Chris Sale Will Be Built Back Up Before Being Activated

Boston Red Sox pitching coach Dave Bush said that the plan is for starting pitcher Chris Sale (elbow) to be built all the way up to five or six innings before he's activated from the injured list. Sale is getting closer to a return and has been facing live hitters in live batting practice sessions, […]

Zack Short Continues To Get On Base

Detroit Tigers shortstop Zack Short has continued to produce as a member of the Major League club. Since being recalled by the Tigers on June 26, Short has hit .240 with a .364 on-base percentage in 33 plate appearances while also adding a pair of home runs and seven RBI. The batting average isn't ideal, […]

Josh Fleming Activated, To Serve As Bulk Pitcher In Game 2

The Tampa Bay Rays activated left-hander Josh Fleming (calf) from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday and optioned left-hander Ryan Sherriff to Triple-A Durham in a corresponding move. Fleming is slated to serve as the bulk pitcher in Game 2 of the doubleheader against the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday behind opener Collin McHugh. Fleming, 25, […]

Michael Wacha Earns Win Against Cleveland

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Michael Wacha threw six strong innings to help the Rays beat the Cleveland Indians in the first game of the doubleheader between the teams on Wednesday. Wacha surrendered just four hits and an earned run in six innings. The only run came around to score on a solo home run […]

Kyle Hendricks Continues Run of Strong Results

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks continued his midseason turnaround with a quality outing against the Cincinnati Reds on July 4. Hendricks scattered five hits and an earned run in six frames against the Reds while striking out five. He didn't give up any walks on the day. After some early struggles, the veteran has […]

DraftKings Core Four (PGA DFS) - John Deere Classic (Premium Content)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Hello RotoBallers and thank you very much for joining me for the 2021 John Deere Classic! It might not seem possible, but this week's John Deere field is - somehow - uglier than what we were subjected to at the Rocket Mortgage last […]

Spencer Turnbull Transferred To 60-Day Injured List

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Spencer Turnbull (forearm) was transferred to the 60-day injured list on Wednesday. The Tigers made the move to create space on the 40-man roster for relief pitcher Ian Krol. Turnbull was previously placed on the 10-day injured list on June 5. The starter reportedly had a setback in his throwing program. […]

David Fletcher Collects Four Hits Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels infielder David Fletcher went 4-for-4 with one RBI and one run scored during a 5-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox. The 27-year-old collected three hits, including two doubles, off Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi. The pesky Fletcher now has 16 doubles, 48 runs, 27 RBI, four steals and a .295/.324/.677 […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks & Avoids for 7/7/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 7/7 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.      Top Tournament Stacks for 7/7 This section will highlight the top tournament lineup stacks of the day (depending on the size of the slate) and help you identify the pitchers that are best suited to pick […]

White Sox Confident Yasmani Grandal Can Return This Year

The Chicago White Sox remain confident that catcher Yasmani Grandal (knee) can return this year after having surgery on Wednesday to fix a torn left knee tendon. Grandal is expected to be out for four to six weeks. The 32-year-old switch-hitter has been good for power (14 home runs) and on-base percentage (.388), but there […]

Juan Soto Hits 10th Homer Tuesday

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto went 2-for-4 with one homer, one RBI and one run scored in a 7-4 loss to the San Diego Padres on Tuesday. The first-time All-Star took Padres starting pitcher Ryan Weathers deep for his 10th homer during a 3-2 count in the fifth inning to left center field. Soto hasn't […]

Chad Kuhl Looks Great In Win Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Chad Kuhl allowed one run on four hits while striking out seven over six innings of work in a 2-1 win over the Braves on Tuesday. Kuhl has been very inconsistent this year, and currently sports a 2-5 record and 4.73 ERA over 11 starts. However he's had several solid outings […]

Marwin Gonzalez Won't Be Available Wednesday

Boston Red Sox utility man Marwin Gonzalez (hamstring) won't be available on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Angels. Gonzalez left the game early on Monday with right hamstring tightness and was also unavailable on Tuesday. Boston is short on depth with outfielder Danny Santana likely to need an injured list stint before the All-Star break. […]

Ramon Laureano Stealing Bases Again

Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano went 2-for-4 with two runs, one walk and one stolen base in a 9-6 loss to the Houston Astros on Tuesday night. Laureano stole third base during the second inning off of Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez, marking the second consecutive game in which he's swiped a base. The 26-year-old […]

Adalberto Mondesi Taking Ground Balls

Kansas City Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi (oblique) is taking ground balls before the game on Wednesday. Mondesi is slowly working his way back into baseball activities after straining his left oblique on June 21. The speedy 25-year-old has already been on the injured list three separate times this year, so the Royals are understandably being […]

