Yoan Moncada Continues Career Year

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada went 3-for-4 with a home run and two doubles versus the Twins on Saturday. Moncada also scored twice and drove in a pair. The first time All-Star is having a breakout season and is now hitting .302 with 20 home runs and 59 RBI.

Chase Anderson Mediocre Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Chase Anderson gave up two runs on four hits and a walk through five innings while striking out four in Saturday's outing against the Cubs. Anderson has not finished six innings since June 9th and doesn't offer a whole lot of upside. Anderson usually doesn't implode, but also rarely has a […]

Francisco Lindor Homers on Saturday

Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor had another strong offensive performance on Saturday, going 3-for-5 with a home run and two singles. Lindor, playing as the designated hitter, scored two runs and drove one in. With a recent hot streak, Lindor has his slash line up to .303/.355/.528.

Jason Kipnis Hits a Grand Slam on Saturday

Cleveland Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis hit a grand slam in the first inning of Saturday's game, going 1-for-4 with a walk, two runs scored, and four RBI. Kipnis got the Cleveland offense off to a good start, driving in four in the first inning in a game they would eventually win 9-1. Kipnis has […]

Mike Clevinger Puts Up a Solid Seven Innings on Saturday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Mike Clevinger tossed seven solid innings on Saturday, allowing just one run on eight hits. He struck out seven and did not allow a walk, improving to 5-2 on the season. He'll take a strong 3.28 ERA into his next start and should be one of the better fantasy starters going […]

Paul Goldschmidt Just Keeps Hitting Home Runs

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt hit another home run on Saturday, his 24th of the season. More impressively, it's the sixth game in a row with a home run for "Goldy". It ended up being his only hit of the game, going 1-for-4 with a run scored and an RBI. His slash line […]

Daniel Poncedeleon Struggles Mightily on Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Daniel Poncedeleon struggled mightily again on Saturday, lasting just 2 1/3 innings. He allowed five runs on three hits and four walks. He did not record a strikeout and threw 26 strikes with 22 balls. It was an all-around ugly outing for Poncedeleon, who has looked somewhat overmatched in the […]

Zach Eflin Allows Six Earned Runs

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zach Eflin allowed ten runs, six earned, in 2 2/3 innings pitched against the Braves on Saturday. Eflin allowed seven hits and four walks against only one strikeout in a performance to forget. Eflin now holds a 10.46 ERA in his last six starts and is at risk of being demoted […]

Corey Kluber Throws a Successful Bullpen Session on Saturday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber (arm) threw a successful 45-pitch bullpen session on Saturday. He's scheduled to throw a similar session on Tuesday, then he would be cleared to pitch a simulated game as long as everything goes as planned. Kluber suffered a fractured arm on a line drive comebacker in May and hasn't […]

Shortest Home Run of Season Now Belongs to Andrew Benintendi

Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi hit the shortest home run of the 2019 MLB season, barely hooking a flyball around Pensky Pole, for a 310-foot "bomb". After hitting a slider from Yankee's starter CC Sabathia, Benintendi's blast was originally called a ground-rule double, with everyone naturally assuming that a home run couldn't be so […]

Dominic Smith Has Stress Reaction in Foot

The Mets placed first baseman and outfielder Dominic Smith on the IL on Saturday, as the former top prospect has a stress reaction in his left foot. Smith had been having his most productive season in the big leagues to date, slashing .278/.352/.506, with 10 home runs in 196 plate appearance. In a corresponding move, […]

Carlos Santana to Sit for Second Straight Game

All-Star first baseman Carlos Santana will sit for his second straight game, as he's dealing with soreness in his left shoulder. Injured while diving into first base on Thursday, Santana was originally slated to start at DH on Friday before being scratched late. Apparently still not 100%, Santana will again be replaced by Mike Freeman, […]

Ross Stripling Lands On 10-Day IL

Los Angeles pitcher Ross Stripling exited his start early on Wednesday after experiencing stiffness in his neck but now hits the IL with right bicep tendonitis, retroactive to July 24. Manager Dave Roberts says he looks for him to miss one or two starts, and that the initial neck stiffness possibly compromised Stripling's delivery, leading […]

Dansby Swanson Joins Markakis on IL

In the midst of a breakout campaign, former number-one overall draft pick Dansby Swanson was placed on the injured list on Saturday with a right foot contusion, retroactive to July 24. Swanson had already missed the Braves prior two games, initially hurting his foot when he banged it on a bag while running the bases […]

Nick Markakis Hits the IL With Fractured Wrist

Hit on the left wrist by a 91 mph fastball from Phillies starter Cole Irvin on Friday night, the bell tolled for Nick Markakis on Saturday, with Atlanta putting the 35-year-old outfielder on the injured list after x-rays revealed a fracture. Prior to the break, Markakis was slashing .284/.358/.429 with nine home runs, 55 RBI, […]

