Elieser Hernandez Pitches Well, Still Earns Loss Monday

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Elieser Hernandez had another good start on Monday against the Mets but was let down by his team's offense and earned his first loss of the season. Hernandez allowed one run on five hits while striking out three over five innings in just his second start of the year. In two […]

Randal Grichuk To Begin Minor League Assignment

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Randal Grichuk (knee) has been cleared to start a minor league rehab assignment and has been assigned to High-A Dunedin. Grichuk has been out since the end of April due to a PCL strain in his right knee, but it sounds as though he’s been progressing well as of late after […]

J.A. Happ Has Difficult Matchup Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher J.A. Happ has a difficult matchup against the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday, but you should be starting him anyway. Coming off a scoreless 10-strikeout performance across seven innings pitched against the New York Mets last Wednesday, Happ looked like he put his seven-run outing from the start prior against […]

Lewis Brinson Continues Struggles on Monday

Miami Marlins center fielder Lewis Brinson went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts on Monday, continuing his rough offensive start to the 2018 season. The 24-year-old left four runners on base during the game as the Marlins were blanked by the Mets 2-0. Brinson has an anemic .164/.208/.289 slash line so far this year and has amassed […]

Adam Conley Posts Scoreless Inning in Relief on Monday

Miami Marlins pitcher Adam Conley came on in relief on Monday, getting one strikeout while giving up a hit as the Marlins were shut out by the Mets 2-0. Conley, who was a starter for the Marlins the past three seasons, had toiled in the minor leagues this year to the tune of a 5.18 […]

Devin Mesoraco Continues Resurgence With Mets

If we told you before the season that New York Mets and former Cincinnati Reds catcher Devin Mesoraco would have a productive 2018, you’d have reasonably said such a thought was wishful thinking. That may not have happened as a Red, but since being traded to Queens, his bat has awoken with some consistent playing […]

Two More Hits For Michael Conforto Against Miami

New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto has just about fully woken up from his extended slumber to start 2018. Against the Miami Marlins on Monday, Conforto finished 2-for-4. Both hits may have been singles, but there’s no doubting Conforto is starting to tear the cover off the ball again. He’s picked up hits in seven […]

Asdrubal Cabrera Keeps Driving Mets Offense

The New York Mets offense as a whole isn’t doing much, but don’t tell that to infielder Asdrubal Cabrera. Cabrera caught fire to start 2018 and while he slowed down a bit, the man is still producing nonetheless. In a close 2-0 victory over the Miami Marlins on Monday, Cabrera finished 2-for-4 with a double […]

Amed Rosario Continues To Improve

New York Mets shortstop Amed Rosario finally had his coming-out party on Sunday when he hit his first two home runs of the season. While Monday’s effort against the Miami Marlins wasn’t quite as good, Rosario still had himself a productive day. In a tight 2-0 victory, Rosario finished 1-for-3 with a run scored. For […]

Fernando Rodney Nails Down 10th Save

Minnesota Twins closer Fernando Rodney pitched a perfect ninth inning on Monday to preserve a 4-2 win over the Detroit Tigers. He did not record a strikeout en route to converting 10 saves in 13 chances this season. Rodney, who looked to be on shaky ground after blowing three saves in 17 days in mid-April, […]

Jose Berrios Excellent Against Tigers On Monday

Minnesota Twins right-hander Jose Berrios turned in another gem on Monday, holding the Detroit Tigers to two runs over eight innings of work. Berrios was dominant, allowing just three hits while striking out nine in the ballgame. He picked up the win to improve his record to 5-4 with a 3.82 ERA and a sparkling […]

Brian Dozier Still Scuffling At The Plate

Minnesota Twins second baseman Brian Dozier went 1-for-4 with a run scored in his team's 4-2 win over the Detroit Tigers on Monday. Dozier has been mired in a month-long slump, hitting just .188 with three homers, 11 runs and nine RBI over the past 30 days. On the season, the star second baseman is […]

Jeimer Candelario May Need Brief Rehab Assignment

Detroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario (wrist) is eligible to return from the 10-day disabled list on Wednesday and is feeling great, according to manager Ron Gardenhire. The team said it's likely Candelario will need a very brief rehab assignment before making his return to the lineup, but it's good news for the Tigers and […]

Miguel Cabrera Took Batting Practice Sunday

Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera (hamstring) has been taking his time in returning from the disabled list, despite the fact that his 10-day stint technically expired last week. He has told reporters he doesn't want to play until he feels fully healed, but indications seem to be that could happen sooner rather than later. […]

Nicholas Castellanos Mashes Fifth Homer

Detroit Tigers outfielder Nicholas Castellanos launched his fifth home run of the season on Monday, taking Jose Berrios deep in the first inning to give the Tigers the early lead. He added another hit and RBI, accounting for nearly all of Detroit's offense as the Tigers fell to the Twins. Castellanos has been the most […]

