Gerrit Cole Strikes Out 11 In Astros Debut

Houston Astros pitcher Gerrit Cole dominated Rangers hitters on Sunday, striking out 11 while allowing only two hits in seven innings in the Astros 8-2 win. Cole was pumping 97 MPH fastballs consistently and looked impressive throughout his 102 pitches. Cole flashed dominant stuff featured in past seasons, including striking out the side in impressive […]

Evan Gattis Has Huge Day At The Plate

Houston Astros designated hitter Evan Gattis went 3-for-4 with two doubles and three runs batted in as the Astros took care of the Rangers 8-2. Gattis drove home runs in each of his three hits and also scored a run in the game. Gattis is picking up where he left off last season, picking up […]

Ryan Braun Trade Rumors Denied By Brewers GM

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun was subject to trade rumors with Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp, and Brewers GM David Stearns thought it was an "early April Fools Day joke". There is expected to be some trade rumors popping up with players in the extremely talent filled Brewers outfield or first base spots, but […]

Kyle Barraclough Looking Great Early

Though it wasn't a save opportunity, Miami Marlins reliever Kyle Barraclough looked great in his one inning of work on Sunday. Barraclough, who serves as the team's set up man, struck out two Chicago Cubs in a 6-0 Miami win. Of the 10 pitches he threw, seven of them were strikes. When Barraclough is on, […]

Brian Anderson Drives In Three On Sunday

Third baseman Brian Anderson recorded a bases-clearing double on Sunday as he continues to be a valuable asset to the Miami Marlins. Anderson began the season filling in for Martin Prado at third base and has driven in five runs over his first four games. In 18 at-bats, Anderson is batting .333 and has an […]

Dillon Peters Has Great Start In Season Debut

Starter Dillon Peters pitched incredibly well in his 2018 debut against Jose Quintana and the Chicago Cubs on Sunday. Peters, who pitched primarily out of the bullpen last year, struck out two batters in six shutout innings. The rookie left-hander looked great against a dangerous Cubs lineup, and fantasy owners should keep an eye on […]

Daniel Murphy Continues With Light Baseball Activities

Washington Nationals second baseman Daniel Murphy (knee) took batting practice on the field and also practiced fielding. He's still recovering from knee surgery and doesn't quite have a timetable for his return. Late April is an optimistic projection. He's a tremendous hitter when healthy, but the team won't rush him back with so many sluggers […]

Andrew Heaney Throws in Intrasquad Game

Los Angeles Angels starter Andrew Heaney (elbow) through 69 pitches in an intrasquad game on Sunday and reported that it went well. They are waiting to see the next step. The Angels will next need another starter on April 12, so it's possible Heaney could slide into the rotation at that point.

Angels Acquire Ryan Schimpf from Braves

The Los Angeles Angels have acquired 2B/3B Ryan Schimpf in exchange for recently DFA'd catcher Carlos Perez. Schimpf will report to Triple-A for now, but could be recalled while Ian Kinsler (groin) is on the DL. Schimpf has hit 34 home runs in 527 career plate appearances, but has a .175 batting average in that […]

Kevin Gausman Has Ghastly First Start Of The Season

Baltimore Orioles starter Kevin Gausman was in trouble from the very first pitch that he threw on Sunday. It was crushed for a homer and it didn't get any better. By the time Buck Showalter removed him after the fourth inning, Gausman had given up six runs on seven hits, three of which were homers. […]

Zach Britton Starts Running Again And Will Travel With Team

Baltimore Orioles closer Zach Britton (Achilles) is running again and that's good news for a team that's struggling. He's going to travel with the team. Also, pitcher Chris Lee (oblique) is throwing again. Who knows what the team will do with Lee once he's healthy. It's going to depend on how the other pitchers are […]

Yuli Gurriel Ready To Begin Five-Game Suspension

Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel is almost ready to begin his five-game suspension, per MLB's Jake Kaplan. Gurriel has taken 20 at-bats in minor league games in Florida rehabbing surgery for a broken hamate bone. Now it appears he is healthy enough to begin the season but first must serve a suspension for his […]

Mark Trumbo Looking to Start Rehab Games Soon

Baltimore Orioles designated hitter Mark Trumbo (quad) is going to go to Sarasota and hopefully start some rehab games soon. Perhaps his bat will help the team when he comes back, but they might want to see how hard he could throw the ball as a starting pitcher given how bad they have been lately...

Mike Zunino Hopes DL Stint Lasts Only 10 Days

Seattle Mariners catcher Mike Zunino hopes his stint on the disabled list will last only 10 days, per seattletimes.com. Zunino has a Grade 1 oblique strain, the most mild grade to give to the injury. Zunino is already getting anxious to get back in the lineup but the Mariners want to treat the injury cautiously,. […]

Alex Cobb Will Pitch Six Inning Game In Minors Or Elsewhere Before Activation

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Alex Cobb will pitch at least a six-inning game in the Minor Leagues before being called up to the Majors. After Andrew Cashner's dreadful start on Saturday, they may be hoping Cobb's ready sooner than later.

