Anthony Rizzo Leading Off Tuesday

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo will be in the No. 1 spot Tuesday evening versus the Rockies. Rizzo got going last year when he was moved to the top of the order and manager Joe Maddon is hoping that he will replicate that with the move Tuesday. Rizzo spent some time on the disabled […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Continues To Rake Double-A Pitching

Toronto Blue Jays third base prospect Vladimir Guerrero Jr. picked up two more hits on Monday in four at-bats Monday for Double-A New Hampshire. Vlad Jr. also hustled out his first triple on the 2018 campaign. Guerrero is one of the best prospects in the game and has now hit safely in nine of his […]

Monte Harrison Starting To Heat Up

Miami Marlins outfield prospect Monte Harrison is beginning to show why he is the club's No. 1 prospect. Harrison was one of the main pieces that the club received back for outfielder Christian Yelich this past offseason. Harrison got off to a slow start but has now hit safely in nine of his last 10 […]

Yusniel Diaz Picks Up Two Hits Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect Yusniel Diaz went 2-for-4 with two RBI Monday for Double-A Tulsa. Diaz raised his batting average to .412 with the strong performance and now owns a 1.206 OPS. Diaz was signed out of Cuba in 2015, as the club gave him a $15.5 million signing bonus. The 21-year-old has hit […]

Zack Collins Starting To Heat Up

Chicago White Sox catching prospect Zack Collins extended his hitting streak to seven games on Monday. The former first-round pick was off to a slow start for Double-A Birmingham but is now heating up. He finished Monday 2-for-5 with two runs scored. Collins is still sitting at a .206 batting average. Collins provides plus power […]

Dustin Fowler Picks Up Four Hits Monday

Oakland Athletics outfield prospect Dustin Fowler went 4-for-5 with a double, triple and two RBI on Monday for Triple-A Nashville. Fowler was one of the big pieces that the Athletics received for Sonny Gray at the trade deadline last year, but he missed much of the 2017 campaign with a knee injury. Fowler can hit […]

Kyle Tucker Drives In Three Runs Monday

Houston Astros outfield prospect Kyle Tucker went 3-for-4 with two runs, three RBI and a walk on Monday. Tucker remains one of the better offensive prospects in the game and has plus power that should translate to the big leagues. The Astros currently don't have a spot for Tucker in their everyday lineup and until […]

Austin Meadows Continues To Perform Well

Pittsburgh Pirates outfield prospect Austin Meadows continues to hit for Triple-A Indianapolis. Meadows went 1-for-3 on Monday with two runs and two walks. Meadows was once the team's top prospect, but injuries have slowed down his arrival. Meadows is more of a contact hitter than power hitter and has six doubles on the young season […]

Christin Stewart Hits Fourth Home Run

Detroit Tigers outfield prospect Christin Stewart hit his fourth home run of the season for Triple-A Toledo Monday evening. Stewart finished the game 2-for-2 with two runs, three RBI and a walk. Stewart is off to a strong start with a .311 batting average and .972 OPS. The Tigers have no reason to bring up […]

Adbert Alzolay Allows One Hit Monday

Chicago Cubs pitching prospect Adbert Alzolay was lights out Monday evening for Triple-A Iowa. Alzolay went seven innings in which he allowed just one hit on two walks and six strikeouts. Alzolay now sports a cool 2.12 ERA over his first three starts. Alzolay is the Cubs top pitching prospect and has a chance to […]

Addison Russell Picks Up A Pair Of Singles Monday

Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell picked up a pair of singles Monday evening versus the Colorado Rockies. Russell was benched on Saturday and now has back-to-back two-hit games with a run and RBI in both games. Russell has been off to a slow start and has responded well since his day off. He is worth […]

Kris Bryant Triples On Monday

After going 0-for-9 since returning from being hit in the helmet, Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant tripled to lead off the bottom of the sixth inning for the Cubs. Bryant finished the game 1-for-3 with a run and walk. Bryant remains one of the better offensive players in all formats.

Steve Cishek Picks Up The Save On Monday

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Steve Cishek picked up his first save of the season Monday evening versus the Colorado Rockies. Cishek came in with one out and pitched around a walk to secure the save. Brandon Morrow pitched in three of the last four games and was unavailable Monday, but has a firm grip as […]

Madison Bumgarner Could Begin Throwing In A Couple Weeks

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner (finger) could begin throwing off a bullpen mound in a couple of weeks, according to manager Bruce Bochy. Bumgarner will meet with doctors Tuesday and if everything goes well, he will begin his throwing program. Bumgarner is expected back in early June if all goes well.

