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Jorge Soler Blasts Two Homers In Win
Miami Marlins outfielder Jorge Soler has shown some impressive power this season and continued to do damage during Sunday's game against the Chicago White Sox. The right-handed slugger blasted a home run off righty Lucas Giolito in the fifth inning. The 31-year-old hit another homer in the eighth inning as soon as the White Sox […]
Andy Webb 2 years agoZach Neto Records First Career Multi-Homer Game
Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto showed off his power during Sunday's game against the Seattle Mariners. The rookie infielder blasted a 421-foot shot off right-hander Logan Gilbert in the second inning. He followed that up with a 384-foot blast off righty Chris Flexen in the eighth inning. Neto finished the game 2-for-4 with two […]
Andy Webb 2 years agoJoc Pederson Blasts Two Homers
San Francisco Giants outfielder Joc Pederson put together an outstanding performance versus the Chicago Cubs on Sunday. The left-handed slugger went 4-for-4 with two home runs in the 13-3 win over Chicago. Pederson opened up the scoring with a 382-foot home run off Hayden Wesneski in the first inning. He followed that up with a […]
Andy Webb 2 years agoAndrew McCutchen Records 2,000 Career Hits
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen made history during Sunday's game against the New York Mets. The veteran outfielder singled for his 2,000th career hit during Sunday's 2-1 victory. He joins Miguel Cabrera, Joey Votto, Nelson Cruz and Elvis Andrus as the fifth active major leaguer with 2,000 hits. The 36-year-old has been surprisingly solid for […]
Andy Webb 2 years agoRonny Mauricio Could Be Promoted Soon
New York Mets infielder Ronny Mauricio (ankle) could be headed to the major league roster, but will first undergo an MRI on his ankle. He had an on-field collision at Triple-A Syracuse on June 4, and his ankle is still sore. Mauricio has appeared in games since the collision but will undergo further evaluation to determine […]
Andy Webb 2 years agoJosh Hader Fires Perfect Ninth Inning
San Diego Padres relief pitcher Josh Hader was tasked with shutting the door versus the Colorado Rockies on Saturday. The left-hander seemingly had no issues as he needed only 12 pitches to finish off the Rockies. He struck out Ryan McMahon, got Austin Wynns to ground out and fanned Elehuris Montero to record his 15th […]
Andy Webb 2 years agoBrandon Belt Exits Early On Saturday
Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Brandon Belt (hamstring) was forced to exit early during Saturday's game against the Minnesota Twins. The left-handed slugger was pulled out of the contest due to left hamstring tightness. Manager John Schneider mentioned that Belt will undergo additional testing to determine the severity of his injury. Honestly, hamstring issues can […]
Andy Webb 2 years agoAndrew Abbott Extends Scoreless Streak
Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Andrew Abbott took the mound for his second career start on Saturday versus the St. Louis Cardinals. The left-hander looked sharp as he went 5 2/3 scoreless innings, allowing five hits, and striking out four batters in the 8-4 win. The 24-year-old needed 105 pitches to work into the sixth inning, […]
Andy Webb 2 years agoJ.D. Davis Back In The Lineup On Saturday
San Francisco Giants third baseman J.D. Davis (hip) is back in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Chicago Cubs. The 30-year-old was a late scratch from Friday's game due to right hip tightness. He did appear as a pinch-hitter in the contest, so it doesn't sound like a major issue. Davis will cover […]
Andy Webb 2 years agoCarlos Correa Hits Go-Ahead Grand Slam
Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa came up clutch for his team during Saturday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. The slugging infielder was hitless coming into the eighth inning, but came up with the biggest hit of the game. Correa launched a go-ahead grand slam off right-hander Adam Cimber in the eighth inning. The Twins […]
Andy Webb 2 years agoJarren Duran Sitting Out On Saturday
Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the New York Yankees. The 26-year-old doesn't appear to be dealing with an injury, but is out of the lineup for the second straight game. It looks like the return of Adam Duvall is going to strip away playing […]
Andy Webb 2 years agoSeiya Suzuki Absent On Saturday
Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki is absent from Saturday's starting lineup against the San Francisco Giants. This appears to be a routine rest day for the 28-year-old outfielder. Suzuki is slashing .278/.367/.450 with six home runs and 19 RBI through his first 50 games of the season. Christopher Morel will bat third and cover right […]
Andy Webb 2 years agoJosh Fleming To Visit Specialist Next Week
Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Josh Fleming (elbow) is scheduled to visit Dr. Keith Meister next week. There appears to be additional concern here as the Rays have decided to get Fleming's elbow evaluated in person. The fear is that Fleming could be forced to have season-ending Tommy John surgery. Fantasy managers will have to stay […]
Andy Webb 2 years agoAndres Gimenez Absent On Saturday
Cleveland Guardians second baseman Andres Gimenez is absent from Saturday's starting lineup versus the Houston Astros. This appears to be a routine rest day for the slumping infielder. Gimenez is slashing .241/.304/.352 with three home runs and 17 RBI across 59 games this season. Tyler Freeman will cover second base and bat seventh versus right-hander […]
Andy Webb 2 years agoVinnie Pasquantino Placed On Injured List
Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino (shoulder) has been placed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday. The left-handed slugger made an early exit during Friday's game due to a right shoulder issue. The organization is unsure how long Pasquantino is going to be sidelined. Fantasy managers will have to stay tuned for another […]
