Breyvic Valera Traded To Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Breyvic Valera was traded from the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for minor league outfielder Johan Mieses. Valera was the Dominican League MVP last winter and could be the answer to the second base conundrum facing the team while Logan Forsythe mans third in Justin Turner's (wrist) absence. Valera had an […]

Phil Hughes Throws Four Innings In Triple-A

Minnesota Twins right-hander Phil Hughes (oblique) threw 50 pitches over four innings for Triple-A Rochester on Saturday. The veteran hurler opened the season on the 10-day disabled list after developing an oblique injury during spring training. He is next scheduled to make a Class A Advanced start against Fort Myers on April 5. If that […]

Yovani Gallardo Signs With Reds

The Cincinnati Reds and free-agent pitcher Yovani Gallardo agreed to a one-year deal on Saturday. Gallardo was released by the Milwaukee Brewers at the end of spring training and will work out of the bullpen for Cincinnati. Gallardo, now 32, was once a top-of-the-rotation pitcher but he has struggled over the past few seasons. Manager […]

Miguel Andujar In Sunday’s Starting Lineup

The day after New York Yankees outfielder Billy McKinney’s injury and subsequent disabled list stint led to his promotion, third baseman Miguel Andujar will make his season debut in the series finale against the Blue Jays. The 23-year-old will play as Sunday’s designated hitter, batting seventh at the Rogers Centre. Andujar saw major league action in […]

Lewis Brinson Beginning To Heat Up In Miami

After going 0-for-5 in his Miami Marlins debut, outfielder Lewis Brinson has caught fire over his last two games. The Marlins' top prospect collected four singles in Friday's 17-inning marathon before getting another base knock and an RBI on Saturday. The speedy outfielder is batting .294 after going hitless in his first five at-bats and […]

Ian Happ Out Of Sunday’s Lineup, Albert Almora Draws Start

With Miami Marlins left-hander Dillon Peters on the hill Sunday afternoon, the Chicago Cubs will rest outfielder Ian Happ and start Albert Almora. Happ has carried his strong spring in 2018 into two starts, but Almora crushed left-handed pitching last year. Almora will hit first and makes for a strong daily play Sunday.

Willson Contreras Out Of Sunday’s Lineup

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras will receive a day off Sunday afternoon. It’s no surprise as the Cubs have been in back-to-back extra inning contests. Victor Caratini will bat seventh and handle the catcher duties Sunday. Contreras should be back in the lineup Monday versus the Reds.

Miguel Sano Blasts First-Inning Homer Saturday

Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano mashed his first homer of the year on Saturday, a solo shot off of Baltimore Orioles starter Andrew Cashner in the first inning. Sano wound up going 1-for-4 on the day with two RBI as the Twins downed Baltimore 6-2. The homer was Sano's first hit of the season […]

Kyle Gibson Blanks O's Over Six Innings

Minnesota Twins right-hander Kyle Gibson turned in a solid first start of the 2018 season, holding the Baltimore Orioles scoreless over six innings. Gibson didn't allow a hit, but he did issue five walks in the game while striking out six. The wildness prevented Gibson from being able to try for the no-hitter as he […]

Carlos Gomez Was Lone Offensive Highlight Versus Boston

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Carlos Gomez was the main Rays offensive player to find much success Saturday versus Boston. He scored both Tampa Bay runs, including hitting a solo home run. Gomez was a superstar back in 2013 and 2014. In those two seasons, he combined for 47 home runs and 74 steals with a […]

Andrew Kittredge With A Short First Outing

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Andrew Kittredge went 3 1/3 innings Saturday versus Boston. He allowed two runs but only one was earned. In his lone major league season, he pitched 15 times out of the bullpen totaling 15 1/3 innings. He performed well with a 1.76 ERA and 14 strikeouts. This was his first […]

Justin Turner Will Resume Baseball Activities Soon

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (wrist) will head back to extended spring training in Glendale, Arizona, to continue his rehab. The move means that baseball activities aren't too far off and that's good news for Dodgers fans and fantasy owners. Turner is recovering from a fractured wrist after being hit by a pitch […]

Kenta Maeda Earns First Dodger Win Of 2018

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Kenta Maeda did what Clayton Kershaw and Kenley Jansen were unable to do this season: he kept the Giants scoreless. In the third game of the season, Maeda scattered five hits across five innings, striking out ten and walking one. The win was the first of the season for the Dodgers. […]

Matt Adams Mashes Longest Home Run Of The Year

Washington Nationals first baseman Matt Adams clobbered the longest home run of his career Saturday in the team's 13-7 victory over the Reds. It was the longest home run of the season and the third-longest ever hit at Great American Ballpark. The three-run shot came in the first inning off starter Luis Castillo. It was […]

Brian Goodwin Hits First Career Grand Slam

Washington Nationals outfielder Brian Goodwin launched the first grand slam of his career against the Reds on Saturday. It came in the ninth inning against reliever Kevin Quakenbush when the Nationals were already ahead. He finished the day 2-for-4 with two runs scored. Goodwin was playing in place of Michael Taylor, who was given a […]

