Shohei Ohtani Not in the Lineup Against Left-Hander

Los Angeles Angels starter/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is out of the lineup on Tuesday against Rangers left-hander Martin Perez. Ohtani is not expected to hit on days directly before or after he pitches, however, Tuesday's game does not fit that mold. It seems like manager Mike Scioscia is shielding Ohtani against left-handers, whom he struggled […]

Kendrys Morales Placed On Disabled List

The Toronto Blue Jays placed designated hitter Kendrys Morales on the 10-day disabled list with a right hamstring strain. He suffered the injury on Monday against the Baltimore Orioles. Morales has struggled a bit to start the year, slashing .227/.280/.364 with one home run, two runs scored and six RBI across 25 plate appearances. Hamstring […]

Albert Pujols Blasts Home Run in Win

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Albert Pujols hit his second home run of the year on Monday in LA's 8-3 victory over the Rangers. Pujols finished the game 2-for-5 and is now hitting .277 on the year. It's too early to claim that Pujols is back completely, but it's nice to see a healthy Albert […]

Shohei Ohtani Not in Monday's Lineup

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher and designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Texas Rangers. The tentative plan for Ohtani is to not have him hit the day before or after he pitches, so it is no surprise that he is not in Monday's lineup. Ohtani has already […]

Matt Davidson Out Of Monday’s Lineup

Chicago White Sox designated hitter Matt Davidson will rest Monday afternoon versus the Tampa Bay Rays. Davidson has four home runs, including a three-home run game on Opening Day. Davidson has cooled off and has just three hits over his last 21 at-bats. He will help your team with power, but his batting average will […]

Cubs And Pirates Postponed Monday

The Chicago Cubs have postponed their home opener versus the Pittsburgh Pirates Monday afternoon. Snow has hit the area and with a day off Tuesday, the Cubs decided to push the game back a day. Make sure to remove any Cubs or Pirates you may have in your starting lineups for Monday's action.

Miguel Cabrera Is A Strong Play Against Cleveland Monday

There aren't many players who can be considered a strong play against Indians starter Corey Kluber, but Detroit Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera is one of the few. Across 51 lifetime at-bats against Kluber, Miggy has a .392 average with six homers and 11 RBI. Miggy is also followed by two hitters who have fared historically well […]

Shohei Ohtani Hits Third Home Run in as Many Days

It was a trio of threes for Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani, as it took him only three pitches on Friday to hit his third homer in three days. Since going 1-for-5 in his first game as DH, Ohtani is now 6-for-10 with three homers and seven RBI through the third inning of Friday's game. […]

Matt Davidson Continues To Hit

Chicago White Sox designated hitter Matt Davidson went 2-for-3 with a single, double and two walks Thursday. Davidson also scored three runs and finished with an RBI. The slugger is off to a nice start and is a good source of power as long as he continues to see the ball well.

Dan Vogelbach Back In Lineup Thursday

Seattle Mariners designated hitter Dan Vogelbach is back in the lineup Thursday, per MLB.com. Vogelbach got the start on Wednesday and went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI. Vogelbach is deployed primarily against right-handers and is seeing extra playing time due to the injury to Nelson Cruz. Vogelbach will face another right-hander in the […]

Nelson Cruz Making Progress With Sprained Ankle

Seattle Mariners designated hitter Nelson Cruz has seen the swelling go down in his sprained ankle. Cruz was placed on the disabled list retroactive to April 1 and could be ready to play by as early as next week. It is unclear whether he would go on a rehab assignment to get a few at-bats […]

Logan Morrison Not In Lineup Thursday

Minnesota Twins designated hitter/first baseman Logan Morrison is not in the team's lineup on Thursday as they get set to take on the Seattle Mariners at home. It is simply a routine day off as Morrison, a lefty, will sit against tough Seattle southpaw James Paxton. Morrison is off to a slow start with his […]

Matt Davidson Hits Fourth Home Run

Chicago White Sox designated hitter Matt Davidson hit his fourth home run of the season on Wednesday. Davidson had cooled off since hitting three home runs on Opening Day and finished the game 1-for-3. Davidson is hitting .263 and has driven in seven runs. He is an option for owners seeking power, but be aware […]

Shohei Ohtani Homers in Second Straight Game on Tuesday

After hitting the first home run of his career on Tuesday, Angels two-way phenom Shohei Ohtani hit a two-run blast to center field in the sixth inning off reigning American League Cy Young winner Corey Kluber. Ohtani finished the day 2-for-5 with a game-high five total bases in the Angels' extra-inning win. After going 1-for-5 […]

Matt Davidson Playing In The Field Wednesday

Chicago White Sox manager Rick Renteria said that he wanted to get designated hitter Matt Davidson some time in the field and that’s why he put him at first base on Wednesday. First baseman Jose Abreu will serve as the designated hitter. Davidson hit three home runs on Opening Day and if you can stomach […]

