Joc Pederson Sits Versus Lefty

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson is sitting versus Diamondbacks left-hander Alex Young Saturday while Kristopher Negron takes his place in the lineup. The 27-year-old is batting a paltry .176 off southpaws this season, and likely won't get many starts versus these hurlers down the stretch run with Negron hitting well lately. Pederson has impressed […]

Craig Kimbrel Won't Return When First Eligible

Chicago Cubs reliever Craig Kimbrel is expected to join the club on their road trip to Philadelphia next week, but won't be activated on Wednesday when first eligible. The 31-year-old was shelved last week with knee inflammation, and the Cubs are proceeding with caution with their midseason acquisition by not rushing him back to action. […]

Shohei Ohtani Throws Successful Bullpen

Prior to Saturday's game against the Boston Red Sox, Shohei Ohtani took another step in his road back from Tommy John surgery, throwing a 40-pitch bullpen session. Throwing all fastballs and at only 80% intensity, Ohtani reached 82 mph and reported no issues. Hoping to progress to breaking balls soon, the two-way star will continue […]

Christian Yelich Still Sidelined Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich is out of the lineup once again Saturday with an ailing back that has kept him out of action since August 5. Yelich has been dealing with this issue all season long, but his results thankfully haven't suffered due to sitting out the odd game throughout the campaign. He remains […]

Teoscar Hernadez Stays White Hot

After hitting two home runs last night against the New York Yankees, Toronto outfielder Teoscar Hernandez continued the barrage on Saturday, smashing a Chance Adams curveball 411-feet for his 18th home run of the year. Only 5%-owned in all Yahoo Leagues, Hernandez has four multi-home run games since the beginning of June and is capable […]

Gary Sanchez Homers in First At-Bat Back

Out since July 23 with a groin injury, Gary Sanchez returned with gusto on Saturday, smashing a hanging slider from Toronto pitcher Jacob Waguespack 426-feet for his first home run since July 4. With New York beset by injuries on all sides, Sanchez immediately returning with a power boost is a welcome sign. And as […]

Luis Severino Throws Successful Bullpen Session

Back on a mound for the first time in five months, Yankees ace Luis Severino threw a 23-pitch bullpen session on Friday afternoon, throwing mostly fastballs and changeups as well as mixing in two sliders. Severino left the session claiming that he felt strong and will likely throw another bullpen on Monday while working in […]

After Suffering Setback, Yandy Diaz Now Out 6-8 Weeks

Out since July 23 with a foot contusion, Tampa Bay infielder Yandy Diaz suffered a setback in his rehab earlier this week, feeling increased pain after taking groundballs. A CT scan later revealed a hairline fracture in his left foot and Diaz will be shut down from all baseball activities for the next 6-8 weeks. […]

Jay Bruce Returns To IL After One Day Absence

Sidelined since July 17 with a left oblique strain, Philadelphia Phillie Jay Bruce returned for Thursday's game against the Giants only to promptly injure his arm making a throw in the third inning. Officially placed back on the injured list on Friday, Bruce is expected to be shut down from throwing for two weeks after […]

Jason Heyward Will Sit Saturday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward will get a day of rest on Saturday versus the Reds. Heyward has cooled off lately and has just five hits over his last 26 at-bats. Albert Almora Jr. will replace Heyward and bat first for the Cubs Saturday. Almora is a dart throw in DFS Saturday versus Reds starter […]

Mitch Haniger Nears Rehab Assignment

Out since June 6 after being hit by his own foul tip, Mitch Haniger (ruptured testicle) is expected to begin a minor-league rehab assignment early next week. Manager Scott Servais believes that Haniger will need 25-30 plate appearances in order to get his timing back, which means a week or more of games. With Braden […]

Luke Weaver Throws First Bullpen Session Since Injury

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Luke Weaver threw 10 pitches before Friday's game against the Dodgers in his first bullpen session since hitting the shelf in May with a UCL sprain. Before injured, Weaver was in the midst of a resurgent season after being traded to Arizona in the deal for Paul Goldschmidt, with a 3.02 […]

Andrew Heaney is Starting on Saturday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Andrew Heaney (shoulder) will make the start versus the Boston Red Sox on Saturday. Heaney missed three weeks of action due to shoulder inflammation. Heaney did not need a rehab start, so he's ready to go for this one. He has a 5.09 ERA with 54 strikeouts in nine starts […]

Andrew Benintendi Won't Play Versus Lefty

Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. Benintendi will get a routine day off here at the plate versus the left-handed starter. Sam Travis will cover left field and bat cleanup versus lefty Andrew Heaney. Travis is in a favorable part […]

