Adbert Alzolay Dealing With Hamstring Issue

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Adbert Alzolay (hamstring) exited Friday's matchup against the Miami Marlins. The 26-year-old righty didn't last long, accruing just over one inning of work while allowing six runs on five hits before prematurely leaving because of left hamstring tightness. Nonetheless, it's unlikely anyone will miss him if he lands on the injured […]

Michael Pineda Exits Game With Left Side Tightness

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Michael Pineda (side) left Friday's game with left side tightness. Pineda struggled during his outing, allowing four runs on six hits, including two homers, over 2 2/3 innings of work against the Rays- though it's unclear if the injury had anything to do with his down performance. The Twins will likely […]

Yuli Gurriel Expected Back Saturday

Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel (neck) will likely be back in action for Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Angels, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. Gurriel has been on the injured list since August 6, after experiencing stiffness in his neck. He has had arguably his best season yet at the plate, slashing […]

Chad Pinder Starting Rehab Assignment Sunday

Oakland Athletics infielder/outfielder Chad Pinder (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment on Sunday, Athletics manager Bob Melvin said. Melvin expects him to play five games with Triple-A Las Vegas. Pinder has been on the 10-day injured list since July 8 after straining his right hamstring. The news doesn't affect most fantasy leagues, as Pinder has […]

Aaron Sanchez Released

Starting pitcher Aaron Sanchez was released by the San Francisco Giants on Friday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. The Giants designated Sanchez for assignment on Sunday, and he went unclaimed on waivers. Sanchez was having his best year since winning the ERA title in 2016, pitching to a 3.06 ERA with 26 […]

Milwaukee Brewers and Pittsburgh Pirates Postponed

Friday's game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Pittsburgh Pirates has been postponed. The teams will play a doubleheader Saturday, according to Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. The probable pitchers for tonight, Brett Anderson and Mitch Keller, will most likely have their starts pushed back till tomorrow and the pitchers for the next […]

Matthew Boyd Completes Rehab Start

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matthew Boyd (arm, neck) threw two scoreless innings in his first rehab start since being placed on the injured list back on June 15. Boyd was having a bounce-back year after a horrendous 2020, posting a 3.44 ERA, 18.8 K%, 6.4 BB%, and six home runs in 70.2 innings. There is […]

Mookie Betts Diagnosed With Bone Spur In Hip

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts (hip) has been diagnosed with a bone spur in his hip, according to Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register. Betts received a cortisone shot, and while his pain has subsided somewhat, there's still no timetable for his return. The new diagnosis seems to have found the cause of […]

Dylan Carlson Has Slight Wrist Sprain

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dylan Carlson (wrist) is dealing with a slight wrist sprain, according to Zachary Silver of MLB.com. Silver reports that X-rays on his wrist came back negative, and that he's currently limited to just baserunning and possibly some outfield work. As a result of this issue, it's believed that he may not […]

Niko Goodrum To Miss "A Few Weeks" With Groin Strain

Detroit Tigers utility player Niko Goodrum (groin) is expected to miss "a few weeks" with a left groin strain, according to Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press. Goodrum exited Wednesday's game after suffering the groin strain while running out a double, and was placed on the injured list as a result of the injury. […]

Jesse Winker Dealing With Back Tightness Friday

Updating a previous report, Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker (back) was scratched from Friday's lineup due to lower back tightness, according to C. Trent Rosencrans of The Athletic. There's no specifics as to how long this could keep him sidelined, and for now managers should consider him day-to-day. Winker has had a nice year at […]

Jesse Winker Scratched From Lineup Friday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker was scratched from the starting lineup on Friday night, according to Bobby Nightengale of the Cincinnati Enquirer. There's no word as to why Winker was scratched, but Shogo Akiyama now enters the lineup in center field and is batting eighth in the order. Managers should keep an eye out for […]

Anthony DeSclafani Activated From Injured List

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Anthony DeSclafani (shoulder) was activated from the 10-day injured list on Friday. The 31-year-old right-hander was placed on the IL retroactive to August 3 due to right shoulder fatigue. The league-leading Giants need DeSclafani healthy down the stretch with series against division rivals San Diego and Los Angeles coming up […]

Trevor Story Not In Lineup On Friday Night

Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story is not in the starting lineup on Friday night. This looks to just be a night off for Story, who has started in 11 straight games for Colorado and has started in 24 of the team's last 25 games. Managers should expect him to return to the lineup on Sunday, […]

Javier Baez Placed On 10-Day Injured List

New York Mets shortstop Javier Baez (back) was placed on the 10-day injured list retroactive to August 12, the team announced on Friday. The 28-year-old infielder exited last Sunday's 3-0 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies with left hip tightness and was considered day-to-day throughout the week. Baez hasn't heated up yet for the Mets, but […]

Dominic Smith Not Starting Friday

New York Mets outfielder Dominic Smith isn't starting on Friday against the Los Angeles Dodgers and left-handed starter Julio Urias. Smith is batting .255 with a .318 on-base percentage, 11 home runs, and a pair of stolen bases in 409 plate appearances this season. It'll be Kevin Pillar starting in left field in place of […]

