Lowe was hitting .205 with nine homers and 29 RBIs in 50 games before being sidelined by his latest back injury. He struck out 63 times in 176 at-bats. The second baseman was limited to 65 games last season by injuries, including a stress reaction in his lower back. He hit 39 homers and drove […]
Continue readingThe Rays recalled infielder/outfielder Vidal Brujan from Triple-A Durham in a corresponding transaction. Brujan, 25, batted .250 with three RBIs in 11 games with the Rays in April. He is hitting .238 with 4 home runs, 17 RBIs and 9 stolen bases in 32 games at Durham this season. Source
Continue readingWhile the Yankees pull away from other American League powers, competition in the National League is starting to heat up 11 weeks into the season. The Braves are making a push for the Mets at the top of the NL East, while the Dodgers are barely holding onto the No. 1 spot over the Padres […]
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 Mike Sheets • Closer Chart: Latest bullpen intel • MLB Depth Charts for every team • Player news wire with fantasy spin […]
Continue readingThe Atlanta Braves just won the 2021 World Series by eliminating the Houston Astros in six games — but we’re already looking ahead to next year. Will Atlanta repeat as champions after an unexpected title run? Will the team to beat in all of baseball come from a stacked AL East? And can we count […]
Continue readingMany leagues are using an extended transaction period, so there isn’t the desperation usually associated with Sunday’s lineup. Even so, the more stats you accrue now, the better off you’ll be come next Sunday. To that end, here are some players with favorable matchups, all available in more than half of ESPN leagues. Logan Gilbert […]
Continue readingOverall, the slate features several staff aces including Gerrit Cole and Lucas Giolito, both looking to head into the break on a strong note after seeming of late to have lost their grip. The card also features an array of pitchers to use for a spot start, along with some batters in favorable spots of […]
Continue readingFranco, 20, is a switch-hitting infielder who entered the season ranked as the No. 1 prospect in baseball, according to ESPN’s Kiley McDaniel. In 39 games for Triple-A Durham, Franco hit .315/.367/.586 with seven home runs and 35 RBIs. He will join the Rays for their series against the Boston Red Sox beginning Tuesday in […]
Continue readingMilwaukee also got pitcher Trevor Richards from the Rays for relievers J.P. Feyereisen and Drew Rasmussen. Adames is hitting .197 with five homers and 15 RBIs in 41 games this year but had an .813 OPS last season while helping Tampa Bay reach the World Series. The 28-year-old Richards has a 4.50 ERA and one […]
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