Zack Wheeler Tosses Another Complete-Game Shutout

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler (3-2) threw his second complete-game shutout of the season on Thursday to help his team beat the Milwaukee Brewers 2-0. The right-hander was masterful on the day, allowing just three hits while striking out eight and walking none in nine innings to drop his season ERA to 2.83. Wheeler […]

Josh Sborz Records First Save

Texas Rangers pitcher Josh Sborz recorded his first save of the season during the club's 4-3 extra-inning victory against the Minnesota Twins on Thursday. The right-hander, who had previously been demoted to the minors, gave closer Ian Kennedy the night off. Kennedy, who has nine saves on the season, had appeared in four games in […]

William Smith Shuts Door For Seventh Save

Atlanta Braves pitcher William Smith shut the door in the ninth inning of the club's 3-2 victory against the Washington Nationals on Thursday. The veteran right-hander allowed one hit -- a double to veteran Ryan Zimmerman -- and struck out a batter in an otherwise uneventful inning. He threw nine of his 13 pitches for […]

Drew Smyly Avoids Long Ball, Records First Win

Atlanta Braves pitcher Drew Smyly didn't pitch a perfect game on Thursday but he had a small victory by conquering the home-run demons — at least for one start. The veteran lefty did not allow a home run during the game after being bitten by the long-ball bug nine times during his first five starts. […]

Marcell Ozuna Has Another Extra-Base Knock

Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna went 1-for-4 with the club's only extra-base hit of the game during the club's 3-2 victory over the Washington Nationals on Thursday. The veteran outfielder had a sluggish start to the season but he's been showing signs of shaking off the rust over the past week or two. Ozuna slugged […]

Brandon Woodruff Strikes out 11 In Loss

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (2-1) struck out 10 over the first five innings -- 11 total over 6 2/3 innings -- and allowed only Odubel Herrera's single in the second until Alec Bohm took him deep. Brewers team trainer came and briefly looked at Woodruff in the first inning but Woodruff remained in […]

Edwin Diaz Picks Up His Fourth Save Of 2021

New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz picked up his fourth save of the season on Thursday in the Mets' 4-1 win over the Cardinals in St. Louis. In his one inning of work, Diaz did allow two hits but managed to strand both baserunners in securing the win. Although he didn't strike anyone out on […]

Trevor May Throws Another Clean Inning In Mets Win

New York Mets relief pitcher Trevor May threw a clean eighth inning in the Mets' 4-1 win over the Cardinals on Thursday. Over his one inning of work, May recorded two strikeouts, did not allow a base runner, and picked up his second hold of the season. After an inauspicious debut with the Mets back […]

Taijuan Walker Dominant On Thursday

New York Mets starting pitcher Taijuan Walker dominated the Cardinals on Thursday en route to his second win of the season in the Mets' 4-1 victory. Walker went seven innings, allowing only one hit and one unearned run while striking out eight. It was, without question, Walker's best start of the young 2021 campaign. He […]

David Price Throwing Off A Mound

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher David Price (hamstring) has resumed throwing off a mound. The southpaw was put on the 10-day injured list about a week ago after straining his right hamstring. This is a step in the right direction for the 35-year-old, although he may miss another week or two before rejoining the rotation. Price […]

Joe Kelly Activated On Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Joe Kelly (shoulder) has been activated by the team. In November, the righty had surgery to address a right shoulder cyst and is a welcome addition to a rotation that has been plagued by injuries this season. Kelly had a 1.80 ERA throughout 12 regular-season appearances in 2020. However, outside […]

Aaron Hicks Dealt With Cramps During Thursday's Game

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks dealt with cramps in both legs during Thursday's loss to the Astros. Hicks had a three-hit day at the plate, driving in and scoring a run while drawing a walk. He was trying to stretch out his legs after reaching on an infield single in the eighth inning- and […]

Miguel Andujar To Take On Versatile Role In Minors

New York Yankees infielder/outfielder Miguel Andujar is playing multiple positions for the Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, including left field. Andujar saw some reps at first base and has started each of the last two games for the RailRiders in left, as the Yankees are clearly trying to think of as many ways as possible to get […]

Taylor Rogers Fans Four Rangers

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Taylor Rogers was lights-out in a non-save situation on Thursday, despite his team's loss. Rogers entered the game in the top of the eighth inning and proceeded to strike out each of the four batters he faced on just 15 pitches. The southpaw threw 13 of those pitches for strikes and […]

Michael Pineda Records Quality Start Thursday

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Michael Pineda notched his third quality start of the season despite a no-decision on Thursday. Pineda pitched six innings, allowing a pair of runs on six hits while fanning five batters compared to one walk. The 32-year-old ran into trouble in the second inning, surrendering a home run to Joey Gallo […]

