Matt Andriese With A Short Outing Sunday Versus Boston

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Matt Andriese lasted only 3 1/3 innings Sunday versus the Red Sox. He did not give up a run but they pulled him after two consecutive batters reached. The quick hook with a three-run lead does create some questions as to how much faith they have in him. Andriese has […]

Denard Span Homers Sunday Versus Boston

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Denard Span continued his unexpected RBI production Sunday versus the Red Sox. He only recorded one hit in the game and dropped his OBP to .378. The lone hit, however, was a two-run HR to give the Rays a 2-0 lead. It was his second HR in two days and moved […]

Kenta Maeda Earns Loss Against Giants

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Kenta Maeda floundered against the Giants on Sunday, earning his second loss of the season. He got into trouble right away in the first with a two-out double to Buster Posey, a walk to Brandon Belt and a home run to Evan Longoria. In the bottom of the third, he gave […]

Cody Bellinger Benched For Lack Of Hustle

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman and reigning Rookie of the Year Cody Bellinger was benched in the fifth inning of Sunday's contest for a perceived lack of hustle by Dave Roberts. Bellinger hit a ball into what's known as "triples alley" at AT&T Park in San Francisco but cruised into second for a double. He […]

Darren O'Day Gets Second Save Of the Season

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Darren O'Day knows that he and Brad Brach are merely placeholders until Zach Britton comes back from his Achilles injury. He did his job on April 29, pitching a clean ninth to slam the door on the O's 5-3 win over the Tigers. He may have wrested the interim closer mantle […]

Pedro Alvarez Crushes Two Homers In Win Over Tigers

Baltimore Orioles third baseman Pedro Alvarez had quite the day at the plate on Sunday, April 29. He went 2-for-4 and drove in three runs. Both of those hits were of the trot-around-the-bases variety and they were his fifth and sixth of the season. He's quietly starting off the season on a 30-homer pace. It's […]

Travis Jankowski Recalled From Triple-A

The San Diego Padres recalled outfielder Travis Jankowski from Triple-A El Paso before Sunday's game against the New York Mets. Jankowski's return to the big leagues is a result of outfielder Wil Myers (oblique) trip back to the disabled list. Jankowski entered as part of a double switch Sunday and recorded a hit in two […]

Josh Tomlin Struggles Again on Sunday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Josh Tomlin struggled again on Sunday, allowing six runs to the Seattle Mariners in six innings of work. Tomlin has had a very rough start to the season, as Sunday marked his fourth loss and saw his ERA move to 9.16. With some pitching reinforcements recovering from injury coming back soon, […]

Jonathan Villar Fails To Record A Hit In Series vs. Cubs

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Jonathan Villar went 0-for-8 in three starts for the Brewers in the series against the Chicago Cubs. During the series, he also only walked once in the last game. After holding a batting average of .342 on April 10, it has now fallen all the way down to .268, and his troubles […]

Zach Davies Misses Quality Start By One Out

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Zach Davies went 5 2/3 innings pitched, giving up five hits, two runs, and two walks while striking out three in the 2-0 loss to the Chicago Cubs. Like Junior Guerra and Chase Anderson in their last starts against the Cubs this series, Davies was destined to lose from the start […]

Brent Suter To Move To The Bullpen

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Brent Suter will move to the bullpen after the addition of Wade Miley to the 40 man roster and rotation. This season, Suter is rocking a 5.34 ERA, 1-2 record and a 1.42 WHIP, which certainly aren't the most impressive numbers. Due to Junior Guerra being an excellent addition to the rotation, […]

Ross Stripling Will Start For Dodgers Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Ross Stripling will make his first start of the year on Monday versus the Diamondbacks in Arizona. Stripling has worked exclusively out of the bullpen this year but has started in the previous two seasons. He's been effective in his long-man role, striking out 16 batters and walking six in 16 […]

Nick Kingham Flirts With Perfection in MLB Debut

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Nick Kingham was masterful in his big-league debut, throwing seven innings of one-hit baseball in a win over the St. Louis Cardinals. The right-hander didn't walk a batter and struck out nine, carrying a perfect game into the seventh inning before a Paul DeJong single ended a chance at history. Still, […]

Nick Ahmed Records Three Hits From The Second Spot

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Nick Ahmed went 3-for-4 with a double in Sunday's loss to the Nationals. This was Ahmed's first start hitting second in the lineup after Ketel Marte was moved down earlier in the week. The move seemed to work for Ahmed, who recorded his second straight multi hit game. If he stays in […]

Yoenis Cespedes Day-To-Day With Sore Thumb

New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes left Sunday’s game against the San Diego Padres with a thumb injury, so naturally fantasy owners anticipated the worst. Fortunately, that won’t be the case. Cespedes is being listed as day-to-day with a sore left thumb after sliding into third base on Sunday, which was actually his second stolen […]

