Tyler Naquin Sitting Out on Thursday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Tyler Naquin (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Houston Astros. He was struggling to start the season, so maybe that's why he's getting the day off. Greg Allen will slide over to left field and bat ninth versus righty Gerrit Cole. Allen can be avoided in […]

Tyler Clippard Added to Indians Roster

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Tyler Clippard has been recalled from Triple-A on Thursday. He suffered a pectoral strain in spring training, but appears ready to pitch now. Jefry Rodriguez has been sent down in a corresponding move. Rodriguez had a 2.13 ERA across 12 2/3 innings of work, so he shouldn't be in the minors […]

Jean Segura Could Play This Weekend

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jean Segura (hamstring) could return as soon as Saturday, according to Matt Breen. It sounds like Segura is only going to need the minimum 10 days on the injured list to heal up. He was hot before landing on the injured list, so hopefully he can get back to right where he […]

Scott Kingery Could Return in Two Weeks

Philadelphia Phillies infielder Scott Kingery (hamstring) could return in two weeks, according to Matt Breen. Kingery landed on the injured list earlier this week, but it doesn't sound like he's going to be there too long. He's been crushing the ball this season, so this is great news for Phillies fans. Sean Rodriguez will play […]

Carter Kieboom Expected to Be Recalled on Friday

Washington Nationals infielder Carter Kieboom is expected to be recalled from Triple-A on Friday, according to Jesse Dougherty. Anthony Rendon (elbow) and Trea Turner (finger) are both sidelined, so the Nationals are thin in the infield right now. Kieboom has been lighting it up in the minors, so he should get some at-bats right away […]

Mallex Smith is Sitting Out on Thursday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mallex Smith (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Texas Rangers. Smith hasn't recorded a hit in his last 20 at-bats, so it's not surprising to see him getting the night off. Mitch Haniger will bat first and play center field, while rookie Dylan Moore starts in […]

Jay Bruce Sidelined on Thursday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jay Bruce (quad) will be sidelined for Thursday's game against the Texas Rangers. It's unclear when Bruce will return or if he'll land on the injured list. Mallex Smith gets the night off on Thursday, so Dylan Moore will make the start in left field and bat eighth versus lefty Taylor Hearn.

Zack Cozart Lands on Injured List

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Zack Cozart (neck) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. Cozart has been dealing with neck stiffness all week, so it's not surprising the Angels have decided to give him some rest. Infielder Luis Rengifo has been recalled from Triple-A to take Cozart's spot on the active roster. David […]

Erik Gonzalez Out 10-12 Weeks

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Erik Gonzalez, who had surgery on Thursday to fix his fractured left clavicle, will return to "full major league baseball activities" in roughly 10 to 12 weeks. It means that he won't be an option for the Bucs until late in the second half of the season. The 27-year-old was hitting just […]

Aroldis Chapman Redeems Himself With Fourth Save

Just two days after blowing an extra-inning save against the Angels, New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman once again stepped on the mound in Anaheim to try and close out a win. Seeking his fourth save, Chapman once again made it slightly difficult for himself, putting the second batter he faced on base with a […]

CC Sabathia Hit Hard In Third Start

Making his first start on the road, New York Yankees veteran CC Sabathia struggled, but would eventually walk away with a no-decision. Pitching in his final professional season, the left-hander went five innings and allowed five runs on six hits, with all the scoring coming via home runs. While it should've been expected that he'd […]

Roman Quinn Goes Back On Injured List

The Philadelphia Phillies placed outfielder Roman Quinn on the 10-day injured list with a right groin strain on Thursday and recalled outfielder Dylan Cozens from Triple-A Lehigh Valley in a corresponding move. Quinn had just returned from an oblique injury and was seeing some playing time with Odubel Herrera on the injured list, but he'll […]

DJ LeMahieu Seals Comeback Win

The New York Yankees may be down 13 men, but the current roster is hardly playing like it. Infielder DJ LeMahieu, one of the few members of the opening day roster still healthy, starred in the club's sixth consecutive victory. LeMahieu drilled two hits, including a go-ahead RBI single in the ninth, as part of […]

Albert Pujols Struggling To Be Fantasy Relevant

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Albert Pujols went 2-for-4 with one run scored in the Angels 6-5 loss to the Yankees on Wednesday. Pujols has failed to make a huge impact in the first month of the season, slugging only .387 through his first 75 at-bats. Long gone are the days when Pujols was a […]

Mike Trout In 3-For-16 Skid

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout has only three hits over his last 16 at-bats heading into Thursday's action. Trout hasn't quite looked himself since returning from a groin injury on April 15, but even when he struggles he still scores fantasy points. Trout has coaxed eight walks during this five-game lull and his on-base […]

