Spencer Howard To Start Saturday's Game Against Red Sox

The Philadelphia Phillies have called up starting pitcher Spencer Howard to start Saturday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Matt Moore (back) was placed on the injured list in a corresponding move. Howard has made three appearances for the Phillies this year, but all have been in relief. He's pitched 4.1 innings and allowed six […]

Matt Moore Placed On IL With Back Injury

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Matt Moore (back) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday with a back injury, according to Matt Breen of the Philadelphia Inquirer. Moore had struggled as a starter this year, going 0-1 with a 9.82 ERA, but he had looked slightly better coming out of the bullpen as he posted […]

Christian Yelich Getting The Day Off On Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich is getting the day off on Saturday as the team faces Sonny Gray and the Cincinnati Reds. Jackie Bradley Jr. is getting the start in left field and batting seventh in the game. Yelich had played in three of the team's four games since his activation from the injured list […]

Dee Strange-Gordon Released By Brewers

Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Dee Strange-Gordon has been released by the team, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. Strange-Gordon had been signed to a minor league deal earlier in the season, and was slashing .333/.378/.500 with one home run, two steals and 10 runs scored in 10 games at Triple-A. It seems the move was […]

Kolten Wong Out Of The Lineup On Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Kolten Wong (arm) is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Sonny Gray and the Cincinnati Reds. Wong was removed from Friday's game after he was hit on his right arm by a pitch. His X-rays returned negative, but he was reportedly sore after the game. He should be […]

Kohei Arihara To Miss At Least 12 Weeks Due To Shoulder Surgery

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Kohei Arihara (shoulder) is expected to miss at least 12 weeks after undergoing surgery to correct an aneurysm in his throwing shoulder, according to Levi Weaver of The Athletic. Rangers general manager Chris Young said that the procedure is similar to that of thoracic outlet surgery, but not as severe. Arihara […]

Pablo Lopez Has An Excellent Matchup Saturday Afternoon

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez draws the start against the New York Mets on Saturday, and opportunistic fantasy managers will want to make sure he's in their lineups. The Mets have a severely depleted roster due to injury, with only two regular position players in the lineup, only one of which was in the […]

Austin Hays Sitting Against Nationals On Saturday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays is absent from the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Jon Lester and the Washington Nationals. Ryan Mountcastle is getting the start in left field, Hays' usual post. Hays has been the team's everyday No. 2 hitter lately. He's had a decent season, slashing .244/.313/.454 with five home runs, 15 […]

Josh Bell Taking A Seat Against Lefty On Saturday

Washington Nationals first baseman Josh Bell is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game as the team faces lefty Bruce Zimmermann and the Baltimore Orioles. Ryan Zimmerman is getting the start at first base after being on the bench in the previous three games. Zimmerman is hitting third in the order on Saturday. Bell […]

Jorge Polanco Remains Out Saturday

Minnesota Twins second baseman/shortstop Jorge Polanco (ankle) is absent from Saturday's lineup for the second game of the series against the Cleveland Indians. Polanco is set to miss his second straight game after being removed from the night game of Thursday's doubleheader with an ankle issue. The 27-year-old is no stranger to ankle problems, having […]

Nelson Cruz Not In Lineup For Saturday's Contest

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz (wrist) is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Cleveland Indians. Cruz missed the second game of Thursday's doubleheader and was originally slated to return Friday night before being scratched late. The veteran slugger should still be considered day-to-day unless the Twins say otherwise. Max Kepler will […]

Rich Hill (SP, TBR) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 47% of leagues ANALYSIS: At 41 years old, Rich Hill just keeps on chugging along. After allowing four runs in each of his first four starts, the lefty has allowed just three opponents to cross the plate in his five turns since. Perhaps the most encouraging sign is […]

Josh Staumont (RP, KCR) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 48% of leagues ANALYSIS: On May 1, the Royals routed the Twins by a score of 11-3, giving them a division-leading 16-9 record. They didn't win again until May 14, losing 11 straight before taking the first game of a doubleheader against the White Sox. This run of futility […]

Ryan Newman Disappointing In Practice, Not Likely Factor At Austin

Ryan Newman was 34th in practice at Austin on Saturday and lately has just been racing in poor form. The No. 6 Ford just appeared sluggish and slow. Maybe, Newman was just waiting to make adjustments but he has only finished on the lead lap in two of his last six races. Newman did get […]

Tyler Reddick A Risky Option At Austin On Sunday

Tyler Reddick did finish 12th in his only appearance on the Charlotte ROVAL and he has a few decent qualifying results under his belt. Reddick finished 3.18 seconds behind William Byron during the practice session Saturday morning. His Chevy looked pretty fast out there and appeared like there was some extra horsepower left to spare. […]

