Jesse Winker Notches Three Hits

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker went 3-for-5 in a losing effort against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night. Winker, batting leadoff, also drove in a run, his first RBI of the season. The 24-year-old is off to a nice start this season, batting .313 with a .789 OPS and two runs scored in 21 plate […]

Matt Olson Hits Second Homer Of Season

Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson went 2-for-4 against the Angels on Friday with his second homer of the season. His start to the season isn't as quick as others, largely due to a 29.7% strikeout rate. But, Olson will provide the HRs and RBIs at the end of the season.

Matt Chapman Offensive Start Continues

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman continues his unexpected start to the season with his third homer and fifth straight multi-hit game. Chapman finished 2-for-4 with a homer, two runs and two RBIs. If Chapman was a waiver wire addition and your roster doesn't need power, consider thoughts of trading him for increased value.

Andrew Heaney Strikes Out Six in Rehab Start with Single-A Inland Empire

Working his way back from shoulder inflammation that cropped up near the end of Spring Training, Angels pitcher Andrew Heaney had a great start Friday night in a rehab assignment with Single-A Inland Empire. Heaney allowed only one run on two hits while striking out six over 6 1/3 innings to earn the win. He […]

Parker Bridwell Unable to Escape Second Inning in Start on Friday

Filling in for the injured Matt Shoemaker, Angels starter Parker Bridwell had the shortest start of his career Friday against the Athletics as he completed only 1 2/3 innings of his 2018 debut. Bridwell allowed six runs on seven hits — three of which were home runs — but managed to avoid the loss thanks […]

Justin Upton Hits Go-Ahead Home Run in Angels Win

Angels outfielder Justin Upton had his third multi-hit game of 2018 Friday night, hitting a go-ahead three-run home run to propel the Angels over the Athletics. Upton finished 3-for-5 with a double, a home run, three RBI and two runs scored. Upton saddled Athletics closer Blake Treinen with the loss after crushing a 3-2 pitch […]

Dansby Swanson Finishes Just Short of the Cycle in Braves Win

Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson had his fourth multi-hit game of the year Friday night, finishing a home run short of the cycle against the Rockies. Swanson went 3-for-5 at the plate, hitting his third double of the year and first triple, while also recording three RBI and a run scored. Obviously it's a small sample […]

Kevin Gausman Pitches Better in Second Start, Doesn't Factor into Decision

Orioles starter Kevin Gausman went five innings against the Yankees Friday, allowing two runs on five hits and a walk while striking out three. While he didn't get a decision in the game, it was a good sign to see him bounce back from his six-run, four-inning start against the Twins. It hasn't been a […]

Adrian Houser Recalled From Triple-A For Brewers

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Adrian Houser has been called up from Triple-A affiliate, Colorado Springs Sky Sox after Corey Knebel was placed on the disabled list. Houser last pitched with the Brewers in 2015, where he went two innings and gave up one hit, and two walks and since then has recovered from Tommy John […]

Eric Thames Goes Deep In Win

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Eric Thames went 1-for-4 with a run, two RBI's, and a home run in the 5-4 win over the Chicago Cubs. This was Thames' second home run of the season, with his first one coming just four days ago. Thames is now hitting .294 in the month of April and has […]

Travis Shaw Hits First Home Run Of 2018 Season

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Travis Shaw went 1-for-5, with one run and two RBI's in the 5-4 win over the Chicago Cubs. Considering Shaw went deep 31 times last year, it was only a matter of time before he hit his first big shot of the season. This game now puts Shaw at a .310 […]

Orlando Arcia Walks It Off In Ninth Inning

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Orlando Arcia went 1-for-4 with a hit, a walk, and an RBI in the 5-4 win over the Chicago Cubs. The Brewers have won many of their games in the ninth inning this year, and Arcia hit a single to right field that brought Manny Pina home to win the game. Arcia […]

Manny Machado has Two-Homer Game Against Yankees Friday

Over his first 37 plate appearances of 2018, Orioles shortstop had only one extra-base hit — a double on Opening Day. Friday night against the Yankees, Machado exploded for his first two home runs of the season off Yankees starter CC Sabathia. Machado finished the game 4-for-5 with the two home runs, two walks, two […]

Josh Hader Gets Unlucky In Solid Mid-Relief Appearance

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Josh Hader went two innings, giving up one earned run, one walk, and struck out three in the 5-4 win over the Chicago Cubs. Hader not only had to come into this game in the fourth inning due to Brandon Woodruff's 95 thrown pitches but also, the only runner he put […]

Brandon Woodruff Not Great In 2018 Rotation Debut

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff made his 2018 starting debut, going 3 2/3 innings while giving up four hits, two earned runs, two walks and striking out three. Not exactly the start Woodruff was looking for in terms of proving himself in the rotation especially considering in his 3 2/3 innings, he threw 95 pitches […]

