Jarred Kelenic Optioned To Triple-A Monday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jarred Kelenic was optioned back to Triple-A Tacoma on Monday, according to Corey Brock of The Athletic. Kelenic had been hitless in his last 39 at-bats, and is 8-for-83 with a 28 percent strikeout rate over 23 games. It sounds like the move was made to allow Kelenic to play under less […]

Two-Start Pitcher Streamers: Week 11

Huh. Well there aren't a lot of pitchers in line for two starts in Week 11. In fact by my count there are only 19 pitchers projected to make two starts this week. This is going to make things a bit tougher when it comes to finding two-start streamers on the waiver-wire. But before we […]

Caleb Smith Strikes Out Season-High Eight In Loss

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Caleb Smith allowed one run on three hits and two walks while striking out a season-high eight over five innings in a 2-0 loss to the Brewers. Despite being tagged with his second loss of the season, it was Smith's best outing to date as he lowered his ERA from 3.32 […]

Ketel Marte Leads Offense With Two Hits Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Ketel Marte led the team on offense on Sunday, finishing 2-for-4 with a strikeout in a 2-0 loss to the Brewers. After Corbin Burnes had retired the first 10 batters of the game in order, Marte broke through with a single to right field in the top of the fourth inning. His […]

Mitch Keller Placed On COVID-19 IL Sunday

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Mitch Keller (COVID-19) was placed on the COVID-19 injured list on Sunday, according to Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. This move comes two days after Keller exited his start due to what was announced as a heat-related illness, but when asked manager Derek Shelton could not comment on whether that […]

Chad Kuhl Records Quality Start In Loss Sunday

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Chad Kuhl put up a solid performance against the Marlins on Sunday, recording a quality start but earning the loss in a 3-1 defeat. Kuhl allowed three runs — two earned — on three hits and one walk while striking out two for his best outing of the season. He's far […]

Colin Moran Doubles In Return From IL

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Colin Moran went 1-for-4 with a double and one RBI in a 3-1 loss to the Marlins on Sunday. After missing nearly a full month with a groin strain, Moran didn't seem to have much problem at the plate as he drove in the team's only run of the day. After […]

Brandon Lowe Launches 10th Homer of Season Friday

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe went 2-for-5 with a home run, two RBI and a run scored in a 5-4 loss to the Rangers on Friday. It was Lowe's 10th homer of the year, as he is now slashing .201/.316/.387 with three steals, 25 RBI and 30 runs scored. It's been a bit […]

Mitch Keller Struggles In Start Against Miami

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Mitch Keller struggled on Friday against the Marlins, allowing two runs on two hits and three walks while striking out two over two innings of work in a 9-2 victory. Keller threw 27 of 45 pitches for strikes in the outing, as he posted his shortest start of the season. He […]

Bryan Reynolds Extends On-Base Streak To Nine Games

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds extended his on-base streak to nine games on Friday, as he went 2-for-5 with a double, one RBI and one run scored in a 9-2 win over the Marlins. Over his streak, Reynolds is slashing .300/.432/.733 with four home runs, nine RBI and six runs scored, as he has raised […]

Ke'Bryan Hayes Homers In Win Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes went 2-for-4 with a home run, a walk, three RBI and two runs scored in a 9-2 win over the Marlins on Friday. It was his second homer of the season, as he is now hitting 4-for-8 with a triple, a home run, three RBI and three runs scored […]

Adam Frazier Reaches Base Four Times Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Adam Frazier had a big day at the plate on Friday, going 2-for-3 with two walks, two RBI and three runs scored in a 9-2 win over the Marlins. While he may not provide many home runs or steals, Frazier has still been one of the hottest hitters in the game […]

Justin Williams, Kwang Hyun Kim Placed On IL Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Justin Williams (neck) and starting pitcher Kwang Hyun Kim (back) were both placed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday, according to Zachary Silver of MLB.com. Kim exited his start on Friday in the third inning due to back tightness, manager Mike Shildt said that while he was moving better on […]

Andrew Vaughn Activated, Starting Saturday Against Detroit

Chicago White Sox outfielder Andrew Vaughn (COVID-19) was activated from the COVID-19 injured list on Saturday, according to James Fegan of The Athletic. Vaughn is also in the starting lineup against the Tigers, getting the start in left field and batting sixth against Detroit. It was a short stint on the IL for Vaughn, as […]

Alex Blandino Placed On 10-Day IL Saturday

Cincinnati Reds infielder Alex Blandino (hand) was placed on the 10-day injured list with a broken hand on Saturday, according to C. Trent Rosencrans of The Athletic. Bobby Nightengale Jr. of the Cincinnati Enquirer adds that manager David Bell described the injury as a clean break that will not require surgery. Bell also said that […]

