Dinelson Lamet Making Progress

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Dinelson Lamet (elbow) threw from 90 feet Saturday and Sunday. Padres manager Andy Green indicated Lamet felt "very good." Lamet threw from 45 feet earlier in the week, so this is another step in the right direction. The righty's return is still undetermined, but early May seems like a best-case […]

Shane Greene Notches Second Save Sunday

Detroit Tigers closer Shane Greene earned his second save of the year on Sunday in a 1-0 victory over the White Sox. Greene's first outing of the year was shaky, allowing three runs (two earned) in just two-thirds of an inning in relief. But since then, he has turned in three consecutive scoreless outings and […]

Mike Fiers Tosses Six Scoreless Innings In Debut

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Mike Fiers made his season debut Sunday after starting the season on the disabled list with back tightness. He didn't disappoint in his first trip to the mound, as he pitched six scoreless innings against the White Sox, allowing just three hits and striking out six. It was an impressive outing, […]

Xander Bogaerts Exits Game After Slide Into Dugout

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (ankle) limped off the field with a trainer Sunday after sliding after a ball into the dugout. He might have injured his ankle on the slide, according to Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic. An injury to Bogaerts would be a big loss to the offense, as he has been on […]

Jeff Hoffman To Begin Rehab

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jeff Hoffman is set to begin his rehab after taking some time off due to shoulder soreness. The shutdown was concerning because Hoffman reported soreness in his rotator cuff, but he's now telling reporters that he's feeling much stronger and pain-free. Hoffman showed some flashes of brilliance last year, especially with […]

Charlie Blackmon Was Possibly Available Sunday

The Colorado Rockies benched outfielder Charlie Blackmon Sunday after he was pulled on Saturday for back spasms. However, manager Bud Black told reporters that Blackmon "might have been available" on Sunday. It sounds like Blackmon's back isn't a major cause for concern for the moment, but it's something owners should keep an eye on. If […]

Kyle Freeland Punished For Mistakes Again

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland has had two solid outings so far, but both have been punctuated by big mistakes. When Freeland has missed, he's been demolished, sacrificing four home runs in just two outings. Freeland is tempting as a road play in the future if he can get the long balls under control, […]

Trevor Story Rolling Against Atlanta

Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story loved getting to face Atlanta pitching for the last three games. Story knocked out solo shots in both of the first two matchups, and he was one of the few bright spots during a shutout on Sunday. Story collected two hits, and though neither of them left the park, successful […]

Ian Desmond Plagued By Strikeouts Again

Colorado Rockies first baseman Ian Desmond went hitless in three at-bats on Sunday, and two of those ended in strikeouts. This is continuing a worrying trend for Desmond, as he already has 11 strikeouts on the season. It's a trend that is present in multiple players in the Rockies everyday lineup, as shortstop Trevor Story and […]

Brandon Kintzler Takes Second Loss In Two Days

Washington Nationals reliever Brandon Kintzler gave up the go-ahead run to the visiting Mets in the 12th inning on Sunday. It was the second day in a row that Kintzler would a take the loss and the third game in a row that he gave up at least a run. Over three games this past […]

Carlos Gomez Drives In A Run Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Carlos Gomez drove in a run Sunday versus Boston. He went 2-for-5 and his double gave the Rays a 2-1 lead. They would extend the lead to 7-2 after seven innings before losing 8-7. He has struggled so far with 12 strikeouts and a .161 batting average. However, he has been […]

Kevin Kiermaier Drives In A Run Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier collected his first RBI of the season Sunday versus Boston. He tripled in the run in the sixth inning. It was only his third hit of the season, which had led to a .094 batting average after his eighth game played. The numbers look bad but his track record […]

Daniel Robertson Scores Three Times Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Daniel Robertson had a strong game Sunday versus Boston. He would reach base three times and come around to score on all three occasions. The performance Sunday inflated his averages, but currently he is failing in the counting stats, especially outside of the three runs he scored Sunday. He has […]

C.J. Cron Homers Sunday Versus Boston

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman C.J. Cron hit a solo home run Sunday versus Boston. It was his only hit of the game but it was the first run of the game for Tampa Bay, which erased an early 1-0 deficit. The homer was his first of the season. Cron offers tempting power and many […]

Alex Colome Blows Second Save In Four Days

Tampa Bay Rays closer Alex Colome blew his second straight save chance Sunday versus Boston. Having been up 7-2 after seven innings, Tampa Bay reliever Matt Andriese came in and got knocked around before leaving with two outs in the eighth inning. Colome came in trying to hold on to the fragile lead and ended […]

Andrew Kittredge With A Short Outing April 8

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Andrew Kittredge started versus Boston Sunday. He went two innings allowing a lone run. He would start a process of relievers who would have the Rays up 7-2 after seven innings. Boston would then destroy the backend of the bullpen for six runs in the eighth inning to win 8-7. […]

