Brandon Nimmo With A Successful Return To Mets Lineup

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo returned to the Mets lineup on Saturday following a long stint on the injured list and made his presence felt immediately. Nimmo went 3-for-6 with two runs scored while playing centerfield and batting leadoff, as the Mets defeated the Yankees 8-3. Nimmo had not played since early May due […]

Dominic Smith With Big Day At Plate On Saturday

New York Mets first baseman/outfielder Dominic Smith went 3-for-5 with a double, three RBI, and two runs scored in the Mets 8-3 over the Yankees on Saturday. Smith is starting to heat up. He is now slashing .409/.409/.727 with two home runs and five RBI over his last seven games. With Smith hitting in the […]

John Nogowski Traded To Pirates For Cash Considerations

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman John Nogowski was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday for cash considerations, the team announced on Twitter. With Colin Moran and Erik Gonzalez both on the 10-day injured list now, the Pirates acquired some much needed depth at first base in Nogowski. He probably doesn't have any value in […]

Franmil Reyes Absent From The Lineup On Saturday

Cleveland Indians outfielder/designated hitter Franmil Reyes, who was activated from the 10-day IL on Friday, is not in the lineup on Saturday vs. the Houston Astros. Reyes was on the shelf for nearly six weeks with an oblique injury and was able to play in Friday's contest but will be getting the day off on […]

Ka'ai Tom Placed On IL Saturday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Ka'ai Tom (back) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday with a low back strain, the team announced on Twitter. The move was made retroactive to Friday, and in a corresponding move the Pirates recalled pitcher Kyle Keller from Triple-A Indianapolis. Tom hasn't really had any value in fantasy this […]

Kyle Schwarber Could Face Extended Absence

Washington Nationals outfielder Kyle Schwarber (hamstring) may be facing "more than a 10-day injured list situation," the Washington Post reported, citing manager Dave Martinez. An MRI showed that Schwarber has a significant strain in his right hamstring. Gerardo Parra will play left field Saturday night, and Washington is "otherwise evaluating its options." The 28-year-old Schwarber, […]

Will Smith Starting Against Nationals

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith is back in the lineup for Saturday night's game, batting fifth against Nationals right-hander Paolo Espino in Washington. Friday's starting catcher Austin Barnes is on the bench, while outfielder AJ Pollock, who homered Friday after coming in as a pinch-hitter, is starting and batting eighth. Espino has been solid […]

David Hess Acquired By Marlins

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher David Hess was traded to the Miami Marlins for right-handed pitching prospect Justin Sterner and cash considerations, according to the Miami Herald. Hess was impressive at Triple-A Durham this season, earning a 2.81 ERA with a 1.03 WHIP and 37 strikeouts to just five walks across 32 innings, including two […]

Ryan McMahon May Be Perking Up Again

Colorado Rockies third baseman Ryan McMahon cooled off in June after a strong start to the season, but he went 1-for-3 with a run scored and RBI on Friday against the Cardinals, notching a hit for the fourth straight game. McMahon, who missed a few games in June while dealing with a minor forearm issue, […]

Gregory Polanco Remains Out Saturday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco (hip) remains out of the starting lineup on Saturday against the Milwaukee Brewers. It will be Polanco's fourth straight game on the sidelines as he deals with right hip inflammation. The left-handed hitter made an appearance as a pinch-hitter on Friday, so it doesn't seem like his injury is that […]

Shohei Ohtani Hits Two More Home Runs Friday Night

Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani hit two more home runs in an 8-7 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Friday. "What he's doing is kind of unheard of," manager Joe Maddon said. Ohtani allowed seven earned runs in less than an inning this week in his last start against the New York Yankees, […]

Sixto Sanchez's Timetable Remains Murky

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sixto Sanchez (shoulder) has been steadily throwing at 120 feet, according to MLB.com's Christina De Nicola. Sanchez was shut down earlier this year and has yet to play. Though he's back on the rehab trail after suffering a brief setback with shoulder inflammation, there's still no timetable for the 22-year-old right-hander's return. […]

Yency Almonte Implodes On Friday

Colorado Rockies reliever Yency Almonte was destroyed on Friday night when he allowed six runs (five earned) on three hits with two walks and two strikeouts in a 9-3 loss to the Cardinals. The Rockies held a narrow 3-2 lead heading into the ninth inning before reliever Justin Lawrence blew the save, prompting the game […]

Elias Diaz Goes Yard Again In Friday's Loss

Colorado Rockies catcher Elias Diaz went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a strikeout in a 9-3 loss to the Cardinals on Friday. Diaz took Johan Oviedo deep with a solo homer in the bottom of the fifth inning to tie the game at 2-2. It was Diaz's fourth home run in the last […]

Andrew Benintendi Takes Batting Practice

Kansas City Royals outfielder Andrew Benintendi (rib) took several swings in batting practice Sunday. The workout "was modified and controlled, but it's a positive sign about his health," according to MLB.com's Anne Rogers. Benintendi went on the 10-day injured list three weeks ago with a right rib hairline fracture. His timetable for a return is […]

