Tanner Rainey Could Be Activated Thursday

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Tanner Rainey could return to the active roster as early as Tuesday, according to MLB.com. Rainey has been on the COVID-19 injured list since May 19. The right-hander threw a 32-pitch bullpen session on Tuesday, and manager Dave Martinez said he shouldn't require a rehab assignment, as it's not uncommon for relievers […]

Davante Adams Is Extremely Versatile

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams averaged 3.1 receiving yards per route run last year, the most in the NFL with a minimum of 150 routes. Adams set a single-season high for percentage of routes run out of the slot at 29.9 percent. When in the slot, he caught 83.6 percent of his targets […]

Out Routes Helped Corey Davis Break Out In 2020

New York Jets wide receiver Corey Davis broke out in the final year of his rookie contract with the Tennessee Titans in 2020, racking up single-season highs in touchdowns (five) and receiving yards (984). Davis had a catch-rate difference of +9.7 percent last year, the fourth-highest rate among receivers. He had 218 yards on out […]

Danny Santana (1B, 2B, 3B, SS, OF, BOS) - Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 27% of leagues ANALYSIS: Since Danny Santana was called up to the majors for the Boston Red Sox, manager Alex Cora has not stopped talking about the new dimension Santana offers the lineup with his speed.  When a manager sees that kind of value, the playing time […]

Yankees Call Up Estevan Florial, Albert Abreu

The New York Yankees have called up outfielder Estevan Florial and pitcher Albert Abreu from Triple-A. The call-ups are in response to the team placing both Corey Kluber (shoulder) and Luke Voit (oblique) on the 10-day injured list. Abreu will work out of the bullpen for the team, while Florial could see a decent amount […]

Falcons Have Offer Of First-Rounder For Julio Jones

The Atlanta Falcons have discussed an offer of a future first-round draft pick in exchange for All-Pro wide receiver Julio Jones, according to sources. The Falcons are asking teams that are inquiring about Jones for a first-round pick. Atlanta has had talks with the Tennessee Titans, but a source described the Titans chances of landing […]

DJ LeMahieu Reinstated From Paternity List

The New York Yankees have reinstated infielder DJ LeMahieu from the paternity list. Expect to see him back at the top of the lineup for the team's doubleheader against the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday. LeMahieu only missed one game while he was on the paternity list, thanks to Wednesday's game being postponed. It's been […]

Yandy Diaz Sitting Against Righty On Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against right-hander Brady Singer and the Kansas City Royals. Ji-Man Choi is getting the start at first base and batting third in the game. Diaz and Choi are in the midst of a bit of a platoon right now. […]

Amed Rosario Scratched On Thursday With Hand Contusion

Cleveland Indians shortstop/outfielder Amed Rosario (hand) has been scratched from Thursday's lineup due to a right hand contusion. Yu Chang is getting the start at shortstop and batting sixth as the team faces Matthew Boyd and the Detroit Tigers. This will be Rosario's second straight game out of the lineup. Rosario has started to turn […]

Jordan Luplow Dealing With Ankle Discomfort

Cleveland Indians outfielder Jordan Luplow (ankle) is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against Matthew Boyd and the Detroit Tigers. Recent call-up Bradley Zimmer is getting the start in center field and batting ninth in the game. Luplow is dealing with renewed left ankle discomfort, according to Zack Meisel of The Athletic. Luplow […]

Franchy Cordero Optioned To Triple-A Worcester

Boston Red Sox outfielder Franchy Cordero was sent down to the minors following Wednesday night's marathon game against the Atlanta Braves. Cordero has struggled mightily to start the year, with a .179/.228/.274 slash line in 95 at-bats. The writing seemed to be on the wall after he didn't play against several right-handed starting pitchers over […]

Jarred Kelenic Has Been Unlucky, Betters Days Are Coming

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jarred Kelenic has shown plenty of promise in his first games in the major leagues, but he's also been the victim of some bad luck. Kelenic currently has a batting average of .157, a number that lags behind his expected batting average of .250 by a league-high 93 points. In his first […]

Jose Urquidy Throws 3 2/3 Scoreless Innings In Rehab Start

Houston Astros starting pitcher Jose Urquidy (shoulder) had a solid outing in his rehab start at Double-A on Wednesday. He pitched 3 2/3 scoreless innings, allowing two hits and two walks while striking out three. There's speculation that this rehab start is all he'll need before joining the rotation again. He has a chance to […]

Miguel Cabrera Sitting Against Indians On Thursday

Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera is getting the day off on Thursday as the team faces Shane Bieber and the Cleveland Indians. Jonathan Schoop is covering first base while Willi Castro is filling in as the team's designated hitter. Cabrera got off to a rough start to the year, but he's started to come […]

Wil Myers Sitting Against Brewers On Thursday

San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers is heading to the bench for Thursday's game against Adrian Houser and the Milwaukee Brewers. Brian O'Grady is manning right field for the game and batting sixth in the lineup. Myers returned from the COVID-19 injured list this past weekend. He started each of the team's last four games […]

