Nick Gordon Back On Injured List In Minors

Minnesota Twins shortstop Nick Gordon (thigh) has landed back on the minor league injured list with a left adductor strain. It's Gordon's second trip to the injured list in 2019, although he had gone 12-for-34 with five doubles, five RBI and three stolen bases in eight games since his return. The team's No. 10 prospect, […]

Rowdy Tellez is Sitting Out on Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Rowdy Tellez (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Chicago White Sox. This appears to be a routine day off for the lefty slugger. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will bat second and serve as the designated hitter versus righty Dylan Covey. This could make for an […]

Clayton Richard is Scheduled to Start Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Clayton Richard (knee) is expected to draw the start versus the Chicago White Sox on Saturday. Richard has been out all season due to issues with his right knee. The veteran lefty could have some decent DFS appeal against the White Sox, but won't have much fantasy value after that.

Jose Leclerc Will Serve as Opener on Friday

Texas Rangers pitcher Jose Leclerc will serve as the opener for Friday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. This will be Leclerc's first career start in the MLB. Leclerc began the season as the closer, but struggled, so Chris Martin took over as the closer in Arlington. Leclerc is expected to pitch an inning or […]

Austin Riley Remains in the Lineup

Atlanta Braves outfielder Austin Riley will remain in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Riley was recalled from the minors on Wednesday and made his MLB debut. Ender Inciarte is on the injured list, so it looks like Riley is going to play every day for Atlanta. Riley is worth […]

Rays Looking At Dallas Keuchel?

The Tampa Bay Rays are interested in signing free-agent starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel after losing Tyler Glasnow (forearm) for four to six weeks with a mild right forearm strain, according to MLB Network's Jon Heyman. However, they're unlikely to make a move for Keuchel until after the June 3 draft, when they'll no longer have […]

Robinson Cano Picks Up Three Hits In Defeat

After striking out three times in his team's most recent game, New York Mets infielder Robinson Cano was much better in Thursday's defeat. The veteran picked up three hits, including an RBI double in the third, as the Mets fought their way back from a four-run deficit. It was only his third multi-hit game this […]

Results Come Back Clean On Manny Banuelos

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Manny Banuelos underwent a MRI on Thursday for his sore left shoulder and the results came back clean. Banuelos exited his start early on Wednesday and manager Rick Renteria says he is day-to-day. Banuelos is scheduled to face a tough Astros lineup on Monday and doesn’t offer much upside. He […]

Corey Dickerson, Lonnie Chisenhall Making Progress

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielders Corey Dickerson (shoulder) and Lonnie Chisenhall (calf, finger) are both getting closer to a return from the injured list. Dickerson is throwing without pain. Chisenhall, who hasn't played at all this year, was the designated hitter for Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday after playing seven innings in right field the night before. Dickerson […]

Jonathan Lucroy Already Has More Home Runs Than Last Season

Los Angeles Angels catcher Jonathan Lucroy went 2-for-3 with a double, a home run and three runs batted in on Wednesday. The veteran has been quite the free agent find thus far for the Angels and is slashing .303/.378/.727 with four home runs over his last 33 at-bats. This stretch of power already matches the […]

Michael Conforto Homers Before Exiting With Injury

The New York Mets had a nightmare of a day Thursday as the dropped a game against the Washington Nationals, subsequently losing the series. Additionally, they lost Jeff McNeil and Michael Conforto to injury. The latter drilled a game-tying, three-run home run in the third inning. Two innings later, he collided with Robinson Cano chasing […]

Jared Walsh Looks To Build Off Debut

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Jared Walsh went 3-for-5 in his major league debut on Wednesday. The Angels 20th-ranked prospect brings power to the table but will have to settle for three singles in his first game in the pro's. Walsh will get a chance to show what he can do after the team optioned […]

Micker Adolfo Done For The Season

Chicago White Sox outfielder Micker Adolfo (elbow), the team's No. 8 prospect per MLB Pipeline, will need arthroscopic elbow surgery that will knock him out for the rest of the 2019 season. Adolfo also had Tommy John surgery in 2018. General manager Rick Hahn said the team expects Adolfo to be without restrictions in spring […]

Zack Wheeler Allows Six Runs In Defeat

New York Mets start Zack Wheeler got off on the wrong foot Thursday afternoon against the Washington Nationals, eventually taking the loss. Wheeler surrendered four runs in the game's opening frame, allowing a pair of doubles along the way. While the Mets came back to tie the game, the 28-year-old allowed two more runs to […]

Tommy La Stella With Nine Hits In Last Three Games

Los Angeles Angels infielder Tommy La Stella stayed hot on Wednesday, going 4-for-5 with a home run in the Angels 8-7 loss to the Twins. La Stella's 11th home run is his fourth over his last seven games and is 9-for-15 (.600) over his last three games. The recent surge has raised his batting average […]

