Dustin May Will Start Next Week

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Dustin May will move back to the starting rotation and start a game next week according to manager Dave Roberts. May had been pitching in relief, but Roberts said he will not pitch again until he makes a start. It is still unclear what day May will toe the rubber but […]

Adalberto Mondesi Set To Play The Field Wednesday

Kansas City Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi (shoulder) is set to play three to five innings in the field for Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday. Mondesi went 0-for-4 as the designated hitter Tuesday night as he rehabs from a shoulder injury that has had him on the injured list since July 16. The plan is to play […]

Time To Replace Your Battery Mate?

It's crunch time in the 2019 fantasy baseball season and as we head down the stretch everything can feel like it is magnified. Every win, point, or stat accrued feels more important than it did back in May. If your team is still competitive you've likely settled on the primary guys that have gotten you […]

Kolby Allard Rocked By Angels

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Kolby Allard allowed seven runs, six earned, in five innings of work Monday vs the Angels. Allard allowed seven hits and three walks against only three strikeouts but was spared the loss as the Rangers offense rallied against the Angels bullpen. Things could have been worse for the rookie as he […]

Jamison Crowder Continues To Impress

New York Jets wide receiver Jamison Crowder had another solid practice as he continues to establish himself as a favorite target of Sam Darnold. Crowder had two catches for 31 yards and a touchdown in the team's first preseason game and has consistently been targeted by Darnold in practice. Crowder is looking to bounce back […]

Le'Veon Bell Won't Play In Preseason

New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell won't play in the preseason, according to head coach Adam Gase. Gase said he was 99.9 percent sure Bell wouldn't see preseason action anyway, but seeing starting linebacker Avery Williamson go down with a torn ACL in their last game against the Falcons made him 100 percent sure […]

Mike Minor The Tough-Luck Loser On Friday

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Mike Minor allowed four runs, three earned, in seven innings but took the loss Friday night vs the Twins. It was Minor's third straight start of at least seven innings as the left-hander continues to be one of the biggest surprises in fantasy. His sub-3 ERA is a little misleading as […]

Nomar Mazara Has Three-Hit Night

Texas Rangers outfielder Nomar Mazara went 3-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI in a loss to the Twins on Friday. Mazara got off to a rocky start but has picked it up since the All-Star break. He's batting .306 with a .576 slugging percentage in the second half, with five of his 17 homers […]

Roman Quinn Homers, Leaves With Injury

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Roman Quinn hit his fourth home run of the season Friday night against the Padres. It was the only hit in four tries for Quinn who was given the chance to bat leadoff for the second time this season. Quinn appeared to tweak something running to first in the eighth but if […]

Bryce Harper Homers In Third Straight Game

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper went 2-for-5 with a three-run homer in a win vs the Padres Friday night. Harper crushed a Michel Baez offering for an opposite-field homer to give the star slugger four home runs and 10 RBI in his last three games. Harper has dealt with some bad luck this season but […]

Aaron Nola Coasts To 11th Win

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola allowed one run in seven innings and was given plenty of offensive support to his 11th win of the season Wednesday night. Nola allowed only three hits and a walk and racked up seven strikeouts. Nola lowers his ERA to 3.56 backed up by a 3.87 xFIP and he's […]

J.T. Realmuto Hits Another Grand Slam

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto went 2-for-4 with a grand slam Wednesday night against the Cubs. It was Realmuto's second grand slam since the All-Star break as he continues to improve as the season goes on. Realmuto is now up to 17 home runs and 63 RBI on the season with above-average plate discipline to […]

Bryce Harper Launches Two Homers Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder went 3-for-3 with two home runs in a rout of the Cubs Wednesday night. Harper got the scoring started with a two-run shot in the first before hitting another homer in the sixth to plate the Phillies 11th run of the night. He got off to a slow start this season but […]

Elvis Andrus Records Four Hits Wednesday

Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus went 4-for-5 with two RBI and two stolen bases Wednesday afternoon in Toronto. The two steals give Andrus 25 on the season, good for fifth in the Majors, to go along with a .285 batting average and 57 runs in 108 games. Andrus only had three hits in his previous […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Likely Headed To IL

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (back) did not travel with the team to Philadelphia and is likely headed to the injured list according to AJ Cassavell. Tatis Jr. left Tuesday's game with a back issue and was not in the lineup Wednesday. Initially, the Padres hoped Tatis Jr would be able to play […]

