Marcus Stroman Solid In Win On Thursday

New York Mets pitcher Marcus Stroman went 5 1/3 innings pitched in Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader against Washington, allowing just one earned run and striking out eight. The Mets defeated the Nationals 4-1 and Stroman picked up his eighth win of the season, improving his record to 8-11 on the season. Stroman yielded just […]

Archie Bradley Earns Relief Win With Two Strong Innings Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Archie Bradley earned his seventh win of the season on Thursday by tossing two scoreless innings against the Dodgers. Bradley made quick work of the six batters he faced as he didn't allow a baserunner while picking up a strikeout. The right-hander has turned into one of the most trusted arms […]

Eli Morgan Struggles In Loss Thursday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Eli Morgan allowed five earned runs on three hits and three walks while striking out just one in four innings of work in Thursday's 17-0 loss to the Oakland Athletics. This is a game both Morgan and the Tribe would like to forget as Morgan just could not get anything going. […]

Ranger Suarez Turns In Another Strong Start Versus Dodgers

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Ranger Suarez allowed one run in 4 1/3 innings with four strikeouts in a no-decision versus the Dodgers on Thursday. Suarez allowed three hits and two walks while throwing a season-high 82 pitches as the Phillies continue to build up the pitch count for the former reliever. Across 50 2/3 innings […]

Paul Sewald Goes On Paternity List

Seattle Mariners reliever Paul Sewald has been placed on the paternity list prior to Thursday's game against the Texas Rangers. Sewald will now have to miss at least one game and can't miss more than three. Sewald has had a career year out of the Mariners bullpen, posting a 2.84 ERA, 42.1 K%, and 7.9 […]

Wade LeBlanc Exits Thursday's Game

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Wade LeBlanc left Thursday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates with what was described as left elbow pain, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports. Before his departure, he completed two innings, surrendering three earned runs and walk while collecting one strikeout. LeBlanc has put together some good starts for the Cardinals […]

Wade LeBlanc Exits Thursday's Game

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Wade LeBlanc left Thursday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates with what was described as left elbow pain, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports. Before his departure, he completed two innings, surrendering three earned runs and a walk while collecting one strikeout. LeBlanc has put together some good starts for the […]

Chris Davis Announces Retirement Thursday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis announced his retirement from Major League Baseball on Thursday, according to Joe Trezza of MLB.com. Davis was on the injured list at the time of the announcement after undergoing season-ending hip surgery earlier this season. He had struggled at the plate over his last three seasons, and he ends […]

Dylan Carlson Leaves With Wrist Injury

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dylan Carlson left Thursday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates with right wrist discomfort, according to Derrick S. Goold of the St. Louis Post. There is no word yet on the severity of the injury. Carlson has had a solid second year with the Cardinals this season, hitting .260 with a .341 […]

Jake Arrieta Placed On Unconditional Release Waivers

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arrieta was placed on unconditional release waivers on Thursday, according to Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic. This move comes on the heels of a poor outing on Wednesday in which he allowed eight runs on 11 hits and two walks over four innings of work against the Brewers. He's struggled […]

Travis d'Arnaud Absent From Thursday's Lineup

Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. d'Arnaud was recently activated from the injured list after missing more than three months with a torn thumb ligament. Manager Brian Snitker said that after catching 11 innings in his first game back, he doesn't want d'Arnaud in […]

Matt Manning Will Pitch On Extended Rest

The Detroit Tigers will pitch starter Matt Manning on extended rest for the remainder of the season. Detroit is pitching fellow young starters Casey Mize and Tarik Skubal on extended rest for the remainder of 2021 as well. Manning has shown glimpses of why he was one of baseball's elite pitching prospects but has struggled […]

Casey Mize Will Start On Tuesday

Detroit Tigers pitcher Casey Mize's next start will come on Tuesday at home against the Los Angeles Angels. Per a tweet from The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen, the Tigers will pitch Mize and fellow starters Matt Manning and Tarik Skubal on extended rest from here on out this season. Mize has pitched to a 3.66 ERA, […]

Nick Castellanos Isn't Starting On Thursday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos is out of the team's lineup on Thursday. Castellanos is hitting .319 with a .375 on-base percentage, 19 home runs, and two stolen bases in 400 plate appearances this season but won't start against Atlanta Braves left-hander Kyle Muller. It'll be Aristides Aquino getting the start in right field. Aquino […]

Brandon Marsh Stays Quiet

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Brandon Marsh continued his disastrous rookie season on Wednesday, striking out four times in four at-bats against the Toronto Blue Jays. He now has a 39.5 K% during 24 games this year. To go along with that, Marsh is slashing .155/.259/.211 with no home runs and two stolen bases. There is […]

