Jose Quijada Gets First Save Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels left-hander Jose Quijada picked up his first save of the season on Wednesday after pitching the ninth inning of the 4-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners. He allowed one hit but struck out one and kept the Mariners from scoring. It was Quijada's second appearance of the season, and thus far, he […]

Jean Segura Continues To Bat Near Bottom Of Order

Miami Marlins infielder Jean Segura will make his sixth start of the season in Wednesday's game against the Minnesota Twins at third base, but for the second consecutive game, will bat seventh. The 33-year-old was expected to be a key fixture at the top of the batting order for Skip Schumaker's club, but after batting […]

Max Scherzer Struggling To Begin 2023

New York Mets star right-hander Max Scherzer's start on Tuesday didn't go as planned, as he allowed five earned runs across 5 1/3 innings. He gave up eight hits, walked two, and compiled just two punchouts in the game as his team lost to the Milwaukee Brewers 9-0. Scherzer now owns a 6.35 ERA after […]

Trevor Larnach Starting The Year Off Strong

Minnesota Twins outfielder Trevor Larnach went 1-for-3 with a walk in Tuesday's 1-0 loss to the Miami Marlins. It was another solid showing for the 26-year-old, who's slashing .421/.522/.684 with a home run, four runs, and five RBI over five games. Larnach is a recent former prospect but has yet to put it all together […]

Mookie Betts OK After Collision

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder/second baseman Mookie Betts (ankle) collided with Jason Heyward on a pop-up during Tuesday's 5-2 win against the Colorado Rockies. The former took some time to get up but has since said that he's "fine" after twisting his ankle, according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. Betts stayed in the game without […]

Jordan Romano Records The Save Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Jordan Romano came into Tuesday's contest in the ninth inning with a three-run lead. He didn't allow a baserunner and struck out one to earn his second save of the young 2023 season. Romano has been brilliant thus far, pitching to a 0.00 ERA and 50.0% strikeout rate across two innings. […]

A.J. Minter Notches First Save On Tuesday

Atlanta Braves left-hander A.J. Minter recorded his first save of the season on Tuesday after pitching the ninth inning of the 4-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. He allowed no hits or walks and struck out one in a clean inning of work. Minter's thrown three innings thus far and has yet to give […]

Drey Jameson Closes Out Tuesday's Victory

Arizona Diamondbacks reliever Drey Jameson pitched the final two innings of Tuesday's 8-6 win over the San Diego Padres to earn his first save of the season. He allowed three hits, a walk, and a run but struck out two. Jameson now owns a 3.00 ERA with seven strikeouts across six innings of work after […]

Evan Phillips Earns First Save Of 2023

Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Evan Phillips pitched a clean final two outs of Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Colorado Rockies to pick up his first save of the season. He allowed no baserunners and owns a 0.00 ERA with no strikeouts or walks across two innings of work. Coming into 2023, Phillips was one of […]

Charlie Blackmon Absent From Tuesday's Batting Order

Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, as per MLB.com. The veteran has been on a tear to begin 2023, hitting .350 with a homer, four runs, and three RBI across five contests. Alan Trejo will take his spot in the lineup, playing third and […]

Chris Taylor Starting Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game to take on the Colorado Rockies. It will be the 32-year-old's fifth consecutive start after sitting the bench in the first two games. Taylor's been a solid hitter with the Dodgers but struggled in 2022, producing a .221 average with 10 […]

Logan O'Hoppe Sitting On Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels backstop Logan O'Hoppe isn't starting Tuesday's matchup against the Seattle Mariners, according to MLB.com. It'll be his first day off of the season, and he's earned it, as he owns a .286 batting average with a home run and six RBI across four games. O'Hoppe is the Angels top prospect and has […]

Shea Langeliers Taking A Seat Tuesday

Oakland Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers is absent from Tuesday's starting lineup against the Cleveland Guardians, according to MLB.com. He started the first four games of the season and has posted a .200 average with no extra-base hits thus far. Instead, it will be Carlos Perez behind the dish and batting eighth. The 32-year-old hasn't been […]

Josh Bell Getting Rest Tuesday

Cleveland Guardians first baseman/designated hitter Josh Bell isn't in the starting lineup for Tuesday's matchup against the Oakland Athletics, according to MLB.com. Instead, Josh Naylor will move to DH, and Gabriel Arias will bat sixth and play first base. The club probably made the decision based on the pitching on the other side, as left-hander […]

Grayson Rodriguez Promoted To Majors

The Baltimore Orioles are calling up top prospect Grayson Rodriguez to the big-league club, and he'll join the team on Wednesday. The left-handed starter has yet to make his debut but was a real candidate to make the rotation out of camp. After fellow starter Kyle Bradish (foot) left Monday's contest with a foot contusion, […]

