Nelson Cruz Lands On DL

The Seattle Mariners placed outfielder/designated hitter Nelson Cruz (ankle) on the 10-day disabled list (retroactive to April 1) with a sprained right ankle on Tuesday. In a corresponding move, the team recalled infielder/outfielder Taylor Motter from Triple-A Tacoma. With the Mariners playing several games in a National League park this week against the Giants, it […]

Joe Musgrove Shut Down for 5-7 Days

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Joe Musgrove (shoulder) will be shut down for five to seven days, The Athletic's Rob Biertempfel reports. Musgrove was placed on the 10-day disabled list with a right shoulder strain on Monday, just three days before he was set to make his season debut. It's not clear when he'll return at […]

Yasmani Grandal Unleashes First Home Run Of Season

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Yasmani Grandal got his first home run of the season on Monday night against starter Taijuan Walker during the team's 15-inning marathon in Arizona. He finished the night 3-for-6 with two runs scored, two RBI and two walks. Grandal was working on elevating his swing in the offseason, which makes the […]

Hyun-Jin Ryu Erratic In 2018 Debut

Los Angeles starter Hyun-Jin Ryu had little command in his first game of the season on Monday. Against the Diamondbacks, Ryu only lasted 3 2/3 innings, giving up three runs on five hits and walking five. He struck out only two. Ryu was a fairly decent prospect when he first came over from Korea, coming […]

J.C. Ramirez Roughed Up in Loss

Los Angeles Angels starter J.C. Ramirez was roughed up on Monday, tossing 4 2/3 innings and giving up four runs on five hits. He struck out three and walked two. He surrendered three long balls, including an inside-the-parker by 34-year-old designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion. Ramirez was a solid innings-eater for the Angels last season but is […]

Andrew Heaney to Throw In Minors Game on Friday

Los Angeles Angels starter Andrew Heaney (elbow) will throw an 80-90 pitch bullpen on Friday. If all goes well, he could be in line to start the Angels game on April 12, when they next need an extra starter. Heaney has been battling elbow inflammation since the end of spring training, but looks like he […]

Jose Ramirez Walks Twice But Still Hasn't Recorded a Hit

Cleveland Indians infielder Jose Ramirez walked twice on Monday, but finished 0-for-3 on the evening in a game against the Los Angeles Angels. He's started the season out 0-for-15 and is sporting a .000 batting average. Players will go through similar slumps throughout the course of the season, it's just a little harder to look […]

Yonder Alonso Hits a Home Run on Monday

Cleveland Indians first baseman Yonder Alonso hit his second home run on the season on Monday against the Los Angeles Angels. Alonso is getting on base at a .412 clip and slugging .786. He'll cool down eventually, of course, but it has been an excellent start to the season and to his Cleveland career. He's […]

Edwin Encarnacion's Third Home Run of the Season Stays in the Park

Cleveland Indians designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion hit an inside-the-park home run on Monday, his third home run of the season. Encarnacion benefited from a nice bounce and some not-so-nice defense from Angels left fielder Justin Upton. Encarnacion was able to motor around the bases and scored standing up. He's on pace for another power-filled season, […]

Victor Martinez Collects Three RBI Monday

It's been a slow start to the season for Detroit Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez, but he swung a hot stick on Monday as the Tigers beat the Royals. The veteran switch-hitter had two hits and three RBI on the afternoon to lead the offensive charge. He's sporting just a .182 batting average through the […]

Francisco Liriano Strong In Tigers Debut

Starting pitcher Francisco Liriano made his debut with the Detroit Tigers on Monday and led his new team to their first victory of the 2018 season. The veteran lefty went 6 2/3 innings against the Royals, allowing just one earned run and scattering four hits. He also struck out three and walked two. Unless he […]

Wil Myers Homers then Leaves Game with Elbow Injury Monday Night

Making his return to the lineup after sitting out Saturday with tightness in his back, Padres outfielder Wil Myers crushed a solo home run to center field on the first pitch he saw before leaving the game in the sixth inning. Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports that Myers is dealing with an […]

Still No Word on Dinelson Lamet's Elbow

The San Diego Union-Tribune's Jeff Sanders reports that although Padres starter Dinelson Lamet has had an MRI and more tests done on his elbow, the team will not be discussing his injury "until he starts progressing toward throwing again, and he is not throwing again." For now, it doesn't look like Lamet will be returning […]

Hanley Ramirez Has Productive Game Toward Fulfilling Promise

Boston Red Sox first baseman Hanley Ramirez went 2-for-5 with a homer and a stolen base against the Marlins on Monday. In the preseason, Ramirez promised to he would go 30-30 in 2018. Albeit bold and not supported by recent historical performance, he now has one homer and two stolen bases. Completely forgotten on draft […]

