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Are You For Real? Surprising MLB Pitcher Starts from Week 23
Jason Heyward Starting To Heat Up
Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward is beginning to heat up. Heyward went 2-for-4 Tuesday with a run scored. Heyward now has four straight multi-hit games in a row and has hit in five straight games. Heyward has been a hard player to trust, but now is as good as a time as there will ever... Read More
Ian Happ Gets Three Hits On Tuesday
Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ went 3-for-4 Tuesday evening. Happ hit a home run and picked up a pair of singles. It was a game that Happ really needed, as he’s been off to a slow start. Happ is off to a slow start but should still be rostered as a bench option due to... Read More
Dan Straily Could Be Returning to Marlins Soon
Miami Marlins starting pitcher Dan Straily (forearm) pitched 5 1/3 innings with three earned runs and six strikeouts in a win for Double-A Jacksonville on Tuesday. Following the game, Marlins beat reporter Joe Frisaro noted that it's likely Straily's next start comes at the major league level. Straily has been dealing with forearm inflammation and has... Read More
Tigers-Pirates Postponed on Tuesday
Tuesday's matchup between the Detroit Tigers and Pittsburgh Pirates has been postponed due to rain. The two teams will make it up in a traditional doubleheader on Wednesday, with the first pitch expected at 4:05 pm. The two starting pitchers from Tuesday's game, Chad Kuhl for the Pirates and Jordan Zimmermann for the Tigers, will... Read More
J.T. Riddle Struggles in Rehab Debut
Miami Marlins shortstop J.T. Riddle (shoulder) struggled in his rehab debut on Tuesday, going 0-3 with a strikeout. He was able to play five innings in the field, however. Riddle is returning from August shoulder surgery and will likely have a lengthy rehab assignment ahead of him. When he does return, it's unclear exactly what his... Read More
Yusmeiro Petit Placed On Bereavement Leave
Oakland Athletics reliever Yusmeiro Petit was placed on bereavement leave due to the passing of his mother, according to Martin Gallegos of The Mercury News. Actually, Petit was informed of his mother's passing before Monday's game against the Texas Rangers. Amazingly, with his mind and heart elsewhere, Petit pitched in the game and did very... Read More
Rockies-Padres Predicted Pitch Time At 9:25 PM ET
The Colorado Rockies-San Diego Padres game that was currently in a rain delay is now predicted to start at 9:25 pm ET. If you played any Rockies or Padres players, you should be in luck, as it doesn't look like the game will be outright postponed.
Xander Bogaerts Demonstrates Power In Rehab Start
Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (ankle) made quick work of Triple-A pitching in his first of two rehab games in Triple-A Pawtucket. Bogaerts hit a solo homer in the fourth inning and finished the night 2-for-3. The Red Sox offense, which has been stumbling the past couple of days, will be eager to get... Read More
Tim Lincecum Throws to Hitters on Tuesday
Texas Rangers relief pitcher Tim Lincecum (blister) threw to live batters on Tuesday and could be ready to join the team's bullpen at the end of May. Lincecum was placed on the disabled list in late March with a blister and has yet to make his 2018 debut. Lincecum was out of the league in 2017... Read More
Christian Villanueva Out Until Friday with Hamstring Injury
San Diego Padres third baseman Christian Villanueva (hamstring), who is sitting on Tuesday, will also miss the team's game on Wednesday before returning to the lineup on Friday. Villanueva has been battling a nagging hamstring injury, but with his return imminent, it appears he's almost over the injury. Cory Spangenberg should start at third on Wednesday.... Read More
Xander Bogaerts To Play In Rehab Games At Triple-A
Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (ankle) is scheduled to play in two games for Triple-A Pawtucket Tuesday and Wednesday, according to Jason Mastrodonato of the Boston Herald. In recent days, Bogaerts has been able to successfully finish aggressive drills to test his ankle strength and mobility. He is ready to return to the big... Read More
Tim Anderson Picks Up Two Hits Tuesday
Hitting in the No. 1 spot for just the second time this year, Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson went 2-for-4. Anderson is now hitting .267 on the year and offers owners a good speed and pop option at shortstop. It will be interesting to see if manager Rick Renteria keeps him at the top... Read More
Victor Martinez Sitting on Tuesday
With the Detroit Tigers playing in a National League park on Tuesday, designated hitter Victor Martinez is not in the lineup. It's likely that Martinez is limited to pinch-hitting duties until Friday when the Tigers play another American League team in the Orioles. Martinez has been decent to start the year, hitting .258 with home... Read More
Jack Flaherty Set to Start for Cardinals on Saturday
St. Louis Cardinals pitching prospect Jack Flaherty is in line to get the start on Saturday against the Pirates. While the move isn't yet official, he was scratched from his scheduled start on Wednesday with all signs pointing to him getting the start with the major league club over the weekend. Flaherty shined in his... Read More
Delino DeShields Will Stay In Leadoff Role
Texas Rangers center fielder Delino DeShields will continue to get run at the top of the order after returning to the lineup. The 25-year-old has only appeared in four games on the season thanks to injury, but the Rangers have a lot of faith that his speed and contact skills will make him an ideal place... Read More
Rockies-Padres In Rain Delay Tuesday
The game between the San Diego Padres and Colorado Rockies is currently being delayed due to rain. There is no word on an official start time right now. Stay tuned for more info.
