Griffin Canning Will Make Debut on Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Griffin Canning is making his MLB debut on Tuesday versus the Toronto Blue Jays. Canning had a 0.56 ERA with 17 strikeouts through three starts in the minors this season. He has a chance to stick in the MLB rotation if he pitches well on Tuesday. He's worth keeping an […]

Jurickson Profar is Out on Tuesday

Oakland Athletics second baseman Jurickson Profar (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Boston Red Sox. It appears this is just a rest day for Profar, so he should be back soon. Chad Pinder will draw the start at second base and bat seventh versus righty Rick Porcello. Pinder doesn't […]

Luke Gregerson Should Rejoin Cardinals Soon

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Luke Gregerson (shoulder) should be ready to rejoin the Cardinals bullpen by the end of this week. He has joined the team in Washington, D.C., and is scheduled to throw a live batting practice session on Wednesday. Gregerson hasn't appeared in a Major League game yet this year, but he […]

Jake Bauers is in Left Field on Tuesday

Cleveland Indians first baseman/outfielder Jake Bauers is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Miami Marlins. Bauers will slide over to left field and bat seventh versus righty Sandy Alcantara. Tyler Naquin will get the night off with Carlos Gonzalez and Leonys Martin covering the rest of the outfield. Bauers has not hit […]

Matt Olson to Begin Rehab Assignment on Wednesday

Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson (hand) is scheduled to begin his rehab assignment at Triple-A on Wednesday. Olson suffered a fractured hamate bone on March 21 and hasn't played since then. The Athletics aren't going to rush Olson back, so he should get plenty of at-bats in the minors. Olson should be back with […]

A.J. Pollock Lands on Injured List

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder A.J. Pollock (elbow) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. Pollock is dealing with a right elbow infection, but is hopeful that he won't miss much more than the 10 days. Alex Verdugo has been swinging a hot bat and is expected to see much more playing time now with […]

Freddy Peralta To Start Thursday Against Rockies

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Freddy Peralta (shoulder) will be activated from the injured list to start against the Rockies on Thursday. The right-hander has a scary 7.13 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and 22 strikeouts in 17 2/3 innings (four starts) before he was injured. Peralta has strikeout upside but walks too many hitters to be anything […]

Dexter Fowler Out Sick Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dexter Fowler is out of the lineup with the flu on Tuesday. Harrison Bader is in center field and is batting eighth, while Jose Martinez is in right field and is hitting fifth against Nationals starter Anibal Sanchez. Martinez has been on a hot streak of late and makes for a […]

Glenn Sparkman To Make Start Wednesday

Kansas City Royals pitcher Glenn Sparkman will make a spot start as the 26th man in the second game of the doubleheader against the Rays on Wednesday, according to manager Ned Yost. Jake Junis, who was scheduled to start Tuesday before the rainout, will go in the first game. Sparkman has thrown 6 2/3 innings […]

Josh Harrison Too Sore To Play

Detroit Tigers second baseman Josh Harrison's shoulder is still too sore to play on Tuesday, and he can't finish his swing. However, he hasn't had an MRI exam and doesn't think he'll be out much longer. Ronny Rodriguez is starting at the keystone on Tuesday and is hitting fifth against Phillies starter Vince Velasquez. Harrison […]

Josh Donaldson Scratched Tuesday

Atlanta Braves third baseman Josh Donaldson was scratched from the lineup on Tuesday with a sore right calf. Manager Brian Snitker is hoping that Donaldson just needs one day of rest. It's the same calf that caused Donaldson a ton of grief last year, so this is worth watching. He has five home runs and […]

Lou Trivino Expects To Return Wednesday

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Lou Trivino (thumb) was up to 96 mph with his fastball during a live batting practice session on Tuesday and expects to be available to pitch on Wednesday. Trivino, who has a nice 1.42 ERA, 0.55 WHIP and 16 strikeouts in 12 2/3 innings, has been out since April 17 but […]

No Timetable For Brock Holt's Return

Boston Red Sox infielder Brock Holt has been diagnosed with a right shoulder impingement, and there is no timetable for his return. Holt is over the scratched cornea in his eye, but now he's dealing with another injury. It's looking like both Dustin Pedroia (knee) and Eduardo Nunez (back) will return before Holt now. With […]

Yoenis Cespedes Hasn't Started Running

New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes (heels) has been biking, throwing and hitting off a tee, but he has yet to resume running. There remains no timetable for his return to action in 2019. The 33-year-old will probably miss at least half the season, if not more. He hasn't played in more than 81 games […]

Edwin Diaz Unavailable Tuesday

New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz is unavailable on Tuesday after pitching in three straight games. Reliever Jeurys Familia will serve in the closer role if the need arises, and manager Mickey Callaway said he will use Familia for a multi-inning save if necessary. Diaz allowed a homer on Monday but still has a nice […]

