Mac Sceroler Standing Out Early

Baltimore Orioles rookie relief pitcher Mac Sceroler, who was a Rule 5 draft pick from the Cincinnati Reds over the winter, was thrust into the spotlight against New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge with the bases loaded in his Major League debut at Yankee Stadium over the weekend. Sceroler struck out Judge and retired the […]

Wes Benjamin Is One To Watch

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Wes Benjamin has been a slow riser since being drafted in the fifth round in 2014, and he wasn't all that impressive in 22 1/3 innings last season. Benjamin had a 93.4 mph four-seamer in his season debut on Sunday against the Royals after averaging 90.9 mph on the same pitch […]

Aaron Judge Dealing With Side Soreness

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (side) is dealing with general side soreness, according to manager Aaron Boone. Boone declined to label Judge's injury more specifically than that, but it seems like the Yankees are just being cautious with Judge by keeping him out of the lineup on Wednesday before the team's off-day on Thursday. […]

Julian Merryweather Turning Into Relief Star?

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Julian Merryweather missed all of the 2018 season due to Tommy John surgery and pitched only 19 professional innings over the next two seasons, but he struck out three Yankees hitters on 11 pitches on Opening Day and has been a relief ace early on. He has been averaging 98.8 […]

Trevor Rosenthal Considering Thoracic Outlet Surgery

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Trevor Rosenthal (shoulder) started experiencing tingling in his fingers out of nowhere and is now considering thoracic outlet surgery on his right shoulder, which could keep him out for up to three months. After an incredible bounce-back campaign with the Kansas City Royals and San Diego Padres in 2020, arm issues […]

Max Fried Leaves Early Wednesday With Injury

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried (calf) left his start on Wednesday against the Washington Nationals early after he was hit in the right calf by a comebacker in the second inning in the first game of a doubleheader. The left-hander allowed five earned runs and eight hits in just over two innings, so it […]

Cody Bellinger Day-To-Day With Calf Injury

Los Angeles Dodgers star outfielder Cody Bellinger (calf) is listed as day-to-day after tests on his injured calf showed no structural damage or fractures, according to manager Dave Roberts. Bellinger was unavailable on Tuesday and will sit out on Wednesday, and Roberts is unsure if Bellinger will be forced to go on the injured list. […]

John Gant Walks A Tightrope On Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher John Gant walked a tightrope throughout his start against the Miami Marlins on Tuesday but ended up with a decent outing. In total, he tossed four innings, allowing just one unearned run on four hits and three walks while striking out four. The Marlins were threatening in almost every inning […]

Sandy Alcantara Shows Ace Upside On Tuesday

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara showed all the makings of an ace in Tuesday's start against the St. Louis Cardinals. Alcantara pitched six innings, allowing three runs (two earned) on four hits and two walks while striking out 10. Alcantara had all 10 strikeouts through five scoreless innings before things started to fall apart […]

George Springer Has A Setback

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (quadriceps, oblique), who is already out with an oblique injury, suffered quadriceps tightness while running the bases during his rehab. He has undergone an MRI to determine the extent of the injury. This is obviously terrible news for the club, which was preparing to activate Springer prior to the team's […]

Jeff McNeil Sitting On Wednesday

New York Mets infielder/outfielder Jeff McNeil, who is 0-for-7 through the first two games of the 2021 season, is not in the starting lineup for the Mets on Wednesday. McNeil will take a seat for the contest against the Phillies and Aaron Nola, giving way to second baseman Jonathan Villar. Manager Luis Rojas indicated before […]

Ross Atkins Given Five-Year Extension

The Toronto Blue Jays have extended general manager Ross Atkins for another five years. He had previously spent 15 years with the Cleveland Indians with a focus on player development before being hired by the Jays in 2015. The Blue Jays have made the playoffs twice (2016, 2020) under Atkins. The club made a number […]

Mark Melancon Cements Closer Role

San Diego Padres closer Mark Melancon collected his third save Tuesday against the San Francisco Giants. It's official, Melancon is now a perfect 3-for-3 in save opportunities and has been tabbed to close every tight contest to begin the season. There was discussion the Friars would utilize a committee with Melancon, Emilio Pagan and Drew […]

Brandon Crawford Hits First Home Run Of Season Tuesday

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford scored the team's only run in Tuesday's 1-3 loss to the Padres, going 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a strikeout. The veteran launched a third-inning Yu Darvish fastball into the right-field stands for his first homer of the season. Hopefully, this will help get Crawford going, as […]

Yu Darvish Sharp Versus Giants

San Diego Padres starter Yu Darvish tossed six innings of one-run ball Tuesday against the San Francisco Giants, taking a no-decision. After a laborious debut, Darvish allowed just three hits and a walk en route to striking out seven across 89 pitches. His primary mistake was a solo shot to shortstop Brandon Crawford. The 34-year-old […]

