Omar Narvaez Strong Start To Season

Milwaukee Brewers catcher Omar Narvaez went 1-for-3 during Saturday's loss against the Twins. Narvaez was the only Milwaukee player who got a hit in a game where the Brewers were completely stymied by Jose Berrios. Narvaez was seeing the ball well in spring training and he's started the year on a strong note as well, […]

Corbin Burnes Excellent Despite Loss

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Corbin Burnes (0-1) gave up one run while striking out 11 across 6 1/3 innings Saturday against the Twins. Burnes might have started the season with a loss, but he delivered an exceptional effort on the mound with 11 strikeouts and only giving up a run through a Byron Buxton homer […]

Garrett Cooper Blasts A Home Run On Saturday

Miami Marlins first baseman/outfielder Garrett Cooper had a big game on Saturday. He went 3-for-5 with a run and three RBI. He hit a home run, a double, and a single. Cooper is one of the best hitters on the Marlins roster, but with the designated hitter in the National League this season, his playing […]

Lewis Brinson Struggles In His Start On Saturday

Miami Marlins outfielder Lewis Brinson got the start in left field in Saturday's game against the Rays but did not do much with the opportunity. Despite being in a lineup that scored 12 runs, Brinson went 0-for-5 with two strikeouts. He was the only member of the starting lineup not to reach base. Don Mattingly […]

Chad Green Picks Up A Save On Saturday

New York Yankees relief pitcher Chad Green picked up a four-out save against the Blue Jays on Saturday, giving him his first (and possibly only) save of the season. Closer Aroldis Chapman is expected to return from his two-game suspension for Sunday's game, bumping Green to the setup man role. Green likely has the leg […]

Starling Marte Stays Hot With Four More Hits On Saturday

Miami Marlins outfielder Starling Marte stayed hot in Saturday's game against the Rays. He went 4-for-5 with an RBI and three runs scored. Marte's hits were three singles and a triple. After an awful Opening Day performance in which he struck out four times, Marte has been on fire for the next two games. After […]

Miguel Rojas Scores Three Runs On Saturday

Miami Marlins shortstop Miguel Rojas filled up the stat sheet in Saturday's win over the Rays. Rojas led off and went 1-for-2 with three walks and three runs scored. His hit was a double, and he also stole a base. Rojas is off to a great start so far this season, and it looks like […]

Corey Kluber Solid In Yankees Debut

New York Yankees starting pitcher Corey Kluber looked decent on Saturday, tossing four innings of two-run ball (one earned) with five strikeouts. Kluber's command looked sharp at times on Saturday, but he still seemed rusty, and his already modest velocity was down significantly from 2019. Diminished velocity is a secondary concern for Kluber given his […]

Anthony Bass Bounces Back With A Clean Ninth Inning

Miami Marlins closer Anthony Bass bounced back from Friday's ugly blown save with a clean ninth inning in Saturday's win over the Rays. Bass ended up facing just three hitters, striking one out to wrap up the game. It wasn't a save situation, but it was good to see Bass come through with a clean […]

Gary Sanchez Homers Again

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez went 1-for-4 with his second home run in as many games on Saturday, shooting a 102.5 mph blast over the left-field wall in New York. Sanchez whiffed on only one of the 17 pitches he saw on Saturday, and he seems to have put last season's slump behind him. […]

Paul Campbell Makes His Debut On Saturday

Miami Marlins rookie starting pitcher Paul Campbell, a Rule 5 pick, made his major league debut in Saturday's win over the Rays. Campbell was forced to come into the third inning after starter Elieser Hernandez (bicep) had to leave the game due to an injury. Campbell ended up throwing two innings, allowing three runs on […]

Jonathan India Logs Second Straight Two-Hit Game

Cincinnati Reds rookie second baseman Jonathan India went 2-for-3 with an RBI in a 9-6 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday. India became the first Reds rookie to start his career with back-to-back multi-hit games since Ken Griffey Sr. back in 1973. India's hot start has made him an interesting name to monitor […]

Nolan Arenado Hits His First Cardinals Home Run

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado hit his first home run as a Cardinal in Saturday's loss to the Reds. Arenado went 2-for-5 with two runs scored and two RBI. His homer came in the ninth inning, leaving Arenado with an even .400 batting average and a 1.100 OPS in the early going. He's […]

Paul DeJong Goes Yard Twice On Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong had a big game on Saturday, going 2-for-3 with two home runs and two walks. He scored three times and drove in two runs, since both of his shots were solo blasts. DeJong struggled in Grapefruit League play this spring, but he's off to a .375 batting average, 1.625 […]

Zack Wheeler Has Career-Day In Opener Versus Braves

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler started the 2021 season with a bang tossing seven shutout innings against the division-rival Braves. Wheeler only allowed one hit and struck out 10 on the afternoon as he was in complete control all game long. The 30-year-old righty also earned the win in the contest in part because […]

