DJ Stewart Hits Two-Run Home Run Saturday, Snaps Hitless Streak

Baltimore Orioles outfielder DJ Stewart went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 8-4 win over the A's. Stewart skied a sixth-inning J.B. Wendelken offering down the left-field line for his second HR of the season, snapping an 0-for-18 slump. Stewart has gotten off to a rough start this season, slashing just .183/.290/.317. The […]

Matt Harvey Continues Solid Start Streak Saturday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Matt Harvey improved to 3-1 in Saturday's 8-4 win over the A's. Harvey pitched 5 2/3 innings, allowing two runs on four hits and three walks with one strikeout. The 32-year-old is having a nice bounce-back season with the O's overall and has won his last three starts, compiling a 3.24 […]

Jesse Winker Doesn’t Play Against Chicago

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker (back) wasn't in the lineup on Saturday against the Chicago Cubs. The veteran departed Friday's matchup with back tightness, and though the ailment doesn't appear too serious at the moment, it is something fantasy managers should keep an eye on ahead of Sunday's series finale. Winker is currently in the […]

Willson Contreras Not In The Lineup Against Cincy

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (thigh) wasn't in the lineup on Saturday against the Reds. The veteran left Friday's contest after experiencing tightness in his right thigh. Although he is considered day-to-day, he may end up missing Sunday's matinee series finale. He was replaced by Tony Wolters, who had a hit in four at-bats while […]

Chris Sale Still Not Throwing Off A Mound

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (elbow) has yet to toss off a mound. The veteran was observed throwing in the outfield at Fenway Park a week ago and is now in Florida attempting to work his way back from Tommy John Surgery back in March of 2020. The multi-time All-Star had a career-worst […]

Mark Canha Homers And Steals A Base Versus O's

Oakland Athletics outfielder Mark Canha went 2-for-4 with a home run, a walk, and a stolen base in a loss to the Orioles on Saturday. Canha had a big April for the A's and picked up right where he left off as the calendar flipped to May. The veteran outfielder is batting .265 this season, […]

Girardi Hopeful Bryce Harper Will Play On Sunday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (wrist) could miss Sunday's series finale against the Mets. The veteran has sat out the team's previous three games while tending to a sore wrist. However, manager Joe Girardi is hopeful that he will be available against New York, so a return to the lineup remains a possibility for fantasy […]

J.D. Davis Exits Prematurely Against Philly

New York Mets outfielder/third baseman J.D. Davis (hand) exited Saturday's matchup against the Philadelphia Phillies. The team announced that the 28-year-old suffered a left-hand sprain after striking out in the sixth and occurred an inning before the team also lost Brandon Nimmo (finger) to a left index finger contusion. Although the severity of Davis' injury […]

Brandon Nimmo Exits Saturday’s Contest

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (finger) left Saturday's matchup against the Phillies. The 28-year-old was injured during a swing in the seventh inning. Luckily, X-rays were negative, and he has been diagnosed with a bruised left index finger. Nimmo has been dealing with a hip ailment as of late as well, so it may […]

Nelson Cruz Goes Yard For Eighth Time This Season

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz extended his RBI streak in a losing effort to the Royals on Saturday. Cruz swatted a two-run homer in the eighth inning, the ball leaving his bat at an exit velocity of 107.9 MPH and traveling 439 feet for the farthest-hit ball of the game. The veteran slugger is […]

Mike Moustakas Drives In One

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Mike Moustakas went 0-for-2 with an RBI and a walk in a 3-2 loss to the Chicago Cubs. Moustakas brought Nick Castellanos around to score with a first-inning sacrifice fly. The hitless performance drops Moustakas' batting average to .231 with two homers, 10 runs, and six RBI in 52 at-bats. Moustakas […]

Braves Recall Cristian Pache

Atlanta Braves outfielder Cristian Pache (groin) was recalled before Saturday's matchup against the Toronto Blue Jays. The prospect injured his left groin in the middle of April in a game against the Miami Marlins and was placed on the 10-day injured list before spending time in Triple-A Gwinnett. The 22-year-old has struggled this season, amassing […]

Luis Castillo Takes Third Loss

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo allowed three runs over 5 1/3 innings of work in a 3-2 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Saturday. Castillo struck out five and walked one in the loss. The veteran right-hander now has a 1-3 record, 6.07 ERA, 1.62 WHIP, and 24 strikeouts across 29 2/3 innings of work. […]

Alex Kirilloff Clobbers Third Homer Of Season

Minnesota Twins outfielder/first baseman Alex Kirilloff went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a trio of strikeouts in Saturday's 11-3 loss to the Royals. After homering twice on Friday night, Kirilloff left the yard once again, and it was a no-doubter- traveling 432 feet at an exit velocity of 108.4 MPH. The 23-year-old now […]

