Sean Newcomb Looking To Rebound Versus Jays

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Sean Newcomb has struggled through two starts this season, but has a chance to right the ship Wednesday versus the Blue Jays. Toronto hitters have hit a paltry .196 against southpaws this season, with no homers and a league-low .477 OPS. Their sample size is a bit smaller than most teams […]

Yu Darvish Has Favorable Road Matchup Wednesday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Yu Darvish has a tasty road matchup Wednesday versus the Royals. Kansas City has struggled to hit righties this season to a .216 BA and .647 OPS, both bottom-10 marks in the majors. They are also riding a five-game losing streak averaging less than three runs per game in that span. […]

Jake Cronenworth Socks First Major League Homer Tuesday

San Diego Padres first baseman Jake Cronenworth launched the first home run of his Major League career during the fifth inning of Tuesday’s game against the Dodgers. Cronenworth has taken over everyday first base duties with Eric Hosmer (illness) on the injured list and he has been moved up to the No. 5 spot in […]

Matt Adams Headed For IL Stint, Ozzie Albies Possibly Joining

Atlanta Braves first baseman/designated hitter Matt Adams appears destined for a stint on the injured list after being removed from Tuesday’s game against the Blue Jays. In addition to manager Brian Snitker expressing the likelihood that Adams will not be at his disposal moving forward, he also addressed second baseman Ozzie Albies’ wrist injury and […]

Edwin Encarnacion, Nick Madrigal Both Leave Early Due To Injury

The Chicago White Sox took a double whammy during Tuesday’s game against the Brewers, losing both designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion and second baseman Nick Madrigal due to injury. In addition to both being substituted for, it appears both sustained left shoulder ailments as Encarnacion has already been tagged to have a sore left shoulder, with […]

Mike Trout’s First At-Bat As Father Results In Homer

Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout returned to the lineup Tuesday against the Mariners and promptly cranked a home run in his first at-bat since becoming a father. Trout had been out of the lineup since July 29 attending to the birth of his son. Upon his return, he now has significant protection in […]

Tejay Antone To Make First Major League Start Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds right-handed pitcher Tejay Antone has been tabbed to start Wednesday’s contest against Cleveland with righty Luis Castillo bumped back until Thursday. Antone made his big league debut out of relief last Tuesday and struck out five batters over 4 ⅓ innings, allowing just one hit and one run. With Wade Miley (groin) on […]

Justin Upton, Brian Goodwin To Platoon Upon Jo Adell’s Arrival

When the Los Angeles Angels called up top prospect Jo Adell, while also welcoming back Mike Trout, the number’s game in the outfield began to become apparent. Justin Upton and Brian Goodwin would be ceding way to the future of the team’s outfield, and per manager Joe Maddon, the two will now be platooning in […]

Mike Moustakas Leaves Early With Quad Bruise

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Mike Moustakas left Tuesday's game early with a quad bruise. Moustakas had gone 0-for-2 with two strikeouts before departing early with the injury. He was replaced at second base by Kyle Farmer. It has been a rough week for Moustakas, who missed time earlier after getting hit on the forearm by […]

Jake Muzzin Taken to Hospital, Status Uncertain Going Forward

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jake Muzzin was injured near the end of Game 2 and left the ice on a stretcher. A series of collisions, starting with a cross-check from Pierre-Luc Dubois, led to Muzzin awkwardly falling to the ice where he remained until the medical team reached him. Muzzin was able to move his […]

Tyler Mahle Strikes Out Six

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tyler Mahle pitched well in a 4-2 loss to the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday. Mahle tossed six shutout innings while striking out six and walking two. The young right-hander has pitched well across his two starts, posting a 1.80 ERA,1.00 WHIP, and 10 strikeouts in 10 innings of work. Originally expected to […]

Eugenio Suarez Hits First Homer Of 2020

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in a 4-2 loss to the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday. Suarez went deep off Cleveland ace Shane Bieber in the fourth inning, giving him his first round-tripper of the young season. Suarez is off to a slow start this year, hitting just .103 […]

Nick Castellanos Continues Mashing

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos continued his torrid stretch in a 4-2 loss to the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday. He went 1-for-4 with a solo homer off Cleveland ace Shane Bieber. Castellanos now has homered in two straight games, giving him six on the year, to go along with a .368 average, 10 runs, and […]

Antti Raanta Leaves Game, Deemed Unfit to Play

Arizona Coyotes goaltender Antti Raanta was pulled from the game while serving as Darcy Kuemper's backup for unknown reasons. No information has been given so far on why he left the game, only that he was deemed "Unfit to play". The NHL's intentionally vague injury designation clouds Raanta's availability for Game 3, but with Arizona […]

Joc Pederson Leading Off Again On Tuesday

For the second straight game, Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson will set the table for the team. Pederson got his first start as a leadoff hitter on Monday and wound up going yard for the first time this year. Pederson has one of the best power bats on the Dodgers and has proven he […]

