Blue Jays Activate Kendrys Morales

The Toronto Blue Jays have activated designated Kendrys Morales (hamstring) from the 10-day disabled list. Morales was suffering from a hamstring strain but only ended up missing the minimum amount of time. Morales’ playing time situation remains unclear, however. With Curtis Granderson admirably filling in as designated hitter and recently called up outfielder Teoscar Hernandez lighting […]

Eduardo Rodriguez Has Quality Start Against Angels

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez, in his third start since coming off the disabled list, picked up a quality start in an 8-2 win against the Angels on Thursday. He ended the night in six innings with five strikeouts and allowed two runs and three walks. He has a favorable matchup against Toronto […]

Luke Weaver Torched for Six Runs on Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Luke Weaver was torched by the Chicago Cubs on Thursday, allowing six runs on nine hits and a walk in just four innings. Coming into the game, Weaver had only given up four runs total in 17 1/3 innings of work, so Thursday was by far his worst start of […]

Kevin Pillar’s Hitting Streak Ends

It seems like every year Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Pillar goes on an extended hitting streak of some kind at some point. This year, he may have gotten it out of the way early. Pillar finished 0-for-3 against the New York Yankees on Thursday, ending his hitting streak at a cool nine games. Over […]

Nick Tropeano Roughed Up in Loss

Los Angeles Angels right-hander Nick Tropeano, making his second start of the season, was roughed up by the Red Sox. He allowed five runs in 5 1/3 innings, walking two and striking out three. The Red Sox offense is absolutely on fire, and Tropeano got caught up in the barrage. Tropeano could be a solid […]

Blue Jays Call Up Lourdes Gurriel

The Toronto Blue Jays are calling up shortstop Lourdes Gurriel from Double-A New Hampshire on Friday. You may recognize the last name -- Lourdes is the younger brother of Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel. Gurriel actually makes for an interesting fantasy prospect at a position many owners could use help at. Through 12 games […]

Mike Napoli Done For the Year With a Torn ACL

Cleveland Indians first baseman/designated hitter Mike Napoli (knee) is done for the year after suffering a torn right ACL and meniscus. Napoli was playing at Triple-A Columbus when he suffered the injury. He will undergo surgery soon and won't be able to play again until the 2019 season. Napoli signed a minor league contract with Cleveland […]

Tommy Pham Appears as a Pinch Hitter on Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tommy Pham (groin) had an at-bat as a pinch hitter on Thursday, flying out. Fantasy owners were happy to see Pham get in the game, proving that he was indeed "fine" as he had said himself. Pham injured his groin on Wednesday but was forced to finish out the game because […]

Teoscar Hernandez To Remain In Majors

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez will reportedly remain in the Major Leagues, even with the impeding return of designated hitter Kendrys Morales from the disabled list on Friday. The thought all along was that Hernandez would be sent back down once Morales returned, but he has simply played too well for a demotion. Through […]

Derek Law Demoted

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Derek Law has been sent down to Triple-A. Law was recently promoted to help the club eat up some innings in the bullpen, but he is no longer needed. Law gave up three runs (two earned) in two appereances. His demotion will open up a roster spot for Friday’s starter […]

Victor Martinez Notches Third Multi-Hit Game in Four Days

Detroit Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez had himself a nice little series against Baltimore, and it's part of a larger stretch of nice games for the veteran slugger. Martinez notched two hits Thursday, and it was the third time in four days that he had a multi-hit effort. Martinez has now hit safely in five […]

Jeimer Candelario Wraps Up Big Series With Four Hits

Detroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario absolutely dominated the Baltimore Orioles throughout their three-game set. In the series, Candelario was 8-for-12 with two homers and five RBI, bringing his season line to .284/.360/.556 with three home runs and eight RBI. Thursday's game was the most impressive of the three, as Candelario collected four hits and […]

Chad Bell Optioned, Warwick Saupold and Mike Gerber Called Up

The Detroit Tigers have made a series of roster moves in preparation for Friday's doubleheader with Kansas City. Reliever Chad Bell has been sent to Triple-A Toledo and fellow relief arm Warwick Saupold has been recalled. In addition, the Tigers have called up outfield prospect Mike Gerber. Bell and Saupold are essentially non-factors from a […]

Matt Harvey Not Guaranteed to Remain in Rotation

After New York Mets starting pitcher Matt Harvey allowed six runs and eight hits over six innings in a loss to the Braves, manager Mickey Callaway stated that he is uncertain whether Harvey would make his next start. The pitcher formerly known as the Dark Knight has been abysmal all season, pitching to an 0-2 […]

Mac Williamson Will Be Promoted Friday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mac Williamson will be promoted prior to Friday’s contest versus the Angels. Williamson has been an absolute hitting machine in Triple-A with a .487 batting average and six home runs in 39 at-bats. He is worth monitoring but will likely split time with Gregor Blanco and Gorkys Hernandez with Hunter Pence […]

