Jameson Taillon Throws Complete-Game Shutout

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Jameson Taillon tossed his first career complete-game shutout in a 5-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday. The right-hander mowed down Reds hitters with ease, striking out seven while allowing only one hit, two walks, and a hit by pitch on the afternoon. The 2018 season couldn't be off to a […]

Eugenio Suarez Fractures Thumb Sunday

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez has fractured his right thumb. Suarez left during the fourth inning of Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates after getting hit by a pitch thrown by Jameson Taillon. Suarez will assuredly be placed on the disabled list and the team has not offered a timetable for his recovery, although […]

Christian Yelich Placed On 10 Day DL With Oblique Strain

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich has been placed on the 10 day DL for an oblique strain that he acquired on Wednesday. This is most likely just an insurance move as the Brewers don't want to risk re-injury to one of their best players and this will allow Domingo Santana, Ryan Braun, and Eric Thames […]

Leury Garcia Starting Sunday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Leury Garcia will start over Adam Engel Sunday. Garcia is 3-for-9 this year and is worth a dart throw in DFS leagues. The White Sox will face off versus Mike Fiers who is making his season debut.

Justin Bour Continues His Early Struggles

It's been a nightmare start to the 2018 season for Miami Marlins first baseman Justin Bour, who is arguably the best power hitter the team has. After going 0-for-4 against the Phillies on Saturday, Bour's average dipped to a measly .167. The big lefty has yet to homer this year and has more strikeouts (4) […]

Dillon Peters Embarrassed By Phillies On Saturday

Miami Marlins starter Dillon Peters got absolutely wrecked on Saturday after giving up nine earned runs in less than three innings against the Phillies. Peters, who entered the start following a a seven-inning shutout in his previous start, surrendered two grand slams against the Phillies before the third inning was over. Peters was promptly removed […]

Gregory Polanco Back in Pirates Lineup on Sunday

Outfielder Gregory Polanco (foot) is back in the Pittsburgh Pirates lineup on Sunday after a one-game absence. Polanco fouled a pitch off his right foot in Friday's win over the Cincinnati Reds, and he was scratched from Saturday's lineup with what the team called "discomfort." The quick return should bring a sigh of relief for […]

White Sox Promote Bruce Rondon

The Chicago White Sox have called up relief pitcher Bruce Rondon. Rondon has always had powerful stuff, but has struggled with his command. He owns a career 5.00 ERA in parts of four seasons with the Tigers over 123 games. The White Sox are hoping that Don Cooper, one of the games best pitching coaches […]

Albert Almora Leading Off Sunday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Albert Almora will be at the top of the Cubs order on Sunday. Outfielder Ian Happ who has struggled will shift to the bench. Almora has also struggled and is hitting just .167 over 18 at-bats. It’s still early in the season, but manager Joe Maddon has been rotating Almora and Happ […]

Javier Baez Gets Sunday Off

The Chicago Cubs will rest second baseman Javier Baez Sunday afternoon. Baez has been off to a cold start, with only four hits over his first 26 at-bats. Baez should get it going sooner or later and remains a useful middle infielder in all formats. Ben Zobrist will start at second base and bat third […]

Anthony Rizzo Remains Out Of Sunday’s Lineup

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) remains out of Sunday’s lineup with back tightness. This marks the third consecutive game that Rizzo will miss, but it doesn’t appear that he will need a disabled list stint. Victor Caratini will once again play first base and bat seventh. Rizzo remains day-to-day.

Mike Fiers To Start Sunday, Daniel Norris Moving To Bullpen

Dertroit Tigers starting pitcher Mike Fiers (back) returns to the lineup Sunday as he will make his first start of the season against the White Sox. In a subsequent move, the Tigers optioned Warwick Saupold to Triple-A Toledo. That move came as a surprise to many who expected to see Daniel Norris take trip to […]

JaCoby Jones Swipes Two Bases Saturday

Detroit Tigers outfielder JaCoby Jones stole two bases against the White Sox on Saturday, showcasing one of his fantasy tools as the Tigers rolled to victory. There is definite upside in Jones' speed, but the bad news is that he probably won't get to use it too often. Jones doesn't figure to get tons of […]

Miguel Cabrera Drives in Three On Saturday

Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera (hip) was back in action Saturday after suffering a bruised left hip flexor on Thursday and wasted no time in wielding his powerful stick. Miggy drove in three runs to lead the Tigers to a victory against the White Sox. He's sporting a .930 OPS to start the season, […]

Raisel Iglesias Earns Second Save

Cincinnati Reds closer Raisel Iglesias nailed down his second save of the season on Saturday, preserving a 7-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Iglesias pitched a scoreless ninth, allowing one hit and striking out one to earn the save. The Reds have won just two games in the early going this season with Iglesias earning […]

