Anthony Santander Hits First Home Run Of Season Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander did his part in Wednesday's 4-3 extra-innings win over the Yankees, going 1-for-5 with a solo home run and three strikeouts. Santander jumped on a fourth-inning Jameson Taillon fastball and put it over the right-field wall for his first long ball of the season. The 26-year-old is off to a […]

Paul Fry Earns First Save Of Season Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Paul Fry earned his first save of the season in Wednesday's 4-3 extra-innings win over the Yankees. Fry came on to pitch the 11th inning up by a run and actually only needed to retire two hitters, as the O's doubled off the automatic runner starting at second base. This was […]

Chance Sisco Hits Go-Ahead Single Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles catcher Chance Sisco played the hero in Wednesday's 4-3 extra-inning win over the Yankees. Sisco came into the game in the top of the 11th innings as a pinch hitter and delivered an RBI single off of Chad Green to plate what would be the winning run. The 26-year-old has gotten just one […]

Cedric Mullins Hits First Home Run Of Season Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins continued his hot start to the season in Wednesday's 4-3 extra-innings win over the Yankees, going 1-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk, and a strikeout. Mullins destroyed a fourth-inning Jameson Taillon offering into the right-field seats for his first long ball of the season. It was just his […]

John Means Pitches Well In Tough Matchup Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher John Means turned in a nice start in Wednesday's 4-3 extra-innings win over the Yankees. Means pitched 4 2/3 innings, allowing one run on seven hits and two walks with four strikeouts on 93 pitches. Means has looked like the pitcher he was in 2019 through his first two starts in […]

Kevin Gausman Looking Like An Ace

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Kevin Gausman has looked the part of an ace in his first two starts of the 2021 season. He threw seven innings of one-run ball with five strikeouts and one walk in the team's 3-2, 10-inning win over the San Diego Padres on Wednesday. Gausman had his second straight quality […]

Pablo Lopez Picks Up A Quality Start On Wednesday

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez was very good in his start against the St. Louis Cardinals. He pitched 6 2/3 innings, allowing two runs on three hits and two walks while striking out six. Lopez was actually through six scoreless innings before he was needlessly brought out for the seventh inning. He ended up […]

Jack Flaherty Picks Up First Win In 2021

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty became the first Cardinals starter to pitch into the sixth inning -- he also allowed no runs -- this year in his first win of the season over the Miami Marlins on Wednesday. The right-hander needed 101 pitches in the outing, but he provided relief for a taxed […]

Yadier Molina Hits First Homer Of Season

St. Louis Cardinals veteran catcher Yadier Molina hit his first home run of the season in a 7-0 win over the Miami Marlins on Wednesday. The 38-year-old's two-run blast jumpstarted the offense. First baseman Paul Goldschmidt had an RBI single in the eighth inning, and outfielder Dylan Carlson hit a grand slam in the ninth. […]

Pablo Sandoval Comes Up Big Wednesday

Atlanta Braves corner infielder Pablo Sandoval hit a two-out, two-run home run in the 2-0 win over the Washington Nationals in Game 2 of a doubleheader on Wednesday in what proved to be the game-winner. Sandoval was pinch-hitting for rookie catcher Alex Jackson. Sandoval also had a game-tying, two-run, pinch-hit home run in the extra-inning […]

Huascar Ynoa Leads Braves To Victory In Game 2

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Huascar Ynoa struck out five and gave up just two hits in a career-high five scoreless innings to help beat the Washington Nationals in Game 2 of a doubleheader on Wednesday. Unfortunately he was given a no-decision. The 22-year-old made only five starts in 2020, but he hadn't thrown more than […]

J.T. Realmuto Leads The Way Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto walked and scored in the first inning and hit a three-run home run (his first of the season) in the fifth inning in the 8-2 win Wednesday over the New York Mets. Realmuto had five RBI in the series. One of the best all-around catchers in the game, if not […]

Nathan Eovaldi Continues To Pitch Well

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi had another strong outing on Wednesday, allowing just one run over seven strong innings in the Red Sox's 11-1 win over the Rays. Eovaldi has now allowed just two runs over 12 1/3 frames, striking out 11 and walking just four. Eovaldi has always had the stuff to […]

Alec Bohm Homers And Steals In Win Versus Mets

Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm hit a three-run homer and stole a base in a win over the Mets on Wednesday. Bohm has now hit safely in four straight games and swiped two bags so far this season. The 24-year-old was the top-prospect in the Phillies organization last year and backed it up batting […]

Alex Colome Logs Two-Inning Save Wednesday

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Alex Colome notched his second save of the season in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Tigers. Colome worked two innings, allowing one hit while striking out three batters. Aside from his blown save, the 32-year-old has been excellent, as he has yet to allow an earned run- three unearned- in four […]