Stephen Strasburg Handles Reds Easily

Washington Nationals starter Stephen Strasburg looked dominant against the Reds on Saturday. He threw 68 of his 99 total pitches for strikes and allowed one earned run over 6.1 innings. He earned the win by giving up eight hits, striking out seven and walking only one batter. Two unearned runs scored when Trea Turner bobbled […]

Adam Eaton Wreaks Havoc On Reds

Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton had a career game against the Reds on Saturday. He went a perfect 5-for-5, hitting a solo home run in the seventh inning and finishing the day with four runs scored and three RBI. Eaton is showing no ill effects of the injury that derailed his season last year. He's […]

Vince Velasquez Rocked In Season Debut

After a promising spring training, Vince Velasquez’s regular season began in a manner all too familiar. The pitcher with obvious talent but consistent struggles was rocked tonight in Atlanta en route to a 15-2 defeat. Taking the mound with a two-run lead from the start, Velasquez allowed seven runs within the first three innings, getting […]

Scott Kingery Picks Up Two More Hits In Defeat

Philadelphia Phillies rookie Scott Kingery started for the second consecutive game at a second different position tonight in Atlanta. The 23-year-old started at shortstop and batted sixth in the club’s 15-2 blowout defeat. His first hit came in the fourth, when he led off with a double as the team already trailed by five runs. […]

Josh Hader Throws Two Hitless Innings

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Josh Hader went two innings and struck out four in the 7-3 win over the San Diego Padres. Hader is emerging as a versatile option that Brewers manager Craig Counsell can use at any point in time for relief. Hader struck out the side in the sixth inning and later earned […]

Brent Suter Picks Up First Win Of 2018

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brent Suter went five innings, giving up five hits, three earned runs, one walk, and four strikeouts in the 7-3 win over the San Diego Padres. Suter gave up a two-run home run to Freddy Galvis in the second inning, and then an RBI double to Eric Hosmer, however, that was […]

Eric Thames Goes Hitless In Leadoff Spot

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Eric Thames went 0-for-3 with two walks and two runs in the 7-3 win over the San Diego Padres. Thames sat out the first two games as Ryan Braun is starting at 1B this year against lefties, which Clayton Richard and Joey Lucchesi both throw. Thames surprisingly hit in the leadoff […]

Travis Shaw Drives Home Three In Win

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Travis Shaw went 2-for-4 with three RBI's, a double, and a walk in the 7-3 win over the San Diego Padres. Like Christian Yelich and Lorenzo Cain, Shaw has also started the year off in a desirable way with a .357 batting average and a .971 OPS in 14 at-bats. Shaw […]

Lorenzo Cain Continues Hot Start

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain went 3-for-4 with a double, two RBI's, one run, and a walk in the 7-3 win over the San Diego Padres. Cain now has eight hits in 14 at-bats for a .571 batting average and a 1.386 OPS. Cain also moved from the leadoff spot to the three-hole for the […]

Christian Yelich Gets Five Hits In Win

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich went 5-for-5 with a double, two RBI's, and three runs in the 7-3 win over the San Diego Padres. Yelich was recently acquired in the off-season from the Miami Marlins, and so far has been a fantastic addition for the Brewers, as he now has a .500 batting average and […]

Robbie Ray's Velocity Down In Friday's Start

Diamondback's starter Robbie Ray's fastball averaged 92.6 MPH in Friday's start against the Rockies, peaking at 95 MPH. Last season, Ray averaged 94.5 MPH, topping out at 98 MPH. The significantly lowered heat on Ray's fastball may have been the culprit for his poor start, where he gave up six earned runs over five innings. […]

Yoan Moncada Connects For First Home Run

Chicago White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and two runs scored in Saturday night. The youngster has one of the brightest upsides in the game and is still just 22. He offers plenty of upside as a five tool player and should be own in all leagues.

Zack Greinke Gives Up One Run In First Start

Arizona Diamondbacks ace Zack Greinke surrendered one earned run on five hits and no walks over 5 2/3 innings on Saturday night. Greinke also struck out nine batters. It was a very successful start for Greinke, who was making his first regular season appearance since suffering a groin injury in Spring Training. It's unfortunate that […]

Joakim Soria Picks Up First Save

The Chicago White Sox called on relief pitcher Joakim Soria to pick up his first save on Saturday. Manager Rick Renteria mentioned over the spring that both Soria and Nate Jones would see action in the ninth inning, but Soria got the call tonight. The White Sox closer situation may be frustrating, but Soria for […]

Yu Darvish Gets Roughed Up In Cubs Debut

Making his Chicago Cubs debut, starting pitcher Yu Darvish couldn’t make it out of the fifth inning. In 4 1/3 innings, Darvish gave up five runs and struck out five batters while walking two. Darvish is lined up to face the Brewers next Friday and should have better results.