German Marquez Injured Wednesday

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher German Marquez left his start early on Wednesday with "full body cramping." It was initially believed that he left the game due to a left hamstring cramp after grabbing his leg after making a warmup pitch before the seventh inning. It doesn't seem like this is a serious injury, but Marquez's […]

Yoan Moncada Going On Injured List

The Chicago White Sox placed third baseman Yoan Moncada (hamstring) on the injured list on Wednesday after an MRI exam showed a Grade 1 hamstring strain. It's a blow for fantasy owners and the White Sox, as Moncada is having a breakout season with a slash line of .301/.358/.535 with 20 home runs, 58 runs, […]

Luis Castillo Shuts Down Pirates On Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo was dominant in a 4-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday. Castillo held Pittsburgh to one run over seven innings while striking out seven. He allowed just six hits and didn't issue a walk in the start. Castillo continues to roll along in his breakout season, posting a 10-4 […]

Sam Dyson Headed To Twins In Four-Player Swap

The Minnesota Twins acquired relief pitcher Sam Dyson from the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday in exchange for prospects Jaylin Davis, Kai-Wei Teng and Prelander Berroa. Dyson, who is 4-1 with a 2.47 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and 47 strikeouts in 51 innings this year, will serve as a setup man for Taylor Rogers and could […]

Jesse Winker Has Three-Hit Afternoon

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker went 3-for-3 with a solo homer and two runs in a 4-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday. Winker hit a leadoff homer for the Reds off Dario Agrazal in the bottom of the first inning, giving him 15 dingers on the season. The 2019 season has been a […]

Fish Land Jesus Sanchez, Ryne Stanek Wednesday

The Miami Marlins acquired outfield prospect Jesus Sanchez and pitcher Ryne Stanek from the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday in exchange for pitchers Trevor Richards and Nick Anderson, according to a source. Sanchez was Tampa's No. 4 prospect and No. 42 overall per MLB Pipeline, so this is an intriguing move. The 21-year-old has hit […]

Trevor Richards, Nick Anderson Traded To Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays acquired pitchers Trevor Richards and Nick Anderson from the Miami Marlins on Wednesday in exchange for pitcher Ryne Stanek and outfield prospect Jesus Sanchez, according to a source. Richards was demoted to the bullpen in Miami after struggling as a starter the last month, and both he and Anderson could be […]

Astros Trade For Aaron Sanchez, Joe Biagini

The Houston Astros acquired starting pitcher Aaron Sanchez and reliever Joe Biagini from the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday in exchange for outfielder Derek Fisher, according to a source. This one flies under the radar after Houston also pulled off a blockbuster to acquire starter Zack Greinke at the deadline. Sanchez is 3-14 with an […]

Aroldis Chapman Walks Tightrope Again In Save

While the New York Yankees emerged with a victory over the Diamondbacks Wednesday afternoon, closer Aroldis Chapman's performance once again raised worries. While he's recorded five saves since the All-Star break, the 31-year-old has allowed seven runs on six hits and eight walks in that span. Chapman's ERA has risen over a full run from […]

Masahiro Tanaka Can't Escape Fifth In No-Decision

For the first couple of innings Wednesday afternoon, it appeared that New York Yankees starter Masahiro Tanaka was headed for a much-improved performance. Following a dreadful outing at Fenway Park his last time out, Tanaka fired four shutout innings, albeit with struggles. He stranded two men on base in half of his four innings, before […]

Diamondbacks Trade For Mike Leake

The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired starting pitcher Mike Leake from the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday in exchange for 22-year-old infielder Jose Caballero, according to a source. Arizona will pick up only $6 million of the remaining money owed to Leake. The 31-year-old nearly had a perfect game several weeks ago, but he's also 9-8 with a […]

Austin Romine Sparks Comeback Yankees Win

New York Yankees catcher Austin Romine delivered a big home run late in Wednesday afternoon's game against the Diamondbacks to lead a game-winning rally. The club was trailing 3-2 in the seventh when the temporary starting catcher drilled a two-run home run that flipped the deficit into a one-run lead. It was Romine's lone hit […]

Scooter Gennett Traded To Giants

The Cincinnati Reds have traded second baseman Scooter Gennett to the San Francisco Giants for a player to be named later. Gennett has been excellent over the past two seasons but has been limited to only 20 games this season and has yet to find his groove, something the Giants are hoping a change of […]

Seth Beer, J.B. Bukauskas, Corbin Martin Heading To Arizona

The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired first baseman/outfielder Seth Beer, right-hander J.B. Bukauskas, righty Corbin Martin and infielder Josh Rojas from the Houston Astros on Wednesday in the blockbuster deal that sent starting pitcher Zack Greinke to the Astros. It's one big prospect haul for the D-Backs, as Beer was ranked as Houston's No. 3 prospect, while […]

Cubs Acquire Nicholas Castellanos

The Chicago Cubs have acquired outfielder Nicholas Castellanos from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for pitching prospects Alex Lange and Paul Richan. The Cubs offense has struggled lately and Castellanos is a big get for them. Castellanos has crushed left-handed pitching this season to the tune of a .347 batting average. His stock rises in […]

