Jacob deGrom On The Hill Against Arizona

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom will be on the bump for Monday's matchup against the Diamondbacks. The 32-year-old was scheduled to start on Sunday night against Atlanta. However, after the game was postponed due to inclement weather, deGrom will now pitch against an Arizona club that is batting just .232 against right-handed pitching […]

Austin Meadows Leads Offense In Win Monday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Austin Meadows led the way for the team on offense on Monday, finishing 2-for-4 with a home run, one RBI and a run scored in a 3-1 victory over the Yankees. Meadows cranked his 12th homer of the year, as he is now slashing .239/.349/.527 with 37 RBI and 30 runs […]

Kevin Pillar Not In Lineup On Monday

New York Mets outfielder Kevin Pillar is not in the starting lineup for Monday night's matchup with the Diamondbacks. Pillar was just activated from the injured list earlier in the day on Monday after being sidelined since May 17 after being hit in the face by a pitch. It seems like the Mets want to […]

Tony Gonsolin Likely To Enter Rotation In Pittsburgh Series

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin (shoulder) will likely make his season debut during the Dodgers' next turn through the rotation, according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. Gonsolin has been on the injured list since Spring Training while dealing with inflammation in his right shoulder, and is expected to make one more rehab […]

Brad Miller Goes Hitless On Memorial Day

Philadelphia Phillies infielder/outfielder Brad Miller went 0-for-4 with a strikeout in a blowout loss to the Reds on Memorial Day. Miller has been seeing regular playing time in right field with Bryce Harper (wrist) on the injured list. He's put up solid numbers while starting, but he's not someone fantasy managers need to prioritize. He's […]

Zac Gallen Throws At 90 Feet Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen (elbow) was throwing at 90 feet on Monday and is scheduled for a bullpen session on Tuesday, according to Zach Buchanan of The Athletic. Gallen has been out for three weeks now after being diagnosed with a "minor sprain of one section of his UCL in his right elbow" […]

Max Schrock Could Be Heading To IL

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Max Schrock (calf) exited Monday's contest with a slight calf strain and could be facing a stint on the injured list, according to C. Trent Rosencrans of The Athletic. Schrock was seen limping on the base path on a seventh-inning double, and after a visit with trainers he was removed from […]

Lorenzo Cain Heading To IL After Exit Monday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain (hamstring) is heading back to the injured list after leaving Monday's contest with a hamstring injury, according to Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Sentinel Journal. Cain appeared to injure his leg while running to make a catch in the top of the seventh inning, and was replaced by Jackie Bradley […]

Chris Paddack Taken Deep Three Times

San Diego Padres starter Chris Paddack suffered his fourth loss Monday against the Chicago Cubs after allowing five earned runs over 4 ⅓ innings. Paddack's run of four consecutive strong outings was abruptly halted at Wrigley Field, where he was pounded for six hits including three homers. The right-hander walked one while striking out six. […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Tattoos One Into Wrigley Bleachers

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. went 1-for-3 Monday against the Chicago Cubs, hammering his 16th home run and scoring two runs. El Niño continued his rampage on major league pitchers, smashing a moonshot solo job to right-center in the sixth inning. He also walked and scored after reaching on an error. The blast […]

Carlos Rodon Allows Five Run In No-Decision

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodon struggled in a no-decision during Game 1 of Monday's doubleheader versus the Cleveland Indians. The lefty went six innings and allowed nine hits, five runs, one walk and struck out eight on the afternoon. Rodon has been having a career year in 2021 and managers shouldn't be too […]

Zack Collins Knocks In Two Runs

Chicago White Sox catcher Zack Collins went 1-for-4 with a run scored and two RBI in Game 1 of Monday's doubleheader versus the Cleveland Indians. Collins drew the start with starting catcher Yasmani Grandal scheduled to start in Game 2. Collins hasn't shown much offense this season and is hitting .181 with two home runs […]

Aaron Bummer Picks Up First Save

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Aaron Bummer picked up his first save in his fifth opportunity in Game 1 of Monday's doubleheader versus the Cleveland Indians. Bummer got the opportunity with closer Liam Hendriks being rested after throwing three innings over the last two days. The lefty opened the inning by allowing a walk to […]

Mets Activate Pete Alonso, Seth Lugo And Kevin Pillar

The New York Mets made several roster moves on Monday prior to their night game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Pete Alonso (wrist), Seth Lugo (elbow) and Kevin Pillar (nose) were all activated from the injured list. Outfielder Mason Williams was also added to the active roster. To clear space, the Mets DFA'd Cameron Maybin and […]

Akil Baddoo Breaks Homer Drought On Monday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Akil Baddoo put an end to a long home run drought in Monday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Baddoo went 1-for-3 in the game and hit a solo home run in the seventh inning. It was his fifth home run of the year, but his first since April 13. He was in […]

