No Timetable For Yoenis Cespedes' Return

New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes was nearing a return from the right hip flexor strain that’s had him on the disabled list since May 14, but due to a setback we may now be a ways away again. Cesepdes left Saturday’s game with Double-A Binghamton in the bottom of the third inning with tightness […]

Kendrys Morales Has Fourth Multi-Hit Game In Five Tries

After another slow start this season, Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Kendrys Morales has certainly got things going over the last few games. In a 13-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday, Morales finished 2-for-5 with a home run and one RBI. The home run was only his fifth of the year. Morales’ two […]

Four-Hit, Six-RBI Day For Curtis Granderson

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Curtis Granderson needed to get his bat going if he was going to stop losing playing time to Randal Grichuk, who returned on June 1 from injury. Well, Granderson heard the message loud and clear and seems to be picking it up. In a 13-3 win over the Baltimore Orioles on […]

Marco Estrada Punches Out Nine Orioles In Win

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Marco Estrada has had a very up-and-down 2018, but at least for the last week, it’s been very “up”. After surprisingly pitching well against the New York Yankees on June 5, Estrada turned in another great performance against the decidedly-worse Baltimore Orioles on Sunday. Estrada hurled six innings in picking […]

Noah Syndergaard Won’t Return Sunday

New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard was all set to return from the disabled list on Sunday against the New York Yankees, but Syndergaard’s right index finger swelled up following a game of catch on Friday and he’ll need a bit more time to heal up. The plan currently calls for him to resume […]

Jeurys Familia Heads To The Disabled List

New York Mets closer Jeurys Familia was placed on the 10-day disabled list, retroactive to June 7, with a sore right shoulder. We don’t know when the injury occurred, but perhaps it arose during his struggles on Wednesday. As of now, we don’t have any indication of how long he might be sidelined for. It’s […]

Mets Might Listen To Offers For Jacob deGrom, Noah Syndergaard

Although the possibility of a trade is still slim to remote at this point, Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News is reporting the New York Mets could at least “listen” to incoming trade offers for starting pitchers Jacob deGrom and Noah Syndergaard. Just a few days ago general manager Sandy Alderson said the […]

Jacob deGrom Looks To Continue Ridiculous Streak

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom has been one of the best pitchers in baseball in 2018, but on Friday he arguably faces his toughest task yet. deGrom and the Mets take on the crosstown-rival New York Yankees at Citi Field in a matchup where fantasy owners are praying the bullpen doesn’t blow yet […]

J.A. Happ An Excellent Play On Friday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher J.A. Happ didn’t come through the way most expected him to in his last start against the Detroit Tigers on June 2, but it’s a pretty good bet he’s in for a nice rebound effort against the Baltimore Orioles on Friday. The Orioles offense continues to rank near the very […]

Teoscar Hernandez Rebounds In Victory

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez had a rough go of things on Wednesday against the New York Yankees, finishing 0-for-5 while getting the dubious honor of wearing the golden sombrero with four strikeouts. While he didn’t have a monster rebound effort on Thursday against the Baltimore Orioles, his showing was good enough in a […]

Two Straight Multi-Hit Games For Kendrys Morales

Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Kendrys Morales isn’t having a great season, but perhaps after the last few days he’s ready to turn things around. In a 5-4 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday, Morales finished 2-for-5. It was his second straight game with multiple hits after going hitless in three straight (a span […]

Randal Grichuk Doubles Twice In Victory

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Randal Grichuk hasn’t exactly been consistent since returning from the disabled list on June 1, but when he’s had a good game, he’s had a great one. On Thursday against the Baltimore Orioles, Grichuk finished 3-for-4 with two doubles, two RBI and a run scored in a 5-4 win. It was […]

Curtis Granderson Breaks Slump With Home Run

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Curtis Granderson had been in a big slump as of late, going hitless in his last five games amidst a 1-for-21 overall skid. On Thursday against the Baltimore Orioles, he took a step forward to breaking out of that funk. In a 5-4 victory, Granderson finished 1-for-3 with a home run. […]

Jaime Garcia Pitches Well Against Orioles

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Jaime Garcia had an attractive matchup on Thursday against the Baltimore Orioles, and he certainly made the most of it in a no-decision. Garcia pitched six innings, allowing one earned run on four hits and three walks while striking out six. It was a nice bounce-back effort for Garcia, who […]

Josh Donaldson “Iffy” For Friday Activation

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Josh Donaldson (calf) is first eligible to come off the disabled list on Friday, but according to Donaldson himself, he is feeling “kinda iffy” about the chances of that. Donaldson has been out of action since May 28 with a calf injury, and while there hasn’t been any indications there’s been […]

