Byron Buxton Belts Third Homer Of Season

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in a 4-3 loss to Detroit. Buxton entered the game in the bottom of the fifth inning as a defensive replacement for Brent Rooker- and proceeded to continue his torrid start to the season. It's a great sign for fantasy managers, as the […]

Nelson Cruz Goes Yard For Second Straight Game

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz went 3-for-5 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Tigers. Cruz mashed a home run for the second consecutive game- and each of his three hits left the bat at an exit velocity of 105 MPH or greater. The 40-year-old slugger is off to a […]

J.A. Happ Surrenders One Run In Twins Debut

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher J.A. Happ had a so-so outing in his debut in Tuesday's loss to the Tigers. Happ pitched four innings, allowing one run on three hits while walking three and striking out four. The veteran southpaw had some issues finding the strike zone, as evidenced by his 55 strikes compared to 34 […]

Zac Gallen Scheduled For An Outing On Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen (forearm) is scheduled for another outing on Wednesday at the team's alternate site. Gallen was able to throw 60 pitches this past Saturday, though he was still unable to incorporate any curveballs into his arsenal, as the pitch still causes him some discomfort. Manager Torey Lovullo had said that […]

Trevor Rosenthal Visits With Specialist Tuesday

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Trevor Rosenthal (shoulder) saw a specialist for more information on his injured right shoulder. The team initially called the injury right shoulder inflammation, though a clearer picture of his status should be available Wednesday following Rosenthal's evaluation on Tuesday. Sergio Romo and Jake Diekman are the best candidates for saves in […]

Josh Rojas Not In Tuesday's Lineup

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Josh Rojas is not in Tuesday's lineup for the contest versus the Rockies. Rojas has appeared in all four games for Arizona- so the team is opting to give him a routine day off. The 26-year-old is just 1-for-16 at the plate so far. Eduardo Escobar will man second in his […]

Matt Olson Out Of Tuesday's Lineup With Bruised Knee

Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson (knee) is out for Tuesday's game with a bruised knee. Olson sustained the injury from sliding into the wall while trying to catch a foul ball the other day. Manager Bob Melvin said the MRI revealed no structural damage, so it appears as if Olson and the Athletics dodged […]

Mike Yastrzemski In Tuesday's Lineup

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski (hand) is back in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Padres. Yastrzemski had been dealing with a sore hand, though he was able to enter Monday's game as a pinch hitter, delivering a solo homer, which seemed to indicate that he would be among the team's starting batters […]

Yasmani Grandal Gets Day Off Tuesday Against Seattle

Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mariners. Grandal has appeared in four of his team's five games in 2021, so the team decided to give him a breather for the first contest of their series against Seattle. The veteran backstop had a big day at […]

Ramon Laureano Returning To Action Tuesday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano (wrist) is back in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Dodgers. Laureano jammed his wrist while sliding into a base during last Friday's game, though it was always considered a minor injury, with his relatively quick return supporting that sentiment. The 26-year-old center fielder will bat third against Dodgers' […]

Lorenzo Cain Sitting On Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain (oblique) is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Cubs. This marks Cain's third straight absence, with manager Craig Counsell referring to his veteran outfielder as day-to-day. Counsell said that Cain is available- but that the team is keeping him out of the starting lineup as a precaution. Given the injury […]

Shohei Ohtani In The Lineup Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is back in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Astros. Ohtani was given the day off on Monday after he felt a little sore following Sunday's game, where he was involved in a collision at the plate. The two-way dynamo appears to be feeling fine and will […]

Anthony Rendon Getting The Day Off Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon won't be in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Astros. Rendon will get his first day off of the 2021 season after appearing in all five games for the Angels so far. Rendon is off to a bit of a slow start at the dish, with just […]

Joakim Soria Headed To Injured List

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Joakim Soria (calf) has been placed on the 10-day Injured List with a calf strain. Soria had left for Phoenix to be evaluated on Monday after tweaking something during Monday's game- and it turns out the team will be without his services for the near future. Soria was expected to be […]

Josh Donaldson To Take Batting Practice Tuesday

Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson (hamstring) is slated to take batting practice on Tuesday after running on the treadmill earlier. Donaldson was placed on the 10-day Injured List on Saturday with right hamstring tightness- though it's a good sign that he's able to get some activity in. The 34-year-old still has to clear some […]

Juan Soto Shares Reps During Monday's Workout

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto (calf) split the right-field reps during Monday's workout. Soto, who is dealing with a minor calf issue, and Yadiel Hernandez got the work in right during the Nationals' Monday workout, likely a case of the team being extra cautious with their superstar slugger, especially considering they'll already be without a […]

