PLAYER NEWS

  • BY: Travis.Forsythe
    Update: According to ESPNNewyork.com writer Adam Rubin, Jason Bay was placed on the DL Thursday and will miss opening day. Bay strained a rib cage muscle when swinging in the cage before Tuesday's spring game. Fanta [...]
  • BY: jsavino
    Update: According to MASN's Jen Royle, the Nationals and Adam LaRoche are discussing a multi-year deal worth $8-9 million per season. Fantasy Impact: Royle has reported other things on LaRoche which failed to materializ [...]
  • BY: John.Minch
    Update: Texas Rangers OF Josh Hamilton will be back for postseason, reports Mark Miller of Yahoo Sports. Fantasy Impact: Hamilton was having an MVP caliber season before his injury and looks to get back in the groove whe [...]
  • BY: John.Minch
    Update: The Mets announced on Friday that Santana will undergo season-ending surgery to repair a tear of the anterior capsule of his left shoulder. His status for Opening Day 2011 is in doubt. Fantasy Impact: Johan was h [...]
  • BY: John.Minch
    Update: Philadelphia Phillies closer Brad Lidge, who hyperextended his right elbow Saturday during a save against the Milwaukee Brewers, is expected to be ready to pitch again Friday, MLB.com reports. Fantasy Impact: The [...]
  • BY: John.Minch
  • BY: Shane.Luttrell
    Update: Benches cleared in Wednesday's game between the Washington Nationals and the Florida Marlins when Nats' OF Nyjer Morgan charged the mound at Florida's SP Chris Volstad. Volstad pegged Morgan earlier i [...]
  • BY: jsavino
    Update: Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Brandon Morrow will be shut down in the near future in an attempt to limit the amount of work he puts in for the remainder of the year.  Fantasy Impact: Morrow has been an innings e [...]
  • BY: jsavino
    Update: Mets Knuckleballer R.A. Dickey will be arbitration eligible for the first time in his career this coming winter despite having nearly five years of service time, but wishes to return to the New York Mets in 2011 [...]
  • BY: jsavino
    Update: The Boston Red Sox have claimed Mike Napoli off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels, reports Joe McDonald of the ESPNBoston.com, but it appears a trade between the two clubs is unlikely, according to McDonald' [...]
  • BY: jsavino
    Update: The Texas Rangers plan to activate Nelson Cruz (hamstring) off the DL on Monday, according to ESPN.com. Fantasy Impact:  Cruz had been doing a rehab assignment in Double A and was very productive.  He [...]
  • BY: jsavino
    Update: Kyle Lohse's spot in St. Louis' rotation is in danger, according to MLB.com. Fantasy Impact: Jeff Suppan would be in position to take Lohse's spot in the rotation.  Lohse has an ERA over 7.00 t [...]
  • BY: jsavino
    Update: According to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports, the Dodgers will trade Manny Ramirez to the White Sox Monday. Fantasy Impact: The Dodgers appear ready to move Ramirez and him heading to the South Side will be a big l [...]
  • BY: jsavino
    Update: The Padres have placed Jerry Hairston Jr. (elbow) on the 15-day DL, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune's Twitter page. Fantasy Impact: Hairston's elbow is banged up and it is reported that he may [...]
  • BY: jsavino
    Update: Reds starter Aaron Harang (back) may be activated in time to start on Tuesday, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. Fantasy Impact:  The Reds are looking to get Harang back to ensure he would be eligible [...]