Matt Olson Hits HR On Birthday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Matt Olson went 1-for-5 on Opening Day, which was also his birthday. Olson's one hit was apart of back-to-back homers with Khris Davis in the fifth against Garrett Richards. Olson hit 24 homers in only 59 games in 2017. Expect Olson to reach nearly 30 home runs in 2018, but it might […]

Khris Davis Drives In Four Against Angels

Oakland Athletics outfielder Khris Davis went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run, ending the day with four RBI. He has hit at least 42 home runs and collected 102 RBI the last two seasons. Crush Davis is determined to make it three years in a row with at least 40 home runs, but it comes […]

Denard Span Is Tampa Bay Rays Opening Game Hero

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Denard Span was the hero of the first game of the regular season Thursday versus Boston. He came up with the bases loaded in the eighth inning with Tampa Bay losing 4-2. He would hit a bases-clearing triple to give them the lead before getting knocked in by the next hitter […]

Matt Duffy With A Solid Season Opener

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Matt Duffy drove in the first run of the season for Tampa Bay Thursday versus Boston. He would also come around to score in the decisive six-run eighth inning of the 6-4 victory. It was his first regular season game in 570 days. Also of note, manager Kevin Cash's last […]

Nathan Eovaldi With Further Good News For Rays On Opening Day

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (elbow) received good news Thursday ahead of the team's season opener. He will have elbow surgery Friday but the issue is three loose pieces of cartilage which is a solvable issue. The news moved the narrative from merely a best-case scenario being Eovaldi stepping on a mound in […]

Chris Archer With No-Decision In Season Opener

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Chris Archer went six innings Thursday versus Boston in the regular season opener. He allowed four runs with six strikeouts. He left trailing 4-0 but the Rays rallied to win 6-4 to spare him the loss. He pitched well outside of a rough second inning where he gave up three […]

Paul Goldschmidt Walks Three Times On Opening Day

Diamondbacks star Paul Goldschmidt went 0-for-2 with three walks and a run scored in Arizona’s 8-2 win over the Rockies. As per usual, Goldschmidt’s excellent on base skills helped owners despite the hitless day. It wasn’t a banner day for Goldy, but getting on base three times in five at-bats is a good day for […]

David Peralta Has Three Hits From Leadoff Spot

Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta went 3-for-5 with two runs and an RBI double in Arizona’s 8-2 win over the Rockies. The minor hand injury Peralta suffered at the end of spring training did not affect him at all. Peralta is two seasons removed from his breakout, but the contact and line drive skills remain despite […]

Jake Lamb Drives In Four Runs In D’Backs Win

Diamondbacks third baseman Jake Lamb went 2-for-5 with a double and four RBI in the D’Backs Opening Day win over the Rockies. Rumours of Lamb’s humidor related demise have been greatly exaggerated s Lamb was the driving force behind the D’Backs drubbing of the Rockies. Lamb struck out twice in his five at-bats, giving owners […]

Patrick Corbin Picks Up Opening Day Win

Diamondbacks starter Patrick Corbin picked up his first win of the season in the D’Backs 8-2 win over the Rockies on Opening Day. The former All-Star was solid, tossing 5 2/3 innings, giving up two earned runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out eight. Corbin’s old demons came back to haunt him, […]

Marcus Semien Delivers Walk-Off

Oakland Athletics shortstop Marcus Semien delivered a walk-off victory against the Angels in the 11th inning. Semien capped off a successful day with the home run, finishing 3-for-5 with an RBI and two runs. Semien dealt with a wrist injury in 2017 that affected what could have been a career year. Fully healthy, Semien could […]

Eduardo Rodriguez Might Be One Game Away From Returning

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez (knee) threw 67 pitches over five innings in a minor league game on Thursday, and he also threw 15 more pitches in the bullpen, according to Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe. Rodriguez started the season on the 10-day disabled list as he works his way back from […]

Xander Bogaerts Has Strong Day At The Plate

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts had a productive day in the season debut. He went 3-for-4 with two runs against the Rays on Thursday. Bogaert has has been struggling to demonstrate both power and speed in a single year, but his average has been consistent. However, he only hit for a .273 average in […]

Eduardo Nunez Hits Inside-The-Park Home Run

Boston Red Sox utility player Eduardo Nunez hit an inside-the-park home run in the second inning against the Rays. Only recently did Nunez start getting more confident with the strength in his knees; knee injuries ended his 2017 season. The Rays outfielders get an assist for this home run because they misplayed the ball. However, […]

Adam Jones Hits Walk-Off Homer In Extras

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Adam Jones rescued interim closer Brad Brach from being the goat on Thursday. He hit a solo homer in the 11th inning to give Baltimore an Opening Day win, 3-2. It was his only hit of the day, but it was a big one. That's one homer in your lineup if you started […]

