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 […]

Corey Knebel Out At Least Six Weeks

Milwaukee Brewers closer Corey Knebel (hamstring) will be out at least six weeks, according to Brewers manager Craig Counsell. In Knebel's absence, it doesn't look like the Brewers are going to choose a definitive closer, but rather run a committee. Some names to look out for are Matt Albers, Josh Hader, Jacob Barnes and Jeremy Jeffress. Albers […]

Franchy Cordero to Begin Rehab Assignment at Triple-A El Paso

After a groin injury kept him from making the Padres Opening Day roster, outfielder Franchy Cordero is set to begin a rehab assignment with the Triple-A El Paso Chihuahuas Friday night. San Diego Union-Tribune writer Kevin Acee reports that Cordero will likely rejoin the Padres "before too long." Cordero offers double-digit home runs and steals […]

Giants Still Have Not Named Fifth Starter

The San Francisco Giants have yet to name their fifth starter for the 2018 season. The Giants won’t need a fifth starter until April 11 versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Giants could turn to their top pitching prospect Tyler Beede or other internal options such as Chris Heston or Albert Suarez. Regardless of who gets […]

Kurt Suzuki Back In Lineup Friday

Atlanta Braves catcher Kurt Suzuki (hand) is back behind the plate on Friday against the Rockies and is hitting fifth against Colorado starter German Marquez. Suzuki was hit on the hand by a pitch late last month and missed a week. He's expected to start most of the games with Tyler Flowers (oblique) out for […]

Ben Zobrist Leading Off Friday, Ian Happ To Bench

Chicago Cubs second baseman/outfielder Ben Zobrist will hit first Friday night and play right field. Jason Heyward will shift to center field and Ian Happ will move to the bench. Zobrist has been off to a nice start, while Happ has struck out in 56 percent of his at-bats thus far after a monster spring. […]

Dodgers-Giants Game Postponed

The Friday contest between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Francisco Giants in San Francisco has been postponed due to rain. It will be made up as a doubleheader on April 28. There's no word from the Dodgers if starting pitcher Kenta Maeda will be pushed back or skipped in the rotation. Make sure to […]

Dinelson Lamet Throwing from 45 Feet

San Diego Union-Tribune writer Jeff Sanders reports that injured Padres pitcher Dinelson Lamet "threw about a dozen balls from a knee and about a dozen more from a stationary position from a distance of 45 feet" on Wednesday for his first work since injuring his elbow in the final game of Spring Training. Sanders says […]

Luke Gregerson Throws a Successful Bullpen Session

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Luke Gregerson (hamstring) threw a successful bullpen session on Thursday. Gregerson missed most of spring training due to injuries to his oblique and his hamstring. His next step will be a minor league rehab assignment and if that goes well, he should be ready to join the Cardinals bullpen at […]

Brandon Finnegan Nearing Return

Updating a previous report, Cincinnati Reds left-hander Brandon Finnegan (biceps) is getting close to returning to the team after opening the season on the 10-day disabled list. Finnegan threw a simulated game on Wednesday and the team had positive things to say about his performance. Manager Bryan Price stated, "(He) threw the ball really good. […]

Dan Straily To Throw Bullpen Session On Friday

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Dan Straily (arm) is expected to throw a bullpen session on Friday, a promising sign for Straily and the Miami Marlins, according to MLB.com's Joe Frisaro. During the end of March, Straily resumed throwing action for the first time since feeling inflammation in his pitching arm during the second week of spring […]

Daniel Norris Will Likely Move To Triple-A

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Daniel Norris will most likely end up at Triple-A Toledo when Mike Fiers (back) returns from the disabled list to make his season debut on Sunday. Norris had his start skipped on Wednesday and pitched out of the bullpen on Thursday, firing 3 1/3 innings of one-hit, one-run ball while striking […]

Scott Schebler Expected To Return To Lineup Friday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Scott Schebler (elbow) has been out of action since taking a pitch off his right elbow this past Sunday. According to reports, Schebler was hit on the funny bone and still is feeling tingling sensations in his fingertips. Schebler has appeared in three games this season, posting a .333 average, one homer, […]

Aledmys Diaz Likely To Return Friday

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Aledmys Diaz (back) is likely to return to the lineup Friday against the Rangers after being pulled from the game Tuesday against the White Sox with back spasms. Manager John Gibbons said Diaz was available to pinch hit Thursday, but he didn't get into the game. Diaz was an All-Star with […]

Miguel Cabrera Likely To Return Saturday

Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera (hip) exited Thursday's game in the second inning after taking a tumble rounding first base. The team is calling his injury a bruised left hip flexor. Miggy stayed in the game initially but ultimately decided to come out to avoid any further injury. Cabrera is off to a hot […]