Freddy Peralta Masterful Wednesday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Freddy Peralta threw eight shutout innings, allowing only two hits and striking out 11 in a dominant win against the Reds on Wednesday. This is the upside that Peralta brings to the table, all he has to do is work on his consistency. Peralta is 22 years old and has plenty […]

Troy Tulowitzki Exits With Calf Injury

The New York Yankees possibly suffered another loss Wednesday afternoon in their game against the Detroit Tigers. Shortstop Troy Tulowitzki, the former All-Star shortstop with a history of injuries, possibly suffered another to his left calf. He immediately left the stadium for the New York Presbyterian Hospital to undergo further testing. The 34-year-old signed with the […]

Trevor Rosenthal Yet to Retire Batter

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Trevor Rosenthal walked both batters he faced in the eighth inning of Washington's 9-8 win against the Philadelphia Phillies and has yet to record an out through seven batters faced this season. Both runners came around to score on Andrew McCutchen's three-run double off of Kyle Barraclough, who is not doing […]

Juan Soto Hits First Home Run of 2019

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto was one of three Nationals to take Aaron Nola deep in Washington's 9-8 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday, as part of a 3-for-4 day with two runs scored, three driven in, a walk, a double and no strikeouts. Anthony Rendon also homered for Washington (his second) and Ryan […]

Jake Noll Gets First Walk-Off in Third Career Plate Appearance

Washington Nationals infielder Jake Noll drew a base on balls to drive in Anthony Rendon as the winning run against David Robertson and the Philadelphia Phillies to win Wednesday's game 9-8. It's Noll's first career walk, time on base, RBI and walk-off. A fun and notable moment for the rookie, but Noll is the last […]

Cubs Sign David Bote To Extension

The Chicago Cubs signed infielder David Bote to a five-year, $15.003 million extension on Wednesday. The deal includes two option years. The super-utility player doesn't have a ton of fantasy value because of his uncertain playing time, but he's been productive for the Cubs when he's on the field. He already has four hits in […]

Brandon Morrow To Face Live Hitters Soon

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Brandon Morrow (elbow) is progressing and will throw one more bullpen session before he faces live hitters. He'll also need to eventually go on a minor league rehab assignment before rejoining the Cubs. Morrow missed all of the second half of the season in 2018 due to right arm issues, but […]

Gregory Polanco Playing Seven Innings In Extended Spring Games

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco (shoulder) is playing seven innings in the field in extended spring games and continues to make progress from offseason left shoulder surgery. Polanco probably still won't be back until sometime in May, but his progress is good news for all those fantasy owners that have him stashed in an injured […]

Jonathan Lucroy Racking Up Hits Early

Los Angeles Angels catcher Jonathan Lucroy is off to a positive start in the early infancy of the 2019 season, racking up six hits through his first 18 at-bats. Lucroy's slugging percentage has been sliding downwards the past few seasons but was lauded by many in the A's organization for his handling of the pitching […]

Eric Stamets Remains Hitless

Cleveland Indians shortstop Eric Stamets went 0-for-3 on Wednesday and is now hitless in 13 plate appearances this season. Stamets was always a glove-first infielder, hitting around or under .200 in several of his minor league seasons. He's only starting in Cleveland because of Francisco Lindor's injury. Once Lindor returns, Stamets is unlikely to see […]

Hanley Ramirez Hits a Home Run on Wednesday

Cleveland Indians designated hitter Hanley Ramirez hit a home run on Wednesday, finishing 1-for-4 with a run scored and two RBI. It's obviously a small sample, but Ramirez has a .904 OPS in the early going and likely remains on many league's waiver wires. Teams could do worse than to look at him as an […]

Corey Kluber Struggles and Picks Up His Second Loss

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber struggled on Wednesday, allowing six runs (four earned) on eight hits and three walks while striking out four in 3 1/3 innings. It was the most un-Kluber start possible, as he took his second loss and saw his ERA move to 5.23. Kluber struggled in Cactus League play as […]

Zack Cozart Off To 1-For-19 Start

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Zack Cozart is off to a 1-for-19 start to begin the season. It has been an absolute brutal run since signing with the Angels before the 2018 season, as he battled injuries all of last season. Cozart is only two seasons removed from slashing .297/.385/.548 with seven triples, 24 doubles and […]

Matt Kemp Raises Average To .083 With A Single

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Matt Kemp finally got his first hit of the season on Wednesday against the Milwaukee Brewers. Kemp wound up going 1-for-4 with a single, raising his batting average to .083. While it has been a slow start for Kemp, he showed with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2018 that he still has […]

Ender Inciarte Getting Night Off, Johan Camargo Starts

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ender Inciarte is out of the starting lineup on Wednesday. Johan Camargo will draw the start in left field in his place and is hitting sixth against Cubs left-handed starter Jon Lester. Camargo is hitless in his four 2019 at-bats so far, but this will be his first start of the season. […]

