Alex Wood Throws Off Mound

Cincinnati Reds starter Alex Wood threw off a mound for the first time since April as he recovers from an ailing back injury. Wood stated he felt "good" after the 20-pitch session and will throw another bullpen session later this week before getting further evaluated. Wood has missed the entire 2019 campaign to date since […]

Yankees Eyeing Marcus Stroman As A Trade Candidate

The New York Yankees have expressed interest in Blue Jays starting pitcher Marcus Stroman as a potential acquisition to their rotation. New York has dealt with a plethora of injuries with their staff and with the Jays in sell mode, it seems like a fit. They may not want to deal their ace within the […]

Nathan Eovaldi Has Setback With Biceps Soreness

Boston Red Sox starter Nathan Eovaldi has had his latest bullpen session pushed back due to biceps soreness. He landed on the IL on April 20 and underwent surgery on his elbow to remove a "loose body" putting him on a 4-6 week recovery. He's now on the back end of that timeframe, and this […]

Luis Urias (2B, SD) - Week 11 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 10% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Those fantasy managers looking for the next big name rookie to get called up should focus their attention to Padres second baseman, Luis Urias. The 22-year-old debuted briefly already this season, and those who remember this nearly two-week stretch at the beginning […]

Christian Walker (1B, ARI) - Week 11 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 25% of Leagues ANALYSIS: One of the bright spots in the Arizona Diamondbacks batting lineup this year has been the play of first baseman Christian Walker. It’s been a long back-and-forth journey for the 28-year-old to supplant himself in an everyday big league lineup, but his […]

Orlando Arcia (SS, MIL) - Week 11 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 7% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Orlando Arcia entered the 2019 season in post-hype sleeper mode after putting an end to a miserable 2018 campaign. So far this season, he’s rebounded nicely with eight home runs, 28 runs, 27 RBI, and three steals while slashing a respectable .259/.326/.423. […]

Kyle Seager Pops Third Homer Of The Season

Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager found the bleachers in the team's 12-3 loss to the Angels Saturday night. He finished the game going 1-for-4 with a solo homer as he now has three on his young season to go along with four RBI and a .211 batting average. The 31-year-old journeyman missed the first […]

Yusei Kikuchi's Struggles Continue In Latest Loss

Seattle Mariners starter Yusei Kikuchi failed to make it past 3.1 IP for the third consecutive game in Saturday's loss to the Angels. The rookie gave up seven runs (six earned) on three walks and nine hits including back-to-back-to-back home runs in the 12-3 rout. Kikuchi only managed to strike out one batter on the […]

Domingo Santana Posts Two-Homer Night

Seattle Mariners outfielder Domingo Santana reached the bleachers twice in the team's 6-2 win over the Angels Friday. Both homers were solo shots as he now has 13 long balls on the year with 47 RBI and a .270 batting average. Santana has caught fire recently having hit three bombs over his last three games […]

Marco Gonzales Breaks Winless Drought In So-So Outing

Seattle Mariners starter Marco Gonzales got back in the win column Friday night breaking a streak of six losses in a row. He gave up two runs on two hits and three walks while striking out five over 5.2 IP against the Angels who trounced him for 10 runs in his last start on Sunday. […]

Edwin Encarnacion Stays Hot With 17th Dinger

Seattle Mariners first baseman Edwin Encarnacion slugged his 17th home run of the year Wednesday in the team's 14-1 offensive outburst. His long ball was of the three-run variety, and he now has four round-trippers in his last five games. The veteran hasn't shown many signs of age this season batting .241 with 41 RBI […]

Mike Leake Hurls Complete Game Against Astros

Seattle Mariners starter Mike Leake shut down the Astros offense Wednesday night throwing nine complete innings of one-run ball. He gave up six hits, walked a pair, and struck out five needing 119 pitches to cap off the complete game. This start was much needed for the M's who've struggled to have their starters go […]

Domingo Santana Resurfaces With Two Hits, Homer

Seattle Mariners outfielder Domingo Santana got back into the home run column Wednesday night hitting a two-run tater in the team's 14-1 rout over the Astros. He finished the night going 2-for-5 and is now hitting .266 on the year with 12 homers, 44 RBI, and 30 runs scored. Overall it has been a great […]

Mallex Smith Swats Rare Home Run

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mallex Smith popped his third home run of the year Monday off of Astros starter Corbin Martin. He finished the game 1-for-4 with a walk and a strikeout and is now batting just .195 on the season. Since his return from his minor league demotion, however, he holds a more respectable .246 […]

Shed Long Swipes Two Bases Monday

Seattle Mariners second baseman Shed Long made an impact with his legs in Monday's loss to the Astros. He went 2-for-3 with a double and a walk stealing two bases as the rest of the offense stayed relatively quiet in this one. Long now has three thefts in his first 13 career big league games, […]

