Adam Duvall Connects For Second Homer

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Adam Duvall was one of the few bright spots for his team on Thursday night in their 5-2 loss to the division-rival Pittsburgh Pirates. Duvall went 1-for-4 with a solo homer, his second round-tripper of the season. The veteran outfielder is now batting .176 with a .755 OPS, two homers and six […]

Kyle Gibson Doesn't Make It Past The Fifth Inning

Minnesota Twins right-hander Kyle Gibson battled through his start against the Seattle Mariners on a cold day at Target Field. The veteran allowed just one earned run over 4 1/3 innings of work, allowing seven hits and striking out three. Gibson allowed two runs to score in the first inning, one of which was unearned, […]

Miguel Sano Launches Third Homer

Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano continued his early-season hot streak on Thursday, launching his third home run of the season in a loss to the Seattle Mariners. Sano finished the game 1-for-3 with the homer, a two-run shot, to help power the Twins to a 4-2 win over Seattle. Sano is off to a fine […]

Yonny Chirinos Steps Up For The Rays Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Yonny Chirinos stepped up with a strong performance Thursday versus Boston. He went five scoreless innings, striking out four without a walk. He would set the table on the bullpen day and the next three pitchers would follow with a scoreless inning themselves. Ultimately, closer Alex Colome would blow the save […]

Matt Duffy Provides All The Offense Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Matt Duffy was the team's offensive star Thursday versus Boston. His eighth-inning two-run home run put the Rays up 2-0. It would get to the bottom of the ninth, when their closer, Alex Colome, would blow the two-run lead in a blown save, which lead to the eventual 12-inning, 3-2 loss. […]

Chad Green’s Off Night Sets Up Yankees Defeat

After starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka served up a two-run home run to wipe out the New York Yankees slim lead, manager Aaron Boone called on reliever Chad Green from the bullpen. The 26-year-old, who has turned out to be a massive weapon, was knocked around Thursday as the Yankees were defeated. Green inherited one baserunner but […]

Masahiro Tanaka’s Outing Breaks Down Late

After picking up a victory in his first start of the season north of the border, New York Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka suffered defeat in his first home start of the year on Thursday night. The Japanese native was brilliant for six innings, tossing a shutout as his offense managed one run in the […]

Alex Colome Blows Save Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays closer Alex Colome blew the save opportunity Thursday versus Boston. The Rays were leading 2-0 going into the bottom of the ninth inning. Colome would last one inning but gave up two runs on four hits and two walks. The Red Sox would take their new life and win the game 3-2 […]

Hector Neris Closes Out Perfect Bullpen Performance

In what has turned out to be a rare occasion, the Philadelphia Phillies bullpen preserved a lead and closed out a victory on Thursday afternoon in the club’s home opener. Following Nick Pivetta’s 5 2/3 innings of shutout baseball, the bullpen went even further, pitching a perfect game the rest of the way. The last […]

Maikel Franco Stars In Phillies Win

With starting pitcher Nick Pivetta dealing on the mound, the Philadelphia Phillies offense provided sufficient support for the victory. The unit was led by third baseman Maikel Franco, who drove in four of the club’s five runs. The 25-year-old first stepped up to the plate with the bases loaded after three walks. He delivered with […]

Clint Frazier Plays In Simulated Game

New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier (concussion) played in a simulated game on Thursday afternoon in Tampa, a massive step forward for the youngster. Frazier suffered a concussion early in spring training and has struggled with symptoms, delaying his return and subsequently landing him on the disabled list. Frazier’s injury, combined with multiple injuries to the […]

Nick Pivetta Earns Win In Home Opener

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Nick Pivetta gave the team a terrific outing for their home opener, as the club defeated the Miami Marlins 5-0. After going just four innings and surrendering three runs his last time out, the 25-year-old went 5 2/3 innings, allowing four hits but no walks and no runs. Additionally, he struck […]

Matt Albers Is Most Likely Closer For Brewers

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Matt Albers is most likely the next in line for saves for the Brewers after closer Corey Knebel (hamstring) went down with an injury and will be out for at least 10 days on the disabled list. In all three of Albers' appearances this season, he has pitched in the eighth inning as […]

Corey Dickerson Mashes Two Extra-Base Hits

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Corey Dickerson had his second two-hit game in as many days on Thursday in a win over the Cincinnati Reds. He roped an RBI triple down the right field line in the fifth inning against Reds starter Homer Bailey and lined a double to right center field off of Amir Garrett in the […]

