Fantasy Baseball Injury Updates - Week 19

The second half of the baseball season has begun and the trade deadline has come and gone. We are coming up to the stretch run in the baseball season and the fantasy season. Playoff seedings are being determined in the MLB as well as fantasy leagues. Knowing injury timelines is now at a vital part […]

Randy Arozarena Hits 14th Homer In Friday’s Win

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena went 2-for-5 with a solo home run during Friday's 7-3 win over the Red Sox. He took Martin Perez deep in the fourth inning for his 14th long ball of the season. After slumping in the beginning of July (.125/.250/.167 slash line), the 2020 ALCS MVP has been on […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/31/21): MLB DFS Lineups

It's a fairly reasonable DraftKings Saturday in MLB. The Jays pissed off DraftKings by starting an hour earlier than the rest of the 4pm Eastern games, so they go into their own showdown. The five game early slate looks solid, but I'm here to take you through the nine-game main prime time slate on DraftKings. […]

Connor Joe Goes Yard In Win Over San Diego

Colorado Rockies outfielder Connor Joe went 2-for-5 with a home run, two RBI, and one strikeout in a 9-4 win over the Padres on Friday. Joe smacked his second home run of the year in the fourth inning when he took Ryan Weathers deep for a two-run blast. He also chipped in a single in […]

Jarred Kelenic Homers, Drives In Four Friday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jarred Kelenic provided much of the offense Friday, going 2-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs scored. His three-run shot off Texas Rangers starting pitcher Kolby Allard was just his third of the season. Kelenic spoke of making some adjustments to his stance coming out of the break, and […]

Tyler O'Neill Scores Two Runs And Steals A Base On Friday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill scored two runs and stole a base on Friday in a 5-1 win over the Minnesota Twins. O'Neill went 1-for-3 with a single and a walk, stealing his ninth base of the season. On the year, the powerful outfielder is hitting .267 with an .834 OPS. If he sticks […]

Tommy Edman Drives In Three Runs In Friday's Win

St. Louis Cardinals infielder/outfielder Tommy Edman drove in three runs in Friday's 5-1 win over the Minnesota Twins. Edman went 1-for-2 with a double, a walk, and a stolen base. The three RBI have him 31 on the season and the steal was his 18th of the year. Edman is hitting .257 with a .680 […]

Brandon Nimmo Injured On Friday Night

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (hamstring) could miss a few games. Nimmo "pinched" his hamstring during Friday's matchup against the Reds, although he hasn't yet been ruled out for the remainder of the series. Skipper Luis Rojas labeled the injury as "really, really small," so that's good news for fantasy managers. More information on […]

Pavin Smith Lands On COVID-19 Injured List

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman/outfielder Pavin Smith went to the COVID-19 injured list on Friday. While Smith hasn't tested positive for the Coronavirus, unlike teammates Noe Ramirez and Stuart Fairchild, who are both symptomatic, he did fall victim to contact tracing. It's unknown how long the 25-year-old will be out, but it's unfortunate news, primarily since […]

Magneuris Sierra Reaches Base Three Times On Friday

Miami Marlins outfielder Magneuris Sierra reached base three times in Friday's loss to the New York Yankees. With Adam Duvall and Starling Marte both traded and Garrett Cooper (elbow) done for the year, there's plenty of playing time available in the Marlins outfield and Sierra could get a long look for the next two months. […]

Kyle Tucker Posting 1.028 OPS In July

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker will start and bat sixth Friday against the Giants. It has been a white-hot month of July for the 24-year-old, slashing .310/.338/.690 with six doubles, seven home runs and 16 runs batted in spanning his last 19 games. Tucker now is hitting .324 over his last 38 games with 28 […]

Bryan De La Cruz Starting In Right Field On Friday

Miami Marlins rookie outfielder Bryan De La Cruz will get the start in right field for Friday's game against the New York Yankees. De La Cruz was acquired from the Houston Astros in exchange for former Marlins closer Yimi Garcia. De La Cruz is a 24-year-old who was hitting .324/.362/.518 in 293 Triple-A plate appearances […]

Brian Miller Called Up; Starting On Friday

Miami Marlins rookie outfielder Brian Miller was called up and will be in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the New York Yankees. With the Marlins sending Starling Marte to Oakland and Adam Duvall to Atlanta, there's plenty of space in the outfield for young guys to get a chance. Miller is a 25-year-old […]

Nick Castellanos Has Begun Throwing, Not Ready To Hit Yet

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos (wrist) has begun throwing but he is not ready to hit as he works his way back from a microfracture in his right wrist. Castellanos was hit by a pitch in mid-July and was placed on the 10-day injured list retroactive to July 20. The veteran outfielder was in the […]

Jordan Luplow and DJ Johnson Headed To Tampa Bay

The Cleveland Guardians traded outfielder Jordan Luplow and pitcher DJ Johnson to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for pitcher Peyton Battenfield. Luplow was activated from the 60-day injured list on Friday and had been sidelined since late May with an ankle injury. He will head to Tampa Bay and give the Rays outfield depth. […]

