Shohei Ohtani Scheduled To Pitch Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels pitcher outfielder Shohei Ohtani is scheduled to take the mound Wednesday against Cleveland. Ohtani was originally slated to toe the rubber on Tuesday but will now be pushed back just one day due to fatigue. The two-way star looked electric on the mound in his last outing, allowing one run and striking […]

Will Smith Taking A Seat Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins. Smith has yet to homer in May, though he owns a solid .282 batting average with four extra-base hits to his name. Austin Barnes will draw the start behind the plate and bat eighth.

Jose Ramirez Drills Three Extra-Base Hits

Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez went 3-for-3 with three doubles and a walk in Saturday's 7-3 loss to Seattle. Ramirez couldn't be kept off the basepaths as he reached safely in each of his four trips to the dish. The 28-year-old has been excellent over the last week, going 7-for-23 with two home runs […]

Tucker Barnhart Getting A Breather Sunday

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tucker Barnhart is getting the day off on Sunday. Barnhart has four hits in his last three contests and is riding a three-game hitting streak. Backup Tyler Stephenson will assume the catching duties and bat fifth Sunday. Expect Barnhart to be back in the lineup for Monday's series opener against the Giants.

Mitch Moreland To Miss Another Game Sunday

Oakland Athletics first baseman Mitch Moreland (side) remains out of the lineup Sunday. Manager Bob Melvin said that Moreland is doing "a little better" Sunday, though the team will have a better idea of his future availability during their off day Monday. Jed Lowrie will serve as the designated hitter Sunday and bat sixth.

Charlie Blackmon Absent From Sunday's Lineup

Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon (groin) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds. Blackmon is dealing with a mild groin strain, an issue that forced him to exit Friday's game early- and has cost him two games, including Sunday, since. Yonathan Daza will start in right field and bat seventh. Daza […]

Willians Astudillo Behind The Plate Sunday

Minnesota Twins utility Willians Astudillo will be behind the plate as the team's catcher for Sunday's game against the Athletics. Astudillo has filled in at catcher as a defensive replacement this year, though this will be his first start of the season as the backstop. The 29-year-old is batting .316 with three homers and 11 […]

Ryan McMahon Picks Up Ninth Home Run On Saturday

Colorado Rockies' second baseman Ryan McMahon went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and two runs scored in a 6-5 extra-innings loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday. McMahon put the Rockies on the board in the bottom of the first inning when he took Tyler Mahle deep for a two-run dinger. It was his […]

Brandon Belt A Late Scratch From Sunday's Lineup

The San Francisco Giants have scratched first baseman Brandon Belt (side) from Sunday's lineup just prior to the start of the game. Darin Ruf is now starting at first for the team. Belt has been dealing with a side injury since Thursday. He has made some appearances since then, but apparently the injury is still […]

Jhoulys Chacin Doesn't Factor Into Decision On Saturday

Colorado Rockies right-hander Jhoulys Chacin took a no-decision on Saturday when he allowed two runs on four hits with one walk and three strikeouts over four innings in a 6-5 loss to the Reds. Chacin did a solid job holding down the powerful Cincinnati offense on Saturday. Both runs he allowed came via a Nick […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Remains Out Of Lineup On Sunday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (ankle) will miss his third-straight game on Sunday as the Braves face Freddy Peralta and the Milwaukee Brewers. Acuna sprained his left ankle in Thursday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays and the team is being justifiably cautious with their superstar outfielder. Ehire Adrianza is starting in right field […]

Ji-Man Choi Activated From Injured List, Starting On Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi (knee) has been activated from the injured list and he is set to make his 2021 debut on Sunday against Marcus Stroman and the New York Mets. He's batting third in the game and Yandy Diaz is heading to the bench. Choi has been sidelined since March, when […]

Jeimer Candelario Out Of Lineup, Available Off Bench

Detroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario (knee) exited Saturday's game against the Chicago Cubs with a knee injury. He is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Cubs. However, he is available to come off the bench according to Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press. Harold Castro is covering third […]

Alex Verdugo Getting The Day Off Sunday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo had a big day on Saturday. He turned 25 years old and celebrated by going 2-for-4 and hitting his fifth home run of the year. One day later, on Sunday, he's getting the day off as the team closes their series against the Los Angeles Angels. Hunter Renfroe is […]

Cavan Biggio Sitting On Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Cavan Biggio is getting the day off on Sunday as the team faces Chase Anderson and the Philadelphia Phillies. Santiago Espinal is getting the start at third base and batting eighth in the game. Biggio is off to a rough start to the 2021 season. However, he's started to show […]

