Zack Wheeler Stretched Out In Victory

While he pitched just 6 1/3 innings Tuesday night at Citi Field, New York Mets starter Zack Wheeler threw 116 pitcher, a rare feat in the modern game. The 29-year-old allowed just two runs on five hits, but exited the game trailing as his offense was stymied by the opposing pitcher. Ultimately his offense came […]

Hector Neris Earns Save Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Hector Neris struck out the side in a scoreless ninth inning to earn his seventh save since June 1. Neris needed only 15 pitched to preserve a 2-0 win for the Phillies in the first game of a crucial set against the division-leading Braves. It was a nice bounce-back effort for […]

Tyler Naquin Puts Together a Four-Hit Game on Tuesday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Tyler Naquin was great on Tuesday, recording a 4-for-5 night with a run scored and an RBI. He had two doubles and two singles from the nine spot in the Cleveland batting order, bringing his slash line up to .271/.301/.458. He doesn't get consistent playing time in the Cleveland outfield and rarely […]

Jake Bauers Has a Four-Hit Game on Tuesday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Jake Bauers had an excellent game on Tuesday, going 4-for-5 with a run scored and three RBI. He smacked three singles and a double, raising his slash line to .237/.308/.401. He's been a streaky hitter this season, but has returned some decent offensive value in deeper leagues. He can be a high-upside […]

Trevor Bauer Allows a Hit Parade on Tuesday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Trevor Bauer gave up a bunch of hits on Tuesday, tossing six innings while allowing five runs on 11 hits and a walk. He struck out six and gave up two home runs, throwing 107 pitches on the evening. Bauer worked into and out of trouble throughout the night, but was […]

Tommy La Stella Exits Game In Sixth

Los Angeles Angels second baseman Tommy La Stella was removed from Tuesday's game after fouling a ball off his right leg. La Stella was helped off the field and not putting much weight on the leg. La Stella was enjoying a breakout season with a .300 batting average backed up by career-bests in hard contact […]

Trea Turner RBI Double Walks It Off

Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner hit a walk-off RBI double for a 3-2 victory over the Miami Marlins Tuesday. It capped a 2-for-5 day for Turner, who also scored a run. The shortstop is now hitting a solid .277/.333/.476 on the season, but it's his 17 steals in just 45 games (despite none tonight) that […]

Patrick Corbin Honors Skaggs Before Dominating Marlins

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Patrick Corbin, wearing the number 45 instead of his usual 46 in honor of his friend the late Tyler Skaggs, went seven innings and allowed just one run to the Miami Marlins Tuesday. He also had to weather a third inning rain delay, but ultimately walked none and struck out seven. […]

Edwin Diaz Earns Save Tuesday

New York Mets relief pitcher Edwin Diaz struck out two batters in a scoreless ninth inning to earn his 18th save of the season. Diaz has now thrown back-to-back scoreless innings with four strikeouts since his five-run meltdown in Philadelphia on June 27. Diaz hasn't been as dominant as last seasons 57 saves with a […]

Christian Vazquez Continues Breakout Season

Boston Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez finished 3-for-5 with three runs scored and two runs batted in, including a solo home run in Tuesday's win over Toronto. It's the third time this season that the 28-year-old has homered in back-to-back games; he now has 12 on the year. He's not only been one of the […]

Mookie Betts Scores Three Times In Win

Boston Red Sox right fielder Mookie Betts finished with two hits and three runs scored in a 10-6 win over Toronto on Tuesday. Betts also walked twice, increasing his on-base percentage to .387. However, Betts has struggled with the bat of late, as his average has hovered around the .260 mark for almost a month, […]

Aaron Nola Dominant Again

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola dominated the Braves Tuesday, firing eight innings of shutout ball to earn his seventh win of the season. Nola scattered four hits and three walks while striking out eight in his latest gem. This is Nola's third straight start of at least seven innings allowing one earned run or […]

David Price Solid Against Blue Jays

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher David Price allowed just two runs on four hits over six innings, while striking out seven and walking four in Tuesday's win over the Blue Jays. Price pumped 60 strikes in 93 pitches, including 13 swinging strikes in the win. The southpaw has now allowed two or fewer runs in […]

Ryan Yarbrough Optioned To Triple-A

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Ryan Yarbrough has been optioned to Triple-A Durham Tuesday. Yarbrough was already on short rest when he pitched three innings of relief on Monday, so he is likely not available for a while. The team called up Austin Pruitt to be able to cover long relief for the next few […]

Brandon Lowe Removed From Tuesday's Game

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Brandon Lowe was removed in the sixth inning of Tuesday's game with a lower right leg contusion. According to Juan Toribio of MLB.com, X-rays came back negative and he will be listed as day-to-day. Lowe was 3-for-3 with a home run and two runs batted in before exiting. Joey Wendle shifted […]

