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Jalen Beeks Scheduled to Start on Thursday
With Drew Pomeranz being placed on the disabled list Tuesday, the Boston Red Sox need someone to start on Thursday against the Detroit Tigers. That man will be lefty Jalen Beeks, who will be set to make his major league debut. Beeks has spent all of 2018 with the Pawtucket Red Sox in Triple-A. He... Read More
Steven Wright Twirls Gem in First Start of the Year
Boston Red Sox knuckleballer Steven Wright was magnificent on Tuesday against the Detroit Tigers. In his first start of the season, Wright went seven shutout innings, allowing just two hits and three walks. He also had six strikeouts and received the win in a comfortable 6-0 victory. Wright had been coming out of the bullpen all... Read More
Drew Pomeranz Placed on 10-Day Disabled List
Boston Red Sox starter Drew Pomeranz has been placed on the 10-day disabled list due to bicep tendinitis. Pomeranz was originally scheduled to start on Thursday against the Tigers, and the Red Sox have yet to announce who will be pitching in his place. Brandon Workman was recalled from Triple-A to take over the roster... Read More
J.D. Martinez Will Start on Tuesday
Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez will be back in the starting lineup after leaving Sunday's game against the Houston Astros due to back spasms. Martinez will serve as the designated hitter and bat third on Tuesday when the Red Sox take on the Detroit Tigers. This is great news for fantasy owners, as Martinez has... Read More
Andrew Benintendi Remains Scorching Hot
Andrew Benintendi smacked a solo homer off Charlie Morton on Sunday as the Boston Red Sox pounded the Houston Astros 9-3. It was the 23-year-old's second homer in as many nights. The Red Sox outfielder went 2-for-5 and also scored twice. Benintendi is slashing a remarkable .339/.433/.714 with six home runs, 18 RBI, and two... Read More
Rick Porcello Picks Up Eighth Win
Boston Red Sox starter Rick Porcello had another solid outing on Sunday in a 9-3 win over the Houston Astros. Porcello went 6 1/3 innings, giving up two earned runs on five hits while striking out five. This brings Porcello's record on the year to a sparkling 8-2, although he could still improve on his... Read More
Mitch Moreland Potent at the Plate on Sunday
Boston Red Sox first baseman Mitch Moreland had a great game on Sunday in a 9-3 win against the Houston Astros. Moreland went 3-for-4 at the dish, came around to score twice, and drove in two runs with a monster shot off of Astros starter Charlie Morton. Moreland has become an everyday player for the Red... Read More
Dustin Pedroia Placed on Disabled List
Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia has been put on the 10-day disabled list due to inflammation in his left knee. Pedroia, who had just recovered from off-season knee surgery, has only appeared in three games for the Red Sox this year and has tallied a single hit through 11 at-bats. Originally, it seemed... Read More
Dustin Pedroia a Late Scratch on Thursday
Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia (knee) was a late scratch from Thursday's lineup. Brock Holt will be taking over at second base while Blake Swihart will start in right field. The reason for that scratch is due to left knee soreness, although it is not deemed to be very serious. Pedroia has tallied... Read More
Alex Wood Has Next Start Pushed Back To Sunday
Los Angeles Dodgers starter Alex Wood (hamstring) will have his next start pushed back to Sunday. Wood has been bothered by lingering cramps in his hamstring, so manager Dave Roberts figured the lefty could use an extra day of rest. Roberts said that Friday will be a bullpen game, while rookie Walker Buehler is still in... Read More
Bradley Zimmer Will Be Activated Friday
Cleveland Indians outfielder Bradley Zimmer (ribs) will be activated off of the disabled list on Friday. Zimmer has been out of the Indians lineup since May 11. He had a four-game rehab stint split between Double-A and Triple-A, which saw him register a .250 average and two steals. Starting pitcher Shane Bieber will be sent back... Read More
Dee Gordon Activated From Disabled List Thursday
The Seattle Mariners have had a lot of key pieces miss time so far this season, but they received some good news on Thursday. Second baseman Dee Gordon has recovered from the fractured big toe that saw him miss the past nine games. Gordon will be batting at the top of the order on Thursday when... Read More
Mookie Betts to Miss Fifth Straight Game
Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts (side) will remain out of the lineup on Thursday when the Red Sox take on the Houston Astros. Betts has been dealing with left side tightness for the past week. Manager Alex Cora said that if the games were in September, then Betts would be playing, so that is some... Read More
Jackie Bradley Starting to Heat Up at the Plate
It has been a miserable offensive start to the season for Boston Red Sox center fielder Jackie Bradley, but over the past few games, he has finally started to turn it around. Bradley is riding a five-game hitting streak which has seen him go 6-for-15 over that span. He has also recorded an RBI in his past... Read More
Red Sox Sign Adam Lind to Minor League Deal
Boston Red Sox president Dave Dombrowski confirmed that the organization has signed free-agent first baseman Adam Lind to a minor league contract. Lind had opted out of his deal with the New York Yankees last week. Lind has had a productive minor league season so far, as he is carrying a .302 average to go... Read More
Mookie Betts Remains Out Of Tuesday's Lineup
Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts will miss his third straight game with side tightness on Tuesday night when the Red Sox take on the Toronto Blue Jays. The Red Sox are still considering Betts day-to-day, which continues to suggest the injury is not severe. Regardless, fantasy owners are itching to get Betts back into... Read More
Mookie Betts and Dustin Pedroia Out On Monday
Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts will miss his second straight game with tightness in his left side when the Red Sox take on the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday afternoon. Fantasy owners will be hoping for a quick return for the possible American League MVP. Betts has torched opposing pitchers so far this season... Read More
Mookie Betts Scratched on Sunday
Boston Red Sox superstar Mookie Betts was a late scratch from Sunday's lineup due to left side tightness. Blake Swihart will take over for Betts in left field and bat seventh. Thankfully, this injury does not seem serious as Betts is being considered day-to-day. Betts has been one of the best players in baseball so... Read More
Dustin Pedroia Not In Friday's Lineup, Will Start Saturday
Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia was activated from the disabled list earlier today, however, he will not be in Friday's starting lineup. The general consensus is that he will be able to pinch hit if necessary. Pedroia will be making his first start of the season on Saturday when the Red Sox take... Read More
Todd Frazier and Yoenis Cespedes Take Batting Practice Thursday
It seems that help is around the corner for the New York Mets. Both third baseman Todd Frazier (strained hamstring) and outfielder Yoenis Cespedes (hip flexor) took batting practice on Thursday. The pair traveled with the team to Milwaukee, although it is still unknown whether either player is close to returning. Frazier has batted .237... Read More
Dylan Bundy Dominates, Fans Career-High 14 Batters
Baltimore Orioles starter Dylan Bundy has had an unpredictable 2018 campaign. Just a couple weeks ago, Bundy gave up seven earned runs and was pulled before he even recorded a single out. Today, Bundy tossed a complete game, giving up only two hits and three runs, while tacking on 14 strikeouts en route to his... Read More
Alex Gordon Scratched on Thursday
Kansas City Royals outfielder Alex Gordon was scratched from Thursday's lineup due to a stiff neck and a sore hip. It seems likely that Gordon will be day-to-day, avoiding a trip to the disabled list. He injured himself during a diving catch that he made on Wednesday against the St. Louis Cardinals. Gordon, who has dealt... Read More
Andrew Benintendi Receives Day Off Thursday
Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi will get a breather on Thursday when Boston takes on the Tampa Bay Rays. It is simply a rest day for the 23-year-old as he has started the past 18 games. Benintendi has posted a solid slash line of .277/.367/.463 so far this season to go along with five... Read More
Jackie Bradley Will Not Be Demoted When Dustin Pedroia Returns
Boston Red Sox outfielder Jackie Bradley has had his fair share of struggles at the plate so far this season. The 28-year-old is carrying a mediocre .178 average over 154 plate appearances. Thankfully for him, Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Bradley will not be heading to the minors when second baseman Dustin Pedroia returns... Read More
Hector Velazquez Returns From Disabled List
The Boston Red Sox have activated right-handed pitcher Hector Velazquez (lower back) off of the disabled list. Velazquez has had a solid season so far compiling a 5-0 record to go along with a 2.10 ERA across 25.2 innings of work. He projects to go back to the bullpen, although he could be used as... Read More
Brett Anderson Leaves Friday's Game Against Blue Jays
The Oakland Athletics lost a starter due to injury for the second straight game. Brett Anderson was forced to leave Friday's tilt in the second inning after feeling some discomfort in his arm. Josh Lucas took over on the mound once Anderson left the game. Anderson has been a volatile fantasy option this year with... Read More
Leonys Martin Activated for Friday's Game
The Detroit Tigers have their leadoff man back, as outfielder Leonys Martin (hamstring) was activated off of the disabled list earlier Friday. The outfielder has had a solid season so far, posting a .294 average to go along with five home runs and 15 RBI. Martin will be back atop the Tigers order on Friday when... Read More
DJ LeMahieu Has Small Broken Bone in Thumb
Colorado Rockies second baseman DJ LeMahieu was originally diagnosed with a sprained thumb, but it was revealed that there was also a small broken bone in the same area. Thankfully, LeMahieu will avoid surgery and should be back swinging a bat within a week. This is good news for fantasy owners, as LeMahieu is a valuable... Read More
Braves Release Ezequiel Carrera
The Atlanta Braves released Ezequiel Carrera on Thursday after an uninspiring Triple-A stint that saw him carry a pitiful .146 average over 82 at-bats. The former Toronto Blue Jays outfielder has seen some success at the major league level, which is evidenced by his lifetime .262 average. In terms of fantasy implications, there is not... Read More
Mallex Smith Out Of Thursday's Lineup
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Mallex Smith will be getting a rest day on Thursday when Tampa takes on the Los Angeles Angels. Smith has been an impressive source of speed to start the 2018 campaign, as he has nine steals to go along with a .308 average. His power numbers are sorely lacking with only... Read More
