Trevor Cahill Takes No-Decision Against Rangers

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Trevor Cahill had a solid outing against the Rangers on Monday but didn't factor into the decision due to a lack of run support. He scattered four hits in five innings, allowing three runs with two walks but struck out six batters. He will have a rough challenge against the Astros […]

Jason Vargas Not Great In Rehab Start

Results of rehab and minor league starts for major leaguers making their way back from injury should be taken with a grain of salt, but they’re always worth checking nonetheless. New York Mets starting pitcher Jason Vargas (hand) made what is presumably his final rehab start on Monday. Health-wise it was great, but results-wise it […]

Brian Dozier Extends Hitting Streak On Monday

Minnesota Twins second baseman Brian Dozier went 1-for-4 with a single and one RBI in his team's 14-1 loss to the New York Yankees on Monday. The single gave Dozier a team-record 17 straight games with a hit to open the season. If you add in the end of the 2017 season, Dozier is now […]

Tyler Duffey Called Up, Alan Busenitz To Minors

The Minnesota Twins made a change to their pitching staff on Monday, calling up right-hander Tyler Duffey and optioning right-hander Alan Busenitz to Triple-A Rochester. Duffey has started games for the Twins in the past but he has been shifted to the bullpen, where he's pitched 11 innings without allowing an earned run at Triple-A […]

Eugenio Suarez To Begin Rehab Assignment Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez (thumb) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday. Suarez has been sidelined with a fractured thumb just over two weeks after getting hit by a pitch on the hand. The rising star might need to get a few rehab games under his belt before he's ready […]

Josh Fields Records First Save

Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Josh Fields notched his first save of the season on Monday since regular closer Kenley Jansen had been used on Sunday. Jansen has been off to a rough start, blowing two saves and losing a game while dealing with diminished velocity on his signature pitch, the cut fastball. Fields got two […]

Bartolo Colon To Remain in Rotation

The return of Texas Rangers starting pitcher Doug Fister from the disabled list on Wednesday could have spelled the end of Bartolo Colon’s time in the Rangers rotation. However, Colon has been one of the bright spots in the Texas rotation this season. In three starts, Colon has pitched 19 1/3 innings with six earned […]

Walker Buehler Handles Marlins Easily In Debut

Los Angeles Dodgers starter and top pitching prospect Walker Buehler cruised in his major league starting debut on Monday versus the Marlins. The first pitch out of the young fireballer's hand was clocked at 98.3 mph and he threw one at 101.3 mph, the second fastest pitch this season behind Jordan Hicks' 101.6 heater. That […]

Shawn Kelley Likely Going On DL

Washington Nationals reliever Shawn Kelley (elbow) has ulnar nerve irritation in his elbow, the team announced after their game against the Giants on Monday. As a result, a trip to the disabled list is likely for him. Kelley was called into Monday night's game when starter Gio Gonzalez walked Brandon Belt in the bottom of […]

Franchy Cordero's Blast Ignites Padres Blowout

San Diego Padres outfielder Franchy Cordero went 2-for-6 with a two-run homer in Monday's blowout win against the Colorado Rockies. Cordero crushed a 456-foot bomb to right center field to spark a nine-run seventh inning for the Padres. The blast gives Cordero a total of four long balls in 46 plate appearances and two in […]

Wil Myers Breaks Out In Colorado

San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers recorded four hits in Monday's 13-5 rout against the Colorado Rockies. Myers' scorecard-stuffing night included two doubles, two RBI, a run and his first stolen base. Monday was Myers' third game back after missing 18 days to an elbow injury, and the performance lifts his season slash line to […]

Yankees Acquire A.J. Cole From Nationals

After Monday night’s massive 14-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins, the New York Yankees made a move with their bullpen in mind. The club acquired right-hander A.J. Cole from the Washington Nationals after that club designated him for assignment. The Yankees immediately added him to both the 40-man roster and the 25-man roster, assuring his […]

Eric Lauer Debuting Tuesday Against Rockies

MLB.com's AJ Cassavell confirmed San Diego Padres starting pitching prospect Eric Lauer will debut Tuesday against the Colorado Rockies. Prior to the call-up, the 22-year-old left-hander carried a 3.00 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 9.5 K/9 over three starts at Triple-A El Paso. Heading into 2018, Lauer was the Padres No. 12 prospect, and he has […]

Giancarlo Stanton Picks Up Four Hits

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton had his finest game as a New York Yankee to date as the club romped over the Minnesota Twins 14-1 in the Bronx on Monday night. The reigning MVP of the National League picked up four hits in four plate appearances, also picking up a walk. In the fifth […]

Miguel Andujar Remains Red-Hot

There is nobody on the New York Yankees right now who is hotter than rookie third baseman Miguel Andujar. The 23-year-old, who had a brief cameo with the major league club last year, is hitting an insane .448 over the past seven games. He has an extra-base hitting streak of seven games after picking up […]

Chris Volstad To Start Tuesday For White Sox

The Chicago White Sox have announced that pitcher Chris Volstad will start Tuesday versus the Seattle Mariners. Volstad has pitched exclusively out of the bullpen this year, but has plenty of starting experience under his belt. Volstad has a 4.70 ERA in 7 2/3 innings this year. He can be avoided in all formats.

