Marcell Ozuna Hits Three Singles on Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Marcell Ozuna hit three singles on Sunday, going 3-for-4 with a run scored. Ozuna looks like he's getting hot, and as a streaky hitter throughout his career, this could be the beginning of a run for the outfielder. He'll start his next game with a .259/.329/.530 slash line.

Aaron Nola Takes Loss Versus Reds

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola gave up three earned runs in 6 2/3 innings pitched but took the loss Sunday vs Cincinnati. Nola gave up four hits, three walks, and struck out seven in the quality start. Nola was cruising through six innings but ran into trouble in the seventh and two outs. He […]

Asdrubal Cabrera Reaches Double-Digit Homers

Texas Rangers third baseman Asdrubal Cabrera went 3-for-5 with a double, a solo home run, two runs scored and three RBI in Sunday's 9-8 home loss against the Oakland Athletics. The double was Cabrera's 10th of the season, and the homer also gave him 10 for the season. The 33-year-old veteran has picked up the […]

Drew Smyly Tuned Up Again In Sunday's Loss

Texas Rangers left-handed starting pitcher Drew Smyly was touched up for five earned runs, six hits and two walks with three strikeouts and two more homers allowed over just three innings in a loss against the Oakland Athletics on Sunday. He threw 34 of his 54 pitches for strikes, and managed first-pitch strikes to just […]

Eventful Game For Rougned Odor In Home Loss

Texas Rangers second baseman Rougned Odor went 3-for-4 with a pair of doubles, two runs scored and three RBI in Sunday's 9-8 home loss against the Oakland Athletics. He was also able to steal home, his fifth theft of the season. The big day is great, but he is still slashing just .177/.232/.313. This was […]

Yordan Alvarez Homers In Major League Debut

Houston Astros outfielder Yordan Alvarez went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in his first game as a pro, making a profound statement in his long-awaited debut. His 413-foot blast came in the 4th inning off of Baltimore Orioles starter Dylan Bundy, and the hit registered at an impressive 107.3 MPH exit velocity. Alvarez also […]

Adam Wainwright Departs Early With Hamstring Injury

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright was forced from Sunday's start early against the Cubs with left hamstring tightness. He left the game with one out in the fifth as the Cubs were rallying with two runs in the frame. Wainwright finished his line giving up three runs with a walk and a pair of […]

Blake Treinen Shaky, Hangs On For 14th Save

Oakland Athletics closer Blake Treinen allowed two runs - one earned - and three hits with a walk in the ninth inning on Sunday against the Texas Rangers, but he was able to hang on for his 14th save. He needed 22 pitches, and he managed first-pitch strikes to just three of the seven batters […]

Frankie Montas Ties Season Best With 10 Strikeouts

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Frankie Montas allowed three runs - two earned - and seven hits with a walk and 10 strikeouts over six innings in a victory against the Texas Rangers. He threw 70 of his 97 pitches for strikes in the quality start, including first-pitch strikes to 16 of the 27 batters he […]

Eugenio Suarez Drives In One In Win

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez went 1-for-5 with an RBI in a 4-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday. His RBI single in the seventh inning wound up being the go-ahead run in a 4-3 victory. Suarez has been scuffling at the plate of late, hitting just .179 with just the one RBI […]

Khris Davis Snaps Lengthy Power Drought

Oakland Athletics designated hitter Khris Davis went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and he added an RBI single later in Sunday's 9-8 victory against the Texas Rangers. It was the 13th home run of the season for Davis, but his first since May 13. He has been struggling with a left hip and oblique […]

Sonny Gray Holds Phillies To Three Runs

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Sonny Gray held the Philadelphia Phillies to three runs in 5 2/3 innings of work in a 4-3 win on Sunday. Gray struck out three, walked three, and gave up four hits in a no-decision. The veteran right-hander has pitched well for the Reds, posting a 2-5 record, 3.65 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, […]

Ramon Laureano Extends On-Base Streak to 28 Games

Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano ended up 2-for-4 with a run scored in Sunday's 9-8 slugfest against the Texas Rangers, extending his on-base streak to 28 games. It is the longest active streak in the majors. He has hit safely in 21 of the past 22 games, too, raising his average from .222 to .259 […]

No X-Rays Expected For Nick Ahmed

Updating a previous report, Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Nick Ahmed (foot) will not have X-rays on his injured left foot. He was lifted from Sunday's game in Toronto, and it appears it was simply as a precaution. Manager Torey Lovullo removed Ahmed from the game, and whatever the issue was stems from a situation in the […]

Robbie Ray Whiffs 10 In Sunday's Interleague Win

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Robbie Ray allowed two earned runs, five hits and a walk with 10 strikeouts over 6 2/3 innings in a victory against the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday. He threw 66 of his 107 pitches for strikes, and he managed just 13 first-pitch strikes to the 26 batters he faced in […]

