Nomar Mazara Off Thursday

Texas Rangers outfielder Nomar Mazara is out of the lineup Thursday, as the team's outfield against the Cleveland Indians consists of Willie Calhoun, Delino DeShields and Danny Santana with Shin-Soo Choo serving as the designated hitter. Texas faces Cleveland starter Shane Bieber, who has a 3.92 ERA due to 16 home runs allowed. Choo, leading off […]

Rowdy Tellez Launches Two Home Runs On Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Rowdy Tellez was 2-for-4 with two home runs and four RBI during an 11-6 loss to the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday. The 24-year-old slugger needed a performance like this as he was batting just .191 over his past 30 games. Tellez has 13 HRs and 34 RBI on the […]

Daniel Vogelbach Keeps Producing With Another Home Run

Seattle Mariners first baseman Daniel Vogelbach tallied his 18th big fly of the year Wednesday, taking Royals starter Brad Keller deep. The hulking slugger finished the day going 1-for-2 with a walk while cashing in two RBI. With Jay Bruce and Edwin Encarnacion out of town Vogelbach has a clear path to every day playing […]

Giancarlo Stanton Out Wednesday

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton, who just returned from a two-month long stint on the injured list on Tuesday, takes a seat for Wednesday's game against Blake Snell and the Tampa Bay Rays. It makes some sense that the Yankees would slowly reintroduce Stanton into the lineup, especially after trading for Edwin Encarnacion. Encarnacion […]

Yordan Alvarez Sitting Wednesday

Houston Astros outfielder Yordan Alvarez is out of the team's lineup Wednesday, his first off day since being called up on June 9. The Astros are visiting the Cincinnati Reds and thus without their designated hitter, which has been Alvarez's job several times since his call-up. The Astros are going with an outfield of Michael […]

J.D. Martinez Strikes Out Five Times Against Twins

Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez finished 0-for-8 with five strikeouts in Tuesday's 17-inning loss to Minnesota. This is actually the second time Martinez has fanned that many times in a game, with the first occurrence falling in 2013, as a member of the Houston Astros. It was clearly just a dreadful day for […]

Edwin Encarnacion Hits First Yankees Home Run

The New York Yankees secured a series victory and extended their AL East lead once again Tuesday night in the Bronx. Defeating the Tampa Bay Rays, 6-3, newcomer Edwin Encarnacion drilled his first home run with his new club. It was only his second game with his new club. The 36-year-old now has 22 home […]

Zack Collins Officially Promoted

The Chicago White Sox have prompted catcher prospect Zack Collins. Collins will replace Welington Castillo (oblique) who was placed on the 10-day injured list with an oblique injury. Collins was a first-round pick in 2016 and has been hitting .258 with nine home runs for Triple-A Charlotte this season. James McCann has been doing a […]

Another Bomber Comes to the Bronx - Edwin Encarnacion Relocates

Even beset by injuries on all fronts, including to core-performers Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton, and Luis Severino, the New York Yankees have managed to stay on top in the American League East. But it's just by one-half game over Tampa Bay - not to mention that they've lost eight of their last 13 games. In order […]

Edwin Encarnacion Goes Hitless In New York Debut

The New York Yankees debuted a new DH Monday night as newly-acquired Edwin Encarnacion made his team debut. Currently leading the American League in home runs with 21, he struck out once in four hitless plate appearances. The 36-year-old has a career .840 OPS with 18 home runs and 43 RBI in 69 games at […]

Edwin Encarnacion Making Debut for Yankees Monday

New York Yankees designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion will make his debut with his new team on Monday. Encarnacion was acquired from the Seattle Mariners on Saturday for righty pitcher Juan Then and cash considerations. He's crushed 21 home runs and 49 RBI this season, so he'll look to continue his strong season in New York. […]

Nelson Cruz Goes 2-For-5 With Home Run

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz went 2-for-5 with a home run, three RBI, a walk and three strikeouts on Sunday. The home run was his 13th on the year and sixth already in June. Cruz missed about two weeks in May with a wrist injury, but altogether he's had a very solid year. He's […]

Miguel Cabrera Resting on Sunday

Detroit Tigers designated hitter Miguel Cabrera (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Cleveland Indians. Cabrera will sit this one out and the Tigers are off on Monday, so he'll get two days of rest. Nicholas Castellanos will serve as the designated hitter and bat third versus righty Trevor Bauer. […]

Andrew Benintendi Scratched from Lineup

Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi (rest) has been scratched from the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. The team has not announced why Benintendi is out of the lineup. Eduardo Nunez will serve as the designated hitter and bat eighth versus lefty John Means. Nunez has one hit over his last […]

Yordan Alvarez Goes Deep Yet Again

Houston Astros outfielder Yordan Alvarez is on an absolutely unbelievable tear to begin his MLB career. The 21-year-old hit cleanup for the Astros on Saturday, hitting 3-for-4 with an opposite-field solo blast that traveled 439 feet and reached 109.6 MPH exit velocity. Alvarez also notched six total bases in the Astros 7-2 win over the […]

