Corbin Burnes' Next Start Moved Up To Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Corbin Burnes will make his next start on Tuesday against the Boston Red Sox. The right-hander was originally supposed to pitch on Wednesday, but due to off days, the Orioles decided to have him pitch a day earlier. Cole Irvin will now start on Wednesday with Grayson Rodriguez going on Thursday. […]

James Outman Hits The Bench Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder James Outman is absent from the team's starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Chicago Cubs. Outman has not started against a southpaw all season and that trend continues with Shota Imanaga on the mound. In Outman's absence, Enrique Hernandez will start in centerfield and bat sixth. Hernandez is batting […]

Matt Manning Has Impressive Spot Start On Thursday

Detroit Tigers pitcher Matt Manning allowed no hits and gave up no runs across 5 2/3 innings of work against the New York Mets on Thursday. He struck out three batters while walking four. Manning, who started the season with Triple-A Toledo, was added to the roster ahead of Thursday's doubleheader. The 26-year-old will likely […]

Jose Butto Notches Quality Start On Thursday

New York Mets right-hander Jose Butto gave up one run on three hits across six innings of work during Thursday's 2-1 doubleheader win over the Detroit Tigers. He recorded six strikeouts and allowed three walks across 90 pitches. It was an impressive spot start for the 26-year-old after being called up from Triple-A Syracuse. Butto […]

Nick Nastrini Unlikely To Be Called Up Next Week

Chicago White Sox pitching prospect Nick Nastrini is unlikely to be called up heading into next week's series against the Cleveland Guardians. The White Sox need a fifth starter for their rotation, but manager Pedro Grifol said that Nastrini is currently dealing with an illness.The 24-year-old had a decent spring and is currently one of […]

Francisco Alvarez Drives In Two Runs In Game 1 Of Doubleheader

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez went 2-for-5 with two RBI during Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader with the Detroit Tigers. The 22-year-old has now collected multiple hits in three of his last four games. Alvarez showcased his raw power during his rookie season by belting 25 home runs, but his .209 batting average and […]

Riley Greene Goes Yard In First Game Of Doubleheader

Detroit Tigers outfielder Riley Greene went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk and two runs scored during Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader with the New York Mets. The 394-foot blast was Greene's second homer of the season. The 23-year-old has dealt with health issues over the last two campaigns but his power/speed blend […]

Joel Payamps Snags First Save On Sunday

Milwaukee Brewers reliever Joel Payamps picked up the save on Sunday during a 4-1 win over the New York Mets. Payamps retired the side in order and struck out one. Abner Uribe recorded saves in each of the Brewers previous two games. While Uribe was unlikely to pitch three days in a row, the Brewers […]

Kevin Gausman Strong In Season Debut

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Kevin Gausman allowed one run on two hits across 4 1/3 innings of work during Sunday's 9-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. The right-hander struck out six batters without issuing a walk. Gausman was on a strict workload limit for this one, exiting the game after tossing 69 pitches. […]

Kyle Schwarber Blasts First Homer Of 2024

Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and two runs scored during Sunday's 5-4 win over the Atlanta Braves. The veteran slugger deposited a Chris Sale fastball into the seats for his first homer of the season. Schwarber will be his classic self in 2024, offering monstrous power numbers […]

Jose Alvarado Bounces Back With Save On Sunday

Philadelphia Phillies reliever Jose Alvarado picked up his first save of the season by tossing a scoreless ninth inning in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Atlanta Braves. It was a nice bounce-back performance for the veteran after he was shelled for five runs in his first appearance. Alvarado will have a couple spotty outings along […]

Willson Contreras Back In Action Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras is back in the starting lineup and batting fifth for Sunday's showdown with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The veteran backstop received a day off on Saturday after going 1-for-7 to start the season. Contreras should be his consistent self for fantasy managers in 2024, offering 20+ home run power […]

Max Muncy Absent From Sunday's Lineup

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Muncy has gone 6-for-21 with three RBI, no home runs and 10 strikeouts through five games this season. The 33-year-old should continue to be a prominent source of home runs and RBI in 2024, but […]

John Means Torched For Seven Runs In Rehab Start

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher John Means (elbow) gave up seven runs on six hits across a single inning of work during Sunday's rehab start at Triple-A Norfolk. Means gave up two homers while striking out two batters and walking one. It was not the start to the season that Means was hoping for, but the […]

Will Smith Takes Seat On Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith is not in Sunday's starting lineup against the St. Louis Cardinals. It appears to be a regular day of rest for the star backstop. Smith, much like everyone on the Dodgers offense, has enjoyed a strong start to 2024. He is slashing .455/.500/.545 with four RBI through 24 plate […]