Matt Albers Walks Three, But Records Save

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Matt Albers earned his fourth save of the season Wednesday despite walking the bases loaded. Albers walked three of the five batters he faced but escaped the jam to preserve a 6-5 win for the Brewers. Josh Hader has allowed runs in five of his last six appearances including three blown […]

Danny Santana Drives In Three Wednesday

Texas Rangers utilityman Dany Santana went 2-for-5 with his 19th home run of the season Wednesday in Toronto. Santana had a two-run double in the fourth inning and added a solo homer in the eighth in his latest big game. He's been on a tear since the All-Star break with a 1.025 OPS in the […]

Archie Bradley Blows Save Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Archie Bradley allowed two runs without recording an out to blow the save and take a loss Wednesday in Colorado. Bradley was called upon to protect a one-run lead and promptly hit Trevor Story before serving up a walk-off two-run homer to Nolan Arenado. These are the first runs Bradley has […]

Kolby Allard Earns First Win With Rangers

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Kolby Allard allowed three runs in 5 2/3 innings and picked up his first win of the season Wednesday in Toronto. There was traffic all over the bases as Allard allowed four hits, three walks, and a hit-by-pitch, but was able to limit the damage thanks to five strikeouts. Allard pitched […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Hopes To Return Friday

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (back) is hoping to return to the lineup Friday after sitting out Wednesday's game. Tatis Jr. left Tuesday night's game with a minor back issue and was not in the lineup Wednesday. The Padres have a scheduled off-day on Thursday so the team is hoping two days off […]

Robbie Ray Exits Start With Back Spasms

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Robbie Ray (back) left his start Wednesday after just two innings due to back spasms. Ray had allowed one run in two innings before leaving the game with the trainer while warming up for the third inning. This is the second time this month Ray has left a start with a […]

Jake Arrieta To Have Season Ending Surgery

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jake Arrieta (elbow) will have surgery to remove a bone spur in his elbow which will end his season. Arrieta said the decision to have the surgery was based on not being able to give the team what they need. Arrieta has a 5.73 ERA in his last nine starts and […]

Lance Lynn Strikes Out Six Tuesday

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Lance Lynn allowed one run in five innings Tuesday at the Blue Jays. Lynn struck out six while allowing four hits and three walks and took his eighth loss of the season. Lynn has now given up only four runs in his last four starts combined with 32 strikeouts in 25 […]

Jason Vargas Throws Six Quality Innings Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jason Vargas allowed two runs in six innings while taking a no-decision Tuesday vs the Cubs. Vargas allowed five hits and three walks while only striking out one. This was his second quality start in three tries with his new team and lowers his ERA to 4.03. Vargas has been good […]

Gerrit Cole Scratched From Start Tuesday

Houston Astros starting pitcher Gerrit Cole was a late scratch from his scheduled start Tuesday at the White Sox. Chris Devenski will start the second game of the doubleheader in Chicago in place of Cole. According to Julia Morales, Cole was warming up in the bullpen but then made his way to the clubhouse after […]

Corey Kluber Sharp In Rehab Start

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber (forearm) allowed one run in four innings in a rehab start for Double-A Akron. Kluber threw 60 pitches and struck out 6 in his second rehab start as he recovers from a fracture in his forearm. Kluber has been on the Injured List since early May but appears to […]

Corey Dickerson Leaves Game After HBP

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Corey Dickerson left Tuesday's game against the Cubs with an apparent injury. Dickerson was hit in the left hand by a Jose Quintana fastball and immediately dropped the bat in pain before exiting the game with the trainers. Sean Rodriguez came in to pinch-run and take over in left field. Dickerson is […]

Rockies Call Up Dom Nunez

Colorado Rockies catcher Dom Nunez has been called up and will make his first MLB start Tuesday night vs the Diamondbacks. Nunez brings big power to the Big Leagues as he had 17 home runs and a .921 OPS in 61 games in Triple-A this season. Those numbers are inflated a bit playing in the […]

Sean Manaea Strikes Out 10 In Rehab Start

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Sean Manaea (shoulder) pitched 5 2/3 innings of one-run ball with 10 strikeouts for Triple-A Las Vegas Tuesday afternoon. Manaea threw 82 pitches in the rehab start and could be able to make his season debut soon pending how he feels after this outing. Manaea had to be shut down from […]

Max Scherzer Throws Simulated Game

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer (back) threw two innings of a simulated game Tuesday afternoon. Scherzer threw 31 warmup pitches in the bullpen before throwing 32 pitches to an empty batter's box with an inning break after 16 pitches. Scherzer is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Thursday at which point the Nationals […]