Yu Darvish Continues Strong Season With 11 Strikeouts

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Yu Darvish was lights out versus the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday. Darvish had not allowed a hit until Justin Smoak went yard in the top of the seventh inning. Over seven innings, Darvish allowed one hit, one run, two walks and struck out 11 Brewers. Darvish has been phenomenal this season […]

Nick Senzel Homers In Loss Thursday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel went 3-for-4 with a double, a homer, and four RBI in a 9-6 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday. Senzel connected for a two-run homer off Pittsburgh starter Trevor Williams in the fourth inning, giving him two on the season. Overall, Senzel is hitting .262 with seven runs, eight […]

Anthony DeSclafani Rocked On Thursday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Anthony DeSclafani was roughed up in a 9-6 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday. DeSclafani allowed nine runs in two innings of work. He coughed up three homers while striking out just one batter. So much for what looked to be a plus matchup for DeSclafani heading into the start on […]

Ryan McMahon Striking Out At Alarming Rate To Begin Year

Colorado Rockies first/second baseman Ryan McMahon entered the 2020 season in a prime position to take the next step and become a fantasy breakout -- thus far, that appears far from the case. McMahon has struck out in 28 of his 59 at-bats, a staggering 41.8 K%, which is an alarming jump from the already […]

Edwin Diaz Racking Up K’s Despite Losing Closer’s Role

New York Mets right-handed pitcher Edwin Diaz had a short leash as the team’s closer to begin 2020, but that hasn’t affected his ability to rack up strikeouts in bunches. Through his first 8 ⅓ frames, he has compiled 17 strikeouts, not having yielded a run since July 30. While the Mets have utilized him […]

Ketel Marte Racking Up Hits To Begin 2020

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman/outfielder Ketel Marte has followed up his fourth place finish in the 2019 National League MVP race by collecting a .338 average through his first 19 games this year. He has tagged fastballs early on, batting .356 with a .583 xSLG and just a 5.9 Whiff%. After opening the year in the […]

Kenley Jansen Reclaiming Elite Form To Begin 2020

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen appears to have found his level, returning to the elite fantasy option that he has been for most of the past decade. Yielding a staggering 5.9% Hard Hit%, Jansen has also not allowed a barrel yet this season, with the opposition delivering an average exit velocity of 82 MPH. […]

Austin Gomber Lands On COVID-19 IL, Has Not Tested Positive

St. Louis Cardinals left-handed pitcher Austin Gomber is the latest member of the organization to hit the COVID-19 injured list, even as he has not tested positive. Gomber has tossed 3 ⅓ scoreless innings out of relief thus far in 2020, and figured to become a prominent piece for the pitching staff upon the team […]

Adam Wainwright Set To Start Cardinals’ Return Game Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals right-handed pitcher Adam Wainwright is slated to pitch Game 1 of Saturday’s doubleheader against the White Sox, the first game that St. Louis will have played since July 29 due to a COVID-19 outbreak within the organization. The club did not immediately announce its plans as to who would start the second […]

Red Sox Will Deploy Bullpen For Entirety Of Friday’s Game

The Boston Red Sox pitching staff is in shambles, resulting in manager Ron Roenicke utilizing a bullpen day for Friday’s series opener against the New York Yankees. As a club, the Red Sox have posted a 5.60 ERA this year, the second-worst mark in the American League. Aside from Nathan Eovaldi and Martin Perez, no […]

Dylan Carlson Set To Be Called Up Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals top prospect, outfielder Dylan Carlson, will reportedly be brought up to the Major League roster ahead of Saturday’s doubleheader against the White Sox, per Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Ranked as the No. 18 prospect in the Majors, Carlson mashed across two levels last season, slashing .292/.372/.542 with 26 home […]

Juan Soto Not Missing A Beat After Delayed Start To 2020

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto had his open to this season delayed due to positive COVID-19 tests, but since returning to the diamond, he has looked every bit of the National League MVP candidate that many projected when selecting him near the top of fantasy drafts. Having smashed his fifth homer of the year Thursday, […]

Jose Peraza Exits After Being Hit By Line Drive While Pitching

Boston Red Sox utilityman Jose Peraza attempted to take one for the team Thursday, taking to the mound for the third time in his career as his team entered the ninth down by 11 runs. He was unable to complete the frame after a line drive off his right leg knocked him from the game. […]

Lance Lynn Brings Excellent Start To 2020 To Coors Field Friday

Texas Rangers right-handed pitcher Lance Lynn has allowed just 10 hits across 23 ⅓ innings through his first four starts, giving him an American League best 3.9 H/9. Firmly entrenched in AL Cy Young consideration, Lynn’s next challenge is to conquer the Majors’ most explosive hitter’s park, Coors Field, when he takes the mound Friday. […]

Alec Bohm To Adopt Everyday Role Upon Call-Up

Philadelphia Phillies first/third baseman Alec Bohm was brought up to make his Major League debut Thursday and the immediate question was about how much playing time he would receive. Phillies general manager Matt Klentak made it apparent that Bohm, the club’s top prospect, would be handed an everyday role, playing third base “quite a bit.” […]

