Cesar Hernandez Out of Lineup on Saturday

Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Cesar Hernandez (foot) will be sitting on the bench on Saturday while the Phillies take on the Pittsburgh Pirates. Hernandez fouled a ball off of his foot on Friday and it is still a little sore. The Phillies are taking the cautious approach, but Hernandez is still available to pinch hit […]

Willy Adames A Late Scratch on Saturday With Illness

Tampa Bay Rays rookie Willy Adames was a late scratch from Saturday's lineup with an illness. Adames is one of the best prospects in baseball, but that has not equaled consistency at the big league level so far this season. Adames is carrying a .231 average to go along with three home runs and eight […]

Red Sox Taking Their Time With Steven Wright

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Steven Wright (knee) has been on the disabled list since June 26, and the team is doing their best to ease him back to full health. Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that Wright has not suffered a setback, but instead the team has just slowed him down. Cora maintained […]

Matt Joyce Heads Back to Disabled List

Oakland Athletics outfielder Matt Joyce (back) is going back on the disabled list. Joyce has been battling the injury bug all season and a lumbar strain is the latest ailment. 2018 has been a mighty struggle for the 33-year-old, as he only has a .203 average to go along with seven home runs and 13 […]

Ronald Acuna Out of Lineup on Saturday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna (groin) is not in Saturday's starting lineup against the Milwaukee Brewers. Acuna left Friday's game with groin tightness. It is encouraging for fantasy owners that he has not been placed on the disabled list and he can be considered day-to-day for now. Charlie Culberson is getting the start in left […]

Dylan Bundy Returning from Disabled List, Starting on Friday

Baltimore Orioles starter Dylan Bundy (ankle) will return to the rotation on Friday. He will get the start against the Minnesota Twins. He was dealing with a left ankle sprain, but the team medical staff has cleared him to return from the disabled list. Bundy has been a solid fantasy option throughout the year, but […]

Shane Greene Will Undergo MRI on Thursday

Detroit Tigers closer Shane Greene (shoulder) will be undergoing MRI tests on Thursday. Greene was placed on the disabled list back on July 2 as the Tigers were concerned about his diminished velocity. The fact that they are doing additional tests does not bode well for the severity of Greene's ailment. The embattled closer was […]

Freddie Freeman Leaves Early After Being Hit By Pitch

Atlanta Braves superstar Freddie Freeman left Wednesday's game after being hit by a pitch on the elbow in the top of the third inning. Freeman tried staying in the game before ultimately being lifted in the fourth. Fantasy managers are holding their collective breath, as Freeman has arguably been the National League's most valuable player. […]

Eduardo Rodriguez Dominant on Wednesday

Boston Red Sox starter Eduardo Rodriguez earned his 10th win of the season on Wednesday in a 3-0 victory over the Washington Nationals. Rodriguez went six shutout innings, giving up three hits, one walk, and striking out six. He now has a 10-3 record on the season to go along with a 3.84 ERA. He […]

Ervin Santana Will Make Another Rehab Start on Thursday

Minnesota Twins starter Ervin Santana (finger) will make his second rehab start at High-A Fort Myers on Thursday. He allowed one run through three innings during his first start last Saturday. Santana has yet to play in the majors this season due to offseason surgery on his finger. While he should be returning to the […]

No Structural Damage in Andrew Triggs' Arm

Oakland Athletics starter Andrew Triggs (arm) received some good news on Tuesday afternoon. After visiting a specialist, he was assured that the nerve problem in his forearm was not structural in nature. He will be shut down for the next 10 to 14 days before he's re-evaluated. Even with this news, Triggs still lacks fantasy […]

Max Fried Earns Another Start on Thursday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried was originally only supposed to make a spot start on Saturday before relinquishing his rotation role. Fried clearly changed his manager's mind with his 11-strikeout performance through 6 2/3 shutout innings. Fried will be on the mound on Thursday when the Braves take on the Milwaukee Brewers. While it […]

Christian Yelich Returns to the Lineup on Wednesday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich (back) is returning to the lineup on Wednesday after missing his past five games. Yelich has been dealing with a sore lower back. The 26-year-old is slashing .289/.364/.471 with 11 home runs, 34 RBI and 10 stolen bases through 69 games this season. He is one of the premiere outfield […]

Andrew Benintendi Not in Wednesday's Starting Lineup

Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi will be on the bench during Wednesday's afternoon game against the Washington Nationals. It is just a regular day of rest for the 23-year-old. Jackie Bradley Jr. is taking over his spot in the outfield. Benintendi has had a strong season so far with a .279 average to go […]

Xander Bogaerts Receiving Rest Day on Wednesday

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts will be getting a breather on Wednesday afternoon when the Red Sox take on the Washington Nationals. Bogaerts has started the past nine games, so he was due for a rest day. Brock Holt will be batting second and starting at shortstop. Bogaerts was 2-for-3 on Tuesday night against […]

