Walker Buehler Aims To Continue Dominance Of Padres Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitcher Walker Buehler was capped at just 56 pitches in his first start of 2020, but his second start will come Monday against a Padres club that he has carved up during his career. In four starts covering 28 innings, Buehler has amassed 42 strikeouts and allowed just two runs when […]

Joey Gallo Continues To Demolish Southpaws In 2020

Texas Rangers outfielder Joey Gallo clobbered left-handed pitching in 2019 and appears to be off to the same torrid start against southpaws to open this year following another blast Sunday. All three of Gallo’s home runs in 2020 have been against lefties, which shouldn’t be surprising considering he amassed a 1.174 OPS in 75 at-bats […]

Jairo Diaz Locks Down First Save Of Season Sunday

Colorado Rockies right-handed pitcher Jairo Diaz stepped into the closer's role Sunday and notched his first save of 2020 in Wade Davis’ absence. The closer’s spot in Colorado has been contentious since Davis’ arrival and subsequent decline in production, but Diaz has now worked 4 ⅓ scoreless innings this year and could be in line […]

Nick Madrigal Slated To Play On Daily Basis As Rookie

Chicago White Sox second baseman Nick Madrigal was an early call-up in 2020 as one of the team’s premier prospects. The big question looming over his promotion was how often he would play out of the gate; now, it appears that manager Rick Renteria has tipped his hand, saying that Madrigal would be an everyday […]

Mookie Betts Departs Sunday’s Game With Apparent Injury

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts was removed from Sunday’s contest against the D-backs as he appears to be dealing with a hand ailment stemming from a swing he took in the fifth inning. Betts would homer later in said at-bat, but was ultimately removed in the seventh with Edwin Rios taking his spot in […]

Lewis Thorpe Tabbed To Start Monday Versus Pirates

After having bumped back the start of right-hander Homer Bailey before ultimately placing him on the injured list, left-hander Lewis Thorpe now enters the equation to start Monday’s outing against Pittsburgh. Thorpe made two starts last season to mixed results, but has worked two scoreless appearances (4 ⅔ innings) thus far in 2020. Entering play […]

Mike Moustakas Held Out Of Lineup Sunday After HBP

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Mike Moustakas was not back in the starting lineup for the second game of Sunday’s doubleheader versus the Tigers after being hit by a pitch in the left forearm during Game 1 of the twin bill. The Reds delayed releasing their lineup until shortly before first pitch in an attempt to […]

Ryan Braun Lands On 10-Day IL With Finger Injury

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder/first baseman Ryan Braun (finger) has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a right finger infection that kept him out of the lineup Wednesday, but has since gone in the wrong direction. Braun has begun the year 3-for-13 at the dish with two RBI and four strikeouts, with his former […]

Brandon Nimmo Extends Longest On-Base Streak In Majors

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo has reached base in 25 consecutive games, the current longest running streak in the big leagues. Nimmo drew a pair of walks Sunday against Atlanta, bringing his on-base percentage to .432 through his first 10 games. While he has oscillated between the leadoff and No. 9 spot in the […]

Gavin Lux Closer To Making 2020 Season Debut

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Gavin Lux entered the year as the prohibitive favorite to win the National League Rookie of the Year Award, but is yet to see time at the keystone. But per manager Dave Roberts, Lux is “getting closer” to appearing for the club, as he is taking live batting practice at […]

Howie Kendrick Expected To Rejoin Lineup Next Week

Washington Nationals first baseman/designated hitter Howie Kendrick (back) has not been in the lineup since Tuesday, but it appears that his absence will be coming to an end next week, per manager Davey Martinez. Entering the year coming off 2019 World Series MVP honors, Kendrick garnered considerable season-long attention, although he has gotten off to […]

Sergio Romo Works Save Chance Sunday

Minnesota Twins right-handed pitcher Sergio Romo was brought on for a save opportunity Sunday against Cleveland with left-hander Taylor Rogers having worked each of the past two days. It’s unlikely that Romo has supplanted Rogers as the team’s primary closer moving forward, but it’s clear that manager Rocco Baldelli is confident turning the ball over […]

Rio Ruiz Battling Shoulder Soreness After Being Scratched

Baltimore Orioles third baseman Rio Ruiz was scratched from Sunday’s lineup against the Rays, with it being revealed after the game that he is battling a sore shoulder. Pat Valaika took his spot at the hot corner and hit his first home run of the 2020 season. Ruiz, who has been handed full-time playing duties […]

Yoenis Cespedes To Opt Out For Remainder Of 2020

New York Mets outfielder/designated hitter Yoenis Cespedes will reportedly sit out the rest of the 2020 season due to COVID-19 related concerns. Cespedes’ name was in the news Sunday as the Mets did not know the slugger’s whereabouts ahead of their contest with the Braves. His decision to opt out likely ends his tenure in […]

Chad Kuhl Departs Early With Injury As Bucs Woes Continue

Just one day after starting pitcher Mitch Keller (oblique) left his start early due to injury, right-handed pitcher Chad Kuhl departed Sunday’s outing versus the Cubs with an apparent blister issue. For the second straight outing, Kuhl piggybacked the start of left-hander Steven Brault; unlike last time, Kuhl lasted just 1 ⅓ innings, allowing one […]

