Jordan Romano Takes The Loss In Return

Toronto Blue Jays reliever Jordan Romano took the loss Saturday night against the Rays, allowing two runs (one earned) after entering the game with the game tied in the eighth. The right hander issued a pair of free passes to start the frame and he was only able to get one out before getting lifted […]

Gerrit Cole Shines In Battle Of Aces

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole answered the bell for his team in a battle against Indians' ace Shane Bieber. Cole earned his third win of the season, pitching seven innings of one-run ball and allowing three hits while striking out 11 batters with no walks. The 30-year-old ace worked easy frames in his […]

Wade Miley Turns In Six Strong Innings In Loss

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Wade Miley allowed two runs over six innings of work in a 2-0 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday. Miley struck out two and walked two in the outing. The veteran left-hander deserved a better fate but the Cincinnati offense managed just three hits against Cardinals starter John Gant in […]

Brandon Crawford Out Of The Lineup On Saturday

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford (quadriceps) is not in the lineup on Saturday night against the visiting Marlins. The 34-year-old is dealing with tightness in his right quad and comes just days after he experienced rib tightness. The veteran is batting just .185 this season, so it wouldn't be a surprise if he misses […]

Bryse Wilson On The Hill On Sunday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Bryse Wilson will begin the first game of Sunday's doubleheader. Inclement weather caused Saturday's contest against Arizona to be postponed, forcing two games to now be played to close out the weekend. Drew Smyly, who was supposed to pitch on Saturday, will take the hill in the second game on the […]

Zac Gallen Starting On Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen will start the second game of Sunday's doubleheader against the Braves. With Saturday's contest postponed due to inclement weather, both clubs will play twice, with Madison Bumgarner starting the first game on the schedule. The 25-year-old has produced a 3.72 ERA this season but has a good chance to […]

Madison Bumgarner Starting On Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner will start the first game of Sunday's doubleheader against the Braves. With Saturday's matchup postponed due to inclement weather, both squads will square off twice to close out the weekend. The veteran has played well against Atlanta throughout his career, sporting a 2.73 ERA to go along with seven […]

Diamondbacks-Braves Game Saturday Postponed

The Arizona Diamondbacks-Atlanta Braves game scheduled for Saturday night has been postponed due to inclement weather, according to Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic. The game will be made up on Sunday as part of a doubleheader, with Game 1 set to start at 1:20 p.m. Make sure to adjust lineups accordingly this weekend.

Willi Castro Launches First Home Run Of 2021

Detroit Tigers shortstop Willi Castro went yard for the first time this year on Saturday against the Kansas City Royals. He hit a solo shot that produced the only run on the day for the team as they fell to the Royals 2-1. It was his only hit in the game as he went 1-for-3. […]

Deivi Garcia Lined Up To Start Monday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Deivi Garcia has been listed as the team's probable starter for Monday's game against the Orioles. Manager Aaron Boone said that Garcia starting is not a 100-percent certainty- but it is lining up that way. The 21-year-old is currently on the taxi squad, so he would have to be called […]

Josh Staumont Earns First Save On Saturday

Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Josh Staumont closed out Saturday's 2-1 win over the Detroit Tigers to earn his first save of the year. He pitched a flawless ninth inning, allowing no hits or walks while striking out two. Staumont has now closed out two straight wins for the Royals, the previous one coming in […]

Matthew Boyd Tagged With Tough Loss Against Royals

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matthew Boyd had a strong outing against the Kansas City Royals on Saturday, but unfortunately he wasn't given any run support and earned his second loss on the year. Boyd pitched eight innings and allowed three hits, no walks and two runs (one earned), while striking out three. The Tigers lost […]

Devin Smeltzer Optioned To Alternate Site

Minnesota Twins pitcher Devin Smeltzer was optioned back to the team's alternate site following Saturday's loss to the Pirates. Smeltzer played a key role in the game, pitching 4 2/3 innings of one-run ball- no earned runs- in relief of starter Michael Pineda, who was roughed up for five runs in his outing. The move […]

Brady Singer Goes Seven Innings, Allows One Run

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Brady Singer was dominant in Saturday's start against the Detroit Tigers. Singer pitched seven innings and allowed just three hits and one earned run without walking anyone. He recorded a season-high eight strikeouts in the game and earned his first win of the year. Singer has now turned in two […]

Evan Longoria Classified As Day-To-Day

San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria (hamstring) is considered day-to-day. The veteran left Thursday's contest against Miami due to hamstring tightness, and according to manager Gabe Kapler, there is a chance that the 35-year-old may be available at some point off the bench, depending on how he is feeling. However, fantasy managers should keep […]

