Kris Bryant Out Of Lineup On Saturday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Kris Bryant (back) is out of the lineup against the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday. Rockies manager Bud Black stated he was keeping Bryant out of the lineup as he's dealing with a stiff lower back. This doesn't currently appear to be a severe injury, and Bryant should be considered day-to-day. The 32-year-old has […]

Luis Robert Jr. Diagnosed With Grade 2 Hip Flexor Strain

Chicago White Sox center fielder Luis Robert Jr. (hip) was diagnosed with a Grade 2 hip flexor strain on Saturday. Robert sustained the injury in the ninth inning of Friday's game against the Kansas City Royals. According to White Sox manager Pedro Grifol, Robert has no current timetable for return, and he expects his absence […]

Brandon Lowe Back In Rays Lineup On Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe (side) is back in the lineup on Saturday against the Colorado Rockies. Lowe left Wednesday's game against the Texas Rangers when he started feeling left-side tightness and came off the bench in Friday's game versus Colorado. The 28-year-old has gotten off to a slow start this season, hitting only […]

Fantasy Baseball Lineup Notes: Batting Order, Platoons, and Playing Time Changes

We're just a week into the 2024 MLB season (two weeks if you count the Seoul Series), but we're already starting to see some trends develop. The sooner you can get in front of them, the better your fantasy baseball teams will perform. In this article, we'll go over some of the trends we're seeing […]

John Brebbia Exits Friday's Game With Calf Soreness

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher John Brebbia (calf) exited early in the sixth inning of the White Sox 2-1 loss against the Kansas City Royals. Brebbia tweaked his calf fielding a ball and was removed shortly after. The 33-year-old injured his calf during spring training. Brebbia had gotten off to a great start with the White Sox, […]

Yusei Kikuchi Fans Seven In Friday's Win

Toronto Blue Jays left-hander Yusei Kikuchi struck out seven in 5 1/3 innings in Friday's shutout win against the New York Yankees. Though Kikuchi did not give up a run in his outing, Yimi Garcia was credited with the win, with the Blue Jays getting their first run in the 7th inning. It was a good bounceback for Kikuchi […]

Shohei Ohtani Rips Two-Run Homer In Friday's Loss

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani blasted his second home run of the year in Friday's 9-7 loss to the Chicago Cubs. Ohtani went 2-5 with two RBI and two runs, adding a double to go along with his two-run shot, with both hits coming off Cubs starter Kyle Hendricks. The 29-year-old continues to warm up in […]

Ryan McMahon Hits Walk-Off Grand Slam In Home Opener

Colorado Rockies third baseman Ryan McMahon hit a walk-off grand slam against the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday, leading the Rockies to a 10-6 victory in their home opener. McMahon had a considerable day overall, going 3-5 with a double and a single, in addition to hitting the game-winning grand slam. The 29-year-old has been one of […]

Pete Fairbanks Walks Three, Tagged With First Loss Of The Season

Tampa Bay Rays closer Pete Fairbanks walked three batters and was credited with three earned runs in the Tampa Bay Rays walk-off loss to the Colorado Rockies on Friday. Fairbanks entered the game in a close situation with the Rays up 7-6 and walked three straight batters to load the bases before getting removed. He […]

Justin Lawrence Yields Five Runs In Home Opener

Colorado Rockies closer Justin Lawrence imploded on Friday against the Tampa Bay Rays, giving up five runs (four earned) on five hits while recording just one out. Lawrence entered the ninth with the Rockies holding a 6-2 lead and exited down 7-6. The right-hander avoided the loss thanks to heroics from Ryan McMahon as the Rockies won 10-7. The […]

Jared Jones Strikes Out 10 In Major League Debut

Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Jared Jones had a phenomenal major league debut, recording a win and striking out 10 batters in the team's 9-3 win against the Miami Marlins on Saturday. The rookie walked two batters and gave up three earned runs, but it was a spectacular debut overall for the 22-year-old righty. He was dominant in spring […]

Blake Snell Pitches Four Innings Against Giants' Double-A Team

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Blake Snell threw four innings against Giants' Double-A players on Friday, striking out 11 batters. The newly acquired lefty threw 74 pitches in the start. The Giants are unsure of Snell's next steps, but there is potential that he could throw the final game of the Giants' upcoming series against […]

Francisco Alvarez Shines At Plate Saturday

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez had a big day at the plate on Saturday, going 3-4 with a solo shot and recording two RBI with two runs in the Mets 7-6 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. Alvarez provided the Mets only offense early with his solo homer coming in the second inning and hitting an RBI […]

Alex Lange Has Forgettable Outing On Saturday

Detroit Tigers reliever Alex Lange walked three batters and struck out one while recording just one out in the team's 7-6 extra-innings win against the Chicago White Sox on Saturday. Lange came into the game in the seventh inning and loaded the bases on walks, striking out Yoan Moncada in the process. Lange avoided having any earned runs charged […]

Edward Cabrera Scheduled For Rehab Start On Sunday

Miami Marlins right-hander Edward Cabrera (shoulder) is scheduled to make a rehab start for the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, the Miami Marlins' Triple-A club, on Sunday. The 25-year-old is only expected to throw three innings. Cabrera was diagnosed with a shoulder impingement on March 12th and was placed on the team's 15-day injured list. No timetable has been […]

