Mike Moustakas Nearing Rehab Assignment

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Mike Moustakas (heel) could be nearing a rehab assignment. Manager David Bell indicated the veteran is about "a week away" after being sidelined since May 13 with a bruised heel. The 32-year-old is currently batting .241 to go along with 21 hits, 13 RBI, and four homers throughout 87 at-bats this […]

Tyler Naquin Could Return On Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Tyler Naquin (hamstring) could return for Tuesday's series opener against Milwaukee. Naquin left Sunday's matchup against St. Louis with left hamstring tightness, but it appears that he will be good to go with a few day's rest. The veteran is batting .257 to go along with 38 RBI, 20 runs, 11 dingers, […]

Nick Senzel Expected Back In Mid-July

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (knee) is expected to return in mid-July. Senzel had surgery over a week ago to address inflammation in his left knee and landed on the 10-day injured list as a result. However, with a .261 average, fantasy managers outside of dynasty formats can safely drop him without looking back.

Lucas Sims Picks Up Sixth Save On Sunday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Lucas Sims threw a scoreless ninth to preserve an 8-7 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. Sims struck out two and worked around two hits to pick up the save. He made things interesting as the Cardinals were able to get runners on first and third with no outs but […]

Jesse Winker Has Another Three-Homer Game On Sunday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker had another huge game for his team on Sunday. He went 3-for-4 with three homers and six RBI in an 8-7 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. Winker is putting together a breakout season, hitting .350 with 17 homers, 44 runs, and 37 RBI over 200 at-bats. He has been […]

Wade Miley Throws Five Scoreless Innings On Sunday

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Wade Miley pitched well in an 8-7 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. Miley threw five scoreless innings while striking out eight and walking two but he had to settle for a no-decision in the contest. The veteran southpaw has a 5-4 record, 2.96 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, and 48 strikeouts […]

James McCann Hits Another Home Run Against Padres

New York Mets catcher James McCann remained red hot on Sunday going 1-for-4 with a two-run home run against the San Diego Padres. It was the second home run in the Mets four-game series against San Diego for McCann. McCann is now slashing .357/.357/.857 over his last seven games with four HR, 11 RBI, and […]

Trevor Williams Plays Catch On Sunday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Trevor Williams (appendix) was observed playing catch on Sunday, a good sign after he recently underwent an emergency appendectomy. The 29-year-old is currently sitting on the 10-day injured list and could be ready to pitch sometime in mid-June. However, with a 5.36 ERA on the year, it's unlikely any fantasy managers […]

Francisco Lindor Hitting Streak Snapped At Eight Games

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor went 0-for-4 in the Mets 6-2 win over the Padres on Sunday. Lindor was working on an eight-game hitting streak coming into Sunday's contest. Despite Lindor's failure to pick up a hit on Sunday, he is hitting well of late having slashed .355/.375/.613 over his last seven games. The […]

Alec Mills Looks Good In Rehab Start

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Alec Mills (back) threw 60 pitches during his most recent rehab start for Triple-A Iowa, logging six scoreless innings while striking out four batters. This is a step in the right direction for Mills, who has been out of the lineup since mid-May because of a lower back strain. He was […]

Dominic Smith Belts His Fourth Homer

New York Mets outfielder Dominic Smith went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in the Mets 6-2 win over the San Diego Padres on Sunday. The homer was Smith's fourth of the season and his second on the Mets current road trip. Much like the rest of the Mets, after a rough […]

Javier Baez Exits Sunday’s Matchup

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez (hand) was injured during Sunday's matchup against the Giants. Baez was observed shaking his right hand after grounding out in the seventh inning and was subsequently pulled from the contest. More information regarding the injury is sure to come, but his status is unknown ahead of the team's upcoming three-game […]

J.D. Martinez Not Expected To Be Out Long

Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez (wrist) isn't expected to land on the injured list, at least according to manager Alex Cora. Martinez injured his left wrist while sliding into second base during Friday's encounter with the Yankees. The veteran is batting .321 to go along with 41 runs, 39 RBI, and 12 homers this […]

Daniel Bard Works A Six Out Save

Colorado Rockies right-hander Daniel Bard picked up the save on Sunday when he worked two scoreless innings while giving up two hits and striking out two in a 3-1 win over the Oakland A's. Bard came entered in the eighth inning with the Rockies clinging to a one-run lead. He allowed a leadoff single to […]

Marcus Stroman Strikes Out Seven In Win

New York Mets starting pitcher Marcus Stroman went 6 2/3 innings pitched against the Padres on Sunday, allowing no earned runs and striking out seven in the Mets 6-2 win. Stroman walked four and allowed four hits. Despite struggling a bit with his command, Stroman persevered and picked up the win to improve his record […]

