Brandon Crawford Hits Go-Ahead Homer Thursday

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford stayed hot at the plate in Thursday's 7-2 win over the Cubs, going 2-for-3 with a single, a three-run home run, four RBI, and a walk. Crawford smashed a fifth-inning Rex Brothers fastball over the center-field wall to put the Giants ahead for good. The veteran has had a […]

Mark Melancon Escapes Shaky Outing For Another Save

San Diego Padres closer Mark Melancon navigated his way around two baserunners to gather his 18th save Thursday against the New York Mets. The wily veteran allowed a hit and walk to start the ninth inning before managing two grounders to end the threat, including a game-ending double play. After appearing invincible to start the […]

Anthony DeSclafani Solid Again In Thursday Win

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Anthony DeSclafani was back to his winning ways in Thursday's 7-2 win over the Cubs. DeSclafani pitched six innings, allowing two runs on four hits (including a two-run home run) and no walks with four strikeouts. DeSclafani has been solid this season with the Giants, going 5-2 with a 3.51 […]

Yu Darvish Collects Sixth Victory

San Diego Padres starter Yu Darvish tossed 5 ⅓ innings of two-run ball Thursday against the New York Mets to collect his sixth win. Darvish carried a no-hitter into the fifth inning before faltering down the stretch, serving up a two-run homer in the sixth before being lifted after 90 pitches. He yielded four knocks […]

Adam Wainwright Crafts A Quality Start On Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright put together a quality start despite taking a loss in Thursday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Wainwright pitched seven innings, allowing three runs while scattering eight hits and striking out four. He did not allow a walk in the game. With the Cardinals only able to score two […]

Dylan Floro Blows The Game On Thursday

Miami Marlins relief pitcher Dylan Floro blew the game on Thursday, taking the loss and a blown save. Floro came in to protect a 3-2 lead over the Pittsburgh Pirates in the eighth inning, but allowed three runs on two hits and two walks while only recording two outs. It was an ugly outing for […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Pops Wall-Scrapping Homer

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. went 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and two runs scored Thursday against the New York Mets. Most of Tatis' dingers are no-doubters, but his two-run blast in the third inning required an assist off the glove of Mets center fielder Mason Williams before bouncing over the […]

Brendan Rodgers Drives In Three Runs On Thursday

Colorado Rockies' second baseman Brendan Rodgers went 1-for-5 with a double, three RBI, and one strikeout in an 11-6 win over the Texas Rangers on Thursday. The 24-year-old infielder put Colorado on the board in the bottom of the second inning with an RBI groundout. He would then add a two-run double in the bottom […]

Garrett Hampson Reaches Four Times On Thursday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Garrett Hampson went 4-for-5 with two doubles, two runs scored, and an RBI in an 11-6 win over the Rangers on Thursday. This was Hampson's first four-hit game of the year, in fact, this was the first time he's knocked more than two hits in a game all season. He's notched back-to-back […]

Charlie Blackmon Goes Deep In Big Win Over Texas

Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon had a big day at the plate on Thursday, going 3-for-4 with a double, a home run, three RBI, and two runs scored in an 11-6 win over the Rangers. It was a hit party for the Rockies as they jumped all over Rangers' starter Mike Foltynewicz over the first […]

Austin Gomber Notches A Quality Start On Thursday

Colorado Rockies left-hander Austin Gomber earned the win on Thursday when he allowed three hits, no runs, and struck out six over six innings in an 11-6 win over the Rangers. Gomber looked great in his start against Texas, limiting them to just three hits, all singles, over his six innings of work. Most importantly, […]

Jorge Polanco Collects Three Hits Thursday

Minnesota Twins second baseman/shortstop Jorge Polanco went 3-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in Thursday's 6-5 loss to the Kansas City Royals. Polanco sandwiched a pair of singles around nan RBI double in the fifth inning for his 10th multi-hit effort of the season. He has an extra-base hit in two straight games […]

Hansel Robles Takes Loss Thursday

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Hansel Robles took his second loss of the season in Thursday's defeat at the hands of the Kansas City Royals. Robles entered the game in the seventh inning and surrendered a walk followed by a stolen base before a throwing error brought a run in for the Royals. The 30-year-old has […]

Nolan Arenado Goes Hitless In Thursday's Loss

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado has been in a bit of a cold stretch lately. He went 0-for-4 in Thursday's loss to the Cincinnati Reds and has now failed to record a hit in four of his last five games. He's hit 1-for-18 with no walks and four strikeouts over that five-game stretch. […]

