Brandon Belt Has Appendix Removed

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt had his appendix removed Friday night. Belt is resting at the hospital for now and expected to go home later on Saturday. Belt is likely to land on the disabled list which is a big blow to both the Giants and fantasy owners. Pablo Sandoval will likely take […]

Brandon Belt Went To Hospital Friday

After exiting Friday’s game in the second inning, San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt was rushed to the hospital to be evaluated for appendicitis. If Belt were to require emergency surgery then he would have to be placed on the disabled list and likely miss at least two weeks. Belt is off to the […]

Brandon Belt Exits Early With Stomach Illness Friday

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt exited Friday’s game early with a stomach illness. Belt finished the game 0-for-1 and was replaced by Pablo Sandoval. Belt should be considered day-to-day. If Belt is unable to play on Saturday, Sandoval would likely start in his place.

Mark Melancon Activated From The Disabled List

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Mark Melancon (forearm) has been activated from the disabled list prior to Friday’s game. Melancon has missed the entire year with inflammation in his right flexor tendon. Melancon is expected to be eased back into high leverage situations and can safely be on the waiver wire as long as Hunter […]

Joe Panik Activated And Batting First Friday

San Francisco Giants second baseman Joe Panik (thumb) has been activated from the disabled list on Friday. Panik will return after being absent since April 28 with a torn ligament in his left thumb. Panik has hit .267 with three home runs and could be of use in NL-only leagues for owners looking for help with […]

Kyle Schwarber Absent Friday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber is absent from Friday’s lineup versus the New York Mets. Schwarber usually gets most of his starts versus right-handed pitching, but he will be on the bench Friday. Jason Heyward, who is swinging a hot bat, will replace Schwarber and bat second. Heyward is worth consideration in daily leagues, as […]

Chris Gimenez Starting At Catcher Friday

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras will rest Friday evening versus the Mets. It’s just a maintenance day for Contreras, who will be replaced by Chris Gimenez. Gimenez will bat in the No. 8 spot Friday and can be avoided in all formats.

Madison Bumgarner Pitches Well In Final Rehab Start

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner (finger) went 4 2/3 innings, allowing two hits on one run in his final rehab game Thursday. Bumgarner threw 74 pitches in the contest and looks ready to help the Giants. Bumgarner is expected to make his season debut for the Giants on Tuesday versus the Diamondbacks. There […]

Addison Russell Out Of Thursday’s Series Opener

Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell is absent from Thursday’s lineup versus the Mets. Second baseman Javier Baez will slide over to shortstop with Ben Zobrist hitting first and playing second base. Russell has picked it up lately and is hitting .316 over his last 38 at-bats. Russell should be back in the lineup Friday.

Jeff Samardzija Placed On 10-Day Disabled List

Updating a previous report, San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija (shoulder) has been placed on the 10-day disabled list with tightness in his right shoulder. Samardzija is expected to miss at least one start. The Giants have promoted pitching prospect Tyler Beede to take Samardzija’s spot on the roster. Beede will operate out of […]

Alen Hanson Could Return Friday

San Francisco Giants second baseman Alen Hanson (hamstring) could return from the disabled list Friday, according to manager Bruce Bochy. Hanson was hitting .298 with four home runs and 12 RBI prior to landing on the disabled list with a hamstring injury. Unfortunately for Hanson, second baseman Joe Panik (thumb) is also expected to return […]

Mark Melancon Could Return Friday

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Mark Melancon (forearm) could be activated from the disabled list Friday. Melancon has thrown 3 2/3 innings of scoreless ball during his rehab assignment. Manager Bruce Bochy had mentioned a few weeks ago that Hunter Strickland would remain the club’s closer and Melancon would be eased into high-leverage situations. Strickland […]

Hunter Pence Could Return Friday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Hunter Pence (thumb) is expected to be activated Friday from the disabled list. Pence has changed his swing during his rehab assignment and has been hitting well in Triple-A. Pence isn’t returning to an everyday role and should only be considered in NL-only leagues. Before his injury he was hitting an […]

Joe Panik Could Return Friday

San Francisco Giants second baseman Joe Panik (thumb) could return from the disabled list Friday, according to manager Bruce Bochy. Panik has been out since April 28 with a torn ligament in his left thumb. Panik should return to everyday duties at the keystone, which is bad news for middle infielder Kelby Tomlinson. Panik was […]

Pablo Sandoval Will Start At Second Base Wednesday

San Francisco Giants corner infielder Pablo Sandoval will get his second career start at second base Wednesday. Sandoval will start in place of Kelby Tomlinson, who made three errors Tuesday and has also struggled with his bat. Second baseman Joe Panik (thumb) will begin his rehab assignment Wednesday, meaning Sandoval may not be making many […]

