Ke'Bryan Hayes Not In Lineup Sunday

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes (wrist) is not in the lineup on Sunday against the Cubs. Hayes exited Saturday's game after jamming his wrist while sliding into first on a pickoff attempt. He underwent X-rays on the wrist and they came back negative, so for now managers can tentatively consider him day-to-day. Phillip Evans […]

Four Nationals Identified As Unavailable In Upcoming Games

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jon Lester, catcher Alex Avila, outfielder Kyle Schwarber and second baseman Josh Harrison will not be available if the Nationals begin their season in the next few days, according to Maria Torres of The Athletic. Torres adds that none of these players have been identified as either testing positive or simply […]

Logan Webb Takes Loss Saturday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Logan Webb fell to 0-1 in Saturday's 0-4 loss to the Mariners. Webb pitched 5 1/3 innings, allowing three runs on seven hits (including a solo home run) and three walks with five strikeouts. The 24-year-old put together a strong spring, but his first regular season start resembled his career […]

Jonah Heim Starts Behind The Plate

Texas Rangers catcher Jonah Heim is in the starting lineup for the first time this year. The rookie backstop came over to the Rangers from the Oakland Athletics during the offseason in the Khris Davis trade. He appeared in 13 games last season and showed a strong eye with a BB-K of 3-3 in 38 […]

Garrett Crochet Impresses In Season Debut

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Garrett Crochet had a strong season debut versus the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday. The lefty fireballer went 2 1/3 innings and didn't allow a hit, run or walk on the evening. He also punched out three Angels and exited with a chance to pick up his first victory, but […]

Alejandro Kirk Makes First 2021 Start

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk is making his first start of the 2021 season on Sunday against pitcher Domingo German and the New York Yankees. The rookie backstop is known for having an advanced bat — both in terms of power and with his ability to make above-average contact. In his brief nine-game MLB […]

David Bote Takes A Seat On Sunday

Chicago Cubs second baseman David Bote will get a routine day off on Sunday versus the Pittsburgh Pirates. Bote was named the Cubs starting second baseman out of spring training and is 0-for-4 on the season with a walk so far. Bote doesn't offer much for fantasy managers to justify rostering and has second base […]

Mets Had Extension Talks With Jacob deGrom This Spring

The New York Mets reportedly engaged in preliminary discussions on a contract extension with starting pitcher Jacob deGrom earlier this spring. deGrom has an opt-out in his current contract after the 2022 season. The Mets are attempting to lock up deGrom for multiple years in an effort to avoid his exercising such opt-out rights after […]

Mitch Haniger Homers Saturday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger was given a day off from the field Saturday, instead serving as the designated hitter. This will be a regular occurrence for him, as he makes his return to the lineup after missing almost two years of action. Haniger homered from the leadoff spot Saturday, his first round-tripper in 669 […]

Kendall Graveman Dominant in Season Debut

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Kendall Graveman threw two innings Saturday against the San Francisco Giants and looked dominant, striking out five of the seven batters he faced, and yielding only one base-runner via a hit-by-pitch. Graveman is set to be the primary set-up man to Rafael Montero, and if Saturday's outing is any indication, Graveman […]

Chris Flexen Very Strong On Saturday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Chris Flexen was not given too many pitches to work with against the San Francisco Giants on Saturday, but he made the most of them. Flexen threw five innings of scoreless ball, allowing four hits and two walks while striking out six. The 26-year-old walked more batters than he struck out […]

Ty France Homers Saturday

Seattle Mariners designated hitter Ty France hit his first home run of the season Saturday, a line-drive shot to left-center field off of San Francisco Giants starter Logan Webb. The blast came off Webb's improved change-up, which was lauded in spring training as possibly among the best in the game, and left the bat with […]

Nick Senzel Returns To Lineup Sunday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (shoulder) is in the lineup and batting sixth for his team's game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. Senzel left Thursday's game early after hurting his shoulder while making a diving catch. He was not in the lineup on Saturday, although he did come off of the bench to […]

Cody Bellinger, Corey Seager To Get Day Off Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder/first baseman Cody Bellinger and shortstop Corey Seager will get the day off on Sunday against the Rockies. It's a bit annoying, considering both guys are off to good starts at the plate, particularly Seager, who has eight hits in three games, but manager Dave Roberts said he wants to get his […]

Charlie Morton Strikes Out Five In First Start

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Charlie Morton had a solid outing in Saturday's 4-0 loss to the Phillies. Morton pitched five innings, allowing six hits, three runs, and a pair of walks while striking out five batters. The veteran right-hander was charged with the loss, though he didn't exactly get a ton of help from the […]

