Rick Porcello Ks Nine To Earn Sixth Win

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Rick Porcello overcame a mediocre history against the Orioles and pitching at Fenway to earn his sixth win of the year in a 6-3 victory Saturday. Porcello scattered six hits over six innings while allowing three runs and three walks but striking out nine batters. Most of the damage done […]

Jose Quintana Tosses Shutout Gem In Double Header Against Cincinnati Reds

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jose Quintana only allowed one hit against the Cincinnati Reds in the second game of Saturday's double header. While he walked four batters, he had eight strikeouts over seven innings pitched. Quintana has been on a roller coaster ride this season. He owns an ugly 4.47 ERA, but he did not […]

Ian Happ Only A Single Away From The Cycle Against Cincinnati Reds

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ had a big day at the plate, as he continues to figure things out this season. He had three extra-base hits in game one of two against the Cincinnati Reds Saturday afternoon. Happ broke out onto the scene in 2017, hitting 24 home runs with a .253 AVG. His average […]

Chad Pinder Slam Powers Athletics To Victory

Oakland Athletics utility player Chad Pinder hit a grand slam in the eighth inning that gave the Athletics the lead and ultimately a 5-4 victory over the Blue Jays. The A’s were down 4-0 to start the eighth and 4-1 when Pinder hit his fourth homer of the season off of Tyler Clippard. It was […]

Sean Manaea Control Problems Of Past Return

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Sean Manaea had control problems that led to giving the Blue Jays a four-run lead. However, the offense bailed him out resulting in a no-decision for Manaea. He finished the game allowing five hits across five innings with four runs and three walks, as well as a hit-batter, while striking out […]

Kyle Schwarber Out of Lineup for Game Two; Jason Heyward Returns to Lineup

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber is out of the lineup for game two of the Cubs' split doubleheader. Heyward is in center field hitting eighth with Ian Happ sliding over to left field. Heyward had a pinch-hit at-bat Friday night and this will be his first start since returning from the DL. Hitting eighth in […]

Justin Turner Sits Out Second Doubleheader Game, Max Muncy Bats Second

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner will sit out the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Nationals. Max Muncy, who played first base in the first game, will slide over to cover third and bat second. Muncy had two RBI in the first game, his second game with multiple RBI in three games. […]

Javier Baez Out of Lineup for Second Game Of Doubleheader

Chicago Cubs infielder Javier Baez is sitting out the Cubs' second game of their split double header, presumably for rest. Tommy La Stella will take his place at second base and will hit second. La Stella should be a good value play in DFS as he is at the top of the lineup and has […]

Rick Porcello Has Tough Conditions To Get Sixth Win

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Rick Porcello has an uphill battle to obtain his sixth win of the season Saturday. First, he takes the mound against the Orioles, a team that has a career .290 batting average against him. In 18 starts, Porcello is 4-11 with a 4.88 ERA and 1.31 WHIP against Baltimore. Second, […]

Raisel Iglesias Blows Save Saturday

Cincinnati Reds closer Raisel Iglesias blew his second save of the season in game one of his team's doubleheader with the Chicago Cubs on Saturday. Iglesias entered in the eighth inning of a two-run game and promptly allowed Chicago to score twice to knot up the ballgame. Iglesias was let off the hook after his […]

Ross Stripling Earns First Win Of Season

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Ross Stripling has his best outing of the season in game one of the Saturday's doubleheader against the Nationals. Stripling earned the win by giving up just one earned run on four hits, striking out nine and walking none. He was working a nasty curveball and took full advantage of the […]

Luis Castillo Strikes Out Four Saturday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo limited the Chicago Cubs to one run over five innings of work on Saturday in game one of the two teams' doubleheader. He was able to pitch around five walks and six hits while logging four strikeouts. Castillo settled for a no-decision while lowering his ERA to 5.61 in the […]

J.T. Realmuto Out of Lineup Saturday

Miami Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto is out of the lineup on Saturday against the Braves. It appears this is nothing more than a day of rest, with Bryan Holaday getting the start instead. With Realmuto out, shortstop Miguel Rojas will be hitting out of the number two spot in the lineup for Miami.