Christian Yelich Still Sidelined

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich (back) is still out of the lineup on Tuesday for the second straight game. The 2018 National League Most Valuable Player remains among the best players in baseball this year, but he should be considered day-to-day for now. Both Eric Thames and Jesus Aguilar are playing against Rockies starter German […]

Starling Marte Back From Injured List

The Pittsburgh Pirates activated outfielder Starling Marte (abdomen) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and optioned outfielder Jason Martin to Triple-A Indianapolis in a corresponding move. Marte is back in center field and is batting second against Rangers starter Adrian Sampson on Tuesday night. The 30-year-old is off to a slow start, batting .203 […]

Rays-Royals Postponed Tuesday

The Tampa Bay Rays game against the Kansas City Royals has been postponed on Tuesday due to heavy rain in the forecast. The game will be made up as a part of a doubleheader on Wednesday. Blake Snell and Charlie Morton are each scheduled to pitch the back-to-back games. It’s a must-start game for both […]

Lewis Brinson Optioned, Garrett Cooper Activated

The Miami Marlins optioned outfielder Lewis Brinson to Triple-A New Orleans on Tuesday and activated first baseman/outfielder Garrett Cooper (calf) from the injured list in a corresponding move. Brinson was hitting just .197/.247/.263 with five doubles and no home runs in 27 games, and he's fanned 28 times and walked twice in 82 plate appearances. […]

Neil Walker Available To Pinch Hit

Miami Marlins infielder Neil Walker (knee) had an MRI exam on Monday reveal a mild bone bruise in his right knee. He is not starting on Tuesday but is available to pinch hit. The 33-year-old veteran has three homers and four RBI while hitting .260 in 77 at-bats for the Fish so far in 2019. […]

Nick Pivetta Could Be Moved To 'Pen

The Philadelphia Phillies have discussed moving starting pitcher Nick Pivetta to the bullpen, according to manager Gabe Kapler. "It’s something that we’re discussing and brainstorming. It’s not imminent," Kapler said. Pivetta went 2-1 with an 8.35 ERA, 2.13 WHIP and 16 K's in 18 1/3 innings in his four starts for Philly before he was […]

Odubel Herrera Close To Returning

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera (hamstring) thinks he's five to seven days away from returning to the team. Herrera will return to center field duties when he's ready, moving Andrew McCutchen back to left field. Nick Williams and Aaron Altherr have seen some more playing time with Herrera sidelined. The 27-year-old was hitting .270/.319/.381 with […]

Asdrubal Cabrera Returns Against Pirates

Texas Rangers third baseman Asdrubal Cabrera (calf) is back in the starting lineup and is hitting seventh on Tuesday against Pirates starting pitcher Jordan Lyles. Cabrera missed a few games with a minor calf injury. He's batting just .237 on the season but does have six home runs and 17 RBI in 76 at-bats for […]

Robinson Cano Remains Out Tuesday

New York Mets second baseman Robinson Cano (hand) remains out of the starting lineup on Tuesday. X-rays came back negative after Cano was hit by a pitch on Sunday, so consider him day-to-day for now. Jeff McNeil is starting at the keystone and is batting leadoff on Tuesday against Reds starting pitcher Luis Castillo. McNeil […]

Orioles-White Sox Postponed Tuesday

The game between the Baltimore Orioles and Chicago White has been postponed on Tuesday due to inclement weather. It'll be made up as part of a doubleheader on Wednesday. Orioles starter Andrew Cashner and White Sox starter Ivan Nova will likely be pushed back until Wednesday. Make sure you take any players from either team […]

Ender Inciarte Out Tuesday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ender Inciarte (hamstring) is not playing on Tuesday after leaving the game with right hamstring tightness on Monday. Adding injury to insult, Inciarte is batting .236 (21-for-89) with two home runs, six RBI and three steals on the season. Hitting lower in the order is definitely hurting his fantasy ceiling, and there […]

Paul DeJong Ranks First in Almost All Categories

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong ranks first in almost all categories among National League shortstops. According to the official Cardinals Twitter account, DeJong ranks first in hits, runs, extra-base hits, doubles, batting average, on-base percentage, slugging percentage and OPS. It's been an excellent first month for DeJong, but he's been a streaky hitter throughout […]

Rafael Devers Has Two Hits In Win

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers went 2-for-4 with a single and a double in the Sox's win over the A’s on Monday. Devers is still looking for his first home run, however, and is flying under the radar, as he is hitting consistently (.296/.389/.367) for an underperforming Red Sox lineup. The more impressive […]

Anthony Rendon Lands On Injured List

Washington Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon (elbow) was placed on the injured list Tuesday, retroactive to April 27, with a left elbow contusion. Rendon was hit on the elbow on April 20 and returned on April 26 but has not played since. One suspects the Nationals could have handled this situation better, but that's in the […]