Jordan Lyles Stumbles In Pittsburgh

San Diego Padres starter Jordan Lyles gave up four earned runs in a no-decision Sunday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Lyles was on pace for a victory before being pulled after giving up back-to-back home runs in the sixth inning to tie the game. For the day, he lasted 5 2/3 innings, allowing seven hits and […]

Toronto Options Richard Urena To Triple-A

The Toronto Blue Jays have optioned infielder Richard Urena back to Triple-A Buffalo, the team announced on Sunday. Urena has already had two short stints in the Major Leagues this season, and will likely have more before the season is over. Across 19 plate appearances for Toronto, Urena is slashing .278/.278/.444 with one home run, […]

Noel Cuevas Knocks In Two Runs On Sunday

Colorado Rockies rookie outfielder Noel Cuevas had a nice Sunday as he pushed in a pair of runs with a single and critical walk. Cuevas has been working a time-share with Gerardo Parra, Carlos Gonzalez, and David Dahl, but he’s carrying the highest batting average and on-base percentage of the quartet. Unfortunately, he’s only got […]

Trevor Story Lights Up SF

Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story is in the midst of a miniature hot streak as he doubled and singled in a couple runs on Sunday. Story has now hit safely in five straight games, and he continues to rack up extra-base hits. He’s also showing improvement across the board as his 10.2% walk rate is […]

Jake McGee Gives Up Game-Winning Homer

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Jake McGee has always ridden a fine line between great and terrible, and it appears 2018 might be another terrible year. McGee was called on for a tough lefty-lefty showdown with Brandon Belt on Sunday, and he lost in spectacular fashion as he gave up a three-run home run that would […]

Bryan Shaw Takes Loss Against Giants

After seeming to be back to form recently, Colorado Rockies reliever Bryan Shaw melted down on Sunday in San Francisco. Shaw was saddled with the loss after he allowed two inherited runners to score on a game-tying triple and began the next inning by quickly putting two runners on base. Those two would come around […]

Dominic Smith Seeing Time In The Outfield

New York Mets first baseman prospect Dominic Smith is in the news again, and this time it’s actually good news – over the weekend he made his outfield debut with Triple-A Las Vegas. Originally penciled in to be the New York Mets first baseman in 2018, Smith seemingly fell out of favor with management who […]

Andrew Miller Felt His Back Lock Up on Friday

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Andrew Miller felt his back lock up on Friday after participating in pre-game workouts. He didn't end up pitching in any of the games against the Astros over the weekend, and the back injury may help to explain why Miller has been much less than stellar since coming off the disabled […]

Jack Flaherty Dominates the Phillies on Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty was dominant on Sunday against the Phillies, pitching 7 2/3 innings of one-run ball, allowing just two hits and a walk while striking out 13. He now has 27 strikeouts in 23 1/3 innings of major league work to go with a 2.31 ERA and 1.03 WHIP. Barring […]

Roberto Osuna’s Leave Extended Again

Major League Baseball has extended the administrative leave of Toronto Blue Jays closer Roberto Osuna by another week, taking it through May 28. This is more for procedural purposes than anything else, and shouldn’t be paid much attention to. Osuna’s court date for an assault charge isn’t until June 18; if past MLB suspensions in […]

Clay Buchholz Pitches Well In Arizona Debut

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Clay Buchholz pitched well in his first start with the team, giving up one earned run on two hits and one walk across five solid innings. He only threw 61 pitches, but was pulled following an Ahmed Rosario home run in the sixth inning. Buchholz is not a reliable fantasy option yet, […]

Adam Plutko Called Up to Take a Rotation Spot

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Adam Plutko will be called up to make Wednesday's start. Plutko will be taking the rotation spot vacated by Josh Tomlin's move to the bullpen. Plutko made a start earlier this season, tossing 7 1/3 innings of three-run ball. He's been solid in Triple-A so far this season, posting a 2.25 […]

Austin Meadows Hits First MLB Homer

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Austin Meadows went 3-for-4 with his first career home run and two RBI in a loss to the San Diego Padres on Sunday. His homer, a two-run blast that traveled 420 to right-center field, came in the sixth inning and reduced the Padres' lead to 4-3 at the time. After breaking out […]

Josh Tomlin Moves to the Bullpen

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Josh Tomlin will be moved to the bullpen. Tomlin's had a hard time in 2018, posting a 7.84 ERA and 1.68 WHIP while allowing 15 home runs in 31 innings of work. He was a decent innings eating back-of-the-rotation starter as recently as last season, so it's likely he'll get another […]

Carlos Carrasco Pitches Well but Takes Sunday's Loss

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco pitched well on Sunday but took the loss. He tossed 7 2/3 innings, allowing three runs on eight hits and a walk while striking out six. He ended up with a quality start, but his teammates couldn't give him enough runs to earn him a win. Carrasco has a […]