Nelson Cruz Not Expected To Be Out Long After DL Stint

Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais told reporters he does not expect outfielder Nelson Cruz (ankle) to miss time beyond his current disabled list stint, per MLB.com. The veteran designated hitter sprained his ankle and was placed on the disabled list retroactively to April 1. The Mariners offense is off to a strong start without its most prolific […]

Shohei Ohtani Hits First MLB Home Run, Will DH Again On Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hit a home run in his first at-bat in front of the Anaheim home crowd on Tuesday off starter Josh Tomlin. The three-run shot was one of three hits Ohtani got in four at-bats. He also scored two runs. The outing came two days after getting his first […]

Shohei Ohtani to DH Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels starter Shohei Ohtani will be the designated hitter for Tuesday's game against Josh Tomlin and the Indians. Ohtani will bat eighth. Ohtani was the DH in the first game of the season, but has not had a chance to hit since then. He went 1-for-5 with a single in his game last […]

Nelson Cruz Lands On DL

The Seattle Mariners placed outfielder/designated hitter Nelson Cruz (ankle) on the 10-day disabled list (retroactive to April 1) with a sprained right ankle on Tuesday. In a corresponding move, the team recalled infielder/outfielder Taylor Motter from Triple-A Tacoma. With the Mariners playing several games in a National League park this week against the Giants, it […]

Edwin Encarnacion's Third Home Run of the Season Stays in the Park

Cleveland Indians designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion hit an inside-the-park home run on Monday, his third home run of the season. Encarnacion benefited from a nice bounce and some not-so-nice defense from Angels left fielder Justin Upton. Encarnacion was able to motor around the bases and scored standing up. He's on pace for another power-filled season, […]

Victor Martinez Collects Three RBI Monday

It's been a slow start to the season for Detroit Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez, but he swung a hot stick on Monday as the Tigers beat the Royals. The veteran switch-hitter had two hits and three RBI on the afternoon to lead the offensive charge. He's sporting just a .182 batting average through the […]

Logan Morrison Out Of Lineup In NL City

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Logan Morrison is out of the lineup on Monday as the team takes on the Pirates in Pittsburgh. This could be the case for the next few days, as the Twins won't be able to use the DH in a National League city. Morrison can also play first base, so there's […]

Edwin Encarnacion Smacks Two Home Runs on Sunday

Cleveland Indians designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion hit two home runs on Sunday, driving in three runs in a loss to the Seattle Mariners. They were the first two homers of 2018 for Encarnacion, who is now hitting .333 after the first series of the season. He's likely to drop in production a bit overall, but […]

Mark Trumbo Looking to Start Rehab Games Soon

Baltimore Orioles designated hitter Mark Trumbo (quad) is going to go to Sarasota and hopefully start some rehab games soon. Perhaps his bat will help the team when he comes back, but they might want to see how hard he could throw the ball as a starting pitcher given how bad they have been lately...

Nelson Cruz In Walking Boot

Seattle Mariners designated hitter Nelson Cruz (ankle) was seen in a walking boot following Saturday’s game. Cruz slipped on a step during the game and will have an MRI on Sunday. More will be known after the MRI results, but any time missed by Cruz would be a major blow to fantasy owners. First baseman […]

Miguel Andujar In Sunday’s Starting Lineup

The day after New York Yankees outfielder Billy McKinney’s injury and subsequent disabled list stint led to his promotion, third baseman Miguel Andujar will make his season debut in the series finale against the Blue Jays. The 23-year-old will play as Sunday’s designated hitter, batting seventh at the Rogers Centre. Andujar saw major league action in […]

Albert Pujols Connects on Fifth Career Opening Day HR

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Albert Pujols hit his fifth career Opening Day home run in Thursday's 6-5 loss to the A's. The home run was the 615th of his storied career. Coming off far and away the worst season of his career, Pujols can still provide home run and RBI production in a fantasy […]

Shohei Ohtani Singles in First At-Bat

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani went 1-for-5 in his hitting debut, singling in his first ever big league at-bat. The Angels have indicated that they want Ohtani to DH a handful of times per week when he is not pitching. Despite Ohtani's poor (4-for-30) hitting this spring, that still appears to be the […]

Robinson Chirinos with Four K's in Opener

Texas Rangers catcher Robinson Chirinos went hitless across four at-bats on Opening Day, striking out each time. It wasn't exactly a banner opener for the veteran, who should spend the majority of the season as the Rangers starter. Chirinos brings good power, but plenty of swing and miss as well, especially against right-handed pitching. Fantasy […]

Giancarlo Stanton Has Dream Debut For Yankees

After all the hype surrounding his arrival to the New York Yankees on the heels of an MVP-winning season, Giancarlo Stanton delivered the goods in Toronto. In his first plate appearance with his new club, the 28-year-old drilled a home run to center field on the second pitch he saw. Stanton recorded another home run […]