Mike Leake Shaky Again In Sunday's Road Loss

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Mike Leake allowed five earned runs, three hits and three walks with four walks and two homers allowed over 6 2/3 innings in a loss against the Oakland Athletics on Sunday. He threw 70 of his 106 pitches for strikes, including 17 first-pitch strikes to the 26 batters he faced while […]

Wei-Chung Wang Gets Chance With Big Club

Oakland Athletics left-handed pitcher Wei-Chung Wang had his contract purchased from Triple-A Las Vegas over the weekend. He was limited during Cactus League spring training play due to injury, but he showed well in the minors with a 3.75 ERA in 16 relief appearances. "Looks like he could get some lefties and righties and give […]

Fernando Rodney Designated For Assignment

The Oakland Athletics designated relief pitcher Fernando Rodney for assignment over the weekend, and they have seven days within the transaction to either trade or place him on irrevocable outright waivers. It just wasn't working this season for the veteran, who had a 9.42 ERA with opponents hitting .345 against him in 17 relief appearances. […]

Jesus Luzardo Able To Throw Batting Practice

Oakland Athletics pitcher Jesus Luzardo (shoulder) was able to throw 15 pitches during a live batting practice session on Saturday as he makes his way back from a strained left shoulder. He was clocked at 96 mph with his fastball, and the prospect is expected to return to minor-league game action at some point during […]

Josh Phegley Drives In Three From Ninth Position

Oakland Athletics catcher Josh Phegley went 2-for-3 with a double, a solo home run and three RBI in Sunday's 7-1 victory against the visiting Seattle Mariners. The double was Phegley's sixth of the season, and the homer was his ninth, and most of his production has come out of the ninth spot in the order […]

Matt Chapman Homers For Second Consecutive Day

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman finished 2-for-4 with a double, a home run, two runs scored and two RBI in Sunday's 7-1 victory against the Seattle Mariners. It was his second home run in as many games, and his fifth bomb in the month of May after belting seven homers in April. He'll try […]

Brett Anderson Sparkles In Home Victory

Oakland Athletics left-handed starting pitcher Brett Anderson allowed just one earned run with five hits and four walks while striking out four batters over 6 1/3 innings in a victory Sunday against the Seattle Mariners, improving to 6-3. He threw 69 of his 110 pitches for strikes while throwing first-pitch strikes to 17 of his […]

Shin-Soo Choo Stays Hot In Sunday's Loss

Texas Rangers outfielder Shin-Soo Choo went 2-for-5 with a double and a solo home run with two RBI in Sunday's 7-6 road loss against the Los Angeles Angels. Of course, it wasn't all great, as he also struck out three times, too. He has managed 27 whiffs in just 78 at-bats in the month of […]

Oscar Mercado (OF, CLE) - Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 11% of Yahoo! leagues ANALYSIS: When the Indians first called up outfield prospect Oscar Mercado, it was assumed he'd take over an everyday role with the club. That didn't happen for a few weeks, but the recent DFA of veteran outfielder Carlos Gonzalez seems to have paved […]

Trevor Cahill To Start Monday's Game?

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Felix Pena was originally scheduled to start Monday's game opposite Chris Bassitt and the Oakland Athletics. However, Pena was needed in relief on Sunday, so the starter is now listed as TBD. After the game, veteran starter Trevor Cahill said he thinks he is starting tomorrow against his former club. Cahill […]

Justin Anderson Nails Down His First Save

Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Justin Anderson allowed an earned run, a hit and a walk with two strikeouts in an adventurous ninth inning, nailing down his first save of the season Sunday against the Texas Rangers. He needed 29 pitches, throwing 17 for strikes, while also uncorking a wild pitch. However, he settled down […]

Tyler Mahle (SP, CIN) - Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 18% of Yahoo! leagues ANALYSIS: Ignoring the 1-5 record, Reds starter Tyler Mahle has posted some quietly solid number so far this season. In 10 starts Mahle sports a 4.05 ERA and a 1.24 WHIP, along with a very stellar 59/12 K/BB ratio. He has struggled going […]

Kole Calhoun Makes Appearance At Clean-Up Spot

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Kole Calhoun finished 1-for-2 with a pair of walks and a run scored in Sunday's 7-6 home victory against the Texas Rangers while batting out of the fourth spot in manager Brad Ausmus' order. It was his first appearances in the cleanup spot since Sept. 2017. Calhoun had been slumping, slipping […]

Kike Hernandez Continues To Slump Hard

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Kike Hernandez might be "trying too hard" to force his way out of a slump, manager Dave Roberts said. "I mean you could say so, I guess. I would rather be the guy who tries too hard rather than the guy who doesn't try at all," Hernandez responded. Hernandez was red […]

Justin Upton To Travel With Team, Won't Be Activated

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton (turf toe) has been taking batting practice, and he will travel with the team for its upcoming eight-game road trip starting Monday in Oakland. However, he will not be activated from the 10-day injured list. Manager Brad Ausmus said Upton will need a minor-league rehab assignment. The initial timetable […]

