Spencer Howard Not In Immediate Rotation Plan

The Philadelphia Phillies have announced their starting rotation for the next five games, and their top pitching prospect Spencer Howard is not scheduled to start. There was growing optimism that the Phils would call up the hard-throwing right-hander, but we'll have to wait at least another week. With the postponement of their games this week, […]

Julio Teheran To Start Intrasquad Game Thursday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Julio Teheran (COVID) is scheduled to start in an intrasquad game on Thursday after tossing a bullpen session Tuesday. Teheran was a late arrival to camp after testing positive for COVID-19, and will throw three innings Thursday to keep building up his arm strength. The veteran signed a one-year deal […]

Mike Moustakas, Nick Senzel Test Negative For COVID-19

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Mike Moustakas and outfielder Nick Senzel have both tested negative for COVID-19, according to teammate Nicholas Castellanos. Both players were scratched ahead of Sunday's game after feeling ill, but it looks like the team can breathe a sigh of relief. They could return to the lineup as early as Thursday for […]

Yordan Alvarez To Start Taking Batting Practice Soon

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (undisclosed) has started hitting and hopes to begin taking live batting practice soon. The reigning AL Rookie of the Year missed all of summer camp for undisclosed reasons and was cleared to resume baseball activities last Friday. If he progresses smoothly, Alvarez could join the Astros at some point […]

Friday A "Possibility" For Clayton Kershaw

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said on Tuesday that starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (back) is a "possibility" to start in Friday's game versus the Diamondbacks. The veteran southpaw tossed a bullpen session on Sunday, and Roberts said if he can pass a bullpen test on Tuesday, he'll be good to go. Kershaw was scratched […]

Jose Abreu Hits First Home Run Of 2020

Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu went 3-for-4 with two runs scored and a home run in Game 2 of Tuesday’s doubleheader versus the Cleveland Indians. Abreu now has one or more hits in four straight games. The first baseman has put up consistent numbers every year of his career and this years lineup […]

James McCann Hits Second Home Run

Chicago White Sox catcher James McCann went 1-for-5 with a home run in Game 2 of Tuesday’s doubleheader versus the Cleveland Indians. McCann now has two home runs in limited action and remains a solid backup catcher for the White Sox. Yasmani Grandal will get most of the work behind the plate for the White […]

Carlos Rodon Gives Up Five Runs

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodon struggled in his first start since returning from Tommy John surgery on Tuesday versus the Cleveland Indians. The lefty only last 3 2/3 innings and allowed four hits, five runs, three walks and four strikeouts. It’s no surprise that Rodon was rusty in his first start back, but […]

Jordan Montgomery To Start This Weekend Versus Red Sox

New York Yankees starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery is expected to toe the rubber sometime during the team's weekend series versus the Red Sox. The southpaw was originally supposed to face the Phillies on Wednesday, but the postponement of the Yankees games on Monday and Tuesday have pushed their starters back. Montgomery's hype-train was gaining steam […]

Aaron Civale Earns Win Against White Sox

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Aaron Civale earned the win in Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader versus the White Sox after allowing two runs on seven hits and one walk while recording nine strikeouts over six innings. The 25-year-old wasn't impacted by having his start postponed one day due to rain, as he delivered a first-pitch […]

Andrelton Simmons Lands On Injured List

The Los Angeles Angels have placed shortstop Andrelton Simmons (ankle) on the 10-day injured list ahead of Tuesday's game versus the Mariners. Simmons rolled his ankle trying to leg out an infield single in Monday's game and will now miss a significant amount of the regular season. The Angels have put a timeline around mid-August, […]

Josh Lindblom Exits With Injury

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Josh Lindblom was removed from Tuesday's start against the Pirates after experiencing back cramps. The right-hander allowed two runs on three hits and three walks while recording five strikeouts over 3 2/3 innings before leaving with the back cramps. Overall, it appears to be a positive development for Lindblom, rather than him […]

Ji-Man Choi Leaves Tuesday's Game Early

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi exited Tuesday's contest early versus the Braves after experiencing right shoulder soreness. He struck out three times in four at-bats during the game before getting replaced in the ninth inning. Expect the Rays to update his status within 24 hours. Choi has been the regular leadoff hitter for […]

Tanner Roark Terrific In Win Over Nationals

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Tanner Roark had an excellent debut outing for the Jays against his former Nationals club on Tuesday. He held the Nats to one run on three hits over five complete frames, striking out five and walking no one. He threw 73 pitches in the outing, earning himself his first win […]

Dylan Cease Struggles

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Cease struggled in his first start of 2020 on Tuesday versus the Cleveland Indians. A former top pitching prospect, Cease only lasted 2 1/3 innings and allowed seven hits, four runs, zero walks and one strikeout. The success of Dylan Cease will be crucial for a young White Sox […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Swats First Dinger

