Sean Newcomb Shuts Down Rockies Over Six Shutout Innings

After getting rocked for six runs — five earned — in his first start of the year, Braves pitcher Sean Newcomb had a dominant outing Sunday, pitching six shutout innings against Colorado. Newcomb allowed five hits while tying his career-high with nine strikeouts. It was a good bounce-back performance for the 24-year-old, who fantasy owners […]

Jonathan Villar Builds Off Good Start With Double

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Jonathan Villar went 1-for-3 with a double in the 3-0 loss to the Chicago Cubs. Villar was the only one to get a hit that wasn't named Lorenzo Cain on the Brewers and managed to get a hit off lefty Jose Quintana, which has not been his strong suit this season. Today's […]

Orlando Arcia Goes Hitless Again, Continues Early Season Struggles

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Orlando Arcia went 0-for-3 in the 3-0 loss to the Chicago Cubs. This was another hitless appearance for Arcia, who now sits at a mere .133 batting average for the season with only four hits, none of which being extra-base hits. His OPS being only .321 should point to how awful his […]

Chase Anderson Plays Great With No Help In Loss

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Chase Anderson went six innings, giving up four hits, two earned runs, two walks, and striking out two in the 3-0 loss to the Chicago Cubs. Anderson gave a solo home run to Ben Zobrist and allowed a one-run double to Albert Almora in the fifth, but that's as far as […]

Lorenzo Cain Gets Two Hits In Loss

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain went 2-for-4 in the 3-0 loss to the Chicago Cubs. This is an especially impressive stat line as the Brewers only amassed a mere three hits on the night. Coming into this night, Cain was 2-for-23 and now ups his April batting average to .148. This game puts Cain's season […]

Shohei Ohtani Misses Perfect Game, Finishes with 12 Strikeouts in Seven Innings

After his perfect game attempt was broken up on a one-out single in the top of the seventh. Angels starter Shohei Ohtani was relieved by Blake Wood to start the eighth inning Sunday. Athletics shortstop Marcus Semien broke up the perfect game with a single to left, and second baseman Jed Lowrie drew a walk […]

Shohei Ohtani is Perfect Through Six Innings

Making his second start for the Angels, two-way phenom Shohei Ohtani has not allowed a base runner through the first six innings against the Athletics. Ohtani struck out Jake Smolinski for the third out of the sixth — his 11th strikeout of the game. He has now set the Angels franchise record for most strikeouts […]

Tyson Ross Pitches Better Sunday Despite Earning Loss

Making his second start of the season Sunday, Padres starter Tyson Ross allowed four runs over six innings against the Astros to earn his first loss of 2018. Ross gave up six hits and no walks to the defending World Series champions, while also striking out seven in a game for the first time since […]

Anthony Santander Slugs First Career Home Run

Baltimore Orioles prospect Anthony Santander hit his first major league home run off Yankees reliever Domingo Germán Sunday afternoon. Santander's two-run shot to right-center field gave Baltimore a 7-6 lead in the top of the seventh inning. Before being chosen in the Rule 5 Draft, Santander was in the Indians farm system where he showed […]

Corey Dickerson Smashes First Homer as a Pirate

Corey Dickerson's torrid stretch at the plate continued on Sunday in a win over the Cincinnati Reds, as he went 1-for-4 with his first home run in a Pittsburgh Pirates uniform. The left-fielder is on a tear at the plate, going 9-for-20 with six extra-base hits and six RBI over his last five games. Right […]

Tyler Mahle Roughed Up By Pirates Sunday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tyler Mahle struggled in his start against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. Mahle allowed Pittsburgh to score five runs in 4 2/3 innings of work, picking up his first loss of the season. Mahle allowed nine hits, including two homers, and only managed two strikeouts. The 23-year-old kicked off the season on […]

Gregory Polanco Hits Third Homer of Season

In his return to the Pittsburgh Pirates lineup on Sunday, outfielder Gregory Polanco went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run off of Cincinnati Reds starter Tyler Mahle. Polanco now has three long balls and leads baseball with 13 RBI. Overall, he's hitting .310/.447/.759 in his first eight games of 2018. It's early, but this is […]

Jameson Taillon Throws Complete-Game Shutout

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Jameson Taillon tossed his first career complete-game shutout in a 5-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday. The right-hander mowed down Reds hitters with ease, striking out seven while allowing only one hit, two walks, and a hit by pitch on the afternoon. The 2018 season couldn't be off to a […]

Eugenio Suarez Fractures Thumb Sunday

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez has fractured his right thumb. Suarez left during the fourth inning of Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates after getting hit by a pitch thrown by Jameson Taillon. Suarez will assuredly be placed on the disabled list and the team has not offered a timetable for his recovery, although […]

Christian Yelich Placed On 10 Day DL With Oblique Strain

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich has been placed on the 10 day DL for an oblique strain that he acquired on Wednesday. This is most likely just an insurance move as the Brewers don't want to risk re-injury to one of their best players and this will allow Domingo Santana, Ryan Braun, and Eric Thames […]

Leury Garcia Starting Sunday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Leury Garcia will start over Adam Engel Sunday. Garcia is 3-for-9 this year and is worth a dart throw in DFS leagues. The White Sox will face off versus Mike Fiers who is making his season debut.

