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George Springer Day-To-Day After MRI
Houston Astros outfielder George Springer (back) will not play Monday night against the Chicago White Sox. Springer, who experienced lower back stiffness Sunday and was removed early from Sunday's game, told reporters he got an MRI today and received good news, so hopefully this isn't a lingering issue. It's been an absolutely monstrous start so... Read More
Michael Conforto Symptom Free For Last Three Days
The New York Mets received some good news about outfielder Michael Conforto (concussion) on Monday. The Mets, who were awaiting word from their medical team on Monday afternoon regarding what sort of activities Conforto can start to do, and when, were at least given some good news, as he has now gone three days symptom-free.... Read More
Jonathan Villar Not In Starting Lineup Monday
Baltimore Orioles second basemen Jonathan Villar (rest) is getting his first day off of the season on Monday. The 28-year-old is having a decent start to the season, tallying 27 runs, five home runs, and 19 RBI to go along with nine stolen bases over the first 46 games. Hanser Alberto will start in his place... Read More
Yoenis Cespedes Suffers Multiple Fractures In Ranch Accident
New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes (heel) suffered multiple fractures in his right ankle after a "violent fall" on his ranch in Port St. Lucie. It is not known when Cespedes, who has been out all year rehabbing from heel surgeries, will be able to return to the Mets' lineup. He is now back in... Read More
Dellin Betances Throws For Second Straight Day Monday
New York Yankees relief pitcher Dellin Betances (shoulder) threw off flat ground for the second straight day Monday. He threw from 90 feet on Sunday and 105 feet on Monday and will continue to throw for three more days in order to build up arm strength. The 31-year-old, who has yet to see any action... Read More
Willie Calhoun Not In Lineup Monday
Texas Rangers outfielder Willie Calhoun (rest) will get a second day off in a row on Monday. Calhoun has seriously impressed so far, collecting five runs, two home runs, and seven RBI over his first five games of the season. Playing time was always going to be a concern here, but if he continues to swing... Read More
Khris Davis Not In Starting Lineup Monday
Oakland Athletics outfielder Khris Davis (hip) will sit on Monday against Cleveland Indians right-hander Carlos Carrasco. Davis returned to the lineup Sunday, getting a hit in four at-bats out of the designated hitter spot. The A's have five more games on tap this week after Monday and there have been no reports that his hip... Read More
Jed Lowrie Moved To 60-Day IL
New York Mets second basemen Jed Lowrie (hamstring) has been moved to the 60-day IL. Lowrie has already spent 53 days on the 10-day IL so this move is not a sign that he will be out long term. However, there has been little to no news since he suffered a setback early last week,... Read More
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Named American League Player Of The Week
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has taken home AL player of the week honors. The top prospect in baseball has broken out in a big way, slashing .333/.417/.905 to go along with four home runs, nine RBI and five runs scored over six games with only one strikeout over 24 plate appearances. Guerrero... Read More
Corey Kluber To Undergo X-Ray Thursday
Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber (forearm) will undergo an x-ray on Thursday to determine if his cast can be removed. Kluber, who has been out since May 1st after getting hit by a line drive, could switch over to a removable splint if the evaluation determines that things are progressing in the right direction.... Read More
Elvis Andrus Placed On IL, Willie Calhoun Recalled From Triple-A
The Texas Rangers have placed shortstop Elvis Andrus (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list. Andrus seemed to slow up on his way to first base Tuesday night and was removed from the game for a hamstring issue. The Rangers have also recalled outfield prospect Willie Calhoun from Triple-A. Calhoun has been absolutely mashing Triple-A pitching,... Read More
Odubel Herrera Not In Phillies Lineup Wednesday
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera is getting the day off Wednesday. The counting stats have been there for the 27 year-old in his return from injury, with four runs, eight RBI and a stolen base in nine games. Batting in a stacked Phillies lineup should continue to help pad his numbers and he could prove... Read More
Maikel Franco To Sit Wednesday
Philadelphia Phillies third basemen Maikel Franco is getting the day off Wednesday against Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Gio Gonzalez. It looks like a routine day off for the 26 year-old. Sean Rodriguez will man third and bat seventh and can be safely ignore as a fantasy and DFS option.
