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Robinson Cano Leaves Game Early Wednesday
8/23:Seattle Mariners second baseman Robinson Cano left the game early Wednesday with left hamstring tightness. We'll likely know more on the severity of his injury later tonight or Thursday, but consider Cano day-to-day for now. The veteran second baseman is hitting a respectable .274/.334/.454 with 19 home runs and 78 RBI on the year. If he misses any time, infielder Taylor Motter could fill in at the keystone, but he'd only be attractive in deep AL-only leagues.Source: The Seattle Times - Ryan Divish
Johan Camargo and Adonis Garcia Targeting September Return
8/23:Braves' infielders Johan Camargo and Adonis Garcia may return from the disabled list as early as September 5th. Both could begin rehab assignments in the minor leagues next before a return to expanded rosters. Garcia's role remains unclear given his underwhelming performance and extended injuries this season. Camargo, however, was a key piece for Atlanta over the summer and may move Brandon Phillips out from his third base role.Source: David O'Brien
Dylan Bundy Goes Six-Plus Frames But Winds Up With Hard-Luck No-Decision
8/23:Dylan Bundy must have thought he was going to surely get win No. 13 on Wednesday. He departed in the seventh inning, having given up two runs in six-plus innings, though he saw Mychael Givens allow an inherited run to score to give him three earned runs overall. Unfortunately, Zach Britton couldn't hold the fort for once, and the game went into extra innings. Bundy has been one of the better Baltimore starters this season, though that's not saying much. He'll be facing the Mariners next, so you might want to consider sittingread more...
Trey Mancini Clubs Three-Run Homer In Win Over A's
8/23:For a while it looked like Baltimore Orioles outfielder Trey Mancini's three-run homer was going to be the key to Baltimore's victory over Oakland. Alas, it was not to be as the A's tied the game in the ninth and Manny Machado had to bail them out with a walk-off solo shot in the 12th. Mancini's homer was the only hit for him on the day, but it was an important one. He has 22 homers on the season and makes for a good outfield play.Source: read more...
Manny Machado Hits Walk-Off Homer In Extras To Give O's Win
8/23:Manny Machado must have been aching for redemption when he came to the plate in the 12th. He'd come up in the bottom of the ninth with runners on first and second. Oakland had just shocked everyone by scoring two runs off Zach Britton, and Machado had a chance to quickly pick up Britton. Didn't happen. He fanned. The 12th was much better - he hit a walk-off homer to give Baltimore an 8-7 win. Overall, he went 2-for-6. Keep starting him.Source: ESPN
Zach Britton Blows First Save After 60 Straight But Is Rescued In Extras
8/23:Baltimore Orioles fans were ready to leave the game when closer Zach Britton came in the game Wednesday. His owners had surely mentally checked off another save - he'd saved 60 straight, after all, and a two-run lead seemed safe. Well, all good things must come to an end - Britton lasted only 1/3 of an inning. Fortunately, Manny Machado swatted a walk-off homer in the 12th inning. Don't sweat this blip, though. Britton will probably start another saves streak in his next outing.Source: ESPN
Ryan Madson To Have Finger Analyzed
8/23:Ryan Madson will fly down to Arizona to have his finger analyzed by a specialist. He's suffered a sprained finger on his throwing hand and the injury keeps getting more severe with each diagnosis. The set-up man for the Nationals has been outstanding since arriving in a trade with closer Sean Doolittle from the Athletics. Brandon Kintlzer will serve as the primary set-up man while Madson is out.Source: Dan Kolko - MASN Sports
Rajai Davis Traded To Red Sox
8/23:The Boston Red Sox acquired Rajai Davis on Wednesday, potentially filling an outfield void left by Jackie Bradley. Davis is hitting just .233/.294/.353 this season, but while his bat offers little in the way of power, he remains a prime threat for steals. The veteran outfielder has swiped 26 bags in 100 games this season and would likely take playing time from Chris Young while Bradley, who went on the disabled list on Wednesday, is out of the lineup.Source: Evan Drellich onread more...
Dillon Gee To Start Saturday
8/23:Minnesota Twins pitcher Dillon Gee will start for the Twins against the Blue Jays on Saturday. The Twins were deciding between Tim Melville and Gee for the fifth spot in the rotation, giving Gee the nod. Both started in Monday's doubleheader against the White Sox, but Melville was subsequently designated for assignment after allowing five runs on four hits in 3 1/3 innings . In five appearances with the Twins this season (four in relief, plus Monday's start), Gee holds a 1.93 ERA and 0.80 WHIP.Source:read more...
Yu Darvish To Start Sunday
8/23:Yu Darvish threw a successful bullpen session on Wednesday and will start Sunday against the Brewers. Darvish had a start skipped due to back problems that were never considered severe. He posted three solid starts for the Dodgers since coming over from the Rangers, and his return will likely bump whoever starts for the Dodgers on Saturday, which the team has yet to announce.Source: Ken Gurnick - MLB.com
Jackie Bradley To Disabled List
8/23:Boston Red Sox outfielder Jackie Bradley was placed on the 10-day disabled list with a sprained left thumb. Bradley's left thumb got bent back awkwardly as he slid into home plate on Tuesday night in Cleveland. X-rays came back negative, but an MRI taken Wednesday morning in Boston revealed the sprain. It is unclear at this point how long he might be sidelined. Andrew Benintendi is likely to take over in center field, with Chris Young and Brock Holt sharing time in left. Bradley has an .831read more...
Max Scherzer Pushed Back
8/23:Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer will not pitch against the Mets on Friday. Nationals manager Dusty Baker said that Max Scherzer (neck) will throw on Wednesday or Thursday. Scherzer's throw date will depend on how his neck is feeling, as the ace has been dealing with a bout of left neck inflammation which surfaced last week. He has a 2.25 ERA and 0.85 WHIP this season and fantasy owners will want to have Scherzer ready for the stretch run.Source: Byron Kerr on Twitter
Addison Russell Could Return Soon
8/23:Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell (foot) was seen hitting batting practice and running drills in the outfield prior to Tuesday's game versus the Reds. It's a great sign for Russell who has been sidelined since early August. Russell is expected to get the bulk of the starts at shortstop once he is activated. Infielder Javier Baez who has been playing shortstop in Russell's absence should still hold fantasy value and he will likely still start about four to five times a week in a super utility role. Russell seems close to coming backread more...
Willson Contreras Improving
8/23:Chicago Cubs catcher/outfielder Willson Contreras (hamstring) has ramped up his rehab by running shuttles and sprints prior to this evenings contest. The catcher also was also catching pitcher Jake Arrieta on the side today. This is a great for Contreras who had an initial timetable of four-to-six weeks. He hasn't had a setback yet and will hope to join the team as early as September. For now catcher/first baseman Alex Avila will be the everyday catcher and isn't a bad option in NL-Only and deeper mixed leagues.read more...
Jon Lester To Throw Bullpen Session Friday
8/23:Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester (shoulder, lat) will throw a bullpen session on Friday. That's a step in the right direction for the lefty. Lester has been dealing with both shoulder fatigue and tightness in his left lat. If all things go well on Friday then Lester may be available in early September. Mike Montgomery will start for Lester until he returns and makes for a nice play tonight versus the Cincinnati Reds.Source: Mark Gonzales
