Shane Bieber Hurls Eight Scoreless Innings on Sunday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Shane Bieber was excellent on Sunday, tossing eight innings without allowing a run. He struck out 11, didn't issue a walk, and gave up just three hits. Bieber was outstanding after a couple of less-than-stellar starts and two 13-0 losses in the first two games of the series. The win improved […]

Luis Urias (2B, SD) - Week 14 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 14% of leagues ANALYSIS: Luis Urias has nothing left to prove at Triple-A. The 22-year struggled in a brief taste of MLB action at the beginning of the year, and was quickly demoted. All he's done since is hit .322/.406/.616 with 17 home runs and 101 R+BI in […]

Max Scherzer Dominant in Detroit Return

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer earned his eighth victory of 2019 with eight innings of one-run ball in his first start at Comerica Park since departing the Detroit Tigers in free agency in 2014. He struck out 14, including all three batters faced in the eighth inning. Scherzer has a 1.70 ERA in his […]

Noah Syndergaard Officially Activated, Carlos Gomez Designated For Assignment

The New York Mets have activated pitcher Noah Syndergaard off the 10-day IL Sunday to start the series finale against the Braves. Outfielder Carlos Gomez has been designated for assignment in a corresponding move. Syndergaard was put on the IL on June 16 with a hamstring strain and made one rehab start striking out nine […]

Corey Seager Hoping To Return Shortly After All-Star Break

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager is hopeful of returning to the team when they come out of the All-Star break on July 12. He's been on the shelf since June 13 with a strained calf and is hoping to get in some rehab games soon and play in the minors throughout the break. Seager […]

Ozzie Albies Sitting In Sunday Nighter

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies is out of the lineup for Sunday night's game versus Noah Syndergaard and the New York Mets. Johan Camargo will play second and bat seventh in his absence. Albies left Saturday's game early after he was struck by a pitch on his left elbow, but it appears the team […]

David Peralta Resting Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta is absent from the lineup in Sunday's finale against Madison Bumgarner and the San Francisco Giants. Ketel Marte will shift to the outfield while Ildemaro Vargas will take over at the keystone. Peralta is getting a routine day of rest, which comes at a good time against a tough left-hander, […]

A.J. Pollock, David Freese To Face Live Pitching Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder A.J. Pollock and first baseman David Freese are set to face live pitching Sunday as they both work their way back from injury. Pollock has been out since April 30 with an elbow infection while Freese has been sidelined for just a week with a hamstring strain. Freese likely won't need […]

Eric Sogard (2B/SS, TOR) - Week 14 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 16% of Leagues ANALYSIS: There haven't been many offensive highlights for the Toronto Blue Jays this year as the team only has two regular players hitting over .260 on the year. Yet one of those two players, second baseman Eric Sogard, has quietly been having a career year […]

Francisco Mejia Out Sunday With Forearm Contusion

San Diego Padres catcher Francisco Mejia is sidelined Sunday after he suffered a forearm contusion Saturday from a hit-by-pitch. Austin Hedges is starting behind the plate in the series finale against Miles Mikolas and the St. Louis Cardinals. Mejia has caught fire since returning from Triple-A on June 18 hitting .304 with two homers and […]

Dee Gordon Absent Sunday

Seattle Mariners second baseman Dee Gordon is sitting Sunday after leaving Saturday's game early with a strained quad. The 31-year-old injured himself on the basepaths in the third inning yesterday, but should be considered day-to-day. With an off-day Monday, expect Gordon to return when the Cardinals visit town on Tuesday opening up a three-game set. […]

Christian Walker (1B, ARI) - Week 14 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 26% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker has continued to hit in the middle of the team's batting order while he has enjoyed his breakout season. He is slashing .256/.329/.477 with 14 home runs, 35 RBI and 42 runs across 81 games this year. His […]

Stephen Piscotty Placed On IL, Franklin Barreto Recalled

The Oakland Athletics have placed outfielder Stephen Piscotty on the 10-day IL with a right knee sprain and have recalled second base prospect, Franklin Barreto, to take his place. Piscotty suffered the injury sliding into second base on Saturday and was helped off the field ending his night prematurely with his return timetable unknown. Barreto […]

Dylan Cease To Make Big League Debut Wednesday

The Chicago White Sox are promoting top pitching prospect Dylan Cease to start the first game of the team's doubleheader against the Tigers on Wednesday. It appears that this won't just be a spot start and he'll remain in the rotation moving forward. After dominating at Double-A in 2018, the results haven't been as satisfying […]

