Justin Wilson Picks Up A Blown Save Tuesday

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Justin Wilson was called on to get the save on Tuesday versus the Dodgers in Game 1 of a doubleheader with a 3-2 lead and failed. Wilson allowed one walk, two hits and two runs to pick up his second loss of the season. Closer Brandon Morrow was unavailable due to […]

Kris Bryant Drives In Two Runs On Tuesday

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant hit first in Game 1 of Tuesday’s doubleheader and went 2-for-5 with a pair of RBI. Bryant has been in a bit of a mini slump lately, but fantasy owners shouldn’t panic. Bryant remains one of the best offensive producers in all formats.

Javier Baez Picks Up A Hit In Game 1 Of Doubleheader

Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez (elbow) came in as a defensive replacement in Game 1 of Tuesday’s doubleheader. Baez also got a plate appearance and went 1-for-1 with a single. Baez left Sunday’s game early with an elbow contusion and it seems like he will be able to start Game 2.

Tyler Chatwood Continues To Allow Multiple Walks

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Tyler Chatwood struggled with his control again on Tuesday. Chatwood allowed just two hits on one run, but also allowed five walks and struck out six. Chatwood has now allowed five or more walks in nine starts. Chatwood has been able to pitch out of trouble for most of the season, […]

Javier Baez Expected To Be Available Tuesday Night

Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez (elbow) is expected to be available for Game 2 of Tuesday’s doubleheader. Baez said on Monday that he wanted to play Tuesday, but manager Joe Maddon indicated that he would meet with Baez and the team trainer before making a decision.

Yu Darvish Will Throw A Simulated Game Wednesday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Yu Darvish (triceps) will throw a simulated game Wednesday. Darvish has been making progress, and if everything goes well Wednesday, a more clear timeline could be established. Mike Montgomery continues to fill in for Darvish and has performed really well. If Darvish was dropped in any league, pick him up immediately.

Javier Baez Will Sit Game 1 Of Doubleheader

Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez (elbow) will not play in Game 1 of Tuesday’s day-night doubleheader. Baez left Sunday’s game early after getting hit in the elbow, but said that he feels fine. Ben Zobrist will be at second base for Game 1 and bat third. It is not known if Baez will play […]

Willson Contreras Will Rest In Game 1 Tuesday

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras will rest in Game 1 of Tuesday’s day-night doubleheader versus the Dodgers. Contreras will be in the lineup for Game 2 Tuesday. Chris Gimenez will replace Contreras and bat in the No. 8 spot. Gimenez can be avoided on Tuesday.

Avisail Garcia Has A Chance To Return This Week

Chicago White Sox outfielder Avisail Garcia (hamstring) could return this weekend according to Scott Merkin of MLB.com. Merkin says that the White Sox want Garcia to play on back-to-back nine innings games before being re-evaluated. Garcia has hit .353 in five rehab games for Triple-A Charlotte.

Cubs And Dodgers Postponed Monday And Will Play A Doubleheader Tuesday

The Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers Monday night matchup has been postponed due to rain. The clubs will play a day-night doubleheader on Tuesday. The Dodgers will have starting pitcher Kenta Maeda pitch in Game 1 and Rich Hill in Game 2. The Cubs will throw starting pitcher Tyler Chatwood in Game 1 and […]

Dylan Covey Struggles On Monday

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Covey struggled Monday versus the Indians. Covey allowed six hits, five runs (four earned), five walks and two strikeouts. Covey came into the game as one of the most surprising starting pitchers this past month, but was due to regress and did so Monday. Covey is now 3-2 with […]

Matt Davidson Hits A Home Run In Consecutive Days

Chicago White Sox designated hitter Matt Davidson went 2-for-4 Monday with a double and home run. It was Davidson’s second home run in as many days and his 13th on the season. Davidson lives and dies by the home run ball and now would be a good time for owners to play Davidson as he […]

Buster Posey Returns To Lineup Monday

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey has returned to Monday’s lineup. Posey sat out Sunday with general soreness. Posey has seen his power decline in recent years, but remains one of the better options behind the dish in all formats. Posey is hitting .286 with four home runs and 24 RBI this season.

Sandy Alcantara Has Had Mixed Results In 2018

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara gave up five runs in his most recent start last Saturday. Alcantara was one of the main pieces brought back in the offseason deal for outfielder Marcell Ozuna. Alcantara for the year has a 3.88 ERA and is 4-2 in 12 starts. Alcantara has increased his velocity over the […]

Chris Shaw Is Showing Power In Triple-A

San Francisco Giants outfield prospect Chris Shaw is having a nice season for Triple-A Sacramento. Shaw converted from first base to outfield this offseason. Shaw is hitting .262, which is below his career average of .278, but he does have 11 home runs and 33 RBI. Shaw is currently blocked in the Giants outfield and […]