Chris Owings Blasts Three-Run Homer Against Dodgers

Arizona Diamondbacks utility man Chris Owings went 1-for-6 with a walk and a three-run home run in Monday's win against the Dodgers. Owings got the start in this game ahead of outfielder Jarrod Dyson and made the most of his opportunity. In the two games Owings has started this season, he's gone 3-for-9 with four RBI […]

Taijuan Walker Gives Up Three Runs In No Decision

Arizona Diamondbacks starter Taijuan Walker surrendered three runs on eight hits and two walks over five innings against the Dodgers on Monday night. Walker struck out four and did not factor in the decision. The second year D'Back gave up all three runs in the first inning but was able to settle down afterwards. Walker […]

Paul Goldschmidt Records First Hit On Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt went 1-for-4 with a double, three walks and two runs scored in Arizona's marathon victory over the Dodgers. The double was Goldschmidt's first hit of the season, having gone 0-for-8 (with four walks) over the first three games. Owners in on-base percentage leagues can't be too upset with his […]

Blake Treinen Gets Save In Long Appearance

Oakland Athletics closer Blake Treinen pitched 1 2/3 innings to get the save against the Rangers on Monday. He allowed one hit and a walk, but struck out one. Treinen has a firm grasp on the job and even mediocre teams have save chances.

Andrew Triggs Has Solid Start In No-Decision

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Andrew Triggs pitched well but didn't get the win in Monday's start against the Rangers. He went five innings with seven strikeouts, allowing one run on four hits. Triggs had a short season in 2017 after he was forced to have surgery on his left hip. He will take on the […]

Matt Chapman Powers Athletics Past Rangers

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman went 2-for-4 with his second homer of the season against the Rangers on Monday. Chapman is hitting .333 on the young season with three walks and five strikeouts. Chapman will not maintain an average above .300 but if he finishes season with an average around .250 to go with […]

Kenley Jansen Blows Save In Eventual Dodgers Loss

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen blew a save on Monday, walking two Diamondbacks batters and then giving up a three-run home run to Chris Owings. He already got a loss last weekend by giving up a home run to Joe Panik while losing a few ticks on his slider. The top closer in baseball […]

Tanner Roark Dominates Over Seven Innings

Washington Nationals starter Tanner Roark went seven strong innings against the Braves on Monday, striking out six and walking one. Roark gave up four hits and one earned run. He threw 62 of his 93 pitches for strikes. The most noticeable thing about Roark was his return to the windup, which he had experimented with […]

Bryce Harper Hits Third Home Run Of Season

Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper is already starting to get the MVP treatment four games into the 2018 season. After hitting his third home run in two games in the third inning off Sean Newcomb, the Braves proceeded to walk him four times. He finished 1-for-2 with the aforementioned walks, scoring three runs and plating […]

Pedro Severino Gets On Base Five Times

Washington Nationals catcher Pedro Severino got on base all five times he came up to the plate on Monday. He was hitting in place of injured starter Matt Wieters and went 2-for-2 with two walks and a hit by pitch. He scored one run and had one RBI. Severino will likely split time with Miguel Montero […]

Stephen Drew To Retire

Washington Nationals infielder Stephen Drew is retiring after 12 major league seasons. The former 15th pick overall of the 2004 draft recently had ankle surgery and that's enough to call it quits. He'll spend time now coaching his kids. He retires with an OPS plus of 94 and a 17.1 wins above replacement.

Chris Archer To Start Tuesday For Tampa Bay, Blake Snell On Wednesday

The Tampa Bay Rays will take advantage of the postponed game versus the Yankees on Monday to reorder their rotation for the next few games. Starter Chris Archer will start the first game of the series Tuesday while Blake Snell will pitch the second game of the series Wednesday. This is a great break for the […]

Yuli Gurriel Placed On DL

The Houston Astros placed first baseman Yuli Gurriel (hand) on the disabled list on Monday. However, manager A.J. Hinch said Gurriel didn't have any setbacks in his recovery from surgery on his left hand on Feb. 28. "We met shortly after the BP ended and we just decided to err on the side of caution," […]

Carlos Correa Day-To-Day

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (toe) is being listed as day-to-day by manager A.J. Hinch after he was removed from the game early on Tuesday. His toe is the same one that he fouled a ball off of on Sunday, but the injury doesn't seem to be very serious. Correa was 0-for-1 before departing Tuesday […]

Jordan Montgomery’s Start Still In Place

Despite Monday’s snowstorm and subsequent cancellation of the New York Yankees home opener, the club still plans to throw starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery on Tuesday when the game is played. The 25-year-old could’ve been skipped, but the club will not opt to do so, reinforcing their faith in Montgomery. The left-hander, heading into his second professional […]

Ben Lively Starting For Phillies On Tuesday

Despite the game being pushed back a day due to inclement weather, allowing the Philadelphia Phillies have decided to stick with fifth starter Ben Lively. The 26-year-old, whose start on Monday at Citi Field was snowed out, made 15 starts in his rookie season last year. He went 4-7 with a 4.26 ERA, starting his career […]