Matt Albers Goes Two Scoreless Innings For Win

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Matt Albers went two innings, giving up a hit and a walk while striking out two in the 5-4 win over the Chicago Cubs. For anyone who picked up Albers expecting to get saves, he definitely provided some value in other ways tonight earning fantasy owners a win. It is every […]

Jonathan Villar Can't Stop Hitting The Ball

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Jonathan Villar went 2-for-3 in the 5-4 win over the Chicago Cubs. Looks like the Brewers have finally found out how to use Villar, as he is now hitting .438 in April, but is also hitting .444 against right-handed pitchers this entire season. Despite being a switch hitter, it's pretty evident at […]

Brad Hand Rebounds from Loss to Earn Second Save of 2018

After allowing three unearned runs on three walks and a hit to earn his second loss of the year Thursday, Padres closer Brad Hand rebounded with a scoreless inning of work to get the save Friday against the Astros. Picking up his second save of the year, Hand struck out two while allowing only one […]

Shohei Ohtani Hits Third Home Run in as Many Days

It was a trio of threes for Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani, as it took him only three pitches on Friday to hit his third homer in three days. Since going 1-for-5 in his first game as DH, Ohtani is now 6-for-10 with three homers and seven RBI through the third inning of Friday's game. […]

Luis Castillo Allows Four Runs In Five Innings

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo struggled for a second straight start on Friday. The young right-hander allowed the Pittsburgh Pirates to score four runs in five innings of work, walking three and striking out three. The Pirates made Castillo work as he needed 107 pitches to get through five innings on a cold, rainy night […]

CC Sabathia Exits Early With Injury

Making his first home start of the season, New York Yankees veteran pitcher CC Sabathia exited the game after just four innings. The 37-year-old allowed three runs, all on home runs, during his brief start, having to be pulled with what the club is currently calling hip soreness. The left-hander is scheduled to undergo an […]

Michael Chavis Suspended 80 Games For PEDs

Boston Red Sox top hitting prospect Michael Chavis has been suspended 80 games for a positive PED test, according to Jerry Crasnick of ESPN.com. Chavis does not know how he tested positive, according to Michael Silverman of the Boston Herald. He is a 2014 first round draft pick that finished 2017 in Double-A Portland, compiling […]

Rich Hill To Pitch Saturday, Clayton Kershaw On Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Rich Hill will start for the team on Saturday in San Francisco. He's a must-start against a tepid Giants lineup at AT&T Park. Clayton Kershaw will start on Sunday. Kenta Maeda will be skipped and presumably available out of the bullpen. But since all relievers have had both Thursday and Friday […]

Anthony Rizzo Scratched With Back Tightness

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) has been scratched from Friday’s lineup with lower back tightness. The move is considered to be precautionary and Rizzo should be considered day-to-day. Catcher Victor Caratini will play first base tonight and bat sixth.

Brandon Woodruff Will Make First Start Of 2018

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff will make his first start of the 2018 MLB Season on Friday against the Chicago Cubs. So far this season, Woodruff is rocking a 5.40 ERA in 3 1/3 innings pitched thus far, and is really only a temporary replacement as the fifth starter while Wade Miley and Jimmy Nelson […]

Christian Yelich Out Friday With Oblique Stiffness

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich will sit Friday as the Brewers face the Chicago Cubs for the second time this series. Yelich exited Wednesday's game and so far, still isn't ready to entire the lineup. This will give Domingo Santana and Ryan Braun guaranteed time in the outfield until Yelich returns. He's still day-to-day, and […]

Christian Villanueva Batting Cleanup Friday Night for Padres

MLB.com writer AJ Cassavell reports that Christian Villanueva will get the start at third base Friday for the Padres, marking his fourth start in a row for San Diego. Since his three-homer outburst on Tuesday, Villanueva has gone 0-for-6 with three strikeouts. He will have a tough match-up going against Astros starter Lance McCullers Jr., […]

Chris Stratton To Pitch Saturday, Derek Holland Will Pitch Monday

The San Francisco Giants have shuffled up their rotation with Chris Stratton and Ty Blach being moved up to Saturday and Sunday. Derek Holland will be pushed back to Monday. None of the mentioned pictures hold much value at moment aside from streaming.

Carlos Correa Back In The Lineup Friday

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa is penciled in to start and bat fourth for the Astros, per MLB.com. Correa has been dealing with a toe injury after fouling a ball off his foot last weekend. Correa is off to a white-hot start, hitting .474 with two home runs, three doubles and eight runs driven in. […]

Alex Cobb Could Debut Next Week

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Alex Cobb threw a successful simulated game Wednesday, but the team hasn't made a decision on when he'll make his season debut, even though manager Buck Showalter initially made it seem like Cobb would pitch next Monday or Tuesday. Cobb could throw a bullpen session either Friday or Saturday. The Orioles […]