Mitch Garver To Ramp Up Baseball Activities

Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver (groin) will begin to ramp up his baseball activities, per Dan Hayes of The Athletic. Garver was able to take the field Monday and play catch after being sidelined since June 1 with a groin strain. The veteran backstop will likely incorporate some jogging, more throwing, and moving around a […]

Michael Brantley Hitting Well Since His Return

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley is slashing .509/.565/.727 (28-for-55) with nine extra-base hits and 15 RBI in 14 games since he returned from the injured list from his hamstring injury. Brantley's .356 average leads all of baseball right now. The 34-year-old veteran only has four home runs, but he's never been much of a power […]

Ryan Jeffers Not In Thursday's Lineup

Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Cleveland Indians. Jeffers has undoubtedly been the team's starting backstop since Mitch Garver (groin) was sidelined, starting 14 games to Benjamin Rortvedt's four. Jeffers has been quite effective thanks to a mechanical change in the minors, posting a .905 OPS […]

Mark Canha Dealing With Left Hip Strain

Oakland Athletics outfielder Mark Canha (hip) left Thursday's win against the Rangers with an apparent injury. He was 0-for-2 before being replaced by Tony Kemp. Canha is scheduled to have an MRI on Friday, according to MLB.com's Justice delos Santos. This is bad timing for Canha who was having an excellent 2021 campaign as his […]

Adam Frazier Among White Sox's Targets

The Chicago White Sox have been decimated by injuries and are looking everywhere for positional help as the trade deadline approaches next month. Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Eduardo Escobar and Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Adam Frazier are among their targets. Frazier, 29, has been excellent for the Buccos in 2019, hitting .324/.390/.463 with three home runs, […]

Justin Turner Gets Day Off On Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner will receive a routine day off on Thursday versus the Chicago Cubs. Manager Dave Roberts said that it was a scheduled day off for Turner and he will be available off of the bench. Turner has been having a good season and is hitting .283 with 12 home […]

Randy Dobnak Placed On 10-Day Injured List

Minnesota Twins starter/reliever Randy Dobnak (finger) was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right middle finger strain. Dobnak had dealt with a fingernail issue following his start on June 10, though this seems to be a different ailment. It's not yet clear how much time the 26-year-old will be forced to miss, but […]

Carlos Correa On A Tear In June

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa is hitting .373/.514/.771 (31-for-83) with 21 RBI and 25 runs in his last 23 games. It has helped him raise his season slash line to .298/.391/.531 with 14 home runs, 53 runs scored and 43 RBI in 262 total at-bats. In 18 total games in June, the 26-year-old is 24-for-69 […]

Josh Donaldson Returns To Lineup Thursday

Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson (calf) is back in the lineup for Thursday's contest against the Cleveland Indians. Donaldson missed five games with a calf injury, though his ability to appear in Tuesday's game as a pinch hitter boded well for his potential return to action. The veteran third baseman is batting second against […]

Josh Bell Scratched Thursday

Washington Nationals first baseman Josh Bell was scratched from Thursday's lineup for undisclosed reasons. Ryan Zimmerman is now starting at first base and is hitting cleanup against Miami Marlins right-hander Cody Poteet. Check back for more updates on why Bell isn't playing on Thursday evening. Consider him day-to-day for now. The 28-year-old switch-hitter is batting […]

Jai Herbert Looking To Put On A Show Saturday

Coming off of a loss in his UFC debut, Jai Herbert (10-2) will hope to score a huge career-defining victory when he steps into the cage with former title contender Renato Moicano on Saturday. Typically a dangerous striker and finisher, eight of his 10 career wins have come by the knockout. The former Cage Warriors […]

Michael Pineda Throws Bullpen Session

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Michael Pineda (elbow) threw a bullpen session on Thursday. The plan is for Pineda to throw a simulated game next before moving to a rehab start, likely sometime next week. The 32-year-old right-hander is recovering from right elbow inflammation and is getting closer to a return, barring any setbacks. His last […]

Jake Diekman Whiffs Three In Outing Versus Rangers

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Jake Diekman struck out the side while allowing one hit in his appearance against the Rangers on Thursday. The left-hander has been one of the better non-closers to roster in fantasy, as he's got a 3.13 ERA and a 1.26 WHIP while collecting the occasional save. Where Diekman really stands out, […]

Jesse Chavez, Tanner Roark Join Braves

The Atlanta Braves optioned pitchers Kyle Wright and Ty Tice on Thursday and recalled right-handers Jesse Chavez and Tanner Roark in corresponding moves. To make room for Chavez and Roark on the 40-man roster, Tucker Davidson and Alex Jackson were moved to the 60-day injured list. Wright, 25, had allowed seven earned runs in just […]

Renato Moicano Hoping For A Career-Changing Performance

After a promising start for Renato Moicano (14-4-1), it has been a rough road lately, as he's dropped three of his last four fights. In his last outing in December of last year, Moicano sustained a vicious knockout at the hands of Rafael Fiziev in the first round of their battle. Throughout his career, Moicano […]

