Max Scherzer Dominant In Monday's No-Decision

New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer was at it again in Monday's 5-2 win over the Cardinals, turning in another stellar start. The 37-year-old pitched 7 scoreless innings, allowing two hits and a walk with 10 strikeouts. However, the Mets weren't able to generate any run support until the ninth inning, leaving him with […]

Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (4/26/22)

Hello everybody and welcome back, baseball! The 2022 MLB season is underway and we have a ton of action to look forward to once again. This article will focus on MLB player props throughout the season. We will look to focus on pitcher strikeout props first and foremost as those are often some of the […]

Edwin Diaz Earns Second Save Of Season Monday

New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz picked up his second save of the season in Monday's come-from-behind 5-2 win over the Cardinals. The Mets were down 2-0 heading into the top of the ninth inning but were able to rally for five runs, setting the stage for Diaz. He pitched a relatively clean ninth inning […]

Giovanny Gallegos Blows Save, Allows Four Runs Monday

St. Louis Cardinals reliever Giovanny Gallegos blew his first save of the season during Monday's 5-2 loss to the New York Mets. Gallegos entered the ninth inning with a 2-0 lead but gave up four runs on four hits in 0.2 innings. The rough outing brought his ERA up to 6.43, and he now has […]

Jacob deGrom's MRI Monday Shows Healing Of Scapula

The New York Mets reported Monday that starting pitcher Jacob deGrom's (shoulder) MRI revealed "considerable healing of the stress reaction on his scapula," per MLB.com's Anthony DiComo. The report further stated that the 33-year-old has been cleared to begin "loading and strengthening of the shoulder," though it did not mention anything about progressing to throwing. […]

Paul Goldschmidt Reaches Three Times Monday

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt got on base three times during Monday's 5-2 defeat against the New York Mets. The 34-year-old was 2-for-5, both singles, with one walk. It brought Goldschmidt's average up to .259, and he's getting on base at a .348 clip. However, his OPS is a lowly .676 as he's […]

Luis Severino Effective Through First Three Starts

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino has logged a strong 2.08 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and 14 strikeouts across his first 13 innings of work to start the 2022 season. The two-time All-Star has posted back-to-back starts of five innings while only serving up one earned across both outings, including holding the potent Toronto Blue […]

Julio Rodriguez Heating Up At The Plate

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez has hit safely in six of seven games, raising his batting average 71 points during that stretch. The phenom is also a perfect 6-for-6 on the basepaths to start his young career. However, the 21-year-old has posted a .196/.274/.524 line while striking out an American League-leading 25 times across 15 […]

Eddie Rosario To Have Eye Surgery

Atlanta Braves outfielder Eddie Rosario (eye) saw a retinal specialist on Monday and will undergo a laser procedure in the coming days to correct blurred vision and swelling in his right eye. The blurred vision and swelling in his eye certainly explains his rough start to the season -- 3-for-44 (.068 batting average) with no […]

Isiah Kiner-Falefa Finding Groove With Yankees

New York Yankees shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa has enjoyed a solid start to his career in the Bronx, posting a .300/.333/.713 line and two steals across 15 games. The 27-year-old has also scored eight runs and five RBI hitting primarily in the bottom-third of the powerful and mercurial Yankee lineup. Kiner-Falefa makes for an intriguing batting […]

Jordan Luplow Activated From The 10-Day Injured List

The Arizona Diamondbacks activated outfielder Jordan Luplow (oblique) from the 10-day injured list on Monday. He started the season on the injured list with a strained oblique and is set to make his 2022 debut this week. Luplow was acquired from the Tampa Bay Rays during the offseason in exchange for infielder Ronny Simon. The […]

Kenley Jansen 4-For-4 In Save Chances To Start Season

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Kenley Jansen has gone a perfect 4-for-4 in save opportunities for the defending World Series champions to start the 2022 season. Aside from a rocky first appearance during a non-save situation, in which he surrendered three earned runs, the three-time All-Star has allowed one walk while striking out seven across five […]

Joc Pederson Homers, Continues To Mash In 2022

San Francisco Giants outfielder Joc Pederson went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Monday's 4-2 win over Milwaukee Brewers. The 30-year-old took Brewers pitcher Trevor Gott deep in the eighth inning to give the Giants a 2-1 lead. He's been on absolute fire, collecting a hit and homered four times in […]

Jake McGee Charged With Blown Save, Picks Up The Win Monday

San Francisco Giants pitcher Jake McGee allowed one run on one hit across one inning in Monday's 4-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers. He was charged with a blown save but picked up his first victory of the year. The 35-year-old entered the eighth inning to protect a one-run lead. He surrendered a solo blast […]

Camilo Doval Secures Fourth Save On Monday

San Francisco Giants pitcher Camilo Doval struck out one over a scoreless inning to earn the save during Monday's 4-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers. He entered the ninth inning to protect a two-run lead. After throwing three straight balls, the right-hander settled down and retired all three hitters he faced to secure his fourth […]