Aaron Sanchez Makes Strong Debut Tuesday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Aaron Sanchez had a nice first start with his new team in Tuesday's 1-3 loss to the Padres. Sanchez pitched five innings, allowing a single run on six hits and no walks with four strikeouts. It was Sanchez's first start since 2019, so it was nice to see the strong […]

White Sox Resting Andrew Vaughn On Wednesday

Chicago White Sox left fielder Andrew Vaughn will rest on Wednesday versus the Seattle Mariners. Vaughn has started four of the White Sox first six games, but is just 1-for-11 with two runs scored and a RBI. Vaughn is one of the top power hitting prospects in the game and also is a very good […]

Hot-Hitting Yermin Mercedes Gets Day Off

Chicago White Sox catcher/designated hitter Yermin Mercedes will receive a day off on Wednesday versus the Seattle Mariners. Mercedes has been one of the early surprises in the fantasy community and started the season 8-for-8. Mercedes overall is hitting an insane .542 with one home run and six RBI to go along with just three […]

Yoan Moncada Absent From Wednesday’s Lineup

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada will rest on Wednesday versus the Seattle Mariners. Moncada has been off to a slow start in 2021 and is just 4-for-22 with 12 strikeouts on the season. Plate discipline has always been a weakness for the former top prospect and hopefully Wednesday's day off will help him […]

Brent Rooker Placed On 10-Day Injured List

Minnesota Twins outfielder/first baseman Brent Rooker (neck) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. Rooker was initially listed as a member of the Twins starting nine for Wednesday's game against the Tigers, though he was scratched from the lineup and will be sidelined with a cervical strain. Pitcher Brandon Waddell is expected to […]

Tim Anderson Sent To Injured List

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson (hamstring) has been placed on the 10-day injured list retroactive to April 5. Anderson left Sunday's contest after the first inning when he strained his left hamstring running to first base. The All-Star tried to tough it out the past couple of days, but now finds himself sidelined until […]

Luis Arraez, Max Kepler Not In Wednesday's Lineup

Minnesota Twins utility man Luis Arraez and outfielder Max Kepler are not in Wednesday's lineup for the series finale against the Tigers. Both left-handed hitters are out of the lineup against Tigers southpaw Matthew Boyd, as manager Rocco Baldelli goes with a predominantly right-handed order. Jake Cave will get the start in left field for Brent […]

Byron Buxton Back In Lineup Wednesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton is back in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers. Buxton missed one game and part of another as he dealt with an illness, though he replaced Brent Rooker (neck) in the fifth inning of Tuesday's game and homered for the third time this season, all but ensuring that […]

Ben Bowden Takes The Loss On Tuesday For Colorado

Colorado Rockies left-handed pitcher Ben Bowden took the loss on Tuesday when he allowed three runs (two earned) on three hits over one inning pitched in the 10-8 extra-innings loss to the Diamondbacks. Bowden entered a 7-7 ball game in the top of the 13th inning and got two quick outs before running into trouble. He […]

German Marquez Notches A Quality Start

Colorado Rockies right-handed pitcher German Marquez picked up a no-decision on Tuesday against the Diamondbacks. He allowed three runs on five hits with five strikeouts and two walks over six innings to pick up his first quality start of the year. The Rockies would go on to lose 10-8 in 13 innings. The 26-year-old right-hander was […]

Rio Ruiz Hits Two-Run Home Run Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles second/third baseman Rio Ruiz saved his team from getting shut out in Tuesday's 2-7 loss to the Yankees, going 1-for-4 with a two-run home run (his first of the season) and two strikeouts. Ruiz took Lucas Luetge deep to right field with two outs in the ninth inning to finally get the O's […]

Freddy Galvis Continues Slow Start Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Freddy Galvis had another lackluster day at the plate in Tuesday's 2-7 loss to the Yankees, going 0-for-4 with three strikeouts. The O's new shortstop is now hitting just .158 with six strikeouts to start the season. Galvis has never really hit for average, limiting his fantasy appeal, but fantasy managers should […]

Bobby Dalbec Returns To The Lineup

Boston Red Sox first baseman Bobby Dalbec is back in the lineup on Tuesday after two straight days off, getting the start against Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Ryan Yarbrough. Dalbec looked overmatched in the weekend series against the Orioles, going 0-for-10 with five strikeouts. Red Sox manager Alex Cora said he didn't like the […]

Adam Plutko Pitches Three Innings Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles pitcher Adam Plutko had a decent outing in Tuesday's 2-7 loss to the Yankees. Plutko came on in the fourth inning down by a run with no outs and the bases loaded. He got a double play out of the gate, then allowed two hits, but settled down from there. He ended up […]

Pirates Going With Closer-By-Committee For Now

The Pittsburgh Pirates do not plan on using a true closer, and instead will use a mix of high-leverage relievers, according to Jake Crouse of MLB.com. The Pirates had had several strong performances in their bullpen during Spring Training, but it was presumed Richard Rodriguez was the full-time closer. According to Crouse, bullpen coach Justin […]