Rick Porcello Has Great Matchup On Saturday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Rick Porcello is in position to start his 2018 campaign off strong against the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday. While he had a 3.93 against the Rays in 2017, Porcello has a 2.47 ERA in 83 career innings at Tropicana Field. Porcello will match up against the Rays' Andrew Kittredge […]

Sean Manaea Terrific Despite Tough Luck Loss

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Sean Manaea was saddled with the loss despite going 7 2/3 innings on an efficient 95 pitches. He allowed one run on four hits, walking none, and striking out seven batters. Manaea's lone run was given up to Mike Trout on a solo shot in the top of the first inning. […]

Andrew Kittredge To Start For Tampa Bay Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Andrew Kittredge will start for Tampa Bay Saturday versus Boston. In his lone major league season, he pitched 15 times out of the bullpen totaling 15 1/3 innings. He performed well with a 1.76 ERA and 14 strikeouts. This will be his first MLB start. It is unknown how long they […]

Blake Snell With A Good First Outing

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell went 5 2/3 innings Friday versus Boston. He did not allow a run against a strong offense. Snell just recently turned 25 years old but already has 218 1/3 innings pitched in the majors. The most obvious strength of Snell's young career is his 217 strikeouts, showing that […]

Tampa Bay Rays Top-10 Prospect Garrett Whitley Out For Entire 2018

Tampa Bay Rays super prospect outfielder Garrett Whitley will miss the entire 2018 season after surgery to repair a torn right labrum. He is the 2015 first-round draft pick and is considered a five-tool player. Last season he had 13 HR and 21 steals in Class-A. He has been slowed by a previous injury in […]

Travis Shaw Gets Two Hits In Win

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Travis Shaw went 2-for-5 with a run in the 8-6 victory over the San Diego Padres. Shaw hit his second double of the season and eventually scored in the first inning after Domingo Santana drove a double into the outfield. Shaw is put in every situation to succeed this year hitting […]

Corey Knebel Knocks Down First Save Of Season

Milwaukee Brewers closing pitcher Corey Knebel struck out the side for his first save of the season in the 8-6 win over the San Diego Padres. Knebel on Thursday gave up one run and blew the save in his first appearance of the 2018 season, however, looked like the Knebel from last season and earned […]

Jhoulys Chacin Roughed Up In Brewers Debut

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Jhoulys Chacin went 3 1/3 innings, giving up seven hits, four earned runs, two walks, and one strikeout. Chacin was facing his previous team last season and was historically fantastic at PETCO Park, however, tonight was just not his night. Chacin allowed home runs to Cory Spangenberg (two runs) and Austin […]

Ryan Braun Delivers Clutch Three Run Bomb

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun went 1-for-4, drove in five and hit a home run in the 8-6 win over the San Diego Padres. In the ninth inning when the Brewers were down by one with two outs, Braun delivered a three-run bomb off of Padres reliever Brad Hand to put the Brewers in the […]

San Diego Closer Brad Hand Blows Save in First Opportunity of Season

The Milwaukee Brewers put together a five-run ninth inning off Padres closer Brad Hand to get the win and start the season 2-0. Hand entered in the top of the ninth with a three-run lead, but allowed the first four batters of the inning to reach base — three on singles and one on a […]

Johnny Cueto Dominates On Friday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Johnny Cueto was lights out on Friday evening versus the Los Angeles Dodgers. Cueto pitched seven innings allowing one hit and striking out four batters. Cueto had a rough 2017 campaign, but is off to a nice start in 2018. He remains a strong bounce back candidate.

Joe Panik Hits Second Home Run

After leading the Giants to a 1-0 victory on Thursday, second baseman Joe Panik was back at it again as he hit his second home run of the season off of Kenley Jansen to secure a Giants 1-0 victory. Panik is off to a strong start and will be a hot waiver wire pickup.

Eddie Butler Suffers Loss Despite Strong Effort

After coming in to pitch seven innings out of the bullpen, Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Eddie Butler drew a tough luck loss. Butler got the first two batters out in the bottom of the 17th inning before allowing back-to-back singles, Butler was then pulled for closer Brandon Morrow who gave up the game winning run […]

Kyle Hendricks Pitches Well Friday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks allowed one run on four hits while striking out five batters. Hendricks only downfall tonight were his three walks. The right-hander remains one of the more underrated and consistent starters in the game. Hendricks will go for his first win of the season Thursday versus the Milwaukee Brewers.

