Eduardo Nunez Could Be Back Monday

Boston Red Sox infielder Eduardo Nunez (back) went 2-for-3 with a home run in his third rehab game for Triple-A Pawtucket on Thursday as the designated hitter. He's been on the injured list since April 19 with a mid-back strain and was 0-for-8 in his first two games on the farm. Manager Alex Cora estimated […]

Josh Donaldson Expected To Return This Weekend

Atlanta Braves third baseman Josh Donaldson (calf) should be good to go for this weekend, according to manager Brian Snitker. Donaldson is dealing with a minor calf injury but has missed the last three games after the same calf led to him missing most of the 2018 season. The team expects him back this weekend […]

Charlie Morton Sits Down Nine

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Charlie Morton held the Royals to one run over 6 2/3 innings on Thursday. He ended the day with nine strikeouts, one walk and allowed five hits. This gem gives him a 2.52 ERA with a WHIP of 1.09 with 48 strikeouts in 39 1/3 innings. Brandon Lowe waited until […]

Tyler Glasnow Wins AL Pitcher Of The Month

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow was named the American League Pitcher of the Month on Thursday. Is anyone surprised? The 25-year-old is 5-0 and holds a 1.75 ERA and 0.94 WHIP with 38 strikeouts in 36 innings. It’s important to note that three of his six starts were against Boston (two) and Houston […]

Brandon Lowe Name AL Rookie Of The Month

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe was named the American League Rookie of the Month and hit a go-ahead home run on Thursday. Lowe has been slightly overshadowed by the recent call-up of his new teammate, Nathaniel Lowe. Brandon has taken ahold of his opportunity to play every day, evidenced by a slash line […]

Jose Berrios Wins Fifth Game

Minnesota Twins right-hander Jose Berrios turned in another strong start in an 8-2 win over the Houston Astros on Thursday. Berrios held Houston to two runs over seven innings of work while striking out five. The young hurler has taken a huge step forward this season, developing into a must-start option in fantasy whenever he's […]

Dakota Hudson Puts Up a Quality Start on Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Dakota Hudson put up a quality start on Thursday, tossing six innings while allowing two runs (one earned) on four hits and two walks. He struck out seven and threw 60 of his 98 pitches for strikes. It was a strong effort from Hudson, who lowered his ERA to 4.80.

Jason Castro Drives In Four Runs In Win

Minnesota Twins catcher Jason Castro turned in a big game in an 8-2 win over the Houston Astros on Thursday. Castro went 2-for-4 with a homer, a double, and four RBI in the win over his former team. The veteran catcher is hitting .229 with three homers, nine runs, and eight RBI in 35 at-bats. […]

Tyler Mahle Takes Hard-Luck Loss

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tyler Mahle held the New York Mets to one run over five innings of work in his Thursday start. He struck out seven and scattered four hits, with the only run of the game coming off of a solo homer. Mahle needed this start as he came into the game struggling, having […]

Eloy Jimenez Will Start Rehab Assignment Soon

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (ankle) could start a rehab assignment in the next week, according to general manager Rick Hahn. Jimenez landed on the injured list last week due to a sprained right ankle. If everything goes as planned, Jimenez should be back with the White Sox by the middle of May. He's […]

Lucas Giolito Activated on Thursday

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito (hamstring) has been activated off the 10-day injured list. Carlos Rodon (elbow) has been placed on the 10-day injured list after dealing with elbow inflammation. Giolito will draw the start against the Boston Red Sox on Thursday. Giolito's 5.30 ERA does not scream streaming option for DFS contests, […]

Dylan Covey Joins White Sox Rotation

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Covey has joined the Sox starting rotation after Carlos Rodon (elbow) went down. Rodon is possibly facing having Tommy John surgery, so his season could very well be over. Covey has been awful during his time as an MLB starter, but maybe he's fixed some things this time around. […]

Seth Maness Signs With Rangers

The Texas Rangers and veteran right-handed reliever Seth Maness have agreed to terms on a minor league deal. Maness has not pitched in the majors since 2017, but does have a career 3.21 ERA across parts of five seasons. He's mainly a middle-relief pitcher with a little closing experience. Maness will head to Triple-A, but […]

Carlos Rodon May Need Tommy John Surgery

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodon (elbow), who was placed on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with left elbow inflammation, could be headed towards Tommy John surgery. Rodon is reportedly dealing with an edema in his flexor mass tendon. The Sox have said that everything is on the table, so Rodon could have […]

Matt Duffy to Begin Rehab Assignment Friday

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Matt Duffy (hamstring) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment on Friday. Duffy is expected to spend at least a week in the minors after being out since spring training due to hamstring issues. Fantasy owners should expect Duffy back in the big leagues by the middle of May.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is Not in Thursday's Lineup

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Angels, according to manager Charlie Montoyo. The Jays have not announced their lineup yet, but Montoyo said Guerrero would not be starting. Guerrero has been quiet since being called up, so the Jays […]