Brendan Rodgers Is Having A Strong Season In Double-A

Colorado Rockies shortstop prospect Brendan Rodgers is having a nice season for Double-A Hartford. Rodgers has hit .283 with 13 home runs, 46 RBI and eight stolen bases. Rodgers is one of the top prospects in all of baseball and may force his hand to the big leagues before the summer is over. Rodgers is […]

Shed Long Is Stuck In A Slump

Cincinnati Reds second base prospect Shed Long is stuckk in a 7-for-34 slump for Double-A Pensacola. Long moved up to Double-A in 2017 and struggled in 42 games with a .227 batting average. Long has improved in 2018 with a .259 batting average with six home runs and 23 RBI. The Reds already have second […]

Brett Phillips Starting To Show Power

Milwaukee Brewers outfield prospect Brett Phillips hit his second home run in three games on Wednesday. Phillips has been in Triple-A Colorado Springs, as there is no room for him in the Brewers outfield. Phillips has hit double-digit home runs throughout his professional career and has four in 2018. Phillips has seen a dip in […]

Charlie Tilson Picks Up Two Hits On Thursday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Charlie Tilson went 2-for-3 Thursday versus the Indians. Tilson has been playing regularly for the White Sox. Tilson does not offer much fantasy value outside of speed. Tilson can be avoided in all but deep AL-only leagues for now.

Kevin Kramer Is Having A Nice Season In Triple-A

Pittsburgh Pirates second base prospect Kevin Kramer has hit three home runs over his past 10 games to give him eight on the season. The eight home runs are already more than Kramer has hit in a single season in his professional career. Kramer has fallen victim to 66 strikeouts versus just 16 walks this […]

Dawel Lugo Continues To Impress In Triple-A

Detroit Tigers second base prospect Dawel Lugo picked up three more hits Wednesday for Triple-A Toledo. Lugo has now hit safely in eight out of his last 10 games and has a .316 batting average over that span. Lugo's bat has added power over the last two seasons, as he had hit double-digit home runs […]

Sam Travis Picks Up A Hit Wednesday

After being demoted back to Triple-A Pawtucket earlier in the week, Boston Red Sox first base prospect Sam Travis went 1-for-3 in his first game back on the farm. Travis is struggling for the first time in his professional career with a .222 batting average and 45 strikeouts. Travis hit both Triple-A and Major League […]

Danny Jansen Continues To Perform In Triple-A

Toronto Blue Jays catching prospect Danny Jansen continues to put together a productive season for Triple-A. Jansen is a former 16th-round draft pick out of high school and has risen through the Blue Jays system. Jansen has shown nice offensive skills with a .309 batting average and .902 OPS to go along with four home […]

Corbin Burnes Strikes Out Six On Wednesday

Milwaukee Brewers pitching prospect Corbin Burnes struck out six batters over six innings for Triple-A Colorado Springs on Wednesday. Burnes also allowed seven hits and two runs. Burnes has had some struggles this year and now owns a 4.96 ERA. Burnes has risen through the Brewers farm system since being a fourth-round draft pick in […]

Austin Riley Still Recovering From Knee Sprain

Atlanta Braves third base prospect Austin Riley is still recovering from a sprained right knee that sent him to the disabled list on June 3. It's a shame for fantasy owners and Riley, as he was inching closer to a big league promotion. Riley has hit .308 with 10 home runs and 38 RBI in […]

Jorge Mateo Continues To Struggle At Triple-A

Oakland Athletics shortstop prospect Jorge Mateo is hitting .188 over his past 10 games and continues to struggle in his first season in Triple-A. Mateo came to the Athletics in the Sonny Gray trade with the New York Yankees and was the main headline that the team got in return. Mateo, 22, has risen through the […]

Chance Adams Pitches Well On Wednesday

New York Yankees pitching prospect Chance Adams lowered his ERA to 4.96 for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday. Adams has not seen the results that he saw last year when he combined for a 2.45 ERA between Double-A and Triple-A, but performances like Wednesday remind everyone of his true potential. Adams lasted seven innings Wednesday and […]

Michael Kopech Allows Eight Walks Thursday

Chicago White Sox pitching prospect Michael Kopech allowed eight walks Thursday evening for Triple-A Charlotte. Kopech only went three innings in the contest and allowed two hits and five runs. He also struck out two. Kopech has cooled off since his hot start to the season and has had command issues with 20 walks over […]

Sam Dyson Picks Up His First Save Thursday

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Sam Dyson picked up his first save of the season on Thursday versus the Miami Marlins. Dyson recorded the final out of the game in the bottom of the 16th inning to get the job done. Dyson has closer experience, but Hunter Strickland is still safe as the Giants closer […]

Nick Gordon Has Cooled Off In Triple-A

Minnesota Twins shortstop prospect Nick Gordon has cooled off for Triple-A Rochester after a hot start since being promoted to Triple-A on May 22. Gordon is hitting .200 over his past 35 at-bats, which has lowered his average to .276 in 87 at-bats. Between Double-A and Triple-A this year, Gordon has hit a combined .313 […]