Teoscar Hernandez Has Successful Debut

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez was called up to the Majors on Friday after third baseman Josh Donaldson hit the disabled list, and he did not disappoint in his 2018 debut. Hernandez finished 2-for-5 with two doubles, two RBI and a stolen base. The steal was the first of his career. You can’t ask […]

Marcus Stroman’s Struggles Continue

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Marcus Stroman was viewed as one of the safest, if not spectacular, options at the position heading into 2018. Three starts into the year, he’s been anything but safe. Stroman once again struggled on Friday, this time against the Cleveland Indians. He allowed four earned runs across five innings pitched, […]

Jeurys Familia Picks Up Seventh Save

Between New York Mets manager Mickey Callaway saying the team wouldn’t have a set closer and the uncertainty surrounding what type of production incumbent closer Jeurys Familia would provide after a serious injury, Familia’s fantasy stock was trending way down heading into 2018. So far, all those concerns are proving to be way overblown. Familia […]

Todd Frazier Goes Deep Twice

New York Mets third baseman Todd Frazier wasn’t off to a slow start with his new team, but he wasn’t exactly off to a blistering one either. On Friday night against the Milwaukee Brewers, that changed. Frazier finished 3-for-3 with two home runs and a walk, his first two jacks as a New York Met. […]

Kyle Schwarber Out Of Saturday’s Lineup

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber is absent from Saturday’s Lineup versus the Atlanta Braves. It makes sense as left-handed Sean Newcomb will take the hill. Ben Zobrist will play left field in place of Schwarber and bat fifth. There is rain the forecast for the afternoon affair, so it may be wise to avoid Cubs […]

Chad Kuhl Takes Loss on Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Chad Kuhl was not sharp on Friday, giving up five runs (four earned) on 11 hits and a walk in a 7-2 loss to the Miami Marlins. The right-hander held the Marlins to only one run through four innings before allowing three in the fifth and another in the sixth. He struck […]

Andrew Triggs Takes Another No-Decision

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Andrew Triggs had a solid start turned into a no-decision in 7-4 loss to Mariners. He pitched five innings, striking out four but allowing two runs on five hits and walking two. In three starts, Triggs takes a 2.87 ERA into a very favorable matchup at home against the White Sox […]

Matt Chapman's Slugging Continues

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman continues to hit, posting his eighth multi-hit game on Friday against the Mariners. He hit a HR off Mike Leake in the sixth inning. He ended the night 2-for-4 with a HR, a run, and an RBI. Chapman now has a slash line of .358/.424/.698 and a team-leading five […]

Billy Hamilton Reaches Base Three Times

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Billy Hamilton had a solid game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night. Hamilton, batting leadoff, went 1-for-2 with a single, two walks and a run scored. The single raises Hamilton's batting average to .184 on the year with a .537 OPS, nine runs, two RBI, and four stolen bases. While […]

Tyler Mahle Falls Apart In Sixth Inning

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tyler Mahle cruised through the first five innings of his Friday start against the St. Louis Cardinals but he hit the wall in the sixth inning. Mahle allowed the Cardinals to score five runs, four of which came in a sixth inning where he only got one out. He took the loss, […]

Khris Davis Hits HRs In Bunches

Oakland Athletics outfielder Khris Davis hit two HRs Friday night, one a tw-run shot of Mike Leake in the first inning and the other a solo shot off Juan Nicasio in the eighth. He finished the night went 2-for-4 with two runs and three RBI in a losing effort as Athletics lost 7-4 to the […]

C.J. Cron Scores A Run Friday Versus The Phillies

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman C.J. Cron scored the only run for Tampa Bay Friday versus Philadelphia. He would 2-for-4 which raised his batting average to .205. Cron offers tempting power and many got excited when manager Kevin Cash said Cron would play "a lot." It is too soon to give up on Cron, but […]

Alex Colome Fails Yet Again Versus Philadelphia

Tampa Bay Rays closer Alex Colome blew another game Friday versus Philadelphia. He allows one run in one inning. The game was tied so it was not a blown save, but he did take the loss. The only positive from the outing was the three strikeouts. Colome recorded an MLB-leading 47 saves in 2017, but […]

Jake Faria With A Strong Outing Versus Philadelphia

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Jake Faria had a strong outing versus Philadelphia Friday. He went 5 1/3 innings allowing only a single run while striking out seven. It was a great bounce back from the slaughter he endured last time in giving up eight runs in 1 2/3 innings. He has now had two […]

Preston Tucker Drives In Three Wins As Braves Blank Cubs

Atlanta Braves outfielder Preston Tucker provided the only offense needed on Friday night. He clubbed a three-run homer off Yu Darvish and Atlanta easily won, 4-0. The three-RBI night gave him 12 for the season, which ties him for fourth in the National League in that category. The question is: Is he for real? April […]

