Keibert Ruiz Hit In The Face Saturday

Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz was hit in the face by a pitch while up to bat during Saturday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The incident occurred in the sixth inning and fellow catcher Riley Adams immediately pinch-ran for him. Ruiz is in the midst of a rough campaign split between the Los Angeles Dodgers […]

Tyler Naquin Exits Saturday's Game

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Tyler Naquin (rib) left Saturday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals prematurely after colliding with teammate Jose Barrero in the sixth inning. He was replaced by Shogo Akiyama. According to Bobby Nightengale of the Enquirer, he experienced bruised ribs. There is no word on the severity or if he'll have to take […]

Sam Hilliard's Injury Not Serious

Colorado Rockies outfielder Sam Hilliard (elbow) got hit by a pitch in his elbow during Saturday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Hilliard left the game shortly after, but manager Bud Black said the injury isn't serious and it might heal by Sunday. Hilliard has the tools to be a multi-category contributor but has had a […]

Shohei Ohtani Struggles On The Mound, Thrives At The Plate

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (9-2) hitter didn't look good in Friday's start, pitching just 3.1 innings in the 10-5 defeat to the Houston Astros. He took the loss giving up six runs on nine hits with just one strikeout and no walks. Ohtani's been pretty consistent this season, so it was […]

David Fletcher Extends Hitless Streak Friday

Los Angeles Angels second baseman David Fletcher took an 0-for-5 Friday night against the Houston Astros, who won the game 10-5. Fletcher is now hitless in his last six games, going 0-for-24 with two walks, bringing his average down to .279. Fletcher has almost no power in his bat, with two home runs and a […]

Alex Cobb Throws Sim Game Friday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Alex Cobb (wrist) threw a simulated game on Friday and everything went well, according to Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com. He's set to throw again tomorrow and if everything goes as planned, manager Joe Maddon said he'll rejoin the rotation shortly after. Cobb has been a good surprise for fantasy managers, […]

Yadier Molina Heads To Bench Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to MLB.com. Molina has been below-average offensively this season, slashing .253/.299/.375 with 10 HRs and 57 RBI over 106 games. He only has value in deep leagues or two catcher formats. Backup catcher Andrew […]

Edmundo Sosa Not In Thursday's Lineup

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Edmundo Sosa is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to MLB.com. Sosa, who has been getting the majority of the playing time at short recently, has slashed .282/.357/.403 with five home runs and four stolen bases in 98 games. He's a good player […]

Will Smith Getting A Breather Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith will take a seat on the bench for Thursday's matchup against the St. Louis Cardinals, according to MLB.com. Smith is one of the best offensive catchers in baseball, with him slashing .271/.377/.514. He's added 23 HRs, 69 RBI, 61 runs, and three stolen bases over 113 games. The superior […]

Corey Seager Absent From Thursday's Lineup

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals, according to MLB.com. It's just a day off for Seager, who has played in six consecutive games. When healthy, he's been good offensively, slashing .284/.379/.458 with eight home runs over 73 games. Billy McKinney will play […]

Chris Taylor Not In Thursday's Lineup

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor is absent from Thursday's lineup to take on Jake Woodford and the St. Louis Cardinals, according to MLB.com. Taylor has started the past six days and will be getting a chance to rest. He's in the midst of one of his best offensive seasons, slashing .260/.347/.453 with 20 HRs, […]

Wade LeBlanc Out For The Year

St. Louis Cardinals left-hander Wade LeBlanc (elbow) will miss the remainder of the year with a left elbow injury, according to Derrick S. Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. LeBlanc was placed on the injured list on August 13, and his recovery hasn't been going as planned. Before being sidelined, he had a 4.41 ERA […]

Dylan Bundy Throws Bullpen Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels right-hander Dylan Bundy (shoulder) completed a bullpen session on Wednesday. It was his first bullpen since landing on the injured list on August 25 with a right shoulder strain, and he's set to throw another on Saturday. According to Jeff Fletcher of the Southern California News Group, Bundy expects to be back […]

Brandon Marsh Triples In Loss

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Brandon Marsh tripled and scored a run in four at-bats during Wednesday's 8-5 loss to the San Diego Padres. It was Marsh's third triple of the season in just 49 games. He's slashed .253/.314/.367 with one home run and three stolen bases thus far. Marsh has been struggling over his last […]

Matt Wisler Exits Early Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays reliever Matt Wisler left Wednesday's game against the Boston Red Sox with an apparent injury, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. It's unclear what kind of injury occurred, with more information to come. Wisler, who was just activated from the injured list on Wednesday, has put up good numbers […]

