Nelson Cruz In Monday's Lineup

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz is in Monday's lineup against Tigers' right-hander Jose Urena. Cruz wasn't able to start in the Twins' opening series at Milwaukee given that it's a National League park, though he'll be able to begin feasting on Tigers' pitching starting on Monday. Cruz collected a hit and an RBI in […]

Byron Buxton Not In Monday's Lineup

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (illness) is not in Monday's lineup for the series opener against the Tigers. Buxton was forced to leave Sunday's game early as he came down with a non-COVID-related illness and appears to need a day of recovery before getting back into game action. The 27-year-old will be replaced in center […]

Nomar Mazara Goes 4-For-11 in Opening Series

Detroit Tigers outfielder Nomar Mazara has gotten off to a solid start to the 2021 season. Over the Tigers' three-game series with the Cleveland Indians this weekend, Mazara went 4-for-11 with a home run and three RBI. Mazara signed with the Tigers this offseason after he spent one year with the Chicago White Sox. He […]

Eddie Rosario Homers, Tallies Three Hits In Opening Series

Cleveland Indians outfielder Eddie Rosario had a strong opening series against the Detroit Tigers this past weekend. He went 3-for-8 with a home run, three walks, four RBI and two runs. He only struck out once over his 11 plate appearances. Rosario signed with the Indians this offseason. He spent the first six years of […]

Adam Plutko Earns Win In Orioles Debut

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Adam Plutko made his debut for the team on Saturday against the Boston Red Sox. He came in after starting pitcher Matt Harvey and went on to pitch 2 1/3 innings, allowing just one hit and no walks or runs while striking out two. Plutko was traded from the Cleveland Indians […]

J.D. Martinez Tallies Four Extra-Base Hits Over Opening Weekend

Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez had a phenomenal opening series against the Baltimore Orioles this past weekend. Martinez went 6-for-12 with a home run, three doubles and three RBI. He had an average exit velocity of 95.2 mph over the weekend and a wOBA of .637. Martinez had a very disappointing year in 2020, […]

Kyle McGowin, Sam Clay, Others Added To Nationals Roster

The Washington Nationals have added five players to their roster prior to their season opener, which is slated for Tuesday against the Atlanta Braves. The team had its weekend series against the New York Mets cancelled after four players tested positive for COVID-19. As a result, multiple players are in quarantine. The Nationals added pitchers […]

Nationals To Open Season On Tuesday Against Braves

The Washington Nationals will open up their 2021 season on Tuesday against the Atlanta Braves. It will be a home game, scheduled for 4:05 EST. The Nationals were unable to play their opening series against the New York Mets this past weekend after four players on the team tested positive for COVID-19. On Sunday night, […]

Akil Baddoo Homers On First Major League Pitch

Detroit Tigers outfielder Akil Baddoo had a memorable MLB debut against the Cleveland Indians on Sunday. Baddoo led of the third inning of the game and took the first pitch he saw from Cleveland Indians starter Aaron Civale and launched it over the left field wall. It was his only hit in the game as […]

Tarik Skubal Allows Two Runs Over 5 1/3 Innings

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal made his season debut on Sunday against the Cleveland Indians. He pitched 5 1/3 innings and allowed four hits, two walks and two earned runs while striking out four. It wasn't a fantastic start, but certainly wasn't horrible. Last year, Skubal made it past the fifth inning only twice […]

Whit Merrifield Dominates Texas Pitching

Kansas City Royals second baseman Whit Merrifield had a phenomenal opening series against the Texas Rangers. Over 14 plate appearances, he slashed .462/.467/1.000 with two home runs, a double, six RBI and four runs. Merrifield clearly didn't need to shake off any rust to kick off the 2021 season. He's leading off for what appears […]

Brady Singer Lasts Just 3 1/3 Innings In 2021 Debut

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Brady Singer had a disappointing debut to his 2021 campaign. The second-year right-hander pitched game three of the team's series against the Texas Rangers on Sunday. He went 3 1/3 innings, allowing five hits, three walks and six runs (five earned) while striking out five. He was tagged with the […]

Chris Devenski Earns Save Against Padres Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Chris Devenski earned the team's first save of 2021 on Sunday, allowing one run on one hit in one inning of work. Devenski's only mistake was a two-out Fernando Tatis Jr. home run, but otherwise he looked fine on the mound. While he earned the save, Arizona's closer situation is a […]

Stefan Crichton Used In Non-Save Situation Again

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Stefan Crichton tossed 2/3 scoreless innings on Sunday, allowing two hits while striking out one as he earned his second hold of the year. Crichton took over the closer role in 2020 after Archie Bradley was traded, but now in 2021 he has made three appearances — two of which came […]

Taylor Widener Tosses Six Scoreless Innings In First Career Start

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Taylor Widener made his first career start on Sunday, where he held the San Diego Padres scoreless over six innings in a 3-1 victory. Widener allowed just three hits and three walks while striking out five, as he earned the win and the quality start. He gained a spot in Arizona's […]

