Shane Bieber Throws a Gem on Wednesday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Shane Bieber was exceptional on Wednesday, tossing a one-hitter against the Toronto Blue Jays. Bieber threw all nine innings, allowing just one hit and one walk while striking out 10. Bieber cruised through and was never really in trouble, throwing just 102 pitches. His record improved to 10-3 and his ERA […]

Mike Minor Gives Up Four Runs In Loss

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Mike Minor allowed four runs in six innings and took the loss vs the Mariners Wednesday. Minor actually pitched well overall, but was doomed by a four-run fifth inning. Minor has had a nice season with a 3.00 ERA and 9.14 strikeouts per nine. Those numbers are a bit deceiving as […]

Danny Santana Collects Two More Hits

Texas Rangers second baseman Danny Santana went 2-for-4 in a loss to the Mariners Wednesday afternoon. Santana has been one of the hottest hitters in the league sporting a .437 batting average since July 7. Santana did strike out twice in the game and his 27.7 percent strikeout rate could hold him back a little […]

Vince Velasquez Strikes Out Nine In Win

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Vince Velasquez struck out nine batters and didn't allow a run in 5 2/3 innings against the Tigers Wednesday afternoon. Velasquez allowed four hits and two walks while earning his third win of the season. Fantasy owners who streamed Velasquez in a great matchup were rewarded, but Velasquez remains strictly a […]

Eloy Jimenez Swings Bat, Plays Catch

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (elbow) played catch Wednesday and took swings off a tee. This is the first baseball activity for the rookie since going on the injured list July 17. Jimenez reportedly feels no pain and should continue to recover from a bruised ulnar nerve. Jimenez was one of the top prospects […]

Jameson Taillon Shut Down With Renewed Pain

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jameson Taillon (elbow) has been shut down from throwing. Taillon said he was feeling pain in his shoulder and will be re-evaluated by team doctors next week. This is a major disappointment to those that have been stashing Taillon for the last month and fantasy playoffs as there were reports last […]

Brad Peacock To Throw Bullpen Sunday

Houston Astros pitcher Brad Peacock (shoulder) will throw a bullpen session on Sunday as he recovers from a shoulder injury. Peacock is traveling with the team and resumed playing catch a few days ago. It's unclear if Peacock will continue to be a starter or be moved to the bullpen once he returns and what […]

Joey Gallo Likely Headed To Injured List

Texas Rangers outfielder Joey Gallo (wrist) will see a hand specialist in Dallas and is likely headed to the Injured List. Gallo had an MRI done Wednesday which was inconclusive so the next step will be to see a specialist. Early reports suggest a hamate bone injury which could shut the slugger down for over […]

Jon Gray Pulled Due to Injury on Wednesday

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jon Gray (calf) was pulled during his start against the Washington Nationals on Wednesday. Gray was hit in the calf with a line drive, but managed to pitch another inning afterwards. The Rockies will have Gray undergo more testing after the game, so more information should be known soon.

Jhoulys Chacin Likely Headed to Injured List

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Jhoulys Chacin (oblique) is likely headed to the injured list, according to manager Craig Counsell. He was removed from his start on Wednesday after just three innings of work. The Brewers will have Chacin undergo an MRI before announcing more information. He wasn't pitching well before the injury, so a break […]

Zack Wheeler Will Be Limited Friday

New York Mets starting pitcher Zack Wheeler (shoulder) will be limited during his start versus the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday. Wheeler has missed nearly three weeks of action due to shoulder fatigue. He's been throwing off the mound without any issues, but the Mets will remain cautious. Wheeler will be limited to 75-80 pitches during […]

Byron Buxton Remains Out on Wednesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (concussion, teeth) remains out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the New York Yankees. Buxton had three wisdom teeth removed on Friday. He's currently on the 7-day injured list for his concussion. It doesn't sound like a suffered any setbacks, but he's not feeling well enough to play […]

Max Kepler is Sitting on Wednesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the New York Yankees. Kepler was nearly the hero on Tuesday, but Aaron Hicks robbed his hit in the bottom of the 10th. Jake Cave will draw the start in center field and bat ninth versus lefty J.A. Happ. […]

Dansby Swanson Scratched on Wednesday

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (heel) has been removed from Wednesday's starting lineup against the Kansas City Royals. He suffered a heel issue during Tuesday's game, and it was too sore for Swanson to suit up here. Swanson is considered day-to-day, so he's not expected to land on the injured list. Johan Camargo will draw […]

