Logan Allen Takes Loss In 2021 Debut

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Logan Allen took the loss in Monday's 3-0 game against the Kansas City Royals. Allen threw five innings while allowing two runs, five hits, three walks, and striking out three. Allen and Indians starter, Triston McKenzie, shared the workload today, but it was Allen who got the most work. Allen figures […]

Andrelton Simmons Reaches Base Four Times Monday

Minnesota Twins shortstop Andrelton Simmons went 1-for-2 with three walks, two RBI, and two runs scored in Monday's 15-6 win over the Tigers. Simmons cleared the bases in the top of the fifth inning with a two-run single, his second and third RBI of the season. The veteran shortstop is impressing at the plate through […]

Triston McKenzie Makes Season Debut

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Triston McKenzie made his 2021 debut in Monday's 3-0 loss to the Kansas City Royals. McKenzie did not start this one and instead piggy-backed off of starter Logan Allen. This was because the Indians do not need a fifth starter just yet thanks to the multiple off-days they have in the […]

Jose Urena Lasts Just Three Innings In Tigers Debut

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jose Urena had a disappointing debut outing for his new team. Facing a tough Minnesota Twins lineup, Urena pitched three innings and allowed four hits, four walks and six runs (five earned) while striking out five. Urena is currently the Tigers' fourth starter, but the team has elite pitching prospect Matt […]

Matt Shoemaker Fans Five In Twins Debut

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Matt Shoemaker had an impressive debut for his new team in Monday's blowout win over Detroit. Shoemaker allowed one run on three hits with no walks and five strikeouts over six innings of work, earning his first win of the season. The veteran right-hander threw 65 of his 92 pitches for […]

Akil Baddoo Hits Grand Slam On Monday

Detroit Tigers rookie outfielder Akil Baddoo had another memorable game in his second-career start against the Minnesota Twins on Monday. Baddoo hit a ninth inning grand slam off Randy Dobnak. He has now homered in each of his first two MLB games. Baddoo went 2-for-4 overall in the game. He played center field in this […]

Chad Pinder Placed On IL With Knee Sprain

Oakland Athletics outfielder Chad Pinder (knee) has been placed on the injured list with a left knee sprain, according to Shayna Rubin of the Mercury News. Pinder exited Sunday's game in the first inning after injuring himself in the field. With Pinder out, rookie Ka'ai Tom is his likely replacement in the outfield. Tom is […]

Michael Brantley Out For Second Straight Game Monday

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley (wrist) is out of the lineup for the second straight game on Monday against the Angels. Brantley sat out Sunday's game as he dealt with wrist soreness after being hit by a pitch in Saturday's game. Manager Dusty Baker had previously said that he did not anticipate Brantley needing an […]

Max Stassi Not In Angels' Lineup Monday Night

Los Angeles Angels catcher Max Stassi will have the day off on Monday against the Astros. Stassi hit the Angels' first home run of the year on Opening Day, and he is 3-for-8 with a home run, one RBI, a run scored and two walks through his first three games. He was a solid catcher […]

Nelson Cruz Has Monster Day At The Plate

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz was an unstoppable force at the plate in Monday's 15-6 rout of the Tigers. Cruz went 3-for-6 with a grand slam, a solo home run, and a double. With the bases juiced in the top of the second, the 40-year-old slugger ripped an apparent home run into the right-field […]

Gavin Lux Not In Lineup For Monday's Matchup In Oakland

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Gavin Lux is out of the lineup on Monday in the series opener with the Athletics. Lux has been hot at the plate to start the year, slashing .375/.389/.625 with a league-leading two triples in four games. Chris Taylor will get the start at second on Monday, as Lux should […]

Brandon Crawford Gets Day Off Monday

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford will get the day off on Monday in the series opener with the Padres. Crawford looked good this spring with a .306/.395/.556 triple-slash line, but he has started the regular season slow as he is 1-for-11 with a walk and a stolen base through his first three games. He […]

Taylor Trammell Not In Seattle's Lineup Monday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Taylor Trammell is not in the lineup for Monday's matchup with the White Sox. It's a day off for Trammell, who has gotten off to a slow start this season by going 1-for-10 with a double, two RBI and two runs scored through his first three games. Trammell should be back in […]

Adam Eaton Will Sit On Monday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Adam Eaton will rest on Monday versus the Seattle Mariners. With left-hander Justus Sheffield on the mound, the opportunity came give Eaton a day off. Eaton has hit second in three of the White Sox four games this season and could have sneaky value for managers seeking runs if he remains […]

Tim Anderson Out Of Monday's Lineup

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson (hamstring) will remain sidelined on Monday versus the Seattle Mariners. Anderson suffered a left hamstring strain on Sunday and exited the game immediately. The All-Star has been off to a slow start with just three hits in his first 15 at-bats, but has slugged a home run on the […]

Corey Dickerson Back In Miami Lineup, Leading Off Monday

Miami Marlins outfielder Corey Dickerson is back in the starting lineup on Monday and will be batting leadoff against the Cardinals. It will be his first start since Opening Day, as he has started off the year 1-for-6 with a double and an RBI. He didn't look particularly great in Spring Training, where he slashed […]

Giancarlo Stanton Back In Lineup Monday

New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton is back in the lineup Monday after having the day off on Sunday. Stanton is off to a slow start so far, as he is 0-for-8 with two walks through his first two games. He'll look to get his season on track against Baltimore Orioles starter Jorge Lopez.