Yordan Alvarez Belts First Home Run Of Season

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez had a big day at the plate in Saturday's 9-1 win over the Athletics. Alvarez went 3-for-5 with a three-run homer and a pair of runs scored. The home run was a no-doubter, as the 23-year-old crushed a 94-MPH cutter 404 feet into the center-field seats at an exit […]

Raimel Tapia Dealing With Neck Soreness

Colorado Rockies outfielder Raimel Tapia (neck) is experiencing some neck soreness after Saturday's game. Tapia made a leaping catch attempt on a fly-ball but hit the wall awkwardly, with manager Bud Black saying that the 27-year-old outfielder is a bit "dazed" and dealing with neck pain from whiplash. The team does not believe that he […]

Rafael Montero Records First Save Of Season

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Rafael Montero picked up his first save of the 2021 season in a 4-0 win over the Giants on Saturday. After blowing a save on Opening Day, Montero got another chance, entering the game in the eighth inning with two men on- and working out of the jam before pitching an […]

Christian Walker Considered Day-To-Day

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker (eye) is considered day-to-day with an eye injury. Walker had to leave the game in the bottom of the fourth inning after being hit in the face by a throw, which caused some swelling in the area under his eye. Manager Torey Lovullo said that Walker is day-to-day with […]

Cesar Valdez Earns Second Consecutive Save Saturday

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Cesar Valdez picked up his second consecutive save in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Red Sox. Valdez entered the game in the ninth inning up by two and got off to a rough start, hitting Marwin Gonzalez and then walking Bobby Dalbec. However, he was able to strand both runners, striking […]

Matt Harvey Turns In Encouraging Start Saturday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Matt Harvey had a nice 2021 debut in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Red Sox. Harvey pitched 4 2/3 innings, allowing two runs on six hits and a walk with four strikeouts. It was nice to see Harvey start the season off well, as he has not been able to put […]

Wil Myers Rolls On With Two Knocks And Three RBI

San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers pounded two doubles, recorded three RBI and scored two runs in Saturday's victory against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The 30-year-old is slashing .400/.538/.900 through three games and looking like a steal at his OF3 draft value. As long as he keeps the strikeouts down, Myers should continue providing plenty of […]

Yermin Mercedes Stays Hot With Three More Hits

Chicago White Sox catcher Yermin Mercedes continued his hot start to the season on Saturday versus the Los Angeles Angels. Coming off of a 5-for-5 season debut on Friday, Mercedes had three hits in his first three at-bats before flying out to outfielder Mike Trout in the bottom of the eighth inning. Among the highlights […]

Lance Lynn K’s Six In Season Debut

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lance Lynn allowed six hits, two runs (zero earned), two walks and struck out six versus the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday. Lynn was hurt by the White Sox poor defense in the bottom of the third when the veteran gave up both of unearned runs. Lynn is came over […]

Manny Machado Launches First Home Run

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado went 3-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and two runs scored Saturday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Machado blasted his first long ball of the year with a solo shot in the first frame, then singled in a run later in the fourth. Coming off eight straight seasons […]

Joe Musgrove Dazzles In Debut For Hometown Friars

San Diego Padres starter Joe Musgrove earned a victory Saturday against the Arizona Diamondbacks, firing six innings of shutout baseball. The San Diego native allowed just three knocks while fanning eight on the evening. Pulled with a comfortable lead after just 78 pitches (57 strikes), the 28-year-old made a great impression for fantasy managers that […]

Byron Buxton Homers For Second Consecutive Game

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton went 1-for-4 with a home run and a strikeout in Saturday's 2-0 win over Milwaukee. Buxton belted his second home run in as many games, another Statcast darling of a blast, which traveled 411 feet at an exit velocity of 105.3 MPH. Both of the 27-year-old's home runs this season […]

Alex Colome Records First Save Of Season

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Alex Colome closed out his team's first win of the 2021 season in a 2-0 victory over the Brewers. Manager Rocco Baldelli went back to Colome in the ninth after the latter blew the save on Opening Day- and Colome rewarded his manager's faith with a scoreless inning for his first […]

Elieser Hernandez Dealing With Biceps Inflammation

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Elieser Hernandez was forced to leave Saturday's start in the third inning with what originally appeared to be a hand injury. The on-air broadcast team assumed it was a blister issue, since Hernandez has dealt with blister issues in the past. After the game however, the Marlins announced that their starter […]

Jose Berrios Masterful With 12 Strikeouts In Six No-Hit Innings

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Jose Berrios was masterful in his first start of the 2021 season in a 2-0 win over the Brewers. Berrios had a no-hitter through six innings with no walks and 12 strikeouts, matching his career-high. The 26-year-old induced 18 swinging strikes- the fifth-highest total of his career- with nine of them […]