Aaron Judge Goes Yard Twice In Win Over Orioles

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge went 2-for-3 with a pair of solo home runs and a walk in a 5-4 win over Baltimore. Both of Judge's homers were key hits for the Yankees, as each one gave them the lead. All three of Judge's batted balls from Friday's game registered exit velocities of 100 […]

Cody Bellinger Heading In The Right Direction

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger (leg) could be heading for a minor-league rehab assignment sometime next week. This is another step in the right direction and comes after it was reported during the week that Bellinger is making "very encouraging progress." The 25-year-old hasn't played since mid-April, but fantasy managers should obviously continue to […]

Andrew Vaughn Crushes Second Home Run

Chicago White Sox first baseman/outfielder Andrew Vaughn went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Game 2 of Friday's doubleheader. Vaughn has really been seeing the ball well of late and has now hit two dingers in his last four games. Vaughn wasn't getting much playing time at the beginning of the year, but injuries […]

Hunter Renfroe Hits Fifth Home Run

Boston Red Sox outfielder Hunter Renfroe went deep Friday against Griffin Canning of the Angels. It was his fifth long ball of the season. Renfroe went 2-for-3 in the contest with two RBI and two runs scored. He's put together a slash line of .241/.275.420 to start the year, and should be a mainstay in […]

Joc Pederson Stays Hot With Three More Hits

Chicago Cubs outfielder Joc Pederson remained hot on Friday versus the Detroit Tigers with a 3-for-4 performance. Pederson started the season slow, but was dealing with a wrist issue that sent him to the injured list. Since his return, Pederson has been on an absolute tear. The slugger hasn't shown much power yet, but he […]

Kris Bryant Hits Dinger In Return

Chicago Cubs third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant returned to the lineup on Friday and went 2-for-3 with a walk and a two-run home run. Bryant has been on a tear in his walk year and hasn't let injuries slow him down this season. Bryant is now hitting .309 with a 1.069 OPS to go along with […]

Kike Hernandez Making Progress Toward Return

Boston Red Sox outfielder Kike Hernandez (hamstring) will be on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Worcester on Saturday and Sunday. The 29-year-old hasn't played since May 6 while dealing with a right hamstring strain. Fortunately for fantasy managers, Hernandez is eligible to come off the injured list on May 17, and Barring any setbacks, he […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Could Return Saturday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (ankle) could return on Saturday. The slugger injured his left ankle during Thursday's loss to Toronto, and although he didn't suffer a fracture, it was still too sore for him to suit up on Friday night against Milwaukee. The 23-year-old was replaced in the outfield and the leadoff spot […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Not In Lineup After Early Exit Thursday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (ankle) is not in the starting lineup for Friday's contest with the Brewers. Acuna was listed as day-to-day after injuring his ankle in Thursday's game, but it's not believed to be serious as X-rays came back negative. Ehire Adrianza is taking over in right field in his place against […]

Raimel Tapia Scratched From Friday's Game With Thumb Soreness

Colorado Rockies outfielder Raimel Tapia has been scratched from Friday's game against the Cincinnati Reds with thumb soreness, according to manager Bud Black. The issue isn't expected to be serious so he shouldn't be out for more than a game or two. Garrett Hampson is batting leadoff against Wade Miley while Yonathan Daza is getting […]

Tim Anderson Sitting Out Game 2 Of Doubleheader

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson will rest in Game 2 of Friday's doubleheader. Anderson went 1-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Game 1. The talented shortstop has been off to a great start to the season and has hit safely in nine straight games. Utility man Danny Mendick will replace Anderson […]

Alex Kirilloff Taking Grounders Friday

Minnesota Twins outfielder/first baseman Alex Kirilloff (wrist) was on the field taking grounders during warmups ahead of Friday's game against the Athletics. Manager Rocco Baldelli also noted that Kirilloff has progressed to taking dry swings. There is still no timetable for the talented prospect's return to action, though it would certainly be a good sign […]

Nick Senzel Not In Lineup Friday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (heel) is not in the lineup for his team's road game against the Colorado Rockies on Friday. Senzel collided with the outfield wall on Thursday and was forced to leave the game early. After the game, he was deemed "day-to-day" by manager David Bell, so it is not a surprise […]

Aaron Hicks Has Torn Tendon Sheath In Left Wrist

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks (wrist) had an MRI on his left wrist, which revealed a "torn sheath that holds the tendon in place." Hicks is currently taking medication, and the Yankees will know in a few days whether it's resolved or will ultimately require surgery. It's a tough blow for Hicks- who is […]

J.D. Davis Could Return Saturday Or Sunday

New York Mets third baseman J.D. Davis (hand), currently on the 10-day injured list, may be activated either Saturday or Sunday, according to manager Luis Rojas. Davis sprained his hand on a swing he took in his final at-bat against the Phillies on May 2. Davis already spent time on the injured list earlier this […]