Danny Salazar Rehab Update

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Danny Salazar (shoulder) will make one more rehab start with the team's Single-A affiliate before jumping to Double-A Akron. Salazar threw his first rehab innings on Sunday, going 1 2/3 innings, while striking out five. According to the front office, the righty hit 96 mph in the appearance. Salazar hasn't pitched […]

Jonathan Schoop, Mitch Garver Resting Tuesday

Minnesota Twins second baseman Jonathan Schoop is sitting Tuesday night against the Oakland A's. In his place, Luis Arraez will man the keystone and bat fifth against RHP Daniel Mengden. The rookie Arraez is a utility man for the Twins, and draws the start with a .411 average, one homer, and five RBI. He's also […]

Hunter Strickland To Throw Bullpen On Saturday

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Hunter Strickland (lat strain) will throw a bullpen on Saturday, according to Greg Johns of MLB.com. Strickland has been on the injured list since late March and has just recently bumped up his long toss distance to 200 feet. Roenis Elias has taken a grasp of the Mariners closer role with […]

Kendrys Morales Released By Yankees

New York Yankees designated hitter Kendrys Morales has been released after clearing unconditional waivers. Morales was designated for assignment last week and clearly the Yankees were unable to find a suitor for the 36-year-old. He last appeared in a game on June 11 before being placed on the injured list with a calf injury. This […]

Hunter Pence Pulled From Rehab Assignment

Texas Rangers designated hitter Hunter Pence (groin) recently underwent an MRI, and while the results showed no new injury, he has been pulled from his rehab assignment. This status update will likely take Pence out of next week's All-Star festivities. The 36-year-old vet was voted in as the American League's DH after hitting .294 with […]

MRI Shows No Tear For Stephen Piscotty

Oakland Athletics outfielder Stephen Piscotty (knee) had an MRI that showed no tear in his right knee. Piscotty was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday after injuring his knee sliding into second on Saturday. Manager Bob Melvin suggested a timetable of a month but he did not want to guarantee anything. On Tuesday, Mark […]

Brandon Crawford Out Tuesday

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford will take Tuesday's game off against the Padres. Crawford is hitting .223 with a .633 OPS and five home runs this year. In his place, Donovan Solano will play shortstop and leadoff against lefty Matt Strahm. Solano is in his first season back in the majors since 2016 and […]

Manny Machado Serving One-Game Suspension Tuesday

San Diego Padres infielder Manny Machado lost his appeal of a one-game suspension and will sit out of Tuesday's game against the San Francisco Giants. Machado was appealing a suspension for an altercation with an umpire on June 15. In his place, Greg Garcia will start at third and bat ninth. The lefty hitter is […]

Mitch Haniger Taking A Break From Rehab

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger (groin) visited with a doctor Tuesday following some issues rehabbing too quickly after his surgery. According to Greg Johns of MLB.com, Haniger will be held out of baseball activities for at least another week, leaving his return to fall after the All-Star break. On the year, the 28-year-old is hitting […]

Carlos Correa Heads to Spring Training Complex

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (ribs) heads to the Astros' spring training complex on Tuesday. Correa is going to increase his baseball activities there. He suffered fractured ribs in May, but is hopeful to return shortly after the All-Star break. The Astros have not announced an exact timetable for his return. Fantasy owners should stay […]

Andrew Benintendi is Playing Tuesday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi (leg) is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Benintendi has missed three of the last four games due to leg issues. It doesn't appear to be serious enough to place Benintendi on the injured list. He'll bat fifth and play left field […]

J.T. Realmuto Returns to the Lineup

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (hamstring) is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Realmuto left early during Sunday's game due to left hamstring tightness. However, it doesn't appear to be serious, so he's back in the lineup for this one. He'll bat fifth and draw the start behind the […]

Trevor Story Activated on Tuesday

Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story (thumb) will be activated from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. Story missed roughly two weeks due to a right thumb strain. He'll play shortstop and bat second versus righty Jose Urquidy on Tuesday. Story can be plugged right back into fantasy lineups for this one. He should be a […]

Justin Turner Sits on Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Turner is getting a routine day off to rest here, so he should be back in the lineup next game. Edwin Rios will cover third base and bat seventh versus righty Taylor Clarke. Rios […]

Domingo German Will Be Activated Wednesday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Domingo German (hip) will be activated from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. He did not pitch well during his rehab outing, but the Yankees are still going to start German versus the New York Mets on Wednesday. He was pitching well before suffering a left hip flexor strain in […]