Ozzie Albies Flashing Power To Start 2022

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies has recorded eight extra-base hits across 14 games to start the 2022 campaign. The 25-year-old has posted five home runs and three doubles over 47 at-bats while batting leadoff for the Braves. Albies' strong start in the power department is validated by career-highs of an 11.9% barrel rate and […]

DJ LeMahieu Showing Signs Of A Rebound For 2022

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu has started off the young season on a positive note after an injury-plagued 2021 campaign. The 34-year-old has posted one home run, four RBI, and three runs scored while slashing .306/.405/.444 through 11 games. The three-time All-Star is also boasting career-highs with a 7.1% barrel rate, 55.6% hard-hit rate, […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Homers Out Of Leadoff Spot

Miami Marlins second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. got his first start out of the leadoff spot on Thursday, and he didn't disappoint his manager by homering to help his club defeat the Cardinals 5-0. His third long ball of the season came off of Aaron Brooks in the seventh inning for a two-run shot as […]

Is Father Time Catching Up With Joey Votto?

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto has had a tough start to the 2022 season, slashing .133/.250/.156 with two RBI and 20 strikeouts through 13 games. To make matters even more concerning, the six-time All-Star is seeing career-worsts in advanced metrics such as a .134 xBA, .217 xSLG, and 38.5% K rate. The 38-year-old's 36-homer, […]

Eduardo Escobar Connects For First Homer Of Season Thursday

New York Mets third baseman Eduardo Escobar slugged his first home run of the season during a 6-2 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Thursday. The 2021 All-Star took Giants starting pitcher Anthony DeSclafani deep for a solo shot during the second inning. Through 13 games, the 33-year-old is slashing .318/.464/.591 while posting 12 […]

Chris Stratton Collects First Save For Pirates

Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Chris Stratton pitched a 1-2-3 ninth inning on Thursday to collect his first save of the season in his club's 4-3 win over the Cubs. The right-hander picked up one strikeout in the 11-pitch outing as he worked behind David Bednar who retired four consecutive batters of his own to earn his […]

Greg Holland Clears Waivers, Becomes A Free Agent

Former Texas Rangers pitcher Greg Holland cleared waivers and declined an outright assignment to become a free agent Thursday. He was designated for assignment Tuesday by the Rangers and will now look to latch onto another team. The 36-year-old signed a minor-league deal with Texas during the offseason and made the team's Opening Day roster. […]

Mark Melancon Notches Second Save Thursday

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Mark Melancon allowed two hits while striking out none across a scoreless inning to earn the save in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Washington Nationals. In the ninth inning, he entered the game to protect a one-run lead and tossed a scoreless inning to earn his second save of the year. The […]

Dany Jimenez Secures His Second Save Thursday

Oakland Athletics pitcher Dany Jimenez struck out two over a scoreless inning to secure the save in Thursday's 6-4 win over the Baltimore Orioles. In the ninth inning, he entered the game to protect a two-run lead and threw a perfect frame to notch his second save of the year. Oakland's primary closer Lou Trivino […]

Spencer Howard Set To Start Sunday Against Oakland

Texas Rangers pitcher Spencer Howard (finger) is scheduled to start Sunday against the Oakland Athletics. He was initially set to return from the 10-day injured list for Friday's series opener in Oakland but will start Sunday's game with Jon Gray (knee) is expected to be placed on the 10-day injured list. Howard was obliterated in […]

Alex Kirilloff Set For Rehab Assignment Next Week

Minnesota Twins' first baseman/outfielder Alex Kirilloff (wrist) will likely head off to a rehab assignment at Triple-A St. Paul early next week. He had a cortisone injection to help with the inflammation in his wrist. The 24-year-old has been limited to five games this season, with only one hit in 17 at-bats before getting his […]

Jon Gray Dealing With An MCL Strain

Texas Rangers pitcher Jon Gray (knee) is dealing with a low-grade MCL strain in his left knee and is expected to be placed on the injured list. According to Rangers general manager Chris Young, the injury is not likely to cost him a lot of time, hopefully, one start. The 30-year-old missed time due to […]

Dylan Cease Tagged For Four Runs On Thursday

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Cease got knocked around a bit in the team's 6-3 loss to the Cleveland Guardians on Thursday. He pitched 5 1/3 innings and allowed eight hits, two walks and four earned runs while striking out three. He was tagged with his first loss of the year, dropping his record […]

Jordan Groshans Joins Low-A On Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays infield prospect Jordan Groshans (oblique) has reported to Low-A Dunedin. The 22-year-old suffered an oblique injury this spring and he is in the midst of working his way back. Low-A will serve as something of a rehab assignment for him as he will likely settle in at Double-A or Triple-A once he's […]

Joe Ryan Pitches Six Scoreless Frames On Thursday

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Joe Ryan cruised through his start against the Kansas City Royals on Thursday. He pitched six scoreless innings, allowing just two hits and a walk while striking out five. He earned the win to improve to 2-1 on the year. Ryan is off to a great start to his first full […]

