Julio Teheran Has Terrible Start But Gets Bailed Out By 'Pen

Normally, if Atlanta Braves starter Julio Teheran had gone 2 1/3 innings and gave up five runs on three homers, you'd pretty much think it was going to be a long day for the Braves. Nope. While Teheran was out of the game, the Atlanta Braves bats pretty much went to town on any pitcher […]

Thomas Greiss Gets Win Despite Four-Goal Game Against Flyers

New York Islanders goalie Thomas Greiss, who makes the news more for what he "likes" on Instagram than what he does on the ice, was sufficient on Tuesday against the Flyers. Well, he wouldn't have been if he didn't get five goals in support, since he let in four himself. Greiss is 32 and is […]

John Tavares Scores Two Goals As Isles Beat Flyers

New York Islanders center John Tavares must not have been content seeing his fellow center, Mathew Barzal, score two goals. Tavares equaled him in the goals category, netting two of his own, but he didn't have an assist. Whatever. New York won, 5-4. It's a hollow win, since they are not going to the playoffs. […]

Mathew Barzal Nets Two Goals And Has Assist In Isles Win

Win or lose, New York Islanders center Mathew Barzal usually shows up SOMEWHERE in the box score. That was the case with New York's 5-4 win over Philadelphia. Barzal had two goals and an assist. Enjoy having him in your lineup the last several days before the playoffs. He's going to be at home watching […]

Freddie Freeman Has Only RBI In Loss To Nats

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman was the only player to really continue hitting after Sunday's blistering attack against the Phillies. The Nationals are not the Phillies, though, and the bats were stymied by Tanner Roark. Freeman hit a run-scoring single in the fifth. He now has five RBI, which is a nice start, indeed. […]

Sean Newcomb Has Very Ineffective Outing In Loss To Nats

It definitely wasn't Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Sean Newcomb's night. He only lasted 4 1/3 innings and gave up five runs, including a three-run bomb to Bryce Harper that might still be traveling if it hadn't been hit in a stadium. Maybe someone insulted Harper again. Newcomb was wild, issuing four walks. So was there […]

Trey Mancini Hits Homer For Lone Run In Loss To Astros

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Trey Mancini was the lone bright spot in Monday's 6-1 loss to the Astros. His solo homer, though, was hit well after the game was largely out of hand. He hit it in the ninth inning off Collin McHugh. Here's hoping that it snaps him out of his early-season funk since he's […]

Chris Tillman Has Dreadful Start Against Astros On Monday

After Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Chris Tillman lasted only four innings against the Houston Astros, you couldn't blame manager Buck Showalter if he'd looked at the calendar to make sure it read 2018 and not 2017. Tillman gave up four runs on seven hits, including a homer. If this trend continues, the bullpen is going […]

Chris Davis May Be Bumped Down In Batting Order

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis, who has yet to get a hit this season, might be moved down in the batting order by manager Buck Showalter. This was just an experiment on Showalter's part, and he'd really like to have a leadoff hitter who can get on base with some regularity. Davis may be […]

Kevin Gausman Has Ghastly First Start Of The Season

Baltimore Orioles starter Kevin Gausman was in trouble from the very first pitch that he threw on Sunday. It was crushed for a homer and it didn't get any better. By the time Buck Showalter removed him after the fourth inning, Gausman had given up six runs on seven hits, three of which were homers. […]

Zach Britton Starts Running Again And Will Travel With Team

Baltimore Orioles closer Zach Britton (Achilles) is running again and that's good news for a team that's struggling. He's going to travel with the team. Also, pitcher Chris Lee (oblique) is throwing again. Who knows what the team will do with Lee once he's healthy. It's going to depend on how the other pitchers are […]

Mark Trumbo Looking to Start Rehab Games Soon

Baltimore Orioles designated hitter Mark Trumbo (quad) is going to go to Sarasota and hopefully start some rehab games soon. Perhaps his bat will help the team when he comes back, but they might want to see how hard he could throw the ball as a starting pitcher given how bad they have been lately...

Alex Cobb Will Pitch Six Inning Game In Minors Or Elsewhere Before Activation

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Alex Cobb will pitch at least a six-inning game in the Minor Leagues before being called up to the Majors. After Andrew Cashner's dreadful start on Saturday, they may be hoping Cobb's ready sooner than later.

