Fernando Tatis Jr. Flashes Power And Speed Over Weekend Series

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. went 2-for-5 with a home run, two runs scored and two RBI Sunday against the San Francisco Giants. Tatis launched a mammoth 454-foot blast off Giants starter Johnny Cueto in the second frame for his ninth long ball of the season. He finishes the three-game series with four […]

Adalberto Mondesi Heads To Spring Training Complex

Kansas City Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi (oblique) has gone to the team's Spring Training complex in Arizona to begin building up for a rehab assignment, according to Bill Ladson of MLB.com. Mondesi has yet to appear this season as he is working his way back from a right oblique strain he suffered late in Spring […]

Trevor Bauer Strikes Out Nine In Loss Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Trevor Bauer took the loss but earned a quality start on Sunday, as the Dodgers fell to the Angels 2-1. Bauer allowed two runs on four hits and two walks while striking out nine over six innings of work. It was Bauer's sixth quality start of the season, as he […]

Shane McClanahan Strikes Out Five Over Four Innings

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane McClanahan struck out five batters in four innings of work in a 4-3 win over the Athletics on Sunday. In his first three career starts, McClanahan has pitched exactly four innings with five strikeouts while allowing three or fewer runs. McClanahan has yet to earn a decision this year, […]

Willy Adames Homers In Win Over Athletics

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Willy Adames continued to heat up at the plate on Sunday, finishing 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI in a 4-3 win over Oakland. It was his fourth home run of the season, as he is now slashing .189/.224/.351 over 34 games. While his season line is still on […]

Adolis Garcia Extends Hit Streak To Eight Games

Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia extended his hit streak to eight games on Sunday during the club's 10-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners. The Cuban-born player went 3-for-4 and hit a three-run home run. He drove in five runs to account for half of the club's offense. Garcia's batting average is now up to .297 […]

Nate Lowe Reaches Base For 22nd Straight Game

Texas Rangers first baseman Nate Lowe went 2-for-4 with a walk during the club's 10-2 win over the Seattle Mariners on Sunday. The hits helped Lowe reach base for the 22nd straight game, which is the longest active streak in the majors and the third-longest stretch this season. The young first baseman also has the […]

Brett Anderson Tosses Three Solid Innings

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brett Anderson (hamstring) pitched three shutout innings versus Miami on Sunday. He allowed two hits and a walk while striking out three in a no-decision. Anderson only threw 52 pitches (31 strikes) in his return from a two-week absence with a strained right hamstring. He's posted a 3.54 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, […]

Tyler Anderson Records Third Straight Quality Start

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Tyler Anderson recorded his third consecutive quality start on Sunday, allowing two runs on four hits and one walk over eight innings against the Cubs. It was also his fourth start in a row with five or more strikeouts, as he improved to 3-3 on the season while lowering his ERA […]

Yermin Mercedes Plates Three In Victory

Chicago White Sox designated hitter Yermin Mercedes went 2-for-5 with a double, triple and three RBI in Sunday's victory versus the Kansas City Royals. The triple was Mercedes first of his big league career and helped jump start the White Sox offense for the day. Mercedes has been off to a great start in his […]

Wilmer Difo Has Three Hits In Win Sunday

Pittsburgh Pirates utility player Wilmer Difo went 3-for-5 with a triple, three RBI and two runs scored in a 6-5 win over the Cubs on Sunday. Difo has been primarily used as a pinch-hitter or late-inning replacement, but with injuries affecting the Pirates' outfield, Difo could be in line for a slight bump in playing […]

Josh Hader Gets Third Win

Milwaukee Brewers star closer Josh Hader (3-0) pitched a perfect ninth inning with two strikeouts and earned the extra-inning win Sunday over Miami. Hader took care of business to keep the game tied at 1-1 in the ninth inning, and Milwaukee pulled ahead in the top of the 10th. The 27-year-old Hader has a 0.71 […]

Jason Heyward Exits Sunday With Hand Injury

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward (hand) was removed from Sunday's game due to a right hand issue, according to Jordan Bastian of MLB.com. Heyward was replaced by a pinch-hitter in the bottom of the ninth inning, and Bastian reports that he is currently being examined by team medical staff. He has struggled at the plate […]

Jose Abreu Drives In Three In Victory

Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu went 2-for-4 with a run scored and three RBI in Sunday's victory versus the Kansas City Royals. The reigning American League MVP has been off to a slow start this season, but went 4-for-12 with three doubles and four RBI during the White Sox three game series against […]

