Craig Anderson Starts For Washington On Saturday

Washington Capitals goaltender Craig Anderson will make only his second start of the season in Saturday's meeting with Philadelphia. The veteran has three overall appearances for the campaign, but his only start came in a 4-3 victory over New Jersey on Feb. 21. Anderson boasts a 1-1-0 record with a 2.79 goals-against average and a […]

Miles Wood Set To Return To Lineup For Saturday's Action

New Jersey Devils left wing Miles Wood (upper body) is expected to be available for Saturday's matchup against the Islanders. He missed New Jersey's 2-1 win over New York on Thursday. Wood has gone pointless in four games, but he's been the team's best goal-scorer this season with 17 markers and has 25 points in […]

Mackenzie Blackwood Goes For Another Win Over Islanders

New Jersey Devils goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood will get his 35th start of the year in Saturday's clash with the Islanders. It will be his second game of the week in the matchup after the 24-year-old picked up a 2-1 victory with 32 saves on Thursday. Blackwood notched his fifth consecutive win with the outstanding display. […]

Josh Harrison (2B/3B, WAS) - Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 16% of leagues ANALYSIS: Josh Harrison hit his third home run of the year on Friday, bringing his overall line to a zesty .325/.416/.494. Because he's a career second-division starter and utility infielder who will turn 34 in July, you might be tempted to write this off as […]

Neal Pionk Sits Out On Saturday Night

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Neal Pionk (undisclosed) won't play on Saturday against Ottawa and is listed day-to-day. His injury is described as a very minor problem, so there seems to be a strong chance that he returns for Monday's meeting with Vancouver. Pionk had played in every single game so far this season for the Jets, […]

Connor Hellebuyck Takes On Senators On Saturday

Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck will start Saturday's clash with the Ottawa Senators, entering the contest with a 22-16-3 record. The 27-year-old has had a very tough second half of the season, but he was very strong in his last outings, keeping Calgary at bay in a 4-0 win with 32 saves. Hellebuyck notched his […]

Dane Dunning (SP, TEX) - Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 23% of leagues ANALYSIS: The Rangers are under .500 and expected to finish in the basement of the AL West for the third time in four years. They do have a few things going for them, however, one of which is the performance of Dane Dunning. Acquired from […]

Cole Irvin (SP/RP, OAK) - Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 43% of leagues ANALYSIS: One of the most popular adds on the Yahoo platform in the last few days, Cole Irvin has allowed just four runs in his last four starts. The 27-year-old lacks high-end velocity, but has plus command of a five-pitch arsenal. He leans heavily on […]

Noah Syndergaard To Begin Rehab Assignment Soon

New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard (elbow) remains on track to begin a minor league rehab assignment in about a week or so, according to Mets' beat reporter Anthony DiComo on Saturday. Assuming he has no setbacks in his rehab from Tommy John surgery, Syndergaard is scheduled to return to the Mets' rotation in […]

Seth Lugo On Track For Minor League Rehab Assignment

New York Mets relief pitcher Seth Lugo (elbow) remains on track to begin a minor league rehab assignment in about a week or so. Assuming all goes well with his rehab, Lugo should return to the team in late May. Once he returns from the injured list, Lugo should work with Trevor May and Miguel […]

Jacob deGrom Ready To Start Sunday's Game

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (lat) will be ready to pitch in his scheduled start on Sunday, according to MLB.com's Anthony DiComo. deGrom was scratched from his start on Monday with right lat inflammation, but the team felt that he would be ready to pitch again over the weekend. General manager Zack Scott […]

Jesus Luzardo Could Return By End Of The Month

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo (hand) could return to the team by the end of the month, according to Shayna Rubin of the Mercury News. Luzardo was placed on the injured list on Sunday after he fractured his pinky finger by hitting it on a desk while playing video games. Rubin reports that Luzardo […]

Rafael Dolis Placed On Injured List Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Rafael Dolis (calf) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday, according to Ben Wagner of Sportsnet. Dolis exited Friday's game after experiencing tightness in his right calf, having allowed a hit and a walk before he was seen walking gingerly off the field. It's yet another blow to […]

Khris Davis Activated From IL On Saturday

Texas Rangers designated hitter Khris Davis (quad) was activated from the injured list on Saturday, according to Kennedi Landry of MLB.com. In a corresponding move, utility player Eli White was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock. Davis has been out with a strained left quad since the end of Spring Training after slashing .219/.306/.438 with two […]

Colin Moran Exits Saturday's Game With Injury

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Colin Moran exited Saturday's game after he appeared to have injured himself while attempting to turn a double play, according to Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Mackey reports that after catching a lineout from Jason Heyward, Moran dove back to first base to attempt to get the tag out for […]

