Heath Hembree Picks Up A Save

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Heath Hembree got all three outs in the 12th inning to save a 6-5 win over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday. Hembree allowed one unearned run in the outing to pick up his first save of the season. The veteran reliever has yet to allow an earned run over 9 2/3 innings […]

Kyle Farmer Homers On Saturday

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Kyle Farmer went 3-for-5 with a two-run homer in a 6-5 win over the Colorado Rockies. Farmer's homer was a two-run shot that came in the 11th inning in the 12-inning game. The veteran infielder has seen regular playing time for the Reds since Joey Votto fractured his thumb last week. Overall, […]

Tyler Mahle Goes Seven Strong Innings

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tyler Mahle pitched well in a 6-5 win over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday. Despite pitching in hitter-friendly Coors Field, Mahle allowed just two runs over seven innings of work while striking out four. He did not factor in the decision in a game that took 12 innings to decide. Following the […]

Nick Castellanos Reaches 10 Homers

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos had a big game in a 6-5 win over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday. Castellanos went 3-for-5 with a double, a homer, a walk, two runs, and three RBI in the win. The veteran outfielder's homer was a two-run shot off Colorado starter Jhoulys Chacin in the third inning. All […]

Braxton Garrett Throws Three Innings On Saturday

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Braxton Garrett contributed three innings at the end of Saturday's 7-0 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Garrett was called up before the game because the Marlins needed a fresh arm after Sandy Alcantara exited in the second inning of Friday's game. Garrett made it through two scoreless innings, the sixth […]

Adam Wainwright Gives Up Six Runs On Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright had a rough start on Saturday against the San Diego Padres. He lasted just four innings, allowing six runs on eight hits and three walks while striking out just two. Wainwright allowed three home runs and dropped his record to 2-4 while raising his ERA to 4.63. He's […]

Jordan Holloway Stumbles After A Good Start

Miami Marlins rookie pitcher Jordan Holloway got off to a great start on Saturday but couldn't Make it out of the third inning. Holloway's first three innings were excellent: he allowed two walks in the first inning but nothing else and no hits. Everything fell apart in the fourth inning, as he couldn't get anyone […]

Donovan Walton Triples Home Two

Seattle Mariners second baseman Donovan Walton made his first start of the year Saturday night, and came through with a big triple to drive in two runs. Walton was acting as the designated hitter in the contest against Cleveland, and batting out of the ninth spot. Walton could be in line for some additional playing […]

Jarred Kelenic Strikes Out Three Times Saturday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jarred Kelenic had a tough day at the plate Saturday night, going 0-for-5 from the leadoff spot with three strikeouts. Kelenic was clearly frustrated, throwing his helmet to the ground after the third strikeout. There will be some ups and downs for the rookie, but Kelenic has already proven that he can […]

Dylan Moore Homers For The Second Time In Three Days

Seattle Mariners second baseman Dylan Moore went deep again Saturday night, hitting a three-run home run over the left-field fence off Cleveland starter Triston McKenzie. It was his fifth long ball of the year, and his second in the last three days. Moore now has a modest four-game hit streak, and is slashing .320/.346/.680 over […]

Mitch Haniger Hits Twelfth Home Run

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger homered yet again Saturday, giving him 12 for the year and tying him for the major league lead. It's his second straight day with a long ball, and he now has four in his last five games. Haniger seems to be picking up right where he left off in his […]

Justus Sheffield Throws Six Strong Innings Saturday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Justus Sheffield had a good game Sunday, throwing six innings and allowing two runs on five hits and two walks while striking out two. Sheffield had kept Cleveland off the scoreboard through five, but faltered a bit in the sixth. This is just the third time this year Sheffield has completed […]

Jordan Romano Strikes Out Two In Non-Save Situation

Toronto Blue Jays reliever Jordan Romano closed out Saturday night's 4-0 win over the Phillies, unfortunately he was not credited with a save. Warming up in the pen with a 3-0 lead in the eighth, the Jays tacked on a late run in the bottom half of the inning, so Romano entered the ninth in […]

Anthony Kay Shuts Down Phillies Over Four Frames

Toronto Blue Jays starter Anthony Kay pitched excellent in Saturday's start versus the Phillies, allowing no runs over four frames of work. He surrendered just one hit and two walks while striking out six in the 79-pitch outing, although he didn't pitch deep enough to earn the win. He did, however, give the coaching staff […]

Cavan Biggio Logs Two Hits In Win

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Cavan Biggio hit a pair of singles and scored a run on Saturday, helping lead the club to a 4-0 win over the Phillies. He also stole a base for his second theft of the season, giving managers something to cheer about after a slow start to the year. Slashing […]

