Hyun-Jin Ryu Solid Despite No-Decision

Toronto Blue Jays ace pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu helped get the club off to a strong start to the 2021 season with 5.1 innings of two-run ball against the high-powered New York Yankees offense. The veteran lefty allowed just four hits with a K-BB of 5-1. Catcher Gary Sanchez touched him up for a solo homer […]

Washington Nationals Now Have Four Positive COVID-19 Tests

The Washington Nationals now have three players who have tested positive for COVID-19, and a fourth who has "likely" tested positive as well, according to Jesse Dougherty of the Washington Post. General Manager Mike Rizzo said that the team is currently retesting the sample from the fourth player, but, "the different elements of the first […]

Luis Castillo Roughed Up On Opening Day

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo did not fare well in his Opening Day start against the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday. Castillo allowed 10 runs (eight earned) over 3 1/3 innings of work while walking two. He did not log a single strikeout in the 11-6 loss. Castillo was done in by a six-run first […]

Austin Barnes Expected To Return Saturday After Early Exit

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes (hand) is expected to be back behind the plate this weekend despite leaving early on Thursday, according to Juan Toribio of MLB.com. Manager Dave Roberts said Barnes left the game in the seventh inning with some cuts on his throwing hand, but he still expects Barnes to catch on […]

Jose Alvarado Records Three K's In Phillies Debut

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Jose Alvarado struck out three batters in one inning pitched on Opening Day against the Braves. The left-hander allowed a hit and a walk, but got out of the inning by whiffing all three batters he retired. Alvarado was dominant in 2018 with the Rays pitching to a 2.39 ERA with […]

Hunter Dozier Day-To-Day With Thumb Contusion

Kansas City Royals third baseman Hunter Dozier (thumb) is day-to-day with a right thumb contusion, The Athletic's Alec Lewis reports. Dozier had reached base on a force out in the seventh inning before being replaced in the top of the eighth inning by Hanser Alberto. He was 0-for-4 with one walk, one RBI and a […]

Josh Donaldson To Be Evaluated Friday For Hamstring Injury

Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson (hamstring) will be evaluated during the team's off day on Friday after he exited Thursday's game with a right hamstring injury, according to Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com. Earlier reports suggested it might have been an issue with Donaldson's calf, but manager Rocco Baldelli stated that the injury appears to […]

Jean Segura Delivers Walk-Off Hit On Opening Day

Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Jean Segura went 2-for-5 with an RBI and a stolen base in a win over the Braves on Opening Day. Segura will make headlines for delivering a walk-off hit, but fantasy managers should be more excited about the stolen base. Segura was once among the most prolific base stealers in the […]

Nick Senzel Exits Thursday's Game With Shoulder Injury

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (shoulder) left the Opening Day matchup early with a left shoulder injury, according to C. Trent Rosencrans of The Athletic. Senzel made a diving catch to rob Cardinals' third baseman Nolan Arenado of a hit in the top of the fourth inning, and according to Cincinnati Enquirer photographer Sam Greene, […]

Adam Haseley Exits Early, Is Day-To-Day

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Adam Haseley (hamstring) left Thursday's game with tightness in his left hamstring, according to Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Haseley was 1-for-3 at the plate against the Braves, before he was replaced in the top of the eighth inning. Manager Joe Girardi said that Haseley is being considered day-to-day for now. […]

Tyler Glasnow Pitched Through Back Tightness Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow (back) reportedly dealt with some back tightness earlier in the day on Thursday, according to Adam Berry of MLB.com. Manager Kevin Cash said the back tightness is what caused Glasnow to not swing at all in his two plate appearances where he struck out looking both times. While […]

Aaron Nola Whiffs Six On Opening Day

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola allowed two runs in 6 2/3 innings with six strikeouts in a no-decision on Opening Day. Nola dominated a good Braves lineup allowing just six hits and no walks on 84 pitches. As good of a start as it was, Nola couldn't quite finish the job allowing a two-run […]

Diego Castillo Records The Save For Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Diego Castillo recorded the team's first save of the year, striking out two and allowing no baserunners in the Rays' 1-0 Opening Day win over the Marlins. Since Nick Anderson went down with a partially torn elbow ligament, closing duties were expected to fall on Castillo or Pete Fairbanks. The […]

Tyler Glasnow Dominates Marlins On Opening Day

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow allowed just one hit over six scoreless innings with six strikeouts in a 1-0 Opening Day victory over the Marlins. Glasnow allowed a two-out infield-single in the first inning, and then retired the next 16 batters in a row. It was just more of the same for Glasnow, […]

Jack Flaherty Allows Six Runs On Opening Day

St. Louis Cardinals Opening Day starting pitcher Jack Flaherty struggled on Thursday, allowing six runs on six hits and two walks in 4 1/3 innings. He struck out four and allowed two home runs in a very high scoring game. Because his offense absolutely lit up the scoreboard, Flaherty was able to escape with a […]