Gabriel Moreno Scuffling To Begin 2023

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno hasn't had much success so far this season, posting a .154/.143/.231 slash line with no homers and one RBI across four contests. Monday's game wasn't any better, as he went 0-for-4 with a strikeout in the 5-4 loss to the San Diego Padres. Moreno, the former top prospect, doesn't have […]

Michael Fulmer Off To A Good Start

Chicago Cubs right-hander Michael Fulmer hasn't pitched much yet in 2023 but has been solid when on the mound. Over 1.1 innings, the 30-year-old has three strikeouts and no runs allowed. Fulmer was great a season ago, pitching to a 3.39 ERA and a 22.1% strikeout rate over 63.2 innings. He hasn't had a save […]

Max Muncy Reaches Twice In Return To Action

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy went 0-for-3 in Monday's 13-4 blowout win over the Colorado Rockies, but he walked twice and scored a run. It was the 32-year-old's first game back since he dealt with a groin ailment which kept him out for just one game. Muncy hasn't had the start to the season […]

Miguel Vargas Dealing With A Sore Thumb

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Miguel Vargas (thumb) was hit by a pitch in Monday's 13-4 victory over the Colorado Rockies. He stayed in the game but is now dealing with some thumb soreness and is day-to-day, according to Juan Toribio of MLB.com. Vargas went 1-for-3 with a run, an RBI, and a walk in […]

Josh H. Smith's CT Scans Are Negative

Texas Rangers utility player Josh H. Smith (face) had a CT scan done on Monday after the conclusion of the 2-0 loss to the Baltimore Orioles. They came back "clean," according to Kennedi Landry of MLB.com. Smith was hit in the face by a pitch and left the contest in the third inning. There's still […]

Alex Lange Blows First Save Opportunity Monday

Detroit Tigers reliever Alex Lange came on in the ninth inning, trying to preserve a 5-4 lead against the Houston Astros on Monday. The Astros lineup was too much to handle, though, as he blew his first save chance of the season, allowing a run on two hits while walking one. The Tigers eventually won […]

Nolan Gorman Starting Again Monday

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Nolan Gorman is starting for the fourth consecutive game Monday to take on the Atlanta Braves, batting sixth in the designated hitter spot. Playing time wasn't a guarantee for the former top prospect, but so far, he's earned it, slashing .444/.615/.1.111 with a pair of homers and a 30.8% walk […]

Sean Manaea Comes Out Of Bullpen Monday

The San Francisco Giants used lefty Sean Manaea in relief during Monday's 12-3 blowout win over the Chicago White Sox. He came into the game in the seventh for his season debut and allowed three runs on two hits and two walks while striking out one over two innings of work. The Giants signed Manaea […]

Jake McCarthy Batting In Bottom Half Of The Lineup

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Jake McCarthy notched his first hit of the season during Sunday's 2-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. He also drove in a run and stole a base in the contest. Over the first four games of the year, McCarthy hasn't hit higher than sixth in the lineup and batted ninth for […]

Oneil Cruz Moves Down The Lineup In Saturday's Loss

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz batted sixth during Saturday's 6-2 loss to the Cincinnati Reds. He had another strong showing, going 2-for-4 with an RBI and is now 3-for-6 with a pair of walks to begin the season. Left-hander Nick Lodolo was on the mound for the Reds and was likely the reason manager Derek […]

Ken Waldichuk Set To Make Season Debut Sunday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Ken Waldichuk will make his first start of the 2023 season Sunday against the Los Angeles Angels. He'll try to halt an Angels offense that scored 13 runs a day ago. Waldichuk had an ugly Spring Training, in which he allowed 16 runs over 13.2 innings while walking 12. The sophomore […]

Wilmer Flores Hits Third In Thursday's Contest

With right-hander Gerrit Cole on the mound for the New York Yankees, San Francisco Giants infielder Wilmer Flores got the start at the hot corner and hit in the heart of the lineup, batting third. He went hitless in three at-bats but managed a walk during the 5-0 loss. The start likely signals that Flores […]

Tommy Edman Has Two Hits On Opening Day

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Tommy Edman collected a pair of hits over five at-bats and scored a run in Thursday's Opening Day 10-9 loss against the Toronto Blue Jays. It was an encouraging start to the season for the 27-year-old, but fantasy owners wouldn't have been too pleased with his spot in the batting order. […]

Jesus Luzardo Facing The Mets In Friday's Game

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo will take the mound for the club's second game of the season on Friday. The task won't be easy, as he faces the dangerous New York Mets lineup. During Luzardo's first full season in Miami last year, the lefty broke out across 100.1 innings. He posted a 3.32 ERA, […]

Gleyber Torres Bats Sixth In Season Opener

New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres had a solid day at the dish in Thursday's Opening Day contest, going 1-for-3 with a home run, a walk, two runs, two RBI, and a stolen base. But after much speculation that he would hit at the top of the order, Yankees manager Aaron Boone batted him […]