Blake Snell A Gamble Play Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell will be hoping to reverse a career trend Sunday. Snell has been significantly better at home in his career than on the road. When pitching away from Tropicana Field, Snell has a 4.42 ERA compared to a 2.82 ERA at home. However, in 2018, Snell has been better […]

Fernando Rodney Nails Down Seventh Save

Minnesota Twins closer Fernando Rodney picked up his seventh save of the season on Saturday, preserving a 5-3 win over the Los Angeles Angels. Rodney pitched a scoreless 12th inning for the save, although it was far from a perfect frame as Rodney had to pitch around two walks. Rodney now has a 1-2 record, […]

Kyle Gibson Picks Up Quality Start

Minnesota Twins right-hander Kyle Gibson notched a quality start against the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday. Gibson spun six innings of two-run ball, striking out six while walking four. Gibson had to settle for a no-decision as his team needed 12 innings to down the Angels. Gibson is pitching well this season, posting a 1-1 […]

Miguel Sano's Hamstring Still Bothering Him

Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano (hamstring) is still feeling pain in his left hamstring, according to reports. Sano traveled to Anaheim with the Twins and took some grounders at third base before Thursday's game, which caused some optimism, but it appears he is not very close to going on a rehab assignment. Manager Paul […]

Brad Miller Scores Twice Saturday Versus Baltimore

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Brad Miller scored twice in Game 2 of the Saturday doubleheader versus the Orioles. He would score twice and drive in a run. In the past three games, Miller went 5-for-13 with three runs scored and a home run. He is still only hitting .244 on the season. Miller is […]

Mallex Smith With A Strong Game 2 Saturday Versus Baltimore

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Mallex Smith followed up a quiet Game 1 Saturday by having a wonderful last two innings of Game 2 versus the Orioles. In the final two innings of the game, he doubled and tripled. He would score twice while driving in three. Smith even stole third after his double for his […]

C.J. Cron Productive In Saturday Doubleheader Versus Baltimore

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman C.J. Cron found a way to contribute in both halves of the doubleheader Saturday versus the Orioles. He scored a run in the first game in the 6-3 loss. Cron would then hit a solo home run in the second game. It was his eighth of the season. He would […]

Alex Colome Effective Saturday Versus The Orioles

Tampa Bay Rays closer Alex Colome pitched an effective ninth inning in Game 2 of the Saturday doubleheader against Baltimore. He pitched a perfect ninth inning on only eight pitches to close out the 10-3 victory. It was his first appearance in nearly a week. It has been a rough season but Colome likely has […]

Matt Andriese In Short Outing Saturday Versus Baltimore

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Matt Andriese lasted only three innings Saturday in the second game of a doubleheader versus the Orioles. He only allowed one run and the Rays would win. Andriese had allowed only one run over the past 12 innings he had pitched, though that was stretched over six appearances. Andriese has not […]

Steven Souza Jr. Not Making Good First Impression With New Team

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Steven Souza Jr. went 0-for-4 as well as getting ejected in the 2-1 loss to the Washington Nationals. Souza Jr. made his Diamondbacks debut on May 3 of this year, and since then, has only managed to pile up a 3-for-25 line, giving him a .120 batting average so far. All three […]

Paul Goldschmidt Batting .075 In May

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt went 0-for-2 with two walks in the 2-1 loss to the Washington Nationals. The Diamondbacks have been in a team hitting slump lately, and Goldschmidt appears to be leading the charge with a .075 batting average in the month of May so far. He's also only rocking a .329 […]

Matt Duffy Delivers For The Rays In Game 1 Saturday Versus Baltimore

Tampa Bay Ray third baseman Matt Duffy drove in all three runs for the Rays in the first game of the Saturday doubleheader versus Baltimore. His three-run HR in the first inning staked the Rays to a 3-0 lead but Chris Archer got roughed up and the offense stalled in the 6-3 loss. He is […]

Troy Scribner Shows No Control In Losing Effort

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Troy Scribner went 3 2/3 innings pitched, giving up four hits, two earned runs, and six walks while striking out four in the 2-1 loss to the Washington Nationals. With Scribner rocking a 2.73 WHIP in this start, it was quite evident his control was nowhere near where he wanted it […]

Chris Archer Roughed Up Saturday Versus Baltimore

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Chris Archer got roughed up against the Orioles Saturday. He would allow six runs but would manage to go seven innings. It was not a good outing but he managed to eat up innings in the first game of a doubleheader which helped in the second game which they won. […]

Jake Lamb To Start Rehab Assignment On Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Jake Lamb (elbow) will make his first rehab appearance with Class-A Visalia Rawhide. This will be Lamb's first rehab game since the onset of his elbow tendinitis. Lamb is still not expected to be back for at least another week, so owners just need to be a little more patient. He […]

