Hanley Ramirez Plans To Plan Next Season

Free-agent first baseman/designated hitter Hanley Ramirez is working out in the Dominican Republic and plans to play winter ball before attempting a comeback in 2019. Han-Ram played in just 44 games for the Red Sox before being released in May, hitting .254/.313/.395 with six home runs and 29 RBI. If healthy, Ramirez could get a […]

Blue Jays To Name Charlie Montoyo As Manager

The Toronto Blue Jays are set to name Tampa Bay Rays bench coach Charlie Montoyo as their next manager, according to a source. The 53-year-old will take over a Blue Jays team that has some impressive young talent in the farm system, namely baseball's top prospect in Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Toronto fired John Gibbons after […]

Twins Choose Rocco Baldelli To Be Next Manager

The Minnesota Twins will name Tampa Bay Rays first base coach and field coordinator Rocco Baldelli as their next manager. The 37-year-old Baldelli will become the youngest manager in baseball. He's been with the Rays in a coaching capacity the last four years after playing six of his seven years with them as an outfielder. […]

Angels Hire Brad Ausmus as Manager

The Los Angeles Angels have announced Brad Ausmus as their new manager. Ausmus was an 18-year veteran backstop (similar to Mike Scioscia) and previously managed the Detroit Tigers, who went 314-332 under his tutelage. Known for his analytical approach, this should have a fairly substantial impact on the Angels approach at the plate and on […]

Rocco Baldelli a Candidate for Angels Manager Job

The Los Angeles Angels are considering former Rays outfielder Rocco Baldelli for their vacant manager position. Baldelli is currently serving as the major league field coordinator for the Rays. Baldelli joins a laundry list of candidates, including former big leaguers Brad Ausmus and Eric Chavez, to replace longtime manager Mike Scioscia in Los Angeles.

Omar Vizquel No Longer Candidate For Angels Coaching Job

The Los Angeles Angels interviewed former shortstop Omar Vizquel for their vacant managerial position, but he reported that he is no longer a candidate. Vizquel spent 24 seasons in the MLB, and served as an instructional coach for the Detroit Tigers and a minor league coach for the Chicago White Sox after retiring. He has […]

Angels Opt Out of Stadium Lease

The Los Angeles Angels are opting out of their contract with Angels stadium. Club president John Carpino said the team is hoping to find ways to improve the fan experience and that they are looking at all options. It is unclear what this means for the Angels long-term, but it shouldn't have a huge impact […]

Angels Interview Brandon Hyde for Manager Job

The Los Angeles Angels have interviewed Cubs bench coach Brandon Hyde for their vacant managerial position. Hyde has also interviewed for the open Rangers position as well. The Angels and Mike Scioscia departed after nearly 20 years together. Hyde has been coaching since 2004, first with the Marlins and then in the Cubs organization from […]

Evan Gattis Hitting Only .195 At Home

Houston Astros designated hitter Evan Gattis has struggled hitting at Minute Maid Park this season, slashing only .195/.249/.395 in 62 home games. Gattis hit 19 home runs and drove in 63 runs during the first half of the season but posted a .195/.252/.364 line since the All-Star break. Gattis' playing time has also been severely […]

Shohei Ohtani Has Tommy John Surgery

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani underwent successful Tommy John surgery on Monday. He will not pitch at all in 2019, although he is expected to serve as LA's primary designated hitter all season. Ohtani hit .285/.361/.564 with 22 home runs, 61 RBI and 10 steals in 2018. He will be a draftable […]

Justin Smoak, Kendrys Morales Are Out on Friday

Toronto Blue Jays first basemen Justin Smoak and Kendrys Morales are out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. It appears both players are just getting routine rest days in this one. Rowdy Tellez will play first base and bat cleanup, while Teoscar Hernandez bats fifth and serves as the […]

Eduardo Nunez Returns to the Lineup

Boston Red Sox infielder/outfielder Eduardo Nunez (hamstring) is back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the New York Yankees. Nunez missed a week due to a hamstring issue, but will bat seventh and serve as the DH versus lefty J.A. Happ on Friday. Nunez is hitting .264/.288/.389 this season and does not have […]

Edwin Encarnacion is Sitting Out on Thursday

Cleveland Indians first baseman Edwin Encarnacion (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Kansas City Royals. The Indians are giving the veteran slugger a rare rest day with the playoffs on the horizon. Josh Donaldson will DH and bat cleanup versus righty Glenn Sparkman. Donaldson is not hitting overly well […]

Nelson Cruz Needs Four RBI To Reach 100 For The Season

Seattle Mariners designated hitter Nelson Cruz is four RBI away from his fourth 100-RBI season heading into the final games of the season. Cruz battled some minor injuries in the beginning of the season but still eclipsed 30-plus home runs for the sixth time in his career. The 38-year-old has been one of the most […]

