C.J. Cron Remains Out Of Lineup Saturday

Colorado Rockies first baseman C.J. Cron (back) remains out of the lineup on Saturday after being scratched from Friday's lineup due to lower back tightness. It appears that Cron is day-to-day with this back issue, as Connor Joe will get the start at first and bat sixth against the Cardinals. Through 29 games this season, […]

Jake McGee Records Save Friday

San Francisco Giants closer Jake McGee righted the ship in Friday's 5-4 win over the Padres, picking up his eighth save of the season. McGee came on to pitch the ninth inning up a run. He allowed a leadoff walk to Jake Cronenworth but then struck out the next three hitters to end the game. […]

Buster Posey Mashes Another Home Run Friday

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey was at it again in Friday's 5-4 win over the Padres, going 1-for-2 with a two-run home run and two walks. Posey hit a third-inning Blake Snell fastball onto the right-field porch for his eighth HR of the season. The veteran has been on fire this season, slashing .397/.463/.767 […]

Anthony DeSclafani Takes No-Decision Friday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Anthony DeSclafani did not factor in Friday's 5-4 win over the Padres. DeSclafani pitched 5 1/3 innings, allowing three runs on four hits (including a two-run home run) and a walk with three strikeouts. The 31-year-old now has a 2.40 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, and 22.2% strikeout rate on the season. […]

Ryan Mountcastle Homers Friday, Continues To Heat Up

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Ryan Mountcastle went 3-for-4 with two singles and a solo home run in Friday's 6-2 loss to the Red Sox. Mountcastle took a sixth-inning Hirokazu Sawamura fastball took straightaway center field for his second HR of the season. The 24-year-old had a very slow start to the season, but has picked […]

Rafael Dolis Exits Friday With Calf Tightness

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Rafael Dolis exited his appearance versus the Astros on Friday early after experiencing tightness in his right calf. He entered the game in the eighth inning and surrendered a hit and a walk before getting removed as he walked gingerly off the field. Dolis will go for an MRI on […]

Matt Harvey Takes Loss Friday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Matt Harvey fell to 3-2 in Friday's 6-2 loss to the Red Sox. Harvey pitched four innings, allowing four runs (none earned) on four hits (including a three-run home run) and a walk with three strikeouts. The veteran has had a nice season overall with the O's, compiling a 3.60 ERA, […]

Aaron Hicks Gets A Breather Saturday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks will take a seat on the bench for Saturday's game against the Nationals. Hicks was able to suit up for Friday's game after being bothered by cramps a couple of days ago against the Astros- which suggests that Saturday's day off is just routine unless the Yankees say otherwise. […]

Gio Urshela Remains On The Bench Saturday

New York Yankees third baseman Gio Urshela (knee) remains sidelined on Saturday. Urshela is considered day-to-day and has yet to suit up in the two games since injuring his left knee. With a game on Sunday and a scheduled off-day on Monday, it wouldn't be surprising to see the Yankees hold Urshela out and then […]

Miguel Sano Collects RBI On Friday

Minnesota Twins first/third baseman Miguel Sano recorded an RBI single, a run scored, and a walk in Friday's defeat of the Tigers. Sano registered two batted balls of 95-MPH or greater in his at-bats on Friday, including a 99.9 MPH single in the top of the ninth inning for an insurance run. Sano has two […]

Mitch Garver Expected To Be Fine After Leaving Friday's Game Early

Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver (shoulder) was forced to leave Friday's game early with an apparent shoulder injury. Manager Rocco Baldelli said that the veteran backstop had to stay loose during the multiple rain delays in the game, which could have contributed to the soreness in his shoulder. Baldelli added that Garver should be fine […]

Austin Gomber Hit Around By Cards On Friday

Colorado Rockies LHP Austin Gomber took the loss on Friday when he surrendered five runs on six hits with seven strikeouts in a 5-0 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. Gomber had a rough go against his former team on Friday. Harrison Bader tagged him for a two-run shot in the bottom of the second […]

Kyle Garlick Swats First Homer Of Season

Minnesota Twins outfielder Kyle Garlick went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and a double in a 7-3 defeat of the Tigers on Friday night. With left-hander Tarik Skubal on the mound for Detroit, manager Rocco Baldelli decided to change things up and slotted Garlick into the leadoff spot for the first time this season. […]

Max Kepler Goes Yard For Second Consecutive Game

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler homered for the second consecutive game in Friday's victory over the Tigers. Kepler also added an RBI single and a walk. The German outfielder got every bit of a Daniel Norris fastball in the eighth inning, sending it 422 feet into the right-field seats at an exit velocity of 105.7 […]

Jonathan Villar Making Most Of Playing Time

New York Mets infielder/outfielder Jonathan Villar went 2-for-3 with a stolen base, two walks, and an RBI in the Mets' 5-4 ten inning win over the Diamondbacks on Friday. The steal was Villar's first of the season. Villar is now batting .273/.407/.409 with a home run, four RBI, and a steal in May while primarily […]

