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Adam Plutko Spins Six Strong Innings on Wednesday
Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Adam Plutko worked six strong innings on Wednesday, earning a win and a quality start. Plutko took Josh Tomlin's rotation spot, as Tomlin will be working out of the bullpen for now. Plutko ended up with six scoreless innings, allowing just two hits but four walks. He also struck out four. […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoBud Norris Takes the Loss on Wednesday After a Rough Inning
St. Louis Cardinals closer Bud Norris had his first real rough outing of the season on Wednesday, taking the loss after allowing three runs on three hits in just one inning. He didn't issue a walk and struck out two. Norris came into the ninth inning of a tie game and quickly coughed up the […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoMichael Wacha Works a Quality Start on Wednesday
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Michael Wacha worked a quality start on Wednesday, tossing 6 2/3 innings, allowing two runs (one earned) on four hits. He struck out six and did not issue a walk. Wacha was denied a win with the Cardinals bats only putting together two runs, but it was a solid performance […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoYonder Alonso Drives in More Runs on Tuesday Than He Had All Month
Cleveland Indians first baseman Yonder Alonso finished Tuesday's game 3-for-4 with two runs scored and three RBI. Coming into the game, Alonso had driven in just two runs for the entire month of May. He drove in three all with one swing on Tuesday, clearing the bases with a double in the fifth inning of […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoJose Ramirez Walks Three Times and Hits a Home Run on Tuesday
Cleveland Indians infielder Jose Ramirez had a good game on Tuesday, drawing three walks and hitting a three-run home run in a win against the Cubs. Ramirez raised his on-base percentage to .394, which after the start to the season he had is extremely impressive. The home run was his 14th of the year, which […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoTrevor Bauer Throws Six Shutout Innings on Tuesday
Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Trevor Bauer threw six scoreless innings on Tuesday, earning his fourth win of the season. Bauer gave up seven hits and two walks while striking out six. He's recorded 14 straight scoreless innings since a rough start against the Royals a few starts earlier. He'll take a 2.35 ERA into a […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoLuke Weaver Takes a Loss on Tuesday Despite a Strong Outing
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Luke Weaver earned a quality start but took a loss in Tuesday's game. Weaver tossed seven strong innings, allowing three runs but striking out eight. Weaver was extremely efficient, throwing only 88 pitches to get his 21 outs. After a rough stretch in April, Weaver has now put together three […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoEagles Rejected a Trade With the Browns for Nick Foles
The Philadelphia Eagles rejected a trade with the Cleveland Browns prior to the draft which would have sent quarterback Nick Foles to Cleveland in exchange for the number 35 overall pick of the draft. The Browns went on and acquired a quarterback in Tyrod Taylor afterwards. Per a source, the Eagles asked Foles if he […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoYadier Molina Participates in Light On-Field Work
St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina (groin) participated in light on-field work before Tuesday's game. He underwent emergency surgery on May 5 after taking a foul tip to the groin area. He's still a few weeks away from returning to the lineup, but Tuesday was a step in the right direction.
David A Marcillo 6 years agoPaul Worrilow Diagnosed With a Torn ACL
Updating a previous report, Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Paul Worrilow (knee) has been diagnosed with a torn ACL. He'll miss the entire 2018 season. Worrilow had just signed a one-year contract to join the Super Bowl champions in April, but a non-contact injury on Tuesday landed him in an air cast and had him carted off […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoMychal Kendricks Released by the Eagles
The Philadelphia Eagles released linebacker Mychal Kendricks on Tuesday. Kendricks was a starting linebacker for the Super Bowl champions last season, but the cut will save the team $6 million against the salary cap if it is designated a post-June 1 release. Kendricks had one of his best NFL seasons last year, so he won't […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoTyler O'Neill Gets Another Start on Tuesday
St. Louis Cardinals rookie outfielder Tyler O'Neill is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game. He's hit three home runs over the past three games and will shoot for four against the Royals on Tuesday. He'll play in Tommy Pham's place on Tuesday, but could seemingly start seeing more and more consistent playing time in […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoTommy Pham Not in Tuesday's Starting Lineup
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tommy Pham is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game. It's just a simple day of rest for Pham, who will be replaced in the lineup by rookie Tyler O'Neill. Fantasy owners should adjust their lineups accordingly, knowing that Pham will be right back in there on Wednesday.