Joe Panik Has Thumb Surgery Monday

San Francisco Giants second baseman Joe Panik (thumb) had surgery on Monday to repair a torn UCL ligament in his left thumb. Panik will be out at least six weeks. Panik was hitting .267 with three home runs on the year and can safely be placed on waivers. Kelby Tomlinson is in line to get […]

Brandon Crawford Out Of Monday’s Lineup

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford will rest Monday evening. Crawford has been off to a very slow start with a .191 batting average. He should remain on the waiver wire. Kelby Tomlinson will take over at shortstop and bat seventh. He can be avoided in daily leagues.

Kyle Schwarber Will Sit Monday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber will be on the bench Monday evening versus Colorado Rockies left-hander Kyle Freeland. Despite his hot start to the season, manager Joe Maddon prefers to rest Schwarber versus lefties. Ian Happ will be in left field and bat in the No. 8 spot. He is worth a look in DFS […]

Joe Panik May Need Thumb Surgery

San Francisco Giants second baseman Joe Panik will see a specialist in Los Angeles about his thumb injury. Manager Bruce Bochy said there is a “good chance” that Panik will need thumb surgery and that would likely cost him six-to-eight weeks. Kelby Tomlinson will likely see most of the at-bats at second base with Panik […]

Madison Bumgarner Will See Doctor Tuesday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner (finger) will meet with doctors on Tuesday with the hope that he will be cleared to begin throwing. Bumgarner has missed all year with a fracture left pinkie and is hoping to return in early June.

Will Smith Expected To Be Activated Wednesday

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Will Smith (elbow) is expected to return from Tommy John surgery on Wednesday. Smith has checked all the boxes in his rehab and appears ready to help out the bullpen. He holds no fantasy significance.

Andrew Suarez Will Start Tuesday

San Francisco Giants pitching prospect Andrew Suarez will start Tuesday versus the Padres. Suarez made a spot start earlier this year versus the Diamondbacks and went 5 1/3 innings allowing four runs but struck out seven.

Andrew McCutchen Resting Sunday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Andrew McCutchen will rest Sunday versus the Dodgers. McCutchen has been off to a slow start with his new team with a .200 batting average and three home runs. Austin Slater will take over right field today and bat seventh.

Mac Williamson Placed On 7-Day Disabled List

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mac Williamson (concussion) has been placed on the seven-day disabled list with a concussion. Williamson has hitting everything since Sprint Training and it his concussion comes at a tough time as he was finally getting playing time.

Joe Panik Placed On Disabled List

San Francisco Giants second baseman Joe Panik (thumb) has been placed on the 10-day disabled list with a right thumb sprain. Alen Hansen has been called up to take his spot on the active roster. Kelby Tomlinson will take over for Panik and can be avoided in all formats.

Evan Longoria Will Sit Out Game One

San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria will be on the bench for game one of Saturday’s doubleheader. Longoria has been in a bit of a slump, but picked up two hits including a home run on Friday. Pablo Sandoval will replace Longoria and bat fifth.

Buster Posey Not Playing In Game One Of Doubleheader

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey will rest in game one of Saturday’s doubleheader. Posey is likely to start game two. He will be replaced by Nick Hundley who will bat seventh.

Addison Russell Out Of Saturday’s Lineup

Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell will have Saturday afternoon off. The shortstop has really struggled this year with a .215 average and zero home runs over his first 79 at-bats. Second baseman Javier Baez will slide over to shortstop Saturday. Russell is expected back Saturday and the hope is his day off will help clear […]

Ben Zobrist Activated And Starting Saturday, David Bote Sent Down

The Chicago Cubs have activated second baseman Ben Zobrist from the disabled list. Zobrist had been out the past ten days with a back injury. He will start second base this afternoon seventh. Infielder David Bote was sent down to Triple-A to make space for Zobrist.

Kris Bryant Returns To Lineup On Saturday

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (head) will return to the Cubs lineup on Saturday. Bryant has been out since being hit in the helmet last Sunday and has missed for straight games. He will bat third and should be started in all leagues.

Giants Promote Austin Slater

The San Francisco Giants have promoted outfield prospect Austin Slater. Slater got a cup of coffee with the big league club in 2017 and hit .282 in 117 at-bats. Playing time may be limited for Slater, but he projects as the club’s future center fielder.