Braves Revamp Outfield, Acquire Jorge Soler

The Atlanta Braves continued to revamp their outfield on Friday, acquiring Jorge Soler from the Kansas City Royals just before the deadline passed, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. There's no word on the return yet for Kansas City, but Soler is now the third outfielder that Atlanta acquired Friday after trading for Eddie […]

Eloy Jimenez Will Miss Second Consecutive Game

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (groin) will be sidelined for his second straight game on Friday versus the Cleveland Indians. Jimenez exited Wednesday's contest due to groin tightness and will be replaced in the lineup by Brian Goodwin this evening. Jimenez remains day-to-day and the White Sox have every reason to be cautious with […]

Cubs Receive Alexander Canario, Caleb Kilian For Bryant

Updating a previous report, the Chicago Cubs have acquired outfielder Alexander Canario and pitcher Caleb Kilian from the San Francisco Giants for third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB Network. Canario is ranked the No. 9 prospect in the Giants' system according to MLB Pipeline, while Kilian is ranked the No. 30 […]

Padres Acquire Jake Marisnick From Cubs

The San Diego Padres have acquired outfielder Jake Marisnick from the Chicago Cubs, according to AJ Cassavell of MLB.com. There's no word of what the return is for Chicago, but this figures to be a depth move for San Diego, as they already have Tommy Pham, Jurickson Profar, Trent Grisham and Wil Myers rotating through […]

Twins Hang On To Pineda, Buxton and Donaldson

Despite rumors that they would be on the move before the deadline, the Minnesota Twins did not make a deal to trade starting pitcher Michael Pineda, outfielder Byron Buxton or third baseman Josh Donaldson, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB Network. The Twins made a few deals today, shipping off Jose Berrios and J.A. Happ, […]

Kris Bryant Traded To San Francisco

Chicago Cubs third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant has been traded to the San Francisco Giants, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. There's no word yet on the return, but this marks the final domino to fall in the Cubs' deadline sell-off. Bryant is slashing .267/.358/.503 with 18 homers, five steals, 51 RBI and 58 runs scored […]

Myles Straw Traded To Cleveland

Houston Astros outfielder Myles Straw has been traded to the Cleveland Indians for relief pitcher Phil Maton, according to Mark Berman of FOX26. Straw has been a solid source of speed this season, swiping 17 bases while slashing .262/.339/.326 with two homers, 34 RBI and 44 runs scored over 98 games. Meanwhile, Houston will get […]

Cubs Acquire Pete Crow-Armstrong

The Chicago Cubs will receive outfield prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong for shortstop Javier Baez and starting pitcher Trevor Williams. Crow-Armstrong, 19, was drafted by the Mets with the 19th overall pick in 2020. Crow-Armstrong has had a slow start to his professional career and has only played six games for in Single-A. The outfielder is currently […]

Danny Mendick, Ryan Burr Optioned To Triple-A

Chicago White Sox utility player Danny Mendick and relief pitcher Ryan Burr were optioned to Triple-A on Friday, the team announced on Twitter. The moves were made to open up space on the roster for newly acquired second baseman Cesar Hernandez and relief pitcher Ryan Tepera. Neither Mendick nor Burr had much in the way […]

Twins Looking To Trade Buxton, Donaldson

The Minnesota Twins are looking to trade outfielder Byron Buxton and third baseman Josh Donaldson heading into the final 90 minutes before the trade deadline, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB Network. The Twins have already pulled off a blockbuster deal with Friday's trade of Jose Berrios to Toronto which netted them top prospects Austin […]

Phillies Reportedly "Checking In On" Byron Buxton

The Philadelphia Phillies are reportedly one of six or seven teams "checking in on" Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton according to a tweet from MLB Network's Jon Heyman. Buxton is still on the injured list due to a fractured left hand but could make a serious impact down the stretch for fantasy managers when he […]

Adam Duvall Traded To Braves

Miami Marlins outfielder Adam Duvall was traded to the Atlanta Braves on Friday in exchange for catcher Alex Jackson, the Braves announced on Twitter. Duvall had spent the previous two and a half seasons playing for the Braves before landing with Miami this season, where he is slashing .229/.277/.478 with 22 homers, five steals, 68 […]

Eddie Rosario Traded To Atlanta Braves

Cleveland Indians outfielder Eddie Rosario has been traded to the Atlanta Braves for third baseman Pablo Sandoval, according to Mandy Bell of MLB.com. Rosario is currently on the injured list with an abdominal strain and is expected to be out for a couple more weeks, but when he returns to action he'll provide a solid […]

Rays Are Interested In Kris Bryant, Craig Kimbrel

The Tampa Bay Rays are expressing interest in Chicago Cubs outfielder Kris Bryant and relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel, and could trade for one or both of them, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Rosenthal adds that there's no indication a deal is close to being completed, but the Rays now appear to be in […]

Twins Acquire Austin Martin From Blue Jays

Updating a previous report, the Minnesota Twins have acquired shortstop/outfielder Austin Martin and starting pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for starting pitcher Jose Berrios, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB Network. Martin is the No. 2 prospect in the Blue Jays' system according to MLB Pipeline, while Woods-Richardson is […]