Kurt Suzuki Hopes To Avoid Disabled List

Atlanta Braves catcher Kurt Suzuki caught a lucky break - his MRI exam showed that he did NOT fracture his hand after being hit by a pitch. Wait. Would that be a lucky NON-break? Anyways... the team hedged their bets and traded for catcher Carlos Perez, trading away Ryan Schimpf, who is now on his […]

Dansby Swanson Has Strong Night With The Bat In Extra-Inning Loss

The jury's still out whether Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson will ever be the superstar that people thought he'd be when he came to town. It's only a couple of games, but Swanson seems to be out to prove that he can be that player. He went 3-for-4 with an RBI in Atlanta's 11-inning loss […]

Mike Foltynewicz Gives Up Three Runs In Extra-Innings Loss

By the time the game ended in the eleventh inning on Friday night, Atlanta Braves pitcher Mike Foltynewicz wasn't a factor in the final score nor did he get a decision. He went five innings and gave up three runs, two of them earned. Folty struck out seven and walked one, but he did give […]

Kurt Suzuki, Playing For Injured Tyler Flowers, Leaves After Being Hit by Pitch

Atlanta Braves catcher Kurt Suzuki, who had gotten the starting job after Tyler Flowers went on the disabled list for an oblique injury, had to leave Friday's game after being on the hand by a pitch. Chris Stewart, who was this close to retiring, may be getting the starting job should Suzuki land on the […]

John Tavares Scores In Loss To Maple Leafs

New York Islanders center John Tavares is having another good season. He's not Sidney Crosby, by any means, but he's got 34 goals, which is nothing to sneeze at. Tavares briefly tied the game on Friday with a wrist shot in the third, but it was for naught as Toronto scored later on to win […]

Jordan Eberle Has Two Assist In Loss To Maple Leafs

New York Islanders center Jordan Eberle might be a bit overshadowed by both John Tavares and Mathew Barzal, but he's been putting together a pretty good season too. On Friday night, he had two assists to give him 32 on the season, but it wasn't enough as New York fell, 5-4. If you need a […]

Chris Gibson Can't Preserve Leads As Islanders Fall To Leafs

New York Islanders goalie Chris Gibson had the lead given to him not once, not twice, but three times in Friday night's game. He couldn't keep Leafs players from answering back each time and then he gave up the tying and go-ahead goals in the third as New York fell to Toronto, 5-4. Right now, […]

Tyler Flowers Leaves Opening Day Game With Oblique Discomfort

It's a good thing that the Atlanta Braves decided to carry three catchers on their Opening Day roster. Tyler Flowers left Thursday's game against the Phillies with oblique discomfort. He's likely to land on the disabled list, and Kurt Suzuki will get the starting nod and Chris Stewart will be the backup. Suzuki could be […]

Freddie Freeman Hits Two-Run Blast In Opening Day Win

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman showed why we love him so much on Opening Day. He hit a two-run homer on Thursday. He went 1-for-2 on the day thanks to three walks -- opposing pitchers don't love him that much. He's likely going to get another crack at the Phillies on Friday night.

Brad Brach Blows Save Against Twins

Baltimore Orioles interim closer Brad Brach didn't help his case on Thursday to be the main guy in Zach Britton's absence. He entered the game and gave up two runs in two-thirds of an inning. Walking two hitters definitely did NOT help. Manager Buck Showalter may see how reliever Darren O'Day does or he may give […]

Week 1 Waiver Wire - Catchers

The regular season is just beginning and people are already likely sitting at home, staring at their computer screens mumbling, "Tore his MCL? Carrying a suitcase? Dude makes millions of dollars... he couldn't HIRE someone to carry it for him?" In case you're wondering what I'm talking about: Salvador Perez, who is one of the […]

Adam Jones Hits Walk-Off Homer In Extras

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Adam Jones rescued interim closer Brad Brach from being the goat on Thursday. He hit a solo homer in the 11th inning to give Baltimore an Opening Day win, 3-2. It was his only hit of the day, but it was a big one. That's one homer in your lineup if you started […]

Chris Davis Batting Leadoff On Opening Day

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis will bat first on Opening Day. Yes, it's unconventional, but manager Buck Showalter likes to challenge the norm. The stakes aren't as high for Thursday, but it's still a different look. Davis, who struggled in '17, might be more focused in this spot. It's not permanent yet, though. It'll be […]

Alex Cobb and Chris Tillman Throw Bullpen Sessions

Baltimore Orioles starting pitchers Alex Cobb and Chris Tillman each threw a bullpen session on Wednesday while the team prepares for Opening Day on Thursday. Cobb will likely go to Double-A to get himself stretched out before rejoining the team later on in April. Tillman will be No. 3 in the rotation and with the weather […]

Trey Mancini Is Feeling Much Better

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Trey Mancini (hamstring) told the media that he could have played in Monday's game against Norfolk but sat it out as a precaution. He's going to be ready to go on Opening Day. Be ready to put him in your lineup and see if he can surpass his 2017 season.

Tim Beckham Plays Sim Game With No Issues

Baltimore Orioles third baseman Tim Beckham played in a simulated game on Tuesday and reported no issues with his groin that he injured late in Spring Training. The Orioles hope that he continues the strong hitting that he showed when he came over last season in a trade. Beckham should be all set for Opening […]

Chris Stewart Makes Atlanta's Opening Day Roster As Third Catcher

Atlanta Braves catcher Chris Stewart has made the team as the third backstop. This is relevant only to his immediate family members and close friends. He's owned in 0 percent of Yahoo fantasy leagues and that will likely change only if Tyler Flowers and Kurt Suzuki are both injured at some point this year. Stewart […]