Alex Ramirez Enjoys Big Week At Single-A

New York Mets outfield prospect Alex Ramirez has impressed against a strong group of competition. Currently playing in just his second pro season, the outfielder has above-average speed and should stick in center field, but if he can't, he'll have no trouble succeeding in right field thanks to his strong arm. Ramirez has also demonstrated […]

Manuel Margot Remains Out On Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Manuel Margot (hamstring) will remain out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. Manager Kevin Cash mentioned that Margot is improving, but they'll hold him out for one more game. The expectation is that Margot will return to the starting lineup on Friday. The Rays are […]

Byron Buxton To Return On Wednesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (hip) will return to the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Houston Astros. He has been sidelined since Saturday due to hip strain. The 28-year-old will bat leadoff and play center field versus righty Jose Urquidy on Wednesday. Buxton is hitting .278/.342/.722 with nine homers, 17 RBI this season. […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Dealing With Groin Injury

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (groin) is being held out of Wednesday's game against the Boston Red Sox. According to Braves manager Brian Snitker, Acuna tweaked his groin during Tuesday's game. Snitker stated that the team is hoping it won't be a lingering issue that would lead to Acuna landing on the injured list. […]

Christian Yelich Hits For The Cycle On Wednesday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich recorded his third career cycle in the team's 14-11 loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday. He went 4-for-5 with a total of three RBI and two runs in the game. The 30-year-old had gone hitless over his previous three games so it was nice to see him break out […]

Tyler O'Neill Out Of The Lineup On Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Spenser Watkins and the Baltimore Orioles. This will be the second game over a three-game stretch in which O'Neill is on the bench. Juan Yepez will be covering left field in the game with Corey Dickerson at designated hitter. […]

Robbie Grossman Sitting Against Athletics On Wednesday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Robbie Grossman is getting the day off on Wednesday as the team takes on left-hander Zach Logue and the Oakland Athletics. Austin Meadows will be slotting in as the team's leadoff hitter for the game and he'll be joined in the outfield by Derek Hill and Willi Castro. Grossman has had a […]

Mike Trout, Taylor Ward Out Against Rays

Los Angeles Angels outfielders Mike Trout and Taylor Ward (hamstring) are not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Trout is just receiving a normal day of rest, while Ward will sit out his third straight game due to a sore hamstring. With an off day coming for the Halos on […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Not In Wednesday's Lineup

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Boston Red Sox. Acuna was favoring his surgically repaired leg on Tuesday, but we hope this is just a normal day of rest for the 24-year-old superstar. It's something to keep an eye on. With Acuna resting, Travis Demeritte […]

Trent Grisham In Wednesday's Starting Lineup

San Diego Padres outfielder Trent Grisham is back in the starting lineup on Wednesday for a matchup with the Chicago Cubs and right-hander Keegan Thompson. The outfielder wasn't in the lineup for Tuesday's matchup between the two teams but will hit eighth on Wednesday and start in center field. In 119 plate appearances this season, […]

Jarred Kelenic On The Bench Wednesday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jarred Kelenic isn't in the starting lineup on Wednesday. The Mariners will take on the Philadelphia Phillies and left-hander Bailey Falter but will do so with Kelenic on the bench. The outfielder is batting .141 with a .221 on-base percentage, three home runs, and four stolen bases in 95 plate appearances this […]

Guardians-White Sox Postponed Wednesday

The game between the Cleveland Guardians and Chicago White Sox on Wednesday has been postponed due to multiple positive COVID-19 tests in Cleveland's clubhouse. It was reported earlier that Guardians manager Terry Francona tested positive for the virus and wouldn't be available to manage on Wednesday, but it remains to be seen which other players/coaches […]

Seiya Suzuki Out Of Lineup Again Wednesday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (ankle) remains out of the starting lineup again on Wednesday against the San Diego Padres. Suzuki was scratched from Tuesday's lineup due to right ankle soreness, but he did enter the game later as a pinch-hitter. With the 27-year-old out again on Wednesday, Rafael Ortega will start in right field […]

Terry Francona Tests Positive For COVID-19

Cleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona has tested positive for COVID-19 and will not manage the game against the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday. Bench coach DeMarlo Hale will fill in as the team's interim manager until Francona can clear the league's COVID protocols. It's unclear if the skipper is experiencing symptoms of the virus. Francona […]

Tyler O'Neill Loses Arbitration Case Against Cardinals

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill lost his salary arbitration case against the team on Wednesday. O'Neill will make $3.4 million this year instead of the $4.15 million he requested. Perhaps his arbitration case has been weighing heavily on him early this season, as O'Neill is hitting just .198/.267/.317 with two home runs, 19 RBI, […]