Spencer Turnbull Placed On IL With Forearm Tightness

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Spencer Turnbull (forearm) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday with right forearm tightness, according to Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic. Turnbull exited his start on Friday night with forearm tightness, and manager A.J. Hinch said that as of Saturday morning there is no timetable for his return and […]

Hector Neris Placed On Paternity List Saturday

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Hector Neris was placed on the paternity list on Saturday, according to Todd Zolecki of MLB.com. Neris has been one of the better closers in fantasy this year, as he has posted a 1.93 ERA and 1.000 WHIP with nine saves and 27 strikeouts over 23 innings of work. While Neris […]

Bryce Harper Activated From IL Saturday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (wrist) was activated from the injured list on Saturday, according to Todd Zolecki of MLB.com. Harper has been sidelined with a bruised left wrist since May 23, which stemmed from when he was hit by a pitch in the face and wrist earlier in the month. The Phillies have not […]

Grant Dayton To IL, Jacob Webb Recalled By Braves Saturday

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Grant Dayton (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation, and in a corresponding move relief pitcher Jacob Webb was recalled from Triple-A, the team announced on Twitter. Dayton had not been having a particularly successful season so far, posting a 6.23 ERA and 1.615 WHIP with […]

Joey Votto Goes 0-For-6 In Rehab Appearance Friday

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto (thumb) combined to go 0-for-6 with a strikeout over both games of a doubleheader with Triple-A Louisville on Friday. Over four games with Louisville now, Votto is hitting 1-for-13 with five strikeouts. It seems like the fractured thumb that has kept him sidelined since May 6 might still be […]

White Sox Change Up Scheduled Starters For Sunday

The Chicago White Sox have made a change to their scheduled starters, as Dylan Cease will now make his next start on Sunday, while Carlos Rodon has had his start moved to Tuesday, according to James Fegan of The Athletic. This now puts Cease on regular rest, while Rodon will get a couple extra days. […]

Trevor Story Expected To Return On Tuesday

Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story (elbow) is expected to return to the team by Tuesday, according to Danielle Allentuck of the Denver Gazette. Story has been out with right elbow inflammation since last Saturday, but he has been seen taking batting practice on the field this week. Over 50 games this season, Story is slashing […]

Evan White, Dylan Moore Could Begin Rehab Assignment Soon

Seattle Mariners first baseman Evan White (hip) and Dylan Moore () were taking batting practice with the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers on Friday, and could begin a rehab assignment soon, according to Tacoma Rainiers broadcaster Mike Curto. White has been out since May 14 with a right hip flexor strain, while Moore has been out since […]

Jonathan Villar Not In Lineup, Available Off Bench Friday

New York Mets infielder Jonathan Villar (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup on Friday night but will be available off the bench, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Villar has been out for the past two games while dealing with hamstring tightness, but it appears that he will be able to avoid a stint […]

Jose Quintana Diagnosed With Shoulder Inflammation

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jose Quintana (shoulder) has been diagnosed with shoulder inflammation after undergoing an MRI, according to Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com. He also adds that Quintana has already begun playing catch at 90 feet. Quintana was placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday, but it appears that this stay on the […]

Pete Alonso Returns To Lineup Friday

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso is back in the starting lineup on Friday night, as he will bat fourth against Blake Snell and the Padres. Alonso was activated from the injured list on Monday after missing time with a sprained wrist, and was given the night off on Thursday. While it was expected […]

Ramon Laureano Will Be Out For Longer Than 10 Days

Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano (hip) received a cortisone and PRP injection on Thursday and is expected to be out for longer than the 10-day minimum, according to Shayna Rubin of The Mercury News. Laureano was placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a strained right hip, with the move retroactive to May […]

Shohei Ohtani Will Bat During Start Friday Night

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani will bat against the Mariners on Friday night and is hitting second against Seattle starter Robert Dugger. There had been some questions on Thursday as to whether or not the Angels would let Ohtani bat and pitch tonight, but that has now been settled. Managers should make […]

Manuel Margot Not In Lineup Friday Night

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Manuel Margot is not in the starting lineup for Friday night's game against the Rangers. It looks to just be a night off for Margot, who is slashing .240/.275/.372 with four home runs, six steals, 31 RBI and 18 runs scored over 51 games. With Margot out, Brett Phillips will get […]

AJ Pollock Back In Lineup For First Time Since May 16

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder AJ Pollock (hamstring) is back in the starting lineup after being activated from the injured list on Thursday, as he will get the start in left and bat eighth against the Braves. Pollock last played on May 16, and had been out since then with a hamstring strain. He's slashing .277/.333/.457 […]