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Dan Fappiano is currently a student at Central Connecticut State University, pursuing a degree in Sports Journalism. He has been writing online for multiple publications covering teams such as the Chicago Bears, Chicago White Sox and San Diego Padres.
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X-Rays Come Back Negative on Byron Buxton's Foot
Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton had his x-rays come back negative after fouling a ball off of his foot on Sunday. Buxton is currently on a rehab assignment after experiencing migraines. Buxton was expected to return to the major league club on Wednesday but will now likely have that pushed back a few days. Buxton... Read More
Rich Hill to Throw Simulated Game on Tuesday
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Rich Hill is expected to throw a simulated game on Tuesday. Hill was placed on the disabled list with a cracked fingernail last week. If Hill is able to make it through his simulated game, he could potentially return to the Dodgers' rotation over the weekend. Hill has pitched to... Read More
Andrelton Simmons to Return to Angels Lineup on Tuesday
Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons is expected to return to the lineup on Tuesday after sitting on Monday with a forearm contusion. He suffered the injury when he was hit by a pitch on Sunday, but the Angels expect him to be fine after his day off. Simmons has been great to start the... Read More
Dodgers Recall Walker Buehler for Monday Start
The Los Angeles Dodgers have recalled top prospect Walker Buehler for a spot start against the Marlins. Buehler, who has worked out of Los Angeles bullpen, will be making his first career MLB start. The Dodgers prospect held a 5-3 record with a 3.04 ERA and a 147/38 K/BB ratio over 34 minor league games.... Read More
Chris Volstad or Hector Santiago to Start for White Sox on Tuesday
With the White Sox needing a starter on Tuesday due to Miguel Gonzalez's injury, Chris Volstad or Hector Santiago will likely be on the bump. Volstad has appeared in four games of relief this season, pitching to a 4.70 ERA. Santiago on the other hand has pitched to a 4.26 over six relief appearances. Neither... Read More
Jose Bautista to be Braves Starting Third Baseman when Recalled
According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, newly signed Jose Bautista is expected to be the Atlanta Braves starting third baseman when recalled from the minor leagues. Currently Ryan Flaherty is manning the hot corner, however the Braves want to use him in a more utility role. Bautista is coming off of a season in which he... Read More
Justin Bour Not in Lineup on Monday
Miami Marlins first baseman Justin Bour is not in the lineup on Monday for a routine day of rest. Miguel Rojas is taking his place and batting lead off against the Dodgers. Bour has hit .243 with four home runs and 13 RBI so far this season. He's arguably the best hitter in Miami's lineup... Read More
Orlando Arcia Expected to Return to Lineup on Tuesday
Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Orlando Arcia is sitting out of his second straight game on Sunday with an ankle injury. However, he was able to run the bases on take ground balls, stating that he expects to be back in the Brewers' lineup on Tuesday. Arcia has struggled to start the year, hitting .217 with two... Read More
Rangers Planning on Starting Doug Fister Wednesday
Texas Rangers pitcher Doug Fister has been on the disabled list with a right hip strain since April 10th. However, the team is planning on starting him on Wednesday against the Athletics after he threw a successful bullpen session on Sunday. Prior to going down with the injury, Fister pitched to a 1-2 record with... Read More
Bradley Zimmer Scratched with Ankle Injury on Sunday
Cleveland Indians center fielder Bradley Zimmer has been scratched from the lineup on Sunday with an ankle injury. He was replaced by Rajai Davis. It's unclear exactly how serious the injury is, although the Indians described the injury as "mild" so this could be minor. Zimmer is hitting .250 with one home run, three RBI... Read More
Erasmo Ramirez Activated from DL, Starting for Mariners Sunday
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Erasmo Ramirez has been activated from the disabled list and is starting against the Texas Rangers on Sunday. Ramirez was placed on the DL prior to the start of the season with a strained lat muscle. Sunday's start will mark his 2018 season debut. Ramirez is coming off a season in... Read More
Adam Wainwright Sent to DL with Elbow Injury
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright has been sent to the disabled list with right elbow inflammation. There's no timetable for his return, however Wainwright had surgery on the same elbow in the Fall, meaning this could be a potential long-term injury. Jack Flaherty is taking his place in the rotation and should be... Read More
Carlos Tocci Sent to DL with Hip Injury
Texas Rangers outfielder Carlos Tocci has been sent to the disabled list with a left hip bruise. He was hitting .087 with 10 strikeouts in 10 major league games and with Delino DeShields returning from injury, now is the time to drop Tocci if you took a chance on him for his increased playing time.
