Bryan Mitchell Is On The Clock

San Diego Padres manager Andy Green called out starting pitcher Bryan Mitchell after he suffered his third loss Sunday against the New York Mets. After being roughed up for five hits, four walks and four earned runs in four and 2/3 innings, Green challenged Mitchell to stand up to his potential. In six starts, Mitchell […]

Andrelton Simmons Expected to Return to SS Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons served as the DH on Sunday, as he is still recovering from tightness in his forearm coming from a hit by pitch last week. Manager Mike Scioscia indicated that Simmons should be back at shortstop on Tuesday after an off-day Monday. Simmons is hitting .312 with three home runs […]

Shohei Ohtani Scratched with Ankle Sprain

Los Angeles Angels starter Shohei Ohtani will have his scheduled Tuesday start pushed back to this weekend against the Mariners due to a mild left ankle sprain. Nick Tropeano will start Tuesday and Andrew Heaney will start Wednesday, with Jaime Barria likely getting recalled to start on Thursday. Ohtani is expected to DH on Tuesday […]

Gio Gonzalez Delivers Seven Strong Innings In Win

Washington Nationals starter Gio Gonzalez rewarded his manager's faith on Sunday, going seven strong innings in his win over Arizona. Gonzalez was vocal about being pulled early in his previous start, so Dave Martinez let him continue in the seventh inning of this one. Until then, Gonzalez had only given up five hits, only one […]

Jay Bruce Likely To Play First Base Soon; Brandon Nimmo To See More Playing Time

When outfielder Jay Bruce re-signed with the New York Mets this winter, he said he didn’t expect to play first base in 2018; a position he spent some time at last year in an effort to raise his value on the trade market. With an outfield logjam and current first baseman Adrian Gonzalez struggling, however, […]

Adam Wainwright Ramping Up Activity This Week

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright (elbow) is scheduled to play catch on Monday and Tuesday and then will throw a bullpen session on Wednesday assuming everything goes well. The team will then be able to evaluate the veteran righty to see when he'll be able to rejoin the rotation. Rookie Jack Flaherty took […]

Austin Gomber Called Up by the Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals called up left-handed pitcher Austin Gomber on Sunday. Gomber struck out 16 in his most recent Triple-A Memphis start, but he'll work out of the bullpen for the big league club. His first appearance will be his major league debut, and while he has nice upside long term, he likely won't […]

Jack Flaherty Heads Back Down to Triple-A

St. Louis Cardinals rookie starting pitcher Jack Flaherty was optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Sunday. He was okay in his start on Saturday, but had a hard time with his control. With Adam Wainwright (elbow) seemingly ready to make his next start, Flaherty will vacate the rotation spot and head down to Triple-A to continue […]

Jose Ramirez Continues His Hot Hitting

Cleveland Indians infielder Jose Ramirez stayed hot on Sunday, going 3-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI. He got off to a shockingly awful start this season, but he's been on fire since, bringing his OPS all the way up to .861. He should keep it up and continue to be one of the better […]

Renato Nunez Goes Yard for First Home Run of 2018

Texas Rangers corner infielder Renato Nunez hit a home run off J.A. Happ in a 7-2 loss against the Toronto Blue Jays, The former A's prospect has gotten consistent run since being claimed off of waivers, logging 21 plate appearances over 6 games. Nunez's most interesting tool is his massive power, which saw the 24-year-old […]

Robinson Chirinos K's Three Times in Loss

Starting catcher Robinson Chirinos had a forgettable day, striking out three times in three at-bats against the Blue Jays. The outing brought his season line to .178/.274/.452 with just 5 home runs and a staggering 32 strikeouts against just 73 at-bats. Coming into the season, fantasy owners expected the veteran to swing-and-miss, but the lack […]

Danny Espinosa Released By Toronto

The Toronto Blue Jays have released infielder Danny Espinosa. Espinosa failed to make the big club out of spring training, and instead started the year off at Triple-A. However, he struggled extensively at that level and as such, was given his walking papers. The 31-year-old slashed a poor .232/.271/.286 with zero home runs, five runs […]

Steven Matz Pushed To Saturday

New York Mets starting pitcher Steven Matz has struggled to start the season, and it’s possible those struggles have something to do with back stiffness he’s been suffering from. To try and help alleviate it, the Mets are pushing Matz’s scheduled Tuesday start against the Atlanta Braves to Saturday against the Colorado Rockies instead. He’ll […]

Yoenis Cespedes Expects To Miss Three Games

New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes left Sunday’s victory over the San Diego Padres early due to a thumb injury, and fortunately he only expects to miss three games. He says he’s dealt with this injury previously, and knows how to handle it. While that will probably be the case, don’t set that timeline in […]

Jose Berrios Lasts Just Three Innings Sunday

Minnesota Twins right-hander Jose Berrios struggled against the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday. Berrios lasted just three innings, allowing four runs while walking three and failing to record a strikeout. This marks the second straight rough outing for Berrios, who has now allowed nine runs over his past two starts. Berrios got off to a fantastic […]

