Eduardo Rodriguez Put On Family Medical Leave

Boston Red sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez was placed on family medical leave Tuesday. Since returning from the disabled list, Rodriguez has a 3-0 record in five starts. He does provide high strikeouts -- 29 in 26 innings -- but it comes at the expense of his ERA (4.78). The Red Sox are hopeful that […]

Michael Brantley Smashes a Game-Tying Home Run on Tuesday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Michael Brantley hit a game-tying grand slam in the bottom of the ninth inning on Tuesday. It was his only hit of the night, but it was a huge one, as Cleveland was down four and Brantley was in an 0-2 count. His bomb was a no-doubter, but the Rangers eventually ended […]

Mike Clevinger Strikes Out Seven and Picks Up a Quality Start

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Mike Clevinger picked up a quality start on Tuesday, striking out seven and allowing three runs in 6 2/3 innings. Cleveland ended up losing the game in extra innings, so Clevinger had to settle for a no-decision. He'll take a 2.82 ERA and a 1.15 WHIP into his next start against […]

Jose Ramirez Sitting Out Wednesday's Game

Cleveland Indians infielder Jose Ramirez (hip, groin) is not in Wednesday's starting lineup. It's mostly a day off, as manager Terry Francona said Ramirez would be able to play if necessary, but he wanted to err on the side of caution, especially with a doubleheader coming up the following day. Ramirez is experiencing soreness in […]

Steve Pearce Out of Lineup On Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Steve Pearce (rib cage) was a late scratch from Tuesday’s game against the Minnesota Twins and remains out of the lineup for Wednesday’s affair. Pearce has been experiencing tightness in his rib cage, which obviously is not ideal if you’re trying to swing a baseball bat. Pearce is considered day-to-day, though […]

Roberto Osuna Picks Up Eighth Save

After allowing runs in consecutive outings last week (his first runs allowed of the season), fantasy owners were a tad worried about Toronto Blue Jays closer Roberto Osuna. Fear not, as Osuna pitched a clean inning against the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday, picking up his eighth save of the season as a result. It was […]

Josh Donaldson Has Successful Rehab Game

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Josh Donaldson (shoulder) played in his second rehab game on Tuesday with High-A Dunedin, and it's safe to say it was a successful one. The former American League MVP finished 2-for-2 with an RBI and a walk. The results with his bat are fantastic, but perhaps more importantly for long-term […]

Two More Hits For Kevin Pillar

There’s no other way to put it, Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Pillar just keeps on raking. Pillar picked up two more hits in Tuesday’s 7-4 win over the Minnesota Twins -- both doubles -- while also scoring a run, driving in one and stealing a base. Pillar is now on a six-game hitting streak, […]

Kyle Schwarber Resting Wednesday Versus Rockies

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber will rest Wednesday as the Cubs face left-hander Tyler Anderson. Manager Joe Maddon is still not ready to trust Schwarber against lefties, and it appears no matter how well he is hitting that he will sit when the Cubs face a left-hander. Ben Zobrist will be in left field Wednesday […]

Marco Estrada Still Not Great

After three straight bad outings for Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Marco Estrada, Tuesday night was supposed to be the game he turned it around against one of the league’s worst offenses, the Minnesota Twins. Well, that one didn’t exactly go as planned either. He wasn’t as bad as he’s been recently, but he still […]

Kendrys Morales Steals a Base And Clubs Two Homers

Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Kendrys Morales has not been very good, to say the least, since his return from the disabled list in late April. In fact, Morales hadn’t picked up a hit in any of his last seven games, a sparkling goose egg of 0-for-19. That all changed in a 7-4 victory over […]

Mitch Moreland Continues To Be A Force Off The Bench

Boston Red Sox first baseman Mitch Moreland started at first base with Hanley Ramirez at designated hitter in an 8-6 loss to the Royals. Moreland went 3-for-6 with three RBI, two runs and a solo home run. Moreland has a slash line of .340/.407/.702 against right-handed pitchers. In a part-time role, he has a .323 […]

Two Straight Multi-Hit Games For Todd Frazier

New York Mets third baseman Todd Frazier has quietly enjoyed a very productive start to his tenure in Queens, and despite a loss, that continued on Tuesday night against the Atlanta Braves. Frazier finished 2-for-4 with a run scored, giving him his second consecutive multi-hit game. He’s also picked up base knocks in six out […]

Noah Syndergaard Pitches Well, But Not Living Up To 2018 Hype

In most fantasy baseball drafts this past spring, New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard was drafted as either the fifth or sixth starting pitcher off the board, kicking off the second tier of pitchers after Clayton Kershaw, Max Scherzer, Chris Sale and Corey Kluber. Thus far in 2018, it’s fair to say he’s been […]

Yoenis Cespedes Is Red-Hot

Less than 24 hours ago, fantasy owners of New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes were still worried about how much time the slugger would miss after injuring his thumb on Sunday in San Diego. Not only did the answer turn out to be no time at all, he’s still catching fire, even with the injury. […]