Dom Nunez Doubles And Knocks In A Run

Colorado Rockies catcher Dom Nunez went 1-for-2 with a double, an RBI, a run scored, and a walk in a 3-1 win over the A's on Sunday. Nunez hit his sixth double of the season off of James Kaprielian in the third inning and came around to score via a Raimel Tapia single. He picked […]

Anthony Firkser's Role Isn't Secure

It's bad enough for Tennessee Titans tight end Anthony Firkser that the team traded for wide receiver Julio Jones on Sunday, but general manager Jon Robinson said Sunday that the team is also still evaluating options at tight end, suggesting that Firkser doesn't have the firm grasp on that job that many expected he had. […]

German Marquez Pitches Well In Sunday's Win

Colorado Rockies right-hander German Marquez earned the win on Sunday when he surrendered one run on four hits with a walk and six strikeouts across six innings in a 3-1 win over the Oakland Athletics. Marquez once again put up another sharp outing on Sunday. He didn't allow a run to come across the plate […]

Rockies Hopeful Jon Gray Misses Only One Start

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jon Gray (forearm) may miss just one chance through the rotation. The 29-year-old landed on the 10-day injured list with a right forearm flexor strain, retroactive to June 5, so there is a hope that he is back for the upcoming home stands against either the Padres or Brewers. While Gray […]

Brad Boxberger Picks Up Save For Brewers

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Brad Boxberger allowed one hit in a scoreless ninth inning Friday, striking out one batter and earning a save over Arizona. Boxberger gave up a leadoff single to Carson Kelly but quickly finished off the next three batters to earn his first save since April 7th. He's converted his only two […]

Corbin Burnes Dominates The Diamondbacks With 13 Strikeouts

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Corbin Burnes (3-4) allowed four hits over seven shutout innings Sunday, striking out 13 and earning a win over the Diamondbacks. Burnes has been absolutely dominant for most of the 2021 campaign but Friday's performance was his best of the season. He fanned a season-high 13 batters in what ended up […]

Aledmys Diaz Out Up To Two Months

Houston Astros utility man Aledmys Diaz (hand) will be out for up to two months. Diaz left Saturday's matchup against Toronto after getting nailed in the left hand by a 92 mph pitch. He was initially diagnosed with a bruise. However, further tests revealed a fracture, which is unfortunate news for fantasy managers. Diaz was […]

Michael Kopech Progressing Well

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Michael Kopech (hamstring) is "progressing well," according to manager Tony La Russa. This is good news for the 25-year-old, who has two wins across three starts while sporting a respectable 1.72 ERA throughout 31 innings of work this season. Kopech is eligible to come off the 10-day injured list in […]

Jake Marisnick Could Be Back On Monday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jake Marisnick (hamstring) could return for the upcoming three-game stand against the Padres, which begins on Monday. The 30-year-old has been out since mid-May as he continues to work his way back from a hamstring strain. Although there was a chance that the veteran could have returned during the team's recent trip […]

Joc Pederson Remains Day-To-Day

Chicago Cubs outfielder Joc Pederson (back) wasn't in the lineup on Sunday for the series finale against San Francisco. Pederson left Saturday's matchup due to tightness in his lower back, and he remains day-to-day heading into the upcoming three-game stint against the Padres. More information regarding his status should come by Monday morning, although a […]

Luke Voit Could Begin Rehab Assignment In Mid-June

New York Yankees first baseman Luke Voit (oblique) could begin his rehab assignment on June 15, per manager Aaron Boone. Voit hasn't played since May 25 with a Grade 2 oblique strain, though he has been able to run and take swings, perhaps progressing quicker than what was initially expected of him. It's worth noting […]

Vince Velasquez Struggles In Sunday Start Versus Nats

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Vince Velasquez allowed three runs across four innings in a no-decision versus the Nationals on Sunday. Velasquez allowed four hits and a walk, needing 80 pitches to complete four innings. He did pick up four strikeouts and has 52 punch-outs this season in just 43 2/3 innings, but that's where the […]

Trevor Larnach Drives In One Sunday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Trevor Larnach collected an RBI in Sunday's win over the Kansas City Royals. Larnach notched an RBI when he was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded. The 24-year-old slugger has eight hits in his last nine games, including a homer and two doubles. Larnach has given the Twins a look […]

Miguel Sano Collects RBI Double

Minnesota Twins first/third baseman Miguel Sano went 1-for-5 with an RBI double and three strikeouts. Sano extended his extra-base hit streak to three games with an RBI double in the third inning. The hit traveled at an exit velocity of 101.8 MPH. Sano did punch out a trio of times, as his high strikeout rate […]

Brad Miller Homers, Drives In Three On Sunday

Philadelphia Phillies infielder/outfielder Brad Miller went 1-for-2 with a two-run homer in a win over the Nationals on Sunday. Miller also walked with the bases loaded to drive in a third run in the 12-run outburst for Philly. The utility man has been seeing less regular playing time since Bryce Harper returned from the injured […]