Nate Karns "Progressing"

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Nate Karns (elbow) threw a 25-pitch bullpen session Thursday. "He still felt a little something on his fastball," so he is not quite ready to return yet. It looks like Karns will initially return in a bullpen role, but with Eric Skogland struggling, he might get a shot in the […]

Wilson Ramos Drives In Three Runs Versus The Orioles Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Wilson Ramos drove in three runs Thursday versus Baltimore. He went 2-for-4, including a two-run home run. It was his second of the season. He is now batting .262, which is respectable for a catcher. His 2015 season was a success, as he hit 22 home runs with 80 runs batted […]

C.J. Cron Drives In Two Runs Thursday Versus Baltimore

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman C.J. Cron drove in two more runs Thursday versus the Orioles. He has driven in four runs in the past two games. He now is tied for the team RBI lead with Denard Span at 17. The two runs came on his sixth home run of the season. Cron has […]

Welington Castillo Hits Third Home Run

Chicago White Sox catcher Welington Castillo hit his third home run of the season on Thursday. Castillo finished 1-for-3 with two runs, an RBI and a walk. He now has three home runs and is hitting .255 for the season. Castillo should be able to produce top-10 numbers behind the dish and should be owned […]

Joakim Soria Picks Up Third Save

Chicago White Sox closer Joakim Soria picked up his third save of the season Thursday evening. Soria allowed a double to Abraham Almonte to start the inning, but then retired the next three batters. Soria now has three saves on the season. He is worth owning for saves, but there is also a chance Nate […]

Yoan Moncada Hits Another Home Run

Chicago White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada hit a home run to start off the game for the second time in two games. Moncada finished 3-for-5 with with one run and one RBI, but did strike out twice. Moncada has been in a nice groove lately and now has six home runs, 12 RBI and […]

Matt Davidson Hits Two Home Runs Versus Royals

Chicago White Sox designated hitter Matt Davidson clubbed a pair of home runs Thursday versus the Kansas City Royals. Davidson has been a boom-or-bust player all year and now has seven home runs on the year. Davidson is hitting .225 on the year. Unless you are seeking power and can deal with a poor batting […]

Lucas Giolito Finally Puts In A Solid Performance

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito had a nice comeback game on Thursday versus the Kansas City Royals. Giolito needed a strong performance and he went 5 2/3 innings, allowing five hits, two runs, two walks and striking out two. Giolito still owns an ugly 7.71 ERA on the year, but it’s good to […]

Aaron Altherr Continues Hot Streak

After a much-publicized announcement from manager Gabe Kapler that the Philadelphia Phillies would go with a rotation in the outfield, one of the casualties was Aaron Altherr. The 27-year-old would not be an everyday player, but would still see significant action this season. As of late, however, Altherr has been on fire, hitting .318 across […]

Kyle Schwarber Hits Another Home Run

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber hit his seventh home run of the season Thursday evening. His solo shot was all the Cubs needed to get the victory. Schwarber has had a nice bounce-back season so far and is hitting .286 with 17 RBI.

Kyle Hendricks Goes Seven Scoreless Innings Thursday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks fired seven scoreless frames versus the Milwaukee Brewers Thursday evening. Hendricks allowed four hits and struck out five batters and didn’t allow a walk. Hendricks is now 2-1 with a 3.10 ERA and 1.17 WHIP over 29 innings. Hendricks will look to keep it going versus the Rockies early […]

Ben Lively Roughed Up In Defeat

With an early start time Thursday afternoon as they wrapped up a series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Philadelphia Phillies sent fifth starter Ben Lively out looking for a victory. The 26-year-old went a season-low 2 1/3 innings, surrendering seven runs on seven hits and four walks. Lively conceded two home runs and was pulled […]

Sean Newcomb Goes Six Innings But Winds Up With No-Decision As Braves Win

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Sean Newcomb had a decent start against the Reds on April 26 as far as pitching in Cincinnati's tiny stadium. He gave up four runs over six innings while striking out seven. Atlanta and the Reds were tied at four when he departed, so he was not involved in the decision. […]

Chase Anderson Gets Little Run Support In Quality Start

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Chase Anderson went seven innings, giving up five hits, one walk and one run while striking out two in the 1-0 loss to the Chicago Cubs. A solo home run from Kyle Schwarber was the only run of the game, and since it came off Anderson, he was handed the loss […]

Corey Dickerson Slugs Walk-Off Home Run

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Corey Dickerson provided his team's only run on Thursday, blasting a walk-off solo home run to secure a 1-0 win over the Detroit Tigers. The ball was seemingly hit a mile into the air and barely cleared the right field fence at PNC Park, with the play close enough that it warranted […]

