Zack Wheeler Looks To Rebound In Cincinnati

Every time New York Mets starting pitcher Zack Wheeler looks like he’s taking one step forward, he seems to follow it up by taking two steps back. After a solid outing in San Diego on April 29, Wheeler followed that up with an absolute nightmare in Queens against the Colorado Rockies on Friday, allowing eight […]

Kevin Plawecki Catches For First Time Since Injury

New York Mets catcher Kevin Plawecki went down with a fractured left hand about four weeks ago, but it sounds as if he is inching closer to a return. On Tuesday, Plawecki caught baseballs for the first time since suffering the injury, a noteworthy step considering he had a broken hand. While the Mets badly […]

Rick Porcello Has Yankees Between Him And 6-0

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Rick Porcello will have to overcome a historical substandard track record at Yankee Stadium to reach 6-0. He has a 5.17 ERA in six starts and a 1-4 record. It does not incite confidence, so start Porcello with caution.

Hansel Robles To Get X-Ray On Knee

New York Mets reliever Hansel Robles will undergo X-rays on his right knee, according to manager Mickey Callaway. Prior to leaving Tuesday’s loss to the Cincinnati Reds due to injury, Robles was once again roughed up in relief. He allowed three hits, including a two-run home run by Scooter Gennett, and a walk prior to […]

Devin Mesoraco Making First Start As A Met On Wednesday

On Tuesday after being traded by the Cincinnati Reds to the New York Mets, all catcher Devin Mesoraco had to do was walk across the hallway to his new team with the Amazins in the midst of a three-game set in the Queen City. He served as pinch hitter in the Mets 7-2 loss but […]

Zack Godley Loses Control In No-Decision

Arizona Diamondbacks starter Zack Godley labored through his start on Tuesday, giving up four earned runs on six hits and four walks over 5 2/3 innings pitched. Godley's control problems continued, as he has now walked 10 batters in his last three starts. One thing to note for Godley's schedule is that he has faced […]

Scooter Gennett Not In Wednesday Lineup

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the New York Mets. Alex Blandino is starting at second base and batting sixth as the Reds get ready to wrap up their series with the Mets. Gennett has been dealing with a sore throwing shoulder all season and missed […]

Mets Call Up Luis Guillorme, Send Down Tomas Nido

The New York Mets have called up infielder Luis Guillorme and sent catcher Tomas Nido to Triple-A Las Vegas. Guillorme, who is 23 years old, gives the Mets some infield depth while third baseman Todd Frazier recovers from his hamstring injury on the disabled list. Guillorme is probably a more exciting name for Mets fans […]

Kevin Pillar Goes Hitless, But Don’t Be Concerned

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Pillar had a rare game on Tuesday against the Seattle Mariners – he didn’t pick up a hit. The caveat there, though, is that no Blue Jay did as they were no-hit by James Paxton. Given the way Pillar is going, he’ll likely pick up right where he left off […]

Brad Boxberger Blows First Save Of The Season

Arizona Diamondbacks closer Brad Boxberger blew his first save of the season on Tuesday, serving up the game-winning home run to Kike Hernandez in the bottom of the ninth inning. Fortunately for Boxberger, Arizona was able to salvage the win in the 12th inning. It was the first runs Boxberger has given up in six […]

Daniel Mengden Takes On Astros Wednesday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Daniel Mengden has a rough matchup against the Astros on Wednesday afternoon. In five career starts, he is 0-3 with a 7.23 ERA and 1.69 WHIP. He is currently 2-3 with 4.23 ERA and provides no reassurance of success Wednesday. Do not start him against the Astros.

Wilmer Flores Hits First Homer Since April 15

Not a whole lot went right for the New York Mets on Tuesday in a 7-2 loss to the Cincinnati Reds, but Wilmer Flores was a lone bright spot. Entering the game as a pinch hitter for starting pitcher Jason Vargas, Flores finished 2-for-3 with a home run. The long ball was only his third […]

Daniel Descalso Hits Game-Winning Home Run

Arizona Diamondbacks utility man Daniel Descalso went 1-for-2 with the game-winning three-run home run in Tuesday's extra-innings victory over the Dodgers. It was Descalso's second at-bat of the game after pinch hitting for closer Brad Boxberger in the 10th inning. Descalso has been a very clutch hitter for Arizona, coming up with game-winning hits three […]

Stephen Piscotty Gets Hit In First At-Bat Back

Oakland Athletics outfielder Stephen Piscotty returned to the lineup Tuesday against the Astros. He got a hit in what was an emotional first at-bat back from spending time with his mom as she passed away due to ALS. Everyone in the stadium, including the Astros and fans, applauded him prior to him stepping to the […]

Four Straight Hitless Games For Josh Donaldson

When Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Josh Donaldson returned to the lineup after a lengthy injury absence last week, he came back with a bang. He picked up three hits and two home runs in his comeback bid against the Cleveland Indians, endearing himself to fantasy owners who were mad they lost a high draft […]

