Will Smith To Appear In Back-To-Back Games

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Will Smith (elbow) is expected to return to the Giants on May 1. Smith is still recovering from Tommy John surgery and will pitch in back-to-back for the first time during his recovery on Wednesday and Thursday. He holds not fantasy value.

Austin Jackson Moved Down To The No. 7 Spot

San Francisco Giants outfielder Austin Jackson will bat seventh on Monday. Jackson has hit in the No. 1 most of this season, but is struggling with his bat this season. Second baseman Joe Panik will bat first tonight. Panik has seen the ball well this year and there is a chance that he could remain […]

Carlos Rodon Throws Three Innings Monday

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodon (shoulder) threw three innings in an extended Spring Training game on Monday. He threw 34 pitches over that span. Rodon has been recovering well during his rehab and is targeting June as a return date. He is worth a stash in most leagues.

Matt Davidson Dropped To Seventh In White Sox Order Monday

Stuck in a major slump, Chicago White Sox designated hitter Matt Davidson has been moved down to the No. 7 spot Monday evening. Davidson regularly is the team’s DH, but will play third base Monday. Davidson has five home runs on the year but only 12 overall in 50 at-bats. He is fun to ride […]

Carson Fulmer Will Start Monday For White Sox

The Chicago White Sox will move Tuesday’s scheduled starter Carson Fulmer up a day with Miguel Gonzalez (shoulder) being placed on the disabled list Monday. Fulmer has been a disaster this year and should be avoided in all formats.

Danny Farquhar Transferred To 60-Day Disabled List

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Danny Farquhar (brain) has been transferred to the 60-day disabled list. Farquhar suffered a brain hemorrhage during Friday’s game and was rushed to the hospital. He is currently listed in critical but stable condition. Our thoughts go out to Farquhar and his family during this tough situation.

Miguel Gonzalez Placed On 10-Day Disabled List

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Miguel Gonzalez (shoulder) has been placed on the 10-day disabled list with right rotator cuff inflammation. Gonzalez has a 12.71 ERA this year and should remain on the waiver wire even when he is activated. Pitcher Chris Beck will replace Gonzalez on the roster for now and can be avoided.

Kris Bryant Will Undergo More Tests

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant will fly with the Cubs to Cleveland after leaving Sunday’s game in the first inning after getting hit in the head. Bryant underwent concussion tests and passed them. He suffered a laceration above his right eye, but will still undergo more tests before he is cleared to return to […]

Brandon Belt Continues To Hit Home Runs

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt continues to heat up. Belt hit his fourth home run is as many games Sunday. Belt finished the game 3-for-5 with two runs and a RBI. Belt has heated up and should be started as long as he continues to see the ball well.

Johnny Cueto Continues Strong Start To Season

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Johnny Cueto continued his impressive start to the season Sunday. Cueto went six innings allowing no runs, two hits, two walks and struck out seven batters. Through four starts, Cueto now has a 0.35 ERA. He will look to keep it up versus the Dodgers next weekend.

Javier Baez Won’t Stop Hitting

Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez extended his hit streak to six games on Sunday. Baez has been on fire over the past two weeks and finished Sunday’s contest 2-for-6 with one run and three RBI. Baez now has seven home runs and arguably had the best week of any player this past week. Baez […]

Kris Bryant Shows No Sign Of A Concussion

After getting hit in the top of the first inning in the face/head, Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant has been diagnosed with a laceration above his eye, but has shown no signs of having a concussion. That’s better news as expected as Bryant was woozy after he got hit. Bryant will continue to be […]

Addison Russell Will Not Be In Sunday’s Lineup Versus Rockies

Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell will rest Sunday afternoon versus the Rockies. Russell is six for his last 36, has been hitting the ball hard early on and owners shouldn’t give up on him just yet. Javier Baez will slide over to shortstop and Tommy La Stella will be at second base and bat fifth. […]

Willson Contreras Will Sit Out Series Finale Sunday

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras will get a day of rest Sunday versus the Colorado Rockies. Contreras is in a bit of a slump with just four hits over his last 17 at-bats. There shouldn’t be much to worry about with Contreras and he remains one of the best catchers in the league. Victor Caratini […]

Yoan Moncada Returns To Lineup Sunday

After exiting Saturday’s contest in the third inning with a hamstring strain, Chicago White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada has returned to the lineup on Sunday. Moncada will return to the top spot of the order after hitting sixth on Saturday. He has been seeing the ball well this week and has three stolen bases […]

