Anthony Santander Starting in Left Field in Game 1 of the ALDS

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder/designated hitter Anthony Santander is in the lineup for Game 1 of his team's American League Division Series matchup against the New York Yankees. Santander will play left field and bat seventh against Yankees right-hander Luis Gil. 2025 was a bit of a lost season for Santander, as he appeared in just […]

Max Scherzer Left Off Blue Jays ALDS Roster

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer has been left off the team's roster for its American League Division Series matchup against the New York Yankees. The 41-year-old struggled with injuries and inconsistency throughout 2025, posting a 5-5 record with a 5.19 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, and 82 strikeouts across 85 innings (17 starts). Still, it's a […]

Chris Bassitt Left Off Blue Jays ALDS Roster

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Chris Bassitt (back) has been left off the team's roster for its American League Division Series matchup against the New York Yankees. Bassitt is battling a back injury and last pitched in mid-September. The 36-year-old went 11-9 with a 3.96 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, and 166 strikeouts in 170 1/3 innings […]

Bo Bichette Officially Out for ALDS

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (knee) has officially been left off the team's roster for its American League Division Series matchup against the New York Yankees. Bichette is battling a left knee sprain and last played in early September. His absence is a big loss for Toronto, as Bichette slashed .311/.357/.483 with 18 home […]

Luis Garcia has Reconstruction of his UCL And Flexor-Tendon Repair

Houston Astros right-hander Luis Garcia's elbow surgery included a reconstruction of his UCL and a repair of the flexor tendon in his forearm, according to the team. Garcia had his surgery on Wednesday, and it will keep him out for his final year of team control in 2026, according to Chandler Rome of The Athletic. […]

Marcus Semien Expected to Have Normal Offseason

Texas Rangers general manager Ross Fenstermaker said that injured second baseman Marcus Semien (foot) is expected to have a normal offseason this winter despite finishing the 2025 campaign on the injured list due to a fractured third metatarsal and a Lisfranc sprain in his left foot. Semien probably would have toughed it out and finished […]

Bryan Woo has Successful Mound Session

Seattle Mariners manager Dan Wilson said that right-hander Bryan Woo's (pectoral) mound session went well on Thursday, according to Curtis Crabtree of FOX 13 Seattle. The Mariners were going to evaluate Woo again on Friday before making any determinations as to whether he'll be included on the playoff roster for the American League Division Series […]

Cody Bellinger Dealing With Foot Injury, Expected to be Ready for Game 1 of ALDS

New York Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger (foot) was seen limping during the Game 3 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Thursday in the wild-card series, according to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. However, Bellinger is receiving treatment and says that he expects to be ready for Game 1 of the American League Division Series on […]

Rangers Hire Skip Schumaker as New Manager

The Texas Rangers have hired Skip Schumaker as their new manager on Friday. Schumaker will take over for future Hall of Famer Bruce Bochy in Arlington. Schumaker is fully capable of leading this Rangers club to the postseason. He won National League Manager of the Year during the 2023 season with the Miami Marlins. Sadly, […]

Trevor Megill Ready for NLDS

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Trevor Megill (elbow) is available for the upcoming NLDS against the Chicago Cubs. Megill went down in late August due to a right elbow flexor strain. He made one appearance in late September as he tossed a clean inning against the Cincinnati Reds. He registered a 2.49 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, and […]

Jose Quintana or Quinn Priester Could Start Game 2 of NLDS

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Jose Quintana and Quinn Priester are both being considered as candidates to start Game 2 of the NLDS, according to manager Pat Murphy. The Brewers have already named Freddy Peralta as Saturday's Game 1 starter against the Chicago Cubs. Quintana has been sidelined with a calf strain, but appears to be […]

Freddy Peralta to Start Game 1 of NLDS

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Freddy Peralta has been named the starting pitcher for Saturday's Game 1 of the NLDS against the Chicago Cubs. This doesn't come as a surprise, but the news is official now. This season, Peralta posted a 2.70 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, and a 204/66 K/BB ratio across 33 starts. The Brewers received […]

Matthew Boyd Named Game 1 Starter for NLDS

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Matthew Boyd has been named the Game 1 starter for Saturday's Game 1 of the NLDS against the Milwaukee Brewers. The southpaw tossed 4.1 innings allowing only one run during Game 1 of the Wild Card round versus the San Diego Padres. Boyd looked strong during that outing, but only threw […]

Will Smith Will be Available to Catch in NLDS

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that catcher Will Smith (hand) will be available to catch in the National League Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies, according to David Vassegh of 570 LA Sports. However, Roberts failed to disclose if Smith would return to catch in Game 1 of the series at Citizens Bank […]

Clayton Kershaw to Pitch Out of Bullpen in NLDS Against Phillies

Given the Los Angeles Dodgers' struggles out of the bullpen this year, left-hander Clayton Kershaw will pitch in a relief role in the National League Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies, according to manager Dave Roberts. It's unclear exactly what role Kershaw will have coming out of the 'pen, but he will give L.A. some […]