Matt Shoemaker Shelled For Eight Earned Runs Saturday

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Matt Shoemaker had his worst outing of the season in Saturday's blowout loss to the Royals. Shoemaker lasted just 3 1/3 innings, allowing nine runs- eight earned- on eight hits with two walks surrendered and no strikeouts. The 34-year-old right-hander threw 49 of his 68 pitches for strikes and was perhaps […]

Guillermo Heredia To Miss Time

Atlanta Braves outfielder Guillermo Heredia (hamstring) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. The news comes after the 30-year-old missed Friday's game against the Blue Jays to rest. However, it appears now the real cause was right hamstring inflammation. Heredia has played well this season, posting a .300 average, 12 hits (five doubles), eight […]

DJ LeMahieu Extends Hitting Streak To Five Games Saturday

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu went 2-for-4 with a pair of runs scored and a walk in a victory over the Tigers. LeMahieu extended his hitting streak to five games and collected his ninth multi-hit game of the season. Statcast believes LeMahieu has been a tad unlucky this year, as evidenced by his .303 […]

Dustin May Leaves Saturday’s Start In Pain

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Dustin May exited Saturday's matchup against Milwaukee in the second inning with an unknown injury. The 23-year-old was observed in obvious pain and signaled to the dugout after tossing a 94 mph fastball. This isn't good news as the team is dealing with several injuries to the pitching staff already. […]

Gleyber Torres Plates Three

New York Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres drove in three runs in his team's second straight win Saturday. Torres collected a couple of run-producing base hits, the second of which broke the game open and gave the Yankees a 6-1 lead. The 24-year-old is riding a five-game hitting streak- and this was his third multi-hit game […]

Craig Kimbrel Escapes Trouble For Fifth Save

Chicago Cubs closer Craig Kimbrel picked up his fifth save of the season in Saturday's victory versus the Cincinnati Reds. Kimbrel gave up back-to-back singles to open the frame, but then recorded back-to-back strikeouts and got a groundout to secure the save. Kimbrel has been off to an impressive start this season and has yet […]

Nico Hoerner Continues To Hit Well

Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner continued his strong start to the year by going 3-for-3 with a walk, stolen base and one RBI in Saturday's victory versus the Cincinnati Reds. Hoerner has been a breath of fresh air for a Cubs offense that has been mostly sluggish this season. The second baseman has earned […]

Aaron Judge Drives In Three In Saturday's Win

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge went 3-for-5 with three RBI and a run scored in a 6-4 win over the Tigers. Judge broke a 1-1 tie in the fifth inning with an RBI double and then added onto the lead with a two-run single in the sixth. Both of his run-producing hits were Statcast […]

Zach Davies Only Lasts Four Innings In Saturday's Start

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Zach Davies once again failed to go past four innings in Saturday's no-decision versus the Cincinnati Reds. Davies didn't get hit too hard in this contest, but durability has been an issue with him. He has now gone five starts in a row without pitching past four innings. Davies would finish […]

Leury Garcia Knocks In Three

Chicago White Sox utility man Leury Garcia performed well in a start on Saturday versus the Cleveland Indians. Garcia replaced second baseman Nick Madrigal in the lineup and went 1-for-3 with a walk and three RBI. Garcia has been a favorite of manager Tony La Russa early on and has been getting playing time all […]

Aroldis Chapman Notches Fifth Save

New York Yankees relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman worked another easy ninth for his fifth save of the year in Saturday's win over Detroit. Chapman went nine games without garnering a single save chance but has gone a perfect 5-for-5 in his opportunities since while fanning 22 batters with just three free passes allowed. The southpaw's […]

Tim Anderson Hits Grand Slam In Victory

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson went 1-for-4 with a grand slam in Saturday's victory versus the Cleveland Indians. Anderson has cooled off a bit over the past week, but it still putting together a very strong season. The talented shortstop is one of the best options at the position and provides help across all […]

Lance Lynn Picks Up Victory In Return

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lance Lynn picked up his second victory of the season in his return to the mound on Saturday versus the Cleveland Indians. Lynn had been sidelined since with April 15 with a strained right trapezius and went five innings in his first game back. The veteran allowed four hits, three […]

Jameson Taillon Earns First Win

New York Yankees starting pitcher Jameson Taillon notched his first victory of the season- and first win in two years- in Saturday's 6-4 win over the Tigers. Taillon pitched five innings, allowing one run on a trio of hits while striking out eight batters compared to three walks. The former Pirate made one mistake- a […]

Jesus Luzardo Hit Hard By Orioles On Saturday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo lasted only three innings in a home start against the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday. Platinum glove winner Matt Chapman made an uncharacteristic error which led to three unearned runs, but Luzardo was not sharp in this outing. The 23-year-old finished the day allowing six runs (three ER), on five […]

Kyle Zimmer Considered Week-To-Week

Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Kyle Zimmer (shoulder) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. The righty is currently dealing with a strain in his right trapezius, although fortunately, the injury is affecting his non-throwing arm. The 29-year-old is posting a 3.38 ERA this season throughout 13.1 innings of work while also allowing seven […]