Bryce Harper, J.T. Realmuto, Didi Gregorius All Out On Sunday

The Philadelphia Phillies will be without Bryce Harper (shoulder), J.T. Realmuto (hand) and Didi Gregorius (elbow) for Sunday's series finale against the Toronto Blue Jays. Harper and Realmuto both left Saturday's game with their respective injuries, while Gregorius has missed the last three games with elbow inflammation. Scott Kingery is starting in right field on […]

Gregory Polanco Sitting Against Lefty On Sunday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against lefty Alex Wood and the San Francisco Giants. The left-handed Polanco has gone 0-for-19 with 10 strikeouts and two walks against lefties this year, so it's no surprise to see him out of the lineup. He's slashed .260/.337/.442 over 86 […]

Mike Yastrzemski, Brandon Belt Back In Lineup Sunday

Outfielder Mike Yastrzemski (side) and first baseman Brandon Belt (side) are both back in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against Mitch Keller and the Pittsburgh Pirates. Both players were held out of Saturday's game, each dealing with side injuries, though Belt came on as a pinch-hitter in Saturday's contest. Yastrzemski is hitting in his […]

Brandon Nimmo's Rehab Assignment Shut Down

The New York Mets have shut down the rehab assignment for outfielder Brandon Nimmo (finger). Nimmo has continued to experience pain in his finger and the team wants to keep him sidelined until he is completely pain-free. Nimmo has been out since May 2. As he remains out, Kevin Pillar and Dominic Smith will continue […]

Alec Mills Lands On 10-Day Injured List

The Chicago Cubs have placed pitcher Alec Mills (back) on the 10-day injured list with a lower-back strain. Mills' back reportedly started to tighten up on Saturday, when he was making his first start of the year against the Detroit Tigers. His previous 11 games prior to Saturday's start were relief appearances. There has been […]

Jose Urquidy Placed On 10-Day Injured List

The Houston Astros have placed starting pitcher Jose Urquidy (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list due to shoulder inflammation. Urquidy had an MRI on his shoulder that showed no significant injury, but he will miss at least his next start, which was scheduled for Saturday, May 22 against the Texas Rangers. The team is yet […]

Ian Anderson Loses No-Hitter In Seventh Inning

Atlanta Braves pitcher Ian Anderson took a no-hitter into the seventh inning of his start against the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday. The rookie right-hander was pulled at 110 pitches after allowing his first two hits of the game to start off the seventh inning. He ended up with just one run crossing the plate over […]

Freddie Freeman Slugs 250th Career Homer

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman went 2-for-4 with his 250th career home run during the club's 5-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday. The 31-year-old veteran is still struggling to hit for average in 2021 but he's up to 10 home runs on the season through 38 games. Freeman is making up for […]

Ryan LaMarre Starting In Center Field

New York Yankees outfielder Ryan LaMarre is making his first start of the season in center field for Sunday's series finale against Baltimore. LaMarre was called up in a corresponding move with Aaron Hicks' placement on the injured list and will bat eighth against Orioles' left-hander John Means. LaMarre has appeared in 119 career games […]

Giancarlo Stanton Remains Out Of Lineup Sunday

New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (quad) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles. Stanton will miss his third game since being scratched from the lineup on Friday due to a tight left quad. Manager Aaron Boone had said Saturday that the slugger's condition improved overnight, meaning the Yankees are […]

Joey Gallo Slugs Seventh Home Run

Texas Rangers outfielder Joey Gallo had three hits on Saturday, including his seventh home run of the season, during the club's 6-5 loss to the Houston Astros. The 27-year-old outfielder has rediscovered his power stroke in May after hitting just two home runs in April. His ISO rate has jumped from just .084 last month […]

MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 5/16 (Premium Content)

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Nick Solak Gets On Base Four Times In Loss

Texas Rangers second baseman Nick Solak went 2-for-3 with two walks during the club's 6-5 loss to the Houston Astros on Saturday. The 26-year-old infielder hit his first triple of the season and scored two runs. Solak is batting just .232 with four extra-base hits in May but he's better lately and is 4-for-12 (.333) […]

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Jazz Chisholm Back With Team, To Be Activated Soon

Miami Marlins shortstop Jazz Chisholm (hamstring) is back with the team and is inching closer toward a return from the injured list. Chisholm has been sidelined since April 27 due to a left hamstring strain. According to Marlins manager Don Mattingly, Chisholm has been "deemed healthy." Mattingly also added, "Obviously we feel like he's healthy […]