Eugenio Suarez Continues Hot Hitting

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez continued his hot hitting on Sunday against the Minnesota Twins. Suarez went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI to help lead his team to victory. Suarez, who missed just over two weeks with a fractured thumb, has been hitting well since returning to the lineup. In 18 at-bats […]

Tyler Mahle Dominates Twins Sunday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tyler Mahle turned in an excellent outing against the Minnesota Twins on Sunday. Mahle pitched 6 1/3 innings of one-run ball, striking out seven and walking just two. This registers as Mahle's second consecutive strong outing as he's allowed just four runs over his last two starts while posting 18 strikeouts. On […]

Alex Colome With His Third Loss Sunday Versus Boston

Tampa Bay Rays closer Alex Colome gave up the winning run Sunday versus the Red Sox. He came into a game tied at 3-3 and allowed the go-ahead run. It is his third loss already this season to go along with some blown saves. Colome recorded an MLB-leading 47 saves in 2017, but his overall […]

Matt Andriese With A Short Outing Sunday Versus Boston

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Matt Andriese lasted only 3 1/3 innings Sunday versus the Red Sox. He did not give up a run but they pulled him after two consecutive batters reached. The quick hook with a three-run lead does create some questions as to how much faith they have in him. Andriese has […]

Denard Span Homers Sunday Versus Boston

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Denard Span continued his unexpected RBI production Sunday versus the Red Sox. He only recorded one hit in the game and dropped his OBP to .378. The lone hit, however, was a two-run HR to give the Rays a 2-0 lead. It was his second HR in two days and moved […]

Kenta Maeda Earns Loss Against Giants

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Kenta Maeda floundered against the Giants on Sunday, earning his second loss of the season. He got into trouble right away in the first with a two-out double to Buster Posey, a walk to Brandon Belt and a home run to Evan Longoria. In the bottom of the third, he gave […]

Cody Bellinger Benched For Lack Of Hustle

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman and reigning Rookie of the Year Cody Bellinger was benched in the fifth inning of Sunday's contest for a perceived lack of hustle by Dave Roberts. Bellinger hit a ball into what's known as "triples alley" at AT&T Park in San Francisco but cruised into second for a double. He […]

Darren O'Day Gets Second Save Of the Season

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Darren O'Day knows that he and Brad Brach are merely placeholders until Zach Britton comes back from his Achilles injury. He did his job on April 29, pitching a clean ninth to slam the door on the O's 5-3 win over the Tigers. He may have wrested the interim closer mantle […]

Pedro Alvarez Crushes Two Homers In Win Over Tigers

Baltimore Orioles third baseman Pedro Alvarez had quite the day at the plate on Sunday, April 29. He went 2-for-4 and drove in three runs. Both of those hits were of the trot-around-the-bases variety and they were his fifth and sixth of the season. He's quietly starting off the season on a 30-homer pace. It's […]

Travis Jankowski Recalled From Triple-A

The San Diego Padres recalled outfielder Travis Jankowski from Triple-A El Paso before Sunday's game against the New York Mets. Jankowski's return to the big leagues is a result of outfielder Wil Myers (oblique) trip back to the disabled list. Jankowski entered as part of a double switch Sunday and recorded a hit in two […]

Josh Tomlin Struggles Again on Sunday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Josh Tomlin struggled again on Sunday, allowing six runs to the Seattle Mariners in six innings of work. Tomlin has had a very rough start to the season, as Sunday marked his fourth loss and saw his ERA move to 9.16. With some pitching reinforcements recovering from injury coming back soon, […]

Jonathan Villar Fails To Record A Hit In Series vs. Cubs

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Jonathan Villar went 0-for-8 in three starts for the Brewers in the series against the Chicago Cubs. During the series, he also only walked once in the last game. After holding a batting average of .342 on April 10, it has now fallen all the way down to .268, and his troubles […]

Zach Davies Misses Quality Start By One Out

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Zach Davies went 5 2/3 innings pitched, giving up five hits, two runs, and two walks while striking out three in the 2-0 loss to the Chicago Cubs. Like Junior Guerra and Chase Anderson in their last starts against the Cubs this series, Davies was destined to lose from the start […]

Brent Suter To Move To The Bullpen

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Brent Suter will move to the bullpen after the addition of Wade Miley to the 40 man roster and rotation. This season, Suter is rocking a 5.34 ERA, 1-2 record and a 1.42 WHIP, which certainly aren't the most impressive numbers. Due to Junior Guerra being an excellent addition to the rotation, […]

Ross Stripling Will Start For Dodgers Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Ross Stripling will make his first start of the year on Monday versus the Diamondbacks in Arizona. Stripling has worked exclusively out of the bullpen this year but has started in the previous two seasons. He's been effective in his long-man role, striking out 16 batters and walking six in 16 […]