Yu Darvish Fails To Get Out Of Fifth Inning

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Yu Darvish failed to get out of the fifth for the third time in three starts with his new team. Darvish had a rough fifth inning in which he allowed all five of his runs. He finished the game with four walks, four strikeouts, and five hits. Given his strong track […]

Lucas Giolito Blows Up Saturday

Chicago White Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito had an outing to forget Saturday versus the Houston Astros. Giolito couldn't record an out in the third inning and finished going two-plus innings while allowing nine runs on five hits and seven walks. Giolito now has a 9.00 ERA on the year in his first four starts. Giolito […]

Enyel De Los Santos Strikes Out Eight Saturday

Philadelphia Phillies pitching prospect Enyel De Los Santos went 5 2/3 innings Saturday for Triple-A Lehigh Valley. De Los Santos struck out eight batters and issued two walks. He also gave up five hits and two runs (one earned). De Los Santos was acquired from the Padres as part of a package for shortstop Freddy […]

Jalen Beeks Continues Strong Start To Season

Boston Red Sox pitching prospect Jalen Beeks continued his strong season on Saturday. Beeks went six innings and allowed two hits, no runs and struck out ten batters. He also issued two walks. In his first three starts, Beeks has a 0.64 ERA with 26 strikeouts and just five walks. Beeks projects as an end […]

Rafael Bautista Remains Red Hot

Washington Nationals prospect, outfielder Rafael Bautista picked up two more hits for Triple-A Syracuse Saturday evening. Bautista is now hitting .406 on the young season with two doubles, one triple and four stolen bases. Bautista got a cup of coffee with the big league club in 2017 and only had four hits in 25 at-bats. […]

Francisco Mejia Picks Up Three Hits Saturday

Cleveland Indians prospect, catcher Francisco Mejia went three-for-five Saturday evening. Mejia is one of the best catcher prospects in the league, but has been off to a slow start prior to tonight with a .228 batting average. Mejia has one of the best bat-to-ball approaches in the minor leagues and should be up to help […]

Matt Manning Strikes Out 11 Batters In Season Debut

Detroit Tigers pitching prospect Matt Manning made his season debut for Class A West Michigan on Friday after beginning the season the disabled list with an oblique strain. Manning struck out the first nine batters he faced and 11 overall in 3 2/3 innings. Manning did walk three batters and allowed two runs on two […]

Royce Lewis Has Four Hits Saturday Night

Minnesota Twins top prospect, shortstop Royce Lewis went four-for-four Saturday evening for Class A Cedar Raoids.Lewis is now 10-for-31 on the year with one home and four RBI in his first eight games. Lewis, 18, was the first overall pick in the 2017 draft. Lewis has a strong eye at the plate and as good […]

Brendan McKay Strikes Out Seven Batters On Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays first base/starting pitcher prospect Brendan McKay struck out a career-high seven batters for Class A Bowling Green Saturday night. McKay went four innings and allowed just two hits. McKay was draft with the fourth overall pick in 2017 and excelled as both a pitcher and hitter thus far for the Rays. On […]

Trayce Thompson Hits First Home Run Saturday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Trayce Thompson hit his first home run of the season Saturday. It was the White Sox lone run on the evening. Thompson is back with the team that drafted him and his fourth team this year. He was playing for outfielder Nick Delmonico Saturday and will likely operate as the team’s […]

Yoan Moncada Dealing With Hamstring Tightness

Chicago White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada left Saturday’s game in the Top of the third inning with tightness in his left hamstring. Moncada said he felt his hamstring tighten up when he was running to first base in the second inning. Moncada told reporters that he believes he will play tomorrow, but that will […]

Buster Posey Scratched From Saturday’s Lineup

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey has been scratched from Saturday’s contest with back stiffness. Pablo Sandoval will replace Posey in the lineup. More should be known on Posey’s status after tonight’s game, but he should be considered day-to-day for now.

Will Smith Close To Return

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Will Smith (elbow) is inching close to his return. Smith underwent Tommy John surgery last year and missed almost the full year. Once he comes back, he is likely to be eased into action and can be avoided in all leagues.

Austin Jackson Absent From Saturday’s Lineup

San Francisco Giants outfielder Austin Jackson will rest Saturday evening versus the Angels. Jackson has struggled with his new club early in the season with a .212 batting average. Gregor Blanco will replace Jackson and bat in the No. 2 spot. Both Blanco and Jackson should be on waivers.

Michael Kopech Strikes Out Ten Batters

Chicago White Sox top pitching prospect Michael Kopech struck out ten hitters on Friday for Triple-A Charlotte. Kopech suffered the loss as he allowed three runs and six hits. Kopech has been pitching very well this year and is making a case to be promoted to the big league club. Kopech will be worth owning […]