Ryan Helsley Earns MLB-Leading 38th Save Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley earned his MLB-leading 38th save on Saturday night in a 5-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Helsley threw a perfect ninth inning and earned a strikeout as well. The veteran has four wins, 38 saves, a 2.61 ERA, a 1.24 WHIP, and 58 strikeouts in 51 innings. Helsley […]

Jorge Lopez Earns First Save For Chicago Cubs Saturday

Veteran reliever Jorge Lopez earned his first save for the Chicago Cubs on Saturday, preserving a 3-2 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. The Cubs signed Lopez after he was released by the New York Mets last month, and he has been one of their best arms out of the bullpen since that move. The […]

Francisco Lindor Homers Saturday In Victory Over Marlins

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor homered on Saturday in a 4-0 shutout of the Miami Marlins. The veteran homered off Max Meyer, leading off the game. Lindor is now hitting .265 with 24 home runs, 71 RBI, 24 stolen bases and 83 runs scored for a Mets team fighting for a playoff spot. Lindor […]

Freddie Freeman Exits Game Early Saturday Night With Apparent Finger Injury

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (finger) left the game early on Saturday night against the St. Louis Cardinals with what appears to be a finger injury. While playing his position, Freeman knocked down a hard grounder, and the ball appeared to hit a finger on his right hand. He was able to get […]

Brandon Lowe Homers Saturday In Win Over Diamondbacks

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe homered on Saturday in a 6-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. It was Lowe's 15th of the year. The veteran homered off reliever Dylan Floro in the sixth inning. Lowe knocked in two runs, scored two runs, and had two hits on the day. He moves his season […]

Luis Severino Fires Shutout Saturday

New York Mets pitcher Luis Severino threw a shutout on Saturday, blanking the Miami Marlins 4-0. It was his first complete game shutout since 2018. The veteran also struck out eight batters while scattering four hits and a walk. Severino moves his record to 8-6 on the season with a 3.91 ERA, a 1.22 WHIP, […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Hopeful To Swing A Bat Soon

New York Yankees outfielder/infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. (elbow) expressed on Friday, August 16 that he expects to swing a bat in a "day or two." The 26-year-old further noted that he has not experienced any pain since suffering a sprained UCL. Chisholm hit the 10-day IL last week and could return much sooner than expected, […]

Jon Gray Will Avoid Rehab Assignment

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jon Gray (groin) will not need to embark on a rehab assignment before returning to the big leagues according to Texas skipper Bruce Bochy. Jeff Wilson of RangersToday.com reported that the right-hander speculated that he might make a relief appearance before making his first start. Gray has been on the 15-day […]

Anthony Rendon Sitting On Saturday, Will Avoid The IL

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon (elbow) is sitting out Saturday's game against the Atlanta Braves but will avoid a stint on the injured list, according to Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com. The 34-year-old left Friday's game early after getting hit by a pitch in his elbow, but with the recent news, this injury does […]

Ryan Pressly Placed On The Injured List

Houston Astros relief pitcher Ryan Pressly (back) was placed on the 15-day injured list on Saturday, retroactive to August 14 with a low back strain. In a corresponding move, the Astros recalled right-handed pitcher Seth Martinez. The 35-year-old has struggled over his previous four outings with a 9.00 ERA and a 2.25 WHIP, which could […]

Hunter Greene Headed To The Injured List With Elbow Injury

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Hunter Greene (shoulder) was placed on the 15-day injured on Saturday evening with right-elbow soreness. The Reds plan on recalling a player from Triple-A sometime tomorrow. The right-hander expressed some pain in his throwing elbow following his previous start on Tuesday and will now sit out for at least the next […]

Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects Ready To Shine: Kyle Manzardo, Zebby Matthews, Trey Sweeney

As we head into the final weeks of the season, some teams are calling up prospects to give them a taste of the big leagues in order to prepare them for next season, while this exercise gives teams a better idea as to whether or not some of these players will be included in their […]

Jose Siri Sitting On Saturday, Losing Playing Time

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Jose Siri will take a seat again on Saturday afternoon as the Rays continue a three-game set against the Arizona Diamondbacks. This is the third time in the past four games that the 29-year-old has been kept out of the starting nine. Since the start of August, Siri has carried a […]

Tyler Glasnow Hopeful For Minimal Injured-List Stint

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow (elbow) is hopeful to avoid an extended stint on the 15-day injured list. Glasnow hit the injured list on Friday with right elbow tendinitis. Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reported that Glasnow lobbied to start this weekend, but manager Dave Roberts would have been on "pins and needles" […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Taking Next Steps In Recovery, Remains Without Timetable

San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (thigh, quadriceps) has begun going through baseball activities, including long toss, but remains without a timetable. Manager Mike Shildt expressed that the 25-year-old is "taking those next steps" but did not suggest any potential return window. However, Shildt did note that when he ramps up, he will get […]

