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Asdrubal Cabrera Sitting On Thursday In Colorado
For fantasy owners of New York Mets second baseman Asdrubal Cabrera, get him out of your lineup on Thursday for the team’s matinee in Colorado against the Rockies. He’ll be getting a routine day of rest, with Jose Reyes getting the start in his place. Cabrera has been hot as of late, as he’s currently... Read More
Noah Syndergaard Throws From 120 Feet On Wednesday
Slowly but surely, New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard continues to inch his way back from a strained ligament in his right index finger. On Wednesday, Syndergaard threw from 120 feet but still has tape on his finger. The plan calls for Thor to take Thursday off, then try throwing without tape on Friday.... Read More
Dominic Smith Plays Outfield Again, Picks Up Three Hits
New York Mets first baseman/outfielder Dominic Smith has struggled tremendously going back to the late summer of 2017, but the former top prospect had himself a night on Wednesday against the Colorado Rockies. After three straight hitless games, Smith busted out of the slump by finishing 3-for-5 with a triple, a double and two runs... Read More
Four Straight Multi-Hit Games For Asdrubal Cabrera
New York Mets second baseman Asdrubal Cabrera had gone ice-cold for a bit, failing to pick up hits in five consecutive games from June 10 through June 15. Over his last five games, though, he’s been the exact opposite. Cabrera is now on a five-game hitting streak, with the latest effort being a 2-for-4 finish... Read More
Seth Lugo Gets Rocked In Colorado
New York Mets starting pitcher Seth Lugo pleasantly surprised just about everyone with how well he pitched upon entering the rotation for the injured Noah Syndergaard, but his results have taken a turn for the worse over his last two outings. After allowing five earned runs in five innings against the Arizona Diamondbacks on June... Read More
Kendrys Morales Stays Hot With Homer
Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Kendrys Morales has been hot as of late, and he kept things going in a 5-4 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday. Morales finished 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs scored, two RBI and a walk, giving him a multi-hit outing in two of his last three games.... Read More
Ryan Tepera Earns Fifth Save Against Braves
Toronto Blue Jays closer Ryan Tepera started off shaky in the role upon taking it over from Roberto Osuna in late-May, but he’s really come on strong over the last month. On Wednesday against the Atlanta Braves, Tepera shut the door in the ninth inning, picking up his fifth save of the year. He wasn’t... Read More
J.A. Happ Strikes Out Eight In Victory
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher J.A. Happ wasn’t perfect in Wednesday’s win over the Atlanta Braves, but to satisfy fantasy owners he was back to his strikeout-happy ways. In the 5-4 victory, Happ allowed four earned runs on six hits without a walk across 8 1/3 innings pitched, striking out eight on the afternoon. The... Read More
Dominic Smith Makes First Career Outfield Start, Still Struggles
When New York Mets first baseman Dominic Smith struggled in his initial call to the big leagues near the end of 2017, many chalked it up to rookie nerves and looked past it. His short time in the Majors since being called up on June 12, however, is now leading many to believe Smith is simply... Read More
Two-Hit Night For Kevin Plawecki In Loss
New York Mets catcher Kevin Plawecki has been relatively quiet after a hot start to 2018, but in a 10-8 loss to the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday, he had himself a decent night. Plawecki finished 2-for-4 with a double, a run scored and one RBI. It’s the second straight game Plawecki has picked up a... Read More
Jason Vargas Gets Destroyed In Colorado
We really hope you didn’t start New York Mets starting pitcher Jason Vargas on Tuesday against the Colorado Rockies. You would have been crazy to do so, and if you did, Vargas proved your insanity by failing to escape the third inning. He allowed seven earned runs on nine hits without any walks or strikeouts.... Read More
Teoscar Hernandez Has 1.115 OPS Over Last 10 Games
Not much has gone right for the Toronto Blue Jays in 2018, but outfielder Teoscar Hernandez has been one of the few bright spots. The 25-year-old was at it again on Tuesday against the Atlanta Braves, finishing 1-for-4 with a double and a run scored. Over his last 10 games, Hernandez is now slashing .342/.405/.711... Read More
Two Doubles In Four Games For Justin Smoak
Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Justin Smoak has disappointed fantasy owners mightily in 2018, but at least for one night he didn’t completely let them down. In an 11-4 loss to the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday, Smoak finished 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored. It’s Smoak’s second double in four games, but in... Read More
Jaime Garcia Only Lasts Three Innings Against Braves
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Jaime Garcia was not a recommended fantasy play on Tuesday against the Atlanta Braves, and his performance certainly justified the hesitation. Garcia lasted only three innings, allowing five earned runs on five hits and three walks while striking out only two. The long ball was Garcia’s downfall in this one,... Read More
Avoid Jaime Garcia Against Atlanta On Tuesday
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Jaime Garcia will need to start pitching better if he’s to keep his rotation spot, but we don’t expect that to happen on Tuesday against the Atlanta Braves. Garcia hasn’t been very good all year, and in his last start in an advantageous matchup against the Tampa Bay Rays on... Read More
Jason Vargas Not A Good Play In Colorado
