Ronald Acuna Hits 19th Home Run On Tuesday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna was 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk during a 3-2 win over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday. Acuna has been cold over his past seven games, posting a .172 average with two RBI. Despite the small stretch of inefficiency, the 21-year-old is slashing .289/.370/.506 on the season […]

Clayton Richard Takes Loss Despite Quality Start

Toronto Blue Jays starter Clayton Richard allowed three runs on eight hits through six innings of work during a 4-3 loss to the New York Yankees. He struck out a single batter while walking one. The 35-year-old is now has a 0-4 record on the season to go along with a 6.89 ERA, 1.69 WHIP, […]

Didi Gregorius Absent From Tuesday's Lineup

New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius is getting the night off on Tuesday against Clayton Richard and the Toronto Blue Jays. Gregorius is batting .220 with one home run and three RBI in 54 at-bats since returning from injury. Gleyber Torres will start at shortstop and bat eighth while DJ LeMahieu will start at second […]

Andrew Benintendi Getting The Night Off On Tuesday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi is not in Tuesday's starting lineup against the Chicago White Sox. It is a rest day for the 24-year-old. Benintendi is slashing .277/.359/.438 this season with seven home runs, 36 RBI, and eight stolen bases. J.D. Martinez will start in left field while Eduardo Nunez serves as the designated […]

Scooter Gennett Tallies Two Hits In First Rehab Appearance

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett (groin) was 2-for-4 with a double during his first rehab game with Triple-A Louisville on Monday. Gennett has missed the entire season so far with a severe groin strain that he suffered during spring training. The 29-year-old is now inching closer to the Reds' lineup, with a possible return […]

Sean Newcomb To Be Activated On Tuesday

Atlanta Braves pitcher Sean Newcomb (concussion) is set to be activated off of the seven-day injury list ahead of Tuesday's game against the Chicago Cubs. He tallied five strikeouts across two scoreless innings in a rehab appearance with Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday. The 26-year-old will go back into the Braves' bullpen where he has recorded […]

George Springer Activated Off Of Injured List

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer (hamstring) has been activated off of the 10-day injured list and will likely return to action on Tuesday night against the Pittsburgh Pirates. He has not played since May 24. Fantasy owners should be ecstatic to have the 29-year-old back as he owns a .308/.389/.643 slash line with 17 home […]

Julio Teheran Gets Lit Up Again On Monday

Atlanta Braves starter Julio Teheran allowed seven runs on nine hits over four innings of work during an 8-3 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Monday. He struck out two batters while walking three. Teheran was borderline unhittable during May, but he has now surrendered 13 runs over his past two starts. Perhaps the 28-year-old […]

Lourdes Gurriel Mashes Another Home Run On Monday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel was 2-for-5 with a solo home run and three strikeouts during a 10-8 loss to the New York Yankees on Monday. Gurriel has been one of the hottest players in baseball over the past month, slashing .327/.369/.673 with 10 HRs and 19 RBI over his last 30 games. The […]

Freddy Galvis Wallops Grand Slam During Loss To Yankees

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Freddy Galvis was 2-for-5 with a grand slam during a 10-8 loss to the New York Yankees on Monday. The 29-year-old has been fantastic as of late, slashing .350/.400/.550 over his past 15 games with three home runs and 13 RBI. Galvis has been one of the bright spots in an […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Tallies Three Hits On Monday

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was 3-for-5 with an RBI double and a run scored during a 10-8 loss to the New York Yankees on Monday. The prized prospect has been wildly inconsistent over the first two months of his MLB career. He is slashing .255/.322/.420 with seven home runs, 21 RBI, […]

Caleb Smith Strikes Out 11 In Rehab Start

Miami Marlins starter Caleb Smith (hip) allowed two hits, both solo home runs, in 4 1/3 innings of work during a rehab start with Double-A Jacksonville on Monday. He struck out 11 batters while walking one. The 27-year-old claimed that his hip did not bother him at all during the contest, which suggests a return […]

Tyler Glasnow Suffers Setback

Tampa Bay Rays starter Tyler Glasnow (forearm) felt discomfort during his throwing program on Sunday, and an MRI on Monday revealed right flexor inflammation. He will be shut down for at least the next three weeks before being reevaluated. It is an unfortunate setback for the 25-year-old, who suffered the initial injury back on May […]

Bryse Wilson Expected To Start Thursday's Game

Atlanta Braves pitcher Bryse Wilson is expected to start Thursday's game against the Chicago Cubs in place of the recently-demoted Mike Foltynewicz. Wilson struggled to start the 2019 campaign, but he has come into form since May 16 with Triple-A Gwinnett, allowing 13 earned runs over his past 47 innings (2.49 ERA). The 21-year-old could […]

Tony Gonsolin Making MLB Debut On Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers pitching prospect Tony Gonsolin will make the first start of his MLB career on Wednesday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The 25-year-old has been reliable with Triple-A Oklahoma City this season as he has posted a 2.77 ERA and 1.26 WHIP across eight starts. Gonsolin is the team's fourth-best prospect, according to MLB.com. […]

