Paul Goldschmidt Scores Four Runs On Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt scored a season-high four runs on Saturday in a 12-5 win over the Pirates. Goldschmidt finished 3-for-4 with a double, a walk and one RBI, as he broke out of a 2-for-20 slump over his last five games. Through 26 games this season, Goldschmidt is now slashing .234/.281/.364 […]

Blake Snell Earns First Win Of Season Saturday

San Diego Padres starting pitcher earned his first win of the year on Saturday in a 6-2 victory over the Giants. Over five innings of work, Snell allowed two runs — one earned — on five hits and three walks while striking out six. It was his fifth start this year in which he struck […]

Zac Gallen Strikes Out Seven In Loss Saturday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen struggled on Saturday, allowing four runs on six hits and two walks in four innings of work and earning the loss in a 14-6 Rockies victory. Despite the loss, Gallen still managed to record seven strikeouts on Saturday to mark his fourth straight start with six or more strikeouts. […]

Josh Rojas Homers In Third Straight Game Saturday

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop/outfielder Josh Rojas homered in his third game in a row on Saturday, finishing 3-for-4 with one RBI and three runs scored in the loss to the Rockies. After slashing .108/.267/.189 through his first 16 games, Rojas has been on a tear over his last eight games as he's hitting .407 with a […]

Colin Moran Has Three Hits In Loss Saturday

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Colin Moran went 3-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored in a 12-5 loss to the Cardinals on Saturday. It was his second three-hit performance in his last four games, as Moran improved his line to .297/.356/.495 with four home runs. 19 RBI and nine runs scored in 26 games. […]

Two-Start Pitcher Streamers: Week 6

Going outside the world of fantasy baseball for a moment, can I just say how great it is to be able to go back to games this year? I've managed to get out to a Brewers and a White Sox game this month, I snagged my first ever live ball at a game (an Andres […]

Dustin May Will Be Placed On Injured List Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Dustin May (arm) will be placed on the injured list on Sunday, according to Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register. May was removed from the game after he was seen grimacing following a pitch in the second inning. Plunkett reports that May described a "shooting sensation" in his arm […]

Travis d'Arnaud Will Be Placed On IL After Early Exit

Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud (thumb) will be placed on the injured list after exiting Saturday's game with a thumb injury, according to David O'Brien of The Athletic. d'Arnaud was injured while making a tag at the plate in the bottom of the sixth inning and was immediately replaced by Alex Jackson. Manager Brian Snitker […]

Jordan Hicks Leaves Early With Elbow Soreness

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Jordan Hicks (elbow) exited Saturday's game with inflammation and soreness in his elbow, according to Ryan Herrera of MLB.com. Hicks allowed one run on one hit in 2/3 innings before exiting with what was originally announced as right forearm tightness. Manager Mike Shildt said after the game that what Hicks […]

J.D. Davis Day-To-Day With Hand Sprain

New York Mets third baseman J.D. Davis (hand) is day-to-day after suffering a hand sprain in Saturday's game, according to Justin Toscano of NorthJersey.com. Manager Luis Rojas said that he sprained his hand on a swing he took in his final at-bat, but it does not appear to be serious and no x-rays were needed […]

Alejandro Kirk Exits Game With Hip Injury

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk (hip) exited Saturday's game with left hip flexor discomfort, according to Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun. Kirk was replaced defensively in the seventh inning after going 0-for-1 with a walk and a run scored against the Braves. There's no word as to how long Kirk could be out, […]

JT Brubaker Strikes Out Seven In Loss Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher JT Brubaker finished with seven strikeouts in five innings of work on Friday, as he took the loss in a 7-3 Cardinals victory. Brubaker allowed three runs on seven hits, as he now has 30 strikeouts in 27 1/3 innings of work this season. He's looked solid on the mound this […]

Alex Kirilloff Launches Two Home Runs Friday Night

Minnesota Twins outfielder Alex Kirilloff launched the first two home runs of his career on Friday night, finishing 2-for-4 with a walk, four RBI and two runs scored in a 9-1 win over the Royals. After opening his debut season by going 0-for-14, Kirilloff now has a four-game hitting streak in which he is slashing […]

Victor Robles Not In Lineup Against Marlins Saturday

Washington Nationals outfielder Victor Robles is getting a day off for Saturday's game against the Marlins. Andrew Stevenson will replace him in the lineup, as Robles will get just his third day off this year. Robles has gotten off to a slow start this season, slashing .227/.346/.273 with one stolen base, one RBI and six […]

Giancarlo Stanton Gets Day Off Saturday

New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton will have the day off on Saturday, sitting out the matchup with the Detroit Tigers. The Yankees have opted to go with a schedule with Stanton this year of holding him out of the lineup for afternoon games immediately following a night game in order to keep him […]

