Jonny Venters Placed On Injured List

Atlanta Braves reliever Jonny Venters was placed on the injured list Monday as he deals with a calf strain. The veteran has made six appearances out of the bullpen this season, recording a hold but allowing six runs in 2 2/3 innings of work. Venters, 34, spent six years out of the majors facing a […]

Brandon Phillips Still Hoping To Play This Season

Currently a free agent, former All-Star second baseman Brandon Phillips is still holding out hope that he may play in the major leagues this season. The 37-year-old played in nine games for the Boston Red Sox last season after signing in June. Phillips is maintaining his shape as he awaits a possible call, perhaps just […]

Todd Frazier Won't Be Starter Upon Return

As expected, the New York Mets will not name corner infielder Todd Frazier the starting third baseman upon his return, manager Mickey Callaway told reporters on Monday. The 33-year-old hit .213 in 115 games last season, hitting 18 home runs and knocking in 59 runs. When he returns from his left oblique strain, he'll split third […]

Albert Pujols Gets Rare Start At First Base

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Albert Pujols will start at first base and bat fourth Monday night against the Rangers. The team will welcome back outfielder Mike Trout (groin) to the lineup but he will serve as the team's designated hitter. That will move the 39-year-old Pujols into the field to play first base. Pujols […]

Mike Trout Returns To Lineup

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (groin) will return to the lineup Monday as a designated hitter against the Rangers. Trout has not played since April 9 but will try and give the team an offensive boost. The Angels offense has struggled mightily all season, but Trout has continued to put up other-worldly numbers. The 27-year-old […]

Collin McHugh In Line To Start Tuesday

Houston Astros starter Collin McHugh is off to a strong start to his season and will try and keep it going Tuesday against the A's. In three starts this season, McHugh (2-1) has not allowed more than two runs in a game and has 22 strikeouts in his first 17 innings pitched. After several lost […]

Roberto Osuna Picks Up Seventh Save

Houston Astros closer Roberto Osuna struck out two batters en route to his seventh save of the season Sunday against the Mariners. Osuna is a perfect 7-for-7 to start the season and is second in baseball in that category heading into this week. Osuna has allowed only two hits through his first 8 1/3 innings […]

Gerrit Cole Picking Up Right Where He Left Off

Houston Astros starter Gerrit Cole earned his first victory of the season on Sunday, allowing only two runs in six innings against the Mariners. Cole (1-2) allowed four hits while striking out 11 hitters in a dominant performance. Cole is coming off of a career season and has picked up right where he left off. […]

Brock Holt Starting Rehab Assignment Monday

Boston Red Sox infielder Brock Holt (eye) said he's starting his rehab assignment with Triple-A Pawtucket on Monday and hopes to be activated later this week in the series against the Rays. The 30-year-old has only one hit in 16 at-bats so far with Boston and is more useful for his glove and ability to […]

Phillies Place David Robertson On Injured List

The Philadelphia Phillies placed closer David Robertson on the 10-day injured list on Monday with right elbow soreness and recalled pitcher Drew Anderson from Triple-A Lehigh Valley in a corresponding move. Robertson has struggled to begin the year with his new team, posting a 5.40 ERA, 2.10 WHIP, no saves and six K's in 6 […]

Jesse Winker To Start On Bench

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker is not in the starting lineup on Monday night against Dodgers left-handed starter Clayton Kershaw. Matt Kemp will draw the start in left field against his old team and bat third. Catcher Curt Casali is also hitting leadoff in this one. Winker has picked things up of late with the […]

Max Kepler Out, Mitch Garver Hitting Leadoff

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler is not in the starting lineup on Monday. Jake Cave is receiving the start in right field and is batting seventh against Blue Jays starting pitcher Matt Shoemaker. Mitch Garver is behind the plate and hitting leadoff, while Willians Astudillo is back at third base and hitting sixth. Marwin Gonzalez […]

Carlos Correa Hitting .428 Over Last Four Games

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa has six hits over his last 14 at-bats (.428) as the team prepares to open up a series with the A's on Tuesday. It has been a promising start for the talented shortstop, who has one home run and two doubles over his last four games. Correa is trying to […]

Jorge Alfaro Remains Out Monday

Miami Marlins catcher Jorge Alfaro (knee) remains out of the starting lineup on Monday. He also missed the game on Sunday but should be considered day-to-day. Chad Wallach is behind the dish again and is batting seventh against Cubs starter Yu Darvish. Despite playing for a bad team, Alfaro has been relevant in single-catcher leagues […]

Kyle Schwarber Out Of Lineup Monday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber is not in the starting lineup on Monday. Kris Bryant is in left field and is hitting second against Marlins starting pitcher Trevor Richards, while David Bote is at third and is hitting seventh. Ben Zobrist is batting leadoff. Schwarber has three home runs and six RBI on the season, […]

