Zac Gallen Impressive In Debut

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Zac Gallen threw five strong innings in his MLB debut at St. Louis Thursday night. Gallen gave up one run on five hits and struck out six, but needed 99 pitches to finish five innings. Gallen was one of the top pitching prospects in baseball having pitched to a 1.77 ERA […]

Charlie Blackmon Extends Hitting Streak To 10 Games

Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in his team's 6-4 win over the Diamondbacks Thursday. Blackmon has now hit safely in 10 straight games and remains one of the hottest hitters in the game. During the streak, Blackmon is hitting .532 with an absurd 1.064 slugging percentage. Blackmon got […]

Carlos Santana Hits His 15th Home Run on Thursday

Cleveland Indians infielder/designated hitter Carlos Santana hit his 15th home run of the season on Thursday, going 2-for-3 with a walk. He scored a run and drove one in as well. Santana's slash line sits at a strong .292/.416/.527. He's been the most consistent member of the Cleveland offense and is worth owning in all […]

Shane Bieber Takes a Loss but Records a Quality Start on Thursday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Shane Bieber took a loss on Thursday, but still earned a quality start. He tossed six innings, allowing two runs on five hits. He struck out eight without allowing a walk. Bieber threw 102 pitches, 71 for strikes. His record dropped to 6-3 and his ERA to 3.86. He pitched well […]

Andrelton Simmons Has Setback On Rehab Assignment

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons (ankle) was sent back to Anaheim after being seen limping after playing seven innings for Rookie-level Orem. Simmons played four innings Tuesday and seven Wednesday but will return to Anaheim for further treatment as a precautionary measure. Simmons will not travel with the team to St. Louis as originally […]

Jalen Beeks To Follow Ryne Stanek Friday

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Jalen Beeks is expected to pitch the bulk of the innings Friday behind opener Ryne Stanek. Beeks has been excellent this season with a 5-0 record with a 2.73 ERA. Despite the good surface numbers, Beeks has an xFIP of 4.47 and only strikes out 7.88 batters per nine innings. His […]

Nolan Arenado Leaves With Toe Injury

Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado (toe) left the game early on Thursday for precautionary reasons with a bruised left big toe after he fouled a ball off his foot. Arenado had a run scored on two walks and a strikeout in his four plate appearances. He was also caught stealing in the game. The […]

Trey Mancini Out Thursday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Trey Mancini (elbow) is not in the starting lineup on Thursday after being hit by a pitch on Wednesday. The injury isn't considered to be too serious, so view him as day-to-day for now. Dwight Smith is back from the injured list and starting in left field and batting cleanup, while Anthony […]

Mike Clevinger Expected To Go Back On Injured List

The Cleveland Indians are expected to place starting pitcher Mike Clevinger (ankle) on the injured list with a sprained left ankle he suffered in his first start back from the IL on Monday. One candidate to make the start on Saturday against the Tigers is right-hander Aaron Civale, as his start was skipped on Thursday […]

Greg Holland Blows Save Thursday

Arizona Diamondbacks closer Greg Holland gave up a run in the ninth inning Thursday to blow a save chance versus the Rockies. Holland was his own worst enemy in this one by issuing two walks before giving up a game-tying single to Tony Wolters. Holland is now 9-for-11 in save chances and while his saves total […]

Shawn Kelley Earns Ninth Save

Texas Rangers closer Shawn Kelley gave up two hits and a run but earned his ninth save of the season Wednesday versus the Indians. Kelley, who was tasked with protecting a three-run lead, made things interesting by giving up a home run and bringing the tying run to the plate but escaped to earn the save. […]

Ryan Zimmerman Could Start Rehab Work This Weekend

Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman (foot) could begin his rehab assignment this weekend, according to manager Dave Martinez. Zimmerman is dealing with plantar fasciitis, but has been increasing his workload this week without any setbacks. He's been banged up this season, but the Nationals are hopeful they can get Zimmerman back by mid-July.

Nick Ahmed Injured Thursday

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Nick Ahmed (hand) left the game early on Thursday with a left hand contusion. Ahmed was hitless in two plate appearances before leaving and is hitting .268/.320/.418 with five home runs, 36 runs, 30 RBI and four steals in 292 plate appearances on the season. It doesn't sound like a very serious […]

Carlos Correa, Aledmys Diaz Not Expected Back Before Break

Houston Astros manager A.J. Hinch said he doesn't think either shortstop Carlos Correa (rib) or infielder Aledmys Diaz (hamstring) will "factor into the major league team" before the All-Star break. At least the team got second baseman Jose Altuve back from the injured list on Wednesday. Alex Bregman has mainly been holding down the fort […]