Alex Cobb To Begin Rehab Soon

Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said that starting pitcher Alex Cobb (back) will begin his rehab in Florida soon. Cobb has been on the injured list twice this year due to back issues, so don't expect the O's to rush him back. The veteran right-hander also hasn't been very good when he's pitched (three starts), […]

Ozzie Albies Dropped To Eighth In Lineup

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies is hitting eighth in the Braves lineup Thursday evening against the Cardinals. Albies is hitting ahead of the pitcher for the first time this season. The slugging second baseman has struggled in 14 May contests with a .194 batting average and only one home run. Albies spent most of […]

Anibal Sanchez Headed to Injured List

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez, who was lifted from Thursday's start with a left hamstring injury, is going to the injured list. The possible extent of his stay will be better known after a scheduled MRI. Erick Fedde appears to be the likely replacement in the rotation, but neither pitcher is a fantasy asset […]

Alex Bregman Now Has Nine Homers In May

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman hit his 14th home run of the season in the team's 5-1 win over the Tigers on Wednesday. Bregman has been slugging at an incredible clip over the last 30 games, including nine home runs over his last 13 games played. Bregman is slugging .750 in the month of […]

David Robertson To Miss Another Month

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher David Robertson (elbow) will be out for at least another month after Dr. James Andrews saw him for a second opinion on his right arm on Monday. Andrews advised Robertson to not throw for three weeks. The right-handed reliever, who signed for $23 million in the offseason, has been out since […]

Justin Verlander Posting 1.71 ERA Over Last Seven Starts

Houston Astros starter Justin Verlander allowed only one run on two hits through seven innings in the Astros 5-1 win over the Tigers. Verlander (7-1) struck out nine batters and now is 6-1 with a 1.71 ERA over his last seven starts. The veteran's late-career renaissance continues with 77 strikeouts through 64 1/3 innings and […]

Jurickson Profar, Robbie Grossman Struggling

Oakland Athletics second baseman Jurickson Profar and outfielder Robbie Grossman have been struggling this year, which means Chad Pinder and Mark Canha could see more opportunities. Pinder and Canha combined for 30 home runs, 34 doubles and 79 RBI in 663 at-bats in 2018. Profar had a career year last season in Texas, but he's […]

Ryne Stanek To Open, Yonny Chirinos To Follow Friday

Tampa Bay Rays pitchers Ryne Stanek and Yonny Chirinos will make up the first two pitchers on Friday against the Yankees, respectively. Stanek typically pitches one to two innings on “opener” days with a couple of options to relieve him and pitch the next three to six innings. On Wednesday, Stanek opened and was followed […]

Anthony Rizzo Remains Out

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) will miss his fourth straight game with a back injury. Rizzo has been out since Sunday and said that he would let manager Joe Maddon know if he could pinch-hit during Wednesday’s contest. Rizzo remains day-to-day and is replaced at first base by backup catcher Victor Caratini. Caratini […]

Kyle Schwarber Will Bat First On Thursday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber will bat first versus the Reds on Thursday night. Schwarber is known for his powerful bat, but also has good on-base skills. It will be the first time Schwarber has hit at the top of the order this season and he has the ability to score some runs in a […]

Victor Caratini Returns From Injured List

Chicago Cubs catcher Victor Caratini has been activated from the 10-day injured list prior to Thursday’s game versus the Reds. Caratini has been sidelined since April 11 with a fractured hamate bone in his left hand. To make space for Caratini, catcher Taylor Davis has been demoted to Triple-A. Aside from daily leagues, Caratini can […]

Michael Conforto Pulled After Outfield Collision

New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto came out of Thursday's game in the fifth inning after colliding with second baseman Robinson Cano on a popup. Cano's shoulder hit Conforto in the face. Conforto brought a .268/.404/.500 line into the contest and hit a three-run homer, his ninth, earlier in the game. If Conforto and Jeff […]

Leury Garcia Returns, Tim Anderson Off

Chicago White Sox outfielder Leury Garcia, after missing games on Monday and Tuesday with a back issue, and an off day Wednesday, is back in the lineup at his usual leadoff spot. Garcia is batting .286/.329/.364 with one home run and five steals in 36 games in 2019, making him a decent asset in deeper […]

Jeff McNeil Pulled With Abdominal Tightness

New York Mets outfielder/infielder Jeff McNeil was removed from Thursday's game in what the team is calling a precautionary measure over abdominal tightness. Juan Lagares replaced McNeil in the lineup. McNeil has produced a surprise .352 batting average this season with 20 runs scored, two home runs, and 14 RBI. The Mets and McNeil's fantasy […]

Carlos Gonzalez In, Oscar Mercado Out of Lineup Thursday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Carlos Gonzalez is the designated hitter and batting cleanup on Thursday while outfielder Oscar Mercado sits. Despite calling up Mercado on Tuesday and immediately inserting him in the lineup over Gonzalez, it does not appear the Indians are completely ready to give up on the veteran yet. Mercado struck out three times […]