Eduardo Rodriguez Dominant Again Thursday

Detroit Tigers pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez had another phenomenal performance on Thursday against the New York Mets. He went eight innings and permitted just three base runners while striking out nine. Through seven starts, Rodriguez has a 1.81 ERA and 0.78 WHIP with three wins. Rodriguez missed the 2020 season after contracting Myocarditis and then struggled […]

Christian Yelich Homers, Goes 3-For-5

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich hit his fourth homer of the season on Thursday. Yelich has been struggling all season as he upped his average to .243 to start the year. His 27.2% strikeout rate is part of the reason for his struggles, but he hasn't been hitting the ball with the authority he had […]

Eloy Jimenez Homers, Drives In Three

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez went 3-for-5 on Thursday with a home run and three RBI. Jimenez also scored a run and took a walk in the afternoon loss versus the Minnesota Twins. The 26-year-old got off to a slow start for the White Sox but has turned it around over the last two […]

Jorge Mateo Goes Deep Saturday

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Jorge Mateo hit his fifth home run of the season on Saturday. He went 1-for-3 with a walk, three RBI, and a run scored. Mateo hit fifth in the lineup for the first time this season and made it count. He's been batting mostly eighth or ninth, with a few games sprinkled […]

Brooks Raley Headed To Injured List

New York Mets relief pitcher Brooks Raley (elbow) was placed on the 15-day IL with inflammation in his throwing elbow. Raley's stint will be back-dated to April 28. It's a tough blow for the Mets and fantasy managers that use Raley for holds will have to look elsewhere for the time being. He had racked […]

Jonathan Loaisiga Has Good News With Recent MRI

New York Yankees relief pitcher Jonathan Loaisiga (elbow) had an MRI recently that showed "nothing structurally alarming" with his elbow. Loaisiga was playing catch just a few days ago but is now back to not throwing after feeling soreness in his latest throwing session. He will get another look with doctors on Monday to see […]

Jacob deGrom Headed To Injured List

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (elbow) was placed on the injured list Saturday with right elbow inflammation. On Friday, deGrom left his start against the New York Yankees with left forearm tightness. The situation changed with more evaluation and now deGrom will be on the IL for at least 15 days. It's horrible news […]

Tyler Glasnow Cleared For Rehab Assignment

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow (oblique) is set to begin a rehab assignment within the next week. Glasnow threw a two-inning live bullpen session Saturday and everything looked good. Mid-May is still the return range for Glasnow. He will throw about three innings at Durham in his first rehab start. So, without any […]

Julio Rodriguez Exits With Lower Back Tightness

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez (back) left Saturday's game due to lower back tightness. Rodriguez was replaced in the game in the sixth inning, though it was first unknown why. This update gives a clearer picture of what he is dealing with. The youngster has been struggling to start the year and now is dealing […]

Aaron Judge Has Mild Hip Strain

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (hip) was diagnosed with a mild strain near the top of his hip. Manager Aaron Boone already said the injured list was a possibility, but now the Yankees have a little more clarity on the situation. The team would like to wait to see if it improves but hope […]

Yoan Moncada Not Ready For Rehab Assignment

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada (back) is not expected to start a rehab assignment during the team's current homestand. Moncada has a protruding disc that is touching a nerve, causing pain to run into his glutes. The good news is that it is improving and shouldn't need surgery to fix, according to general […]

Logan Allen Will Make Second Start Sunday

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Logan Allen is the probable starter for Sunday's game against the Boston Red Sox. The young lefty threw a gem in his MLB debut, allowing six baserunners over six innings and striking out eight Marlins. As long as he has a place in the rotation, he should be started by fantasy […]

Carlos Carrasco Throws Bullpen Session Thursday

New York Mets starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (elbow) threw a bullpen on Thursday. Carrasco came away feeling good, but there is still no return date for him. Without any further setbacks, Carrasco, who has a bone spur in his throwing elbow, should be back within a few weeks. Hopefully, he is on his way back […]

Garrett Crochet Could Begin Rehab Assignment Soon

Chicago White Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet (elbow) is in Chicago for a check-up to see if he's ready for a rehab assignment. Crochet hasn't pitched this season as he returns from Tommy John surgery. Pitching coach Ethan Katz said before the season that it was unlikely Crochet would start this year. It's unknown if he'll […]

Liam Hendriks In Line For Check-Up Before Rehab Assignment

Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks will travel to Chicago next week to be evaluated to see if he is ready for a rehab assignment. Hendriks has been in remission and cancer-free, which is the best news this year, and he looks to be on his way back to the field. Once he's cleared to […]