Shohei Ohtani In 2-For-21 Skid

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani went 0-for-3 with one RBI in the Angels 7-6 win over the Rangers. Ohtani hit a sacrifice fly in the seventh inning to cap off a six-run inning to tie the game. Ohtani has really struggled over the last week and currently is in a 2-for-21 slump. The […]

Lance Lynn Hopeful Lightning Can Strike Twice

Texas Rangers right-handed starting pitcher Lance Lynn will take the ball for Monday's road series opener against the Seattle Mariners. Lynn, who is 6-3 with a 4.67 ERA overall this season, struck out a season-high 11 batters on Tuesday against the Mariners in Arlington. He is 2-0 with a 1.93 ERA in two starts against […]

Hunter Pence Cracks His 11th Homer In Road Loss

Texas Rangers outfielder Hunter Pence went 2-for-5 with a double, a solo home run, two runs scored and two RBI in Sunday's 7-6 road loss against the Los Angeles Angels. At 36 years old, there weren't many believers that Pence would be able to make the roster in spring training, let alone make an impact. […]

Andrew Heaney K's Eight In First Start

Los Angeles Angels starter Andrew Heaney struck out eight batter through five innings of work in the Angels 7-6 win over the Rangers. Heaney allowed two runs but did not earn the win in his first start of the season. Heaney went 9-10 last season with a 4.15 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 180 strikeouts in […]

Ariel Jurado Turns In Quality Start

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Ariel Jurado allowed two earned runs, six hits and two walks with three strikeouts over 6 1/3 innings in a no-decision and quality start on Sunday against the Los Angeles Angels. He threw just 54 of his 94 pitches for strikes, but managed to limit the damage. However, the bullpen was […]

Mike Yastrzemski Collects Three Hits In Loss

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski collected two singles, a double and a run scored in Sunday's 6-2 home loss against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The 28-year-old grandson of Hall of Famer Carl Yastrzemski spent seven seasons in the minors before getting the call to the bigs. As luck has it, he'll likely get a chance […]

David Fletcher Stays Hot At The Dish

Los Angeles Angels third baseman David Fletcher went 3-for-4 with a run scored in the Angels 7-6 win over the Rangers on Sunday. Fletcher has carved out a nice role for himself on the Angels this season, a player that can play a multitude of positions and can hit anywhere in the lineup. He now […]

Shaun Anderson Wild In Sunday's Home Loss

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Shaun Anderson allowed six runs - four earned - and nine hits with a walk and a strikeout over five innings in a loss against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday. While two errors by his defense certainly didn't help his cause, he also uncorked two wild pitches while throwing first-pitch […]

Mike Trout Smacks 12th Home Run In Win

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout went 2-for-3, including his 12th home run of the season, in the Angels 7-6 win over the Rangers on Sunday. Trout smoked a pitch clear over the center field fence to get the Angels on the board in the first inning. After a minor offensive lull following his return […]

Marcus Stroman Surrenders One Run Against The Padres

Toronto Blue Jays starter Marcus Stroman allowed one run on four hits through five innings of work during a 10-1 win over the San Diego Padres on Sunday afternoon. Stroman only struck out two batters while walking one. The 28-year-old now owns a 3-6 record to go along with a 2.74 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, and […]

Gerrit Cole To Face Former Division Rival Monday

Houston Astros starter Gerrit Cole will face an old division foe when the Astros take on the Cubs in Houston beginning Monday. It has been an up-and-down season thus far for the veteran hurler but comes into Monday's matchup with favorable career numbers against the Cubs. In 14 career starts, Cole is 9-3 lifetime against […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Hits Homer In Third Straight Game

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. was 4-for-4 with a solo home run and two RBI during a 10-1 win over the San Diego Padres on Sunday afternoon. Since returning from Triple-A Buffalo on May 24, Gurriel has gone 6-for-10 with three HRs and four RBI. Despite batting sixth in the lineup, Gurriel is […]

Justin Smoak Blasts Two Homers In Win Over Padres

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Justin Smoak was 2-for-5 with two home runs and five RBI during a 10-1 win over the San Diego Padres on Sunday afternoon. Smoak is starting to heat up at the plate as he has five HRs and nine RBI over his past seven games. The 32-year-old slugger now has […]

Cavan Biggio Delivers His First MLB Homer On Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Cavan Biggio picked up the first three hits of his MLB career on Sunday during a 10-1 win over the San Diego Padres. He hit a solo home run and picked up two RBI in the contest. Biggio is the latest Blue Jays' prospect to get the call to the […]

Nick Ahmed Makes Presence Felt In Road Win

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Nick Ahmed went 2-for-4 with a walk, a run scored and an RBI in Sunday's 6-2 road win against the San Francisco Giants. He also picked up his third stole base of the season. Ahmed is now slashing .270/.327/.413, hitting safely in four straight games and six of the past seven. He […]