If you still need us to tell you to avoid New York Mets starting pitcher Jason Vargas for fantasy purposes, let’s just say you probably have bigger problems. Vargas and the Mets are at Coors Field for the second game of a three-game set with the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday, and as usual, the 35-year-old... Read More
Noah Syndergaard Played Catch On Monday
New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard has been out since May 25 due to a strained ligament in his right index finger, but he was feeling well enough on Monday to play catch for the first time in nearly two weeks. If you recall, Syndergaard was supposed to return a little over a week... Read More
Sam Gaviglio Placed On Paternity List
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Sam Gaviglio has been placed on the paternity list. In a corresponding transaction, infielder Lourdes Gurriel was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo. Gaviglio should only be out a few days, and he’ll likely return for the weekend series against the Los Angeles Angels. However, it is possible that Gaviglio’s days in... Read More
Jay Bruce Placed On 10-Day Disabled List
New York Mets outfielder Jay Bruce was placed on the 10-day disabled list, retroactive to June 18, due to a hip injury. Bruce has sat out four of the last five games due to the injury and now he’ll be missing time until at least June 28. After signing a three-year, $39 million contract with... Read More
Marcus Stroman Says Next Start Will Be With Toronto
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Marcus Stroman was supposed to have a rehab start with Double-A New Hampshire on Monday, but it was rained out. One would think Stroman would simply start the Fisher Cats’ next game as he rehabs from right shoulder inflammation, but according to Stroman that will not be the case. Late... Read More
Jacob deGrom Finally Gets Another Win
The story of New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom’s 2018 has been a sad, much-publicized one: deGrom consistently pitches like a Cy Young candidate, and either the Mets’ offense doesn’t score or the bullpen blows a late lead for him. Fortunately, disaster finally did not strike for deGrom on Monday against the Colorado Rockies.... Read More
Amed Rosario Waking Up Again
Like most of his New York Mets teammates, shortstop Amed Rosario has underperformed in 2018 with short stints of productivity. Lately, he’s been on another one of his small hot streaks, but hopefully this time it's prolonged. Rosario is currently on a four-game hitting streak, and he really brought the fire on Monday against the... Read More
Michael Conforto Doubles Twice In Colorado
We’ve been teased by mini-spurts from New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto plenty of times this year, and what we’re seeing now could very well be another one – though it could also finally be the breakout we’ve been waiting for. Against the Colorado Rockies on Monday, Conforto finished 3-for-4 with two doubles, two runs... Read More
Four-Hit, Two-Homer Night For Brandon Nimmo
For the New York Mets, outfielder Brandon Nimmo has been all the rage these days. The 25-year-old once again got the job done on Monday for the Amazins’, finishing 4-for-6 with two home runs and four RBI against the Colorado Rockies. His first “longball” of the night was of the inside-the-park-variety, but it counts all... Read More
Roberto Osuna’s Leave Extended Through June 25
Today in the “Roberto Osuna’s leave extended again” category, the Toronto Blue Jays closer’s administrative leave has...wait for it...once again been extended, this time to June 25. As we write every week, this is simply just a formality as the legal process plays out. His leave will continue to be extended by Major League Baseball... Read More
Yoenis Cespedes Expected To Resume Rehab Monday
New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes is expected to resume his rehab on Monday with Double-A Binghamton, according to manager Mickey Callaway. Prior to his setback last week, Cespedes had played two rehab games with Binghamton but has not restarted any baseball activities since. Cespedes has been out since May 14 due to a mild... Read More
Mets Reportedly Begin Trade Discussions
The New York Mets have reportedly opened the doors to trade discussions, and “virtually everyone” is available according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The two big fish here are obviously starting pitchers Jacob deGrom and Noah Syndergaard, but with both being under control for awhile, dealing either might not make the most sense unless... Read More
J.A. Happ Drawing Trade Interest From Yankees, Mariners
As the Toronto Blue Jays fall further out of contention, it’s only natural that we’ll start to hear trade rumors surrounding some of their more productive players. One of those players will be starting pitcher J.A. Happ, who owns a 3.48 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, and a 3.76 K/BB across 14 games started this season. Easily... Read More
Resolution To Roberto Osuna’s Case Won’t Be For Awhile
The first court date for Toronto Blue Jays reliever Roberto Osuna is on Monday, but fantasy owners shouldn’t expect an outcome anytime soon. Monday’s initial hearing for Osuna’s sexual assault charge is “largely procedural”, and Osuna himself won’t even be in attendance for it. The only real purpose for this hearing is that it will... Read More
Josh Donaldson Won’t Be Activated On Friday
When news broke earlier that Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Josh Donaldson was leaving the Jays' spring training complex in Florida to rejoin the team, the obvious sentiment was that he would be activated from the disabled list shortly. Unfortunately, that doesn’t look to be the case. According to Toronto general manager Ross Atkins, Donaldson... Read More