Luis Robert Jr. Has Huge Day At Plate On Saturday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. had a monstrous day at the plate, cranking two home runs while going 3-4 with four RBI and a walk in Chicago's 7-6 extra-inning loss to the Detroit Tigers. Both of Robert's homers were two-run shots off of Tigers starter Kenta Maeda. The 26-year-old is hitting .500 (4-for-8) with two homers […]

Matt Olson Doubles Up On Opening Day

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson had a massive day on Friday, going 3-5 with three doubles, three RBI, and one run in Friday's 9-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. His bases-loaded double in the eighth inning put the finishing touches on the Braves' win over the Phillies. It was a great sign for Olson, who had […]

Zack Wheeler Shines In Opening Day Start

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler continued his dominant ways on Friday, throwing for five strikeouts in six scoreless innings against the Atlanta Braves. Despite Wheeler's efforts, the Phillies fell to the Braves 9-2. Wheeler was in line to record the win until the Braves scored two runs in the seventh, knotting it up at two, and […]

Alex Cobb Throws Five Innings In Rehab Start

San Francisco Giants right-hander Alex Cobb (hip) threw five innings in a rehab start in Arizona on Thursday. Cobb is eligible to return from the injured list on April 9th and is well ahead of his initial recovery timeline. He owned a 3.87 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, and 131:37 K: BB across 151 1/3 innings in […]

Sonny Gray Set For Rehab Start On Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Sonny Gray (hamstring) is set to pitch for the Triple-A Memphis Cardinals on Wednesday. Gray was placed on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday after injuring his hamstring during a spring training start against the Washington Nationals on March 4th. ATC projects the newly-acquired Gray with a 3.67 ERA, a 1.28 WHIP, and […]

Tommy Edman Set For MRI

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tommy Edman (wrist) is set to have an MRI on Wednesday to verify that his wrist is healing and progressing positively. If the MRI yields positive results, Edman will begin a swinging program. The 28-year-old has been recovering from wrist surgery, which was performed in October. However, no date for his return has […]

Dodgers Rotation For Angels Spring Series Announced

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced on Saturday that they have set their rotation for their final spring training series against the Los Angeles Angels. Bobby Miller will start Sunday, Gavin Stone will start Monday, and James Paxton will start Tuesday. Stone has been the most impressive of the three this spring, posting a 0.93 ERA and 0.62 WHIP while recording nine […]

Ozzie Albies Blasts Solo Shot On Saturday

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies hit his second home run of spring training in a 5-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday. It was Albies only hit going 1-3 in the loss. He has had a subpar spring so far, slashing 220/.304/.743 with two home runs and five RBI. The Braves second […]

Aaron Civale Picks Up First Spring Win On Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Aaron Civale (1-1) allowed one run on three hits while striking out six over six innings in Saturday's 5-2 spring victory over the Atlanta Braves. He picked up his first spring win of the season. It was the 28-year-old's best spring training start, lowering his ERA to 5.25 and 1.08 WHIP […]

Alex Bregman Blasts Two Three-Run Homers, Collects Six RBI

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman went 3-for-4 with two-three run home runs in the team's 13-5 win over the New York Mets. He took Jose Quintana deep in the first inning for his first three-run homer of the game. The 29-year-old later blasted his second three-run homer off Yohan Ramirez in the fourth inning. […]

Nolan Jones Leaves Game On Saturday

Colorado Rockies Right Fielder Nolan Jones (knee) left Saturday's game against the Cincinnati Reds after fouling a ball off his right knee. The Rockies have announced that he has a right knee contusion. No timetable has been set for his return, but this certainly puts his Opening Day status in jeopardy. Jones is expected to […]

Hunter Renfroe Hits First Spring Homer On Friday

Kansas City Royals outfielder Hunter Renfroe went 1-for-3 with a walk and hit his first home run of spring training on Friday in an 11-5 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. The home run was a welcome development for the 32-year-old veteran, who's having a very underwhelming spring after dealing with lower back tightness in February. He's […]

Austin Riley Having A Modest Spring

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley is having an underwhelming spring by his standards. The 26-year-old is slashing .257/.297/.429 with just two homers and four RBI in 35 AB. Though his spring has been subpar, Riley is still expected to be very important to fantasy managers' lineups, as he currently has a 22.3 ADP. The projections […]

Corbin Carroll Having Mixed Results In Spring Training

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll is having a subpar spring based on the standard he set for himself en route to being named the 2023 NL Rookie of the Year. Carroll is averaging .292 but lacks power numbers, accumulating just a .702 OPS without any HR and just 3 RBI in 48 PA. Fantasy managers don't appear […]

Garrett Mitchell Hits Grand Slam In Blowout Win

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Garrett Mitchell went 1-4 with a grand slam in Friday's 11-5 spring win against the Kansas City Royals. It was Wilson's first homer this spring. The 25-year-old has performed well this spring, slashing .319/.385/.811 in 47 AB. Wilson missed much of last year with a shoulder injury and may struggle to find a starting […]