Eric Lauer To Start Friday For Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers have announced that they'll send left-hander Eric Lauer to start against the Reds on Friday. It will be Lauer's first career start for the Brew Crew after getting acquired by the club in the Trent Grisham trade this offseason. He made one appearance out of the bullpen so far this season, and […]

Kyle Freeland Hoping To Tame Coors Field Thursday

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland has a streamable matchup versus the Giants in his home ballpark on Thursday. Although it's rare to stream a starter in Coors Field, Freeland may be an exception after looking terrific through his first two appearances. One of his two starts came at home versus the Padres, where he […]

Bo Bichette Logs Two Hits In Victory

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette went 2-for-4 in Wednesday's 2-1 win over the Braves on Wednesday, upping his average to .276 on the year. Both hits went for singles as he also scored a run and stole a base, his first theft of the season. Bichette isn't off to an incredibly hot start after […]

Anthony Bass Records Second Save

Toronto Blue Jays reliever Anthony Bass ran into a bit of trouble in the ninth inning during the team's 2-1 victory over the Braves, but got through the frame unscathed for his second save of the season. He issued a single and a walk with one out in the inning before Adam Duvall grounded into […]

Luis Castillo Looking To Rebound On Thursday

Cincinnati Reds starter Luis Castillo is hoping to bounce back during Thursday's game against the Cleveland Indians. The 27-year-old was lit up for five runs on eight hits by the Detroit Tigers in his last appearance. While the Indians can be a daunting opponent, Castillo dominated them during his only start against them in 2019. […]

Hyun-Jin Ryu Shuts Down Braves Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu stifled the Braves offense over five scoreless frames during Wednesday's 2-1 victory. He allowed just one hit and three walks while striking out eight in the 84-pitch effort. After signing a four-year deal with the Jays this offseason, Ryu wasn't living up to expectations after allowing eight runs […]

Jordan Yamamoto To Start On Thursday

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jordan Yamamoto will get the start for Thursday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. The game will be played in Baltimore, but the Marlins will be the home team as they go for a four-game sweep. Yamamoto had signs of excellence last season, but struggled with consistency and developed some control issues […]

Ryan Thompson Optioned To Alternate Training Site

Tampa Bay Rays reliever Ryan Thompson was optioned to the team's alternate training site on Wednesday evening. The team had to reach the 28-person roster limit prior to Thursday's contest. Thompson impressed during summer camp, but never found a concrete role for himself in the Rays' bullpen. He posted a 1.50 ERA with four strikeouts […]

Brian Anderson Hits A Home Run On Wednesday

Miami Marlins infielder Brian Anderson hit his second home run of the season in Game 1 of Wednesday's double header against the Baltimore Orioles. Anderson's solo shot was the only run of the game, as the Marlins went on to win 1-0 on their way to a sweep of the double header. Anderson is hitting […]

Brandon Kintzler Picks Up His Second Save

Miami Marlins closer Brandon Kintzler picked up his second save of the season in Game 1 of Wednesday's double header. Kintzler became the first Marlins pitcher to pitch just the seventh inning and earn a save. While he won't strike out a ton of hitters, Kintzler is good at getting guys out and should hold […]

Kenta Maeda Looks To Continue Stellar Start On Thursday

Minnesota Twins pitcher Kenta Maeda will face the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday afternoon, and he will look to keep his early-season momentum going. The Japanese right-hander has been phenomenal through two games with his new team, allowing two runs on five hits across 11 innings of work while striking out 12. The Pirates are a […]

Zach Britton Picks Up His Fifth Save

New York Yankees relief pitcher Zach Britton picked up his fifth save of the season with a clean inning against the Phillies on Wednesday. The Yankees had provided the fourth most save opportunities coming into Wednesday, and Britton has been excellent so far, having allowed only two baserunners over his first five appearances. Even with […]

Sean Newcomb Adequate In Losing Effort

Atlanta Braves starter Sean Newcomb surrendered two runs on five hits across 5 2/3 innings of work during Wednesday's 2-1 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. He struck out four batters while issuing a single walk. The offense let him down in this one, as the 27-year-old managed to throw 63 percent of his pitches […]

Brett Gardner Homers Again

New York Yankees outfielder Brett Garnder hit his third home run of the season in the first game of a double-header on Wednesday, and all three of his hits have now been homers. Not much of a power hitter historically, Gardner’s 5.1% home run rate from last season shattered his previous career-high of 3.1%. Although […]

J.A. Happ Struggles On Wednesday

New York Yankees starting pitcher J.A. Happ lasted only three innings against the Phillies on Wednesday, walking six batters and allowing four runs. Happ isn’t a stranger to the upper half of the strike zone, but the 37-year-old missed high frequently on Wednesday, contributing to his high walk rate. Encouragingly, Happ continued his elevated slider […]

