Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jordan Lyles (hamstring) is nearing a return to the lineup after completing a four-inning simulated game Tuesday. Lyles did not experience any setbacks and could be in line to start as early as Sunday against the Padres, which would be a more than welcome sight to a depleted Pirates team. Lyles hasn't been very sharp in his last few starts but overall has proven valuable as a streaming option in deeper leagues and could be useful against a relatively light-hit[...]

Pittsburgh Pirates starter Jordan Lyles (hamstring) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session over the weekend in Miami as he attempts to return from a strain in his left hamstring. Lyles was placed on the injured list Monday and should be activated once eligible to be activated.

The Pittsburgh Pirates placed starting pitcher Jordan Lyles (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list on Monday with hamstring tightness and recalled pitcher Montana DuRapau from Triple-A Indianapolis in a corresponding move. Lyles lasted just three innings in his last start against the Brewers and gave up three runs on five hits while walking four and striking out five. The right-hander has struggled of late, but he's 5-3 on the year with a decent 3.64 ERA and 1.23 [...]

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jordan Lyles (hamstring) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Thursday. Assuming everything goes well, Lyles is scheduled to make the start against the Brewers on Sunday. He was pulled from his start on Monday due to hamstring tightness. Hopefully everything turns out well because Lyles has been fantastic this season, so he should be owned in just about every league.

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jordan Lyles (hamstring) is expected to make his next scheduled start against the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday. Lyles left Tuesday's game due to left hamstring tightness. He was able to play catch on Wednesday, so it appears he's heading in the right direction. Lyles has been fantastic this season and should be owned in most fantasy leagues.

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jordan Lyles (hamstring) played catch on Wednesday morning following Tuesday's early exit against the Reds. Lyles was removed from Tuesday's start after the fourth inning due to left hamstring discomfort. The 28-year-old has recorded a 5-2 record along with a 3.09 ERA and 56 strikeouts through 55 1/3 innings, making him a quality streaming option when healthy, but it is currently unknown if he will make his next scheduled start this weekend.

Pittsburgh Pirates starter Jordan Lyles was forced to leave Tuesday's game versus the Reds early with left hamstring tightness. The team trainer examined him when he was on the mound in the fourth but remained in the game to complete the inning. He failed to make it out to start the fifth inning adding another injury to a depleted Pirates pitching staff. Lyles had given up three runs on three hits and a pair of walks while striking out a trio before exiting the start as he looked to build on a [...]

Pittsburgh Pirates starter Jordan Lyles (5-1) fell apart late in his start on Thursday, allowing six runs on seven hits and a walk over 5 2/3 innings. The Pirates provided 14 runs of support, helping Lyles escape with his fifth win. Lyles was working on a shutout through 5 2/3 but was unable to get the final out, allowing all six runs before being pulled. Despite the poor start, Lyles' ERA sits at a sterling 2.81.

To say that the starting pitcher position has been underwhelming to start the year is an understatement. [...]

Mid-May marks the fantasy baseball season's quarter pole, which can be exciting as data becomes robust, but also frightful for pitching as warmer air leads to long flies. Are you keeping tabs of park factors, team stats and pitchers tweaking with their repertoire? [...]