Andrew Cashner Gets Rocked On Opening Day

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Andrew Cashner had a lackluster start to the season in Thursday's 7-2 loss to the Yankees. Cashner allowed six runs on six hits (including a three-run home run) and four walks with three strikeouts in four innings pitched. Things got off on the wrong foot from the start, with Cashner serving […]

Ken Giles Sharp In First Outing

Toronto Blue Jays closer Ken Giles had an impressive debut to his 2019 season on Thursday. He entered the game in the ninth inning in a 0-0 tie and struck out the side against the Detroit Tigers. It wasn't a cakewalk either as he faced Miguel Cabrera, Nicholas Castellanos, and Jeimer Candelario to keep the […]

Sean Manaea Hopes To Return During All-Star Break

Oakland Athletics starter Sean Manaea (shoulder) threw from 90 feet on Thursday and hopes he can make it back to the team around the All-Star break. Manaea underwent surgery last September due to a labrum tear in his shoulder and is progressing ahead of schedule. The 27-year-old had a fine 2018 tossing 160 2/3 innings with […]

Blake Snell Roughed Up In Opening Day Loss

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell was tagged for five earned runs on six hits over six innings Thursday in the home opener against the Houston Astros. He only managed three strikeouts and walked two on the day. There's no need to panic at this point, as the Astros have one of the best […]

Jung Ho Kang Drives In Two Runs on Opening Day

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Jung Ho Kang went 1-for-3 with a walk and two RBI in Thursday's Opening Day loss to the Reds. Kang drove in Josh Bell and Francisco Cervelli in the sixth inning to give the Pirates a two run lead. Kang will have his ups and downs but will start every day […]

Corey Dickerson Hits Opening Day Home Run

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Corey Dickerson went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Thursday's loss to the Reds. Dickerson only hit 13 home runs last season, but is aiming to improve that number this season. Dickerson is available in a large number of leagues and could be a dark horse for 20 […]

Austin Meadows Hits Leadoff Homer In Opener

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Austin Meadows hit a home run off Justin Verlander to open the season on Thursday. He went 1-for-4 on the day, with the homer being his only hit. Later in the game he also made a nice sliding catch in the field. Batting leadoff for the Rays combined with his power […]

Jameson Taillon Struggles Down The Stretch Of Opening Day Start

Pittsburgh Pirates starter Jameson Taillon (0-1) took the loss on opening day, giving up four earned runs on six hits and two walks over six innings on Thursday. Taillon was excellent through five innings but gave up a pair of homers to Jose Peraza and Derek Dietrich in the seventh. There's no reason to worry […]

David Robertson Throws Eighth Inning Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher David Robertson gave up an earned run, two hits and a leadoff walk in his inning of relief on Opening Day on Thursday in the eighth inning. Robertson gave up a leadoff walk to Josh Donaldson. This was followed by a Freddie Freeman single to right followed by a Ronald Acuna single […]

Jon Lester Earns The Win On Opening Day

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester picked up a quality start and win on Thursday versus the Texas Rangers. Lester’s only bad pitch was to Elvis Andrus who took him deep for a two-run home run in the bottom of the third inning. Lester went six innings and allowed four hits, two runs, two walks […]

Javier Baez Goes Deep Twice On Opening Day

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez went 2-for-5 with a pair of home runs and four RBI on Thursday versus the Texas Rangers. Baez finished second to outfielder Christian Yelich for the National League MVP last season and has started strong in 2019. Baez remains one of the better power hitting options at shortstop and is […]

Aaron Nola Opens Season With Quality Start and Win

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola went six innings on Opening Day on Thursday, giving up two hits, one earned run, five walks and eight strikeouts. Nola gave up a Nick Markakis RBI single in the second inning and an Ozzie Albies single to left. Giving up five walks is alarming, but if the other […]

Shane Greene Logs First Save On Opening Day

Detroit Tigers closer Shane Greene took the ball in the bottom of the 10th inning and was asked to protect a two-run lead on Opening Day on Thursday. He did not disappoint. Greene delivered a perfect inning and struck out one to secure the victory for the visiting Tigers. Greene's ERA was an unsightly 5.12 last […]

Christin Stewart Jacks Game-Winning Homer

Detroit Tigers outfielder Christin Stewart notched just one hit in Thursday's action, but it was a big one. The rookie slugger cranked a two-run homer off Daniel Hudson in the top of the 10th inning for what would ultimately become the deciding factor in the game. Stewart hit 23 home runs at Triple-A Toledo last […]

Jordan Zimmermann Fires One-Hit Gem

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann took the hill on Opening Day and retired the first 20 batters he faced, carrying a perfect game into the seventh inning. That bid for perfection was ultimately undone by a two-out single by Brandon Drury, but Zimmermann escaped the inning unscathed. He finished the day with the lone […]

