Kyle Garlick Removed From Friday's Game

Minnesota Twins outfielder Kyle Garlick (hamstring) was unable to get through Friday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. However, Garlick managed to go 3-for-3 with a pair of home runs and three RBI before exiting the game. The organization is calling the issue a mild hamstring strain, so Garlick could end up missing time. There's […]

Taylor Ward Dealing With Hamstring Tightness

Updating a previous report, Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward is dealing with right hamstring tightness. Ward left Friday night's game after attempting a diving catch on a ball during the fifth inning. He was able to get back to his feet and chase down the ball but was removed from the game shortly thereafter. […]

Jackie Bradley Jr. Placed On Paternity List

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. was placed on the paternity list ahead of his team's Friday game against the Oakland A's. The Red Sox recalled Jarren Duran in a corresponding move to take Bradley's spot on the roster. Bradley will be out of action for the next three days, spanning all of Boston's […]

Jarren Duran Recalled On Friday

The Boston Red Sox recalled outfielder Jarren Duran on Friday ahead of their game against the Oakland A's. Duran was recalled to take the place of outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr., who was placed on the paternity list earlier in the day. The 25-year-old Duran has appeared in just one game for the Red Sox this […]

Taylor Ward Leaves With Injury Friday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward left Friday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies after injuring himself while attempting a diving catch in the fifth inning. Ward went down awkwardly while trying to make the catch after going 1-for-3 in the game before the injury. He was replaced in the outfield by Juan Lagares. Ward is […]

Yankees Acquire Jake Bauers From Reds

The New York Yankees acquired infielder/outfielder Jake Bauers from the Cincinnati Reds on Friday in exchange for cash considerations. Bauers was a top prospect in the Tampa Bay Rays system before getting dealt to Cleveland and struggling in two seasons. He spent last year with the Guardians and Seattle Mariners, going a combined 59-for-282 (.209) […]

Edwin Rios Going On Injured List

Los Angeles Dodgers skipper Dave Roberts said that outfielder/first baseman Edwin Rios (hamstring) has a right hamstring tear that will send him to the injured list. The good news is that Rios won't need surgery. Eddy Alvarez has been added to the active MLB roster in a corresponding move. It will be a couple of […]

Brennen Davis Undergoes Surgery

Chicago Cubs top prospect Brennen Davis had surgery Thursday to repair a vascular malformation in his lower back. The 22-year-old outfielder is likely to miss the entire 2022 season, although a timeline is not yet confirmed. Davis is the Cubs number one ranked prospect, so in all likelihood they will treat this injury with extreme […]

Wil Myers Placed On Injured List

The San Diego Padres placed outfielder Wil Myers (knee) on the 10-day injured list on Friday with right knee inflammation. The move is retroactive to June 1. In a corresponding move, the team recalled outfielder Brent Rooker from Triple-A El Paso. Myers hasn't played since May 31 and will now miss at least the next […]

George Springer Returns To Lineup Against Twins

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (illness) is back in center field and is leading off on Friday against Minnesota Twins right-hander Chi Chi Gonzalez. Springer was held out of the team's last two games due to a non-COVID illness, but he'll return for the series opener against Minnesota. The 32-year-old was hitting well before […]

Bryce Harper Back In Lineup Friday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (forearm) is back in the starting lineup on Friday as the designated hitter, and he's batting third against Los Angeles Angels right-hander Chase Silseth. Harper was scratched from the lineup on Wednesday with right forearm soreness, but he'll return to the lineup after Thursday's off day. The 29-year-old slugger needs […]

Yordan Alvarez Agrees To Six-Year Extension With Astros

The Houston Astros and outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez agreed on a six-year, $115 million contract extension on Friday, according to sources familiar with the deal. Alvarez's contract will kick in next season, and it's the biggest deal ever for a DH. He'll make $26 million per year. The 24-year-old Cuban slugger exploded on the scene […]

Max Kepler, Emilio Pagan Land On Restricted List

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler and relief pitcher Emilio Pagan have been placed on the restricted list. The Twins have a series in Toronto, so they will presumably be without these players because they're unvaccinated. Kepler just returned to action last week due to a quad issue, so fantasy managers will be without him again […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 6/3/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/3/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. It's another huge slate of games on a beautiful Friday night, and we should be avoiding any weather issues. COL is the only minor rain concern today. I will be watching it throughout the day […]

Mike Trout Goes 0-For-6 In Thursday's Doubleheader

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout had a rough time at the plate in the team's doubleheader against the New York Yankees on Thursday. Across the two-game set, he went 0-for-6 with a walk and three strikeouts. He was also hit by a pitch. Trout has gone hitless in four straight games now, a streak […]

