Eddie Rosario Placed On Injured List

The Minnesota Twins placed outfielder Eddie Rosario (ankle) on the Injured List on Friday. Rosario left Wednesday's game after running out a single, then went on to sit for Thursday's game. The Twins haven't made clear what the expected length of the injury is, but hopefully he'll be back when first eligible after the All-Star […]

Jose Ramirez Placed On Paternity List

The Cleveland Indians placed third baseman Jose Ramirez on the paternity list on Friday. The timing is rough for fantasy owners as the move comes right before the Indians' three-game road series against Baltimore, a heavenly matchup and environment for hitters. Ramirez could very well miss the entire series, then rejoin the team prior to […]

Diamondbacks Activate Alex Avila From Injured List

The Arizona Diamondbacks activated catcher Alex Avila (calf) from the Injured List on Friday. The team also sent catcher Caleb Joseph down to Triple-A. Avila has a .220/.410/.508 slash line with five home runs and 11 RBI in 25 games this year. The player most affected by Avila re-joining the team will be Carson Kelly, […]

Jimmy Nelson Placed On Injured List

The Milwaukee Brewers placed starting pitcher Jimmy Nelson (elbow) on the 10-day Injured List with right elbow effusion on Friday. The move is retroactive to June 26. The team called up Corbin Burnes to fill the roster spot. Nelson has pitched in four games this year and has shown no signs of regaining the form […]

Rangers Claim Jesse Biddle Off Waivers

The Texas Rangers claimed relief pitcher Jesse Biddle off waivers on Friday after he had been designated for assignment by the Seattle Mariners. Biddle had been traded to the Mariners in a late May deal that sent Anthony Swarzak to the Braves. Biddle appeared in 11 games for the Mariners after the trade and was […]

Dodgers Promote Gavin Lux And Dustin May To Triple-A

Two of the Los Angeles Dodgers' top prospects, middle infielder Gavin Lux and pitcher Dustin May, were promoted from Double-A Tulsa to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday. Both had been having exceptional seasons at Tulsa. Lux was slashing .313/.375/.521 with 13 home runs, 37 RBI, 24 runs and seven stolen bases in 64 games. May […]

Edwin Diaz Blows Save, Charged With Fifth Loss

A wild finish to Thursday's game between the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies ended in the worst way possible for Mets closer Edwin Diaz. The Mets took a 3-1 lead into the bottom of the ninth, but Diaz imploded, allowing two home runs and a total of five earned runs while recording just one […]

Aaron Nola Strikes Out 10 For Second Straight Game

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola blanked the Mets on Thursday, pitching seven scoreless innings and allowing just one hit and one walk while striking out 10. This was the second straight 10-strikeout effort for Nola following his eight-inning gem against the Marlins on June 21. Hector Neris blew the team's 1-0 lead in the […]

Jean Segura Hits Walk-Off Home Run For Phillies

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jean Segura capped a thrilling ninth inning with a three-run home run to give the Phillies a 6-3 victory over the Mets on Thursday. The Phillies entered the ninth with a 1-0 lead, but back-to-back blown saves by Hector Neris and Edwin Diaz prompted a combined eight runs for the clubs in […]

Spencer Turnbull Leaves Game With Shoulder Fatigue

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Spencer Turnbull (shoulder) was lifted after two innings on Thursday and was replaced by reliever Nick Ramirez. The injury has been described as shoulder fatigue and an MRI revealed no structural damage, which is of course good news for Turnbull going forward. In this game, Turnbull allowed one hit, one walk […]

Joey Gallo Clubs Two Home Runs

Texas Rangers first baseman Joey Gallo carried his team's offense in his third game back from the Injured List on Thursday. He went 2-for-3 with two home runs and a walk in the team's 3-1 victory over the Tigers. He now has 19 home runs and 44 RBIs with a .279/.427/.676 slash line across 53 […]

Ariel Jurado Pitches Seven Scoreless Innings

Texas Rangers pitcher Ariel Jurado cruised through Thursday's start against the Tigers, pitching seven innings and allowing six hits, one walk and no runs while striking out four. This was Jurado's longest outing of the year and his first time allowing fewer than two earned runs in a start. Jurado is now 5-3 with a […]

Yordan Alvarez Leaves Game With Knee Discomfort

Houston Astros outfielder Yordan Alvarez (knee) was lifted from Thursday's game after the third inning with what was described as left knee discomfort. He went 0-for-1 with a strikeout in the game before being replaced by Tony Kemp. The Astros were already down 6-0 in the game. Alvarez had fouled a ball off his knee […]

Kevin Kiermaier Leaves Game With Leg Tightness

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (leg) was removed from the second inning of Thursday's contest with lower leg tightness. The injury occurred when Kiermaier dove for a ball in the first inning. Austin Meadows entered the game to replace him. Hopefully it's nothing major for Kiermaier, who is known for taking risks with his […]

