Zack Wheeler Can’t Replicate Dominance But Throws Quality Start

New York Mets starting pitcher Zack Wheeler had a fantastic 2018 debut last week that saw him allow one run and strike out seven Miami Marlins across seven innings. He couldn’t quite replicate that against the Washington Nationals on Tuesday, but he still put forth a valiant effort. Wheeler pitched six innings, allowing three earned […]

Yangervis Solarte Picks Up Another Multi-Hit Game

Toronto Blue Jays infielder Yangervis Solarte has gotten off to a red-hot start up north, picking up multi-hit games in three of his last five and four of his last seven. In the first game of a doubleheader against the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday, he finished 2-for-3 with a home run and four RBI. […]

Cubs-Cardinals Postponed Wednesday

The Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals have been postponed Wednesday. With both teams having a day off Thursday, the game will be played at 1:20 pm central time. The expected matchup is Jon Lester versus Luke Weaver. Make sure to remove any players from these teams from your lineups on Wednesday.

Joe Biagini Has Solid 2018 Debut

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Joe Biagini made his season debut in the big leagues on Tuesday night, and all in all it was a solid effort. Biagini fell one out shy of a quality start, allowing three earned runs on six hits and three walks across 5 2/3 innings against the Kansas City Royals. […]

Joe Jimenez Emerging As Holds Candidate

Detroit Tigers reliever Joe Jimenez has been outstanding in the first few weeks of the regular season. With Tuesday's three-strikeout performance in the mix, the highly-touted youngster has now made eight appearances and has yet to allow a run. In 7 2/3 innings of work, Jimenez also has seven strikeouts and just two walks. He […]

Miguel Cabrera Shouldn't Miss Time With Back Injury

Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera (back) exited Tuesday night's contest with the Orioles after the eighth inning with what club sources called "lower back tightness." Following the game, manager Ron Gardenhire explained that Miggy's back tightened up in the cold weather, and the early exit was simply precautionary. That should bring a sigh of […]

Jake Odorizzi Coughs Up Four Runs In Start

Minnesota Twins right-hander Jake Odorizzi struggled to keep the ball in the park against the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday. Odorizzi allowed four runs in five innings of work, with all the damage coming via three home runs off the Indians' bats. He did manage to strike out six batters in the game, which was played […]

Wilson Ramos With A Homer Tuesday Versus Texas

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Wilson Ramos hit his first home run of the season Tuesday versus Texas. Ramos got off to a terrible start offensively and has been fighting back the last few games. He is now batting .220 (it was .115 six games ago). Ramos spent much of the 2017 season fighting injuries. He […]

Matt Duffy To The DL

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Matt Duffy has been placed on the 10-day disabled list for his hamstring injury. Outfielder Kevin Kiermaier was moved to the 60-day DL and outfielder Brandon Snyder was called up. Duffy might have been able to get back onto the field quicker than the 10 days, but the Rays were […]

Yonny Chirinos With First Struggles Of The Season

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Yonny Chirinos gave up his first runs of the season Tuesday versus Texas. He went 5 2/3 innings, allowing six runs. He had gone 14 1/3 innings in 2018 without allowing a run before this start. Each time out, he has gone a bit longer in terms of outs recorded. […]

Matt Moore Successful in Homecoming

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Matt Moore made the most of his return to Tropicana Field with six strikeouts and zero earned runs given up in seven innings. Moore had been terrible leading into Tuesday night, with 12 earned runs allowed in 12 1/3 innings and just nine strikeouts. He has been unable to be a […]

Danny Duffy Dominates Blue Jays

In the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader, Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Danny Duffy continued to turn his season around. Duffy struggled early in 2018, giving up eight earned runs in 9 2/3 innings with just eight strikeouts in his first two starts. In his last two starts, he has 15 strikeouts and has allowed […]

Rhys Hoskins Delivers In Extras

After nine innings Tuesday at SunTrust Park between the Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves, the score was tied at one run each. In the top of the 10th inning, however, two men reached base before two outs put them on the verge of wasting a golden chance. Up to the plate, however, stepped up outfielder Rhys […]

Nick Pivetta Labors In No-Decision

Coming off a defeat that saw the Philadelphia Phillies struggle to put runs on the board, they resumed their series with the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday at SunTrust Park. The club sent 25-year-old Nick Pivetta to the mound looking to turn things around. Pivetta would concede just one run on five hits across five innings […]

Shohei Ohtani Removed Early With Blister

Los Angeles Angels starter Shohei Ohtani was removed from Tuesday's start after just two innings because of a blister. He had already thrown 66 pitches and given up three runs on two walks with just one strikeout. It is not clear if the blister will cause Ohtani to miss his next start, although it would […]