Chris Sale Gets No-Decision Despite Solid Start

Boston Red Sox ace Chris Sale pitched great but ended up with a no-decision in a 8-6 loss to the Royals on Tuesday. Sale threw seven innings with five hits, allowing one earned run and two walks while striking out six. Sale continues to be the victim of bad luck. His record stays at 2-1. […]

Shane Greene Fires Perfect Ninth For Fifth Save

Detroit Tigers closer Shane Greene bounced back from a poor outing on Tuesday, tossing a perfect frame and striking out two batters to pick up save No. 5 on the year. It was a positive sign for Greene, who was roughed up on Monday in a non-save situation and had blown two of his last […]

Miguel Cabrera Could Return Any Day

Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera (biceps) left Sunday's loss at Baltimore with what the team called a biceps spasm, and has been out of the lineup for the last two games. He is listed as day-to-day, and the team's injury report says that Cabrera could return any day. Miggy told reporters that he's felt […]

Matthew Boyd Turns In Another Quality Start

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matthew Boyd bounced back on Tuesday following a shellacking by the Pirates his last time out. Boyd fired six innings of one-run ball against Tampa Bay, scattering seven hits and striking out seven in the process. Even with his Pittsburgh meltdown in the mix in which he allowed four earned runs […]

Blake Snell Looking To Stay Hot Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell will be looking to continue his good start to the season Wednesday. Snell faces off against the Tigers, who rank 18th in runs scored and 27th in home runs. On the season, Snell has a 2.52 ERA and 41 strikeouts in 35 2/3 innings. Snell has managed to […]

Danny Duffy Facing A Tough Matchup Wednesday

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Danny Duffy will be a tough pitcher to start Wednesday. Duffy has had a roller coaster 2018, with his two good starts having been sandwiched between four bad ones. Duffy’s start on Wednesday will be in Boston against a team that has been extremely good this season. In his previous […]

Billy Hamilton Picks Up Two Hits

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Billy Hamilton came through for his team on Tuesday against the Milwaukee Brewers, going 2-for-4. This was a much-needed performance for Hamilton, who had been really struggling heading into the game on Tuesday night, posting just a .225 on-base percentage and striking out 15 times in his last 36 at-bats. On the […]

Nick Senzel Fine After Shoulder Issue

Cincinnati Reds prospect Nick Senzel is fine after being scratched from the lineup earlier in the week with a shoulder issue. Senzel had jammed his left shoulder and wound up missing a few games for Triple-A Louisville. Senzel returned to the lineup on Monday and promptly hit an inside-the-park home run while adding a stolen […]

Ervin Santana Throws Off A Mound Tuesday

Minnesota Twins right-hander Ervin Santana (finger) threw 15 pitches off a mound on Tuesday in Fort Myers, Florida, the first time he threw off of a mound since undergoing finger surgery in February. This is a big step in the right direction for Santana as he works his way back to the big leagues. Manager […]

Jason Castro Dealing With Minor Knee Issue

Minnesota Twins catcher Jason Castro is dealing with a minor knee tweak, according to reports. According to manager Paul Molitor, Castro is "beat up" after tweaking his knee during the team's most recent road trip. Despite the issue, there is said to be nothing structurally wrong with the knee, meaning it is most likely just […]

Byron Buxton Unable To Run Tuesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (toe) was unable to run on Tuesday as he attempts to make his way back to the field. Buxton is dealing with a hairline fracture in his big toe, an injury which he suffered after fouling a ball off his foot during a rehab assignment. For now, Buxton's running has […]

Scooter Gennett's MRI Comes Back Clean

An MRI on the shoulder of Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett showed no serious issues. "There's definitely some inflammation in there, but nothing serious. It was good news for the most part," said Gennett. Gennett has been dealing with a sore shoulder for much of the first month of the season, an issue which […]

Wilson Ramos Returns To Lineup Versus Detroit Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Wilson Ramos returned from rehabbing his groin Tuesday versus the Tigers. He was the only Tampa Bay hitter to reach twice in their 2-1 loss. While his hitting was welcome Tuesday, the bigger news for his owners was that he made it through the whole game as the catcher. His 2015 […]

Chris Archer Let Down By Rays Offense Tuesday Versus Detroit

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Chris Archer allowed only two runs Tuesday versus the Tigers. He lasted six innings while striking out six. He was unfortunate to take the loss as the Rays would only score once in the game. Archer is an elite strikeout pitcher who has had at least 233 K's in each […]

Jorge Soler Continues Hot Streak

Kansas City Royals outfielder Jorge Soler continued his hot streak at the plate Tuesday. He hit a home run and had three RBI in his latest two-hit performance. Soler has now improved his batting average to an impressive .306, with it having been as low as .207 on April 12. Soler has cut his strikeout […]