Keegan Akin Pitches Well In First Start Of Season Sunday

Baltimore Orioles pitcher Keegan Akin did well in his first start of the season in Sunday's 3-1 loss to the White Sox. Akin pitched 4 2/3 innings, allowing a single run on five hits (including a solo home run) and two walks with four strikeouts. The 26-year-old had pitched out of the bullpen to this […]

Austin Slater Hits Seventh Home Run Of Season Sunday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Austin Slater went 2-for-3 with a single and a solo home run in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Dodgers. Slater hit a third-inning Clayton Kershaw offering into the right-center seats for his seventh HR of the season. The 28-year-old now owns a .230/.324/.434 slash line with 17 RBI and seven steals. […]

Mauricio Dubon Hits Two-Run Home Run Sunday

San Francisco Giants second baseman/outfielder Mauricio Dubon had a nice day at the plate in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Dodgers, going 2-for-3 with a single, a two-run home run, a walk, and a strikeout. Dubon clobbered a first-inning Clayton Kershaw fastball deep down the left-field line to increase the Giants' lead to three. The […]

Jake McGee Earns Shaky Save Sunday, Closer Role In Flux

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Jake McGee picked up his 12th save of the season in ugly fashion in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Dodgers. McGee, who had not seen a save opportunity in several games, entered the ninth inning up by three. Cody Bellinger reached first on a throwing error made by McGee to […]

Daniel Bard Earns The Win On Sunday

Colorado Rockies right-hander Daniel Bard earned his third win of the season on Sunday when he worked two scoreless innings while walking one and striking out three in a 4-3 win over the Pirates. Bard entered in the eighth inning with the Rockies trailing 3-2. He did his job in the eighth, walking one and […]

Lance Lynn Has Start Moved To Wednesday

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lance Lynn was surprisingly pulled out with a low pitch count on Saturday. Manager Tony La Russa confirmed that Lynn will take the mound on Wednesday, so at least he wasn't pulled due to injury concerns. Lynn went five innings and only threw 82 pitches before exiting during Saturday's contest […]

Jimmy Lambert Will Start On Monday

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Jimmy Lambert has been recalled to pitch in one of Monday's doubleheader contests. The 26-year-old made two appearances out of the White Sox bullpen in 2020. He has not looked sharp during his time in Triple-A Charlotte this season, but the White Sox are hopeful for a bounce back outing. […]

Dellin Betances Considered Week-To-Week

New York Mets relief pitcher Dellin Betances (shoulder) is currently considered week-to-week, according to manager Luis Rojas. The Mets manager noted that Betances has been able to throw a few side sessions. However, the organization does not have a timetable for Betances and are uncertain when he'll be able to go on a rehab assignment. […]

Trevor Williams Scratched From Monday's Start

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Trevor Williams has been scratched from his scheduled start on Monday due to an emergency appendectomy. It's uncertain if this will be the only start Williams will miss or if he'll land on the injured list. This season, Williams owns a 5.36 ERA, 1.60 WHIP and 49/20 K/BB ratio across 43 […]

Jose Quintana Likely Headed To Injured List

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jose Quintana (shoulder) is likely headed for a trip to the injured list. Manager Joe Maddon mentioned after the game that Quintana was dealing with shoulder discomfort during his outing on Sunday. The veteran lefty was only able to get through three innings of work. The organization is going to […]

Yonathan Daza Reaches Three Times In Win

Colorado Rockies' outfielder Yonathan Daza went 2-for-4 with a run scored and a walk in a 4-3 win over the Pirates on Sunday. Daza started in center field and hit second on Sunday for Colorado. He reached three times with a pair of singles and a walk. The 27-year-old has performed quite well as a […]

Charlie Blackmon Collects Three Extra-Base Hits

Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon went 3-for-4 with two doubles, a triple, two RBI, two runs scored, and a walk in a 4-3 win over the Pirates on Sunday. Blackmon was the Rockies' offense on Sunday as he put them on the board in the top of the fourth with an RBI triple. He then […]

Kyle Freeland Lacks Control In No-Decision

Colorado Rockies left-hander Kyle Freeland took a no-decision on Sunday when he allowed three runs on five hits with four walks and a strikeout in a 4-3 win over the Pirates. Freeland was not at his best on Sunday as it took him 84 pitches--48 strikes--to get through four innings. He allowed an RBI double […]

Tomas Nido and James McCann To Platoon At Catcher

New York Mets catchers Tomas Nido and James McCann are expected to share the position going forward, now that Pete Alonso is returning from the injured list. Both Nido and McCann have seen plenty of playing time of late, with McCann manning first base, and both have been strong at the plate in that time. […]