Rhys Hoskins Goes Yard In Win

Former rookie phenom Rhys Hoskins has carried his 2017 form into the new season with the Philadelphia Phillies. The 25-year-old picked up a pair of doubles in yesterday’s extra inning defeat against Atlanta and drilled a solo home run to left for the first run of the game. Hoskins had one more hit for a […]

Scott Kingery Picks Up Two Hits In Debut

It only took until the second game of the 2018 season for Scott Kingery to make his much anticipated debut with the Philadelphia Phillies. The 23-year-old took over third base from Maikel Franco today, batting sixth. After striking out in his first plate appearance, he singled in the fourth inning. His second hit of the […]

Dansby Swanson Has Strong Night With The Bat In Extra-Inning Loss

The jury's still out whether Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson will ever be the superstar that people thought he'd be when he came to town. It's only a couple of games, but Swanson seems to be out to prove that he can be that player. He went 3-for-4 with an RBI in Atlanta's 11-inning loss […]

Carlos Santana Stars In Phillies Victory

Free agent acquisition Carlos Santana played his first major role in a victory for the Philadelphia Phillies today against the Atlanta Braves. Coming off an extra-inning loss on Thursday. He first drove in his club’s second run of the afternoon with a sacrifice fly in the third inning. After the Braves took the lead in […]

Aroldis Chapman Allows A Run, Earns Save

Making his second appearance in as many games to kick off the 2018 season, New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman faced his first save situation tonight in Toronto. With the Yankees holding a 4-1 lead, Chapman struck out the first two batters, seemingly on the verge of an uneventful appearance. Then, however, he allowed a […]

Kris Bryant Hits First Home Run

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant hit his first home run of the season on Friday. Bryant finished the game 3-for-6 and chipped in a double, single and walk. Bryant remains one of the better offensive options in all formats and should return first round value this year.

Mike Foltynewicz Gives Up Three Runs In Extra-Innings Loss

By the time the game ended in the eleventh inning on Friday night, Atlanta Braves pitcher Mike Foltynewicz wasn't a factor in the final score nor did he get a decision. He went five innings and gave up three runs, two of them earned. Folty struck out seven and walked one, but he did give […]

Jeff Samardzija Throws With No Pain

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija (pectoral) threw at 90 feet on Friday without any pain. It’s still unknown exactly when Samardzija will return from the 10-day disabled list, but he has been making steady progress. Starting pitcher Derek Holland will remain in the rotation while Samardzija is sidelined. Holland can be avoided in […]

Kurt Suzuki, Playing For Injured Tyler Flowers, Leaves After Being Hit by Pitch

Atlanta Braves catcher Kurt Suzuki, who had gotten the starting job after Tyler Flowers went on the disabled list for an oblique injury, had to leave Friday's game after being on the hand by a pitch. Chris Stewart, who was this close to retiring, may be getting the starting job should Suzuki land on the […]

Giants Release Jarrett Parker

After clearing waivers, the San Francisco Giants have released outfielder Jarrett Parker. Parker is now free to sign elsewhere and should be able to latch on as organizational depth on another club.

Padres Pitching Prospect Joey Lucchesi Throws 4 2/3 Innings in Debut

San Diego's lefty pitching prospect Joey Lucchesi exited his major league debut Friday night after allowing three runs on seven hits over 4 2/3 innings with one strikeout against the Milwaukee Brewers. Lucchesi had a rough first inning, allowing two runs on three hits, but he settled down to hold the Brewers scoreless over the […]

Brandon Drury Drives In Two As Yankees Win Again

On a night where the power bats of Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton and Gary Sanchez went silent, the bottom of the New York Yankees’ lineup propelled a victory. At the center of the show was third baseman Brandon Drury, who drove in two runs from the eight spot en route to a 4-2 victory. The […]

Masahiro Tanaka Superb In First Season Start

Coming off a rough 2017 regular season, difficult 2018 spring training and demotion from opening day, Masahiro Tanaka gave the Yankees quite the positive spark tonight in Toronto. Making his season debut at the Rogers Centre, the Japanese hurler went six innings, allowing just three hits, one of which was a home run resulting in […]

Mike Zunino Placed On DL

The Seattle Mariners placed catcher Mike Zunino (oblique) on the 10-day disabled list with a left oblique strain on Friday and recalled backstop David Freitas from the minors in a corresponding move. Zunino's injury occurred during a workout on Wednesday, and he was scratched from the lineup on Opening Day on Thursday. It's unknown how […]

Xander Bogaerts Has Second Straight Multi-Double Game

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts went 2-for-4 on Friday against the Rays. Both of his hits were doubles. Bogaerts is now up to four doubles on the season. While the Rays starter for Saturday has yet to be announced, Bogaerts will look to continue his bounce-back candidacy with another multi-hit game. The hype is […]

Craig Kimbrel Earns First Save Of Season

Boston Red Sox closer Craig Kimbrel secured the team's first victory of the season on Friday. He struck out the side in the ninth inning against the Rays. Kimbrel spent most of the offseason back home in Boston supporting his daughter in her time of need. There is no doubt that Kimbrel is healthy, at […]