Jeff McNeil Ignites Mets Offense In Win

Batting leadoff right ahead of rookie phenom Peter Alonso, New York Mets utility player Jeff McNeil recorded three hits as one of the club's leaders in a blowout victory Tuesday night. Starting in left field, the 27-year-old reached base in the third, later coming around to score the game's first run. He would score another […]

Scooter Gennett Starts Rehab Assignment

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett (groin) started his minor league rehab assignment on Monday. He's scheduled to play five days with Single-A Daytona and then move to Triple-A Louisville. Manager David Bell said that Gennett will be back in the starting lineup as soon as he's able. Cincinnati may ease him back in right […]

Zach Plesac Throws Seven Good Innings on Tuesday

Cleveland Indians rookie starting pitcher Zach Plesac threw seven good innings on Tuesday, allowing just one run on two hits. He struck out six but walked five. One of the two hits he allowed was a solo home run, but Plesac was otherwise very tough to hit in this one. He was very much fitting […]

Trevor Williams To Start Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Trevor Williams (side) is scheduled to come off the injured list and start on Wednesday against the Tigers. Williams has been out since May 16 but should be picked up (if he's available) and started against the weak offensive lineup of the Tigers in his first start back. The 27-year-old right-hander […]

Jack Flaherty Throws Seven Solid Innings on Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty pitched seven solid innings on Tuesday, earning a quality start. He allowed three runs on four hits and a walk while striking out eight. Flaherty allowed home runs in the fifth and the seventh innings, but was otherwise able to mostly keep the Marlins bats at bay. He'll […]

Peter Alonso Clobbers Braves In Victory

The New York Mets dismantled the Atlanta Braves at SunTrust Park Tuesday night and their rookie first baseman was at the forefront. Peter Alonso recorded four hits, drew two walks, scored three runs and drove in three in a 10-2 victory. He doubled home the first run of the game and later drilled a two-run […]

Jesus Luzardo To Make Next Start At Triple-A

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo (shoulder) will move to Triple-A Las Vegas for his next start on Saturday, according to a major league source. Per MLB Pipeline, Luzardo is the team's top prospect, No. 15 overall and the second best left-handed pitching prospect in the game. In his two rehab outings for High-A Stockton, […]

Jacob deGrom Twirls Gem on Tuesday

New York Mets right-hander Jacob deGrom brought his best stuff on Tuesday in a win over the Atlanta Braves. DeGrom tossed 8 1/3 innings of two-run ball, allowing just five hits while striking out 10. The win improved the righty's record to 4-6 on the season and lowered his ERA to 3.26 in the process. […]

Jason Vargas' Injury Believed To Be Minor

New York Mets starting pitcher Jason Vargas (calf) left his start on Sunday against the Cardinals with a left calf cramp that is believed to be minor. "It sounds like it was just cramps. He should be fine," manager Mickey Callaway said. "We got him situated inside, got some fluids in him, and he seemed to […]

Jose Alvarado's Return Not Imminent

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Jose Alvarado has returned to the United States after spending time in Venezuela with his family and will report to the team's spring training facilities to get some action in before returning from the restricted list. It's unclear exactly when he'll be back with the Rays, but the team could […]

Dwight Smith Starting Rehab Assignment

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Dwight Smith (concussion) will play the next two games with Triple-A Norfolk with his sights set on joining the team in Seattle. Smith has been out since June 6 with his head injury. He should return to regular playing time for the lowly Orioles as one of the bright spots on the […]

Brett Gardner To Lose Playing Time?

New York Yankees first baseman Edwin Encarnacion will become the team's primary designated hitter after the club acquired him over the weekend, according to manager Aaron Boone. Boone also said that Encarnacion is "capable" of playing first base. Boone still expects outfielder Brett Gardner "to play a lot" when Giancarlo Stanton and Aaron Judge are […]

Andrelton Simmons Could Return This Weekend

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons (ankle), who has been on the injured list since May 20 with a Grade 3 left ankle sprain, started his rehab assignment with Rookie League Orem on Tuesday. He's way ahead of schedule, as his injury generally requires eight to 12 weeks to heal. If all goes well this […]

Sean Newcomb Feeling Fine

Atlanta Braves pitcher Sean Newcomb (head) has been feeling fine and slept through the night on Saturday after he was hit in the back of the head with a line drive in his start against the Phillies. The left-hander has a bump on his head and his neck is a little stiff, but it looks […]

New Injury For Jed Lowrie?

