Devin Williams Earns Second Save Of Season Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Devin Williams picked up his second save of the season in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Reds. Williams entered the game to pitch the ninth inning with a three-run lead and pitched a 1-2-3 inning with a strikeout. The team's closer, Josh Hader (back) was unavailable due to back spasms and […]

Liam Hendriks Earns Second Consecutive Save Tuesday

Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks notched his second consecutive save and sixth of the season in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Cubs. Hendriks came in to pitch the ninth inning with a two-run lead and shut the door, delivering a 1-2-3 outing with a strikeout. The 33-year-old has been shakier than fantasy managers had […]

Nelson Cruz Injured Tuesday Night

Washington Nationals designated hitter Nelson Cruz (back) left the game early on Tuesday night against the Colorado Rockies due to back stiffness. Manager Dave Martinez said the team will see how Cruz feels on Wednesday. The 41-year-old veteran slugger went 0-for-3 with a strikeout before he was removed from the game in the seventh inning. […]

Teoscar Hernandez Homers, Doubles In First Rehab Game

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez (oblique) went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run, a double and a run scored in his first minor league rehab game with Single-A Dunedin on Tuesday. Hernandez played eight innings in right field. The 29-year-old has been out of action since April 13 with a left oblique strain, but […]

Max Kepler Leaves With Illness Tuesday

Updating a previous report, Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (illness) left the game early on Tuesday against the Baltimore Orioles because he was under the weather. Kepler tested negative for COVID-19, so fantasy managers can rest assured that he won't have to miss extended time while on the league's COVID injured list. The 29-year-old left-handed […]

Josh Hader Day-To-Day With Back Spasms

Milwaukee Brewers closer Josh Hader (back) was unavailable on Tuesday against the Cincinnati Reds due to mid-back spasms. Hader threw a bullpen session Tuesday afternoon and it went well, according to manager Craig Counsell. The hard-throwing left-hander is day-to-day for now. Hader has not taken the mound since April 27 when he earned a save, […]

Patrick Wisdom Strikes Out Three Times Tuesday

Chicago Cubs third baseman Patrick Wisdom struggled to get the bat on the ball, striking out three times and failing to reach base in four at-bats during Tuesday's 3-1 loss to the crosstown Chicago White Sox. He now sports an inflated 40.2% strikeout rate. Strikeouts have always been an issue for the 30-year-old, so he […]

Carlos Carrasco Throws A Gem On Tuesday

New York Mets starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco went eight innings and allowed no runs, six hits and two walks while striking out five in the Mets 3-0 win over the Braves in the second game of a doubleheader on Tuesday. It was another superb outing for Carrasco, who now owns a 3.30 ERA, 1.00 WHIP […]

Pete Alonso Belts Fifth Homer On Tuesday

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso went 4-for-8 with a home run and three RBI in a twin bill on Tuesday against the Atlanta Braves. The Mets took both games against the Braves on Tuesday, aided by Alonso's solid night. Over the first 26 games of the season, Alonso now has five homers, 21 […]

Joe Mantiply Secures Save In Tuesday's Win Over Miami

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Joe Mantiply tossed a scoreless inning to earn the save during Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Miami Marlins. In the ninth inning, he entered the game to protect a one-run lead and threw a scoreless frame to notch his second save. The 31-year-old has been terrific out of the bullpen in 2022, […]

Mitch Garver Blasts Two-Run Homer In Tuesday's Win

Texas Rangers catcher Mitch Garver went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. He took Ranger Suarez deep in the first inning for his third long ball of the season. He's off to a slow start at the plate with his new team. The 31-year-old is slashing .183/.272/.310 with […]

Joe Barlow Notches Second Save On Tuesday

Texas Rangers pitcher Joe Barlow struck out one over a scoreless inning to earn the save during Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. In the ninth frame, he entered Tuesday's contest to protect a 6-4 lead. The 26-year-old retired all three batters he faced to notch his second save of the year. He's now […]

Ryan Tannehill: "Not My Job To Mentor Malik Willis"

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill reacted rather coldly when asked about working alongside third-round rookie quarterback Malik Willis, the presumed starting QB of the future in Tennessee. "We're competing against each other, we're watching the same tape, we're doing the same drills. I don't think it's my job to mentor him, but if he learns […]

Seth Lugo Records Second Save On Tuesday

New York Mets pitcher Seth Lugo allowed one hit across a scoreless inning to earn the save in Tuesday's Game 2 win over the Atlanta Braves. Edwin Diaz pitched Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader, and manager Buck Showalter turned to Lugo to close out the nightcap. The 32-year-old retired three of four hitters he faced […]

Max Kepler Removed From Tuesday's Game Against Baltimore

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler was removed from Tuesday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. He went 0-for-2 before leaving. Trevor Larnach replaced Kepler in the fifth inning. The 29-year-old has been locked in at the plate recently, slashing .317/.429/.659 with four home runs, nine RBI, eight walks, and a 1.087 OPS over his last 13 […]