Manny Machado To Miss His Seventh Straight Game

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado (shoulder) will miss his seventh consecutive game on Thursday as the team takes on Adrian Houser and the Milwaukee Brewers. Ha-Seong Kim is getting another start at third base and batting eighth in the game. Machado has been out with May 19 with a shoulder injury. The fact […]

Jean Segura Sitting Against Marlins On Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Jean Segura is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against Pablo Lopez and the Miami Marlins. Brad Miller is shifting over to cover second base and slotting in as the No. 2 hitter for the game. Segura has been one of the team's best hitters this year. He's been […]

Austin Slater Hits Pinch-Hit Home Run Wednesday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Austin Slater played his part in Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Diamondbacks, tying the game in the eighth inning with a pinch-hit two-run home run. Entering the game to hit with a runner on second, Slater launched an Alex Young breaking ball into the second deck in left field for his […]

Garrett Cooper Sitting Again On Thursday

Miami Marlins outfielder Garrett Cooper (oblique) was scratched from Wednesday's lineup due to right oblique tightness. He is going to be sitting out once again on Thursday as the team wraps up their series against the Philadelphia Phillies. Adam Duvall and Corey Dickerson will be the team's corner outfielders in Thursday's game. Cooper has come […]

Jason Vosler Hits Pinch-Hit Go-Ahead Homer Wednesday

San Francisco Giants utility man Jason Vosler made his return to the team count in Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Diamondbacks, hitting a pinch-hit solo home run to put the Giants ahead for good. Joining the team since Brandon Belt (oblique) landed on the 10-day injured list, Vosler entered the game to bat in the […]

Jesus Aguilar Out Of The Lineup On Thursday

Miami Marlins first baseman Jesus Aguilar is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against Spencer Howard and the Philadelphia Phillies. Lewin Diaz, who was called up earlier on Thursday, is getting the start at first base and batting fifth in the game. Aguilar has been one of the team's best hitters this year, […]

Tyler Rogers Earns Shaky Save Wednesday

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Tyler Rogers held on to earn the save in Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Diamondbacks. Rogers entered the game to pitch the ninth inning up by a run. He allowed two singles, got an out, but then allowed another single to load the bases. He was then able to get […]

Christian Yelich Sitting Again On Thursday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich is getting another day off against Ryan Weathers and the San Diego Padres on Thursday. This will be his second rest day over the last four days. Jackie Bradley Jr. is getting the start in left field and batting seventh in the game. Yelich sat out on Monday, then went […]

Jake McGee Pitches Clean Eighth Inning Wednesday, Earns Hold

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Jake McGee pitched a 1-2-3- eighth inning with no strikeouts in Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Diamondbacks, earning his second hold of the season. McGee had started the season as the team's closer and had done a nice job, but several bumpy outings have led to him not seeing save […]

Eli Morgan To Make MLB Debut On Friday

The Cleveland Indians will promote starting pitcher Eli Morgan to make his MLB debut against the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday. The 25-year-old Morgan has made three starts at Triple-A this year and has gone 0-1 with a 3.95 ERA and 1.54 WHIP with 13 strikeouts over 13.2 innings. He's done a good job of […]

Johnny Cueto Turns In Mediocre Start Wednesday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Johnny Cueto took a no-decision in Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Diamondbacks. Cueto pitched five innings, allowing four runs on eight hits and no walks with five strikeouts. The veteran has had a nice season overall, going 3-1 with a 3.86 ERA, a 1.29 WHIP, and a 20.3% strikeout rate. […]

Lewin Diaz Called Up From Triple-A

Miami Marlins rookie first baseman Lewin Diaz was called up before Thursday's game and will get the start, playing first base and batting fifth. With Garrett Cooper (oblique) dealing with an injury that could keep him out for a couple more games, the Marlins needed some depth in the infield. Starting pitcher Nick Neidert (biceps) […]

Indians Call Up Bradley Zimmer, Send Down Triston McKenzie

The Cleveland Indians have called up outfielder Bradley Zimmer from Triple-A. Starting pitcher Triston McKenzie has been sent down to Triple-A in a corresponding move. The move comes a day after McKenzie pitched five scoreless innings against the Detroit Tigers. Zimmer played in 20 games for the Indians last year. He struggled with a .162/.360/.243 […]

Slumping Andrew McCutchen Takes A Seat Versus Marlins

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Andrew McCutchen is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Marlins. Roman Quinn will occupy McCutchen's usual positions atop the batting order and in left field for a tough matchup against Miami starter Pablo Lopez. McCutchen has been slumping lately and took an 0-for-5 with three strikeouts in Wednesday night's […]

Taijuan Walker Could Start Friday

New York Mets starting pitcher Taijuan Walker (left side tightness) is a candidate to start Friday's game against Atlanta. Walker will throw a light bullpen session Thursday, and if all goes well could be activated off the injured list. The move would be a welcome one for both Mets fans and fantasy managers alike. Walker […]