Kurt Suzuki Hopes To Avoid Disabled List

Atlanta Braves catcher Kurt Suzuki caught a lucky break - his MRI exam showed that he did NOT fracture his hand after being hit by a pitch. Wait. Would that be a lucky NON-break? Anyways... the team hedged their bets and traded for catcher Carlos Perez, trading away Ryan Schimpf, who is now on his […]

Raisel Iglesias Back From Paternity List

The Cincinnati Reds activated closer Raisel Iglesias from the paternity list. Iglesias missed the first two games of the season following the birth of his child. Neither game featured a save situation, so Iglesias didn't miss out on any chances to close out a game. His return will push relievers Kevin Quackenbush and Wandy Peralta […]

Derek Dietrich Hits His First Homer Of The Year

Outfielder Derek Dietrich was the first Miami Marlin to hit a home run in 2018 after launching a two-run shot against the Cubs on Saturday. Dietrich's first-inning blast also gave him his first two RBI of the season. The former infielder has adjusted nicely since moving to the outfield, and his production at the plate […]

Nelson Cruz In Walking Boot

Seattle Mariners designated hitter Nelson Cruz (ankle) was seen in a walking boot following Saturday’s game. Cruz slipped on a step during the game and will have an MRI on Sunday. More will be known after the MRI results, but any time missed by Cruz would be a major blow to fantasy owners. First baseman […]

Starlin Castro Off To A Nice Start In 2018

Miami Marlins second baseman Starlin Castro is picking up right where he left off last season. The first-year Marlin has notched three RBI over his first three games in South Beach, much to the delight of the Marlins, a team that lost most of its offensive production in the offseason. Castro launched 16 homers in […]

Joe Musgrove to Make Pirates Debut Thursday

Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Joe Musgrove (shoulder) will make his first start of the season on Thursday against the Cincinnati Reds. Musgrove pitched in a minor league game on Saturday, so this will keep him on regular rest. He dominated out of the bullpen for the Houston Astros last year, and Pittsburgh is hoping he can translate […]

J.T. Realmuto Could Be Out Three More Weeks

After beginning the season on the disabled list with a back injury, Miami Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto will most likely miss the first couple weeks of the season, according to MLB.com's Joe Frisaro. Realmuto has been one of the most underrated offensive catchers over the last two seasons, and Miami is hoping he'll be back […]

White Sox And Royals Game Gets Postponed

Sunday’s contest between the Chicago White Sox and Kansas City Royals has been postponed due to cold weather and rain. The game has been rescheduled for April 28. The White Sox have noted that they will stick with their normal rotation and James Shields will start their home opener on Thursday. Adjust your lineups accordingly […]

Dan Straily Feeling Good After Pitching Again

Miami Marlins starter Dan Straily has started to throw again more than two weeks after suffering inflammation in his pitching arm, according to MLB.com's Joe Frisaro. Straily, who first felt the inflammation a few weeks into Spring Training, hasn't pitched since the middle of March. He began the season on the disabled list, which dealt […]

Michael Taylor Batting Sixth Sunday

Washington Nationals outfielder Michael Taylor is back in the lineup and batting sixth. He was given a planned day off Saturday for Brian Goodwin. Taylor was also out for a few days in spring training with a right side strain, so the team is likely being cautious with his playing time. While Taylor enjoyed a […]

Ryan Carpenter Will Make MLB Debut Sunday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Ryan Carpenter will make his major league debut Sunday in the second game of a split doubleheader against the Pirates. Michael Fulmer will pitch the first game of the doubleheader, which was forced by Saturday's rainout. Carpenter owns a 4.37 ERA in his minor league career, which has spanned seven seasons. […]

Adam Warren Diagnosed With Ankle Contusion

New York Yankees reliever Adam Warren (ankle) made his season debut Saturday against the Toronto Blue Jays, lasting only three batters. Appearing in the sixth inning, the right-hander was hit in the leg by a comeback line drive, which resulted in an out. While he smiled, Warren didn’t even attempt to toss a pitch with the […]

Breyvic Valera Traded To Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Breyvic Valera was traded from the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for minor league outfielder Johan Mieses. Valera was the Dominican League MVP last winter and could be the answer to the second base conundrum facing the team while Logan Forsythe mans third in Justin Turner's (wrist) absence. Valera had an […]

Phil Hughes Throws Four Innings In Triple-A

Minnesota Twins right-hander Phil Hughes (oblique) threw 50 pitches over four innings for Triple-A Rochester on Saturday. The veteran hurler opened the season on the 10-day disabled list after developing an oblique injury during spring training. He is next scheduled to make a Class A Advanced start against Fort Myers on April 5. If that […]

Yovani Gallardo Signs With Reds

The Cincinnati Reds and free-agent pitcher Yovani Gallardo agreed to a one-year deal on Saturday. Gallardo was released by the Milwaukee Brewers at the end of spring training and will work out of the bullpen for Cincinnati. Gallardo, now 32, was once a top-of-the-rotation pitcher but he has struggled over the past few seasons. Manager […]