tuesday's game […]

Triston McKenzie Headed To IL

According to Mandy Bell, Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Triston McKenzie is headed to the 10-day IL with right shoulder fatigue. This comes as a major blow to fantasy managers as it appeared McKenzie was starting to turn the corner based on the fact he had posted a 1.93 ERA with 28 strikeouts across 28 innings […]

Zach Eflin To Return From IL On Thursday Versus Arizona

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zach Eflin (knee) will come off the injured list and start on Thursday versus the Diamondbacks, according to Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia. Eflin has been sidelined since July 20 with inflammation in his knee. The right-hander couldn't back up his breakout 2020 season as he stumbled to a 4-7 […]

Jacob deGrom Resumes Throwing On Wednesday

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (elbow) resumed throwing on Wednesday afternoon after a follow-up MRI. While results of his MRI on Wednesday have not yet been disclosed, it is obviously a good sign that deGrom resumed a throwing program. deGrom is currently on the 60-day injured list and not eligible to come off […]

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Dylan Moore Slashing Just .118/.268/.118 In August

Seattle Mariners second baseman/outfielder Dylan Moore has had an extremely rough year at the plate. Over 97 games, he's slashing .178/.276/.330 with 10 home runs, 18 stolen bases, 37 RBI and 31 runs. He's been especially cold in August, slashing .118/.268/.118 with no extra-base hits over 34 at-bats. Moore's only value has come with his […]

Nick Castellanos Likely To Opt Out Of His Contract

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos is likely to opt out of his contract at the end of the 2021 season, according to MLB Network's Jon Heyman. He has two years and $34 million left on his contract after this year, but he will be primed for a much more lucrative deal as a free agent […]

Didi Gregorius Tallies Two Hits In Tuesday's Loss

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Didi Gregorius had a solid game in the team's 3-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday. He went 2-for-4 in the game and scored the team's only run. Gregorius has had a rough 2021 season, battling multiple injuries and struggling to find consistency at the plate when active. Over 73 […]

Ke'Bryan Hayes Triples, Scores A Run On Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes helped the team defeat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-2 on Tuesday. He went 1-for-3 with a triple, a walk and a run scored in the game. Hayes has been struggling at the plate over the last two months, but he's now recorded at least one hit in 10 of his […]

Jurickson Profar Swats Rare Home Run

San Diego Padres utilityman Jurickson Profar drew a walk and crushed a two-run home run in two at-bats Tuesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Entering to play first base as part of a double switch, Profar's long ball was one of three hits for the Friars in the feeble 5-2 loss. Along with a recent […]

Max Muncy Hitless Over His Last Three Games

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy has been slumping a bit at the plate so far in August. He's hitting just .203 this month and he's gone 0-for-11 over his last three games. However, he has still been producing solid power numbers as he has six home runs and a .522 slugging percentage in August. […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Swipes 24th Bag

San Diego Padres shortstop/outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. went 0-for-3 Tuesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers but drew a walk and stole his 24th base. Since his four-hit outburst upon returning from the injured list on August 15, El Niño is just 3-for-25 (.120 average) with a homer in his past seven contests. Despite multiple IL […]

Corey Seager Slashing .306/.388/.500 In August

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager has been hitting well since returning from a lengthy stay on the injured list in late July. Seager was sidelined for over two months with a fractured right hand. He made his long-awaited return to the Dodgers on July 30. Over 20 games in August, he has slashed .306/.388/.500 […]

Matthew Boyd Set To Return On Sunday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matthew Boyd (elbow) is "penciled in" to start Sunday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays, according to Tigers manager A.J. Hinch. Boyd has been sidelined since mid-June due to elbow discomfort. He'll be welcomed back against one of the league's top offenses in the Blue Jays, making him a risky start […]

Yadier Molina Will Retire After 2022 Season

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina announced on Wednesday that 2022 will be his final season in the MLB. The news comes one day after he signed a one-year, $10 million extension with the Cardinals. Molina has had an historic run with the Cardinals, dating back to his rookie year with the team back in […]

Ian Happ Sitting In Game 1 Of Wednesday's Doubleheader

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Colorado Rockies. Left-hander Austin Gomber is on the mound for the Rockies in the game. The left-handed Happ has struggled significantly against same-handed matchups this year. He has slashed just .162/.253/.297 against lefties while slashing .205/.314/.379 […]

Kyle Tucker Activated, Starting Against Royals

The Houston Astros activated outfielder Kyle Tucker from the injured list on Tuesday and he is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Kansas City Royals. He's playing right field and batting seventh in the game, one spot behind Alex Bregman (quad), who is also making his return in the game. Tucker was […]

Michael Brantley Getting A Breather On Wednesday

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley is getting the day off on Wednesday as the team faces Mike Minor and the Kansas City Royals. Aledmys Diaz and Kyle Tucker are covering the corner infield spots with Diaz slotted into Brantley's usual No. 2 spot in the lineup. Brantley is batting .314 on the year, which is […]

Akil Baddoo Sitting Against Lefty On Wednesday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Akil Baddoo is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against left-hander Jon Lester and the St. Louis Cardinals. Derek Hill is getting the start in center field and batting leadoff in the game. The left-handed Baddoo has hit significantly better against righties than lefties this year. He has a .279/.349/.528 […]

Lars Nootbaar Out Of The Lineup On Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar is absent from the team's starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Tarik Skubal and the Detroit Tigers. The team is going with Dylan Carlson, Harrison Bader and Tommy Edman in the outfield. Nootbaar has been a regular in the starting lineup lately, so it's a bit surprising to see […]