Wilson Ramos Out Of Lineup Saturday

Detroit Tigers catcher Wilson Ramos is out of the lineup on Saturday against the Yankees. Grayson Greiner will get the start behind the plate and bat eighth against New York starter Jameson Taillon. Ramos is in the midst of what's shaping up to potentially be a nice bounce-back season from 2020, as he's hitting .224 […]

Brady Singer Exits After Hit On Leg By Line Drive

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Brady Singer (leg) exited his start Friday night with a trainer after being hit in the leg by a line drive, according to Alec Lewis of The Athletic. Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson hit a hard line drive that ricocheted off Singer's leg and was then fielded and turned […]

Chris Paddack Placed On Injured List Friday

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Chris Paddack was placed on the injured list on Friday without an injury designation, according to AJ Cassavell of MLB.com. In a corresponding move, the Padres selected the contract of Miguel Diaz from the alternate site. With no stated injury, the speculation will be that Paddack is out due in […]

Kole Calhoun Undergoes Surgery On Hamstring

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Kole Calhoun (hamstring) has undergone surgery on his hamstring, and there is no announced timetable for his return, according to Zach Buchanan of The Athletic. He reports that Calhoun had an "excision of his damaged left semitendinosus tendon," and that the surgery could have Calhoun sidelined for anywhere between three and eight […]

Jacob deGrom Has Start Pushed Back To Tuesday

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom will have his scheduled start pushed back a day from Monday to Tuesday, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. The move will just be to give deGrom an extra day of rest, as DiComo reports the team will likely have a bullpen game on Monday. He adds that […]

Tanner Roark Designated For Assignment Friday

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Tanner Roark was designated for assignment on Friday, the team announced on Twitter. Roark made three appearances this season, going 0-1 with a 6.43 ERA and five strikeouts in seven innings of work. He last pitched on April 18, where he tossed 1 1/3 scoreless innings of relief against the Royals.

Matthew Boyd Likely To Miss One Start With Knee Injury

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matthew Boyd (knee) will miss his next scheduled start against Boston, but could return in time for the following start, according to Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press. Boyd exited his start on Thursday night with left knee tendinitis, but he has apparently received a good prognosis for his knee, […]

Luis Guillorme Lands On IL With Oblique Strain

New York Mets second baseman Luis Guillorme (oblique) was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday with a right oblique strain, according to Justin Toscano of NorthJersey.com. Guillorme has mostly been a late-inning replacement for New York, having appeared in 14 games this season and slashing .333/.478/.333 with five walks to one strikeout. Even without […]

Matt Olson Out Again Friday Against Orioles

Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson (eye) remains out of the lineup on Friday night against the Orioles. Olson was scratched from the lineup on Thursday after being hit in the eye with a ball while in the batting cages yesterday morning, and tests and x-rays have all come back negative. It looks like the […]

Guillermo Heredia Gets Night Off Friday

Atlanta Braves center fielder Guillermo Heredia will have the night off on Friday, according to David O'Brien of The Athletic. Manager Brian Snitker said that he wanted to give Heredia a day or two off, since he's not used to playing as much as he has and is a little worn out. Ronald Acuna Jr. […]

Randy Arozarena Gets Night Off Friday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena is getting the night off on Friday, as he'll sit out the opener with the Astros. Arozarena has been hitting well early on, slashing .287/.343/.426 with three home runs and 11 RBI in 24 games. Manuel Margot will get the start in right on Friday, and he will bat […]

J.D. Martinez Returns To Lineup Friday Night

Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez (migraine) is back in the lineup for Friday night's matchup with the Texas Rangers. Martinez exited Thursday's game early due to migraine symptoms, and it was reported after the game that Martinez was not expected to be in the lineup on Friday night. However, it appears that his […]

Jonathan India Scratched From Lineup, Placed On IL Friday

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India was scratched from the lineup and placed on the injured list prior to Friday's game, according to Mark Sheldon of MLB.com. There has been no injury designation given for India, as Nick Senzel will get the start at second base in his place Friday. India is slashing .239/.316/.358 with […]

Garrett Cooper In Lineup Friday Against Nationals

Miami Marlins outfielder Garrett Cooper (foot) is in the lineup against the Nationals on Friday night, and will bat third against starting pitcher Jon Lester. Cooper exited Wednesday's game after fouling a pitch off his foot, and it appears the day off Thursday was enough to have him ready to play again. He's gotten off […]

J.T. Realmuto Scratched From Lineup Friday Night

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (hand) was scratched from the lineup on Friday night due to a sore hand, according to Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports. Salisbury reports that Realmuto injured his hand on a wild pitch in Thursday's game. After missing much of Spring Training with a fractured thumb, it's not a great sign […]