J.D. Martinez Is Perfect At The Plate

Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez had a perfect day at the plate and was vital in the 4-3 win against the Rays Sunday. This is the second time this season that he has gone 4-for-4 in a game and it raises his season average to .330. Martinez also pitched in a run and two […]

Craig Kimbrel Earns The Win With Four Big Outs

Boston Red Sox closer Craig Kimbrel earns the win in a 4-3 victory against the Rays Sunday. Kimbrel came on in the eight inning to get the team out of a jam. This set himself up to come back in the ninth and close the game down to get the victory. His final line was […]

Matt Moore Throws Inning of Relief in Loss

In a 7-2 loss against the Toronto Blue Jays, the Texas Rangers deployed starting pitcher Matt Moore out of the bullpen for an inning of relief. Moore retired all three batters he faced, but this was a minor surprise. Up until now, the 28-year-old has been used exclusively in the starting rotation. This appearance casts […]

Rick Porcello Pitches A Quality Start But Gets No-Decision

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Rick Porcello pitched towards a no-decision in a 4-3 win against the Rays Sunday. He pitched 7 2/3 innings, allowing three runs on seven hits while striking out six. Porcello continues to show he still has the ability he demonstrated that won him a Cy Young in 2016. Despite his […]

George Springer Leads Way With Sixth Home Run

Houston Astros lead-off man George Springer went 2-for-3 with an RBI single and his sixth home run of the season as the Astros took care of the A's 8-4 Sunday. Springer got the Astros on the board in the third inning, smacking a single into left field to plate a run. He then smoked a […]

Gerrit Cole Strikes Out 10-Plus Hitters For Fourth Time In April

Houston Astros starter Gerrit Cole struck out 12 Oakland hitters through 6 2/3 innings of work. It was another dominant performance for Cole, who threw 73 strikes out of only 99 pitches. This already marks the fourth time this season Cole has struck out 10 or more hitters in an outing and he has made […]

Mitch Haniger Finishes Up Strong April With A Bang

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger went 3-for-5 with a triple and his 10th home run of the season as the Mariners pounded the Indians 10-4. The Mariners finish up their April with a 16-11 record and Haniger's play has been a huge reason why. He has backed up his preseason breakout buzz with a huge […]

Marco Gonzales Posts Second Straight Quality Start

Seattle Mariners starter Marco Gonzales pitched six innings of two-run baseball to pick up the win in the Mariners 10-4 triumph over the Indians Sunday. That's two strong starts in a row for Gonzales (3-2) as the Mariners have been rolling lately. He now has allowed only 2 runs over his last 12 innings with […]

Robinson Cano Smacks Third Home Run In Win

Seattle Mariners second baseman Robinson Cano smacked a two-run home run in the second inning of the Mariners 10-4 win Sunday against the Indians. Cano added a double later in the game and raised his batting average to an impressive .313. Cano has provided a professional, veteran presence to an improved Mariners lineup.. He has […]

Dee Gordon Leads Charge With Four Hits

Seattle Mariners lead-off man Dee Gordon went 4-for-5 Sunday in Seattle's 10-4 win over the Indians. The Mariners offense has been humming since the beginning of the season and Gordon's hot start has been a huge reason. Gordon scored a run and drove in his eighth run of the season as he brought his average […]

Ryon Healy Powers M's With Monster Game

Seattle Mariners first baseman Ryon Healy went 3-for-4 with an RBI double and two home runs as the Mariners pounded the Indians 10-4. Healy drove in four runs from the nine spot in the lineup, showing fantasy owners and Mariners fans why the team was so excited to acquire him in the off-season. Healy now […]

Joe Panik May Need Thumb Surgery

San Francisco Giants second baseman Joe Panik will see a specialist in Los Angeles about his thumb injury. Manager Bruce Bochy said there is a “good chance” that Panik will need thumb surgery and that would likely cost him six-to-eight weeks. Kelby Tomlinson will likely see most of the at-bats at second base with Panik […]

Madison Bumgarner Will See Doctor Tuesday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner (finger) will meet with doctors on Tuesday with the hope that he will be cleared to begin throwing. Bumgarner has missed all year with a fracture left pinkie and is hoping to return in early June.

Rich Hill Develops Finger Infection

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Rich Hill (finger) has an infection on the same finger where he cracked his nail and is unable to return from the DL in time for his start Monday. Hill was feeling great in a simulated game last week, but this development won't allow him to come off the DL just […]

Will Smith Expected To Be Activated Wednesday

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Will Smith (elbow) is expected to return from Tommy John surgery on Wednesday. Smith has checked all the boxes in his rehab and appears ready to help out the bullpen. He holds no fantasy significance.