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Jose Altuve To Return To Lineup Monday Night
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (COVID-19) will be back in the lineup on Monday night, according to MLB.com's Brian McTaggart. Houston's lineup against Seattle has not been released yet, but manager Dusty Baker said Altuve is scheduled to be back in action Monday. He has been out for 10 games while going through COVID-19 […]
Michael 4 years agoSalvador Perez Day-To-Day With Jammed Thumb
Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (thumb) is being considered day-to-day after exiting Monday's contest with a jammed thumb, according to Anne Rogers of MLB.com. Perez appeared to have injured his thumb making a tag at the plate in the third inning, and was eventually replaced on defense in the sixth inning. Manager Mike Matheny […]
Michael 4 years agoPavin Smith Hits Second Homer Of 2021 On Sunday
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Pavin Smith continued his recent hot streak on Sunday, going 3-for-4 with a home run, one RBI and a run scored in a 7-0 win over the Braves in the second game of a doubleheader. Over his last six games, Smith is slashing .357/.400/.607 with two doubles, a triple, a home run, […]
Michael 4 years agoLuis Patino Tosses Two Scoreless Innings In Rays Debut
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Luis Patino allowed just one walk while striking out three in 2 2/3 innings of work in Sunday's loss to the Blue Jays. Part of the Blake Snell trade this offseason, Patino made 11 appearances in his debut season last year, allowing 10 runs while striking out 21 in 17 […]
Michael 4 years agoTommy Pham Exits Game With Injury
San Diego Padres outfielder Tommy Pham (leg) exited Sunday's game in the second inning after injuring himself while running out a groundout, according to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union Tribune. Pham pulled up limping on his way to first base, and had to be helped into the dugout. Jorge Mateo entered the game […]
Michael 4 years agoHyun-Jin Ryu Exits Start Early On Sunday
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu (glute) exited his start on Sunday with a minor right glute strain, according to Keegan Matheson of MLB.com. Ryu had looked good before his exit in the fourth inning, allowing just three hits and one walk while striking out five in 3 2/3 innings of work. There's no […]
Michael 4 years agoZac Gallen Tosses Shutout In Game 1 Of Doubleheader
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen went the distance on Sunday, tossing a complete-game shutout in a 5-0 Game 1 victory over the Atlanta Braves. Gallen allowed just one hit and two walks while striking out six batters for his third start in a row. It was his first win of 2021, as Gallen now […]
Michael 4 years agoPete Alonso Launches Fifth Homer Of 2021 On Sunday
New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso slugged his fifth home run of the season on Sunday, finishing 1-for-2 with two walks, one RBI and two runs scored in a 4-0 win over the Nationals. His performance Sunday improved his triple-slash line to .267/.357/.550 this year with five home runs and 12 RBI in 17 […]
Michael 4 years agoJ.D. Davis Has Big Day At The Plate Sunday
New York Mets third baseman J.D. Davis had a big day at the plate on Sunday, going 3-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and two runs scored in a 4-0 win over the Nationals. His two-out, two-run home run in the first inning Sunday was the second of the year for Davis, who is […]
Michael 4 years agoTaijuan Walker Earns First Win Of Season On Sunday
New York Mets starting pitcher Taijuan Walker earned his first win of the season on Sunday, tossing seven scoreless innings in a 4-0 victory over the Nationals. Walker allowed three hits and three walks with four strikeouts as he recorded his second quality start of the year. It was a good return to form for […]
Michael 4 years agoStephen Vogt Homers In Win Over Braves
Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Stephen Vogt launched his third home run of the year on Sunday afternoon, as he finished 1-for-3 with two RBI in a 5-0 Game 1 win over the Braves. Vogt hasn't gotten on base at a good rate, but he's definitely showing pop in his .188/.257/.469 triple-slash line through his first 12 […]
Michael 4 years agoKole Calhoun Homers In Game 1 Win Sunday
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Kole Calhoun went 2-for-3 with a home run, a walk, one RBI and two runs scored in a 5-0 win over the Braves in the first game of a doubleheader. Calhoun launched his second home run of the season in the third inning, as he improved his triple-slash line to .289/.333/.489 with […]
Michael 4 years agoWill Smith Sitting Out Sunday's Game Against Padres
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith is out of the lineup on Sunday night against the Padres. It's just a night off for the 26-year-old, who is slashing .229/.387/.458 with two home runs and four RBI in 15 games this season. Austin Barnes will replace him in the lineup and bat eighth against Joe Musgrove […]
Michael 4 years agoAJ Pollock Not In Lineup Sunday
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder AJ Pollock is getting the day off on Sunday, as he will sit out the evening matchup with the Padres. Pollock has been a bit sluggish out the gates this year, slashing .230/.277/.328 with one home run, five RBI and a 20:4 K:BB ratio over 19 games. He'll likely return to […]
Michael 4 years agoBuster Posey Gets Day Off Sunday
