Jonathan Schoop Tallies Three Hits On Wednesday

Detroit Tigers second baseman Jonathan Schoop had a strong day at the plate in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Kansas City Royals. Schoop went 3-for-4 with three singles and a run. It was his second-straight multi-hit game as he recorded two hits, including a triple, on Tuesday. Schoop is off to an extremely slow start […]

Taijuan Walker With Another Strong Start

New York Mets starting pitcher Taijuan Walker had another strong start on Wednesday against the Orioles in the Mets' 7-1 win. Walker, who improved to 3-1 on the season, went seven innings allowing just four hits, three walks, and one earned run, while striking out four. It was his third quality start in his last […]

Anthony Rizzo Walks Three Times On Wednesday

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo reached base three times in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to the Cleveland Indians despite not recording a hit. He was 0-for-2 in the game with three walks. Rizzo has always been known for his plate discipline, but he's taken things to another level so far this year. He currently has […]

Gregory Soto Earns Fourth Save On Wednesday

Detroit Tigers closer Gregory Soto closed out Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Kansas City Royals to earn his fourth save of the year. He pitched a scoreless ninth inning, allowing one walk and no hits while recording one strikeout. It was his first save since April 27, mostly because the 12-24 Tigers have been floundering […]

Danny Duffy Tagged With Second-Straight Loss

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Danny Duffy took the loss against the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday. Duffy pitched six innings and allowed seven hits, two walks and four earned runs while striking out eight. He is now 4-3 on the year with a 1.94 ERA and 1.13 WHIP. Duffy began the year with quality starts […]

Randy Arozarena In Midst Of Home Run Drought

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena has had a decent start to the 2021 season, but he's yet to deliver the power production we saw from him last year. Through 34 games this season, Arozarena is slashing .258/.349/.375. He has only three home runs, the last of which coming on April 23 against the Toronto […]

Avisail Garcia Hits Two Run Bomb

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Avisail Garcia went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk Wednesday against the Cardinals. There were reports prior to Wednesday's game that Garcia is playing through a back injury, though he showed no ill effects when he took Ryan Helsley deep in the eighth inning. It was his fifth home […]

Casey Mize Delivers Third-Straight Quality Start

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Casey Mize posted his third-straight quality start against the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday. He pitched six innings and allowing three hits, two walks and two earned runs while striking out four. He earned the win to improve to 2-3 on the year. Mize has a 4.19 ERA and 1.27 WHIP […]

Brandon Woodruff Strikes Out 10 In No Decision

Milwaukee Brewers ace and starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff allowed one earned run on three hits and one walk while striking out 10 across 7 2/3 innings Wednesday against the Cardinals. He did not factor into the decision. Woodruff turned in another very strong performance, piling up double-digit strikeouts for the second consecutive outing. He has […]

Josh Hader Notches Eighth Save Against Cardinals

Milwaukee Brewers start closer Josh Hader allowed one hit and one walk while striking out two across one inning to earn the save Wednesday against the Cardinals. Hader came on in the ninth inning to protect a three-run lead. He allowed a double and walk to the second and third batters he faced, but retired […]

Max Fried Takes Hard-Luck Loss

Atlanta Braves pitcher Max Fried allowed just two hits and one run over six innings of work during the club's 4-1 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday. The young southpaw also kept the dangerous Jays lineup from leaving the yard — something they did twice against the bullpen — but he struggled with […]

William Contreras Hits Second Homer

Atlanta Braves catcher William Contreras made his one hit count on Wednesday. The rookie catcher slugged his second home run of the season in the fifth inning of the club's 4-1 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. Since being recalled due to veteran catcher Travis d'Arnaud's season-ending injury, Contreras has gone 6-for-29 (.207) with two […]

Taylor Trammell Optioned To Triple-A

Seattle Mariners outfielder Taylor Trammell will be sent down to the minor leagues Thursday. With Jarred Kelenic being called up, Trammell was the odd man out on the big league roster. After a hot spring training, Trammell struggled to a .157/.255/.337 slash line with 41 strikeouts in 83 regular-season at-bats. For now, Trammell will try […]

Dylan Moore Drives In A Run

Seattle Mariners second baseman Dylan Moore drove in the Mariners' only run of the game Wednesday night. Los Angeles Dodgers starter Julio Urias completely shut down the Seattle offense, but Moore delivered an RBI single to drive in Ty France in the top of the 5th. It was Moore's 14th RBI of the season. Moore […]

Justin Dunn Can't Escape The Fourth Inning Wednesday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Justin Dunn only managed to pitch 3 1/3 innings against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night. He exited with runners on second and third, but Will Vest managed to escape the jam and avoid saddling Dunn with any more runs. All told, Dunn allowed two runs on three hits and […]

