Jake Faria Gets Hammered By Red Sox Saturday April 7

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Jake Faria had a horrible outing versus Boston Saturday. He lasted 1 2/3 innings allowing eight runs while walking five. In his 86 2/3 innings in the majors during 2017, Faria struck out 84 batters while issuing only 31 walks. Perhaps the biggest concern is that he also gave up […]

Franklin Barreto Recalled To Utility Duty

Oakland Athletics shortstop prospect Franklin Barreto was recalled on Saturday due to injury to utility player Chad Pinder. Manager Bob Melvin stated Barreto will fill in when Lowrie or Semien need a day off, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. Melvin also stated Barreto could get time in the outfield as well. […]

Maikel Franco Has Monster Game In Victory

Maikel Franco had himself another terrific game for the Philadelphia Phillies today, exploding alongside the rest of his offensive in a 20-1 victory. The 25-year-old smashed a grand slam in the first inning, a sign of things to come. In the fourth he drove in two additional runs with a bases-clearing double. With two hits […]

Aaron Altherr Drills Grand Slam In Blowout

After Maikel Franco connected on a grand slam in the first inning of tonight’s easy Philadelphia Phillies victory, the offense was only getting started. Two innings later, with a four-run lead, it was Aaron Altherr who drilled another grand slam to left, busting open the game. While it was the 27-year-old’s only hit of the […]

Jorge Alfaro Puts Finishing Touches On Offensive Explosion

Still in the early stages of his first full season as starting catcher of the Philadelphia Phillies, Jorge Alfaro is still struggling to find his form at the plate. Entering today’s game against the Miami Marlins, the 24-year-old was hitting just .111, but tonight’s performance could be the turning point that gets him on track. […]

Vince Velasquez Does It All For Phillies

Vince Velasquez’s second start of the year for the Philadelphia Phillies got off to an inauspicious start, as a leadoff hit and ensuing wild pitch, followed by an error, led to a quick Miami Marlins run. The good news for Velasquez, however, was that the opposing team wouldn’t score another run, while his offense scored […]

Chad Pinder Goes To DL With Hyperextended Knee

Oakland Athletics utility player Chad Pinder was sent to DL on Saturday, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. He injured his knee in the eighth inning of game against Texas on Thursday while fielding Adrian Beltre’s single to center. Pinder stayed in the game but is put on the DL out of […]

Ryan Braun Can't Get It Going Offensively

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun went 0-for-3 with a walk in the 5-2 loss to the Chicago Cubs. Braun didn't necessarily start March off too hot as he went 1-for-8, but now he is still only 4-for-20 in April for a total .179 batting average this year. With Domingo Santana and Eric Thames swinging a […]

Eric Thames Drills Third Home Run Of The Year

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Eric Thames went 1-for-4, with a home run in the 5-2 loss to the Chicago Cubs. This game now puts Thames at a whopping .762 slugging percentage for the month of April, with all three of his home runs coming in the same month. After starting the season as a platoon […]

Lorenzo Cain Has Gone Ice Cold

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain went 0-for-3 with an RBI in the 5-2 loss to the Chicago Cubs. After starting March 8-for-14 with a .571 batting average, Cain is now 2-for-23 in April with a batting average of .087. Shows how quickly things can change for a hitter. This now puts Cain at a .270 […]

Domingo Santana Builds Off Of Good April

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Domingo Santana went 1-for-4 in the 5-2 loss to the Chicago Cubs. With the hit, this now puts Santana at a .294 batting average in April. Despite the fact that he has only driven in one run and has yet to score, Santana will eventually get his luck if he continues to […]

Drew Pomeranz To Start In Triple-A On Sunday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Drew Pomeranz (forearm) is scheduled to make a rehab start in Pawtucket on Sunday, according to Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic. The start could go five to six innings and could be a precursor to his return to the starting rotation. Pomeranz had a record of 17 wins and six […]

Jacob Barnes Has A Night To Forget

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Jacob Barnes went 2/3 of an inning, giving up four runs (two earned), three hits, two walks and was ultimately rewarded with the loss and the blown save. Barnes didn't exactly get the help from his infield as Travis Shaw and Orlando Arcia committed crucial errors that played a part in […]

Zach Davies Fans Eight In Start

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Zach Davies went six innings, giving up four hits, one run, three walks, and struck out eight in the 5-2 loss to the Chicago Cubs. Davies has never really been a strikeout pitcher, especially last season with a K/9 of only 5.83, so this is different to see Davies striking out […]

More Tests in Store for Injured Matt Shoemaker

Joey Kaufman of the Orange County Register writes that Angels starting pitcher Matt Shoemaker will be undergoing further tests on his injured forearm. The results of an MRI on Shoemaker showed no major elbow trauma, and he is, "scheduled to undergo additional tests next week, including an electromyography and nerve condition study Monday in Los […]

