Yuli Gurriel Remains Steady Source Of Production In 2020

Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel is quietly on pace for the best offensive season of his career in 2020. His elite ability at not striking out (11.3 K%, 14.3 Whiff%) continues to help him parlay his success, as he has particularly torpedoed fastballs this year to the tune of a .611 SLG. The .904 […]

Austin Meadows Buying Into Launch Angle Revolution

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Austin Meadows burst onto the scene in 2019 becoming an All-Star in his first full season. While his start to 2020 has been stunted, he is off to a similar start with a .509 SLG through his first 15 games. Having socked 33 homers last year, Meadows is attempting to ramp […]

Alexander Colome Emerging As Elite Closing Option

Chicago White Sox closer Alexander Colome has yet to allow a run thus far in 2020, having yielded just seven baserunners in his nine innings of work. While there was some preseason concern that Colome could be a trade chip and thereby zapped of fantasy value, he appears to be firmly entrenched in the closer’s […]

Khris Davis In Offensive Malaise To Open 2020

Oakland Athletics designated hitter Khris Davis slowed significantly in the second half last season and that lack of production has carried over into the start of 2020. Davis has delivered a .146/.268/.229 slash line through his first 15 games, a far cry from having led the Majors in home runs (48) two seasons ago. His […]

Pedro Strop, Robert Stephenson Readying For Return

The Cincinnati Reds are close to getting a pair of right-handed relievers back as Pedro Strop and Robert Stephenson both faced batters Wednesday at the team’s alternate site with another session scheduled for Friday. Strop has been sidelined due to a groin ailment since Aug. 7, while Stephenson has been out of the mix since […]

Jeff McNeil In Funk At Plate Ahead Of Layoff

New York Mets third baseman/outfielder Jeff McNeil has been unable in the early part of the 2020 season to replicate his stellar hitting output from last year. Having avoided catastrophe last week during an outfield incident, McNeil appears healthy at this stage, but he has gone just 1-for-14 in his last five games. Further complicating […]

Adalberto Mondesi Leads MLB In Steals, Slumping At Dish

Kansas City Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi has so far done in 2020 exactly what owners hoped for at the start of the year -- for him to steal bases. His six steals led the Majors entering play Thursday, but so did his four caught stealings. For those that ponied up for Mondesi, there was also […]

Kendall Graveman Could Be Shifted To Relief Role

Seattle Mariners right-handed pitcher Kendall Graveman announced earlier in the week that he had developed a bone tumor in his neck, an ailment that he would have to pitch through if he wanted to return in 2020. The Mariners are now considering a role out of the bullpen for Graveman, who has not appeared out […]

Anthony Rendon Battling Wrist Ailment, Will Continue Playing

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon is dealing with a left wrist injury but doesn’t anticipate missing anytime because of it. Rendon’s first 21 games with the Angels have been massively productive, as he is on pace to set new career bests in on-base percentage (.441), wOBA (.420), and OPS+ (178). Those in season-long […]

Elvis Andrus Lands On IL Due To Back Strain

Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus has been out of the starting lineup since Sunday due to a lower back strain that will force him to hit the 10-day injured list. Isiah Kiner-Falefa has shifted over to shortstop to cover for Andrus, who had started each of Texas’ first 20 games. A staple of the club’s […]

Burch Smith Unlikely To Return For A’s In 2020

Oakland Athletics right-handed pitcher Burch Smith is not likely to be cleared to return for the club this season after having sustained a forearm strain last week. Manager Bob Melvin provided an update Thursday, saying that he believed that it would be tough for Smith to make it back this season. Smith had quickly become […]

Jose Urquidy Works Two Innings At Club’s Alternate Training Site

Houston Astros right-handed pitcher Jose Urquidy continues to work his way back to the Major League roster, with his latest step having been a two-inning, 36-pitch appearance Thursday at the club’s alternate training site. Urquidy allowed four hits, including a home run, while striking out one batter. The club’s No. 2 prospect per MLB Pipeline […]

Erik Swanson Hits 10-Day IL With Forearm Strain

Seattle Mariners right-handed pitcher Erik Swanson has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a forearm strain. He has struggled mightily thus far in 2020, yielding seven hits and nine runs -- including three home runs -- across his 5 ⅓ frames, having blown one save and collected two losses. Swanson has added […]

Pedro Baez Lands On IL With Groin Strain

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitcher Pedro Baez has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a strained right groin with righty Josh Sborz taking his place on the active roster. Coming off of an elite Statcast metric campaign in 2019, Baez has been unable to duplicate those numbers this year. While he has […]

Anthony Alford Designated For Assignment

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Alford has been designated for assignment after having been a top prospect within the organization for years, topping out at No. 25 overall in 2016 per Baseball America. Across four seasons, Alford has received only 75 plate appearances in the Majors, having slashed .155/.200/.254 in that span. He stole 22 […]

