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Shohei Ohtani Expected To Start Against Tigers Next Week
Los Angeles Angels manager Mike Scioscia announced Saturday that he expects Shohei Ohtani to start one of their four upcoming road games against the Tigers. Ohtani has not pitched since Sunday. He had his start this week pushed, so the Angels could better manage his innings. The 23-year old has pitched less than 200 innings... Read More
Andrew Miller Back to Disabled List With Knee Issue
The Cleveland Indians have placed relief pitcher Andrew Miller (knee) on the disabled list with right knee inflammation. Miller has struggled since returning from a DL stint earlier in the month from a left hamstring strain. He has given up multiple earned runs and blown three saves since May 11. This same knee has given... Read More
Angels Recall Jaime Barria From Triple-A
The Los Angeles Angels have recalled starting pitcher Jaime Barria from Triple-A and will have him start Saturday against the Yankees. Barria has started five games for the Angels and has impressed. He has gone at least five innings and has given up two or fewer runs in four of his five starts and picked... Read More
Amed Rosario Not In Lineup Saturday
New York Mets shortstop Amed Rosario is absent from Saturday's lineup against the Brewers. The day off is likely just a breather for the 22-year-old, who has not exactly had the best season thus far fantasy-wise. Rosario was a hyped-up post-Super 2 call-up last season who has disappointed in his official rookie year. Rosario's .253/.276/.656... Read More
Ivan Nova Dealing With Finger Issue, Nick Kingham May Be Re-Called
Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle announced on Saturday that starting pitcher Ivan Nova is dealing with a sprained ligament in his right index finger. Nova's next start is currently slated for Tuesday against the Cubs, but that is now in doubt. The Pirates are likely to place Nova on the disabled list and recall Nick... Read More
Clayton Kershaw Will Throw Simulated Gamed On Saturday
Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw (biceps) is expected to throw 60 pitches in a simulated game on Saturday. Kershaw has been out since May 1 so this is good news for Dodgers fans and fantasy owners. The simulated game will be Kershaw's first time throwing to live hitters since his placement on the disabled... Read More
Denard Span Expected to Play Left Field For Mariners
Seattle Mariners general manager Jerry DiPoto announced that Denard Span is expected to regularly start in left-field going forward. Span was just acquired in a trade with Tampa Bay and is experiencing a renaissance season in 2018. Over the course of 43 games, Span has accumulated 27 runs, four home runs, 28 RBI and six... Read More
Carlos Rodon On Track To Make Next Rehab Start
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodon was forced out of his rehab start on Thursday afternoon after getting struck by a line drive. Luckily for Rodon, everything checked out just fine and the incident only required a few staples for a laceration on his forehead. The injury-plagued lefty underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left... Read More
Alex Colome and Denard Span Traded to Mariners
The Tampa Bay Rays have traded closer Alex Colome and outfielder Denard Span to the Mariners in exchange for Andrew Moore and Tommy Romero. This leaves Jose Alvarado as the biggest beneficiary in the Rays bullpen. We expect him to see the most save chances the rest of the season, although Chaz Roe could mix... Read More
Adam Plutko Recalled From Triple-A to Start Wednesday
The Cleveland Indians have called up Adam Plutko to start Wednesday's game against the Cubs. Plutko's last appearance for the Indians came on May 3 when he pitched 7 1/3 innings in Toronto. In that start, Plutko gave up only three runs, struck out six and earned the win. It seems that Cleveland is opting... Read More
Jared Hughes (RP, CIN) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 3% of leagues ANALYSIS: Raisel Iglesias just hit the 10-day disabled list with "left bicep soreness" but considering that he's a right-hander, this shouldn't be too much of an issue. Regardless, closers are scarce and Jared Hughes is next in line for the job. Hughes has... Read More
Juan Soto (OF, WSH) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 39% of leagues ANALYSIS: No one saw this coming this soon. It was announced that 19-year-old Juan Soto was getting the call up to Washington Saturday evening and those who have been following him probably jumped to the wire. Soto started the 2018 season in Low-A, moved to High-A after 16 games,... Read More
Nate Jones (RP, CWS) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Saves Leagues OWNED IN: 25% of leagues ANALYSIS: The Chicago White Sox may have found their guy after going through a closer carousel to start the season. Nate Jones has converted the past two save opportunity for the Sox and it's worth it to assume that they might ride the hot hand here. Joakim... Read More
Didi Gregorius Out Of Lineup Saturday
New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius is out of the starting lineup Saturday against the Royals. Gregorius is likely getting the day off because he has been ice cold at the plate for nearly the entire month of May. Since May 4, Gregorius has one hit in the 10 games he has started. Even with... Read More
Byron Buxton Out Of Lineup Saturday
Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton is not in Saturday's lineup against the Brewers. Buxton has had a tumultuous season filled with struggles at the plate and with health. Since his reinstatement from the disabled list, Buxton has failed to provide much offense. Buxton is 2-for-23 with three runs, one RBI, and no steals since his... Read More
