Bud Norris Picks Up a Four-Out Save on Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals closer Bud Norris picked up a four-out save on Wednesday, striking out two batters in a perfect 1 1/3 innings of work. Norris was officially named the team's closer earlier in the day, as Greg Holland was removed from the committee-like monster manager Mike Matheny had created. There remains a chance Holland […]

Carlos Martinez Pitches and Hits Well on Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Carlos Martinez earned a win, a quality start and hit a home run on Wednesday. It was an overall excellent day for the righty, who tossed 7 1/3 innings of one-run ball, allowing five hits and two walks while striking out five. He also provided a sixth-inning solo home run […]

Asdrubal Cabrera Should Be In Your Lineup On Wednesday

If you own New York Mets infielder Asdrubal Cabrera, you’re probably starting him regardless, as he’s leading the National League in hits with 35. But you’ll especially want to make sure he’s in your lineup on Wednesday against Sean Newcomb and the Atlanta Braves. The sample size may be very, very small (nine at-bats), but […]

Jason Kipnis Drives in Three Runs on Wednesday

Cleveland Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis drove in three runs on Wednesday, finishing 2-for-4 with a home run and a double. It was Kipnis' first home run of the season and the three RBI brought him up to 12 in that category. It's been a slow start for Kipnis and even with the strong game, […]

Edwin Encarnacion Hits Three Home Runs on Wednesday

Cleveland Indians designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion hit three home runs on Wednesday, ending up 3-for-5 with six RBI and three runs scored. Encarnacion got off to a quick start in this one, hitting home runs in the first and second innings before smashing his third of the day in the eighth inning. It brought Encarnacion's […]

Jacob deGrom Looks To Dominate Braves Again

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom has been a victim of some hard-luck, bullpen-blown no-decisions in 2018, and it’s only been six starts thus far. One of those outings came against the Braves in Atlanta on April 21 when deGrom was absolutely masterful and put on a show with 10 strikeouts across seven innings […]

Dee Gordon Swinging A Scorching Bat

Seattle Mariners outfielder Dee Gordon is on quite a streak right now, going 11-for-14 (.785) over his last three games. Gordon hit everything in sight on Tuesday night, posting his first ever career 5-for-5 game with two stolen bases. That performance was an encore from a four-hit game the night before, and he is scorching-hot […]

Jacoby Ellsbury Transferred to 60-Day DL

On Wednesday, the New York Yankees announced that outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury (oblique, hip, foot) was transferred from the 10-day disabled list to the 60-day DL. Ellsbury has yet to resume on-field activities after being placed on the DL with an oblique injury before the start of the season, and he has since dealt with hip […]

Justin Smoak On Three-Game Hitting Streak

You might not know it given Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Justin Smoak’s overall results, but the 31-year-old may be picking things up, as he’s on a three-game hitting streak. Of course, it was only one hit in each game and only one extra-base hit over that span (a home run), but it’s something. Smoak […]

Corey Kluber Earns His Fifth Win With Wednesday's Quality Start

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber collected his fifth win on Wednesday, pitching seven innings while allowing three runs on six hits. He struck out six and did not issue a walk. Kluber is now 5-1 with a 2.41 ERA. All three runs he allowed on Wednesday came on solo home runs by the Rangers, […]

Nelson Cruz With Seven RBI Over Last Six Games

Seattle Mariners designated hitter Nelson Cruz powered his sixth home run of the season in the 6-3 Mariners win Tuesday night. Heading into Wednesday's action, Cruz now has driven in seven runs over his last six games with two home runs. He is 9-for-26 (.346) during that span and is quickly making up for lost […]

Jordan Montgomery Lands on DL with Elbow Strain

The New York Yankees announced Wednesday that starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery has been placed on the 10-day disabled list with a strain in his left elbow on his throwing arm. Montgomery left his start on Tuesday night after throwing just seven pitches. The New York Daily News reports that Montgomery appears to have avoided the […]

Curtis Granderson Has One Hit in Last Six Games

Not all that long ago, Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Curtis Granderson was on fire in his new home north of the border. Well, things have changed. Granderson finished with another hitless effort in a 4-0 loss to the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday, his third straight game of the sort. With Wednesday’s failure, Granderson has now […]

Aledmys Diaz Finally Picks Up Extra-Base Hit

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Aledmys Diaz got off to a hot start in 2018 in place of the injured Troy Tulowitzki, picking up home runs in two of his first five games. Since then, however, it’s been a whole bunch of nothing for the 27-year-old. While this doesn’t mean we expect that to change, Diaz […]

Brian McCann In 2-For-23 Slump

Houston Astros catcher Brian McCann has struggled recently with two hits in his last 23 at-bats. His batting average has plummeted from .359 to .258 during the skid and has only four extra-base hits this season through 62 at-bats. McCann was in danger of losing playing time to Max Stassi after Stassi got off to […]

