Nicholas Castellanos, Josh Harrison Return To Lineup

Detroit Tigers outfielder Nicholas Castellanos (toe) and second baseman Josh Harrison (shoulder) are both back in the starting lineup on Tuesday against Pirates starter Joe Musgrove. Castellanos is hitting second as the designated hitter, while Harrison is batting leadoff. Neither Castellanos nor Harrison have done much with the bat to begin the season, but they […]

Justin Bour Not In Lineup Again

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Justin Bour will once again be on the bench when the team takes on the Rangers on Tuesday night. Bour will sit for the second straight game with Rangers left-hander Mike Minor expected to start. Adding to the mix is Mike Trout serving as designated hitter while he nurses a […]

Rhys Hoskins, Odubel Herrera Out Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins (ankle) is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday after tweaking his ankle on Monday night. Maikel Franco is at first base and is hitting eighth, while Scott Kingery is at the hot corner and is batting fifth against Mets left-hander Steven Matz. Odubel Herrera is also sitting against […]

Aaron Hicks Expected To Take BP This Week

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks (back) did tee and soft-toss work on Tuesday and also ran and threw on the field. He's expected to take batting practice either Wednesday or Thursday. Hicks, who has always been a slow healer, is making strides as he tries to make his season debut. He might not return […]

Brian Goodwin's Fantasy Arrow Pointing Up

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Brian Goodwin continues to earn a long-term spot in the lineup after hitting a two-run home run in the Angels 12-7 loss to the Rangers on Monday night. With teammate Justin Upton on the shelf with a knee injury for the foreseeable future, Goodwin is taking this opportunity and running with […]

Adalberto Mondesi Not Playing Tuesday

Kansas City Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday. Chris Owings will take his place at shortstop and will hit seventh against White Sox starting pitcher Reynaldo Lopez. It's a decent matchup, but Owings still isn't a great daily pick after he's started the season hitting a weak .200 (11-for-55) […]

Mike Trout Draws Three Walks In Return

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (groin) went 0-for-2 in his return to the lineup but drew three walks and scored two runs against the Rangers on Monday. Trout has missed the last three games but appears to have made a speedy recovery. It is unclear when he will be able to play the field, and […]

Marlins Option J.T. Riddle, Recall Isaac Galloway

The Miami Marlins optioned shortstop J.T. Riddle to Triple-A New Orleans on Tuesday and recalled outfielder Isaac Galloway and pitcher Jarlin Garcia in corresponding moves. Riddle had only five hits in his first 32 at-bats (.156) with two homers and three RBI. Miguel Rojas figures to be the team's everyday starter at the 6 going […]

Blake Snell Put On Injured List Tuesday

The Tampa Bay Rays placed starting pitcher Blake Snell on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a fractured fourth right toe and called up pitcher Emilio Pagan from Triple-A Durham in a corresponding move. The good news is that 2018's American League Cy Young winner is expected to miss just one start. The talented […]

Andrew Benintendi Still Out, Jackie Bradley Jr. Back In Lineup

Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi (foot) remains out of the starting lineup on Tuesday, while outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. (illness) is back in center field and hitting ninth against Yankees left-handed starter James Paxton. Steve Pearce is the designated hitter and is batting cleanup in a good spot to take advantage for those in […]

Greg Bird To Be In Walking Boot For Two Weeks

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said that first baseman Greg Bird (foot) will be in a walking boot for two weeks before the team re-evaluates him. Bird was hitting just .171 (6-for-35) with a solo home run on the season and continues to be a disappointment for fantasy owners due to injuries and […]

Kyle Schwarber Out Against Righty Again

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber is out of the starting lineup again on Tuesday against Marlins right-hander Pablo Lopez. Kris Bryant is in left field and is batting second, while David Bote is at the hot corner again and is hitting seventh. Daniel Descalso will be a DFS sleeper in the leadoff spot in a […]

Jon Jay Doing Baseball Activities

Chicago White Sox outfielder Jon Jay (groin, hip) played catch on Monday and was hoping to hit off a tee. The veteran outfielder has not played at all this season. Jay could see considerable playing time for the White Sox when he makes his season debut, but the upside just isn't there for his fantasy […]

Rougned Odor, Ronald Guzman Taking Ground Balls

Texas Rangers second baseman Rougned Odor (knee) and first baseman Ronald Guzman (hamstring) both took ground balls on Monday but haven't done any serious running. Both players are currently on the 10-day injured list and don't have a timetable for their return. Logan Forsythe and Patrick Wisdom have been seeing more playing time on the […]

Alex Wood To Throw Saturday

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Alex Wood, who has been out with a sore back since spring training, is scheduled to throw off a mound on Saturday, which will be his first time doing so since he had a setback on March 24. The left-hander has had multiple setbacks in the process and there remains no […]

Billy Hamilton Returns, Steals A Base

Kansas City Royals center fielder Billy Hamilton seems to be over that sprained knee. In his first game back on Monday, Hamilton did what he does best and swiped his first base in a week. Hamilton really only brings elite speed and defense to the table, so something like a knee sprain could really cramp […]

