Matt Harvey Pitches Four Scoreless In Reds Debut

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Matt Harvey made a solid debut for his new team on Friday. Traded from the New York Mets to the Reds earlier in the week, Harvey managed to pitch four scoreless innings against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night. Harvey only threw 55 pitches due to the fact he hadn't made […]

Carson Fulmer Struggles, Gets Quick Hook Again On Friday

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carson Fulmer only lasted 1 2/3 innings on Friday in the first game of the Crosstown Classic against the Cubs. Fulmer lacked control and was shelled for 5 earned runs, highlighted by a Willson Contreras grand slam. He walked four batters and gave up 3 hits. This is the third […]

Adam Eaton Placed On 60-Day DL

Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton (ankle) has been transferred to the 60-day DL by the Nationals. The earliest he would be eligible to return is the first week of June. Eaton underwent surgery on his ankle which discovered an undiagnosed cartilage tear. The team has given no timetable for his return at this point. It […]

Carlos Gomez Drives In Two Friday Versus Baltimore

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Carlos Gomez drove in two runs Friday versus the Orioles. He would hit an eighth-inning triple that drove in two runs and then would come around to score in the same inning. Unfortunately, the Rays were already down 8-1 going into the inning, largely due to Manny Machado's two home runs […]

Matt Andriese To Start Second Game Of Doubleheader Saturday Versus Baltimore

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Matt Andriese was named the starting pitcher for the upcoming second game of the Saturday doubleheader versus the Orioles. He has made 11 appearances this season but only one start. He has allowed only one run over the past 12 innings he has pitched, though that is stretched over six […]

Kevin Kiermaier Mid-May Update

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier continues his rehab and even came on part of the 10-day road trip that includes Baltimore this weekend. He is looking to have his cast removed next Friday. He then begins strengthening exercises and other steps towards recovering. He is hoping to return in mid-July around the All-Star break. […]

Hernan Perez Making The Best Of Starting Second Baseman Opportunity

Milwaukee Brewers utility player Hernan Perez went 3-for-5 with two runs in the 11-10 win over the Colorado Rockies. With the Brewers second baseman situation as unclear as ever, Perez has now started in two consecutive games at the position and has gone 5-for-9 in those games. This small outburst of offense has now bumped […]

Jake Faria Gets Roughed Up Friday Versus Baltimore

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Jake Faria had his string of strong outings ended Friday versus the Orioles. He lasted six innings (plus letting the first three batters of the seventh to reach) and ultimately was credited with seven runs allowed. He had been pitching well lately but had a rough game Friday. In Faria's […]

Josh Hader Locks Down Sixth Save Of The Season

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Josh Hader threw a perfect inning while striking out two in the 11-10 win over the Colorado Rockies. This now puts Hader at six saves on the season, which leads all Brewers pitchers. On the season, Hader now holds a 1.57 ERA with 48 strikeouts in only 23 innings pitched. Corey […]

Matt Harvey Tosses Four Scoreless Innings In Reds Debut

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Matt Harvey threw four scoreless innings on Friday night in his team debut against the Dodgers. Harvey gave up one hit (which seemed to get lost in the outfield lights) with no walks and two strikeouts over 55 pitches. This was an encouraging performance for Harvey, who was has a turbulent […]

Dan Jennings Quietly Having A Solid Year

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Dan Jennings pitched 1 1/3 scoreless innings allowing two hits while striking out one in the 11-10 win over the Colorado Rockies. Despite the two hits Jennings gave up in this game, he still holds a 1.00 WHIP on the season along with a 1.69 ERA. Considering the fact that Jennings […]

Manny Pina Delivers Clutch Home Run In Win

Milwaukee Brewers catcher Manny Pina went 2-for-5 with a double, a home run, three RBI, and two runs in the 11-10 win over the Colorado Rockies. With the Brewers down 10-8 in the ninth inning, Pina crushed a two-run home run to tie the game, leading to the eventual Brewers win. Pina has struggled for […]

Orlando Arcia Comes Up Big To Break Out Of Slump

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Orlando Arcia went 2-for-3 with a run, two RBI, and two walks in the 11-10 win over the Colorado Rockies. Coming into this game, Arcia had a .213 batting average and had recently broken a four-game hitless streak just on Thursday. This game gives him a .333 batting average in May with […]

Brandon Woodruff Gets Crushed For Seven Runs

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff went only three innings giving up nine hits, seven runs, and one walk while striking out one in the 11-10 win over the Colorado Rockies. Despite Woodruff's terrible beginning to the game, he was able to escape with a no-decision as Chad Bettis put up an equally awful performance […]

Jake Arietta Silences Mets Bats

For most of Friday’s game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the New York Mets, the home team was sitting pretty, riding the right shoulder of a former NL Cy Young Award winner. Jake Arrieta had his longest start of the season, going 7 1/3 innings while allowing zero runs, five hits, and two walks. He […]