Adam Wainwright Activated, Starting Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright (hamstring) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Thursday. The veteran righty missed his last start due to a strained hamstring. Wainwright will get the start against the Miami Marlins on Thursday. He's usually not a great fantasy option at this point in his career, but […]

Cody Allen Released by Angels

Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Cody Allen has been officially released by the organization on Thursday. Allen began the season as the closer for the Angels, but things quickly escalated. He had a 6.25 ERA in 25 appearances, but converted all four saves chances while with the Angels. He should land on another organization quickly, […]

Cody Bellinger Sits on Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the San Francisco Giants. This will be a rare day off for the young slugger, but he should be back in there next game. Kike Hernandez will bat leadoff and cover center field versus lefty Madison Bumgarner. Hernandez […]

Miguel Sano Sits on Thursday

Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Kansas City Royals. Sano has been unable to find his groove at the plate this season. Willians Astudillo will play third base and bat ninth versus righty Glenn Sparkman. Astudillo has been reliable with the bat lately, […]

Carlos Gonzalez is in the Lineup Thursday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Carlos Gonzalez will be in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the New York Mets. Gonzalez has seen plenty of playing time since joining the Cubs roster. However, the extra at-bats have not helped him at the plate. Gonzalez has only six hits over his last 15 games. He'll bat seventh […]

Daniel Descalso Starting at Second Base

Chicago Cubs infielder Daniel Descalso will be in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the New York Mets. Descalso has not seen much playing time lately, so it's surprising to see him in the lineup. He'll play second base and bat ninth versus righty Walker Lockett. Descalso has only five hits over the last […]

Zac Gallen Named Starter for Thursday

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Zac Gallen has been recalled from Triple-A on Thursday. Gallen will make his major league debut against the St. Louis Cardinals. Gallen had a 1.77 ERA with 112 strikeouts and 17 walks in 14 starts in the minors. He'll likely stick around in the Miami rotation for awhile. Gallen should be […]

Jonathan Lucroy Gets Thursday Off

Los Angeles Angels catcher Jonathan Lucroy (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. This will be a routine day off for the veteran catcher. Dustin Garneau will draw the start behind the plate and bat eighth versus lefty Clayton Richard. Garneau is not worth a look in […]

Shohei Ohtani Sitting Against Southpaw

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is not in the starting lineup against Blue Jays left-handed starting pitcher Clayton Richard on Thursday. Justin Upton is the designated hitter and is batting third, while David Fletcher is hitting leadoff and playing left field. Both Fletcher and Upton are solid DFS options against the very hittable […]

Dwight Smith Activated Thursday

The Baltimore Orioles activated outfielder Dwight Smith (concussion) from the injured list on Thursday. Smith should return to Baltimore's lineup on Thursday on the road against the Mariners. The 26-year-old is hitting .249/.296/.462 with 11 home runs, 31 runs, a team-high 41 RBI and four steals in his 59 games in 2019. Smith doesn't move […]

Aaron Judge To Be Activated Friday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (oblique) has completed his rehab assignment and will be activated Friday after a two-month stint on the injured list. What is there to say? The Yankees are currently seventh in baseball in runs scored, and most of that time was without the services of Judge and Giancarlo Stanton -- […]

John Means Placed On Injured List, Evan Phillips Called Up

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher John Means (shoulder) has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a left shoulder strain. This move is retroactive to June 17, so Means could be back as early as next weekend. The 26-year-old has been excellent so far this season, pitching to the tune of a 2.67 ERA through […]

Blue Jays Activate Ken Giles

The Toronto Blue Jays activated closer Ken Giles (elbow) from the injured list on Thursday and optioned reliever Justin Shafer to Triple-A Buffalo in a corresponding move. Giles has been out since June 5 and should immediately return to the closing role for Toronto. He's saved 11 of his 12 opportunities this year and has […]

Aaron Hicks Out Of Lineup Thursday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks is not in the starting lineup Thursday against the Houston Astros. It's been a rough start to the year for Hicks, who missed the first month and a half of the season, and he doesn't look to be turning the corner just yet. Through 55 at-bats in June, he […]

Nelson Cruz Getting Day Off Thursday

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz will sit Thursday against the Kansas City Royals. The 38-year-old is having another solid season even at his advanced age, slashing .278/.364/.561 with 13 home runs, 34 RBI and 29 runs through 48 games. Needless to say, he should be locked into your lineup when he plays. Jorge Polanco […]

Pat Neshek Placed On Injured List

Philadelphia Phillies reliever Pat Neshek (hamstring) has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain. Neshek had just returned from a three-week layoff due to a shoulder injury and pitched just two-thirds of an inning before being removed from Wednesday's game. Ranger Suarez was called up Wednesday and figures to see […]