Brandon Crawford Could Be Available Off Bench Saturday

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford (hamstring) could be available off the bench on Saturday night against the Cardinals. The 34-year-old exited Friday's matchup after dealing with left hamstring tightness, but the latest revelation is positive news. Although he shouldn't be considered a starting option while he is on the bench, his day-to-day designation is […]

Angel Perdomo Called Up From Nashville

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Angel Perdomo was called up from Triple-A Nashville on Saturday. The move comes after Devin Williams (elbow) was placed on the 10-day injured list because of discomfort, although Perdomo is nowhere near an equal replacement. The southpaw has spent time in the big club already this year, currently sitting on a […]

Craig Kimbrel Records 21st Save

Chicago Cubs closer Craig Kimbrel recorded his 21st save of the season on Saturday versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. Kimbrel would start the inning with a walk, but then got the next three batters out with two strikeouts and a pop out. Kimbrel continues to be lights out at the end of bullpen and now owns […]

Adbert Alzolay Records No-Decision On Saturday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Adbert Alzolay recorded a no-decision versus the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday afternoon. Alzolay went five innings and allowed five hits, two runs, two walks and struck out two on the evening. Alzolay only got one run of support for the Cubs offense, but pitched well enough to earn a victory. The […]

Willson Contreras Has Big Afternoon

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras had himself a day in Saturday's victory versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. Contreras went 3-for-4 with two runs and a two-run home run. The two-run home run came in the top of the ninth inning with two outs against Joakim Soria and would be the eventual game winning hit for the […]

Devin Williams Lands On Injured List

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Devin Williams (elbow) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday. The 26-year-old righty is dealing with elbow discomfort, a surprise revelation after he reportedly complained about the ailment while throwing on Friday. Williams has played well this season, currently sporting a 6-1 record to go along with 52 strikeouts, […]

Randy Dobnak Transferred To 60-Day Injured List

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Randy Dobnak (finger) was transferred to the 60-day injured list on Saturday. No surprise here, and the move is a way to open up room on the team's roster. It's unlikely many fantasy managers will be impacted, primarily since he isn't on many rosters anyway because of his struggles this season, […]

Stephen Vogt Active For Saturday's Game

Atlanta Braves newly acquired catcher Stephen Vogt has been activated for Saturday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. To make room for Vogt on the roster, the Braves have designated catcher Jonathan Lucroy for assignment. Vogt will presumably be in a backup role to Kevan Smith until Travis d'Arnaud returns at some point in the second […]

Jake Fraley Remains Out Saturday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jake Fraley (illness) remains out of the starting lineup on Saturday against the Los Angeles Angels. Fraley was scratched from the lineup on Friday with the illness, and he needs at least one more day to recover. Jake Bauers will start in left field and hit ninth against Angels right-hander Alex Cobb on […]

Clayton Kershaw Could Start Playing Catch Next Week

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (forearm) said he could start playing catch next week, according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. Kershaw has been on the injured list since July 7 and has been taking it slow on his way back. Plus, the Dodgers are in no rush to bring him back and […]

Kody Clemens Increasing His Versatility

Detroit Tigers second baseman Kody Clemens has played first base and right field, in addition to the keystone, in July. The 25-year-old has played second base in 23 games, right field for four games and first base for three games for Double-A Toledo. Clemens is increasing his versatility with a crowded infield picture in Detroit […]

Victor Caratini Isn’t In Saturday’s Lineup

San Diego Padres catcher Victor Caratini isn't in the team's lineup on Saturday for a game against the Washington Nationals and left-handed starter Patrick Corbin. Caratini is batting .224 this season with a .318 on-base percentage, six home runs and a pair of stolen bases in 233 plate appearances. Webster Rivas is starting in Caratini's […]

Eric Hosmer Not Starting On Saturday

San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer isn't in the team's starting lineup on Saturday against the Washington Nationals. Hosmer is batting .272 with a .330 on-base percentage in 334 plate appearances this season. He's also added seven home runs and five stolen bases for the Padres. Jake Cronenworth is moving over from second base […]

Michael Fulmer Progressing, Matthew Boyd Further Behind

Detroit Tigers right-hander Michael Fulmer (neck) is "doing great" after starting rehab activity early in July, according to manager A.J. Hinch. He's been out since June 27 with a right cervical spine strain. Fulmer must complete a bullpen session this weekend before he's allowed to progress to live batting practice. He recently played long toss […]

Corey Knebel To Throw Sim Game Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Corey Knebel (lat) is expected to throw a 15- to 18-pitch simulated game on Monday, and things are "trending in the right direction," according to manager Dave Roberts. Knebel, who has been out since April, was pitching pretty well before the injury, producing a 4.50 ERA with 37.5 strikeout rate, 12.5 […]