Jesus Luzardo Allows Two Runs Versus Dodgers

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo allowed two runs in 5 1/3 innings pitched in a no-decision versus the Dodgers on Wednesday. Luzardo struck out six to put up a decent start for fantasy managers that trusted the lefty in a tough matchup. Luzardo labored all afternoon allowing four walks and five hits while needing […]

Zac Gallen Slated To Throw 80 Pitches In Simulated Game

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen (forearm) is slated to throw 80 pitches in a simulated game at the team's alternate site. Gallen tossed 60 pitches in his last outing, so he seems to be building up his arm well as he recovers from his hairline fracture. While he is progressing quickly, beat writer Nick […]

Nick Neidert Could Be Thursday's Starter

Miami Marlins pitcher Nick Neidert could be the team's starter for the opening game of their series against the Mets on Thursday. Neidert was called up in a corresponding move with Elieser Hernandez's placement on the injured list- and manager Dave Mattingly mentioned him as a possible candidate to toe the rubber at Citi Field […]

Chris Devenski Placed On Restricted List

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Chris Devenski (personal) was placed on the restricted list on Wednesday. Manager Torey Lovullo said that the move was made for persona reasons, though he did note that it's not COVID-related. It's currently unclear how long the team will be without Devenski. His absence should leave the ninth-inning in Arizona up-for-grabs […]

Brandon Woodruff Dominant In Second Start

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff was excellent in Wednesday's win over the Cubs. Woodruff pitched seven scoreless innings, allowing one hit while striking out eight batters compared to no walks. The ace had a no-hitter until the bottom of the seventh inning when Ian Happ laced a single into right field. Woodruff was tagged […]

Justin Dunn Walks Eight

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Justin Dunn had a rough go of it with his control Wednesday against Chicago, walking eight batters and allowing one hit while striking out three across 4 2/3 innings. He was fortunate to only allow three runs. Dunn's stuff is certainly impressive, evidenced by the fact that he only allowed one […]

Nick Senzel Drives In Two In Win

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel went 2-for-3 with a double, a triple, two runs, two RBI, and a walk in an 11-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday. The young outfielder appears to be over a shoulder injury that he suffered on Opening Day as he's hitting a robust .357 with nine runs and […]

Kyle Seager Breaks Out Wednesday

Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager had a big day Wednesday, going 3-for-4 with three RBI and a run scored. Most of the damage came as part of a seven-run sixth inning, when Seager came to the plate with the bases loaded and promptly doubled to clear them. It's a good sign to see Seager […]

Nick Castellanos Homers Again

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos continued his red-hot start to the season in an 11-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday. Castellanos went 1-for-4 with a solo homer and two runs in the win. With the homer, the veteran outfielder is hitting .435 with four homers, nine runs, and seven RBI through his first […]

Cody Bellinger To Miss Friday's Home Opener

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder/first baseman Cody Bellinger (calf) has been ruled out for Friday's home opener against the Nationals. Bellinger is dealing with a sore calf after taking a spike to the leg on Tuesday. Tests revealed no structural damage to the leg, though manager Dave Roberts hasn't ruled out an injured list stint for […]

Jonathan India Drives In Three

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India turned in another solid stat line in an 11-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday. India went 1-for-2 with three RBI in yet another lopsided win for the red-hot Cincy offense. He drove in one run with a sacrifice fly in the first inning and followed that up […]

Mookie Betts Expected To Play Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts (back) is expected to return for Friday's home opener against the Nationals. Betts missed Wednesday's game with a stiff back- but manager Dave Roberts said he expects the star outfielder to return for the team's next game, considering they have an off day Thursday. Betts is off to a […]

Luis Castillo Bounces Back In Second Start

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo bounced back from a disastrous Opening Day start to earn the win over the Pittsburgh Pirates in an 11-4 game. Castillo tossed seven shutout innings while striking out five and walking one. It was a welcomed performance after Castillo was lit up for eight earned runs by the St. Louis […]

Dallas Keuchel Fails To Earn Quality Start

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel earned a no-decision against the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday. The lefty veteran left with two on and no outs in the bottom of the sixth inning, before those runs would off of reliever Matt Foster. Keuchel finished with a line of five innings with four hits, three runs, […]

Kenta Maeda Earns First Win Of Season

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Kenta Maeda looked much better in his second start of the season in a win over the Tigers. Maeda allowed two runs on seven hits with one walk compared to six strikeouts over six innings. The 32-year-old generated 13 swinging strikes, seven of them on his slider, as he has utilized […]