Monday Orioles/Red Sox Tilt Postponed

The Baltimore Orioles-Red Sox game has been postponed already due to a rainy forecast. Sit any Baltimore - or Boston players for that matter- that you may have in your daily lineup.

Dylan Bundy Pitches Decently In Loss

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Dylan Bundy had a tough assignment in more ways than one - he was up against Chris Sale and he was also pitching in an environment that seemed more akin to the North Pole than the East Coast. It was COLD in Boston. Still, Bundy fought for 5 2/3 innings, giving […]

Bartolo Colon Loses No-No Bid in Eighth Inning

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Bartolo Colon threw an absolute gem against the Houston Astros, going 7 2/3 innings with a hit, a walk and a run scored before ceding the ball to reliever Alex Claudio. Colon carried a perfect game into the eighth before giving up a leadoff walk to shortstop Carlos Correa, and lost […]

Robinson Chirinos Belts Second Homer Against Astros

Texas Rangers catcher Robinson Chirinos returned to the lineup after a day off to face the Astros' Justin Verlander and responded by hitting a 352-foot solo shot off of the righty. It was the veteran's second home run of the series against their in-state rival, the other coming off of Gerrit Cole. Chirinos was struggling […]

Tyler Beede Demoted To Triple-A After Loss On Sunday

Following the Giants loss versus the Padres on Sunday, starter Tyler Beede was sent down to Triple-A. Beede gave up five runs and six hits in 3 2/3 innings Sunday. It was only his second major league start, but with Johnny Cueto (ankle) back Tuesday and Jeff Samardzija (pectoral) aiming to return late next week, […]

Aaron Altherr’s Home Run Seals Victory

With the Philadelphia Phillies and Tampa Bay Rays close in the eighth inning this afternoon at Tropicana Field, outfielder Aaron Altherr’s big blow made the difference. The 27-year-old stepped up to the plate in the eighth inning after two earlier runs had given his club a more comfortable, four-run lead. Altherr wound up smashing a […]

Jed Lowrie Goes Deep, Provides All of A's Offense

The Oakland Athletics avoided being swept by the Seattle Mariners with a 2-1 victory on Sunday afternoon, and all of the A's runs came from the bat of second baseman Jed Lowrie on one swing of the bat. In the top of the first inning, Lowrie stepped to the plate with a runner on base […]

Taylor Motter is Lone Bright Spot in M's Lineup Sunday

The Seattle Mariners' offense was struggling mightily on Sunday against the Oakland Athletics, as they only came away with two hits all game. One of those hits went for a long ride off of the bat of first baseman Taylor Motter to deep left field over the bullpens. It was Motter's first home run of […]

Dominic Smith Activated From Disabled List

The New York Mets activated first baseman Dominic Smith from the disabled list on Sunday; he was subsequently optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas. Smith essentially had a wasted spring training after suffering from a sprained quad early that he never quite recovered from until now. Smith already seemed to be falling out of favor with […]

Dee Gordon Has Hitting Streak Snapped

Seattle Mariners outfielder Dee Gordon went 0-for-3 Sunday against the A's, snapping his 12-game hitting streak. It has been an excellent start for Gordon, who is hitting .327 with two extra-base hits, seven stolen bases, eight runs scored and 18 hits midway through the first month of the season. He has energized an offensive lineup […]

Cedric Mullins Showing Power Early This Season

Baltimore Orioles outfield prospect Cedric Mullins has been showing power early on in the season for Double-A Bowie. The outfielder has hit three home runs over his first nine games. Mullins is currently the number seven prospect in the Orioles system according to MLB.com and fits the profile as a future top-of-the-order bat. Mullins should […]

Kyle Funkhouser Issues Five Walks Saturday

Detroit Tigers starting pitching prospect Kyle Funkhouser allowed five walks on Saturday. On the bright side, the right-hander only allowed two hits, one run and struck out seven batters.Funkhouser has made two starts for Double-A Erie, but has only thrown a combined 7 1/3 innings and allowed six walks. Funkhouser has improved his strikeout rate […]

Kyle Tucker Performing Well To Start 2018

Houston Astros outfield prospect Kyle Tucker has hit a cool .300 to start his Triple-A season. The former fifth pick overall in the 2015 draft possesses good power and plate discipline. Tucker currently owns a .854 OPS and has driven eight runs to go along with one home run. Tucker figures to make an impact […]

King Felix Pitches Well Despite Loss

Seattle Mariners starter Felix Hernandez tossed 6 1/3 innings of two-run baseball but took the loss in the Mariners 2-1 defeat Sunday. Hernandez allowed a two-run blast to the A's Jed Lowrie but shut down their lineup the rest of the outing. He struck out seven in his best performance of the season after a […]

Mac Williamson On Fire For Triple-A Sacramento

San Francisco Giants Triple-A outfielder Mac Williamson has been on an absolute tear to start the Triple-A season. The outfielder is hitting a ridiculous .500 in 28 at-bats with five home runs and 13 RBI. Williamson just missed the cut to break camp with the Giants and it seems like he is taking it personally. […]