Lucas Giolito Tosses Five Frames In Victory

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito picked up his second victory of the season versus the Kansas City Royals on Sunday. Giolito tossed five frames and allowed four hits, one run, two walks and two strikeouts. The White Sox ace continues to put a strong season together and remains a legit top option for […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Leading Off For Braves On Sunday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (hand) is in the starting lineup for Sunday night's game and will bat leadoff against the Phillies. This is great news after Acuna suffered a scare Saturday when he was hit in the hand by a pitch and exited the game. X-rays came back negative, and it appears that […]

J.P. Crawford Records Two Hits From The Leadoff Spot

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford continued his ascent in the lineup Sunday, batting leadoff after two games in the five hole. Crawford recorded two singles and scored a run. He now has six hits and nine total bases over his last three games. The move to the top of the lineup is likely temporary, with […]

Nolan Arenado Hits A Home Run On Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado provided all the offense necessary in a 2-0 win over the Colorado Rockies on Sunday. He went 1-for-4 with a home run and two runs scored. The home run was his sixth of the season and he's batting .281 with an .851 OPS and 23 RBI. They're not […]

Justus Sheffield Gives Up Five Earned Runs

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Justus Sheffield took the loss Sunday afternoon against the Texas Rangers. The left-hander threw five innings, giving up seven runs, five of which were earned, on ten hits. He walked none and struck out five. Sheffield was cruising until the fifth inning when the wheels fell off, as six of the […]

Nate Pearson Wild In Season Debut

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Nate Pearson made his first start of the 2021 season versus the Astros on Sunday, but the results were far from spectacular. He surrendered three runs on four hits and five walks in just 2 1/3 innings without striking out a batter. Pearson threw just 28 of his 64 pitches […]

Rowdy Tellez Spanks Second Homer

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Rowdy Tellez launched his second homer of the season during the team's 7-4 loss to the Astros on Sunday. His solo shot in the fifth came off Astros starter Zack Greinke as he finished the day going 2-for-4. Tellez was sent to the team's alternate site after a slow start […]

Ryan Helsley Earns A Save On Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Ryan Helsley earned a two-out save in Sunday's win over the Colorado Rockies. Starter Adam Wainwright made it all the way to the ninth inning and got the first out before giving way to Helsley. He walked a batter, but then induced a double play to close things out. Alex […]

Adam Wainwright Pitches Into The Ninth Inning On Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright pitched well in Sunday's win over the Colorado Rockies, pitching into the ninth inning. He ended up pitching 8 1/3 innings, allowing no runs on three hits and three walks, striking out five. The win boosted his record to 2-3 and lowered his ERA to 3.80. Wainwright has […]

Joc Pederson Is Warming Up

Chicago Cubs outfielder Joc Pederson went 3-for-4 with a run scored and two RBI in Sunday's loss versus the Pittsburgh Pirates. Pederson entered the game in the top of the first inning when Jake Marisnick injured himself on defense. Pederson got off to a brutal start with his new club, but has picked things up […]

Lewis Brinson Has A Big Game On Mother's Day

Miami Marlins outfielder Lewis Brinson had his best game of the season in Sunday's loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. With his mother in attendance, Brinson went 3-for-4 with a home run and two singles. He drove in and scored the only run the Marlins plated in the game. Brinson is still showing signs of upside […]

Anthony Bass Takes The Loss On Sunday

Miami Marlins relief pitcher Anthony Bass took the loss in Sunday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers, falling to 1-3. Bass was inexplicably brought in to pitch the 10th inning, the latest of 2020 Manager of the Year Don Mattingly's head scratching bullpen decisions. Plenty of other Marlins relievers were available and rested. Bass ended up […]

Kyle Hendricks Throws Another Dud In Loss

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks continued his rollercoaster ride of a season in a loss against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. Hendricks allowed four runs in the top of the first inning and finished the game with six runs (four earned) on the afternoon. Hendricks also allowed nine hits, one walk and struck out […]

Miguel Andujar Sent Down To Minors

New York Yankees infielder/outfielder Miguel Andujar was sent down to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre following Sunday's game. Andujar appeared in three games for the Yankees, going 0-for-9 with a strikeout. With Luke Voit (knee) expected to return for Tuesday's series opener against the Rays, this looks like a corresponding roster move with the former's activation off the […]

Sandy Alcantara Goes Seven Strong On Sunday

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara pitched well on Sunday against the Milwaukee Brewers, but ended up with a no-decision. He pitched seven innings, allowing just one run on five hits and two walks while striking out six. The only damage off Alcantara was a solo homer off the bat of Dan Vogelbach in the […]

Eduardo Escobar Continues Skid On Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eduardo Escobar continued his recent cold streak on Sunday, finishing 0-for-2 with a walk and a strikeout in a 4-2 loss to the Mets. Escobar has watched his average drop 30 points in the month of May, as he is slashing .111/.172/.148 in eight games this month, and he is hitless […]