Andrelton Simmons Getting A Breather Tuesday

Minnesota Twins shortstop Andrelton Simmons will get the day off on Tuesday against the Tigers. Simmons has started each of the Twins' first four games this season and has gotten off to a hot start at the plate, as he's 5-for-12 with five walks and five runs scored. Fantasy managers who have Simmons rostered shouldn't […]

Mitch Garver On The Bench Tuesday

Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver is not in Tuesday's lineup for the second game of the series against the Tigers. Backup Ryan Jeffers will be behind the plate for the third time in five games against right-handed starting pitcher Casey Mize. MLB.com's Do-Hyoung Park notes that the Twins prefer to have Garver in the lineup […]

Luis Arraez Back In Tuesday's Lineup

Minnesota Twins utility Luis Arraez (illness) is back in the lineup for Tuesday's contest against Detroit. Arraez had to leave Monday's game early due to an illness, though he's evidently feeling better and will resume his spot atop the Twins' lineup as their leadoff hitter against Tigers' right-hander Casey Mize. Arraez is off to a […]

Byron Buxton Out Of Lineup, Could Still Appear In Game

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (illness) is not in Tuesday's lineup for the second game of the series against the Tigers. Buxton continues to deal with a non-COVID-related illness, one that forced him out of Sunday's game early and sidelined him for Monday's contest- though manager Rocco Baldelli said that the 27-year-old was feeling better […]

Cavan Biggio Belts First Homer Of Season Monday

Toronto Blue Jays infielder Cavan Biggio had a strong day at the plate in Monday's win over the Rangers. Biggio went 1-for-2 with a pair of walks and runs scored along with his first home run of the season. The 25-year-old had just one hit and five strikeouts through his first 12 at-bats, so it […]

A.J. Puk Recalled From Alternate Site Monday

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher A.J. Puk was recalled from the team's alternate site on Monday. With outfielder Chad Pinder (knee) headed to the Injured List, the Athletics filled his spot with Puk, who missed out on the Opening Day roster. The 25-year-old pitched to a 3.18 ERA in 11.1 innings with a 13-5 strikeout-to-walk ratio […]

Kevin Kiermaier Leaves Game With Quad Tightness

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (quad) left Monday's game after experiencing quad tightness. Kiermaier went 0-for-1 with a groundout before exiting the game. Mike Brosseau entered the game to play left field, with Randy Arozarena moving to right and Manuel Margot to center. The Rays will likely have an update about the status of […]

Danny Jansen Day-To-Day With Sore Knee

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen (knee) is day-to-day after leaving Monday's game with a sore knee. Jansen had to leave the game after taking a foul ball off of his right knee, with manager Charlie Montoyo saying that for him to come out of a game, "it's got to hurt." Backup catcher Alejandro Kirk […]

Sean Murphy Back In Lineup Monday

Oakland Athletics catcher Sean Murphy (wrist) is back in the lineup for Monday's game against the Dodgers. Murphy missed two games with a sore wrist after being hit by a pitch on Opening Day- though he'll be back behind the plate for Oakland in the opening game of the series against the defending champions. Murphy […]

Jorge Polanco Has Two Hit-Day

Minnesota Twins second baseman Jorge Polanco snapped a three-game hitless streak in Monday's 15-6 win over the Tigers. Polanco went 2-for-5 with an RBI single and a run scored. Manager Rocco Baldelli seems to have settled on Jorge Polanco as the new number-two hitter with Josh Donaldson (hamstring) on the Injured List, a good spot […]

Andrelton Simmons Reaches Base Four Times Monday

Minnesota Twins shortstop Andrelton Simmons went 1-for-2 with three walks, two RBI, and two runs scored in Monday's 15-6 win over the Tigers. Simmons cleared the bases in the top of the fifth inning with a two-run single, his second and third RBI of the season. The veteran shortstop is impressing at the plate through […]

Matt Shoemaker Fans Five In Twins Debut

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Matt Shoemaker had an impressive debut for his new team in Monday's blowout win over Detroit. Shoemaker allowed one run on three hits with no walks and five strikeouts over six innings of work, earning his first win of the season. The veteran right-hander threw 65 of his 92 pitches for […]

Nelson Cruz Has Monster Day At The Plate

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz was an unstoppable force at the plate in Monday's 15-6 rout of the Tigers. Cruz went 3-for-6 with a grand slam, a solo home run, and a double. With the bases juiced in the top of the second, the 40-year-old slugger ripped an apparent home run into the right-field […]

Luis Arraez Dealing With Stomach Illness

Minnesota Twins utility Luis Arraez (illness) is dealing with a stomach illness. Arraez was removed from Monday's game earlier for reasons that were unclear at the time, though it turns out that the 23-year-old is dealing with a gastrointestinal issue, which clearly caused him discomfort during his last at-bat. The Twins said that it's a […]