Emilio Pagan Locks Down His First Save On Thursday

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Emilio Pagan closed out the team's 1-0 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Thursday to earn his first save of the year. He pitched a scoreless ninth inning, allowing one walk and no hits. The Twins, who are now 5-8 on the year, hadn't had a save opportunity arise before […]

Francisco Lindor Goes 3-For-5, Hits His Fourth Home Run

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor had a strong day at the plate in the team's 6-2 win over the San Francisco Giants on Thursday. He went 3-for-5 with a home run and two runs scored. He also attempted a steal, but he was thrown out. The 28-year-old is off to a great start to […]

Jordan Romano Records His Seventh Save

Toronto Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano took over for starter Kevin Gausman in the ninth inning of Thursday's game against the Boston Red Sox. He had a bit of a rocky inning as he allowed one hit, one walk and one earned run, but he managed to maintain the team's lead and lock down his […]

Kevin Gausman Goes Eight Innings In Thursday's Win

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Kevin Gausman helped lead the team to a 3-2 win over the Boston Red Sox on Thursday. He pitched eight innings and allowed seven hits, no walks and one earned run while striking out eight. He earned the win to improve to 1-1 on the year. The 31-year-old pitched well […]

Roansy Contreras Sent To Triple-A On Thursday

The Pittsburgh Pirates optioned right-handed pitcher Roansy Contreras to Triple-A on Thursday. Fellow right-hander Chase De Jong was called up in a corresponding move. The Pirates had been using Contreras in long relief this year. He made three appearances and pitched 7.2 innings. Over that stretch, he allowed four hits, three walks and three earned […]

AJ Pollock Expected To Be Back On Friday

Chicago White Sox outfielder AJ Pollock (hamstring) is expected to be back with the team on Friday ahead of this weekend's three-game series against the Twins in Minnesota. The 34-year-old has been sidelined since the first weekend of the season due to a hamstring strain. The timing of his return is fortunate for the team […]

Luis Robert Suffers Minor Groin Strain

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert (groin) suffered a minor groin strain during Thursday's game against the Cleveland Guardians. The injury occurred in the eighth inning of the game while Robert was running out a ground ball. According to White Sox manager Tony La Russa, there's a chance that Robert could land on the injured […]

Emmanuel Clase Records Second Straight Save

Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase closed out the team's 6-3 win over the Chicago White Sox on Thursday. He pitched a scoreless ninth inning, retiring all three batters he faced without recording a strikeout. This was his second save on the season. His first save came just a day earlier during the team's 2-1 victory […]

Hunter Harvey Lands On 10-Day Injured List

The Washington Nationals have placed relief pitcher Hunter Harvey (forearm) on the 10-day injured list due to a right pronator strain. In corresponding moves, the team selected the contract of pitcher Erasmo Ramirez and transferred outfielder Ehire Adrianza (quadriceps) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list. Harvey has pitched well out of […]

Trevor Bauer's Administrative Leave Stretched To April 29

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Trevor Bauer has had his administrative leave extended from April 22 to April 29, according to Britt Ghiroli of The Athletic. Ghiroli also reported that no official decision on Bauer's actual return date will be made this week. Based off this report, we can safely expect that Bauer will have […]

Luis Robert Exits With An Injury On Thursday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert was removed in the eighth inning of Thursday's game against the Cleveland Guardians. The specifics of the injury are unclear at this point, but White Sox beat writer Daryl Van Schouwen reports that Robert appeared to tweak something - potentially his leg - while running out a grounder in […]

Carlos Carrasco Earns His First Win On Thursday

New York Mets starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco had a strong outing against the San Francisco Giants on Thursday. He pitched 7 2/3 innings and allowed four hits, no walks and two earned runs while striking out seven. He earned his first win and also notched his first quality start of the year. The 35-year-old is […]

Gregory Soto Records His Third Save On Thursday

Detroit Tigers closer Gregory Soto put the finishing touch on the team's 3-0 shutout of the New York Yankees on Thursday. He pitched the final 1 2/3 innings of the game and allowed one hit and no walks while striking out one. He earned his third save in as many opportunities. Soto has pitched a […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Hitting Leadoff Against Cardinals

Miami Marlins second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. has been moved all the way up to the leadoff spot on Thursday against St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Jordan Hicks. Chisholm was hitting eighth or ninth in the batting order for the first nine games of the season, but he'll move all the way to leadoff on Thursday. […]

Josh Bell Back In The Lineup Thursday

Washington Nationals first baseman Josh Bell (knee) is back at first base and is hitting cleanup on Thursday against Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Zach Davies. Bell left the game early on Wednesday with knee tightness, but his MRI results came back clean and he won't miss any game action. The 29-year-old switch-hitter is off to a […]