Wilmer Font Named Starter for Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Wilmer Font will draw the start versus the New York Yankees on Saturday. Jacob Waguespack was expected to draw the start, but he will come out of the bullpen in this one. Font will act as an opener and pitch the first inning or two of this one. This is not […]

Chad Green Named Opener for Saturday

New York Yankees relief pitcher Chad Green has been named the opener for Saturday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Masahiro Tanaka was scheduled to pitch, but he'll be pushed back until Sunday. Green will pitch the first inning or two and then hand the ball off to someone else. It's unclear who the Yankees […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Officially Placed on IL

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (quad) has been placed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday. The Jays announced on Friday that Gurriel would likely be sidelined due to a Grade 1 quad strain. Luckily, it's only a Grade 1, so Gurriel should only be out for a few weeks. He's having a […]

Aaron Judge is Back in the Lineup

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (rest) did not start in Friday's game due to rest, but is back in the lineup for this one. Judge will bat second and play right field versus righty Jacob Waguespack on Saturday. Judge is hitting below .200 over the last two weeks, but has a favorable matchup here. […]

Gleyber Torres Won't Play Saturday

New York Yankees infielder Gleyber Torres (core) is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Torres suffered a core injury on Saturday, and has been banged up since then. It doesn't sound like the team wants to place him on the injured list, but Torres hasn't played basically all […]

Jonathan Holder Lands on Injured List

New York Yankees pitcher Jonathan Holder (shoulder) has been placed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday. Holder is dealing with right shoulder inflammation, so he could be sidelined multiple weeks. He has a 6.31 ERA in 34 games (one start) with the Yankees this season. Stephen Tarpley has been recalled to take his spot […]

Gary Sanchez Activated on Saturday

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez (groin) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Saturday. He spent over two weeks on the injured list due to a groin strain. Sanchez doesn't have the best batting average, but has 24 home runs and 58 knocked in this season. Sanchez will do the catching and […]

Rafael Devers Sits Out on Saturday

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. Devers had a strong performance on Friday, so this appears to be a routine day off. Michael Chavis will cover third base and bat sixth versus lefty Andrew Heaney. Chavis has been decent […]

Bo Bichette Fails to Double, Still Flashes Leather

Toronto rookie Bo Bichette cooled off on Friday night against the visiting Yankees, with his nine-game double streak and 11-game hit streak coming to an end. Bichette did walk in the first inning, coming around to score on a Randall Grichuk home run in an eventual 8-2 win over New York. He also contributed by […]

Chase Anderson (SP, MIL) - Week 20 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 32% of Yahoo! leagues ANALYSIS:  That’s five quality starts for Anderson in his last six appearances. He never seems to blow the doors off, but five or six quality innings while giving up just one or two earned runs is very valuable in a points league. Anderson […]

Danny Jansen Answers Challenge With Home Run

Having been benched in favor of fellow rookie Reese McGuire - who has hit two home runs with a .840 OPS since being called up on July 27 - Danny Jansen hit a three-run home run off of Yankee starter J.A. Happ in the sixth inning of an 8-2 victory at home on Friday night. […]

Randal Grichuk Homers for Second Time in Three Games

Randall Grichuk started the scoring off early for the Blue Jays on Friday night against the Yankees, hitting a two-run home run off of New York starter J.A. Happ in the bottom of the first inning. Grichuk now has 20 home runs on the year and has hit four home runs since July 29, heating […]

Michael Lorenzen (SP/RP, CIN) - Week 20 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 13% of leagues ANALYSIS: There is a lot to say about Cincinnati Reds reliever Michael Lorenzen, as he is a man of many talents. As an asset on offense, "Mikey Biceps" has accumulated three stolen bases and a .273/.333 BA/OBP combo, and on the mound he's been one […]

Teoscar Hernandez Homers Twice Again

Toronto outfielder Teoscar Hernandez cranked up the power on Friday night, hitting two home runs and driving in three as the Blue Jays beat the Yankees 8-2 at home. Hernandez hit his 16th home run in the second inning, taking starter JA Happ deep for a 447-foot solo shot, before capping off the Blue Jays […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Swipes A Pair, Drives In Two

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. went 1-for-3 in Friday's contest versus the Rockies, upping his average to .326 on the season. Deuces were wild for the rookie as he hit a double, walked twice, drove in two, and swiped a pair of bags in the club's 7-1 victory. Tatis Jr.'s spectacular debut campaign […]

Marco Gonzales Punches Out Nine Rays In No-Decision

Seattle Mariners starter Marco Gonzales struck out nine in the team's 5-3 loss to the Rays on Friday. The lefty tossed 6.1 innings giving up two runs on seven while walking a pair, earning a no-decision. The high strikeout total matched his season-high, but his 110 K's in 146.0 IP (17.5% K%) isn't giving him […]