Anibal Sanchez Tames Cubs As Braves To Shutout Win

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez is trying to cement a place in the rotation. He certainly helped his cause on Friday afternoon, hurling six innings while keeping the Chicago Cubs off the scoreboard. Sanchez struck out six and walked none. So far, he has a 1.29 ERA, which will make it very tough for […]

Jonathan Schoop Exits Loss As Precautionary Measure

Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jonathan Schoop wasn't pulled from Friday night's 7-3 loss just to let Engelb Vielma get some playing time - and a Major League debut. Schoop had felt something in his side after he struck out in the seventh inning. Rather than risk anything, manager Buck Showalter removed Schoop, who was 2-for-4 […]

Eduardo Nunez Cranks Up Offense In First

Boston Red Sox infielder Eduardo Nunez hit a three-run homer in the first inning off Chris Tillman of the Orioles. It sparked a four-run first inning and the Red Sox never looked back, winning 7-3. Nunez ended the night 2-for-4 with three RBIs and a run. This performance is reassuring considering the concern after the […]

Manny Machado Drives In Two Runs In Loss To Red Sox

The beautiful thing about fantasy baseball is that it doesn't care when runs are scored. You're not going to be docked if someone you start drives in two runs in the late innings of a game that's well out of hand. That's what Baltimore Orioles shortstop Manny Machado did on Friday night. He doubled in […]

Eduardo Rodriguez Is Dominant In Six Innings

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez pitched six great innings in a 7-2 win against the Baltimore Orioles. His line was one run on five hits with eight strikeouts and two walks. His first start back from the DL was lacking but this one demonstrated the potential he has truly put his knee concerns […]

Chris Tillman Has Brief, Disastrous Start Vs. Boston

It wasn't anywhere near as fast as a Mike Tyson fight in the 1980s, but Baltimore Orioles starter Chris Tillman was in the showers a LOT earlier than he would have liked on Friday night. The right-hander lasted only two innings, giving up six runs - four of them in the first inning. It wasn't […]

Ryan Braun Hits HR Despite Struggles

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun went 1-for-4 with his third HR of the season in the 6-5 loss to the New York Mets. His homer was a two run shot off Steven Matz in the sixth inning that brought the Brewers within two runs. Despite the homer, Braun continues to have a rough start to […]

Zach Davies Can't Make It Out Of Fourth Inning

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Zach Davies was beat up by the red-hot Mets Friday night. A performance such as this was to be expected as he has a career 4.22 ERA with a .325 batting average allowed against the Mets. Davies finished the night at 4 1/3 innings, allowing five runs on seven hits, including […]

Yu Darvish Suffers Loss On Friday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Yu Darvish struggled on Friday. Darvish was cruising over the first four innings, but struggled in the fifth inning where he gave up all four of his runs. Darvish also struggled with his command late in his outing and walked four batters along with giving up nine hits and striking out […]

Trevor Cahill Likely To Be Called Up Next Week

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Trevor Cahill is expected to be called up next week, according to Jane Lee of MLB.com. Manager Bob Melvin suggested Cahill is likely to be called up when a fifth starter is needed. He pitched in a minor league game on Thursday that went 5 2/3 innings. He allowed three runs […]

Drew Pomeranz Felt Fine After His Second Rehab Start

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Drew Pomeranz (forearm) felt fine after using all his pitches in his second rehab start at Double-A Portland. He pitched 5 1/3 with two earned runs on four hits and four strikeouts to go with three walks. Pomeranz should be back in Boston soon and could potentially have a starting […]

Scott Schebler Making Progress

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Scott Schebler (elbow) is making progress in his return from an ulnar ligament contusion in his right elbow. Schebler was hit on the funny bone in a game almost two weeks ago and landed on the disabled list after losing feeling in his right pinky and ring fingers. Schebler was in a […]

Dylan Floro Will Join Reds

The Cincinnati Reds purchased the contract of right-hander Dylan Floro on Friday. Floro was a non-roster invite in spring training, posting a 4.66 ERA in seven spring games. The Reds reassigned him to minor league camp in late March but he will now join the big league club after pitching three scoreless innings in two […]

Brandon Finnegan Will Start Saturday

Updating a previous report, Cincinnati Reds left-hander Brandon Finnegan will make his 2018 debut on Saturday against the St. Louis Cardinals. Finnegan strained his biceps during a March 11 start in spring training and opened the regular season on the 10-day disabled list. He will bump Cody Reed, who was originally scheduled to pitch, from […]

Jesse Winker Dealing With Right Shoulder Soreness

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker is dealing with soreness in his right shoulder, according to the team. Winker was a last-minute scratch ahead of the Reds' Friday night game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Winker was replaced in the outfield by Phillip Ervin. As of now, the injury doesn't sound serious but fantasy owners will […]