Zack Littell Placed On The 15-Day Injured List

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Zack Littell (shoulder) was placed on the 15-day injured list with right-shoulder fatigue. In a corresponding move, the Rays recalled southpaw Tyler Alexander from Triple-A Durham. Littell was enjoying a nice hot stretch before the injury as he held a strong 1.19 ERA, 0.88 WHIP, and a 5:16 BB:K ratio […]

Zac Gallen Cleared To Start On Saturday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen (cramps) has been cleared to start on Saturday. The right-hander exited his previous start early due to general cramping, but this does not seem to be a major concern. Gallen logged just four 1/3 innings and allowed one earned run while striking out three. While the 29-year-old has had […]

Spencer Horwitz, Joey Loperfido Both Sitting On Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays infielder Spencer Horwitz and outfielder Joey Loperfido will take a seat on Saturday as the Blue Jays will face left-handed pitcher Justin Steele. Horwitz has started every game this month, so he will be getting a deserved day off, while Loperfido will once again take a seat against a left-handed pitcher, as […]

Pirates Place Andrew McCutchen On 10-Day Injured List

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder/designated hitter Andrew McCutchen (knee) has been placed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday, with the team recalling infielder Alika Williams from Triple-A Indianapolis in a corresponding move. McCutchen injured his knee running to first base late in Friday night's series-opening win over the Seattle Mariners and will now be forced to […]

Spencer Torkelson Recalled And Starting

The Detroit Tigers recalled first baseman Spencer Torkelson, the first overall pick in 2020, from Triple-A Toledo on Saturday, according to multiple sources who were not at liberty to discuss roster moves publicly. Torkelson is starting at first base and batting sixth on Saturday at Comerica Park against New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon. Torkelson […]

Justyn-Henry Malloy Hitting Third Against Yankees

Detroit Tigers rookie outfielder Justyn-Henry Malloy is starting in left field and is hitting third for the Tigers on Saturday against the New York Yankees and left-hander Carlos Rodon at Comerica Park. Malloy hasn't been able to get comfortable in any one lineup spot for the Tigers of late, as he hit sixth in the […]

Colt Keith Returns Against Yankees

Detroit Tigers second baseman Colt Keith (hamstring) is back in the starting lineup on Saturday at Comerica Park against the New York Yankees and left-hander Carlos Rodon, serving as the designated hitter and batting cleanup. Keith did not play in the series-opening loss on Friday night due to a sore left hamstring but is back […]

Kerry Carpenter Out Against A Lefty

Detroit Tigers outfielder Kerry Carpenter and rookie infielder Trey Sweeney will both head to the bench on Saturday at Comerica Park against the New York Yankees with a left-hander on the mound. Carpenter recently came off the 60-day injured list due to a back injury and has gone 5-for-16 since returning with three home runs […]

Andrew McCutchen Not Playing On Saturday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder/designated hitter Andrew McCutchen (knee) is not in the starting lineup on Saturday against the Seattle Mariners at PNC Park. It doesn't come as a huge surprise after McCutchen tweaked his knee while running to first base late in Friday night's series-opening victory. Until we know more about the 37-year-old veteran's injury, consider […]

Bryan Reynolds Resting Against Seattle

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds is getting the day off on Saturday in Game 2 of the series against the Seattle Mariners at PNC Park. Bryan De La Cruz will take his spot in left field and will bat fifth against Mariners right-hander Luis Castillo. Reynolds appears to just be getting a normal day off […]

Oneil Cruz Serving As Designated Hitter On Saturday

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz (ankle) is back in the starting lineup on Saturday against the Seattle Mariners at PNC Park, serving as the designated hitter and batting second against Mariners right-hander Luis Castillo. Isiah Kiner-Falefa will start at the 6 and bat leadoff for the Bucs. Fantasy managers have to be thrilled that Cruz […]

Starts and Sits - All Starting Pitcher Matchups for Fantasy Baseball (August 12 - August 18)

The fantasy baseball season is nearing its home stretch, so let's bite off another installment of our starting pitcher starts/sits for fantasy baseball Week 21 -- Monday, August 12 through Sunday, August 18. Many of you are approaching your playoff weeks or need to pad those rotisserie stats before September. We've got you covered for […]

Bobby Witt Jr. Homers, Scores Three Times On Friday

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. went 3-for-4 with a double, a home run, and three runs scored in Friday's 7-1 win over the Reds. The homer put him in the 25/25 club for the second consecutive season, and the 24-year-old has now collected at least one hit in 39 of his last 43 […]

Paul Skenes Fans Six, Picks Up Seventh Win

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes allowed two earned runs on three hits and four walks while striking out six batters over six innings of work in Friday's 5-3 victory over the Mariners. He also hit a batter. It was the former first-round draft pick's 12th quality start in 16 games started and he now […]

Aaron Judge Launches 44th Home Run On Friday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge went 1-for-4 at the plate in Friday's 3-0 victory over the Tigers, but the lone hit was his 44th home run of the season. The 32-year-old has a little five-game hit streak going now, during which time he is 10-for-18 (.556) with three home runs and has a .652 […]