Chi Chi Gonzalez Starting Against Giants On Tuesday

Colorado Rockies pitcher Chi Chi Gonzalez will start Tuesday's game against the San Francisco Giants. The 27-year-old has not appeared in the majors since 2016. Gonzalez has been wholly mediocre with Triple-A Albuquerque this season, as evidenced by his 5.66 ERA and 1.53 WHIP. While the Giants are an astute team to stream against, Gonzalez […]

Ross Stripling Starting On Tuesday Against The Diamondbacks

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Ross Stripling will start Tuesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. With Rich Hill (forearm) sidelined, the Dodgers needed another arm to join the rotation. Fantasy managers should temper expectations for Stripling's first start, as he has not thrown more than two innings since April 25. Julio Urias will likely supplant him […]

Luke Weaver's Arm Is Improving

Arizona Diamondbacks starter Luke Weaver (arm) had a follow-up MRI on Monday that showed improvement in his pitching arm. Weaver felt discomfort during a shortened start on May 26 before being put on the injured list. He was ultimately diagnosed with multiple mild strains in his throwing arm, although, he thankfully avoided needing surgery. The […]

Jimmy Yacabonis Serving As Opener On Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles pitcher Jimmy Yacabonis will start Tuesday's game against the San Diego Padres. Yacabonis performed admirably as an opener against the Oakland Athletics on June 19, tossing two scoreless innings while striking out one batter. Despite the strong outing, Yacabonis has miniscule fantasy value and a 4.70 ERA through 23 innings this season. Let […]

Ketel Marte Returns To Lineup On Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (groin) is back in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Clayton Kershaw and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Marte missed the past two games with a left groin cramp. The 25-year-old has broken out in a big way this season, posting a .309 average to go along with 20 […]

A.J. Minter Pitching Well In June

Atlanta Braves reliever A.J. Minter is starting to rediscover his form after a dismal start to the season. Since returning from Triple-A Gwinnett on June 11, Minter has allowed only one run over five appearances while opponents have batted .077 against him. His 4/4 K/BB rate over that span suggests that there are still some […]

T.J. Oshie Should Be Ready For Training Camp

Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie (clavicle) is expected to be ready for training camp ahead of the 2019-20 season, according to general manager Brian MacLellan. Oshie had to get surgery after fracturing his right clavicle against the Carolina Hurricanes in the first round of the playoffs. Oshie had 25 goals, 29 assists, and 21 […]

Clayton Richard Ineffective In No-Decision

Toronto Blue Jays starter Clayton Richard allowed four runs on six hits in five innings of work during a 7-5 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday. The 35-year-old has not been a bright spot in the Blue Jays' rotation this season. Richard owns a 0-3 record with a 7.31 ERA and a 1.74 […]

Teoscar Hernandez Has Three Homers In Past Three Games

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez was 1-for-5 with a two-run home run during Thursday's 7-5 win over the Los Angeles Angels. The 26-year-old endured a dismal stretch of play in May, culminating in a .114 average across 35 at-bats in the month. Hernandez has started to play better in June, with four HRs, nine […]

Lourdes Gurriel Smacks Another Home Run On Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel was 3-for-5 with a solo home run and two runs scored during a 7-5 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday. Gurriel has been on a tear since being recalled from Triple-A Buffalo on May 24. In 25 games since that date, he has posted nine HRs, 18 […]

Josh Donaldson On Fire Over Past Seven Games

Atlanta Braves third baseman Josh Donaldson was 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk during a 7-2 win over the New York Mets on Wednesday. Donaldson is slashing a ridiculous .448/.484/1.034 over his past seven games with five HRs and 10 RBI. It has been the best stretch of the season for the […]

Freddie Freeman Goes Deep In Second Straight Game

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman was 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and two runs scored during a 7-2 win over the New York Mets on Wednesday. Freeman has been a monster over his past 30 games, slashing .320/.399/.689 with 12 HRs, 28 RBI, and 26 runs scored. The 29-year-old is one of the […]

Max Fried Tosses Quality Start In Win Over Mets

Atlanta Braves starter Max Fried allowed two runs on eight hits through six innings of work during a 7-2 win over the New York Mets on Wednesday. Fried struck out six batters while walking one. The 25-year-old has had a couple of weak starts in June, but he still owns an 8-3 record to go […]

Eric Sogard Continues To Quietly Produce From Leadoff Spot

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Eric Sogard was 2-for-5 with two RBI during an 11-6 loss to the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday. Sogard has produced a .345 average over his past 15 games, upping his season slash line to .291/.354/.471. The 33-year-old has never been a source of power, although his six home runs […]

Aaron Sanchez Hit Hard During Loss To Angels

Toronto Blue Jays starter Aaron Sanchez allowed seven runs (six earned) on nine hits through 3 2/3 innings during Wednesday's 11-6 loss to the Los Angeles Angels. Sanchez failed to record a strikeout while walking two batters. The 26-year-old has been suffering through another dismal campaign, as he owns a 3-9 record to go along […]