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Chris Paul Finishes With 22 Points As Thunder Fall Short
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Chris Paul offered a solid performance in his Thunder debut, finishing with 22 points, eight rebounds, three assists, one steal and one turnover in Wednesday's 100-95 loss to the Jazz. The 34-year-old went 7-for-15 from the field and 4-for-7 from three-point range as the Thunder fell short in a tightly contested... Read More
Danilo Gallinari Effective From The Field In Loss
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Danilo Gallinari finished with 21 points on an efficient 7-for-13 from the field, 2-for-5 from deep, and 5-for-5 from the free throw line in Wednesday's 100-95 loss to the Jazz. The 31-year-old added seven rebounds, two assists, one steal and a turnover through 28 minutes of action. Gallinari enjoyed a career-year... Read More
Justin Verlander Dominates Through Seven Scoreless Innings
Houston Astros starter Justin Verlander went seven scoreless innings and struck out eight batters, allowing just one hit, as the Astros defeated the Rays 6-2 to take Game 1 of the American League Division Series. The 36-year-old was dominant from start to finish, carrying a no-hitter into the fifth inning and picking up his eighth... Read More
Domingo German Will Not Pitch Again This Season
New York Yankees starter Domingo German will not pitch again this season after being placed on administrative leave on Thursday due to a violation of Major League Baseball's domestic-violence policy. The 27-year-old will wrap up his 2019 campaign with a record of 18-4 while producing a 4.03 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 153 strikeouts over the course... Read More
Adam Jones Out of the Lineup on Wednesday
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Adam Jones (rest) is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Marlins. The 34-year-old has produced 15 home runs, 62 RBI, and a .262 batting average this season, but is not worth a roster spot in standard mixed leagues. Abraham Almonte will take over in right field and bat lead-off... Read More
Matthew Boyd Scheduled To Start on Sunday
Detroit Tigers starter Matthew Boyd (personal) is lined up to make his next start on Sunday against the White Sox, according to manager Ron Gardenhire. Boyd is away from the team to deal with a family issue but expects to return to Detroit over the weekend. The 28-year-old will carry a record of 8-11, along... Read More
Tommy Pham Dealing With Multiple Injuries
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Tommy Pham (hand, elbow) is playing through multiple injuries down the stretch of the season as the Rays look to fight their way into the American League wild-card game. The 31-year-old has been hampered by a right hand issue he sustained in early August, as well as an elbow issued diagnosed... Read More
Rowdy Tellez Out of the Lineup on Saturday
Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Rowdy Tellez is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the New York Yankees. The 24-year-old will take a seat against left-hander James Paxton, as Lourdes Gurriel will make his return from the injured list and bat third while serving as the designated hitter, while Justin Smoak will bat... Read More
Craig Kimbrel Tosses Bullpen Session
Chicago Cubs reliever Craig Kimbrel (elbow) threw a bullpen session on Thursday and felt fine afterwards, managing to use all his pitches. Kimbrel landed on the injured list last week with an elbow inflammation, but his timeline for a return remains unclear. The 31-year-old posted a 5.68 ERA along with 26 strikeouts and 13 saves... Read More
Clayton Richard Released By Blue Jays
Toronto Blue Jays starter Clayton Richard has been released by the team on Thursday. The 36-year-old made 10 starts with the Blue Jays this season, producing a record of 1-5 to go along with a 5.96 ERA and 22 strikeouts through 45 1/3 innings. Richard did not appear in a game with the team since... Read More
Max Kepler Remains Out of Lineup on Thursday
Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (shoulder) is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Nationals. Kepler has missed each of the last three games after aggravating his shoulder injury over the weekend. The 26-year-old has enjoyed a massive breakout season with totals of 36 home runs, 90 RBI, 96 runs scored and a... Read More
Mitch Haniger Not Likely To Return This Season
Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger (back) will remain shut down from his rehab assignment due to back tightness and all indications point to the 28-year-old missing the remainder of the season. It has been a very tough year for Haniger, who only managed to appear in 63 games with totals of 15 home runs, 32... Read More
Tyler Glasnow Goes Two Innings on Sunday
Tampa Bay Rays starter Tyler Glasnow (forearm) went two innings and allowed two runs on Sunday, to go along with five strikeouts, two walks and one hit in a 8-3 win against the Blue Jays. The 26-year-old was scheduled to make his first start since landing on the injured list in May, after an impressive... Read More
Starling Marte Suffers Sprained Wrist on Sunday
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Starling Marte (wrist) was removed in the ninth inning in Sunday's game against the Cardinals with a sprained left wrist. Marte made a catch in the top of the ninth inning but bent awkwardly as he came up with the ball, and did not make the plate appearance in the following half... Read More
Ramon Laureano May Receive Rehab At-Bats
Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano (leg) may get some at-bats with High-A Stockton prior to being activated from the 10-day injured list. The 25-year-old has been hitting, throwing, and doing running drills in recent days, and says he feels ready to return to action. Laureano recorded 21 home runs, 58 RBI, 67 runs scored, 12... Read More