Ian Kinsler to be Activated from DL Tuesday

ESPN's Mark Schwarz reports that Angels second baseman Ian Kinsler will be activated from the disabled list Tuesday prior to the Angels' match-up against the Rangers. Kinsler has been out since March 31 with a strained groin muscle, but he should be good to go upon being activated. With Kinsler returning, Zack Cozart will slide […]

Brian Anderson Drives In Two; Continues To Impress

Miami Marlins third baseman Brian Anderson came through in the clutch for his team during a much-needed 6-3 victory against the Phillies on Sunday. Anderson, who's filled in nicely for the injured Martin Prado, leads the team with eight RBI, which subsequently ranks sixth among all National League players. Anderson also ranks eighth in runs […]

Brad Ziegler Picks Up First Save Of The Year

Relief pitcher Brad Ziegler notched his first save of the season after shutting down the Phillies in the ninth inning on Sunday. The veteran Ziegler allowed one base knock and struck out one during Miami's 6-3 win. The save comes as a big boost to Ziegler, who has struggled mightily during relief appearances in 2018. […]

Miguel Rojas Clubs First Jack Of The Year

Miami Marlins shortstop Miguel Rojas hasn't done much to begin the new season, but he turned in his best performance thus far in Sunday's 6-3 win. Rojas took new Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jake Arrieta deep for a first-inning homer, his first of the season. He finished the afternoon 1-for-4 with the solo shot and two […]

David Peralta Knocks Second HR Of The Season

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta went 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and a run scored in Sunday's win over the Cardinals. Peralta has been on fire over his last four games, racking up seven hits, two home runs, and five RBI. Peralta has excelled in the leadoff spot, slashing .324/.425/.529 through seven games. […]

A.J. Pollock Picks Up Another Two Hits Against Cardinals

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder A.J. Pollock went 2-for-4 with a home run, one RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's win against the Cardinals. The dinger was Pollock's first of the season, but he has been contributing plenty of firepower this season. He is now on a four game hit streak, with multiple hits in two […]

Taijuan Walker Goes Six Against Cardinals

Arizona Diamondbacks starter Taijuan Walker pitched six innings on Sunday, allowing one run on three hits and two walks against the Cardinals. Despite the solid start, Walker wasn't given enough run support to pick up the win. Walker has pitched well this season, and holds a 3.27 ERA through two starts. He'll look to win […]

Rhys Hoskins Continues Hot Start

After taking part in yesterday’s destruction of the Miami Marlins with two hits and three RBI, Rhys Hoskins did more damage today, continuing his red-hot start to the 2018 campaign. Coming off a phenomenal rookie performance in 2017, Hoskins’ RBI today raised his season total to seven, alongside a home run, a pair of stolen […]

Jake Arrieta Gets No-Decision In Philadelphia Debut

After signing late into spring training with the Philadelphia Phillies, former Cy Young winner Jake Arrieta made his debut this afternoon at Citizens Bank Park. Facing the lowly Miami Marlins, the 32-year-old lasted just four innings, surrendering three runs on three hits, walking two and striking out five. The second batter he faced wound up […]

Sean Newcomb Shuts Down Rockies Over Six Shutout Innings

After getting rocked for six runs — five earned — in his first start of the year, Braves pitcher Sean Newcomb had a dominant outing Sunday, pitching six shutout innings against Colorado. Newcomb allowed five hits while tying his career-high with nine strikeouts. It was a good bounce-back performance for the 24-year-old, who fantasy owners […]

Jonathan Villar Builds Off Good Start With Double

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Jonathan Villar went 1-for-3 with a double in the 3-0 loss to the Chicago Cubs. Villar was the only one to get a hit that wasn't named Lorenzo Cain on the Brewers and managed to get a hit off lefty Jose Quintana, which has not been his strong suit this season. Today's […]

Orlando Arcia Goes Hitless Again, Continues Early Season Struggles

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Orlando Arcia went 0-for-3 in the 3-0 loss to the Chicago Cubs. This was another hitless appearance for Arcia, who now sits at a mere .133 batting average for the season with only four hits, none of which being extra-base hits. His OPS being only .321 should point to how awful his […]

Chase Anderson Plays Great With No Help In Loss

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Chase Anderson went six innings, giving up four hits, two earned runs, two walks, and striking out two in the 3-0 loss to the Chicago Cubs. Anderson gave a solo home run to Ben Zobrist and allowed a one-run double to Albert Almora in the fifth, but that's as far as […]

Lorenzo Cain Gets Two Hits In Loss

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain went 2-for-4 in the 3-0 loss to the Chicago Cubs. This is an especially impressive stat line as the Brewers only amassed a mere three hits on the night. Coming into this night, Cain was 2-for-23 and now ups his April batting average to .148. This game puts Cain's season […]