Alec Asher Sent Back Down To Triple-A

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Alec Asher has been sent down back to Triple-A Colorado Springs Sky Sox after pitching two scoreless innings in Saturday's contest against the Colorado Rockies. The Brewers are facing numerous injuries to the pitching staff including Zach Davies, Wade Miley, and Chase Anderson so any fresh arm that can go more […]

Jorge Lopez Called Back Up To Brewers

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Jorge Lopez has been called up to the Brewers from Triple-A Colorado Springs Sky Sox. In a corresponding move, Alec Asher was sent down after pitching two innings in Saturday's contest. With the Brewers getting hit hard with injuries right now, they need as many fresh arms as possible to pitch […]

Freddy Peralta Called Up To Brewers, Will Make MLB Debut Sunday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher and #9 ranked prospect in the system, Freddy Peralta was called up from Triple-A Colorado Springs Sky Sox after Chase Anderson was placed on the 10-day disabled list. With the Brewers rotation facing numerous injuries, they have had to find every single way possible to get pitchers starting on adequate rest […]

Chase Anderson Placed On 10-Day DL For Illness

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Chase Anderson (illness) has been placed on the 10-day disabled list after missing his projected Saturday start against the Colorado Rockies. While there's no confirmation as to whether Anderson is actually sick, this makes a ton of sense from a strategic point of view for the Brewers. Anderson has not started […]

Brent Suter Makes Subpar Start On Short Notice

Milwaukee Brewers LHP Brent Suter went five innings, giving up seven hits, four earned runs, and one walk while striking out two in the 4-0 loss to the Colorado Rockies. Chase Anderson was supposed to start tonight, however, was eventually scratched after dealing with illness and was placed on the 10-day disabled list, forcing Suter […]

Ryan Braun Continues May Struggles

Milwaukee Brewers 1B/OF Ryan Braun went 0-for-3 with a walk in the 4-0 loss to the Colorado Rockies. With Braun going 0-for-3, it now gives him only four hits in the entire month of May so far, for a .143 batting average. On the season, he's now rocking a .231 batting average with a .708 […]

Chad Kuhl Shaky in No-Decision on Saturday

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Chad Kuhl allowed three runs and struck out six in six innings on Saturday, taking a no-decision against the San Francisco Giants. That qualified him for a quality start, but the outing wasn't quite as clean-cut as it would seem. He also allowed six hits, including two homers and two doubles, […]

Alen Hanson Suffers Tight Hamstring Saturday

San Francisco Giants second baseman Alen Hanson suffered a tight left hamstring Saturday evening and was replaced by Kelby Tomlinson. Manager Bruce Bochy said that Hanson is day-to-day. Hanson has done a good job filling in for Joe Panik (thumb) and finished Saturday 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, one rbi and a walk […]

Mike Soroka Struggles But Gets No-Decision As Braves Win

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Soroka is learning some very valuable lessons as he makes his way through his first season. The 20-year-old... yeah, he can't even legally drink yet.. gave up five runs on eight hits. Only one of them was earned, though. Soroka did strike out seven and walk only one in the […]

Jose Bautista Hits First Homer As Brave

Well, he got that out of the way. Atlanta Braves third baseman Jose Bautista finally launched one into the stands on Saturday night. It was a solo homer in the sixth inning. He's got to feel like a weight is off his back. Maybe now he can start raking like the Joey Bats of old. […]

Trey Mancini Goes Yard As O's Lose Second Game of Doubleheader

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Trey Mancini briefly gave home fans a reason to smile as he hit his fifth homer of the season in the first inning of the second game of their doubleheader. He'd gone hitless in the first game. Overall, he drove in two runs and scored two runs and his average is at […]

Freddie Freeman Drives In Three As Braves Romp Over Marlins

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman continues to wreak havoc over the National League. He crushed not one but two homers on Saturday night - a solo shot and a two-run dinger - and drove in three runs overall. He's benefitting from everyone around him hitting... since that means pitchers have to go right at […]

Alex Cobb Gives Up Four Runs As Orioles Lose Second Game Of DH

It's damning with faint praise to say that Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Alex Cobb wasn't TOO bad on Saturday night - he gave up four runs over 5 2/3 innings. Three of those runs were earned and he did strike out five and walk none. Still, his ERA is a ghastly 7.06 and he's going […]

Jonathan Schoop Homers Twice in Game 1 of Orioles-Rays Doubleheader

Orioles second baseman Jonathan Schoop had his first multi-home run game since last June on Saturday, going 2-for-4 with a pair of solo home runs off Rays starter Chris Archer. With that Game 1 performance, Schoop now has a hit in seven straight games and is hitting .367 with a 1.033 OPS over that span. […]

Didi Gregorius Snaps 0-for-25 Streak on Saturday

After going 0-for-25 over his last six games, Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius got his first hit in over a week on Saturday, hitting a single in the fifth inning for the lone hit in his 1-for-6 performance. So far in May, Gregorius is hitting .132 with five strikeouts to drop his season batting average by […]