Didi Gregorius Out Of Lineup Saturday

New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius is out of the starting lineup Saturday against the Royals. Gregorius is likely getting the day off because he has been ice cold at the plate for nearly the entire month of May. Since May 4, Gregorius has one hit in the 10 games he has started. Even with […]

Byron Buxton Out Of Lineup Saturday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton is not in Saturday's lineup against the Brewers. Buxton has had a tumultuous season filled with struggles at the plate and with health. Since his reinstatement from the disabled list, Buxton has failed to provide much offense. Buxton is 2-for-23 with three runs, one RBI, and no steals since his […]

Joe Mauer (neck) Placed On 10-Day Disabled List

The Minnesota Twins have placed first-baseman Joe Mauer on the DL due to a neck injury. Mauer left Friday's game due to neck stiffness, so this move is likely precautionary to give Mauer ample time to get back to 100%. The aging former MVP has been much less fantasy relevant than before. His move to […]

Howie Kendrick Leaves Game With Leg Injury

Washington Nationals outfielder Howie Kendrick left the first game of Saturday's doubleheader in the top of the eighth inning with a leg injury. Kendrick was catching a sacrifice fly by Max Muncie that scored Justin Turner when he felt something in his right leg. He dropped, holding the back of his leg, and had to […]

Nick Kingham Recalled, Max Moroff Optioned to Triple-A

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Nick Kingham was recalled from Double-A Altoona on Saturday for a start against the San Diego Padres. In a corresponding move, the team optioned second baseman Max Moroff to the minors. Kingham drew headlines earlier this year when he took a perfect game into the seventh inning of his major-league debut. […]

Matt Moore (knee) Placed On 10-Day Disabled List

The Texas Rangers have placed starting pitcher Matt Moore on the DL with what is being reported as "knee soreness". The veteran left-hander has been awful this year, so it would not be too far-fetched to assume that this move is more of an opportunity to give Moore some time off to get his head […]

Josh Harrison To Be Activated From DL On Sunday

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Josh Harrison (hand) will be activated from the 10-day disabled list on Sunday, manager Clint Hurdle told the media on Saturday. Harrison broke his left hand when he was hit by a pitch on April 15 and is set to return one week before the initial six-week timetable he was given. […]

J.T. Realmuto Out Of Starting Lineup Saturday

Miami Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto will receive a routine day off on Saturday. The Marlins are starting Bryan Holaday in place of Realmuto, who has been as effective as ever in 2018. After returning from an injury that kept him out of the lineup to start the season, Realmuto has batted .313 and knocked six […]

Nick Kingham Recalled From Triple-A To Start On Saturday

The Pittsburgh Pirates have recalled starting pitcher Nick Kingham to start against the Padres on Saturday. Kingham has been solid in his first two major league starts this season and the Pirates for that success to carry over into today. Kingham sports a 2.92 ERA, 0.65 WHIP, and 16 strikeouts in 12 1/3 innings against […]

Gregory Polanco Out Of Lineup On Saturday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco is not in Saturday's lineup against the Padres. San Diego is starting left-hander Clayton Richard, so the Pirates likely opted to give Polanco the day off and play the matchup with righty Jose Osuna instead. Polanco has had a very good season thus far as he is managing to stay […]

Carlos Gonzalez Out Of Lineup On Saturday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Carlos Gonzalez is out of the lineup Saturday against the Giants. The Rockies face a right-hander in Chris Stratton today, so it is peculiar for the power-hitting lefty Gonzalez to see his second day off in a row. Either Gonzalez is nursing an undisclosed injury or this could be a sign of […]

Ramon Torres Added To Royals Roster

Kansas City Royals infielder Ramon Torres has been called up by the Royals on Saturday. Torres will take the spot of Cheslor Cuthbert (back) who has been placed on the disabled list. In 2018, Torres has hit .229 with four steals in 167 plate appearances at Triple-A Omaha. Torres did have a stint with the […]

Cheslor Cuthbert Headed To The Disabled List

Kansas City Royals infielder Cheslor Cuthbert (back) will be placed on the disabled list Saturday. Cuthbert was removed from the game Monday with back spasms and has not been able to return to the lineup. Ramon Torres has been called up to replace Cuthbert. This season, Cuthbert is hitting .194 with three home runs in […]

Joe Panik Ahead Of Schedule In Recovery

San Francisco Giants second baseman Joe Panik (thumb) is set to return earlier than expected from his torn UCL. Panik was originally expected to miss upwards to six weeks with this thumb injury, however, it now seems that he could return in less than five. He is expected to begin a rehab assignment in the […]

Danny Duffy Has A Tough Matchup Saturday

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Danny Duffy will face the New York Yankees at home Saturday. Duffy has had a tough 2018 so far, with a 6.51 ERA in 47 innings. It does not get any easier facing the Yankees, who rank second in runs, second in slugging and sixth in home runs. Duffy has […]

Mark Melancon Won’t Return As Closer

San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy said on Saturday that relief pitcher Mark Melancon (forearm) won’t return as the team’s closer when he returns to the major league roster. Melancon is due back in a couple weeks and Bochy wants to ease him back into action with low leverage work. Melancon begins his rehab assignment […]

Josh Pennington To Retire From Baseball After Another Arm Setback

Milwaukee Brewers prospect Josh Pennington has officially announced his retirement after suffering another setback on his pitching arm. Pennington, who was only 22 and was acquired in the deal that landed the Brewers Travis Shaw has dealt with numerous injuries to his throwing arm leaving him no choice but to retire so no further damage […]