Eugenio Suarez Drives In Five

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez had a huge game on Saturday, helping to lead his team to a 7-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Suarez went 3-for-4 with a homer, a double, and five RBI. The five runs batted in ties a career high for the 26-year-old. Suarez started the damage with a bases-loaded […]

Boog Powell Sidelined With Knee Sprain

Oakland Athletics outfielder Boog Powell hits the DL with a sprained right knee sustained while running the bases on Saturday, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. He will head back to Oakland on Monday to have an MRI. Powell was in a competition with rookie Dustin Fowler in spring for the center […]

Blake Treinen Gets Two Inning Save

Oakland Athletics closer Blake Treinen struck out four and gave up two hits in two innings on Saturday against the Angels. He recovered well from a Friday blown save to these same Angels to get his second save on the year. Treinen will continue to provide strikeouts with his nasty pitching arsenal.

Andrew Kittredge Will Be Sunday Starting Pitcher For Tampa Bay April 8

The Tampa Bay Rays will start pitcher Andrew Kittredge Sunday versus the Boston Red Sox. In his first start of the season, he went 3 1/3 innings against Boston allowing two runs (one earned). The Rays would probably prefer a slightly longer outing after Jake Faria went less than two innings Saturday. In his lone […]

Corey Dickerson Drives in Two on Saturday

Corey Dickerson saw his streak of multi-hit games end at three on Saturday, but he did go 1-for-4 with a double and two RBI in a loss against the Cincinnati Reds. The Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder has heated up after a 1-for-14 start to his season, going 8-for-16 with four doubles, a triple, and five RBI […]

Chad Kuhl Fans Seven in No-Decision

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Chad Kuhl gave up two runs on five hits and three walks in a no-decision against the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday. The right-hander wasn't particularly pitch-efficient, needing 98 pitches to get through five innings, but he did strike out seven hitters. He left with a 4-2 lead and was in line […]

JC Ramirez to be Evaluated After Experiencing Forearm Tightness in Saturday Start

Maria Guardado of MLB.com reports that Angels pitcher JC Ramirez will be evaluated Sunday after experiencing tightness in his forearm during his start Saturday night. Ramirez underwent stem cell therapy on his throwing arm last season for a partially torn ulnar collateral ligament. Ramirez pitched two innings against the Athletics Saturday night, allowing three runs […]

Mike Trout Goes Hitless for Third Straight Game

For the third night in a row, Angels outfielder Mike Trout was held without a hit as he finished 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in the loss Saturday. Trout is now 1-for-18 with a home run over his last five games as his average has dropped to .184 to start the year. What does this mean […]

Manuel Margot Continues Slump with 0-for-4 Performance Saturday

Padres outfielder Manuel Margot continued to see his batting average drop on Saturday, as he finished 0-for-4 with a strikeout in the Padres' 1-0 loss. Margot is now 4-for-33 to start 2018, with five strikeouts and one extra-base hit — a solo home run coming in Thursday's game against the Rockies. Owners were expecting a […]

Arodys Vizcaino Tagged With Loss Saturday Night

In his worst outing of the season so far, Braves closer Arodys Vizcaino earned his first loss of 2018 on a bases-loaded walk. Vizcaino came in with the score tied in the bottom of the 10th inning and proceeded to walk three batters, while allowing one hit and striking out one. It's now four appearances […]

Joe Panik Adds Three More Hits Saturday

San Francisco Giants second baseman Joe Panik continued hit hit start to the 2018 season by adding three more hits on Saturday. Panik was 3-for-7 with two walks. The second baseman is now hitting .393 with three home runs. Panik is too hot to leave on the waiver wire and should be owned as long […]

Denard Span With A Productive Game Saturday April 7

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Denard Span scores a run as well as drives one in Saturday versus Boston. This is his third good fantasy game in Tampa Bay's eight outings this season. Span comes with some positives. The reports say he will hit leadoff on occasion. Span is coming off a 2017 season where he […]

Buster Posey Hits First Home Run Of 2018

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey hit his first home run of the season Saturday. Posey crushed two-run blast off Rich Hill in the bottom of the fourth inning. Posey finished the game 1-for-5 and also drew a walk. He remains one of the top catchers in all formats and is now hitting .280.

Andrew McCutchen Caps Off Big Day With Walk-Off Home Run Saturday

San Francisco Giants outfielder did it all Saturday night versus the Los Angeles Dodgers. The outfielder went 6-for-7 which included a double and a two-run walk-off home run. It was a break out game for McCutchen who had just two hits entering Saturday’s contest. McCutchen also scored two runs and drove in four runs. McCutchen […]

Brad Miller Drives In Two Saturday April 7

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Brad Miller drove in two runs Saturday versus Boston. His first-inning double gave the Rays a 2-0 lead before the Red Sox would hammer Jake Faria and put the game away with eight runs in the first two innings. Lefthanded C.J. Cron and righthanded Brad Miller will split time. It […]