Brandon Belt Could Return June 18

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (appendicitis) will appear in a couple of rehab games and is expected to return during the Giants homestand that starts on June 18. Belt is off to the best start in his career with a .307 batting average and 11 home runs to go with 31 RBI. He […]

Mike Montgomery Suffers A Tough Loss Wednesday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Mike Montgomery turned in another strong performance Wednesday versus the Brewers. Montgomery went six innings in which he allowed two hits, one run, one walk and struck out four. Montgomery has done an excellent job replacing Yu Darvish (triceps) in the rotation. Over his last four starts, Montgomery has thrown 23 […]

Matt Davidson Sits Wednesday

Chicago White Sox designated hitter Matt Davidson will sit Wednesday. Davidson was in a bit of a slump prior to Tuesday’s game when he hit a pair of doubles. Davidson is likely to return to the lineup Thursday. Outfielder Daniel Palka will be the designated hitter Wednesday and bat fourth. Palka is having a nice […]

Mac Williamson On The Bench For Second Straight Game

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mac Williamson will sit for a second consecutive game Wednesday. Williamson has struggled since returning from the disabled list, but manager Bruce Bochy said that Williamson would be in the lineup every day when he was activated. Williamson is stuck in a 7-for-31 slump and the hope is that two days […]

Nate Jones Lands On Disabled List, Juan Minaya Recalled

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Nate Jones (arm) was placed on the 10-day disabled list Wednesday with a pronator muscle strain. Jones has struggled this year with a 4.01 ERA and four saves. There is currently not a timetable for Jones’ return, but he is expected to miss more than the minimum 10 days. Pitcher […]

Carl Edwards Jr. Throws Successful Bullpen Session

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Carl Edwards Jr. (shoulder) felt good after throwing a bullpen session on Tuesday. It was the first time Edwards had thrown since being placed on the disabled list. Edwards doesn’t have a return date, but he is trending in the right direction. Edwards offers owners holds, strikeouts and good ratios.

Yu Darvish Feels Good After Bullpen Session

Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon said that starting pitcher Yu Darvish (triceps) came out of Tuesday’s bullpen session feeling good. Darvish is still without a timetable and Maddon said “the next step is to map out the next moment.” Mike Montgomery will continue to replace Darvish in the rotation.

James Shields Bounces Back Nicely Versus The Indians

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher James Shields bounced back Tuesday after giving up seven runs in his previous outing. Shields went seven innings versus the Indians and allowed four hits and one run. He also struck out two in the game. Shields is nothing more than a streaming option in deeper formats and will face […]

Yoan Moncada Knocks One Out Of The Park Tuesday

Chicago White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada led off Tuesday’s game with a home run. Moncada finished 1-for-4 and struck out twice. Moncada had been in a funk coming into Tuesday’s contest, as he had just 22 hits over his past 110 at-bats. Moncada will have his ups and downs in his first full year, […]

Yolmer Sanchez Hits A Home Run Tuesday

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yolmer Sanchez hit the second of back-to-back home runs to start off Tuesday’s contest versus the Indians. Sanchez finished the game 1-for-3 with a walk and is now hitting .271 with four home runs and 28 RBI. Sanchez is worth consideration in AL-only leagues.

Matt Davidson Picks Up A Pair Of Doubles Tuesday

Chicago White Sox designated hitter Matt Davidson went 2-for-3 with a pair of doubles, one run, two RBI and a walk Tuesday. Davidson had been struggling coming into Tuesday and is a boom-or-bust candidate on a nightly basis. Aside from home runs, Davidson does not provide much value.

Tyler Chatwood Only Lasts Five Innings Tuesday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Tyler Chatwood continued his rough season by giving up four runs (three earned) over five innings versus the Brewers on Tuesday. Chatwood also allowed five hits, two walks and struck out five. Chatwood has had major control issues, and allowing only two walks was a positive. He still has a long […]

Chris Stratton Goes Seven Innings In Loss Tuesday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Chris Stratton picked up a quality start Tuesday, but it was not enough for him to get the win. Stratton allowed four hits, three runs, three walks and struck out three Tuesday versus the Marlins. Stratton suffered the loss and is now 7-4 with a 4.56 ERA. Stratton’s next start […]

Yu Darvish Doesn’t Rule Out Return Before All-Star Break

After throwing a bullpen session on Tuesday, Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Yu Darvish (triceps) met with the media and said that he would not rule out a return before the All-Star break, but he will take his time recovering due to past injuries. Darvish has had a rocky start in his first season with the […]

Yu Darvish Throws Bullpen Session On Tuesday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Yu Darvish (triceps) threw about 31 pitches Tuesday during his bullpen session. Darvish remains without a timetable but has been playing catch over the past week. How he feels after Tuesday will likely give the team a clearer timeline for his return. Mike Montgomery continues to do a good job filling […]

