Nick Pivetta Labors In No-Decision

Coming off a defeat that saw the Philadelphia Phillies struggle to put runs on the board, they resumed their series with the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday at SunTrust Park. The club sent 25-year-old Nick Pivetta to the mound looking to turn things around. Pivetta would concede just one run on five hits across five innings […]

Shohei Ohtani Removed Early With Blister

Los Angeles Angels starter Shohei Ohtani was removed from Tuesday's start after just two innings because of a blister. He had already thrown 66 pitches and given up three runs on two walks with just one strikeout. It is not clear if the blister will cause Ohtani to miss his next start, although it would […]

Stephen Piscotty Finally Heating Up

Oakland Athletics outfielder Stephen Piscotty went 2-for-3 Tuesday night against the White Sox. He finished with a run, three RBI and two doubles. Piscotty continues his recent hot streak, raising his average to .295. In the last week, Piscotty is hitting .440 with a homer, three runs and four RBI while hitting at the bottom […]

Trevor Cahill Breezes To Victory In Return

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Trevor Cahill went seven scoreless innings in a 10-2 win against the White Sox on Tuesday. He struck out eight batters and only walked two. Cahill had a 4-3 record with a 4.93 ERA in 2017. This was the best return to Oakland he could have imagined. Cahill will have another […]

Jeff Samardzija Could Return Saturday

Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports that San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija (pectoral) could return on Saturday. Samardzija will throw one more bullpen session, and if it goes well, he should be able to make his debut against the Angels on Saturday. Samardzija should be owned in all formats. The matchup […]

Johnny Cueto Strikes Out 11 Batters In Return

Returning from the disabled list Tuesday evening, San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Johnny Cueto didn’t miss a beat. Cueto went seven innings and allowed just two hits while striking out 11 batters and allowing zero runs. Cueto picked up the no-decision as he was out dueled by Diamondbacks starting pitcher Patrick Corbin, who allowed just […]

Javier Baez Hits Another Home Run Tuesday

Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez was the Cubs lone bright spot on Tuesday evening versus the Cardinals. Baez hit his fifth home run of the season, a two-run shot, and finished 3-for-4. Baez now has five home runs over the past week and continues to heat up. He also was moved up in the […]

Tyler Chatwood Allows Seven Walks In Loss

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Tyler Chatwood struggled with control Tuesday night by allowing seven walks in 4 2/3 innings. Chatwood also struck out seven batters and allowed two runs on one hit. The walks have been a problem early on for Chatwood, but his velocity has been up. His shaky command may have been due […]

Giancarlo Stanton Could Be Dropped In Order

As his struggles persist nearly a month into this 2018 regular season, New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton could be dropped in the lineup. Manager Aaron Boone expressed the possibility of the move after Tuesday’s disappointing 9-1 defeat in the Bronx to the lowly Miami Marlins. The reigning National League MVP went hitless in four plate […]

Devin Mesoraco Leaves Early With Bruised Wrist

Cincinnati Reds catcher Devin Mesoraco left Tuesday's game early with a bruised right wrist. He was taken for X-rays, which came back negative. Mesoraco, the Reds' backup catcher, was hit by a pitch in the second inning and departed during the sixth, giving way to regular starter Tucker Barnhart. Mesoraco is hitting .250 with one […]

Eric Thames Has Five Home Runs In Last Seven Starts

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Eric Thames went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in the 2-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds. Thames was responsible for 100 percent of the offense Tuesday, as his two-run shot proved to be the only scoring at-bat of the game. This now gives Thames five home runs in […]

Orlando Arcia Getting His Season Back Together

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Orlando Arcia went 2-for-3 in the 2-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds. While both his hits were singles, this is great news for Arcia, who came into this game with a .192 batting average after being at .133 just over a week ago. His power numbers still remain subpar, as he only […]

Junior Guerra Only Allows One Hit In 5 2/3 Innings

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Junior Guerra went 5 2/3 innings pitched on Tuesday, giving up one hit and three walks while striking out seven in the 2-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. It looks like the Brewers have officially solved their issue with their fifth starter. In two starts now for Guerra since being called […]

Trey Mancini Goes Deep In Loss To Tigers

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Trey Mancini is trying to exceed his 2017 numbers. He took a good step toward that on Tuesday night, clubbing a solo homer in the third inning off Francisco Liriano. It was his second homer of the season and gave him five RBI. Mancini has taken to the leadoff spot, hitting .299. […]

Josh Hader Locks Down Another Two-Inning Save; Looks To Be Closer

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Josh Hader locked down his second save in as many appearances in the 2-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds. He went two innings and struck out three for the save. Hader was originally one of the pitchers in the Brewers bullpen who was almost guaranteed to not get save appearances, but […]

