Grant Holmes Punches Out 15 in Loss

Atlanta Braves right-hander Grant Holmes (3-6) took a hard-luck loss against the Colorado Rockies on Sunday despite piling up 15 strikeouts. Holmes accomplished the feat over just 6 1/3 innings, but a lack of run support cost him in a lopsided 10-1 affair. The 29-year-old gave up three runs (two earned) on just two hits […]

Kumar Rocker Pitches Well in Win

Texas Rangers right-hander Kumar Rocker (2-4) picked up his second win of the season in a 2-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday. Rocker allowed four hits over five scoreless innings and posted six strikeouts against one walk. It was one of Rocker's best performances during what has been a difficult season in […]

Elly De La Cruz Goes Yard in Fourth Straight Game

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz put together a spectacular Sunday performance in an 8-4 victory over the Detroit Tigers. De La Cruz bashed his 16th homer to highlight a 3-for-5 afternoon with three RBI and two additional runs scored. The 23-year-old has now homered in four consecutive games. Overall, De La Cruz has […]

Ian Happ Hits Walk-Off Single on Sunday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ hit a walk-off single in a 3-2 defeat of the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. Happ, whose 10th-inning knock came against Pirates closer David Bednar, finished the afternoon 1-for-4 with a walk and a strikeout. This has been an unspectacular season for Happ, who's batting .249/.340/.385 with seven homers, 31 RBI, […]

Nick Pivetta Sharp in Victory

San Diego Padres right-hander Nick Pivetta (7-2) collected his seventh win of the season Sunday in an 8-2 decision against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Pivetta surrendered just two runs on two hits and tallied nine strikeouts against one walk over seven innings. It was a much-needed return to form for Pivetta, who combined to allow nine […]

Will Vest Dealing With Finger Injury

Detroit Tigers reliever Will Vest (finger) exited early in an 8-4 loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday with a finger injury. Afterward, manager A.J. Hinch told Evan Woodbery of MLive.com that "(Vest) had this feeling in his pinky. It was bothering him, so we took him out. We'll get him evaluated, and he'll run […]

Jackson Merrill Placed on Seven-Day Concussion Injured List

The San Diego Padres announced that they have placed outfielder Jackson Merrill (head) on the seven-day concussion injured list. The team selected the contract of infielder/outfielder Trenton Brooks from Triple-A El Paso in a corresponding move. Merrill had to leave the Padres' game early on Saturday after he was shaken up on a stolen base […]

J.J. McCarthy Looking "a Lot Stronger"

According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (knee) looked "a lot stronger" in the ninth day of offseason workouts compared to the beginning. "They like the way he's throwing the ball," said Fowler. "They feel very comfortable with where he's at going into training camp." The 22-year-old suffered a meniscus tear last […]

Shohei Ohtani Will Be Dodgers' Starting Pitcher Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Shohei Ohtani (elbow) is finally returning to a major league mound. The Dodgers announced that he will serve as their starting pitcher Monday against the San Diego Padres. Manager Dave Roberts indicated Sunday that Ohtani will work as an opener, per Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. It'll be Ohtani's first action […]

Brayan Bello Pitches Seven Scoreless Innings

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Brayan Bello pitched seven shutout innings while striking out eight in a 2-0 win over the Yankees. He allowed three hits and three walks while improving his record to 3-1. This was the right-hander's third straight quality start, and he has only allowed more than three runs in a start […]

Brooks Lee Homers in Three-Hit Game

Minnesota Twins third baseman Brooks Lee went 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Astros. This was his second straight game with a home run and his 15th straight game with at least one hit. The 15-game hitting streak is the longest active in the majors, and he's […]

Noah Cameron Throws Five Shutout Innings

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Noah Cameron struck out seven over five shutout innings in a 3-2 loss to the Athletics. He allowed four hits and one walk. This was a nice bounce-back outing after giving up six runs in his last time out against the Yankees. Besides that one bad start, Cameron has allowed […]

Emerson Hancock Tosses Seven Shutout Innings

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Emerson Hancock shut out the Guardians over seven innings in a 6-0 win on Sunday. He allowed two hits and a walk and struck out four. This was his sixth straight start of allowing three or fewer runs, and this was the longest of the bunch. Only one other start in […]

Nick Castellanos Blasts Grand Slam

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos hit a grand slam in Sunday's 11-4 win against the Blue Jays. It was his seventh home run of the season and his first since June 4th. The 33-year-old is now slashing .279/.322/.428 with seven home runs, 36 RBI, and 31 runs this season. The slugger's home run pace has […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Collects Four Hits in Win

San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. was a tough out at the plate during Sunday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Tatis struck out during his first at-bat, but the D-Backs were unable to get him out again. Tatis crushed the ball all over the park as he went 4-for-5 with two doubles, one RBI, […]