Kenta Maeda Likely Headed To Injured List

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Kenta Maeda (elbow) may be heading to the injured list. Manager Rocco Baldelli said it was likely Maeda will need a stint on the IL after an MRI revealed a muscle strain. There was no structural damage revealed, but Maeda was removed from his start on Wednesday due to arm fatigue. […]

Josh Jung Not In Lineup Thursday

Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung (hand) is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the New York Yankees. X-rays on Jung's hand came back negative after he left Wednesday's game and it's being called a contusion. It looks like he's still day-to-day at this point, but fantasy managers will want to check to […]

Javier Baez Scratched From Lineup Thursday

Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez (hand) has been scratched from Thursday's lineup against the Baltimore Orioles. Baez was initially in the lineup for the game, but he's still dealing with a sore hand. He may just need another day off before he's ready to return after originally being slotted into the third spot in the […]

Max Muncy Homers Another Two Times

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy hit two more home runs Saturday, bringing his total to 10 on the season. Muncy has a .254/.419/.701 slash line to begin the season with 20 RBI in 67 at-bats. Muncy has been one of the best hitters to start the season and gives multi-position flexibility, so fantasy managers […]

Logan O'Hoppe Has Torn Labrum, Out 4-6 Months

Los Angeles Angels catcher Logan O'Hoppe (shoulder) received some terrible news, as it was reported he has a torn labrum. Manager Phil Nevin said he's looking at a 4-6 month timetable for a return. The youngster had 13 RBI through his first 16 games and looked like a good fantasy option going forward. Hopefully, he […]

Bryan De La Cruz Rips Four Doubles, Home Run On Saturday

Miami Marlins outfielder Bryan De La Cruz collected five hits over a twin bill against the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday. He homered and collected four doubles with a run scored, an RBI, a walk, and a stolen base. De La Cruz now has a nine-game hitting streak and a .328/.370/.493 slash line on the season. […]

Two-Start Pitcher Streamers - Fantasy Baseball SP Pickups and Starts (Apr 24 - Apr 30)

Last week was slim pickings when it came to streamable two-start pitchers. There were a few good pitchers that were over 50% rostered, but overall it didn't look like a great week. This week looks even more bleak and there are fewer options to stream than in the first few weeks. For those new to […]

James Outman Has Four-Hit, Two-Homer Game

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder James Outman had another big game at the plate Saturday, going 4-for-5 with two home runs. He drove in four and scored twice. With seven homers, 19 RBI, and a .314/.407/.714 slash line, Outman has been one of the best performers of the young season. Ride the hot wave as long […]

Jordan Walker Out Of Lineup Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker is not in the lineup on Saturday against the Seattle Mariners. It looks to be just an off day for Walker, who continues to hit low in the lineup. He has hit 7th in eight games and 8th in 9 games to begin the season. The Cardinals have a […]

Jacob deGrom Will Make Sunday Start

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (wrist) has been confirmed as the starting pitcher for Sunday's matchup with the Oakland Athletics. He has pitched to a 1.31 FIP and 0.87 WHIP while striking out 32 over 20 2/3 innings. His FIP leads the league, so he is still pitching like the ace he's been, but […]

Jorge Mateo Scratched From Lineup

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Jorge Mateo (hip) had been set to return to the lineup on Saturday but was scratched because of wet conditions on the field. This will be the second game he misses, but it's a good sign he was in the original lineup and it sounds like manager Brandon Hyde is just being […]

Manny Machado Out Of Lineup Saturday

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado is receiving a day off on Saturday. It doesn't seem to be injury related, instead just a routine off-day for Machado. He has struggled to start the season, with a .221/.253/.291 slash line but should turn that around in due time. Machado has hit third in the lineup […]

Chas McCormick Works Out With Team

Houston Astros outfielder Chas McCormick (back) was seen stretching with the team. He was also able to run and throw Saturday. McCormick isn't yet swinging a bat but that should come shortly. There's no set timetable for a return and it's feasible he ends up missing a little more than 10 days. The speedster had […]

Minnesota Revival: Can Twins Pitchers Keep Up Hot Starts for Fantasy Baseball?

The Minnesota Twins came into the season with a bit of a mixed bag when looking at projections. ZiPS saw the Twins winning 80 games while PECOTA projected an 88-win season for Minnesota. Through the first 15 games of the season, the pitching staff has carried the team to a 10-5 record. The Twins are […]

Two-Start Pitcher Streamers - Fantasy Baseball SP Pickups and Starts for Week 4

After a big week full of aces last week and a bunch of streamable two-start pitchers, this week is a little less exciting. There are a few aces and a handful of streamable pitchers, but for players rostered in less than 50% of leagues, it's not looking too good. For those new to this recurring […]