Rick Porcello Gets Second Win Of Season

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Rick Porcello pitched 7 1/3 innings in a victory against the Rays on Saturday. He tallied seven strikeouts while allowing three runs on six hits. He settled down after the first innings and didn't allow a run again until the eighth inning. Porcello was benefitted from an offensive explosion from […]

Johan Camargo to Likely Remain on DL Through Next Week

MLB.com beat writer Mark Bowman reports that Braves third baseman Johan Camargo will likely remain on the disabled list until Atlanta's series with the Chicago Cubs next weekend. Camargo battled an oblique injury during Spring Training, causing him to start the year on the DL. Last year over 256 plate appearances, Camargo hit .299 with […]

Rafael Devers Hits Solo Shot For First HR

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers hit a solo shot in the seventh inning against the Rays on Saturday. It was his first home run of the season which came two batters after J.D. Martinez hit his first homer of the year. Devers ended the day 2-for-3 with two runs and two RBIs, with […]

J.D. Martinez Hits First Homer Of Season

Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez hit his first homer of the season on Saturday. It was a solo shot in the seventh innings against Roe. Martinez finished the game with 1-for-2 with two runs and two RBIs. Martinez is starting to warm up as he is .294 in the past week.

Zack Greinke Hit Hard In Loss To Cardinals

Arizona Diamondbacks starter Zack Greinke took the loss on Saturday, giving up five runs over five innings pitched. The D'Backs ace was very hittable in this game, giving up nine hits over 86 pitches. Most of the damage against Greinke came on a three run home run off the bat of Jose Martinez. Greinke has […]

A.J. Pollock Reaches Base Three Times

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder A.J. Pollock went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk, a run scored and an RBI in Saturday's loss to the Cardinals. This was Pollock's third multi-hit game of the season, and he's once again looking like the star he was prior to his elbow injury in 2016. His final stat line may […]

Brandon Morrow Picks Up First Save

Chicago Cubs closer Brandon Morrow finally got in a game, making his debut Saturday. Morrow allowed one hit and struck out two batters. Morrow is in his first season as a full time closer, but so far, so good.

Xander Bogaerts Hits Grand Slam In Victory

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts was 2-for-3 with two runs and six RBIs against the Rays on Saturday. His grand slam was in the second inning against Jake Faria. Bogaerts also hit his MLB-leading seventh double in the game. He is off to a torrid start and shows no signs of slowing down. Bogaerts' […]

Ian Happ Comes Through With Game Winning Hit

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ hit a two-run double to give the Cubs the lead and victory Saturday afternoon. Happ was 0-for-4 with three strikeouts prior to prior to his ninth inning at-bat. Happ is off to a slow start, but should still be rostered as he can be of big help once he gets […]

Kris Bryant Hits Second Home Run

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant hit his second home run of the season Saturday. It was a rocket off of Zach Davies in the top of the 6th inning. Bryant finished the game 3-for-3 adding a single, triple and also drawing a walk. He remains of the best offensive options in the game.

Yu Darvish Strikes Out Nine In No Decision

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Yu Darvish struck out nine batters and allowed one run on two hits Saturday. He also allowed one walk. Darvish bounced back in a good way after a rough debut. Darvish remains one of the best strikeout pitchers in the league and should be started every time he takes the hill. […]

Sonny Gray’s Quality Start Ends Yankees Skid

The afternoon after a painful loss in which they lost four players to injury and were defeated in 14 innings, the New York Yankees picked up a victory behind Sonny Gray. The right-hander, who only lasted four innings his last time out, went six strong today, surrendering just three runs on four hits. He struck […]

Ronald Torreyes Picks Up Three Hits In Victory

As a result of injuries and a marathon game last night, the New York Yankees gave infielder Ronald Torreyes a start at second base this afternoon against the Baltimore Orioles. The Venezuelan native, who also played last night after Brandon Drury was pulled, batted ninth. He led the team with three hits on the afternoon, […]

Carlos Gonzalez Homers And Triples Friday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Carlos Gonzalez showed he's still got some wheels as he put up his first triple of the season against the Braves on Friday. The 32-year-old's three-bagger was his first in nearly two calendar years, and he also homered in the game. CarGo's first couple weeks this season are reminiscent of last year, […]

White Sox Send Down Juan Minaya To Triple-A

The Chicago White Sox announced on Saturday that they have sent relief pitcher Juan Minaya down to Triple-A. Minaya walked four batters Saturday and allowed one run while recording zero outs. In three outing so far, Minaya has allowed five walks and three runs in just one inning. He should be back up as he […]