Kyle Lowry Will Miss Game 2 Against 76ers

Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry (hamstring) won't be available for Wednesday's Game 2 matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers. This marks another game that Lowry will sit out due to left hamstring soreness. That means, Gabe Vincent will remain in the starting five until further notice. He finished with 10 points, three rebounds, and three assists […]

Steven Adams To Remain Out On Tuesday

Memphis Grizzlies center Steven Adams won't be available for Tuesday's Game 2 against the Golden State Warriors. He'll miss his second game in a row due to the league's health and safety protocols. Xavier Tillman will remain in the starting five, but isn't a reliable fantasy option. Brandon Clarke nearly had a double-double off the […]

Mike Yastrzemski Could Return Wednesday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski (illness) is expected to be activated from the COVID-19 list ahead of Wednesday's series finale against the Los Angeles Dodgers. He tested positive for COVID-19 last week and has been sidelined since then. The 31-year-old is slashing .267/.340/.356 with a home run, three RBI, and six runs scored in […]

Ziaire Williams Is Available For Game 2

Memphis Grizzlies forward Ziaire Williams (knee) is available for Tuesday's Game 2 against the Golden State Warriors. He sat out Game 1 due to right knee soreness, but is feeling well enough to suit up on Tuesday. Although, Williams hasn't been a huge part of the rotation during the postseason. Also, Desmond Bane (back) is […]

Desmond Bane To Play In Game 2

Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (back) will be available for Game 2 against the Golden State Warriors. He was listed as questionable for this contest after tweaking his back in the first game of this series. He should remain in the starting five and return to his normal role on Tuesday. Bane has been playing […]

Eduardo Escobar In A Power Slump

New York Mets third baseman Eduardo Escobar went 1-for-4 against the Atlanta Braves in the 5-4 victory on Tuesday. His hit was an RBI single in the first inning. Escobar currently doesn't have an extra-base hit in his past five games, and his only home run of the season came on April 21. The 33-year-old […]

Early-Season Minor League Hitter Breakouts - Fantasy Baseball Prospect Risers

With almost one month of minor league games complete, many prospects have taken steps forward. This article highlights a small group of prospects likely to be big risers on midseason top 100 lists. The following group shares important traits making their breakouts likely to stick and rocket them up midseason top 100 lists throughout the […]

Are You For Real? Surprising Pitcher Starts from Week 4

Welcome back to "Are You For Real?", a weekly column where we take starting pitchers who had surprisingly good starts over the past week and put them under the microscope to determine whether they're legit, or just smoke and mirrors. April is behind us, which officially means all numbers are real. Anyone on a hot […]

Dameon Pierce Must Earn His Role

Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce won't be given an advantage heading into training camp. General manager Nick Caserio mentioned that Pierce will need to earn himself a role in the team's backfield. The Texans used the 107th pick to select Pierce out of Florida on draft day. He posted 790 yards and 16 touchdowns […]

DK Metcalf Believes Extension Will Happen

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf believes that he'll be able to come to terms on an extension with the organization. The former second round pick has been a stud for the Seahawks, so he deserves an extension. It's uncertain what Metcalf will get, but it wouldn't be shocking to see him getting paid $25 […]

Bryce Callahan Joins Chargers

Free-agent defensive back Bryce Callahan has signed a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Chargers. The 30-year-old corner has put together a fairly solid career over his first six seasons in the league. The biggest problem for Callahan has been staying healthy and on the field. Luckily, the Chargers have plenty of options at defensive […]

Drew Smyly Placed On Bereavement List

The Chicago Cubs placed left-handed pitcher Drew Smyly on the bereavement list on Tuesday. Right-handed pitcher Robert Gsellman was called up in a corresponding move. Smyly was originally slated to start Tuesday's game against the Chicago White Sox, but the team will now go with a bullpen game instead with right-hander Scott Effross getting things […]

Joey Votto Placed On The COVID-19 Injured List

The Cincinnati Reds placed first baseman Joey Votto (illness) on the COVID-19 injured list on Tuesday. Votto was initially included in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. However, he began feeling symptoms before the game and was taken out of the lineup and moved to the COVID-19 injured list. Colin Moran […]

Jalen Suggs Has Successful Surgery

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (ankle) is expected to make a full recovery after undergoing surgery on Monday. He needed surgery to repair a stress fracture in his right ankle. Sadly, the rookie guard was only able to play in 45 games due to multiple injuries. The organization believes Suggs will be fully healthy by […]

Tony Kemp Sitting Against Lefty On Tuesday

Oakland Athletics second baseman Tony Kemp is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against left-hander Ryan Yarbrough and the Tampa Bay Rays. Chad Pinder will be leading off for the game with Sheldon Neuse covering the keystone. Kemp has been the team's primary leadoff hitter this year. Over 22 games, he's slashing .234/.318/.260 […]