Michael Brantley Has Eight RBI Over Last 11 Games

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Michael Brantley continues to provide a run-producing presence in the heart of the Astros lineup with eight RBI over his last 11 games. Brantley went 2-for-4 on Sunday with two runs batted in and has five multi-hit games over his last eight played. The left-handed hitting slugger also has been destroying […]

Alex Bregman Slugging Only .438 To Start Season

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman collected only one hit in seven at-bats over the weekend as he returned to the lineup following a hamstring injury. The injury proved to be minor, but Bregman is off to a bit of a slow start despite hitting .313 through his first 48 at-bats. The 25-year-old burst onto the […]

Jose Altuve Has Six Home Runs In Last Six Games

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve is enjoying a white-hot start to his season and has hit six home runs over his last six games. The former MVP's fantasy stock took quite a hit coming into the 2019 season after struggling with a knee injury last season. But Altuve appears to be fully healthy, as […]

Joey Votto Out Against Lefty

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto is not in the starting lineup on Monday night against Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw. Kyle Farmer is starting at first base and is batting eighth against Kershaw on Monday. The 28-year-old Farmer has just two hits in his 13 at-bats this year, but both of those hits have gone […]

Noah Syndergaard Takes Mound for Marquee Matchup Monday

New York Mets right-hander Noah Syndergaard will take the ball against the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday afternoon in a marquee matchup against Philly ace Aaron Nola. Syndergaard comes into the game with a 4.74 ERA but has not pitched that poorly this season. The big righty has gone at least six innings in all three […]

Max Scherzer Posts Quality Start on Sunday

Washington Nationals right-hander Max Scherzer went deep into the game but received a no-decision on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Scherzer logged eight innings, allowing three runs on seven hits to go along with seven strikeouts. The ace's ERA sits at 3.33 on the season thus far, but owners shouldn't be concerned. Scherzer has a […]

Jacob deGrom Takes the Loss on Sunday

New York Mets right-hander Jacob deGrom was hit with the loss on Sunday night against the Atlanta Braves. The Mets ace went only five innings, allowing three runs on five hits to go along with nine strikeouts. It took deGrom 114 pitches to get through the five frames. The lone bright spot was the nine […]

Francisco Lindor Cleared For Rehab Assignment

Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor (calf) has been cleared to start a rehab assignment with Triple-A Columbus this week. He's been out since Feb. 6 when he initially strained his right calf in preparation for spring training. He sprained his left ankle running the bases in a minor league intrasquad game in spring training. Cleveland […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Continues To Impress On Farm

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (oblique) had three singles in five at-bats with an RBI on Sunday with Triple-A Buffalo to raise his season average to .500 since joining the team after a four-game rehab stint in the Florida State League. Manager Charlie Montoyo said there's no reason a "hot" Guerrero shouldn't […]

Raimel Tapia Caught Stealing In SF

Colorado Rockies outfielder Raimel Tapia was perfect in his one opportunity at the plate on Sunday as he smacked a single in the top of the ninth inning, but it quickly fell apart when starting pitcher German Marquez failed to bunt him over to second and Tapia took matters into his own hands instead. Given […]

Pat Valaika Continues To Flounder

Colorado Rockies infielder Pat Valaika was called up when first baseman Daniel Murphy (finger) went to the injured list with his finger injury, and manager Bud Black talked about Valaika like he was going to see regular starts. Fortunately, that plan was short-lived. While Valaika is a solid fielder, he's absolutely dreadful at the plate, so […]

Nolan Arenado Drills First HR Of 2019

Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado is just one of a host of Rockies players who have been struggling at the plate, but he finally found his rhythm on Sunday as he launched a 1-0 pitch by Derek Holland deep into the left field seats at AT&T Park. Arenado's three-run blast was more than enough […]

German Marquez Dominates Giants

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher German Marquez was on fire on Sunday. Marquez lived up to his new contract by throwing a complete-game shutout one-hitter in San Francisco to help pull the Rockies out of a skid. Marquez struck out nine, didn't walk anyone and hit one batter in the near no-no, and it was an […]

Anthony DeSclafani Struggles Sunday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Anthony DeSclafani struggled in his Sunday start against the St. Louis Cardinals. DeSclafani allowed four runs in four innings while striking out three and walking three. It goes down as another poor start for DeSclafani, who has allowed 10 earned runs over his past two starts. Overall he has a 0-1 record, […]

Jesse Winker Stays Hot On Sunday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker continued his hot hitting in a 9-5 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. Winker went 2-for-5 with a three-run homer in the losing effort, his second round-tripper in as many games. While the young outfielder got off to a slow start this season, he has really heated up […]