Corey Knebel Lands On IL With Hamstring Ailment

Milwaukee Brewers right-handed pitcher Corey Knebel has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a left hamstring strain. The move doesn’t particularly threaten Knebel’s long-term health, as he will be able to continue throwing as he rehabs. The hard-throwing righty has been hit hard in 2020 thus far, allowing seven runs in 6 […]

Paul DeJong Expected To Return To Lineup Monday

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong has been out of the lineup since July 29 due to a positive COVID-19 test, but his stint on the sidelines appears set to end Monday, which is the tentative date for him to get back in the lineup. DeJong will work out at the club’s alternate training site […]

Dane Dunning Optioned To Alternate Training Site After Debut

Chicago White Sox right-handed pitcher Dane Dunning has been sent back to the club’s alternate training site after having made his Major League debut Wednesday against Detroit. Dunning, the club's No. 8 prospect per MLB Pipeline, worked 4 ⅓ frames in his first start, allowing three runs while striking out seven batters. But with the […]

Shin-Soo Choo Absent From Thursday’s Lineup

Texas Rangers outfielder/designated hitter Shin-Soo Choo is out of the starting nine Thursday against San Diego and right-hander Dinelson Lamet. Choo is dealing with calf soreness, allowing Nick Solak to slide into the leadoff spot with Scott Heineman getting the start in the outfield. While Choo has produced just a .366 SLG through his first […]

Josh James Exits Early Thursday, Helped From Field

Houston Astros right-handed pitcher Josh James appeared to sustain a left leg injury during Thursday’s contest against the Rockies, which forced him to need help leaving the field. After allowing another run out of relief, James’ ERA has skyrocketed up to 10.97 across 10 ⅔ innings this year. After the team flirted with the idea […]

Willie Calhoun Likely Done For Season With Hamstring Injury

Texas Rangers outfielder Willie Calhoun is not only out of the lineup Thursday against San Diego and right-hander Dinelson Lamet, he is likely done for the remainder of 2020. Rangers manager Chris Woodward was not “optimistic” that he would “play again this season,” which opens up myriad lineup possibilities for Texas. Calhoun, who is hampered […]

Mitch Garver, Byron Buxton Land On Injured List

Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver and outfielder Byron Buxton have both been placed on the 10-day injured list prior to Thursday’s contest against Milwaukee. Garver is dealing with an intercostal strain on his right side, while Buxton has inflammation in his left shoulder. Taking Garver’s spot on the roster and in the lineup is Ryan […]

Joey Bart Batting Sixth During MLB Debut Thursday

San Francisco Giants catcher Joey Bart will hit sixth during his Major League debut Thursday against the Los Angeles Angels and left-handed pitcher Jose Suarez. To clear room on the active roster, catcher Tyler Heineman was optioned to the club’s alternate training site -- which along with the comments of President of baseball operations, Farhan […]

Yankees-Mets Contest Postponed Friday, Series In Doubt

The New York Yankees and New York Mets were set to meet Friday in the first Subway Series contest of 2020 at Citi Field. But due to positive COVID-19 tests within the Mets’ organization -- including at least one player and one member of the staff -- the first game has been postponed, with the […]

Yadier Molina Activated, Enters Starting Lineup Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina will return to the club’s starting nine for Thursday’s contest against the Reds and right-hander Sonny Gray. Molina has been absent from the lineup since July 29 due to a positive COVID-19 test, but he has a tough task ahead of him in his first game back, making him […]

James Paxton Slated For MRI With Forearm/Elbow Discomfort

New York Yankees left-handed pitcher James Paxton will undergo an MRI following his start Thursday against Tampa Bay, after which he mentioned forearm and elbow discomfort in his pitching arm. Paxton’s velocity was noticeably down against the Rays, which may lend credence to the thought that he was pitching through an ailment. Having allowed three […]

Mets-Marlins Game Postponed Thursday

The New York Mets and Miami Marlins have had their contest Thursday postponed due to positive COVID-19 tests within the Mets’ organization. One player and one staff member with New York has tested positive so far, which likely means that there are more cancellations to come for the Mets over the weekend. The club’s starting […]

Evan White Sitting Thursday After Bruising Knee

Seattle Mariners first baseman Evan White departed Wednesday’s contest against the Dodgers due to a knee bruise, which will now keep him out of the starting nine Thursday. Austin Nola will slide over to first base in White’s place, but will be faced with facing left-hander Clayton Kershaw. It has been a rough acclimation process […]

Joey Votto Batting Leadoff Thursday For Third Straight Game

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto is batting leadoff Thursday against St. Louis and right-hander Adam Wainwright. Votto’s presence in the top spot in the order marks his third consecutive game there as Cincinnati attempts to shake-up its lineup. While Votto lacks the speed element that many managers like to utilize in the leadoff spot, […]

Jesus Sanchez To Earn Big League Callup

Miami Marlins outfielder Jesus Sanchez will earn his first Major League callup alongside top prospect Sixto Sanchez this weekend against the Nationals. Jesus, of no relation, is ranked as Miami’s No. 5 prospect per MLB Pipeline, and produced a .723 OPS across 113 games in the Minors last season. Sanchez doesn’t grade out particularly above […]