Joey Wendle To 10-Day Injured List

The Tampa Bay Rays placed infielder Joey Wendle on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with a wrist fracture and called up infielder Christian Arroyo and reliever Austin Pruitt from Triple-A Durham in corresponding moves. Wendle just returned from the injured list, so this is a tough break for him. He's likely to miss at […]

Gerrit Cole Looking To Bounce Back Against Indians

Houston Astros starter Gerrit Cole will try and get back on track against Trevor Bauer and the Indians Thursday night at Minute Maid Park. Cole was torched for nine hits and eight earned runs on April 20 against the Rangers, by far his worst start since joining the Astros last season. Before that start, Cole […]

Michael Brantley Continues To Rake

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley continues to produce in the middle of the order, driving in two more runs while going 2-for-3 Wednesday against the Twins. Brantley has at least one RBI in each of his last four games and seven out his last 10 played. He has been a fantastic addition to an already […]

Carlos Correa Hits Third Home Run In Last Four Games

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa hit his fifth home run of the season as the Astros cruised to a 7-1 win over the Twins on Wednesday. It has been a resurgent month for the talented shortstop, who is now slugging .570 in the month of April thanks to racking up five home runs and eight […]

Josh Reddick Is On Fire

Houston Astros outfielder Josh Reddick continued his hot streak on Wednesday, going 2-for-3 with his third home run of the season in the Astros 7-1 win over the Twins. There are few in the game hotter than Reddick right now, who has 10 hits in his last 15 at-bats. In fact, the veteran in the […]

Ozzie Albies Resting Against Reds

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies is not in the starting lineup on Thursday. Johan Camargo is starting at second base and is batting sixth against Reds starting pitcher Luis Castillo. Outfielder Nick Markakis will serve as the leadoff hitter. Camargo has just nine hits in 42 at-bats (.214) with a homer and 10 RBI, […]

Jose Peraza Out For Second Straight Day

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jose Peraza is not in the starting lineup again on Thursday. Derek Dietrich will start at the keystone and is hitting fifth against Braves starting pitcher Julio Teheran. After a breakout year in 2018, Peraza is off to a rough start, hitting .157/.169/.229 with a homer, three RBI and two steals […]

Brandon Morrow Could Resume Throwing In A Few Weeks

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Brandon Morrow (elbow), who is still in a diagnostic stage, could resume throwing in a few weeks. Morrow recently had a setback with his right elbow and has been shut down for the foreseeable future. He missed the entire second half last year and has no timetable for a return. As […]

Addison Russell To Work At Second Base

Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon said that shortstop Addison Russell will see repetitions at second base while on his minor league rehab assignment. Russell is nearing a return from his 40-game suspension for domestic violence, and he could be an option for the Cubs start next Friday, May 3. However, he is unlikely to play […]

Yankees Acquire Cameron Maybin

The New York Yankees acquired outfielder Cameron Maybin from the Indians on Thursday, but it's unclear what they gave up in return. Maybin can play all three outfield positions and could see immediate playing time with all the injuries to New York's outfield in the opening month. However, the 32-year-old was hitting just .216/.388/.275 with […]

Joc Pederson, Corey Seager, Max Muncy Out Against Lefty

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson, shortstop Corey Seager and first baseman Max Muncy are not in the lineup against Cubs left-handed starter Jon Lester on Thursday. It's the third straight day the Dodgers have faced a lefty, so Pederson and Muncy have now sat out the last three games. Alex Verdugo is starting in […]

Christian Vazquez Continues Solid Start To Season

Boston Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez drove in two runs on two hits while also scoring a run in Wednesday's 11-4 win over Detroit. The 28-year-old backstop has hit four home runs through 20 games, already topping his 2018 total of three, while his 13 RBI are just four away from his total of 16 […]

Adam Frazier, Bryan Reynolds, Melky Cabrera Out

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Adam Frazier and outfielders Bryan Reynolds (quadriceps) and Melky Cabrera are out of the starting lineup on Thursday. Colin Moran is at second and hitting third, J.B. Shuck is in left and is batting sixth and Jason Martin will start in center and bat eighth against Diamondbacks starter Zack Greinke. Reynolds […]

Jackie Bradley Jr. Breaks Cold Streak At The Plate

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. finished 2-for-5 with two runs batted in during Boston's 11-4 victory over Detroit on Wednesday. The multi-hit performance is Bradley's first since March 30, and he's now registered just five hits in his last 44 at-bats. Known more for his defense, the 29-year-old has five runs scored, four […]

David Peralta, Wilmer Flores Sitting

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta and infielder Wilmer Flores are not in the starting lineup on Thursday. It looks to be a normal day off for both players. Ildemaro Vargas draws the start at the keystone and is hitting second, while Blake Swihart is in right field and is hitting sixth against Pirates starter Jameson […]