CC Sabathia Making Season Debut Saturday

New York Yankees veteran starting pitcher CC Sabathia (heart, knee) will make his final season debut Saturday when he takes on the Chicago White Sox. The 38-year-old has yet to pitch this season after undergoing cardiac surgery over the winter, while also dealing with knee troubles. Sabathia made 29 starts in 2018, going 9-7 with a […]

Tyler Chatwood Scheduled To Start Sunday

With Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester on the injured list, the Cubs have apparently found their interim starter. Manager Joe Maddon announced Wednesday that Tyler Chatwood will start on Sunday, when Lester was next scheduled to start against the Angels. The 29-year-old has been abysmal since arriving in Chicago, pitching to a 7.20 ERA in […]

Max Scherzer Could Miss Next Start

The Washington Nationals could temporarily be without their ace and one of the best pitchers in all of baseball. Max Scherzer, who was hit in the ankle by a comebacker his last time out, has been throwing off flat ground while having his ankle wrapped. Nationals manager Dave Martinez stated he was hopeful Scherzer would […]

Tim Beckham Returns For Seattle

After having missed the last couple of days with a tight right hamstring, Seattle Mariners shortstop Tim Beckham will return to the lineup Wednesday night. Beckham has been a revelation for the Mariners early on, jumping out to a .400 start with four home runs and 11 RBI. On Wednesday he'll bat sixth as Seattle […]

Domingo Santana Out Against Royals

The Seattle Mariners will once again play without one of their regular outfielders Wednesday against Kansas City. While Mitch Haniger returns to the lineup, Domingo Santana will be out, with Jay Bruce starting in left and batting third. The 26-year-old has been a catalyst as the Mariners have shocked the world and stormed to an […]

Miguel Andujar Gives Yankees Encouraging News

Amidst a litany of injuries, the New York Yankees got some good news Wednesday afternoon. Starting third baseman Miguel Andujar, who has been out all of April with a labrum tear, has been facing the possibility of season-ending surgery since he's been on the injured list. Tuesday it was announced that he'd attempt to make […]

Gary Sanchez Not Worried As He Sits Out

The New York Yankees have started Austin Romine behind the plate the last couple of days in Houston, and that's because regular starter Gary Sanchez has been feeling tightness in his legs. While the former All-Star said he isn't worried, he'll be out of the lineup Wednesday as the Yankees look to avoid a sweep. […]

Danny Duffy To Pitch Again On Monday

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Danny Duffy (shoulder) was able to throw in a minor league game Tuesday and is set to take the next step. Royals manager Ned Yost reported that the 30-year-old is next scheduled to throw between 60-65 pitches Monday, perhaps one of the latter stages in his rehab assignment. Duffy has yet […]

Caleb Joseph Recalled From Reno

The Arizona Diamondbacks recalled catcher Caleb Joseph from Triple-A Reno Wednesday afternoon before their game against the Texas Rangers. The 32-year-old spent the past five seasons in Baltimore, hitting .224 with 31 home runs and 122 RBI in 402 career games. Arizona has had some success at the plate from the catcher spot in Carson […]

Kike Hernandez Getting A Breather Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Kike Hernandez is taking the night off on Wednesday. Max Muncy will fill in at the keystone and bat fifth against Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty. Hernandez, 27, is hitting an excellent .378/.478/.730 with three home runs, 10 runs and eight RBI in 37 at-bats this year. He's a must-start […]

Dodgers Place Russell Martin On Injured List

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed catcher Russell Martin on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with lower back inflammation and recalled backstop Rocky Gale from the minors in a corresponding move. The 36-year-old Martin was sharing playing time with Austin Barnes behind the plate and he was hitting .333/.500/.600 through 22 plate appearances. Martin has […]

A.J. Pollock Not Playing Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder A.J. Pollock is out of the starting lineup on Wednesday. Chris Taylor will draw into the lineup in center field and will bat seventh against Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty. Taylor has just three hits in 27 at-bats (.111) to begin the year with a homer and two RBI. He's not […]

Cardinals Reach Extension With Matt Carpenter

The St. Louis Cardinals agreed to a contract extension with infielder Matt Carpenter on Wednesday, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Derrick Goold. Carpenter is batting just .214 (9-for-42) with a homer and three RBI in the early going, but the 33-year-old is a must-own in all fantasy leagues after he clubbed a career-high 36 […]

Colin Moran Starting Wednesday And Batting Fifth

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Colin Moran will start at the hot corner and bat fifth on Wednesday against the Chicago Cubs and starter Yu Darvish. Batting from the left side, the 26-year-old draws the start against Darvish, as Jung Ho Kang has struggled early on. Moran has four hits so far, including a home run […]