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hit his first homer of the 2020 season during the team's 5-1 win over the Nationals on Tuesday. He took right-hander Austin Voth deep in the fourth inning, finishing the night going 1-for-4 with three strikeouts. Gurriel battled some side discomfort leading up to Opening Day, but appears […]

Tim Anderson Hits First Home Run Of 2020

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson went 3-for-5 with a home run in Game 1 of Tuesday’s doubleheader versus the Indians. Anderson was struggling coming into the game and the hope is that his three hits will lead to the start of a hot streak for the shortstop. Anderson offers both power and speed at […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Populates Souvenir City

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. clubbed his first long ball of the season in the team's 5-1 win over the Nationals on Tuesday. His solo shot came in the second inning off right-hander Austin Voth as he finished the night going 1-for-3 with a walk and a strikeout. Guerrero was off to […]

David Bote Stays Hot

Chicago Cubs infielder David Bote stayed hot with a solo home run as part of a 2-for-3 performance on Tuesday versus the Reds. Bote also drew a walk. Bote has started the last two games for the Cubs and with the way he’s seeing the ball, Bote could remain in the lineup. Bote serves in […]

Jason Kipnis Picks Up Two Hits

Chicago Cubs second baseman Jason Kipnis went 2-for-4 with a run scored and RBI. Kipnis hit a triple in his first at-bat after Reds outfielder Shogo Akiyama lost the ball in the sun and later hit a single. Kipnis is sharing reps at second base with Nico Hoerner, but was the designated hitter Tuesday. The […]

Nico Hoerner Continues To Hit

Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner went 1-for-3 with a pair of RBI Tuesday night against the Cincinnati Reds. Hoerner has been getting starts at second base and has been off to a nice start for the Cubs. Hoerner is worth keeping an eye on, but he is still competing with Jason Kipnis and David […]

Javier Baez Rounds The Bases Twice

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez went 3-for-5 with three runs, two home runs and three RBI on Tuesday versus the Reds. Baez had his breakout game of the young season and the hope is that he can parlay Tuesday’s game into a hot streak. El Mago is one of the better shortstop options across the […]

Alec Mills Posts Quality Start

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Alec Mills picked up a quality start on Tuesday versus the Reds. Over six innings, Mills allowed two hits, two runs, two walks and struck out three. Mills only blemish was a two-run home run by Nick Castellanos. The Cubs couldn’t of asked for a better out from Mills as he […]

Rangers Activate Adolis Garcia

Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia was activated by the team on Tuesday. Rangers manager Chris Woodward indicated that the team will look to get Garcia in the lineup against lefties, and with three southpaws on the schedule over the next week, Garcia should see a decent amount of playing time. Garcia’s arrival likely primarily takes […]

Roberto Perez Being Evaluated For Shoulder Soreness

Cleveland Indians catcher Roberto Perez (shoulder) is being evaluated for shoulder soreness. The severity of Perez’s injury isn’t clear yet, but if he’s forced to miss any time then Sandy Leon should be the team’s primary catcher. A generally durable catcher, Perez has missed only four games due to injury since the beginning of 2018, […]

Eloy Jimenez Must Be Cleared Under MLB Protocol

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (head) is reportedly being observed under the MLB’s protocol after crashing into an outfield wall on Monday. Jimenez doesn’t have a concussion and felt better on Tuesday morning, but it seems as though the league is being cautious with the 23-year-old. As a result, fantasy players should expect Jiminez […]

Josh Lindblom Leaves Start With An Injury

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Josh Lindblom left Tuesday’s start with an undisclosed injury in the fourth inning. Lindblom had collected five strikeouts over just 3.2 innings and 64 pitches before exiting the game, and it’s not clear exactly what his injury is. Eric Lauer is likely to be the next man up in the Milwaukee […]

Austin Nola Scratched From Lineup, Joe Odom Starting

Seattle Mariners catcher Austin Nola was scratched from the team’s lineup without a reason given on Tuesday. Joe Odom is starting in Nola’s place, and with Tom Murphy (foot) out for an extended period of time, Odom may get a long look behind the plate. Tuesday is Odom’s MLB debut, and although playing time may […]

Asher Wojciechowski and John Means Will Start Against The Yankees This Week

Baltimore Orioles starting pitchers Asher Wojciechowski and John Means will start against the Yankees on Wednesday and Thursday, respectively. Wojciechowski will likely struggle based on his historical performance and the matchup, but Means represents an interesting cheap DFS option. As potent as the Yankees’ offense is, the team was significantly worse against southpaws than righties […]

Drew Smyly Expects To Stay In The Rotation

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Drew Smyly said that he expects to stick in the starting rotation for the rest of the season even after a relief appearance against the Dodgers last Friday. Smyly is scheduled for a start against the Rangers this weekend, and he doesn’t anticipate returning to the bullpen anytime soon. Owned […]