Robbie Ray Strikes Out 11 In Short Outing

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Robbie Ray went 4 2/3 innings pitched on Tuesday, giving up five hits, three runs and three walks while striking out 11 in the 8-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. The main reason for owning Ray in fantasy is his massive strikeout potential, as he is now up to 43 strikeouts […]

Travis Shaw Has 1.565 OPS In Last Seven Games

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Travis Shaw went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run in the 5-2 win over the Kansas City Royals. While Shaw has relatively kept his batting average around .275 this year, his lack of home run hitting and power was quite concerning considering he had drilled 31 bombs last season. In his […]

Ryan Braun Pulling Season Back Together With Hot Streak

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun went 2-for-3 with a run, an RBI, and two walks in the 5-2 win over the Kansas City Royals. On April 11, Braun was at a .167 batting average and was at risk of losing playing time to the likes of Domingo Santana, Eric Thames and Jesus Aguilar at their respective […]

Lorenzo Cain Is Swinging A Hot Bat For Milwaukee

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain went 2-for-3 on Tuesday with two runs, one RBI and two walks in the 5-2 win over the Kansas City Royals. After entering a slump in mid April that dropped his batting average from .310 to .271, Cain is now batting .450 with two home runs in his last seven […]

Zach Davies Goes Six Innings For Third Quality Start

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Zach Davies went six innings on Tuesday, giving up four hits, two earned runs and three walks while striking out two in the 5-2 win over the Kansas City Royals. So far this season, it appears that Davies either looks great or terrible, as he has three quality starts in five […]

Braves Call Up Top Prospect Ronald Acuna

The Atlanta Braves have reportedly recalled top prospect Ronald Acuna from Triple-A. Acuna is arguably the best prospect in all of baseball and a player the Braves refused to trade all offseason. Over five minor league seasons, Acuna hit .304 with 30 home runs, 121 RBI and 78 stolen bases. Acuna is a five-tool player […]

Roberto Osuna Blows First Save of the Season

Toronto Blue Jays closer Roberto Osuna blew his first save of the year Tuesday against the Red Sox. Staked to a two-run lead going into the bottom of the ninth inning, Osuna gave up two runs, including four hits (all singles) and a walk. Osuna was actually fortunate that the damage wasn't worse, as Eduardo […]

Eric Lauer Crushed In Major League Debut

Making his major league debut, San Diego Padres rookie starter Eric Lauer was hammered for seven runs (six earned) in Tuesday's loss to the Colorado Rockies. Lauer was a victim of spotty defense in the first inning that allowed his first two runs. The wheels then came off in a five-run second inning highlighted by […]

Trey Mancini Likely To Be In Lineup Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Trey Mancini should be in the lineup Wednesday against the Rays after missing the past three games due to a knee injury suffered Friday. Mancini was penciled into his usual spot leading off for the Orioles on Tuesday before the game was postponed. With Mancini being off to a solid start with […]

Brandon McCarthy Winds Up With No-Decision In Extra-Inning Loss

It took a four-run surge in the ninth inning to save Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Brandon McCarthy from getting his first loss of the 2018 season. McCarthy, who went five innings and gave up five runs (three earned), was going to be on the hook for the loss before that ninth inning. He'll likely pitch […]

Freddie Freeman Goes Yard Twice In 12-Inning Loss

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman did what he could to try to keep his team in the game on April 24, including hitting a critical homer as part of a ninth inning that saw them storm back with four runs to tie the game at seven against Cincinnati. Freeman's ninth-inning jack was the second […]

Ender Inciarte Has Two RBI In Extra-Inning Loss

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ender Inciarte was part of a hitting attack that saw them score four runs in the ninth to tie the game against Cincinnati on April 24. Inciarte went 2-for-6 with two RBI. It was not enough, though, as Atlanta fell 9-7 in 12 innings. The outfielder has brought his average up to […]

Gary Sanchez Homers Twice As Yanks Win

The New York Yankees connected for four home runs for a second consecutive game on Tuesday night as catcher Gary Sanchez starred in an 8-3 victory. The All-Star catcher smacked a solo home run to right center in the second inning, putting his team on the board and tying the game at a run apiece. In […]

Gleyber Torres Records First RBI

After failing to record a hit in his much-anticipated debut Sunday afternoon, top New York Yankees prospect Gleyber Torres recorded his first career hit on Monday. Tuesday night in the Bronx, however, the 21-year-old took a step further, recording his first RBI in New York’s 8-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins. Torres once again started […]

CC Sabathia Goes Six Innings In Victory

Making his second start since returning from a disabled list stint, New York Yankees veteran left-hander CC Sabathia had his finest start of the season on Tuesday night. The 37-year-old went a season-long six innings, not giving up an earned run while conceding two hits and a walk. Sabathia also struck out four, tossing 82 […]