Jason Vargas Destroyed For Third Straight Start

In 2017, New York Mets starting pitcher Jason Vargas was a tale of two pitchers. He owned an incredible 2.62 ERA in the first half but followed it up with a downright awful 6.38 mark in the second half. When the Mets signed him this offseason, they thought reuniting him with former pitching coach Dave […]

Marcus Stroman Back To Struggling

After five subpar outings to start the season, Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Marcus Stroman finally put a good one together against the Minnesota Twins his last time out by allowing two earned runs over seven innings pitched. He was not able to keep moving forward on Wednesday against the Seattle Mariners, unfortunately. Stroman allowed […]

Sean Manaea Falls To 4-4 After Loss To Astros

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Sean Manaea allowed four runs in a loss to the Astros Tuesday. Manaea has had a great season, but this was the second straight game he has allowed four runs. He ended the night allowing four runs on seven hits in 5 2/3 innings while striking out three and walking none. […]

Reynaldo Lopez Faces Difficult Test Against Pirates

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Reynaldo Lopez faces a difficult test Wednesday against a Pittsburgh Pirates lineup that might give him fits. So far this season, Lopez has outpitched his peripheral stats, posting a 2.43 ERA over six starts. However, Lopez is relying on an artificially low BABIP (.224) and deflated HR/FB rate (7.5 percent), […]

Drew Pomeranz Settles Into Quality Start

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Drew Pomeranz had a rough start but calmed down and turned in a quality start in a 3-2 loss to the Yankees Tuesday. Pomeranz had some issues with his fingernail as it split down the middle. This prevented him from throwing his curveball for a little bit but he toughed […]

Jeimer Candelario Blasts Fifth Homer

Detroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario reached safely three times in Tuesday's win over the Rangers with a walk and two hits, one of which was his fifth homer of the season. The young switch-hitter took starting pitcher Mike Minor deep in the first inning for a solo shot that started the scoring, and the […]

Leonys Martin Heads To Disabled List

Detroit Tigers outfielder Leonys Martin (hamstring) was placed on the disabled list following the Tigers' victory over the Rangers Tuesday. The veteran outfielder had been off to a nice start to the season and was hitting particularly well through the first part of May, batting .367 with a homer and three RBI over the past […]

Corey Dickerson Picks Up Four Hits on Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Corey Dickerson went 4-for-5 with a double and two RBI in his team's 10-6 win on Tuesday. He doubled in the second inning to start a four-run Pittsburgh rally and singled in the third, sixth and eighth. Dickerson's slash line now sits at a pristine .333/.371/.550, and his double (11) and RBI […]

Ivan Nova Lasts Just Two Innings on Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Ivan Nova had his worst outing of the season on Tuesday, allowing five runs in two innings against the Chicago White Sox. Two batters into the game, Nova surrendered the lead, and he was tagged for four total runs in the first inning. When he gave up another in the second […]

Yoan Moncada To Test Hamstring On Wednesday

Chicago White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada will test out his injured hamstring by running on it on Wednesday. According to MLB.com's Scott Merkin, Moncada said his hamstring feels fine when hitting. If his hamstring holds up while running, Moncada could be ready to return to the lineup next week. Fantasy owners will be happy […]

Luis Castillo Picks Up Second Win

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo pitched well against the New York Mets on Tuesday. Castillo allowed two runs in 5 2/3 innings of work, striking out seven and walking one. Castillo picked up the win to improve his record to 2-4 on the season while he also dropped his ERA to 6.47. The young right-hander […]

Eduardo Escobar Launches Seventh Homer

Minnesota Twins third baseman Eduardo Escobar went 2-for-5 with a two-run homer on Tuesday to help down the St. Louis Cardinals. Escobar, batting cleanup, took Cardinals reliever Tyler Lyons deep in the seventh inning for his seventh round-tripper of the season. Escobar is off to an excellent start in 2018, batting .313 with a .993 […]

Jake Odorizzi Picks Up Third Win

Minnesota Twins right-hander Jake Odorizzi picked up his third win of the season on Tuesday, pitching five innings of one-run ball to defeat the St. Louis Cardinals. Odorizzi allowed two hits, two walks, and struck out three in the outing. The veteran right-hander improved his record to 3-2 on the year with a 3.83 ERA […]

Mike Moustakas Hits Two Home Runs Tuesday

Kansas City Royals third baseman Mike Moustakas had a great day Tuesday. Moustakas went 3-for-6 with two home runs and three RBI. Moustakas now has 10 home runs in 150 plate appearances this season, and is on pace to match last season. Perhaps more impressively, Moustakas is hitting .300 in 2018, a career high. Previously […]

Adeiny Hechavarria Injures His Eye Tuesday Versus Atlanta

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria left the game Tuesday versus the Braves with a facial injury. He has swelling and bruising above his left eye. Hechavarria is not sure if he will play Wednesday but is hoping it will turn out to be nothing serious. He is having a season where his counting stats […]