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Are You For Real? Surprising MLB Pitcher Starts from Week 23
Miguel Gonzalez Not Ready to Return From DL When First Eligible
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Miguel Gonzalez (shoulder) says he doesn't expect to return from the disabled list when first eligible. Gonzalez is suffering from shoulder inflammation and felt it tense up during his last start. Gonzalez was eligible to return next Tuesday during the White Sox's game against the Cardinals. Gonzalez has been atrocious in... Read More
Tommy Pham Returns to Lineup on Tuesday
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tommy Pham has returned to the lineup after missing a few games with a groin injury. He's starting in center and batting second as the Cardinals take on the Mets and starter Zack Wheeler on Tuesday. Pham was hitting .318 with two home runs, five RBI and five stolen bases prior... Read More
J.P. Crawford Sitting on Tuesday
Philadelphia Phillies shortstop J.P. Crawford is sitting due to rest on Tuesday and is not in the lineup. He's being replaced by veteran Pedro Florimon at short. Manager Gabe Kapler decided to sit most of his lefties Tuesday as they face Diamondbacks southpaw Robbie Ray. Crawford is hitting .185 with two home runs, six RBI... Read More
Odubel Herrera Absent from Phillies Lineup on Tuesday
Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Odubel Herrera is getting the day off on Tuesday as manager Gabe Kapler looks to fill his lineup with righties against left-handed Robbie Ray. Herrera is being replaced in center by Aaron Altherr, who will bat fifth. Herrera has been solid to start the year with a monstrous .329 batting average... Read More
Christian Villanueva Out Again
San Diego Padres third baseman Christian Villanueva (hamstring) is out again Tuesday against the Colorado Rockies. Villanueva was a late scratch on Monday, so Tuesday's absence is a surprise. He should be able to pinch hit. Villanueva's injury comes at an unfortunate time during his visit to Coors Field against left-handed starter Kyle Freeland. Villanueva... Read More
Orlando Arcia Sitting with Ankle Injury on Tuesday
Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Orlando Arcia is sitting on Tuesday with an ankle injury. Eric Sogard is taking his place at short and batting ninth against the Royals. There's no word on how serious the injury is, however, he suffered the sprain on Friday and hasn't been able to play since. Arcia is hitting just .217... Read More
Eric Hosmer Placed On Medical Leave
The San Diego Padres placed first baseman Eric Hosmer on family medical leave Tuesday. He is eligible to return before Friday's series against the New York Mets. In corresponding moves, the Padres purchased the contract of starter Eric Lauer, who will make his major league debut Tuesday against the Colorado Rockies. Additionally, reliever Buddy Baumann... Read More
Rafael Bautista And Adrian Sanchez Called Up, Matt Reynolds Sent Down
Washington Nationals outfielder Rafael Bautista and infielder Adrian Sanchez have been called up from Triple-A Syracuse, and infielder Matt Reynolds has been sent down. Relief pitcher Shawn Kelley (elbow) was placed on the 10-day disabled list in a corresponding move. Bautista was recently named the International League Player of the Week and batted .429 with a... Read More
Kevin Quackenbush Designated For Assignment
The Cincinnati Reds have designated right-hander Kevin Quackenbush for assignment and activated right-hander Kevin Shackelford from the disabled list. Quackenbush won a spot in the team's bullpen out of spring training but didn't fare well in the regular season, posting an 11.00 ERA in 10 appearances with the Reds. Shackelford was sidelined with a forearm... Read More
Jason Vargas To Make Debut On Saturday
We already knew that New York Mets starting pitcher Jason Vargas (hand) would make his debut as a Metropolitan over the weekend, but now we know the exact day (Saturday). Vargas has been out since near the end of spring training after suffering a fracture in his non-throwing right hand. He was hit on a comebacker... Read More
Devin Mesoraco Scratched With Neck Stiffness
Cincinnati Reds backup catcher Devin Mesoraco has been scratched from Tuesday's lineup with neck stiffness. He was originally slated to play catcher and bat sixth. He will be replaced by normal starter Tucker Barnhart, who will take the same spot in the lineup. Mesoraco shouldn't be out long and can be considered day-to-day for now.... Read More
Josh Donaldson Nearing Rehab Assignment
Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Josh Donaldson has been on the disabled list since April 13 (retroactive to April 11) due to inflammation in his right shoulder. He’s nearing his way back, however, and manager John Gibbons told the media on Tuesday that Donaldson could get into rehab games by the end of this week.... Read More
Rays And Orioles Postponed Tuesday
Tuesday’s game between the Baltimore Orioles and Tampa Bay Rays has been postponed due to bad weather. The game will be made up as a doubleheader on May 12. Make sure to adjust your lineups accordingly.