Eric Lauer Breezes Past Giants

San Diego Padres starter Eric Lauer cruised for six innings in Thursday’s victory against the San Francisco Giants. After receiving the surprise nod for Opening Day, the 23-year-old fired a gem, allowing zero runs, four hits and a walk while striking out three. Lauer was in control all game as he outdueled Giants starter Madison […]

Wil Myers Powers Padres Offense

San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers went 2-for-2 with a home run and walk on Opening Day against the San Francisco Giants. Myers accounted for the entirety of the Friars offense, adding an RBI single to his solo long ball. Expected to be a permanent fixture in the outfield this season after shuffling around positions […]

Bryce Harper Wins First Game as a Philly

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper won his first game as a Philly on Opening Day on Thursday. He went 0-for-3 with a run, walk and two strikeouts. Harper started this season off batting third in the Phillies lineup. With Rhys Hoskins and J.T. Realmuto batting behind him, Harper will be challenged more this season. He has […]

Corey Kluber Takes a Loss on Opening Day

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber took a tough loss on Opening Day as his offense couldn't score any runs in a 2-0 game. Kluber tossed seven strong innings, allowing two runs on four hits and a walk while striking out five. He only needed 79 pitches to get through his seven innings of work. […]

Jean Segura Off To A Good Start For The Phillies

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jean Segura went 2-for-4 with two runs on two singles for the Phillies on Opening Day. Segura batted out of the two-hole in the lineup. Both of his hits were singles that led to errors and Segura reaching second base. That made it easier for Segura to score and less likely for […]

Marcus Stroman Pitches Seven Shutout Innings On Opening Day

Toronto Blue Jays starter Marcus Stroman went seven scoreless innings, striking out six batters and walking four, during a 2-0 loss to the Detroit Tigers on Thursday. It was a fantastic first outing for the 27-year-old, aside from some control issues, as his off-speed stuff was dancing all afternoon long. The Tigers possess one of […]

Andrew McCutchen Has a Big Day Out of Leadoff Spot

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Andrew McCutchen went 1-for-4 with a home run, two runs, an RBI and a walk on Thursday on Opening Day to start his Phillies tenure. McCutchen led the game off with a home run off Braves starter Julio Teheran. He did little more to produce after that, other than a walk and a […]

Rhys Hoskins Opens the Season in Grand Fashion

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins went 1-for-3 with a grand slam, walk, two runs and four RBI on Opening Day on Thursday. It was a beautiful start for Hoskins and his owners. This was the first grand slam of Hoskins' career. It came in the bottom of the seventh inning with no outs off Braves reliever […]

Julio Teheran Average In Opening Day Loss

Atlanta Braves starter Julio Teheran went five innings, allowing three runs on four hits, during a 10-4 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday. He struck out seven batters while walking two. The Braves lack a defined ace for their staff, although Mike Foltynewicz (elbow) is the closest that they have. Teheran is an adequate […]

Mike Moustakas Homers In Win Thursday

Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Mike Moustakas went 1-for-3 with a homer against the Cardinals on Thursday. Moustakas had a rough time in Milwaukee at the end of last season and is looking to rebound back to the 2017 numbers he put up with the Royals. One game is obviously too small of a sample size, […]

Dee Gordon Batting Ninth In Home Opener

After batting leadoff during the first two games of the major league season last week in Tokyo, Seattle Mariners second baseman Dee Gordon will bat ninth on Thursday as the Mariners host the Boston Red Sox. The 30-year-old recorded three hits in Tokyo last week, driving in a run and scoring two himself. Mariners manager Scott […]

Christian Yelich Smashes First Home Run On Opening Day

Milwaukee Brewers right fielder Christian Yelich went 1-for-2 with a three-run homer and two walks in Thursday's win against the Cardinals. There has been a lot of talk over the off season on whether or not Yelich could reproduce the power that led him to the 2018 MVP, and Thursday's 407-foot homer looks to answer […]

Harrison Bader Hits an Opening Day Home Run

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Harrison Bader hit a home run on Opening Day, finishing 2-for-3. Bader hit eighth in this one, but he's likely to force his way up in the lineup and carries some legitimate sleeper appeal in mixed leagues. The Harrison Hype Train is gaining steam, jump on before it gets too full.

Josh Hader Records Multi-Inning Save

Milwaukee Brewers reliever Josh Hader pitched two perfect innings and secured the save for Milwaukee's win against the Cardinals while striking out four. With Corey Knebel and Jeremy Jeffres both starting the year on the injured list, it is no surprise that Hader would be first in line for saves. Hader remains a valuable reliever […]

Jhoulys Chacin Solid In Opening Day Win

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Jhoulys Chacin gave up three runs on three hits and two walks through 5 1/3 innings Thursday against the Cardinals while striking out seven. Chacin gave up all three runs on two home runs in the second inning, but otherwise pitched how you would expect an opening day starter to pitch. […]