And then, an inning later, Milwaukee suffered another potential blow to its depleted rotation, as left-hander Aaron Ashby exited his start with left forearm tightness. The team said he was removed as a precaution. Megill came off the injured list last week after missing a month with right biceps inflammation. He will have an MRI […]
Continue readingNote: This file will be updated with any overnight pitching changes or weather-related game postponements, along with the addition of the latest MLB game odds as of the indicated time of publication. By Todd Zola Memorial Day weekend concludes with a busy Monday slate, beginning at 1:05 PM ET with the opener of a doubleheader […]
Continue readingBrewers manager Craig Counsell said Peralta will undergo an MRI on Monday and will be heading to the injured list. “Hopefully, it’s nothing that big or crazy, but it’s part of the game,” Peralta said. “We’ll see what happens.” Peralta (3-2) left after allowing a run-scoring double to Lane Thomas during the Nationals’ six-run outburst […]
Continue readingNote: This file will be updated with overnight pitching changes and weather-related postponements, along with the addition of the latest MLB game odds as of the indicated time of publication. By Todd Zola • Closer Chart: Latest bullpen intel • MLB Depth Charts for every team • Player news wire with fantasy spin Hopefully by […]
Continue readingPHILADELPHIA — Kyle Schwarber was ejected in the ninth inning for arguing balls and strikes as frustrations boiled over in the Philadelphia Phillies’ 1-0 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers Sunday night. Schwarber struck out looking in the final frame, turned around from home plate umpire Angel Hernandez, slammed his bat to the batter’s box ground […]
Continue readingThe switch-hitting catcher sounds pretty confident, too. Caratini is up and running with Milwaukee after he was acquired in a trade with the San Diego Padres on the eve of Opening Day. He had some meetings before the opener Thursday against the Chicago Cubs, and he had a locker next to fellow catcher Omar Narváez […]
Continue readingThe Braves’ Freddie Freeman hammered a two-out, first-pitch homer to center field in the bottom of the eighth off Josh Hader, the Milwaukee Brewers’ All-Star closer, lifting Atlanta to a 5-4 come-from-behind win on Tuesday, closing out the NL division series in four games. “I’ve had a lot of cool moments in my career, but […]
Continue readingLos Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts and Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley are among the players who have decided not to play in the All-Star Game, it was announced Saturday. St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina was among the announced replacements, but he opted later Saturday to decline so he can rest his foot rather […]
Continue readingAs much as I’d like to share some pearls of wisdom regarding how to use this to your advantage, it doesn’t mean much in leagues with daily moves, which is the focus of this column. Sure, you’ll need to find a replacement for Fernando Tatis Jr. a few more times over the second half, but […]
Continue readingOn a fuller slate, there are ample options, so chancing a hitter receiving just three plate appearances isn’t necessary. However, Monday offers only six other games besides the Braves and Mets’ twin bill. Complicating matters is that Jacob deGrom is scheduled to work one half for the Mets. The concern he is scratched last minute […]
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