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Jonathan Schoop Isn't In Wednesday's Lineup
Detroit Tigers second baseman Jonathan Schoop isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Kansas City Royals and left-handed starter Daniel Lynch. So far this year, Schoop is hitting .203 with a .236 on-base percentage, 11 home runs, and five stolen bases in 484 plate appearances. Ryan Kreidler will get the start at second […]
Ben Rosener 2 years agoKerry Carpenter Not Starting For Tigers Wednesday
Detroit Tigers outfielder Kerry Carpenter isn't in the team's lineup on Wednesday for a matchup with the Kansas City Royals and left-handed starter Daniel Lynch. Carpenter is hitting .252 in 113 plate appearances for the Tigers season, with a .310 on-base percentage and six home runs. Instead, the Tigers are starting Willi Castro in right […]
Ben Rosener 2 years agoRays Transfer Brandon Lowe To 60-Day Injured List
The Tampa Bay Rays transferred infielder Brandon Lowe (back) to the 60-day injured list on Wednesday. The move makes room for starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow, who was activated from the 60-day injured list, on the active roster. Lowe appeared in 65 games for the Rays this season, batting .221 with a .308 on-base percentage, eight […]
Ben Rosener 2 years agoRays Activate Tyler Glasnow
The Tampa Bay Rays activated starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow (elbow) from the 60-day injured list on Wednesday. Glasnow has been working his way back from Tommy John surgery last season and now returns to the Rays' active roster. He last pitched in the Majors in 2021, making 14 starts and working to a 2.66 ERA […]
Ben Rosener 2 years agoDarin Ruf Isn't In Tuesday's Lineup
New York Mets outfielder and first baseman Darin Ruf isn't in the team's lineup on Tuesday night for a matchup with the Miami Marlins and right-handed starting pitcher Pablo Lopez. The veteran is batting .204 this season with a .307 on-base percentage, 11 home runs, and a pair of stolen bases in 388 plate appearances. […]
Ben Rosener 2 years agoKe'Bryan Hayes Not Starting On Tuesday
Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes isn't starting on Tuesday against the Cincinnati Reds and right-hander Hunter Greene. Hayes is batting .247 with a .318 on-base percentage, seven home runs, and 18 stolen bases this season in 535 plate appearances. The Pirates will instead go with Rodolfo Castro at third base. Castro will hit third […]
Ben Rosener 2 years agoTommy Pham Back In Red Sox's Lineup On Tuesday
Boston Red Sox outfielder Tommy Pham is back in the team's lineup on Tuesday for a matchup with the Baltimore Orioles. Pham got the day off on Monday but will hit leadoff on Tuesday against the Orioles and right-hander Kyle Bradish. He'll start in left field. The veteran outfielder is batting .244 this season with […]
Ben Rosener 2 years agoRoansy Contreras Throws Four Innings Monday
Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Roansy Contreras allowed a pair of runs in four innings in his most recent start on Monday. The right-hander also gave up a pair of hits, one of which was a home run. He didn't walk anyone, but both of the runs he allowed were earned. Contreras generated six swings and […]
Ben Rosener 2 years agoEric Haase Not Starting On Tuesday
Detroit Tigers catcher Eric Haase isn't in the team's starting lineup on Tuesday for a matchup with the Kansas City Royals and right-hander Zack Greinke. Haase is hitting .250 this season with a .298 on-base percentage and 12 home runs in 329 plate appearances. He'll head to the bench with Tucker Barnhart getting the start […]
Ben Rosener 2 years agoDrey Jameson Has Strong Start Against Giants
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Drey Jameson turned in another strong outing on Sunday, scattering five hits and three walks in 5 1/3 shutout frames against the San Francisco Giants. The 25-year-old also struck out five batters and logged 13 swinging strikes on 87 pitches. Six of his swinging strikes came via his four-seam fastball, while […]
Ben Rosener 2 years agoPirates Designate Michael Chavis For Assignment
The Pittsburgh Pirates have reportedly designated infielder Michael Chavis for assignment on Monday, per a tweet from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Jason Mackey. The versatile 27-year-old started games at first base, second base and third base for Pittsburgh this season. Overall, he hit .229 with a .265 on-base percentage, 14 home runs and a stolen base […]
Ben Rosener 2 years agoCristian Javier Turns In Strong Start Sunday Against Baltimore
Houston Astros starting pitcher Cristian Javier enjoyed another strong outing on Sunday. Javier limited the Baltimore Orioles to one hit in six shutout innings. He didn't walk any batters on the day and finished with eight strikeouts, 13 swinging strikes, and an excellent 36% CSW rate. He's now given up one run or fewer in […]
Ben Rosener 2 years agoAdam Wainwright Struggles Against Dodgers On Sunday
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright struggled on Sunday in his start against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The veteran gave up six hits, four earned runs, and three walks in three innings of work against the National League West winners. He didn't surrender a home run on the day, but only had one strikeout, […]
Ben Rosener 2 years agoShane McClanahan Allows Four Runs Against Blue Jays
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane McClanahan didn't have his best start of the season on Sunday against the Toronto Blue Jays. The Rays ace gave up six hits, four earned runs, three home runs, and a pair of walks in five innings against Toronto. He also struck out a pair of batters on the […]
Ben Rosener 2 years agoFantasy Baseball Trade Targets - Buy/Sell For Week 24
Making the right trades can be crucial to championship success in fantasy baseball, almost as much as the draft, if not more. While most trades can have a significant impact on your fantasy team, it’s the deals where you acquire undervalued players and then see their production improve that can really tip the scales in […]
Ben Rosener 2 years agoNick Lodolo Strikes Out Seven Against Red Sox Tuesday
Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Nick Lodolo struck out seven over five innings in his latest outing on Tuesday. Lodolo limited the Boston Red Sox to three hits, three earned runs, three walks, and a pair of home runs in five innings, along with the aforementioned seven strikeouts. He also hit three batters with pitches. Lodolo […]
Ben Rosener 2 years agoPhillies Activate Zack Wheeler From Injured List
The Philadelphia Phillies activated right-handed starting pitcher Zack Wheeler (forearm) from the 15-day injured list on Wednesday. The 32-year-old has pitched to a 3.07 ERA and a 2.97 FIP in 138 innings for the National League East franchise this season. He's also logged 148 strikeouts and 33 walks in those 138 innings. Wheeler previously made […]
Ben Rosener 2 years agoCristian Javier Logs Win Against Rays Tuesday
Houston Astros starter Cristian Javier earned the win on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Rays. The right-hander gave up four walks and a hit in five scoreless frames. He also struck out six batters on the day. Overall, he generated 17 swinging strikes on 90 pitches and logged a 30% CSW rate. Of his 17 […]
Ben Rosener 2 years agoJorge Mateo Isn't In Wednesday's Lineup
Baltimore Orioles infielder Jorge Mateo isn't in the team's lineup on Wednesday for a matchup with the Detroit Tigers and right-hander Matt Manning. Mateo is batting .220 with a .267 on-base percentage, 13 home runs, and 30 stolen bases in 484 plate appearances this season. Instead, it'll be Gunnar Henderson moving to shortstop with Ramon […]
Ben Rosener 2 years agoLuis Arraez Not Starting Wednesday
Minnesota Twins infielder Luis Arraez isn't in the team's starting lineup on Wednesday for a matchup with the Kansas City Royals and left-hander Daniel Lynch. Arraez has been one of Minnesota's best position players this season, hitting .314 with a .373 on-base percentage, eight home runs, and four stolen bases in 563 plate appearances. Instead, […]
Ben Rosener 2 years agoDrew Rasmussen Allows Four Runs On Monday Against Astros
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Drew Rasmussen allowed four runs in six innings against the Houston Astros in his most recent outing on Monday. Rasmussen also gave up six hits and a home run on the day. He allowed just one walk and struck out three batters. The starter generated 11 swinging strikes on 85 […]
Ben Rosener 2 years agoCedric Mullins Not Starting On Tuesday
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins isn't in the team's starting lineup on Tuesday for a matchup with the Detroit Tigers and left-hander Joey Wentz. The 27-year-old is batting .262 with a .324 on-base percentage, 14 home runs, and 31 stolen bases in 611 plate appearances this season. Ryan McKenna will step in as the team's […]
Ben Rosener 2 years agoCody Bellinger Not In Game 1 Lineup Tuesday
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger is on the bench Tuesday for the first game of a doubleheader against the Arizona Diamondbacks and right-hander Zach Davies. The 26-year-old is batting .200 with a .261 on-base percentage, 17 home runs, and 14 stolen bases in 505 plate appearances this season. The Dodgers will instead go with […]
Ben Rosener 2 years agoWill Smith On The Bench For Game 1 Tuesday
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith isn't starting the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Arizona Diamondbacks and right-hander Zach Davies. Smith has enjoyed a strong season at the plate so far, batting .257 with a .348 on-base percentage, 22 home runs, and a stolen base in 526 plate appearances. The Dodgers will go […]
Ben Rosener 2 years agoMax Muncy Isn't In Tuesday's Game 1 Lineup
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy will be on the bench for the first game of the team's doubleheader against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday afternoon. The 31-year-old is batting .202 with a .329 on-base percentage, 20 home runs, and a pair of stolen bases in 510 plate appearances this season. The Dodgers will go […]
Ben Rosener 2 years agoMookie Betts Not Starting Game 1 On Tuesday
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts isn't in the team's lineup for the first game of a doubleheader against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday. Betts is hitting .273 with a .345 on-base percentage, 34 home runs, and 12 stolen bases in 583 plate appearances this season. The Dodgers will instead start Joey Gallo in right […]
Ben Rosener 2 years agoSandy Alcantara Throws Complete Game Sunday
Miami Marlins starter Sandy Alcantara threw a complete game on Sunday in his outing against the Washington Nationals. Alcantara allowed seven hits while giving up an earned run and a walk. He struck out seven Nationals hitters on the day and needed just 103 pitches to get through nine frames. He registered eight swinging strikes […]
Ben Rosener 2 years agoSpencer Strider Has Another Strong Outing Sunday
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider turned in another strong start on Sunday against the Philadelphia Phillies. The right-hander struck out 10 batters in six innings while allowing three walks and a home run. The home run, which came via Phillies infielder Alec Bohm, was the only hit Strider surrendered. The rookie also generated 19 […]
Ben Rosener 2 years agoRobbie Grossman Not Starting Monday
Atlanta Braves outfielder Robbie Grossman isn't in the team's starting lineup on Monday for a matchup with the Washington Nationals and right-hander Cory Abbott. The outfielder is batting .214 with a .317 on-base percentage, seven home runs and six stolen bases in 441 plate appearances this season. He'll head to the bench with Eddie Rosario […]
Ben Rosener 2 years agoJi-Man Choi Not Starting Monday
Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi isn't in Monday's lineup for a matchup with the Houston Astros and right-handed starter Luis Garcia. The veteran is batting .227 this season to go along with a .336 on-base percentage and 10 home runs in 384 plate appearances. Jonathan Aranda will start at first base and hit […]
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