Gavin Lux Still Isn’t Ready

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Gavin Lux still isn’t ready for the MLB season from a mechanical perspective, according to manager Dave Roberts. Lux was surprisingly sent to the team’s alternate site to start the season after posting an OPS north of 1.000 in the minor leagues last season, but the Dodgers feel that the […]

Jose Quintana To Throw Simulated Game On Thursday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jose Quintana (thumb) is scheduled to throw a two-inning simulated game on Thursday. Quintana threw a trio of bullpen sessions over the past week without reporting discomfort, and the Cubs are now focusing on stretching Quintana out so that he can pitch deeper into games. As long as Thursday’s game goes […]

J.P. Crawford Batting Leadoff On Wednesday

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford is leading off for the team against the Angels on Wednesday, likely giving the 25-year-old relatively many opportunities to score runs batting in front of Kyle Lewis and Kyle Seager. Crawford has bounced around in the Seattle lineup so far this season, but his impressive .405 early-season OBP and the […]

Stephen Strasburg Throws Simulated Game On Wednesday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (finger) threw a 32-pitch simulated game on Wednesday. Nationals manager Davy Martinez has reportedly expected Strasburg to throw closer to 50 pitches on Wednesday, and it’s not clear why the sim game was ultimately cut short. The team still doesn’t have a clear timeline for Strasburg’s return yet, and […]

Shohei Ohtani To Return As A DH On Thursday

Los Angeles Angels DH and starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani (forearm) is expected to return as the team’s primary DH on Thursday. Ohtani probably won’t pitch again in 2020, and his full-time return to the lineup bumps Justin Upton to the bench with Jo Adell claiming a spot in the Los Angeles outfield. Although the effective […]

Jo Adell Batting Seventh Again On Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jo Adell is batting seventh again on Wednesday after doing so in his MLB debut as well. It’s not an ideal batting spot for the top prospect, but Adell should continue to see regular playing time in the Los Angeles outfield after slashing .289/.359/.475 in the minor leagues last season. As […]

Max Scherzer Tweaks His Hamstring

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer (hamstring) left his Wednesday start after just one inning and attributed his short start to a hamstring issue. Although it forced him to end his night early, Scherzer’s hamstring injury appears to be minor and seems unlikely to cost him more than one additional start. Nevertheless, fantasy players should […]

Nick Burdi Shut Down For 2020 Year, Bucs Bullpen In Flux

Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitcher Nick Burdi has been placed on the 45-day injured list due to a right elbow injury, ending his 2020 campaign just as it was beginning. Having notched his first big league save back on July 28, Burdi was holding down the Pirates’ closer’s role for the time being, having showcased a […]

Nick Margevicius Set To Enter Rotation Saturday Versus Rockies

Seattle Mariners left-hander Nick Margevicius has made three appearances out of relief in 2020, but with Kendall Graveman (neck) set to miss multiple starts, Margevicius will enter the starting five this weekend, set to face Colorado at T-Mobile Park. The 24-year-old is particularly experienced with the Rockies from his time with the Padres last year, […]

Josh James Headed For Bullpen Role To Bolster Relief Corps

Houston Astros right-handed pitcher Josh James made two shaky starts to kick off 2020 and manager Dusty Baker announced Wednesday that he would be heading to the bullpen for the time being. James has walked a Major League-high 11 batters in his six innings this year, and with Houston’s bullpen trying to keep itself above […]

A.J. Puk Nearing Return To Mound, Set For Relief Role

Oakland Athletics left-handed pitcher A.J. Puk has been throwing at 75 feet and is on the precipice of getting back on the mound. Manager Bob Melvin would not commit to whether or not Puk, who is dealing with a shoulder ailment, would return in 2020, but said that if he did get back, it would […]

Zach Davies Tabbed To Start Friday Versus D-backs

San Diego Padres right-hander Zach Davies will be on the hill for Friday’s contest against Arizona, essentially allowing the Padres to skip a spot in the rotation. Davies has provided solid production through his first two starts in 2020, both of which have lasted five innings on the road. Normally able to reduce the barrels […]

Billy Hamilton Records 300th Career Stolen Base Wednesday

New York Mets outfielder Billy Hamilton drew the start Wednesday and immediately made an impact by swiping his first bag since being acquired earlier in the week. Hamilton, who made a name for himself as an electric base runner during his time with the Reds from 2013-18, has now amassed 300 stolen bases in his […]

Andrelton Simmons Progressing Slower Than Hoped

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons (ankle) remains "pretty sore," according to manager Joe Maddon. He will not be activated from the injured list when first eligible on Friday. David Fletcher will continue to get the majority of playing time at shortstop, and he has done well with the opportunity so far. Fletcher is slashing […]

Shohei Ohtani Still Sidelined On Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels dual-threat Shohei Ohtani (forearm) is not in Wednesday's starting lineup versus the Seattle Mariners. Ohtani was recently shut down from pitching for the entire 2020 season, but the team still plans on using him exclusively as a hitting option. The expectation is that the 26-year-old will return to the starting lineup on […]