Attractive Matchup For Jaime Garcia On Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Jaime Garcia hasn’t been very good in 2018, but if there was ever a time for him to have some degree of streamer appeal, Thursday against the Baltimore Orioles would be the day. Garcia is coming off a terrible outing against the Detroit Tigers that saw him surrender four earned […]

Yoenis Cespedes Not Likely To Return This Weekend

There had been some thought that New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes (hip) would be able to return from injury for this weekend’s series against the New York Yankees, but now that does not seem like it will be the case. Cespedes, on the disabled list since May 14 due to a right hip flexor injury, […]

Marcus Stroman To Throw Simulated Game On Friday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Marcus Stroman (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a three-inning simulated game at extended spring training on Friday, the next step back in his rehab from a fatigued shoulder. If he escapes the simulated game unscathed, Stroman could presumably start a minor league rehab assignment a few days after that. Stroman has […]

Aaron Laffey Announces His Retirement

In case you were wondering what ever happened to former New York Mets starting pitcher Aaron Laffey, the 33-year-old announced his retirement on Wednesday. Laffey had been pitching for Triple-A Las Vegas in the Mets farm system, and it's safe to say that was not going well. Less than 24 hours ago, Laffey allowed 14 […]

Curtis Granderson Continues To Struggle Mightily

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Curtis Granderson has been losing playing time to Randal Grichuk as of late, and with the rate he’s going, it’s only going to get worse. Granderson finished 0-for-4 in a loss to the New York Yankees on Wednesday, striking out twice in the process. He’s now failed to pick up a […]

Golden Sombrero For Teoscar Hernandez

We’ve noted for quite a while now that Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez has been dealing with severe contact-rate issues, and those problems were once again at the forefront on Wednesday against the New York Yankees. Hernandez finished 0-for-5 with four strikeouts, regretfully earning the notorious golden sombrero. Hernandez is just three games removed […]

Sam Gaviglio Throws Seven Shutout Innings Against Yankees

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Sam Gaviglio wasn’t a recommended play against the New York Yankees on Wednesday, but he passed the test with flying colors anyway. Gaviglio pitched seven scoreless innings against the Bronx Bombers, allowing only three hits while walking three and striking out four. Gaviglio has been impressive, but against that lineup […]

Asdrubal Cabrera Gets Back In Hit Column

New York Mets infielder Asdrubal Cabrera has struggled a little bit as of late, but he got back on the hit train on Wednesday against the Baltimore Orioles. It may have only been one hit (a single) but beggars can’t be choosers, right? It was Cabrera’s first hit since June 1, and he’s watched his […]

Jeurys Familia Struggles In Eighth-Inning Appearance

New York Mets closer Jeurys Familia pitched the eighth inning in a win over the Atlanta Braves on May 30, leading to much speculation he would be doing so moving forward. With the Mets and Baltimore Orioles scoreless on Wednesday, he did so again, and the results were not good. Familia allowed one run on […]

Zack Wheeler Pitches Well But Can’t Pick Up Win

We noted earlier on Wednesday that New York Mets starting pitcher Zack Wheeler has been trending up with his velocity increasing with each passing start, and he delivered against the Baltimore Orioles. Wheeler kept Baltimore off balance for seven scoreless innings, allowing only three hits and a walk while striking out five. After some disastrous […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Only Expected To Miss A Few Days

Toronto Blue Jays prospect Vladimir Guerrero Jr. left Wednesday’s game early with a leg injury but is thankfully only expected to miss a day or two. The injury seemed to occur running the bases, but of course he did miss a few games prior with a leg injury as well. Fortunately, it seems like there’s […]

Yoenis Cespedes Runs The Bases On Wednesday

Earlier on Wednesday, we told you that New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes may not need to play in any rehab games as he continues to work his way back from a hip injury. Now we’ve learned that Cespedes ran the bases and did sprints in the outfield on Wednesday afternoon, lending a bit more […]

Mets Have Discussed Releasing Jose Reyes

The New York Mets have apparently discussed releasing infielder Jose Reyes. According to Mike Puma of the New York Post, the team is “conflicted” given Reyes’ history with the ball club and would like to give him a “proper sendoff.” A proper sendoff would be great if Reyes weren’t hitting .141/.208/.197, and if the Mets […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Leaves With Injury On Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays prospect Vladimir Guerrero Jr. left Wednesday’s game at Double-A New Hampshire with some sort of injury after returning to the lineup on Tuesday after missing a few games with a left leg injury. An aggravation of the injury seems possible, but we don’t know that for sure yet. Keep your fingers crossed for […]

Avoid Sam Gaviglio Again On Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Sam Gaviglio is no slouch, but for the second straight outing he should be avoided for fantasy purposes. Making his fourth start of the season, Gaviglio should be kept on your bench against the New York Yankees after he didn’t have the best day against the Boston Red Sox on […]