Matt Shoemaker's Outing Cut Short By Ejection

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Matt Shoemaker threw four innings in Sunday's contest versus the Rays before getting ejected in between innings. He struck out seven and walked one while giving up three earned runs, all one a home run by Yoshitomo Tsutsugo. Shoemaker has been solid in four of his five starts this season, […]

Hunter Dozier Hits First Home Run Sunday

Kansas City Royals outfielder Hunter Dozier went yard for the first time this season on Sunday against the Minnesota Twins. Dozier was on the Injured List until last weekend while recovering from a positive COVID-19 test. Since his return to the team, he's been exclusively hitting third or fourth in the order. The home run […]

Zack Wheeler Improves To 3-0

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler allowed two runs in seven innings and earned his third win of the season Sunday vs the Mets. Wheeler scattered six hits and a walk while striking out four on the afternoon. Through four starts, Wheeler is sporting a solid 2.89 ERA and a 1.21 WHIP, but hasn't been […]

Jorge Soler Striking Out At Alarming Rate Past Week

Kansas City Royals outfielder/designated hitter Jorge Soler has always presented a boom or bust fantasy option. But over his past seven games, Soler has struck out in 15 of his 27 at-bats; yet he has still slugged two homers with six hits, four runs scored and four RBI. Making contact is imperative for Soler due […]

Burch Smith Lands On IL, James Kaprielian Called Up

Oakland Athletics right-handed pitcher Burch Smith has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a strained right forearm, paving the way for righty James Kaprielian, the club’s No. 13 prospect, to earn the call to the Major League roster. Smith had yet to be scored upon in 2020 prior to his outing Saturday; […]

Dee Gordon Hitless Again Sunday

Seattle Mariners second baseman Dee Gordon went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in Sunday's loss to the Astros. Gordon's role with the Mariners has certainly changed this season. Gordon has only started 11 of Seattle's 23 games this season with the emergence of their younger players. Through those 11 games, Gordon only has five hits and […]

Brian Dozier Designated For Assignment Sunday

New York Mets second baseman Brian Dozier was designated for assignment prior to Sunday’s contest against Philadelphia, paving the way for right-handed pitcher Franklyn Kilome to join the active roster. Dozier went just 2-for-15 with the Mets, producing a -6 OPS+ in his short tenure. New York had little use for the veteran with Robinson […]

Kyle Lewis Gets Two Hits In Loss Sunday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Kyle Lewis went 2-for-4 with an RBI in Sunday's loss to the Astros. These were the first hits for Lewis since Aug. 10 as his unsustainable BABIP starts to come back down to earth. However, his BABIP is still sitting at .426, so more regression should be expected. Lewis is up to […]

Edwin Rios Departs Sunday’s Contest Early With Injury

Los Angeles Dodgers first/third baseman Edwin Rios departed Sunday’s game against the Angels due to a tight left hamstring. Rios was starting in place of Justin Turner, who had the day off, but figures to reclaim his spot at the hot corner Monday. By socking a double in his lone at-bat Sunday, Rios raised his […]

Chris Davis Slotting Into Bench Role Moving Forward

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/designated hitter Chris Davis was out of the starting lineup again Sunday against Washington, having pinch-hit and struck out in the ninth. With his numbers (.133/.188/.200) having plummeted through the early part of the 2020 campaign, Davis is moving out of a full-time gig, paving the way for Renato Nunez to see […]

Yusei Kikuchi’s Neck Still An Issue, On Track To Start Thursday

Seattle Mariners left-handed pitcher Yusei Kikuchi is still battling the neck ailment that forced him to miss his previous start, which makes it all the more likely that he won’t be available until his next scheduled start, Thursday against the Dodgers. Kikuchi has amassed a 5.28 ERA across his first three starts in 2020, but […]

Dylan Moore Reaches Base Three Times Sunday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Dylan Moore went 1-for-2 with a double and two walks in Sunday's loss to the Astros. Though Moore hadn't had a hit in his previous four games, he has still been getting on base as he has walked in three of the four and has two steals in that span. Moore has […]

Yankees To Activate Aroldis Chapman On Monday

New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman is expected to rejoin the team on Monday after a lengthy coronavirus-related absence. Manager Aaron Boone was clear that Chapman would reclaim the closer role despite Zach Britton’s success, so Britton’s value takes a significant hit as a result. With a career 2.23 ERA and 30% K-BB, Chapman should […]

Justus Sheffield Posts Quality Start In No Decision

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Justus Sheffield gave up two runs, one earned, on six hits and a walk through six innings in a no decision against the Astros on Sunday. Sheffield has been improving every start this season and now has back to back quality starts, both of which came against good offenses in the […]

Roel Ramirez Gets Destroyed In His Debut

St. Louis Cardinals rookie relief pitcher Roel Ramirez got annihilated in his major league debut on Sunday. He got just two outs, allowing six runs on six hits and a walk. He threw 30 pitches, 17 for strikes, at one point allowing four home runs in a row. It was a disastrous outing for the […]