Catcher Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 10

As we begin the month of June, catching situations are becoming clearer and some players' numbers are starting to normalize with a larger sample size. We now have over two month's worth of games to better evaluate some early season cold streaks as well as some scorching-hot starts to the season. If you're in the […]

Kyle Seager Belts First Homer Of 2019

Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager provided most of the team's offense in their 13-3 loss at the hands of the Angels on Sunday. He finished the afternoon going 2-for-3 with a homer, double, and a walk, scoring two of the team's runs. The long ball was the first of the season for Seager after […]

Angels Pummel Marco Gonzales For 10 Earned Runs

Sunday was not a good day for the Seattle Mariners and their starter Marco Gonzales. The lefty gave up 10 earned runs on nine hits and three walks in 4.2 IP as the M's fell to the Angels 13-3. Gonzales struck out a pair on the afternoon and has now lost six-straight after starting the […]

Dee Gordon, Ryon Healy Both Hit In Cage

Seattle Mariners infielders Dee Gordon and Ryon Healy both hit in the batting cage on Sunday as they work their way back from the IL. Gordon has been sidelined with a wrist injury since May 9 while Healy has been out of action since May 21 with a back injury. The team is hoping the […]

Dominic Smith A Late Scratch Sunday

The New York Mets had Dominic Smith penciled in to bat second and play left field against Merrill Kelly and the D'backs Sunday but scratched him with a sore thumb. It's unclear when he hurt his thumb, but the team stated he will be available off of the bench. Aaron Altherr is taking over in […]

CC Sabathia Activated For Sunday Night Baseball

The New York Yankees have activated starting pitcher CC Sabathia for Sunday night's game versus the Red Sox. The veteran landed on the IL on May 23 with a lingering left knee issue after beginning the season 3-1 with a 3.48 ERA. It's not a good matchup for him tonight with a probable pitch count […]

Austin Barnes Expected Back Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said he expects catcher Austin Barnes to return to the lineup Friday when the club takes on the Giants in San Francisco. Barnes has been sidelined with a groin injury since May 27 as Will Smith and Russell Martin have handled the duties behind the plate for LA in […]

Justin Turner Sitting In Fourth-Straight Game

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner is on the bench again Sunday after injuring his hamstring in Wednesday's game. The Dodgers can afford to play it safe with the veteran as they carry considerable roster depth, and he should be able to avoid a trip to the IL. Max Muncy is taking over at […]

Jay Bruce To Phillies Made Official

The Philadelphia Phillies and Seattle Mariners made the Jay Bruce deal official Sunday as the M's will send the 33-year-old veteran to the NL. Bruce will travel to San Diego and join the Phil's squad there as the team opens up a three-game set against the Padres Monday. Bruce figures to see regular at-bats with […]

David Fletcher Batting Leadoff Sunday For Angels

Los Angeles Angels shortstop David Fletcher is leading off once again against Mariners left-hander Marco Gonzales Sunday. Fletcher has found himself in the leadoff spot often against southpaws and is currently riding an 11-game hitting streak. He's hitting .409 in this span with a homer, nine runs, and a pair of stolen bases proving to […]

Cardinals Considering Alex Reyes To Start Next Weekend

The St. Louis Cardinals are contemplating calling up pitcher Alex Reyes to take over Genesis Cabrera's spot in the rotation next weekend when the team travels to face the Cubs in Chicago. Manager Mike Shildt said "we wouldn't rule it out" and it may be dependent on how his start on Sunday goes for the […]

Garrett Hampson Recalled From Triple-A

The Colorado Rockies have recalled second baseman Garrett Hampson from Triple-A prior to Sunday's tilt versus the Blue Jays. The 24-year-old has struggled in sporadic playing time with the big league club this year hitting just .194 with one homer and one stolen base. There doesn't appear to be much room for consistent playing time […]

Yoan Moncada Out With Leg Soreness

Chicago White Sox infielder Yoan Moncada has been scratched from Sunday's lineup with what manager Rick Renteria is calling "leg soreness." The injury doesn't appear to be serious, and the club is likely taking a precautionary measure with their young star bat. Moncada is amidst a breakout year after much-awaited anticipation. He's batting .283 with […]

Trevor Story Resting On Sunday

Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story is getting a much deserved day off on Sunday as the team faces off against Aaron Sanchez and the Blue Jays. He's played in all 57 of the Rockies' games this season and is once again producing with a .293 batting average with 15 homers and 42 RBI. Brendan Rodgers […]

Willie Calhoun Begins Baseball Activities

Texas Rangers outfielder Willie Calhoun began some baseball activities on Saturday but is still expected to be out for another couple of weeks. He's been shelved for the last 10 days with a strain in his left quad which was unfortunate after such a terrific start in a Rangers uniform. Calhoun batted .435 in his […]