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Kyle Bradish Shuts Out Astros
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Kyle Bradish was superb on Thursday as he shut down the Astros bats over 8 2/3 IP during his club's 2-0 victory. He allowed just two hits and struck out 10 batters without issuing a walk in the 100-pitch performance, falling just one out shy of the complete game. He retired... Read More
Kolten Wong Wallops Three Homers Thursday
Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Kolten Wong hit three home runs on Thursday to carry his team to a 5-1 win over the Reds. He collected all five RBI for his club in the contest with a pair of two-run shots and one solo bomb as he finished the night going 3-for-4. The veteran now has... Read More
Emmanuel Clase Collects Save No. 37
Cleveland Guardians reliever Emmanuel Clase made short work of the White Sox in the ninth inning on Thursday to close out his team's 4-2 victory. The right-hander threw 12 pitches in the frame to retire the side in order with a strikeout, ground out, and a fly out to collect his major league-leading 37th save... Read More
Shane Bieber Sharp In Thursday’s Win
Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Shane Bieber was sharp on Thursday as his club defeated the White Sox 4-2. He gave up two runs on seven hits over 7 2/3 IP while striking out five and walking nobody to take his record to 12-8 on the campaign. Bieber gave up a run in the first when... Read More
Ryan Yarbrough Likely Heading To Injured List
Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Ryan Yarbrough (oblique) was pulled after one inning on Thursday, and manager Kevin Cash stated after the game that Yarbrough is likely heading to the injured list. The lefty entered the game in the second inning and was credited with the win despite giving up two runs on three hits and... Read More
Ronald Acuna Jr. Iffy To Start Friday
Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (back) was scratched ahead of Thursday's contest versus the Phillies and the club is "unsure" about his availability for Friday's matchup. The 24-year-old felt some mid-back tightness following batting practice, and manager Brian Snitker stated that something "banged on him" after hitting in the cage afterwards. It's a situation... Read More
George Kirby Strikes Out Eight In Loss
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher George Kirby had a nice night at the office on Saturday, although he was saddled with the loss as his team fell to the Angels 2-1. He allowed two runs on four hits and a walk in the 84-pitch performance, striking out eight batters on the night. Kirby allowed an RBI... Read More
Shohei Ohtani Improves To 13-8
Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani was sharp on Saturday, striking out eight batters in his team's 2-1 win over the Mariners. The reigning AL MVP allowed just three singles over six innings of work while issuing just one walk in his 107-pitch effort. Ohtani also chipped in with an RBI double in the... Read More
Josh Hader Closes Out Saturday’s Win
San Diego Padres reliever Josh Hader got the call in the ninth inning to close out his club's 2-0 win over the Diamondbacks on Saturday, picking up his 33rd save of the season. The lefty worked around a one-out single as he struck out one batter in the frame, throwing 13 of his 15 pitches... Read More
Joe Musgrove Gets Win Number 10
San Diego Padres starting pitcher Joe Musgrove was excellent on Saturday, tossing six-shutout frames in his club's 2-0 win over the Diamondbacks. The right-hander gave up just four hits without walking a batter and striking out eight in the 95-pitch effort as he took his record to 10-7 on the season. After giving up four... Read More
Brandon Woodruff Dominates Yankees In Win
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff was superb on Saturday, striking out 10 batters in his club's 4-1 victory over the Yankees. His only blemish on the night came off a Josh Donaldson solo homer in the fourth as he gave up five hits and one walk over eight frames of work. After a rough... Read More
Devin Williams Closes Door Saturday Night
Milwaukee Brewers reliever Devin Williams recorded his 13th save of the season on Saturday night as his club defeated the Yankees 4-1. The right-hander needed 12 pitches to retire the side in order as he got a groundout and a pair of strikeouts to take his ERA to a crisp 1.76 on the season. Williams... Read More
Lance McCullers Jr. Sharp In No-Decision
Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. had a nice night on the mound on Thursday as he struck out 11 batters in his club's 5-2 win over the Athletics. He unfortunately settled for a no-decision after allowing two runs on two hits and four walks over six innings of work, throwing 99 pitches in... Read More
Carlos Carrasco Collects 11 Strikeouts In Win
New York Mets starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco was superb on Thursday as he struck out 11 batters in his club's 7-1 win over the Pirates. The veteran allowed one run on four hits while walking a pair in the 104-pitch effort as he took his record to 15-6 on the season. Carrasco retired the last... Read More
Alexis Diaz Secures Seventh Save
Cincinnati Reds reliever Alexis Diaz recorded his seventh save of the season on Thursday to close out his team's 3-2 win over the Cardinals. The 25-year-old did allow one run after loading the bases on a walk and two singles, but he limited the damage by allowing a sac fly to Albert Pujols before getting... Read More
Bailey Ober To Start On Friday