Brandon Nimmo's Return Could Be Pushed Back

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (finger), currently on the 10-day injured list with a left index finger contusion, felt pain in his final at-bat on Thursday during a rehab assignment with Triple-A affiliate Syracuse. Manager Luis Rojas stated that Nimmo will not start on Friday or Saturday for the Mets' Triple-A affiliate. Nimmo was […]

Kris Bryant Returns To Lineup On Friday

Chicago Cubs third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant (illness, wrist) has returned to the starting lineup on Friday to face the Detroit Tigers. Bryant left Tuesday's contest early with a sinus issue and was then hit on the wrist when he was pinch hitting on Wednesday. Bryant told manager David Ross that he is good to go […]

Franchy Cordero Sits Against Righty Friday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Franchy Cordero is not in the starting lineup Friday night, despite a matchup against right-hander Griffin Canning and the Los Angeles Angels. Cordero has struggled mightily to start the year, with a .150/.209/.188 slash line, zero homers, and one steal in 80 at-bats. If Cordero isn't even starting against righties, his […]

Nico Hoerner Activated From 10-Day Injured List

Chicago Cubs infielder Nico Hoerner (forearm) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Friday to face the Detroit Tigers. Hoerner has been sidelined since May 4 with a left forearm strain. Hoerner suffered the injury after colliding with teammate Ian Happ. Hoerner was called up on April 22 and has been off to […]

Jared Walsh Is Punishing The Baseball

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jared Walsh will head into the weekend as one of the Angels hottest hitters. The 27-year-old is off to a fantastic start this season, slashing .328/.406/.560 through 125 at-bats with six doubles, seven home runs, 16 runs scored and 29 runs batted in. He is posting a 1.001 OPS in the […]

Michael Brantley Hopes To Extend Hitting Streak

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley will try and extend his hitting streak to seven games when the Rangers visit Minute Maid Park beginning Friday. Brantley is not having a productive month of May but still continues to get at least a base-knock a game. The veteran is slugging only .364 over his last 44 at-bats […]

Randy Arozarena Homers In Win Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena slammed his first home run since April 23 on Thursday evening, as he went 1-for-3 with a home run, two walks, three RBI and two runs scored. It was a good performance to see from Arozarena, who had gotten off to a slow start in the month of May. […]

Tim Locastro Snaps Hitless Streak On Thursday Night

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Tim Locastro went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored in a 5-1 loss to the Marlins on Thursday night. Locastro's two hits snapped a six-game hitless streak, as he was 0-for-12 over that span. He is now slashing .235/.325/.294 this year, with one home run, four steals, three RBI and […]

Odubel Herrera Settling Into Center Field Role

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera has started three straight games in center field as the team continues its search for production at the position. As a group, Phillies center fielders are batting .176, the second-worst mark in baseball. They also rank in the bottom three in on-base percentage (28th), OPS (29th) and wRC+ (29th) as […]

Mookie Betts Posting .658 OPS At Home

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts and Co. will host the Marlins at Dodger Stadium Friday night. It has been a slow start to Betts' season and is slashing only .204/.291/.367 through 49 home at-bats. Fantasy teams looking for silver linings can, however, be slightly encouraged by Betts' production in the month of May. It […]

Bryce Harper Seeing Historically Few RBI Chances

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper is off to a hot start with the bat, but his production has been well below what was expected when he was a borderline first-round pick in fantasy. Harper has just 11 RBI this season despite batting third for what should be a good Phillies lineup. Of his 11 RBI, […]

Austin Meadows Drives In Four Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Austin Meadows went 3-for-5 with a pair of doubles and a home run in Thursday's 9-1 win over the Yankees. Meadows homered in his second at-bat of the day, then doubled twice, driving in a pair of runs on one of his two-baggers. The 26-year-old was in the midst of a […]

Alex Verdugo Mired In Slump

Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo has been slumping of late, producing only a .220/.303/.288 slash line over his last 15 games, and he's been even worse with a .373 OPS over the last week. Verdugo has faced some minor bad luck thus far in 2021, as his xwOBA, xBA, and xSLG all outpace his […]

Connor Joe Drives In Three Runs In Thursday's Win

Colorado Rockies first baseman Connor Joe went 2-for-3 with a double, three RBI, two walks, and a run scored in a 13-8 win over the Reds on Thursday. Joe got the Rockies going with an RBI double off of Luis Castillo in the bottom of the first inning. He would then tack on two more […]

Fantasy Baseball Trade Targets for Week 7

Sometimes fantasy baseball can resemble the stock market. You want the best portfolio of players without having to pay too much for them. Sometimes to achieve the optimal team, you need to make trades. The best way to gain added value is to trade away an over-performing player for one in a rut. This way, […]