Vince Velasquez Looks Good In Second Rehab Start

Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Vince Velasquez (finger) was sharp in his second rehab start, striking out nine over 3.2 innings while allowing one run on one hit and one walk. Velasquez has been out of action since late July after a blister placed him on the injured list on August 2. He should be close to […]

Tim Anderson Takes Batting Practice Wednesday

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson (hamstring) took batting practice on Wednesday, according to James Fegan of The Athletic. Anderson was placed on the injured list on September 1 after straining his left hamstring. It's a step in the right direction, and hopefully, he can continue his progression and make it back on the field […]

Seth Brown To Start Rehab Thursday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Seth Brown (COVID-19) will play in his first rehab game Thursday with Low-A Stockton, according to Martin Gallegos. Brown was placed on the injured list on August 27 after testing positive for the COVID-19 virus. Brown's putting up mixed numbers at the plate this season, slashing .203/.270/.457 with 16 HRs over 94 […]

Josh Lowe Gets The Call Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays outfield prospect Josh Lowe has been called up to the majors on Wednesday. Lowe is the fourth-ranked prospect in the Rays system, according to MLB.com. He has the speed-power combination that makes players so valuable in fantasy baseball, smashing 21 HRs and stealing 24 bases in 98 Triple-A games this year. He […]

Alex Bregman Not In Wednesday's Lineup

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman is absent from Wednesday's lineup against the Seattle Mariners, according to MLB.com. Marwin Gonzalez will play third and bat eighth in his spot. It's just a breather for Bregman, who's started at third base five consecutive days. He's having a productive yet unspectacular year at the plate, slashing .288/.369/.435 […]

Dakota Hudson Completes Third Rehab Start

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Dakota Hudson (elbow) threw 46 pitches in a four-inning rehab start on Tuesday, walking two and striking out one. It was his third rehab start thus far, and the team wants him to appear in at least two more, according to Derrick S. Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Hudson […]

Buster Posey Takes A Seat Wednesday

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game to take on the Colorado Rockies, according to MLB.com. Posey's had a resurgence at the plate this season, slashing .304/.393/.511 with 17 HRs across 93 games, but caught four of the last five days. Curt Casali will catch and bat […]

Jon Gray Activated Wednesday

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jon Gray has been activated from the injured list on Wednesday, according to the team. He was placed on the IL on September 1 with right forearm tightness and missed just one start. Gray's having a bit of a bounceback season on the mound, pitching to a 4.13 ERA with a […]

Chi Chi Gonzalez Headed To Injured List

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Chi Chi Gonzalez (oblique) has been placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a right oblique strain, the team announced. Gonzalez is having a miserable season, so this news shouldn't affect many fantasy leagues. He's sporting a 6.50 ERA with just a 12.5 K% and 18 HRs allowed over 99.2 […]

Packy Naughton Rebounds In Second Start

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Packy Naughton (0-1) pitched well in his second career start on Tuesday, allowing no runs on two hits, two walks, and added five strikeouts in five innings. He didn't get the victory, but he certainly was pivotal in the Angels 4-0 win over the San Diego Padres. He now has […]

Jo Adell Knocks In Three Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jo Adell had three of the four RBI in Tuesday's 4-0 win over the San Diego Padres Tuesday. He hit a two-run single in the seventh and added one more on a groundout in the ninth. Adell has come alive in his last five games, hitting .471 with two home runs […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. May Undergo Shoulder Surgery In Offseason

San Diego Padres shortstop/outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. is considering surgery to repair a labrum tear in his left shoulder, according to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune. The ailment kept him sidelined from July 31 until August 15. It was first reported that Tatis Jr. would not undergo surgery, but it now remains a […]

Clayton Kershaw Pitches Three Innings In Rehab Start

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (forearm) threw three innings in his rehab start on Tuesday with Triple-A Oklahoma City. He allowed four hits, two runs and struck out three with no walks. It was his first rehab appearance since going on the injured list on July 7. Kershaw was having another good season […]

Lance Lynn Has Bullpen On Tap For Friday

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lance Lynn (knee) is expected to complete a bullpen session on Friday, according to James Fegan of The Athletic. Lynn, placed on the injured list on August 31, experienced right knee inflammation before being sidelined. Fantasy managers are hoping he can make a quick recovery as he's been pitching some […]

Lucas Giolito Feels No Issues After Throwing

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito (hamstring) threw at full strength on Tuesday and, according to James Fegan of The Athletic, he said that his hamstring felt fine afterwards. Giolito landed on the injured list on September 3 after straining his left hamstring but could be just a couple of bullpens away from returning. […]