Wilson Contreras Not In Starting Lineup Wednesday
Chicago Cubs catcher Wilson Contreras gets a breather on Wednesday against the Reds. It's been quite the start to the season so far for Contreras who owns a .305/.413/.610 slash line to go along with 23 runs, 10 home runs, and 25 RBI. Contreras has been on of the top offensive catchers in the game... Read More
Aaron Hicks Returns To Lineup Wednesday
New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks (back) will finally be making his season debut Wednesday night in the second game of a doubleheader. Big things are expected from Hicks after a strong 2018 season. He will hit leadoff against Andrew Cashner and the Orioles. With all the Yankees injuries this season, Hicks is a welcome... Read More
Miguel Cabrera To Sit Wednesday
Detroit Tigers first basemen Miguel Cabrera is getting a day off on Wednesday. The 36 year-old experienced knee stiffness last night and will rest against Houston starter Justin Verlander, who he has surprisingly yet to face in his career. Cabrera is batting .282/.349/.342 on the season and has shown he can still produce a decent... Read More
Anthony Rizzo Out Again Wednesday
Chicago Cubs first basemen Anthony Rizzo (back) won’t suit up for a third consecutive game Wednesday. Back issues continue to linger for the all-star, but the problem does not seem major and we could see him back any day now. David Bote is in at the third base and Kris Bryant will man first today.
Season Could Be Over For Miguel Andujar
New York Yankees third basemen Miguel Andujar (shoulder) could wind up missing the remainder of the season. According to Yankees manager Aaron Boone, Andujar’s injury hasn’t got worse, but it doesn’t seem to have progressed. A decision whether to elect for surgery or rehab will be made in the next day. Surgery would surely end... Read More
Jake Rogers Gets Promoted To Triple-A
Detroit Tigers catching prospect Jake Rogers has been promoted to Triple-A. The Tigers' eighth-ranked prospect raked to a tune of a .302/.429/.535 slash line to go along with five home runs, 17 runs, and 21 RBI with the Erie SeaWolves. He is also one of the best defensive catchers in the minor leagues. While he... Read More
Jed Lowrie Suffers Setback
New York Mets second basemen Jed Lowrie suffered a hamstring strain on Tuesday. Lowrie has yet to see the field this season due to a sprained left knee capsule and was initially expected to be activated on Friday. This new injury will now send him back to Port St. Lucie, and he will be reevaluated... Read More
Khris Davis Blasts Two Home Runs
Oakland Athletics outfielder Khris Davis ended his 21-game homer drought in style, blasting two home runs in the 6-5 loss to the Mariners. Davis took Mariners starter Yusei Kikuchi yard in the sixth and followed that up with a solo blast off of Austin Adams in the eighth. His 19th multi-HR game since joining the A’s... Read More
Austin Meadows Sitting Tuesday
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Austin Meadows (rest) will sit Tuesday night. The young outfielder has shone this season, hitting .360/.427/.721 through 23 games. A full crash may not be in store, but his .397 BABIP should lead to some regression. Ride him while he's hot.
Jordan Zimmermann May Begin Baseball Activities Tuesday
This is good news. It was earlier reported that Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann (elbow) was having trouble getting a pain-free extension, so this is a step in the right direction. The right-hander is trying to avoid a second Tommy John surgery by attempting to rehab his sprained right UCL. He won't be pitching... Read More
Trevor Rosenthal To Make Second Appearance In Double-A Tuesday
Washington Nationals relief pitcher Trevor Rosenthal continues his minor league rehab assignment on Tuesday. He only pitched one inning his first time out, and his seven appearances with the Nationals were absolutely awful to say the least. The timetable for his return is currently unknown.
Anthony Rizzo Out Of Cubs Lineup Tuesday
Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) is out for the second consecutive game on Tuesday. This isn't a new issue for Rizzo so the Cubs will likely be cautious with their star and not rush him back. Kris Bryant will fill in at first, and Danny Descalso will be in at second against the... Read More