Kevin Pillar Could Return As Soon As Monday

New York Mets outfielder Kevin Pillar (nasal fractures) could return from the injured list as soon as Monday night against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Kevin Pillar has been out of action since May 17, when he was hit in the face by a Jacob Webb fastball. If he is indeed activated in the coming days, it […]

Pete Alonso To Be Activated Monday

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (wrist) is expected to be activated from the injured list prior to Monday night's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Alonso has not played since May 18. He has not performed up to expectations so far in 2021 with a .236/.336/.443 slash line, six homers, 21 runs, and 19 […]

Steven Matz Allows Two Earned Runs In No-Decision

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Steven Matz allowed four runs (two earned) through five innings pitched in Sunday's second game of a doubleheader versus the Indians. The left-hander was handed a 4-0 lead as he entered the bottom of the sixth, but he failed to record an out in the inning before handing the ball […]

Eugenio Suarez Swats 12th Homer

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez went 1-for-5 with a solo homer in a 5-1 win over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday. Suarez went deep off of right-hander Jake Arrieta in the fourth inning, giving him 12 homers on the year. Overall, it has been a trying season for Suarez, who is hitting .163 with […]

Tejay Antone Picks Up Third Save

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tejay Antone got the final four outs of a 5-1 win over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday to earn his third save of the season. Antone held Chicago scoreless while striking out one to preserve the win. While Amir Garrett and Lucas Sims have had their struggles out of the bullpen at […]

Erik Swanson Expected To Miss Extended Time

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Erik Swanson (groin) was placed on the injured list Saturday with a groin strain, and is now expected to miss extended time. Swanson had worked himself into the late-inning mix, with his first career save coming on May 28. Fantasy managers will have to look to Keynan Middleton and Rafael Montero […]

Tyler Mahle Strikes Out Eight In Win Over Cubs

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tyler Mahle turned in a solid outing in a 5-1 win over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday. Mahle threw five scoreless innings while striking out eight and walking one on the way to improving his record to 4-2 on the year. The veteran right-hander has been excellent for the Reds this season, […]

Ty France Drives In Three Sunday

Seattle Mariners designated hitter Ty France kept up his hot hitting Sunday, going 2-for-4 with a double and three RBI against the Texas Rangers. France has been excellent since returning from the injured list, slashing .375/.423/.458 with five RBI in that time. He still only has three homers on the season, but fantasy managers are […]

Kyle Seager Homers Sunday

Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager went 2-for-3 against the Texas Rangers Sunday with a home run, a walk, and two runs scored. It was his tenth long ball of the year, and his first since May 19. Seager has struggled of late with a .148/.179/.259 slash line over his last seven games, but he's […]

Jean Segura Swipes Another Bag Versus Rays

Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Jean Segura went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in a loss to the Rays on Sunday. It was the second-straight game Segura stole a base as he's been running more lately, now with three steals in the last week. He won't bring much power to the table, […]

Jake Arrieta Struggles Vs. Reds On Sunday

Chicago Cubs right-hander Jake Arrieta struggled in a 5-1 loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday. Arrieta allowed five runs (two earned) over 3 2/3 innings of work while striking out three and walking four. He took the loss, dropping his record to 5-5 on the year. Arrieta struggled with his command in the loss, […]

Keynan Middleton Earns Save; Is In Closer Mix

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Keynan Middleton earned his fourth save of the year Sunday, setting down all three batters he faced to complete a 4-2 victory over the Texas Rangers. It's Middleton's second save in five games since returning from the injured list on May 21. Middleton is by no means a locked-in closer, as […]

Yusei Kikuchi Dominant In Win Sunday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi didn't allow a hit until the sixth inning against the Texas Rangers Sunday. Over 6 2/3 innings Kikuchi gave up two runs on three hits and walk with five strikeouts to earn his third win of the year and lower his ERA to 3.88. He now has six consecutive […]

Jorge Soler Dealing With Groin Injury

Kansas City Royals designated hitter Jorge Soler (groin) was removed from Saturday's game against the Minnesota Twins in the second inning due to right groin discomfort. He was then held out of the lineup on Sunday as Edward Olivares got the start in right field and Hunter Dozier filled in as designated hitter. Soler has […]

Kevin Gausman Exits On Sunday Due To Hip Tightness

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Kevin Gausman (hip) was removed from Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers due to hip tightness. According to MLB.com's Maria I. Guardado, the removal was precautionary. Gausman has been dealing with hip issues for several weeks and he felt his hip tighten during his base hit in the game. […]

Max Muncy Homers Again On Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Max Muncy hit his 13th home run of the year in Sunday's game against the San Francisco Giants. Muncy has been on fire lately. This was his second home run in as many days and his sixth home run over his past eight games. He is now slashing .281/.442/.563 over […]