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Jose Altuve Blasts Three-Run Homer
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve gave his team a big lift during Sunday's game against the Detroit Tigers. The veteran slugger went 2-for-3 with a three-run home run in the 4-1 win. He also drew a walk and stole a base in what was a fairly productive day at the plate for Altuve. He's […]
Andy Webb 5 months agoKutter Crawford Records Nine Strikeouts
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Kutter Crawford showed off his hit-and-miss stuff during Sunday's outing against the New York Yankees. The right-hander racked up nine strikeouts while allowing only three hits in the win. The 28-year-old gave up a home run to Aaron Judge during the opening frame, but Crawford settled down after that. He […]
Andy Webb 5 months agoBailey Ober Tosses Solid Outing
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Bailey Ober looked sharp during Sunday's outing against the Oakland Athletics. The right-hander allowed one run on six hits while striking out eight batters over 6 1/3 innings of work. Ober only walked two batters as he made easy work of the A's lineup. He been up-and-down this season but does […]
Andy Webb 5 months agoTyler Glasnow Looks Excellent
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow had seemingly no issues during Sunday's outing against the Kansas City Royals. The right-hander struck out nine batters while throwing seven shutout innings during the victory. Glasnow had strong command in this one as he only walked one batter over the course of his outing. He'll carry a […]
Andy Webb 5 months agoJordan Montgomery Bounces Back On Sunday
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery put together a strong outing during Sunday's start against the Chicago White Sox. The left-hander has struggled out of the gate this season but made easy work of the lackluster White Sox lineup here. Montgomery allowed only an unearned run on four hits over five strong innings in the […]
Andy Webb 5 months agoDrew Thorpe Gets Knocked Around
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Drew Thorpe was unable to find much success during Sunday's outing against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The rookie right-hander was smacked around for eight runs (seven earned) on six hits over 3 1/3 innings of work. Thorpe issued five walks and didn't strike out anyone in this disaster of a performance. […]
Andy Webb 5 months agoRonel Blanco Looks Untouchable On Sunday
Houston Astros starting pitcher Ronel Blanco was unhittable during Sunday's start against the Detroit Tigers. The right-hander threw seven innings of no-hit baseball during Sunday's victory. He racked up eight strikeouts along the way and walked three batters as well. The 30-year-old threw 94 pitches before being lifted from the game. The no-hitter didn't last […]
Andy Webb 5 months agoAnthony Rizzo Removed Early On Sunday
New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (wrist) was removed early during Sunday's game against the Boston Red Sox. The veteran slugger suffered a right wrist injury when colliding with pitcher Brennan Bernardino who was attempting to cover first base. The expectation is that Rizzo will undergo X-rays to determine the severity of the injury. […]
Andy Webb 5 months agoMax Muncy Progressing Slowly
Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (oblique) is reportedly progressing slowly in his recovery efforts, according to manager Dave Roberts. The left-handed slugger has been shut down from swinging a bat for at least the next week. The Dodgers haven't given a clear timetable for his return but fantasy managers shouldn't expect it to […]
Andy Webb 5 months agoMax Scherzer Should Rejoin Rotation Soon
Texas Rangers starting pitcher Max Scherzer (thumb) is on the verge of returning to the big league rotation. The veteran right-hander threw 79 pitches over 4 2/3 innings during his most recent rehab start with Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday. Rangers' manager Bruce Bochy said on Sunday that Scherzer would rejoin the Rangers as long […]
Andy Webb 5 months agoBryan Woo To Return On Wednesday
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Bryan Woo (forearm) is scheduled to return to the starting rotation on Wednesday versus the Cleveland Guardians. The 24-year-old has been sidelined since missing his last start on Tuesday. Woo appears ready to go after getting a clean MRI on his forearm. The right-hander has been fantastic with a 1.07 ERA, […]
Andy Webb 5 months agoCorbin Carroll To Undergo MRI
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll (rib) was forced to exit early during Sunday's game. The 23-year-old will remain in Arizona to undergo an MRI exam due to rib cage discomfort. The D-Backs are hopeful it's a minor issue, but the MRI should give the organization a better timetable. Fantasy managers will need to check back […]
Andy Webb 5 months agoLuis Rengifo Expected To Play On Monday
Los Angeles Angels infielder Luis Rengifo (wrist) was pulled from Sunday's game after being hit by a pitch in the wrist. He did undergo precautionary X-rays but avoided any major injuries. The Angels are calling the injury a left wrist contusion. It appears to be minor considering Rengifo told reporters after the game that he […]
Andy Webb 5 months agoMiguel Vargas Likely To Be Recalled
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Miguel Vargas is expected to be recalled following Mookie Betts (hand) being placed on the injured list. Vargas was recently sent down but the Dodgers could use another infielder with Betts expected to miss multiple weeks. The expectation is that Kike Hernandez and Miguel Rojas will fill in at shortstop. However, […]
Andy Webb 5 months agoYoshinobu Yamamoto Likely To Miss Multiple Weeks
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (shoulder) will be shut down from throwing for the next couple of weeks. The right-hander suffered a strained rotator cuff during Saturday's outing. Dodgers' manager Dave Roberts mentioned that Yamamoto didn't suffer a season-ending injury but is certainly going to miss some time. At the moment, it sounds […]