Lorenzo Cain Hitless In Three Straight

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain went 0-for-4 with a strikeout in the 8-0 loss to the Chicago Cubs. After starting out the season with a .500 batting average in his first four games of the year, Cain has now gone 0-for-11 in his last three games, dropping his batting average down to .310. Cain will […]

Corey Knebel Will Go To DL

Updating a previous report, Milwaukee Brewers closer Corey Knebel will go to the disabled list after experiencing a left hamstring injury in Thursday's bout against the Cubs. He was helped off the field by the athletic trainers and will be out for at least 10 days after an MRI scan is done to see the extent […]

Brent Suter Gets First Loss Of The 2018 Season Against Cubs

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brent Suter went five innings, giving up eight hits, five runs (four earned), three walks, and struck out five in the 8-0 loss to the Chicago Cubs. Suter was doomed for the loss, as the Brewers did not put up a single run for the second day in a row. However, […]

Gregory Polanco Goes Deep for Second Time in 2018

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Thursday's win against the Cincinnati Reds. The long ball was his second of the season, and he added a sacrifice fly to give him three RBI on the night. The 26-year-old is off to a nice start through six games, batting .286/.448/.714 […]

Jason Heyward Comes Up With Pinch-Hit Home Run

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward hit a pinch-hit two-run home run Thursday. Heyward has been a mega bust since signing an eight-year, $184 million deal with the Cubs prior to the 2016 season. Heyward remains best served for defensive purposes and should be avoided in most mixed leagues for now.

Addison Russell Picks Up Two More Hits Thursday

Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell went 2-for-5 Thursday versus the Brewers. Russell had a double and scored one run with one RBI. Russell is looking to bounce back in 2018 and has been hitting the ball well so far with a .304 batting average.

Willson Contreras Picks Up Three Hits Thursday

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras picked up three hits Thursday night versus the Brewers, including a double. Contreras also drew a walk and scored a run. Contreras should be one of the top producers at the catcher position and is hitting .280 so far.

Jon Lester Goes Six Strong Innings Thursday

After a rough start on Opening Day, Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester bounced back on Thursday versus the Brewers. Lester went six innings and allowed zero runs on three hits. He also struck out six batters and issued one walk. It’s a nice recovery for Lester and he will square off versus the Pirates […]

Felipe Rivero Picks Up Third Save

Pittsburgh Pirates closer Felipe Rivero notched his third save of the season in a 5-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday. He pitched a fairly clean inning, giving up only a single and striking out one. It was his third straight outing without allowing a walk, and he seems to have corrected his control […]

Corey Knebel Helped Off By Athletic Trainers

Milwaukee Brewers closing pitcher Corey Knebel delivered a pitch to Tommy La Stella and immediately went down to the ground and grabbed his inner thigh on Thursday. The Brewers athletic trainers went out and helped Knebel off the field, as he couldn't put any pressure on his leg. Keep an eye out on the severity of […]

David Price Pitches Seven Scoreless Innings In No-Decision

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher David Price allowed three hits in seven innings while striking out five. He also walked three batters in the game. Price has returned to borderline elite status and has yet to allow a run this season. He will be tested against the Yankees in his next start. In 234 innings, […]

Steven Brault Picks Up Second Win of Season

Taking the place of Joe Musgrove in the Pittsburgh Pirates' starting rotation, Steven Brault picked up his second win of the season over the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday. The left-hander gave up only one run on three hits in five innings and struck out four on 80 pitches. Brault battled a bit of wildness, walking […]

Drew Pomeranz To Join Minor League Affiliate

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Drew Pomeranz (forearm) will join a minor league affiliate for a rehab game, according to Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe. That could happen as early as Saturday. Pomeranz will be assessed after his rehab starts but it appears he is a couple of weeks from getting back on the […]

Eduardo Rodriguez Returns From DL To Start On Sunday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez (knee) will rejoin the starting rotation and start against the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday, according to Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe. Rodriguez has been on the DL since October while recovering from a knee surgery. He recently pitched six innings in a minor league game Tuesday […]

Trea Turner Ejected From Game

Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner was ejected from Thursday's home opener for arguing a strike-three call with the home plate umpire. It was his first career ejection. Tuner had three strikeouts on the day and wasn't happy with the second one either. The ejection was particularly unhelpful since the team had already lost Adam Eaton […]

Brandon Kintzler Gives Up Grand Slam

Washington Nationals reliever Brandon Kintzler had a brutal inning in Thursday's home-opening loss against the Mets that blew the game wide open. He started the top of the seventh inning by getting Jose Reyes to pop out, but pinch-hitter Brandon Nimmo hit a double. Kintzler then walked Michael Conforto but struck out Asdrubal Cabrera. Another […]