Enyel De Los Santos to Start for Phillies on Sunday

With Zach Eflin being scratched due to a blister, Philadelphia Phillies pitched Enyel De Los Santos will be recalled from Triple-A to start on Sunday against the Marlins. Santos just made his MLB debut a few days ago, pitching 6 1/3 innings of three run ball, striking out six in a win. Clearly Philadelphia's brass […]

Zach Eflin Scratched from Sunday's Start

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zach Eflin has been scratched from his start on Sunday with a blister. There's no word on if this injury will keep him out long-term, however, with the All-Star break so close this could be a move by the Phillies to keep Eflin healthy entering the second half. On the season, Eflin […]

Jon Gray Recalled, Starting on Saturday

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jon Gray has been recalled from Triple-A and will start on Saturday against the Mariners. Gray has struggled in 2018, pitching to a 7-7 record with a 5.77 ERA. He does however have 119 strikeouts and is well on his way to topping his career high of 185. Gray isn't a […]

Wilson Ramos to Miss All-Star Game

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Wilson Ramos will not be able to participate in the All-Star Game due to a hamstring injury he suffered during Saturday's matchup against the Twins. Ramos said he also expects to be placed on the 10-day disabled list. There's no word on how long Ramos will be out for, but this […]

Franklin Barreto Recalled from Triple-A

The Oakland Athletics have recalled shortstop Franklin Barreto from Triple-A. He has appeared in 18 games at the major league level in 2018, hitting .212 with three home runs and 10 RBI. Barreto is considered the shortstop or second baseman of the future for the A's. However, with Jed Lowrie and Marcus Siemian still on […]

Santiago Casilla Designated for Assignment

The Oakland Athletics have designated relief pitcher Santiago Casilla for assignment. Casilla has a strong 3.16 ERA in 2018, however his 22/20 K/BB ratio is less than desirable. Clearly the A's felt like they were better off with the other options in their bullpen over Casilla. He'll likely pass through waivers before being released. There's […]

Fernando Romero to Start for Twins on Sunday

Minnesota Twins pitcher Fernando Romero will be recalled from Triple-A on Sunday and will start for Aaron Slegers who is being placed on the disabled list with a shoulder injury. Romero has pitched to a 3-3 record with a 4.38 ERA and a 44/19 K/BB ratio in 10 starts at the major league level in […]

Orioles "Narrowing Focus" in Manny Machado Trade Talks

The Baltimore Orioles are reportedly narrowing their focus in Manny Machado trade talks. The Milwaukee Brewers and Philadelphia Phillies seem to be finalists among the at least seven teams currently interested. This could mean that the Orioles are only negotiating with Milwaukee and Philly or perhaps Baltimore is still considering other teams such as the […]

David Dahl Starting Rehab Assignment in Near Future

Colorado Rockies outfielder David Dahl is being sent to Triple-A to continue physical rehab and is expected to start playing in rehab games by Friday. Dahl has been out since June 1 with a broken right foot. Prior to that Dahl was hitting .275 on the season with four home runs, 13 RBI and two […]

Tyler O'Neill Ready for Rehab Assignment

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill has been sent to Triple-A Memphis to begin his rehab assignment. O'Neill has been out since July 5 with a hamstring injury. O'Neill is hitting just .227 with three home runs and seven RBI in 2018. He has a ton of potential, but it's currently unclear if the Cardinals […]

Gary Sanchez to Begin Rehab Assignment on Sunday

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez is slated to begin his rehab assignment with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Sunday. Sanchez has been on the disabled list since June 25 with a groin injury. It appears as if the injury is behind him and the former All-Star catcher should return to the major league lineup shortly after […]

Julio Urias Expected to Remain a Starter

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias is expected to remain a starter when he returns to the big leagues. Urias has yet to make an appearance in 2018 as he battles back from shoulder surgery. Urias, once a highly touted prospect, has pitched to a 5-4 record with a 3.86 ERA and a 95/45 K/BB […]

Roberto Osuna Makes First Minor League Appearance Since May Arrest

Toronto Blue Jays closer Roberto Osuna made his first minor league appearance on Saturday, allowing a hit and striking out one in a scoreless inning for the Gulf Coast League Blue Jays. Osuna is still serving a 75-game suspension for an domestic assault charge in May. He is eligible to return on August 5 and […]

Matt Duffy Exits Saturday's Game with Apparent Ankle Injury

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Matt Duffy was forced to leave Saturday's game with an apparent ankle injury. He suffered it while swing the bat and remained in the game before being replace by Daniel Roberton. Tampa Bay was well on their way to victory, so perhaps Duffy's removal was precautionary, however, the severity of […]

Kevin Pillar Diagnosed with Strained Shoulder

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Pillar has been diagnosed with a strain in his right shoulder. He was forced to leave his team's game on Saturday after diving for a ball. It's not known exactly how long Pillar will be out for, but he likely won't return until after the All-Star break. Dwight Smith should […]

