Domingo German Still In Yankees Rotation

New York Yankees starting pitcher Domingo German will rejoin the team when the Yankees need a fifth starter again, according to manager Aaron Boone. German was optioned to the team's alternate site following Saturday's start against the Rays, but that move is set to be short-term as the team is shuffling players around for extra […]

Connor Hellebuyck Posts Shutout Against Canadiens

Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck stopped all 19 shots on goal in Saturday's 5-0 victory against the Canadiens. The 27-year-old earned his second shutout of the season, with the first coming in a Mar. 22 victory against the Canucks. Hellebuyck's performance improves his record to 20-10-3, to go along with a 2.45 goals against average […]

Andres Gimenez Leading Off On Sunday

Cleveland Indians shortstop Andres Gimenez is leading off for the first time this year on Sunday as the team closes out a three-game series against the Detroit Tigers. Gimenez has batted ninth in the lineup in five of his six previous starts this year and sixth in the lineup in the other start. Jordan Luplow, […]

Clint Frazier Out Of Lineup Again On Sunday

New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier is out of the team's lineup for the second consecutive game on Sunday. Manager Aaron Boone said that the move was just to add balance to the lineup against the Rays, noting that Frazier is healthy and in no danger of losing everyday playing time this season. Fantasy managers […]

Zack Britton Progressing Well, Expected Back In Late May

New York Yankees relief pitcher Zack Britton (elbow) was placed on the 60-day injured list to start the year. He underwent surgery to remove a bone chip in his left elbow and is progressing well according to Yankees manager Aaron Boone. Britton began his throwing program this past week and the team expects him to […]

Miguel Cabrera Placed On Injured List With Left Biceps Strain

The Detroit Tigers have placed first baseman Miguel Cabrera (biceps) on the 10-day injured list with a left biceps strain. The team added first baseman Renato Nunez to their 40-man roster in a corresponding move. Cabrera had gone cold after his Opening Day home run. He's slashing just .125/.222/.292 on the young season. Jonathan Schoop […]

Johan Oviedo Called Up From Alternate Site

The St. Louis Cardinals have called up pitcher Johan Oviedo from the team's alternate site. The move comes a day after the team sent pitcher Jake Woodford to the alternate site on Saturday. The 23-year-old Oviedo saw his first major league action in 2020 and struggled. He made five starts and went 0-3, posting a […]

Tyler O'Neill Placed On Injured List With Groin Strain

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill (groin) has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right groin strain. The team recalled outfielder Lane Thomas from the alternate site in a corresponding move. O'Neill left Saturday's game in the third inning and was initially being considered day-to-day with right groin tightness. He's been the […]

Tyler Naquin (OF, CIN) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 34% of leagues ANALYSIS: Few players across the league are as hot right now as Cincinnati Reds outfielder Tyler Naquin. In his first eight games as a Red, Naquin has slashed .333/.438/.926. with five home runs, 14 RBI and seven runs. The 29-year-old Naquin spent the first […]

Andreas Athanasiou Produces Two Points For Los Angeles

Los Angeles Kings forward Andreas Athanasiou tallied his ninth goal in 2021 while also providing an assist on Saturday. The Kings were able to get by San Jose, beating them 4-2. Athanasiou has provided a bit of a spark for the Kings since coming over from Edmonton in the off-season. He is playing on the […]

Ty France (2B/3B, SEA) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 46% of leagues ANALYSIS: Seattle Mariners second baseman/third baseman Ty France is off to a strong start to the season and appears primed to be one of the Mariners' most productive hitters this year. He's started each of the Mariners' first eight games, hitting second in the […]

Phillip Evans Homers In Win Over Cubs

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Phillip Evans went 2-for-4 with a home run, a walk, one RBI and two runs scored in an 8-2 win over the Cubs on Saturday. Evans has looked good at the plate with Ke'Bryan Hayes on the injured list, slashing .391/.462/.826 with three home runs, four RBI and five runs scored […]

J.D. Martinez Reinstated From COVID IL, Starting Sunday

Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez has been reinstated from the COVID injured list after clearing protocols. He is back in the lineup on Sunday against the Baltimore Orioles, starting at designated hitter and batting third. Michael Chavis was optioned to the team's alternate site to clear roster space for Martinez. Martinez is off […]

Colin Moran (1B, PIT) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 21% of leagues ANALYSIS:  Coming into 2021, Colin Moran was expected to be on the stronger side of a platoon split with Todd Frazier, but the surprise release of Frazier in the final days of spring training left the full-time role for the taking, and Moran has done […]

Mitch Keller Strikes Out Seven In Win Over Cubs

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Mitch Keller showed significant improvement in his second start of the year, as he struck out seven Cubs over five innings to earn the win in an 8-2 victory Saturday. Keller allowed just one run on five hits and one walk, as he looked like a vastly different pitcher than what […]

