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Corey Kluber Will Start Tuesday's Series Opener
Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber is scheduled to start Tuesday's series opener against the Minnesota Twins in Puerto Rico. Kluber was supposed to start over the weekend, but back-to-back postponements threw the Cleveland rotation out of order. Kluber will go on Tuesday, with Carlos Carrasco going on Wednesday, and Trevor Bauer opening a series […]
David A Marcillo 7 years agoMichael Brantley Out of the Lineup on Friday
Cleveland Indians outfielder Michael Brantley is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Brantley was always expected to get more days off than a usual outfielder thanks to his injury history and the fact that he's returning from a major ankle procedure. Rajai Davis is in left, Bradley Zimmer is […]
David A Marcillo 7 years agoJose Martinez Drives in Six Runs on Thursday
St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Jose Martinez had an outstanding game on Thursday, going 4-for-5 with a run scored and six RBI. He also drew a walk on the evening. Martinez had a home run, two doubles, and a single in the excellent effort. He's now hitting .364 with a 1.056 OPS and 14 RBI. […]
David A Marcillo 7 years agoDez Bryant Now a Free Agent
Updating a previous report, wide receiver Dez Bryant is now an unrestricted free agent after he was cut by the Dallas Cowboys on Friday. Bryant was reportedly not even offered a pay cut, and so the Dez Bryant era comes to an end with a whimper in Dallas. The Cowboys will save $8.5 million this […]
David A Marcillo 7 years agoBradley Zimmer Gets Three Hits on Thursday
Cleveland Indians outfielder Bradley Zimmer recorded three hits on Thursday, finishing 3-for-4 with a run scored. All three of Zimmer's hits were singles, raising his batting average to .250. Everyone on the Cleveland roster has had a slow start offensively, but Thursday's 15-hit outburst may have been the start of something good.
David A Marcillo 7 years agoJason Kipnis Records Three Hits on Thursday
Cleveland Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis had a great game on Thursday, finishing 3-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored. Kipnis had a double and two singles on the evening, lifting his batting average to .160. It's been a slow start to the season for the entire Cleveland offense, but especially for Kipnis. Perhaps […]
David A Marcillo 7 years agoCowboys Plan to Release Dez Bryant on Friday
The Dallas Cowboys are planning to release wide receiver Dez Bryant on Friday, "barring an unexpected last-minute change of heart." Bryant and Cowboys owner Jerry Jones are scheduled to meet on Friday, and the plan is to cut ties with their former elite wide receiver. A change of scenery could potentially be the best thing […]
David A Marcillo 7 years agoFrancisco Lindor Scores Three Times and Drives in Three Runs on Thursday
Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor had a strong game on Thursday, finishing 2-for-4 with three runs scored and three RBI. Lindor cranked a home run to start the game and a two-run double later on. It's been a slow start to the season for Lindor, but Thursday's game could be the start of a hot […]
David A Marcillo 7 years agoMike Mayers Earns His First Career Save on Thursday
St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Mike Mayers picked up the first save of his career on Thursday. There's nothing to worry about here for Greg Holland owners, though, as Mayers' save was of the three-inning variety. He was called up to finish up a 13-4 win for St. Louis and did so by tossing three […]
David A Marcillo 7 years agoMichael Wacha Struggles But Picks Up a Win on Thursday
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Michael Wacha wasn't particularly good on Thursday, but he picked up a win anyway. Wacha lasted five innings, allowing four runs (three earned) on five hits and three walks while striking out five. He threw 93 pitches in his five innings, 57 of those for strikes. Wacha moved his record […]
David A Marcillo 7 years agoTrevor Bauer Pitches Well and Picks Up a Win on Thursday
Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Trevor Bauer pitched well on Thursday, tossing seven innings and allowing two runs on seven hits and two walks. He struck out seven on his way to a win and a quality start. Bauer needed 105 pitches to get through his seven innings, otherwise he may have been given the chance […]
David A Marcillo 7 years agoMLB Closers and Saves Report - Week 2
Week 2 of the young baseball season brought some more excitement: walkoffs, bench-clearing brawls, extra inning marathons, and more! But what about the bullpens? After a tumultuous Week 1, what went on in the bullpens around Major League Baseball in Week 2? Let's take a look at the news, the best performers, and any suggested […]
David A Marcillo 7 years agoYadier Molina Back in the Lineup on Thursday
St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina is back in the starting lineup on Thursday, batting sixth. Molina served his one-game suspension on Wednesday on what was to be a scheduled day off anyway. Molina is off to a decent start this season, slashing .256/.267/.488 through 43 at bats. He's a solid fantasy catcher in NL-only […]
David A Marcillo 7 years agoSam Tuivailala Placed on the Disabled List
St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Sam Tuivailala was placed on the 10-day disabled list due to a left knee strain. He'd pitched four innings so far this season, allowing two runs. In a corresponding move, Mike Mayers was called up to take Tuivailala's place as a middle reliever.
