Garrett Hampson Swipes Tenth Bag

Colorado Rockies second baseman Garrett Hampson continued showing off his speed in Thursday nightcap against the New York Mets, swiping his tenth bag of the season. He also went 1-for-3 with a double and a walk in the contest. Hampson's bat leaves plenty to be desired, as he's only slashing .232/.299/.429 on the year, but […]

Antonio Senzatela Takes His Fifth Loss Thursday

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Antonio Senzatela took the loss in the second half of a doubleheader against the New York Mets, bringing his record to an unfortunate 1-5 on the season. Senzatela pitched decently well, allowing two runs on four hits and two walks in four innings while striking out three, but as usual the […]

Ryan McMahon Steals Third Base Of Year

Colorado Rockies third baseman Ryan McMahon swiped his third bag of the year against the New York Mets Thursday afternoon. Batting in the two-hole in the lineup, McMahon went 1-for-3 with a single against a dominant Marcus Stroman. McMahon has been the best bat in the Rockies lineup, with an .824 OPS, 13 homers, and […]

German Marquez Takes Loss In Six-Inning Complete Game

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher German Marquez was masterful Thursday afternoon, throwing six innings of one-run ball on three hits and one walk with six strikeouts, but it wasn't enough to earn him a victory against the New York Mets. Marquez took the hard-luck loss in a 1-0 game to bring his record to 3-5 for […]

Alek Manoah Impresses In MLB Debut

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Alek Manoah had a major-league debut to remember on Thursday, shutting out the Yankees over six frames and earning his first victory. The right-hander struck out seven while issuing two walks and a pair of singles in the impressive 88-pitch outing. After a strong spring training and stint in the […]

Domingo German Takes Tough Loss

New York Yankees starting pitcher Domingo German was saddled with his third loss of the season on Thursday against the Toronto Blue Jays. German pitched 5 2/3 innings, allowing two runs on three hits while walking a pair and striking out five. The 28-year-old righty allowed back-to-back solo homers, each in the top of the […]

Evan White Resumes Baseball Activity

Seattle Mariners first baseman Evan White (hip flexor) has resumed baseball activity, according to manager Scott Servais, hitting in the cage for the first time on Thursday. White has not played since May 13, when he injured his hip flexor, and he had been dreadful up to that point with a .144/.202/.237 slash line and […]

Dylan Moore Remains Days Away From Resuming Baseball Activity

Seattle Mariners second baseman Dylan Moore (calf) is still days away from resuming baseball activity, according to manager Scott Servais. After a breakout 2020 campaign, Moore got off to a slow start this season, slashing .168/.270/.353 for the year, though he did still steal eight bases. His bat had begun to wake up at the […]

David Price Will Start As Opener On Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher David Price will operate as the team's opener in Thursday's contest versus the San Francisco Giants. It has been a role that has suited Price well since returning from the injured list on May 17. Price carries a 3.95 ERA with 14 strikeouts in 13 2/3 innings into the matchup, but […]

Shed Long Jr Will Start Rehab Assignment

Seattle Mariners second baseman Shed Long Jr (shin) is expected to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Tacoma in the coming days, according to manager Scott Servais. Long Jr entered spring training expected to compete with Dylan Moore to be the starter at second base, but his slow recovery from shin surgery has kept him […]

Estevan Florial In Lineup Thursday

New York Yankees outfielder Estevan Florial is in the lineup for the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Toronto Blue Jays. Florial was recalled from the minors on Thursday ahead of the contest and will get the start in center field, batting eighth against Blue Jays' lefty Robbie Ray. The 23-year-old is a must-add […]

Jake Fraley Could Rejoin Team During Current Homestand

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jake Fraley has been doing well during a rehab assignment at Triple-A Tacoma and is a candidate to join the team during the current homestand, according to manager Scott Servais. Fraley only had 18 plate appearances before going on the injured list on April 7, but would appear to warrant consistent at-bats […]

Marco Gonzales Will Come Off IL To Start June 2

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Marco Gonzales (forearm) will make his return from the injured list on Tuesday, June 2 to make a start against the Oakland Athletics. Manager Scott Servais stated that Gonzales will be expected to throw three or four innings in that contest. Gonzales has been out since April 27. Up to that […]

Will Smith Resting On Thursday Night

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith will get Thursday evening off versus the San Francisco Giants. Smith has been one of the better performers at the catcher position this season and is hitting .269 with five home runs and 17 RBI. It's just a routine day off for Smith and he will be replaced by […]

Rougned Odor Sitting Out Second Game

New York Yankees second baseman Rougned Odor is not in the lineup for the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Toronto Blue Jays. Odor started at second base in the first game, going 0-for-2 with a walk and two strikeouts. Tyler Wade will man the keystone for the nightcap and bat ninth against Blue […]

Taijuan Walker Will Start Friday Against Atlanta

New York Mets starting pitcher Taijuan Walker (side) will come off the injured list to start Friday night's home matchup against the Atlanta Braves, according to manager Luis Rojas. Walker will face a depleted Atlanta lineup following an injury to Marcell Ozuna, though it's reasonable to expect that Walker will be on some kind of […]