Sean Manaea Dominant In Seven Against Mariners

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Sean Manaea went seven innings in a 2-1 victory against the Mariners on Sunday. He allowed one run on two hits while striking out four and walking only two. This was a superb pitching effort for Manaea in what continues to be a very good start to the year. On the […]

Chris Shaw Has Hit Three Home Runs For Triple-A

Outfielder Chris Shaw who is the Giants number two prospect according to MLB.com has been off to a hot start in Triple-A Sacramento. Shaw made the switch from first base to the outfield this spring and no matter what position he is playing, he continues to hit. Over his first 42 at-bats, he has hit […]

Steven Duggar Starting To Heat Up

After a strong spring for the San Francisco Giants, outfield prospect Steven Duggar has come back to earth for Triple-A Sacramento. Over his first 31 at-bats, the outfielder is hitting .258 and has yet to take a ball deep. Duggar has a hit in four of his last five games including three two-hit games over […]

Raimel Tapia Hitting Well In Triple-A

Colorado Rockies Triple-A outfielder Raimel Tapia has been off to a nice start for Triple-A Albuquerque. The outfielder has four home runs so far to go along with 13 RBI and three stolen bases. Unfortunately for the Tapia, the Rockies outfield is stacked and there is no clear playing time for the youngster who hit […]

Tom Murphy Making Strong Impression In Triple-A

Colorado Rockies Triple-A catcher Tom Murphy has been on fire this year for the Albuquerque Isotopes. Murphy has now hit safely in nine of his last ten games entering Sunday. Murphy was a hot name heading into last season, but injuries prevented him from making much of an impact at the major league level. It […]

Matt Albers Allows Walk Off Home Run

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Matt Albers allowed a walk-off home run in the 3-2 loss to the New York Mets in 2/3 of an inning. This was in a non-save situation, however, the last day he pitched was on April 11, so this was most likely to just get some work in. Despite Josh Hader […]

Noah Syndergaard Dominates In Mets Win Over Brewers

New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard showed why he is one of the best pitchers in baseball on Sunday, pitching 5 1/3 innings against the Brewers, allowing just two hits and one unearned run while striking out 11 in a no-decision. Syndergaard is now 2-0 on the season with a 2.95 ERA and 33 […]

Jhoulys Chacin Chased Out Early Again

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Jhoulys Chacin went four innings giving up one earned run, five hits, three walks, and four strikeouts. Despite giving up only one run, giving up eight baserunners in four innings is not exactly an ideal start as he ended up throwing 85 pitches. This is now his third start out of […]

Brandon Nimmo Shines In Return To Major Leagues

After being called up earlier in the week by the New York Mets, outfielder Brandon Nimmo put on a field day Sunday against the Brewers. The young outfielder went 3-for-5 with a home run, a triple and two runs scored. The home run marked Nimmo's first of the season, while his big day brought his batting […]

Wilmer Flores Hits Walk-Off Home Run Against Brewers

After suffering their second loss of the season to the Brewers on Saturday, the New York Mets bounced back and knocked off Milwaukee on Sunday with a 3-2 victory thanks to a walk-off home run by Wilmer Flores. Flores was 0-for-3 in the game prior to hitting the solo home-run. Flores has been a solid […]

Domingo Santana Extends Hitting Streak To Six

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Domingo Santana went 1-for-4 on Sunday in the 3-2 loss to the New York Mets. During his five-game hitting streak, Santana has gone 8-for-25 for a .320 batting average and has also walked three times in that span. Despite all these hits being singles, Santana is displaying his ability to get on […]

Dinelson Lamet Opts for Tommy John Surger,y, Out For Season

An MRI for San Diego Padres right handed pitcher Dinelson Lamet (elbow) revealed ligament damage in his elbow and he will undergo Tommy John Surgery. Lamet will miss the 2018 season and the beginning of 2019 also. This is a tough blow for the Padres and Lamet, who was widely expected to progress as one […]

Alex Verdugo Hitting Everything In Triple-A

Los Angeles Dodgers top hitting prospect, Alex Verdugo has been on fire lately in Triple-A. The standout outfielder has hit safely in nine of his last ten games and is now hitting .306 on the season. Verdugo has long been a favorite in the Dodgers organization as they have refused to include him in any […]

Yankees Top Prospect Gleyber Torres Is On Fire

New York Yankees infield prospect Gleyber Torres continues to tear the cover off of the ball for the Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders. Torres is one of the best prospects in the league and has ten RBI to go along with a .389 batting average. Torres is just 21-years-old, but has one of the best eyes in […]

Michael Kopech Continues To Pitch Well In Triple-A

Chicago White Sox top pitching prospect Michael Kopech continues to pitch well for Triple-A Charlotte. The right-hander went six innings on Saturday and allowed five hits, one run, two walks and struck out three batters. Kopech now has a 0.90 ERA in two games. Kopech has been looking to master his third pitch, the changeup […]