Trayce Thompson to Make First Start with A's

Oakland Athletics outfielder Trayce Thompson is penciled into the eight-hole for the A's on Wednesday night in their contest against Thompson's former team in the Los Angeles Dodgers. This will be Thompson's first start of the 2018 season. He played in 107 games between the 2016 and 2017 seasons for the Dodgers and had a […]

Hector Neris Blows First Save of Season

The Philadelphia Phillies entered the ninth inning with a one-run lead as manager Gabe Kapler handed closer Hector Neris the ball for the final three outs. The Dominican native’s night got off to an ominous start, as he surrendered a leadoff double. Once the next runner singled, putting runners on the corners with nobody out, […]

Edwin Diaz Snags First Save in a Week

Seattle Mariners closer Edwin Diaz went from April 3 until the game on April 10 between appearances, but he nabbed his first save in over a week as he shut the door on the Royals on Wednesday. Diaz set down the side in order and finished with one strikeout. The closer still has yet to […]

Nick Pivetta Goes Seven Strong Innings In No-Decision

Following a victorious performance Tuesday night, the Philadelphia Phillies sought another Wednesday and did so following a walk-off victory. Before that, however, the club’s starter, Nick Pivetta, had his best start of the young season, although he couldn’t record a victory in the process. The 25-year-old went seven innings, allowing two runs on five hits. […]

Steven Brault Allows Four Runs in No-Decision

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Steven Brault allowed four runs on seven hits in a no-decision against the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday. The left-hander struck out three and walked two. Given a 3-0 advantage to work with in the second inning, Brault promptly gave the lead back, allowing all four of his earned runs in the […]

Giancarlo Stanton Has Big Game in Fenway Park Victory

The beginning of his inaugural season with the New York Yankees has been a hectic one for reigning National League MVP Giancarlo Stanton. The 28-year-old has had a pair of five-strikeout games and has repeatedly come up short in big moments. On Wednesday, however, he set the tone in the very first inning, delivering a […]

Gary Sanchez Powers Yankees In Boston

Coming off a blowout defeat at Fenway Park on Tuesday night to the Boston Red Sox, the New York Yankees bounced back Wednesday with a win against their eternal rivals. The offense led the way with 10 runs, as catcher Gary Sanchez led the assault. His first major action came in the first inning with […]

Tyler Austin Tossed As Yankees, Red Sox Brawl

The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox are eternal rivals and once again proved why Wednesday at Fenway Park. After first baseman Tyler Austin slid into second base in a manner that Boston second baseman Brock Holt took exception to, the benches briefly cleared. In the seventh inning, Red Sox reliever Joe Kelly drilled […]

Michael Brantley Fills the Stat Sheet in Wednesday's Game

Cleveland Indians outfielder Michael Brantley filled up the stat sheet on Wednesday, finishing the game 2-for-4 with a run scored, an RBI, and a stolen base. The only thing Brantley didn't help out in for standard 5x5 leagues was home runs, but his owners will be pleased with four out of five. Brantley is an […]

Francisco Lindor Picks Up Two Hits on Wedenesday

Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor collected two hits on Wednesday, finishing the game 2-for-5 with a double and an RBI. Lindor is off to a very slow start, as the two hits only brought his batting average up to .184. He's struggling along with the entire Cleveland offense, but once they put it together, Lindor […]

Marco Estrada Disappoints In Start Versus Orioles

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Marco Estrada had a rough start Wednesday night against the Orioles. Estrada was handed the loss after going just four innings while giving up four runs, six hits, three walks and five strikeouts. This performance comes on the heels of back-to-back quality starts and it balloons Estrada's ERA from 2.77 […]

Jon Lester Allows Four Runs Wednesday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester allowed four runs over five innings on Wednesday versus the Pirates. Lester gave up seven hits and three walks. He only recorded three strikeouts, and has been a mixed bag of results early on this season. Lester took a big step back last year, but fantasy owners shouldn’t give […]

Carlos Carrasco Spins a Complete Game on Wednesday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco tossed a complete game on Wednesday, allowing just one run on three hits and two walks while striking out six. Cookie needed 110 pitches to make it through all nine innings, throwing 76 of them for strikes. He was masterful, lowering his ERA to 3.48 and picking up his […]

Javier Baez Hits Fourth Home Run In Two Days

Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez hit his third and fourth home runs Wednesday evening versus the Pirates. Baez now has four home runs over the past two games. He finished the game 2-for-4 with four RBI, three runs scored and also drew a walk. Baez is on fire right now and should be started […]

Jose Pirela Wraps Up Strong Series At Coors Field

San Diego Padres outfielder Jose Pirela went 2-for-4 with a run scored in Wednesday's game against the Colorado Rockies. For the series, Pirela hit .571 (8-for-14) with two doubles, three runs and two RBI. He lifted his average to .316 and OPS to .760 in the process. Most hitters enjoy Coors Field, but Pirela's strong […]

Orioles Option Hunter Harvey to Double-A

Baltimore Orioles pitcher Hunter Harvey was sent down to Double-A Bowie after Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays. In a corresponding move, infielder Engelb Vielma was called up from Triple-A Norfolk. This was an expected move, as the Orioles were working with a depleted bullpen, so they wanted to have Harvey as insurance. Vielma will […]

Kris Bryant Continues Strong Start In 2018

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant went 3-for-5 to continue his hot start to the season. Bryant had two doubles and a single and also drove in two runs while scoring once. Bryant is locked and loaded as one of the best hitters in the game and is now hitting .348 on the season.