Luis Castillo Takes Tough Loss Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo took a tough loss on Wednesday as the Milwaukee Brewers beat him and his team 1-0. Castillo was excellent, allowing just one run over seven innings while striking out nine and walking four. While his control wasn't great, Castillo deserved a better fate on Wednesday afternoon. Castillo now has a […]

George Springer Off To Solid Start

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer has been one of the most consistent hitters in the Astros lineup six games into the season. Springer has hits in five of the first six and is slugging .565 through 23 at-bats. The 29-year-old is an X-factor at the top of the Houston lineup, providing power and spark from […]

Ben Zobrist Leading Off

Chicago Cubs utility man Ben Zobrist is starting in right field and hitting leadoff on Wednesday against Braves starter Julio Teheran. Albert Almora Jr. is receiving the day off. Jason Heyward is in center field and batting ninth, while Daniel Descalso draws the start at second base and is hitting seventh in the order. Zobrist […]

Alex Bregman Ready To Heat Up Against Rangers

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman has two walks and three hits over his last two games heading into Wednesday night's tilt against the Rangers. Bregman is off to a slow start in this small sample size of the 2019 MLB season, but it is only a matter of time before he explodes. Bregman posted only […]

Jose Altuve Slow Out Of The Gate

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve has begun the season hitting .174 in his first 23 at-bats, including only two hits over his last 19 at-bats. Altuve has zero extra-base hits over his last five games after a promising two-hit performance on Opening Day. It is far too early for fantasy owners to panic but […]

Yoan Moncada Stays Hot

Chicago White Sox infielder Yoan Moncada continued to swing a hot bat on Wednesday. Moncada went 2-for-3 with a home run. He also scored three runs, drove in two runs and drew a pair of walks. The most important part of his season has been that he has only struck out three times this year. […]

Leury Garcia Scores Three Times

Chicago White Sox outfielder Leury Garcia had himself a game on Wednesday. Garcia went 4-for-5 with three runs scored and a stolen base. Garcia is playing every day for the White Sox, but as a .241 career hitter with limited power, Garcia shouldn’t be considered outside of deeper AL-only leagues.

Carlos Rodon Has Strong Outing Versus Indians

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodon put together another strong outing on Wednesday versus the Cleveland Indians. Rodon allowed two hits, one run (zero earned), one walk and struck out nine batters. Rodon now has a 1.59 ERA over his first 11 1/3 innings and has struck out 15 batters over that span. Rodon […]

Corey Dickerson Out With Sore Shoulder

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Corey Dickerson is out of the starting lineup on Wednesday with a sore right shoulder. J.B. Shuck will enter the lineup in left field and will hit seventh against Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas. Dickerson is listed as day-to-day for now and could return to the lineup in short order. The 29-year-old […]

No Timetable For Trea Turner

The Washington Nationals don't have a timetable for shortstop Trea Turner's return after he broke his right index finger on a hit by pitch on Tuesday night, according to general manager Mike Rizzo. The Nats will wait for Turner's bone to heal, and in the meantime Wilmer Difo is expected to hold down the shortstop […]

Jeff McNeil Banged Up, Out Wednesday

New York Mets infielder/outfielder Jeff McNeil has a "banged up" knee and is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday, but he's available to pinch hit. J.D. Davis will earn the start at the hot corner and will hit fifth in the lineup against Marlins starting pitcher Trevor Richards. The 25-year-old Davis has hit .196 […]

Xander Bogaerts Resting Wednesday

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora is giving shortstop Xander Bogaerts the day off on Wednesday after he took a foul ball off his left ankle/shin on Tuesday night. Infielder Brock Holt will start at shortstop, with Eduardo Nunez at second base against A's starting pitcher Marco Estrada. While Holt provides better defense with the […]

Steve Pearce Could Return Thursday

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that first baseman Steve Pearce (calf) could return from the injured list on Thursday. He played seven innings on Tuesday in extended spring training and will join the team Wednesday night in Oakland. The 2018 World Series MVP will add some more thump to an already potent Boston […]

Brandon Nimmo Back In Leadoff Spot Wednesday

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo, who left the game early on Tuesday after being hit by a pitch in the hand in the seventh inning, is back in the leadoff spot and is starting in left field on Wednesday against Marlins starter Trevor Richards. Nimmo is off to a slow start this year with […]

Zach Eflin Relies Heavily On Slider

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zach Eflin, who tied a career high with nine strikeouts in five scoreless innings in the win over the Nationals on Tuesday, threw 32 sliders (37.6 percent). He has thrown his slider more in just two previous starts and had five swings and misses on the pitch. Eflin is a rising […]