Andy Webb 5 months agoMookie Betts Fractures Hand On Sunday
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Mookie Betts (wrist) was forced to exit early during Sunday's game against the Kansas City Royals. The superstar slugger suffered a fractured left hand when he was hit by a 98 mph fastball during Sunday's victory. Afterwards, Dodgers' manager Dave Roberts said Betts won't require surgery on his wrist. However, it's […]
Andy Webb 5 months agoCorey Seager Returning On Wednesday
Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager (hamstring) is back in the starting lineup ahead of Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. This is the first time that Seager is back in the lineup since exiting last Wednesday's game due to hamstring tightness. The 30-year-old is back to playing shortstop at Dodgers' Stadium, but this time […]
Andy Webb 5 months agoCavan Biggio Making Team Debut On Wednesday
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Cavan Biggio will make his team debut against the Texas Rangers on Wednesday. The 29-year-old is ready for game action with his new team after being designated for assignment by the Toronto Blue Jays earlier this week. Biggio has been awful at the plate this season, but figures to see playing […]
Andy Webb 5 months agoLogan O'Hoppe Sitting Out On Wednesday
Los Angeles Angels catcher Logan O'Hoppe (groin) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Wednesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The 24-year-old will miss this game after being removed from Tuesday's contest after taking a foul ball to the groin area. For now, O'Hoppe is considered day-to-day, so hopefully he'll avoid a trip to […]
Andy Webb 5 months agoTaylor Ward Held Out On Wednesday
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward (back) is not in the starting lineup ahead of Wednesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. This comes after Ward was pulled from Tuesday's game due to a lower back issue. The 30-year-old is considered day-to-day as this appears to be a minor issue. Kevin Pillar will start in his […]
Andy Webb 5 months agoCarlos Correa Records Five Hits
Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa was on fire at the plate during Wednesday's game against the Colorado Rockies. The veteran infielder recorded a career-high five hits in the blowout victory. This outstanding performance raised Correa's batting average from .271 to .290 mark on the season. Correa hasn't been offering a ton of power lately, but […]
Andy Webb 5 months agoLuis Robert Jr. Sitting Out On Wednesday
Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. (rest) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Wednesday's game against the Seattle Mariners. This appears to be a routine rest day for Robert who has been sluggish since returning from the injured list. Robert is slashing ,182/.237/.491 with five home runs and eight RBI in 14 […]
Andy Webb 5 months agoJasson Dominguez Activated, Optioned To Minors
New York Yankees outfielder Jasson Dominguez (elbow) has been activated from the 60-day injured list. The 21-year-old top prospect has finally been activated after a long rehabbing stint from last year's Tommy John surgery. Dominguez has been optioned to Triple-A where he has been crushing the ball. He is clearly ready for the next level, […]
Andy Webb 5 months agoDrew Thorpe Officially Starting On Tuesday
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Drew Thorpe has been recalled from Double-A Birmingham on Tuesday. The 23-year-old will make his MLB debut against the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night. Thorpe was the main piece back to Chicago during the Dylan Cease trade. He held a 1.35 ERA, 0.87 WHIP, and 56/17 K/BB ratio during his […]
Andy Webb 6 months agoJoey Ortiz Scratched From Tuesday's Lineup
Milwaukee Brewers infielder Joey Ortiz (hamstring) has been scratched from the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. This is frustrating news considering Ortiz has been extremely hot at the plate. He's batting .298 with four home runs and 15 RBI over his last 30 games. Hopefully the Brewers are just […]
Andy Webb 6 months agoMatt Chapman Returning On Tuesday
San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman (hamstring) is back in the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Houston Astros. As expected, Chapman will be back in the lineup following a two-game absence due to a hamstring issue. Luckily, it was a minor issue and Chapman wasn't required to be placed on the […]
Andy Webb 6 months agoBryan Woo Scratched From Tuesday's Start
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Bryan Woo (arm) has been scratched ahead of his scheduled start against the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday. Mariners manager Scott Servais said that Woo will undergo an MRI on his right arm to determine the severity of the issue. In the meantime, left-hander Jhonathan Diaz will take the ball in […]
Andy Webb 6 months agoRandy Arozarena Scratched On Tuesday
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena (hamstring) has been scratched from the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Chicago Cubs. It's uncertain where this injury came from but the assumption is that Arozarena will undergo additional testing to determine the severity of the injury. The 29-year-old has been awful to start the season, […]
Andy Webb 6 months agoElias Diaz Absent On Tuesday
Colorado Rockies catcher Elias Diaz (calf) is not in the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Minnesota Twins. This doesn't come as much of a shock after Diaz was forced to exit early during Monday's game due to tightness in his left calf. Jacob Stallings will cover behind the plate and bat fifth […]
Andy Webb 6 months agoNico Hoerner Remains Sidelined
Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (hand) remains out of the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Hoerner has been out of the lineup since suffering a fracture in his hand during last Thursday's game. Despite that, the Cubs are hopeful that Hoerner will be able to avoid a trip […]
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