Dwight Smith Back Against White Sox

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Dwight Smith (quadriceps) is back in the starting lineup and is hitting third on Tuesday against White Sox starting pitcher Ivan Nova. Smith missed the game on Monday after getting injured on Sunday. He'll return to a strong .289/.333/.506 line with four home runs, 15 RBI, 15 runs and three steals to […]

Matt Kemp To Injured List With Broken Rib

The Cincinnati Reds placed outfielder Matt Kemp on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a broken rib and called up outfielder Phillip Ervin from Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding move. Kemp was injured while crashing into the wall on Sunday. Kemp was batting just .200 (12-for-60) with a homer, five RBI and 19 strikeouts […]

Joey Votto Back At Leadoff, Matt Kemp Out

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto (back) is returning to the leadoff spot on Tuesday against Braves starter Kevin Gausman. Outfielder Matt Kemp (chest) remains out after suffering a chest contusion on Sunday. Jesse Winker is in left field and is hitting third. Votto has missed the last two games and is hitting just .227 […]

Tyler O'Neill Begins Rehab Assignment

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill (elbow) is heading to Double-A Springfield to begin his rehab assignment on Tuesday. O'Neill is eligible to come off the injured list on Friday and will likely do so unless he suffers a setback on his rehab assignment. The outfielder was batting .286 with a homer and four RBI […]

Mike Tauchman (OF, NYY) - Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Leagues OWNED IN: 5% of leagues ANALYSIS: Mike Tauchman has been one of the primary beneficiaries of the walking calamity that is the Yankees team. Coming up in the Rockies organization, he was viewed as a high-average guy with speed. In his six minor league seasons, he has a .304 batting average […]

Rafael Devers, Jackie Bradley Jr. Sitting Out

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers and outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. are not starting in Game 1 of a doubleheader on Tuesday against Tigers left-handed starter Matthew Boyd. Steve Pearce is also at first base and is hitting fifth against the lefty, with Mitch Moreland starting on the bench. Michael Chavis is at third […]

Raimel Tapia Homers For Second Straight Game

Colorado Rockies outfielder Raimel Tapia is stuck being the fourth outfielder, there's no doubt about that. With that said, with oft-injured David Dahl as one of the starters, the fourth outfielder in Colorado will likely see more playing time than most fourth outfielders. The question that surrounded Tapia was whether he'd be able to do […]

Week 4 Waiver Wire Watch List

As important as it is to be active on the waiver wire, snagging that next hot bat or pitcher on a roll before anyone else can, let's be honest--there are only so many roster spots. That's why your watch list is just as important as your waiver wire activity, and perhaps even more so. Throughout […]

Harrison Bader, Tyler O'Neill Take Batting Practice

St. Louis Cardinals outfielders Harrison Bader (hamstring) and Tyler O'Neill (elbow) were both scheduled to take batting practice on Monday. Bader is expected to be activated from the injured list on Wednesday or Friday, while O'Neill will go on a rehab assignment this week. Both players were also shagging fly balls during batting practice on […]

Corey Dickerson Not Ready For Rehab Assignment

The Pittsburgh Pirates aren't ready to send outfielder Corey Dickerson (shoulder) on a rehab assignment, according to general manager Neal Huntington. Dickerson said he is throwing and slowly building up the strength in his shoulder. The 29-year-old is making slow progress but won't be back anytime soon. He was hitting just .154 (2-for-13) with a […]

Jeff McNeil Expected To Be Fine

New York Mets third baseman/outfielder Jeff McNeil underwent post-game X-rays on his hand on Monday, but he feels completely fine. McNeil was hit by a pitch that glanced off his fingernail and brushed his hand. He had a solo home run and a single in his four plate appearances and is now slashing an impressive […]

Odubel Herrera, Scott Kingery Might Miss More Time

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera (hamstring) and infielder Scott Kingery (hamstring) might miss more than the 10 days on the injured list. Herrera is "kind of on track," according to manager Gabe Kapler, but the team isn't sure if he'll be ready to rejoin the team on Sunday when he's eligible. Herrera was hitting .270 […]

Nick Senzel Joining Triple-A Louisville

Cincinnati Reds third baseman/outfielder Nick Senzel (ankle) played seven innings in back-to-back extended spring training games over the weekend and was expected to join Triple-A Louisville for Monday and Tuesday. The club's top prospect sprained his right ankle sliding into second base at the end of March. The 23-year-old will continue to play center field, […]

Jay Bruce Out With Sore Quad

Seattle Mariners outfielder/first baseman Jay Bruce has been out of the lineup the last couple of days with a sore quadriceps, but manager Scott Servais doesn't think it's a serious injury. Bruce should be considered day-to-day for now. It makes it easier for the Mariners with Daniel Vogelbach tearing the cover off the baseball to […]

