Patrick Corbin Posts Quality Start In Nationals Debut

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Patrick Corbin was solid if unspectacular in his debut with the team, allowing two runs on seven hits in six innings, walking two and striking out four to help defeat the New York Mets 6-5 on Sunday. Corbin exited with a 5-2 lead, but the Nationals bullpen could not hold it, […]

Adam Frazier Collects Two Hits Sunday Afternoon

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Adam Frazier went 2-for-5 with a run scored in Sunday's 5-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds. The two hits were Frazier's first of the season. He hit leadoff for the second straight game, which bodes well for his ability to score runs this season. If he sticks in the leadoff spot, […]

Trea Turner Dominates Sunday

Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner went 2-for-5 with two home runs, four RBI, three runs scored and a stolen base in a huge game on Sunday. Turner hit a three-run home run off of Mets starter Zack Wheeler, stole his fourth base of the season, and then hit a walk-off solo shot against Justin Wilson […]

Joe Musgrove Pitches Two Innings in Relief

Pittsburgh Pirates starter Joe Musgrove threw two perfect innings while striking out one on Sunday against the Reds. Musgrove owners don't need to worry about his relief appearance. Musgrove has not been removed from the rotation but had his start skipped due to the rain delay on Saturday. Musgrove remains one of the most appealing […]

Matt Moore Tosses Seven Scoreless Innings

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matt Moore made his Tigers debut on Sunday, taking the hill against the Blue Jays. The veteran had a stellar first outing, firing seven scoreless innings while allowing just two hits and a walk on the day. Moore was efficient, needing just 84 pitches to get the job done while striking […]

Trevor Williams Shuts Down Reds for First Win of 2019

Pittsburgh Pirates starter Trevor Williams (1-0) was excellent in his season debut, throwing six shutout innings against the Cincinnati Reds. Williams gave up just three hits and one walk while striking out six. As he showed last season, Williams has the ability to be a productive fantasy starter. If he can up his below average […]

Niko Goodrum Reaches Four Times In Win

Detroit Tigers utility man Niko Goodrum started at second base and batted out of the cleanup spot in the order on Sunday and reached base four times as the Tigers beat the Blue Jays in extra innings. Goodrum logged two doubles, a single, a walk, and a run scored to fill the stat sheet. Goodrum […]

Jeimer Candelario Collects Five Hits Sunday

Detroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario had four singles and a double out of the leadoff spot on Sunday to set the tone for a Tigers victory. He also contributed two RBI for the visiting Tigers. Candelario isn't exactly an OBP machine, but he did lead the league in pitches per at-bat last year, so […]

Rowdy Tellez Smacks Three-Run Homer In Loss To Tigers

Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Rowdy Tellez was not in Sunday's starting lineup against the Detroit Tigers, but he delivered when he was needed most. Tellez smacked a three-run, pinch-hit home run in the bottom of the eighth inning to erase the Tigers 3-0 lead. The 24-year-old slugger is hoping he can carve out an […]

Trent Thornton Strikes Out Eight In Solid MLB Debut

Toronto Blue Jays starter Trent Thornton was stellar in his MLB debut during a 4-3 extra-innings loss to the Detroit Tigers on Sunday afternoon. He pitched five scoreless frames, allowing two hits and no walks. He also set a franchise record for most strikeouts in an MLB debut as he managed to punch out eight […]

Domingo German (SP, NYY) - Week 1 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 19% of Yahoo! leagues ANALYSIS: Pre-season injuries to C.C. Sabathia and Luis Severino thrust young right-hander Domingo German back into a rotation spot, where he will slot in at No. 4 and start Monday's game. German posted some intriguing numbers last season, despite his 5.57 ERA and […]

Yonny Chirinos Dominates Astros

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Yonny Chirinos allowed one earned run on two hits over seven innings with six strikeouts Sunday against the Houston Astros. He also earned the win as the Rays completed a combined three-hitter. Manager Kevin Cash’s decision to give Chirinos a true start rather than using him as an opener paid off […]

Spencer Turnbull (SP, DET) - Week 1 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 1% of Yahoo! leagues ANALYSIS: There was a fair amount of helium regarding Spencer Turnbull after it was announced he would get the No. 3 starter job in Detroit following an excellent spring training (1.80 ERA, 15/2 K/BB ratio). While his first start wasn't great (5.0 IP, […]

Joey Wendle Suffers Strained Hamstring On Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Joey Wendle was removed from Sunday's game against the Houston Astros with a strained left hamstring and is listed as day-to-day. He was 0-for-2 with a strikeout before exiting the game and was replaced by Brandon Lowe. While Wendle is hitless through the first four games of 2019, he is an […]

Jeimer Candelario (3B, DET) - Week 1 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 6% of Yahoo! leagues ANALYSIS: Candelario, like all of Detroit's offense, is off to a slow start this season. However, as I'm writing this, he's 3-for-4 with a pair of RBI this afternoon. Candelario looks primed for an age-25 breakout, and you'll want to get him before […]