Travis Shaw Quietly Having Good Season

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Travis Shaw went 1-for-2 with a run, an RBI and three walks in the 12-3 win over the Miami Marlins. Despite not tearing the cover off the ball for home runs like he usually does, Shaw has been quietly having a solid season. With the three walks on Thursday, he now […]

Ryan Braun Delivers Pinch-Hit Home Run For 1000th Career RBI

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun (calf) came off the bench and hit a three-run home run in the 12-3 win over the Miami Marlins. Braun sat this game out due to a lingering calf injury, however, his hitting did not look hindered at all. This home run also was a milestone, as he reached 1,000 […]

Jesus Aguilar Destroys The Marlins In Win

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Jesus Aguilar went 3-for-5 with two runs, three RBI and two doubles in the 12-3 win over the Miami Marlins. The Brewers have been using Aguilar off the bench, and considering his splits against left-handed batters, they decided to give him the go ahead. Coming into this game, Aguilar was 5-for-11 […]

Lorenzo Cain Scores Four Runs In Monster Night

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain went 3-for-4 with four runs, two RBI, a home run, a double and a walk in the 12-3 win over the Miami Marlins. Cain hasn't had a game with more than two hits since his torrid start to the season back on March 31, and he was only a triple […]

Chase Anderson Earns Second Win Of Season

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Chase Anderson went 5 1/3 innings pitched, giving up three runs, two walks and striking out three in the 12-3 win over the Miami Marlins. Anderson didn't exactly show a lights-out performance, as he gave up two home runs, both to Lewis Brinson, but he delivered a good enough performance to […]

Mark Melancon Expected To Play Catch In A Week

San Francisco Giants closer Mark Melancon (forearm) is expected to play catch in about a week. Melancon has yet to pitch this year and said in the spring that he did not feel 100 percent. With Hunter Strickland holding down the fort in the ninth inning and Melancon overcoming multiple injuries in his time with […]

Ian Happ Will Be Given Time To Improve

Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon said that outfielder Ian Happ has been working with hitting coach Chili Davis and will be given time to improve at the plate. Happ had a monstrous spring and rose up draft boards, but aside from a home run in his first at-bat, he has struggled and that has led […]

Chris Owings Leaves Game Following Outfield Collision

Arizona Diamondbacks utility man Chris Owings (head) was forced to leave Thursday's game against the Giants after colliding with A.J. Pollock on the warning track. It seems like he took a knee to the head during the collision and was taken out for precautionary reasons. He was replaced in the outfield by Jarrod Dyson. There will […]

Matt Wisler Stymies Mets In Spot Start

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Matt Wisler, who was pitching in place of the injured Anibal Sanchez, came into a tough situation -- he was facing a Mets team that was still giddy over their comeback win on Wednesday night. It didn't matter, as the 25-year-old righty looked nothing like the pitcher who has a sub-.500 […]

Rhys Hoskins Drills Homer As Phillies Roll

With starting pitcher Jake Arrieta dealing on the mound, the Philadelphia Phillies simply needed a couple of runs from their offense to ensure victory Thursday night. Taking on the Pittsburgh Pirates, Rhys Hoskins was the first man to make noise at the plate. The 25-year-old drilled a solo home run to left in the second […]

Freddie Freeman Helps Braves in Blowout Win Over Mets

The only thing that Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman fractured Thursday night was Mets fans hearts as he helped his team thrash the first-place visitors, 12-4. Freeman, who'd had a scare on Wednesday night after getting hit on the hand with a pitch, was fine and he showed it with his 2-for-3 night. Freeman […]

Jameson Taillon Bounced Early, Takes First Loss

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jameson Taillon had his first hiccup of the season on Thursday, lasting only 1 2/3 innings in a loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. The outing was the shortest of his career, as the Pittsburgh Pirates ace was knocked around for five runs on four hits, two walks and a hit batter. […]

Jake Arrieta Masterful In Victory

Coming off a loss against the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday, the Philadelphia Phillies returned home to begin a series against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday night. On the mound was former National League Cy Young Award winner Jake Arrieta, making his third start for his new club. The 32-year-old stymied his former division rivals, going […]

Preston Tucker Has Great Night Against Mets

Yes, it's still April, but Atlanta Braves outfielder Preston Tucker impressed again on Thursday night. He went 2-for-4 and drove in five runs, and none were via the long ball. Both hits were doubles. Tucker is hitting .288 with 18 RBI. It's a great start to this season and he's one to keep an eye […]

Tommy Hunter Has Rehab Assignment Friday

Still without having made his debut for the Philadelphia Phillies, right-hander Tommy Hunter (hamstring) continues to move closer towards the major leagues. The 31-year-old, on the disabled list with a hamstring injury, pitched in an extended spring training game last week and will take yet another step forward on Friday. Hunter will pitch for the Double-A […]