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Catcher Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 14
As we sit a week away from the All-Star Game you may have already found a dependable catcher that you roll with week-in and week-out, but as we know, backstops are the most volatile position in fantasy baseball. With that being said, we should always be aware of the landscape of the position just in... Read More
Dinelson Lamet Could Join Rotation This Weekend
San Diego Padres pitcher Dinelson Lamet threw a bullpen session at Petco Park Monday, which would line him up for a potential start Thursday or Friday against the Dodgers. Lamet missed the entire 2018 campaign after undergoing Tommy-John surgery in spring training which was disappointing after he was touted by many experts to break out.... Read More
Hunter Renfroe Batting Cleanup Monday
San Diego Padres outfielder Hunter Renfroe is back in the lineup Monday after sitting out the entire weekend series against the Cardinals with an illness. He slides immediately into the cleanup spot as the club takes on Jeff Samardzija and the San Francisco Giants in the series opener. Renfroe is having a tremendous season despite... Read More
Dereck Rodriguez Optioned To Triple-A
The San Francisco Giants have optioned pitcher Dereck Rodriguez to Triple-A and recalled outfielder Austin Slater to take his roster spot. Rodriguez began the year in the rotation for the Giants, but was sent down to the minors after eight underwhelming starts. He returned to the club at the end of May, this time in... Read More
Brewers Pick Up Drew Smyly On Minor League Deal
The Milwaukee Brewers have signed pitcher Drew Smyly to a minor league contract and will insert him into the rotation with their Triple-A affiliate. The left-hander posted a 1-5 record with an ugly 8.42 ERA and 1.91 WHIP through 13 appearances (nine starts) with the Rangers earlier this year before getting released last month. It's... Read More
Ender Inciarte To Begin Rehab Assignment Monday
Atlanta Braves outfielder Ender Inciarte will begin a rehab assignment with the High-A affiliate Florida team Monday as he works his way back from a back strain. He's been shelved since May 15 after slashing and underwhelming .218/.300/.323 with two homers and three thefts in 40 games. With Austin Riley still hitting well and improving... Read More
Francisco Mejia Returns To Lineup Monday
San Diego Padres catcher Francisco Mejia is back in the lineup Monday and batting sixth as the team squares off against Jeff Samardzija and the San Francisco Giants. The 23-year-old took a pitch off of his forearm Saturday forcing him from that contest and sat out Sunday as well as a precaution. Mejia has caught... Read More
Noah Syndergaard Officially Activated, Carlos Gomez Designated For Assignment
The New York Mets have activated pitcher Noah Syndergaard off the 10-day IL Sunday to start the series finale against the Braves. Outfielder Carlos Gomez has been designated for assignment in a corresponding move. Syndergaard was put on the IL on June 16 with a hamstring strain and made one rehab start striking out nine... Read More
Corey Seager Hoping To Return Shortly After All-Star Break
Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager is hopeful of returning to the team when they come out of the All-Star break on July 12. He's been on the shelf since June 13 with a strained calf and is hoping to get in some rehab games soon and play in the minors throughout the break. Seager... Read More
Ozzie Albies Sitting In Sunday Nighter
Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies is out of the lineup for Sunday night's game versus Noah Syndergaard and the New York Mets. Johan Camargo will play second and bat seventh in his absence. Albies left Saturday's game early after he was struck by a pitch on his left elbow, but it appears the team... Read More
David Peralta Resting Sunday
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta is absent from the lineup in Sunday's finale against Madison Bumgarner and the San Francisco Giants. Ketel Marte will shift to the outfield while Ildemaro Vargas will take over at the keystone. Peralta is getting a routine day of rest, which comes at a good time against a tough left-hander,... Read More
A.J. Pollock, David Freese To Face Live Pitching Sunday
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder A.J. Pollock and first baseman David Freese are set to face live pitching Sunday as they both work their way back from injury. Pollock has been out since April 30 with an elbow infection while Freese has been sidelined for just a week with a hamstring strain. Freese likely won't need... Read More
Francisco Mejia Out Sunday With Forearm Contusion
San Diego Padres catcher Francisco Mejia is sidelined Sunday after he suffered a forearm contusion Saturday from a hit-by-pitch. Austin Hedges is starting behind the plate in the series finale against Miles Mikolas and the St. Louis Cardinals. Mejia has caught fire since returning from Triple-A on June 18 hitting .304 with two homers and... Read More
Dee Gordon Absent Sunday
Seattle Mariners second baseman Dee Gordon is sitting Sunday after leaving Saturday's game early with a strained quad. The 31-year-old injured himself on the basepaths in the third inning yesterday, but should be considered day-to-day. With an off-day Monday, expect Gordon to return when the Cardinals visit town on Tuesday opening up a three-game set.... Read More
Stephen Piscotty Placed On IL, Franklin Barreto Recalled
The Oakland Athletics have placed outfielder Stephen Piscotty on the 10-day IL with a right knee sprain and have recalled second base prospect, Franklin Barreto, to take his place. Piscotty suffered the injury sliding into second base on Saturday and was helped off the field ending his night prematurely with his return timetable unknown. Barreto... Read More
