Jorge Polanco Remains Out Against Mariners

Minnesota Twins second baseman Jorge Polanco (back) remains out of the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Seattle Mariners. Polanco will miss his third straight game with back soreness. Luis Arraez will get the start at the keystone on Wednesday and will hit fifth against Mariners left-hander Marco Gonzales. Arraez makes a lot of contact... Read More

Cody Bellinger Continues To Steal Bases

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger hasn't had the most productive season at the plate. However, the outfielder has continued to steal bases. In 226 plate appearances this season, the 26-year-old is batting .204 with a .274 on-base percentage, seven home runs, and six stolen bases in 226 plate appearances in 56 games. Bellinger began... Read More

Jordan Romano Posting Elite Numbers

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Jordan Romano continues to thrive as the team's closer. Romano has pitched to a 2.82 ERA and a 3.18 FIP in 22.1 innings for the Blue Jays this season, logging 26 strikeouts compared to just eight walks allowed. He's also registered 16 saves. Only Josh Hader, Taylor Rogers, and Kenley Jansen... Read More

Luis Castillo Effective So Far For Reds

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Luis Castillo is enjoying a productive start to the 2022 season. Castillo has made seven starts for the Reds so far, pitching to a 3.23 ERA and a 3.32 FIP in 39 innings. He's also struck out 37 batters during that span while surrendering just 13 walks and three home runs.... Read More

Austin Slater Isn't In The Lineup Wednesday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Austin Slater isn't in the starting lineup for Wednesday's matchup with the Kansas City Royals and right-hander Jonathan Heasley. Slater is batting .241 with a .373 on-base percentage, three home runs, and a pair of stolen bases this season. He'll head to the bench with a right-hander on the mound for... Read More

Carson Kelly On The Bench Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Carson Kelly isn't starting on Wednesday for a matchup with the Cincinnati Reds and right-hander Luis Castillo. Kelly is batting .104 with a .167 on-base percentage in 72 plate appearances for Arizona this season. Instead, it'll be Jose Herrera getting the start behind the plate and hitting ninth against Castillo and the... Read More

Andrew Benintendi Not Starting On Wednesday

Kansas City Royals outfielder Andrew Benintendi isn't starting on Wednesday against the San Francisco Giants and left-hander Sam Long. Benintendi is enjoying a productive season so far, batting .298 with a .365 on-base percentage and a pair of home runs in 252 plate appearances. Instead, it'll be Hunter Dozier hitting sixth and starting in left... Read More

Chris Bassitt Rebounds With Gem

New York Mets starting pitcher Chris Bassitt delivered his strongest performance of the year Tuesday, throwing eight innings of shutout ball. He gave up just three hits and a walk while striking out seven batters to earn his fifth win of the season. It's a welcome outcome for Bassitt, who had allowed at least four... Read More

Luke Voit Homers, Drives In Five Tuesday

San Diego Padres designated hitter Luke Voit had his best day of the season at the plate Tuesday against the Chicago Cubs, going 2-for-6 with a home run, a double, five RBI, and two runs scored in a 12-5 victory. Voit has now provided four long balls in June, bringing his season total to seven.... Read More

Red Sox View Chris Sale As A Starter

While Boston Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale (ribs) could be used in relief when he makes his 2022 season debut, the team ideally views him as a starter. All 93 of his regular season appearances since joining Boston in 2017 have come as a starter, but "everything is on the table" as far as his... Read More

Nate Lowe Homers, Adds Three Hits

Texas Rangers first baseman Nate Lowe enjoyed a strong night at the plate Tuesday, going 3-for-4 with a two-run home run against Jose Urquidy and the Houston Astros. Lowe has surged of late, with five multi-hit games in his last seven. He's also homered five times in the month of June, bringing his season slash... Read More

Tyler Mahle Completes Nine Shutout Innings

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Tyler Mahle delivered a gem Tuesday night, though he was forced to take a no-decision in the 5-3 extra-inning victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Mahle threw nine innings of shutout ball, giving up just three hits and striking out 12 batters. He's now delivered four consecutive quality starts, bringing his ERA... Read More

Tony Gonsolin Earns Eighth Win

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin continued his charmed season against the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday, earning his eighth win against zero losses. Gonsolin lasted 6 1/3 innings of shutout ball, giving up just one hit and two walks with six strikeouts. He now has a 1.42 ERA and 0.82 WHIP with 60... Read More

Ty France Homers Again Tuesday

Seattle Mariners first baseman Ty France went deep for the 10th time this season Tuesday, adding a two-run shot off Minnesota Twins starter Joe Ryan in a 5-0 victory. France struck out in all three of his remaining at-bats. France has been consistently excellent all season, remaining productive to the tune of a .322/.399/.494 slash... Read More

J.P. Crawford Not Playing Wednesday

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford (illness) is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Minnesota Twins, as expected. Crawford was a late scratch from Tuesday's lineup due to flu-like symptoms, and he was considered doubtful to play on Wednesday. There's a chance the 27-year-old, who has been a must-start in fantasy this year,... Read More

