Cuban Prospects To Hold Workout Oct. 5

Cuban prospects Victor Victor Mesa and Victor Mesa Jr. will hold a workout for all 30 teams on Oct. 5 at Marlins Park. Pitcher Sandy Gaston, who is also from Cuba, will also be at the workout. Mesa is a 22-year-old outfield prospect who is widely regarded as the top available player in the international […]

Erik Gonzalez Hit In Head By Pitch Wednesday

Cleveland Indians infielder Erik Gonzalez (head) left the game early on Wednesday after being hit in the head by a pitch. He was hit in the left earflap by a 92.7 mph fastball from White Sox reliever Rob Scahill. Check back for more details on Gonzalez, but he'll surely be put in the concussion protocol […]

X-Rays Negative On Neil Walker

X-rays came back negative on New York Yankees infielder Neil Walker's shin after he was hit by a pitch on Wednesday, according to manager Aaron Boone. Walker was productive before his injury, with a homer, three RBI and one strikeout in four plate appearances. Expect Walker to get a day or two off before seeing […]

Shane Bieber Strikes Out Nine on Wednesday

Cleveland Indians rookie starting pitcher Shane Bieber was excellent on Wednesday, striking out nine in six shutout innings. He allowed just two hits and two walks, throwing 90 pitches. Bieber collected the win and a quality start, lowering his ERA to 4.55.

Michael Conforto Smacks Another Home Run Wednesday

New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto hit his 28th home run on Wednesday to help lead his team to victory. Conforto took Atlanta Braves reliever Kyle Wright deep in the eighth inning to provide Jacob deGrom with enough run support to earn a crucial 10th win on the mound. In addition to helping deGrom, Conforto […]

Jacob deGrom Ends Season on Masterful Note

New York Mets right-hander Jacob deGrom capped off one of the most impressive pitching campaigns in recent history on Wednesday against the Atlanta Braves. DeGrom threw eight shutout innings, allowing just two hits and zero walks to go along with 10 strikeouts. The Mets ace finished the season with 29 straight starts allowing three runs […]

Kevin Kiermaier Suffers Fractured Foot

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (foot) suffered a hairline fracture in his right foot on Wednesday after fouling a ball off of it. It's a fitting way for his disastrous 2018 season to end. He was hitless in two plate appearances before the injury on Wednesday. Kiermaier played in just 87 games this year […]

Mike Fiers To Start Friday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Mike Fiers will start against the Angels on Friday, which would line him up to make the start in the wild-card game against the Yankees next Wednesday. Fiers has had a solid season overall, but he's been much better after he went from Detroit to Oakland. In nine starts for the […]

Kevan Smith To Have Offseason Surgery

Chicago White Sox catcher Kevan Smith (ankle) will have offseason surgery on his ankle. Smith hit .288/.343/.362 with two home runs and 19 RBI in only 163 at-bats this season as a backup for the White Sox. He won't have any fantasy appeal heading into the 2019 season.

Kyle McGowin Leaves Start With Blister

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Kyle McGowin (finger) left his start on Wednesday against the Marlins with a blister on his right middle finger. It's something he had dealt with this summer. McGowin allowed one hit and no runs while walking three and fanning four in four innings before leaving the game. It was a decent […]

Ryan Zimmerman Hopes To Play Friday

Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman (back) left the game early on Wednesday with a tight back, but he's hoping to play on Friday. Zimmerman had a run scored and a walk in his lone plate appearance on Wednesday before departing. While the veteran still has a bit of power in his lumber (13 home […]

Matt Duffy Injured Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Matt Duffy (quadriceps) left the game early on Wednesday with right quadriceps tightness. He is considered day-to-day. Duffy had a walk and a run scored in one plate appearance on Wednesday before leaving. He should be able to make a return for the final weekend of the season. Although he lacks […]

Kohl Stewart Shut Down For The Year

Minnesota Twins pitcher Kohl Stewart will be shut down for the year after throwing a combined 145 1/3 innings this year. Stewart had just 82 innings thrown in 2017. The 23-year-old performed well in his first big league action, going 2-1 with a 3.68 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 5.9 K/9 over eight outings (four starts). […]

Trevor Rosenthal To Hold Showcase Next Month

Free-agent relief pitcher Trevor Rosenthal (elbow) announced on Twitter that he will hold a workout for interested teams on Wednesday, Oct. 3, in Irvine, Calif. Rosenthal had a 3.40 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, career-high 14.3 K/9 and 11 saves for the Cardinals last year before he needed Tommy John surgery in August. If he's fully healthy, […]

Ben Zobrist Absent On Wednesday

Chicago Cubs second baseman/outfielder Ben Zobrist will rest Wednesday versus the Pirates. Outfielder Ian Happ will draw the start in right field and bat fifth. Happ will face Ivan Nova and he is worth a dart throw in DFS. Zobrist should return to the lineup on Thursday after getting a day of rest on Wednesday.

