Edwin Diaz Blows Save In Possible Last Mets Appearance

In what could've been his last appearance in a New York Mets uniform, closer Edwin Diaz entered in the ninth inning with a one-run lead against the White Sox Tuesday night. Pitching at Guaranteed Rate Field, the 25-year-old walked the first batter, hit another and threw a couple of wild pitches before a sacrifice fly […]

Yasiel Puig Brawls Minutes After Being Traded

Minutes after the news was starting to break that he had been traded to the Cleveland Indians, former Reds outfielder Yasiel Puig was involved in a benches-clearing brawl with the Pittsburgh Pirates, ultimately being ejected. In 99 games this year Puig has 22 home runs with 60 RBI, 51 runs scored and 13 stolen bases, […]

Noah Syndergaard Strikes Out 11 In Possible Last Mets Start

The New York Mets might still trade away pitcher Noah Syndergaard, and if they do, he went out on top. The 26-year-old struck out 11, surrendered five hits, no earned runs and walked just one batter in 7 1/3 innings of work. He tossed 97 pitches in one of his better starts this season. While […]

Franmil Reyes Traded To Cleveland

The Cleveland Indians have acquired outfielder Franmil Reyes, per The Athletic’s Dennis Lin. In a three-way trade, the Indians are shipping starter Trevor Bauer to the Cincinnati Reds for outfielder Yasiel Puig and receive Reyes and pitcher Logan Allen from San Diego. The deal sends the Reds No. 1 prospect Taylor Trammell to the Friars. […]

Indians Trade Trevor Bauer in 3-Team Deal

Former Cleveland Indians pitcher Trevor Bauer was traded to the Reds on Tuesday night in a 3-team blockbuster that will see them receive Yasiel Puig in return from the Reds as well as Franmil Reyes and Logan Allen from San Diego. Bauer goes from a team leading the Wild Card race and only two games […]

Taylor Trammell Traded To Padres

The Padres have acquired Cincinnati Reds prospect outfielder Taylor Trammell, per The Athletic’s Dennis Lin. As part of a three-team deal, the Friars will ship outfielder Franmil Reyes, pitcher Logan Allen and infielder/outfielder Victor Nova to the Cleveland Indians, The Reds receive stud starter Trevor Bauer in return. Trammell, the Reds No. 1 prospect and […]

Rhys Hoskins Homers in Second Straight Game

Suffering a power outage in July, Phillie's first baseman Rhys Hoskins homered on Tuesday night, after chasing Giants starter Tyler Beede in the fifth inning with a 414-foot shot to centerfield with Bryce Harper on first base in a game Philadelphia would eventually win 4-2. Hoskins also hit a walk-off home run on Sunday night […]

Aaron Judge Suddenly Slumping

New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge went hitless for the fourth time in the last five games as his sudden struggles hurt the club in a Tuesday night loss. The 27-year-old struck out twice on the night, now hitting under .200 in his last seven games. Judge's performance epitomized the night for the Yankees, as […]

J.A. Happ Gets Rare Quality Start In Defeat

The New York Yankees finally got a quality start out of a starting pitcher Tuesday night, but this time it was the offense that failed to produce. J.A. Happ went six innings and allowed three runs, but took the loss as the Arizona Diamondbacks prevailed, 4-2 in the Bronx. Happ surrendered eight hits and a […]

Hector Neris Earns 19th Save

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Hector Neris pitched a clean ninth inning with one strikeout to pick up a save Tuesday night. Neris has now allowed only two baserunners and no runs over his last five appearances. Neris has had his bad appearances which have his ERA a little high at 3.74, but he strikes out […]

Drew Smyly Dominant Over Seven Innings

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Drew Smyly didn't allow a run over seven innings pitched Tuesday against the Giants. Smyly scattered four hits and a walk against five strikeouts as he picked up his second win of the season. Smyly has not been a usable fantasy option most of this season as this performance actually lowered […]

Shawn Armstrong Earns Third Save

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Shawn Armstrong threw two innings of scoreless ball to earn his third save of the season Wednesday in San Diego. Armstrong allowed one hit while striking out two to close out the victory. Armstrong hasn't been very good this season, his ERA is 5.08 with an equally bad 5.48 xFIP, but […]

Braves Acquire Chris Martin

The Atlanta Braves have acquired relief pitcher Chris Martin from the Texas Rangers for Triple-A pitcher Kolby Allard. Martin is having a nice season with a 3.08 ERA and a 2.94 xFIP on the season with 10.18 strikeouts per nine innings. Martin has four saves for Texas this season, but will likely slide in behind […]

