Vince Velasquez Expected to Return from DL, Start on Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Vince Velasquez is expected to come off of the disabled list and start against the Mets on Wednesday. Velasquez was dealing with a forearm contusion after being hit with a pitch, however, it appears as if the injury is behind him and he's back healthy. Velasquez holds a 5-8 record with […]

Drew Gagnon to Start for Mets on Tuesday

New York Mets pitcher Drew Gagnon is expected to be recalled from the minors. to start the team's game against the Phillies on Tuesday. He will be making his major league debut. Gagnon holds a 2-4 record with a 4.40 ERA and a 104/32 K/BB ratio over 18 games in 2018. Despite the impressive strike […]

Todd Frazier Placed on DL with Rib Injury

New York Mets third baseman Todd Frazier was placed on the 10-day DL with a rib muscle injury. His original absence in Monday's lineup was thought to be a day of rest, but now it appears to be more serious. It's unknown exactly how long Frazier will be out for. Ty Kelly has been recalled […]

J.T. Realmuto Placed on Paternity Leave

Miami Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto was placed on paternity leave and will be away from the team for a few days. Bryan Holliday will likely start in his place, however, he isn't a recommended streamer or waiver wire pickup.

Christian Arroyo Beginning Rehab Assignment on Monday

Tampa Bay Rays Christian Arroyo is beginning his rehab assignment on Monday. He has been out since June 15 with an oblique strain. Arroyo was the crown jewel of the Evan Longoria trade and the Rays will certainly want to get him playing time upon his return. He could play all over the infield as […]

Chris Archer Activated from Disabled List

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Chris Archer has been activated from the disabled list and will start on Monday against the Tigers. Archer has been out since June 2 with an abdominal strain. He holds a 3-4 record with a 4.24 ERA and a 76/26 K/BB ratio on the season. Archer's numbers aren't spectacular, but […]

Wilmer Flores Sitting Game One

New York Mets infielder Wilmer Flores is out of the lineup for game one of the team's doubleheader against the Phillies. Flores has been playing predominantly first base lately, but Dominic Smith will man the position in game one. Smith has hit .207 with one home run and one RBI in 2018. He isn't a […]

Todd Frazier Not in Lineup for Game One

New York Mets third baseman Todd Frazier is out of the lineup for game one of the team's doubleheader against the Phillies for a routine day of rest. He'll likely be back at third for game two. He's replaced by Jose Reyes who is batting seventh. Reyes has had a rough season in 2018, hitting […]

Greg Bird Out of Lineup for Game One

New York Yankees first baseman Greg Bird is out of the lineup for game one of the team's double header on Monday. Manager Aaron Boone has rested multiple of his starters in an effort to keep his team fresh for game two, with Bird being one of them. Neil Walker will get the start at […]

Austin Romine Sits Game One

New York Yankees catcher Austin Romine is out of the lineup for game one of the team's double header against the Orioles on Monday. He's replaced by Kyle Higashioka who is batting eighth. Higashioka is not a recommended streamer and with Romine fully healthy, not a recommended waiver wire pickup either.

Miguel Andujar Not in Lineup for Game One

New York Yankees third baseman Mike Mazzeo is on the bench for game one of the team's double header against the Orioles. It's just a routine day of rest and the rookie will likely start game two. He's replaced by Brandon Drury, who is batting seventh. Drury is hitting just .195 on the year but […]

Brett Gardner Sitting Game One of Doubleheader

New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner is out of the lineup for game one of the team's doubleheader on Monday for a routine day of rest. He's replaced by Clint Frazier who is batting fifth. Gardner almost certainly will return for the second game against the Orioles. Frazier makes for a solid streaming option in […]

Jimmy Yacabonis Recalled, Starting Game One on Monday

Baltimore Orioles pitcher Jimmy Yacabonis has been recalled from Triple-A and will start game one of the team's doubleheader on Monday against the Yankees. Yacabonis has appeared in three games for the Orioles in 2018, pitching to an 8.53 ERA and a 6/6 K/BB ratio. He isn't a recommended streamer on Monday.

