Albert Pujols Has Season-Ending Knee Surgery

Los Angeles Angels first baseman/designated hitter Albert Pujols had season-ending knee surgery on Monday. Pujols played up until the surgery, so there was no indication this was coming. The veteran hit .245 with 19 home runs and 64 RBI on the year. Jefry Marte will likely fill in at first base in the interim. Jose […]

David Price Leaves Start After Being Hit By Liner

Boston Red Sox starter David Price left Wednesday's game against the Miami Marlins in the third inning after he was struck by a comebacker off of the bat of Austin Dean. Price had allowed three runs on five hits before his exit. The 33-year-old was diagnosed with a left wrist contusion, which does not seem […]

Dodgers Put Claim On Ryan Madson

Updating a previous report, the Los Angeles Dodgers are the team that have put in a claim on Washington Nationals relief pitcher Ryan Madson on Wednesday, according to a baseball source. The Dodgers were interested in Madson three years ago when he was a free agent. The veteran right-hander hasn't been very effective out of […]

Ryan Madson Claimed On Waivers

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Ryan Madson has been claimed on revocable trade waivers by an unknown team, according to sources. That means that the claiming team has a few days to work out a trade for Madson. The 38-year-old veteran recently came off the disabled list and hasn't been all that good for the Nats […]

Kendrys Morales, Marco Estrada Clear Waivers

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman/designated hitter Kendrys Morales and starting pitcher Marco Estrada both cleared revocable trade waivers on Wednesday and are eligible to be traded to any team by the deadline on Friday, according to sources. Morales recently ended his streak of hitting a homer in seven straight games and is hitting .261 with […]

Josh Harrison Continues to Struggle With Hamstring Issues

Pittsburgh Pirates infielder/outfielder Josh Harrison (hamstring) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Harrison was able to come off the bench on Tuesday despite not starting. There is a good chance he's available off the bench again on Wednesday. Adam Frazier will play second base and bat second […]

Yasiel Puig, Matt Kemp Back in the Lineup Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielders Yasiel Puig and Matt Kemp are back in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Texas Rangers. Both players sat out on Tuesday, but the Dodgers have so much depth it's difficult to find playing time for everyone. Puig will play right field and bat seventh, while Kemp plays left field […]

Jean Segura Exits Early on Wednesday

Seattle Mariners shortstop Jean Segura (leg) was forced to leave early during Wednesday's game against the San Diego Padres. Segura fouled a ball off his leg and it looked like Segura was in pain, so the Mariners pulled him out of the game. Andrew Romine took over for Segura in Wednesday's contest. It's unclear how […]

Todd Frazier Blasts Grand Slam on Wednesday

New York Mets third baseman Todd Frazier had himself a day on Wednesday in a win over the Chicago Cubs. Frazier went 2-for-5 with a grand slam and five RBI. The veteran wasted little time jumping on Cubs starter Alec Mills, as his first-inning grand slam helped blow the game open right away. Frazier now […]

Jason Vargas Earns Win on Wednesday

New York Mets southpaw Jason Vargas stifled the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday. Vargas threw 5 1/3 innings, allowing just one run on four hits to go along with six strikeouts. The left-hander has quietly won his last three outings and surrendered two runs or less in each of those three victories. At this point, Vargas […]

Jonathan Schoop is Back in the Lineup Wednesday

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Jonathan Schoop is back in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Schoop has seen his playing time decrease lately because he has not done much with the bat since joining Milwaukee. He'll bat sixth and play shortstop versus righty Matt Harvey. Schoop is not worth trusting in DFS […]

Jesus Aguilar is Out of the Lineup Wednesday

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Jesus Aguilar (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Eric Thames will play first base and bat seventh versus righty Matt Harvey. However, Thames has not done much with the bat lately, so it's difficult to trust him in DFS contests.

Alex Bregman Smacks 43rd Double In Win

Houston Astros infielder Alex Bregman went 2-for-3 on Wednesday, including an RBI walk and his 43rd double of the season. Bregman has been on fire lately at the plate and now trails the Diamondbacks Eduardo Escobar by one for the Major League lead in doubles this season. The rising star extended his hitting streak to […]

Jose Bautista is Starting on Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies corner infielder/outfielder Jose Bautista will make his first start in a Philly uniform on Wednesday. He'll bat sixth and play right field versus lefty Gio Gonzalez. Nick Williams and Odubel Herrera will get the night off on Wednesday. Roman Quinn will lead off and play center field. Both players should be cheap DFS […]

A.J. Hinch Reaches Extension

The Houston Astros will announce a contract extension with manager A.J. Hinch on Thursday, according to MLB sources. It is well-deserved after Hinch led the team to over 100 wins and a World Series title in 2017. Houston is currently in first place in the American League West but is fighting a tough battle to […]

