Otto Lopez Homers In Loss To Mets

Miami Marlins second baseman Otto Lopez turned in a big game in a 10-4 loss to the New York Mets on Monday. Lopez went 3-for-5 with a homer and two RBI in the losing effort for Miami. The veteran infielder launched a solo homer off Mets starter David Peterson in the first inning, giving him […]

James Wood Homers Monday

Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood went 2-for-3 with a homer and a walk in a 5-2 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday. Wood launched a solo homer off Bowden Francis in the sixth inning to give him his first round-tripper of the young season. The young outfielder is off to a decent start […]

David Peterson Strikes Out Nine In Win Over Marlins

New York Mets left-hander David Peterson picked up the win in a quality start over the Miami Marlins on Monday. Peterson allowed two runs on five hits over six innings while striking out nine and walking three in the win. The veteran lefty looked good in his first start of the season, allowing just a […]

Pete Alonso Hits A Grand Slam On Monday

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso went 2-for-4 with a walk and a grand slam in a 10-4 win over the Miami Marlins on Monday. Alonso launched his first homer of the season off Cal Quantrill in the fifth inning to break the game open and give the Mets a 6-1 lead. The shot […]

Matt McLain Homers On Monday

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Matt McLain went 2-for-3 with a homer, a walk, four runs, and three RBI in a 14-3 win over the Texas Rangers on Monday. McLain continued his hot start to the season by swatting a two-run homer off Kumar Rocker in the first inning of the lopsided win. The 25-year-old already […]

Brady Singer Strikes Out Eight On Monday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Brady Singer threw a gem in a 14-3 win over the Texas Rangers on Monday. Singer tossed seven shutout innings while allowing just one hit, striking out eight, and walking two. It was exactly the type of debut Singer could have hoped for in his first start for the Reds after he […]

Elly De La Cruz Homers Twice, Drives In Seven

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz posted a huge game in a 14-3 win over the Texas Rangers on Monday. De La Cruz went 4-for-5 with a double, two homers, four runs, seven RBI, and a stolen base in the blowout win over Texas. The speedy infielder hit his first homer off Kumar Rocker […]

Jackson Jobe Inefficient In First Career Start Monday

Detroit Tigers top starting pitching prospect Jackson Jobe did not have his first career start go exactly as planned in Monday's 9-6 win over the Mariners. The 22-year-old was staked with an early 6-0 lead. However, he lasted just four innings, allowing three runs on three hits (including two home runs) and four walks with […]

Tyler Glasnow Fans Eight, Earns Win In Season Debut

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow had a strong first start of the season in Monday's 6-1 win over the Braves. Glasnow pitched five scoreless innings, allowing two hits and three walks with eight strikeouts on 79 pitches. The 31-year-old has presented a fantasy conundrum throughout his career in that he has been excellent […]

Kash Mayfield Assigned To Single-A

The San Diego Padres have assigned pitching prospect Kash Mayfield to Single-A Lake Elsinore to begin the 2025 campaign. Mayfield was the Padres' first-round selection in the 2024 draft and will get his first taste of pro ball with the Storm. The 6-foot-4 hurler ranks as San Diego's No. 3 prospect, and the lefty offers […]

Jose Ramirez Collects Three Hits, Homers In Return To Lineup

Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (wrist) looked perfectly fine at the plate in Monday's 7-2 loss to the Padres. Ramirez, who left Saturday's game with a wrist injury from an attempted stolen base, went 3-for-4 with a single, a double, a solo home run, and a strikeout. The 32-year-old got the Guardians on the […]

Kyle Hart Earns Win In Return To MLB

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Kyle Hart picked up his first win of the season in Monday's 7-2 win over the Guardians. Hart pitched five innings, allowing two runs on five hits (including two home runs) and a walk with four strikeouts. Monday's outing was the first big-league appearance for the 32-year-old since 2020, as […]

Ryan Johnson Earns First Career Save Monday

Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Ryan Johnson picked up the first save of his early career in Monday's 5-4 extra-innings win over the Cardinals. The 22-year-old came in to pitch the bottom of the 10th inning up by two with an automatic runner on second. He got the first out on a fly-out, allowed a […]

Travis Kuhn, Phillies In Agreement On Minor-League Deal

The Philadelphia Phillies have agreed with pitching prospect Travis Kuhn on a minor-league contract. Kuhn was drafted by the Mariners in 2019 and spent his entire career there before getting released on March 30. He spent the last three seasons at Double-A, where the righty pitched to a 3.54 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, and a 14.6 […]

Mike Trout Turns In Another Hitless Performance Monday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout continued his slow start at the plate in Monday's 5-4 extra-innings win over the Cardinals. The 33-year-old went 0-for-3 with two RBI and a strikeout. The power hitter is now 1-for-13 in his first four games. While this is not what fantasy managers were hoping for, the main thing […]