Rest Does Eduardo Escobar Some Good

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eduardo Escobar (rest) was back in the starting lineup on Sunday in Toronto for the interleague series finale. He was on base five times, posting a double, two singles, two walks and a run scored, pushing his average to .289. Escobar has hit safely in 14 of the past 17 games, […]

Tom Murphy Uncorks Two-Homer Game

Seattle Mariners catcher Tom Murphy hit a pair of dingers in a 2-for-5 day at the plate Sunday. He cashed in three RBI in the contest and has hit four homers in his last three starts. Murphy now has seven long balls on the season with 14 RBI and a .304 batting average in a […]

Daniel Vogelbach Blasts 16th Homer

Seattle Mariners designated hitter Daniel Vogelbach launched his 16th home run of the year in Sunday's victory over the Angels. He took Cody Allen deep in the sixth breaking a 12-game homer-less drought. Vogelbach is batting .247 with 37 RBI on the season and is cemented in a full-time role now that Jay Bruce has […]

Edwin Encarnacion Walks The Parrot Twice

Seattle Mariners first baseman Edwin Encarnacion uncorked a pair of long balls in the team's 9-3 win over the Angels. He finished the game going 2-for-5 with two runs and three RBI as he's hit seven homers in his last nine games. Encarnacion has 20 bombs on the season as he now takes over the […]

Stephen Strasburg Improves to 7-3 With Strong Start

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg threw seven innings of one-run ball on Sunday, earning the win in a 5-1 win over the San Diego Padres. He allowed six hits without a walk while striking out six on 104 pitches. Strasburg reduced his ERA to 3.36 with the start and continues to be a top […]

Howie Kendrick Begins Home Run Barrage

Washington Nationals infielder Howie Kendrick was the first of four consecutive Nationals to hit a home run in the eighth inning of Sunday's 5-2 win over the San Diego Padres. Kendrick's pinch hit solo home run off Craig Stammen gave Washington a 2-1 lead. It was his 11th, and followed immediately by solo shots from […]

Robbie Ray Notches 10 Strikeouts In Victory

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Robbie Ray had a great outing on Sunday against the Toronto Blue Jays, leading the way in a 5-3 Diamondbacks win. Ray pitched 6 and 2/3 innings, allowing five hits and two earned runs while striking out 10 hitters and issuing just one walk. He gave up a two-run homer to […]

Mitch Garver Stays Hot With RBI Double

Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver hit 1-for-4 in Sunday afternoon's 12-2 win over the Detroit Tigers. Garver got the Twins onslaught started with an RBI double in the first inning, and he also came around to score a run. Garver also walked twice in the contest. The Twins catcher is slashing an impressive .317/.410/.693 with […]

Jake Odorizzi Strikes Out Eight In Win

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi tossed six solid innings of one-run ball in Sunday's 12-2 win over the Detroit Tigers, striking out eight and walking just one in the contest. Odorizzi threw 70 of his 99 pitches for strikes, and the bottom-tier Tigers lineup couldn't get much of anything going against the resurgent pitcher. […]

Nelson Cruz Homers In Fourth Straight Game

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz had another great day at the plate on Sunday afternoon, swatting 3-for-6 with a two-run homer and three RBI in the Twins 12-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers. This marks the fourth straight game with a home run for Cruz, and he's now slashing .279/.359/.565 on the year with […]

Addison Russell Still Out Sunday

Chicago Cubs infielder Addison Russell (hand) is still out of the starting lineup on Sunday. Russell is day-to-day but could return to the lineup any day now. He should avoid a trip to the disabled list. David Bote is starting at second base and is hitting ninth on Sunday evening against Cardinals starting pitcher Adam […]

Miles Mikolas Expected To Make Next Start

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas (forearm) tested his bruised pitching arm on Saturday and was able to throw without pain and spin the ball without limitations. He was hit by a line drive on his right forearm in the fourth inning of his last start on Friday, but he's expected to make his […]

Jason Kipnis Injured Sunday

Cleveland Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis (hip) left the game early on Sunday for precautionary reasons with right hip tightness. Kipnis struck out in both of his plate appearances before exiting, but it doesn't sound like he'll miss much time with this injury. The 32-year-old is hitting just .218/.272/.307 on the year with two home […]

Shane Bieber Rocked in the Second Inning of Sunday's Game

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Shane Bieber was rocked in the second inning of Sunday's game against the New York Yankees. He struck out the side in the first inning then was able to quickly get the first two outs of the second, but five runs on five hits and two walks later, he was out […]

Austin Hedges Out Again Sunday

San Diego Padres catcher Austin Hedges (ankle) is out of the starting lineup for the second straight game on Sunday. Hedges remains day-to-day for now. He's an excellent defensive backstop but is hitting under .200 and provides the occasional long ball for those in two-catcher leagues. Austin Allen is behind the dish again and is […]