Richard Bleier Activated, Jimmy Yacabonis Optioned

The Baltimore Orioles did some bullpen shuffling Thursday, activating relief pitcher Richard Bleier from the 10-day injured list and sending pitcher Jimmy Yacabonis to Triple-A Norfolk. Bleier earned his first career save on April 1, but only has a 14.54 ERA in 4 1/3 innings this season. Even if he works his way into more […]

Luis Rengifo Optioned

Los Angeles Angels second baseman Luis Rengifo was optioned to Triple-A after Wednesday's game. Rengifo hit just .147/.231/.265 in 11 games in his first MLB stint this season. Never a top 100 prospect, Rengifo is merely depth for the Angels and was not going to offer any fantasy value even if he had remained with […]

Jesse Winker Batting Sixth vs. Lefty

Cincinnati Reds right fielder Jesse Winker is in the lineup Thursday against left-handed Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jose Quintana. Winker has sat against lefties more often than not so far this season, but gets the nod this time. Although this matchup should be avoided in DFS, the more often Winker gets into the lineup against […]

Carlos Martinez To Join Cardinals This Weekend

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Carlos Martinez (shoulder) will return to the Cardinals this weekend after his stint with Double-A Springfield this week. Martinez made an appearance in the minors on Wednesday. "I feel 100% right now," Martinez said. "I'm grateful to go back up." The right-hander will return to a bullpen role, which he's fine […]

Diego Castillo Logs Fifth Save

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Diego Castillo shut the door in a 1-0 win over the Marlins Wednesday. There hasn’t been much consistency in the back end of the Rays bullpen but Castillo has two saves in the past two weeks and is looking like the guy for now. Also, Emilio Pagan and Jose Alvarado […]

Austin Hays Starts Minor League Rehab

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays (thumb) started his rehab with High-A Frederick on Wednesday and went 1-for-4 with an RBI in the leadoff spot. The team's No. 5 prospect sprained his thumb in minor league camp in March and is still expected to make his major league debut sometime in 2019. Keep an eye on […]

Wade LeBlanc To Return Saturday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Wade LeBlanc (oblique) will return to the starting rotation and face the Minnesota Twins this Saturday. He'll be coming off the 10-day injured list to replace Felix Hernandez. The left-hander allowed one run and three hits in 4 1/3 innings in his lone rehab start for Triple-A Tacoma. LeBlanc had a […]

Michael Chavis Hits Walk-Off

Boston Red Sox second baseman Michael Chavis hit a walk-off single to lift the Red Sox over the Rockies on Wednesday night. Chavis was 2-for-5 on the night hitting out of the seven spot. The 23-year-old is now slashing .296/.406/.580 with seven home runs in 81 at-bats and has taken over the every day second […]

Robinson Cano Continues To Be Dreadful

In his first season with the New York Mets, infielder Robinson Cano is off to a terrible start and it appears to be getting worse. The 36-year-old veteran drilled a two-run home run on opening day, but has only managed two more home runs and 10 more RBI since then. After hitting .267 in April, […]

Trea Turner Could Be Activated Friday

Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner (finger) could be activated from the 10-day injured list on Friday. The 25-year-old landed on the IL back on April 2, where he suffered a broken right index finger on a bunt attempt. Turner began a rehab assignment with the Class A Potomac Nationals on Tuesday, and played 9 innings […]

Brandon Lowe Continues Strikeout Streak

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe struck out again on Wednesday for his 12th strikeout in the past five games and 20th in the month of May. After a scorching start, Lowe has disappointed lately despite his still solid slash of .285/.336/.533 with eight home runs and three stolen bases. It’s likely just a […]

Willy Adames Struggling To Produce

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Willy Adames has not lived up to his hype or 2018 numbers so far this year. He’s slashing .236/.319/.333 with only one home run and one stolen base. He’s also below average in every Statcast category with the exception of speed. Adames wasn’t projected to have a great batting average, but […]

Trevor Story Avoids Major Injury

Colorado Rockies superstar shortstop Trevor Story left Wednesday's game early after a big collision with outfielder Raimel Tapia, but he told reporters after the game that it's just a bruised knee that will keep him sidelined for a day or two. Story has continued his pounding of opposing pitching this season after breaking out last […]

Jorge Lopez Loses Third Straight Start

Another start, another poor performance by Kansas City Royals pitcher Jorge Lopez. This time, it was the Rangers who got to tee off on Lopez as he gave up a pair of blasts to rookie Willie Calhoun (in his first major league at-bat of the season) and Ronald Guzman. Lopez is sitting on a 7.67 […]

Dawel Lugo Draws Start In Absence Of Candelario

Detroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario was optioned to Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday, opening a door for Dawel Lugo to join the big club after a fine start with the Mud Hens. Lugo will make the start at third base on Thursday, batting seventh against Chris Bassitt and the A's. Lugo has hit .341/.393/.468 across […]