Will Smith Gets Thursday Night Off

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith will get a day of rest on Thursday versus the Chicago Cubs. Smith has been swinging a hot bat of late and is hitting .294 with four home runs and eight RBI in his last 34 at-bats. On the season, Smith is hitting .269 with nine home runs and […]

Jed Lowrie Cracks Sixth Homer Of 2021

Oakland Athletics second baseman Jed Lowrie went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in a win over the Rangers on Thursday. Lowrie knocked in Ramon Laureano in the first inning with a single to give Oakland a 3-0 lead. He wasn't done the, however, as he launched a moonshot homer that Statcast measured […]

Mookie Betts Returns To Lineup On Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts (illness) will return to the lineup on Thursday versus the Chicago Cubs. Betts left Tuesday's game early with a stomach ailment and sat on Wednesday versus the San Diego Padres. Betts will bat first and play right field in a favorable matchup versus Zach Davies. Betts has struggled for […]

Charlie Morton's Start Pushed Back To Tuesday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Charlie Morton will start Tuesday now instead of Sunday. MLB.com's Mark Bowman cited Morton throwing over seven innings in each of his last two starts as the reason for the switch. This is certainly a positive for fantasy managers, as Morton, who was previously scheduled to face the Cincinnati Reds, will […]

Jameson Taillon Has One Of His Best Efforts Against Royals

New York Yankees starting pitcher Jameson Taillon turned in one of his best efforts of the season to help beat the Kansas City Royals by a score of 8-1 on Thursday afternoon. Taillon tied his season-high by going 6 1/3 innings, allowing five hits and only one run while walking two and striking out six. […]

Matt Olson Flashes Wheels With Second Stolen Base

Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson went 2-for-3 with two walks, a run scored and a stolen base in a win over the Rangers on Thursday. That wasn't a typo; the big first baseman stole his second base in the last week after having just four career steals coming into this season. As fun as […]

Gary Sanchez Stays Hot With Another Homer

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez hit a three-run home run, his third long ball in five games, to help the team beat the Kansas City Royals by a score of 8-1 on Thursday afternoon. Sanchez has corrected a leg-kick issue in the last few weeks to turn himself around at the plate. The power-hitting […]

Chris Bassitt Earns Eighth Win With Seven Strong Innings

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Chris Bassitt allowed just one run on five hits across seven innings to earn a win over the Rangers on Thursday. Bassitt did walk three and only picked up four K's, but it was another solid outing from the Oakland ace. Bassitt improves to 8-2 on the season with a 3.25 […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Taking Another Game Off

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (back) is still dealing with back tightness and will receive another day off on Thursday against the Cincinnati Reds. Acuna remains day-to-day for now, and fantasy managers will be hoping that he can return to action on Friday. Outfielder Guillermo Heredia (wrists) is also out again on Thursday, but […]

Mike Fiers Shut Down For Another Four Weeks

Oakland Athletics right-hander Mike Fiers (elbow) likely won't throw for at least another four weeks after receiving a platelet-rich plasma injection in his sprained right elbow. Fiers, who last pitched on May 6, won't need surgery after he felt pain while trying to resume throwing last week, according to manager Bob Melvin. The veteran visited […]

Austin Hedges Activated From The Injured List

The Cleveland Indians activated catcher Austin Hedges (concussion) from the injured list on Thursday, and he is starting and hitting ninth against Minnesota Twins right-hander Jose Berrios. Catcher Ryan Lavarnway was designated for assignment in a corresponding move. With Roberto Perez on the injured list, Hedges and Rene Rivera will handle the catching duties for […]

John Gant Lasts Just Three Innings On Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher John Gant lasted only three innings in Wednesday's start against the Detroit Tigers. Gant allowed three runs on two hits and four walks, striking out four. Gant got off to a great start this season, but was clearly playing with fire almost every start. Things have caught up to him […]

Starling Marte Hits A Homer On Wednesday

Miami Marlins outfielder Starling Marte had the only good offensive performance for the Marlins in Wednesday's loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. Marte went 2-for-4 with a home run and a single, scoring a run and driving one in. His home run was a solo shot in the sixth inning and was the only run […]

Trevor Rogers Takes A Loss On Wednesday

Miami Marlins rookie starting pitcher Trevor Rogers wasn't at his best on Wednesday night against the Toronto Blue Jays, but he still managed a decent start. He ended up tossing five innings, allowing three runs on five hits and two walks while striking out six. Rogers dropped to 7-4 and his ERA went up to […]

Jacob Harris Stands Out In Offseason Practices

Los Angeles Rams rookie tight end Jacob Harris, a fourth-rounder out of Central Florida, received significant repetitions throughout voluntary and minicamp practices because Tyler Higbee was sidelined for the offseason program. "Jacob Harris is a guy who has definitely stood out," head coach Sean McVay said. "Just his overall speed, athleticism, you kind of feel […]