Yonder Alonso Designated For Assignment

Chicago White Sox first baseman Yonder Alonso was designated for assignment on Thursday. He's likely played his last game with the White Sox and will become a free agent unless he is claimed off waivers. Alonso had been having a dreadful first year with the White Sox, slashing .178/.275/.301 with seven home runs and 27 […]

Chris Taylor (2B/SS/OF, LAD) - Week 13 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 25% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Dodgers utility man Chris Taylor has been getting regular playing time all season and has started every game for the team in June. While he’s mostly been hitting somewhere in the middle-third or bottom-third of the lineup, he’s also led off on occasion, […]

Kole Calhoun (OF, LAA) - Week 13 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 21% of Leagues ANALYSIS: There’ve been some encouraging signs from Los Angeles Angels outfielder Kole Calhoun this year. While Calhoun has mostly been a fringe waiver wire guy the past couple years, this year there’s been an uptick in his power numbers thanks to a new approach […]

Jordan Lyles (SP, PIT) - Week 13 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 29% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Jordan Lyles appears to be nearing a return to the team. He was placed on the Injured List for experiencing hamstring tightness following his start on June 8. In his first rehab start in Triple-A on Sunday, he pitched 5 […]

Anibal Sanchez (SP, WAS) - Week 13 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 31% of Leagues ANALYSIS: After a dreadful first month of the season, Washington Nationals starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez turned things around and has been in a nice groove. He followed up his 5.91 ERA in April with a 1.65 ERA in May and he currently has a 3.09 […]

Diamondbacks Call Up Domingo Leyba

On Saturday, the Arizona Diamondbacks called up shortstop Domingo Leyba. The move came a day after the team sent first baseman Kevin Cron to Triple-A. Leyba has a slash line of .289/.343/.515 with 10 home runs, 49 runs and 41 RBI in 66 games at Triple-A this year. In addition to shortstop, Leyba also plays […]

Chris Paddack Allows Two Runs In Five Innings

Following his brief, week-long stint in the minors, San Diego Padres pitcher Chris Paddack returned to the mound on Saturday and turned in a decent outing, pitching five innings and allowing five hits, three walks and two earned runs while striking out one. Apart from the low strikeout total, the game was business-as-usual for Paddack, […]

Aaron Civale Pitches Six Scoreless Innings In Debut

Cleveland Indians pitcher Aaron Civale made the most of his MLB debut against the Tigers on Saturday, pitching six scoreless innings and allowing just two hits and three walks while striking out six. The 24-year-old was filling in for Mike Clevinger (ankle), who landed on the Injured List on Friday. One would imagine that Civale […]

Dakota Hudson Allows One Run Over Seven Innings

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Dakota Hudson turned in his eighth straight quality start on Saturday against the Angels. He pitched seven innings and allowed five hits, one walk and one earned run while striking out six. The only run came on a solo shot from Albert Pujols. Hudson is now 6-3 on the year with […]

Peter Alonso Clubs 26th Home Run

New York Mets first baseman Peter Alonso went 2-for-4 with a home run, walk and two runs scored in Saturday's 10-2 win over the Cubs. The home run was his 26th of the year and tied Darryl Strawberry for the Mets' franchise rookie home run record. Alonso hasn't shown any signs of slowing down since […]

Todd Frazier Homers, Drives In Three

New York Mets third baseman Todd Frazier helped lead an offensive explosion for his team on Saturday. Frazier went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI and a walk in the Mets' 10-2 win over the Cubs. The home run was Frazier's eighth on the season. He is now slashing .262/.354/.446 on the year. There's […]

Zack Wheeler Allows One Run Over Seven Innings

New York Mets starting pitcher Zack Wheeler had one of his best outings of the year on Saturday against the Cubs. Wheeler pitched seven innings and allowed five hits, one walk and one earned run while striking out five. He improved to 6-5 on the year and now has a 4.69 ERA and 1.30 WHIP. […]

Jordan Hicks Leaves Game With Injury

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Jordan Hicks (undisclosed) left Saturday's game in the ninth inning with an injury. The details of the injury are yet to be released, but Hicks didn't appear to be in much pain as he walked off the field. The Cardinals trainer was waved onto the field by catcher Yadier Molina […]

Danny Duffy Allows Three Runs In Eight Innings

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Danny Duffy had his longest outing of the season on Saturday against the Twins. He pitched eight innings and allowed six hits, two walks and three earned runs while striking out four. The three runs came on three solo home runs by the Twins. Duffy earned a no decision on […]

C.J. Cron Homers, Drives In Game-Winning Run In 10th

Minnesota Twins first baseman C.J. Cron helped lead the team to victory on Saturday, going 3-for-5 with a home run and two RBI. His 10th inning single scored Luis Arraez and gave the Twins a 4-3 lead in a game they'd go on to win 5-3. Cron is having a great debut season in Minnesota, […]

Jose Berrios Leaves Game With Blister

Minnesota Twins pitcher Jose Berrios (finger) was removed from Saturday's start in the eighth inning due to a blister on his right ring finger. Berrios allowed a single and a walk to start the eighth inning before he was relieved by Taylor Rogers, who allowed both runners to score. All in all it was a […]