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Josh Bell Sitting Against Lefty Again On Wednesday
Washington Nationals first baseman Josh Bell is heading to the bench on Wednesday as the team faces left-hander Max Fried and the Atlanta Braves. This will be the second-straight time that Bell has sat against a lefty with Ryan Zimmerman getting the start at first base. Bell is a switch hitter, but has regularly performed […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoAkil Baddoo Sitting For Second Straight Game
Detroit Tigers outfielder Akil Baddoo is out of the starting lineup for the second straight game as the team faces Martin Perez and the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday. The team is going with Robbie Grossman, Victor Reyes and JaCoby Jones in the outfield. Baddoo has been ice-cold at the plate lately. He has gone […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoRougned Odor Placed On 10-Day Injured List
As expected, the New York Yankees have placed second baseman Rougned Odor (knee) on the 10-day injured list with a knee injury. Pitcher Albert Abreu has been recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move. Odor collided with Houston Astros catcher Martin Maldonado (shoulder) at home plate in Tuesday's game. Odor received an MRI on Wednesday […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoBrandon Nimmo Remains Out For Game 1 Of Doubleheader
New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (finger) will miss his third straight game on Wednesday due to a left index finger contusion. He is sitting out for Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals as Albert Almora Jr. is playing center field and batting eighth. Nimmo first suffered the injury in Saturday's […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoNick Castellanos Dealing With Back Tightness
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos (back) was scratched from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Chicago White Sox due to back tightness. Tyler Naquin made the start in Castellanos' typical right field post and batted seventh in the game. Castellanos first aggravated the injury in Tuesday's game and had to leave the game early. […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoKeynan Middleton Lands On Injured List With Biceps Strain
The Seattle Mariners have placed relief pitcher Keynan Middleton (biceps) on the 10-day injured list with a right biceps strain. Fellow relief pitcher Wyatt Mills was called up in a corresponding move. Middleton was lifted from the ninth inning of Tuesday's game after facing just one batter and feeling discomfort. He has had a solid […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoJoey Votto Hit By Pitch, Removed From Wednesday's Game
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto (hand) was hit in the thumb by a Dallas Keuchel changeup in the fourth inning of Wednesday's game against the Chicago White Sox. He initially stayed in the game, but was later removed in the sixth inning and replaced by Kyle Farmer. Votto was 0-for-1 in the game before […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoTrevor Story Has Not Discussed Extension With Rockies GM
Colorado Rockies interim general manager Bill Schmidt has yet to discuss a contract extension with star shortstop Trevor Story or Story's agent. Story is set to become an unrestricted free agent after this year. The fact that Schmidt and Story haven't begun negotiations makes it likely that Story is playing his last year in Colorado […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoTim Locastro Back In Leadoff Spot On Wednesday
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Tim Locastro is back in the starting lineup and hitting leadoff against Pablo Lopez and the Miami Marlins on Wednesday. Locastro missed about two weeks with a finger injury. He entered Tuesday's game as a pinch-runner, but this is his first start since April 17. Meanwhile, Pavin Smith, who had been the […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoRougned Odor's MRI Shows No Structural Damage
New York Yankees second baseman Rougned Odor (knee) underwent an MRI on his knee on Wednesday. The tests showed no significant structural damage, but Odor is still likely headed for a stint on the injured list. Odor injured his knee while colliding with Houston Astros catcher Martin Maldonado (shoulder) at home plate during Tuesday's game. […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoBrendan Rodgers Nearing Rehab Assignment
Colorado Rockies second baseman Brendan Rodgers (hamstring) played in a simulation game on Tuesday and is nearing a rehab assignment, according to Rockies manager Bud Black. Rodgers has been out since spring training due to a hamstring strain. The 24-year-old Rodgers has been plagued with multiple injuries over the past few years, but he was […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoC.J. Cron Taking A Seat On Wednesday
Colorado Rockies first baseman C.J. Cron is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Logan Webb and the San Francisco Giants. Matt Adams is getting the start at first base and batting sixth in the game. Cron has been hot over the past few weeks, following a cold start to the year. He […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoSalvador Perez Hits His Seventh Home Run On Tuesday
Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez provided the bulk of the team's offense in their 7-3 loss to the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday. Perez went 2-for-4 in the game, recording two RBI and hitting his seventh home run of the year. Perez is now slashing .268/.305/.518 through 28 games on the year. He has seven […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoMike Minor Allows Three Runs On Tuesday
Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Mike Minor had a decent outing against the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday. Minor pitched 5 1/3 innings and allowed three hits, three walks and three earned runs while recording three strikeouts. He wound up with a no decision. Minor has been consistently going about five innings in each of his […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoMiguel Cabrera Hitless Over His Last Six Games
Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera has gone ice cold at the plate. Over his last six games, he has gone 0-for-22 with 12 strikeouts and no walks. He is now slashing .105/.117/.228 over 16 games on the year. He has just three extra-base hits, a double and two home runs. The 38-year-old spent about […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoVictor Reyes Tallies Three Hits On Tuesday
Detroit Tigers outfielder Victor Reyes had a strong game out of the No. 9 spot in the lineup in Tuesday's 11-7 loss to the Boston Red Sox. Reyes went 3-for-4 with a double, an RBI and two runs in the game. It was his first multi-hit game of the year. He is now slashing .164/.179/.273 […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoRobbie Grossman Reaches Base Five Times On Tuesday
Detroit Tigers outfielder Robbie Grossman had a strong game at the plate against the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday. He went 3-for-3 with a double, two walks, two stolen bases and three RBI. It was his best offensive game of the year and came at a good time as he's been in the midst of […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoCorey Seager Cooling Off At The Dish
Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager is in the midst of a bit of a cold streak lately. The Dodgers have dropped 12 of their last 16 games and their offense has been a bit sluggish over the 16-game stretch. Seager has just one extra-base hit, a triple, over his last seven games. He's gone […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoTrea Turner Currently On 30/30 Pace
Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner is off to a fantastic start to the 2021 season. Through 25 games, he is slashing .320/.371/.546 with six home runs, four doubles, 13 runs, 10 RBI and seven stolen bases. He has a legitimate shot at a 30/30 season as he is currently on a 162-game pace for about […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoAlex Dickerson Dealing With Sore Shoulder
San Francisco Giants outfielder Alex Dickerson (shoulder) was pulled from Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Colorado Rockies as he was dealing with a sore left shoulder. He then sat out the second game of the doubleheader as the team went with Mike Tauchman, Steven Duggar and Mauricio Dubon in the outfield. Dickerson should […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoMartin Maldonado Day-To-Day After Home Plate Collision
Houston Astros catcher Martin Maldonado (shoulder) was involved in a rough collision at home plate with New York Yankees second baseman Rougned Odor (knee) in Tuesday's game. As Maldonado was chasing down a ball thrown to home plate, Odor was dashing home and his leg crashed into Maldonado's shoulder/head area, sending Maldonado's helmet flying. Both […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoRoman Quinn Heading To Injured List With Finger Laceration
Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Roman Quinn (hand) returned from a one-day stint on the injured list on Sunday. The reason for the brief stint was unspecified, but it was likely due to side effects from a COVID vaccine shot or contact tracing. Now, he is headed back to the injured list again, according to manager […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoAdam Eaton To Sit Out On Wednesday With Leg Soreness
Chicago White Sox outfielder Adam Eaton (leg) will be getting the day off on Wednesday as he is dealing with leg soreness. Manager Tony La Russa stated that the hope is that the day off will allow Eaton to return to the lineup on Friday as they have an off day on Thursday. It sounds […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoScott Alexander Held Out Due To Soreness
Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Scott Alexander was unavailable in Tuesday's doubleheader against the Chicago Cubs. Manager Dave Roberts stated that Alexander is dealing with soreness, but didn't expand upon what kind of soreness. Roberts also added that a roster move is likely to come on Wednesday. The left-handed Alexander has been sharp through 13 […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoDinelson Lamet Pitches Two Scoreless Innings In Return
San Diego Padres starting pitcher Dinelson Lamet made his return to the mound on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. He pitched two scoreless innings, allowing four hits and no walks without recording any strikeouts. The short outing was planned as the team aspires to slowly work Lamet's pitch count back up. Lamet made his season […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoKyle Tucker Picks Up Two Hits On Sunday
Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker had a solid game at the plate on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Tucker went 2-for-3 with a walk and a run scored. It was just his third multi-hit game of the year. Tucker is off to a slow start to the 2021 season. Through 28 games, he's slashing […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoMax Muncy In The Midst Of A Slump
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy has been cold at the plate over the past few weeks. He has just one hit over his past 22 at-bats. However, he does have 14 walks over that stretch. He hasn't recorded an extra-base hit since April 15, when he hit his third home run of the year. […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoTommy La Stella Dealing With Hamstring Strain
San Francisco Giants second baseman Tommy La Stella (hamstring) suffered multiple injuries in Sunday's game against the San Diego Padres. He jammed his hand on a diving play early in the game, but stayed in. Then, in the fifth inning, he limped off the field after aggravating his hamstring while scoring a run. He was […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoRiley Greene Starting Season At Double-A
Detroit Tigers outfielder Riley Greene is being sent to Double-A to start the 2021 season. The 20-year-old is the Tigers' No. 2 overall prospect, per MLB Pipeline. This will be his first full year in the minors. He was selected 5th overall in the 2019 MLB draft by the Tigers, then went on to play […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoJakob Junis Shifting To The Bullpen
The Kansas City Royals are moving pitcher Jakob Junis back to the bullpen. The team's No. 2 prospect Daniel Lynch is being called up to make his MLB debut on Monday and he is taking Junis's spot in the rotation. It's a disappointing development to any fantasy manager who is currently rostering Junis, who has […]
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