Mark Melancon Plays Catch

San Francisco Giants closer Mark Melancon (forearm) played catch on Thursday for the first time since getting an injection in his pronator. Melancon will also play catch on Friday. The good news is that Melancon said he feels good. It will be interesting to see if he takes the closer job back from Hunter Strickland […]

Mac Williamson Remains Out Of Giants Lineup

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mac Williamson (neck) remains out of the Giants lineup. Williamson was a late scratch Wednesday with neck stiffness and will be replaced by Gorkys Hernandez Friday. Multiple reports also say that Giants outfield prospect Austin Slater is with the club which could mean bad news for Williamson.

Yu Darvish Picks Up Quality Start Friday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Yu Darvish delivered six strong innings for the Cubs Friday afternoon versus the Milwaukee Brewers. Darvish allowed three hits, one run (unearned) and struck out eight batters. He also gave up two walks. Darvish needed this as it was only the second time this year that he has made it past […]

Albert Almora Jr. Extends Hit Streak To Ten Games

Chicago Cubs outfielder Albert Almora Jr. extended his hit streak to ten games Friday afternoon. Almora has settled in at the top of the Cubs order and finished 1-for-4 with a double and run scored. Almora is now hitting .317 on the season and is worth consideration in NL-only and deeper mixed leagues

Jose Abreu Back In Friday’s Lineup

Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu (flu) will be in Friday’s lineup versus the Kansas City Royals. Abreu left Wednesday’s game early with the flu and missed Thursday’s game. Abreu is hitting .286 with six home runs and 12 RBI this season.

Kris Bryant Expected Back Saturday

Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon said on Friday that he expects Kris Bryant (head) to return to the lineup Saturday. Bryant has been sidelined all week after being hit in the head Sunday. The good news is that he has been taking part in baseball activities and is feeling better.

Jonathan Villar And Orlando Arcia Resting Friday

The Milwaukee Brewers will rest their starting second baseman Jonathan Villar and shortstop Orlando Arcia Friday afternoon. Villar is hitting .286 with four stolen bases on the year and will be replaced by Hernan Perez, who will bat sixth. Arcia has been off to a slow start and has hit just .211 for the season. […]

Ben Zobrist Expects To Be Activated Saturday

Chicago Cubs second baseman/outfielder Ben Zobrist (back) expects to be activated on Saturday. Zobrist ran the bases on Thursday and had no issues. It will be interesting to see how much playing time he will get once he is active, as Albert Almora seems to have a firm grip in center field for now.

Kyle Schwarber Out Of Friday’s Lineup

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber will have Friday afternoon off with left-hander Brent Suter facing the Cubs. Ian Happ will replace Schwarber in the lineup and bat sixth. Schwarber has been off to a very nice start in 2018 with seven home runs, 17 RBI and a .286 batting average. Schwarber should be back in […]

Kris Bryant Will Sit Out Fourth Straight Game

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (head) will sit out his fourth straight game on Friday. Bryant has not played or spoken with the media since being hit in the head Sunday. Bryant met with team doctors on Thursday and has also participated in full baseball acitivies and expects to do so on Friday. He […]

Welington Castillo Hits Third Home Run

Chicago White Sox catcher Welington Castillo hit his third home run of the season on Thursday. Castillo finished 1-for-3 with two runs, an RBI and a walk. He now has three home runs and is hitting .255 for the season. Castillo should be able to produce top-10 numbers behind the dish and should be owned […]

Joakim Soria Picks Up Third Save

Chicago White Sox closer Joakim Soria picked up his third save of the season Thursday evening. Soria allowed a double to Abraham Almonte to start the inning, but then retired the next three batters. Soria now has three saves on the season. He is worth owning for saves, but there is also a chance Nate […]

Yoan Moncada Hits Another Home Run

Chicago White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada hit a home run to start off the game for the second time in two games. Moncada finished 3-for-5 with with one run and one RBI, but did strike out twice. Moncada has been in a nice groove lately and now has six home runs, 12 RBI and […]

Matt Davidson Hits Two Home Runs Versus Royals

Chicago White Sox designated hitter Matt Davidson clubbed a pair of home runs Thursday versus the Kansas City Royals. Davidson has been a boom-or-bust player all year and now has seven home runs on the year. Davidson is hitting .225 on the year. Unless you are seeking power and can deal with a poor batting […]

Lucas Giolito Finally Puts In A Solid Performance

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito had a nice comeback game on Thursday versus the Kansas City Royals. Giolito needed a strong performance and he went 5 2/3 innings, allowing five hits, two runs, two walks and striking out two. Giolito still owns an ugly 7.71 ERA on the year, but it’s good to […]

Kyle Schwarber Hits Another Home Run

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber hit his seventh home run of the season Thursday evening. His solo shot was all the Cubs needed to get the victory. Schwarber has had a nice bounce-back season so far and is hitting .286 with 17 RBI.

