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Josh Tomlin Gets Hit Hard by the Angels
Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Josh Tomlin pitched terribly on Tuesday, allowing eight runs on eight hits and a walk while lasting just three innings against the Los Angeles Angels. Tomlin almost matched the number of runs he allowed to the number of outs he got. He gave up home runs to Shohei Ohtani, Mike Trout, […]
David A Marcillo 7 years agoCardinals Call Up Harrison Bader
The St. Louis Cardinals called up outfielder Harrison Bader from Triple-A Memphis to take the roster spot of Jedd Gyorko, who was placed on the 10-day disabled list. Bader hit .235/.283/.376 with three homers and 10 RBI over 92 plate appearances last season and will serve as a reserve outfielder and right-handed pinch hitter while […]
David A Marcillo 7 years agoJedd Gyorko Lands on the Disabled List
St. Louis Cardinals infielder Jedd Gyorko was placed on the 10-day disabled list with a right hamstring strain. Gyorko was forced to leave Monday's game and will now be forced to miss at least 10 more days. He missed two weeks last season with a similar injury, but most signs are pointing toward this one […]
David A Marcillo 7 years agoEagles Sign Paul Worrilow
The Philadelphia Eagles signed linebacker Paul Worrilow to a one-year deal. Worrilow spent last season with the Detroit Lions after spending most of his career in Atlanta. He recorded 30 tackles while playing 274 snaps in 2017 and will serve as a rotational linebacker for the Eagles in 2018.
David A Marcillo 7 years agoJose Ramirez Walks Twice But Still Hasn't Recorded a Hit
Cleveland Indians infielder Jose Ramirez walked twice on Monday, but finished 0-for-3 on the evening in a game against the Los Angeles Angels. He's started the season out 0-for-15 and is sporting a .000 batting average. Players will go through similar slumps throughout the course of the season, it's just a little harder to look […]
David A Marcillo 7 years agoYonder Alonso Hits a Home Run on Monday
Cleveland Indians first baseman Yonder Alonso hit his second home run on the season on Monday against the Los Angeles Angels. Alonso is getting on base at a .412 clip and slugging .786. He'll cool down eventually, of course, but it has been an excellent start to the season and to his Cleveland career. He's […]
David A Marcillo 7 years agoEdwin Encarnacion's Third Home Run of the Season Stays in the Park
Cleveland Indians designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion hit an inside-the-park home run on Monday, his third home run of the season. Encarnacion benefited from a nice bounce and some not-so-nice defense from Angels left fielder Justin Upton. Encarnacion was able to motor around the bases and scored standing up. He's on pace for another power-filled season, […]
David A Marcillo 7 years agoMike Clevinger Tosses a Strong Five-Plus Innings in His 2018 Debut
Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Mike Clevinger tossed a solid 5 1/3 innings on Monday, allowing no runs on four hits and two walks while striking out five. Clevinger made some of the best Angels hitters look silly, including a three-pitch (all fastballs) strikeout of Mike Trout. Clevinger was lifted in the sixth inning after tossing […]
David A Marcillo 7 years agoMichael Brantley Scheduled to Play in Extended Spring Training
Cleveland Indians outfielder Michael Brantley (ankle) is scheduled to play in an extended spring training game on Tuesday. Assuming all goes well in the last few steps of Brantley's rehab early this week, he could rejoin the team in time for the home opener on Friday. Brantley has missed extended time due to injuries in […]
David A Marcillo 7 years agoGreg Holland Set to Join the Cardinals Bullpen Next Week
St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Greg Holland is set to join the Cardinals bullpen next Monday. He threw to live hitters on Monday and is scheduled to pitch in minor league games on Thursday and Saturday. Assuming those outings go well, Holland will be activated on Monday and will presumably jump right into the closer's […]
David A Marcillo 7 years agoDexter Fowler Records His First Hit of the Season
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dexter Fowler recorded his first hit of the season on Monday. He also knocked in his first run on the young season. All players will go through slumps throughout the course of the long MLB season, but it always looks worse when the slump starts off the year because you end […]
David A Marcillo 7 years agoPaul DeJong Hits Another Home Run on Monday
St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong hit another home run on Monday, ending up 3-for-4 on the day. His blast came in the sixth inning with two runners on base. DeJong has three home runs in four games now to go with a shiny .467 batting average. He'll obviously cool down some eventually, but he's […]
David A Marcillo 7 years agoMiles Mikolas Picks Up a Win in His Cardinals Debut
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas picked up a win in his Cardinals debut, tossing 5 2/3 innings while allowing four runs on seven hits. He did not issue a walk and struck out five. Mikolas wasn't great on the mound, allowing three home runs, but he was great at the plate, hitting a […]
David A Marcillo 7 years agoJedd Gyorko Forced to Leave Monday's Game
St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Jedd Gyorko was forced to leave Monday's game due to a right hamstring strain. He was 2-for-2 with a double and a hit by pitch before he was forced to leave. There hasn't been any further information yet, but it certainly looked like the kind of injury that could lead […]
David A Marcillo 7 years agoAdam Wainwright Could be Ready to Go On Thursday
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright (hamstring) could make his 2018 season debut on Thursday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. He started the year on the disabled list due to a strained right hamstring, but he was never expected to miss much time. Rookie Jack Flaherty started in Wainwright's place the first time through the […]
