Giancarlo Stanton On The Bench Sunday

New York Yankees designated hitter/outfielder Giancarlo Stanton is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins. Stanton has started each of the last two games for the Yankees in left field, going 1-for-5 with a double, as the Yankees pulled him early from each contest. The club is determined to limit the outfield […]

Ty France Goes Deep Saturday

Seattle Mariners designated hitter Ty France went 1-for-5 with a home run against the Texas Rangers Saturday. It's his 10th homer of the year and his first since July 18. France has continued to bat third in the Seattle lineup, but he's been somewhat disappointing with his power production, leading to his .426 slugging percentage […]

Yordan Alvarez Getting Day Off Saturday

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez is not in the starting lineup on Saturday afternoon against the Giants. This is just a day off for Alvarez, thanks largely to the fact that the Astros are without the designated hitter while playing in San Francisco. Alvarez got the start in left field on Friday, but now […]

Nelson Cruz Collects Two Hits In Return

Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Nelson Cruz went 2-for-5 with a run scored during Friday's 7-3 win over the Red Sox. He returned to the lineup Friday after missing the previous two games due to a right-foot contusion. The 41-year-old collected two hits and recorded his first multi-hit effort as a member of the Rays. […]

Nelson Cruz Returns To The Lineup Friday

Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Nelson Cruz (foot) is batting second and will handle designated hitter duties in Friday's contest against the Red Sox. He missed the last two games due to a right-foot contusion. The 41-year-old returns on Friday, and fantasy managers can safely activate him into their starting lineups. Cruz has shown no […]

J.D. Martinez Goes Hitless Again On Thursday

Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in a 13-1 loss to the Blue Jays on Thursday. It was the second game in a row that Martinez was held hitless, as he has gone cold at the plate over his last seven games where he is slashing .120/.154/.200 with one […]

Terry Francona Steps Away For Remainder Of 2021

Cleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona is stepping away for the remainder of the season to focus on mental health issues, effective immediately. DeMarlo Hale will serve as acting manager. Tito will have his hip replaced on Monday, and 5-to-6 weeks after that he"ll have a permanent rod in his foot. When asked about his future […]

Nelson Cruz Remains Out Of The Lineup Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Nelson Cruz (foot) will remain on the bench for Thursday's game against the Yankees due to a right foot contusion. He will be available to pinch hit. Fantasy managers will have to wait at least another day to activate Cruz into their lineups; his next chance to return will be […]

Shohei Ohtani Homers, Drives In Three Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani had a big day at the plate in Wednesday's win over the Colorado Rockies, going 2-for-3 with a home run, two walks, three RBI, and two runs scored. The home run was his MLB-leading 37th of the year, and he is now slashing an astounding .280/.367/.691 with 81 […]

Franmil Reyes Goes Deep Twice Wednesday

Cleveland Indians outfielder and designated hitter Franmil Reyes went 3-for-3 with two solo home runs and a walk in a 7-2 win against the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday. Reyes hit a mammoth shot to right field in the second inning and followed that up with another deep blast to center field in the third […]

Nelson Cruz Scratched From Wednesday’s Lineup

Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Nelson Cruz (foot) was scratched from Wednesday's game against the Yankees due to a right foot contusion. He should be available off the bench in a pinch-hitting role. "Cruz is fine," said manager Keith Cash. "X-rays on his right foot came back negative." Brett Phillips replaced Cruz in the lineup, […]

Miguel Cabrera Gets Rest Day On Wednesday

Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera will get a day off during Wednesday's game versus the Minnesota Twins. He hit the go-ahead single in the 11th inning on Tuesday and has played in back-to-back contests. The Tigers will give their veteran slugger a much-deserved day off to rest. Eric Haase will bat cleanup and serve […]

Red Sox-Blue Jays Postponed Tuesday Due To Rain

Tuesday's game between the Boston Red Sox and Toronto Blue Jays has been postponed due to inclement weather. The game will be rescheduled for Wednesday as part of a doubleheader. Robbie Ray is set to face Garrett Richards in Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader starting at 2:10 p.m. EST. Fantasy managers should adjust their daily […]

Yordan Alvarez Has Eight RBI In The Last Seven Games

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez will continue to try and slug his way back into a groove at the plate heading into Tuesday's action. Alvarez is hitting only .217 in the month of July but is slugging .560 over his last seven game with eight runs batted in. The young slugger has struck out […]

Royals Unlikely To Trade Away Key Players

The Kansas City Royals are unlikely to trade away any of their key players prior to Friday's trade deadline, according to Anne Rogers of MLB.com. General Manager Dayton Moore said that the team is building for 2022, and that he does not expect the Royals to trade away any of the key contributors for next […]