Kyle Hendricks Goes Seven Scoreless Innings Thursday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks fired seven scoreless frames versus the Milwaukee Brewers Thursday evening. Hendricks allowed four hits and struck out five batters and didn’t allow a walk. Hendricks is now 2-1 with a 3.10 ERA and 1.17 WHIP over 29 innings. Hendricks will look to keep it going versus the Rockies early […]

Willson Contreras Will Sit Out Series Opener

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras will sit out Thursday’s series opener versus the Brewers. Victor Caratini will replace Contreras and bat sixth. Caratini can be avoided Thursday in DFS. Contreras will be back in the lineup Friday.

Kris Bryant Takes Batting Practice Thursday

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (head) took batting practice Thursday. Bryant will miss his third straight game after being hit on the helmet on Sunday. Bryant met with doctors Thursday but remains day-to-day.

Hunter Pence To Begin Rehab Assignment On Friday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Hunter Pence (thumb) is expected to begin his rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento on Friday. Pence was placed on the disabled list last Friday with a right thumb sprain. It will be interesting to see how manager Bruce Bochy handles the outfield when Pence is back, as Mac Williamson has been […]

Ben Zobrist Does Running Drills On Thursday

Chicago Cubs second baseman Ben Zobrist (back) performed running drills on Thursday. He also tested out his range at second base. Zobrist has been on the disabled list since April 21 and is eligible to come off the disabled list Saturday. Zobrist was hitting .326 with a home run and seven RBI over his first […]

Kris Bryant Will Visit With Team Doctor Thursday

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (head) will meet with team physician Dr. Stephen Adams on Thursday. Adams will determine if Bryant will be able to play on Thursday. Bryant was hit in the helmet on Sunday and has not played since. He has been taking batting practice, which is a good sign, but there […]

Michael Kopech Continues To Impress In Triple-A

Chicago White Sox pitching prospect Michael Kopech put up another strong performance for Triple-A Charlotte on Wednesday. Kopech went six innings ahd allowed one hit, one run, two walks and struck out eight batters. Kopech now has a 2.14 ERA and 29 strikeouts with just six walks over 21 innings. Kopech certainly looks ready to help […]

Tim Anderson Extends Hitting Streak To Seven Games

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson extended his hitting streak to seven games on Wednesday. Anderson finished 2-for-4 with an RBI. Anderson is off to a nice start this season and remains one of the better pop and speed options at the shortstop position.

Giants Place Chris Stratton On Paternity Leave

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Chris Stratton has been placed on paternity leave. Manager Bruce Bochy said Stratton is expected back Saturday to start versus the Dodgers. Stratton has been off to a good start with a 2.32 ERA and 0.94 WHIP in 31 innings. The Giants called up relief pitcher Roberto Gomez to take […]

Kris Bryant Remains Out On Wednesday

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (head) remains out Wednesday. Bryant was hit in the head by German Marquez on Sunday and hasn’t played since. Bryant remains day-to-day and will be replaced by Tommy La Stella, who will bat fifth. La Stella can be avoided in all formats. Bryant should be back sometime this weekend.

Jose Abreu Exits Early With The Flu On Wednesday

Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu (flu) exited Wednesday’s game versus the Seattle Mariners early with flu-like symptoms. Abreu was replaced by Matt Davidson. Abreu is day-to-day and it is unknown if he will play Thursday versus the Royals.

Evan Longoria Resting Wednesday

San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria will have Wednesday afternoon off. Longoria has rebounded after a slow start to the season. Pablo Sandoval will replace Longoria at third base and bat fifth. Sandoval can be avoided Wednesday in DFS as he’ll face Max Scherzer. Longoria should be back in the lineup Friday versus the […]

Buster Posey Will Rest Wednesday Versus Nationals

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey will get a day of rest Wednesday afternoon versus the Nationals. Posey is in the middle of a slump with a .209 batting average over his last 43 at-bats. Nick Hundley will replace Posey Wednesday and bat eighth. He can be avoided as the Giants face Max Scherzer. Posey […]

Tyler Nevin Is Healthy And Performing Well

Colorado Rockies third base prospect Tyler Nevin went 2-for-5 with one run and two RBI for Class A Lancaster on Tuesday. Nevin is now hitting .318 with four doubles, one home run and eight RBI. Nevin has had health issues to start his career, but appears to be fully healthy and ready for a breakout […]