Jordan Hicks Earns Quality Start, Win In Season Debut Monday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Jordan Hicks looked sharp in his first start of the season Monday, helping his team to a 7-2 win over the Astros. The 28-year-old tossed six scoreless innings, allowing just one hit and two walks with six strikeouts. Hicks had a strong first half in 2024 with a 3.79 ERA […]

Kyle Schwarber Homers, Collects Two RBI On Monday

Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Monday's 6-1 win over the Rockies. The 434-foot blast was Schwarber's third of the season and he's now up to six RBI. The 32-year-old is coming off a 38-home run campaign in 2024, with ATC projections forecasting another 36 in 2025. […]

Jake Eder Acquired By The Angels

The Los Angeles Angels have acquired pitching prospect Jake Eder from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for cash. The lefty was subsequently optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake. The former fourth-round draft pick was once a promising prospect, but underwent Tommy John surgery in 2021, causing him to miss the rest of that season and […]

Alexander Canario Acquired By The Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates have acquired outfield prospect Alexander Canario from the New York Mets in exchange for cash. Canario finished his spring season strong, collecting at least one hit in six of his last seven games, going 8-for-11 (.727) with a double and three home runs, but was unable to secure a spot on New […]

Cristopher Sanchez Strikes Out Seven In Strong Outing On Monday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Cristopher Sanchez struck out seven and gave up just one run in just over five innings of work in the Phillies' 6-1 win over the Colorado Rockies on Monday. Sanchez walked two and gave up four hits, though he did not pick up the win. The 28-year-old is continuing to build […]

Kris Bubic Notches Eight Strikeouts In Strong Win On Monday

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Kris Bubic was fantastic in his first start of the season, striking out eight Brewers without giving up a run in the Royals' 11-1 win. The outing was great to see for the 27-year-old, who has spent most of the past two seasons in Kansas City's bullpen. It also was […]

Martin Perez Dazzles Twins On Monday, Throws Six Hitless Innings

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Martin Perez was masterful on Monday, throwing six hitless innings and picking up the win in Chicago's 9-0 victory over the Twins. Perez did walk three batters but ultimately was spectacular in his White Sox debut. It's a great sign to see for the 33-year-old after putting up a 4.53 […]

Bryan De La Cruz Draws First Start Of Season On Monday Night

Atlanta Braves outfielder Bryan De La Cruz is in Monday night's lineup against the Dodgers, getting his first start of the season. De La Cruz will bat seventh and face Dodgers' starter Tyler Glasnow. The 28-year-old only has two at-bats this season and hasn't received much opportunity so tonight will be a good chance for […]

Reynaldo Lopez Lands On 15-day Injured List With Shoulder Inflammation

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Reynaldo Lopez (shoulder) was placed on the 15-day IL with right shoulder inflammation on Monday, backdated to March 29th. In a corresponding move, Bryce Elder was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett. Lopez gave up three runs on nine hits in his only start this season against the Padres. The 31-year-old had been […]

Max Scherzer Visiting With Hand Specialist On Monday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Max Scherzer (thumb) visited with a hand specialist on Monday to discuss his thumb inflammation that landed him on the 15-day IL. Scherzer plans to return to Toronto soon and discuss next steps with team trainers and doctors according to manager John Schneider. The 40-year-old signed a 1-year, $15.5 million […]

Jose Ramirez Back In Lineup For Cleveland On Monday

Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (wrist) is back in the Guardians' lineup for Monday night's matchup against the San Diego Padres. Ramirez left Saturday's game with a wrist injury from stealing a base but has avoided serious injury and is ready to go. The 32-year-old will look to get his first hit of the […]

Freddie Freeman Absent From Lineup For Monday Night

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (ankle) is out of Monday night's lineup. Freeman re-aggravated his ankle injury in what manager Dave Roberts is calling a "mishap" from Freeman stepping into the shower. The 35-year-old is currently considered day-to-day and should not be considered serious. Enrique Hernandez is filling in at first base and […]

Ryan Weathers Ramping Up His Throwing Progression

Miam Marlins left-hander Ryan Weathers (forearm) is scheduled to ramp up his throwing progression this week, according to Fish On First's Kevin Barral. Weathers suffered a flexor strain in his left forearm late in spring training and was forced to open the 2025 season on the 15-day injured list. The 25-year-old southpaw should be stashed […]

Connor Norby Progressing In Baseball Activities

Miami Marlins third base prospect Connor Norby (oblique) is progressing in his baseball activities as he recovers from a left-oblique strain, according to Fish On First's Kevin Barral. Norby is progressing, but it's unclear exactly what he's doing, and he will probably remain on the injured list through at least mid-April. When the 24-year-old former […]

Braves Acquire Stuart Fairchild From Reds

The Atlanta Braves acquired outfielder Stuart Fairchild from the Cincinnati Reds on Monday in exchange for cash considerations, according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Justin Toscano. In a corresponding move to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for Fairchild, the team moved right-handed reliever Joe Jimenez (knee) to the 60-day injured list. Fairchild will head […]