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Joakim Soria to Disabled List, Adrian Houser Recalled
The Milwaukee Brewers have placed relief pitcher Joakim Soria (groin) on the 10-day disabled list due to a right groin strain and activated right-hander Adrian Houser to take his spot on the active roster. Soria seemed to have pulled something on the mound Wednesday night, however, the severity was unknown. After Corey Knebel's atrocious ninth-inning performance,... Read More
Ronald Jones II Struggles in First Preseason Game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones II rushed eight times on Thursday and only managed to gain nine yards. The bright side for the first year back was that one of those rushes put up six for Tampa Bay. Regardless, the line could have looked better. Despite how stiff his competition is, Jones has... Read More
Noah Spence Has Bulked Up In Offseason
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Noah Spence has reportedly put on 35 pounds this past offseason. Spence now weighs approximately 263 pounds which could benefit him throughout the year. The former second-round pick has dealt with labrum issues the past two seasons causing him to miss a plethora of games. Maybe this new weight level... Read More
Eloy Jimenez - How Hyped Should We Be?
It is difficult to not get excited about a player of Eloy Jimenez’s caliber, especially when there are rumblings that he may get the call up to the bigs soon. During an interview with 670TheScore in Chicago, White Sox Player Development Director Chris Getz stated that Jimenez is close to joining the big-league club. Getz... Read More
Chris Godwin Expected To Start Opposite Mike Evans
Tampa Bay Buccaneers second-year wide receiver Chris Godwin has reportedly won a starting job as the No. 2 receiver opposite Mike Evans. Godwin showed out in the limited playing time he earned last season. The rookie receiver totaled 34 catches, 525 yards, and one touchdown while only starting two games in 2017. Godwin's numbers should... Read More
DeSean Jackson to Work Out of Slot in 2018
It is being reported that Buccaneers wide receiver DeSean Jackson has been working primarily out of the slot during training camp. Jackson had himself a rough 2017 season that featured the lowest yards per reception of his career. This could be attributed to the change in scenery to a team like Tampa Bay that lacked... Read More
David Price Finally Keeps the Yankees At Bay
Red Sox starting pitcher David Price has been notoriously poor against the New York Yankees throughout his career. Price has bounced around the AL East facing the Yankees through various times of the year with the Rays, Blue Jays and now Red Sox. For the first time this season, he has thrown a quality start... Read More
Aroldis Chapman Blows Save On Sunday
Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman blew a three-run lead against the Red Sox on Sunday. Chapman left the bases loaded for J.D. Martinez who promptly singled up the middle of the field to drive in two runs, then gave up a bouncer to Xander Bogaerts that was mishandled by third baseman Miguel Andujar. The Yankees high-priced... Read More
Masahiro Tanaka Ties Season High In Strikeouts Sunday
Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka was solid in Sunday's outing against Boston. Despite being pulled before pitching five full innings, Tanaka struck-out a season-high, nine, and allowed only one run. His pitch count ran up to 97 and was unfortunately pulled in the bottom of the fifth. Tanaka allowed a few hits (six), but his... Read More
Andrew Benintendi Knocks In Game-Winner
Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi drove in the winning run in the 10th inning of Sunday's series finale versus the Yankees to complete the sweep. The walk-off RBI single was his third hit of the game and first fantasy counting stat of the day. Benintendi has been hot just about all season long and... Read More
Bryce Harper Leaves Game With Injury
Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper (leg) was removed from Saturday's contest after reportedly "limping" around the outfield. Harper was struck in the leg by a pitch during his at-bat and was replaced by Adam Eaton after failing to chase down a fly ball. He is likely undergoing tests to determine the severity but from what it... Read More
Tucker Barnhart Ejected Saturday
Reds catcher Tucker Barnhart was ejected from the second game of Saturday's doubleheader due to a dispute with the home plate umpire. Andy Fletcher's strike zone upset Barnhart enough to argue after Matt Adams home run. He was subsequently thrown out and replaced by Curt Casali mid-game but should be back for Sunday's contest again... Read More
Tyler O'Neill Scratched, Jose Martinez Starting
Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill (groin) has been scratched from Saturday's lineup due to groin discomfort. There were no reports of an injury for O'Neill up until today, so he may only be day-to-day. The Cardinals outfield had already been worn thin with the departure of Tommy Pham and injury to Dexter Fowler. Now with O'Neill... Read More
Dee Gordon Not in Lineup Saturday
Mariners' second baseman is not in Saturday's lineup due to a sore ankle. Gordon twisted his ankle a few days back but managed to play in Friday's game. He told reporters after the game that he was experiencing some soreness so today's absence is likely just a rest day. Andrew Romine will start in his... Read More
Carlos Carrasco Cruises Through Twins Lineup
Indians starter Carlos Carrasco pitched masterfully against Minnesota on Wednesday. Carrasco gave up four hits with no walks or runs and punched out 10 batters in 7 1/3 innings. The Indians only managed to score twice, but luckily that was enough to earn Carrasco the win. Cookie has been dominant over the course of his... Read More