Jake Bauers Hits for the Cycle in a Huge Game on Friday

Cleveland Indians designated hitter Jake Bauers had a huge game on Friday, going 4-for-5 with four RBI and two runs scored. Bauers totaled 10 bases in the game, hitting for the cycle. It was his eighth home run, his first triple, and his ninth double. Bauers moved his slash line up to .222/.305/.384. He's always […]

Edwin Encarnacion Dealing With Back Tightness

Updating a previous report, Seattle Mariners designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion (back) is out of the starting lineup on Friday because he's dealing with some minor lower back tightness. Consider him day-to-day for now and check to make sure if he's back in the lineup on Saturday. The veteran power hitter is batting a mediocre .241 […]

Nelson Cruz Gets Day Off Friday

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Kansas City Royals. This appears to be a routine day off for the veteran slugger. Jorge Polanco will serve as the designated hitter and bat second versus righty Brad Keller. Polanco has been fantastic this season and […]

Shohei Ohtani Goes 4-For-4, Hits For Cycle

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani had the third four-hit game of his career on Thursday and recorded his first career cycle. He went 4-for-4 with two runs and three RBI. His home run in the game was his fifth already in June. He's now hitting .281 with eight home runs and 26 RBI […]

Nelson Cruz Homers, Drives In Three In Win

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz turned in a big game in a 10-5 win over the Seattle Mariners on Thursday. Cruz went 3-for-4 with a homer and three RBI in the win. The veteran slugger has been scorching hot at the plate of late, hitting .393 with five homers and nine RBI over his […]

Edwin Encarnacion Resting Thursday

Seattle Mariners designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion is not in Thursday's lineup against the Minnesota Twins. Kyle Seager will DH and bat second, while Shed Long takes Seager's third base spot and bats eighth. Encarnacion's absence will make things a little easier for Twins starter Michael Pineda. Despite an 0-for-5 Wednesday, Seager is doing well of […]

Yandy Diaz Heating Back Up

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Yandy Diaz went 3-for-5 with an RBI from the leadoff spot Wednesday against the A's. After a bit of a slump and injury, he's back hitting .326 over the last two weeks with six runs scored, one home run, and three RBI over his last 46 at-bats. He's still above […]

Rowdy Tellez Smashes Grand Slam To Down The Orioles

Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Rowdy Tellez was 2-for-5 with a grand slam during Wednesday's 8-6 win over the Baltimore Orioles. Tellez has been quite inconsistent throughout the season, as evidenced by his .227 batting average and 28.5% strikeout rate. The 24-year-old has smashed 10 home runs and 29 RBI on the year, but his […]

Renato Nunez Goes Hitless Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles third baseman/designated hitter Renato Nunez went 0-for-4 with an RBI in Wednesday's 8-6 loss to the Blue Jays. Nunez has had a rollercoaster ride of a season, proving to be quite a streaky player. After a stretch in which he was baseball's hottest power hitter, the 25-year-old is hitting just .212 with two […]

Willie Calhoun to Begin Rehab Assignment Thursday

Texas Rangers outfielder Willie Calhoun will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Nashville on Thursday. Calhoun has been out with a left quad strain since May 22. After struggling last season, Calhoun was red-hot to start his 2019 campaign, hitting .435/.458/.739 in 24 plate appearances after his May 15 call-up. Calhoun should have been stashed […]

Austin Meadows in Lineup, Brandon Lowe Out Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Austin Meadows, who fouled a ball off his foot on Tuesday, is in the lineup Wednesday as the designated hitter batting third. Second baseman Brandon Lowe is not in the lineup, with Daniel Robertson filling in and batting seventh. Meadows is the only left-handed hitter Tampa Bay is starting against left-handed […]

J.D. Martinez Doubles Twice

Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez finished 2-for-4, with two doubles and a run batted in during Tuesday's loss to the Rangers. It was Martinez' second day back from a four-game absence, due to back spasms. He's been Boston's best hitter all season, slashing .305/.382/.538 with 14 home runs, and 34 RBI. He'll continue […]

Avisail Garcia Sits Out on Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Avisail Garcia (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Oakland Athletics. Garcia is getting a routine rest day here, so fantasy owners don't need to be concerned. Austin Meadows will bat leadoff and serve as the designated hitter versus righty Mike Fiers. Meadows is an excellent […]

Mark Trumbo Could Return This Weekend

Baltimore Orioles designated hitter Mark Trumbo (knee) could return to the active roster this weekend if everything goes right. Trumbo is rehabbing his surgically-repaired right knee in Triple-A right now. He should be activated this weekend, assuming Trumbo doesn't suffer any setbacks. Renato Nunez has been playing well in the designated hitter role this season. […]

Ji-Man Choi Homers Monday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi went 2-for-4 with a homer and two RBI on Monday in the Rays win over the Athletics. Choi has been hot lately, hitting .386 with three homers in the past two weeks. The contact has been there all season, as evidenced by a batting average of .283, but […]