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Bailey Ober (groin) will be activated off the injured list to start Friday's game versus the Guardians with Jharel Cotton getting designated for assignment in a corresponding move. Ober hasn't pitched since June 1 after straining his groin, but he's pitched decent in his rehab starts in the minors. He got... Read More
JT Brubaker Removed With Lat Discomfort
Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher JT Brubaker threw just three innings during Thursday's start before getting removed with lat discomfort. The right-hander wasn't very sharp in the outing by giving up five runs on seven hits and two walks, but he was able to strike out five batters on the night. The team has yet to... Read More
Freddie Freeman Collects Four RBI In Win
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman had a nice night at the dish on Saturday as he picked up four RBI in his club's 8-4 win over the Padres. He finished the night going 4-for-5 with a run scored as he finished the evening being just a triple shy of the cycle to take... Read More
Manny Machado Homers Twice
San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado slugged a pair of solo home runs on Saturday, but it wasn't enough as his club fell to the Dodgers 8-4. He victimized starter Julio Urias with a shot off the Western Metal Supply Co. building in the third before crushing a 412' bomb to right-center in the... Read More
George Kirby Earns Win Over Braves
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher George Kirby was superb on Saturday by allowing just one unearned in a 3-1 win over the Braves. The win improves his record to 7-3 on the season as he allowed just three hits (all singles) and no walks with six strikeouts over six frames of work. Kirby worked into the... Read More
Max Fried Falls To 13-6 On Saturday
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried saw his record fall to 13-6 on Saturday as his club was defeated by the Mariners 3-1. The lefty allowed two runs on five hits over six frames of work, striking out six and walking no one in the 85-pitch effort. The damage came off a pair of solo... Read More
Avisail Garcia Leaves With Hamstring Discomfort
Miami Marlins outfielder Avisail Garcia departed Saturday's contest in the first inning after experiencing discomfort in his left hamstring. He recently returned from the IL after missing a month of action with a strain to the same hamstring, so it's a bit concerning that he got lifted after playing one half-inning in right field. Perhaps... Read More
Aledmys Diaz Aiming For Tuesday Return
Houston Astros utility man Aledmys Diaz (groin) will play one more game on Sunday for Triple-A Sugar Land with a scheduled return to the majors coming on Tuesday according to manager Dusty Baker. He's been sidelined with a groin strain since August 17, so it's a timely recovery after he was originally expected to miss... Read More
Sonny Gray Strikes Out Seven In No-Decision
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Sonny Gray was sharp on Thursday as he struck out seven batters in his club's 4-3 win over the Yankees. Unfortunately Gray ended up settling for a no-decision as he allowed two runs on seven hits and a walk over his six frames and 79 pitches of work. The damage on... Read More
Taylor Rogers Collects 31st Save Thursday
Milwaukee Brewers reliever Taylor Rogers secured his 31st save of the season as his club defeated the Giants 4-2 in the second game of a twin bill on Thursday. The lefty threw nine of his 13 pitches for strikes as he struck out the side in order to close out the game after Devin Williams... Read More
Eric Lauer Gets “Encouraging” MRI Results
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Eric Lauer (elbow) received some good news after undergoing an MRI on his strained left elbow on Thursday. Lauer left his Wednesday start early, but said the early read was "encouraging" and that he'll undergo more tests on Friday after having another meeting with his doctor. It's still to be determined... Read More
Freddy Peralta Heading Back To Injured List
Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell stated after Thursday's doubleheader that starting pitcher Freddy Peralta will be placed on the injured list after he left his start early with shoulder fatigue. Counsell mentioned that he had no new symptoms, but the fatigue was a continuation of what he's experienced in his recent outings. This trip to... Read More
Giancarlo Stanton Pinch Hits Thursday
New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (foot) pinch hit during Thursday's 4-3 loss to the Twins in his first game action since he fouled a ball of his foot on Monday. The slugger came in with a runner on third in the eighth, but ultimately struck out after a lengthy nine-pitch at-bat. When manager Aaron... Read More
Shohei Ohtani Allows One Run In No-Decision
Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani was excellent on Saturday night as he allowed one run over eight innings of work in his club's 2-1 extra-inning victory over the Astros. The reigning AL MVP allowed six hits and no walks while striking out five batters in his 111-pitch effort as he settled for a... Read More
Julio Urias Improves to 15-7
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urias picked up his 15th win of the season on Saturday night as his club cruised to a 12-1 victory over the Padres. The lefty allowed one run on two hits over six innings, striking out a pair and walking three in the 78-pitch effort. Urias breezed through the... Read More