Justin Bour Continues His Early Struggles

It's been a nightmare start to the 2018 season for Miami Marlins first baseman Justin Bour, who is arguably the best power hitter the team has. After going 0-for-4 against the Phillies on Saturday, Bour's average dipped to a measly .167. The big lefty has yet to homer this year and has more strikeouts (4) […]

Dillon Peters Embarrassed By Phillies On Saturday

Miami Marlins starter Dillon Peters got absolutely wrecked on Saturday after giving up nine earned runs in less than three innings against the Phillies. Peters, who entered the start following a a seven-inning shutout in his previous start, surrendered two grand slams against the Phillies before the third inning was over. Peters was promptly removed […]

Gregory Polanco Back in Pirates Lineup on Sunday

Outfielder Gregory Polanco (foot) is back in the Pittsburgh Pirates lineup on Sunday after a one-game absence. Polanco fouled a pitch off his right foot in Friday's win over the Cincinnati Reds, and he was scratched from Saturday's lineup with what the team called "discomfort." The quick return should bring a sigh of relief for […]

White Sox Promote Bruce Rondon

The Chicago White Sox have called up relief pitcher Bruce Rondon. Rondon has always had powerful stuff, but has struggled with his command. He owns a career 5.00 ERA in parts of four seasons with the Tigers over 123 games. The White Sox are hoping that Don Cooper, one of the games best pitching coaches […]

Albert Almora Leading Off Sunday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Albert Almora will be at the top of the Cubs order on Sunday. Outfielder Ian Happ who has struggled will shift to the bench. Almora has also struggled and is hitting just .167 over 18 at-bats. It’s still early in the season, but manager Joe Maddon has been rotating Almora and Happ […]

Javier Baez Gets Sunday Off

The Chicago Cubs will rest second baseman Javier Baez Sunday afternoon. Baez has been off to a cold start, with only four hits over his first 26 at-bats. Baez should get it going sooner or later and remains a useful middle infielder in all formats. Ben Zobrist will start at second base and bat third […]

Anthony Rizzo Remains Out Of Sunday’s Lineup

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) remains out of Sunday’s lineup with back tightness. This marks the third consecutive game that Rizzo will miss, but it doesn’t appear that he will need a disabled list stint. Victor Caratini will once again play first base and bat seventh. Rizzo remains day-to-day.

Mike Fiers To Start Sunday, Daniel Norris Moving To Bullpen

Dertroit Tigers starting pitcher Mike Fiers (back) returns to the lineup Sunday as he will make his first start of the season against the White Sox. In a subsequent move, the Tigers optioned Warwick Saupold to Triple-A Toledo. That move came as a surprise to many who expected to see Daniel Norris take trip to […]

JaCoby Jones Swipes Two Bases Saturday

Detroit Tigers outfielder JaCoby Jones stole two bases against the White Sox on Saturday, showcasing one of his fantasy tools as the Tigers rolled to victory. There is definite upside in Jones' speed, but the bad news is that he probably won't get to use it too often. Jones doesn't figure to get tons of […]

Miguel Cabrera Drives in Three On Saturday

Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera (hip) was back in action Saturday after suffering a bruised left hip flexor on Thursday and wasted no time in wielding his powerful stick. Miggy drove in three runs to lead the Tigers to a victory against the White Sox. He's sporting a .930 OPS to start the season, […]

Raisel Iglesias Earns Second Save

Cincinnati Reds closer Raisel Iglesias nailed down his second save of the season on Saturday, preserving a 7-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Iglesias pitched a scoreless ninth, allowing one hit and striking out one to earn the save. The Reds have won just two games in the early going this season with Iglesias earning […]

Eugenio Suarez Drives In Five

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez had a huge game on Saturday, helping to lead his team to a 7-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Suarez went 3-for-4 with a homer, a double, and five RBI. The five runs batted in ties a career high for the 26-year-old. Suarez started the damage with a bases-loaded […]

Boog Powell Sidelined With Knee Sprain

Oakland Athletics outfielder Boog Powell hits the DL with a sprained right knee sustained while running the bases on Saturday, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. He will head back to Oakland on Monday to have an MRI. Powell was in a competition with rookie Dustin Fowler in spring for the center […]

Blake Treinen Gets Two Inning Save

Oakland Athletics closer Blake Treinen struck out four and gave up two hits in two innings on Saturday against the Angels. He recovered well from a Friday blown save to these same Angels to get his second save on the year. Treinen will continue to provide strikeouts with his nasty pitching arsenal.