Mike Foltynewicz Gets Plenty Of Run Support In Beating Nats

Usually, you'd think that upon seeing that Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Foltynewicz was matched up against Max Scherzer, you'd go with the Nats. However, Atlanta jumped on Mad Max for three runs in the first inning and Folty never looked back. He went 5 1/3 innings and struck out eight while giving up a […]

Evan Longoria And Austin Jackson Resting Wednesday

San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria and outfielder Austin Jackson are not listed in Wednesday’s lineup versus the Seattle Mariners. Longoria has been off to a slow start thus far, but did get his first hit, a home run on Tuesday. Pablo Sandoval will take over at third base Wednesday and bat sixth. Gregor […]

Edwin Diaz Picks Up Third Save In Four Games

Seattle Mariners closer Edwin Diaz picked up another save, his third in four games played, against the Giants on Tuesday. Diaz struck out two in the scoreless ninth inning and now has eight punchouts in three appearances. The Mariners offense has come out of the gates swinging and has put the team in position to […]

Clayton Kershaw To Start Sunday, Likely Skipping Kenta Maeda

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Clayton Kershaw will pitch on Sunday, according to manager Dave Roberts, to keep him on regular rest. That means the Dodgers will skip a starter and it looks like Kenta Maeda will be the one. Maeda was available out of the bullpen for Wednesday afternoon's game against the Diamondbacks. Kershaw will […]

Pat Neshek Not Facing Serious Injury

After undergoing an MRI on Tuesday, Philadelphia Phillies reliever Pat Neshek (shoulder) received positive news regarding his injury and return date. The 37-year-old went on the disabled list last week with a right shoulder strain, but the results of the MRI only revealed inflammation. The club said they would keep him shut down for a couple […]

Jose Urena Pitches Much Better On Tuesday

After getting worked for five earned runs during his Opening Day loss, Miami Marlins starter Jose Urena came back strong against the Red Sox on Tuesday. The fireballer gave up a single run on just four hits while striking out seven in seven innings in the no-decision. It was the kind of performance Miami was […]

Wil Myers Could Be Out of Lineup Until Weekend

After being replaced in the sixth inning on Monday and sitting out Tuesday's game due to an upper arm injury, San Diego Union-Tribune writer Kevin Acee reports that San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers could be out of the lineup until the Padres weekend series against the Astros. Acee writes that the Padres could be looking […]

Julio Urias Has Tonsils Removed

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Julio Urias (shoulder) had his tonsils removed, which is delaying his recovery from shoulder capsule surgery. He's been throwing on flat ground but will be on the mend until next week. Videos on his Instagram account have shown the steadily increasing distance of his throws. There is still no timetable for […]

Chris Iannetta Continues Hot Start

Colorado Rockies veteran catcher Chris Iannetta certainly is enjoying his welcome back into the Colorado fold. Iannetta popped two more hits against the Padres on Tuesday to give him hits in three of his four games so far this season. He also knocked in half the team's runs with his pair of singles. Iannetta is […]

Carlos Correa Taking Day Off Wednesday

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (toe) is out of the lineup on Wednesday, but he returned to the lineup Tuesday and had solid results. The move is entirely precautionary, but Correa is nursing the injury after fouling a ball off his toe this past weekend. There is no reason to urge Correa to play through this […]

Daniel Norris Available Out Of Bullpen, Future Uncertain

With Wednesday's snow day in Detroit, the Tigers and Royals have been postponed. As a result, starting pitcher Daniel Norris' season debut has been, too. Norris will be available out of the bullpen over the next few days, as club sources have announced that Jordan Zimmermann, Michael Fulmer and Mike Fiers (back) will start on Thursday, Saturday […]

Michael Brantley Will Be Activated On Friday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Michael Brantley (ankle) will be activated from the disabled list in time for Friday's home opener in Cleveland. Brantley underwent surgery in the offseason to stabilize his ankle and needed a few more days to fully recover after Spring Training ended. He's a huge injury risk, but has always been effective when […]

Austin Hedges Should Return to Padres Lineup Wednesday

San Diego Union-Tribune beat writer Kevin Acee reports that San Diego Padres catcher Austin Hedges (back) should return to the lineup Wednesday night against the Rockies. Hedges first sat out Monday night with tightness in his upper back and was scheduled to start Tuesday before he was a late scratch from the lineup. He was able […]

Jordy Mercer Out of Wednesday's Lineup

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Jordy Mercer (finger) is out of the lineup against the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday. He left the game on Monday after jamming his right pinky while sliding into first base on a pickoff attempt. Sean Rodriguez will start in his place on Wednesday night. X-rays on Mercer's finger came back negative and […]

Cody Reed Will Have His Turn Skipped

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Cody Reed will have to wait a bit longer to make his 2018 debut. Reed was scheduled to start Tuesday's game against the Chicago Cubs, a game which ended up getting postponed due to a rainstorm. The team plans to skip Reed on Thursday, instead opting to start right-hander Homer Bailey on […]