Casey Mize Tagged With Loss Despite Quality Start

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Casey Mize had a strong outing against the Chicago White Sox on Thursday. Unfortunately, he was out-dueled by Chicago's starter, Lance Lynn, and wound up with his fourth loss of the year. Mize pitched seven innings and allowed five hits, no walks and three earned runs while striking out six. The […]

J.A. Happ Shaky In No-Decision

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher J.A. Happ struggled in Thursday's no-decision against the Kansas City Royals. Happ managed to go five innings, though he allowed five runs on nine hits while fanning two batters with no walks. The veteran hurler served up a season-high three homers and didn't limit hard contact very well, particularly with his […]

Kris Bubic Struggles Against Twins On Thursday

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Kris Bubic made his second consecutive start against the Minnesota Twins on Thursday. This one didn't go nearly as smoothly as the first one. Bubic pitched 4 1/3 innings on Thursday and allowed eight hits, two walks and four runs (three earned) while striking out six. Bubic had been on […]

Taijuan Walker Lasts Just Five Innings On Thursday

New York Mets starting pitcher Taijuan Walker went just five innings on Thursday against the Padres in the Mets 4-3 loss on the road in San Diego. In just his second start from his return from the injured list due to tightness on his side, Walker allowed seven hits and four walks, along with three […]

Salvador Perez Homers Twice In Win Over Twins

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez helped lead the team to a 6-5 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday. Perez went 2-for-4 with a pair of solo home runs in the game. It was his second game in a row with two home runs. He now has 14 home runs on the season. Perez's […]

James McCann Belts Another Homer On Thursday

New York Mets catcher James McCann remained red hot on Thursday going 1-for-4 with a two-run home run against the San Diego Padres. It was the second home run in as many games for the backstop. McCann is now slashing .400/.423/.880 over his last seven games (25 at-bats), with three HR, nine RBI, and five […]

Kyle Gibson Set To Return To The Mound Friday

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Kyle Gibson (groin) is set to return from the injured list and start Friday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Gibson was placed on the 10-day injured list on May 25 due to a right groin strain. He had a successful bullpen session on Wednesday to prepare him for Friday's game. […]

Ke'Bryan Hayes Goes 2-For-4 In His Return

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes made his return to the field after a two-month absence against the Miami Marlins on Thursday. He went 2-for-4 with a triple and a run in the game. He batted second in the lineup in the game and should remain in or around that spot going forward. Hayes should […]

Scott Barlow Records His Second Two-Inning Save

Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Scott Barlow became the first player to record two six-out saves this season on Thursday when he closed out the team's 6-5 win over the Minnesota Twins. Barlow pitched the eighth and ninth innings and allowed one walk, no hits and no runs while striking out two. The save was […]

Jo Adell Has Three Hits At Triple-A

Los Angeles Angels outfield prospect Jo Adell went 3-for-5 with two singles and a double on Thursday night. He also drove in two runs. Adell has shown massive power in the minors with 12 homers in just 24 games but the significant swing-and-miss to his game has threatened to negate the value of his pop. […]

Francisco Lindor Picks Up Another Hit Thursday

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor went 1-for-3 with a walk in the Mets 4-3 loss to the Padres on Thursday. Lindor now has a modest six-game hitting streak going and appears to be on the verge of finally busting out at the plate. Over his last seven games, Lindor has slashed .345/.367/.552 with a […]

Shane Baz Continues To Bring The Heat At Double-A

Tampa Bay Rays prospect Shane Baz was dominant again on Thursday night. The right-handed starter struck out eight batters without allowing a walk in five innings of work. He also gave up just three hits. Baz now has 43 strikeouts in just 27 innings of work, equating to a 41% strikeout rate. The 21-year-old hurler […]

Spencer Torkelson Heating Up At High-A

Detroit Tigers prospect Spencer Torkelson went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and two walks on Thursday night. The first-overall selection of the 2020 draft has had a sluggish start to his pro career and is hitting just .241 with four homers in 22 games but he's showing signs of breaking out. Over the past […]

Lucas Sims Picks Up Fourth Save

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Lucas Sims threw two scoreless innings of relief to earn the save in a 4-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday. Sims allowed two hits, walked a batter, and struck out two in the game. The veteran reliever worked his way out of a jam in the ninth inning as […]

Vladimir Gutierrez Picks Up First Career Win

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Vladimir Gutierrez allowed two runs over five innings in a 4-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday. Gutierrez struck out three and walked three on the way to picking up the first win of his MLB career. The rookie hurler has been solid over his first two MLB starts, allowing […]

Jesse Winker Hits 14th Homer

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker went 3-for-5 with a homer, two runs, and two RBI in a 4-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday. Winker took St. Louis starter Adam Wainwright deep in the second inning to give the Reds a 3-2 lead in the ballgame. The veteran outfielder has been exceptional at […]