Mark Melancon Dealt To Braves

The Atlanta Braves acquired relief pitcher Mark Melancon from the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday in exchange for pitchers Tristan Beck and Dan Winkler. The Braves made some much-needed upgrades to their bullpen on Wednesday with Melancon and Shane Greene, who should supplant Luke Jackson as the new ninth-inning man the rest of the way. […]

Zack Greinke Heading To Astros

The Houston Astros have acquired Arizona Diamondbacks starter Zack Greinke minutes before the deadline expired on Wednesday. This is a huge get for an Astros team with a dominant lineup and a top-heavy rotation. Greinke will join Justin Verlander and Gerrit Cole to form, perhaps, the best trio of starters in baseball. It is unclear […]

Nick Martini Called Up To Majors

Oakland Athletics outfielder Nick Martini has been recalled from Triple-A. Martini was having an excellent season in Las Vegas, posting a .332 batting average and .435 on-base percentage over 60 games. Drafted in the seventh round of the 2011 draft and toiling in the minors since then, Martini held his own over 55 games last […]

Jedd Gyorko Heading To Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired infielder Jedd Gyorko (back) from the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday, according to MLB Network insider Ken Rosenthal. There's no word on the return for Gyorko. The 30-year-old is currently on the 60-day injured list with a lower back strain and has played in only 38 games in 2019. He's […]

Nationals Acquire Hunter Strickland From M's

The Washington Nationals acquired relief pitcher Hunter Strickland from the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday in exchange for pitcher Aaron Fletcher, according to a source. Strickland opened the year as Seattle's closer but was quickly injured and has an 8.10 ERA, 0.60 WHIP, only two saves and three strikeouts in 3 1/3 innings in 2019. He'll […]

Phillies Acquire Corey Dickerson From Pirates

The Philadelphia Phillies acquired outfielder Corey Dickerson from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday in exchange for international signing bonus money and a player to be named later. The Phillies needed some outfield help due to injuries and the Pirates had more than enough outfielders to go around, so this trade makes plenty of sense. Dickerson […]

Yankees Out On Robbie Ray

Talks between the New York Yankees and Arizona Diamondbacks regarding starting pitcher Robbie Ray are now dead, according to team officials. For Ray's fantasy owners, this is probably a good thing, as it would've been tough for him to be successful consistently in the American League East and in a hitter's park. The left-hander could […]

Shane Greene Traded To Atlanta

The Detroit Tigers have traded closer Shane Greene to the Atlanta Braves. In terms of fantasy ramifications, fantasy owners don't need to worry about losing many saves, as Greene should get the bulk of the save opportunities in Atlanta over Luke Jackson and Co. On the year, the 30-year-old has absolutely dominated with a 1.18 […]

Edwin Diaz Expected To Stay Put

The belief is that the New York Mets will hold onto closer Edwin Diaz at the trade deadline. Diaz is a far cry from what he was in his breakout season with Seattle in 2018 and he blew a save on Tuesday. The Mets shouldn't be motivated to sell low on him, especially since he's […]

Caleb Smith Unlikely To Be Moved

The Miami Marlins are getting plenty of interest in starting pitcher Caleb Smith, but it's highly unlikely he's moved on Wednesday, according to a source. The left-hander is under team control through the 2023 season, too, so the Fish are in no rush to move him right now. Smith has been solid with a 3.43 […]

Yoan Moncada Not In Lineup Wednesday

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada (hamstring) will not suit up Wednesday against the New York Mets due to a tight right hamstring. There have been no updates as of yet regarding the severity of his injury, so he should be considered day-to-day for the time being. Ryan Goins will take his place at […]

Whit Merrifield A Long Shot To Be Traded

Kansas City Royals utilityman Whit Merrifield is coveted by multiple teams, but he's a long shot to be traded on Wednesday, according to a source. Merrifield is closing out July on a cold spell, but overall he's still hitting .302/.357/.484 with 12 home runs, 75 runs scored, 55 RBI and 15 stolen bases in 457 […]

Aaron Sanchez Drawing Trade Interest

The Toronto Blue Jays are getting a lot of interest on starting pitcher Aaron Sanchez despite his 6.07 ERA in 23 starts. With Sanchez being able to be a swing man in the rotation or out of the bullpen, there's a real chance he's moved on Wednesday. The 27-year-old could be more attractive in deeper […]

Mike Trout Slugging .750 With RISP

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout will hit second and start at DH Wednesday against the Tigers. Trout is hitting only .259 over his last 15 games but is slugging .672 with six home runs during that span. Trout is having an other-worldly season once again and is elite in almost every offensive category. He […]

Andrelton Simmons Hoping To Shake Off Slump

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons is struggling to kick start his season as the team prepares to play the Tigers on Wednesday. Simmons will start and hit sixth Wednesday but is hitting .204 over his last 15 games. Simmons was hitting .306 over the course of April and May but an ankle injury landed […]