Mike Trout Continues To Improve

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (groin) saw Dr. Steve Yoon in Los Angeles on Sunday, and ultrasound images showed further improvement to his groin. He will join the team in Texas on Monday and will continue to be evaluated. There's no guarantee that Trout will return to the lineup on Monday, but he looks […]

Nick Senzel Could Play In Games Next Week

Cincinnati Reds third baseman/outfielder Nick Senzel (ankle) has been hitting and running the bases and could get into an extended spring training game by the middle of next week. It was believed that Senzel was further off from game action, but it looks like he's been making good progress. The Reds will be cautious with […]

Dansby Swanson Not Playing Sunday Night

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson is not in the starting lineup for Sunday night. Johan Camargo will play the 6 and bat sixth against Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom. Camargo has only four hits in his first 22 at-bats (.182) of the season and is facing one of the best pitchers in baseball this evening. […]

James Paxton Thinks He Was Tipping Pitches

New York Yankees starting pitcher James Paxton thinks he was tipping his pitches in his start on April 10 against the Astros, with input from special advisor Carlos Beltran. The left-hander is now convinced that he was tipping his knuckle curveball with runners at second base, and he's making adjustments to correct the issue. He […]

Harrison Bader Dealing With Hamstring Tightness

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Harrison Bader is dealing with right hamstring tightness, which is why he's not playing on Sunday in Mexico against the Reds. It's unclear how long this injury might sideline Bader, but his owners need to keep an eye on his status heading into next week. The 24-year-old gives the Cards excellent […]

Rowdy Tellez (1B, TOR) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 5% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Since the Toronto Blue Jays dealt away Kendrys Morales to the Athletics, the door opened for Rowdy Tellez to solidify himself as a big leaguer. In the early going of 2019, the left-handed slugger has shown glimpses of a potential top-tier power […]

Rich Hill To Make Rehab Start Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that starting pitcher Rich Hill (knee) will make a rehab start and go four innings or 60 pitches on Wednesday at either Single-A Rancho Cucamonga or Triple-A Oklahoma City. Hill has yet to make his 2019 debut and will likely need at least two rehab outings before he […]

Trevor Richards (SP, MIA) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 30% of Yahoo! leagues ANALYSIS: There has been much ado about the Marlins young pitching staff to kick off the 2019 campaign, and it is easy to see why. Of that group, right-hander Trevor Richards may have the most promise, but also the most volatility. Case in […]

Hyun-Jin Ryu To Throw Aggressive Bullpen Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu (groin) will throw an "aggressive" 40-pitch bullpen session on Monday. Ryu's groin injury isn't too serious, so he should be able to rejoin the Dodgers rotation shortly, barring any setbacks. Once he does, Julio Urias is likely to be moved to the bullpen […]

Jesus Luzardo Feeling Great

Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin said that starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo (shoulder) is feeling great but still isn't throwing yet. Luzardo, the team's top prospect and No. 12 overall, is recovering from a strained left shoulder. The left-hander has a ton of upside in Oakland's starting rotation and was excellent in spring training before his […]

Justin Turner, Kike Hernandez Resting Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner and second baseman Kike Hernandez are both out of the starting lineup on Sunday. Max Muncy is taking over at third base and is hitting fifth, while Chris Taylor gets the start at the keystone and is batting seventh against Brewers starter Jhoulys Chacin. Alex Verdugo is also […]

Wil Myers Out With Thumb Ailment

San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers hurt his thumb sliding into second base on Saturday and is not playing on Sunday. Hunter Renfroe is starting in left field and is hitting cleanup on Sunday against Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Greinke. Myers is off to a good start this year, hitting .304 (17-for-56) with three long […]

Andrew Benintendi Injured Sunday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi suffered a right foot contusion on Sunday when he fouled a ball off of himself. X-rays came back negative and he's listed as day-to-day. Benintendi doubled and struck out in his two plate appearances against the Orioles before departing. He could miss a game or two but appears to […]

Manny Machado Out For First Time This Year

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado is out of the starting lineup on Sunday for the first time in 2019. Luis Urias will take over at third base and is hitting eighth against Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Greinke. Urias has upside with the bat, but he's yet to show it in the big leagues […]

Dallas Keuchel Open To One-Year Deal

Free-agent starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel is open to a good one-year deal, and the San Diego Padres could be the best fit for him, according to sources. San Diego is off to a great start, and the National League West has several pitcher-friendly parks that would benefit Keuchel, including Petco Park. The left-handed former Cy […]

Ryan Braun Taking A Day Off Against Dodgers

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun is not in the starting lineup on Sunday. Ben Gamel gets the nod in left field and is batting seventh against Dodgers starting pitcher Ross Stripling. Gamel is batting .280 (7-for-25) with no home runs and just one RBI on the season for Milwaukee. While he could certainly do some […]