Spencer Howard Likely To Start Friday Versus Mets

Philadelphia Phillies right-handed pitcher Spencer Howard appears to be the likeliest candidate to start Friday’s contest against the Mets and right-hander Jacob deGrom. Manager Joe Girardi indicated that either Howard or fellow righty Vince Velasquez would be tabbed, and with Velasquez having appeared out of relief Thursday, Howard appears destined to make his second big […]

Alex Wood Tosses 2 Frames In Sim Game, Bullpen Session Next

Los Angeles Dodgers left-handed pitcher Alex Wood continues to work his way back to joining the big league club after throwing 30 pitches across two innings during a simulated game Thursday. Wood’s next step is to throw a bullpen session Saturday, after which there may be more clarity as to when he can rejoin the […]

Edinson Volquez Lands On 45-Day IL With Oblique Strain

Texas Rangers right-handed pitcher Edinson Volquez has been bitten by the injury bug again, landing on the 45-day injured list due to a right oblique strain. Volquez has vultured two wins out of relief thus far in 2020, but it appears that his season is likely done after just seven appearances. Having battled back from […]

Tony Gonsolin Likely To Receive Another Start Next Week

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitcher Tony Gonsolin was back in the club’s starting rotation Wednesday tossing up 4 ⅔ scoreless innings against San Diego. In the wake of his aversion to allowing runs thus far in 2020, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that Gonsolin is likely to get another start next week as he was […]

Corey Seager Returns To Lineup Against Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager (back) will make his return to the lineup for Thursday's series finale against the Padres. The 26-year-old has been sidelined since Friday due to lower-back discomfort, but prior to the injury the sixth-year shortstop was enjoying a very successful start to the season with 10 runs scored, three home […]

Jeff McNeil Day-To-Day With Bone Contusion In Knee

Following up on an earlier report regarding New York Mets' third baseman/outfielder Jeff McNeil, it has been confirmed he suffered only a bone contusion in his left knee following a collision with the outfield wall on Thursday. He is considered day-to-day and does not appear to be a candidate for the injured list. Both his […]

David Peterson Unconcerned With Shoulder Soreness Thursday

New York Mets left-handed pitcher David Peterson departed after five innings Thursday against Washington, and though while his 74 pitches didn’t jump off the page as causing his departure, he admitted after the game that he was dealing with “typical” shoulder soreness. Peterson reportedly battled to remain in the game, but with the Mets’ starting […]

Jorge Mateo Activated Thursday, Set For Major League Debut

San Diego Padres utilityman Jorge Mateo will join the big league roster ahead of Thursday’s contest against the Dodgers after having been held out thus far in 2020 due to a positive COVID-19 test. Mateo broke out offensively last season at Triple-A, compiling 62 extra-base hits in 119 games to lead to a career-best .834 […]

Christian Arroyo Claimed Off Waivers By Red Sox

Second/third baseman Christian Arroyo has been nabbed off of waivers by the Boston Red Sox following being DFA’d by Cleveland last Thursday. Arroyo was the crown jewel of the Evan Longoria deal between San Francisco and Tampa Bay in Dec. 2017, but he is yet to pan out at the Major League level, having compiled […]

Starlin Castro On Pace For Best Offensive Season

Washington Nationals second baseman Starlin Castro has been a staple in the No. 3 spot of his club’s lineup thus far in 2020, having had something of an offensive revival. Through his first 16 games, Castro is on pace to set a new career high with a .797 OPS. The sample size is small, but […]

Eric Lauer Optioned To Club’s Alternate Training Site

Milwaukee Brewers left-handed pitcher Eric Lauer has been removed both from the club’s starting rotation and it’s 28-man roster as of Thursday, when he was optioned to the team’s alternate training site. Righty Drew Rasmussen and lefty Angel Perdomo were brought up to Milwaukee with Justin Grimm hitting the IL. How the Brewers fill Lauer’s […]

X-Ray On Jeff McNeil's Knee Is Negative

New York Mets third baseman/outfielder Jeff McNeil had to be carted off the field on Thursday after he collided with the outfield wall. The good news is that an X-ray taken on McNeil's knee during the game was negative. The Mets will now hold their breath and await results of an MRI McNeil is to […]

Kris Bryant Scratched From Thursday's Lineup

Chicago Cubs outfielder/third baseman Kris Bryant (wrist) has been scratched from Thursday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Bryant is dealing with left wrist and left ring finger soreness, resulting from a diving play he made in the fifth inning of Wednesday's game. Nico Hoerner is taking over as leadoff hitter for the game with Kyle […]

Christian Vazquez Getting The Day Off On Thursday

Boston Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez will be out of the lineup for the second time in four games on Thursday as the team closes out their four-game series with the Tampa Bay Rays. Vazquez got off to a scorching start to the year, hitting four home runs in his first five games, but he's […]

Mike Brosseau Leading Off On Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Mike Brosseau is in the leadoff spot for the second time in three games on Thursday as the team faces the Boston Red Sox for the final game in a four-game series. Brosseau has been a nice surprise for the team this year. Through 24 plate appearances, he's slashing .375/.375/.875 with […]