Gregory Polanco Records Two Hits In Return to Lineup

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco went 2-for-4 with a double, a walk, and two runs scored in Monday's 12-4 loss to the Diamondbacks. It was Polanco's first game of the season, as he had been on the IL recovering from shoulder surgery. The outfielder sparked the Pirates' offense and will be a good source of […]

Jeff McNeil Goes Yard As Mets Roll

Starting at second base for the ailing Robinson Cano, New York Mets infielder Jeff McNeil was one of two starters to record a pair of hits in victory. The 27-year-old also drilled a home run in the fifth inning as the Mets pulled away, eventually winding up with a 5-1 victory. While the return of […]

Dexter Fowler Drives in Four Runs on Monday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dexter Fowler was on fire in Monday's game, going 4-for-5 with three runs scored and four RBI. Fowler hit a home run and three singles, raising his batting average up to .313. After an awful start last season, fantasy owners were likely worried to see Fowler seemingly get off to another […]

Brian Goodwin Gets Start Against Southpaw On Monday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Brian Goodwin is in the starting lineup Monday night against left-handed starting pitcher J.A. Happ and the New York Yankees. He has a very short history against southpaws this season, but he is 4-for-8 (.500) with a double, a triple and two RBI, so manager Brad Ausmus is rolling the dice […]

Joc Pederson Reaches Age 27 In Style

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson collected four hits on his 27th birthday Sunday in Milwaukee, and he has also reached double digits in home runs heading into the new scoring period. The four-hit game was the fourth of his career, too. He started the season hitless in nine at-bats against left-handed pitching, but manager […]

Dwight Smith Jr. Sitting Out on Monday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Dwight Smith Jr. (quad) is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Chicago White Sox. Smith left early during Sunday's game after experiencing tightness in his quad. The Orioles are considering him day-to-day right now, but that could change. Joey Rickard will bat first and be in center field […]

Austin Meadows Will Not Need Surgery

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Austin Meadows (thumb) will not need surgery on his sprained right thumb. GM Erik Neander believes that Meadows should be able to return in a few weeks. He was placed on the injured list on Sunday, so we'll wait and see what happens. Meadows was crushing the ball, hitting .351/.422/.676 with […]

Blake Swihart Officially Reports To The Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks added catcher/utility player Blake Swihart to the 40-man roster on Monday, as he officially reported to the team after his weekend trade from the Boston Red Sox. The BoSox acquired international trade pool money, as well as minor-league outfielder Marcus Wilson. The Diamondbacks also optioned RHP Jimmie Sherfy to Triple-A Reno in […]

Mike Trout Hitting .240 Since Return To Lineup

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout is 6-for-25 (.240) since returning to the lineup on April 15 from a groin injury heading into Monday's series opener against the Yankees. Trout went 2-for-3 on Sunday with two doubles that now gives him three extra-base hits over his last three games. The good news is that it […]

Brian Goodwin Continues To Rise Up Fantasy Ranks

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Brian Goodwin continues to stay hot at the plate, going 1-for-2 with two walks, two runs scored and his third home run of the season in the Angels 8-6 win over the Mariners on Sunday. Goodwin has been given an opportunity with the teammate Justin Upton (knee) on the shelf and […]

Josh Reddick Off To Great Start

Houston Astros outfielder Josh Reddick went 3-for-4 on Sunday with one home run and two runs scored in the Astros 11-10 loss to the Rangers. Reddick is not an everyday player anymore but the veteran typically has played back-to-back games before a day off through the first month of the season. This has kept him […]

Clint Frazier Leading Yankees Offense Presently

With the onslaught of New York Yankees injuries claiming Aaron Judge as the latest victim, the offense has seemingly found the man to lead them in the interim. Former prized prospect Clint Frazier has been stellar as of late, becoming an everyday player and making it count. Frazier drilled a three-run home run in New […]

Eloy Jimenez Placed On Bereavement Leave

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez will miss the White Sox upcoming series versus the Baltimore Orioles as he has been placed on bereavement leave after the death of his grandmother on Sunday. Jimenez is expected to return for the White Sox series on Friday versus the Detroit Tigers. Outfielder Nicky Delmonico will take the […]

Michael Brantley Hitting .400 At Home

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Michael Brantley hit his third home run of the season in the Astros 11-10 loss to the Rangers. Brantley has been a fantastic addition to the heart of the Astros batting order this season and now has six runs batted in over his last seven games. The Astros will open up […]

George Springer Slugging .692 Over Last Seven Games

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer hit his seventh home run of the season in the ninth inning of a 11-10 loss to the Rangers on Sunday. Springer now has two doubles and three home runs over his last seven games and is slugging .603 in the month of April. The Astros leadoff man has jump-started […]

Gregory Polanco Returns To Pirates

Pittsburgh Pirates right fielder Gregory Polanco (shoulder) has returned to the club on Monday, following a rehab assignment in Triple-A Indianapolis. The team's Twitter account posted an image with Polanco standing at his locker in PNC Park. An official move hasn't been announced by the team, but he is returning from shoulder surgery that shortened […]