Mallex Smith, Ryon Healy Sitting Sunday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mallex Smith and third baseman Ryon Healy are not in the starting lineup on Sunday. Mitch Haniger slides over to center field and will hit leadoff, while Dylan Moore is at the hot corner and is hitting ninth against Astros starting pitcher Gerrit Cole. Haniger will always be a fine DFS option, […]

M's Place Wade LeBlanc On Injured List, Erik Swanson Recalled

The Seattle Mariners placed starting pitcher Wade LeBlanc on the 10-day injured list on Sunday with a strained oblique and recalled Erik Swanson from the minors in a corresponding move. Oblique strains often require an extended absence for pitchers, so those in shallow mixed leagues should cut bait on LeBlanc. Swanson, the team's No. 9 […]

Arodys Vizcaino Lands On Injured List

The Atlanta Braves placed closer Arodys Vizcaino (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list on Sunday with right shoulder inflammation, retroactive to April 11. Relievers Jacob Webb and Dan Winkler were recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett in a corresponding move. This means that Minter should be the primary closer for Atlanta for however long Vizcaino is on […]

Sean Newcomb Sent To Minors, Touki Toussaint's Stock Rises

The Atlanta Braves optioned starting pitcher Sean Newcomb to Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday. Newcomb had a nightmare outing against the Mets on Saturday, allowing five hits and four earned runs in just 1 1/3 frames. He has a 4.38 ERA with eight walks and five strikeouts in his three outings this year. Newcomb must find […]

Harrison Bader Taking A Day To Rest

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Harrison Bader is not in the starting lineup on Sunday. Tyler O'Neill will take his place in center field and is hitting sixth against Reds starting pitcher Anthony DeSclafani. O'Neill has yet to go yard in 2019 but is hitting .261 (6-for-23) with three RBI in 12 games. You could do […]

David Peralta Out Against Left-Hander

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against Padres left-handed starting pitcher Eric Lauer. Peralta continues to hit so far in 2019, going 24-for-66 (.364) with a home run and seven RBI. He should be a contributor in all leagues all season long. Tim Locastro will earn the start […]

Joey Gallo Grabs Pine Against A's

Texas Rangers outfielder Joey Gallo is not in the starting lineup on Sunday. Shin-Soo Choo gets the start in left field and is hitting sixth, while Hunter Pence is serving as the designated hitter and is batting third against A's left-handed starter Brett Anderson. Gallo is predictably hitting for a low average (.171), but he […]

Jeremy Jeffress' Rehab Assignment Looks To Be Over

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Jeremy Jeffress (shoulder) is traveling to Milwaukee on Sunday, so his rehab assignment could be over. Jeffress could be activated from the injured list on Monday and join the team's bullpen to help Josh Hader and company in the later innings. Jeffress didn't exactly perform all that well in the minor […]

Billy Hamilton Could Return Monday

Kansas City Royals manager Ned Yost said that outfielder Billy Hamilton (knee) is doing much better, and he could be back in the lineup on Monday. Hamilton sprained his knee crashing into the outfield wall on Thursday, but he ended up dodging a bullet. The speedster could return early next week. Chris Owings will start […]

Austin Romine Banged Up

New York Yankees catcher Austin Romine was "banged up" after the game on Friday and remains out of the starting lineup on Sunday, according to manager Aaron Boone. Kyle Higashioka is starting for the second straight day on Sunday and is hitting eighth against White Sox left-hander Carlos Rodon. Romine has become the primary catcher […]

Dwight Smith Scratched Sunday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Dwight Smith was scratched from the lineup on Sunday with a sore leg, but he will be available off the bench if needed. Joey Rickard is starting in right field and is hitting second against Red Sox left-hander David Price on Sunday. The 27-year-old outfielder has only seven hits in 37 at-bats […]

Alex Cobb To Return Soon

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Alex Cobb (back) felt good after playing catch on Saturday. He will not come off the injured list on Tuesday, but manager Brandon Hyde said Cobb would likely start in the series against the Twins next weekend. Cobb will likely throw a bullpen session early next week. The veteran right-hander has […]

Heath Fillmyer To Start Monday

Kansas City Royals pitcher Heath Fillmyer will start on Monday against the Chicago White Sox. Fillmyer was a spot starter against the Mariners on April 10 and allowed six hits and five earned runs in just three innings while striking out only two. He'll once again be a poor streaming option for fantasy owners on […]

Aaron Hicks Feeling Great

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks (back) said he feels "great" after testing out his back by taking his "A" swings. However, there remains no timetable for his return, although he's confident that the pain is behind him. Hicks is a notorious slow healer and could need a lengthy rehab assignment, but his power/speed combination […]