Andrew Cashner Gets No Run Support In Loss

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Andrew Cashner didn't pitch that badly on Tuesday, giving up three runs in his six innings of work, striking out five and walking three. The O's bats couldn't get going against Francisco Liriano, so Cashner wound up with the loss in a 4-2 defeat. The right-hander has been fairly solid, sporting […]

Gleyber Torres Day-To-Day

Top New York Yankees prospect Gleyber Torres remains day-to-day with lower back stiffness, missing the Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders game Tuesday. The 21-year-old infielder is reportedly on the cusp of a major league promotion as he excels in the minors while the Yankees struggle early on this season. Through 11 games this year, Torres is hitting […]

Tommy Kahnle Lands On DL

New York Yankees reliever Tommy Kahnle was placed on the 10-day disabled Tuesday with right shoulder tendinitis. The former White Sox relief man is 1-0 with a 6.14 ERA in his first full season with the Bronx Bombers after arriving in a trade last season. Kahnle was an integral part of last season’s postseason run […]

Trevor Williams Takes Tough-Luck Loss

Despite throwing well against a strong Colorado Rockies offense, Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Trevor Williams picked up his first loss of the season on Tuesday. The right-hander struck out four and allowed just two runs, four hits, and three walks in six innings, but he received no run support on a frigid night in PNC Park. […]

Luiz Gohara Has Rough Outing In Minor League Start

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Luiz Gohara looked a bit rusty on Tuesday during his Double-A rehab start. He went 3 1/3 innings and walked three hitters while throwing 35 strikes over the course of 65 pitches. That's a ratio of more balls to strikes than he would have likely preferred. Gohara gave up five runs, […]

Steven Wright Nearing Rehab Assignment

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Steven Wright (knee) is close to a minor league rehab assignment, according to Evan Drellich of NBC Sports Boston. Wright is still on the long road to recovery from knee surgery in May of 2017. Wright will also have to serve his 15-game suspension for domestic violence, which will not […]

Miguel Cabrera Exits With Lower Back Tightness

Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera (back) went into the dugout in the eighth inning and didn't come back out for the ninth. Club sources are reporting that he has left the game with lower back tightness. This should be of concern to fantasy owners, as Miggy was hampered last season by two herniated discs […]

Tyler Thornburg Throws In Rehab

Boston Red Sox reliever Tyler Thornburg (shoulder) continues to make his way back from thoracic outlet surgery. Manager Alex Cora stated Thornburg threw 33 pitches on Monday, according to Evan Drellich of NBC Boston Sports. Thornburg's velocity returned in his last extended spring training game. There is still no word on whether he incorporated his […]

Tom Koehler Hasn't Started Throwing Yet

Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Tom Koehler (shoulder) has yet to throw a pitch while he recovers from a strained anterior capsule. It's unlikely we'll see Koehler until late in the season, if at all. Koehler was signed to be the bridge to Kenley Jansen but got injured in spring training. He'll be irrelevant for a […]

Trayce Thompson Designated For Assignment

Oakland Athletics outfielder Trayce Thompson was designated for assignment on Tuesday, according to Jerry McDonald of The Mercury News. The transaction was done because space was needed to be made for starter Trevor Cahill to be promoted to start on Tuesday against the White Sox. Thompson only played three games for the Athletics and went 1-for-7 […]

Joe Musgrove Will Throw Bullpen Session Thursday

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Joe Musgrove (shoulder) will throw a 25- to 30-pitch bullpen on Thursday as he starts his return from the 10-day disabled list, The Athletic's Rob Biertempfel reports. Musgrove missed a large portion of spring training and has yet to pitch in the big leagues this season due to a strained right […]

Reds Acquire Zach Neal and Idanbel Isabel in Trade with Dodgers

The Cincinnati Reds have acquired relief pitcher Zach Neal and first baseman Idanbel Isabel in a trade with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Neal has three years of major league experience, appearing in 31 games and pitching to a 4.94 ERA. There's a chance he gets an opportunity in the Reds bullpen, but as nothing more […]

Dodgers Acquire Ariel Hernandez in Trade with Cincinnati

The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired relief pitcher Ariel Hernandez from the Cincinnati Reds for relief pitcher Zach Neal and first baseman Idanbel Isabel. Hernandez has struggled during his time in the major leagues, appearing in 19 games and pitching to a 5.18 ERA. However, he does have a K/9 of 10.7 and could be […]

Drew Pomeranz Set To Come Off DL To Start Against Athletics

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Drew Pomeranz (forearm) will be activated from the disabled list and is set to start against the Athletics on Friday, according to Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe. He pitched 5 1/3 innings with two earned runs on four hits and four strikeouts in his recent rehab start. Generally, you'd […]

Justin Turner Still Not Swinging a Bat

After fracturing his wrist prior to the season, Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner was placed on the disabled list and has yet to make his 2018 debut. On Tuesday, manager Dave Roberts admitted that Turner is still unable to swing a baseball bat. Turner is still a ways away from making his return […]