Nick Gordon Steals A Pair Of Bases In Debut

Minnesota Twins infielder Nick Gordon went 1-for-2 with a walk and two stolen bases in his big-league debut Thursday. Gordon walked in his first at-bat, stole second base, then singled in his next at-bat, stealing second on an Andrelton Simmons strikeout. The 25-year-old flashed some base-stealing potential in the minors, though it was great to […]

Willians Astudillo Drives In A Pair Thursday

Minnesota Twins utility Willians Astudillo had a three-hit day and drove in a pair of runs in a losing effort to the Rangers on Thursday. Astudillo gave the Twins the lead with a two-run single in the third inning, then collected two more base hits for his fourth multi-hit game of the season. The versatile […]

Max Kepler Hits First Homer Of Season

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, a pair of runs scored, and a walk in Thursday's 4-3 loss to the Rangers. Kepler had gone 19 games without homering before ripping a Jordan Lyles fastball 416 feet into the right-field seats at an exit velocity of 107.4 MPH. The German […]

Clint Frazier Swats Two-Run Homer

New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier belted a two-run home run in Thursday's 7-4 loss to the Astros. Frazier's homer was a line-drive shot, traveling 345 feet at an exit velocity of 100.5 MPH. The Georgia native now has three home runs on the season- and each of them has come in the last week. […]

John Gant Can't Finish The Fifth Inning On Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher John Gant took the loss on Thursday, dropping his record to 2-3. Gant didn't have much control in this one, as he threw 4 1/3 innings, allowing two runs (one earned) on five hits and six walks while striking out five. He needed 98 pitches and threw just 57 of […]

Cesar Hernandez Collects Three Hits Thursday

Cleveland Indians second baseman Cesar Hernandez went 3-for-5 with a double in Thursday's 4-0 win over the Kansas City Royals. Hernandez now has hit in four of his previous five games and has begun to cement himself atop the Indians lineup. He should provide solid fantasy value at a depleted position as the season moves […]

Franmil Reyes Homers Thursday

Cleveland Indians outfielder and designated hitter Franmil Reyes went 1-for-3 with a home run, two runs scored, and a walk in Thursday's 4-0 win over the Kansas City Royals. Another day and another home run for Franimal. Reyes now has eight home runs on the season to go along with 22 RBI and a .283 […]

Triston McKenzie Earns First Win

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Triston McKenzie went five innings allowing no runs, two hits, and four walks while striking out five to earn his first win Thursday against the Kansas City Royals. It was a solid start from McKenzie, but the walks still chased him early and he has yet to make it beyond five […]

Giancarlo Stanton Goes Yard For Second Straight Game

New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in Thursday's loss to the Astros. Not only did Stanton extend his hitting streak to 12 games, but he also continued to absolutely punish the baseball in each of his two batted balls Thursday. Both of his batted […]

Byron Buxton Day-To-Day With Hip Strain

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (hip) is day-to-day with a hip strain, according to Dan Hayes of MLB.com. Buxton was replaced on defense in the top of the 10th inning after he was seen pulling up short on ground outs in his last two at-bats. Managers should remain cautiously optimistic that this will be a […]

JT Brubaker Strikes Out Seven In No Decision Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher JT Brubaker struck out seven batters in five innings of work, but did not factor into the decision in Wednesday's 4-2 loss. It was his second straight start with seven strikeouts, as he now has a streak of five straight appearances in which he has pitched five or more innings while […]

Joakim Soria Allows Two Runs In First Game Back From IL

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Joakim Soria allowed two runs on three hits with one strikeout in one inning of work in Wednesday's 8-0 loss to the Marlins. Making his first appearance since being activated from the injured list, Soria managed to record 13 strikes on 19 pitches, but his fastball velocity was down about two […]

Chad Green Charged With Third Loss

New York Yankees relief pitcher Chad Green was saddled with his third loss of the season in Thursday's defeat at the hands of the Astros. Green entered the game in the eighth inning with a one-run lead and didn't have his best stuff, surrendering a walk, an infield single, and a three-run homer to Jose […]

Gerrit Cole Records Quality Start In No-Decision

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole earned his sixth straight quality start in a no-decision on Thursday. Cole pitched seven innings of two-run ball against his former team, the Astros, allowing five hits while striking out four batters compared to no walks. The Yankees' ace didn't have his sharpest stuff- he missed just eight […]

Gio Urshela Getting MRI On Knee After Early Exit

New York Yankees third baseman Gio Urshela (knee) is undergoing an MRI on his knee after leaving Thursday's game early, according to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. Urshela was replaced on defense in the middle of the eighth inning following Jose Altuve's two-run home run, as manager Aaron Boone described Urshela as "stable" when they put […]