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Vince Velasquez Expected to Return from DL, Start on Wednesday
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Vince Velasquez is expected to come off of the disabled list and start against the Mets on Wednesday. Velasquez was dealing with a forearm contusion after being hit with a pitch, however, it appears as if the injury is behind him and he's back healthy. Velasquez holds a 5-8 record with […]
Dan Fappiano 6 years agoDrew Gagnon to Start for Mets on Tuesday
New York Mets pitcher Drew Gagnon is expected to be recalled from the minors. to start the team's game against the Phillies on Tuesday. He will be making his major league debut. Gagnon holds a 2-4 record with a 4.40 ERA and a 104/32 K/BB ratio over 18 games in 2018. Despite the impressive strike […]
Dan Fappiano 6 years agoTodd Frazier Placed on DL with Rib Injury
New York Mets third baseman Todd Frazier was placed on the 10-day DL with a rib muscle injury. His original absence in Monday's lineup was thought to be a day of rest, but now it appears to be more serious. It's unknown exactly how long Frazier will be out for. Ty Kelly has been recalled […]
Dan Fappiano 6 years agoJ.T. Realmuto Placed on Paternity Leave
Miami Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto was placed on paternity leave and will be away from the team for a few days. Bryan Holliday will likely start in his place, however, he isn't a recommended streamer or waiver wire pickup.
Dan Fappiano 6 years agoChristian Arroyo Beginning Rehab Assignment on Monday
Tampa Bay Rays Christian Arroyo is beginning his rehab assignment on Monday. He has been out since June 15 with an oblique strain. Arroyo was the crown jewel of the Evan Longoria trade and the Rays will certainly want to get him playing time upon his return. He could play all over the infield as […]
Dan Fappiano 6 years agoChris Archer Activated from Disabled List
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Chris Archer has been activated from the disabled list and will start on Monday against the Tigers. Archer has been out since June 2 with an abdominal strain. He holds a 3-4 record with a 4.24 ERA and a 76/26 K/BB ratio on the season. Archer's numbers aren't spectacular, but […]
Dan Fappiano 6 years agoWilmer Flores Sitting Game One
New York Mets infielder Wilmer Flores is out of the lineup for game one of the team's doubleheader against the Phillies. Flores has been playing predominantly first base lately, but Dominic Smith will man the position in game one. Smith has hit .207 with one home run and one RBI in 2018. He isn't a […]
Dan Fappiano 6 years agoTodd Frazier Not in Lineup for Game One
New York Mets third baseman Todd Frazier is out of the lineup for game one of the team's doubleheader against the Phillies for a routine day of rest. He'll likely be back at third for game two. He's replaced by Jose Reyes who is batting seventh. Reyes has had a rough season in 2018, hitting […]
Dan Fappiano 6 years agoGreg Bird Out of Lineup for Game One
New York Yankees first baseman Greg Bird is out of the lineup for game one of the team's double header on Monday. Manager Aaron Boone has rested multiple of his starters in an effort to keep his team fresh for game two, with Bird being one of them. Neil Walker will get the start at […]
Dan Fappiano 6 years agoAustin Romine Sits Game One
New York Yankees catcher Austin Romine is out of the lineup for game one of the team's double header against the Orioles on Monday. He's replaced by Kyle Higashioka who is batting eighth. Higashioka is not a recommended streamer and with Romine fully healthy, not a recommended waiver wire pickup either.
Dan Fappiano 6 years agoMiguel Andujar Not in Lineup for Game One
New York Yankees third baseman Mike Mazzeo is on the bench for game one of the team's double header against the Orioles. It's just a routine day of rest and the rookie will likely start game two. He's replaced by Brandon Drury, who is batting seventh. Drury is hitting just .195 on the year but […]
Dan Fappiano 6 years agoBrett Gardner Sitting Game One of Doubleheader
New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner is out of the lineup for game one of the team's doubleheader on Monday for a routine day of rest. He's replaced by Clint Frazier who is batting fifth. Gardner almost certainly will return for the second game against the Orioles. Frazier makes for a solid streaming option in […]
Dan Fappiano 6 years agoJimmy Yacabonis Recalled, Starting Game One on Monday
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Jimmy Yacabonis has been recalled from Triple-A and will start game one of the team's doubleheader on Monday against the Yankees. Yacabonis has appeared in three games for the Orioles in 2018, pitching to an 8.53 ERA and a 6/6 K/BB ratio. He isn't a recommended streamer on Monday.
