Carlos Correa Powers Astros With Four Hits

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa went 4-for-5 , including a two-run home run as the Astros pounded the Rangers 9-3. Correa added a double and scored twice and is hitting .455 through three games this season. The sky is the limit for Correa's offensive potential is he is capable of consistently putting up monster performances […]

James Paxton Lasts Only 4 2/3 Innings As Mariners Fall

Seattle Mariners starter James Paxton was roughed up for six runs on six hits, walking four and taking the loss in the Mariners 6-5 loss to the Indians. Paxton served up two home runs and couldn't make it through the fifth inning after his pitch count climbed to 104. One start should not be a […]

Eugenio Suarez Blasts Two-Run Homer

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez had a big day at the plate in his team's 13-7 loss to the Washington Nationals on Saturday. Suarez went 2-for-5 with a two-run homer, his first dinger of the season. Suarez signed a big contract extension with the Reds during the spring and has batted second in the […]

Mitch Haniger Homers In Loss

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger has come out swinging to the 2018 season, hitting his first homer of the season in the second inning of the Mariners 6-5 loss to the Indians. Haniger is now 4-for-6 through the first two games of the season and it would be smart to ride this hot streak in […]

Adam Duvall Plates Three Saturday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Adam Duvall had a big game in a losing effort against the Washington Nationals on Saturday. Duvall went 1-for-4 with a homer and three RBI but his team fell 13-7 to the Stephen Strasburg-led Nats. Duvall made his first start of the season after finding himself on the bench on Friday on […]

Luis Castillo Roughed Up In Season Debut

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo had a rough time against the Washington Nationals in his season debut on Saturday. The 25-year-old fireballer allowed six runs in five innings of work while striking out six. He was hit hard, allowing two homers and six total hits. Castillo is widely expected to be the Reds' best pitcher […]

Justin Smoak Collects Three Hits In Win

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Justin Smoak had a massive breakout season in 2017; whether or not he could carry that over to 2018 was a much debated topic over the winter. So far, so good for Smoak. Against starting pitcher CC Sabathia and the New York Yankees, Smoak finished 3-for-4 two RBI and a […]

Marco Estrada Solid In 2018 Debut

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Marco Estrada made his 2018 debut against the powerhouse New York Yankees on Saturday, and while he wasn’t spectacular, he was good enough to help his team come out on top. Estrada pitched seven innings, allowing three earned runs on four hits and three walks while striking out two in […]

Jeurys Familia Records Four-Out Save

Throughout spring training, new New York Mets manager Mickey Callaway consistently communicated that the team would play the ninth inning by matchup, and not necessarily have a set closer. We never expected that to last, but even this early on, through two games Jeurys Familia has pitched the ninth inning on both occasions. On Sunday, […]

Yoenis Cespedes Hits First 2018 Homer

After battling a minor shoulder issue during spring training, health was just about the only thing fantasy owners were concerned about when it came to New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes. After two games thus far, Cespedes looks pretty darn healthy. In a 6-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday, Yo finished 1-for-2 […]

Jacob DeGrom Effective In Debut

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom had an effective, albeit not an extended, outing in his 2018 debut. DeGrom threw five 2/3 innings, allowing only one earned run on four hits and a walk while striking out seven in a 6-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. DeGrom found himself with a bit of […]

Ian Kinsler Hits the DL

Los Angeles Angels second baseman Ian Kinsler (groin) was placed on the 10-day DL, retroactive to March 30. Angels General Manager hopes it will only be a minimum stay for the veteran second baseman. In his stead, Luis Valbuena will man third base and Zack Cozart will slide over to second base and bat leadoff. […]

Jorge Soler Out Of Saturday's Lineup

Kansas City Royals outfielder Jorge Soler is sitting on Saturday versus the White Sox. Soler is tagged to be the team's starting right fielder, but he'll be replaced by Paulo Orlando in the second game of the season. While Orlando isn't much competition, Soler's track record doesn't buy him a very long leash as a […]

Tyler Anderson Lit Up By DBacks

Colorado Rockies starter Tyler Anderson was battered by the Arizona offense on Friday, surrendering seven earned runs in just 2 and 1/3 innings. Anderson gave up five runs in the first, and he would fail to make it out of the third inning as he was replaced by Antonio Senzatela. Though the Rockies would mount […]

Ian Desmond Goes Yard

Friday night, Colorado Rockies first baseman/outfielder Ian Desmond knocked one out of the park for the first time in 2018. Desmond is coming off a lost season due to injury, but he looks to be fully healthy so far this year as he's already smacked three hits in his first two games. While top prospects […]

DJ LeMahieu Quickly Filling Stat Sheets

Colorado Rockies second baseman DJ LeMahieu has been the epitome of an empty-average player for the last few years. He's only stolen more than 11 bases or topped eight home runs once in the last four years, but he's off to a quick start in 2018. A day after cracking his first homer on Opening […]

