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Kyle Schwarber Launches Three Homers In Win Sunday
Washington Nationals outfielder Kyle Schwarber went 3-for-4 with three home runs, four RBI and three runs scored in a 5-2 win over the Mets on Sunday afternoon. Schwarber has been absolutely mashing recently, as he has five homers in his last two games and is slashing .269/.344/.788 with nine homers, 17 RBI and 10 runs […]
Michael 3 years agoJT Brubaker Has Solid Outing Ruined By Lack Of Offense
Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher JT Brubaker took the loss on Sunday despite an otherwise sharp performance, as he allowed two runs on three hits while striking out nine over 6 2/3 innings in a 2-1 loss to the Indians. He's been solid over his last three starts now, posting a 3.86 ERA with 16 strikeouts […]
Michael 3 years agoJacob Stallings Drives In Lone Run In Loss
Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Jacob Stallings drove in the team's lone run of the game on Sunday, finishing 1-for-4 with an RBI single in a 2-1 loss to the Indians. Stallings had a solid month at the plate in May and was beginning to look like a solid fantasy catcher, but over 14 games in June […]
Michael 3 years agoMitch White Optioned To Triple-A Sunday
Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Mitch White was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday, according to Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register. White has posted a 3.77 ERA and 20.6 percent strikeout rate over 14 1/3 innings this season, but has not been a play even in SV/HLD formats as he has two […]
Michael 3 years agoDaulton Varsho Recalled From Triple-A, Starting Sunday
Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Daulton Varsho was recalled from Triple-A Reno on Sunday to replace catcher Carson Kelly, who was placed on the 10-day injured list with a fractured right wrist, the team announced on Twitter. Varsho struggled a bit in his stint with Arizona earlier this year, slashing .171/.227/.244 across 19 games, but at Triple-A […]
Michael 3 years agoFernando Tatis Jr. Not In Lineup After Early Exit Saturday
San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (shoulder) is not in the starting lineup for Sunday afternoon's matchup with the Reds. Tatis exited Saturday's game with a shoulder injury after diving for a ball, and it was the same shoulder that he suffered a subluxation on earlier this year that sent him to the injured […]
Michael 3 years agoMatt Peacock Earns Loss Against Dodgers Saturday
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Matt Peacock allowed three runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out three in five innings of work against the Dodgers on Saturday. Peacock has been struggling in June, as he has lost four straight starts and has posted a 6.61 ERA with nine strikeouts in 16 1/3 innings […]
Michael 3 years agoKetel Marte Leads Offense In Loss Saturday
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Ketel Marte led the team on offense on Saturday, finishing 1-for-3 with a double, a walk and two RBI in a 9-3 loss to the Dodgers. After being no-hit through the first seven innings by Walker Buehler, Marte closed out the Diamondbacks' offensive output on the night with his two-run double the […]
Michael 3 years agoBryan Reynolds Homers In Win Saturday
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds went 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI and a run scored in a 6-3 win over the Indians on Saturday. He has been on fire over the last couple weeks, as he is now slashing .353/.431/.667 with four homers, one steal, 10 RBI and nine runs scored over his […]
Michael 3 years agoBrandon Lowe Slugs 13th Homer On Saturday
Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe hit a pinch-hit home run in a 6-5 loss to the Mariners on Saturday. It was his 13th homer of the season, as he is now slashing .200/.301/.396 with four steals, 32 RBI and 36 runs scored over 67 games. It's definitely been a disappointing season for Lowe, […]
Michael 3 years agoManuel Margot Stays Hot, Homers On Saturday
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Manuel Margot went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in a 6-5 loss to the Mariners on Saturday. It was his third home run in his last 15 games, as he is now slashing .245/.310/.434 with eight RBI and seven runs scored in that span. He's been a solid outfielder in […]
Michael 3 years agoMike Zunino Hits 14th Homer Of Season
Tampa Bay Rays catcher Mike Zunino went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI in a 6-5 loss to the Mariners on Saturday. It was his third homer in his last 15 games, as he now has 14 home runs this season. Zunino has plenty of pop, but can't hit his way out of […]
Michael 3 years agoSam Howard Placed On IL With Knee Tendinitis
Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Sam Howard (knee) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Sunday with right knee tendinitis with the move retroactive to June 19, the team announced on Twitter. Howard has been a decent play in SV/HLD formats this season, recording nine holds while going 2-2 with a 4.44 ERA and 31.5 […]
Michael 3 years agoBrady Singer Expected To Start On Tuesday
Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Brady Singer (shoulder) is expected to make his next scheduled start on Tuesday night, according to Lynn Worthy of the Kansas City Star. Singer had reported a slight issue with his shoulder after pitching only three innings in his last start on Wednesday, but it appears that there are no […]
Michael 3 years agoGeorge Springer Starting In Center Field At Triple-A Sunday
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (quad) is getting the start in center field with the Triple-A Bisons on Sunday as he continues his rehab assignment, according to Keegan Matheson of MLB.com. Matheson adds that the Bisons have an off-day on Monday, and the Blue Jays will likely make a decision then as to whether […]