Adrian Sanchez Starts At Third For Nationals
Washington Nationals infielder Adrian Sanchez will make his 2018 major league debut at third base on Tuesday and bat seventh. Sanchez was called up Tuesday, taking the place of Matt Reynolds, and was one of the last players cut out of spring training. He's not relevant for fantasy purposes but is worth monitoring since the... Read More
Matt Strahm Scheduled to Make Back-to-Back Rehab Appearances Next Week
San Diego Padres relief pitcher Matt Strahm (knee) is scheduled to make back-to-back rehab appearances next week with the hope being that he could return to the major league bullpen shortly. Strahm has missed all season after coming back from a torn patellar tendon. Currently the Padres plan to use Strahm in a relief role, however,... Read More
Tony Barnette May Return Friday
Texas Rangers relief pitcher Tony Barnette threw live batting practice on Tuesday and assuming he has no setbacks, he could be activated from the disabled list as soon as Friday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Barnette could represent a boost to a bullpen that has struggled to start the season. With closer Keone Kela recently blowing... Read More
Rich Hill Throws Simulated Game Tuesday, Will Start Monday
Los Angeles Dodgers starter Rich Hill (finger) threw a simulated game on Tuesday without incident and says he will start next Monday in Arizona. Hill was placed on the disabled list due to a cracked fingernail, so his injury was never serious. Given how mediocre his outings had been, he was likely given the time... Read More
Jonathan Schoop Able To Do a Bit of Everything on Tuesday
Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jonathan Schoop (oblique) was able to hit off of a tee, take ground balls and throw prior to the team's scheduled game on Tuesday. Schoop is dealing with an oblique strain that has sidelined him since April 14. Prior to going down with his injury, Schoop was hitting .230 with one home... Read More
Zach Britton Throws Bullpen off of Regular Mound Tuesday
Baltimore Orioles closer Zach Britton (Achilles) threw a full bullpen session off a regular mound prior to the team's scheduled game with the Rays. Britton is working his way back from an Achilles injury and is still not expected back until late May at the earliest. However, Britton is clearly ramping up his workouts and perhaps... Read More
Jacob Nottingham Sent Back Down To Triple-A
Milwaukee Brewers catcher Jacob Nottingham has been sent back down to Triple-A Colorado Springs after Manny Pina (calf) has been activated off the disabled list. In seven plate appearances, Nottingham failed to register his first MLB hit, however, he earned two walks in his MLB debut. He still has a lot to learn and will... Read More
Tim Beckham Undergoes MRI for Groin Injury on Tuesday
Baltimore Orioles third baseman Tim Beckham underwent an MRI on Tuesday for a nagging groin injury. Beckham injured the groin in spring training before injuring it again on Monday against the Indians. While there has been no word on what Beckham's MRI revealed, there's a good chance he ends up on the disabled list. If... Read More
Austin Barnes Starts Behind The Plate Tuesday, Kyle Farmer At Third
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes will get the start on Tuesday against lefty Dillon Peters and the Marlins and bat sixth. Kyle Farmer will start at third and bat eighth. Barnes is 4-for-12 against lefties this year and even though Yasmani Grandal is the team's best hitter, he needs a day off from time... Read More
Manny Pina Back In Lineup Tuesday
Milwaukee Brewers catcher Manny Pina (calf) will return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Kansas City Royals. After running the bases on Sunday and resting up on Monday, it looks like he's ready to return the lineup. Due to this move, Jacob Nottingham has been sent back down to Triple-A Colorado Springs and will... Read More
Joe Musgrove Scheduled to Make Simulated Start on Wednesday
Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Joe Musgrove (shoulder) is scheduled to make a simulated start on Wednesday. The hope is that if he doesn't have a setback, he could head out on his rehab assignment soon. Musgrove has missed all of the 2018 season with a shoulder injury. Acquired from the Astros in the Gerrit Cole deal,... Read More
Walker Buehler Sent Back To Minors, Will Likely Return This Weekend
Los Angeles Dodgers starter and top pitching prospect Walker Buehler has been sent to the High-A affiliate Rancho Cucamonga Quakes on Tuesday, one day after making his major league starting debut against the Marlins. The Dodgers need the bench spot, and Daniel Hudson has been called up to take his place. Buehler won't do anything... Read More
Orlando Arcia Sitting with Stomach Bug Tuesday
Updating a previous report, Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Orlando Arcia is sitting out of Tuesday's game with a stomach bug. Originally it was thought that Arcia was still dealing with an ankle injury that has kept him out of the past few games. It turns out that his injury is much more minor and Arcia should... Read More
Three Cardinals Relievers to Begin Rehab Assignments Soon
Three injured St. Louis Cardinals relief pitchers will begin rehab assignments soon, according to general manager Michael Girsch. Sam Tuivailala (knee) will begin his assignment on Wednesday with Triple-A Memphis. Ryan Sherriff (toe) will start his rehab later this week and veteran lefty Brett Cecil (shoulder) has already reported to Single-A Palm Beach to begin... Read More