Delino DeShields Activated from DL, Starting on Sunday
Texas Rangers outfielder Delino DeShields has been activated from the disabled list and is starting on Sunday. He'll man center field and bat lead off in his return to the lineup. DeShields has been on the disabled list for a little over three weeks with a fractured hamate bone in his left hand. DeShields should... Read More
Marcell Ozuna Gets Day Off on Sunday
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Marcell Ozuna is getting a day off for rest on Sunday. He's replaced in left field by Tyler O'Neill. Ozuna has hit .247 with two home runs and 11 RBI in 2018, however he's also struck out 23 times. Hopefully his day off will lead to more productive outings for the... Read More
Tommy Pham Sitting With Groin Injury Sunday
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tommy Pham is sitting with a groin injury on Sunday. He's missed two of the last three games for St. Louis, however the team is hopefully he'll be good to go when they resume play on Tuesday. Pham has been excellent to start the year, hitting .318 with two home runs,... Read More
Yuli Gurriel Not in Lineup Sunday
Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel is getting the day off Sunday due to rest and is not in the lineup. He's replaced at first by Marwin Gonzalez. Gurriel has hit .273 with a home run and five RBI after getting a late start to the season and should be in your lineup whenever he's... Read More
Devon Travis Returns to the Lineup on Sunday
Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Devon Travis has returned to the lineup on Sunday after missing the last couple of games with a foot injury. Travis is batting seventh and manning his usual second base against the Yankees. Travis was once considered the future in Toronto, however, he is hitting just .149 with two RBI... Read More
Maikel Franco Sitting Against Pirates
Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Maikel Franco is out of the lineup on Sunday due to rest. He's replaced by former top prospect Scott Kingery at the hot corner. Franco is hitting .246 with two home run and 17 RBI so far this season and should be starting most nights. However, Kingery is considered one of... Read More
Wilson Ramos Getting the Day Off on Sunday
Tampa Bay Rays catcher Wilson Ramos is getting the day off on Sunday due to rest. Jesus Sucre is starting and batting seventh in his place. Ramos has been sluggish to start the year, hitting .241 with a home run and five RBI, but should be in most lineups when he's behind the plate.
Phil Hughes Activated from DL, Starting for Twins on Sunday
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Phil Hughes has been activated from the disabled list and is starting on Sunday against the Rays. Hughes had been on the DL with an oblique strain. The Twins pitcher has appeared in just 26 games the past two seasons and is coming off of surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome. Couple... Read More
Gleyber Torres Making MLB Debut on Sunday
New York Yankees top prospect Gleyber Torres is making his MLB debut on Sunday, playing second and batting eighth against Jaime Garcia and the Blue Jays. Torres has had an illustrious minor league career, hitting .285 with 24 home run, 208 RBI and 61 stolen bases over five seasons. The Yankees plan to utilize Torres... Read More
Matt Koch Making 2018 Debut in Start for Diamondbacks
The Arizona Diamondbacks have recalled pitcher Matt Koch to start against the Padres on Friday. With Taijuan Walker (elbow) going down with a season-ending injury, Arizona needs someone to fill the rotation spot. Koch has appeared in nine games at the major league level, pitching to a 1-1 record with a 3.15 ERA and a 13/5 K/BB... Read More
Anthony Rendon Remains Out of Nationals Lineup on Friday
Washington Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon remains out of the lineup on Friday as he deals with a toe issue. He has been out of the lineup for the past six games, but the team has yet to place him on the disabled list. He's being placed by Wilmer Difo, who will bat eighth against... Read More
J.D. Martinez Not in Lineup on Friday
Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez is getting the day off for rest and is not in the lineup on Friday. He's replaced by Hanley Ramirez, with Mitch Moreland playing first. Martinez has been on fire in the early season, hitting .338 with four home runs and 15 RBI. He'll need to be in... Read More
Chris Owings Available Off of Bench on Friday
After being involved in a collision with teammate A.J. Pollock, Arizona Diamondbacks utility man Chris Owings passed his concussion test and is available off the bench on Friday. Owings has been solid to start the year, hitting .269 with a home run, six RBI and a stolen base. He's reportedly fine following the collision and... Read More
Nationals Designate A.J. Cole for Assignment
The Washington Nationals have designated starting pitcher A.J. Cole for assignment and purchased the contract of reliever Carlos Torres from Triple-A. Cole has struggled during his time in the major leagues, pitching to a 5-8 record with a 5.32 ERA and a 102/48 K/BB ratio. Cole is a former top prospect, meaning that teams could... Read More
A.J. Pollock Out of Diamondbacks Lineup on Friday
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder A.J. Pollock is getting the day off and is out of the lineup on Friday. Jarrod Dyson is starting in his place. Pollock is fully healthy and is just resting on Friday. He's been on fire to start the 2018 season, hitting .254 with four home runs, 14 RBI and four stolen... Read More
Padres Reinstate Wil Myers from Disabled List
The San Diego Padres have activated starting right fielder Wil Myers (arm) off of the disabled list, sending reliever Tyler Webb to Triple-A. Myers was placed on the DL just three games into the season with right arm nerve irritation. However, the former All-Star is back for San Diego now and assuming he stays healthy, he... Read More
Matt Wisler to Make At Least One More Start for Braves
Following an outing in which he allowed just one run and struck out eight over seven innings, Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Matt Wisler has earned one more start in the rotation. While he shined his last time out, Wisler has been shaky overall in his career with an 18-22 record to go with a 5.16... Read More