Oakland Trades for Reliever Jake Diekman

Less a splash and more of a sneaky splish, the Oakland A's waded into the trade waters on Saturday, sending minor-leaguers Ismael Aquino and Dairon Blanco to the Royals in exchange for left-handed reliever, Jake Diekman. In Diekman, the Athletics make a classic Oakland move, shoring up their bullpen with the eight-year veteran and his […]

Cal Quantrill Set for Traditional Start on Saturday

After being a following pitcher in his last appearance, San Diego rookie pitcher Cal Quantrill is set for a traditional start on Saturday night, when the Padres face the San Francisco Giants at home. Quantrill followed opener Adrian Morejon in his last appearance, entering in the third inning against the Cubs and dominating Chicago for […]

Daniel Descalso Placed On Injured List

The Chicago Cubs have placed infielder Daniel Descalso (ankle) on the 10-day injured list with a left ankle sprain. Descalso has struggled mightily at the plate this year with a .181 batting average and two home runs. Even when healthy, Descalso can remain on the waiver wire in all formats.

Kyle Barraclough Optioned to Minors

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Kyle Barraclough has been optioned to Triple-A Harrisburg on Saturday. He gave up a three-run home run to Justin Turner on Friday, and it sounds like the Nats have seen enough to make a move. Barraclough has allowed eight home runs over 25 2/3 innings this season. He has a horrendous […]

Pirates Asking for Big Return on Felipe Vazquez

Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Felipe Vazquez is likely to be moved before the upcoming trade deadline. The Los Angeles Dodgers have reportedly shown interest in Vazquez, but the Pirates price is not cheap. Pittsburgh is reportedly asking for two of the Dodgers' four top prospects in return for the dominant lefty reliever. Starting pitcher Dustin […]

Marcus Stroman Continues to Be Shopped

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Marcus Stroman continues to be shopped by the team despite contract extension rumors. The team will almost certainly trade Stroman before the trade deadline, according to Shi Davidi. The New York Yankees have shown interest in Stroman, but it's unclear what a potential package would look like right now. The […]

Mitch Moreland Sits Out Versus Lefty

Boston Red Sox first baseman Mitch Moreland (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the New York Yankees. Moreland recently returned from the injured list, so luckily this isn't injury related. It's just a routine day off for Moreland against the left-handed starter. Sam Travis will cover first base and bat […]

Adalberto Mondesi Improving

Kansas City Royals star shortstop Adalberto Mondesi has been participating in light workouts and the pain and inflammation in his shoulder is reducing, according to Jeffrey Flanagan. Mondesi has been sidelined due to a shoulder subluxation after he attempted to make a diving catch earlier this month. There is still no timetable for his return, […]

Matt Grace to Serve As Opener Saturday

Washington Nationals pitcher Matt Grace will serve as the opener for Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Joe Ross was scheduled to draw the start, but manager Dave Martinez has made a late change. Grace has a 6.23 ERA over 44 appearances this season. It's unclear why Ross isn't starting, so possibly he comes […]

Joey Wendle Sits Against Lefty

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Joey Wendle (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Wendle will get a routine day off here, so Michael Brosseau will cover second base. Brosseau will play second and bat sixth versus lefty Ryan Borucki. He's cooled off with the bat lately, […]

Bubba Starling Continues To Hit

Kansas City Royals outfielder Bubba Starling was expected to struggle at the major league level because he's struggled at every new level he's reached, but so far, he's unstoppable as a big leaguer. After another pair of hits on Friday against Cleveland, Starling is now hitting .326 and riding a 10-game hitting streak. For a […]

Matt Duffy Will Bat Leadoff Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Matt Duffy is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Duffy was activated from the 10-day injured list earlier this week. He's basically just an AL-only option at the moment, but offers mixed league help if he gets regular playing time. Duffy will bat leadoff […]

Mets Aggressively Trading Noah Syndergaard

New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard is likely going to be the biggest name available at the trade deadline this season. He's having a down year, 7-5, 4.33 ERA in 20 starts, but that isn't going to hurt his value. Syndergaard has two years left on control, and the Mets are reporting aggressively shopping […]

Whit Merrifield Slides Down Towards .300

Kansas City Royals utility man Whit Merrifield continued to struggle his way through the second half of July as he went 0-for-4 on Friday. Merrifield is in the midst of a 5-for-37 slump since his most recent long hitting streak ended, and it has now been more than 10 days since his last home run. […]

Jakob Junis Hit Hard By Cleveland

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Jakob Junis was lit up for six earned runs in six innings on Friday, earning him the loss. Junis struck out five, but he also gave up 10 hits and walked a pair. The loss came on the back of three straight quality starts for Junis, and it's only his […]