Bruce Zimmermann Takes No-Decision Saturday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Bruce Zimmermann took a no-decision in Saturday's 6-4 extra-innings loss to the Red Sox. Zimmermann pitched six innings, allowing three runs on seven hits (including a solo home run) and a walk with four strikeouts. The 26-year-old now has a 4.50 ERA across his first two starts, both of which have […]

Chris Paddack Hit Hard in Four Innings

San Diego Padres starter Chris Paddack lasted just four innings Saturday against the Texas Rangers, allowing three earned runs in a no-decision. Paddack's customary meltdown inning came in the second frame, when all his runs came on four consecutive base runners and three extra-base hits. He was yanked after just 71 pitches, permitting four total […]

Trey Mancini Hits First Home Run Of Season Saturday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Trey Mancini hit his first home run of the season in Saturday's 6-4 extra-innings loss to the Red Sox. Mancini drilled a first-inning Garrett Richards offering to straight-away center for a solo homer. It was his only hit of the game. Mancini has gotten off to a slow start this season, […]

DJ Stewart Doubles In Saturday's Return From Injured List

Baltimore Orioles outfielder DJ Stewart (hamstring) was activated off the injured list Saturday and started in left field in a 6-4 extra-innings loss to the Red Sox. He went 1-for-3 with a double. Stewart was in a competition for playing time with Austin Hays (hamstring) during spring training, but he should see consistent playing time […]

Jake Cronenworth Is In The Zone

San Diego Padres second baseman Jake Cronenworth knocked three singles, scored a run and walked in five plate appearances Saturday against the Texas Rangers. The 27-year-old is up to 12 hits on the season, slashing .364/.462/.485 with three extra-base hits and six runs-plus-RBI in 40 plate appearances. A late-round selection in fantasy drafts this offseason, […]

Ha-Seong Kim Crushes First Big League Homer

San Diego Padres infielder Ha-Seong Kim walloped his first big league homer Saturday against the Texas Rangers, finishing 1-for-2 with two runs scored and reaching base three times. Kim's solo dinger came in the fifth inning, as he nailed the left field foul pole off starter Jordan Lyles. The 25-year-old has endured a bumpy introduction […]

Eric Hosmer Wallops Third Homer

San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer finished 2-for-5 with a homer Saturday against the Texas Rangers. Hosmer got the Friars on the board in the fourth inning with a solo blast, his third of the season. The 31-year-old is off to a phenomenal .355/.412/.710 start with 13 runs-plus-RBI to accompany the long balls. While […]

Trent Grisham Sparks Comeback Victory

San Diego Padres outfielder Trent Grisham went 2-for-4 with a homer, walk and two RBI in Saturday's victory over the Texas Rangers. Grisham's first long ball of 2021 was a two-run shot off reliever Wes Benjamin in the seventh inning to cement the Friars 7-4 comeback victory. The 24-year-old has provided an offensive jolt to […]

Zach Davies Gets Shelled

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Zach Davies got lit up versus the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday. Davies only threw nine pitches in a scoreless first inning, but blew up in the bottom of the second inning. Davies would allow five hits, seven runs and three in the bottom of the second before being pulled with two […]

Tarik Skubal Allows Three Homers, Six Runs On Saturday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal was hit hard in his second start of the season on Saturday. Facing the Cleveland Indians for the second straight time, Skubal pitched four innings and allowed five hits, three walks and six earned runs while striking out three. The Indians hit three home runs off of him. Skubal […]

Dinelson Lamet Eyes Imminent Return

San Diego Padres starter Dinelson Lamet (elbow) threw 56 pitches Friday in an alternate site contest versus the Los Angeles Dodgers. Lamet continues to ramp up activities as he recovers from biceps/elbow issues. The 28-year-old put up Cy Young-caliber numbers in 2020 with a 2.09 ERA and 35 percent strikeout rate in 69 innings prior […]

Austin Dean Homers In Loss Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Austin Dean went 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI and two runs scored in a 9-5 loss to the Brewers on Saturday. Dean came off the bench to replace Tyler O'Neill, who had exited the game early with groin tightness. Dean picked up his first hits of the season in […]

Yimi Garcia Earns Save Saturday Against Mets

Miami Marlins relief pitcher Yimi Garcia earned the save on Saturday, striking out one while retiring the side in order to secure a 3-0 victory over the Mets. There had been talk that Garcia could be in line for save opportunities after two blown saves in three appearances from Anthony Bass, and after Saturday's outing […]

Trevor Rogers Strikes Out 10 Against Mets Saturday

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Trevor Rogers earned the quality start and the win on Saturday, as he struck out 10 batters over six scoreless innings in a 3-0 victory over the Mets. Rogers allowed just three hits and two walks, and at one point retired 11 batters in a row. With Saturday's performance, Rogers now […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Hits First Homer Of Year Saturday

Miami Marlins second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit his first home run of the season on Saturday, as he finished 1-for-3 with a walk and one RBI. Chisholm's homer came with two outs in the second off New York's Jacob deGrom, as he is now slashing .200/.346/.500 through seven games this year. He is one […]

