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Los Angeles Dodgers v Chicago Cubs

Report: Ohtani’s ex-interpreter negotiating a guilty plea

The scandal could end with a guilty plea that would essentially corroborate Ohtani’s claim that he knew nothing about the illegal sports betting going on.

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Can Goldschmidt rebound after his slow start?

Red Sox and 23-year-old Ceddanne Rafaela finalize an 8-year contract

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Report: Orioles are calling up top prospect Jackson Holliday

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J.D. Martinez has shot to address lower back tightness, further delaying debut with Mets

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Boston shortstop Story needs season-ending shoulder surgery; pitcher Nick Pivetta has injured elbow

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Jacob DeGrom throwing from 90 feet in rehab from surgery with hopes to pitch for Rangers down stretch

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Pedro Pages

STL Catcher #43

Cardinals optioned Pedro Pages to Triple-A Memphis.

Pages will head back down to the minors after the Cardinals activated Lars Nootbaar from the injured list. With Willson Contreras making his way back after he was hit in the hand with a pitch, Pages found himself as the odd-man out, which will likely be the case this season if he’s brought up again if there are more injuries to the Cardinals’ 40-man roster.
Shohei Ohtani

LAD Designated Hitter #17

Ippei Mizuhara, Shohei Ohtani’s longtime interpreter, has been charged with bank fraud according to federal authorities.

It was discovered that Mizuhara allegedly transferred more than $16 million from Ohtani’s account to an alleged illegal sportsbook. U.S. Attorney Martin Estrada said that bets do not appear to have been made on baseball, but they were placed between 2021 and 2024. Estrada also added that Mizuhara allegedly lied to the bank to access the account and lied about his identification and told them he was Ohtani. This story continues to add layers as just yesterday it was reported that Mizuhara is in negotiations to plead guilty to these charges.
Jordan Montgomery

ARI Starting Pitcher #52

Jordan Montgomery hired Wasserman’s Joel Wolfe and Nick Chanock as his new agents, according to ESPN’s Kiley McDaniel.

Montgomery was one of the “Scott Boras Four”, who included Blake Snell, Cody Bellinger and Matt Chapman. The 31-year-old, who signed a one-year, $25 million deal with the Diamondbacks, was the last of the four to get a deal done. McDaniel projected that the right-handed hurler would sign a five-year, $106 million deal but obviously the projection did not meet reality and this may have been the deciding factor for Montgomery to change who represents him in contract negotiations.
Jake Odorizzi

FA Starting Pitcher #23

Rays released RHP Jake Odorizzi.

The 34-year-old veteran signed a minor league deal with the Rays during spring training. Odorizzi made two starts in Triple-A this season in hopes to get back into the majors, but if that’s going to happen, it won’t be with Tampa Bay. The right-hander missed the 2023 season while recovering from shoulder surgery.
Nick Martinez

CIN Relief Pitcher #28

Thursday’s game between the Brewers and the Reds has been postponed due to inclement weather.

This was the series finale between the two NL Central foes. The game has been made up as the first game of a double header on August 30. Nick Martinez, who was scheduled to start today, will get extended rest and not pitch in the weekend series against the White Sox. The Brewers will head down to Baltimore for their weekend series with the Orioles.
Max Schuemann

OAK Second Baseman

Athletics selected the contract of INF/OF Max Schuemann from Triple-A Las Vegas.

The 26-year-old will join the Athletics 40-man roster after the team placed Brent Rooker on the 10-day injured list. Schuemann has slashed .174/.310/.174 in his six Triple-A games this season. Fantasy managers do not need to entertain the idea of having him rostered as his stint with the A’s should be short.
Brent Rooker

OAK Left Fielder #25

Athletics placed Brent Rooker (abdominal) on 10-day injured list, retroactive to April 8, with a costochondral cartilage injury.

The 29-year-old outfielder will miss some time while he recovers from abdominal soreness that he suffered during last Sunday’s game against the Tigers.
Evan Carter

TEX Center Fielder #32

Evan Carter is not in the starting lineup against the Athletics on Thursday.