Adam Jones Drives In Two Runs As O's Fall To Rays

It's too bad that Baltimore Orioles outfielder Adam Jones can't pitch. He did great at the plate on April 26, going 3-for-5 and driving in two runs on a two-run homer. It was all for naught as Baltimore lost to Tampa Bay 9-5. If you need an outfielder, Jones has been pretty hot of late, […]

Eric Thames Heading To Phoenix For Second Opinion On Injury

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Eric Thames (thumb) will be heading off to Phoenix, Arizona, for a second opinion on his injury. Lots of discussions are going around as to whether or not he will need surgery, but for right now, it's looking to be a little unclear. After receiving the second opinion, there will most […]

Jimmy Nelson Doing Throwing Motions Off Mound

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Jimmy Nelson (shoulder) was seen doing some throwing motions off a bullpen mound in Chicago on Thursday as he continues to go through the recovery process. Nelson has got a lot of work to do, as projections for his return can go as far as the All-Star Break. However, the Brewers […]

Ozhaino Albies Drives In Three Runs As Braves Beat Reds

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozhaino Albies is one of the new faces of the franchise. He went 2-for-5 on April 26 and hit his eighth homer, a two-run shot, en route to a three-RBI day. He's got 16 RBI and he's going to be going up against the Phillies next. There should be even more […]

Dellin Betances Strikes Out Side In Victory

With the New York Yankees trailing 3-1 in the ninth inning of Thursday afternoon’s series finale against the Minnesota Twins, manager Aaron Boone summoned Dellin Betances from the bullpen. The 30-year-old former All-Star has been quite the enigma as of late, with the results of his performances being completely unpredictable. Thursday afternoon, however, he displayed […]

Gary Sanchez Walks It Off For the Yankees

After getting no-hit for over five innings Thursday afternoon in the Bronx against the Minnesota Twins, the New York Yankees offense finally went to work in the late innings. In the seventh inning, they finally got on the board but still entered the bottom of the ninth down 3-1. After an error put leadoff hitter […]

Dylan Bundy Roughed Up By Rays In Loss

By the time Baltimore Orioles starter Dylan Bundy staggered off the mound after giving the ball to manager Buck Showalter on April 26, he'd given up eight runs in 4 2/3 innings. One of those runs was unearned, so it was seven. Still, it was a terrible showing coming from someone who many consider to […]

J.D. Martinez Gets Team The Lead And Victory With Three-Run Homer

Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez did what he was signed to do, hit homers in clutch situations, which is what he did against the Blue Jays on Thursday. Trailing by one in the fifth inning, Martinez hit an opposite-field three-run bomb off starter Marco Estrada. He ended the game 2-for-4 with three RBI and […]

Ronald Acuna Hits First Homer In Win Over Reds

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna has wasted no time in announcing himself to the world. He went 3-for-4 on April 26, and hit his first Major League homer off the aptly-named Homer Bailey. Acuna drove in two runs and also scored two runs. While this may be a case of Major League pitchers needing time […]

Chris Sale Gets Win Despite Looking Human On Mound

Boston Red Sox ace Chris Sale gave a below-average performance, by his standards, in a 5-4 win against the Blue Jays on Thursday. Sale had to throw 104 pitches to get through six innings. He scattered three runs on four hits while only striking out four batters and walking two but still earned a quality […]

Ivan Nova Stays Hot, Throws Eight Scoreless Frames

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Ivan Nova turned in another strong outing on Thursday afternoon, firing eight shutout innings against the Detroit Tigers. For a fourth consecutive start, the right-hander didn't issue a base on balls, and he now has a 2.6 percent walk rate in 38 innings. Nova gave up only six hits on the […]

Jonathan Schoop May Start Extended Spring Training Games Soon

Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jonathan Schoop may be on his way back soon. He's going to go to Sarasota, Florida, and may start playing games next Wednesday. That's good news for a team that needs some more hitting after third baseman Tim Beckham landed on the disabled list and had "core surgery." Infielder Jace Peterson […]

Xander Bogaerts To Be Activated Off DL Friday

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (ankle) will be activated off the disabled list on Friday, according to Christopher Smith of MassLive.com. The Red Sox eagerly await the return of Bogaerts and his great slash line .368/.400/.711. He will go against the Tampa Bay Rays in Boston on Friday. Make your lineup adjustments so he […]

Tyler Austin’s Suspension Reduced

Still awaiting word on his suspension from an altercation with the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park two weeks ago, New York Yankees first baseman Tyler Austin once again took part in a game for the Yankees on Thursday afternoon. The 26-year-old went hitless in three plate appearances, but it was the news that emerged […]

Brock Holt Leaves Game With Hamstring Tightness

Boston Red Sox utility player Brock Holt (hamstring) exited in the third inning of Thursday's game against the Blue Jays. Holt has been playing at shortstop while Xander Bogaerts was on the disabled list. It is rather unfortunate but timely, as Bogaerts is expected to come off the DL on Friday. During the last nine […]