Javier Baez Out Of Saturday’s Lineup

The Chicago Cubs will rest second baseman Javier Baez on Saturday. Utilityman Ben Zobrist will start in place of Baez and bat seventh. Zobrist started last night’s thriller and went 3-for-7. He is worth a look in daily leagues tonight, but figured to be in and out of the Cubs lineup this year and is […]

Charlie Blackmon Knocks First Homer

Colorado Rockies center fielder and MVP-candidate Charlie Blackmon hit his first homer of the season on Friday. Blackmon's 3-run blast tied the game at 7-7 after Colorado had to dig out of a 5-run hole in the first inning. Blackmon is coming off an incredible year in 2017, and he'll be looking to put up […]

Kyle Lohse Signed By Royals To Minor-League Deal

The Kansas City Royals announced that they have signed starting pitcher Kyle Lohse to a minor-league deal. Lohse is now 39-years-old and hasn't pitched in the majors since 2016, but the Royals desperately need starting pitching depth. It remains to be seen whether Lohse will make an appearance in the majors, but fantasy owners should […]

Nate Karns To The Bullpen When He Returns

The Kansas City Royals still have pitcher Nate Karns on the shelf for elbow inflammation, but manager Ned Yost revealed that once he does return, Karns will likely be heading to the bullpen. Karns has usually worked as a starter in the past, but after the team has had great success with converting previous starters […]

Juan Centeno to Start Behind the Plate for the Rangers Saturday

Texas Rangers backup catcher Juan Centeno will start in place of Robinson Chirinos on Saturday against the Astros. The journeyman is a capable receiver, but less so at the plate. A career .254/.304/.348 hitter, Centeno doesn't bring any upside to fantasy and is just there to be a good defensive player when their starter needs […]

Elvis Andrus to Lead Off Saturday

With Texas Rangers outfielder Delino Deshields sitting Saturday against the Astros, the Rangers will slot shortstop Elvis Andrus into the leadoff role. Andrus has started the season on an absolute tear, hitting .571/.625/.714 in his first seven at-bats. It's early obviously, but he's crushing at the moment. Bringing good speed to the table, Andrus is […]

Delino DeShields Has Broken Hamate Bone

Texas Rangers outfielder and lead-off man Delino DeShields (hand) has a fracture in his hamate bone. He injured it in his last at-bat on Friday night. DeShields will miss significant time, likely 6-8 weeks, and was seen as a potentially huge source of runs and steals. The team will spell Ryan Rua and Drew Robinson […]

Angels Add Ben Revere on Minor League Deal

The Los Angeles Angels have added outfielder Ben Revere on a minor league deal. Revere spent 2017 with the Angels, stealing 21 bases and hitting .275 in a part time role. He is not likely to see the field much this season however, with Chris Young locked in as the fourth outfielder. If injuries strike […]

Blake Parker Earns Save

The question has been finally resolved, as Los Angeles Angels reliever Blake Parker was used in LA's first save situation of the year. He was very strong in the role last year, but struggled this spring leading to questions about his ability to stay in the role. He struggled in his first save opportunity, giving […]

Tyler Skaggs Masterful in First Start

Los Angeles Angels starter Tyler Skaggs was masterful in his first start of the season, firing 6 1/3 scoreless innings. He surrendered three hits and no walks, while striking out five. Skaggs got a couple boosts from his stellar defense, but overall looked like the pitcher the Angels hoped he could be when they acquired […]

Ian Kinsler Sitting on Saturday

Los Angeles Angels second baseman Ian Kinsler (fatigue) was removed from Friday's game. He is not in the lineup for Saturday's contest, although that was pre-planned as the team wants to give him plenty of rest as he recovers from a groin injury. Once again, Zack Cozart will bat leadoff and play second base in […]

Shelby Miller Aiming For June Return

Injured Diamondbacks starter Shelby Miller is aiming to return to the rotation in June following Tommy John surgery last season. Miller hasn't pitched a regular season game since last April, when he tore his UCL in a game against the Dodgers. His rehab is reportedly going well, as he threw his sixth bullpen session on […]

Kenley Jansen Throws Slower Cutter, Gives Up Go-Ahead Home Run

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen, (like fellow top-ranked closers Brad Hand and Felipe Rivero) had a no-good Friday by giving up a solo home run to Joe Panik in the ninth inning. Perhaps most troubling was the diminished velocity on Jansen's signature pitch, the cutter. His 12 pitches averaged 89.3 mph and the fastest […]

Josh Donaldson To DH A Few More Days

Toronto Blue Jay third baseman Josh Donaldson served as the team’s designated hitter on Friday; he’s expected to remain in that role for at least a few more days in an attempt to recover from the “dead arm” he’s currently suffering from. In comical fashion, Donaldson short-armed several throws from third base on Opening Day, […]