Mitch Moreland Sitting Out on Wednesday

Boston Red Sox first baseman Mitch Moreland left Tuesday's game in the second inning due to a series of back spasms on Tuesday. Unsurprisingly, the 32-year-old is out of the lineup on Wednesday. Steve Pearce will take over the duties at first base. Moreland has been fairly consistent throughout the season, as he has a […]

Jackie Bradley Jr. Out of Tuesday's Lineup

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. is taking a seat on Tuesday against the Washington Nationals. Bradley has been offensively inept for most of the season, but he has finally started to put it together at the plate. Over his past seven games, he is carrying a .318 average with two home runs and […]

Steve Pearce Making Red Sox Debut, Batting Cleanup

The Boston Red Sox did not have to wait long to get Steve Pearce into their lineup. After acquiring the 35-year-old last night, Pearce will be starting at first base on Friday against the New York Yankees. Mitch Moreland will be on the bench. Pearce is in an enviable position as he is batting in […]

Red Sox Acquire Steve Pearce from Blue Jays

The Boston Red Sox got the right-handed batter they were looking for on Thursday evening as they swung a deal to get first baseman/outfielder Steve Pearce from the Toronto Blue Jays. Boston also received cash considerations in the deal while they gave up minor-league infielder Santiago Espinal. The 23-year-old Espinal projects to be a utility […]

Brian Johnson Effective in Thursday's Start

The Boston Red Sox got all they could ask for from lefty Brian Johnson on Thursday. He went four innings, giving up a single run on three hits while striking out two. Johnson was forced into a starting role for the second time this season after an injury to Steven Wright earlier in the week. […]

J.D. Martinez Goes Deep Again

Death, taxes and a J.D. Martinez home run. Yes, the Boston Red Sox slugger went deep again on Wednesday night for his 25th big fly of the season. Martinez has been on a hot streak all year long, but he has been exceptionally scorching over the past week. During his last six games, he is batting […]

Craig Kimbrel Picks Up 23rd Save on Wednesday

Boston Red Sox closer Craig Kimbrel was called upon for a four-out save on Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Angels, and he delivered. The Red Sox bullpen was leaky, but Kimbrel was his solid self. The flame-throwing righty walked a single batter and struck out two en route to his 23rd save of the […]

Brandon Phillips Will Play Third Base in Minors

Earlier Wednesday, the Boston Red Sox signed former All-Star Brandon Phillips to a minor league deal. There was speculation that the signing was due to Dustin Pedroia's injury, but this is not the case. Phillips was not signed because of a dire injury prognosis. Phillips will be starting at third base for Triple-A Pawtucket once […]

Drew Pomeranz Set to Begin Rehab Stint on Monday

Boston Red Sox starter Drew Pomeranz threw a simulated game on Wednesday and is expected to go to Triple-A Pawtucket to start a rehab assignment on Monday. This suggests that Pomeranz should be returning in the near future. Regardless, he has been a volatile fantasy asset this season as the lefty has a 1-3 record […]

Dustin Pedroia to be Re-Examined by Doctor Over Weekend

Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia (knee) will be checked out by a doctor over the weekend while the team is in New York. After having knee surgery in the offseason, Pedroia returned for just three games before heading back to the disabled list. More should be known about his recovery timetable after this […]

J.T. Realmuto Back in Lineup on Wednesday

Miami Marlins star catcher J.T. Realmuto is back in the lineup on Wednesday after sitting out the past two games with a sore hand. Realmuto is starting at first base Wednesday when the Marlins take on the Arizona Diamondbacks. Realmuto has been one of the best catchers in the league so far this season. He has […]

Justin Bour Absent From Wednesday's Lineup

Miami Marlins slugger Justin Bour is getting a day off on Wednesday. Interestingly enough, J.T. Realmuto (hand) will be getting the start at first base. Bour's numbers are down from last season, but the big power still remains. He has a .240 average with 13 home runs and 37 RBI through 78 games. He is […]

Evan Longoria Begins Physical Therapy

San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria had surgery last week to repair a fractured fifth metacarpal in his left hand. He has just begun physical therapy and projects to be out until the end of July at the earliest. Longoria was having a bit of a down year compared to his lofty standards, but […]

Joe Smith to Begin Rehab Assignment on Friday

Houston Astros reliever Joe Smith (elbow) is set to begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Corpus Cristi on Friday. He has been out since June 10 with elbow discomfort. Smith has been underwhelming out of the bullpen so far this year with a 5.49 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, and four holds through 19 2/3 innings. Unless […]

Trevor Cahill Throws Bullpen Session

Oakland Athletics starter Trevor Cahill (Achilles) threw a 20-pitch bullpen session on Tuesday afternoon. While this is a step in the right direction, Cahill will still likely need to make a rehab appearance or two before returning to the regular rotation. Cahill has been a pleasant surprise for the A's this season as he has […]