Steer Clear Of Jason Vargas On Monday

New York Mets starting pitcher Jason Vargas will take the hill on Monday against the Miami Marlins after getting skipped the last turn through the rotation. Unlike the New York Mets, for fantasy purposes you should be skipping him indefinitely. Vargas’ struggles since returning from the disabled list on April 28 have practically been comical. […]

James McCann Collects Two Hits Sunday

Detroit Tigers catcher James McCann had two hits on Sunday, raising his season average to .270. It's been a productive start to the season for McCann, with both his average and OBP sitting higher than any of his previous season totals. He only has three home runs on the year, but he's hit 12 and […]

Shane Greene Blows Save Sunday

Detroit Tigers reliever Shane Green took the ball with a two-run lead in the ninth inning of Sunday's game following a one-hit effort from starter Francisco Liriano, but ultimately coughed up two runs to blow the save opportunity and send the game into extras. The Tigers eventually fell in 11 innings to the Mariners following […]

Francisco Liriano Takes No-Hitter Into Seventh Inning

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Francisco Liriano put on a dazzling display Sunday against the Mariners, firing eight shutout innings of one-hit baseball while striking out five. The veteran lefty took a no-hitter into the seventh inning before Mitch Haniger spoiled that bid. Despite his brilliant effort, the bullpen couldn't protect a two-run lead and Liriano […]

Johnny Field Homers Sunday Versus Los Angeles

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Johnny Field would provide most of the offense Sunday against the Angels. His third-inning solo homer put the Rays up 1-0. He would later come around to score the other Tampa Bay run. In his last four games, he has gone 7-for-16 with five runs scored, two HR and four RBI. […]

Alex Wood Collects First Victory Of 2018

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Alex Wood finally received enough run support to garner his first win of the season on Sunday. Backed by three Dodgers' runs, Wood gave up two earned runs on four hits in six innings, struck out four and walked one. He threw 53 of his 82 pitches for strikes and now […]

Brock Stewart Might Start Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Brock Stewart is the leading candidate to make a spot start on Tuesday versus the Rockies in L.A. He last pitched for Triple-A Oklahoma City on May 17th, which would line him up perfectly. The Dodgers are down a starter with Rich Hill going on the disabled list with another blister […]

Clayton Kershaw Throws Bullpen, Could Skip Rehab

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Clayton Kershaw (bicep) threw a 30-pitch bullpen session on Sunday without incident. He's recovering from bicep tendinitis and hasn't thrown off a mound since May 1st. The plan is to have one more bullpen session before letting him pitch in a game. While it's possible he could get a rehab start, […]

Brandon Belt Remains On Fire

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt hit another home run, his fifth of the week on Sunday. Belt finished the game 2-for-4 with two runs and three RBI. Belt is locked in at the plate right now and now has 11 home runs in what has been a career year.

Trevor Williams Turns In Forgettable Outing On Sunday

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Trevor Williams allowed four runs in six innings in a no-decision against the San Diego Padres on Sunday. The right-hander allowed only four hits and didn't walk a batter, but he had trouble working out of jams, the big blow being a two-run homer by Christian Villanueva in the fourth inning. […]

Josh Harrison Racks Up Three Hits In Return

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Josh Harrison went 3-for-4 with a double and an RBI in his first game back from a broken left hand on Sunday. Slotted right back in his normal leadoff spot, he certainly didn't show any ill effects of his injury. Harrison singled in his first at-bat, doubled in his second, and […]

Jake Odorizzi Impressive On Sunday

Minnesota Twins right-hander Jake Odorizzi turned in an impressive start against the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday. Odorizzi pitched 5 2/3 innings of one-run ball, striking out 10 batters while walking just two. Despite the excellent outing, the veteran pitcher had to settle for a no-decision. Odorizzi continues to be a solid fantasy starter this season, […]

Logan Morrison Plates Two Sunday

Minnesota Twins first baseman Logan Morrison went 1-for-3 with a single and two RBI in his team's 3-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday. The game raised Morrison's batting average to .211 with a .694 OPS, five homers, 17 runs, and 17 RBI. The slugger got off to a slow start this season but […]

Kendrys Morales Pitches Ninth Inning

We’ve all been wondering who would be the ninth inning man of choice for the Toronto Blue Jays with closer Roberto Osuna placed on leave. On Sunday, that man was unexpectedly designated hitter Kendrys Morales…except Toronto was down 9-2. If the Blue Jays truly don’t know who their new closer is yet, they may want […]

Three Straight Multi-Hit Games For Yangervis Solarte

The thought on Toronto Blue Jays infielder Yangervis Solarte has been that regression will come for him at some point soon, but the man simply won’t answer the door for it. Solarte had another big day on Sunday in a 9-2 loss to the Oakland Athletics, finishing 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI. […]