Dylan Cease To Make Big League Debut Wednesday
The Chicago White Sox are promoting top pitching prospect Dylan Cease to start the first game of the team's doubleheader against the Tigers on Wednesday. It appears that this won't just be a spot start and he'll remain in the rotation moving forward. After dominating at Double-A in 2018, the results haven't been as satisfying... Read More
Darren Waller Prepared For Breakout With Raiders
The Oakland Raiders coaching staff have been impressed with 26-year-old tight end Darren Waller so far this offseason. Signed off the Ravens practice squad late last season, Waller appeared in the Raiders final four games collecting six catches for 75 yards, but the departure of Jared Cook has opened the door for him to take... Read More
Dee Gordon Departs Saturday's Game With Strained Quad
Seattle Mariners second baseman Dee Gordon was forced from the game Saturday after straining his quad while running the bases. He injured himself going first to third on a hit by Mallex Smith in the bottom of the third, but managed to stay in the game for the top of the fourth. After failing to... Read More
Domingo Santana Back On Top AL RBI Leaderboard
Seattle Mariners outfielder Domingo Santana launched his 18th homer of the season Saturday, taking Astros starter Justin Verlander deep for a solo shot in the fifth. He also chipped in with an RBI groundout in the third inning, reclaiming sole possession of first place in the American League with 62 RBI on the season. Santana... Read More
Hunter Pence To Begin Rehab Assignment Monday
Texas Rangers outfielder Hunter Pence will go on a rehab assignment Monday and Tuesday, with the hope of activation on Wednesday. The veteran has been out of action since June 17 after straining his right groin and will return just in time to start in the Fall Classic on July 9. Pence is a midseason... Read More
Kyle Gibson's Start Pushed Back To Wednesday
Minnesota Twins starter Kyle Gibson will have his start pushed back to Wednesday against the Athletics after appearing in the team's marathon 18-inning game on Thursday. He was originally slated to face the White Sox on Sunday but will be given some extra rest after starting in Tuesday's game earlier this week. Gibson has provided... Read More
Ozzie Albies Batting Fifth Against Southpaw
Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies is batting fifth on Saturday as the club faces Steven Matz and the New York Mets. Albies is a player to target in DFS today as he's slashing .377/.388/.623 versus lefties this season with five homers in 77 at-bats. He's also hitting .329 over his last 18 games with... Read More
Yoan Moncada Returns To Lineup Saturday
Chicago White Sox infielder Yoan Moncada is back in the lineup Saturday after missing Friday's game with a knee contusion. He suffered the injury in his first at-bat on Wednesday, taking a pitch off his knee from Red Sox starter Chris Sale which forced him to leave the game. Moncada is batting second and playing... Read More
Domingo German Will Return Next Week
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone announced Saturday from London that starter Domingo German will return to the rotation either Wednesday or Thursday next week. The Yankees face the Mets at Citi Field on Wednesday, and the Rays on Thursday in Tampa Bay, so it would make more sense for him to return in the... Read More
Jay Bruce Day-To-Day With Elbow Tightness
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Jay Bruce has been scratched from the lineup Saturday with elbow tightness as the team faces Jordan Yamamoto and the Miami Marlins. Roman Quinn will get the start in center field in his absence while Scott Kingery shifts over to left field. Bruce is having a terrific bounce-back year after missing nearly... Read More
Raiders Have High Expectations For Josh Jacobs
As training camp approaches for the Oakland Raiders, running back Josh Jacobs may be the player that the team needs the most to help balance the offense in 2019. Drafted as the first RB off the board in April's draft at 24th overall, the Raiders are hopeful that Jacobs can maintain the role as the... Read More
J.P. Crawford Tallies Three Extra-Base Hits Wednesday
Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford led the offense against the Brewers Wednesday night, going 3-for-5 with a run and three RBI. The 24-year-old smacked a pair of doubles and hit his second triple of the season staying red-hot in a 9-for-15 tear. Since Crawford's return from the IL on June 14, he's slashed .367/.439/.612 in... Read More
Roenis Elias Notches 10th Save Of The Year
Seattle Mariners reliever Roenis Elias worked two scoreless frames Wednesday, closing out the team's 4-2 win. The lefty struck out a pair in the outing and has now racked up five saves over his last six appearances on the mound. For the season, Elias has a 3.41 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, and 38 punchouts in 37.0... Read More
Dee Gordon Busts Slump With A Pair Of Hits
Seattle Mariners second baseman Dee Gordon went 2-for-5 with an RBI double and a run scored in the team's 8-3 win over the Brewers. He's now had back-to-back multi-hit games as he's slowed down his offense considerably since returning from a wrist injury on June 11. The biggest concern is the fact that he has... Read More
Catcher Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 13
As we near the season's halfway point you may have already found a dependable catcher that you roll with week-in and week-out, but as we know, backstops are the most volatile position in fantasy baseball. With that being said, we should always be aware of the landscape of the position just in case a few... Read More
