Eduardo Escobar Homers In Loss Thursday

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eduardo Escobar launched his 11th home run of the season on Thursday, as he finished 2-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored in a 3-2 loss to the Dodgers. While Escobar has been flashing the power this season, he's gone ice cold at the plate this month as he's slashing […]

Ji-Man Choi Sitting Against Lefty On Friday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi is heading to the bench on Friday as the team faces left-hander Anthony Kay and the Toronto Blue Jays. Yandy Diaz is manning first base while Austin Meadows is serving as the designated hitter in the game. Choi has been on a tear since his return from the […]

Jacob deGrom To Make Next Start Tuesday

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (side) will make his next start on Tuesday, although it remains to be seen if it will be with New York or if it will be another rehab appearance, according to Justin Toscano of NorthJersey.com. Manager Luis Rojas said that the team wants to hold off on making […]

Giancarlo Stanton Could Be Activated During Next Series

New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (quad) is progressing well in his recovery from a left quad strain, and could be activated during the Yankees' next series against the Blue Jays, according to Pete Caldera of the Bergen Record. Stanton was placed on the IL on Monday, with the move retroactive to May 14. […]

Carlos Correa Resting For Friday's Game Against Rangers

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa is getting what manager Dusty Baker is describing as a "much needed day off" on Friday as the team faces Kyle Gibson and the Texas Rangers. Aledmys Diaz is getting the start at shortstop and hitting seventh in the game. Correa has played in 42 of the team's 44 games […]

Manny Machado Getting The Day Off On Friday

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado is getting the day off on Friday as the team faces Chris Flexen and the Seattle Mariners. Ha-Seong Kim is getting the start at third base and batting eighth in the game. Machado has gone 0-for-8 over his last two games and is slashing just .200/.300/.433 throughout the […]

Ka'ai Tom To IL, Cole Tucker Recalled Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Ka'ai Tom (wrist) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Friday with a left wrist contusion, the team announced on Twitter. In a corresponding move, the Pirates recalled infielder Cole Tucker from Triple-A Indianapolis. Tom was slashing .200/.364/.300 with a home run, one steal, seven RBI and three runs scored in […]

Avisail Garcia Heading To The Bench On Friday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Avisail Garcia is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against Jeff Hoffman and the Cincinnati Reds. Jackie Bradley Jr. is getting the start in right field and batting seventh in the game. Garcia has been settling in nicely this month. Over 17 games in May, Garcia is slashing .333/.400/.556 with […]

Tommy Hunter Lands On 10-Day Injured List

New York Mets relief pitcher Tommy Hunter (back) has been placed on the 10-day injured list with lower back pain, the team announced through Twitter on Friday. Hunter has not allowed a run over four appearances this season, allowing four hits and three walks while striking out six in eight innings of work. It's yet […]

J.T. Realmuto Placed On 10-Day Injured List

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (hand) has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a left hand contusion. Realmuto has been sidelined for four-straight games and Andrew Knapp has been handling the bulk of the workload behind the plate. The IL move has a retroactive date to May 18, so Realmuto could conceivably return […]

Pete Alonso Lands On Injured List With Right Hand Sprain

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (hand) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Friday with a right hand sprain, the team announced on Twitter. It was yet another blow for a New York squad that has been ravaged by injuries this year, as they now have seven of the nine players from […]

Anthony Santander Activated, Hitting Cleanup On Friday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander (ankle) has been activated from the injured list and is set to make his return on Friday against Stephen Strasburg and the Washington Nationals. Santander is hitting cleanup in the game. It will be his first MLB action in almost exactly a month after he suffered a sprained ankle on […]

Elieser Hernandez To Make Second Rehab Start Sunday

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Elieser Hernandez (biceps) will make his second rehab start with Triple-A Jacksonville on Sunday, according to Cristina De Nicola of MLB.com. In his first rehab start on Tuesday, Hernandez tossed three scoreless innings, allowing two walks while striking out four. He has been sidelined since April 5 with biceps inflammation, but […]

Nelson Cruz Back In The Lineup On Friday

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz (wrist) is back in the lineup for the team's matchup against Triston McKenzie and the Cleveland Indians on Friday. He's batting cleanup in the game. Cruz sat out Game 2 of Thursday's doubleheader against the Los Angeles Angels with a wrist injury that he suffered in Game 1 of […]

Willy Adames, Trevor Richards Traded To Milwaukee Friday

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Willy Adames and pitcher Trevor Richards have been traded to the Milwaukee Brewers for relief pitchers Drew Rasmussen and J.P. Feyereisen, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan. The bigger part of this deal is Adames, who was slashing .197/.254/.371 with five home runs, 15 RBI and 16 runs scored in 41 games. […]

