Aaron Civale Throws Six Strong Thursday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Aaron Civale went six innings while allowing five hits, one run and two walks while striking out four in Thursday's game against the Chicago White Sox. It was another quality start for Civale, who earned the win in this one. He is now 3-0 with a 2.18 ERA and 16 strikeouts […]

James Karinchak Throws Eighth Inning Thursday

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher James Karinchak pitched a scoreless eighth inning while striking out two in Thursday's game against the Chicago White Sox. The Indians opted to use Emmanuel Clase for the save once again. It is anyone's guess who will eventually be the closer for the Indians, but it should be noted that Clase […]

Jose Ramirez Breaks Out Of Slump

Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez went 1-for-4 with a two-run shot in Thursday's game against the Chicago White Sox. The two-run blast came off Lance Lynn in the sixth inning and gave the Indians a 2-1 lead, a lead which they would not relinquish. The home run was great to see as Ramirez had […]

Cesar Hernandez Records Two Hits Thursday

Cleveland Indians second baseman Cesar Hernandez went 2-for-4 with a run scored in Thursday's game against the Chicago White Sox. Hernandez has been cold to begin 2021 as he is now hitting just .178 with two RBI on the season. It was nice to see Hernandez have a solid day at the dish here and […]

Corey Dickerson Has Two Hits On Thursday

Miami Marlins outfielder Corey Dickerson continued to play well in Thursday's game, going 2-for-4 with an RBI. Dickerson keeps hitting in the leadoff spot against right-handed starters, and is now hitting .263 with a .702 OPS. Once upon a time, Dickerson hit 27 home runs in a season. That power seems completely gone now, but […]

Starling Marte Homers And Walks Twice On Thursday

Miami Marlins outfielder Starling Marte had a good game on Thursday, going 1-for-3 with two walks and a solo home run. The homer was his first of the year, and he raised his batting average to .326 and his OPS to .907 in this game. Marte is hitting second in most games and has been […]

Dylan Floro Struggles In A Save Opportunity

Miami Marlins relief pitcher Dylan Floro struggled in the ninth inning of Thursday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Floro was called upon for the save after Yimi Garcia threw 25 pitches on Wednesday night and was not available on Thursday. Floro came into a 6-5 game and allowed two singles followed by a walk to […]

Trevor Rogers Throws Five Strong Innings On Thursday

Miami Marlins rookie starting pitcher Trevor Rogers pitched a good five innings on Thursday against the Atlanta Braves. The lefty allowed two runs on three hits and three walks while striking out seven. Rogers was excellent in this one, but Ronald Acuna was able to just will a pitch off the handle of his bat […]

Adalberto Mondesi Making Some Progress

Kansas City Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi is making some progress in his recovery from an oblique injury. Mondesi was able to "do some more movements" per manager Mike Matheny- and he seems to be progressing well. The speedster is still without a timetable for return- though it's certainly positive news that he's able to build […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Hits MLB-Leading Seventh Homer

Atlanta Braves superstar outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. hit his MLB-best seventh home run of the season on Thursday off Miami Marlins starter Trevor Rogers, a day after a two-homer game. His homer was a two-run shot that came on the first pitch he saw in the fifth inning that cut the deficit at the time […]

Willy Adames, Mike Zunino Sitting On Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Willy Adames and catcher Mike Zunino will get days off on Thursday. Both Adames and Zunino are in the midst of slumps, having each gone hitless in their last seven trips to the plate. Joey Wendle will get the start at short with Francisco Mejia behind the plate. Wendle is heating […]

Pedro Severino Sitting For Second Game Of Doubleheader

Baltimore Orioles catcher Pedro Severino will sit for the nightcap of Thursday's doubleheader against the Mariners. Severino went 1-for-3 with a base hit in the afternoon game, snapping a four game-streak without a hit. Chance Sisco will assume the catching duties and bat ninth against right-hander Justin Dunn.

David Dahl Getting A Breather Thursday

Texas Rangers outfielder David Dahl will get a breather on Thursday and won't be in the lineup against the Rays. Dahl snapped a five-game hitless streak on Wednesday, collecting a pair of hits and RBI in the 5-1 win over Tampa Bay. Eli White will return to the lineup after a day off and bat […]

Taylor Trammell Steals A Base

Seattle Mariners outfielder Taylor Trammell stole his first base of the year on Thursday, swiping second off of Orioles battery Matt Harvey and Pedro Severino. Trammell went 0-for-3 in the contest, but had managed to reach base on a fielder's choice. Trammell has not performed as well as his dynamic spring training might have implied […]

