Jeff Samardzija Not Yet Ready for Season Debut

Despite targeting April 19th as a return date for Jeff Samardzija, the Giants' starter will reportedly see one more rehab start before making his 2018 season debut. The right-hander has been out all season with a pectoral strain and struggled in his last start, going just 2 and 2/3 innings, while allowing six runs. When […]

Tyler O'Neill Is On A Power Surge In Triple-A

St. Louis Cardinals outfield prospect Tyler O’Neill has his in eight straight games entering Sunday. O’Neill was acquired from the Mariners last year in the Marco Gonzales deal and possesses plenty of power. He has four home runs on the young season and is hitting .395 in 38 at-bats for Triple-A Memphis. The Cardinals currently […]

Tyler O'Neill Is On A Power Surge In Triple-A

St. Louis Cardinals outfield prospect Tyler O’Neill has hit in eight straight games entering Sunday. O’Neill was acquired from the Mariners last year in the Marco Gonzales deal and possesses plenty of power. He has four home runs on the young season and is hitting .395 in 38 at-bats for Triple-A Memphis. The Cardinals currently […]

Sam Travis Starting To Heat Up In Triple-A

Boston Red Sox first base prospect Sam Travis has started to pick things up with his bat for Triple-A Pawtucket. Travis has hit safely in five of his last six games, which includes three multi-hit games. Travis got some run in the big leagues last year and hit a respectable .263 in 76 at-bats, with […]

Matthew Boyd Skipped, Francisco Liriano Postponed

The Detroit Tigers and New York Yankees were supposed to play a doubleheader Sunday, but Mother Nature had different plans. After initially cancelling just the top half of the twin-bill, both games have now been cancelled. Matthew Boyd, who was scheduled to start game one, is being skipped in the rotation. Francisco Liriano, who was […]

Johnny Cueto Set To Return To Giants Rotation On Tuesday

After suffering an ankle injury last week, San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Johnny Cueto has been cleared to return to the Giants' rotation and will start on Tuesday against the Diamondbacks. Cueto has been superb in 2018, pitching to a 1-0 record with a 0.69 ERA and a 5/2 K/BB ratio over 13 innings. With […]

Alex Claudio Picks Up First Save of 2018

Texas Rangers reliever Alex Claudio induced a 10th-inning ground-ball out to seal his first save of 2018. The righty was only asked to handle one batter, Josh Reddick, and came on with men on first and second. Claudio looked sharp and Reddick meekly tapped the ball up the line to a waiting Ronald Guzman, sealing […]

Buster Posey Sitting With Bruised Thumb On Sunday

According to manager Bruce Bochy, San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey is sitting on Sunday due to a bruised thumb. The injury appears to be minor as Bochy stated that he is likely to return to the lineup on Tuesday following the team's off day. Starting in his place on Sunday will be Nick Hundley, who […]

Jose Lobaton And Thomas Nido To Continue To Share Catching Duties

When both Travis d'Arnaud and Kevin Plawecki went down with injuries, multiple reports stated that the Mets were looking to both the free agent and trade market for a replacement. However, according to the Athletics's Ken Rosenthal, with Plawecki expected back in three-to-four weeks, New York plans on sticking with Jose Lobaton and Thomas Nido […]

Mike Zunino Has Rehab Plans Detailed

Seattle Mariners catcher Mike Zunino is getting closer and closer to returning from his oblique injury. Zunino is slated to catch between five and six innings in his first rehab game with the Modesto Nuts. He will then be the designated hitter in the next contest, followed by catching all nine innings of the third […]

Ronald Guzman Comes Through With First Career HR

Texas Rangers first baseman Ronald Guzman nailed a clutch, game-tying home run in the top of the 8th inning off of Astros' reliever Brad Peacock for his first career long ball. Guzman also brought in Jurickson Profar for the game-winning run in the top of the 10th with a comebacker to the mound that took […]

Shohei Ohtani to Start Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels starter Shohei Ohtani will start Tuesday's game against the Red Sox, after a rainout pushed everyone back a day. The Angels like having Ohtani pitch on six days rest, so it's possible that he will pitch fairly regularly on Tuesday's going forward. Ohtani is 2-0 with 18 strikeouts and a 2.04 ERA […]

Joey Gallo Knocks Homer, Strikes Out 3 Times Versus the Astros

Texas Rangers outfielder Joey Gallo drew the start in left and contributed three K's to Astros' starter Charlie Morton's 12 strikeout day before taking a Brad Peacock misfire deep. Gallo also nailed a deep double in the 10th, putting Jurickson Profar in position to score the winning run off a Ronald Guzman infield single. We […]

Josh Harrison Hit on Hand by Pitch, Leaves Game

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Josh Harrison left Sunday's game against the Marlins after he was hit on the left hand by a 95-mph fastball from Jose Urena. Harrison was in clear pain right away, jumping up and down before walking to first base. The training staff ultimately removed him from the game, with Adam Frazier […]