Jesus Aguilar Gets Two Hits On Opening Day

Miami Marlins first baseman Jesus Aguilar got two hits on Opening Day, despite the team losing 1-0 to the Tampa Bay Rays. The Marlins only mustered three hits total, with Aguilar getting two singles and almost tying the game in the bottom of the ninth with a long fly out to left. Aguilar looked fully […]

Starling Marte Dons A Golden Sombrero On Opening Day

Miami Marlins center fielder Starling Marte struck out all four times he came to the plate in Thursday's 1-0 Opening Day loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. Marte will certainly have better days this season, but this one was tough to watch, as he looked thoroughly overmatched every time he came up to bat. Marte […]

Austin Meadows Homers In Opening Day Win

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Austin Meadows hit his first home run of the season, as he finished 1-for-4 at the plate in a 1-0 Opening Day victory over the Marlins. Meadows had some struggles during Spring Training, but still managed to club four homers in 17 games while slashing .195/.298/.512. After a down year in […]

Yimi Garcia Gives Up The Only Run Of Thursday's Game

Miami Marlins relief pitcher Yimi Garcia allowed the only run in a 1-0 Opening Day loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. Garcia came in to pitch the eighth inning and allowed a solo home run to Austin Meadows after getting two outs on long fly balls. Pretty much everyone watching the game saw the Meadows […]

Richard Rodriguez Earns Save Against Cubs

Pittsburgh Pirates closer Richard Rodriguez allowed just one walk while striking out two in a scoreless ninth inning to earn his first save of the year in a 5-3 Opening Day win. The Pirates have had quite a few good relief performances this spring, but despite a few rough outings, Rodriguez has kept the closer […]

Sam Howard Strikes Out Side, Earns Win Against Cubs

Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Sam Howard struck out the side in a perfect inning of relief on Thursday, earning the win in a 5-3 Opening Day victory over the Cubs. This is Howard's second season with Pittsburgh, having posted a 3.86 ERA and 30 percent strikeout rate in 22 appearances in 2020. In SV/HLD leagues, […]

Mike Tauchman Steals Two Bases On Opening Day

New York Yankees outfielder Mike Tauchman stole a pair of bases as a pinch-runner on Thursday against the Blue Jays. Although it would be nice for Tauchman's fantasy value if Thursday was an indication of the team's usage plans for him, Thursday was an extreme situation. The Yankees used their entire four-man bench in Thursday's […]

Adam Frazier Reaches Base Four Times On Opening Day

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Adam Frazier reached base safely four times on Opening Day, finishing 2-for-4 with a double, two walks, two RBI, a stolen base and a run scored in the win over the Cubs. Frazier managed to do a little bit of everything at the plate, as he continued to build off his […]

Ke'Bryan Hayes Homers In Opening Day Win

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman hit his first home run of the season on Thursday afternoon, as he finished 1-for-5 with two RBI and a walk in the 5-3 Opening Day win against the Cubs. Hayes crushed a two-run homer to left field in his first plate appearance of the day to give Pittsburgh an early […]

Roberto Perez Homers On Opening Day

Cleveland Indians catcher Roberto Perez went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run and two walks in the Tribe's 3-2 Opening Day loss to the Detroit Tigers. It was a solid day for Perez as he managed to draw two of Matthew Boyd's four total walks in addition to the home run. While Perez is not […]

Kyle Hendricks Struggles To Throw Strikes In 2021 Debut

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks struggled with his command in his first start of the season versus the Pittsburgh Pirates. Hendricks went 41 starts without walking two batters in a game, but that streak was broken when he allowed three Thursday afternoon. Hendricks also allowed four hits, three runs and struck out four in […]

Taylor Trammell Will Bat Fifth

Seattle Mariners outfielder Taylor Trammell will make his major league debut on Thursday, batting fifth and playing center field. Trammell has been one of the breakout stars of spring training, slashing .311/.392/.644 with three home runs and two steals. As long as Kyle Lewis is out, and perhaps longer, Trammell will have quite a bit […]

Sandy Alcantara Shows Ace Stuff On Opening Day

Miami Marlins Opening Day starter Sandy Alcantara was excellent on Friday. He threw six scoreless innings, allowing just two hits and two walks while striking out seven. Alcantara got into a little trouble in the first inning, but the Rays left the bases loaded and Sandy never struggled again from there. He left with the […]

Kyle Seager Will Bat Third On Opening Day

Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager will bat third on opening day. The elder Seager has a strong track record against San Francisco Giants starter Kevin Gausman, batting .333 with two home runs and four RBI in nine at-bats. After a solid spring, Seager will look to get off to a strong follow-up campaign to […]

Marco Gonzales Set To Start Against Giants

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Marco Gonzales is making his third consecutive opening day start Thursday, and he'll be facing the San Francisco Giants. It is expected that the Giants will run out a heavily right-handed lineup Thursday. In 2020, the Giants posted an .838 OPS against lefty starters. Despite this, the Giants are a good […]