Bucs Extend GM Jason Licht Until 2019
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have extended general manager Jason Licht for just one more season. This deal is essentially a short leash for Licht who has had trouble putting a winning team together in his time at the helm of the front office. Licht has had a seemingly successful offseason. He's made solid draft picks,... Read More
Trevor Bauer Reaches Double-Digit Wins
Indians starting pitcher Trevor Bauer had another great outing Tuesday. Bauer pitched 6 and 1/3 innings against the Twins en route to his 10th win of the year; an impressive feat considering that Bauer typically struggles to get run support. His four strikeouts on the day are low for his standards, but with just two... Read More
Yonder Alonso is Trending Up
Indians first baseman Yonder Alonso has been on a tear this past week. On Sunday against the Tigers, he homered once again and drove in three runs on three hits. Just over the past four days, he has accumulated five runs, three home runs, and seven RBI. Alonso is pretty streaky, so this torrid pace... Read More
Corey Kluber Gets a Confidence Boost
Indians ace Corey Kluber performed as he should against the Tigers on Sunday. Kluber pitched 7 1/3 innings and only allowed one run en route to a win. Although no new information on his knee has been released for over a week, concern still lingers with Kluber's health. His Ks have been trending down since... Read More
Adrian Beltre to Waive No-Trade Clause for "Right Deal"
Adrian Beltre has agreed with Texas Rangers to waive his no-trade clause for the right deal. The 39-year old Beltre is still a valuable piece to a major league roster but provides no on-field value to the Texas Rangers in 2018 as they are looking to sell before Tuesday's deadline. Beltre is a free agent... Read More
Mitch Moreland Returns to Lineup Saturday
Red Sox first baseman Mitch Moreland (knee) will return to the starting lineup Saturday against the Twins. Moreland missed the past three games with a knee injury and was replaced in the starting lineup by Steve Pearce. Since Pearce's addition to the roster a month ago, the Red Sox have been platooning Moreland against right-handed... Read More
Yasiel Puig Activated, Alex Verdugo Optioned
The Los Angeles Dodgers have activated outfielder Yasielf Puig from the 10-day disabled list and optioned Alex Verdugo back to Triple-A. Puig was on the DL for a few weeks with a mild oblique strain but now returns to a Dodgers lineup that has since added Manny Machado. Puig should slide back into the bottom... Read More
Mike Clevinger Dealing With Illness
Indians starting pitcher Mike Clevinger is dealing with an illness and unsure whether he will take the hill on Saturday. This is not the worst news in the world as he may be fine by game-time. However, if he is forced to miss his start, then there should be concern that he may be skipped... Read More
Adam Eaton Not in Starting Lineup Saturday
Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton is riding the bench Saturday in Miami. Michael A. Taylor will replace Eaton in the starting lineup and bat seventh against right-hander Trevor Richards. Taylor has been a menace on the base paths this season but just hasn't gotten the consistent playing time lately to take advantage of his speed. Expect... Read More
Asdrubal Cabrera Starting and Batting Fifth Saturday
Phillies recent trade acquisition Asdrubal Cabrera is in the starting line up for Saturday's game against the Reds. Cabrera was recently acquired from the Mets in exchange for prospects and will see himself regularly starting in Philadelphia's infield going forward. Today he finds himself at shortstop, though he should expect to start at second base... Read More
Michael Fulmer to Resume Throwing Tuesday
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Michael Fulmer (oblique) will resume his throwing program on Tuesday. Fulmer is reportedly ahead of schedule in his recovery from a left oblique strain. If all goes well, he should see himself back on the mound in the coming weeks. Fulmer has been at the center of trade talks for the... Read More
Francisco Lindor Doubles Down on Home Runs Friday
Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor came to play against the Tigers on Friday. Both of his hits were sent into the stands as he went 2-for-5 and drove in three runs with both dingers. Lindor had not exactly been slumping up until yesterday, however, his power had been missing for a few weeks. Lindor's last home... Read More
Carlos Carrasco Finding His Form
Indians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco has now made back-to-back quality starts with eight strikeouts. This is the Carrasco fantasy owners drafted and hopefully, he can keep it up throughout the rest of the season. Carrasco pitched for 6.1 innings against the Tigers on Friday. He allowed nine baserunners and only gave up one earned run.... Read More
Brad Hand Earns First Save in Cleveland
Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Brad Hand closed out his first game for Cleveland on Wednesday against Pittsburgh. Hand pitched 1.1 innings of relief and struck out three without letting any batters on. The all-star reliever has been stellar all season and now provides Cleveland with much-needed bullpen depth. Typically, Cody Allen would be the one... Read More
Trevor Bauer Lights-Out Against Pirates
Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Trevor Bauer put on a show against the scorching Pittsburgh Pirates. He pitched seven shutout innings, only allowed four baserunners and struck out 10; effectively ending the Pirates 11-game win streak. Bauer more than made up for his last start against Texas in which he walked five and got pulled after... Read More