Wilson Ramos Gets Rest Day

New York Mets catcher Wilson Ramos (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the San Diego Padres. This appears to be a routine day off for the veteran catcher. Tomas Nido will draw the start behind the plate and bat eighth versus righty Dinelson Lamet. Ramos could be a trade candidate […]

Tyler O'Neill Sits Out on Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. O'Neill will get a routine day off to rest here. Yairo Munoz will draw the start in left field and bat seventh versus righty Jordan Lyles. Munoz has been coming back down to earth lately, […]

Brett Gardner Continues to Sit Out

New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner (knee) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Minnesota Twins. This marks the fourth game in a row that Gardner has missed due to a left knee issue. Mike Tauchman will cover left field and bat eighth versus righty Jake Odorizzi. This is not a […]

Clay Holmes Placed on Injured List

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Clay Holmes (triceps) has been placed on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. It's unclear how Holmes suffered this triceps issue, but he'll likely be sidelined for a few weeks. He's been awful this season, Holmes has a 6.54 ERA for the Pirates. He belongs on the waiver wire right now.

Blake Parker Has Been Designated for Assignment

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Blake Parker has been designated for assignment by the organization on Wednesday. Parker started off as the closer in Minnesota at the beginning of the season. He's struggled lately, and gave up four runs to the Yankees on Tuesday. He could have some fantasy value elsewhere if a team does claim […]

Kris Bryant Removed from Wednesday's Game

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (knee) was removed from Wednesday's game against the San Francisco Giants. It appeared that Bryant was dealing with some right knee soreness during his last at-bat. The Cubs decided to be cautious and pull Bryant out of the game. David Bote replaced Bryant in the lineup. The Cubs will […]

George Springer Smacks 23rd Home Run In Victory

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer hit his 23rd home run of the season in the Astros 4-2 win over the A's on Wednesday. Springer powered a ball over the center field fence in the third inning for his fifth home run over his last nine games. Springer is having a fantastic season, slashing .295/.382/.591 with […]

Jose Altuve's Three Hits Lead To Win

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve went 3-for-4 with a home run and two runs batted in as the Astros took down the A's 4-2 on Wednesday. It has been a resurgent month of July for Altuve, who is now slashing .363/.386/.638 over his last 80 at-bats with five home runs and seven doubles. The […]

Justin Verlander Earns 13th Victory

Houston Astros starter Justin Verlander struck out 11 hitters through six innings as the Astros beat the A's 4-2 on Wednesday. Verlander (13-4 ) allowed only one run as he emerged victorious for his third straight start. After a small bump in the road at the end of June, Verlander has posted a 2.88 ERA […]

Bryan Reynolds Out Of Lineup Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds is not in the starting lineup Wednesday against the St. Louis Cardinals. This looks like a routine day off for the 24-year-old, who has cooled off slightly after his blistering start but is still putting up very good numbers across the board. Through his first 78 games, the rookie outfielder […]

Can Jaime Barria Reclaim Starer's Role?

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Jaime Barria will get the start on Wednesday when the team takes on the Dodgers. Barria has been a huge disappointment this season after making 26 starts in 2018 while posting a 10-9 record with a 3.41 ERA. The 23-year-old got off on the wrong foot to begin this season and […]

Jon Gray Pulled After Four Innings With Calf Soreness

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jon Gray was pulled after just four innings Wednesday. Gray was feeling sore and had walked in a run before getting pulled. X-rays on his left calf showed no significant damage and the Rockies are expecting him to make his next start, according to manager Bud Black. Gray allowed just two […]

Andrelton Simmons Scuffling At The Dish

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons is stuck in a slump at the plate heading into Wednesday night's action against the Dodgers. Simmons is not known for his power but has posted only three extra-base hits over his last 83 at-bats. He is slashing only .250/.294/.359 in the month of July and simply hasn't quite […]

Justin Upton Trying To Find His Power

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton is slowly rounding into shape as the team prepares to take on the Dodgers Wednesday night. Upton is slugging only .438 through his first 89 at-bats this season but has doubled in each of his last two games. Upton has 30-plus home runs in each of his last three […]

Francisco Mejia Sitting Wednesday

San Diego Padres catcher Francisco Mejia is not in the starting lineup Wednesday against the New York Mets. Mejia has been stellar since returning from the minors in June, and even more so since the break. In eight games since the break, Mejia is slugging .827 and has two home runs, four runs and five […]

Shohei Ohtani Slugging .566 Against Right-Handed Pitching

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is slashing .305/.354/.475 in the month of July heading into Wednesday's matchup against the Dodgers. The power numbers have dipped a touch this month but Ohtani continues to prove that he is a legit offensive weapon around the league. The left-handed hitter has punished right-handed pitching this season, […]