Martin Maldonado Placed On COVID-19 List

Houston Astros catcher Martin Maldonado joined four other Astros players on the injured list due to health and safety protocols on Wednesday. The hope is this move is out of an abundance of caution and Maldonado, in theory, could return to the field beginning Friday. The timing of this really stings after signing a one-year […]

J.P. Crawford Drives In Two

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford came up with a big clutch hit in the first half of a doubleheader against the Orioles Thursday, driving in two runners with a double in the top of the sixth inning. It was Crawford's only hit in the game, but it gave the Mariners the lead for good. Thus […]

Yordan Alvarez Placed On Injured List

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez was placed on the injured due to health and safety protocols Wednesday. The young slugger joins four other Astros placed on the list but there are no confirmed reports whether any of the players have tested positive for COVID-19. Alvarez is off to a decent start, slugging .500 with […]

Mitch Haniger Homers Again

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger hit his third home run of the season Thursday against Matt Harvey and the Orioles. Haniger has been outstanding out of the leadoff spot, slashing .306/.321/.571 in 49 at-bats. So far, Haniger is posting a 4.1 walk percentage, which would stand as a career low. As his plate discipline levels […]

Kole Calhoun Not In Thursday's Lineup

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Kole Calhoun is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Nationals. Calhoun is getting the day off after recently making his return from the injured list, as he collected four hits, two runs scored, and an RBI in his first two contests. Pavin Smith will get the start in right […]

Alex Bregman Lands In COVID Protocol

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman was placed on the injured list due to health and safety protocols on Wednesday. The third baseman joins four other Astros on the list and there is no confirmed report as to whether Bregman has tested positive for COVID-19. Bregman does not have to sit for a minimum amount […]

Rafael Montero Does Not Receive The Save Opportunity Thursday

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Rafael Montero has blown three saves in the opening weeks of the 2021 season, and on Thursday he did not receive another opportunity in the first game of the doubleheader. Montero was brought into the game in the sixth inning, and threw a scoreless frame as the set-up man for Kendall […]

Jose Altuve Lands On COVID List

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve was placed on the injured list due to health and safety protocols on Wednesday. Altuve joins four other Astros who were placed on the COVID-List and the Astros have a day off on Thursday. Each player could return to action on Friday if they test negative but fantasy teams […]

Kendall Graveman Gets Another Save

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Kendall Graveman threw a clean inning in the first half of a doubleheader against the Orioles to collect his second save of the season. Graveman has been outstanding in the early part of the year, and this save is most notable because Rafael Montero entered in the sixth inning ahead of […]

Marco Gonzales Recovers Thursday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Marco Gonzales had a terrible start to his 2021 season with two rough starts. On Thursday, Gonzales allowed a two-run home run to Baltimore Orioles outfielder Trey Mancini in the top of the first inning, but managed to turn his outing around. In all, he threw five innings, allowing only those two […]

Yuli Gurriel Has Five-Game Hitting Streak

Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel and the team will travel to Seattle to take on the Mariners beginning Friday. Gurriel has been white-hot at the plate through the first two weeks of the season and currently is enjoying a five-game hitting streak. Over his last 16 at-bats, Gurriel is hitting .562 with three doubles […]

Julio Urias Takes On Rockies Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Julio Urias will take the mound against the Rockies on Thursday night. Urias (2-0) has been sharp out of the gate, posting a 1.03 WHIP and a 2.84 ERA through his first two starts. The left-handed starter was strong pitching at Dodger Stadium last season, posting a 1.06 WHIP and a […]

Gary Sanchez Showing Improved Plate Discipline So Far In 2021

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez had nowhere to go but up after a disastrous 2020 season. Sanchez is off to a much-needed good start at the plate this year, slashing .265/.375/.471 with two homers, though it's been his improved decision-making at the plate that has really impressed so far. The 28-year-old backstop has made […]

David Fletcher Struggling At The Plate

Los Angeles Angels second baseman David Fletcher will try and kick-start his season beginning Friday against the Twins. Fletcher is off to a quiet start, slashing a paltry .222/.250/.241 through his first 54 at-bats. The 26-year-old signed a long-term extension with the club and is expected to spark the offense from the top of the […]

Jared Walsh Off To Strong Start

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Jared Walsh and the team will take the day off Thursday before gearing up to host the Twins beginning Friday. Walsh is off to a promising start, collecting at least one hit in eight of his first 10 starts. Through his first 37 at-bats, the young slugger already has three […]

Joey Votto Hitting The Ball Well Despite Lack Of Results

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto is off to a slow start in 2021, slashing just .184/.216/.306 with two homers, five runs, and six RBI through 49 at-bats. Despite the sluggish start, Votto is showing encouraging signs at the plate. According to MLB.com's Mark Sheldon, Votto is leading the team with an average exit velocity […]