Mark Melancon Survives Arduous Outing For 12th Save

San Diego Padres closer Mark Melancon trod thin ice to record a five-out save Wednesday against the Colorado Rockies. In Game 1 of a doubleheader, Melancon entered a precarious situation with two runners on in the sixth in a 5-2 contest. After escaping with just one inherited runner scoring, the Rockies loaded the bases in […]

John Gant Pitches Well Once Again Against The Brewers

St. Louis Cardinals starter John Gant continued his strong start to the 2021 campaign allowing zero earned runs against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday. Primarily known for his funky delivery when he debuted in the big leagues, Gant has become somewhat of a fantasy breakout star so far this season. Now sporting a 1.83 ERA […]

Brandon Woodruff Dazzles Again Wednesday

Milwaukee Brewers starter Brandon Woodruff looked superb once again during the Brewers 4-1 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. The Brewers ace allowed only three hits and one walk across 7 2/3 innings in Milwaukee. The only extra-base hit that he allowed was an opposite-field solo home run off the bat of Tyler O'Neill in […]

Victor Caratini Introduces Slam Diego To 2021

San Diego Padres catcher Victor Caratini mashed a game-winning grand slam in Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Colorado Rockies. The switch-hitting backstop's clutch salame came in the sixth inning as the Friars held on to win 5-3. Caratini also delivered another key knock in Game 2 to push the contest to extra innings […]

Cody Poteet Has Impressive MLB Debut

Miami Marlins starter Cody Poteet made his Major League debut Wednesday and picked up his first career victory against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The unheralded starter went six strong innings allowing only two runs on a David Peralta RBI double and Sandy Leon solo home run in the Marlins 3-2 victory. Otherwise, Poteet allowed only two […]

Devin Williams Picks Up First Win

Milwaukee Brewers shutdown reliever Devin Williams picked up his first decision of the year getting the victory in the Brewers 4-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. Williams started the season off slow, but he has now only allowed one earned run across his past 8 1/3 innings spanning nine appearances. The changeup specialist has […]

Blake Snell Labors Through Four Frames

San Diego Padres starter Blake Snell lasted just four innings Wednesday against the Colorado Rockies, permitting two earned runs. The whiffs were again working for Snell as he fanned seven, but he also relinquished five hits and three walks while laboring through 84 pitches. Across eight starts, the left-hander owns a pedestrian 4.19 ERA and […]

Liam Hendriks Pitches In Non-Save Situation On Wednesday

Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks allowed two hits, one run (zero earned) and struck out three in a non-save situation versus the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday. Hendriks entered the game with the White Sox leading 13-7 in the top of the ninth inning and allowed three baserunners before getting Nelson Cruz, Mitch Garver and […]

Tim Anderson Has Hit Safely In Seven Straight Games

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson went 2-for-4 with a run scored and one RBI in Wednesday's victory versus the Minnesota Twins. Anderson has now hit safely in seven straight games. The power and speed shortstop hasn't missed a beat this season and managers have to be happy with the production he has given them […]

Yu Darvish's Solid Outing Cut Short By Pinch Hitter

San Diego Padres starter Yu Darvish allowed one run (none earned) in four innings of work Wednesday against the Colorado Rockies. Starting in Game 1 of a doubleheader, Darvish was lifted after just 76 pitches for a pinch hitter that ultimately helped the Friars win. Although that's no solace to fantasy managers, the right-hander permitted […]

Jose Abreu Stays Hot With Three More RBI

Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu continues to warm up and went 2-for-5 with a triple, one run scored and three RBI in Wednesday's victory versus the Minnesota Twins. Abreu has really been seeing the ball well this past week and has now hit safely in five straight games. There was never a worry […]

Billy Hamilton Does A Little Bit Of Everything In Victory

Chicago White Sox outfielder Billy Hamilton put together his best game of the season on Wednesday versus the Minnesota Twins. Hamilton got the start in place of outfielder Adam Eaton and he didn't disappoint. Hamilton entered the game with a .125 batting average, but went 4-for-4 with a double, triple, three runs scored, one RBI […]

Yoan Moncada Picks Up Two Hits In Victory

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada went 2-for-5 with a run scored and two RBI in Wednesday's victory versus the Minnesota Twins. Moncada has been having a solid season, but entered the contest with just five hits over his last 23 at-bats. Moncada has the ability to put up big power numbers in the […]

Andrew Vaughn Hits First Home Run

Chicago White Sox first baseman/outfielder Andrew Vaughn hit his first career home run in Wednesday's victory versus the Minnesota Twins. Vaughn was 1-for-4 with three runs scored, two RBI and one walk on the evening. Vaughn hasn't shown the power that many expected yet, but he has hit .293 over the past month. Vaughn profiles […]

Dallas Keuchel Picks Up Second Win

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel struggled, but picked up his second victory of the season against the Minnesota Twins on Sunday. The veteran lefty went 5 2/3 innings and allowed eight hits, six runs, one walk and one strikeout on evening. Keuchel has been a rollercoaster ride all year and now owns a […]