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Zach Davies Will Make Rehab Start on Friday
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Zach Davies (shoulder) will make a rehab start at Class A on Friday. Davies was scheduled to make a rehab start on Thursday, but was scratched due to back tightness. He's been unable to pitch for the Brewers in almost two months, so Davies starting on Friday is a good sign. […]
Andy Webb 6 years agoJoakim Soria Activated, Jacob Barnes Optioned to Triple A
Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Joakim Soria has been activated for Friday's game against the San Francisco Giants. The newly-acquired righty will bring veteran experience to a fairly young Brewers bullpen. The acquisition of Soria also gives the Brewers another option in the ninth inning. Righty Jacob Barnes has been optioned to Triple A to make […]
Andy Webb 6 years agoJulio Urias Could Join Dodgers Bullpen
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias (shoulder) is a serious candidate to join the Dodgers bullpen down the stretch of the season, according to manager Dave Roberts. Urias has nearly recovered from shoulder surgery and is getting closer to a rehab assignment. Urias was impressive with the Dodgers in 2016 and could end up as […]
Andy Webb 6 years agoMark Reynolds Starting on Friday
Washington Nationals corner infielder Mark Reynolds will join the Nats starting lineup for Friday's game against the Miami Marlins. Reynolds will bat seventh and play third base against righty Pablo Lopez. Anthony Rendon has been placed on the paternity leave list, so he'll miss the beginning of the weekend series versus the Marlins. Reynolds is […]
Andy Webb 6 years agoJake Lamb Lands on 10-Day DL
Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Jake Lamb (shoulder) has been placed on the 10-day disabled list. Lamb was forced to leave Thursday's game with a left shoulder contusion. The D-Backs were calling the injury day-to-day, but it appears to be a little more serious than that. Infielder Ildemaro Vargas has been recalled to take Lamb's spot […]
Andy Webb 6 years agoJeff McNeil Starting, Devin Mesoraco Out on Friday
New York Mets infielder Jeff McNeil has joined the starting lineup for Friday's game following the Asdrubal Cabrera trade. McNeil will play second base and bat sixth versus righty Ivan Nova. Kevin Plawecki will draw the start behind the plate and bat seventh on Friday. Devin Mesoraco will get a routine day off for this […]
Andy Webb 6 years agoAsdrubal Cabrera Traded to Phillies
New York Mets infielder Asdrubal Cabrera has been traded to the Philadelphia Phillies. In exchange for Cabrera the Mets will receive Double A pitcher Franklyn Kilome. This season Kilome has a 4.24 ERA with 83 strikeouts in 19 starts with Double-A Reading. Cabrera is hitting .277/.329/.488 with 18 homers and 58 RBI this season and […]
Andy Webb 6 years agoShohei Ohtani in Lineup Against Lefty
Los Angeles Angels pitcher/hitter Shohei Ohtani will be in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Seattle Mariners. Jefry Marte was expected to be in the lineup against Wade LeBlanc, but that is not the case on Friday. Ohtani will DH and bat second against LeBlanc.
Andy Webb 6 years agoMiguel Sano Recalled by Twins
Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano has been recalled by the Twins on Friday. Sano was sent to the minor leagues by the Twins earlier in the season, but the Eduardo Escobar trade opens up a spot for Sano on the MLB roster. Sano is hitting .203/.270/.405 with seven homers over 37 games this season […]
Andy Webb 6 years agoStarling Marte, Corey Dickerson Out on Friday
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielders Starling Marte and Corey Dickerson are out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the New York Mets. Sean Rodriguez will bat seventh and play center field, while Jordan Luplow will lead off and play left field against lefty Jason Vargas. Both players could be sleeper options in DFS contests. Marte […]
Andy Webb 6 years agoMitch Moreland Dealing With Knee Soreness
Boston Red Sox first baseman Mitch Moreland (knee) is out of the starting lineup for the second consecutive game on Friday. Moreland is hitting .190/.284/.254 over his last 19 games and reportedly is dealing with left knee soreness. There is a chance he's available off the bench, but Steve Pearce should be fine at first […]
Andy Webb 6 years agoDiamondbacks Acquire Eduardo Escobar for Three Prospects
Minnesota Twins infielder Eduardo Escobar is heading to the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for three prospects. The Twins are receiving righty pitcher Jhoan Duran and outfielders Ernie De La Trinidad, Gabriel Maciel. All three players are currently at Class-A Kane County. Escobar should continue his solid season in Arizona. He's hitting .274/.338/.514 with 15 home […]
Andy Webb 6 years agoSonny Gray Should Make Next Start
New York Yankees starting pitcher Sonny Gray (thumb) exited early during Thursday's start against the Kansas City Royals. Gray took a comebacker off hit thumb and was forced to come out of the game. The X-rays on Gray's thumb came back clean, so he should be fine to make his next scheduled start. Gray plans […]
Andy Webb 6 years agoStarlin Castro Could Be An Option for Yankees
Miami Marlins second baseman Starlin Castro could be headed out of Miami by the end of this month. The Yankees are going to be without Aaron Judge for some time, so could Castro be a fit in New York? Apparently, Castro could be a possible fit for the Yankees, according to Buster Olney and Max […]
Andy Webb 6 years agoTyler Lyons Designated for Assignment
St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Tyler Lyons has been designated for assignment on Friday. Lyons posted a 8.64 ERA in 27 appearances with 16 earned runs in 16 innings with the Cards this season. However, Lyons put together two solid seasons with the Cardinals during 2016 and 2017. He's not worth owning in fantasy leagues […]