David A Marcillo 6 years agoPaul Worrilow Carted Off the Field on Tuesday
Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Paul Worrilow was placed in an air cast and carted off the field during Tuesday's practice. While the team has yet to release information about the injury, the presence of an air cast and a cart certainly lend themselves to the belief that Worrilow suffered a serious injury. He'd just signed a […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoCarson Wentz Participating in Individual Drills
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (knee) participated in individual throwing drills during organized team activities on Tuesday. Wentz admitted that he has not been medically cleared to practice but had always planned on participating at OTAs. He reportedly looked strong warming up before throwing and then looked comfortable throwing the ball once he got going. […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoWendell Smallwood May Not Make the Eagles Roster
Philadelphia Eagles running back Wendell Smallwood faces a "steep uphill battle" to make the Eagles final roster for the 2018 season. Smallwood got some playing time in 2017, but that all disappeared once Jay Ajayi was acquired. With Ajayi, Darren Sproles, and Corey Clement firmly ahead of him on the depth chart, Smallwood looks like […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoDonnel Pumphrey On the Roster Bubble
Philadelphia Eagles running back Donnel Pumphrey is expected to be on the roster bubble heading into the 2018 season. Pumphrey reportedly faces an "uphill battle" to make the final roster. After a disappointing training camp before last season, he was placed on Injured Reserve and missed the entire year. Recent reports state that Pumphrey has […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoDarren Sproles Could Lead the Eagles Backfield in 2018
Philadelphia Eagles running back Darren Sproles could lead the Eagles backfield in snaps in 2018, according to NJ.com Eagles reporter Eliot Shorr-Parks. Sproles was the starter last season before a season-ending injury, and apparently the presence of Jay Ajayi may not change that this year. While he certainly won't operate as a three-down back, an […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoMatt Carpenter Seems to Have Remembered How to Play Baseball
St. Louis Cardinals infielder Matt Carpenter started out the season as one of the worst offensive players in baseball. He got an entire weekend off to work on his swing and was later even pinch hit for in a critical late-game situation. Something seems to have clicked with the veteran, though, as he's now recorded […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoTyler O'Neill Can't Stop Hitting Home Runs
St. Louis Cardinals rookie outfielder Tyler O'Neill hit another home run on Monday, his third in the past three games. He finished the game 2-for-4 with a run scored and four RBI. With Dexter Fowler struggling mightily and O'Neill posting a 1.304 OPS so far in his big league career, it's not a stretch to […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoMiles Mikolas Throws a Shutout on Monday
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas tossed a shutout on Monday, striking out nine Royals and allowing just one walk and four hits. Mikolas started the season off with two rough starts, but has been excellent since then. On the year, he has a 6-0 record to go with a 2.24 ERA. He's worth […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoGreg Garcia Exits Monday's Game With Back Tightness
St. Louis Cardinals infielder Greg Garcia was removed from Monday's game due to tightness in his lower back. Garcia took an awkward swing while at bat and was checked on by trainers, but he was allowed to remain in the game. He ended up hitting a single in the same at-bat but was later removed […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoCarson Kelly Could Return As Soon As He Is Eligible
St. Louis Cardinals catcher Carson Kelly (hamstring) could return to the team as soon as he is eligible this weekend. Kelly was placed on the 10-day disabled list with a hamstring injury last week, but it seems like it was not a major issue, as he's expected to return as soon as the 10 days […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoAdam Wainwright Undergoes Another Elbow Examination
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright underwent a non-intrusive procedure where doctors inserted a camera into his injured elbow. The Cardinals and Wainwright are trying to determine the cause of his elbow pain and he will continue to undergo a series of imaging and other tests. The veteran righty is on the 60-day disabled […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoAlex Reyes Will Work as a Starter When He Returns
St. Louis Cardinals general manager Michael Girsch confirmed on Monday that starting pitcher Alex Reyes (elbow) would be used as a starting pitcher once he completes his recovery from Tommy John surgery. It was originally unclear whether Reyes would be used in the rotation or out of the bullpen, but perhaps his 0.00 ERA and […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoCarlos Martinez Throws for the First Time Since Landing on the DL
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Carlos Martinez (lat) was able to long toss on Monday. It's the first time he's thrown since landing on the disabled list a few weeks ago with a strained lat. Martinez said he did not feel any pain during the long-toss session, but Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak said that […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoDexter Fowler Not in the Lineup for Monday's Game
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dexter Fowler is not in Monday's starting lineup. He's now been on the bench for two of the last three games while super prospect Tyler O'Neill gets some playing time in the outfield. Fowler is hitting a mere .160/.281/.292 through almost two months of the season. Fowler had a nice game […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoAndrew Miller Felt His Back Lock Up on Friday
Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Andrew Miller felt his back lock up on Friday after participating in pre-game workouts. He didn't end up pitching in any of the games against the Astros over the weekend, and the back injury may help to explain why Miller has been much less than stellar since coming off the disabled […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoJack Flaherty Dominates the Phillies on Sunday
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty was dominant on Sunday against the Phillies, pitching 7 2/3 innings of one-run ball, allowing just two hits and a walk while striking out 13. He now has 27 strikeouts in 23 1/3 innings of major league work to go with a 2.31 ERA and 1.03 WHIP. Barring […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoAdam Plutko Called Up to Take a Rotation Spot
Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Adam Plutko will be called up to make Wednesday's start. Plutko will be taking the rotation spot vacated by Josh Tomlin's move to the bullpen. Plutko made a start earlier this season, tossing 7 1/3 innings of three-run ball. He's been solid in Triple-A so far this season, posting a 2.25 […]
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