Jake Marisnick Needs Surgery On His Thumb

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Jake Marisnick (thumb) will need surgery after sustaining a UCL injury in his left thumb, according to trainer Todd Tomczyk. There is no timeline for Marisnick's return, but it's likely to be a repair and not a reconstruction of the UCL, which means he should be able to return in weeks instead […]

Giancarlo Stanton Getting Wednesday Off

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Aaron Judge, who hit a walk-off home run to beat Toronto on Tuesday, will serve as the designated hitter and bat second against Blue Jays right-hander Jose Berrios. Utility man Marwin Gonzalez will start in right […]

Will Smith, Chris Taylor Back In Action On Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith (chest) and outfielder Chris Taylor (knee) are both back in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Taylor sat out on Tuesday after fouling a ball off his knee during Monday's game. Smith, meanwhile, missed each of the last two games due to a minor right pectoral […]

Mookie Betts Out Of The Lineup On Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Dillon Peters and the Pittsburgh Pirates. Trea Turner will be leading off for the game with Chris Taylor (knee) returning to the lineup and covering right field. This appears to be nothing but a regular day off for Betts. […]

Juan Soto With Just Eight RBI On The Season

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto has been doing usual Juan Soto things through the early going this year. Over 31 games, he's slashing .257/.391/.460 with six home runs and 21 runs scored. His 17.4% walk rate ranks in the 97th percentile while his .601 xSLG ranks in the 94th percentile. Unfortunately, he has compiled just […]

Mitch Haniger Could Remain Out Until Mid-July

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger (ankle) spoke to reporters about his Grade 2 ankle sprain on Tuesday. He gave some context for his timeline, saying "As far as getting back in games, I think like a rough estimate would be from date of injury is 10 to 12 weeks, but at the same time, I've […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 5/11/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/11/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The great weather keeps on coming, and we shouldn't be seeing any delays or PPD threats tonight! We have a shorter seven-game slate with plenty of early action as well.   Top Hitters for 5/11/22 […]

Harrison Bader Hits Inside-The-Park Homer

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Harrison Bader went 1-for-3 with a two-run, inside-the-park home run in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Baltimore Orioles. He crushed a ball into deep left-center field and flashed his elite speed for his third home run of the season. The 27-year-old is slashing .242/.318/.379 with three home runs, 10 RBI, 16 […]

Aaron Judge Hits Walk-Off Homer Tuesday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge played the hero in Tuesday's 6-5 win over the Blue Jays, going 2-for-5 with a single, a walk-off three-run home run, and a strikeout. Down by two in the ninth inning, Judge crushed a one-out Jordan Romano off-speed pitch into the left-field deck with runners on first and second […]

Gavin Lux Doubles In Tuesday's Victory

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman/outfielder Gavin Lux had a two-hit game on Tuesday, including a double, to help his team defeat the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-1. The 24-year-old has had mixed results thus far, hitting .270 with two stolen bases and 17 runs, but he has just six RBI and a single home run across 24 […]

Wil Myers, Luke Voit Activated And Starting Tuesday

The San Diego Padres reinstated outfielder Wil Myers (thumb) and first baseman/designated hitter Luke Voit (biceps) from the injured list on Tuesday. Myers is back in right field and is hitting fifth on Tuesday against Chicago Cubs left-hander Wade Miley, while Voit will serve as the designated hitter and bat sixth. Myers has been out […]

Seiya Suzuki Scratched With Ankle Soreness

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (ankle) was scratched from the starting lineup on Tuesday against the San Diego Padres with lingering right ankle soreness. He will be available off the bench, though. Catcher Yan Gomes will now serve as the designated hitter and bat eighth against Padres right-hander Mike Clevinger. Suzuki left Monday's game with […]

Taylor Ward Remains Out Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Rays. However, according to The Athletic's Sam Blum, Ward said he's feeling much better and will be available off the bench. Ward also sat out on Monday with hamstring tightness and will take another day off. […]

Hot Fantasy Prospects To Watch For Week 5

The minor league season rages on. Now that fantasy baseball teams have been drafted and the season is underway, it's imperative to monitor the top prospects who have turned heads thus far. At this point in the season, excellent prospect performances shouldn't be taken too seriously. Sure, there's no denying that short sample sizes can correspond to […]

Manuel Margot Out Of The Lineup Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Manuel Margot (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Angels. Margot left the series opener against the Angels on Monday with right hamstring discomfort after sliding into second base. Prospect Vidal Brujan was recalled from the minors on Tuesday and will make the start in […]