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Will Smith Sitting On Sunday Night
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith is not in Sunday's lineup as the Dodgers look to complete a three-game sweep against the Boston Red Sox. Smith is currently riding a four-game hitting streak and has held a strong .283/.377/.587 slash line with four long balls, six RBI, and a 7:16 BB:K ratio. As a result, […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoJason Heyward Activated From Injured List, Starting On Sunday
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Jason Heyward (knee) was activated off the 10-day injured list on Sunday, July 21, according to Jack Harris of the LA Times. The 34-year-old hit the injured list early in July due to a left knee contusion. In a corresponding move, James Outman was sent back down to Triple-A Oklahoma City. […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoTJ Friedl Embarking On Rehab Assignment
Cincinnati Reds outfielder TJ Friedl (hamstring) is set to join Triple-A Louisville on Sunday to begin a rehab assignment. The 28-year-old has been sidelined with a hamstring strain since June 24. Friedl has appeared in only 26 games this season due to several nagging injuries and has held a mediocre .216/.315/.361 line with four home […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoKeegan Thompson Throws Bullpen Session
Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Keegan Thompson (ribs) logged an 'up-down' bullpen session on Saturday, July 20 in Arizona. Thompson was placed on the injured list with a rib fracture on June 28. This is a great sign for the 29-year-old as he has already begun his throwing program. Prior to the injury, the former third-round […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoAdbert Alzolay Sharp In First Rehab Outing
Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Adbert Alzolay (forearm) struck out each of the three batters he faced in his first rehab outing at the Arizona Complex League on July 19. Alzolay hit the 15-day injured list on May 13 after being diagnosed with a right forearm strain and was eventually moved to the 60-day injured list. […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoDL Hall To Continue Rehab Assignment On Sunday
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitching DL Hall (knee, forearm) is set to resume his rehab assignment on Sunday as he joins Triple-A Nashville. The southpaw was hit in his left forearm by a comebacker and it looks like that did cause a significant injury. The 25-year-old originally landed on the 15-day injured list on April 21 […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoChase DeLauter Beginning Rehab Assignment
Cleveland Guardians outfield prospect Chase DeLauter (toe) began a rehab assignment at the Arizona Complex League on July 20. DeLauter has logged only 17 games this season at Double-A as he battled a broken foot earlier this season and was more recently diagnosed with turf toe. The top prospect in the Guardians system posted an […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoCody Poteet Begins Light Throwing, Nearing Bullpen Sessions
New York Yankees pitcher Cody Poteet (triceps) has begun lightly throwing from the mound and is nearing his first bullpen session. Poteet hit the 15-day injured list on June 18 with a right triceps strain and was shut down from throwing through the rest of June before being re-evaluated. The 29-year-old made four starts this […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoClarke Schmidt Throws First Bullpen Session
New York Yankees starting pitcher Clarke Schmidt (lat) threw a 20-pitch session from a bullpen mound on Saturday and did not have any setbacks, according to manager Aaron Boone. This was the first time the 28-year-old had been on the mound since hitting the injured list in late May. Boone expressed that "everything went well […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoChristian Yelich Sitting Out On Sunday
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich is not in the starting lineup on Sunday as the Brewers look to sweep the two-game set against the Minnesota Twins. The 32-year-old has been out of the lineup once over the past 54 games. As a result, Garrett Mitchell will slot into the outfield and bat the seven-hole. Yelich […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoTyler Glasnow Set To Return On Wednesday
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow (back) is set to be activated off the injured list on Wednesday and start against the San Francisco Giants, according to Noah Camras of Dodgers Nation. The 30-year-old will likely be on a pitch count, as he only tossed 58 pitches in his recent simulated game earlier this […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoClayton Kershaw To Make 2024 Debut On Thursday
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) is set to make his 2024 season debut on Thursday as the Dodgers face their division rival San Francisco Giants, according to Noah Camras of Dodgers Nation. The three-time Cy Young winner underwent shoulder surgery in the offseason and has faced a few setbacks, which delayed his […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoFAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 18 (July 22- July 28)
Baseball season is officially in full swing. If you have an interest or a need in tweaking with your team, then you have come to the right place. This FAAB fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups series will be looking at Week 18-- July 22 through July 28 -- and will point out free agents to […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoChris Paddack Placed On 15-Day Injured List
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Chris Paddack (forearm) was placed on the 15-day injured list with a right forearm strain. This is the second time the 28-year-old has missed time due to an injury in his throwing arm this season as he battled right-arm fatigue in May. While a timetable has not been placed on Paddack, […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoCarlos Correa Lands On Injured List
Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa (foot) was placed on the 10-day injured on Saturday, July 20, with right-foot plantar fasciitis. In a corresponding move, the Twins recalled second baseman Edouard Julien from Triple-A St. Paul. Correa was absent from the starting nine over the final two games before the mid-summer classic and will now sit […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoMax Fried Placed On 15-Day Injured List