Steven Matz Throws 45-Pitch Bullpen Session

New York Mets starting pitcher Steven Matz (forearm) threw a 45-pitch bullpen session yesterday and felt good afterwards. Matz continues to recover from a nerve issue in his left forearm that sent him to the injured list, retroactive to May 5. The 27-year-old posted a 3.86 ERA through seven starts in 2019, while striking out […]

Mookie Betts Notches Three Hits Wednesday

Boston Red Sox right fielder Mookie Betts finished with three base knocks, two runs scored, and a run batted in during Wednesday's win over Colorado. Betts has hit safely in six of his last seven games, and has continued to be an on-base (.404 OBP) and run-scoring (35 runs) machine. However, his home run (7) […]

Alex Gordon Continues To Shine

Kansas City Royals outfielder Alex Gordon has continued his Lazarus tour through the first half of May. In his last five games, Gordon has gone 7-for-19 with two walks, two strikeouts, two home runs, six RBI, four runs scored, and two stolen bases. On the season, he's now sitting at eight homers, 33 RBI, and […]

J.D. Martinez Homers In Third Consecutive Game

Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez finished 2-for-4, with three runs batted in during Wednesday's 6-5 win over Colorado. The 31-year-old's RBI single in the first was the game's first run, before clubbing his ninth home run of the season in the third. Martinez has been catching fire the past five games, hitting four […]

Nicky Lopez Knocks First Extra-Base Hit

Kansas City Royals rookie infielder Nicky Lopez has been utterly successful at the major league level so far as he's already smacked three hits in his first two games in the bigs, and he drilled his first extra-base hit, a double, on Wednesday. Lopez is known for being a defensive star who can lightly contribute […]

Yandy Diaz Leaves Game With Ankle Discomfort

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Yandy Diaz was removed from Wednesday’s game in the seventh inning due to ankle discomfort after rolling it rounding third base. He’s considered day-to-day for now and the Rays hope to have him back in the lineup on Friday against the Yankees. Diaz has cooled off from the beginning of […]

Eduardo Rodriguez Posts Bittersweet Start Wednesday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez spanned six innings, allowing five runs, on nine hits, while striking out a season-high 10 batters, and walking just one in a no decision against the Rockies Wednesday. The high strikeout total is wonderful to see from the 26-year-old, but a three-run seventh inning cost Rodriguez a quality […]

Brendan Rodgers Called Up By Rockies

The Colorado Rockies will call up top prospect Brendan Rodgers to the big leagues on Friday. The 22-year-old was enjoying a productive season at Triple-A Albuquerque, slashing .356/.421/.644 to go along with nine home runs and 21 RBI. With shortstop Trevor Story leaving Wednesday's game after a collision, Rodgers, MLB's No. 10 prospect, could see […]

Adalberto Mondesi Steals Two More Bases

Kansas City Royals speedster Adalberto Mondesi was back at it again on Wednesday as he swiped a pair of bases from the Rangers. Mondesi's two thefts weren't enough to get him home as he was left without a run scored for the fourth straight game, but he's now got five steals in his last six […]

Anibal Sanchez Hoping to Snap Losing Streak Thursday

Washington Nationals right-hander Anibal Sanchez will look to notch his first victory on Thursday in a start against the New York Mets. Sanchez is off to a dismal start in 2019, losing his first six decisions. He will look to avoid joining former National Jason Marquis as the second Washington pitcher to start the season […]

Lorenzo Cain Will Rest on Thursday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain (rest) is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Phillies. It's a routine day of rest for the 33-year-old, who has been hitting very well over the past week with a .345 batting average. Cain is still a productive fantasy option at the top of the Brewers batting […]

Zack Wheeler Hopes to Solve Nationals on Thursday

New York Mets right-hander Zack Wheeler will take the mound on Thursday against a familiar foe in the Washington Nationals. Wheeler has struggled against Washington this season, going 0-1 with a 10.24 ERA in two starts. Other than those two starts, however, the right-hander has been brilliant this season. Excluding starts against the Nationals, Wheeler […]

Adam Jones Has Productive Day at the Plate Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Adam Jones had a great day at the dish on Wednesday in a win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Jones went 2-for-4 with a walk, home run and two runs scored. The veteran went yard against Pirates reliever Chris Stratton in the fifth inning for his ninth home run of the year. Jones […]

Pete Alonso Will Rest on Thursday

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (rest) is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Nationals. The 24-year-old has slowed down in May, batting just .196 with three home runs and six RBI. Alonso remains a valuable fantasy option despite cooling off after a fantastic start to his MLB career. Dominic Smith […]

Victor Robles Goes Yard on Wednesday

Washington Nationals outfielder Victor Robles had a big day on Wednesday in a win over the New York Mets. Robles went 2-for-4 with a home run and two runs scored. The rookie took Wilmer Font deep in the third inning for his eighth home run and raised his batting average to .257 in the process. […]