Ozzie Albies Goes Deep In Win Over Reds

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies is another player who may be the cornerstone of another revival. He continued to show his promise on April 25, going 2-for-4 with a solo homer and he also scored a run. The 21-year-old is hitting .283 with seven homers in the early going. Hitting in front of Freddie […]

Andrew Miller Forced to Leave With Hamstring Tightness

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Andrew Miller was forced to leave Wednesday's game due to tightness in his hamstring. Miller was only able to throw two pitches before he came up holding his leg. He'll undergo an MRI soon to determine the extent of the injury, but Cleveland manager Terry Francona is making it seem like […]

Johan Camargo Drives In Go-Ahead Run In Comeback Win Over Reds

Sure, Atlanta Braves third baseman Johan Camargo may ultimately be keeping the seat warm for Jose Bautista, but he's not letting that bother him. He went 2-for-5 on April 25 and drove in two runs, including the critical go-ahead run as Atlanta came back to beat Cincinnati. Camargo, who just came back from injury, should […]

Tommy Pham Forced Out of Wednesday's Game

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tommy Pham was forced to leave Wednesday's game due to "an accidental head laceration." Harrison Bader replaced him in the lineup. Pham's injury doesn't seem too serious, but there hasn't been much information released by the team just yet. He can be considered day-to-day until more information is provided.

Ronald Acuna Gets A Hit In Debut After Call-Up

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna hopes that he ushered in a new era for his team. The youngster went 1-for-5 and saw Atlanta come back against Cincinnati in the ninth inning on April 25. It must have felt good, as he sent two balls deep in his first two at-bats, but they were caught. Now […]

Jameson Taillon Rocked in Second Straight Outing

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jameson Taillon was bashed for a second consecutive outing on Wednesday, lasting just 3 2/3 innings and surrendering seven runs on 10 hits in a loss to the Detroit Tigers. The start began in the worst possible way when Leonys Martin hit a leadoff home run off of Taillon. The day […]

Kris Bryant Will Visit With Team Doctor Thursday

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (head) will meet with team physician Dr. Stephen Adams on Thursday. Adams will determine if Bryant will be able to play on Thursday. Bryant was hit in the helmet on Sunday and has not played since. He has been taking batting practice, which is a good sign, but there […]

Chance Sisco Goes Deep In Loss To Rays

Baltimore Orioles catcher Chance Sisco provided the only power for his team during their April 25 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. It was his only hit of the night and it was a solo shot. It's too bad he couldn't help batterymate Alex Cobb, who promptly coughed it all back up and the O's […]

Mookie Betts' Power Surge Continues

Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts hit two homers in the Red Sox's 4-3 win against the Blue Jays. He has six homers in the last seven games, including a two-run go-ahead shot in the seventh inning Wednesday. Betts finished the night 2-for-5 with two runs and three RBI. He continues to demonstrate why he […]

Jace Peterson Drives In Two Runs In First Action As Oriole

Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jace Peterson wasn't fazed at being let go by the Yankees and then subsequently scooped up by the O's and immediately plugged into the lineup to replace Tim Beckham, who may need groin surgery. Peterson went 1-for-3 and drove in two runs in Baltimore's 8-4 loss to Tampa Bay on April […]

Ryan Buchter Exits Game Wednesday With Shoulder Tightness

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Ryan Buchter (shoulder) exited the game with the trainer in the seventh inning on Wednesday, according to Jane Lee of MLB.com. He left after feeling discomfort after striking out Shin-Soo Choo. The Athletics are reporting that Buchter felt shoulder tightness. On the year, he has a 1.74 ERA with 10 strikeouts in […]

Eduardo Rodriguez Picks Up Third Win In Quality Start

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez pitched 6 2/3 innings of a 4-3 win against the Blue Jays on Wednesday. Rodriguez allowed three runs on six hits and struck out three batters with one walk. He continues to allow homers, though, as he allowed one to Yangervis Solarte in the sixth inning on Wednesday. […]

Adam Jones Drives In Run In Loss To Tampa Bay

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Adam Jones had a strong game against Tampa Bay on April 25. The veteran outfielder went 2-for-4 and drove in a run as Baltimore lost, 8-4. Jones is hitting .250 with 13 RBI so far. It's not anything to knock someone's socks off over, but it's somewhat decent. You could do a […]

Michael Kopech Continues To Impress In Triple-A

Chicago White Sox pitching prospect Michael Kopech put up another strong performance for Triple-A Charlotte on Wednesday. Kopech went six innings ahd allowed one hit, one run, two walks and struck out eight batters. Kopech now has a 2.14 ERA and 29 strikeouts with just six walks over 21 innings. Kopech certainly looks ready to help […]

Alex Cobb Thrashed By Former Team In Loss

It was NOT a good night for Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Alex Cobb on April 25. The right-hander went 4 2/3 innings, giving up five runs, all earned. Cobb was not getting people to swing and miss either, recording no strikeouts. Manager Buck Showalter finally had to give Cobb the hook before he could go […]