Reese McGuire, Breyvic Valera Pass Through Waivers

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Reese McGuire and infielder Breyvic Valera both cleared waivers and were assigned outright to the club's alternate training site. The players had been designated for assignment at the end of the spring as both were out of minor league options. Retaining McGuire helps ensure the club has sufficient upper-level catching depth […]

Carson Kelly Doubles In Win Over Padres

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Carson Kelly went 2-for-4 with a double in Sunday's finale with San Diego. While he might not have had the historic start that Yermin Mercedes has had, Kelly has also gotten off to a hot start in 2021 as he is 5-for-8 through his first three games. After a down year in […]

David Peralta Triples, Drives In Two In Win Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta went 2-for-4 with a triple and two RBI on Sunday, as the Diamondbacks avoided the sweep with a 3-1 victory over the Padres. It was Peralta's most productive day at the plate so far this season, as he entered Sunday's contest 1-for-10 with three strikeouts. Peralta looked solid in Spring […]

Shohei Ohtani Will Not Play Monday After Collision

Los Angeles Angels pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani will not play in Monday's game, according to Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register. Ohtani was involved in a collision at the plate when Jose Abreu attempted to score on a dropped third strike, and Ohtani went down to the ground momentarily in pain. Fletcher reports though […]

Garrett Hampson Drives In Two On Sunday

Colorado Rockies center fielder Garrett Hampson went 1-for-3 with a two-run double, one strikeout, and one walk in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Dodgers. Hampson was responsible for the only two runs the Rockies scored all game as Dodgers starter Julio Urias was dealing. Hampson laced a two-run double off of reliever Jimmy Nelson in […]

Austin Gomber Lacks Control In Rockies Debut

Colorado Rockies LHP Austin Gomber struggled mightily with his command in his team debut on Sunday vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers. He took the loss as he allowed three runs (one earned) on one hit with seven walks and just two strikeouts over three innings. Gomber simply couldn't find the strike zone on Sunday, throwing […]

Bruce Zimmermann Earns First Win Of Season Sunday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Bruce Zimmermann took the win in Sunday's 11-3 win over the Red Sox. Zimmermann turned in a decent start, allowing three runs on four hits (including a solo home run) and a walk with five strikeouts. The 26-year-old only pitched seven innings in 2020, but has had some success in the […]

Dylan Cease Walks Three In 2021 Debut

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Cease earned a no decision in his first start of the 2021 season. Cease went 4 2/3 innings and allowed five hits, three runs, three walks and struck out three on the evening. Cease has struggled with walks in his young career, but can be helpful to managers in […]

Chris Paddack Takes Loss In First Start

San Diego Padres starter Chris Paddack took the loss in his first start of 2021, surrendering three runs (two earned) across four innings against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Paddack struggled with command, locating just 54 of 89 pitches for strikes. The 25-year-old yielded four hits and three walks while striking out three. After a rocky spring, […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Bashes 465-Foot Homer

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. finished 2-for-4 with a walk and solo home run in Sunday's loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks. Entering the contest with just one hit in three games, Tatis rapped a single early before walloping a mammoth 465-foot homer in his final at-bat. The 21-year-old is off to a sluggish […]

Cedric Mullins Collects Five More Hits Sunday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins continued his scorching start to the season in Sunday's 11-3 win over the Red Sox, going 5-for-5 with two singles, three doubles, and a walk. The 26-year-old has now started each of the O's games in center field and is hitting a ridiculous .692. Mullins has a lot of speed […]

Tim Anderson Day-To-Day With Left Hamstring Tightness

Updating an earlier report, Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson left Sunday's contest early with left hamstring tightness. It's a sigh of relief for fantasy managers and the Chicago White Sox. The All-Star shortstop is being listed as day-to-day and it looks like he will be back at some point this week. Utility man Leury […]

Isiah Kiner-Falefa Has Three Hits, Homers

Texas Rangers shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa banged out three hits and slugged his first home run of the season during a 7-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday. He also drove in three runs. The former catcher and third baseman is now 4-for-13 (.308) with two extra-base hits to start the season. The early […]

Tim Anderson Exits Early

Chicago White Sox shortstop has exited Sunday's game versus the Los Angeles Angels. Anderson hurt himself and was seen hobbling after hitting the first base bag on a ground out. Fantasy managers and the White Sox will be holding their breath as more news should be known as the evening goes on. Anderson is one […]

Jackie Bradley Jr. Hits Solo Home Run In Loss

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and two runs scored in Sunday's 8-2 loss to the Twins. Bradley got aboard on an error in the second inning and scored on Manny Pina's sacrifice fly. In the sixth, Bradley added a solo home run. The 30-year-old outfielder is in […]