Gleyber Torres Records First RBI

After failing to record a hit in his much-anticipated debut Sunday afternoon, top New York Yankees prospect Gleyber Torres recorded his first career hit on Monday. Tuesday night in the Bronx, however, the 21-year-old took a step further, recording his first RBI in New York’s 8-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins. Torres once again started […]

CC Sabathia Goes Six Innings In Victory

Making his second start since returning from a disabled list stint, New York Yankees veteran left-hander CC Sabathia had his finest start of the season on Tuesday night. The 37-year-old went a season-long six innings, not giving up an earned run while conceding two hits and a walk. Sabathia also struck out four, tossing 82 […]

Jesus Luzardo Makes A Good First Impression In Initial Double-A Start

Oakland Athletics pitching prospect Jesus Luzardo pitched well Tuesday night against Corpus Christi in his first Double-A start after being promoted. He struck out five batters and gave up one walk, while allowing two runs on three hits in five innings. The Athletics are moving Luzardo quickly, considering he has already had Tommy John surgery. […]

Rick Porcello Takes No-Decision In Lieu Of Fifth Victory

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Rick Porcello came up a little short in his bid to be MLB's first five-game winner. He took the no-decision against the Blue Jays but he did finish the game with a bunch of threes. In seven innings, he scattered three runs on three hits, allowed three walks but did […]

Yimi Garcia Returning In May

Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Yimi Garcia (elbow) is nearing the end of his rehab but still won't be back until May, according to manager Dave Roberts. The plan is to then give him a full season's workload for the rest of the summer. Garcia hasn't pitched since 2016 after getting Tommy John surgery on Oct. […]

Andrew Benintendi’s Woes Against Lefties Continue

Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi earned the golden sombrero Tuesday night against the Blue Jays. His night ended going 0-for-5 with four strikeouts and a flyout. In 14 at-bats, Benintendi is hitting a woeful .071 against left-handed pitching, which does not include three strikeouts Tuesday night. This isn’t Benintendi having a bad day. He […]

Javier Baez Extends Hitting Streak To Seven Games

Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez extended his hitting streak to seven games on Tuesday. Baez has been absolutely on fire since the second week of the season and went 2-for-5 on Tuesday. During his hitting streak, he has six multi-hit games. On the year, he is hitting .299 with seven home runs, 24 RBI […]

Kyle Schwarber Connects For Two Home Runs Versus The Indians

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber hit two more home runs on Tuesday versus the Cleveland Indians. Schwarber has had a strong rebound season so far in 2018. The slugger finished 2-for-5 Tuesday. He now has six home runs to go along with 16 RBI and a .306 batting average. He should be owned in all […]

Willson Contreras Connects For First Home Run

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras connected for his first home run of the season Tuesday versus the Cleveland Indians. Contreras had been in a bit of a mini slump, so it was good to see him take Josh Tomlin deep. Contreras finished the game 1-for-4 with a walk and is now hitting .274 on the […]

Tyler Chatwood Picks Up Win Tuesday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Tyler Chatwood picked up his second quality start of the year Tuesday evening versus the Cleveland Indians. Chatwood once again struggled with his command by allowing five walks, but he was able to escape any damage. He finished the game going six innings and allowed four hits, one run and struck […]

Jason Heyward Starting To Heat Up

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward is beginning to heat up. Heyward went 2-for-4 Tuesday with a run scored. Heyward now has four straight multi-hit games in a row and has hit in five straight games. Heyward has been a hard player to trust, but now is as good as a time as there will ever […]

Ian Happ Gets Three Hits On Tuesday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ went 3-for-4 Tuesday evening. Happ hit a home run and picked up a pair of singles. It was a game that Happ really needed, as he’s been off to a slow start. Happ is off to a slow start but should still be rostered as a bench option due to […]

Dan Straily Could Be Returning to Marlins Soon

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Dan Straily (forearm) pitched 5 1/3 innings with three earned runs and six strikeouts in a win for Double-A Jacksonville on Tuesday. Following the game, Marlins beat reporter Joe Frisaro noted that it's likely Straily's next start comes at the major league level. Straily has been dealing with forearm inflammation and has […]

Tigers-Pirates Postponed on Tuesday

Tuesday's matchup between the Detroit Tigers and Pittsburgh Pirates has been postponed due to rain. The two teams will make it up in a traditional doubleheader on Wednesday, with the first pitch expected at 4:05 pm. The two starting pitchers from Tuesday's game, Chad Kuhl for the Pirates and Jordan Zimmermann for the Tigers, will […]

J.T. Riddle Struggles in Rehab Debut

Miami Marlins shortstop J.T. Riddle (shoulder) struggled in his rehab debut on Tuesday, going 0-3 with a strikeout. He was able to play five innings in the field, however. Riddle is returning from August shoulder surgery and will likely have a lengthy rehab assignment ahead of him. When he does return, it's unclear exactly what his […]