Walker Buehler Will Be Limited Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler will be limited in his season debut on Sunday against the Arizona Diamondbacks, announced manager Dave Roberts. The skipper hopes that the 24-year-old can get through five innings of work, but he also won't get near the 100-pitch mark. The Dodgers are likely being cautious with their young […]

Ryan Zimmerman (1B, WAS) - Week 1 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 13% of Yahoo! leagues ANALYSIS: Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman has been around a long time, and has already gone through his career renaissance, making him an afterthought in most fantasy leagues. And while it's true he's only topped 16 home runs once since 2014, Zimmerman still […]

Dustin Pedroia Approaching Rehab Assignment

Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia (knee) played eight innings in extended spring training on Sunday and is scheduled for nine innings on Tuesday. He will then head to Single-A Greenville to start a rehab assignment. There remains no timetable for Pedroia's return to Boston, but there's a chance he could play in the […]

Curtis Granderson Off To Hot Start In 2019

Miami Marlins veteran outfielder Curtis Granderson is off to a quick start early in his 2019 campaign. The journeyman outfielder, who signed with the Marlins in the offseason, has three RBI over his last two games, including two in Miami's 7-3 win over Colorado on Saturday. Granderson, who smacked a solo homer the day before, […]

Hunter Strickland Has Grade 2 Lat Strain

Seattle Mariners closer Hunter Strickland's MRI exam showed a Grade 2 lat strain, so he won't require surgery. Strickland will be on the injured list for a while, but he should be stashed if possible as the team's clear closer when healthy. In the meantime, it'll likely be some combination of Cory Gearrin and Matthew […]

Freddy Galvis Scratched Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Freddy Galvis (back) was scratched from the starting lineup on Sunday with a sore back. He is being replaced in the lineup by Richard Urena, who will hit eighth against Tigers starting pitcher Matt Moore. It doesn't sound like a serious injury for Galvis, who played all 162 games each of […]

Shane Bieber Pushed Back

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Shane Bieber won't make his season debut on the mound until likely late next week or weekend. Carlos Carrasco is going on Sunday, Mike Clevinger will start on Monday and Corey Kluber will start on Wednesday after the team's off day on Tuesday. Bieber, a popular breakout candidate in 2019, will […]

Yankees Could Use Opener For Domingo German's Outing

While New York Yankees pitcher Domingo German will pitch at some point on Monday against the Detroit Tigers, the Yankees are strongly considering the possibility of using an opener for the game. That will ultimately depend on the use of the bullpen for Sunday's game, currently in a rain delay. Should the game be rained out, […]

Dakota Hudson Moving To Bullpen For Now

The St. Louis Cardinals are temporarily moving to a four-man starting pitcher rotation as their future schedule features a number of days off. That means Dakota Hudson will be moving into the bullpen, although he will be available to start on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Hudson struggled in his first start this season, […]

Andrew Benintendi Sitting Out Sunday

The Boston Red Sox will seek a split of their opening four-game series against the Seattle Mariners and will do so without one of their starting outfielders. Andrew Benintendi will sit the game out, as J.D. Martinez moves from the designated hitter spot to the outfield and Sam Travis will serve as DH. While Benintendi […]

Jeremy Jeffress Nearing Rehab Assignment

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Jeremy Jeffress (shoulder) threw an inning in extended spring training on Saturday and will pitch again on Tuesday. If that goes well, he'll begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A San Antonio at the end of next week. Even though he's currently on the injured list, Jeffress became a lot more interesting […]

Wilson Ramos Out As Mets Seek Sweep

New York Mets starting catcher Wilson Ramos will get the day off as his current club seeks a three-game sweep of his former club to begin the season. The 31-year-old has recorded three hits in nine plate appearances thus far this season, recording two RBI as the Mets have won their first two games this […]

Daniel Murphy May Be Dealing With Mallet Finger

Colorado Rockies second baseman Daniel Murphy is flying to Arizona to meet with a hand specialist, and the fear is that he might have suffered mallet finger, according to manager Bud Black. Mallet finger would mean torn ligaments in addition to the fractured finger and would keep Murphy out for at least several weeks. Murphy […]

Shin-Soo Choo, Ronald Guzman Out Sunday

The Texas Rangers have made a couple of changes to their starting lineup as they get set to face former Ranger, Cole Hamels. Veteran outfielder Shin-Soo Choo is once again getting the day off from his familiar DH spot as Hunter Pence gets another nod batting fifth. Starting first baseman Ronald Guzman also gets the […]

Teoscar Hernandez (OF, TOR) - Week 1 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ team leagues OWNED IN: 5% of leagues ANALYSIS: Hernandez played in a total of 134 games for Toronto in 2018 and while he came out of the gates hot after an April call-up, he finished by slashing .239/.302/.468 with 22 home runs, 57 RBI and 163 strikeouts in 476 at-bats. He swung […]