Logan Forsythe Goes To DL, Breyvic Valera Called Up

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Logan Forsythe (shoulder) is going on the 10-day DL due to right shoulder inflammation. Recent acquisition Breyvic Valera will be called up to take his place. Forsythe left last night's game in the sixth inning before taking the field. There's no word on how severe his injury is yet. He's not […]

Taijuan Walker Placed on Disabled List

Arizona Diamondbacks starter Taijuan Walker was placed on the 10-day disabled list on Sunday due to forearm inflammation. Walker left Saturday's start due to forearm tightness which was initially thought to be minor. Torey Lovullo says that Walker will undergo an MRI on Monday to determine the severity of the injury. He is eligible to […]

Minneapolis Blizzard Postpones Twins Game

For the second straight day, the blizzard in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area will prevent the Minnesota Twins and Chicago White Sox from playing baseball. The team told fans that the games will be rescheduled at a later date. The Twins have a scheduled off day on Monday before traveling to Puerto Rico to take on […]

Both Yankees Games Postponed Today

After having the second game of their three-game set postponed due to inclement weather yesterday, the New York Yankees were scheduled to play two games against the Detroit Tigers today. The doubleheader, however, has been postponed as the inclement weather has persisted. The greater Detroit area is in the midst of an ugly set of […]

Scott Kingery Once Again Excels

Philadelphia Phillies utility man Scott Kingery has seen hia fantasy stock continue to rise by the game, as he consistently plays different positions around the field while producing results at the plate. Yesterday against the Tampa Bay Rays, the rookie played right field and batted sixth, picking up two hits and driving in two runs. […]

Jeremy Hellickson May Start Monday In Place Of A.J. Cole

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jeremy Hellickson could make his first start for the ball club on Monday against the Mets in Queens. The team officially changed their Monday starter from A.J. Cole to TBA on Sunday. Cole had done well in his second start, going 5 1/13 innings and giving up two runs on three […]

Jose Urena Goes For First Win Of The Season On Sunday

The Miami Marlins will send starter Jose Urena to the mound against the Pirates on Sunday as the right hander aims for his first win of the season. Urena has shown improvement since his miserable Opening Day start when he was shelled for five earned runs in just four innings of work. Since then, he's […]

Jake Arrieta Earns First Victory With Phillies

It only took two starts into his tenure with the Philadelphia Phillies for Jake Arrieta to record his first victory with the club. The former Cy Young winner guided the team to a fifth straight victory by defeating the Tampa Bay Rays, 9-4. Arrieta went 6 2/3 innings, surrendering just two earned runs on seven […]

JP Crawford Beginning To Heat Up

Now the primary shortstop of the Philadelphia Phillies, former top organizational prospect JP Crawford is slowly by surely finding his way at the plate. In last night’s 9-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays, the club’s fifth straight win overall, Crawford starred at the plate. The 23-year-old drove in the club’s second run of the […]

Eduardo Nunez Getting Rest Day

Boston Red Sox infielder Eduardo Nunez is sitting on Sunday. With the temperatures in the mid-thirties, it is a well-timed day off to alleviate any additional stress for Nunez' knee. He is having a good start to the season batting .271 with seven extra-base hits. Nunez should be back in the lineup on Monday against […]

J.T. Realmuto Homers In Minor League Game

Miami Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto went yard during a minor league rehab assignment on Saturday. The Marlins prized catcher has been out of big-league action for the last three week with a lower back injury, so this news brings hope to a very desperate Miami team. It is still unknown when Realmuto, who went 3-for-3 […]

Cubs And Braves Game Postponed Sunday

The Chicago Cubs and Atlanta Braves game Sunday has been postponed due to rain. The game will be made up on May 14th. The Cubs have announced that Sunday’s starter Tyler Chatwood will start Monday versus the Cardinals.

Daniel Murphy To Begin Hitting In Florida

Washington Nationals second baseman Daniel Murphy (knee) will head to Florida on Monday for extended spring training. He will start to swing the bat in some games, which is step up from the mere batting practice he had been taking. Manager Dave Martinez cautioned, however, that the club is not in a rush to bring […]

Felipe Vazquez Earns Fifth Save of Season

Pittsburgh Pirates closer Felipe Vazquez notched his fifth save of the year with a perfect ninth inning against the Miami Marlins on Saturday. The southpaw has converted all of his save opportunities on the season and hasn't allowed a run outside of his Opening Day blowup. Vazquez hasn't recorded a strikeout over his last two […]

Francisco Liriano Will Start Sunday Against Yankees

The Detroit Tigers were scheduled for a twin bill against the Yankees for Sunday, but Game 1 has been postponed due to weather. Matthew Boyd was scheduled to start the game, but he'll now be skipped. Francisco Liriano, who was originally scheduled to pitch in the evening game, remains the scheduled starter as long as […]

Mookie Betts Out Of Lineup Resting Foot Contusion

Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts (foot) is out of the lineup Sunday and still dealing with a foot contusion following a collision at the plate in Saturday's game, according to Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic. Manager Alex Cora felt Betts needed an extra day rest but will likely be good tomorrow or at the […]