J.D. Martinez is Sitting Out Game 2

Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez (rest) is sitting out Game 2 of the doubleheader versus the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday. The Red Sox are not playing for much, so they will rest Martinez in the second game. Rafael Devers will serve as the DH and bat cleanup versus righty Jimmy Yacabonis. Devers hit two […]

Khris Davis is Out of the Lineup on Tuesday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Khris Davis (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Seattle Mariners. The Athletics clinched a postseason berth on Monday, so they will rest some of their regulars on Tuesday. Jed Lowrie will serve as the DH and bat third, while Chad Pinder covers second base and bats […]

Evan Gattis is Out of the Lineup on Tuesday

Houston Astros catcher Evan Gattis (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Gattis was hot at the plate, but cooled off on Monday going 0-for-3 in that one. He'll sit this game out, but he's still a valuable fantasy asset for leagues that are still going. Jose […]

Evan Gattis Remains in the Lineup on Monday

Houston Astros catcher Evan Gattis will remain in the starting lineup for the third straight game on Monday. Gattis has collected five hits and four RBIs over the last two games. He's normally a part-time player, but the Astros are going to play the hot hand. Gattis will serve as the DH and bat fifth […]

Nelson Cruz Hitting .229 In September

Seattle Mariners designated hitter Nelson Cruz will have a handful of games in the final week of the season to pad his stats. Cruz is hitting only .229 in the month of September with only five extra-base hits over his last 70 at-bats. The veteran has enjoyed another solid season, pumped up by his .301 […]

Evan Gattis Adds Three Hits In Win Over Angels

Houston Astros designated hitter Evan Gattis went 3-for-3 with two runs batted in as the Astros beat the Angels 6-2 on Sunday. Gattis now has five hits in his last seven at-bats with four runs batted in. Gattis has lost playing time recently due to the emergence of Tyler White but the slugger has swung […]

Kevan Smith Drives In Three Runs

Chicago White Sox catcher/designated hitter Kevan Smith drove in three runs on Friday versus the Chicago Cubs. Smith finished the game 2-for-2 with a pair of runs scored. Smith doesn’t get enough at-bats to make an impact in fantasy leagues, but is now hitting .297 with 19 RBI.

Victor Martinez To Play In Final Game Saturday

Detroit Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez will play in the final game of his career this Saturday. He will not be in the lineup on Sunday. He will travel with the team on their road trip to close out the year next week but will not play. It's been an illustrious career for V-Mart, but […]

Edwin Encarnacion is Back in the Lineup on Wednesday

Cleveland Indians first baseman Edwin Encarnacion (ankle) is back in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Chicago White Sox. Encarnacion missed two games with a mild right ankle sprain. He'll bat cleanup and serve as the DH against righty Dylan Covey on Wednesday. Covey has a 5.81 ERA and 1.52 WHIP in his […]

Chris Davis is Sitting Out on Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Davis is hitting .182/.260/.310 with 11 home runs and 34 RBI off right-handed pitching this season. Davis has one hit over his last eight games. Trey Mancini will play first base and bat fifth, […]

Tyler Austin Drives In Three Runs Tuesday

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Tyler Austin went 2-for-4 with a double and three RBI in his team's 5-3 win over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday. Austin has been a regular for the Twins ever since they acquired him from the New York Yankees at the trade deadline and has provided solid power numbers along the […]

Mookie Betts is Out of the Lineup on Tuesday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts (side) is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the New York Yankees. He was forced to exit during Sunday's game due to left side soreness. It does not appear to be serious, so hopefully he'll return to the starting lineup soon. J.D. Martinez will bat third […]

Edwin Encarnacion Will Return Wednesday

Cleveland Indians designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion (ankle), who tweaked his ankle on Saturday, is fine and will be back in the starting lineup on Wednesday. Third baseman Josh Donaldson will also start back-to-back games for the first time with the team on Tuesday and Wednesday. The Indians have no reason to rush Encarnacion with the […]

Daniel Vogelbach Has Home Runs In Consecutive Games

Seattle Mariners designated hitter Daniel Vogelbach hit a pinch-hit grand slam Monday night against the Astros. Vogelbach now has home runs in each of his last two games as he attempts to make an impression in the final two weeks of the season. The burly slugger has spent most of the season in the minors, […]

Edwin Encarnacion Remains Out of the Lineup on Tuesday

Cleveland Indians designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion remained out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Chicago White Sox. Encarnacion was forced to leave Saturday's game due to a right ankle sprain and hasn't played since then. Yandy Diaz will slide into Encarnacion's designated hitter spot for Tuesday's game.

Nelson Cruz Has Three Home Runs In Last 10 Games

Seattle Mariners designated hitter Nelson Cruz went 1-for-4 on Monday against the Astros. Cruz returned to the lineup after missing a game due to an illness. The veteran has three home runs over his last 10 games and is slugging .471 in September. It has been another elite season for the slugger and comes into […]