Daily Fantasy Basketball (DFS) Cheat Sheet for May 21, 2021 (Premium Content)

  NBA DFS Premium Cheat Sheet for 5/21 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard   Western Conference Play-In Game Memphis Grizzlies (+5) at Golden State Warriors (o/u 221.5) The 8 seed is up for grabs tonight as the Grizzlies take on the Warriors at the Chase Center. One of these […]

Wade Miley Headed To IL

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Wade Miley is headed to the 10-Day IL, according to Bobby Nightengale. Miley suffered a left foot sprain in his most recent start against the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday and it is not yet known how much time he will miss. Miley was off to a solid 2021 having thrown […]

Adam Eaton Will Sit On Friday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Adam Eaton will receive Friday evening off with the White Sox set to do battle versus left-hander Jordan Montgomery. Eaton started the season on a high note, but it has been all downhill since. Eaton has been hitting a weak .164 over the last month with one home run and nine […]

Brendan Rodgers Activated From The Injured List

Colorado Rockies' second baseman Brendan Rodgers (hamstring) has been activated from the 10-day injured list and is starting on Friday vs. the Arizona Diamondbacks. This was an expected move as Rodgers had been trending towards activation this weekend. Alan Trejo was optioned in a corresponding move. Rodgers played well in his rehab games at Triple-A […]

Yasmani Grandal Absent From Friday's Lineup Card

Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal will rest on Friday versus the New York Yankees. Grandal only has 11 hits this season in 79 at-bats, but he has drawn 35 walks for a .350 OBP. The veteran has also hit five home runs and driven in 17 runs. Friday's absence from the lineup is just […]

Jose Abreu Returns To The Lineup On Friday

Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu (ankle) will return to the lineup on Friday and bat fourth versus the New York Yankees. Abreu was sidelined for the last three games with a sore left ankle, but appears to be good to go this evening. Abreu has been enjoying a great month of May and […]

Kike Hernandez (2B/SS/OF, BOS) - Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 40% of leagues ANALYSIS: Boston Red Sox infielder/outfielder Kike Hernandez returned from the injured list this past week and was reinserted right back into the top of the team's lineup right away. He led off each of his first three games back upon his return and went […]

Christian Arroyo Will Start Rehab Assignment Friday

Boston Red Sox third baseman Christian Arroyo (hand) will start a rehab assignment with Triple-A Worcester on Friday night. Arroyo will serve as the designated hitter and bat second in the lineup. He has been on the injured list since May 10. At the time of the injury, Arroyo was slashing .275/.333/.377 with no homers […]

Spencer Turnbull (SP, DET) - Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 26% of leagues ANALYSIS: Someone may have already beaten you to the punch on Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Spencer Turnbull. That tends to happen when you pitch a no-hitter and have a 2.88 ERA and 0.96 WHIP on the year. That combination of feats is usually not […]

Patrick Mahomes Will Take Part In OTAs

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (toe) is ahead of schedule in his rehab and will take part in the team's organized team activities that start on May 25, according to a source. The thought right now is that Mahomes will "do some stuff" and be fully ready for training camp in the summer. The […]

Mariners Dealing With COVID-19 Issue

The Seattle Mariners are dealing with a COVID-19 issue, with at least one positive test. The Mariners have not yet met the 85 percent vaccination threshold, and this positive test is considered to be potentially problematic, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan. More details will be forthcoming. Stay tuned for updates and prepare to remove any […]

Harrison Bader (OF, STL) - Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 8% of leagues ANALYSIS: St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Harrison Bader has made some great strides at the plate so far this year. He's been the team's everyday centerfielder in May and as long as he continues to deliver at the plate, that shouldn't change. Bader had some […]

Randy Dobnak Recalled From Triple-A

Minnesota Twins pitcher Randy Dobnak was recalled from the team's Triple-A affiliate on Friday ahead of his scheduled start against the Cleveland Indians. Dobnak struggled earlier this year, pitching to an 0-3 record with an 8.16 ERA, though his 3.68 xFIP and 49 percent groundball rate provide some hope that he can look like the […]

Starling Marte Taking Batting Practice On Friday

Miami Marlins outfielder Starling Marte (rib) is taking batting practice on Friday in Miami. Marte hasn't played in about a month after having to leave in the middle of an at bat due to a fractured rib suffered during an awkward swing. He was completely shut down for a couple of weeks but seems to […]

Alex Kirilloff (1B/OF, MIN) - Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 47% of leagues ANALYSIS: The window is open! Only 53% of the way open in Yahoo! Leagues as of this writing - and it should be closing more and more over this weekend and into next week - but it's open nonetheless! Minnesota Twins first baseman/outfielder Alex […]