Mookie Betts Returns To Lineup On Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts (allergies) has returned to the lineup on Monday to face the St. Louis Cardinals. Betts was scratched from Sunday's lineup with allergies, but appears ready to give it a go tonight. Betts has been in a big slump with just six hits over his last 35 at-bats, but managers […]

Tyler Naquin Drives In Two In Lopsided Win

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Tyler Naquin went 1-for-5 with two RBI in an 11-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday. Naquin's second-inning single plated both Tucker Barnhart and Shogo Akiyama in the contest. The veteran outfielder is putting together a career year for the Reds, hitting .250 with 10 homers, 18 runs, 35 RBI, and […]

Bryce Harper Unlikely To Return When First Eligible

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (wrist) is unlikely to return from the 10-day injured list when first eligible on Wednesday, according to Phillies manager Joe Girardi. Harper is dealing with a left forearm contusion. He did some light hitting on Monday, but apparently he still needs a little more time before he's ready for game […]

Kyle Farmer Falls A Triple Shy Of Hitting For The Cycle

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Kyle Farmer went 3-for-4 with a double, a homer, and five RBI in an 11-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday. Farmer fell just a triple shy of hitting for the cycle in the win. The veteran infielder is now hitting .215 with three doubles, four homers, 13 runs, 17 RBI, […]

Wade Miley Excellent In Return From IL

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Wade Miley was excellent in his return from the 10-day injured list on Monday. Miley allowed just one run over six innings of work while striking out six and walking three as the Reds went on to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 11-1. The veteran southpaw picked up the win, improving his record […]

Patrick Wisdom Does It All In Monday's Victory

Chicago Cubs infielder Patrick Wisdom picked up his second start consecutive start on Monday versus the San Diego Padres and he put together his best performance since being called up last week. Wisdom drew the start at third base and went 3-for-4 with two home runs and a stolen base in the Cubs victory. Wisdom […]

Kris Bryant Continues Impressive Season In Monday's Victory

Chicago Cubs corner infielder/outfielder Kris Bryant continues to put together a strong season. Bryant went 2-for-4 on Monday versus the San Diego Padres with a triple, home run and two RBI on the afternoon. Bryant has really been raising his stock with free agency around the corner after this season and he has put up […]

Javier Baez Crushes Two Dingers In Victory

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez enjoyed facing the San Diego Padres on Monday afternoon. Baez went 2-for-4 with two home runs and three RBI. The upcoming free agent has been having a very good season and has been helping managers across the board. Baez is now hitting .260 with 13 home runs, 36 RBI and […]

Kohl Stewart Picks Up Victory In Spot Start

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kohl Stewart picked up his first win of the season versus the San Diego Padres on Monday. Stewart was recalled from Triple-A Iowa with scheduled starter Trevor Williams (appendicitis) sidelined after undergoing an emergency appendectomy on Sunday morning. The former top pitching prospect performed well in his spot start and went […]

Vince Velasquez Hit Hard By Reds On Monday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Vince Velasquez allowed six runs in just three innings pitched in a Memorial Day loss to the Reds. Velasquez struggled with his control in this one as he allowed three walks, not ideal in homer-happy Great American Ballpark as Cincinnati tagged him for two homers. Velasquez had been pitching well as […]

Max Schrock Suffers Leg Injury On Monday

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Max Schrock (leg) was pulled from Monday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies in the seventh inning due to a leg injury. Schrock suffered the injury after hitting a double, which was his third hit of the day. He was limping after legging out the double and he was replaced by Alex […]

Lorenzo Cain Leaves Monday's Game With Hamstring Injury

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain (hamstring) was forced to leave Monday's game against the Detroit Tigers after suffering a right hamstring injury. Cain injured his hamstring while making a running catch in the game. He was replaced in the game by Travis Shaw. Cain went 1-for-2 with a single in the game before leaving. He […]

Marcus Semien Closes May On Eight-Game Hitting Streak

Toronto Blue Jays middle infielder Marcus Semien had an absolutely phenomenal month of May. He slashed .368/.429/.702 with eight home runs, 12 doubles, two stolen bases, 22 RBI and 23 runs throughout May. He reached base in all but one of the games he played and he closed the month on an eight-game hitting streak. […]

Will Smith Slashing .320/.376/.480 Through May

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith has had a strong month of May. He's slashing .320/.376/.480 across the month and has recorded nine multi-hit games. He's been lacking a bit in the power department so far this year. He hit eight home runs over 37 games last year. This year, through 42 games, he has […]

Raisel Iglesias Posting 3.00 ERA In May

Los Angeles Angels closer Raisel Iglesias locked down his ninth save of the season as the Angels beat the A's 4-2 on Sunday. Iglesias struck out two batters and now has eight punch-outs over his last five innings pitched. It has been a bit of bumpy season for the talented reliever but is posting an […]