Matt Strahm Tallies Third Straight Quality Start

San Diego Padres starter Matt Strahm collected his first win Thursday, spinning six innings of two-run ball against the Atlanta Braves. Strahm was breezing through five innings before wobbling in his final frame, surrendering eight total knocks, walking none and striking out six. The 27-year-old now has three consecutive quality starts and hasn’t allowed more […]

Wil Myers Busts Out Of Slump

San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers went 2-for-5 with a homer and three RBI in Thursday’s blowout win against the Atlanta Braves. Myers snapped a 1-for-26 slide with an RBI single in the fifth inning then blasted a two-run job in the sixth for his sixth long ball of the year. After a hot start, […]

Ian Kinsler Blasts Braves

San Diego Padres second baseman Ian Kinsler went 3-for-6 with a homer and two doubles in Thursday’s blowout win against the Atlanta Braves. Padres manager Andy Green’s questionable persistence to continue starting Kinsler and batting him leadoff finally paid off as he scored three times and drove in two, raising his OPS from .479 to […]

Mike Foltynewicz Hammered By Padres On Thursday

Atlanta Braves starter Mike Foltynewicz surrendered six runs (two earned) on eight hits through 4 2/3 innings of work during an 11-2 loss to the San Diego Padres on Thursday. He did not walk a batter and struck out three. Despite only being on the hook for two runs, it was another mediocre effort from […]

Juan Soto Scratched With Back Spasms

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto is no longer in the team's lineup on Thursday as he continues to deal with back spasms. The Nationals say that Soto is available to pinch hit, but nonetheless it's time to take this episode seriously as Soto also missed Wednesday's game with the same issue. If you have Soto, […]

Jake McGee, Chris Rusin Progress In Rehab

The Colorado Rockies received some positive news Thursday as a pair of their pitchers threw successful bullpen sessions. Jake McGee has been out for a month with an MCL sprain in his knee, but he threw a successful bullpen session as he inches closer towards a return. The 32-year-old has made just two appearances for […]

Dallas Keuchel Could Be In Demand Next Month

Reports have emerged that the New York Yankees would be among the group of clubs interested in signing former Cy Young winner Dallas Keuchel. That is, however, if he wants to sign after the MLB draft, which takes place next month. Keuchel, 31, has shockingly remained a free agent a month into the regular season. […]

Noah Syndergaard Hits Homer In Complete-Game Shutout

Hits were hard to come by Thursday afternoon in Queens as the New York Mets and Cincinnati Reds wrapped up their series. The biggest hit of the game came from Noah Syndergaard, New York's starting pitcher. The 26-year-old drilled an opposite-field home run in the third inning for what would turn out to be the […]

Giants Acquire Francisco Pena

The San Francisco Giants and St. Louis Cardinals struck a deal Thursday with the west-coast club acquiring catcher Francisco Pena for cash considerations. The 29-year-old has seen professional action with three different clubs, playing in 58 games for the Cardinals last season. The Giants recently promoted veteran Stephen Vogt from Triple-A Sacramento, likely meaning Pena […]

Juan Soto Returning to Lineup

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto will be back in the lineup Thursday against the St. Louis Cardinals after missing Wednesday's game with back spasms. Meanwhile, shortstop Carter Kieboom will have Thursday off as a rest day. This is according to manager Davey Martinez, with the Nationals' official lineup still yet to be posted. It's very […]

Trea Turner Could Start Swinging Bat Soon

Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner continues to recover from his broken finger and could even take swings later this week, manager Dave Martinez said Thursday. This is some light at the end of the tunnel in Turner's recovery for the Nationals and fantasy managers. In just 15 plate appearances before his injury, Turner already had […]

Shelby Miller, Rougned Odor Struggling

In the aftermath of the demotion of Texas Rangers relief pitcher Jose Leclerc from the Rangers closer role, beat reporter Jeff Wilson writes about other Rangers who are struggling. Wilson notes that starting pitcher Shelby Miller, despite a 7.99 ERA in just 24 2/3 innings over six starts, is unlikely to lose his rotation spot with […]

Paul Goldschmidt, Paul DeJong, Yadier Molina Resting

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt, shortstop Paul DeJong and catcher Yadier Molina are all getting breathers on Thursday. Matt Carpenter is at first base and is hitting third, Yairo Munoz is at the 6 and is batting eighth and Matt Wieters is doing the catching and batting seventh against Nationals starter Stephen Strasburg. […]

Adalberto Mejia to Injured List; Mike Morin Recalled

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Adalberto Mejia was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right calf strain on Thursday, and relief pitcher Mike Morin was recalled to replace him. Mejia has struggled mightily in 11 appearances this year, with an 8.74 ERA, 11-9 K-BB ratio, and 6.17 xFIP over 11 1/3 innings. Mejia also […]