Jason Vargas Won't Face Suspension For Altercation

New York Mets starting pitcher Jason Vargas and manager Mickey Callaway will be fined for their roles in an altercation with a member of the media over the weekend. While the fines are a team-issued $10,000 each, a source confirmed, there will be no suspensions, according to general manager Brodie Van Wagenen, who called the […]

Aaron Hicks Smacks Home Run In Victory

The New York Yankees trailed by two runs heading into the fifth inning of Monday night's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. While CC Sabathia was pitching well, the offense was dormant until Aaron Hicks stepped up. With two runners on, the center fielder drilled a three-run home run, his fifth of the season, as […]

Jackie Bradley Jr. Homers Monday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. finished 1-for-2 with a home run and three walks in Monday's win over the White Sox. Bradley Jr.'s solo shot got Boston on the board in the second inning, and he's now hit safely in 15 of 22 games in June. He's also hitting .274 with a .939 […]

James Paxton Will Not Pitch In England

New York Yankees starting pitcher James Paxton will not be one of the two starting pitchers during the upcoming international series against the Boston Red Sox in London. He is likely to start the first game of the interleague series on Tuesday, July 2 against the New York Mets instead. The southpaw was tuned up […]

Masahiro Tanaka Will Start One Of The London Games

New York Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka will start the first game in London against the Boston Red Sox on Saturday at 1:10 p.m. EDT. They're still figuring out whom the second starting pitcher will be for Sunday's game. Tanaka hasn't faced the Red Sox yet this season, but he is 4-2 with a 3.88 […]

Jonathan Holder Optioned To Triple-A

The New York Yankees optioned relief pitcher Jonathan Holder to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after his implosion on Monday night against the Toronto Blue Jays. He coughed up five earned runs and five hits, including a grand slam to Freddy Galvis and a solo shot to Lourdes Gurriel Jr., and he was unable to retire a single […]

CC Sabathia Goes Six, Earns Win

Coming off his milestone 250th victory, New York Yankees veteran CC Sabathia put forth a quality start and earned his fifth win of the season. The left-hander went six innings, allowing two runs on six hits and two walks. He went on to strike out nine, including the final batter he faced, escaping a jam […]

Mookie Betts' Homer Begins Red Sox Comeback

Boston Red Sox right fielder Mookie Betts hit his 13th home run in Monday's 6-5 walk off win over the White Sox. Betts' solo shot came in the seventh to put Boston within one at 5-4. The 26-year-old has just four home runs and nine runs batted in during June, while batting .225/.367/.461. Despite his […]

Carson Fulmer Will Serve As Opener On Tuesday

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Carson Fulmer will serve as the team's opener on Tuesday night against the Boston Red Sox. It will be a collective bullpen day for the White Sox against LHP David Price. The former standout at Vanderbilt has struggled, posting a 1-1 record, 6.35 ERA and 1.94 WHIP across 11 1/3 […]

Eduardo Rodriguez Struggles Against White Sox

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez allowed five runs over 6 1/3 innings, while surrendering six hits, striking out four, and walking two in Monday's walk off 6-5 win over the Chicago White Sox. The southpaw served up two home runs, which marks the fifth straight game that he has allowed at least one […]

Todd Frazier Continues To Swing Hot Bat In Defeat

New York Mets third baseman Todd Frazier continues to be impeccable at the plate as of late. Monday night, taking on the Philadelphia Phillies, the 33-year-old singled in a run in the first and later drilled a home run to center in the third. It was his ninth of the year as hot stretch continues. […]

Michael Conforto Drives In Three In Defeat

The New York Mets offense showed up Monday night at Citizens Bank Park with outfielder Michael Conforto leading the way. The former All-Star doubled home the first run of the game, giving his team an early lead. In the fifth, with his club trailing, he tied the game with a solo blast to left center. […]

Steven Matz Dreadful In Philadelphia

The New York Mets found no relief to their current woes Monday night as they dropped the series opener in Philadelphia. New York native Steven Matz was on the mound and got hit hard from the start. With three runs surrendered in the first, he was well on his way to his sixth defeat of […]

Steven Duggar Takes Dry Swings On Monday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Steven Duggar (back) was able to take 20 dry swings on Monday, as he slowly progresses in his recovery from tightness in his lower back. It was his first time swinging a back since landing on the 10-day injured list. He was pleased that his back is loosening up, but he […]

Brandon Crawford Nursing Minor Hamstring Issue

Updating a previous report, San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford (hamstring) was given the day off on Monday against the Colorado Rockies due to a mild tight hamstring issue. He is reportedly available off of the bench. With Crawford on the mend, Donovan Solano made the start at shortstop. It sounds like Crawford is likely […]