David A Marcillo 7 years agoCardinals Call Up Mike Mayers from Triple-A
The St. Louis Cardinals called up relief pitcher Mike Mayers from Triple-A Memphis. Mayers was just sent down a couple of days ago but was eligible to be recalled because St. Louis had to place Sam Tuivailala (knee) on the disabled list. Mayers made the team out of Spring Training and should continue to pitch […]
David A Marcillo 7 years agoCowboys Evaluating Wide Receivers in the Draft
The Dallas Cowboys are reportedly evaluating several wide receivers for the upcoming draft. They held a private workout for Oklahoma State wide receiver James Washington earlier this week, who then went on to visit the Texans the following day. With rumors swirling that the Cowboys may cut Dez Bryant, any potential wide receiver draft picks […]
David A Marcillo 7 years agoMichael Brantley Fills the Stat Sheet in Wednesday's Game
Cleveland Indians outfielder Michael Brantley filled up the stat sheet on Wednesday, finishing the game 2-for-4 with a run scored, an RBI, and a stolen base. The only thing Brantley didn't help out in for standard 5x5 leagues was home runs, but his owners will be pleased with four out of five. Brantley is an […]
David A Marcillo 7 years agoFrancisco Lindor Picks Up Two Hits on Wedenesday
Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor collected two hits on Wednesday, finishing the game 2-for-5 with a double and an RBI. Lindor is off to a very slow start, as the two hits only brought his batting average up to .184. He's struggling along with the entire Cleveland offense, but once they put it together, Lindor […]
David A Marcillo 7 years agoCarlos Carrasco Spins a Complete Game on Wednesday
Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco tossed a complete game on Wednesday, allowing just one run on three hits and two walks while striking out six. Cookie needed 110 pitches to make it through all nine innings, throwing 76 of them for strikes. He was masterful, lowering his ERA to 3.48 and picking up his […]
David A Marcillo 7 years agoTommy Pham Hits an Afternoon Home Run on Wednesday
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tommy Pham hit a home run in Wednesday afternoon's loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. He finished the game 2-for-4 with a run scored and an RBI. The blast was Pham's second and the RBI his third, and he raised his batting average to .256. It's been a somewhat slow start for […]
David A Marcillo 7 years agoGreg Holland Works a Scoreless Inning
St. Louis Cardinals closer Greg Holland pitched a scoreless inning on Wednesday, allowing just a walk. Holland's Cardinals debut was awful, but he came back with a solid inning in this one. He tossed 13 pitches, eight for strikes. Holland's velocity was noticeably down, but he may be able to pick that up as he […]
David A Marcillo 7 years agoAdam Wainwright Picks Up a Quality Start on Wednesday but Takes a Loss
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright was good enough to record a quality start on Wednesday, tossing seven innings while allowing three runs on eight hits. He struck out four and did not walk a batter. Wainwright wasn't great, as he allowed two home runs, but they were luckily solo shots. Wainwright will need […]
David A Marcillo 7 years agoEagles Coaches Hoping Carson Wentz Will Do a Better Job Protecting Himself
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz has said he has no plans to change his style of aggressive football, but his head coach Doug Pederson said he hopes his quarterback will reconsider. Pederson said, "Longevity is everything in this business," and added that he wants Wentz to, "Learn from Tom Brady, who got hurt early in […]
David A Marcillo 7 years agoDez Bryant to Meet With Jerry Jones on Friday
Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones plans to meet with wide receiver Dez Bryant on Friday. Rumors are swirling that by the end of the meeting, Bryant will no longer be a member of the Dallas Cowboys. Rumors have been intensifying lately that the Cowboys would be cutting Bryant at some point before […]
David A Marcillo 7 years agoYadier Molina Serving His Suspension on Wednesday
St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina has dropped his appeal and will serve his one-game suspension on Wednesday. Molina was scheduled for an off day on Wednesday anyway, so the suspension will really only affect the depth of the Cardinals bench for a day. Molina was suspended for his role in a benches-clearing incident on […]
David A Marcillo 7 years agoPaul DeJong Gets Wednesday Off
St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong is not in Wednesday's starting lineup. Greg Garcia is starting at shortstop and batting first against the Milwaukee Brewers. DeJong is off to a nice start, but the Cardinals make use of scheduled off days for their starters fairly regularly. DeJong could make a pinch-hitting appearance on Wednesday and […]
David A Marcillo 7 years agoDexter Fowler Not in Wednesday's Starting Lineup
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dexter Fowler is not in Wednesday's starting lineup against the Milwaukee Brewers. Harrison Bader will get the start in right field and will be batting seventh. Fowler is off to a slow start, so this is probably just a day off to try to get him back on track. There doesn't […]
David A Marcillo 7 years agoJose Martinez Back in the Lineup for Wednesday's Game
St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Jose Martinez (Achilles) is back in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Martinez didn't start on Tuesday due to a heel injury he suffered in a collision on Monday, but he did appear as a pinch hitter and was never really expected to miss significant time. He […]
David A Marcillo 7 years agoJose Ramirez Goes Yard on Tuesday Against the Tigers
Cleveland Indians infielder Jose Ramirez hit a home run on Tuesday against the Detroit Tigers, finishing the game 2-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored. Ramirez has been in a slump to kick off 2018, as even with Tuesday's nice effort he's still hitting just .132 with a .572 OPS. Perhaps Tuesday's 2-for-3 will […]
David A Marcillo 7 years agoAndrew Miller Records His First Win of the Season on Tuesday
Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Andrew Miller recorded his first win of the season on Tuesday, pitching a perfect eighth inning with one strikeout. Miller came into a tie game and the Cleveland offense was able to score the go-ahead run in the bottom of the eighth. Miller was called upon for a save on Monday, […]
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