Josh Donaldson Drives In One Run Saturday

Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson collected an RBI in Saturday's 6-2 loss to Pittsburgh. Donaldson provided half of the Twins' offense on a day when the bats went quiet, lofting a ball into center field to score Jake Cave on a sacrifice fly in the eighth inning. The veteran third baseman has now appeared […]

Josh Lindblom To Miss Some Time

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Josh Lindblom (knee) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. This isn't good news for the team as they also announced that veteran lefty Brett Anderson (hamstring) would be joining him. The 33-year-old was having a rough go during the 2021 campaign, sporting a miserable 10.97 ERA. After a rocky […]

Eric Sogard Picks Up Three Hits

Chicago Cubs second baseman Eric Sogard went 3-for-4 with a run scored and three singles in Saturday's loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. Sogard had been platooning with second baseman David Bote, but he is a favorite of manager David Ross and he could see more at-bats with outfielder Joc Pederson (wrist) on the 10-day injured […]

Jason Heyward Hits Second Home Run

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward went 1-for-4 with two runs scored and a solo home on Saturday versus the Milwaukee Brewers. Heyward crushed a fastball from Brewers relief pitcher Devin Williams to cut the Brewers lead to one in the bottom of the eighth, but it wasn't enough to take down the Brew Crew. Heyward […]

Adbert Alzolay Pitches Well In Third Start

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Adbert Alzolay performed well in a no decision on Saturday versus the Milwaukee Brewers. Alzolay was recalled prior to the game and it was his first big league action since April 14. Alzolay cruised through the first four innings, but manager David Ross had a short leash on the prospect and […]

Jake Cave Collects A Pair Of Doubles And An RBI

Minnesota Twins outfielder Jake Cave went 2-for-3 with two doubles, an RBI, and a run scored in Saturday's 6-2 loss to Pittsburgh. Cave got the scoring started for the Twins in the bottom half of the second, collecting an RBI double. The veteran outfielder then doubled once again in the eighth inning and eventually came […]

Brett Anderson Placed On Injured List

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brett Anderson (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list. The veteran exited Friday's outing against the Cubs after facing just one batter, and a subsequent MRI revealed a strained right hamstring to be the culprit. Anderson was enjoying an efficient season, sporting a 2.65 ERA and a record of two […]

Michael Pineda Charged With Loss Saturday

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Michael Pineda was charged with the loss in Saturday's 6-2 defeat at the hands of the Pirates. Pineda pitched 4 1/3 innings, allowing five runs, four earned, on six hits while striking out five batters compared to one walk. The 32-year-old worked a 1-2-3 inning in the first but had to […]

Taylor Trammell Fails To Reach Base Saturday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Taylor Trammell had another tough day at the office Saturday, going 0-for-4 with two strikeouts against the Boston Red Sox. He's now slashing .155/.269/.345 for the season, with only four hits in his last ten games. With Kyle Lewis back in the lineup, Trammell is now fighting for playing time in left […]

Evan White Reaches Base Three Times

Seattle Mariners first baseman Evan White reached base three times against the Boston Red Sox on Saturday, singling twice and walking once. This is the first time this year that White has reached base so many times. Despite significant improvements, White is still striking out at a 28.6 percent rate, and that has led to […]

Kyle Seager Delivers Second Consecutive Big Day

Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager followed up Friday's four-RBI day with yet another big game Saturday, going 3-for-5 with a double and triple against the Boston Red Sox. He drove in three runs and scored two more in falling just a home run short of a cycle. Seager has been outstanding with runners in […]

Ty France Collects Three Hits

Seattle Mariners designated hitter Ty France went 3-for-4 with a walk on Saturday against the Boston Red Sox to raise his slash line for the year to .320/.416/.533. He also scored three runs. Through 75 at-bats, France continues to be a remarkably consistent producer, contributing in all categories except for steals. If France is available […]

Sam Haggerty Has A Big Day

Seattle Mariners utility man Sam Haggerty received a start in left field for the second consecutive day Saturday, and once again he made the most of his opportunity. Haggerty went 3-for-5 with a home run, driving in two runs and scoring two. He also added his third stolen base of the year. Haggerty may not […]

Chris Flexen Throws Seven Strong Innings

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Chris Flexen delivered yet another strong start Saturday, allowing only one run in seven innings against the potent Boston Red Sox offense. Flexen allowed only four hits and one walk while striking out seven. In doing so, he lowered his season ERA to 2.74. He has excellent upside with his strikeout […]

Gary Sanchez, Mike Ford Not In Saturday's Lineup

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez and first baseman Mike Ford are not in the lineup for the third game of the series against the Indians on Saturday. The Yankees seem to be playing it safe with Sanchez, who seems fine, though he's likely still managing the bruised fingers on his throwing hand. Ford is […]