Marcus Stroman Produces Worst Start Of The Season

Toronto Blue Jays starter Marcus Stroman allowed five runs (four earned) on six hits through 3 1/3 innings of work in Wednesday's 6-3 loss to the Los Angeles Angels. He struck out three batters while walking two. It was Stroman's shortest outing of 2019 and the first time that he has allowed more than three […...

Dansby Swanson Drives In Three On Wednesday

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson was 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a sacrifice fly during Wednesday's 5-1 win over the San Diego Padres. It was his first HR since April 20. The 25-year-old is enjoying a strong start to the 2019 campaign with a .263 average to go along with six HRs, 25 […...

Max Fried Picks Up Fourth Win Of The Season

Atlanta Braves starter Max Fried allowed one run on four hits through seven innings of work during a 5-1 win over the San Diego Padres on Wednesday. Fried struck out seven batters without walking anyone. The 25-year-old has had a stellar start to the 2019 campaign with a 4-1 record to go along with a […...

Josh Donaldson Remains Hot, Crushes Three-Run Shot On Sunday

Atlanta Braves third baseman Josh Donaldson was 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and two walks during an 8-7 win over the Colorado Rockies on Sunday. The 33-year-old had a cold start to the season, but he is batting .327 with five HRs and 13 RBI over his past 15 games. The former American League […...

Ozzie Albies Smacks Two Home Runs On Sunday

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies was 3-for-5 with two solo home runs during an 8-7 win over the Colorado Rockies on Sunday. Albies has started the season strong with a .292/.355/.487 slash line to go along with five home runs, 10 RBI, and three stolen bases. The talented 22-year-old is one of the best […...

Eric Sogard Picks Up Three More Hits On Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Eric Sogard was 3-for-6 with a solo home run during a 5-4 win over the Oakland Athletics on Sunday. Sogard now has a hit in all 10 games he has played with the Jays this season. He is batting .415 with three HRs and nine RBI through 41 at-bats and has […...

Brandon Drury Drills Three-Run Shot In Win

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Brandon Drury blasted a three-run home run in the bottom of the 11th inning during a 5-4 win over the Oakland Athletics on Sunday afternoon. Drury also picked up a single in the ninth inning. The 26-year-old has destroyed the Athletics during the past week, going 12-for-24 with four HRs […...

Trent Thornton Allows One Run, Struggles With Control

Toronto Blue Jays starter Trent Thornton allowed one run on two hits during a 5-4 extra-innings win over the Oakland Athletics on Sunday afternoon. Thornton struck out seven batters, but his control was an issue as he also walked five. He had allowed four or more runs in each of his previous three outings. The […...

Christian Yelich Exits Game Early With Back Injury

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich left Sunday's game against the New York Mets in the fifth inning with lower back discomfort. The reigning National League MVP was 1-for-2 before exiting. Yelich has dealt with back injuries throughout his career, but hopefully, this one is not serious. If the 27-year-old is out for a while, Ben […...

Michael Conforto On The Bench On Sunday

New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto is getting the day off on Sunday against Gio Gonzalez and the Milwaukee Brewers. The 26-year-old is having a strong start to the season with a .271 average, six home runs, and 13 RBI through 26 games. In his absence, Keon Broxton starts in right field and bats eighth. […...

J.T. Realmuto Getting Day Off On Sunday

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto will be on the bench for Sunday's contest against Pablo Lopez and the Miami Marlins. It is just a regular rest day for the 28-year-old. In his absence, Andrew Knapp will start behind the plate and bat seventh. Knapp has a .222 average with no counting stats to speak of […...

Eloy Jimenez Headed To The Injured List

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (ankle) was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday morning. Jimenez crashed into the outfield wall on Friday, and while an x-ray ruled out any fractures, he does have a significant ankle sprain. The talented rookie will likely miss a couple of weeks. In his absence, Ryan Cordell will […...

Anthony Rendon Out Of The Lineup On Sunday

Washington Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon (elbow) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against Joey Lucchesi and the San Diego Padres. Rendon has only played once in the past seven games after getting hit by a pitch last Saturday. In his absence, Howie Kendrick will start at third base and bat fourth while […...

A.J. Minter Blows First Save Of The Season On Saturday

Atlanta Braves closer A.J. Minter blew his first save of the season during a 9-5 loss to the Colorado Rockies on Saturday night. He allowed four runs on two hits and two walks while striking out two batters. With Arodys Vizcaino (shoulder) sidelined for the foreseeable future, Minter was expected to be the frontrunner for […...

Mike Foltynewicz Tagged For Four Runs In 2019 Debut

Atlanta Braves starter Mike Foltynewicz surrendered four runs on six hits through six innings of work during a 9-5 loss to the Colorado Rockies on Saturday night. Foltynewicz walked a single batter while striking out five in the no-decision. The 27-year-old was hampered by elbow soreness to open the season which resulted in a late […...