Jose Abreu Blasts Eighth Home Run

Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu went 2-for-4 with a towering solo home run in Saturday's loss. Abreu was questionable entering the evening, because he suffered a facial contusion and laceration to go along with a sore knee after colliding with Hunter Dozier on Friday. Abreu has been hot in the month of May […]

Carlos Rodon Suffers First Loss

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodon picked up his first loss of the season on Saturday versus the Kansas City Royals. The lefty worked 5 2/3 innings and allowed eight hits, four runs, three walks and struck out five on the evening. It was his worst performance of the year and he is now […]

Jeimer Candelario Leaves Game Due To Injury

Detroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario (knee) left Saturday's matchup against the Cubs. The 27-year-old suffered a bruise after taking a Dan Winkler pitch to the left knee. Candelario's premature departure isn't very encouraging, primarily since he is currently in the midst of one of the most productive seasons of his career. While his injury […]

Joey Wendle Hits Three Doubles In Win Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Joey Wendle went 4-for-5 with three doubles, two RBI and two runs scored in a 12-5 win over the Mets on Saturday. Wendle has been off to a slow start in May, but Saturday's performance raised his triple-slash line this season to .289/.341/.471 with three home runs, three steals, 18 […]

Miguel Sano Hits Go-Ahead Three-Run Homer

Minnesota Twins first/third baseman Miguel Sano went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Saturday's win over Oakland. Sano took Jake Diekman deep on a 1-1 fastball to give the Twins a 5-4 lead in the eighth inning, effectively winning the game for his team. The homer was his third of the year. Arguably no […]

Hansel Robles Notches First Save

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Hansel Robles had his first save opportunity of the year and shut the door on the Athletics in a 5-4 win Saturday. Robles did surrender a hit but fanned two batters in the ninth inning, touching 98.1 MPH with his fastball at one point and generating three whiffs with the offering. […]

Christian Yelich Draws Two Walks In Rehab Start Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich (back) went 0-for-1 with two walks over six innings of a rehab start on Saturday, according to Will Sammon of The Athletic. Sammon adds that Yelich made a few catches in left field, including one catch while on the run. Managers will wait to hear how Yelich is feeling after […]

Alex Colome Picks Up Win

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Alex Colome picked up his second win of the season in a 5-4 defeat of the Athletics on Saturday. Colome entered the game in the eighth inning, pitching a scoreless frame with a strikeout, and was the pitcher of record when Miguel Sano swatted a three-run homer to give the Twins […]

Jose Berrios Allows Four Runs In No-Decision

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Jose Berrios didn't have his best stuff in Saturday's no-decision against the Athletics. Berrios pitched seven innings, allowing four runs on seven hits while fanning six batters. Despite the relatively rough line, the 26-year-old gave the Twins length, as his seven innings were the longest he'd gone in a start all […]

Bryce Harper Exits Early Saturday Night

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper exited Saturday's game early and was replaced on defense in the fourth inning by Scott Kingery, according to Scott Lauber of the Philadelphia Inquirer. There is currently no word as to why Harper left the game early. Harper struck out swinging in his last at bat in the third inning, […]

Shane McClanahan Earns First Career Win Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane McClanahan earned his first career win on Saturday, striking out seven batters over 5 1/3 innings in a 12-5 win over the Mets. McClanahan allowed four runs on six hits and one walk, as he pitched five full innings for the first time this season. He's recorded at least […]

Braxton Garrett Called Up By Miami

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Braxton Garrett was called up to the active roster prior to Saturday's game, according to Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald. One of the top pitching prospects in Miami's system, Garrett went 1-1 with a 5.87 ERA and 23.5 percent strikeout rate over two starts in 2020. In two starts with […]

AJ Pollock To Be Out "A Couple Weeks" With Hamstring Strain

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder AJ Pollock (hamstring) will be placed on the injured list with a hamstring strain, according to J.P. Hoornstra of the Orange County Register. Manager Dave Roberts said they expect Pollock to miss "a couple weeks minimum," after Pollock had attempted to play through the injury over the last week. When healthy, […]

Carson Kelly Lands On IL With Toe Fracture

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Carson Kelly (toe) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday with a left great toe tuft fracture, the team announced on Twitter. Kelly has been one of the hottest catchers in fantasy early this year, slashing .338/.491/.613 with six home runs, 19 RBI and 16 runs scored in 28 games. […]

Craig Kimbrel Blows Second Save

Chicago Cubs closer Craig Kimbrel picked up his second blown save of the season and picked up his second loss versus the Detroit Tigers on Saturday. Kimbrel was called upon with an 8-7 lead in the bottom of the tenth inning. Kimbrel got Miguel Cabrera to pop out to open the frame, but then allowed […]