Michael Kopech To Throw Bullpen Thursday

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Michael Kopech (knee) will throw a bullpen session in Houston on Thursday to test his injured knee, and he's tentatively on track to start on Sunday against the Houston Astros. Kopech had fluid drained from his knee on Monday after getting injured in his start on Sunday against the Texas... Read More

Edward Cabrera Placed On Injured List

The Miami Marlins placed starting pitcher Edward Cabrera (elbow) on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday with right elbow tendinitis and recalled left-hander Daniel Castano from Triple-A Jacksonville in a corresponding move. The team also recalled pitcher Jimmy Yacabonis from Jacksonville, placed reliever Cole Sulser (lat) on the injured list and moved left-hander Jesus Luzardo... Read More

Jose Abreu Batting Cleanup Wednesday Vs. Tigers

Chicago White Sox first baseman/designated hitter Jose Abreu will bat fourth and serve as the designated hitter for the White Sox in their Wednesday afternoon matinee against the Detroit Tigers. Abreu is having a great season in 2022, recording a 93.2 mph average exit velocity on balls put in play (top 4% of all MLB... Read More

Ian Anderson's Struggles Continue Vs. Nationals

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Ian Anderson continues to struggle in 2022, as the 24-year-old New York native lasted just four innings on Monday against the Washington Nationals in the series opener. Anderson, who has given up at least four runs in four out of his last five starts, gave up four runs on six hits... Read More

Eugenio Suarez Smacks 12th Homer

Seattle Mariners third baseman Eugenio Suarez smacked his 12th home run of the season Tuesday, leading the team to a 5-0 victory over the Minnesota Twins. Suarez went 1-for-4 with the two-run shot off of starter Joe Ryan. Suarez has slashed .273/.388/.491 over his last 15 games with three homers, seven runs, and 10 RBI... Read More

Kendall Graveman To Serve As Closer Wednesday

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Joe Kelly isn't available to pitch on back-to-back days yet, so reliever Kendall Graveman will serve as the team's closer on Wednesday against the Detroit Tigers if a save situation arises. Liam Hendriks (forearm) went on the injured list on Tuesday and Kelly returned from the IL to strike out... Read More

Dylan Moore Swipes Two Bags Tuesday

Seattle Mariners utility man Dylan Moore took advantage of his start at shortstop against the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday, going 1-for-2 with a walk, two runs scored, and two stolen bases. Moore has now successfully stolen eight bases in ten attempts this season, with four of those thefts coming in his last seven games. While... Read More

Yu Darvish Looking For Third Straight Dominant Outing

San Diego Padres veteran starting pitcher Yu Darvish has been on fire in his last two starts and is looking to continue that trend on Sunday versus the divisional-rival Colorado Rockies. Over his last two starts, Darvish threw 15 innings while allowing one earned run on seven hits, no walks and 13 strikeouts. As always,... Read More

Mitch Keller Looking To Keep Positive June Start Going

After getting hit hard for the first two months of the 2022 season, Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Mitch Keller appears to be finally putting it all together consistently. In June, Keller is sporting just a 2.38 ERA while allowing just a .250 opponent's batting average in 11 innings of work. A big reason for the uptick... Read More

Jake Burger Not Starting Wednesday

Chicago White Sox third baseman Jake Burger (hand) took some swings on Wednesday, but he won't start against the Detroit Tigers. Burger should be available off the bench, though, and he should be ready to return on Friday against the Houston Astros after Thursday's off day. The 26-year-old had been seeing most of the playing... Read More

Two Hits, RBI Tuesday For Trent Grisham Vs. Cubs

After getting off to a slow start in 2022, San Diego Padres outfielder Trent Grisham is starting to put it together offensively in June. The veteran is slashing .250/.345/.396 in June with one home run, four RBI and 11 runs scored. In comparison to April and May, when Grisham could not cross the Mendoza line... Read More

Leury Garcia Sitting Wednesday

Chicago White Sox second baseman Leury Garcia is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Detroit Tigers. Garcia will get a regular day of rest in the matinee game. The 31-year-old is hitting just .201/.213/.273 on the season with two home runs, 12 RBI, 18 runs scored and a stolen base in 154... Read More

Jeremy Pena Goes On Injured List

The Houston Astros placed rookie shortstop Jeremy Pena (thumb) on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with left thumb discomfort and recalled infielder/outfielder J.J. Matijevic from Triple-A Sugar Land in a corresponding move. That escalated quickly. General manager James Click said that the "initial read" was that Pena's left thumb injury wasn't severe, but something... Read More

Jarren Duran Being Called Up

The Boston Red Sox are calling up outfielder Jarren Duran from Triple-A Worcester after infielder/outfielder Christian Arroyo was placed in the league's COVID-19 protocols, according to sources. It will be Duran's second stint with Boston this year after he went 4-for-13 with a triple in a three-game stretch earlier this year. The 25-year-old former Red... Read More

Corey Knebel Loses Closing Role

Philadelphia Phillies interim manager Rob Thompson said that he'll start using closer Corey Knebel in lower-leverage spots and will rotate other relievers for closing situations, depending on the situation. Knebel injured his shoulder over the weekend and blew another save on Tuesday against the Miami Marlins when he allowed three unearned runs while walking two.... Read More