Michael 3 years agoTeoscar Hernandez Activated, Starting On Sunday
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez was activated from the paternity list on Sunday and is in the starting lineup against the Orioles. Hernandez was placed on the paternity list on Thursday, and now he'll get the start at designated hitter and bat fourth against Matt Harvey and the Orioles. Hernandez has been solid this […]
Michael 3 years agoJonathan Villar Not In The Starting Lineup Sunday Afternoon
New York Mets third baseman Jonathan Villar is not in the starting lineup for Sunday afternoon's matchup with the Nationals. This looks to just be a day off for Villar, who has played in seven straight games and 10 of the team's last 11. Villar has been having a nice year at the plate, slashing […]
Michael 3 years agoYuli Gurriel Not In Lineup On Sunday
Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel is not in the starting lineup on Sunday afternoon against the White Sox. This looks to just be a day off for Gurriel, who has appeared in 17 straight games for Houston. He's in the midst of a breakout season at the plate right now, as he's now slashing […]
Michael 3 years agoMike Moustakas Transferred To 60-Day IL
Cincinnati Reds infielder Mike Moustakas (heel) was transferred to the 60-day injured list on Saturday, the team announced on Twitter. It was reported that Moustakas had his rehab assignment shut down on Thursday after he reaggravated his heel injury, but it appears it was enough to warrant him missing another month of the season. With […]
Michael 3 years agoMichael Wacha Surrenders Five Runs In Loss Friday
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Michael Wacha struggled in a 5-1 loss to the Mariners on Friday night, allowing five runs on 11 hits and one walk while striking out two over 3 2/3 innings of work. Wacha had put together a couple nice outings at the end of April, but since May 2 he […]
Michael 3 years agoManuel Margot Extends On-Base Streak Friday Night
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Manuel Margot went 2-for-4 with a run scored in a 5-1 loss to the Mariners on Friday night. The performance extended his on-base streak to 10 games, as he is now slashing .275/.341/.450 with two homers, six RBI and six runs scored over this streak. He's been a fairly solid outfielder […]
Michael 3 years agoMax Scherzer Feels Good After Bullpen Session Saturday
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer (groin) was feeling good after his bullpen session on Saturday and expects to start on Tuesday, according to Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports. Zuckerman reports that as he walked by reporters on the field, Scherzer said, "40-pitch bullpen, all good. See you Tuesday." It sounds like it will be […]
Michael 3 years agoJoey Lucchesi Lands On IL With Elbow Inflammation
New York Mets starting pitcher Joey Lucchesi (elbow) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday with left elbow inflammation, according to Justin Toscano of NorthJersey.com. The move comes as somewhat of a surprise, as Lucchesi had looked good in his start on Friday night where he tossed 5 1/3 scoreless innings while striking […]
Michael 3 years agoAlbert Almora Jr. Activated From IL, Starting Saturday
New York Mets outfielder Albert Almora Jr. (shoulder) was activated from the injured list on Saturday and is back in the starting lineup, according to Justin Toscano of NorthJersey.com. Almora has missed over a month with a shoulder injury after colliding hard with the outfield wall on May 11, but before the injury he was […]
Michael 3 years agoRays Optimistic On Tyler Glasnow's Recovery
Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said that he is feeling optimistic about starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow (elbow) after he met with a doctor, according to Steve Carney of the St. Pete Nine. Cash added that the current plan for Glasnow is to have him shut down from throwing for the next four weeks, and […]
Michael 3 years agoJake Fraley Scratched From Lineup Thursday
Seattle Mariners outfielder Jake Fraley (undisclosed) was scratched from the starting lineup on Thursday night, according to Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times. There's no reason given just yet as to why Fraley was scratched, but in the meantime Taylor Trammell will get the start in center field and is batting ninth against the Rays. […]
Michael 3 years agoKevin Gausman Strikes Out Six, Earns Win Thursday
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Kevin Gausman allowed two runs on four hits and one walk while striking out six over eight innings to earn the win in a 10-3 victory over the Diamondbacks. Gausman has been dominant this season, going 8-1 with a 1.51 ERA and 103 strikeouts over 89 2/3 innings of work. […]
Michael 3 years agoEduardo Escobar Doubles, Triples In Loss Thursday
Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eduardo Escobar went 2-for-4 with a double, a triple and two runs scored in a 10-3 loss to the Giants on Thursday afternoon. Escobar has been riding a hot streak recently, slashing .300/.364/.517 with three homers, seven RBI and nine runs scored over his last 15 games. This hot stretch now […]
Michael 3 years agoZac Gallen Struggles In First Start Back From Injured List
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen struggled in his return from the injured list on Thursday, allowing four runs on four hits and one walk while striking out three in 2 2/3 innings of work against the first-place San Francisco Giants. It was Gallen's shortest start since July 2, 2019, as his ERA for the […]
Michael 3 years agoEvan White Removed From Rehab Assignment
Seattle Mariners first baseman Evan White (hip) has been taken off of his rehab assignment after suffering a recent setback, according to Jen Mueller of ROOT Sports Northwest. Mueller adds that White is currently working with the Mariners training staff for the next few days, and it could be five to six days before he […]
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