It’ll be Wyatt Langford in left field while Carter watches from the dugout. The 21-year-old hit his first home run of the season earlier this week, but he’s gotten off to a slow start in his first year in the big leagues. Carter is slashing .189/.362/.378 in his 47 plate appearances.
Allan Winans

ATL Starting Pitcher #59

Allan Winans will be the starting pitcher for the Braves in Thursday’s tilt against the Mets.

The 28-year-old had to wait an extra day due to Wednesday’s game being postponed. Winans was called up by the Braves in light of Spencer Strider being placed on the 15-day injured list with a right UCL sprain. The right-hander made six spot starts at the major league level last season for Atlanta posting a 5.29 ERA with a 34/8 K/BB ratio across 32 1/3 innings.
Tarik Skubal

DET Starting Pitcher #29

Thursday’s game between the Twins and the Tigers has been postponed due to inclement weather.

The game will made be made up as part of a doubleheader on Saturday with the first game slated at 1:10 PM and the second game 40 minutes after the conclusion of Game 1. A great pitching matchup between Tarik Skubal and Pablo Lopez was expected today, but that will likely be pushed to tomorrow.

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Fantasy Baseball 2024 early plate discipline improvements

Eric Samulski breaks down some of the hitters showing early plate discipline gains

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MLB: Texas Rangers at Tampa Bay Rays

Saves and Steals: On the hot seat

Jorge Montanez breaks down the week of saves across baseball in his weekly closer rankings and highlights some steals options on the waiver wire.

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Mixing it Up: Reid Detmers’s fastball, Spencer Turnbull’s sweeper, and more

Eric Samulski breaks down four pitchers who are throwing new pitches to see if we should care.

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Cincinnati Reds v Philadelphia Phillies

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Turnbull twirling gems, Kjerstad crushing, and more

George Bissell recommends some options off the waiver wire, including a resurgent Spencer Turnbull.

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Guardians’ Shane Bieber emotional in discussing elbow injury, uncertain future with surgery looming

Shane Bieber has spent the past few days trying to process his new reality — Tommy John surgery and not pitching again this season. It’s been harder than he imagined.

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New York Yankees SP Gerrit Cole

Gerrit Cole says MLB, union bickering over pitch clock sounds like ‘divorced parents’

Gerrit Cole faulted Major League Baseball and the players’ association for bickering over the pitch clock.

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Gausman not a concern, still a top fantasy pitcher

Kevin Gausman has had a couple scares early on, but he’s not a concern yet and remains one of MLB’s top fantasy baseball pitchers moving forward.

Skenes should be stashed in fantasy baseball

Paul Skenes has the potential to be a fantasy force with the Pittsburgh Pirates, but first, he needs to be called up from the Minor Leagues.

Story injury gives Hamilton a brief fantasy role

With the injury to Trevor Story, Red Sox shortstop David Hamilton might have a role in fantasy baseball for managers who need a stolen-base threat, but he’s likely not a long-term option.

Gore is worth grabbing in mixed fantasy leagues

Washington Nationals starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore has been impressive through two starts, making him a valuable fantasy asset in mixed leagues.

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Top 10 fantasy baseball prospects: April 8

Christopher Crawford lists the top 10 prospects to watch in fantasy baseball.

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Boston Red Sox v. Seattle Mariners

NFBC Main Event Tracker: Week 2 review

Dave Shovein breaks down Week 2 of his NFBC Main Event team, including the unfortunate Shane Bieber news.

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Chicago Cubs v Texas Rangers

Rangers’ title-clinching closer Josh Sborz goes to IL with right rotator cuff strain

Sborz felt pain in his shoulder while pitching the eighth inning Saturday night against Houston.

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Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Watch: Royals closer drama, Jose Caballero’s speed, and more

Eric Samulski breaks down this week’s top fantasy baseball waiver wire adds and drops.

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