Austin Cindric Worth Keeping Eye On For Sunday At Austin

Austin Cindric got 11 laps of practice in on the Circuit Of The Americas track Saturday morning. His best lap was 18th overall about 3.1 seconds behind William Byron. The No. 33 Ford was in the top-15 comfortably and close to the top ten in the middle sectors and looked like he was saving something […]

Brandon Lowe Homers Twice In Friday's Victory

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe stayed hot in Friday's win over the Toronto Blue Jays. Lowe went 2-for-3 with two home runs, three RBI, and a trio of runs scored and walks. Both of his homers registered exit velocities of 110 MPH or greater, as he continues to smoke the ball lately. Lowe […]

Cole Custer Might Have DFS Upside Based On Early Austin Practice

Cole Custer handled the turns a lot better than projected in the first practice session on Saturday as he managed a 12th place result. The No. 41 Ford had moments where he was in the top ten in certain sectors -- particularly the middle portions of the track. Sometimes builds can perform a little differently […]

Michael McDowell Nabs Tenth In Practice, Might Have Daytona Form Sunday?

The only two top-tens-on-road courses for Michael McDowell are from the Daytona road course in 24 career races. He took his No.34 Ford around the track in just under 160 seconds which was almost 2.2 seconds behind William Byron. It will be interesting to see how McDowell fares in qualifying and ultimately racing in Sunday's […]

Tyler Glasnow Allows Five Runs In No-Decision

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow didn't have his best stuff in Friday's no-decision against the Toronto Blue Jays. Glasnow pitched 4 2/3 innings, allowing five earned runs on nine hits while striking out just a pair of batters with a walk issued. The 27-year-old hurler had a rough go of it from the […]

Chris Buescher Could Be Slight Factor At Austin On Sunday

Chris Buescher has enjoyed a pretty solid season as he is 14th in the Cup Series standings. He has a top-five and top-ten finish in 14 races for Roush Fenway Racing. The No. 17 Ford managed a solid 11th place morning practice session on Saturday and that may be no fluke. Buescher races pretty well […]

Triston McKenzie Optioned To Triple-A

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Triston McKenzie was optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Saturday. The Indians recalled reliever Kyle Nelson in a corresponding move. McKenzie had a tough outing on Friday night, lasting just 3 1/3 innings while allowing five walks and six runs. The 23-year-old has thus far been unable to replicate the success he […]

Alex Bowman Enjoy Good Practice, May Translate To Race Sunday

Alex Bowman has a good morning practice session at the Circuit Of The Americas on Saturday morning. Now, 14th does not sound like much but the Hendrick Motorsports Racing driver typically starts in the low 20's or so on road courses and works his way upward. The No. 48 has five top-tens in 13 road […]

Ross Chastain Mild Surprise In Practice, Bodes Well For Sunday

Ross Chastain turned a few heads with a nice time during the practice session Saturday morning. It was good for seventh. At the very least, the Chevy may qualify a little better than his usual 20's or 30's on Sunday at Austin. The No. 42 likely does not have the fastest of builds but could […]

Niko Goodrum On The Bench Saturday

Detroit Tigers infielder Niko Goodrum is taking a seat on the bench for the second game of the series against the Kansas City Royals on Saturday. Goodrum went 1-for-4 with an RBI in Friday's 7-5 victory. Harold Castro will get the start at shortstop and bat second against Royals' lefty Kris Bubic. Castro is batting […]

Hunter Dozier Nearing Return To The Lineup

Kansas City Royals third baseman Hunter Dozier (head) went through infield drills on Friday. According to Royals manager Mike Matheny, he has been "checking the boxes" in his recovery. Dozier suffered a concussion in last Friday's game after running into Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu. He has been on the injured list ever […]

Tyler Naquin Takes A Seat Saturday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Tyler Naquin is not in the lineup for Saturday's contest against the Milwaukee Brewers. Naquin, who went 1-for-4 with a three-run homer in Friday's win, is sitting out the contest with left-handed starter Brett Anderson on the mound for Milwaukee. Naquin ranks among baseball's top-20 hitters in home runs and RBI and […]

Kyle Higashioka Behind the Plate For Second Game Of Series

New York Yankees catcher Kyle Higashioka is the team's starting catcher for the second game of the series against the Chicago White Sox. Gary Sanchez, who was behind the plate for three of the last four games, takes a seat on the bench with Gerrit Cole on the mound. Higashioka started to win some playing […]

Clint Frazier Remains Out Saturday

New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier (neck) remains out of the lineup on Saturday. Frazier will miss his fifth consecutive game as he deals with a neck issue, though the Yankees still haven't clarified exactly what it is that's been bothering him. The 26-year-old reportedly had tests done on his neck, so it's presumably nothing […]

DJ LeMahieu Sitting Saturday

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu is getting the day off on Saturday in the second game of the series against the Chicago White Sox. LeMahieu is 0-for-10 with a walk and an RBI in his last three games. This is only his third day off of the season- with Rougned Odor starting at second […]