Brandon Crawford Signs Two-Year Contract Extension

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford signed a two-year contract extension worth $32 million, Giants beat reporter Alex Pavlovic reported on Friday. The three-time Gold Glove recipient and three-time World Series champion has been a key piece to San Francisco's offensive success this season and is only heating up. Over his last seven games, Crawford […]

Michael Conforto Out Of Friday's Lineup

New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto isn't in the starting lineup on Friday for a matchup with the Los Angeles Dodgers and left-handed starter Julio Urias. Conforto is hitting .213 with a .337 on-base percentage and seven home runs in 297 plate appearances this season. Albert Almora Jr. is starting in right field in Conforto's […]

Jeff McNeil Isn't Starting On Friday

New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil isn't starting on Friday. The Mets will take on the Los Angeles Dodgers and left-handed starter Julio Urias but will do so without one of their most productive hitters. McNeil is batting .267 with a .344 on-base percentage, six home runs, and two stolen bases in 276 plate […]

Marwin Gonzalez Designated For Assignment

Boston Red Sox utility player Marwin Gonzalez was designated for assignment on Friday ahead of the team's three-game homestand against the Baltimore Orioles. The move corresponds with the Red Sox activating trade deadline acquisition Kyle Schwarber from the injured list. Gonzalez missed a chunk of time after the All-Star break with a hamstring injury. The […]

Alex Verdugo Back From Leave, Batting Second On Friday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo (paternity leave) is back in the lineup batting second on Friday against Spenser Watkins and the visiting Baltimore Orioles. The 25-year-old lefty missed games earlier in the week due to being on paternity leave. Prior to that, he went 3-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 2-1 victory […]

Matt Moore Is Starting On Saturday

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Matt Moore will start for the team on Saturday against the Cincinnati Reds. Moore has made 17 appearances for the Phillies so far, nine of which have been starts. Overall he owns a 6.79 ERA and a 6.00 FIP in 50.1 innings this year to go along with 43 strikeouts and 22 […]

Jack Flaherty Activated From Injured List, Will Start Friday

The St. Louis Cardinals activated starting pitcher Jack Flaherty (oblique) from the 60-day injured list on Friday. Fellow pitcher Wade LeBlanc was placed on the 10-day injured list to make room on the active roster. The Cardinals also announced that Flaherty will start against the Kansas City Royals tonight. In 11 starts spanning 62 innings […]

Kyle Farmer Isn't Starting On Friday

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Kyle Farmer isn't starting on Friday. The 30-year-old has established himself as the Reds' starting shortstop this season, batting .262 with a .322 on-base percentage, 11 home runs, and two stolen bases in 380 plate appearances. However, he won't start against right-hander Zack Wheeler and the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday. Instead, it's […]

Mark Canha Not In Friday's Lineup

Oakland Athletics outfielder Mark Canha isn't in the lineup for a Friday contest against the Texas Rangers and right-hander Dane Dunning. Canha has provided both the Athletics and fantasy managers with some quality production at the plate this season. The 32-year-old is batting .247 with a .379 on-base percentage, 11 home runs, and 10 stolen […]

Dylan Carlson Not In Friday's Lineup

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dylan Carlson (wrist) is not in the lineup for Friday's matchup against the Kansas City Royals. Carlson left Thursday's game with right wrist discomfort, so this isn't a total surprise. Carlson has been a nice outfielder for the Cardinals this season, slashing .261/.341/.419 with 12 HRs, 46 RBI, 60 runs, and […]

Jacob deGrom Won't Throw For Two Weeks

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (elbow) won't throw for at least two more weeks, according to Justin Toscano of The Record. deGrom has been on the shelf since July 18, but before hitting the injured list, he was having a year to remember. He has a 1.08 ERA, 0.55 WHIP, 146 K and […]

Pablo Lopez, Elieser Hernandez Throw Bullpens

Miami Marlins pitchers Pablo Lopez (shoulder) and Elieser Hernandez (quadriceps) each threw a bullpen session on Friday, according to Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald. Lopez, out since July 17, has been arguably the best pitcher in Miami's rotation this season, pitching to a 3.03 ERA with 111 K and 25 BB over 101 IP. […]

Rafael Ortega Will Rest On Friday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Rafael Ortega will sit on Friday versus the Miami Marlins. Ortega has been having a very solid second half and has become a regular with the Cubs dealing away Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo, Javier Baez and Joc Pederson. Ortega has been leading off for the Cubs and is hitting .396 with four […]

Bell's Best Bets - MLB Betting Picks for 8/13/21 (Premium Content)

Welcome in to Week 20 of the season! We've officially entered the dog days of summer post-Trade Deadline, and in theory we should see the contenders separate themselves even more from the teams that are mailing it in. I know I've started to notice much wider gaps in Vegas money lines, and while it can […]