Drew Pomeranz Pitches In Minor League Game

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Drew Pomeranz (forearm) threw 60 pitches in a minor league game on Wednesday, according to Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe. He could be ready to return from the DL in two weeks. Pomeranz could be more than a streamable option when he is healthy and back on the mound. […]

Fernando Rodney Serves Up Walk-Off Homer On Opening Day

Minnesota Twins closer Fernando Rodney had a forgettable debut with his new team. Rodney helped get the Twins out of a two on, one-out jam in the 10th inning but wasn't able to keep it going in the 11th as the first batter he faced, Adam Jones, deposited the ball over the fence for a […]

Jake Odorizzi Excellent In Opening Day No-Decision

Minnesota Twins right-hander Jake Odorizzi was excellent in his Opening Day start, holding the Baltimore Orioles scoreless over six innings while striking out seven and walking two. He had to settle for a no-decision as the Twins went on to lose 3-2 in 11 innings. It was quite the debut for the former Tampa Bay […]

Chris Sale Dominates Rays But 'Pen Fails To Secure Victory

Boston Red Sox ace Chris Sale pitched six shutout innings of one-hit ball with nine strikeouts on Thursday. The bullpen was shaky in the eighth inning and allowed the Rays to get back in the game and ultimately win it. Jason Mastrodonato of the Boston Herald reported that manager Alex Cora and closer Craig Kimbrel […]

Joe Panik Hits First Home Run

San Francisco Giants second baseman Joe Panik hit his first home run of the season off of Clayton Kershaw Thursday evening. Panik finished the night 2-for-4. Batting second in front of Andrew McCutchen, Buster Posey and Evan Longoria, Panik should pick of his fare share of runs. He is worth a look in NL-only leagues.

Hunter Strickland Picks Up First Save

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Hunter Strickland picked up his first save of the year Thursday evening. Manager Bruce Bochy said pregame that Strickland would start the season as the closer. He should be owned in all leagues.

Ty Blach Picks Up First Win

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Ty Blach picked up his first win of the season on Thursday. Blach went five innings allowing zero runs, three hits, three walks and three strikeouts. Blach can remain on the waiver wire for now.

Cesar Hernandez Drills Home Run In Opening Day Defeat

For the second season in a row, Philadelphia Phillies second baseman and leadoff man Cesar Hernandez hit the club’s first home run of the season. The 27-year-old led off the top of the sixth with a solo blast to right, sparking a four-run inning that gave his team a five-run lead. At the time the […]

Hector Neris Earns Loss To Begin Season

On the day where Philadelphia Phillies manager Gabe Kapler shook up the fantasy world when he implied the club wouldn’t go with a fixed closer, Hector Neris was tagged with a loss. The club suffered a disappointing, 8-5 defeat in walk-off fashion after taking a five-run lead. Neris, who was widely expected to be the […]

Dellin Betances The One Negative For New York Thursday

The New York Yankees enjoyed their first Opening Day victory in seven years with an all-around great team performance at the Rogers Centre on Thursday. With starting pitcher Luis Severino and outfielder Giancarlo Stanton leading the way, the only weak point for the club was reliever Dellin Betances and his continued struggles. The 30-year-old allowed a home run […]

Luis Severino Strong In Opening Day Start

Becoming the first pitcher not named Masahiro Tanaka to start for the New York Yankees on Opening Day in four years, Luis Severino had a strong first statement for the new season. The 24-year-old already held a two-run lead when tossed his first pitch, escaping an early jam with a strikeout after walking two batters. […]

Trevor Cahill Optioned to Triple-A To Start The Season

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Trevor Cahill was optioned to Nashville on Wednesday, according to Martin Gallegos of the Mercury News. The recent plan is for Cahill to get stretched out in at least one start in a minor league game before getting a starting spot with the big league club. Susan Slusser of the San […]

Early Hook Of Aaron Nola Dooms Phillies

Young ace Aaron Nola did his job for the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday afternoon in Atlanta on Opening Day. The 24-year-old was pulled with one on and one out in the sixth inning, having surrendered just three hits while walking one and striking out three. Shockingly, Nola only tossed 68 pitches before his removal. The […]

Giancarlo Stanton Has Dream Debut For Yankees

After all the hype surrounding his arrival to the New York Yankees on the heels of an MVP-winning season, Giancarlo Stanton delivered the goods in Toronto. In his first plate appearance with his new club, the 28-year-old drilled a home run to center field on the second pitch he saw. Stanton recorded another home run […]

Freddy Galvis Provides Bulk of Offense in Padres Loss

Making his San Diego Padres debut after six seasons with Philadelphia, shortstop Freddy Galvis went 2-4 with a walk and an RBI in the Padres loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. Galvis drove in the game-tying run with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning, sending the game into extra innings. He could be […]