Marcus Stroman Turns In Best Performance Of 2018

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Marcus Stroman has been shelled all season long, and that’s putting it kindly. To put that in perspective, entering Wednesday’s start against the Minnesota Twins, Stroman had an 8.88 ERA. Yes, you read that right. Fortunately, on Wednesday Stroman may have done what rotation mate Marco Estrada failed to do […]

Guillermo Heredia Recalled From Triple-A

Seattle Mariners outfielder Guillermo Heredia has been recalled from Triple-A. The Mariners will now carry five outfielders on their team with the addition of Heredia, who was hitting .385 in six games in the minors. Heredia opened the season with the big league club as outfielder Ben Gamel was rehabbing an oblique injury. Heredia went […]

Joe Biagini To Start Game 2 of Thursday’s Doubleheader

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Joe Biagini is now confirmed to start Game 2 of Thursday’s doubleheader against the Cleveland Indians. Biagini made one start for Toronto recently, April 17 against the Kansas City Royals, lasting 5 2/3 innings and allowing three earned runs on six hits and three walks with four strikeouts. Biagini has […]

Erasmo Ramirez Placed On Disabled List

Seattle Mariners starter Erasmo Ramirez has been placed on the disabled list with a strained upper back. The injury affects his tricep and manager Scott Servais told reporters that Ramirez could miss a month or more with the injury. Ramirez struggled in his only two starts of the season, allowing seven home runs and 11 […]

Dallas Keuchel Hopes To Limit The Long Ball Against Yankees

Houston Astros starter Dallas Keuchel hopes to bounce back Wednesday night against the Yankees after being roughed up in his last start. Keuchel was touched up for three home runs and six earned runs last week against the A's while striking out only three. Keuchel has been the odd man out this season pitching in […]

Michael Conforto Sitting Against Braves

New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto will have the night off on Wednesday against the Atlanta Braves. Atlanta is starting southpaw starting pitcher Sean Newcomb, and Conforto sits about half the time when the Amazins take on a left-hander. A breather here probably can’t hurt the 25-year-old. Conforto’s struggles have been well-publicized. He’s slashing a […]

Mike Moustakas Back At Third Base Wednesday

Kansas City Royals third baseman Mike Moustakas (forearm) was back playing third base Wednesday after sitting out Tuesday. Moustakas was initially set to play at first base, but after pre-game work he was moved to third. Moustakas is performing extremely well so far in 2018. In 123 plate appearances, he has hit eight home runs […]

Yoan Moncada Exits Game With Apparent Leg Injury

Chicago White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada (hamstring) left Wednesday's game in the eighth inning after sustaining a leg injury sliding into third base. According to reports, he left the field under his own power but while holding the back of his left leg. The Chicago Tribune's Paul Sullivan is reporting Moncada left the game […]

Elvis Andrus Likely To Return Mid-June

Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus (elbow) is likely to take close to eight weeks to return from the disabled list. The initial prediction was a six- to eight-week absence, but it appears it will be closer to the second half of that time frame. Prior to the injury, Andrus was hitting .327 with two home […]

Hunter Strickland Suffered Loss Tuesday

San Francisco Giants closer Hunter Strickland suffered the loss Tuesday evening versus the Padres. Strickland entered in a tie game and served up a home run to Eric Hosmer for the loss. Despite the loss, Strickland has pitched well this year with a 1.84 ERA and has a firm grip on the closer role.

Ryan Yarbrough Scheduled to Start Friday

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Ryan Yarbrough is scheduled to make his second start of the season Friday, facing the Toronto Blue Jays at home. However, if the need arises Wednesday, he could still be used in relief. So far in 2018, Yarbrough has made seven appearances for the Rays, striking out 16 in 19 1/3 […]

Kyle Lohse Assigned to Triple-A Omaha

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Kyle Lohse has been assigned to Triple-A Omaha. Lohse will be hoping to do what Clay Buchholz could not and earn a spot in the Royals rotation. The 39-year-old most recently had a four-year spell of fantasy relevance from 2011 to 2014 with the Cardinals and Brewers. However, his lack […]

Justin Bour Back In Lineup, Starlin Castro Sitting Out

Miami Marlins first baseman Justin Bour (back) is back in the starting lineup and is hitting cleanup against Phillies starter Aaron Nola on Wednesday. Second baseman Starlin Castro is receiving his first day off of the season, and infielder Yadiel Rivera will be at the keystone and will hit eighth. Bour missed a few days […]

Ryan Zimmerman Sits Wednesday, Howie Kendrick Bats Cleanup

Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman is sitting out Wednesday's game against the Pirates. Matt Adams, who hit two home runs on Tuesday, will start in his place at first and bat third. Howie Kendrick will start at second base and bat cleanup. Zimmerman went 1-for-4 with an RBI in Tuesday's 12-4 rout, but is […]

Trea Turner Plates Three Runs With Double Tuesday

Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner hit a bases-clearing three-run double on Tuesday and also walked. His walk rate has nearly doubled so far this year (13.8 percent) from 2017 (6.7 percent) and he has 19 already. Last season, he collected 30 walks all year. He's finally fulfilling the on-base promise his keen eye and fast […]