Yusmeiro Petit Placed On Bereavement Leave

Oakland Athletics reliever Yusmeiro Petit was placed on bereavement leave due to the passing of his mother, according to Martin Gallegos of The Mercury News. Actually, Petit was informed of his mother's passing before Monday's game against the Texas Rangers. Amazingly, with his mind and heart elsewhere, Petit pitched in the game and did very […]

Rockies-Padres Predicted Pitch Time At 9:25 PM ET

The Colorado Rockies-San Diego Padres game that was currently in a rain delay is now predicted to start at 9:25 pm ET. If you played any Rockies or Padres players, you should be in luck, as it doesn't look like the game will be outright postponed.

Xander Bogaerts Demonstrates Power In Rehab Start

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (ankle) made quick work of Triple-A pitching in his first of two rehab games in Triple-A Pawtucket. Bogaerts hit a solo homer in the fourth inning and finished the night 2-for-3. The Red Sox offense, which has been stumbling the past couple of days, will be eager to get […]

Tim Lincecum Throws to Hitters on Tuesday

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Tim Lincecum (blister) threw to live batters on Tuesday and could be ready to join the team's bullpen at the end of May. Lincecum was placed on the disabled list in late March with a blister and has yet to make his 2018 debut. Lincecum was out of the league in 2017 […]

Christian Villanueva Out Until Friday with Hamstring Injury

San Diego Padres third baseman Christian Villanueva (hamstring), who is sitting on Tuesday, will also miss the team's game on Wednesday before returning to the lineup on Friday. Villanueva has been battling a nagging hamstring injury, but with his return imminent, it appears he's almost over the injury. Cory Spangenberg should start at third on Wednesday. […]

Xander Bogaerts To Play In Rehab Games At Triple-A

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (ankle) is scheduled to play in two games for Triple-A Pawtucket Tuesday and Wednesday, according to Jason Mastrodonato of the Boston Herald. In recent days, Bogaerts has been able to successfully finish aggressive drills to test his ankle strength and mobility. He is ready to return to the big […]

Tim Anderson Picks Up Two Hits Tuesday

Hitting in the No. 1 spot for just the second time this year, Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson went 2-for-4. Anderson is now hitting .267 on the year and offers owners a good speed and pop option at shortstop. It will be interesting to see if manager Rick Renteria keeps him at the top […]

Victor Martinez Sitting on Tuesday

With the Detroit Tigers playing in a National League park on Tuesday, designated hitter Victor Martinez is not in the lineup. It's likely that Martinez is limited to pinch-hitting duties until Friday when the Tigers play another American League team in the Orioles. Martinez has been decent to start the year, hitting .258 with home […]

Jack Flaherty Set to Start for Cardinals on Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals pitching prospect Jack Flaherty is in line to get the start on Saturday against the Pirates. While the move isn't yet official, he was scratched from his scheduled start on Wednesday with all signs pointing to him getting the start with the major league club over the weekend. Flaherty shined in his […]

Delino DeShields Will Stay In Leadoff Role

Texas Rangers center fielder Delino DeShields will continue to get run at the top of the order after returning to the lineup. The 25-year-old has only appeared in four games on the season thanks to injury, but the Rangers have a lot of faith that his speed and contact skills will make him an ideal place […]

Rockies-Padres In Rain Delay Tuesday

The game between the San Diego Padres and Colorado Rockies is currently being delayed due to rain. There is no word on an official start time right now. Stay tuned for more info.

Adrian Sanchez Starts At Third For Nationals

Washington Nationals infielder Adrian Sanchez will make his 2018 major league debut at third base on Tuesday and bat seventh. Sanchez was called up Tuesday, taking the place of Matt Reynolds, and was one of the last players cut out of spring training. He's not relevant for fantasy purposes but is worth monitoring since the […]

Matt Strahm Scheduled to Make Back-to-Back Rehab Appearances Next Week

San Diego Padres relief pitcher Matt Strahm (knee) is scheduled to make back-to-back rehab appearances next week with the hope being that he could return to the major league bullpen shortly. Strahm has missed all season after coming back from a torn patellar tendon. Currently the Padres plan to use Strahm in a relief role, however, […]

Tony Barnette May Return Friday

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Tony Barnette threw live batting practice on Tuesday and assuming he has no setbacks, he could be activated from the disabled list as soon as Friday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Barnette could represent a boost to a bullpen that has struggled to start the season. With closer Keone Kela recently blowing […]

Rich Hill Throws Simulated Game Tuesday, Will Start Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Rich Hill (finger) threw a simulated game on Tuesday without incident and says he will start next Monday in Arizona. Hill was placed on the disabled list due to a cracked fingernail, so his injury was never serious. Given how mediocre his outings had been, he was likely given the time […]