Josh Harrison To Have Surgery This Week, Out 6-8 Weeks

Detroit Tigers second baseman Josh Harrison (hamstring) will undergo surgery later this week that will sideline him for six to eight weeks. Harrison's 2019 season was essentially over before it even started. He's gone on the injured list twice already and was hitting .176/.219/.265 with a homer, eight RBI and four stolen bases in 136 […]

Miguel Cabrera's Knee Issue Isn't Going Away

Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera (knee) has a chronic knee issue that will bother him all season. It was determined that surgery was not an option for now. If Cabrera had surgery now, he'd likely need to miss the rest of the season. The good news is he returned to the starting lineup on […]

Dominic Smith Has Thumb Sprain

New York Mets first baseman/outfielder Dominic Smith (thumb) was diagnosed with a right thumb sprain after undergoing an MRI exam on Monday. He said he was available off the bench on Tuesday, so he could return to the lineup on Wednesday. The 23-year-old has just 63 at-bats on the year because he's blocked by Peter […]

Tyler Naquin Activated, Jefry Rodriguez To Injured List

The Cleveland Indians activated outfielder Tyler Naquin (calf, knee) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and placed starting pitcher Jefry Rodriguez (shoulder) on the injured list in a corresponding move with a right shoulder strain. Naquin had 25 hits in 90 at-bats (.278) with a homer, 10 RBI and three stolen bases before his […]

Steven Brault Inefficient Against Braves

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Steven Brault struggled with his control in a 12-5 loss to the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday. Brault was replaced by reliever Clay Holmes after just four innings of work as he threw 93 pitches, including only 51 strikes. He finished the evening allowing two runs (one earned) on five hits while […]

Braves, Yankees The Favorites For Dallas Keuchel

The Atlanta Braves and the New York Yankees are the favorites to sign free-agent starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel, according to a source. Both teams are believed to be in the same area with their offers. A second source thinks the Yankees will eventually land Keuchel and that they are emerging as the true favorites for […]

Jeimer Candelario Placed On Injured List

The Detroit Tigers placed third baseman Jeimer Candelario (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with left shoulder inflammation and recalled infielder Harold Castro from Triple-A Toledo in a corresponding move. The move is retroactive to June 2. The 25-year-old Candelario has been bad this year, hitting .179 with two home runs and nine […]

Reynaldo Lopez Continues To Get Crushed

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Reynaldo Lopez continues to get lit up on the mound. Over four innings, Lopez allowed five hits, six runs, four walks and struck out four versus the Nationals. Lopez was handed a 4-0 lead entering the bottom of the first inning, but couldn’t take advantage. The righty has struggled big […]

Pedro Strops Picks Up The Save In His Return

Chicago Cubs closer Pedro Strop picked up his fifth save on the season on Tuesday versus the Rockies. It was Strop’s first outing since being activated earlier in the day from the injured list with a hamstring injury. Strop was thrown right back into the fire and it’s safe to say that Strop is the […]

Javier Baez Goes Deep For A Second Straight Day

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez went 3-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and a pair of runs scored. Baez has now homered in back-to-back games has 15 home runs to go along with 39 RBI and a .309 batting average. He remains one of the best fantasy bats in all formats.

Kyle Hendricks Continues To Pitch Well

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks picked up another quality start on Tuesday versus the Colorado Rockies. The right-hander went seven innings and allowed six hits, three runs, one walk and struck out ten. Hendricks threw a season high 111 pitches and now owns a cool 3.16 ERA. Hendricks remains a consistent pitcher every time […]

Hunter Strickland Getting Closer To A Return

Seattle Mariners closer Hunter Strickland (lat) threw a 20-pitch bullpen session on Sunday without any issues and will throw up to 25 to 30 pitches off a mound on Wednesday. He should then move to live batting practice and then Triple-A Tacoma for a rehab assignment. The 30-year-old right-hander started the year as the team's […]

Eric Sogard Tallies Three Hits Against Yankees

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Eric Sogard was 3-for-4 with a run scored during a 4-3 win over the New York Yankees on Tuesday night. Sogard has enjoyed a productive campaign with the Blue Jays, registering a .283 average to go along with four home runs, 14 RBI, and four stolen bases. The 33-year-old usually […]

Ryan Carpenter Goes Seven Strong Innings

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Ryan Carpenter was fantastic against the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night. The 28-year-old lefty scattered seven hits and struck out three over a career-high seven innings of work. His only real mistake was leaving a 1-1 pitch up over the plate, which Avisail Garcia made him pay for by depositing […]

Dee Gordon, Ryon Healy Nearing Rehab Assignments

Seattle Mariners second baseman Dee Gordon (wrist) and third baseman Ryon Healy (back) are both recovering well and could start short minor league rehab assignments later this week. Gordon should return this role as the starting second baseman, but Healy's playing time will be in question with Kyle Seager at third and either Daniel Vogelbach […]

