- Joe Maddon is certain that the Pirates are intentionally throwing way too close to batters heads by constantly pitching up and inside. He says the entire league is aware of it. Decide for yourself.
- Christian Yelich is not concerned about the Home Run Derby affecting his swing in the second half. He will face Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in the first round.
“It’s batting practice. Each round is four minutes. How much damage can you do to your swing in four minutes? It’s 12 total minutes if you go all the way. Whether the second half goes good or bad for me will have no bearing on it. If this was such a dangerous thing to do for your performance, guys wouldn’t do it.” – Yelich
- A.J. Pollock (LAD-OF) started a rehab assignment yesterday at Class A Rancho Cucamonga. Expected back after the break
- Jose Alvarado (TB-RP) has not been good at all since returning from family medical leave and will be used in “lower impact situations” for now.
- Leave it to the Mets organization to start a fire with their fireworks show last night. It was their minor league Class A affiliate team based out of Port St. Lucie, Florida,
Injury Updates:
Sitting Out:
- Ryan Braun (MIL-OF) out of the lineup yesterday – dealing with an injury he sustained on Tuesday – Questionable Today
- Albert Pujols (LAA-1B) missed yesterday with a minor foot injury – Questionable Today
- Yolmer Sanchez (CWS-3B) received three stitches in his hand – Questionable Saturday
- David Peralta (AZ-OF) left the game Wednesday because of right shoulder soreness MRI Yesterday – Questionable Today
- Jason Heyward (CHC-OF) missed second straight day due to an injured side – Questionable Today
- Scooter Gennett (CIN-2B) Did not play yesterday due to groin tightness – Questionable Today
- Marwin Gonzalez (MIN-3B) sat out yesterday with a sore toe – Questionable Today
- Brian Anderson (MIA-3B) Missed second straight game yesterday – Questionable Today
- Teoscar Hernandez (TOR-OF) Missed the last two games due to a Sore Right Shoulder – Questionable Friday
- Yordan Alvarez (TOR-OF) Sat Out the past two games Due To Discomfort In His Knee – Questionable Friday
To The Injury List:
- Juan Nicasio (PHI-RP) was placed on the 10-day IL with a left groin strain- Expected back when eligible
- Brandon Lowe to the IL with a bruised right shin – Due Back July 13
- Taylor Clarke (AZ-SP) is on the 10-Day IL with lower back inflammation – Out Indefinitely
- Brian Goodwin (LAA-OF) has been placed on the 10-day injured list because of a right wrist – out indefinitely
- Tommy La Stella (LAA-3B) is expected to miss 8-10 weeks after he was diagnosed with a right tibia fracture
- Jake Odorizzi (MIN-SP) Is Out Indefinitely Because Of A Blister On His Right Middle Finger. The Laces On The Baseballs Are Slightly Thicker Than They Used To Be, Which Explains Both The Ridiculous Number Of Homeruns And The Uptick In Blisters.
- Matt Carpenter (STL-3B) Finally Hit The Injured List, But It Isnt Because Of The Stomach Problems We Recently Heard About. This Trip Is For A Lower Back Strain And He Is Expected To Return When Eligible On July 12
- Stephen Piscotty (OAK-OF) Will Miss About A Month Because He Sprained His Knee
Due To Return Today:
- Odubel Herrera (PHI-OF)
- Travis Bergen (SF-RP)
- Kevin Gausman (ATL-SP)
- Luiz Gohara (ATL-P)
- Austin Hays (BAL-OF)
- Heath Hembree (BOS-RP)
- Ender Inciarte (ATL-OF)
- Isiah Kiner-Falefa (TEX-C)
- Seunghwan Oh (COL-RP)
- Cody Reed (AZ-RP)
- Pablo Reyes (PIT-OF)
- Brendan Rodgers (COL-2B)
Due To Return Tomorrow July 6
- Manny Banuelos (CWS-SP)
- Carl Edwards Jr. (CHC-RP)
- Grayson Greiner (DET-C)
- Caleb Smith (MIA-P)
DFS:
SP – Justin Verlander (HOU) Two strikeouts away from tying for 18th all-time strikeouts. However he is 1-1 with a 4.75 ERA in his past five starts and has allowed nine home runs in that span
SP – Julio Teheran (ATL) has 12 consecutive scoreless innings against Miami this season. Has pitched better at home (3.08) than on the road (4.61) this season
SP – Eduardo Rodriguez (BOS) going against the Tigers. Hes thrown at least five innings in each of his last seven starts
C – Danny Jansen (TOR) Play him while he is hot and cheap
1B – Justin Smoak (TOR) .294 17 AB, 1 HR, 4 RBI vs Bundy
2B – Ian Kinsler (SD) .250 8 AB, 1 HR, 1 RBI vs Kershaw
Mike Moustakas (MIL) .333 9 AB 1 HR, 2 RBI vs Brault
3B – Manny Machado (SD) .500, 6 AB, 2 HR, 4 RBI vs Kershaw
SS – Trevor Story (COL) .293 41 AB, 5 HR, 12 RBI vs Greinke
Eduardo Escobar (AZ) .333 12 AB, 1 HR, 2 RBI vs Senzatela
OF – Bryce Harper (WAS) .323 31 AB, 2 HR, 2 RBI vs deGrom
OF – Michael Conforto (PHI) .429 14 AB, 3 HR, 7 RBI vs Velasquez
OF – Christian Yelich (MIL) .444 9 AB, 1 HR, 1 RBI vs Brault
OF – Starling Marte (PIT) .435 23 AB, 2 RBI vs Davies
Stacks
Padres:
1B – Eric Hosmer (SD) .400 20 AB, 1 HR, 1 RBI vs Kershaw
2B – Ian Kinsler (SD) .250 8 AB, 1 HR, 1 RBI vs Kershaw
3B – Manny Machado (SD) .500, 6 AB, 2 HR, 4 RBI vs Kershaw
OF- Franmil Reyes (SD) .556 9 AB, 2 HR, 2 RBI vs Kershaw
A’s
1B – Matt Olson (OAK) .429 7 AB, 1 HR, 1 RBI vs Kikuchi
3B – Matt Chapman (OAK) .333 6 AB, 1 HR, 1 RBI vs Kikuchi
DH – Khris Davis (OAK) .250 4 AB, 1 HR, 1 RBI vs Kikuchi
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