Stephen Piscotty Finally Heating Up

Oakland Athletics outfielder Stephen Piscotty went 2-for-3 Tuesday night against the White Sox. He finished with a run, three RBI and two doubles. Piscotty continues his recent hot streak, raising his average to .295. In the last week, Piscotty is hitting .440 with a homer, three runs and four RBI while hitting at the bottom […]

Trevor Cahill Breezes To Victory In Return

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Trevor Cahill went seven scoreless innings in a 10-2 win against the White Sox on Tuesday. He struck out eight batters and only walked two. Cahill had a 4-3 record with a 4.93 ERA in 2017. This was the best return to Oakland he could have imagined. Cahill will have another […]

Jeff Samardzija Could Return Saturday

Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports that San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija (pectoral) could return on Saturday. Samardzija will throw one more bullpen session, and if it goes well, he should be able to make his debut against the Angels on Saturday. Samardzija should be owned in all formats. The matchup […]

Johnny Cueto Strikes Out 11 Batters In Return

Returning from the disabled list Tuesday evening, San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Johnny Cueto didn’t miss a beat. Cueto went seven innings and allowed just two hits while striking out 11 batters and allowing zero runs. Cueto picked up the no-decision as he was out dueled by Diamondbacks starting pitcher Patrick Corbin, who allowed just […]

Javier Baez Hits Another Home Run Tuesday

Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez was the Cubs lone bright spot on Tuesday evening versus the Cardinals. Baez hit his fifth home run of the season, a two-run shot, and finished 3-for-4. Baez now has five home runs over the past week and continues to heat up. He also was moved up in the […]

Tyler Chatwood Allows Seven Walks In Loss

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Tyler Chatwood struggled with control Tuesday night by allowing seven walks in 4 2/3 innings. Chatwood also struck out seven batters and allowed two runs on one hit. The walks have been a problem early on for Chatwood, but his velocity has been up. His shaky command may have been due […]

Giancarlo Stanton Could Be Dropped In Order

As his struggles persist nearly a month into this 2018 regular season, New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton could be dropped in the lineup. Manager Aaron Boone expressed the possibility of the move after Tuesday’s disappointing 9-1 defeat in the Bronx to the lowly Miami Marlins. The reigning National League MVP went hitless in four plate […]

Devin Mesoraco Leaves Early With Bruised Wrist

Cincinnati Reds catcher Devin Mesoraco left Tuesday's game early with a bruised right wrist. He was taken for X-rays, which came back negative. Mesoraco, the Reds' backup catcher, was hit by a pitch in the second inning and departed during the sixth, giving way to regular starter Tucker Barnhart. Mesoraco is hitting .250 with one […]

Eric Thames Has Five Home Runs In Last Seven Starts

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Eric Thames went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in the 2-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds. Thames was responsible for 100 percent of the offense Tuesday, as his two-run shot proved to be the only scoring at-bat of the game. This now gives Thames five home runs in […]

Orlando Arcia Getting His Season Back Together

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Orlando Arcia went 2-for-3 in the 2-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds. While both his hits were singles, this is great news for Arcia, who came into this game with a .192 batting average after being at .133 just over a week ago. His power numbers still remain subpar, as he only […]

Junior Guerra Only Allows One Hit In 5 2/3 Innings

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Junior Guerra went 5 2/3 innings pitched on Tuesday, giving up one hit and three walks while striking out seven in the 2-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. It looks like the Brewers have officially solved their issue with their fifth starter. In two starts now for Guerra since being called […]

Trey Mancini Goes Deep In Loss To Tigers

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Trey Mancini is trying to exceed his 2017 numbers. He took a good step toward that on Tuesday night, clubbing a solo homer in the third inning off Francisco Liriano. It was his second homer of the season and gave him five RBI. Mancini has taken to the leadoff spot, hitting .299. […]

Josh Hader Locks Down Another Two-Inning Save; Looks To Be Closer

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Josh Hader locked down his second save in as many appearances in the 2-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds. He went two innings and struck out three for the save. Hader was originally one of the pitchers in the Brewers bullpen who was almost guaranteed to not get save appearances, but […]

Andrew Cashner Gets No Run Support In Loss

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Andrew Cashner didn't pitch that badly on Tuesday, giving up three runs in his six innings of work, striking out five and walking three. The O's bats couldn't get going against Francisco Liriano, so Cashner wound up with the loss in a 4-2 defeat. The right-hander has been fairly solid, sporting […]

Gleyber Torres Day-To-Day

Top New York Yankees prospect Gleyber Torres remains day-to-day with lower back stiffness, missing the Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders game Tuesday. The 21-year-old infielder is reportedly on the cusp of a major league promotion as he excels in the minors while the Yankees struggle early on this season. Through 11 games this year, Torres is hitting […]