Diego Castillo Out Approximately Two Weeks

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Diego Castillo (shoulder) has been diagnosed with a right shoulder impingement and he will be sidelined for at least two weeks. Overall, Castillo has a 1-6 record with a 3.93 ERA and 1.31 WHIP across 34 1/3 innings over 33 relief appearances. Something's obviously been amiss lately, as he has […]

Chad Green Pressed Into Duty, Might Not Open

New York Yankees relief pitcher Chad Green was forced into a relief appearance in the eighth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday night, so his status as the 'opener' for Tuesday's game against the Jays is up in the air. Green allowed two hits with two strikeouts in two-thirds of an inning, throwing […]

Trevor Richards (SP, MIA) - Week 13 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 29% of All Leagues ANALYSIS: Even after a strong start against St. Louis - in which he struck out eight Cardinals over 5.2 innings, scattering four hits and giving up only one run - Trevor Richards is still available in 70% of leagues. But with a […]

Caleb Smith Strikes Out 11 In Rehab Start

Miami Marlins starter Caleb Smith (hip) allowed two hits, both solo home runs, in 4 1/3 innings of work during a rehab start with Double-A Jacksonville on Monday. He struck out 11 batters while walking one. The 27-year-old claimed that his hip did not bother him at all during the contest, which suggests a return […]

Tyler Glasnow Suffers Setback

Tampa Bay Rays starter Tyler Glasnow (forearm) felt discomfort during his throwing program on Sunday, and an MRI on Monday revealed right flexor inflammation. He will be shut down for at least the next three weeks before being reevaluated. It is an unfortunate setback for the 25-year-old, who suffered the initial injury back on May […]

Bryse Wilson Expected To Start Thursday's Game

Atlanta Braves pitcher Bryse Wilson is expected to start Thursday's game against the Chicago Cubs in place of the recently-demoted Mike Foltynewicz. Wilson struggled to start the 2019 campaign, but he has come into form since May 16 with Triple-A Gwinnett, allowing 13 earned runs over his past 47 innings (2.49 ERA). The 21-year-old could […]

Tony Gonsolin Making MLB Debut On Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers pitching prospect Tony Gonsolin will make the first start of his MLB career on Wednesday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The 25-year-old has been reliable with Triple-A Oklahoma City this season as he has posted a 2.77 ERA and 1.26 WHIP across eight starts. Gonsolin is the team's fourth-best prospect, according to MLB.com. […]

Chi Chi Gonzalez Starting Against Giants On Tuesday

Colorado Rockies pitcher Chi Chi Gonzalez will start Tuesday's game against the San Francisco Giants. The 27-year-old has not appeared in the majors since 2016. Gonzalez has been wholly mediocre with Triple-A Albuquerque this season, as evidenced by his 5.66 ERA and 1.53 WHIP. While the Giants are an astute team to stream against, Gonzalez […]

Ross Stripling Starting On Tuesday Against The Diamondbacks

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Ross Stripling will start Tuesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. With Rich Hill (forearm) sidelined, the Dodgers needed another arm to join the rotation. Fantasy managers should temper expectations for Stripling's first start, as he has not thrown more than two innings since April 25. Julio Urias will likely supplant him […]

Luke Weaver's Arm Is Improving

Arizona Diamondbacks starter Luke Weaver (arm) had a follow-up MRI on Monday that showed improvement in his pitching arm. Weaver felt discomfort during a shortened start on May 26 before being put on the injured list. He was ultimately diagnosed with multiple mild strains in his throwing arm, although, he thankfully avoided needing surgery. The […]

Jimmy Yacabonis Serving As Opener On Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles pitcher Jimmy Yacabonis will start Tuesday's game against the San Diego Padres. Yacabonis performed admirably as an opener against the Oakland Athletics on June 19, tossing two scoreless innings while striking out one batter. Despite the strong outing, Yacabonis has miniscule fantasy value and a 4.70 ERA through 23 innings this season. Let […]

Ketel Marte Returns To Lineup On Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (groin) is back in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Clayton Kershaw and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Marte missed the past two games with a left groin cramp. The 25-year-old has broken out in a big way this season, posting a .309 average to go along with 20 […]

Brandon Crawford is Sitting on Monday

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Colorado Rockies. Crawford is getting a routine day off here, but should be back in the lineup next game. Donovan Solano will draw the start at shortstop and bat eighth versus righty Jon Gray. Solano doesn't have […]

Jarrod Dyson is Sitting Versus Lefty

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Jarrod Dyson (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. This is a routine day off for the veteran speedster against the left-handed starter. Ketel Marte will draw the start in center field and bat second versus lefty Clayton Kershaw. Marte is hitting over .500 […]

Brandon Morrow Will Throw A Bullpen Session Tuesday

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Brandon Morrow (elbow) has thrown two successful bullpen session and will throw a third session on Tuesday. Morrow has been sidelined since July 15 of last year with various elbow issues. There is no timetable if Morrow will return to the big leagues anytime soon or at all this season and […]