Corey Seager Homers During Simulated Game

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager (hand) hit a home run in seven at-bats during a simulated game at the team's spring training complex on Saturday. Seager could face reliever Corey Knebel in a simulated game on Monday, and the Dodgers might have a better idea of when Seager might be able to go on […]

Jacob deGrom Shut Down With Forearm Tightness

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (forearm) is getting treatment for forearm tightness and has been shut down from throwing, according to manager Luis Rojas. The good news is that deGrom's MRI exam showed no structural damage. It's unknown when the best pitcher in the game will make his next start now. Fantasy managers […]

Max Stassi Not Starting On Saturday

Los Angeles Angels catcher Max Stassi isn't starting for the team on Saturday as they take on the Seattle Mariners. The 30-year-old is in the midst of a breakout season at the plate, hitting .303 with a .381 on-base percentage and seven home runs in 134 plate appearances. Fellow backstop Kurt Suzuki is getting the […]

Francisco Lindor Dealing With Grade 2 Oblique Strain

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (oblique), who was put on the 10-day injured list on Saturday, has a Grade 2 oblique strain. Lindor said he doesn't have a timetable for a return. "I'd love to say it's day to day, but it's not. It's more week to week." Despite the bad news for the […]

Bruce Zimmermann Expected Back In August

Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said he expects left-hander Bruce Zimmermann (biceps) to return from the injured list in early to mid-August. Zimmermann has been on the shelf since the middle of June with left biceps tendinitis, but there's a good chance that most fantasy managers haven't missed him at all. The 26-year-old southpaw has […]

Jonathan Villar Not In Saturday’s Lineup

New York Mets third baseman Jonathan Villar isn't in the team's lineup on Saturday as they take on the Pittsburgh Pirates. Villar is batting .231 with a .313 on-base percentage in 234 plate appearances this season. He's also contributed nine home runs and eight stolen bases. J.D. Davis is getting the start at third base […]

Sam Huff Activated, Optioned To Double-A

The Texas Rangers activated catcher Sam Huff (knee) from the 60-day injured list on Saturday and optioned him to Double-A Frisco. Huff is coming back from knee surgery and was slashing .244/.340/.659 with five home runs and 10 RBI in 11 games in the Rookie League and at Frisco before he went under the knife. […]

Clint Frazier Not Doing Baseball Activities

New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier has been able to lift weights but isn't doing any baseball activities yet. He will visit with another eye doctor on Monday and will need to go on a minor league rehab assignment before he returns to the active roster. Frazier went on the injured list before the All-Star […]

Pablo Lopez Placed On The 10-Day Injured List

The Miami Marlins placed starting pitcher Pablo Lopez (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list on Saturday due to a right rotator cuff strain. Fellow right-handed pitcher John Curtiss was activated from the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. It's unfortunate news for both the Marlins and fantasy managers, as Lopez was in the midst […]

Drew Pomeranz Expected To Return Saturday

San Diego Padres manager Jayce Tingler said that he expects relief pitcher Drew Pomeranz (forearm) to be activated from the 10-day injured list before the game against the Washington Nationals on Saturday. The left-handed reliever was dealing with left forearm inflammation and also missed seven weeks with a shoulder impingement this year. The 32-year-old will […]

Luis Severino's Bullpen Session Scratched Due To Weather

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (shoulder, groin) had his scheduled bullpen session scratched due to inclement weather Saturday. The Yankees are hoping that he'll be able to toss the session on Sunday instead, which would be his second live bullpen. The plan is for the right-hander to throw two more sessions before playing […]

Connor Brogdon Activated From COVID-19 List

The Philadelphia Phillies activated relief pitcher Connor Brogdon from the COVID-19 list on Saturday. Fellow pitcher Mauricio Llovera was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley in a corresponding move. Brogdon previously pitched to a 4.19 ERA and a 4.07 FIP in 37 appearances spanning 34 1/3 innings for the Phillies this season. He also struck out […]

Bryce Harper Back In The Lineup Saturday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper is back in the starting lineup on Saturday against the Miami Marlins. Harper sat out of Game 2 of the doubleheader against Miami on Friday due to dehydration, but he's back in there and will be an attractive DFS bat against right-hander Zach Thompson. Harper is in his usual spot […]

Gregory Polanco Activated And Starting Saturday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco (hip) has been activated from the 10-day injured list and is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Mets, according to Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. In a corresponding move, the Pirates have optioned infielder Rodolfo Castro to Double-A Altoona. Polanco has struggled at the plate this […]

Corey Kluber Could Throw Bullpen By End Of Next Week

New York Yankees starting pitcher Corey Kluber (shoulder) could toss a bullpen session by the end of next week. Kluber was able to advance from 75 feet to 120 in his flat-ground throwing program and could take the next big step of advancing to throwing off a bullpen mound. The veteran right-hander seems to be […]