Kris Bryant Receives Good News

Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon said that third baseman Kris Bryant (wrist) is sore after being hit by a pitch on Tuesday, but his wrist isn't as swollen as the team thought. Bryant is out on Wednesday and could miss another game or two, but he should be able to return this weekend and into […]

Dansby Swanson Has Partially Torn Ligament

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (hand) has been diagnosed with a partially torn ligament in his left hand. He will undergo treatment in Atlanta for the rest of the week and then be re-evaluated next week before the start of the playoffs. Swanson injured himself on a swing in the game Tuesday. There's a chance […]

Sal Romano Could Start Sunday

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Sal Romano could start on Sunday against the Pirates in the regular season finale if he's not used in relief on Friday. Romano had a few decent starts here and there in 2018, but he was too erratic mostly for those to rely on him in mixed leagues. The right-hander is 8-11 […]

Wilmer Flores' Injury Not Serious

New York Mets manager Mickey Callaway said infielder Wilmer Flores (knees) has "some arthritis buildup" in his knees. The injury isn't believed to be serious and wouldn't have kept Flores out for more than 10 days if it weren't the end of the regular season. Even on a bad team, Flores didn't see regular playing […]

Jerad Eickhoff Lined Up To Start Friday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jerad Eickhoff is lined up to start against the Braves on Friday in place of Zach Eflin (oblique), who is done for the year with a strained oblique, according to manager Gabe Kapler. Eickhoff has pitched two innings this month but missed the rest of the season due to an injury. […]

Jose Fernandez Not in Wednesday's Lineup

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Jose Fernandez is not in Wednesday's lineup against Yohander Mendez and the Texas Rangers. Fernandez has been LA's primary first baseman over the last month, but will give way to the right-handed hitting Jefry Marte, who is batting sixth. Fernandez is slashing .261/.293/.378 with two home runs and one steal […]

Ji-Man Choi Should Be Available Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said first baseman Ji-Man Choi (head) doesn't have a concussion on Wednesday, although he's sore from a collision at home plate on Tuesday. The Rays will try to stay away from him on Wednesday, but he should be available on Thursday. Choi also needed stitches on his ear. The […]

Willson Contreras is Sitting Out on Wednesday

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Contreras has been slumping at the plate lately, so the Cubs are giving him extra time off. Victor Caratini will bat seventh and draw the start behind the plate versus righty Ivan Nova. Caratini can be […]

Tyler Anderson Playing Catch Wednesday

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Tyler Anderson (shoulder), who was scratched from his start on Monday, said he felt good and was seen playing catch on Wednesday. Anderson's injury doesn't appear to be too serious, which could set him up to make one final start of the regular season this weekend against the Nationals. The left-hander […]

Aaron Hicks Expects To Play Friday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks (hamstring) hit in the cages and ran on a treadmill on Wednesday and said he feels "great." Hicks expects to return to the starting lineup on Friday. The star outfielder has been beat up since last weekend but should return this weekend and be available for the wild-card game […]

Jose Abreu Won't Play Again This Year

Chicago White Sox general manager Rick Hahn said first baseman Jose Abreu (thigh) is done for the rest of the season. Abreu had a rough second half after needing surgery for testicular torsion and then going to the hospital with a severe infection in his thigh. Overall, the slugging Cuban hit .265/.325/.473 with 22 home […]

Mookie Betts Sitting Out Game 2

Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Game 2 versus the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday. Betts played in the first game, but will sit this second one out. Blake Swihart will play right field and bat fifth versus righty Jimmy Yacabonis. Swihart can be avoided for fantasy purposes.

J.D. Martinez is Sitting Out Game 2

Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez (rest) is sitting out Game 2 of the doubleheader versus the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday. The Red Sox are not playing for much, so they will rest Martinez in the second game. Rafael Devers will serve as the DH and bat cleanup versus righty Jimmy Yacabonis. Devers hit two […]

Jonathan Schoop is Sitting Out on Wednesday

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Jonathan Schoop (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Schoop has been awful with the bat since joining the Brewers, so he's seen his playing time decrease lately. Orlando Arcia will play shortstop and bat eighth versus righty John Gant. Arcia is heating up […]

Travis Shaw is Back in the Lineup on Wednesday

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Travis Shaw is back in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Shaw sat out on Tuesday against the left-handed starting pitcher. He'll bat cleanup and play second base versus righty John Gant. Shaw should be worth a look against Gant who has not pitched well lately.