Mets Sticking With Jason Vargas In Rotation

New York Mets starting pitcher Jason Vargas will remain in the rotation, at least for now. General manager Brodie Van Wagenen downplayed the possibility of the team pursuing free-agent left-hander Dallas Keuchel (Astros), while manager Mickey Callaway said Vargas will make his next scheduled start. "We have confidence in (Vargas). We have confidence in this team," […]

Caleb Smith (SP, MIA) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 12% of Yahoo! leagues ANALYSIS: Marlins left-hander Caleb Smith is an inning away from starting off the 2019 campaign with three straight quality starts, having only gone five innings in his season debut. His last outing was a beauty, tossing six shutout innings with only one hit […]

Jeremy Jeffress (RP, MIL) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 35% of leagues ANALYSIS: Jeremy Jeffress is expected to be activated from the injured list prior to Monday's game against the Cardinals. While he will likely be eased back into action, the veteran figures to see some save chances once he's up to speed. It's true that Josh Hader […]

No Offensive Support For Derek Holland

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Derek Holland allowed four earned runs, four hits and four walks with six strikeouts over six innings in a loss Sunday against the Colorado Rockies. Holland threw 62 of his 101 pitches for strikes, and had first-pitch strikes to 18 of the 26 batters he faced. However, the offense managed […]

Jeff McNeil (2B/3B/OF, NYM) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Leagues OWNED IN: 28% of leagues ANALYSIS: Jeff McNeil was brought up and shocked the fantasy community in 2018. It wasn’t miraculous, but it was steady, consistent production that led many teams to a fantasy championship. He finished the year with three homers, seven RBI, and a .329/.381/.471 triple slash. Also impressive was his […]

Freddy Galvis (2B/SS, TOR) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 31% of leagues ANALYSIS: April makes for strange bedfellows. Case in point, we're seriously putting Freddy Galvis forward as a viable mixed-league option. Though it may not last, the veteran has been scorching the ball in the early going, with a .395/.435/.744 line, four home runs, and 16 […]

Tyler Austin Dealing With Elbow Inflammation

San Francisco Giants first baseman/outfielder Tyler Austin (elbow) is battling an inflamed elbow, and the injury is a result of throwing in the outfield before Saturday's game against the Colorado Rockies. Austin had an MRI and it came back clean. There is no decision on whether he'll need a stint on the 10-day injured list […]

Lourdes Gurriel To Be Sent Down, Eric Sogard Coming Up

The Toronto Blue Jays will send infielder Lourdes Gurriel to Triple-A Buffalo on Monday and call up infielder Eric Sogard in a corresponding move. Gurriel hit just .175 with seven hits and no home runs while striking out 12 times and walking just thrice in 44 plate appearances to begin the season. The 25-year-old has […]

Derek Dietrich Leaves Game After HBP

Cincinnati Reds utility man Derek Dietrich (leg) was hit by a pitch on the lower leg or ankle in the bottom of the eighth inning of Sunday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals in Monterrey, Mexico, and he was forced to leave the game. Pitcher Tyler Mahle came on to run for Dietrich, who has […]

Kevin Kiermaier (OF, TB) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 25% of leagues ANALYSIS: If he could ever manage to stay healthy, Kevin Kiermaier probably wouldn't ever appear in the hallowed pages of our waiver wire blog. Alas, his career has been marred by a variety of injuries that have kept him from logging 500 plate appearances in […]

Yan Gomes (C, WAS) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 33% of leagues ANALYSIS: When a player is involved in a platoon, it's often tough to consider them in mixed leagues as their production doesn't have the consistency owners look for. Gomes is in such a situation with his new team, but so far he's continued his […]

Marco Gonzales Holds Astros In Check

After starting the season a perfect 4-0, Seattle Mariners starter Marco Gonzales got his first no-decision against the Houston Astros on Sunday. The southpaw gave up two runs on five hits and two walks over 5 1/3 innings of work as the M's fell 3-2. Gonzales only managed to strike out a trio of batters […]

Bullpen Spoils Quality Start For Brett Anderson

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Brian Anderson allowed three runs - two earned - and two hits with two walks and three strikeouts over six innings in a no-decision on Sunday in Texas. He threw 59 of his 93 pitches for strikes in the quality start, but normally reliable J.B. Wendelken allowed a solo homer in […]

Marcus Semien Posts Three More Hits On Sunday

Oakland Athletics shortstop Marcus Semien collected two singles, a double, two runs scored and two RBI in Sunday's 8-7 road loss against the Texas Rangers to bump his average up to .338. Semien and leadoff hitter Robbie Grossman did a good job setting the table, each posting at least two hits. Semien has now hit […]

Jason Kipnis To Be Activated Monday

Cleveland Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis (calf) will rejoin the team and come off the injured list on Monday for the start of the series with the Mariners. Infielder Brad Miller was designated for assignment on Sunday to make room for Kipnis. Miller had eight hits in 32 at-bats (.250) while sharing time at the […]