Justin Turner Sits on Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Colorado Rockies. This will be a routine day off for the veteran infielder. Edwin Rios will draw the start at third base and bat sixth versus righty Chi Chi Gonzalez. Rios doesn't have enough of a […]

Kolten Wong Won't Play on Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Kolten Wong (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the San Diego Padres. Wong will get the day off against the left-handed starter. Tommy Edman will bat leadoff and play second base versus lefty Joey Lucchesi. Edman has been solid at the top of the order, […]

Scott Oberg (RP, COL) - Week 14 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 24% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Colorado Rockies closer Wade Davis has been absolutely abysmal in June, allowing 12 earned runs over 10 1/3 innings while blowing two of his seven save opportunities. Meanwhile, setup man Scott Oberg has flourished this season, including a solid stint as the team's closer […]

Matt Carpenter Remains Out on Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Matt Carpenter (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the San Diego Padres. Carpenter has not been in the lineup since Tuesday. The Cards are facing a left-handed starter, so maybe that is why Carpenter remains out here. Yairo Munoz will get the start at third […]

Miguel Sano Won't Play on Sunday

Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Chicago White Sox. The slugging infielder will get a routine rest day here. Marwin Gonzalez will slide over to third base and bat fifth versus righty Lucas Giolito. Gonzalez has been reliable at times with the bat, […]

Yuli Gurriel is Resting Against Mariners

Houston Astros infielder Yuli Gurriel (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Seattle Mariners. This appears to be a routine day off for Gurriel, but he should be back in there next game. Alex Bregman will slide over to third base and bat third versus lefty Marco Gonzales. Bregman has […]

Logan Allen (SP, SD) - Week 14 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 31% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Through two major league starts, San Diego Padres pitcher Logan Allen is 2-0 with two quality starts, a 1.38 ERA and a 1.15 WHIP. You can't really ask for much better than that from the 22-year-old rookie, who is scheduled for two starts in […]

Ryan Zimmerman is Out of the Lineup

Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Detroit Tigers. The veteran infielder was activated from the injured list earlier this week, but the team is going to be cautious with him. The Nats want to get Matt Adams and Howie Kendrick in the lineup […]

Nomar Mazara Gets a Breather

Texas Rangers outfielder Nomar Mazara (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Mazara will get a routine day off here against the left-handed starter. Danny Santana will cover right field and bat second versus lefty Blake Snell. Santana has been quietly having a strong year at the […]

Scooter Gennett Sits on Sunday

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Chicago Cubs. Gennett recently returned from the injured list, but will get the day off against the left-handed starter. Jose Peraza will draw the start at second base and bat seventh versus lefty Jon Lester. Peraza has […]

Randal Grichuk is Out of the Lineup

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Randal Grichuk (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Kansas City Royals. Grichuk has popped 15 home runs this season, but hasn't done much with the bat besides that. Brandon Drury will cover right field and bat eighth versus righty Brad Keller. Drury doesn't have enough […]

David Robertson Throws Bullpen

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher David Robertson (elbow) threw a 20-pitch bullpen session Sunday morning. It was the first time Robertson has thrown since his injury on April 14. The team's plan is for him to throw again on Wednesday and return to the Phillies bullpen in the last week of July. Robertson was expected to […]

Billy Hamilton is Out on Sunday

Kansas City Royals outfielder Billy Hamilton (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Hamilton will get a routine day off here, but should be back next game. Whit Merrifield will bat leadoff and cover center field versus righty Aaron Sanchez. Merrifield is a strong fantasy option for […]

Lewis Thorpe to Start on Sunday

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Lewis Thorpe will make his major league debut against the Chicago White Sox on Sunday. Kyle Gibson was expected to start, but he pitched during Thursday's game that went 18 innings. Thorpe has a 5.71 ERA in Triple-A this season, so he'll get a chance to show he's better than his […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is Resting Against Royals

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Kansas City Royals. This is just a normal rest day for the young slugger. Justin Smoak will serve as the designated hitter and bat second versus righty Brad Keller. Smoak has not hit well this […]

Shin-Soo Choo is Out on Sunday

Texas Rangers outfielder Shin-Soo Choo (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. The veteran outfielder will get the day off against the left-handed starter. Willie Calhoun will serve as the designated hitter and bat fifth versus lefty Blake Snell. Calhoun has been hot with the bat lately […]