Michael Brantley in Left Field and Batting Fifth on Friday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Michael Brantley is playing left field and batting fifth in Friday's game. Brantley just came off the disabled list after rehabbing from major ankle surgery. He'll likely get more days off than a regular outfielder for the next few weeks, but he's a solid fantasy outfielder in all formats and should be […]

Kevin Siegrist Suspended by Pirates

After reports that the Pittsburgh Pirates released reliever Kevin Siegrist when he didn't make the big-league club out of spring training, The Athletic's Rob Biertempfel reports the left-hander has instead been suspended. Per his contract, Siegrist was required to report to Triple-A Indianapolis if he didn't make the 25-man roster. He refused, and the Pirates […]

Ervin Santana Hoping To Throw Next Week

Updating a previous report, Minnesota Twins right-hander Ervin Santana (finger) is hoping to resume throwing some time in the next week. The veteran pitcher had surgery on his right middle finger on Feb. 6 to remove a calcium deposit and is hoping to be able to progress to throwing soon. Santana is heading to New York […]

Garrett Cooper Officially Placed On Disabled List

The Miami Marlins placed outfielder Garrett Cooper on the 10-day disabled list after he took a pitch off the wrist in the team's first series against the Cubs. Cooper, who began the season as the team's starting right fielder, is listed as Miami's No. 17 prospect. Miami's severe lack of outfield depth was a big […]

Jarlin Garcia Could Join Marlins Rotation

An already thin Miami Marlins rotation may be shaken up again as relief pitcher Jarlin Garcia could join the staff, according to MLB.com's Joe Frisaro. Garcia, who pitched primarily out of the bullpen last year, threw four strong innings of relief against the Phillies on Thursday. The team has gone with a four-man rotation for […]

Brad Boxberger Records Third Save

Arizona Diamondbacks closer Brad Boxberger recorded his third save of the season Thursday, pitching a clean inning and striking out one against the Cardinals. This was the first appearance this season that Boxberger did not allow a walk. The former Rays closer has had a great start to the season, allowing just one hit and […]

Adam Wainwright Can't Finish the Fourth Inning in His 2018 Debut

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright lasted just 3 2/3 innings on Thursday, allowing three runs on four hits and four walks in his 2018 season debut. Wainwright was coming off the disabled list after recovering from a hamstring injury. He knocked electric rookie Jack Flaherty back to the minors, but with the Cardinals […]

Greg Holland Tosses a Perfect Inning in Single-A

St. Louis Cardinals closer Greg Holland pitched a perfect inning as a member of the Single-A Palm Beach Cardinals on Thursday. He got two groundouts and a strikeout, tossing five of his seven pitches for strikes and looking sharp in the process. Holland is expected to join the big league team on Monday and will […]

Michael Brantley Activated from the Disabled List on Thursday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Michael Brantley (ankle) was activated from the disabled list on Thursday. To make room on the roster, Tyler Naquin was optioned to Triple-A Columbus. Brantley had major surgery to repair the ligaments in his ankle, and while he did get some playing time in the Cactus League, the team determined he wasn't […]

Tyler Naquin Optioned to Triple-A on Thursday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Tyler Naquin was optioned to Triple-A Columbus. In a corresponding move, Michael Brantley (ankle) was activated from the disabled list. Naquin had two hits in 12 at-bats this season, including a home run. He'll get consistent playing time in Triple-A and will likely be the first player back up as soon as Cleveland […]

Robbie Ray Picks Up Second Win

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Robbie Ray moved to 2-0 with a win over the Cardinals on Thursday. Ray went six innings, giving up two hits and five walks while striking out five. His velocity was up from his last start but his control continues to elude him, as he's now walked eight batters in two […]

Brandon Finnegan's Simulated Game Goes Well

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Brandon Finnegan (biceps) successfully completed a simulated game on Thursday, according to team manager Bryan Price. Finnegan has been on the disabled list since the beginning of the season after straining the biceps in his pitching arm. The young southpaw is next scheduled to make a start for Triple-A Louisville this coming […]

Homer Bailey Ineffective Against Pirates Thursday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Homer Bailey struggled through his second start of the season, allowing the Pittsburgh Pirates to score five runs (four earned) in 4 2/3 innings of work. Bailey scattered seven hits while striking out two and walking three in the game. Bailey had an excellent start in the season opener but wasn't able […]

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, […]