Seth Brown Looking To Break Cold Streak Vs. Red Sox

Oakland Athletics outfielder Seth Brown is currently slumping extremely hard. So far in 2022, Brown is slashing just .204/.276/.401 with a weighted runs created plus (wRC+) of 97 (Major League Baseball average is 100) over 163 plate appearances. While Brown does have a career-high hard-hit rate of 41.2%, Brown also ranks in the 41st percentile […]

Hunter Dozier, Royals Look To Rebound Vs. Astros

Following a tough sweep at the hands of the Cleveland Guardians, third baseman Hunter Dozier and the Kansas City Royals get set for a weekend series versus the Houston Astros. Despite the Royals struggles, Dozier is having an impressive season thus far. Over the last week, Dozier is 8-for-25 from the plate, slashing .320/.433/.430 with […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/3/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Sometimes you just have to load up on the Coors Field game and sometimes you just fade it. Last night, I hope you played the chalky Braves because they ended up hanging 13 on Colorado, while the Rockies still managed to score six in defeat. We have another Coors game on this 12-game slate, but […]

Austin Slater Takes BP, Won't Come Off IL On Thursday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Austin Slater (wrist) took batting practice on Thursday but won't come off the injured list on the day he's eligible. The 29-year-old is progressing from a wrist injury but won't be activated ahead of the weekend series against the Miami Marlins. He is slashing .250/.388/.391 with two home runs, 11 RBI, […]

Sam Hilliard Evaluated For A Concussion

Colorado Rockies outfielder Sam Hilliard was in concussion protocol after making a diving catch in the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Miami Marlins. He missed Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader and was held out of Thursday's contest against the Atlanta Braves. The 28-year-old is day-to-day, and there's a possibility that he could land […]

Kevin Pillar Goes On Injured List With Shoulder Fracture

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed outfielder Kevin Pillar (shoulder) on the injured list on Thursday with a left shoulder fracture and recalled infielder/outfielder Zach McKinstry from the minors in a corresponding move. Pillar left the game early on Wednesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Manager Dave Roberts said that surgery is a possibility for the 33-year-old […]

Dylan Carlson Expected To Begin Rehab Assignment Friday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dylan Carlson (hamstring) is expected to begin a minor league rehab assignment on Friday night with Double-A Springfield. Carlson has been on the injured list since suffering a hamstring tear in late May, but he's inching closer towards a return to the Cardinals. Hopefully the time off allowed him reset mentally, […]

Cody Bellinger Back Against Mets

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger (hip) is back in center field and is hitting seventh on Thursday against New York Mets right-hander Taijuan Walker. After missing the team's last four games, Bellinger will be back in there for the start of a series against New York in Los Angeles. The power-hitting left-hander has been […]

Tyler O'Neill To Begin Rehab Assignment Friday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill (shoulder) is scheduled to serve as the designated hitter on Friday for Triple-A Memphis to start his minor league rehab assignment. O'Neill recently visited with a doctor and has been out for two weeks with a sore right shoulder. Evidently his doctor visit went well, and he could return […]

Hunter Renfroe Won't Return Friday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Hunter Renfroe (hamstring) won't come off the injured list when he's first eligible on Friday, according to skipper Craig Counsell. Renfroe should return soon, though, and he felt fine after doing some running on Thursday. The 30-year-old has been out with a right hamstring strain, but it looks like there's a good […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Returns As Designated Hitter

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. is back in the starting lineup as the designated hitter and is batting in his usual leadoff spot on Thursday against Colorado Rockies left-hander Austin Gomber. Acuna was held out of Wednesday's game with undisclosed soreness, and it's unknown if it was related to a quadriceps injury that kept […]

Wil Myers Remains Out Thursday

San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers (knee) remains out of the starting lineup on Thursday against the Milwaukee Brewers. Myers received a gel injection in his inflamed right knee after Tuesday's game, and although the injury isn't considered serious, he'll miss another game. The 31-year-old has been pretty disappointing for the Padres and fantasy managers […]

Tyler Naquin Could Be Out For A Month

The Cincinnati Reds placed outfielder Tyler Naquin (quadriceps) on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday due to a left quadriceps strain. On Thursday, Reds manager David Bell stated that Naquin could be out for a month, but that he was hopeful Naquin could return sooner than that. Bell also informed reporters that Naquin received a […]

Alex Verdugo Adds Two Doubles Wednesday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo had a solid game Wednesday night against the Cincinnati Reds, going 2-for-3 with two doubles, a walk, two runs scored, and two RBI. He now has 15 extra-base hits in 190 plate appearances this season. Verdugo's season line of .235/.273/.352 with three home runs leaves plenty to be desired, […]

Riley Greene To Play Fifth Rehab Game Friday

Detroit Tigers outfield prospect Riley Greene (foot) went 0-for-3 with a walk and strikeout in his second rehab game for Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday, and the 21-year-old is scheduled to play in his fifth rehab game on Friday since returning from a fractured right foot. "He's still on a little bit of predetermined ramp to […]