Nick Ahmed Out With Illness

Updating a previous piece, Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Nick Ahmed will miss Wednesday's game due to illness. Manager Torey Lovullo hasn't specified the type of illness Ahmed is suffering, but Ahmed is suffering enough that he was not available off the bench on Tuesday. There has been no word on his availability off the bench Wednesday […]

Cody Bellinger Sits On Wednesday, Enrique Hernandez Starts At First

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Cody Bellinger will be given the day off on Wednesday. Kike Hernandez will get the start in his place and bat cleanup with Diamondbacks starter Patrick Corbin, a lefty, on the mound for the Diamondbacks. Infielder Kyle Farmer will start at third base and bat eighth. Logan Forsythe, who has mostly […]

Christian Villanueva Blasts Three Homers in Padres First Win of 2018

After going 0-for-4 in his first start of the season, San Diego Padres third baseman Christian Villanueva returned to the lineup Tuesday night where he went 3-for-3 with three home runs, four runs scored and five RBI in San Diego's 8-4 victory. Villanueva became the seventh player in franchise history with a three-homer game, and […]

David Peralta Gets First Day Off

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta will be out of the lineup for Wednesday's game. It will be Peralta's first day off after starting in Arizona's first five games. Peralta is off to a hot start, hitting .304 with a home run and five runs scored. Outfielder Jarrod Dyson will bat leadoff and play in left field […]

Nick Ahmed Sits For Second Straight Day

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Nick Ahmed will be out of the lineup Wednesday against the Dodgers. This will mark Ahmed's second straight absence from the lineup. There has been no word regarding any injuries, and there's no platoon split to worry about with Ahmed. For now, it looks like Torey Lovullo is giving his shortstop a […]

Jeremy Hellickson Throws 92 Pitches

Washington Nationals starter Jeremy Hellickson threw 92 pitches in West Palm Beach on Monday and is lining up to join the rotation. He will continue to be stretched out on Saturday. Hellickson was signed late into the spring and he's needed this time to return to form. A.J. Cole is the current fifth starter, but […]

Matt Adams Bats Cleanup In Place Of Ryan Zimmerman

Washington Nationals first baseman Matt Adams will start and bat cleanup instead of Ryan Zimmerman on Wednesday. Adams has already shown his power in his other start by hitting the longest home run of the year. He faces Mike Foltynewicz, a rightie, which favors Adams tremendously. Use him in your daily lineups if you can.

Tommy Pham Knocks Three Hits on Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tommy Pham finished Tuesday's game 3-for-5 with a home run, a stolen base, and two runs scored. Pham is hitting .368/.478/.579 through the first five games of the season. He's following up a breakout 2017 with a start that is showing everyone his breakout was not a fluke. He's one of […]

Dexter Fowler Leads Off Tuesday's Game With a Home Run

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dexter Fowler led off Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers with a home run. He ended up 2-for-5 on the game, but is hitting just .130/.167/.261 through the first five games of the season. He's off to a slow start, but he should be able to put it together soon and […]

Amed Rosario Back In Lineup

After sitting out Tuesday’s win over the Philadelphia Phillies, New York Mets shortstop Amed Rosario is back in the lineup for Wednesday’s matinee. There was never much thought that Rosario had any sort of injury. It seemed as though the move was made simply to get infielder Jose Reyes some playing time. Rosario will be […]

Jack Flaherty Flashes His Upside on Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals rookie starting pitcher Jack Flaherty showed his upside on Tuesday night, tossing five innings while allowing just one run on six hits and a walk and striking out nine. Flaherty was supposed to be holding Adam Wainwright's spot in the rotation only until Wainwright came back from a hamstring injury, but with […]

Michael Conforto Traveling With Mets

This had already been strongly expected, but now we know for sure -- New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto (shoulder) is traveling with the team to Washington D.C. for the series against the Nationals. It sure sounds as if Conforto will be activated from the disabled list when first eligible on Thursday, but of course it’s […]

Jose Ramirez's First Hit of 2018 Is a Home Run

Cleveland Indians infielder Jose Ramirez finally recorded his first hit of the season on Tuesday night, blasting a two-run home run against the Los Angeles Angels. It was Ramirez's only hit on the night, raising his batting average from .000 to .056. The two RBI were his first two of the year as well. Off […]

Josh Tomlin Gets Hit Hard by the Angels

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Josh Tomlin pitched terribly on Tuesday, allowing eight runs on eight hits and a walk while lasting just three innings against the Los Angeles Angels. Tomlin almost matched the number of runs he allowed to the number of outs he got. He gave up home runs to Shohei Ohtani, Mike Trout, […]

Ronald Torreyes In, Neil Walker Out Wednesday

For Wednesday’s matinee game at Yankee Stadium, the New York Yankees will give second baseman Neil Walker the day off. Starting in his place at second base will be Ronald Torreyes, who’ll be making his season debut. The 25-year-old was viewed as one of the favorites to land the starting job at second following the trade […]