Lourdes Gurriel Shines in Leadoff Role on Saturday

Lourdes Gurriel put together one his strongest games as a rookie on Saturday, going three-for-five with an RBI. Gurriel is now hitting .270 on the season with four home runs, 15 RBI and 12 runs scored. The rookie his lead off on Saturday, something he has done just one time prior this season. Perhaps this […]

Walker Buehler Demoted to Triple-A

The Los Angeles Dodgers have demoted starting pitcher Walker Buehler to Triple-A. It's important to note that according to manager Dave Roberts, the demotion is due to managing Buehler's workload rather than his performance on the mound. For the season, Buehler has pitched to a 4-2 record with a 3.45 ERA and a 59/13 K/BB […]

Xander Bogaerts Hits Walk-Off Grand Slam against Blue Jays

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts hit a walk-off grand slam in the bottom of the tenth inning to down the Blue Jays 6-2 on Saturday. The home run was apart of a two-for-five showing for Bogaerts who scored two runs along with his four RBI. Bogaerts is now hitting .284 with 15 home runs, […]

Jimmy Yacabonis Scratched from Sunday's Start with Illness

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Jimmy Yacabonis has been scratched from his scheduled start on Sunday with an illness. There's no word on how severe Yacabonis' illness is, but it's unlikely he is placed on the disabled list. The Orioles will likely either recall and start Chris Tillman or resort to a bullpen game on Sunday. […]

Week 16 Waiver Wire - Catcher

Entering Week 16 of the Fantasy Baseball season, injuries have played a huge factor on various catchers on the waiver wire. Whether it's players recently being activated off the disabled list, or others benefiting from teammates being placed on the DL, the catcher position has been livelier than usual on the waiver wire. If you're […]

Delino DeShields Leaves Game With Injury on Wednesday

Texas Rangers outfielder Delino DeShields left the team's game on Wednesday with an undisclosed injury. There's no word on the severity of the injury or if DeShields will be forced to miss time. Ryan Rua replaced him in center and could be in line for more starts if DeShields goes on the DL. The Rangers […]

Austin Jackson Designated for Assignment

The Texas Rangers have designated outfielder Austin Jackson for assignment after recently acquiring him from the San Francisco Giants. Jackson will likely pass through waivers as he is still owed $4.5 million for the season. It's unknown if a team is willing to take a chance on him. The Rangers have yet to announce a […]

Daniel Murphy Out of Lineup on Wednesday

Washington Nationals second baseman Daniel Murphy is out of the lineup on Wednesday for a routine day of rest. He's replaced by Wilmer Difo, who is batting seventh. Difo is not a recommended streamer at this time. As for Murphy, he had a slow start to the season but is coming off of a four-for-four […]

Jose Iglesias Sitting With Hand Injury

Detroit Tigers shortstop Jose Iglesias is sitting on Wednesday after being forced to leave the team's game on Tuesday with a hand injury. There's no word on if the injury will keep him out for an extended period of time. He was replaced by Ronny Rodriguez who is batting eighth. Rodriguez is not a recommended […]

Corey Dickerson Sitting on Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Corey Dickerson is sitting on Wednesday for a routine day of rest. Gregory Polanco will man right field while Starling Marte shifts to center. Both are usable on Wednesday. The Pirates currently have an abundance of outfielders, making Dickerson a potential trade target. For now, expect him to return to the lineup […]

Austin Meadows Gets Day Off on Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Austin Meadows is out of the lineup on Wednesday for a routine day of rest. He'll be replaced in left field by Jordan Luplow who is batting seventh. Luplow has appeared at just three games at the major league level in 2018, earning one hit in three at bats. He isn't a […]

Kris Bryant to Return on Wednesday

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (shoulder) is expected to be activated off the disabled list and be in the starting lineup on Wednesday. He had been on the DL with a shoulder injury since June 23. Bryant is hitting .280 with nine home runs and 36 RBI in 2018. He'll be a huge boost to […]

Marwin Gonzalez Leaves Game with Hand Injury

Houston Astros infielder Marwin Gonzalez was forced to leave the game on Tuesday after being spiked in the hand. He was replaced by Tyler White. There's no word on how serious the injury is, although the team is likely to provide updates following the game.

Joe Panik Could Be Sidelined for Three Weeks

San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy said there is a chance that second baseman Joe Panik is out for three weeks. Panik suffered a groin injury while rounding the bases earlier last week. With Panik out, it is expected that Allen Hanson will get the majority of starts at second base. Hanson is hitting .276 […]

Yankees Showing Interest in J.A. Happ

The New York Yankees are reportedly showing interest in Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher J.A. Happ. The Yankees have Happ as one of their top priorities at the trade deadline as they believe a deal for Noah Syndergaard or Jacob deGrom is unrealistic. Happ is 10-5 on the season with a 4.44 ERA and a […]