Dallas Keuchel Posts Another Quality Outing

Houston Astros starter Dallas Keuchel allowed three runs in six innings of work as the Astros came back late to edge the A's 5-4. Keuchel came into the game with a 7-2 record over his last 15 starts with a 3.10 ERA. After posting a sparkling 1.65 ERA in the month of July, he has […]

Billy McKinney Will Lead Off Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Billy McKinney will lead off and play left field versus righty Alex Cobb on Wednesday. McKinney has been on fire since being called up by the Jays. However, his emergence has taken away playing time from the veteran outfielder Curtis Granderson. Cobb has been fantastic in August, but has been crushed […]

Tyler White Walks Off A's

Houston Astros designated hitter Tyler White went 2-for-4 on Wednesday, including a walk-off solo home run to beat the A's 5-4. White has been one of the hottest hitters in the Astros lineup and continues to produce. The 27-year-old came into the game with a .611 slugging percentage over his last 15 games and now […]

Tim Anderson is Sitting Out on Wednesday

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson (ankle) is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the New York Yankees. Anderson was pulled from Tuesday's game in the ninth inning due to a left ankle bruise. Jose Rondon will play shortstop and bat second against lefty C.C. Sabathia. Rondon has struggled versus right-handed pitching […]

Steven Duggar Could Land On DL

San Francisco Giants outfielder Steven Duggar (shoulder) underwent an MRI exam on Wednesday and could land on the disabled list, according to manager Bruce Bochy. Duggar briefly dislocated his shoulder on Tuesday night, but he thought he would be OK. In limited playing time in 2018, Duggar has hit .255/.303/.390 with two home runs, 17 […]

Luke Voit is Sitting Out on Wednesday

New York Yankees first baseman Luke Voit (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Chicago White Sox. Voit has been on fire with the bat lately, but needs a day off after starting five straight contests. Miguel Andujar will serve as the DH and bat cleanup, while Greg Bird plays […]

Jeremy Hellickson Throws Bullpen Wednesday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jeremy Hellickson (wrist) threw a 30-pitch bullpen session on Wednesday and said he felt good. However, he only used fastballs and changeups because he can't quite snap off a curveball yet. The veteran right-hander has been out since Aug. 15. While he typically doesn't pitch deep into games or strike out […]

Mitch Moreland is Out on Wednesday

Boston Red Sox first baseman Mitch Moreland (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Miami Marlins. Moreland is in an 0-for-9 slump at the plate, so he'll get the night off. Steve Pearce will draw the start at first base and bat third against righty Trevor Richards. Pearce is in […]

Ross Stripling To Throw Bullpen Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Ross Stripling (back) had a "great" day while throwing on flat ground on Wednesday, and he's scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Thursday. Stripling is slowly working his way back, but it's unclear if he'll return to the rotation or the bullpen when he's fully healthy. On the season, […]

Bryce Harper Out With Illness

Updating a previous report, Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper (illness) is out of the lineup on Wednesday with a bad cough. He also left the game early on Tuesday. Michael A. Taylor draws the start in center field and will hit eighth against Phillies starter Jake Arrieta. Taylor has an intriguing power/speed combination, but his […]

Mark Trumbo To Have Knee Surgery

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Mark Trumbo (knee) will undergo season-ending knee surgery. Trumbo has been bothered by the bum knee for most of the year, leading to a .261/.313/.452 line with 17 home runs and 44 RBI in 90 games. Since his 47-homer campaign in his first year with Baltimore in 2016, Trumbo has declined in […]

Braves Acquire Lucas Duda

The Atlanta Braves acquired first baseman Lucas Duda from the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday in exchange for cash considerations. Duda has mostly been a bust for the Royals in 2018, hitting .242 with 13 home runs and 48 RBI over 86 games. With Freddie Freeman entrenched at first base for Atlanta, Duda will mainly […]

Bryce Harper Out of Lineup Wednesday

Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper is not in Wednesday's lineup against the Phillies. He was pulled in the ninth inning of last night's game reportedly due to a cold which may be why he is off today. Harper has been back to form since the break, but that has not translated to many wins. The Nationals […]

Jordy Mercer Off DL And Starting Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Jordy Mercer (calf) has been activated from the disabled list on Wednesday and is in the starting lineup at shortstop while hitting eighth. With Mercer back in action, Adeiny Hechavarria will go back to a bench role. Mercer is mainly just a middle infield option in NL-only leagues, as he's hitting .262 […]

Josh Donaldson Dealing With Soreness In Legs

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Josh Donaldson (calves, legs) will not play for Single-A Dunedin on Wednesday due to soreness in his calves and legs, according to sources. Donaldson played in his first rehab game on Tuesday, so he might just be dealing with normal soreness. It's not a good look for a player that […]