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From Alberta, Canada, and therefore a big Toronto sports guy. My two passions in life are statistics and sports, which are perfectly combined in fantasy sports. Baseball and hockey are the go to, but I also follow football, basketball, tennis, and soccer.
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Mike Clevinger Activated Off IL Friday
San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher Mike Clevinger has been activated off the IL. Clevinger was on the COVID-19 IL, but said he did not test positive and just had the flu. He will be available out of the bullpen this weekend, but his return to the rotation is still to be determined. With the Padres... Read More
Anthony Rendon To Have Season-Ending Surgery
Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon will undergo season-ending surgery on his right wrist next week. Rendon recently returned from an IL stint due to an injury to the same wrist, and he re-aggravated it just four games later. This is the second season in a row where Rendon will need season-ending surgery after... Read More
Martin Perez Rocked On Saturday
Texas Rangers starting pitcher Martin Perez had a rough outing Saturday against the Chicago White Sox, allowing six earned runs over five innings. Perez struck out four and walked two. His biggest issue today was that he allowed a whopping 12 hits, three of which went for extra bases. He was hit hard all day... Read More
Garrett Cooper Headed To IL
Miami Marlins first baseman Garrett Cooper was placed on the IL Saturday without designation. We know by now that this usually means it is COVID related. Cooper will be out until he clears league protocols. The timing could not be worse for Cooper, who has been scorching hot at the dish, with a .472/.513/.667 slash... Read More
Wade Miley Put Back On IL With Same Injury
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Wade Miley has been put on the 15-day IL with a left shoulder strain. This is not a good sign, as Miley just came off the IL with this exact injury. He started Friday against the Yankees, but only lasted three innings before being pulled due to the injury. Miley has... Read More
Jakob Junis Placed On IL
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Jakob Junis was placed on the 15-day IL Saturday with a left hamstring strain. After being removed from his start Friday, Junis had an MRI today that showed a grade two hamstring strain. As this is not a mild strain, expect Junis to miss well over the minimum 15 days.... Read More
Walker Buehler Placed On IL With Forearm Strain
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler has been placed on the 15-day IL due to a forearm strain. Manager Dave Roberts said that he will miss "a good bit of time". Buehler is currently getting an MRI and more will be known when the results of that come out. This is scary news after... Read More
Yasmani Grandal Leaves Game Early
Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal left Saturday's game with left hamstring tightness. He was grabbing at his left leg after his second at-bat of the game, and then was pulled after trying to stretch it out a bit. Grandal went 2-for-2 before being pulled from the game. It is unfortunate timing for Grandal, as... Read More
Lance Lynn To Make Season Debut Tuesday
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lance Lynn (knee) should be ready to go for his 2022 debut on Tuesday against the Detroit Tigers. Lynn underwent surgery to repair a slight tear in a tendon in his right knee in early April. He started 3 games in AAA Charlotte on his rehab assignment, where he threw... Read More
Andrew Kittredge To Undergo Tommy John Surgery
Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Andrew Kittredge (elbow) will undergo Tommy John surgery and miss the rest of the 2022 season, as well as at least the first half of the 2023 season. Kittredge was originally slated for a less invasive surgery to remove a loose body from his elbow, but imaging showed the need... Read More
Mitch Garver, Glenn Otto Placed On COVID Injured List
Texas Rangers catcher/designated hitter Mitch Garver and starting pitcher Glenn Otto were both placed on the COVID-19-related injured list on Friday. Otto was the expected starter for Friday night against the Chicago White Sox, but now the Rangers will start reliever Matt Bush in what figures to be a bullpen game. As for Garver, his... Read More
Marcus Stroman Placed On Injured List
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Marcus Stroman was placed on the 15-day injured list on Friday with right shoulder inflammation. Stroman last pitched on June 3 against St. Louis, a game where he got roughed up to the tune of nine runs in four innings. It is possible that he wasn't feeling right in that game,... Read More
Royce Lewis Has Partially Torn ACL
Minnesota Twins shortstop prospect Royce Lewis (knee) will miss the remainder of the 2022 season with a partially torn ACL. Lewis is expected to miss up to 12 months. The 23-year-old originally went to the injured list on May 30 with what was called a bone bruise in his right knee, but clearly it was... Read More
Casey Mize To Undergo Tommy John Surgery
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Casey Mize (elbow) will require Tommy John surgery, according to manager A.J. Hinch. Mize was shut down twice during rehab assignments, once in Mid-May and once just a few days ago. A visit with a specialist showed that Mize's UCL is still intact, but it has stretched so much that it... Read More
Jacob deGrom Throws Bullpen Session Saturday
New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom threw 19 pitches, all fastballs, off a mound on Saturday. This is great news and a significant step in deGrom's recovery from a stress reaction in his scapula. Although there remains no timetable for the Mets ace, he is progressing at a good rate and could begin a... Read More