Joe Mauer (neck) Placed On 10-Day Disabled List
The Minnesota Twins have placed first-baseman Joe Mauer on the DL due to a neck injury. Mauer left Friday's game due to neck stiffness, so this move is likely precautionary to give Mauer ample time to get back to 100%. The aging former MVP has been much less fantasy relevant than before. His move to... Read More
Matt Moore (knee) Placed On 10-Day Disabled List
The Texas Rangers have placed starting pitcher Matt Moore on the DL with what is being reported as "knee soreness". The veteran left-hander has been awful this year, so it would not be too far-fetched to assume that this move is more of an opportunity to give Moore some time off to get his head... Read More
J.T. Realmuto Out Of Starting Lineup Saturday
Miami Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto will receive a routine day off on Saturday. The Marlins are starting Bryan Holaday in place of Realmuto, who has been as effective as ever in 2018. After returning from an injury that kept him out of the lineup to start the season, Realmuto has batted .313 and knocked six... Read More
Nick Kingham Recalled From Triple-A To Start On Saturday
The Pittsburgh Pirates have recalled starting pitcher Nick Kingham to start against the Padres on Saturday. Kingham has been solid in his first two major league starts this season and the Pirates for that success to carry over into today. Kingham sports a 2.92 ERA, 0.65 WHIP, and 16 strikeouts in 12 1/3 innings against... Read More
Gregory Polanco Out Of Lineup On Saturday
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco is not in Saturday's lineup against the Padres. San Diego is starting left-hander Clayton Richard, so the Pirates likely opted to give Polanco the day off and play the matchup with righty Jose Osuna instead. Polanco has had a very good season thus far as he is managing to stay... Read More
Carlos Gonzalez Out Of Lineup On Saturday
Colorado Rockies outfielder Carlos Gonzalez is out of the lineup Saturday against the Giants. The Rockies face a right-hander in Chris Stratton today, so it is peculiar for the power-hitting lefty Gonzalez to see his second day off in a row. Either Gonzalez is nursing an undisclosed injury or this could be a sign of... Read More
Joe Panik Ahead Of Schedule In Recovery
San Francisco Giants second baseman Joe Panik (thumb) is set to return earlier than expected from his torn UCL. Panik was originally expected to miss upwards to six weeks with this thumb injury, however, it now seems that he could return in less than five. He is expected to begin a rehab assignment in the... Read More
Are the Dodgers Sunk This Year?
The Los Angeles Dodgers are off to their worst 40-game start in 60 years and fantasy owners are not happy. After last season’s demolition derby throughout the National League, most expected legitimate value out of their preseason Dodgers draft picks. Names like: Clayton Kershaw, Cody Bellinger, Corey Seager, Justin Turner, Kenley Jansen, Yasiel Puig, Alex... Read More
Travis Shaw Out of Lineup Saturday
Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Travis Shaw is out of the lineup on Saturday as they go up against left-handed Rockies pitcher Kyle Freeland. Manager Craig Counsell likely wanted to opt for a righty-heavy approach to attack the opposing team's starter. Shaw has been swinging a hot bat of late, as he has three home runs... Read More
Jacob deGrom Being Activated From Disabled List Sunday
New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (elbow) is returning to the team's rotation this Sunday to start against the Phillies. deGrom hyperextended his elbow two weeks ago in his start against the Braves and was not expected to miss too much time. The Mets erred on the side of caution to allow deGrom ample... Read More
Bradley Zimmer Scratched From Saturday's Lineup
Cleveland Indians outfielder Bradley Zimmer (chest) has been removed from Saturday's lineup. Zimmer is dealing with a bruised chest as he has complained about soreness when swinging the bat so he'll get the day off and Brandon Guyer will start in his place. Zimmer has had a lackluster sophomore campaign thus-far, as he continues to... Read More
Hunter Pence Has Restarted Minor League Assignment
San Francisco Giants right fielder Hunter Pence (thumb) has resumed baseball activity after dealing with recurring soreness. Pence was pulled from his last start a week ago and is seemingly back on track to return to the field. The veteran outfielder has been away from his major league squad since April 18 and now could... Read More
Wade Miley Transferred to 60-Day Disabled List
Milwaukee Brewers left-handed pitcher Wade Miley (oblique) has been placed on the 60-day DL. Miley seemed to have injured his oblique in the first inning of Tuesday's game against Cleveland and is now expected to miss several months of playing time while recovering. Oblique issues are the bane of any baseball player's existence as they... Read More
Jacob Barnes Optioned To Minors
The Milwaukee Brewers have sent right-handed pitcher Jacob Barnes down to Triple-A Colorado Springs. Barnes has struggled mightily in the month of May as he has given up four earned runs and 12 hits in a total of three innings pitched. He had been a dominant set up man in 2017, and was speculated to... Read More
Mark Reynolds Contract Purchased From Triple-A
The Washington Nationals have decided to bring up veteran Mark Reynolds as a corresponding move to placing first baseman Ryan Zimmerman on the disabled list. Reynolds has not had a single major league at-bat all season and is not in the starting lineup Saturday against the Diamondbacks. Reynolds had a very solid 2017 season with... Read More