Robbie Grossman Sets Table Nicely On Sunday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Robbie Grossman ended up 2-for-4 with a walk, a run scored and an RBI in Sunday's 8-7 road loss against the Texas Rangers. Grossman has hit safely in six of the past seven games to bump his average from .185 to .265 just since April 5. He has been the best option […]

Jose Leclerc Reverts Back To Form In Save Chance

Texas Rangers closer Jose Leclerc has been struggling this season, but he looked good in nailing down his third save of the season on Sunday against the Oakland Athletics. Leclerc did allow a hit, but he ended up striking out the side in a scoreless ninth inning while throwing 14 of his 20 pitches for […]

Adrian Sampson Slapped Around In Sunday's Home Start

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Adrian Sampson was tuned up for seven earned runs, eight hits and two walks with four strikeouts across just four innings in a no-decision on Sunday against the Oakland Athletics. He managed to throw just 48 of his 78 pitches for strikes, and he served up a pair of home runs. […]

Delino DeShields Shows Off Wheels On Sunday

Texas Rangers outfielder Delino DeShields went 2-for-5 with a double, two runs scored and an RBI in Sunday's 8-7 win against the Oakland Athletics. He also posted a pair of stolen bases, his first two-steal game of the season. The last time he accomplished that feat was Sept. 9, 2018, in Oakland. Overall, he is still […]

Elvis Andrus Produces Another Multi-Hit Game

Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus finished 3-for-4 with a walk, two runs scored and two RBI in Sunday's 8-7 comeback victory against the Oakland Athletics, just missing the cycle by a double. He moves into sole possession of second place on the franchise's all-time list for triples (45), breaking a tie with Ruben Sierra. He […]

Austin Romine Will Be Ready For Tuesday

New York Yankees catcher Austin Romine said he is fine and will be ready to play on Tuesday after the off day on Monday. Romine was banged up after the game on Friday and sat out both Saturday and Sunday but was available off the bench. He's serving as the primary catcher right now with […]

Franmil Reyes (OF, SD) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in all leagues OWNED IN: 31% of leagues ANALYSIS: A quick glance at Franmil Reyes' current circumstances might make one wonder why he deserves the coveted "universal add" designation. After all, he's hitting just .167/.270/.400 and fighting for playing time in a crowded Padres outfield. Go deeper, though, and there's plenty to be excited […]

Brewers Acquire David Freitas

The Milwaukee Brewers acquired catcher David Freitas from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for minor-leaguer Sal Biasi on Sunday. Freitas will report to the team's Triple-A affiliate in San Antonio. He was also added to the 40-man roster, with the team transferring closer Corey Knebel (elbow) from the 10-day to 60-day injured list. Freitas is […]

Touki Toussaint To Stay In Rotation For Now

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Touki Toussaint will remain in the starting rotation for now, manager Brian Snitker said. Toussaint came on for the ineffective Sean Newcomb on Saturday and allowed just one unearned run, four hits and two walks with seven strikeouts over six innings, throwing 53 of his 85 pitches for strikes. Newcomb has […]

Clint Frazier (OF, NYY) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 32% of leagues ANALYSIS: With the Yankees' roster ravaged by injury, opportunities have arisen for bench bats and minor leaguers to accrue everyday at-bats. Clint Frazier is one of those beneficiaries. The 24-year-old, acquired as part of the Andrew Miller deal at the 2016 trade deadline, has ascended […]

Andrew Benintendi Unlikely To Play Monday

Updating a previous report, Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi (foot) is sore and unlikely to play in Monday's game against the Baltimore Orioles, manager Alex Cora said on Sunday. However, he reiterated that Benintendi's injury is not looking like a long-term issue. He suffered a right foot contusion during Sunday's game after fouling a […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Is Moving On Up

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. swatted a solo home run in the fifth inning of Sunday's afternoon game at Arizona, his fifth of the season. The game is tied 2-2 in the bottom of the fifth. He is tied for the second-most home runs by a player 20 years or younger over his […]

John Hicks Makes Unwanted History For Tigers

Detroit Tigers catcher John Hicks finished hitless across five at-bats with five strikeouts in Sunday's 6-4 road loss against the Minnesota Twins on Sunday afternoon. He is the first Tigers player with a five-strikeout game since Prince Fielder on April 17, 2013, and he is the first player to go 0-for-5 with five strikeouts since […]

Mitch Garver (C, MIN) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Two Catcher Leagues OWNED IN: 5% of Yahoo! leagues ANALYSIS: 28-year-old Twins catcher Mitch Garver has torn the cover off the ball to kick off the 2019 campaign, blasting three home runs in just six games while sporting a .474/.474/.1.000 slash line. You don't need me to tell you that that kind […]