Cesar Hernandez Returns to Lineup in Game One

Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Cesar Hernandez is back in the lineup for game one of the team's doubleheader against the Mets on Monday. Hernandez was forced into pinch-hitting duty after fouling a ball of his foot. It appears the injury is now behind him and he is ready to go. Hernandez is hitting .266 with […]

A.J. Pollock Ejected From Game on Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks A.J. Pollock was ejected from the team's game on Sunday for arguing balls and strikes. The ejection was extremely rare for Pollock as it was only the second of his career. Outside of this blemish, Pollock is having another strong season, hitting .282 with 11 home runs, 34 RBI and nine stolen bases […]

Walker Buehler to Start Against Angels Next Weekend

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler is expected to come off the disabled list and start against the Angeles next weekend. It is not yet been determined exactly which day he will start. Buehler hasn't pitched since June 28 with a rib injury. On the season, Buehler holds a 4-2 record with a 3.44 […]

Alex Cobb Left Game with Finger Blister

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Alex Cobb was forced from his start on Sunday with what is now confirmed as a right finger blister. There's no word on how serious the injury, however, Cobb said that he doesn't think he'll miss his next start. Even if the injury is minor, Cobb has struggled in 2018, pitching […]

Sean Doolittle Has Minor Toe Injury

Prior to the team's game on Sunday it was announced that Washington Nationals closer Sean Doolittle suffered a strained toe. The injury is reportedly minor and Doolittle wasn't needed on Sunday with the Nats getting blown out. There's a chance Doolittle is fine and the day off healed his injury, but Kelvin Herrera would be […]

Nick Tropeano Close to Rejoining Angels Rotation

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Nick Tropeano had a successful rehab game on Saturday and is reportedly close to rejoining the team's rotation. He has been out since June 10 with a shoulder injury. Despite his improved health, Tropeano has a 3-4 record on the year with a 4.83 ERA and a 44/20 K/BB ratio, making […]

Ryan Madson Shelled on Sunday

Washington Nationals reliever Ryan Madson was shelled on Sunday, lasting just 2/3 of an innings while allowing four earned runs and walking two. Madson was pulled for position player Mark Reynolds to get the last out of the ninth innings. Madson saw his ERA sky rocket to 5.46 with the outing. Sean Doolittle has the […]

Tanner Roark Continues to Struggle in Loss to Marlins

Washington Nationals starting pitcher struggled against the Marlins on Sunday, pitching four innings of four-run ball, while allowing 10 hits and walking three in a loss. Roark now drops to 3-11 on the season with a 4.76 ERA and a 93/41 K/BB ratio. Roark has been far from spectacular in 2018 and his showing against […]

Daniel Murphy Provides Nationals Only Offense Against Marlins

Washington Nationals second baseman Daniel Murphy provided his team's only offense in a loss to the Marlins on Sunday, going one-for-three with two RBI. Murphy is still hitting a lowly .194 on the season, but his performance Sunday could be a step in the right direction. The former All-Star has had a slow start to […]

Adam Conley Pitches Two Scoreless Innings in Win

Miami Marlins relief pitcher Adam Conley threw two innings of scoreless relief while striking out four to earn a win against the Nationals on Sunday. Conley now has a 3-1 record on the season with a 3.32 ERA and a 26/9 K/BB ratio. Conley has been solid since his permanent move to the bullpen, and […]

J.T. Riddle Has Another Strong Game on Sunday

After hitting a triple on Saturday, Miami Marlins shortstop J.T. Riddle put together another strong performance against the Nationals, going three-for-six with two RBI and a run scored. He raised his season average to .269 to along with five home runs and 16 RBI. Riddle isn't the flashiest of shortstops, but he is poised to […]

Martin Prado Has Four Hits against Nationals

Miami Marlins third baseman Martin Prado had a strong game against the Nationals on Sunday, going four-for-six with two runs scored and an RBI. The outing raised his batting average to .217, although he has just one home run and eight RBI. Prado hasn't been great in 2018, but a team may still be interested […]

J.T Realmuto Has Massive Game on Sunday

Miami Marlins J.T. Realmuto had a huge game in a win over the Nationals on Sunday, going five-for-six with two runs scored and three RBI. He is now hitting .317 on the year with 12 home runs and 44 RBI. Realmuto is one of the best catchers in the MLB and holds value no matter […]

Joc Pederson Out of Lineup on Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson is out of the lineup on Sunday for a routine day of rest. He's replaced by Enrique Hernandez who is batting second. Hernandez has hit .235 with 15 home runs and 32 RBI in 2018, making him a solid daily streamer on Sunday.

Mallex Smith Suffers Leg Injury on Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Mallex Smith suffered an apparent leg injury on Sunday and was forced from the game. The team announced that the injury was just cramps following the game, meaning that Smith should be fine in a few days. If he were to miss time, Johnny Field would likely get a few more […]

Avisail Garcia Leaves Game with Hamstring Injury

Chicago White Sox outfielder Avisail Garcia was forced from the team's game on Sunday with hamstring tightness. While the severity of the injury is not yet known, it's important to note that it occurred to the same hamstring that cost Garcia two months on the DL earlier in the season. The White Sox will likely […]

Alex Cobb Leaves Game on Sunday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Alex Cobb left his start on Sunday with an apparent injury. There's no word yet on what the injury is or how severe it may be. The Orioles will likely update his status following the conclusion of their match up with the Twins.