Carl Edwards Jr. Placed On Disabled List

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Carl Edwards Jr. has been placed on the 10-day disabled list with right shoulder inflammation. Edwards has been one of the better relief pitchers in the game for fantasy owners due to his 14.40 K/9. There is currently no timetable for his return, and Pedro Strop is the likely candidate to […]

Reynaldo Lopez Gets Lit Up Wednesday

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Reynaldo Lopez gave up seven runs on eight hits while allowing one walk over 2 2/3 innings Wednesday versus the Cleveland Indians. He also recorded one strikeout. It was the most runs Lopez has given up in 2018 and it raised his ERA to 3.80. Lopez does have seven quality […]

Joe Panik, Alen Hanson Will Begin Rehab Assignments

San Francisco Giants second baseman Joe Panik (thumb) and infielder Alen Hanson (hamstring) will begin their rehab assignments for Class-A San Jose on Wednesday. Hanson was doing a good job filling in for Panik before suffering a hamstring injury, and it will be interesting to see how manager Bruce Bochy decides to use him when […]

Ian Happ Absent Wednesday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ will have Wednesday evening off versus the Pirates. Happ has turned his season around in the month of May after a brutal April, which has led to him starting more games in the outfield. Jason Heyward will take over for Happ Wednesday and bat in the No. 8 spot. Heyward […]

MRI Shows No Structural Damage For Yu Darvish

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Yu Darvish (triceps) got his MRI results on Wednesday and it was revealed that there was no structural damage and he is dealing with right triceps inflammation. Darvish is scheduled to begin throwing this weekend or early next week. Mike Montgomery will continue to replace Darvish in the rotation.

Dereck Rodriguez Expected To Be OK

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Dereck Rodriguez is expected to be OK after getting X-rays back negative on his right leg. Rodriguez went 3 1/3 innings, allowing four runs (one earned) on four strikeouts in relief of the injured Jeff Samardzija on Tuesday. Rodriguez is considered day-to-day. He has zero fantasy value pitching in relief, […]

Jeff Samardzija Expected To Miss At Least One Start

After leaving Tuesday’s start after one inning, San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija (shoulder) will get an MRI exam. Samardzija left with tightness in his right shoulder. The Shark has been off to an awful start this season with a 6.56 ERA and 1.68 WHIP. He will at least miss one start and more […]

Daniel Palka Continues To Perform

Chicago White Sox outfielder Daniel Palka continues to perform for the White Sox. Palka went 2-for-4 with a home run and double Tuesday. He also scored twice in the contest. Palka is now hitting .289 with five home runs and 17 RBI. He is worth consideration in AL-only leagues or deeper mixed leagues for owners […]

Tim Anderson Swipes Another Base

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson picked up stolen base No. 12 on Tuesday evening versus the Indians. Anderson is starting to heat up again and is tied for the White Sox team lead with 11 home runs. Anderson remains a strong threat to hit 20 home runs and steal 20 bases. He should be […]

Jeff Samardzija Exits With Tight Right Shoulder Tuesday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija exited Tuesday’s start after the first inning with a tight right shoulder. Samardzija has really struggled this season and gave up two runs on three hits in his one inning of work. More should be known on the severity of his injury later Tuesday or Wednesday, but it […]

Madison Bumgarner Scheduled To Make Season Debut Tuesday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner (finger) will throw 70 to 75 pitches in a rehab game Thursday and if everything goes well, he will return to the big league club next Tuesday versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. Bumgarner has been sidelined all season with a left pinkie fracture. He should be owned in all […]

Ian Happ Is In Tuesday’s Lineup

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ (shoulder) will return to the Cubs lineup Tuesday evening versus the Pirates. Happ bruised his shoulder on Saturday and pinch hit on Monday. Happ has had a strong May, and owners who were patient with him after a rough April are being rewarded.

Adbert Alzolay Exits Early Tuesday

Chicago Cubs pitching prospect Adbert Alzolay exited Tuesday’s start after four innings with a Grade 1 lateral strain. Alzolay is the Cubs top prospect and has been a mixed bag this year for Triple-A Iowa. Alzolay went four scoreless innings on Tuesday to lower his ERA to 4.76. Alzolay will be re-evaluated in a few […]

Javier Baez Absent From Tuesday’s Lineup

Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez will rest Tuesday versus the Pirates. It’s just a maintenance day for Baez, who is having a breakout season. He owns a a .269 batting average to go along with 13 home runs, 42 RBI and seven stolen bases. Ben Zobrist will be at second base and in the […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Continues To Rake On Monday

Toronto Blue Jays third base prospect Vladimir Guerrero Jr. continued to make Double-A pitching look silly Monday. Guerrero went 2-for-4 Monday with a run and RBI. Vlad Jr. is now hitting an absurd .433 on the season with 10 home runs and 50 RBI to go along with a ridiculous 1.194 OPS. The Blue Jays […]