Jedd Gyorko Out of the Lineup for Tuesday's Game
St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Jedd Gyorko is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the New York Mets. Matt Carpenter will slide over to third base, with Kolten Wong getting the start at second. Gyorko is off to a great start this season, hitting .545/.647/.636 through his first seven games. He spent... Read More
Matt Carpenter Moves Up in the Lineup on Tuesday
St. Louis Cardinals infielder Matt Carpenter is batting first and playing third base in Tuesday's game against the New York Mets. Kolten Wong is starting at second, with Jedd Gyorko getting the day off. Carpenter is off to a slow start to the season, slashing just .174/.322/.319 in his first 20 games. He's spent most... Read More
Joe Mauer Getting Day Off Tuesday
Minnestoa Twins first baseman Joe Mauer will get the day off on Tuesday as his team gets ready to take on the New York Yankees. It looks like a standard day off for Mauer, as his team will take their cuts against southpaw starter CC Sabathia. Logan Morrison, who was moved down to seventh in... Read More
George Springer Struggling Early Against Right-Handers
Houston Astros outfielder George Springer heads into the final week of April looking to get his season clicking. After a slow start to begin the year, he has come on lately and takes a six-game hitting streak heading into Tuesday night's matchup against the Angels. Part of the reason for Springer's less than stellar numbers... Read More
Evan Gattis Not In Lineup Tuesday Amidst Slump
Houston Astros catcher/designated hitter Evan Gattis is mired in a 9-for-58 (.155) slump heading into the final week of April. Gattis put together a few productive games straight out of the gate to start the season but has struggled ever since. He is now hitting only .205 for the season and has only two extra-base... Read More
Marwin Gonzalez Starting To Slowly Heat Up
Houston Astros infielder/outfielder Marwin Gonzalez is slowly beginning to come out of his early-season slump, going 8-for-24 (.333) with six runs batted in over his last six games. The versatile Gonzalez has raised his batting average 60 points over the last week up to .215 and is hitting the ball with more authority. Gonzalez last... Read More
Kendrys Morales, Randal Grichuk Sitting On Tuesday
For the fantasy owners of Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Kendrys Morales and outfielder Randal Grichuk, make sure they’re on your bench on Tuesday because they’ll be riding the pine for the real game. For Morales, it’s likely just a routine day off after he just returned from a hamstring injury on Friday. For Grichuk,... Read More
Salvador Perez and Alex Gordon Activated Tuesday
The Kansas City Royals activated both catcher Salvador Perez (knee) and outfielder Alex Gordon (hip) Tuesday. Paulo Orlando and Cam Gallagher have been optioned to Triple-A to make room. Perez will have the most fantasy value of the two, as he should hit in the middle of a Royals lineup that has shown some signs... Read More
Andrelton Simmons Back in the Lineup Tuesday
Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons (forearm) is back in the lineup on Tuesday, hitting fifth and playing shortstop. Simmons was removed early from a game on Sunday after getting hit on the arm. He sat out Monday's game, but it looks like that's the only day off he needed. Simmons has hit .295 with... Read More
Addison Russell In Tuesday’s Lineup
Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell will be in the Cubs lineup Tuesday evening. Russell spent Sunday hospitalized after an allergic reaction from a mismarked food tray. Russell will bat seventh Tuesday. Make sure to get Russell back into your starting fantasy lineups.
Kris Bryant Won’t Play Tuesday
Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (eye) will have Tuesday evening off. Bryant was hit in the face Sunday and suffered a laceration above his eye. Bryant is “fine,” according to manager Joe Maddon, but the Cubs wanted to give Bryant an extra day off. Bryant took batting practice Tuesday and could play Wednesday. Infielder Tommy... Read More
Kevin Jepsen Implodes Monday
Any hopes Texas Rangers relief pitcher Kevin Jepsen had of wrestling the closer's role from Keone Kela went up in smoke Monday. Jepsen came into a tie game with two outs in the top of the eighth inning, which he successfully navigated. However, he ran into trouble in the ninth inning, where he gave up... Read More
Charlie Morton Hopes To Finish Stellar Month Strong Against Angels
Houston Astros starter Charlie Morton will face Angels sensation Shohei Ohtani on Tuesday night at Minute Maid Park. Morton has begun the season in phenomenal fashion and will take the mound looking for his fourth win of the season. Through 25 innings this season, Morton has allowed only 16 hits while striking out 33 with... Read More
Colin Moran Sitting On Tuesday
Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Colin Moran is out of the lineup against the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday. Moran is scuffling a bit over his previous nine games, batting only .179/.200/.250 in his last 30 plate appearances. He also hasn't homered since April 2, so manager Clint Hurdle may just want his young third baseman to... Read More
Ian Kennedy An Interesting Play Against Milwaukee Tuesday
Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Ian Kennedy faces off against the Milwaukee Brewers at Kauffman Stadium on Wednesday. Kennedy has pitched well so far this season with a 2.35 ERA and 22 strikeouts in 23 innings. In two home starts, he has surrendered just two earned runs with eight strikeouts in 12 innings. Now he... Read More
Mike Zunino 2-For-13 Since Being Activated
Seattle Mariners catcher Mike Zunino snapped an 0-for-9 streak to begin his season by collecting two hits Monday night, including a his first home run of the season. It is the smallest of sample sizes, but Zunino is already giving fantasy owners a taste of what to expect. He already has seven strikeouts through his... Read More
Tyler Austin Out of Yankees Lineup Tuesday
MLB.com Yankees beat writer Bryan Hoch reports that first baseman Tyler Austin will not be in the lineup Tuesday against the Minnesota Twins. There is no news as to why Austin is out, but Neil Walker will be playing at first in his place and will be batting seventh. Austin had been batting .346 with... Read More