David A Marcillo 7 years agoPaul DeJong Homers Twice on Sunday
St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong blasted two home runs on Sunday, also drawing a walk in the contest. His first home run came in the second inning, and he waited until the eighth to hit his second. DeJong came out of nowhere to have a huge 2017, and he's shown no signs of slowing […]
David A Marcillo 7 years agoLuke Weaver Pitches Around Trouble for a Win
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Luke Weaver picked up a win on Sunday, tossing five innings while allowing just one run, but eight base runners. He wasn't great on the afternoon, but he was good enough to pitch his way out of trouble more than once. He's likely to make better starts going forward and […]
David A Marcillo 7 years agoYadier Molina Goes Yard Again on Sunday
St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina hit another home run on Sunday as the Cardinals beat the New York Mets. It was Molina's second homer of the series and second of the season overall. He had a very good offensive series to start off the season, and should be a solid but unspectacular fantasy backstop […]
David A Marcillo 7 years agoTrevor Bauer Lasts Five Innings in His First Start
Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Trevor Bauer lasted five innings on Sunday, allowing two runs while striking out seven. He was solid through four scoreless innings before allowing two runs in the fifth and not coming back out for the sixth. He ended up allowing a total of five hits and three walks in his start. […]
David A Marcillo 7 years agoEdwin Encarnacion Smacks Two Home Runs on Sunday
Cleveland Indians designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion hit two home runs on Sunday, driving in three runs in a loss to the Seattle Mariners. They were the first two homers of 2018 for Encarnacion, who is now hitting .333 after the first series of the season. He's likely to drop in production a bit overall, but […]
David A Marcillo 7 years agoCorey Kluber Takes a Complete-Game Loss on Opening Day
Cleveland Indians ace starting pitcher Corey Kluber pitched a complete game on Opening Day but took the loss as Cleveland only managed to score one run. In his eight innings of work, Kluber allowed two runs on six hits and a walk, striking out eight. He's due for better luck going forward and should get […]
David A Marcillo 7 years ago"No Timeline" for Contract Discussions Between the Cowboys and Dez Bryant
Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said that there is "no timeline" for contract discussions with wide receiver Dez Bryant. Jones said, "When we get ready on a decision with Dez, we’ll make it." It seems to remain possible that Bryant gets cut, but the Cowboys may be dragging their feet on this decision […]
David A Marcillo 7 years agoMichael Brantley Plays a Full Nine Innings in Triple-A
Cleveland Indians outfielder Michael Brantley (ankle) was scheduled to play seven innings of Wednesday's Triple-A game, but he felt well enough to complete all nine innings instead. Brantley made some Cactus League appearances in spring training but was deemed not quite ready to break camp with the team. He's currently on the 10-day disabled list […]
David A Marcillo 7 years agoJordan Hicks Impresses in His Major League Debut
St. Louis Cardinals rookie relief pitcher Jordan Hicks made his major league debut on Opening Day and was impressive, pitching a scoreless inning while allowing one hit and striking out one. Hicks reached 102 mph with his fastball and showed a good slider as well. With Greg Holland signed, the small chance Hicks had of […]
David A Marcillo 7 years agoYadier Molina Smashes an Opening Day Home Run
St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina hit a home run on Opening Day, finishing the game 1-for-3 with a walk, a run scored, and two RBI. Molina opened up the season batting sixth in a Cardinals lineup that should score plenty of runs this season. He's a well-rounded fantasy asset who should provide consistent production […]
David A Marcillo 7 years agoJose Martinez Gets 2018 Off to a Strong Start
St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Jose Martinez got off to a great start on Opening Day, going 3-for-4 with two runs scored and two RBI. Martinez smashed a home run in the sixth inning and had a pair of singles to go with it. Most importantly, Matt Carpenter started at third base, giving Martinez a […]
David A Marcillo 7 years agoCarlos Martinez Struggles on Opening Day
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Carlos Martinez struggled in his Opening Day start on Thursday, lasting just 4 1/3 innings while allowing five runs (four earned) on four hits and six walks. He struck out five and hit a batter. Martinez needed 90 pitches to get his 13 outs, only throwing 54 of them for […]
David A Marcillo 7 years agoDanny Salazar Officially Heads to the Disabled List
Cleveland Indians right-handed pitcher Danny Salazar (shoulder) was officially placed on the disabled list with a rotator cuff injury. Salazar missed spring training and just started throwing off a mound a few days ago. He'll probably miss at least April, but could be back in May if things go well. His role once he returns is […]
David A Marcillo 7 years agoMichael Brantley Officially Placed on the Disabled List
Cleveland Indians outfielder Michael Brantley was officially placed on the 10-day disabled list with a right ankle injury. Brantley is well on his way back from an offseason surgery performed to strengthen the ligaments around his ankle. He made his first Cactus League appearance last week, but the team did not want to push him […]
David A Marcillo 7 years agoAbraham Almonte Designated for Assignment
Cleveland Indians outfielder Abraham Almonte was designated for assignment on Thursday. He only managed a .174/.269/.304 slash line in 14 Cactus League games. He's a versatile defender with experience, so he'll likely draw some interest on waivers from other teams. If he goes unclaimed, he'll likely report to Triple-A Columbus and serve as outfield depth […]
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