Gavin Lux Out Of Thursday's Lineup

Los Angeles Dodgers middle infielder Gavin Lux will be left off of Thursday's lineup card versus the San Francisco Giants. Lux got off to a slow start this season, but has hit .302 with two home runs and 11 runs over the past two weeks. Lux opened the season as the Dodgers everyday second baseman, […]

Eric Hosmer Smashes Fifth Homer

San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer went 2-for-5 with a two-run homer Thursday against the Milwaukee Brewers. In a thrilling contest, Hosmer's long ball in the sixth inning temporarily put the Friars ahead in the eventual 6-5 loss. The 31-year-old has had a solid campaign, slashing .293/.350/.427 with five homers, four steals and 45 […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Records Two Knocks But Defensive Struggles Persist

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. went 2-for-3 with two walks, two RBI and two runs scored Thursday against the Milwaukee Brewers. The strong offensive performance was welcomed after Tatis had gone 1-for-9 with five strikeouts through the series' first three contests. Unrelated to fantasy, the 22-year-old's struggles on defense continued with his 13th […]

Austin Nola Headed To Injured List

San Diego Padres manager Jayce Tingler disclosed that catcher Austin Nola (knee) is headed to the IL and will miss at least a couple weeks. Nola last played on May 24 and is suffering from a slight knee sprain. The 31-year-old missed the first month of the season with a fractured finger and had recorded […]

Dominic Smith Hit By Pitch In Forearm

New York Mets outfielder Dominic Smith (knee, forearm) started Thursday evening's game against the Rockies despite his sore knee, and went 0-for-2 with a hit-by-pitch. Smith was drilled in his left forearm by Antonio Senzatela, and stayed in the game to run the bases. He was lifted later in a double switch. It is possible […]

Cameron Maybin Extends Hitless Streak To 26 At-Bats

New York Mets outfielder Cameron Maybin continued his season of attrition Thursday afternoon against the Rockies, extending his hitless streak to 26 at-bats to start his Mets career. That 26-game streak ties the Mets record for most hitless at-bats to start a tenure with the club. Fantasy managers may have seen Maybin as a solid […]

Dillon Tate Activated From Injured List On Thursday

Baltimore Orioles pitcher Dillon Tate (hamstring) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Thursday. He will replace Dean Kremer on the active roster, who was optioned to the minors prior to Thursday. Tate has been sidelined since early May due to a lingering hamstring issue. He posted a 3.46 ERA in 13 innings […]

Jose Peraza Drives In Two In Nightcap

New York Mets second baseman Jose Peraza finished up a very solid day Thursday evening, going 1-for-2 with a walk and two RBI against the Rockies after homering in the first game of the day. Peraza accounted for all three RBI on the day for the Mets, and he raised his OPS to .671 in […]

Billy McKinney Doubles, Scores Twice

New York Mets outfielder Billy McKinney played both ends of a doubleheader Thursday, seeing plenty of action in his first day with the club. In the nightcap, McKinney reached base twice, going 1-for-2 with a double and a walk. He came around to score on both occasions. McKinney batted fourth and third in the two […]

Francisco Lindor Singles To Break Hitless Streak

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor came into Thursday night's nightcap on a 16-at-bat hitless streak which he broke with a single in his first at-bat off Rockies starter Antonio Senzatela. The bad news is he went 1-for-3 in the contest, which means he's currently on an all-new two-at-bat hitless streak. Lindor has been dreadful […]

Ryan Weathers Makes Another Strong Start

San Diego Padres starter Ryan Weathers completed four frames of shutout ball Thursday against the Milwaukee Brewers. Weathers pitched well over 78 tosses, permitting a hit and two walks while striking out five before being lifted for a pinch hitter. The 21-year-old continues to impress in his first big league season, owning a 1.31 ERA, […]

Jacob Barnes Records One-Out Save Thursday

New York Mets relief pitcher Jacob Barnes came on with two outs in the seventh inning to set down Ryan McMahon on a fly out and collect a one-out save in the second half of a doubleheader against the Colorado Rockies. It was Barnes' second save of the year, but Edwin Diaz is firmly entrenched […]

Joey Lucchesi Solid Thursday In 3 2/3 Innings

New York Mets starting pitcher Joey Lucchesi had a second straight solid outing Thursday, throwing 3 2/3 innings and allowing one run on two hits and three walks with two strikeouts. With setbacks to injured starters Carlos Carrasco and Noah Syndergaard, and depth starter Jordan Yamomoto on the 60-day injured list, Lucchesi's spot in the […]

Hector Santiago Joins Mariners Roster

Seattle Mariners pitcher Hector Santiago will have his contract purchased from Triple-A on Thursday. The veteran left-handed pitcher last made an appearance with the White Sox and New York Mets in 2019. He posted a 6.68 ERA over 19 appearances, so fantasy managers shouldn't expect much from Santiago. He'll likely move into the Mariners bullpen […]