Anthony Santander Out Of Lineup Monday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander is not in the starting lineup on Monday against the Yankees. Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports that it is just a day off for Santander, as manager Brandon Hyde wanted to give Santander the day off on Sunday but was talked into allowing him to start. Managers should […]

Jazz Chisholm Not In Monday's Lineup

Miami Marlins second baseman Jazz Chisholm is getting his first day off of the young 2021 season on Monday against Daniel Ponce de Leon and the St. Louis Cardinals. Jon Berti is getting the start at second base in the game. Chisholm had a mostly positive opening series against the Tampa Bay Rays. He went […]

Chaz Roe Placed On IL With Shoulder Strain

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Chaz Roe (shoulder) is heading to the injured list with a shoulder strain, according to MLB.com's Adam Berry. Roe will be shut down from throwing for four to six weeks, and he could be out for as long as 12 weeks. He has been a solid, high-strikeout middle reliever for […]

AJ Pollock Headed To The Bench On Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder AJ Pollock is not part of the starting lineup for the team's game against the Oakland Athletics on Monday. Pollock sat the season opener, then went on to start three straight games in left field, going 2-for-14 with three runs, seven strikeouts and no extra-base hits. Zach McKinistry is getting the […]

Austin Dean Starting In Right Field On Monday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Austin Dean is drawing his first start of the season on Monday against left-hander Trevor Rogers and the Miami Marlins. He'll bat eighth in the lineup in the game. Justin Williams started in right field for each of the team's three games in their opening series against the Cincinnati Reds. The […]

Luis Arraez Dealing With Stomach Illness

Minnesota Twins utility Luis Arraez (illness) is dealing with a stomach illness. Arraez was removed from Monday's game earlier for reasons that were unclear at the time, though it turns out that the 23-year-old is dealing with a gastrointestinal issue, which clearly caused him discomfort during his last at-bat. The Twins said that it's a […]

Cole Sulser Optioned To Alternate Site

The Baltimore Orioles have optioned relief pitcher Cole Sulser to the team's alternate training site at Double-A Bowie. Fellow relief pitcher Shawn Armstrong was activated off the COVID-19 injured list, leading to the Sulser demotion. Last year, Sulser was one of the team's primary closers, saving five games while posting a 5.56 ERA and 1.50 […]

Austin Hays Placed On Injured List With Hamstring Injury

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays (hamstring) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. The Orioles recalled Ryan McKenna in a corresponding move. Hays left Sunday's game in the third inning after diving into second base while running out a double. Hays has been plagued by numerous injuries for several years. He made his MLB […]

Bobby Dalbec Not In Monday's Lineup

Boston Red Sox first baseman Bobby Dalbec is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Marwin Gonzalez is getting the start at first base in the game. Dalbec started each game in the team's opening series against the Baltimore Orioles and went hitless. He was 0-for-10 with five strikeouts. Dalbec […]

Dylan Bundy Bumped Up To Start Tuesday's Game

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Dylan Bundy will make his second start of the season on Tuesday against the Houston Astros. Griffin Canning, who was originally slated to pitch on Tuesday, will be skipped in the rotation. Canning threw warmup pitches in the later innings of Sunday's game and Angels manager Joe Maddon has decided […]

Dominic Smith Not In Monday's Lineup

New York Mets first baseman/outfielder Dominic Smith is not in the starting lineup for the season opener against the Phillies on Monday. Outfielder Kevin Pillar will instead get the start in centerfield, with Brandon Nimmo moving over to left field against lefty Matt Moore. A peculiar move made by manager Luis Rojas, despite his pre-game […]

Trent Grisham Poised To Return This Weekend

San Diego Padres manager Jayce Tingler is optimistic outfielder Trent Grisham (hamstring) will return this weekend against the Texas Rangers. Out since March 11, Grisham has been getting live at-bats at the alternate site and looks ready to resume his role as the Friars everyday center fielder. The 24-year-old posted a 121 wRC+ with 10 […]

Garrett Cooper Placed On Injured List On Monday

Miami Marlins first baseman/outfielder Garrett Cooper was placed on the injured list on Monday due to a bad reaction to the COVID-19 vaccine. Cooper was experiencing some negative side effects and was not going to be able to play. Because it is the COVID IL, Cooper will not need to miss 10 days, instead he […]