Ceddanne Rafaela Not In Sunday's Lineup

Boston Red Sox outfielder Ceddanne Rafaela is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Seattle Mariners. The speedy 23-year-old started in centerfield in the Red Sox previous three games. Rafaela has gone 4-for-12 at the plate in the early going with three runs scored and one RBI. He is nothing more than […]

Kris Bryant, Charlie Blackmon Get Breather Sunday

Colorado Rockies outfielders Kris Bryant and Charlie Blackmon will both take a seat for Sunday's series finale against the Arizona Diamondbacks. It appears to be a regular off day for both veteran players. Bryant was hitless through his first three games of 2024, striking out a whopping seven times across 12 plate appearances. Blackmon fared […]

Joey Bart Designated For Assignment

San Francisco Giants catcher Joey Bart was designated for assignment on Sunday, removing the 27-year-old from the 40-man roster. The team brought up right-hander Daulton Jefferies as a corresponding move. Bart, the No. 2 overall pick from the 2018 draft, was never able to put things together with the Giants. He slashed a paltry .219/.288/.335 […]

Rafael Devers Returns To Lineup Sunday

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers (shoulder) will be back in the team's starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Seattle Mariners. Devers missed the past two games due to nagging shoulder soreness that has hampered him since Spring Training, but the team never felt like it was serious enough to send him for […]

Mitch Garver Set To Miss Third Straight Game

Seattle Mariners catcher/designated hitter Mitch Garver (back) remains sidelined for Sunday's game against the Boston Red Sox due to back spasms. Garver said on Friday that he did not think the ailment would be a long-term issue, but it is a bit of a concern that he has now missed three straight games. The slugging […]

Kevin Kiermaier On The Bench Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. The 33-year-old started the first three games of the season for Toronto, going 1-for-10 with one RBI and a walk. Kiermaier was battling a knee injury during Spring Training, but he seemed no worse for wear […]

Walker Buehler Aiming For 40-50 Pitches On Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler (elbow) is expected to throw 40 to 50 pitches in his first rehab start with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday. Initially the expectation was that Buehler would go four-to-five innings, but the Dodgers have opted for a lighter workload. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts speculated that Buehler will need […]

Anthony Volpe Unavailable Sunday With Illness

New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe (illness) was scratched from the team's lineup Sunday due to a stomach illness. Fantasy managers can breathe a sigh of relief that Volpe's absence wasn't related to a more serious injury. With Volpe sidelined, Jon Berti will start at third base and bat seventh while Oswaldo Cabrera will slide […]

Bo Bichette Scratched With Neck Spasms On Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (neck) is out of the lineup on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Rays due to neck spasms. With the two-time All-Star unavailable, Ernie Clement will start at shortstop and bat sixth. Bichette should hopefully return to the lineup for Monday's clash with the Houston Astros, but it is a […]

Victor Hedman To Undergo Knee Surgery

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman played with a knee injury throughout the Stanley Cup playoffs, according to Erik Erlendsson. The Swedish rearguard requires surgery, but is expected to be ready for next season's training camp. It was apparent that something was ailing the 30-year-old in the postseason, but Hedman still produced two goals, 16 […]

Freddie Freeman Smacks Solo Shot On Tuesday

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman was 1-for-4 with a solo home run during Tuesday's 6-5 loss to the Washington Nationals. It was nice to see a pulse at the plate, as Freeman was 0-for-9 during the Braves opening series. Despite the slow start, the 2020 NL MVP remains one of the best hitters in […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Blasts Two Homers On Tuesday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. was 2-for-5 with two home runs and three RBI during Tuesday's 6-5 loss to the Washington Nationals. Both home runs came against Nationals ace Max Scherzer. Acuna had a quiet series against the Phillies, but it is safe to say the 23-year-old has broken out. Expect Acuna to finish […]

Corey Seager Notches Three Hits On Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager was 3-for-5 with an RBI, a walk, and three runs scored during Friday's 11-6 win over the Colorado Rockies. The 26-year-old was phenomenal during the 2020 campaign, slashing .307/.358/.585 with 15 homers and 41 RBI. Seager has had multiple hits in both of his games so far in 2021, […]

Cristian Pache Doubles On Opening Day

Atlanta Braves outfielder Cristian Pache was 1-for-4 with the first double of his MLB career during Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. The 22-year-old beat out Ender Inciarte for the starting centerfield job, as Pache possesses elite defensive skills. Until he can develop a power stroke, or hit for a reliable average, he remains […]

Cody Bellinger Looks Poised At The Plate Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger was 2-for-4 with an RBI, a run scored, and a walk in Thursday's 8-5 loss to the Colorado Rockies. The 25-year-old belted a two-run, opposite-field homer in the third inning, but miscommunication on the base paths resulted in him being credited with an RBI single instead. Above all else, […]