Starling Marte Doubles, Steals A Base In Win Saturday

Miami Marlins outfielder Starling Marte went 2-for-4 with a double, a steal and a run scored in a 3-0 win over the Mets on Saturday. It was Marte's first multi-hit performance since Opening Weekend, as he has gone 1-for-12 over his last four games after opening the year 7-for-14. He'll look to keep the momentum […]

Cristian Javier Optioned To Alternate Site

Houston Astros starting pitcher Cristian Javier was optioned to the team's alternate site on Saturday, according to Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle. Rome reports that the move is in advance of Jake Odorizzi joining the team next week. Javier is off to a good start this year, posting a 2.08 ERA with 11 strikeouts […]

Jose Urquidy Takes The Loss Saturday

Houston Astros starter Jose Urquidy allowed four runs through six innings as the Astros fell to the A's 7-3 on Saturday. Urquidy (0-1) was unscathed through the first three innings but ran into trouble after that. The right-handed starter didn't walk anyone and struck out seven but his day was ended after surrendering a two-run […]

Christian Yelich Collects Two Hits And A Stolen Base

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich went 2-for-3 with three runs, two walks, and a stolen base during Saturday's 9-5 win over the Cardinals. The 29-year-old has yet to find his power stroke in 2021 with one double representing his lone extra-base hit, but he's still providing solid offense overall. Yelich has a .321/.457/.357 slash line […]

Patrick Corbin Activated From IL, Starting Saturday Night

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Patrick Corbin (COVID-19) has been activated from the injured list and will get the start on Saturday night against the Dodgers, according to MLB Network's Jon Morosi. Corbin has been out due to COVID-19 protocols, as he was one of the players affected by the team's outbreak that delayed the start […]

Jose Altuve Stays Hot With Two More Hits

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve went 2-for-4 with a double and one RBI in the Astros loss to the A's 7-3 on Saturday. Altuve plated a run with his second double of the season and now is slashing .351/.405/.514 through his first 37 at-bats this season. The former MVP has been a fantastic table-setter […]

Avisail Garcia Carries Offense For Brewers

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Avisail Garcia went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double, two runs, five RBI, and a walk during Saturday's 9-5 win over the Cardinals. The 29-year-old was 4-for-22 with zero RBI through his first five appearances of the season, but he was responsible for four of Milwaukee's first five runs Saturday. Garcia […]

Adrian Houser Receives Win Against St Louis

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Adrian Houser (1-1) earned the win Saturday at St. Louis after giving up one unearned run on six hits with three strikeouts and four walks over five innings. The right-hander wasn't overly sharp as he threw only 49 of 81 pitches for strikes, but he was able to limit the Cardinals […]

Kyle Tucker Smacks Fourth Home Run

Houston Astros right fielder Kyle Tucker hit his fourth home run of the season in the Astros 7-3 loss to the A's on Saturday. The young slugger may only be hitting .189 for the season but now has four home runs over his last six games. Even more impressive, Tucker now has driven in a […]

Michael Brantley Picks Up RBI-Triple In Loss

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley went 1-for-4 with an RBI-triple in the Astros loss to the A's on Saturday. Brantley isn't known for his speed but picked up his first three-bagger since 2019. The veteran is off to another productive start to his season, slashing .364/.417/.773 through his first 22 at-bats. He has six extra-base […]

Carlos Correa Extends Hitting Streak To Seven Games

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa went 1-or-4 in the Astros 7-3 loss to the A's on Saturday. Correa found himself in the three-spot of the lineup with teammate Alex Bregman on the bench but the talented shortstop stranded three runners. After a quiet start, Correa has really come on this week, posting two doubles, two […]

J.D. Martinez Going Through COVID-19 Protocols

Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez (COVID-19) has been placed on the COVID-19 injured list while going through COVID-19 protocols, according to Ian Browne of MLB.com. Martinez was being held out of the lineup because he was feeling ill on Saturday, and while he has been placed on the COVID-19 IL, Browne reports the […]

Tyler O'Neill Day-To-Day With Groin Injury

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill (groin) is considered day-to-day after exiting Saturday's game with right groin tightness, according to Zachary Silver of MLB.com. O'Neill was replaced on defense in the third inning after grounding into a double play in his last at-bat. The team is currently waiting for results from testing done on O'Neill, […]

Sonny Gray Expected To Make Season Debut Next Week

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Sonny Gray (back) is expected to make his season debut sometime next week, according to The Athletic's C. Trent Rosencrans. Manager David Bell said "it was a good day" for Gray, who pitched a simulated game on Saturday, who has been out since April 14 due to back spasms. Gray will […]

Nelson Cruz Belts Fourth Home Run Of Season

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Saturday's extra-inning loss to the Mariners. Cruz's third-inning blast registered an exit velocity of 105 MPH, as he continues to be one of the league's very best at putting the barrel of the bat to the ball. The […]