Mac WIlliamson Sitting Tuesday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mac Williamson will sit Tuesday versus the Marlins. WIlliamson has really struggled since returning from a concussion and has four hits over his last 19 at-bats. Hunter Pence will replace WIlliamson and bat seventh. Pence is 4-for-13 since returning from a thumb injury. WIlliamson has enough upside to remain owned and […]

Kyle Schwarber Sitting Tuesday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber will rest Tuesday. The Cubs face Brewers starter Chase Anderson and Schwarber is hitless in his career versus him in 14 at-bats. Ben Zobrist will take the place of Schwarber and bat fifth Tuesday. Zobrist has been having a nice season and is worthy of consideration in DFS Tuesday.

Lucas Giolito Picks Up Another Loss

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito continued his struggles on Monday. Over four innings, Giolito allowed four hits, four runs, four walks and struck out three over five innings. Giolito is now 4-7 with a 7.09 ERA. Giolito will look for better results on Saturday versus the Tigers.

Madison Bumgarner Gives Up Four Runs Monday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner allowed four runs over 5 1/3 innings Monday versus the Marlins. Bumgarner also allowed six hits, one walk and struck out three. It was his second start since missing the entire season with a finger injury. Bumgarner has given up six runs and has only struck out six […]

Yu Darvish Plays Catch Monday, Will Throw Bullpen Tuesday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Yu Darvish (triceps) played catch on Monday. His next step will be to throw a bullpen session on Tuesday. Darvish is still without a timetable to return and more may be known on his return after Tuesday’s results. Continue to keep him stashed in all leagues.

White Sox Won’t Have Eloy Jimenez Skip Triple-A

Chicago White Sox outfield prospect Eloy Jimenez will not go from Double-A to the big leagues. General manager Rick Hahn said Monday that Jimenez will definitely play in Triple-A. Jimenez has clearly outplayed Double-A pitching and is hitting .321 with 10 home runs and 41 RBI. Jimenez should be promoted to Triple-A shortly and is […]

Johnny Cueto Throws 45 Pitches Monday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Johnny Cueto (elbow) threw 45 pitches off of the bullpen mound Monday and said that he felt good. Cueto threw as hard as he would have if he was warming up for a game. The next step will be to see how Cueto feels and he will either throw a […]

Avisail Garcia To Begin Rehab Assignment Tuesday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Avisail Garcia (hamstring) will report to Triple-A Charlotte for his rehab assignment Tuesday. Garcia has been sidelined since April 24 with a Grade 2 hamstring strain. Garcia has hit .233 on the year with one home run and should resume his everyday role in the outfield once he returns.

Jeff Samardzija Throws 40 Pitches On Monday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija (shoulder) threw 40 pitches Monday off the mound. He threw from both the windup and stretch. Samardzija said “this is the best I've felt all year.” They are encouraging words from Samardzija, who has had a disastrous season with a 6.56 ERA and 1.68 WHIP. Samardzija expects to […]

Joe Panik Will Sit Monday

The San Francisco Giants will sit second baseman Joe Panik on Monday. Panik has been in a slump since returning from a thumb injury and has just two hits over his last 23 at-bats. Alen Hanson will replace Panik and bat eighth. Hanson is quietly having a nice season and is six for his last […]

Kyle Schwarber Out Friday Versus Pirates

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber will sit Friday versus the Pirates. It’s a routine day off for Schwarber, who is hitting the ball very well lately. The slugger is hitting .256 with 11 home runs and 28 RBI and has bounced back in a nice way after struggling in 2017. Schwarber should be owned in […]

Kris Bryant To Hit First Friday

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant will hit first Friday versus the Pirates. It’s a bit of a bold move by manager Joe Maddon. Maddon is known to shake up the lineup pretty much every day, and it will be interesting to see if this is a one-time deal for Bryant. It'll mean more at-bats […]

Addison Russell Could Return This Weekend

Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell (finger) will take batting practice Friday and if everything goes well, he could be used as a pinch-hitter. Russell has been out since Sunday with an injured middle finger, but has swung the bat Wednesday and Thursday. Russell also took grounders Thursday. It appears that Russell will return this weekend, […]

Anthony Rizzo Homers In Back-To-Back Games

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo hit his second home run in as many days Thursday versus the Phillies. Rizzo finished the game 1-for-3 with two RBI and a run scored. Rizzo is now hitting .253 with 10 home runs and 42 RBI.

Brandon Morrow Picks Up The Save Thursday

Chicago Cubs closer Brandon Morrow picked up save No. 15 on Thursday versus the Phillies. Morrow struggled in a tie game on Wednesday but bounced back on Thursday. Morrow has had a strong season, his first as a closer, and he should be owned in all formats.