J.D. Martinez Out Of Lineup For Second Straight Day

Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez (back) is absent from Sunday's lineup as the team faces Tyler Glasnow and the Tampa Bay Rays. Martinez also missed Saturday's contest after being scratched due to back spasms. In his absence, Steve Pearce will serve as the designated hitter and bat seventh. Pearce, the World Series MVP from […...

Jean Segura In The Lineup For Sunday's Game

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jean Segura (head) is in the lineup for Sunday's contest against the Miami Marlins after being hit in the helmet by a fastball on Saturday. He will bat second against Marlins' right-hander Pablo Lopez. It is relieving news for fantasy owners, as Segura had just returned from a hamstring injury that cost […...

Jean Segura Exits Game After Taking Fastball To The Helmet

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jean Segura left Saturday's game against the Miami Marlins in the second inning after taking a 90 MPH fastball off of the brim of his helmet. The extent of the injury is currently unknown, but thankfully, Segura was able to walk off of the field. The 29-year-old, who had not played since […...

Aaron Sanchez Picks Up Win On Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays starter Aaron Sanchez tossed five innings, allowing one unearned run on two hits during a 7-1 win over the Oakland Athletics on Saturday afternoon. His control was a bit suspect at times as he walked four batters, but he also struck out four. The 26-year-old improved his record to 3-1 on the […...

Mike Foltynewicz Activated, Starting On Saturday

Atlanta Braves starter Mike Foltynewicz (elbow) was reinstated from the injured list ahead of Saturday's game against the Colorado Rockies. Right-hander Bryse Wilson was sent back to Triple-A Gwinnett as a corresponding move. It will be the first start of the season for Foltynewicz after suffering from elbow soreness since February. The 27-year-old was an […...

Chris Archer Headed To The Injured List

Pittsburgh Pirates starter Chris Archer (thumb) is heading to the 10-day injured list with right thumb inflammation. The 30-year-old has a 1-2 record with a 4.33 ERA and 1.30 WHIP in 2019. As a corresponding move, the Pirates recalled Michael Feliz from Triple-A Indianapolis who will pitch out of the bullpen. Luckily, the Pirates have […...

Randal Grichuk Tallies Three Hits In Win Over Athletics

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Randal Grichuk was 3-for-5 with two RBI during a 7-1 win over the Oakland Athletics on Saturday afternoon. The 27-year-old is now batting .238 on the season with four home runs and 11 RBI. Grichuk is a streaky hitter who strikes out a fair amount, but he also has considerable power […...

Freddie Freeman Smacks Two-Run Homer In Losing Effort

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman was 3-for-4 with a two-run home run in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Cincinnati Reds. Freeman has been his productive self to start the 2019 campaign, registering a .326/.441/.500 slash line with three home runs and 15 RBI. The 29-year-old is one of the top first base options in […...

Freddy Galvis Out Of The Lineup Again On Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Freddy Galvis (hamstring) will miss his second straight contest on Wednesday night against Drew Pomeranz and the San Francisco Giants. Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo mentioned that "there is some concern" Galvis will have to go on the 10-day injured list. That would be problematic for the Blue Jays as Galvis […...

Ian Desmond Out Of The Lineup On Wednesday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Ian Desmond will be on the bench for Wednesday's contest against Anibal Sanchez and the Washington Nationals. Desmond has a subpar .177 average with one home run, 10 RBI, and a 23/3 K/BB rate through 83 at-bats this season. In his absence, the scorching-hot Raimel Tapia will start in left field and […...

Daniel Murphy Activated Off Of 10-Day Injured List

Colorado Rockies first baseman Daniel Murphy (finger) was activated off of the 10-day injured list on Wednesday afternoon. Murphy fractured his left index finger in the second game of the season. He will start at first base and bat third against Anibal Sanchez and the Washington Nationals. Murphy only played in 91 games during the […...

Harrison Bader Activated Off Of Injured List

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Harrison Bader (hamstring) was activated off of the 10-day injured list on Wednesday afternoon. Bader injured himself back on April 14. The 24-year-old outfielder is carrying a .179 average with two home runs and five RBI through 39 at-bats this season. While he remains out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's […...

Byron Buxton, Jonathan Schoop On The Bench On Wednesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton and second baseman Jonathan Schoop will be getting a rest day on Wednesday against Justin Verlander and the Houston Astros. In their absence, Willians Astudillo will start in right field and bat seventh while Ehire Adrianza will start at second base and bat eighth. Astudillo, in particular, is a worthy […...

Ji-Man Choi Activated Off Of Restricted List

Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Ji-Man Choi was absent from Tuesday's lineup due to a personal matter but has been activated off of the restricted list ahead of Wednesday's contest against Jakob Junis and the Kansas City Royals. Andrew Velazquez was optioned to Triple-A Durham in a corresponding move. Yandy Diaz is getting the start at […...

Dexter Fowler Takes A Seat On Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dexter Fowler will be on the bench for Wednesday's contest against Jhoulys Chacin and the Milwaukee Brewers. Fowler has been hot as of late, with hits in 11 of his past 12 games. In his absence, Lane Thomas will start in center field and bat eighth. Thomas has a home run […...