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 […]

Stephen Strasburg Labors Through Thursday Loss

Washington Nationals starter Stephen Strasburg didn't exactly have the home opener he wanted. Over six frigid innings, the righty gave up four earned runs on five hits, struck out six and walked two. He gave up two home runs on the day, one to Yoenis Cespedes and the other to Michael Conforto making his season […]

Joakim Soria Blows Up Thursday

Chicago White Sox closer Joakim Soria exploded on Thursday to the tune of three runs and four hits in the top of the ninth inning. Soria had pitched well in his previous outings and has recorded two saves this season, but with Nate Jones breathing down his neck, Soria may not have a long leash […]

Yolmer Sanchez Picks Up Three Hits

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yolmer Sanchez continues his hot start to the 2018 season. Sanchez went 3-for-5 on Thursday with two triples and a single. He also drove in three runs. Sanchez is hitting .400 on the young season and is worthy of consideration in AL-only leagues.

Avisail Garcia Continues To Hit The Ball Well

Chicago White Sox outfielder Avisail Garcia continues to hit in 2018. Garcia finished Thursday evening going 2-for-5 with two runs scored. He is now hitting .333. Garcia is trying to prove that 2017 was no fluke and should be owned in all leagues.

Matt Davidson Continues To Hit

Chicago White Sox designated hitter Matt Davidson went 2-for-3 with a single, double and two walks Thursday. Davidson also scored three runs and finished with an RBI. The slugger is off to a nice start and is a good source of power as long as he continues to see the ball well.

Alex Wood Shows Noticeable Drop In Velocity

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Alex Wood took the loss on Wednesday against the Diamondbacks thanks to his old nemesis from the second half of last year -- a drop in velocity. In six innings of work, he gave up three earned runs on six hits. He did strike out five and walk none, however. His […]

Walker Buehler Has Solid 2018 Minor League Debut

Los Angeles Dodgers top pitching prospect Walker Buehler had a decent start in his first minor league start on Thursday. The righty went four innings, giving up one earned run on three hits, striking out five and walking one batter. Of his 72 pitches thrown, 45 were strikes. He's already flashed his potent four-pitch mix […]

Kevin Shackelford Close To Return

Cincinnati Reds reliever Kevin Shackelford (forearm) has begun throwing and is close to throwing a bullpen session, according to manager Bryan Price. Shackelford was placed on the 10-day disabled list on March 29 after coming down with a forearm strain during spring training. The 28-year-old reliever threw 30 2/3 innings for the Reds in 2017, […]

Padres Closer Brad Hand Roughed Up for Second Loss of Year

It was another rough outing for Padres closer Brad Hand, who was tagged with his second loss of the season Thursday afternoon. After leading off the inning with back-to-back walks, a fielding error loaded the bases and Hand proceeded to allow three runs off a bases-loaded walk and a two-run single. He was able to […]

Adam Eaton Is Fine After Leaving Game Early

Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton (ankle) left Thursday's game in the sixth inning due to problems with his left ankle. X-rays came back negative, as it was simply a matter of scar tissue dislodging itself. It looks like a disabled list stint will be avoided and he should return in a day or two. Eaton […]

Steven Souza Could Start Rehab Assignment Within a Week

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Steven Souza (pectoral) could be ready for a rehab assignment within a week or so. News that Souza is almost ready to play in live games comes as a bit of a surprise, as early timelines projected he would return close to mid-May. If the assignment goes well, Souza could return to […]

Jonathan Villar To Rest Thursday Against Cubs

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Jonathan Villar will get the day off on Thursday against Jon Lester and the Cubs. Utility speedster Hernan Perez will take Villar's spot at second base. Despite Villar starting the season on a good note with a .304 batting average, he currently only has one hit in eight at-bats versus left-handed pitchers […]

Miguel Cabrera Exits Game After Tripping On First Base

Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera (hip) left Thursday's game in the second inning against the White Sox. After ripping a single into center field, Cabrera took a hard turn rounding first. He slipped on the bag and went down hard, but initially stayed in the ball game. However, when it was time for Detroit […]

Jay Bruce Crushes Grand Slam

New York Mets outfielder Jay Bruce was off to a slow start in 2018, until Thursday’s game against the Washington Nationals, that is. Bruce finished finished 2-for-4 with a grand slam, two runs scored and four RBI after starting the year 4-for-22 without any homers. The long ball in this one was particularly important, as […]

Christian Yelich Out Of Lineup Thursday Against Cubs

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich (oblique) will remain out of the lineup on Thursday against the Chicago Cubs, as expected. Yelich exited the game Wednesday in the seventh inning and did not return, and Brewers manager Craig Counsell announced that Yelich is dealing with some oblique stiffness. Because of the potential severity of oblique injuries, […]

Luke Gregerson Throws a Bullpen Session on Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Luke Gregerson (hamstring) threw a bullpen session on Thursday and will begin a rehab assignment with the Single-A Palm Beach Cardinals soon. Gregerson has had a painful spring which started with an oblique injury and then ended up with a hamstring strain. While Gregerson was at first considered the favorite […]

Jacob DeGrom Stymies Nationals In D.C.

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob DeGrom didn’t start Thursday’s game against the Washington Nationals all that well, but he certainly rebounded strong. The first two batters of the game, outfielder Adam Eaton and third baseman Anthony Rendon, hit him hard and gave the Nats a 1-0 lead, but after that deGrom was mostly stellar. […]