Hector Neris Blows Save As Phillies Win Streak Snapped

The Philadelphia Phillies carried a four-game winning streak into Friday’s series opener against the New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park. After Jake Arrieta tossed seven masterful innings, the home club maintained a one-run lead heading into the ninth. Manager Gabe Kapler called on closer Hector Neris to ensure victory, but the Dominican native failed […]

Blake Treinen Locks Down Victory With Sixth Save

Oakland Athletics closer Blake Treinen slammed the door on the Yankees in a 10-5 win Friday. He came on in the eighth inning and finished with 1 1/3 innings while allowing one hit and struck out two. Treinen hasn’t gotten many opportunities but he does have a 2-1 record and a 10.38 K/9. He has […]

George Springer Leaves Game With Elbow Contusion

Houston Astros centerfielder George Springer left Friday's game against the Rangers after being hit by a pitch in the third inning. The pitch struck his elbow and Springer immediately broke down in pain. He made it through the inning but was lifted after that in what appears to be a precautionary measure and is considered […]

Chris Sale Takes No-Decision Despite Phenomenal Performance

Boston Red Sox ace Chris Sale performed as expected of an elite pitcher but did not factor into the decision of a 5-3 loss to the Blue Jays. He gave up a game-tying homer in the bottom of the seventh to catcher Luke Maile, who also hit a walk-off homer in the bottom of the […]

Kendall Graveman Provides Surprising Victory Against Yankees

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Kendall Graveman was called up from Triple-A Friday and pitched better than anyone could have expected in a 10-5 win against the Yankees. Graveman picked up his first win of the season by scattering three hits across six innings and only allowing four runs, one earned. He also walked two and […]

Jed Lowrie Leads Offensive Victory Over Yankees

Oakland Athletics second baseman Jed Lowrie hit his ninth homer of the season in the sixth inning off David Hale of a 10-5 win against the Yankees. He finished the night 3-for-6 with a run and two RBI, which adds to his team-leading RBI total of 34. Lowrie has yet to slow down from his […]

Marcus Semien Puts Finishing Touches On Offensive Victory

Oakland Athletics shortstop Marcus Semien deflated any rally the Yankees might have with a three-run double in the top of the ninth. He finished the night 2-for-6 with one run and four RBI. Semien continues to be an inexpensive power/speed option at shortstop that will have plenty of opportunities to score runs hitting at the […]

Khris Davis Joins The Power Party In New York

Oakland Athletics outfielder Khris Davis hit his team-leading 11th homer of the season, a solo shot off Sonny Gray in the second inning. His average (.215) is leaving a lot to be desired but he continues to provide the power that is expected. Davis is a model of consistency; he has hit at least 42 […]

Hunter Renfroe Nearing Rehab Assignment

San Diego Padres outfielder Hunter Renfroe (elbow) started extended-spring games on Thursday and should begin a rehab assignment soon. Renfroe hasn't played since April 17 with right elbow inflammation. Prior to the injury, he was in a platoon role slashing only .200/.281/.440 with two home runs in 57 plate appearances. Outfielder Franchy Cordero (.849 OPS) […]

Brandon Drury Not Yet Ready To Return

New York Yankees infielder Brandon Drury has not yet escaped symptoms from the migraines that originally landed him on the disabled list last month and as a result, will not be activated when his rehab stint expires. The 25-year-old, who arrived from the Arizona Diamondbacks via trade this offseason, described years of blurred vision after […]

Jameson Taillon Leaves Game With Finger Injury

Pittsburgh Pirates starter Jameson Taillon had to leave Friday's game against the San Francisco Giants with a finger laceration. Taillon had gone three innings, striking out five, and only allowing a single hit before being taken out of the game. It has been a rollercoaster season for the 26-year-old righty as evidenced by his 2-3 […]

Tommy Kahnle Poised To Return In Less Than Two Weeks

No longer dealing with the symptoms of right shoulder tendonitis that landed him on the disabled list, New York Yankees reliever Tommy Kahnle is inching closer and closer towards returning. Out since April, the 28-year-old has thrown some bullpen sessions with all the pitches in his repertoire, experiencing no pain and admitting he was pleased […]

Austin Hedges' MRI Comes Back Clean

Updating a previous report, San Diego Padres catcher Austin Hedges (elbow) received clean results on his MRI and is cleared to resume swinging. He's been out since May 1 with right elbow tendinitis. Hedges is batting a weak .173 with two home runs and 10 RBI but the Padres will welcome his impending return behind […]

Dustin Pedroia to Start Rehab Games Early Next Week

The Boston Red Sox are planning on sending second baseman Dustin Pedroia down to Triple-A Pawtucket on either Monday or Tuesday for a rehab stint. Pedroia has been recovering from knee surgery for the past few months. This is great news for the Red Sox as they could use his sure-handedness in the infield with […]

Shohei Ohtani Batting Cleanup on Friday

Shohei Ohtani continues to wow. Yesterday, against the Minnesota Twins, Ohtani had an RBI double to go along with a solo HR. Today, he will be the designated hitter batting in the cleanup spot. Ohtani has been downright amazing at the plate during 2018. He has a ludicrous slash line of .354/.400/.677 with five HR across […]