Matt Swarmer Impressive Again Saturday
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Matt Swarmer threw a solid six innings against the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday, surrendering only one run on two hits, while striking out five and walking two. After an excellent start to his season in AAA, compiling a 2.08 ERA and 0.95 WHIP over 39 IP, he has thrown back-to-back... Read More
Frank Schwindel Stays Hot Saturday
Chicago Cubs first baseman Frank Schwindel went 3-for-5 with his eighth home run of the season on Saturday. Schwindel was recalled from the minors on May 9th after a one-day stint in AAA where he didn't even make it to the team before being recalled. Since then, he has hit .281/.333/.542 with 6 HR and... Read More
Luis Severino Cruises To Victory
New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino was dominant on Saturday against the Detroit Tigers, throwing seven innings of shutout ball while striking out ten and allowing only two baserunners. Severino had everything working, generating multiple whiffs on each of his 4-seam, slider, changeup, and cutter. He posted a 34% CSW% and generated an astounding... Read More
Ezequiel Duran Called Up, Josh Smith Placed On IL
The Texas Rangers recalled MLB Pipeline's number 76 prospect, third baseman Ezequiel Duran, on Saturday. Duran hit the cover off the ball for AA Frisco this season, slashing .317/.365/.574 with seven home runs and seven stolen bases. He has five-category potential and is worthy of a speculative add in most leagues. To make room for... Read More
Marcus Stroman Roughed Up On Friday
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Marcus Stroman got obliterated on Friday, allowing nine earned runs over four innings pitched. Stroman was hit hard by the Cardinals in this start, allowing 10 hits, including three home runs and five balls hit over 100 mph. This disaster elevates Stroman's season ERA to 5.32, with his record dropping to... Read More
Alex Bregman Getting A Day Off Friday
Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman will be on the bench for Friday's game against the Kansas City Royals. According to manager Dusty Baker, this was a planned day of rest for Bregman, who has started the last 13 games for Houston. The 28-year-old has been struggling a bit at the dish recently, going hitless... Read More
Caleb Kilian Called Up For Saturday Debut
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Caleb Kilian will make his major league debut against the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday. The Cubs number five prospect, according to MLB Pipeline, has compiled a 2.06 ERA and 1.27 WHIP over 39 ⅓ IP for AAA Iowa this season. After appearing to fix his command issues in the lower... Read More
Brennen Davis Undergoes Surgery
Chicago Cubs top prospect Brennen Davis had surgery Thursday to repair a vascular malformation in his lower back. The 22-year-old outfielder is likely to miss the entire 2022 season, although a timeline is not yet confirmed. Davis is the Cubs number one ranked prospect, so in all likelihood they will treat this injury with extreme... Read More
Andrew Kittredge To Begin Rehab Assignment
Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Andrew Kittredge (back) has been on the injured list since May 22 but is ready to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Durham on Friday. It is likely that Kittredge will only need one or two appearances before he is back with the big league club, which is excellent news... Read More
J.P. Feyereisen Lands On Injured List
Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher J.P. Feyereisen (shoulder) was placed on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder impingement on Friday. Feyereisen said that the shoulder had been bugging him for a few weeks and that Thursday's appearance was his "breaking point." He had an MRI Friday morning, and manager Kevin Cash is hopeful... Read More
Shohei Ohtani Returns Saturday
Los Angeles Angels designated hitter/starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani will return to the lineup tonight, batting second and in the DH spot against the Toronto Blue Jays. The two-way sensation was removed from Thursday's game with back stiffness and sat out Friday's game but is ready to return Saturday. Ohtani has picked it up a bit... Read More
Nathan Eovaldi Throws Complete Game Saturday
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi was terrific on Saturday against the Baltimore Orioles, throwing the first complete game of his career. Eovaldi allowed two earned runs, seven hits, and one walk while striking out six on 108 pitches. While the results were there, Eovaldi did allow 13 balls hit over 100 mph. Almost... Read More
Brandon Nimmo Dealing With Sore Wrist
New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo is out of the lineup against the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday with a sore wrist. Manager Buck Showalter said that it's a "day-to-day" thing and that there is no structural damage. Nimmo will receive a cortisone injection Saturday and will miss the weekend, but intends to return on Monday.... Read More
Bobby Witt Jr. Stays Hot Saturday
Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. doubled thrice on Saturday, going 3-for-5 with two RBI and 2 runs scored. The stud rookie has been on a tear at the dish, going 10-for-23 with seven extra-base hits in his last five games. Witt Jr. got off to a disappointing start in April with a .558... Read More
Max Kepler Exits Game Early, Will Have MRI
Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler was removed from Saturday's game in the 5th inning with tightness in his right leg. Kepler took two at-bats, going 0-for-2 with a strikeout, before being taken out of right field. After the game, manager Rocco Baldelli said that Kepler would get an MRI and it "could go either way"... Read More
