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Are You For Real? Surprising MLB Pitcher Starts from Week 23
Charlie Blackmon Not Starting Wednesday
Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon is on the bench for Wednesday's matchup with the Texas Rangers and left-handed starter Martin Perez. The veteran is enjoying a solid season at the plate, batting .270 with a .321 on-base percentage, 16 home runs, and three stolen bases in 478 plate appearances. The Rockies will start Connor Joe,... Read More
Kole Calhoun On The Bench Wednesday
Texas Rangers outfielder Kole Calhoun isn't in the team's starting lineup on Wednesday for a matchup with the Colorado Rockies and right-handed starter Jose Urena. Calhoun is hitting .208 with a .266 on-base percentage in 361 plate appearances for Texas this season. He's also collected 11 home runs and a pair of stolen bases. Adolis... Read More
Cade Cavalli Will Make Major League Debut Friday
Washington Nationals starting pitching prospect Cade Cavalli will reportedly make his Major League debut on Friday in a start against the Cincinnati Reds, according to a tweet from 106.7 The Fan's Grant Paulsen on Wednesday. The 22nd-overall pick in the 2020 draft, Cavalli has pitched for Washington's Triple-A affiliate in Rochester this season, making 20... Read More
Carlos Carrasco Throws Bullpen Session
New York Mets starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (oblique) said he felt "much, much better" after throwing a bullpen session on Tuesday. He's now scheduled to throw another bullpen on Friday. Carrasco was placed on the 15-day injured list with a strained left oblique last week, but he appears to be making good progress. He was... Read More
Garrett Cooper Begins Rehab Assignment
Miami Marlins first baseman/outfielder Garrett Cooper (concussion) started a minor league rehab assignment with Single-A Jupiter on Tuesday. Manager Don Mattingly said the plan is for Cooper to play three days in a row before being evaluated. Mattingly doesn't think Cooper will need much more time than that, as he has recovered from his concussion... Read More
Xander Bogaerts, Tommy Pham Won't Play Wednesday
Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (back) and outfielder Tommy Pham (back) will not play on Wednesday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Bogaerts left Tuesday's game early with mid-back spasms after going 0-for-2 with a walk. Meanwhile, Pham also left with back spasms in the same contest. It's unclear if either player will need a... Read More
Aroldis Chapman Not Ready For High-Leverage Work
In the New York Yankees' 4-2 win on Tuesday over the New York Mets, relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman was nowhere to be found. Relievers Clarke Schmidt and Wandy Peralta combined to shut the door in the Bronx. Schmidt tossed the last three innings before loading the bases with two outs in the ninth inning, at... Read More
Brandon Belt's Knee Bothering Him Again
San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (knee) is out of the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Detroit Tigers, and he acknowledged that his lingering right knee injury could be career-threatening. It's an injury that Belt is no stranger to, as he's already had multiple surgeries on it in recent seasons. "This one is... Read More
Ryan Pressly Dealing With Stiff Neck
Houston Astros closer Ryan Pressly (neck) had a stiff neck and was unavailable to close out Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Minnesota Twins. With Pressly unable to pitch, Bryan Abreu came in to vulture a one-out save, but Rafael Montero will likely see most of the save chances for Houston if Pressly's injury keeps him... Read More
X-Rays Negative On Eloy Jimenez
X-rays came back negative on Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (elbow) after he was forced to leave the game early on Tuesday against the Baltimore Orioles after getting hit in the left elbow by a pitch. Jimenez is considered day-to-day with a bruise, so he dodged a bullet and shouldn't have to go on... Read More
Juan Soto Not Expected To Play Wednesday
San Diego Padres skipper Bob Melvin said he doesn't expect outfielder Juan Soto (back) to start on Wednesday against the Cleveland Guardians. Soto was a late scratch from Tuesday's lineup due to left mid-back tightness. The 23-year-old superstar wasn't available to pinch hit on Tuesday, but he's responded well to treatment and should be considered... Read More
Carlos Rodon Strikes Out 10, Earns Win Tuesday
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Carlos Rodon turned in another great start in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Tigers. Rodon pitched 7 innings, allowing one run on five hits and no walks with 10 strikeouts. Rodon has managed to stay healthy this season and has turned in outstanding numbers with the Giants, compiling a 12-6... Read More
Felix Bautista Earns Five-Out Save Tuesday
Baltimore Orioles closer Felix Bautista continued to impress in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the White Sox, earning his ninth save of the season. Bautista entered the game in the eighth inning up by two with one out and runners on first and third. He got the second out on a strikeout, hit a batter to... Read More
Camilo Doval Earns Bumpy Save Tuesday
San Francisco Giants closer Camilo Doval didn't have his best outing but did convert his 18th save of the season in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Tigers. Doval entered to pitch the ninth inning up by two. He got the first out on a groundout, but then allowed a double, a passed ball which advanced... Read More
Justin Verlander Strikes Out 10 Tuesday, Earns Win
Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander was outstanding once again in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Twins. Verlander pitched 6 no-hit innings, allowing no walks with 10 strikeouts. The veteran has looked like his old self this season, compiling a 16-3 record with a 1.87 ERA in 23 starts and 149 IP. His performance is... Read More