New York Mets general manager Brodie Van Wagenen said that third baseman Jed Lowrie's (hamstring, knee) "left side has caused him problems," but he didn't elaborate further. "The knee to the hamstring, we want to make sure that the kinetic chain is working together and that his posture and his functionality is working," Van Wagenen […]

Adbert Alzolay Could Make Starts Soon

Chicago Cubs starting pitching prospect Adbert Alzolay is in the mix to make starts at the big league level soon, especially with Kyle Hendricks (shoulder) possibly out through the All-Star break. Tyler Chatwood will get the first crack at Hendricks' rotation spot this Thursday. “Alzolay is on a real roll at Triple-A, and we’d been […]

Ken Giles Could Be Activated on Friday

Toronto Blue Jays closer Ken Giles (elbow) could be activated when first eligible later this week. The 28-year-old has been one of baseball's best closers in 2019, recording a 1.08 ERA over 25 innings to go along with 42 strikeouts and just seven walks. Giles is one of the Blue Jays biggest trade deadline chips and […]

Max Scherzer Has Broken Nose

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer suffered a broken nose when a ball bounced back at him after he bunted during batting practice on Tuesday. Manager Davey Martinez initially thought Scherzer could still pitch Wednesday, but with this diagnosis, his status is now unknown. Fortunately, a CAT scan came back negative. Still, this is a […]

Hunter Dozier Starts Rehab Assignment

Kansas City Royals third baseman Hunter Dozier (chest) started his rehab assignment with Double-A Northwest Arkansas on Monday. He'll make a trip back to Kansas City for the birth of his second child later in the week, so it's unclear when his rehab assignment will end. Manager Ned Yost said the plan was for Dozier […]

Matt Bush Looking Good

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Matt Bush (elbow) has thrown three scoreless innings in three outings for Double-A Frisco since coming off the injured list and has allowed one hit and struck out three. “He’s up to 95-96, and his stuff looks good,” assistant general manager Shiraz Rehman said. “He wants to be here, and we […]

Joey Gallo Expected To Return To Left Field

Texas Rangers outfielder Joey Gallo (oblique), who is on the injured list with a strained left oblique, is hoping to be activated sometime this weekend. If Delino DeShields continues to play well in center field, Gallo is likely to return to left field. DeShields was brought back up from Triple-A Nashville on June 2 when […]

Kyle Hendricks Dealing With Shoulder Impingement

Chicago Cubs general manager Jed Hoyer said that starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks (shoulder), who was placed on the 10-day injured list over the weekend, is dealing with an "impingement." It's unclear how long he'll be out and there's a chance the team holds him back until the All-Star break. The right-hander allowed five runs and […]

Edwin Jackson Lands on Injured List

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Edwin Jackson (back) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. The veteran righty has been getting crushed lately, so this is probably a good move. Jacob Waguespack is expected to draw the start against the Boston Red Sox on Saturday. Jackson belongs on the waiver wire in all leagues.

Wilson Ramos Sits Out on Tuesday

New York Mets catcher Wilson Ramos (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Atlanta Braves. This appears to be a routine day off for Ramos here. Tomas Nido will draw the start behind the plate and bat eighth versus righty Julio Teheran. Nido is not a fantasy option for Tuesday.

Giancarlo Stanton Activated, Starting Tuesday

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (calf) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. Stanton has been sidelined since April due to various injuries. He'll bat fifth and play right field versus righty Ryne Stanek. Stanton should supply some instant power to the Yankees lineup, but he might have some difficulty versus […]

J.T. Realmuto Sits Out on Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (groin) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Washington Nationals. Realmuto was hit with a ball in the groin on Saturday and has not played since then. Andrew Knapp will draw the start behind the plate and bat eighth versus lefty Patrick Corbin. This is not […]

Jay Bruce Remains Out on Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Jay Bruce (hamstring) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Washington Nationals. Bruce has not played since he tweaked his hamstring on Saturday. The Phillies don't expect Bruce to land on the injured list. Sean Rodriguez will cover left field and bat fifth versus lefty Patrick Corbin. There […]

Yandy Diaz is Out on Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Yandy Diaz (hamstring) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the New York Yankees. This marks the second game in a row that Diaz has missed due to a hamstring issue. The Rays don't believe that Diaz is going to be sidelined for too long. Travis D'Arnaud will […]

Tyler Glasnow Throws Bullpen Session

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow (forearm) threw another bullpen session on Tuesday. He reportedly felt good afterwards and is scheduled for his third session on Friday. He's coming along nicely and could be making a rehab appearance sooner rather than later. There is a chance that Glasnow is back in the starting rotation […]

Adam Wainwright Will Start on Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright (hamstring) will return to the starting rotation for Thursday's game against the Miami Marlins. Wainwright has been sidelined the last week due to a hamstring issue. Michael Wacha will have his start pushed back a day. Wainwright normally isn't a great fantasy option, but could have some value […]