Liam Hendriks Earns His 13th Save On Sunday

Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks sealed the team's 3-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday. He pitched a perfect ninth inning, allowing no hits or walks without recording any strikeouts. Hendricks now has 13 saves on the year, four of which have come this past week. He has a 2.05 ERA and 0.82 […]

Lucas Giolito Records Season-High 12 Strikeouts

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito had a phenomenal game against the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday. He pitched seven innings and allowed three hits, three walks and one earned run while recording a season-high 12 strikeouts. He earned the win to improve to 5-4 on the year. After going through a rough stretch recently, […]

Willi Castro Drives In Three On Sunday

Detroit Tigers middle infielder Willi Castro had the biggest hit of the day in the team's 6-2 win over the New York Yankees on Sunday. Castro doubled with the bases loaded in the third inning, driving in three runs to give the team a 6-0 lead. The Tigers would eventually win the game 6-2. The […]

Tarik Skubal Pitches Six Scoreless Innings Against Yankees

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal helped lead the team to a sweep of the New York Yankees on Sunday. Skubal pitched six innings and allowed three hits, three walks and no runs while striking out eight. This was Skubal's best outing of the year by just about every measure. It was his first quality […]

Benjamin Rortvedt Goes Yard Sunday

Minnesota Twins catcher Benjamin Rortvedt went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's loss to the Kansas City Royals. Rortvedt hammered the first pitch he saw of the day 417 feet into the left-center field seats at an exit velocity of 105.8 MPH for his first long ball of the season. The 23-year-old owns […]

Matt Shoemaker Charged With Sixth Loss

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Matt Shoemaker was saddled with his sixth loss of the season in Sunday's defeat at the hands of the Kansas City Royals. Shoemaker allowed five runs on six hits in 4 1/3 innings pitched. He fanned five batters compared to one walk issued. Shoemaker registered 10 whiffs and an average exit […]

DJ LeMahieu Extends Hitting Streak To Four Games

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu recorded a pair of hits in the 6-2 loss to the Detroit Tigers Sunday. LeMahieu's second hit of the day registered an exit velocity of 101 MPH. He came around to score on a Gleyber Torres RBI base hit in the eighth inning for his team-leading 32nd run scored […]

Gary Sanchez Has Two-Hit Day

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez went 2-for-3 with an RBI and a walk in Sunday's 6-2 loss to the Detroit Tigers. Sanchez rapped a pair of singles for his second multi-hit game in the last four contests. Despite the strong effort, his batting average still stands at a paltry .202- and the expected metrics […]

Gleyber Torres Drives In One Sunday

New York Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres went 1-for-3 with a walk and an RBI in Sunday's loss to the Detroit Tigers. Torres got the scoring started for New York in the eighth inning with an RBI single. Each of his batted balls were hit at exit velocities of 93 MPH or greater, though his solid […]

Michael King Takes Loss Sunday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Michael King was charged with the loss on Sunday against the Detroit Tigers. King pitched just 2 1/3 innings, surrendering four runs, two earned, on two walks with a pair of strikeouts. He allowed just a 79.5 MPH average exit velocity, though he was plagued by some shoddy defense behind […]

Mike Zunino Slugs A Home Run On Sunday

Tampa Bay Devil Rays catcher Mike Zunino went 2-for-3 on Sunday as his club defeated Philadelphia 6-2. One of two Zunino's hits included a two-run homer. Zunino has went yard on 12 separate occasions this year. The 30-year-old provides a powerful bat for fantasy managers who have him rostered despite a .212 batting average. He […]

Victor Robles Making Progress In Rehab Assignment

Washington Nationals outfielder Victor Robles is making the most out of his rehab assignment with Double-A Harrisburg. Robles went 1-for-2 with a double, two walks, one stolen base, and one run scored on Sunday. The Nationals outfielder suffered a right ankle sprain on May 20th, and he was placed on the injured list. With Washington […]

Alex Reyes Gets His 15th Save On Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals closer Alex Reyes secured his 15th save of the season in Saturday's win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Tasked with protecting a 7-4 lead, Reyes did just that, pitching a scoreless ninth inning while striking out two and allowing a hit and a walk. Reyes is sporting a pristine 0.64 ERA, but there […]

Adam Wainwright Picks Up A Win On Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright wasn't at his best on Saturday, but earned a win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. He tossed five innings, allowing four runs on five hits and three walks while striking out six. He threw 93 pitches (55 strikes) while improving his record to 3-4 and moving his ERA to […]

Sergio Alcantara Recalled By The Cubs

Chicago Cubs infielder Sergio Alcantara has been recalled from Triple-A Iowa. The Cubs selected his contract as a corresponding move after placing David Bote on the injured list with a shoulder dislocation. The 24-year-old has put up some solid numbers in the minors thus far. He's slashing .328/.481/.459 with two home runs, six RBI, and […]