Zack Greinke Gives Up Five In Loss To Phillies

Arizona DIamondbacks starter Zack Greinke took the loss on Wednesday night, giving up five earned runs on nine hits and one walk over six innings. The former Cy Young struck out six batters in the outing. Greinke was unable to produce a good follow-up to his gem against the Giants, giving up five earned runs […]

Miguel Cabrera Not in Lineup for Tigers Second Game of Doubleheader

Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera is sitting in Game 2 of the team's doubleheader. He shined for Detroit in Game 1 with three doubles. Niko Goodrum will take his place at first and bat cleanup. The future Hall of Famer is batting .300 with two home runs and 14 RBI so far this season. […]

Gregory Polanco Sitting in Game 2 of Doubleheader

Pittsburgh Pirates right fielder Gregory Polanco is out of the lineup for the team's second game of their Wednesday doubleheader due to rest. He's replaced by Jose Osuna, who is batting sixth. Polanco has a weak .216 average on the season, but he does have five home runs and 15 RBI and should be in […]

Tim Beckham Could be Out until July

Baltimore Orioles third baseman Tim Beckham was placed on the disabled list Wednesday with a groin injury. The injury appears to be much more serious than originally expected and could keep Beckham out for two months, with a DL stint into July being a possibility. Beckham will undergo core surgery. The Orioles third baseman was […]

Tim Anderson Extends Hitting Streak To Seven Games

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson extended his hitting streak to seven games on Wednesday. Anderson finished 2-for-4 with an RBI. Anderson is off to a nice start this season and remains one of the better pop and speed options at the shortstop position.

Jonathan Lucroy Sitting on Wednesday

Oakland Athletics catcher Jonathan Lucroy is sitting on Tuesday due to rest. He's replaced by Bruce Maxwell, who will be behind the plate and batting eighth. Lucroy is hitting .254 with five RBI to start the season. Lucroy's play has fallen off a bit since his All-Star season in 2016. However, he's a starting catcher […]

Mike Zunino Homers For Second Time In Three Games

Seattle Mariners catcher Mike Zunino hit his second home run of the season, an opposite field shot, as the Mariners beat the White Sox 4-3. It was the second bomb of the series for Zunino, who is 4-for-11 over his last three games. Zunino has big-time power, hitting 25 home runs last year in a […]

Tyson Ross Stumbles In Colorado

San Diego Padres starter Tyson Ross took a loss Wednesday, allowing four earned runs in four innings pitched against the Colorado Rockies. There was some waiver frenzy on Ross after two consecutive great starts, but he didn't have it Wednesday. Ross allowed six hits and three walks but managed to fan seven batters. For the […]

Nelson Cruz Collects Three Hits Wednesday

Seattle Mariners designated hitter Nelson Cruz went 3-for-5 with a double and two RBI singles as the Mariners beat the White Sox 4-3. Cruz's active day a the plate raised his batting average up to .268 after the game, and he now has nine runs driven in through only 14 games played this season. Cruz […]

Edwin Diaz Notches League-Leading 10th Save

Seattle Mariners closer Edwin Diaz mowed through the White Sox for his 10th save in the Mariners 4-3 win on Wednesday. Diaz struck out two batters to continue his dominant start to the season. He has converted on all of his save chances and now has 23 strikeouts and a sparkling 0.73 ERA. He is […]

Felix Hernandez Picks Up Victory With Quality Outing

Seattle Mariners starter Felix Hernandez picked up the win on Wednesday after throwing six innings of three-run baseball as the Mariners edged the White Sox 4-3. Hernandez (3-2) struck out six through 95 pitches in a gutty, veteran performance. These types of outings may be the norm for Hernandez moving forward -- solid but not […]

Byron Buxton Unable To Play In Rehab Game Wednesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (migraine, toe) was originally scheduled to appear in a rehab game on Wednesday but he did not feel good enough to do so. Buxton originally landed on the disabled list last week with a migraine and then fouled a ball off his left big toe in his first rehab appearance […]

Ken Giles Picks Up Third Save In Win

Houston Astros closer Ken Giles picked up his third save of the season as the Astros beat the Angels 5-2 on Wednesday. Giles tossed a scoreless frame as the Astros slowly work him back into a routine after a brief shutdown with back tightness. Giles has been effective in the scattered outings he's seen in […]

Asdrubal Cabrera’s Absence Due To Hamstring

To update an earlier item, the reason New York Mets second baseman Asdrubal Cabrera is out of the lineup on Wednesday is due to a hamstring injury. According to manager Mickey Callaway, the hamstring has been “barking” for some time. He also told the media that Cabrera could have played Wednesday, but the Mets simply […]

Taijuan Walker Undergoes Successful Tommy John Surgery

Arizona Diamondback starting pitcher Taijuan Walker (elbow) underwent successful Tommy John surgery on Wednesday to repair the UCL tear in his right elbow. The 25-year-old righty is done for the season after making just three starts this season. He should be back on the mound at some point in 2019, but it will likely be […]