Yoan Moncada Returns To The Lineup
Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada (hamstring) will bat fourth against right-hander Ariel Jurado and the Rangers in his return from the 10-day injured list. The 24-year-old has been sidelined since July 30 with a hamstring injury that sent him to the IL. Moncada hit .409 in five games during his rehab assignment and... Read More
Logan Webb Scheduled To Start Sunday
San Francisco Giants pitcher Logan Webb is available in relief for Thursday's game against the Cubs, but he will make his next start on Sunday against the Athletics if he is not needed on Thursday. The 22-year-old made his MLB debut on August 17 after a successful season in the minors where he posted a... Read More
Matt Carpenter Out of the Lineup on Thursday
St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Matt Carpenter (rest) is not in the lineup for Thursday's series opener against the Rockies. The 33-year-old is stuck in a 9-for-46 slump over the past month and is batting just .105 over the past week, so he will sit for the second time in three games. Carpenter's overall numbers... Read More
Carlos Correa Expected To Return In Early September
Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (back) is expected to return to action and have at least three full weeks of major league games before the postseason begins, according to general manager Jeff Luhnow. The 24-year-old is eligible to return at the end of August, but the team does not have a reason to rush him... Read More
Marwin Gonzalez Out of the Lineup on Wednesday
Minnesota Twins utility man Marwin Gonzalez (rest) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's series finale against the White Sox. The 30-year-old will get a routine day of rest after making 15 consecutive starts, and should be right back in the lineup for Friday's series opener against the Tigers. Gonzalez has put together a monster... Read More
Yonny Chirinos Cleared for Baseball Activities
Tampa Bay Rays starter Yonny Chirinos (finger) was cleared to resume baseball activities on Wednesday. The 25-year-old has been shut down since early August with a right middle finger inflammation, after a productive season in which he posted a 9-5 record to go along with a 3.62 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, and 110 strikeouts through 126... Read More
Joey Votto Could Return This Weekend
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto (back) could return to the Reds lineup as soon as this weekend, when first eligible. The 35-year-old was placed on the injured list with a lower back strain and has not appeared in a game since August 14. Votto has recorded totals of 12 home runs, 39 RBI, 60... Read More
Eric Sogard Out of the Lineup on Wednesday
Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Eric Sogard (rest) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's series finale against the Mariners. Sogard will take a seat with left-hander Wade LeBlanc starting for the opposition, as Mike Brosseau will take over at second base and bat eighth in the lineup. The 33-year-old has picked up right where... Read More
Trent Thornton Logs Quality Start on Saturday
Toronto Blue Jays starter Trent Thornton allowed five hits and three earned runs, while walking four and striking out three, over six innings in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Mariners. Thornton served up a solo home run to Austin Nola in the fourth inning but limited the damage to two sacrifice flies the rest of... Read More
Luke Voit Takes Swings on Wednesday
New York Yankees first baseman Luke Voit (abdomen) hit in the cage and fielded ground balls on Wednesday, after landing on the 10-day injured list with sports hernia. Voit felt good afterwards, and manager Aaron Boone said the 28-year-old could join High-A Tampa or Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre next week for full workouts before following up with... Read More
Josh Reddick Will Rest on Wednesday
Houston Astros outfielder Josh Reddick (rest) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's series finale against the White Sox. The 32-year-old will take a seat against White Sox left-hander Ross Detwiler, as Jake Marisnick will start in the outfielder and bat ninth in his place. Reddick has produced 10 home runs, 37 RBI, 44 runs,... Read More
Justin Smoak Out of the Lineup on Wednesday
Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Justin Smoak (rest) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's series finale against the Rangers. The 32-year-old will get an off day as the recently called-up Rowdy Tellez will play first base and bat sixth against Rangers left-hander Kolby Allard. Smoak has struggled for a majority of the season, batting... Read More
Carlos Carrasco Making Progress In Recovery
Cleveland Indians starter Carlos Carrasco (cancer) will throw to hitters on Friday, and then be re-evaluated this weekend to determine the next step on his recovery timetable. The 32-year-old has not pitched since late May but is progressing through his rehab after completing a pair of bullpen sessions on back-to-back days with no issues. It... Read More
DJ LeMahieu Will Rest on Wednesday
New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu (rest) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles. The 31-year-old will get a routine day of rest in the series finale as Mike Ford will play first base and bat eighth against Orioles right-hander Dylan Bundy. LeMahieu should be owned in all fantasy formats and... Read More
Alex Bregman Returns to the Lineup
Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (shoulder) is back in the Astros lineup for Wednesday's game against the White Sox. The 25-year-old will rejoin the lineup after sitting for both games of Tuesday's double header due to a sore shoulder. Bregman is slashing .469/.564/.938 with 11 RBI in August, making him a must start option... Read More