Danny Duffy Set To Throw Saturday

Kansas City Royals manager Ned Yost said that starting pitcher Danny Duffy (shoulder) felt good after throwing 61 pitches in Arizona on Monday, and the left-hander is scheduled to throw 75 to 80 pitches on Saturday. After that, Duffy could go on a rehab assignment. He should return to KC's starting rotation when he's healthy, […]

Hunter Dozier Continues To Rake

Kansas City Royals third baseman Hunter Dozier looks like he's ready to be the star Dozier son. On Monday, Dozier homered for the third time in his last six games, and he's recorded at least one run scored in every game of his current six-game hitting streak. He's only striking out 17 percent of the […]

Carlos Martinez Throws Bullpen Session

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Carlos Martinez (shoulder) threw a 20-pitch bullpen session on Monday, just the second time he's done so since he was shut down in spring training with shoulder weakness. "Everything checked out great," manager Mike Shildt said. "He tried to mix in four-seam [fastballs] and two-seam. He tried to mix in […]

Tyler O'Neill Placed On Injured List

The St. Louis Cardinals placed outfielder Tyler O'Neill on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a right elbow nerve subluxation. The team recalled infielder/outfielder Yairo Munoz and pitchers Giovanny Gallegos and Ryan Helsley from Triple-A Memphis in a corresponding move. Reliever Mike Mayers (lat) was also placed on the injured list and outfielder Drew […]

Brad Boxberger Blows Another Save

Kansas City Royals reliever Brad Boxberger fell apart once again and cost the Royals another game on Monday. Boxberger wasn't officially declared the team's closer, but he was the biggest name they brought in as they attempted to rebuild a bullpen that has slowly gotten depleted over the last few years, so he was tagged […]

Jeremy Jeffress To Be Eased Into High-Leverage Situations

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Jeremy Jeffress (shoulder), who will be activated from the injured list on Tuesday, will be eased into late-inning, high-leverage situations. He led the team with 73 outings in the regular season last year and posted a solid 1.29 ERA. He also had 15 saves and should eventually factor into the ninth-inning […]

Jimmy Nelson Throws Monday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Jimmy Nelson (shoulder) threw four innings in a simulated game in Arizona on Monday and it "went well," according to manager Craig Counsell. Nelson will do one more simulated game before the team decides where to send him on a minor league rehab assignment, most likely with Triple-A San Antonio. The […]

Ryan Braun Dealing With Balky Back

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun was out of the lineup for a second straight day on Monday due to a balky back, but manager Craig Counsell said there wasn't a cause for concern. Braun was out on Monday due to a matchup decision, as Cardinals right-hander Dakota Hudson has been much tougher on right-handed hitters. […]

Brewers Remain Interested In Craig Kimbrel, Dallas Keuchel

The Milwaukee Brewers remain interested in free-agent closer Craig Kimbrel and starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel. However, their interest in Kimbrel is tied to the performance and durability of reliever Jeremy Jeffress (shoulder), who hasn't yet made his season debut. Kimbrel is moving "closer" to a decision on where he will sign, but the situation remains […]

Joey Bart Seeing Hand Specialist

San Francisco Giants catcher Joey Bart left a minor league game on Monday night after being hit by a pitch and is visiting a hand specialist on Tuesday, according to a source. Bart is the club's top prospect and No. 22 overall, per MLB Pipeline, so they'd hate to lose him for an extended period […]

C.J. Cron, Nelson Cruz Not Playing Tuesday

Minnesota Twins first baseman C.J. Cron and designated hitter Nelson Cruz not in the starting lineup on Tuesday. Willians Astudillo will play first and will hit cleanup against Blue Jays starting pitcher Aaron Sanchez, while Eddie Rosario is serving as the DH. Cron has homered in back-to-back games and is starting to show signs of life […]

Joey Lucchesi Stumbles Again

San Diego Padres starter Joey Lucchesi lost his second consecutive game Monday after allowing five earned runs to the Colorado Rockies. Lucchesi was bit by a pair of walks and seven hits, including two homers, and he only struck out four. Positively, he survived past the seventh inning, which has been a rare feat for […]

Blake Swihart Designated For Assignment, Sandy Leon Coming Up

The Boston Red Sox designated catcher Blake Swihart for assignment on Tuesday, according to a source. In a corresponding move, the Red Sox are called up catcher Sandy Leon. The switch-hitting Swihart just never carved out a role in Boston and was hitting .231 (6-for-26) with a homer and four RBI this year. He'll either […]

Pirates Activate Kyle Crick From Injured List

Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Kyle Crick (triceps) was activated from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday, the team announced. To make room for the reliever, the Pirates optioned infielder Kevin Kramer to Triple-A Indianapolis. Crick is a welcome re-addition to the Pirates bullpen that has allowed 17 earned runs in the seventh and eighth innings […]