Kyle Farmer Out With Body Soreness

Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell said that shortstop Kyle Farmer is dealing with "body soreness" and is the reason he's resting on Wednesday against the Kansas City Royals. It comes after Farmer went 3-for-4 with a double, his seventh home run of the season and two RBI in the loss to the Royals on Tuesday […]

Yordan Alvarez Has Monster Night Tuesday

Houston Astros designated hitter/outfielder Yordan Alvarez went 3-for-3 with two home runs, three runs, five RBI and one walk during a 9-6 win over the Oakland A's on Tuesday night. The 24-year-old returned from the paternity list with a two-run shot in the first inning and a solo blast in the fifth, with both homers […]

J.D. Davis Not Expected To Return Before All-Star Break

New York Mets manager Luis Rojas said he doesn't "feel strongly" that third baseman J.D. Davis (finger) will be activated from the 60-day injured list before the All-Star break. The Mets are playing it safe here after they just got Jonathan Villar back from the injured list on Sunday. The 28-year-old Davis should be back […]

Jacob deGrom Could Be Used On Sunday

The New York Mets are considering using starting pitcher Jacob deGrom, at least briefly, against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday on short rest. Manager Luis Rojas said that it could be a start on Sunday for deGrom. The Mets would be comfortable doing it on short rest if they treat it as deGrom's bullpen day. […]

Jonathan Villar On The Bench In Game 1

New York Mets infielder Jonathan Villar is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of a doubleheader against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday. Luis Guillorme will get the nod at the hot corner and will hit seventh against Brewers right-hander Corbin Burnes. Villar will likely return to the lineup in the second game of […]

Nick Solak Absent From Wednesday’s Lineup

Texas Rangers second baseman Nick Solak is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers. He will get the day off against right-hander Casey Mize after hitting .158 (3-for-19) with three strikeouts and two runs scored over five games in July. The 26-year-old is mainly an option in deep-league formats after slashing […]

Yoan Moncada Out Of The Lineup Wednesday Vs. Minnesota

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Twins. After missing three games over the weekend due to a hand injury, he returned to the lineup on Monday. The 26-year-old went 1-for-9 with a triple and two RBI over his last two games since returning. Moncada is […]

Logan Allen Sent Down Again

The Cleveland Indians optioned left-hander Logan Allen to Triple-A Columbus while recalling outfielder Daniel Johnson and infielder Owen Miller from Triple-A Columbus in corresponding moves. The team also brought up right-hander D.J. Johnson. Miller will be serving as the 27th man for the doubleheader against the Tampa Bay Rays. With Allen back in the minors, […]

Niko Goodrum Back With The Tigers

The Detroit Tigers activated utility man Niko Goodrum (finger) from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. Goodrum has been out since June 19 with a sprained tendon in his left index finger, but he should continue to serve as a super-utility man around the diamond for the Tigers. However, he's not in the starting lineup […]

Ryan Weathers Notches Victory Despite Uneven Outing

San Diego Padres starter Ryan Weathers earned his fourth victory Tuesday against the Washington Nationals, serving four earned runs in 5 ⅓ innings. Weathers battled through 71 pitches, permitting seven hits including two homers while striking out two and walking none. Fortunately, his starting counterpart Erick Fedde was slightly worse and Weathers managed the win. […]

Braves Call Up Jonathan Lucroy

The Atlanta Braves called up catcher Jonathan Lucroy from Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday and optioned catcher William Contreras to Gwinnett in a corresponding move. The team also transferred left-hander Grant Dayton (shoulder) to the 60-day injured list. The veteran Lucroy had five hits in 14 at-bats with the Washington Nationals earlier this season but had […]

Manny Machado Pockets Three Knocks On His Birthday

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado went 3-for-4 Tuesday against the Washington Nationals, scoring three runs and collecting an RBI. The newly minted 29-year-old stung two doubles on his birthday to continue his extended run. Since June 1, Machado has hit in 24 of 32 games, batting .324 with nine homers. After an uneven […]

Josh Donaldson Remains Out Of The Lineup Wednesday

Minnesota Twins' third baseman Josh Donaldson (hamstring) isn't starting Wednesday's game against the White Sox. He will be sidelined for the fourth consecutive game due to right hamstring soreness. The 35-year-old was removed from Saturday's game with a hamstring injury and is considered day-to-day. According to manager Rocco Baldelli, Donaldson will be available off the […]

Wil Myers Has Himself An Evening

San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers went 2-for-3 Tuesday against the Washington Nationals, smacking a home run and collecting five RBI. Myers set the tone with a three-run bomb in the fourth inning against Nats starter Erick Fedde before contributing a sacrifice fly and roping an insurance RBI double in his subsequent opportunities. With just […]

Manuel Margot Officially Placed On The 10-Day Injured List

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Manuel Margot (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a left hamstring strain. As expected, the 26-year-old landed on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. The move is retroactive to July 6. The severity of his hamstring issue is unknown, but Margot will be out for at least […]