Jorge Polanco Homers In Win Over Tigers

Minnesota Twins second baseman Jorge Polanco went 2-for-3 with a home run, a double, two RBI, and a pair of walks in a 7-3 victory over Detroit. Polanco was a tough out on Friday night, as he reached base safely in four of his five trips to the plate. His home run, which traveled 375 […]

David Peterson Fails To Last Two Innings On Friday

New York Mets starting pitcher David Peterson lasted just one and 1/3 inning pitched on Friday in the Mets' 5-4 ten inning win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Peterson, who put up three strong starts over his last four outings, completely lost the strike zone in the second inning of Friday's contest. He hit a batter […]

Matt Shoemaker Bounces Back In Victory

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Matt Shoemaker rebounded from one of the worst outings of his career in his last time out on Friday night in a win over the Tigers. Shoemaker pitched five shutout innings, allowing four hits and a pair of walks while fanning five batters en route to his second win of the […]

Francisco Lindor Homers On Friday

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor went 2-for-5 with a clutch two-run home run in the Mets' 5-4 win over the Diamondbacks on Friday. The homer, which tied the game in the seventh inning, was just Lindor's second of the season. Lindor is now hitting .175/.302/.242 on the season with two HR, five RBI, and […]

Willie Calhoun Continues Hot Hitting

Texas Rangers designated hitter Willie Calhoun continued to make up for lost time on Friday with two hits during the club's 5-4 loss to the Seattle Mariners. The 26-year-old went 2-for-4 with two singles, a run scored, and an RBI from the leadoff spot. Calhoun missed the start of the season due to a groin […]

Omar Narvaez Making Progress Towards Return

Milwaukee Brewers catcher Omar Narvaez is making progress in his return from a left hamstring strain, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports. Narvaez was placed on the injured list at the start of May and was expected to miss two weeks. He resumed running recently and is expected to start catching over the weekend, so […]

Nick Solak Has Three Hits In Losing Effort

Texas Rangers second baseman Nick Solak awoke from a mini-slump on Friday with three hits during the club's 5-4 loss to the Seattle Mariners. The middle infielder had previously been just 3-for-21 (.143) over his past five games. Solak continues to hit too many balls on the ground but he's found his power stroke more […]

Mike Foltynewicz Allows Four Runs In Loss

Texas Rangers pitcher Mike Foltynewicz continued his trend of inconsistent pitching during the club's 5-4 loss to the Seattle Mariners on Friday. The veteran right-hander allowed four runs on six hits and a walk over 6 2/3 innings. Foltynewicz showed solid control but his inconsistent command led to two home runs, including J.P. Crawford's first […]

Emmanuel Clase Allows First Earned Runs

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Emmanuel Clase had a rough Friday night as he gave up two earned runs on three hits without retiring a single batter in the ninth inning of Friday night's 3-0 loss to the Cincinnati Reds. The whole inning was a disaster as Clase also committed a throwing error and allowed a […]

Dansby Swanson Has Two Hits In Loss

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson continued his inconsistent play on Friday during the club's 12-2 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. The middle infielder went 2-for-3 with a double and a home run. He also drove in the only two runs of the game for Atlanta. However, Swanson is hitting just .216 with an ugly BB-K […]

Josh Tomlin Provides Much-Needed Innings Out Of Bullpen

Atlanta Braves pitcher Josh Tomlin threw 4 1/3 innings of much-needed relief during the club's 12-2 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday. The veteran reliever came into the game in the first inning when veteran hurler Charlie Morton was unable to secure the third out. Tomlin allowed five hits and a walk but he […]

Charlie Morton Has Nightmare First Inning

Atlanta Braves pitcher Charlie Morton failed to get out of the first inning during the club's 12-2 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night. The 37-year-old veteran hurler pitched just 2/3 of an inning and allowed four hits and two walks which led to six runs. The big blow against Morton was a two-out, […]

Wade Miley Throws No-Hitter

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Wade Miley threw a no-hitter in a 3-0 win over the Cleveland Indians on Friday. Miley struck out eight over nine scoreless innings to improve his record to 4-2 on the year. He took a perfect game into the sixth inning before issuing a walk. It goes into the books as the […]

Harrison Bader Hits A Two-Run Shot On Friday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Harrison Bader hit his third home run of the season in Friday's win over the Colorado Rockies. In total, he was 1-for-4 with a run scored and two RBI. Bader has been hot lately after a slow start, raising his batting average to .231 and his OPS to .891. He has […]

Jack Flaherty Throws Seven Shutout Innings On Friday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty threw seven scoreless innings in Friday's win over the Colorado Rockies. Flaherty was excellent, allowing just three hits and one walk while striking out six. Flaherty improved to a perfect 6-0 record and lowered his ERA to 2.83. He had a couple of rough starts earlier in the […]