Andy Webb 6 years agoBrett Cecil to DL, Four Pitchers Recalled
St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Brett Cecil (foot) has been placed on the disabled list on Friday. The Cards have recalled pitchers Luke Weaver, Dakota Hudson, Daniel Poncedeleon and Tyler Webb from Triple-A Memphis. Weaver, Hudson, and Poncedeleon are all worth a look in fantasy leagues, while Webb belongs on the waiver wire right now. Cecil […]
Andy Webb 6 years agoSam Tuivailala Traded to Mariners
St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Sam Tuivailala has been traded to the Seattle Mariners on Friday. The Cardinals acquired righty pitcher Seth Elledge in exchange for Tuivailala. Elledge had a 1.17 ERA and nine saves during 31 games in Single A this season. The Cardinals assigned Elledge to Double A. Tuivailala had a 3.69 ERA […]
Andy Webb 6 years agoThyago Vieira Recalled on Friday
Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Thyago Vieira has been recalled from Triple-A Charlotte on Friday. Vieira posted a 5.05 ERA and 50/24 K/BB ratio over 41 innings in Triple A this season. The hard-throwing righty had an ugly ERA, but did manage to save six games for Charlotte, and only allowed two home runs through […]
Andy Webb 6 years agoTyler Danish Recalled From Triple-A
Chicago White Sox pitcher Tyler Danish has been recalled from Triple-A Charlotte on Friday. Danish has posted a 3.06 ERA with a 46/26 K/BB in 29 appearances and thrown 64.2 innings this season in Triple A. Chris Volstad has been designated for assignment to make room for Danish on the 25-man roster. Volstad has posted […]
Andy Webb 6 years agoAthletics Are Seeking Left-Handed Outfield Bat
The Oakland Athletics appear to be buyers at the trade deadline and have made their needs very clear. The A's are searching for pitching just like most teams during the trade deadline. However, Oakland is also searching for a left-handed outfield bat. Nick Martini is currently on the roster due to Matt Joyce (back) being […]
Andy Webb 6 years agoEddie Butler Heads to Texas in Cole Hamels Deal
Chicago Cubs pitcher Eddie Butler is heading to Arlington as part of the Cole Hamels trade with the Texas Rangers. Butler recently returned from the 60-day DL, but can pitch in both the rotation and bullpen. The Rangers also receive righty pitcher Rollie Lacy and a player to be named later. Hamels officially heads to […]
Andy Webb 6 years agoCardinals Showing Interest in Chris Archer
The long list of teams interested in Tampa Bay Rays starter Chris Archer gets bigger on Friday. There is a chance that Archer is making his last start for the Rays on Friday. The Cardinals are without some key starters including ace Carlos Martinez (oblique). It appears the Cards are not throwing in the towel […]
Andy Webb 6 years agoCardinals Expected to Release Greg Holland
St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Greg Holland is likely going to become a free agent on Friday, according to Jon Morosi. The three-time All-Star signed a one-year $14 million deal with the Cardinals over the offseason. Holland has posted a 7.92 ERA with 22 walks in 25 innings and 32 appearances. There is a decent […]
Andy Webb 6 years agoMichael Perez Should See Increased Playing Time
Tampa Bay Rays catcher Michael Perez has been through a lot in the last couple of days. He was catching in Triple A for the D-Backs before being traded to the Rays. Perez is now on the Rays 25-man roster and collected his first MLB hit on Thursday. Wilson Ramos (hamstring) is still sidelined, so […]
Andy Webb 6 years agoAustin Jackson Signs With Mets
Free-agent outfielder Austin Jackson has reached an agreement with the New York Mets. There is multiple reports that the deal is going to be a major league deal. The Mets have three outfielders currently sidelined, so Jackson should provide some much needed depth. Jackson is hitting .242/.309/.295 through 59 games this season. He's only worth […]
Andy Webb 6 years agoBrandon Belt Exits Early on Wednesday
San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (leg) left Wednesday's game after he beat out an infield single. Belt was reportedly limping around and the injury does not good look. It's unclear how serious the injury is at this point, but it was significant enough to pull him out of the game. More information should […]
Andy Webb 6 years agoDiamondbacks Acquire Matt Andriese
Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Matt Andriese has been traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks for catcher Michael Perez and pitcher Brian Shaffer. Perez has played in Triple A this season, while Shaffer is still in the lower minor leagues. Andriese has a 4.07 ERA in 27 games and could be a useful piece to the Diamondbacks […]
Andy Webb 6 years agoTim Anderson Moves Up in the Batting Order
Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson will play shortstop and bat first against Angels' lefty Tyler Skaggs. Anderson has put together three straight multi-hit games, so he'll jump up in the batting order. It's unclear whether not Anderson will stay first in the batting order or if he'll move back to the seventh spot after […]
Andy Webb 6 years agoTom Murphy is Starting on Wednesday
Colorado Rockies catcher Tom Murphy is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Houston Astros. Murphy has seen his playing time take a hit over the last couple of weeks. He'll draw the start behind the plate and bat eighth against righty Charlie Morton. Murphy is worth an add in NL-only leagues, but […]
Andy Webb 6 years agoCarlos Tocci Starting Again on Wednesday
Texas Rangers outfielder Carlos Tocci is drawing his second straight start against the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday. Delino DeShields was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock after struggling through the first couple of months this season. DeShields should be dropped in all standard fantasy leagues right now. Tocci had two hits on Tuesday and could quickly […]
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