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 […]

Tim Anderson Hits Two Home Runs

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson was 2-for-4 with two home runs, three RBI and three runs scored. Anderson was dealing with a sore shoulder near the end of spring, but appears to be fully recovered. Aside from the all around effort, the most impressive stat was his ability to draw a walk. Anderson’s kryptonite […]

Christian Yelich Has Productive Night In Brewers Debut

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich looked good in his debut with the Brewers, going 1-for-4 with one RBI, one walk, and one strikeout. Yelich was acquired from the Marlins for Lewis Brinson, Isan Diaz, Monte Harrison, and Jordan Yamamoto and had a solid Spring Training showing with a .360 batting average and a 1.044 OPS. […]

Lorenzo Cain Has Ideal Leadoff Night In Brewers Return

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain went 3-for-5 with a stolen base in the 2-1 win over the San Diego Padres. This was Cain's first game as a Brewer since his rookie season in 2010, where he started with Milwaukee and looks to be the ideal leadoff man that the Brewers needed. Cain is good to […]

Matt Davidson Connects For Three Home Runs

Chicago White Sox designated hitter Matt Davidson connected for three home runs on Thursday and finished 3-for-4 with a walk. Davidson has always had a powerful bat, but aside from home runs, Davidson doesn’t offer much else. He is a worth a look for owners who are looking for power and stomach his career .224 […]

Jose Abreu Hits First Home Run

Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu connected for his first home run of the season on Thursday. Abreu finished the game 2-for-5 with two runs scored and two RBI. He remains one of the best power threats in the game and there should be plenty of more home runs in his future.

James Shields Settles Down After Rough First Inning

After a rough first inning in which Chicago White Sox starting pitcher James Shields allowed four runs, the right-hander settled down and pitched five scoreless innings, allowing no hits. Shields did not record a strikeout and walked one batter. It’s nice to see Shields settle in after a rough start, but he is no longer […]

Corey Knebel Blows First Save Of The Season Against Padres

Milwaukee Brewers closer Corey Knebel did not get his 2018 off to a good start as he gave up two hits, one run and had a strikeout against the Padres during a blown save. Knebel came into this game with a 1-0 lead and eventually gave up a single to Carlos Asuaje, who was then […]

Jonathan Villar Strikes Out Twice, Replaced Against Padres

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Jonathan Villar went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts and was eventually replaced by Eric Sogard defensively in the seventh inning against the San Diego Padres. This is not the start that the Brewers were looking for from Villar, as many were projecting Sogard to start at second. After a disappointing 2017 season where […]

Eric Hosmer Finishes 0-For-4 in Padres Debut

In his San Diego Padres debut, first baseman Eric Hosmer went 0-for-4 with a walk in the Opening Day matchup against Milwaukee. Outside of the 11th-inning walk, Hosmer had two groundouts — one for a double play — and two strikeouts in the win. While it wasn't the way owners would have liked for Hosmer […]

Josh Hader Strikes Out The Side In Relief

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Josh Hader went one inning on Thursday, giving up one hit, one walk and striking out three against the San Diego Padres for a hold. Hader made his rookie appearance last season and pitched for a solid 2.08 ERA and 68 strikeouts in 47 2/3 innings pitched, so this is no […]

Chase Anderson Fantastic In 2018 Debut

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Chase Anderson was fantastic on Thursday, as he went six innings, only giving up one hi and three walks while earning six strikeouts. Anderson had a breakout year last season, amassing a 2.74 ERA and 133 strikeouts in 141 1/3 innings pitched and despite this start being against a weaker Padres […]

Jordan Hicks Impresses in His Major League Debut

St. Louis Cardinals rookie relief pitcher Jordan Hicks made his major league debut on Opening Day and was impressive, pitching a scoreless inning while allowing one hit and striking out one. Hicks reached 102 mph with his fastball and showed a good slider as well. With Greg Holland signed, the small chance Hicks had of […]

Clayton Richard Kicks Off 2018 with Quality Start on Opening Day for Padres

Making the start on Opening Day for the first time of his career, San Diego Padres starting pitcher Clayton Richard stifled the Milwaukee Brewers revamped offense, allowing one run on six hits and one walk over seven innings of work. Richard was pinch hit for by outfielder Hunter Renfroe in the bottom of the seventh, who […]

Yadier Molina Smashes an Opening Day Home Run

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina hit a home run on Opening Day, finishing the game 1-for-3 with a walk, a run scored, and two RBI. Molina opened up the season batting sixth in a Cardinals lineup that should score plenty of runs this season. He's a well-rounded fantasy asset who should provide consistent production […]

Jose Martinez Gets 2018 Off to a Strong Start

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Jose Martinez got off to a great start on Opening Day, going 3-for-4 with two runs scored and two RBI. Martinez smashed a home run in the sixth inning and had a pair of singles to go with it. Most importantly, Matt Carpenter started at third base, giving Martinez a […]

Brian Anderson Drives In Two Against Cubs On Thursday

Miami Marlins third baseman Brian Anderson got off to a hot start to the 2018 season by getting two base knocks and driving in two runs against the Chicago Cubs on Thursday. Anderson began the season in place of the injured Martin Prado, and he didn't disappoint. Anderson finished the day 2-for-3 and even scored […]

Lewis Brinson Goes Hitless On Opening Day

Miami Marlins outfielder Lewis Brinson went hitless against the Cubs on Opening Day. Brinson, who was ranked as Miami's No. 1 prospect before the season started, went 0-for-5 and left two men on base from the leadoff spot. The former Milwaukee Brewer prospect saw limited big-league action last year, compiling a measly .106 average with […]

Dan Jennings Signs With Brewers

Free-agent left-handed relief pitcher Dan Jennings has signed with the Milwaukee Brewers and is pending a physical after being released by the Rays. Jennings is most likely being brought in as a result of lefty Boone Logan being placed on the disabled list and will serve as a middle reliever for the Brewers for the time […]

Jose Urena Disappoints In Opening Day Start

Miami Marlins starter Jose Urena was disappointing in his first start of the season on Thursday. Urena began the new season by surrendering a first-pitch homer to Chicago's J.A. Happ before loading the bases and walking in another run in the inning. Urena settled in after allowing three runs in the first inning, but ultimately […]

Hunter Strickland Named Giants Closer

Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports that San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Hunter Strickland will be the team’s closer. Mark Melancon (elbow) was placed on the 10-day disabled list earlier in the day with a flexor strain in his right elbow. Strickland allowed zero runs this spring and should be added in all leagues. He'll have […]