Akil Baddoo (OF, DET) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 46% of leagues ANALYSIS: Detroit Tigers rookie outfielder Akil Baddoo has cooled off since his scorching, headline-dominating start to his career, but he appears to have earned himself the starting left field job for the team. He started each of the team's three games from Wednesday through […]

Anthony Rendon Sitting On Sunday With Minor Groin Injury

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon (groin) is sitting out on Sunday as the team closes out their series against the Toronto Blue Jays. Rendon suffered a minor left groin injury while making a throw in Saturday's game. Jose Rojas is getting the start at third base and batting sixth in the game. Rendon […]

Austin Meadows Slugs Third Home Run Of Year Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Austin Meadows hit his third home run of the season on Saturday afternoon, as he finished 1-for-4 with a walk and one RBI. It was his first long ball since slamming two home runs in the first two games of the season, and he is now slashing .267/.371/.633 with two doubles, […]

Nick Wittgren (RP, CLE) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 25% of leagues ANALYSIS: Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Nick Wittgren recorded his first save of the season in the Indians’ 4-2 win against the Kansas City Royals last Wednesday. Wittgren threw a clean inning to record the save, which was the first save opportunity for the Indians in […]

Dexter Fowler Has A Torn ACL

The Los Angeles Angels have reported that outfielder Dexter Fowler (knee) has a torn left ACL. He will undergo season-ending surgery. Fowler was carted off the field in the second inning of Friday's game and placed on the injured list the following day. His 2021 season comes to an end after just seven games. He […]

Evan White Remains Sidelined

Seattle Mariners first baseman Evan White (hamstring) will not return to the starting lineup Sunday against the Minnesota Twins. White has not played since tweaking his hamstring beating out a fielder's choice on April 7th. The Mariners remain confident that White will manage to avoid a stint on the injured list, but it's fair to […]

Randy Arozarena Homers In Three-Hit Performance

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena hit his first home run of the season on Saturday and finished 3-for-4 with one RBI and a run scored in a 4-0 win over the Yankees. Arozarena now boasts a seven-game hitting streak to open the year, and is slashing .333/.375/.467 with a double, a home run, three […]

Mark Giordano Provides Two Points in Flames Win

Calgary Flames defenseman Mark Giordano helped his team win on Saturday in a 5-0 victory over the Edmonton Oilers. The Toronto, Ontario native added a goal and a helper on Saturday. In 41 Flames contests, Giordano has compiled seven goals and 12 assists. He averages just over 22:00 minutes of ice time per contest. Chris […]

Hunter Dozier (1B/3B/OF, KC) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 41% of leagues ANALYSIS: Kansas City Royals corner infielder/outfielder Hunter Dozier is hitless through 11 at-bats so far this year. On Opening Day, he drew a walk and also had an RBI and a run scored, but all in all, it's been a rough start to the […]

Brandon Nimmo (OF, NYM) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 26% of leagues ANALYSIS: New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo has been an on-base machine through the first four games of the season. He now boasts a .429/.579/.571 slash line over 19 plate appearances, including five walks. After batting eighth in the season opener, Nimmo has been at […]

Dylan Moore Gets The Day Off Sunday

Seattle Mariners second baseman Dylan Moore will not be in the lineup on Sunday when the Mariners take on the Minnesota Twins. It looks to be a routine day off for Moore, who has struggled to a .527 OPS to start the season while playing in every game so far. Look for Moore to return […]

Carlos Rodon (SP, CHW) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 48% of leagues ANALYSIS: Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodon had a fantastic 2021 debut outing this past Monday against the Seattle Mariners. He pitched five scoreless innings, allowing two hits and three walks while striking out nine. Rodon showed a significant velocity increase on Monday. […]

Mike Hoffman Nets Two Goals In Blues Victory

St. Louis Blues third-line winger Mike Hoffman tallied two goals on Saturday. St. Louis defeated the Minnesota Wild 3-2 in overtime. Hoffman's first marker in the first period came on the power-play. The winger had been a healthy scratch the previous two games. Through 37 contests, the Kitchener, Ontario native is responsible for 11 goals […]

Dynasty Risers and Fallers: Josh Jacobs, Joe Mixon, Devin Singletary

Each week, this column provides you with movement in the RosterWatch Dynasty Rankings. We highlight players who have gained or lost value recently. Tracking these player value trends assists dynasty players in identifying opportunities to improve their rosters, as the landscape of the market is ever-changing. This column was written by Alan Seslowsky (@alanseslowksy) and […]

Adam Engel Could Return For Next Homestand

Chicago White Sox general manager Rick Hahn said on Sunday that outfielder Adam Engel (hamstring) is progressing and could return for the teams next homestand that would start on April 23. Engel got hurt late in camp with a right hamstring strain. Engel is known for his defense, but had a very nice spring with […]