Tyler Alexander Ties AL Record With Nine Straight K’s

Detroit Tigers left-handed pitcher Tyler Alexander was dominant out of relief during Sunday’s game against the Reds, striking out each of the first nine batters that he faced, which tied the American League record for consecutive batters retired by the K. Alexander fell just a batter shy of tying Hall of Famer Tom Seaver’s all-time […]

Tobias Harris Fires Up Career-High 29 Shot Attempts

Philadelphia 76ers small/power forward Tobias Harris used his first game in the NBA bubble to set a new career high in shot attempts with 29, which led to his sixth 30-point outing of the season during Saturday’s loss to the Indiana Pacers. Even as Joel Embiid went for 41 points, that didn’t stop Harris from […]

Ben Simmons Racks Up Double-Double Despite Position Swap

Philadelphia 76ers point guard/power forward Ben Simmons showed no ill effects of a position change during Saturday’s defeat to the Indiana Pacers, compiling 18 points and 13 rebounds across his team-high 38 minutes. With Shake Milton entering the starting five as the point guard, Simmons' shuffling around is head coach Brett Brown’s attempt at spicing […]

Victor Oladipo Drops 15 Points In First NBA Bubble Outing

Indiana Pacers shooting guard Victor Oladipo was originally a giant question mark to play during the NBA’s restart of the 2019-20 season, but he was ultimately on the floor Saturday for his team’s win over the Philadelphia 76ers, collecting 15 points across 32 minutes. His time on the court was a new season high, having […]

Joel Embiid Posts Monster Double-Double In Return To Action

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid wasted no time reestablishing his dominance as one of the league’s premier stars during Saturday’s defeat to the Indiana Pacers. Embiid finished with 41 points and 21 rebounds, marking his second career 40-20 outing. He was all over the floor during his 34 minutes, shooting 15-for-23, while going 10-for-12 from […]

Aaron Holiday Compiles Double-Double During Start

Indiana Pacers point/shooting guard Aaron Holiday took the starting spot of Malcolm Brogdon (neck) during Saturday’s win over the Philadelphia 76ers and produced his third double-double of the season. Seeing double the minutes of fellow point guard T.J. McConnell (34 to 17), Holiday dropped 15 points on 5-for-10 shooting, adding 10 assists and five rebounds […]

T.J. Warren Erupts For Career-High 53 Points In Victory

The first player to reach 50 points inside of the NBA’s Orlando bubble is … Indiana Pacers forward T.J. Warren? A prolific scorer, Warren delivered the offensive performance of a lifetime Saturday, dropping 53 points against the Philadelphia 76ers on 20-for-29 shooting, including going 9-for-12 from distance. Only once before in his career had Warren […]

Corey Seager’s Status Uncertain For Sunday’s Game

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager was lifted from Saturday’s contest against the D-backs due to a calf cramp and his status for Sunday is up in the air. Seager was replaced at shortstop by Chris Taylor, who would presumably man the spot if Seager is unable to go after testing out the ailment. Off […]

Christian Walker Aims To Have Upper Hand Of Clayton Kershaw

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker has gotten well-acclimated with Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw over the past few seasons. While Kershaw is on a Hall of Fame trajectory, Walker has been a particularly stubborn bugaboo. The D-backs’ first baseman enters play Sunday batting .323 on the year, but it’s his four career home runs in […]

Rowan Wick Nails Down Save, Craig Kimbrel Not Used

Chicago Cubs right-handed pitcher Rowan Wick was tabbed to earn the save in Saturday’s game against the Pirates. After manager David Ross was asked earlier in the day about whether or not Craig Kimbrel was his closer after two rough outings thus far in 2020, Wick earned his third career save. While owners will want […]

Rougned Odor Exits Early With Oblique Injury

Texas Rangers second baseman Rougned Odor departed Saturday’s game against the Giants due to what has been deemed tightness in his right oblique. Prior to his departure, Odor went 0-for-2 at the dish, dropping his batting average on the year to .125. Nick Solak shifted over to second base upon Odor’s departure, and he figures […]

Drew Smyly Departs Early With Apparent Finger Injury

San Francisco Giants left-hander Drew Smyly was lifted after four innings of work Saturday due to what appears to be an injury to a finger on his pitching hand. With Smyly leaving early, no Giants starter has gone five innings in the team’s first nine games. Prior to his departure, the southpaw put together a […]

Austin Brice To Work As Opener For Sunday’s Game

Boston Red Sox right-hander Austin Brice has been tabbed as the opener for Sunday’s series finale against the Yankees. Brice has worked in four games out of relief this season, yielding four runs in 4 ⅔ innings, including a pair of home runs. That propensity for allowing the long ball doesn’t bode well against a […]

Homer Bailey Has Sunday Start Pushed Back, Twins Use Opener

Minnesota Twins right-handed pitcher Homer Bailey will now start Monday against Pittsburgh, having been scratched Sunday versus Cleveland, allowing right-hander Tyler Clippard to serve as the opener. Manager Rocco Baldelli cited “recovery related” issues with Bailey as it pertained to starting Sunday. Having pitched extensively in the National League, Bailey has made 24 career starts […]

Roberto Osuna Departs With Injury, Astros Bullpen Thin

Houston Astros right-handed closer Roberto Osuna was lifted during a save opportunity Saturday against the Angels, marking yet another arm that appears to be injured for a pitching staff that has been dismantled by injuries in the early part of 2020. Entering the day, only Osuna and right-hander Ryan Pressly were available in relief that […]