Jesus Luzardo Makes A Good First Impression In Initial Double-A Start

Oakland Athletics pitching prospect Jesus Luzardo pitched well Tuesday night against Corpus Christi in his first Double-A start after being promoted. He struck out five batters and gave up one walk, while allowing two runs on three hits in five innings. The Athletics are moving Luzardo quickly, considering he has already had Tommy John surgery. […]

Rick Porcello Takes No-Decision In Lieu Of Fifth Victory

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Rick Porcello came up a little short in his bid to be MLB's first five-game winner. He took the no-decision against the Blue Jays but he did finish the game with a bunch of threes. In seven innings, he scattered three runs on three hits, allowed three walks but did […]

Yimi Garcia Returning In May

Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Yimi Garcia (elbow) is nearing the end of his rehab but still won't be back until May, according to manager Dave Roberts. The plan is to then give him a full season's workload for the rest of the summer. Garcia hasn't pitched since 2016 after getting Tommy John surgery on Oct. […]

Andrew Benintendi’s Woes Against Lefties Continue

Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi earned the golden sombrero Tuesday night against the Blue Jays. His night ended going 0-for-5 with four strikeouts and a flyout. In 14 at-bats, Benintendi is hitting a woeful .071 against left-handed pitching, which does not include three strikeouts Tuesday night. This isn’t Benintendi having a bad day. He […]

Javier Baez Extends Hitting Streak To Seven Games

Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez extended his hitting streak to seven games on Tuesday. Baez has been absolutely on fire since the second week of the season and went 2-for-5 on Tuesday. During his hitting streak, he has six multi-hit games. On the year, he is hitting .299 with seven home runs, 24 RBI […]

Kyle Schwarber Connects For Two Home Runs Versus The Indians

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber hit two more home runs on Tuesday versus the Cleveland Indians. Schwarber has had a strong rebound season so far in 2018. The slugger finished 2-for-5 Tuesday. He now has six home runs to go along with 16 RBI and a .306 batting average. He should be owned in all […]

Willson Contreras Connects For First Home Run

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras connected for his first home run of the season Tuesday versus the Cleveland Indians. Contreras had been in a bit of a mini slump, so it was good to see him take Josh Tomlin deep. Contreras finished the game 1-for-4 with a walk and is now hitting .274 on the […]

Tyler Chatwood Picks Up Win Tuesday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Tyler Chatwood picked up his second quality start of the year Tuesday evening versus the Cleveland Indians. Chatwood once again struggled with his command by allowing five walks, but he was able to escape any damage. He finished the game going six innings and allowed four hits, one run and struck […]

Jason Heyward Starting To Heat Up

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward is beginning to heat up. Heyward went 2-for-4 Tuesday with a run scored. Heyward now has four straight multi-hit games in a row and has hit in five straight games. Heyward has been a hard player to trust, but now is as good as a time as there will ever […]

Ian Happ Gets Three Hits On Tuesday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ went 3-for-4 Tuesday evening. Happ hit a home run and picked up a pair of singles. It was a game that Happ really needed, as he’s been off to a slow start. Happ is off to a slow start but should still be rostered as a bench option due to […]

Dan Straily Could Be Returning to Marlins Soon

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Dan Straily (forearm) pitched 5 1/3 innings with three earned runs and six strikeouts in a win for Double-A Jacksonville on Tuesday. Following the game, Marlins beat reporter Joe Frisaro noted that it's likely Straily's next start comes at the major league level. Straily has been dealing with forearm inflammation and has […]

Tigers-Pirates Postponed on Tuesday

Tuesday's matchup between the Detroit Tigers and Pittsburgh Pirates has been postponed due to rain. The two teams will make it up in a traditional doubleheader on Wednesday, with the first pitch expected at 4:05 pm. The two starting pitchers from Tuesday's game, Chad Kuhl for the Pirates and Jordan Zimmermann for the Tigers, will […]

J.T. Riddle Struggles in Rehab Debut

Miami Marlins shortstop J.T. Riddle (shoulder) struggled in his rehab debut on Tuesday, going 0-3 with a strikeout. He was able to play five innings in the field, however. Riddle is returning from August shoulder surgery and will likely have a lengthy rehab assignment ahead of him. When he does return, it's unclear exactly what his […]

Yusmeiro Petit Placed On Bereavement Leave

Oakland Athletics reliever Yusmeiro Petit was placed on bereavement leave due to the passing of his mother, according to Martin Gallegos of The Mercury News. Actually, Petit was informed of his mother's passing before Monday's game against the Texas Rangers. Amazingly, with his mind and heart elsewhere, Petit pitched in the game and did very […]

Rockies-Padres Predicted Pitch Time At 9:25 PM ET

The Colorado Rockies-San Diego Padres game that was currently in a rain delay is now predicted to start at 9:25 pm ET. If you played any Rockies or Padres players, you should be in luck, as it doesn't look like the game will be outright postponed.