Ken Giles Nabs 11th Save Of The Season

Toronto Blue Jays closer Ken Giles allowed a hit and two walks in 1 1/3 innings during a 4-3 victory over the New York Yankees on Tuesday night. He struck out the side in the ninth inning to earn the save. Giles now has 11 saves on the season in 12 opportunities to go along […]

Brad Hand Secures Another Save on Tuesday

Cleveland Indians closer Brad Hand picked up his 17th save of the season on Tuesday, tossing a perfect ninth inning to lock down a 5-2 win. Hand needed just eight pitches to pick up the save, lowering his ERA to 1.09 and his opponent's batting average to .155. He's one of the better closers in […]

Odubel Herrera's Leave Extended Through June 17

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera's administrative leave has been extended through June 17, which is the date of his arraignment charges of simple assault against his girlfriend on May 28. The 27-year-old had already been dropped in a lot of mixed leagues after hitting just .222/.288/.341 with a homer, 16 RBI and two steals in […]

Francisco Lindor Hits Two Home Runs on Tuesday

Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor hit two home runs on Tuesday, going 3-for-3, adding a double as well. He scored two runs and drove in three, also drawing a walk. His slash line went up to .306/.377/.538. After a slow start to the season, it's safe to say "Franky" is back.

Hunter Dozier Lands On Injured List

The Kansas City Royals placed third baseman Hunter Dozier (chest) on the 10-day injured list after he left last Thursday's game with muscle tightness in his chest. The move is retroactive to May 31. The 27-year-old has had a breakout season thus far, batting .314 with 11 home runs and 33 RBI, but he'll be […]

Cardinals Keeping Tabs On Dallas Keuchel

The St. Louis Cardinals are one of the teams that have kept tabs on free-agent starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel in recent weeks, according to a source. Keuchel's market is about to pick up big time now that the draft is in motion and interested teams will no longer have to give up draft-pick compensation to […]

Nelson Cruz Fans Three Times In Return

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz (wrist) was back as the designated hitter on Tuesday and was batting third against Indians starting pitcher Shane Bieber. Cruz was previously on the 10-day injured list. In his first game back, the 38-year-old was hitless with three strikeouts in his four plate appearances. Cruz is slashing .262/.345/.492 with […]

Corbin Martin Sent Back To Triple-A

Houston Astros starting pitcher Corbin Martin was sent back to Triple-A Round Rock after another disappointing start Monday in Seattle. Reymin Guduan was recalled in a corresponding move and head to the bullpen. Houston has said lefty Framber Valdez will take Martin's spot in the rotation. Martin was good in his first start but hasn't […]

Steven Wright Close To Returning

Boston Red Sox pitcher Steven Wright (knee), who was suspended 80 games for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing drugs in spring training, is eligible to start a minor league rehab assignment on June 10, 15 days before the team can activate him onto the 25-man roster. The knuckleballer has already thrown a pair of […]

Blake Snell Struggles In Detroit

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell was roughed up for six runs in 4 1/3 innings by the Tigers Tuesday. It was a rare bad outing from the ace who had not given up more than two runs in a start since May 1. The good news for fantasy owners is Snell did strike […]

Shane Bieber Sharp Against Twins

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Shane Bieber had a good start Tuesday night vs the Twins giving up two earned runs in seven strong innings. Bieber gave up five hits with a walk and six strikeouts on the evening. The only damage that came against Bieber was solo home runs by Marwin Gonzalez and Eddie Rosario. […]

Chase Anderson Struggles Versus Marlins

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Chase Anderson struggled Tuesday night at home vs the lowly Marlins giving up four earned runs in four innings. Anderson has now failed to record a quality start in any of his six starts this season. Anderson had a promising season in 2017 but he's battled various injuries the past couple […]

Max Fried Roughed Up By Pirates

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried struggled Tuesday night in Pittsburgh surrendering 5 runs in 4 innings pitched. Fried gave up 9 hits with 2 walks and only struck out 3. It was a disappointing start for the young left-hander who has now given up at least four earned runs in back-to-back starts. Despite his […]

Jeff McNeil Activated From Injured List

New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil (hamstring) was activated from the Injured List Tuesday and is batting leadoff vs the Giants. McNeil has been on the IL since May 21 with a hamstring injury. McNeil doesn't offer much pop, he has only a .467 career slugging percentage but does have a .418 on-base percentage. […]

Justin Turner Absent From Lineup Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner is not in the lineup Tuesday night at Arizona. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said it is a planned day off for the veteran third baseman after Turner returned to the lineup Monday. Turner had missed the teams previous four games with a hamstring injury so Los Angeles is […]