Andy Webb 2 years agoAnthony Rizzo Out Of The Lineup On Saturday
New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Boston Red Sox. This appears to be a routine rest day for the left-handed slugger. It's a much-needed day off as Rizzo is 1-for-27 across his last seven games since returning from injury. DJ LeMahieu will cover […]
Andy Webb 2 years agoAndrew Painter To Throw Bullpen Session On Saturday
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Andrew Painter (elbow) is scheduled to throw a 20-pitch bullpen session on Saturday. The 20-year-old has been shut down since spring training due to UCL sprain in his right elbow. The Phillies have been extremely cautious about bringing back their top pitching prospect. The right-hander figures to spend a few months […]
Andy Webb 2 years agoJames Karinchak Optioned To Minors
Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher James Karinchak has been optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Saturday. This is a bit of a surprise considering Karinchak has been pitching fairly well this season. He's posting a 3.90 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 38/19 K/BB ratio across 32 appearances. The expectation is that the 27-year-old will be back on roster […]
Andy Webb 2 years agoBrent Rooker Not Playing On Friday
Oakland Athletics outfielder Brent Rooker is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. This appears to be a routine rest day for the right-handed slugger. Rooker has cooled off quite a bit since his red-hot month of April. Now, he's slashing .263/.363/.505 with 12 homers and 36 RBI in 50 […]
Andy Webb 2 years agoJoey Gallo Beginning Rehab Assignment On Friday
Minnesota Twins outfielder Joey Gallo (hamstring) is set to begin a minor league rehab assignment on Friday with Triple-A St. Paul. The left-handed slugger landed on the injured list last week due to a left hamstring strain. It's great to see that Gallo is ready to begin getting into game action again. At this pace, […]
Andy Webb 2 years agoRyan Mountcastle Sitting Out On Friday
Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle (illness) is absent from Friday' starting lineup against the Kansas City Royals. The 26-year-old is feeling under the weather, so the team will give him a day off to rest. This doesn't sound like anything serious, so fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day. Anthony Santander will cover first base […]
Andy Webb 2 years agoJulio Urias Won't Return This Weekend
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urias (hamstring) was expected to make his return from the injured list and pitch against the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday. Despite recent reports, Urias won't be ready in time to pitch this weekend, according to manager Dave Roberts. It sounds like the 26-year-old felt lingering discomfort in his hamstring […]
Andy Webb 2 years agoXander Bogaerts Returning To The Lineup On Friday
San Diego Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts (wrist) is back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Colorado Rockies. He has missed each of the last four games due to wrist soreness. Luckily, Bogaerts was able to avoid the injured list and is back in the lineup here. He'll bat fifth and play shortstop […]
Andy Webb 2 years agoJo Adell Absent On Friday
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jo Adell is absent from the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Seattle Mariners. The 24-year-old made his season debut versus the Chicago Cubs on Thursday. He blasted a 451-foot home run off Drew Smyly in what ended up being a victory for the Halos. A day later, Adell is […]
Andy Webb 2 years agoPierce Johnson Removed From Closer Role
Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Pierce Johnson has been officially removed from the closer role, according to manager Bud Black. The right-hander has been struggling lately, so it's not surprising that the Rockies have decided to make a change. This season, Johnson holds a 7.50 ERA, 1.96 WHIP, with 33/17 K/BB ratio across 24 innings of […]
Andy Webb 2 years agoAlex Kirilloff Gets Rest Day
Minnesota Twins first baseman Alex Kirilloff is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. This appears to be a routine rest day after Kirilloff played in the last three games. He has been hot, hitting .307/.440/.466 with three home runs and nine RBI in 24 games this season. The […]
Andy Webb 2 years agoJorge Polanco Absent For Friday's Game
Minnesota Twins second baseman Jorge Polanco (hamstring) is absent from the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. As expected, Polanco won't play here after being removed early during Thursday's game due to left hamstring tightness. The hope is that the 29-year-old will just need a few days of rest and can […]
Andy Webb 2 years agoYordan Alvarez Officially Placed On Injured List
Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (oblique) has been placed on the 10-day injured list on Friday. This was expected after manager Dusty Baker mentioned Alvarez was likely to end up missing time. The left-handed slugger is dealing with a right oblique issue that forced him to exit early on Thursday. The organization will have […]
Andy Webb 2 years agoLourdes Gurriel Jr. To Miss Fifth Straight Game
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (groin) remains out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Detroit Tigers. This marks the fifth game in a row that Gurriel has missed due to a lingering groin issue. At this point, it's fair to wonder whether Gurriel will require a trip to the injured list. […]
Andy Webb 2 years agoJake Fraley Remains Out On Friday
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jake Fraley (wrist) remains out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. This marks the third game in a row that Fraley has missed due to a wrist contusion. It sounds like a minor issue, so the organization is hopeful to avoid the injured list. In the […]
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