Lewis Brinson Likely To Stay In Majors

Despite an ugly start to the season, Miami Marlins outfielder Lewis Brinson will most likely stay in the big leagues, according to Joe Frisaro of MLB.com. Brinson, who entered the season as the club's top prospect, is hitting a measly .151 with just one RBI this year. Brinson began the season in the leadoff position […]

Dan Straily Roughed Up In Minor League Start

Miami Marlins starter Dan Straily was roughed up in his first rehab assignment since injuring his pitching arm in Spring Training. According to beat reporter Craig Davis, Straily allowed six earned runs in less than three innings of work for Miami's Single-A affiliate on Friday. Straily was expected to begin the season as the team's […]

Charlie Blackmon Returns To Lineup

After missing five games, Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon is in the lineup for Saturday's game. Blackmon had been held out all week with quad tightness, but he's been working extensively with trainers to try to get back to playing as soon as possible. The former MVP finalist should get right back into the swing […]

Kenta Maeda Knocked Out Of Game Early By Arizona

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Kenta Maeda did not have his best stuff on Friday, most likely because of his long lay-off between starts. It was a disappointing encore to his first start that saw him strike out ten batters. In 2 2/3 innings against the Diamondbacks on Friday, he gave up five runs (two earned), […]

Matt Kemp Fine After Wall Collision

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp stayed in the game on Friday after going for a home run ball and banging into the fence. Because Kemp is one of the few hot hitters in a lineup that's been largely absent this season, he was moved up to bat third against the Diamondbacks and he went […]

Ryan Zimmerman Out Of Lineup Saturday, Matt Adams Bats Cleanup

Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman isn't starting on Saturday, and Matt Adams is manning first in his place while batting cleanup. Zimmerman has been ice-cold to start the season. He has five hits in 43 at-bats with 12 strikeouts and three walks. While it's easy to point to the fact that Zimmerman didn't play […]

Ronald Guzman Singles for First MLB Hit

Texas Rangers first baseman Ronald Guzman was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock in a flurry of moves on Friday, which included placing Elvis Andrus on the disabled list, and responded in his first MLB game of the season with his first career hit. Lining a single to the outfield off of Houstom Astros reliever Chris […]

Anthony Rendon Still Nursing Sore Foot, Sits Out Saturday

Washington Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon (foot) is not in the lineup on Saturday after leaving Friday's contest with a foot injury. Matt Reynolds is taking his place and batting eighth. Rendon is in substantial pain after fouling a pitch off his foot, but it looks like a trip to the DL won't be necessary. […]

Nolan Arenado Drops Appeal, Begins Suspension

In a surprise move, Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado has dropped his appeal with Major League Baseball and will begin serving his 5-game suspension on Saturday. Arenado made angry comments to the media on Friday about the length of the suspension, so he was expected to fight it tooth and nail, but he apparently […]

Jesse Winker Still Sidelined On Saturday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker (shoulder) remains out of the lineup on Saturday. Winker was a last-minute scratch ahead of his team's Friday night game after he came down with a sore right shoulder. Manager Bryan Price told reporters on Saturday that Winker may miss another day or two depending on how well he responds […]

J.B. Shuck Goes 4-for-4 In Season Debut

In his first action since 2016, Miami Marlins outfielder J.B. Shuck knocked four hits as part of a 7-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday. Shuck, who was called up from Triple-A New Orleans before Friday's game, went a perfect 4-for-4 and scored two runs in the win. With the Marlins' outfield struggling so […]

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 […]