Patrick Wisdom Not Starting On Saturday

Chicago Cubs corner infielder Patrick Wisdom is not in the starting lineup on Saturday against the Cincinnati Reds. Wisdom went 0-for-4 with a strikeout on Friday. Despite the rough day, Wisdom is hitting .294 (5-for-17) with a homer and five RBI in the last week. He's been great for the Cubs in 2021 with a […]

Chi Chi Gonzalez Goes Seven Strong Innings Against The Cards

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Chi Chi Gonzalez took a no-decision on Friday when he allowed two runs on seven hits with a strikeout across seven innings in a 9-3 loss to the Cardinals. Gonzalez gave the Cards fits all night long despite only striking out one batter. He kept them off balance and scattered seven […]

Alejandro Kirk Needs A Couple More Rehab Games

Toronto Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo said that catcher Alejandro Kirk (hip) needs "a couple more games" before he's ready to be activated from the injured list. "He's still young so he's still got to catch some games in Triple-A. That's going to be good for him," Montoyo said. Kirk has been out since early […]

Chris Paddack Rebounds From His Shortest Start

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Chris Paddack bounced back from his shortest start of the season, tossing seven innings against Philadelphia on Friday. The right-hander allowed three runs on four hits and one walk while striking out five. He didn't factor into the decision, however. In his prior start, Paddack was shelled for five runs […]

Randal Grichuk Getting A Breather Against Rays

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Randal Grichuk is resting against the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday. Grichuk will get a breather after starting the last nine games for Toronto. He's hitting a nice .280 (7-for-25) with a home run and six RBI in the last week and has been solid for his fantasy managers all year, […]

Trevor Larnach, Max Kepler Sitting Against A Lefty

Minnesota Twins outfielders Trevor Larnach and Max Kepler will take a seat on Saturday against the Kansas City Royals and left-hander Danny Duffy. Alex Kirilloff is in right field and is batting cleanup, while Luis Arraez gets the start in left field while hitting eighth in the batting order. In his first major league season, […]

Charlie Morton To Face Miami As Veteran Gets Hot

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Charlie Morton, whose solid outing Tuesday against the Mets was spoiled by the bullpen, is pitching well and lines up for good matchups Sunday and next week against the last-place Miami Marlins. He allowed three earned runs against New York on five hits while striking out seven across six innings in […]

Leury Garcia Returns Saturday, Yoan Moncada Remains Out

Chicago White Sox outfielder Leury Garcia (knee) is back in the starting lineup on Saturday against the Detroit Tigers, but third baseman Yoan Moncada (hand) remains out. Garcia was scratched on Thursday with knee pain and also sat out on Friday. Moncada suffered a bruised right hand on a slide this week and is not […]

Avisail Garcia Returns To The Lineup

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Avisail Garcia (hamstring) is back in the starting lineup in right field and hitting fifth on Saturday against Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Cody Ponce. Garcia missed the last three games this week while dealing with left hamstring soreness, but fantasy managers should be looking to get him back into their lineups in leagues […]

Michael Fulmer Could Return After All-Star Break

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Michael Fulmer's (neck) visit with Dr. Keith Meister confirmed a previous diagnosis of no shoulder issues, according to MLB.com. Fulmer, who was placed on the 10-day injured list last weekend with a right cervical spine strain, is headed to Low-A Lakeland and is not expected to back until after the All-Star […]

Framber Valdez Has Been Solid After Late Start

Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez, who beat Cleveland on Thursday, is up to a 5-1 record with a 2.18 ERA and 1.04 WHIP on the season and has been rewarding patient fantasy managers after getting a late start at the end of May because of a finger injury. With 41 strikeouts over 45 1/3 […]

Danny Jansen Activated From Injured List

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen (hamstring) was activated from the injured list, and the team optioned catcher Riley Adams in a corresponding move on Saturday, MLB.com reported. Jansen went on the injured list in early June with a hamstring strain and was hitting just .157/.248/.278 with three home runs and eight RBI in 108 […]

Austin Meadows Not In The Starting Lineup On Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Austin Meadows is not in the starting lineup on Saturday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Meadows hit .238 (24-for-101) with four home runs and 17 RBI in the month of June and got off to a rough start in July on Friday by going 0-for-4 with a strikeout. It appears to […]

Ian Anderson Gets Favorable Matchup Next Week

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Ian Anderson, who posted his second straight quality start on Thursday, has a one-week start coming up, but his matchup on the road against the last-place Pittsburgh Pirates is a favorable one. The 23-year-old right-hander allowed two earned runs on three hits and two walks while striking out a pair over […]

Tylor Megill To Start On Monday

New York Mets starting pitcher Tylor Megill will make his next start on Monday against the Milwaukee Brewers instead of on Sunday in the Subway Series against the New York Yankees. Corey Oswalt will likely start Game 2 of the doubleheader against the Yankees on Sunday. Megill, 25, has allowed five earned runs on eight […]