Brandon Drury Playing Rehab Game This Week

New York Yankees infielder Brandon Drury (migraines) could be returning soon, as he’s set to begin a rehab assignment with the Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders on Wednesday. The 25-year-old has been out for over two weeks after exiting a game with migraines. Afterwards, he revealed his lengthy battle with blurred vision, a scary admission that had […]

Clint Frazier Plays Extended Spring Game

The New York Yankees announced last week that recovering outfielder Clint Frazier (concussion) would see game action soon, and so he did Monday in Tampa. The 23-year-old played five innings in an extended spring training game, getting five plate appearances before exiting. Frazier has been sidelined for some time as he’s dealt with a concussion […]

Yoan Moncada Falls A Single Short Of Hitting For The Cycle Monday

Chicago White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada fell a single shy of the cycle Monday evening versus the Seattle Mariners. Moncada finished 3-for-5 and scored three runs. Moncada is first in the majors in average exit velocity ahead of his teammate Jose Abreu and has warmed up as the weather has warmed up. Moncada has […]

Jose Abreu Blasts Two Home Runs Monday

Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu blasted two home runs Monday evening. Abreu now has six home runs on season and finished 4-for-5 with three runs and three RBI. Abreu remains one of the most underrated sources of power to go along with batting average. He will look to keeping it going tomorrow versus […]

Carson Fulmer Finally Picks Up A Quality Start

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carson Fulmer put together the best start of his season on Monday night versus the Seattle Mariners. Fulmer went six innings and allowed three hits, two runs, one walk and struck out three batters. Fulmer’s leash was getting short entering tonight, but it looks like he will get another start […]

Phillies Sign Trevor Plouffe To Minor League Deal

Veteran infielder Trevor Plouffe signed a minor league deal with the Philadelphia Phillies today after he was granted his release from the Texas Rangers. The 31-year-old signed with that club in February, but never reached the majors, eventually asking for his release. Plouffe, who spent his first seven seasons with the Minnesota Twins, is a […]

Nick Markakis Provides Nearly All Of Braves Offense In Loss

Atlanta Braves outfielder Nick Markakis had a heck of a night on April 23 - going 3-for-4 with three RBI. It's a pity that the Atlanta bullpen coughed up so many runs late in the game as the Reds won easily, 10-4. Markakis hit his third homer of the season, a solo shot in the […]

Mike Foltynewicz Has Erratic Outing But Gets No-Decision In Loss

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Foltynewicz talked about slowing down his delivery during Spring Training. He might want to revisit that line of thinking since he had his worst outing of the season on April 23. The righty walked four Reds in his 4 2/3 innings and gave up two runs on three hits. One […]

Steven Wright Had Bullpen Session On Monday; Potential Rehab Start Wednesday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Steven Wright felt fine after a bullpen session on Monday, according to Brendan McGair of the Pawtucket Times. Triple-A Pawtucket manager Kevin Boles stated, "We'll see how he comes in tomorrow." It is still possible that Wright gets a start on Wednesday. He only pitched 2 2/3 innings in a […]

Kevin Gausman Is Hard- Luck Loser In Duel

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Kevin Gausman had a strong game on April 23. He went eight innings and struck out seven. The righty gave up two runs. Unfortunately, Carlos Carrasco only gave up a run in 7 1/3 innings and the O's bats were helpless against the Tribe bullpen. The start has to be encouraging […]

Tim Beckham Has Sore Achilles And Groin

The hits may still be coming for the Baltimore Orioles. Second baseman Tim Beckham, who exited the game after going 0-for-4 on April 23, has manager Buck Showalter concerned after complaining of soreness in his Achilles and groin. Zach Britton is on track to come back in June from his Achilles injury, but the team […]

Eloy Jimenez Crushes Two Home Runs Monday

Chicago White Sox top prospect Eloy Jimenez went 2-for-4 with two home runs Monday. Both of the outfielders longballs were solo shots. Jimenez got a late start to the season with a knee issue, but isn’t missing a beat. He remains one of the best prospects in the game and should be owned in all […]

Update: Avisail Garcia Has Strained Right Hamstring

Updating an earlier report, Chicago White Sox outfielder Avisail Garcia who left Monday’s game early has been diagnosed with a strained right hamstring. Garcia hurt his hamstring running to first base in the bottom of the second inning. It has not been determined if a disabled list stint will happen, but Leury Garcia and Trayce […]

Avisail Garcia Exits With Right Leg Injury On Monday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Avisail Garcia left in the bottom of the second inning of Monday’s game with a right leg injury. Garcia hurt his leg running to first base. Outfielder Trayce Thompson replaced Garcia. More should be known on Garcia’s status after tonight’s game. He finished 1-for-2 with a RBI.