Joe Maddon Doesn't See Shohei Ohtani Pitching Again In 2020

Regarding pitcher Shohei Ohtani (forearm), Los Angeles Angels manager Joe Maddon said "I’m not anticipating him pitching at all this year." It was announced yesterday that Ohtani wasn't expected to start a throwing program for at least four-to-six weeks due to his grade 1-2 flexor strain. Now, Maddon has given us some more unfortunate clarity […]

Carolina Taps James Reimer to Start Game 3

Despite jumping out to a 2-0 lead in the best-of-five playoff series against the New York Rangers, the Carolina Hurricanes are making a change in net for Game 3. James Reimer will get the call for Carolina after fellow goalie Petr Mrazek held the Rangers to just three goals in the first two contests. In […]

Abraham Toro Starting At Designated Hitter On Tuesday

The Houston Astros are giving Abraham Toro another start at designated hitter on Tuesday. It's the second time in three games that Toro has drawn the start after serving exclusively as a pinch hitter previously this year. Toro has just two hits, a single and a double, over his 12 at-bats this year. He had […]

Donovan Solano Out Of Lineup On Tuesday

San Francisco Giants second baseman Donovan Solano, who has been one of the biggest surprises of the early season, will head to the bench on Tuesday. Mauricio Dubon will be getting the start at second base in his place. Solano has been absolutely fantastic so far this year, slashing .457/.474/.657 with 13 RBI over 10 […]

Ryan McMahon Not In Lineup On Tuesday

Colorado Rockies second baseman Ryan McMahon will head to the bench for Tuesday's game against the San Francisco Giants. Chris Owings will get the start at second base and hit eighth in the game. This will be McMahon's first day off of the season. McMahon is off to a decent start to the year, slashing […]

Wil Myers Excluded From Tuesday Lineup

San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers is out of Tuesday’s lineup against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Facing righty Dustin May, the Friars will load the outfield with lefties as Abraham Almonte and Josh Naylor will start alongside Trent Grisham. Tommy Pham is the designated hitter. Even with the matchup, Myers’ omission is a head-scratcher after […]

Nico Hoerner Out Of Lineup On Tuesday

Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Kansas City Royals. Jason Kipnis is getting the start at second base and hitting eighth in Hoerner's place. It should be nothing more than a routine day off for Hoerner, though it's a bit frustrating that it's Hoerner's […]

Ryan O'Hearn Back In Three-Spot On Tuesday

For the second straight game, Kansas City Royals first baseman Ryan O'Hearn will be hitting out of the three-spot in the order on Tuesday. O'Hearn was hitting in the middle third of the order, primarily fifth, for the start of the season, but the team has shaken things up lately. Shortstop Adalberto Mondesi began the […]

Jaren Jackson Jr. Will Miss Rest Of Season

Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Jaren Jackson Jr. (knee) will miss the rest of the season with a meniscus tear in his left knee. Jackson must have suffered the injury at some point in Monday's loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. Jackson had 17 points on 41.2 percent shooting, two rebounds, two three-pointers and two blocks in […]

Robinson Cano Lands On Injured List

The New York Mets have placed second baseman Robinson Cano (groin) on the injured list with a Grade 2 left adductor strain. Cano was injured in Monday’s contest against the Braves and his loss will leave a big hole in the Mets lineup. Cano was off to a nice start in 2020 and with a […]

Amed Rosario Remains Sidelined With Quad Injury

New York Mets shortstop Amed Rosario (quad) is absent from Tuesday’s contest versus the Washington Nationals. Rosario was lifted in Monday’s contest after he injured his quad when he was running out of the batter’s box. Rosario underwent a MRI on Tuesday and more should be known on when he will return after those results. […]

Jeff McNeil Will Remain Out On Tuesday

New York Mets infielder/outfielder Jeff McNeil (back) will be out of Tuesday’s lineup versus the Nationals. McNeil underwent a MRI on Tuesday and was a last minute scratch from Monday’s lineup after coming with back tightness before the opening pitch. McNeil has quietly been one of the more underrated players in the game and owns […]

Robinson Cano Will Sit Tuesday

New York Mets second baseman Robinson Cano (groin) underwent a MRI on Tuesday after leaving Monday’s contest with a tight left groin and will sit on Tuesday. Cano is having a strong 2020 campaign so far with a .412 batting average, one home run and seven RBI. More will be known on the status of […]

Slumping Khris Davis Out Of Athletics Lineup Tuesday

The Oakland Athletics will rest designated hitter Khris Davis on Tuesday versus Lance Lynn and the Texas Rangers. Despite hitting his first home run on Monday, Davis is hitting just .125 on the year. Mark Canha will replace Davis and bat fifth. Davis will need to break out his slump and put up some home […]

Rougned Odor Remains Sidelined

Texas Rangers second baseman Rougned Odor (oblique) will remain out of the lineup on Tuesday. Odor left Saturday’s game with tightness in his oblique and hasn’t picked up a bat since. The Rangers will continue to deploy second baseman Nick Solak and he will bat second versus the Oakland Athletics. Solak is hitting just .217 […]