Dakota Hudson Throws Four Strong Innings In Sunday's Start

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Dakota Hudson pitched well in a short start on Sunday, tossing four innings. He allowed one run on two hits and a walk while striking out three. Hudson threw 55 pitches, 34 for strikes. Hudson has had trouble pitching late into games but has shown flashes of upside when he's […]

Sandy Alcantara Could Start Next Weekend

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara is "nearing a return" to the mound. He and all of the 18 Marlins on the COVID-19 injured list have been allowed back to the alternate training site in Jupiter, Florida. Alcantara is throwing a bullpen today and will then throw a simulated game and could be ready for […]

All 18 Marlins On COVID-19 List Working Out At Alternate Site

All of the 18 Miami Marlins players who were placed on the COVID-19 injured list after last month's breakout are back in Jupiter, Florida at the Marlins alternate site. That means all 18 players have now tested negative at least twice within a 24 hour period and are able to rejoin the team. They will […]

Elieser Hernandez Pitches Five Shutout Innings On Sunday

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Elieser Hernandez pitched very well on Sunday against the Atlanta Braves, tossing five scoreless innings. He allowed just three hits without issuing a walk and struck out nine. Hernandez threw 81 pitches, 57 for strikes. He's been excellent this season despite not being able to get late into games. He'll head […]

Bo Bichette Lands On IL With Knee Sprain

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a sprained right knee. Bichette has emerged as an early-season MVP candidate after having posted a 1.717 OPS over his last seven contests. His absence will create a chasm at the top of the Toronto batting order, with Joe […]

Corbin Burnes To Rejoin Rotation, Set For Tuesday Start

Milwaukee Brewers right-handed pitcher Corbin Burnes has been pulled up into the team’s starting staff after making his last three appearances out of relief. Burnes replaces left-hander Eric Lauer, who was sent to the team’s alternate training site after two rocky starts. With elite spin rates on both his fastball and curveball, Burnes has struck […]

Dane Dunning Could Make Major League Debut Wednesday

Chicago White Sox right-handed pitcher Dane Dunning is in the mix to potentially start Wednesday against Detroit, per manager Rick Renteria. Dunning, the White Sox No. 5 prospect per MLB Pipeline, has been working at the team’s alternate training site. Across Class A Advanced and Double-A in 2019, Dunning compiled a 2.71 ERA in 15 […]

Jean Segura Exits Sunday’s Contest Early

Philadelphia Phillies second/third baseman Jean Segura left Sunday’s game against the Mets after awkwardly hitting the first-base bag in an attempt for a hit. Neil Walker took over in his place and would figure to see playing time at the keystone should any ailment keep Segura out of the mix. Following a triple in the […]

Albert Pujols Out Of Lineup For Second Consecutive Game

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Albert Pujols has been a virtual healthy scratch from the club’s lineup for two straight contests following his absence from the starting nine Sunday against the Dodgers and right-hander Dustin May. Tommy La Stella has been tabbed to man first base Sunday, with Pujols and his career-low .594 OPS on […]

Tyler Chatwood Placed On 10-Day IL With Back Ailment

Chicago Cubs right-handed pitcher Tyler Chatwood has had a seesaw weekend. After having been scratched from his start Friday, Chatwood appeared on the right track Saturday. But things took a downturn Sunday, leading to his placement on the 10-day injured list due to a mid-back strain, opening a spot in the team’s rotation ahead of […]

Niko Goodrum Departs Sunday’s Contest Early With Back Injury

Detroit Tigers shortstop Niko Goodrum exited Sunday’s contest against Cleveland early due to upper back tightness, having been replaced in the lineup by Victor Reyes. Prior to his exit, Goodrum raised his on-base percentage on the season to .269, having been a staple in the leadoff spot thus far in 2020. Despite his struggles, Goodrum […]

Justin Turner, AJ Pollock Out Of Sunday’s Lineup

The Los Angeles Dodgers are sitting multiple regulars for Sunday’s contest against the Angels and right-hander Julio Teheran with Justin Turner, AJ Pollock, Enrique Hernandez, and Austin Barnes all on the bench. Pollock has been LA’s second-most efficient hitter this season, having amassed a 158 OPS+ through his first 20 games, while Turner has delivered […]

Danny Santana Activated From IL, Not In Lineup Sunday

Texas Rangers outfielder Danny Santana was placed back on the active roster ahead of Sunday’s contest against the Rockies after having been sidelined since July 28 due to a strained right forearm. Santana was not among the starting nine, although he presumably should be ready to return to the mix Monday against the Padres and […]

Jakob Junis Lands On IL With Back Issue

Kansas City Royals right-handed pitcher Jakob Junis has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to back spasms. It’s unclear whom Kansas City will tab to take his spot on the starting staff, although a bullpen game remains an option next week when they face Cincinnati. Junis has made two starts this season and […]

Yordan Alvarez Scratched Sunday With Knee Ailment

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez is out of Sunday’s starting nine against the Mariners and left-hander Justus Sheffield due to knee soreness. Alvarez made his season debut Friday and promptly socked a home run in his first at-bat. The reigning American League Rookie of the Year will be a staple of the Houston order […]