Alex Bregman Out Wednesday

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday after tweaking his hamstring Tuesday night. The Astros are listing him as day-to-day for now, but hopefully the All-Star doesn't miss much more time for his fantasy owners. Yuli Gurriel is at third base and is hitting fifth against Yankees […]

Chris Davis Out Again Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis, who is in an all-time worst 0-for-49 slump dating back to last season, is out of the starting lineup for the second straight game on Wednesday. Trey Mancini is starting at first base and is batting cleanup against A's starter Frankie Montas. The Orioles are understandably trying to let […]

Mikie Mahtook In Bad Slump

Detroit Tigers outfielder Mikie Mahtook had two strikeouts on Tuesday and is now 0-for-23 for the season and 0-for-31 since his last hit, a single last September. His hitless streak is the longest by a Tigers non-pitcher to open a year, according to Elias Sports Bureau. Mahtook also made an error in center field on […]

Miguel Cabrera's Numbers Should Improve Soon

Detroit Tigers first baseman/designated hitter Miguel Cabrera raised his average to just .263 after a two-hit performance on Tuesday, but his three RBI and .681 OPS are well under his usual standards. His average exit velocity of 93.7 mph shows that Cabrera should start to see better results soon. However, an average launch angle of […]

Carlos Rodon Looking To Use Changeup More

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodon wants to work his changeup in more alongside his fastball and slider. He threw his changeup a career-high 14 percent of the time in 2018, according to Fangraphs. However, Rodon has used the changeup just 5.1 percent of the time in three starts this year. The 26-year-old lefty […]

Chris Davis In All-Time Worst Slump

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis extended his hitless streak to an all-time record 49 at-bats with a hitless game on Monday. The 33-year-old's slump extends back to last season, and he is 0-for-28 with 15 strikeouts and four walks in nine games this year, although he does have two RBI. Davis has been falling […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Moving To Triple-A

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (oblique), the No. 1 overall prospect in baseball per MLB Pipeline, will move his rehab to Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday, according to a source. Vlad Jr. will be an impact power bat when he makes his MLB debut, possibly later this month. He should already be stashed […]

Chris Owings Doubles, Steals Third

Kansas City Royals second baseman Chris Owings has been the least-hyped piece of the Royals middle-infield crew, but he could turn out to have some fantasy value. Owings doesn't have the elite hit tool that Whit Merrifield possesses and he certainly isn't going to win a foot race with Adalberto Mondesi, but Owings brings a […]

Jorge Soler Back To Struggling With Contact

Kansas City Royals outfielder Jorge Soler has all but been guaranteed a starting role for the vast majority of this season, but he's back to trying to hit grand slams on every pitch. The good news is that Soler has one home run in his last 16 at-bats. The bad news is that's been his […]

Billy Hamilton Scores From Second On Sac Fly

Kansas City Royals speedster Billy Hamilton is super fast, and for some reason, outfielders on other teams seem to keep forgetting that. In Tuesday night's loss against the Mariners, Hamilton bailed teammate Adalberto Mondesi out on a fly ball to center by showing off just how fast he can fly. When Seattle center fielder Mallex […]

Jakob Junis Loses to Mariners

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Jakob Junis was chased early by Seattle on Tuesday as he surrendered four earned runs in four innings. Junis gave up eight hits and walked one, but he also struck out six in the shortened outing. Junis was snakebit once again in this outing, and he's currently one of the […]

Nelson Cruz Still Out Of Lineup

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday in a National League park without the designated hitter. With the Twins on a road trip in the National League, Cruz hasn't started a game since April 3. He's off to a nice start with his new team, though, hitting .316 […]

Richard Lovelady Called Up To Pitch In Bullpen

The Kansas City Royals summoned relief pitcher Richard Lovelady from Triple-A Omaha before Tuesday's game to take the place of Tim Hill, who was optioned. Lovelady was the Royals No. 16 prospect, according to MLB Pipeline, and he's been a stud out of the bullpen at every stop of his professional career. Last season, Lovelady […]

Jed Lowrie Not Close To Rehab Assignment

New York Mets third baseman Jed Lowrie (knee), who took on-field batting practice for the first time last weekend, is not close to going on a rehab assignment. He feels he must continue strengthening his legs before he moves to game action as he recovers from a sprained left knee capsule. “I don’t think we […]

Brandon Belt Sitting Against Lefty

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt is not in the starting lineup against Padres left-handed starter Nick Margevicius. Buster Posey is at first base and will hit cleanup, while Erik Kratz will do the catching and hit eighth in the lineup. Belt is hitting just .220 (9-for-41) but does have three home runs and […]

Joey Lucchesi Roughed Up In San Francisco

San Diego Padres starter Joey Lucchesi suffered his first loss Tuesday against the San Francisco Giants. His seven earned runs allowed in four innings were the first he’s let in all season. Most of the damage occurred in a six-run second inning and in total he yielded seven hits and two walks while punching out […]