
Dinelson Lamet Eyeing Midsummer Return
San Diego Padres starting pitcher Dinelson Lamet (elbow) threw an up-down bullpen session of around 50 pitches recently, according to manager Andy Green. Lamet is recovering from Tommy John surgery last April and is eyeing a midsummer return, although he doesn't have a firm timeline. The good news is the right-hander is throwing all of […]

Franmil Reyes Hitting The Ball Hard
San Diego Padres outfielder Franmil Reyes continues to hit the ball hard, but he hasn't had much to show for it early in the 2019 season with just one hit in 15 plate appearances. Among players with at least 10 batted balls, Reyes ranks fifth in the majors with a 97.1 mph average exit velocity. […]

Matt Olson Has Cast Removed
Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson (hand) had his stitches and cast removed from his surgically repaired right hand on Monday, but he's still expected to require a gradual recovery, according to manager Bob Melvin. Olson is projected to resume baseball-related activities in five to seven weeks. The left-handed slugger batted .247/.335/.453 with a career-high […]

Jake Lamb To Play Third Base Again?
Arizona Diamondbacks corner infielder Jake Lamb took ground balls at third base on Monday for the first time since last season and told manager Torey Lovullo that he's comfortable playing there again. Lamb spent spring training transitioning to first base, but Christian Walker has been hot to start the year and has been playing over […]

Thursday's Cardinals Game Postponed
The St. Louis Cardinals have postponed their home opener due to expected inclement weather. The game was supposed to take place on Thursday but will now be played on Friday instead. Starting pitcher Jack Flaherty is still in line to make his second start of the season. He and his fantasy owners are hoping for […]

Taijuan Walker Throwing Bullpens
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Taijuan Walker (elbow) threw a bullpen session at the team's spring training complex on Tuesday and will throw another on Friday. Walker, who is recovering from Tommy John surgery, is not expected back for a couple of months and isn't a fantasy option until then. The right-hander made just three starts […]

Adalberto Mondesi Hits Inside-the-Park HR
After Opening Day, Kansas City Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi told reporters that he expected to hit an inside-the-park home run at Kauffman Stadium since he had smacked a pair of triples with such ease. Since Mondesi is one of the fastest runners in the league, everyone nodded along and agreed that it would eventually happen. […]

Niko Goodrum Dealing With Sore Calf
Detroit Tigers infielder Niko Goodrum didn't start on Tuesday against the Yankees due to a sore right calf, but the injury isn't serious and he even appeared later in the game and drew a walk off Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman and scored on a double. Goodrum is a utility man for the Tigers and has […]

Eric Lauer Unable To Build Off Opening Day Gem
San Diego Padres starter Eric Lauer took the loss after surrendering four earned runs in five innings Tuesday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Unable to build off a brilliant Opening Day performance, Lauer allowed nine hits, a walk and fanned two on the evening. Lauer lacks overpowering stuff and if he’s not commanding his pitches on […]

Lance McCullers Jr. Throws On Flat Ground
Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (elbow) threw on flat ground on Tuesday for the first time since he had Tommy John surgery on Nov. 6. Dr. Neal ElAttrache gave McCullers full clearance to start a throwing game the day before, and he made 25 to 30 tosses at around 45 feet. The right-hander […]

Michael A. Taylor To Start Rehab Assignment Thursday
Washington Nationals outfielder Michael A. Taylor (hip, knee) will have his rehab assignment bumped up a day from Friday to Thursday with Double-A Harrisburg. Barring any setbacks this weekend, Taylor should be able to rejoin the team sometime next week. He'll serve as a fourth outfielder behind Adam Eaton, Victor Robles and Juan Soto in […]

White Sox-Mariners Postponed Thursday
The game between the Chicago White Sox and Seattle Mariners will be postponed on Thursday due to inclement weather. White Sox starter Reynaldo Lopez will match up against Mariners left-hander Yusei Kikuchi for the team's home opener on Friday now. Lopez gave up four earned runs and six hits while striking out just two in […]

Franmil Reyes, Hunter Renfroe Both Starting
San Diego Padres outfielders Franmil Reyes and Hunter Renfroe are both in the lineup Wednesday, the first time this season where both players get to start the game. Reyes gets right field and the cleanup spot, while Renfroe moves to left field and will bat fifth. The matchup is with Robbie Ray and the Arizona […]

Brett Gardner Sitting Wednesday
New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner is not in the lineup for Wednesday's matchup against Matthew Boyd and the Detroit Tigers. Gardner had been leading off for the Yankees due to injuries to Aaron Hicks and Giancarlo Stanton, but now gets a breather. Third baseman DJ LeMahieu will lead off, while Mike Tauchman plays center […]

Luke Voit In Lineup Wednesday
New York Yankees designated hitter/first baseman Luke Voit is in the lineup in his usual third spot on Wednesday after being hit in the hand by a pitch in the eighth inning on Tuesday. Voit remained in for the rest of the game before getting X-rays, which came back negative. While there could be lingering […]