Luke Voit Leaves Game Early

New York Yankees first baseman Luke Voit was removed from Tuesday's game with an apparent injury. Voit was hit by a pitch in the elbow in the first inning but stayed in the game. After a few more innings Voit was removed with Gio Urshela taking over at first with Tyler Wade entering the game […]

Jason Vargas To Make Phillies Debut Friday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jason Vargas will start for his new team Friday night vs the White Sox. Vargas couldn't ask for a better matchup to start his Phillies tenure as the White Sox have the worst team wOBA since the All-Star break. The matchup makes him an interesting deep league streamer, but Vargas is […]

Yoan Moncada Exits Early On Tuesday

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada exited Tuesday’s contest versus the Mets after the top of the first inning. Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times has reported that White Sox trainers were looking at Moncada’s lower half prior to Tuesday’s game and nothing appears serious. Moncada is day-to-day for now. Ryan Goins has replaced Moncada […]

Garrett Cooper Leaves Game

Miami Marlins first baseman Garrett Cooper (hamstring) left Tuesday's game with an apparent hamstring injury. Neil Walker replaced Cooper at first base with Martin Prado entering the game to take over at third. Cooper was having a breakthrough season with a .296 batting average and 11 home runs in 67 games. He is making hard-contact […]

Adalberto Mondesi Swings Off Tee

Kansas City Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi (shoulder) took swings off a tee and fielded grounders with light throwing Tuesday. Mondesi took about 40 swings from each side of the plate as he continues his recovery from a partial shoulder dislocation. Mondesi, who has been on the injured list since July 17, was having a big […]

Brendan McKay Expected To Start Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Brendan McKay is expected to be called up and start Thursday at the Red Sox according to Marc Topkin. McKay, who is also a hitting prospect for the Rays, has been dominant in Triple-A this season sporting a 0.93 ERA across 29 innings with 32 strikeouts. McKay has a 12.6 […]

Marcell Ozuna Beginning Rehab Assignment

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Marcell Ozuna (finger) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Memphis Tuesday. Ozuna has been on the injured list since June 28 when he broke multiple fingers sliding back into first base in San Diego. It was originally reported Ozuna would begin playing rehab games Monday, but being in the lineup […]

Shaun Anderson Has Start Pushed Back

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Shaun Anderson was scheduled to make the start against the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday. However, the Giants have decided to push back Anderson for now. Anderson's ERA now sits at 5.06 on the year, so a demotion to the bullpen could be happening. Dereck Rodriguez or Conner Menez could draw […]

Albert Pujols Won't Play Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Albert Pujols (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Detroit Tigers. The Angels are giving their veteran slugger a rest day here. Matt Thaiss will cover first base and bat seventh versus righty Drew VerHagen. Thaiss hasn't done much at the major league level, but […]

Justin Upton is Sitting Out on Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Detroit Tigers. Upton will receive a routine day off here to rest, so he should be back in the lineup next game. Brian Goodwin will bat leadoff and cover left field versus righty Drew VerHagen. Goodwin has […]

Willson Contreras Gets A Day Off Tuesday

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. The Cubs are giving their All-Star catcher a routine rest day here. Victor Caratini will draw the start behind the plate and bat sixth versus righty Adam Wainwright. Caratini could have some cheap DFS value […]

Nelson Cruz is Absent on Tuesday

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Miami Marlins. Cruz normally serves as the designated hitter for the Twins, but he won't be able to do that while the team is playing in Miami. He'll be stuck on the bench and likely just used […]

Yasmany Tomas is in the Lineup Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Yasmany Tomas is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the New York Yankees. Tomas was recalled on Friday after hitting .305 with 29 home runs and 80 runs batted in during his time in the minors. This is his first return to the major leagues since 2017. He'll bat eighth […]

Ramon Laureano is Out on Tuesday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano (hip) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Laureano is reportedly day-to-day with a minor hip issue. He missed Sunday's game due to the same issue, so the Athletics just wanted to give him some extra rest. Mark Canha will cover center field and […]

Tim Anderson Activated, Starting on Tuesday

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson (ankle) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. Anderson has been sidelined a little over a month due to a right ankle sprain. Anderson is hitting .317/.342/.491 with 11 homers and 15 steals this season. He's been fantastic for fantasy owners, so they can feel safe […]

Matt Adams is Sitting on Tuesday

Washington Nationals first baseman Matt Adams (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Atlanta Braves. It's unclear whether the foot issue is still bothering Adams or if manager Dave Martinez just wanted to give him a break. Regardless, Howie Kendrick will cover first base and bat fifth versus righty Julio […]

Blake Parker Signed by Phillies

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Blake Parker will likely make his team debut for his new club this week. Parker was designated for assignment by the Minnesota Twins last week. The veteran righty has a 4.21 ERA in 37 appearances with the Twins. He was a key piece to their pen to start the season, but […]