Rowdy Tellez Not Starting On Thursday

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Rowdy Tellez (knee) isn't starting on Thursday against the Chicago Cubs and right-hander Kyle Hendricks. Tellez left Wednesday's game due to right knee discomfort. Per a tweet from MLB.com's Adam McCalvy, Milwaukee manager Craig Counsell said Tellez and outfielder Avisail Garcia "could probably play today if necessary, but it makes sense […]

Isiah Kiner-Falefa Gets Two Knocks In Defeat

Texas Rangers shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa has been one of the few reliable hitters for this offense lately. He continues to bat at the top of the order and it's paying off for Texas right now. On Wednesday, Kiner-Falefa went 2-for-3 with two singles in the 2-1 loss to the Seattle Mariners. He was the only […]

Jo Adell Records Two Hits Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jo Adell went 2-for-4 with two singles and a run scored during Wednesday's 10-2 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. He's had a decent start to his season, hitting .290 with a .419 slugging and one stolen base, but has yet to hit a home run in eight games. There are […]

Avisail Garcia Isn't Starting On Thursday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Avisail Garcia (hand) isn't in the team's lineup on Thursday. Garcia left Wednesday's game with a bruised hand and isn't starting today's contest against the Chicago Cubs and right-hander Kyle Hendricks. Per a tweet from MLB.com's Adam McCalvy, Milwaukee manager Craig Counsell said Garcia and first baseman Rowdy Tellez "could probably play […]

Nate Lowe Doubles In Loss On Wednesday

Texas Rangers first baseman Nate Lowe appeared to be one of the few bats that showed up for this lineup on Wednesday. He went 1-for-4 with a double and a run scored in the 2-1 loss to the Seattle Mariners. There wasn't much life from the Rangers batters in this one as lefty Tyler Anderson […]

Rhys Hoskins Expected Back On Tuesday In Arizona

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins (groin) is expected to come off the injured list on Tuesday against the Diamondbacks, according to Matt Breen of the Philadelphia Inquirer. Hoskins has been on the IL since August 7 with a groin strain. The big first baseman was having another strong season with 24 homers, a .509 […]

Spencer Howard Tosses Three Scoreless Innings

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Spencer Howard was sharp during Wednesday's game against the Seattle Mariners. He has been held to short outings this season, but it appears to be working with his new organization. On Wednesday, Howard threw three scoreless innings, two hits allowed, and three strikeouts in the 2-1 loss. He'll carry a 5.61 […]

Dylan Bundy Pulled In Fifth Inning

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Dylan Bundy (2-9) was unable to complete five innings during Wednesday's 10-2 blowout loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. Bundy went four innings with two strikeouts and no walks, allowing three earned runs. He started the fifth inning but gave up a lead-off double and was quickly removed. Bundy gave […]

Guillermo Heredia Blasts Homer On Wednesday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Guillermo Heredia had a clutch two-run home run off the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday. He went 1-for-5 at the plate with a two-run blast off lefty Wade Miley in the second inning. Those were an important two runs in what ended up being a 8-6 win for Atlanta. Heredia has been mediocre […]

Randy Arozarena Retreats To The Bench Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena isn't starting in Thursday's game against the Boston Red Sox. He will get the day off after starting the last two games since returning from the COVID injured list on Tuesday. The 2020 ALCS MVP went 3-for-8 with two doubles, a walk, and a run scored during that stretch. […]

J.T. Realmuto Passes Concussion Tests, Available On Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (head) passed his concussion tests and will not be placed on the injured list, according to Matt Gelb of The Athletic. Realmuto was removed from Wednesday's game after taking a foul tip off the mask. The All-Star catcher was held out of the lineup for Thursday's day game, however, he […]

Bobby Dalbec Drives In Five Wednesday

Boston Red Sox first baseman Bobby Dalbec drove in five runs Wednesday night against the Tampa Bay Rays, going 2-for-3 with a triple, two walks (one intentional), a hit-by-pitch, and two runs scored. The five RBI bring his season total to 46. Dalbec has been disappointing overall this year, with just a .676 OPS and […]

Omar Narvaez Out Of Thursday's Lineup

Milwaukee Brewers catcher Omar Narvaez isn't starting on Thursday against the Chicago Cubs and right-hander Kyle Hendricks. Narvaez has been one of fantasy baseball's most productive catchers this season, batting .290 with a .377 on-base percentage and 11 home runs in 318 plate appearances. He'll get a day off with Manny Pina starting instead at […]

J.D. Martinez Reaches In All Six Plate Appearances

Boston Red Sox J.D. Martinez had a banner day in Wednesday's 20-8 blowout win over the Tampa Bay Rays, going 4-for-4 with a double, two walks (one intentional), and a hit-by-pitch. He drove in two runs and scored three. This is Martinez's second four-hit game in his last three, and he now has a .414/.469/.621 […]