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried (forearm) was placed on the 15-day injured list due to left forearm neuritis. In a corresponding move, the Braves promoted left-handed pitcher Dylan Dodd from Triple-A. This transaction was backdated to July 18, which could set up an early August return for Fried. The 30-year-old has posted a strong […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoJuan Yepez - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 18)
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Leagues ROSTERED IN: 5% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Washington Nationals first baseman/outfielder Juan Yepez has been one of the hottest hitters in baseball and is worth adding in all standard formats. Since joining the major league roster on July 5, the 26-year-old has tallied at least one hit in his first 11 […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoJordan Westburg Tallies Three Hits, Two RBI On Saturday
Baltimore Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg went 3-for-5 with two singles, a home run, and two RBI to lead the Orioles to a victory on Saturday evening. Westburg launched a two-run shot in the sixth frame which was his 16th of the campaign to score Ryan O'Hearn. Through 91 games this season, the 25-year-old has posted […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoJarren Duran Fills The Scoresheet On Saturday
Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran went 2-for-3 at the plate on Saturday with a double, two walks, two RBI, and two runs. Duran brought in two runs off a double in the fifth inning, which scored Ceddanne Rafaela and Rob Refsnyder. He scored both of his runs off two Tyler O'Neill home runs. The […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoTyler O’Neill Goes Deep Twice On Saturday
Boston Red Sox outfielder Tyler O'Neill went 2-for-5 at the plate on Saturday with two long balls and four RBI. O'Neill launched his first two-run shot of the game in the seventh inning, which scored Jarren Duran. Later in the 10th inning, O'Neill tallied his second two-run round-tripper, which scored Duran again. The 29-year-old tallied […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoBrendan Donovan Stays Hot With Two Hits And Three RBI
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Brendan Donovan went 2-for-5 with a home run, a single, and three RBI in the second game of a doubleheader on Saturday evening to lead the Cardinals to a victory. The 27-year-old launched a solo shot in the fifth inning and then knocked a two-run single in the ninth to score […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoAustin Riley Launches 13th Home Run
Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley went 2-for-4 in the second game of a doubleheader on Saturday evening with a double and a long ball. Riley struck out in his first two plate appearances but broke out of his slide with a solo shot in the sixth and with his 21st double of the campaign […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoIsaac Paredes Goes Deep For The 16th Time On Saturday
Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Isaac Paredes went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's victory over the New York Yankees. Paredes launched his 16th long ball of the season in the fifth inning off Nestor Cortes. The 25-year-old has been in a bit of a slump in his past six games as he […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoDominic Canzone Remains A Couple Of Weeks Away From Rehab Assignment
Seattle Mariners outfielder Dominic Canzone (groin) is still a couple of weeks away from a potential rehab assignment, according to Seattle manager Scott Servais. Canzone hit the 10-day injured list on July 10 with a right adductor strain. The 26-year-old has posted a .211/.289/.394 line with seven home runs and one stolen base across 54 […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoTriston Casas Still Far Away From Rehab Assignment
Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas (ribs) is still "far away" from his minor-league rehab assignment, according to Boston skipper Alex Cora. Greg Dudek of NESN.com reported that Casas has only been seen on the diamond with a microphone, and that seems to be the case going forward. The 24-year-old has reportedly begun taking […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoJacob Wilson Out Of Saturday’s Lineup
Oakland Athletics shortstop prospect Jacob Wilson (hamstring) is not in Saturday's lineup. Wilson was removed early from his major league debut on Friday evening after straining his hamstring. The 22-year-old tallied a single in his lone at-bat. Before joining the majors on Friday evening, the former sixth overall pick in last year's draft posted an […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoHarrison Bader Sitting On Saturday
New York Mets outfielder Harrison Bader is sitting on Saturday as the Mets continue a four-game set against the Miami Marlins. Bader has held a .243 AVG since July 2 and has gone hitless in his past three starts. As a result, Brandon Nimmo will shift to center field which opens left field for Jeff […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoRiley Greene Not In Saturday’s Lineup
Detroit Tigers outfielder Riley Greene is not in Saturday's lineup as the Tigers continue a three-game set against the Toronto Blue Jays. The Blue Jays will send left-handed pitcher Yusei Kikuchi to the mound. Greene usually does still start against southpaws more often than not but will be given the day off on Saturday. As […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoTrey Sweeney Stays Hot In First Game In The Second Half
Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop prospect Trey Sweeney went 4-for-5 with a double and home run in the first game out of the All-Star Break. This game extended Sweeney's current hitting streak to four games. In addition, he has only gone hitless twice since the start of July. This is a great sign, as the former […]
Andy Smith 5 months agoMatt Shaw Tallies Three Hits And Three RBI On Friday
Chicago Cubs third base prospect Matt Shaw went 3-for-4 with three RBI on Friday evening, where he tallied his 10th double and 11th long ball of the campaign. After being drafted with the 13th overall pick in last year's draft, Shaw only got a small taste of the minor leagues last summer as he logged […]
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