Albert Almora Picks Up Three Hits Wednesday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Albert Almora picked up three hits in five at-bats Wednesday night. Almora also scored two runs. Manager Joe Maddon has been platooning Almora with outfielder Ian Happ, with Almora exclusively starting versus left-handed pitchers. Neither Almora nor Happ has run away with the center field job, making Almora more worth monitoring than […]

Trey Mancini Injures Right Hand in Win Over Blue Jays

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Trey Mancini injured his right hand in Wednesday night's 5-3 win over Toronto. The injury came in the sixth inning when an inside pitch from Blue Jays reliever John Axford hit Mancini's hand. Mancini stayed in the game and even singled in the at-bat before being replaced by Anthony Santander in the […]

Robbie Ray Struggles With Control Again

Arizona Diamondbacks starter Robbie Ray pitched 4 2/3 innings on Wednesday, giving up three runs on five hits and three walks while striking out six. Fortunately the offense was able to bail him out, and he did not factor into the decision. This marked the third straight start where Ray has walked at least three […]

Eric Hosmer Cranks First Round-Tripper

San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer went 2-for-4 Wednesday against the Colorado Rockies with a home run and two runs scored. Make that 10 hits in his last 24 at-bats (.417) for Hosmer, who doubled and scored in the sixth inning before taking Jake McGee deep in the eighth. The 439-foot homer was his […]

Ketel Marte Racks Up Three Hits

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Ketel Marte went 3-for-4 with a double, two runs scored and an RBI in Wednesday's 7-3 win over the Giants. Marte has struggled to start the season, but this effort brought his average up to .250 through 12 games. He has not been consistent, as six of his 13 hits have come […]

Luis Perdomo Ejected After Sparking Brawl

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Luis Perdomo was ejected after completing just two innings Wednesday against the Colorado Rockies. After outfielder Manuel Margot (ribs) was hit Tuesday night, the Rockies beaned outfielder Hunter Renfroe in the wrist during the second inning. These instigations were enough for Perdomo to throw behind third baseman Nolan Arenado in […]

Paul Goldschmidt Hits HR For Second Straight Day

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run and three RBI in Wednesday's win over the Giants. After a week of being in a deep, deep slump, Goldschmidt has turned it on in a hurry, hitting a home run for the second straight day. His last two games were […]

Matt Shoemaker Has No Nerve Irritation

The Los Angeles Angels have released a medical update on right-handed pitcher Matt Shoemaker. The report states that the study performed earlier this week produced no findings of nerve irritation. As such, Shoemaker will undergo a follow-up exam in a few weeks and will be treated accordingly. So while this is good news overall, Shoemaker […]

Austin Jackson Leaves Wednesday’s Game Early With Tight Groin

San Francisco Giants outfielder Austin Jackson (groin) left Wednesday’s game in the seventh inning with a tight groin. Manager Bruce Bochy said he was removed as a precaution. Jackson was 1-for-2 with a single, run and walk before being replaced by Gregor Blanco. It sounds like Jackson’s status is day-to-day and he will hope to […]

Ian Kinsler to be Activated Thursday

Los Angeles Angels second baseman Ian Kinsler (groin) did well in his final test on Wednesday and should be cleared to be back in the starting lineup on Thursday. Kinsler is expected to return to his normal leadoff spot, sliding Zack Cozart down to the middle of the lineup and back to third base. Fantasy […]

Fernando Rodney Blows First Save, Winds Up With Win

Minnesota Twins closer Fernando Rodney blew his first save of the season on Wednesday against the Houston Astros. Rodney came on in the top of the ninth inning in an 8-6 game and allowed Houston to score two runs on two singles and a throwing error by second baseman Brian Dozier. Rodney recovered to finish […]

Max Kepler Hits Walk-Off Homer

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler had a huge day at the plate on Wednesday against the Houston Astros. Kepler went 2-for-4 with two homers, three runs, and three RBI. His second homer of the afternoon was a solo shot in the ninth inning which gave the Twins a 9-8 walk-off win. Kepler is off to […]

Eric Thames Gets Fourth Home Run In Five Games

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Eric Thames went 2-for-4 with a run, an RBI and a home run in the 3-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. Thames has been on fire as of late, as he now has four home runs in his last five games to bring his April slugging percentage to an impressive […]