Tyler Gilbert Back In The Majors

The Arizona Diamondbacks recalled pitcher Tyler Gilbert from Triple-A Reno on Monday. Arizona designated Oliver Perez for assignment in a corresponding move. Gilbert was solid in his spot start Tuesday against the Washington Nationals despite taking the loss. The 28-year-old allowed one earned run on three hits and one walk while striking out three across […]

Vidal Brujan Optioned To Triple-A On Monday

The Tampa Bay Rays optioned infielder Vidal Brujan to Triple-A Durham on Monday. On Saturday, he was called up while Yandy Diaz was placed on the COVID-19 injured list. During his brief stint in the majors, the 24-year-old went 0-for-3 with a walk across one game. Brujan's best asset is his speed and is worth […]

Anthony DeSclafani Likely To Be Out A Few Weeks

On Monday, we received a few updates on the status of San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Anthony DeSclafani (ankle) courtesy of Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. Slusser reported that DeSclafani visited an ankle specialist on Monday and that he had an MRI that revealed right ankle inflammation. The plan is for DeSclafani to […]

Cavan Biggio Lands On COVID-Related Injured List

The Toronto Blue Jays placed third baseman Cavan Biggio on the COVID-related injured list on Monday. The team called up right-handed pitcher Bowden Francis in a corresponding move. There's no word yet as to what caused Biggio to be placed on the injured list. Perhaps the Blue Jays interpreted his 1-for-23 start to the year […]

Taylor Ward Leading Off On Monday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward will serve as the team's leadoff hitter for the first time this year on Monday against Shane Bieber and the Cleveland Guardians. Shohei Ohtani, who has been the team's primary leadoff hitter this year, is batting second on Monday. Ward was sidelined for about a week to start the […]

Brandon Marsh To Remain Out On Monday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Brandon Marsh (illness) will be sidelined once again on Monday as the team takes on the Cleveland Guardians. Marsh came down with a stomach bug on Sunday and he was a late scratch from Sunday's lineup. Jo Adell and Taylor Ward will once again serve as the team's corner outfielders. Marsh […]

Danny Jansen Partaking In Baseball Activities

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen (side) has been partaking in baseball activities, according to Blue Jays reporter Scott Mitchell. However, he has yet to start swinging a bat. The 27-year-old landed on the injured list with left side soreness on April 11. We hadn't received many updates on his rehab progress until now and […]

Teoscar Hernandez To Take Live Batting Practice Soon

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez (oblique) is expected to partake in live batting practice at some point in the next few days, according to Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins. If he's able to get through the live batting practice without any issues, his return to the team should follow shortly after. This is […]

Bryson Stott Optioned To Triple-A

The Philadelphia Phillies optioned infielder Bryson Stott to Triple-A on Monday. In a corresponding move, the team selected the contract of outfielder Roman Quinn. Stott is currently ranked as the team's No. 1 overall prospect by MLB Pipeline. The 24-year-old saw his first taste of the majors this year and struggled quite a bit at […]

Trevor Story Getting The Day Off Monday

Boston Red Sox second baseman Trevor Story is getting the day off on Monday as the team opens up a four-game road series against the Toronto Blue Jays. Christian Arroyo will be manning the keystone for the night. Story is currently in the midst of a four-game hitting streak, but we've yet to see him […]

J.D. Martinez To Return Against Blue Jays On Monday

Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez (groin) will be back in action after a four-game absence on Monday when the team takes on the Toronto Blue Jays. He'll be slotting in at designated hitter and batting fifth in the game. Martinez has been dealing with left groin tightness. The injury first flared up last Wednesday. […]

Steven Kwan Being Held Out On Monday

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. Richie Palacios is getting the start in left field and batting ninth in the game. Kwan exited Sunday's game against the New York Yankees due to right hamstring tightness. The team is currently considering him […]

Cardinals Bring Up Brendan Donovan

The St. Louis Cardinals recalled infielder Brendan Donovan from Triple-A Memphis on Monday and optioned outfielder Lars Nootbaar to Memphis in a corresponding move. Donovan, the team's No. 12 prospect per MLB Pipeline, was a seventh-round pick back in 2018. The 25-year-old has hit well in his minor league career, posting a .285/.386/.429 slash line […]

Tanner Houck Placed On Restricted List

Boston Red Sox right-hander Tanner Houck and Kutter Crawford were placed on the restricted list on Monday because they are unvaccinated from COVID-19. In a corresponding move, Tyler Danish and John Schreiber were called up from the minor leagues. The Red Sox are traveling to Canada this week to face the Toronto Blue Jays, but […]

Taijuan Walker Could Return This Weekend

New York Mets starting pitcher Taijuan Walker (shoulder) is throwing a simulated game on Monday at Busch Stadium, and assuming he comes out of it fine, he will return to the Mets starting rotation this weekend against the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies. The 29-year-old right-hander will likely return to the bump on either Friday or Saturday, […]