Jose Berrios, Relievers Lose No-Hitter In Eighth

Minnesota Twins starter Jose Berrios threw six no-hit innings with 12 strikeouts on Saturday night but the bullpen allowed their first hit to the Milwaukee Brewers in the eighth inning. After the starter departed, Taylor Rogers threw a no-hit inning and struck out the side. Tyler Duffey took over in the eighth inning and struck […]

Andrew Miller Allows Three Hits But Strikes Out Three

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Andrew Miller had mixed results in his outing during Saturday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Miller pitched an inning, allowing a run on three hits, but struck out three. The run he allowed came on a solo shot off the bat of Aristides Aquino to lead off the inning. It […]

Jose Berrios, Twins Have No-Hitter Going

Minnesota Twins starter Jose Berrios threw six no-hit innings in his first start of the season against the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday night. Opposing pitcher Corbin Burnes also had a no-hitter going until he lost it in the seventh inning when Byron Buxton took him deep. Berrios departed after six innings and had thrown 55 […]

Corbin Burnes Loses No-Hitter In Seventh Inning

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Corbin Burnes lost a no-hitter in the seventh inning during a 0-0 game with the Minnesota Twins on Saturday night. Amazingly, opposing pitcher Jose Berrios was also working on a no-hitter at the same time. Burnes' no-hitter was broken up by Twins outfielder Byron Buxton, who hit a solo home run. The […]

Adam Wainwright Gets Off To A Rough Start

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright got his 2021 season off to a rough start on Saturday. He lasted just 2 2/3 innings, allowing six runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out just one. Wainwright threw just 56 pitches and actually got through the first two innings without allowing a run, […]

Jonathan Lucroy Signs With Nationals

The Washington Nationals signed catcher Jonathan Lucroy on Saturday night. Lucroy spent spring training with the White Sox but did not make their roster. Washington has yet to play this season thanks to a coronavirus outbreak. Perhaps this signing is a hint that either Yan Gomes or Alex Avila is one of the sidelined players, […]

Ke’Bryan Hayes’ X-Rays Are Negative

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes had x-rays taken of his sore left wrist after he left Saturday's game early and they came back negative. The promising rookie walked and scored in his lone at-bat but was later replaced by pinch hitter Erik Gonzalez in the third inning. Hayes injured the wrist while diving back […]

Nick Senzel Gets An At-Bat In Saturday Win

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (shoulder) replaced Jesse Winker (illness) in his team's 9-6 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday. He grounded out to third base in his only at-bat. Winker departed late in the game because he "wasn't feeling great" according to manager David Bell. Senzel's ability to enter the game is […]

Jesse Winker Leaves Saturday's Game With Illness

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker left Saturday's 9-6 win over the St. Louis Cardinals with an illness. Winker went 1-for-4 with a run scored before leaving the game. According to manager David Bell, Winker "wasn't feeling great" and was replaced in the game by Nick Senzel. Winker should be able to return in the near […]

Tyler Mahle Strikes Out Nine In Win

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tyler Mahle turned in a solid start in a 9-6 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday. Mahle struck out nine while allowing just two earned runs over five innings of work. The veteran earned the win for his efforts and it would have been an even smoother outing for Mahle […]

Elieser Hernandez Leaves Start With Injury

Miami Marlins starter Elieser Hernandez left his start on Saturday night against the Tampa Bay Rays due to an apparent hand or finger injury. He lasted just 2.1 innings before departing. He allowed two runs on two hits, including a home run, and struck out three batters. The final at-bat against Hernandez came at the […]

Chris Flexen Will Have A Short Leash Saturday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Chris Flexen is starting Saturday, against the San Francisco Giants, but he may not get as much leeway as other starters have. Flexen is simply not as stretched out. Flexen has a strong matchup, as the Giants struggled to a .764 OPS in 2020 against right-handed pitching. That said, his likelihood […]

Sam Haggerty To Get A Start Against The White Sox

Seattle Mariners utility man Sam Haggerty has not yet started a game through the first series of the season, but that will change. The Mariners are slated to face two left-handed starters in their upcoming series against the White Sox, and the switch-hitting Haggerty will start at least one of those games. Haggerty had a […]

Tom Murphy Out Of The Lineup For Second Straight Day

Seattle Mariners catcher Tom Murphy is out of the lineup for the second straight day after starting on opening day. In his stead, Luis Torrens will be behind the plate. Manager Scott Servais insisted in his pre-game news conference that Murphy is not injured, and is just being rested ahead of several upcoming matchups against […]

Joey Gallo Homers, Walks Twice In Loss

Texas Rangers outfielder Joey Gallo slugged his first home run of the season on Saturday during an 11-4 loss to the Kansas City Royals. The left-handed hitter went deep in the first inning against southpaw Mike Minor. He later walked twice and struck out once. Through his first two games, Gallo now has an impressive […]