Luis Gil to Start Game 1 of ALDS Against Toronto

New York Yankees right-hander Luis Gil will make the start in Game 1 of the American League Division Series on Saturday in Toronto against the division-rival Blue Jays, according to MLB.com's Adam McCalvy. "He's ready for this," manager Aaron Boone said. Gil was left off the playoff roster for the wild-card series against the Boston […]

Lawrence Butler Undergoes Knee Surgery on Friday

Athletics outfielder Lawrence Butler (knee) had successful surgery on his right patellar tendon on Friday, according to the team. Dr. Mike Banffy performed a partial tendon repair and debridement of chronic scar tissue in Butler's knee. Additionally, Butler also received a platelet-rich plasma injection in his left patellar tendon to address chronic tendonitis. He will […]

Brandon Woodruff Will Not Pitch in NLDS

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff (lat) will not pitch in the National League Division Series against the division-rival Chicago Cubs that start on Saturday in Milwaukee, according to manager Pat Murphy. The good news is that Woodruff's lat injury is a separate issue from his right-shoulder surgery that was responsible for his late start to […]

Kevin Gausman to Take the Ball in Game 1 of ALDS Against Yankees

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider said that right-hander Kevin Gausman will make the start in Game 1 of the American League Division Series in Toronto against the division-rival New York Yankees on Saturday, according to Shi Davidi of Sportsnet. Gausman will be pitching on five days of rest and will be facing a familiar […]

Closers and Saves Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Report for Playoffs Week 1 (2025)

The playoffs are here and it's beautiful. We've already had some excellent baseball and it seems like there's a certain promise for more great games ahead. All but one of the Wild Card Series went all three games and were very closely contested and we're looking set for some excellent Division Series action coming up […]

Tyler Locklear to Have Elbow and Shoulder Surgeries

Arizona Diamondbacks first base prospect Tyler Locklear (elbow, shoulder) will have surgeries on both his elbow and shoulder on Oct. 16 after he was involved in a collision in early September, a source told The Arizona Republic's Nick Piecoro. It's a worst-case scenario for the young first baseman after he joined the Snakes at midseason […]

Ty France Could be Activated for Division Series

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman/designated hitter Ty France (oblique) played first base in Thursday's intrasquad game and is eligible to come off the 10-day injured list before the start of the American League Division Series on Saturday against the division-rival New York Yankees, according to Mitch Bannon of The Athletic. France reportedly has made good […]

Cam Schlittler Dazzles in 12-Strikeout Performance, Yankees Advance to ALDS

New York Yankees rookie right-hander Cam Schlittler did much more than anyone expected of him in a 4-0 win over the division-rival Boston Red Sox in the Bronx on Thursday in Game 3 of the wild-card series to help the team advance to take on the division-rival Toronto Blue Jays in the American League Division […]

Masataka Yoshida Hitting Cleanup in Game 3 Against Yankees

Boston Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida is serving as the designated hitter and will bat cleanup in the deciding Game 3 of the wild-card series on Thursday in the Bronx against the division-rival New York Yankees and right-hander Cam Schlittler. Yoshida did not start either of the first two games of this series, but he […]

Paul Goldschmidt Sitting in Game 3 Against a Lefty

In a winner-take-all Game 3 of the wild-card series on Thursday against the division-rival Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees first baseman Paul Goldschmidt will take a seat despite a left-hander being on the mound. Ben Rice is starting at first base and will bat fifth against Red Sox rookie left-hander Connelly Early. The Yankees […]

Jacob Misiorowski Likely to Work Out of Bullpen in NLDS

Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy has said that it's unlikely right-handed pitching prospect Jacob Misiorowski will make a start in the National League Division Series against either the division-rival Chicago Cubs or San Diego Padres, according to MLB.com's Adam McCalvy. Since the start of August, Misiorowski had an ERA over 6.00 in his first MLB […]

Parker Meadows Batting Ninth in Game 3 Against Guardians

Detroit Tigers outfielder Parker Meadows has been dropped to ninth in the batting order on Thursday for the deciding Game 3 of the wild-card series against the division-rival Cleveland Guardians. Meadows will patrol center field and will face Guardians right-hander Slade Cecconi. The 25-year-old will drop all the way from leadoff to the nine-hole after […]

Spencer Torkelson in the Game 3 Lineup

Detroit Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson (foot) is starting at first base and will hit cleanup for Thursday's deciding Game 3 of the wild-card series against the division-rival Cleveland Guardians and right-hander Slade Cecconi. X-rays came back negative on Torkelson after he fouled a ball off his foot in the Game 2 loss at Progressive […]

Shane McClanahan Expected to be "Fully Ready" for Spring Training

Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Shane McClanahan (triceps) is expected to be "fully ready" for the start of spring training in mid-February of 2026, according to president of baseball operations Erik Neander. McClanahan was expected to be a full-go going into spring training this year, too, after having Tommy John surgery on his left elbow in […]

Bo Bichette Unlikely to be Ready for ALDS

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (knee) seems unlikely to be ready to play for the start of the American League Division Series against either the Boston Red Sox or New York Yankees on Saturday, according to Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun. Bichette has been limited in his baseball activities, and he has yet […]