Bryan Abreu Earns Second Save Of Season Tuesday
Houston Astros relief pitcher Bryan Abreu picked up his second save of the season in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Twins. Abreu came in to finish the ninth inning up by two with two outs and runners on first and second. Abreu walked the first hitter he faced to load the bases but ended things... Read More
Nathaniel Lowe Homers, Plates Three Tuesday
Texas Rangers first baseman Nathaniel Lowe continued his productive season at the plate in Tuesday's 7-6 loss to the Rockies, going 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and three RBI. The 27-year-old has built upon his 2021 season and is now slashing .292/.342/.473 with 19 HR and 57 RBI. Lowe is currently rostered in just... Read More
Daniel Bard Earns 26th Save Of Season Tuesday
Colorado Rockies closer Daniel Bard picked up his 26th save of the season in Tuesday's 7-6 win over the Rangers. Bard entered to close things out with a one-run lead. He got the first out on a groundout, allowed a double, but was able to strand the tying run after getting a strikeout and ground... Read More
Estevan Florial Optioned To Triple-A Tuesday
New York Yankees outfielder Estevan Florial was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday, per MLB.com's Bryan Hoch. The move is likely to clear a roster spot for Giancarlo Stanton (Achilles), who is expected to be activated from the injured list prior to Thursday's game at the Athletics. Florial has only had 22 plate appearances with... Read More
Brayan Bello To Be Activated, Start Wednesday
Boston Red Sox pitcher Brayan Bello (groin) is expected to be activated from the injured list and start Wednesday's game for the Red Sox against the Blue Jays, per Providence Journal's Bill Koch. The 23-year-old has been recovering from a left groin strain since the beginning of August. Bello hasn't looked sharp in his first... Read More
Xander Bogaerts Exits Tuesday With Back Spasms
Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (back) exited Tuesday's 9-3 loss to the Blue Jays in the top of the seventh inning with back spasms, per Providence Journal's Bill Koch. Bogaerts went 0-for-2 with a walk before being replaced by Bobby Dalbec. The 29-year-old has had an up-and-down season while playing through pain in his... Read More
Bryce Harper Homers Twice In Tuesday's Rehab Game
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (thumb) went 2-for-3 with two home runs, four RBI, an additional run scored, and two walks in Tuesday's rehab game at Triple-A Lehigh Valley. He homered in his first at-bat in his first game back and later launched a three-run shot in the eighth inning for his second long ball... Read More
Tommy Pham Exits Early With Back Spasms
Boston Red Sox outfielder Tommy Pham (back) was removed from Tuesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays with lower-back spasms. Pham exited Tuesday's contest early after crashing into the Green Monster while attempting to make a play on a double from Jackie Bradley Jr. He missed last Saturday's game due to a back issue, and... Read More
Brandon Hughes Secures Third Save On Tuesday
Chicago Cubs pitcher Brandon Hughes struck out one over a perfect inning to earn the save during Tuesday's 2-0 Game 1 win of a doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals. He entered the game in the ninth inning to protect a two-run lead and needed just eight pitches to retire the side. The 26-year-old has... Read More
Juan Soto Scratched With Back Tightness
San Diego Padres star outfielder Juan Soto (back) was scratched from Tuesday's lineup against the Cleveland Guardians due to left mid-back tightness. He was initially in the lineup for Tuesday's contest but was a late scratch due to back tightness. The 23-year-old is considered day-to-day. His next chance to return will be Wednesday for the... Read More
Justin Turner Absent From Tuesday's Lineup
Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Milwaukee Brewers. After collecting a hit in four straight games, he will get the day off Tuesday. The 37-year-old is slashing .258/.330/.401 with nine home runs, 62 RBI, 45 runs and three stolen bases over 406 plate appearances... Read More
Gavin Lux Scratched From Tuesday's Lineup With Neck Issue
Los Angeles Dodgers' second baseman Gavin Lux (neck) was scratched from Tuesday's lineup against the Milwaukee Brewers. According to manager Dave Roberts, Lux has a neck issue and will be out of the lineup on Tuesday and Wednesday. The 24-year-old is considered day-to-day, but the injury is not severe enough for Lux to warrant a... Read More
Tommy Romero Designated For Assignment By Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays designated right-handers Tommy Romero and Kevin Herget for assignment on Tuesday to make room for right-hander JT Chargois (oblique), who was reinstated from the injured list. Left-hander Brendan McKay (shoulder) was also reinstated from the 60-day injured list, but he was then optioned to Triple-A Durham. Romero made his first three... Read More
Yu Darvish Placed On Paternity List
The San Diego Padres placed starting pitcher Yu Darvish on the paternity list on Tuesday. Darvish will not make his scheduled start on Wednesday in the series finale against the Cleveland Guardians, so fantasy managers will need to make some adjustments to their lineup this week. Pitcher Jose Castillo was recalled from the minors to... Read More
Willson Contreras Dealing With Ankle Injury
Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (ankle) is out of the lineup for Game 2 of the doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday. Contreras' left ankle felt stiff when he woke up Tuesday morning, but he'll be available off the bench. The fact that he's available off the bench means his injury probably isn't... Read More