Alex Kirilloff To Test Wrist Soon, Surgery A Potential Option

Minnesota Twins outfielder Alex Kirilloff (wrist) is expected to test his sprained right wrist by swinging a bat within the next few days, according to Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic. Kirilloff received a cortisone shot in his wrist on Friday, and if there is no issue when he starts swinging, he could be back in […]

Aaron Sanchez Lands On IL With Biceps Tightness

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Aaron Sanchez (biceps) was placed on the 10-day injured list with biceps tightness on Saturday, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. Sanchez is coming off his worst start of the season in which he allowed four runs on seven hits and one walk in four innings against […]

Francisco Mejia Placed On Injured List Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Francisco Mejia (side) was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Mejia had been scratched from Friday's lineup with left intercostal discomfort, and according to manager Kevin Cash, Mejia's rib cage discomfort "irritated him to breathe" when he woke up this morning. […]

Nomar Mazara Reinstated From IL Saturday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Nomar Mazara (abdomen) was activated from the injured list on Saturday and is in the lineup against the Twins, according to Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press. Mazara was placed on the injured list with a left abdominal strain on April 15, after opening the season by slashing .237/.275/.395 with two […]

Buster Posey Not In Lineup Saturday Afternoon

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey is not in the starting lineup for Saturday afternoon's matchup with the Padres. It appears to be a day off for Posey, who has been one of the hottest catchers in the league this year with eight home runs, 12 RBI and 19 runs scored while slashing .397/.463/.767 in […]

Austin Nola Back In Lineup After Being Hit In Hand

San Diego Padres catcher Austin Nola (hand) is back in Saturday's lineup against the San Francisco Giants. Nola was nailed in his left hand Friday night and X-rays came back negative. He'll bat eighth while being in the squat for starter Joe Musgrove. The 31-year-old backstop missed April with a fractured finger and has two […]

Gregory Polanco Violated COVID-19 Protocols

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco (COVID-19 protocols) was placed on the injured list on Tuesday due to violating COVID-19 protocols, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports on Saturday. Polanco had been placed on the injured list on Tuesday without an injury designation, but Mackey now reports that it was due to Polanco violating protocols, […]

Mike Fiers Placed On IL With Elbow Sprain

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Mike Fiers (elbow) was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right elbow sprain on Saturday, the team announced on Twitter. In a corresponding move, the team reinstated relief pitcher Burch Smith from the injured list. Fiers had just made his season debut last week after starting the year on […]

Keone Kela Dealing With Forearm Tightness

San Diego Padres reliever Keone Kela (forearm) was forced from Friday's game against the San Francisco Giants with right forearm tightness. Making his third appearance since returning from a shoulder injury, Kela promptly served a game-clinching homer to Giants outfielder Austin Slater before being pulled by the trainer two pitches later. His velocity was notably […]

Luke Voit Could Return To Yankees Early Next Week

New York Yankees first baseman Luke Voit (knee) could be activated from the injured list and join the team by early next week, according to Pete Caldera of the Bergen Record. Manager Aaron Boone said that Voit is scheduled to play seven innings at first base in a rehab game on Saturday, and will be […]

Trevor Larnach To Make MLB Debut Saturday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Trevor Larnach is in the starting lineup on Saturday for his major league debut against the Tigers. Larnach will get the start in left field and bat fifth against Detroit starter Jose Urena, after joining the team this week following the placement of Byron Buxton on the injured list. The Twins' first […]

Blake Snell Struggling To Work Deep Into Games

San Diego Padres starter Blake Snell walked the yard on Friday, issuing six free passes over 4 ⅔ innings of work. The left-hander permitted just one hit, but was yanked after 95 pitches while struggling with three-ball counts all evening. He struck out five and allowed four earned runs. Through seven starts, Snell owns a […]

Ben Simmons Listed As Questionable Versus Pistons

Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons (back) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Detroit Pistons. This isn't shocking considering it's the second game of a back-to-back set and the Sixers are running away with the No. 1 seed. They don't want to risk any injuries against the tanking Pistons. Tyrese Maxey and Shake […]

Joel Embiid, Seth Curry Likely To Be Rested

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) and guard Seth Curry (rest) are likely going to sit out Saturday's game against the Detroit Pistons. The team is listing Embiid with a knee injury, but that's only so they don't get fined. The Sixers are expected to give a lot of their starters a lighter workload against […]

Killian Hayes Removed From Injury Report

Detroit Pistons guard Killian Hayes (illness) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Saturday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. He was dealing with a non-COVID related illness and it sounds like he'll suit up here. Veteran guard Cory Joseph could be rested, which would mean a heavy workload for Hayes. There's some risk […]