Franmil Reyes Returns To Indians Lineup Tuesday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Franmil Reyes (back) will return to the lineup Tuesday while playing designated hitter and batting fourth against St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Adam Wainwright. Reyes was scratched from Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays with back spasms, but apparently, he is now good to go. Fantasy managers should feel free to plug […]

MLB Trade Deadline: Lineup Spot & Team Opportunity Impact

The trade deadline unofficially was kicked off on Sunday, when the Rays acquired Nelson Cruz and the Padres nabbed Adam Frazier. Fantasy managers will always be quick to scrutinize trades through the lens of fantasy - and that's good, we should be looking for any edge we can find. However, it's possible that we sometimes […]

Eloy Jimenez Goes Hitless In Season Debut

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez went 0-for-4 in his first game of the season in Monday's loss versus the Kansas City Royals. Jimenez returned from a torn pectoral muscle and was slotted into the cleanup spot as the designated hitter. Jimenez has always struggled defensively and it would be wise of the White Sox […]

Nationals Open To Trading Everyone Except Juan Soto

The Washington Nationals are open to trading anyone on their roster with the exception of outfielder Juan Soto, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. This includes starting pitcher Max Scherzer — who has expressed that he is open to being traded but will make use of his 10-5 rights to veto trades if necessary […]

Eloy Jimenez Activated On Monday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (pectoral) has been activated from the 60-day injured list The talented outfielder has been sidelined the entire season with a torn pectoral muscle that he suffered during Spring Training. Jimenez was expected to miss the entire season, but he has beat that timeline and should be a huge addition […]

Shohei Ohtani Hits ML-Leading 35th Home Run

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter/starter Shohei Ohtani went 2-for-3 with a home run and a stolen base in the Angels 6-2 win over the Twins. Ohtani popped his major-league leading 35th home of the run in the sixth inning, a 414-foot laser into the seats. Ohtani also picked up his 13th stolen base of the […]

Yordan Alvarez Hitless After Strong Weekend

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez went 0-for-3 Sunday with one walk and one run scored against the Rangers. The young slugger had been struggling at the plate but has been effective this weekend against Texas, going 3-for-9 with one home run, two runs scored and three runs batted in. Alvarez is hitting only .214 […]

Nelson Cruz Crushes 21st Homer On Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Nelson Cruz went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk during Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Guardians. He took Triston McKenzie deep in the sixth inning for his 21st long ball of the season. Since being acquired by the Rays on July 22, the 41-year-old is hitting .167 […]

Mitch Moreland Not Starting On Sunday

Oakland Athletics designated hitter Mitch Moreland isn't in the team's lineup on Sunday as they take on the Mariners and left-handed starter Marco Gonzales. Moreland is batting .235 with a .296 on-base percentage and seven home runs in 199 plate appearances this season. He generally doesn't start much against left-handed pitchers, so it's Jed Lowrie […]

Nelson Cruz to the Rays - Fantasy Impact

We're less than a week away from the Trade Deadline and the Hot Stove is officially on after the Minnesota Twins traded designated hitter Nelson Cruz to the Tampa Bay Rays. Here's how the deal broke down: Rays receive: DH Nelson Cruz Twins receive: RHP Drew Strotman, RHP Joe Ryan With Minnesota sitting 16 1/2 games […]

Luis Torrens Smacks 12th Homer Friday

Seattle Mariners catcher Luis Torrens continued his power binge Friday, smacking his 12th homer of the season as the second half of back-to-back shots off Oakland Athletics starter Frankie Montas. Injuries have opened up plenty of at-bats for Torrens at first base and designated hitter in addition to behind the plate, and he's shown plenty […]

Nelson Cruz Homers In Rays Debut

Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Nelson Cruz went 1-for-4 with a home run, a walk, and an additional run scored in Friday's win over Cleveland. He took Zach Plesac deep in the third inning for his 20th long ball of the season. Cruz was traded from the Twins to the Rays on Thursday in exchange […]

Nelson Cruz Batting Third In Rays Debut Friday

Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Nelson Cruz is hitting third in the batting order in his team debut on Friday against Cleveland right-hander Zach Plesac. Shortstop Wander Franco will drop down to sixth in the order, with Randy Arozarena moving to seventh. Cruz was acquired from the Minnesota Twins on Thursday and will join Tampa […]

Shohei Ohtani, Jared Walsh Out Against Southpaw

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani and first baseman Jared Walsh are not in the starting lineup on Friday against Minnesota Twins left-hander J.A. Happ. Ohtani has been a revelation at the plate and on the mound in an MVP-type season thus far, but he's gone just 4-for-24 (.167) with no home runs and […]

Yordan Alvarez Struggling To Shake Slump

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez is stuck in a 3-for-31 (.096) over his last eight games heading into Friday's action against the Rangers. Alvarez is slashing only .191/.255/.468 with four home runs but three of those long-balls came at the beginning of the month. Alvarez still needs to be started in standard formats as […]