Phil Hughes Designated For Assignment

The Minnesota Twins designated right-hander Phil Hughes for assignment on Monday, meaning they have seven days to trade him, place him on waivers, or make him a free agent. Hughes was excellent in 2014, his first season with the Twins, but has struggled with injuries since, logging just 280 total innings since the start of […]

Carlos Gomez Progressing Towards Return

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Carlos Gomez (groin) has progressed toward his return from a groin injury. He is playing catch and Tuesday is planning to increase his baseball activities. The hope is that he can return either Saturday (when he is eligible) or soon after. Gomez was a superstar back in 2013 and 2014. In […]

Walker Buehler Gets No-Decision Despite Longest Career Outing

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Walker Buehler had little to show for his excellent effort on Monday. The team's top pitching prospect, who has become the team's ace by simply staying healthy, gave up one earned run on two hits over seven innings, striking out six and walking none. He threw 61 of his 90 pitches […]

Max Muncy Clobbers Fifth Home Run

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Max Muncy hit a home run into the visitor's bullpen off Colorado starter German Marquez on Monday. Muncy also drew two walks and now sports a .372 on-base percentage since becoming a Dodger. The team may have found their leadoff hitter now that Chris Taylor has been dropped in the […]

Mark Reynolds Hits Two Home Runs In Rout Of Padres

Washington Nationals first baseman Mark Reynolds hit two home runs on Monday, marking the second time he's done that since being called up last Sunday. Reynolds went 3-for-5 on the night with two RBI and three runs scored. He's now 8-for-18 in six games with only two strikeouts and two walks. If he can keep […]

Ryan Zimmerman Will Rehab Soon

Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman (oblique) may be ready to return from his injury soon but would need to go on a rehab assignment first. His return from an oblique injury will hopefully turn his season around, as he's been in a slump from the get go in 2018. The team won't likely rush […]

Matt Albers Quietly Having Fantastic Year

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Matt Albers threw a perfect inning with one strikeout in the 4-2 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. While Albers blew his chance to save the game after allowing four base runners and one unearned run in an appearance against the Reds, he has been a very solid reliever behind Jeremy Jeffress, […]

Matt Carpenter Seems to Have Remembered How to Play Baseball

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Matt Carpenter started out the season as one of the worst offensive players in baseball. He got an entire weekend off to work on his swing and was later even pinch hit for in a critical late-game situation. Something seems to have clicked with the veteran, though, as he's now recorded […]

Travis Shaw Hits 11th Home Run Of 2018

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Travis Shaw went 1-for-3 with a home run, two RBI and one run in the 4-2 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Shaw has two home runs in his last seven games, along with six home runs in the month of May with still a lot more games to play. On the […]

Tyler O'Neill Can't Stop Hitting Home Runs

St. Louis Cardinals rookie outfielder Tyler O'Neill hit another home run on Monday, his third in the past three games. He finished the game 2-for-4 with a run scored and four RBI. With Dexter Fowler struggling mightily and O'Neill posting a 1.304 OPS so far in his big league career, it's not a stretch to […]

Corey Knebel Locks Down Second Save Of 2018

Milwaukee Brewers closer Corey Knebel went one perfect inning while striking out one in the 4-2 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Since returning from his hamstring injury, he's only allowed one run in five appearances, giving him a 1.80 ERA and five strikeouts in five innings. This marks his first save since returning from his […]

Miles Mikolas Throws a Shutout on Monday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas tossed a shutout on Monday, striking out nine Royals and allowing just one walk and four hits. Mikolas started the season off with two rough starts, but has been excellent since then. On the year, he has a 6-0 record to go with a 2.24 ERA. He's worth […]

Chase Anderson Puts Up Quality Start In Return

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Chase Anderson went six innings, giving up three hits, two runs and three walks while striking out three in the 4-2 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Anderson hasn't started since May 6 due to food poisoning that ended up putting him on the disabled list, opening the opportunity for Freddy Peralta […]

Greg Garcia Exits Monday's Game With Back Tightness

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Greg Garcia was removed from Monday's game due to tightness in his lower back. Garcia took an awkward swing while at bat and was checked on by trainers, but he was allowed to remain in the game. He ended up hitting a single in the same at-bat but was later removed […]

Zach Davies To Start Thursday Against Mets

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Zach Davies (shoulder) will be ready to start on Thursday against the New York Mets and will be activated off the 10-day disabled list. Davies has been sidelined since May 3 with a shoulder injury and went to Class-A Wisconsin to do a rehab assignment. With Davies ready to go, Brandon […]