David Bote Officially Placed On The IL

Chicago Cubs second baseman David Bote has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a dislocated left shoulder. He suffered the injury during Saturday's game vs. the Reds while sliding into second base. Shoulder issues can be tricky so we should expect Bote to be out longer than the minimum 10 days. He's slashing […]

Tyson Miller Designated For Assignment

Chicago Cubs right-handed pitcher Tyson Miller was designated for assignment on Sunday. Chicago had to make room on the 40 man roster as the club added shortstop Sergio Alcantara and placed third baseman David Bote on the 10-day injured list with a separated left shoulder. Miller has yet to throw in the big leagues this […]

Mike Montgomery Plans To Opt Out Of Contract

New York Yankees left-hander Mike Montgomery is planning to opt out of his contract with the team on June 1, according to Robert Murray of Fansided. Murray added that he believes Montgomery is looking for a major-league opportunity as he's spent the entire 2021 season in the minors. He's posted a disappointing 7.56 ERA, 1.68 […]

Zach Eflin Labors In Start At Rays

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zach Eflin couldn't escape the fifth inning in a loss at the Rays on Sunday. Eflin had five strikeouts, but allowed four runs on six hits and a walk while taking his fifth loss of the season. It was another frustrating start for fantasy managers as Eflin has pitched better than […]

Kodi Whitley Placed on Cardinals Injured List

St. Louis Cardinals placed right-handed pitcher Kodi Whitley on the 10-day injured list Sunday. Whitley is now on the injured list due to mild back spasms. The 26-year-old last made an appearance on Monday. In 2021, Whitley carries a 6.10 ERA in 10 1/3 innings pitched. He fanned eight batters and has posted a 1.35 […]

Mike Yastrzemski Getting A Day Off On Sunday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski is not in the lineup for Sunday's game vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers. Left-hander Clayton Kershaw is on the bump for the Dodgers so that could have something to do with Yaz getting the day off. Mike Tauchman is starting in right field in his place with Austin Slater […]

David Peralta Getting The Day Off On Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta is getting the day off on Sunday vs. the St. Louis Cardinals. This appears to just be a routine day of rest for the veteran outfielder. He's gone 3-for-22 over the last five games and the D-Backs have lost 13 straight contests. Tim Locastro is starting in left field in […]

Caleb Baragar Heads To The IL With Elbow Inflammation

San Francisco Giants left-hander Caleb Baragar has been placed on the 10-day injured list with left elbow inflammation. Reliever Nick Tropeano has been recalled from Triple-A Sacramento in a corresponding move. Barager has done a solid job working middle relief for the Giants this season. He's got a 2-1 record, 0.52 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, and […]

Jordan Romano Locks Down Third Save

Toronto Blue Jays reliever Jordan Romano worked a clean seventh inning in Sunday's first game of a doubleheader, collecting his third save in the 4-1 win. He worked around a one-out single from Josh Naylor, but was otherwise effective collecting a strikeout, groundout, and a pop out to finish off the Tribe. Romano appears to […]

Teoscar Hernandez Connects For Eighth Homer

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez stayed hot by launching his eighth homer of the season in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Indians on Sunday. The slugger went 1-for-4 in the first game of the doubleheader, taking starter Aaron Civale deep in the fourth inning for his third homer over the last week. Hernandez's hot […]

Justin Turner Not In The Lineup On Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner is out of the lineup on Sunday vs. the San Francisco Giants. Zach McKinstry is starting at third base and batting seventh against Kevin Gausman. This was just a scheduled day off for the veteran. Turner has picked up seven hits in his last five games after collecting […]

Ross Stripling Earns First Win

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Ross Stripling fired five innings of one-run ball as his club went on to beat the Indians 4-1 in Sunday's first game of a doubleheader. The right-hander allowed two hits and a walk while striking out three, throwing just 67 pitches before manager Charlie Montoya went to the bullpen early […]

Seth Elledge Back From Triple-A Memphis

St. Louis Cardinals recalled right-handed pitcher Seth Elledge from Triple-A Memphis. He was called up to replace right-handed pitcher Kodi Whitley, who was placed on the Cardinals injured list. Elledge carries a 7.71 ERA in 2021, pitching in just 4 2/3 innings. While in Memphis, Elledge recorded seven strikeouts with not allowing a run in […]

Yankees Seeking Second Opinion On Corey Kluber's Shoulder

New York Yankees starting pitcher Corey Kluber (shoulder) had a dye-contrast MRI performed in the hopes of getting a second opinion on his shoulder injury. Kluber was diagnosed with a right shoulder strain last week and won't be able to throw for four weeks, though the Yankees- likely thinking of last season's season-ending shoulder injury- […]

Mookie Betts Scratched On Sunday Due To Allergies

Los Angeles Dodgers' outfielder Mookie Betts is a late scratch on Sunday due to allergies, per manager Dave Roberts. Betts didn't start Saturday's game either in order to "recalibrate." Perhaps another day off, even if it's due to allergies, could be good for the struggling outfielder. He's been dealing with a sore shoulder this week […]