No Set Timetable For Francisco Lindor
Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor (ankle) has no set timetable for a return, but he will do some light baseball activities in Cleveland for the next seven to 10 days before being re-evaluated. He was throwing on the field before the game on Wednesday with the club's head athletic trainer. It'll probably be at least […]

Chris Davis Hitless In Last 33 At-Bats
Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis hasn't had a base hit since Sept. 14, 2018, as he is hitless in his last 33 at-bats. Davis went 0-for-3 with an intentional walk to continue the hitless streak on Tuesday. Davis' albatross contract and Baltimore's lack of organizational talent guarantee playing time for the 33-year-old in the […]

Ketel Marte Batting Second Wednesday
Arizona Diamondbacks infielder/outfielder Ketel Marte is batting second on Wednesday afternoon against the San Diego Padres. Marte has batted sixth all season until now but moves up to a much better lineup spot after swatting his first home run of the season on Tuesday. Marte's new lineup slot only helps his value against San Diego's […]

Asdrubal Cabrera Hits Third Home Run Of 2019
Texas Rangers infielder Asdrubal Cabrera homered for the third time in four days as the Texas Rangers came out on top of the Houston Astros on Tuesday. Cabrera has enjoyed an extremely strong start to the season, returning a .333 batting average and seven RBI to go with his three home runs. The Rangers utility […]

Reynaldo Lopez, Lucas Giolito, Ivan Nova Lined Up For White Sox
The Chicago White Sox will start pitchers Reynaldo Lopez on Thursday, Lucas Giolito on Saturday and Ivan Nova on Sunday for their upcoming series against the Seattle Mariners. The Mariners are hitting very well as a team right now and have four left-handed starting hitters. This makes Chicago's three starting pitchers, who are all right-handed […]

Mike Minor A Risky Start Wednesday
Texas Rangers starting pitcher Mike Minor makes for an extremely risky fantasy option on Wednesday against Houston. Minor struggled in his first outing, allowing six earned runs on five hits and two walks across 4 2/3 innings against the Chicago Cubs. The Astros offense has struggled out of the gate, ranking 19th in the majors […]

Grayson Greiner Getting A Day Off Wednesday
Detroit Tigers catcher Grayson Greiner will not be behind the dish for Wednesday's contest against the Yankees. John Hicks will take his place. Greiner has appeared in five of six games thus far but has managed just three hits through his first 20 at-bats. Hicks hasn't fared much better, with two hits in 11 at-bats. […]

Blake Snell Finds It, Strikes Out 13
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell went seven innings, allowing two hits, a walk and striking out 13 in his start against the Rockies on Tuesday. It's always good to see your ace follow up a clunker with an absolutely brilliant start. He had said in his first start he was leaning on his […]

Jason Kipnis To Begin Rehab Assignment This Weekend
Cleveland Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis (calf) will join Triple-A Columbus for a rehab assignment this weekend. He could make his season debut next which, which is good news for an Indians middle infield that is also currently without shortstop Francisco Lindor (ankle). Brad Miller and Max Moroff have been holding down the fort at […]

Matt Adams Could Be Available to Pinch Hit
Washington Nationals first baseman Matt Adams (back) told manager Dave Martinez that he might be able to pinch hit if needed on Wednesday. Adams fell over a railing attempting to make a catch in Tuesday's game against the Phillies, but remained in the game for a few innings before being pulled with back spasms. Whether he […]

Jeremy Jeffress To Start Rehab Assignment Friday
Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell said he saw "all good signs" from relief pitcher Jeremy Jeffress' (shoulder) outing in extended spring training on Tuesday. The reliever will pitch on Friday with Triple-A San Antonio. Jeffress had a fine 1.29 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, 10.4 K/9 and 15 saves in 73 outings for the Brew Crew last […]

Shelby Miller Struggles In Season Debut
Texas Rangers starting pitcher Shelby Miller struggled in his Rangers debut against the Houston Astros on Tuesday. Taking the mound for the first time in the 2019 regular season, Miller was only able to get through 3 2/3 innings before being pulled from the game. Miller was fortunate to only give up two earned runs, […]

Howie Kendrick Likely to Skip Rehab Assignment
Washington Nationals second baseman/outfielder Howie Kendrick (hamstring) will probably rejoin the team when eligible to come off the injured list on Thursday, without getting a rehab assignment in first. Kendrick has been out with a hamstring injury suffered during spring training. He will take on a utility role but is not a natural candidate to get […]

Tim Anderson Expected To Play On Thursday
Chicago White Sox manager Rick Renteria said he expects shortstop Tim Anderson to play in the home opener on Thursday. Chicago is set to face Mariners left-hander Yusei Kikuchi on Thursday afternoon. The 25-year-old Anderson left the team on paternity leave Monday and is hitting .333 (4-for-12) with a run scored, RBI and stolen base […]

Byron Buxton Not In Lineup
Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (back, ribs) is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday after crashing into the outfield wall on Tuesday night. He's dealing with a ribs contusion and a sore back, but it's not considered serious. Jake Cave is in right field and is hitting sixth, while Max Kepler shifts over to […]