Dan Fappiano 6 years agoCesar Hernandez Returns to Lineup in Game One
Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Cesar Hernandez is back in the lineup for game one of the team's doubleheader against the Mets on Monday. Hernandez was forced into pinch-hitting duty after fouling a ball of his foot. It appears the injury is now behind him and he is ready to go. Hernandez is hitting .266 with […]
Dan Fappiano 6 years agoA.J. Pollock Ejected From Game on Sunday
Arizona Diamondbacks A.J. Pollock was ejected from the team's game on Sunday for arguing balls and strikes. The ejection was extremely rare for Pollock as it was only the second of his career. Outside of this blemish, Pollock is having another strong season, hitting .282 with 11 home runs, 34 RBI and nine stolen bases […]
Dan Fappiano 6 years agoWalker Buehler to Start Against Angels Next Weekend
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler is expected to come off the disabled list and start against the Angeles next weekend. It is not yet been determined exactly which day he will start. Buehler hasn't pitched since June 28 with a rib injury. On the season, Buehler holds a 4-2 record with a 3.44 […]
Dan Fappiano 6 years agoAlex Cobb Left Game with Finger Blister
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Alex Cobb was forced from his start on Sunday with what is now confirmed as a right finger blister. There's no word on how serious the injury, however, Cobb said that he doesn't think he'll miss his next start. Even if the injury is minor, Cobb has struggled in 2018, pitching […]
Dan Fappiano 6 years agoSean Doolittle Has Minor Toe Injury
Prior to the team's game on Sunday it was announced that Washington Nationals closer Sean Doolittle suffered a strained toe. The injury is reportedly minor and Doolittle wasn't needed on Sunday with the Nats getting blown out. There's a chance Doolittle is fine and the day off healed his injury, but Kelvin Herrera would be […]
Dan Fappiano 6 years agoNick Tropeano Close to Rejoining Angels Rotation
Los Angeles Angels pitcher Nick Tropeano had a successful rehab game on Saturday and is reportedly close to rejoining the team's rotation. He has been out since June 10 with a shoulder injury. Despite his improved health, Tropeano has a 3-4 record on the year with a 4.83 ERA and a 44/20 K/BB ratio, making […]
Dan Fappiano 6 years agoRyan Madson Shelled on Sunday
Washington Nationals reliever Ryan Madson was shelled on Sunday, lasting just 2/3 of an innings while allowing four earned runs and walking two. Madson was pulled for position player Mark Reynolds to get the last out of the ninth innings. Madson saw his ERA sky rocket to 5.46 with the outing. Sean Doolittle has the […]
Dan Fappiano 6 years agoTanner Roark Continues to Struggle in Loss to Marlins
Washington Nationals starting pitcher struggled against the Marlins on Sunday, pitching four innings of four-run ball, while allowing 10 hits and walking three in a loss. Roark now drops to 3-11 on the season with a 4.76 ERA and a 93/41 K/BB ratio. Roark has been far from spectacular in 2018 and his showing against […]
Dan Fappiano 6 years agoDaniel Murphy Provides Nationals Only Offense Against Marlins
Washington Nationals second baseman Daniel Murphy provided his team's only offense in a loss to the Marlins on Sunday, going one-for-three with two RBI. Murphy is still hitting a lowly .194 on the season, but his performance Sunday could be a step in the right direction. The former All-Star has had a slow start to […]
Dan Fappiano 6 years agoAdam Conley Pitches Two Scoreless Innings in Win
Miami Marlins relief pitcher Adam Conley threw two innings of scoreless relief while striking out four to earn a win against the Nationals on Sunday. Conley now has a 3-1 record on the season with a 3.32 ERA and a 26/9 K/BB ratio. Conley has been solid since his permanent move to the bullpen, and […]
Dan Fappiano 6 years agoJ.T. Riddle Has Another Strong Game on Sunday
After hitting a triple on Saturday, Miami Marlins shortstop J.T. Riddle put together another strong performance against the Nationals, going three-for-six with two RBI and a run scored. He raised his season average to .269 to along with five home runs and 16 RBI. Riddle isn't the flashiest of shortstops, but he is poised to […]
Dan Fappiano 6 years agoMartin Prado Has Four Hits against Nationals
Miami Marlins third baseman Martin Prado had a strong game against the Nationals on Sunday, going four-for-six with two runs scored and an RBI. The outing raised his batting average to .217, although he has just one home run and eight RBI. Prado hasn't been great in 2018, but a team may still be interested […]
Dan Fappiano 6 years agoJ.T Realmuto Has Massive Game on Sunday
Miami Marlins J.T. Realmuto had a huge game in a win over the Nationals on Sunday, going five-for-six with two runs scored and three RBI. He is now hitting .317 on the year with 12 home runs and 44 RBI. Realmuto is one of the best catchers in the MLB and holds value no matter […]
Dan Fappiano 6 years agoJoc Pederson Out of Lineup on Sunday
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson is out of the lineup on Sunday for a routine day of rest. He's replaced by Enrique Hernandez who is batting second. Hernandez has hit .235 with 15 home runs and 32 RBI in 2018, making him a solid daily streamer on Sunday.
Dan Fappiano 6 years agoMallex Smith Suffers Leg Injury on Sunday
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Mallex Smith suffered an apparent leg injury on Sunday and was forced from the game. The team announced that the injury was just cramps following the game, meaning that Smith should be fine in a few days. If he were to miss time, Johnny Field would likely get a few more […]
Dan Fappiano 6 years agoAvisail Garcia Leaves Game with Hamstring Injury
Chicago White Sox outfielder Avisail Garcia was forced from the team's game on Sunday with hamstring tightness. While the severity of the injury is not yet known, it's important to note that it occurred to the same hamstring that cost Garcia two months on the DL earlier in the season. The White Sox will likely […]
Dan Fappiano 6 years agoAlex Cobb Leaves Game on Sunday
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Alex Cobb left his start on Sunday with an apparent injury. There's no word yet on what the injury is or how severe it may be. The Orioles will likely update his status following the conclusion of their match up with the Twins.
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