San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey is getting the day off on Sunday against the Marlins. Curt Casali will get the call behind the plate and will hit seventh against Miami starter Ross Detweiler. Posey has been off to a great start this season, slashing .277/.358/.553 with four home runs, four RBI and nine runs […]
Michael 4 years agoAnthony Rendon Could Return On Monday
Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon (groin) could be activated from the injured list as soon as Monday, according to Daniel Guerrero of MLB.com. Rendon has been out with a groin strain since April 10, and according to manager Joe Maddon, the team expects Rendon to be activated and back in the lineup on […]
Michael 4 years agoCarlos Correa Gets Day Off Sunday
Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels. It's a day off for Correa, who has appeared in all 20 of the team's games to start the season. He's looked much better at the plate than in 2020, as he is currently slashing .284/.330/.481 with four […]
Michael 4 years agoMike Trout Not In Lineup For Third Straight Game
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (elbow) is not in the lineup for the third game in a row on Sunday. Trout has been out since being hit by a pitch on his elbow, but it is not believed to be serious enough to warrant a stint on the injured list. Jeff Fletcher of the […]
Michael 4 years agoClint Frazier, Aaron Hicks Not In Starting Lineup Sunday
New York Yankees outfielders Clint Frazier and Aaron Hicks are not in the starting lineup for Sunday's contest against the Indians. It's a day off for the two outfielders, who have both struggled early on with Frazier slashing .149/.286/.191 in 16 games, while Hicks has slashed .172/.274/.328 in 18 games. Hopefully the day off will […]
Michael 4 years agoDJ LeMahieu Gets Day Off Sunday
New York Yankees second baseman DJ LeMahieu is getting the day off on Sunday against the Indians. It's just his second day off this year, as he has gotten off to an OK start with a .260/.337/.351 triple-slash line with one home run and six RBI in 19 games. He had started at first base […]
Michael 4 years agoAlex Verdugo Gets Day Off On Sunday
Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners. It's just the third day off Verdugo has had this year, as he has gotten off to a great start by slashing .325/.371/.538 with three home runs, 13 RBI and two steals in 21 games. With Verdugo […]
Michael 4 years agoTaylor Trammell Gets Day Off Sunday
Seattle Mariners outfielder Taylor Trammell will get a day off on Sunday, sitting out the contest against Boston. Managers will hope that this rest can get Trammell back on track, as he is slashing .155/.269/.345 with three home runs, nine RBI and leads the American League with 28 strikeouts over 18 games. He will likely […]
Michael 4 years agoKyle Lewis Returns To Lineup Sunday
Seattle Mariners outfielder Kyle Lewis is back in the starting lineup on Sunday and batting fourth after sitting out Saturday's contest. Lewis took a seat yesterday after playing in his first two games of the year on Thursday and Friday, as he opened the year on the injured list with a bone bruise in his […]
Michael 4 years agoDominic Smith Not In Lineup Sunday
New York Mets outfielder Dominic Smith is getting the day off on Sunday against the Nationals. He is slashing .232/.254/.375 with two homers and seven RBI through 15 games. With Smith sitting, Brandon Nimmo will slide over into left field while Albert Almora Jr. will get the start in centerfield. Smith should return to the […]
Michael 4 years agoMiguel Cabrera Comes Off IL, Batting Third Sunday
Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera (biceps) has come off the injured list and is in the starting lineup on Sunday. Cabrera will bat third against Danny Duffy and the Royals, as he makes his first appearance since April 10 after suffering a mild biceps strain. He started off the year with a bang by […]
Michael 4 years agoAkil Baddoo Out Of Lineup Sunday
Detroit Tigers outfielder Akil Baddoo is out of the lineup on Sunday against the Royals. It looks to be a day off for the rookie, who is slashing .260/.283/.660 with four home runs and 13 RBI in 16 games. Expect Baddoo to return to the lineup on Monday, but for now adjust your lineups accordingly.
Michael 4 years agoJoc Pederson Could Begin Light Hitting Tuesday
Chicago Cubs outfielder Joc Pederson (wrist) is progressing well over the past few days and could begin doing some light hitting by as early as Tuesday, according to Jordan Bastian of MLB.com. Pederson was placed on the 10-day injured list with tendinitis in his left wrist on Thursday, after starting the year with a .137/.262/.235 […]
Michael 4 years agoKevin Newman Launches First Homer Of Season
Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Kevin Newman launched his first home run of the season on Saturday, finishing 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI in the win over the Twins. After putting up a ridiculous .606/.641/.788 triple-slash line in 13 games this spring, Newman's bat has gone ice cold to start the year as he […]
Michael 4 years agoMichael Perez Homers In Perfect Day At Plate
Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Michael Perez went a perfect 3-for-3 with a double, a home run, a walk and three RBI in a 6-2 win over the Twins on Saturday. Perez hasn't had much playing time serving as the backup to Jacob Stallings, as Saturday's performance increased his season line to .190/.320/.381. As long as he's […]
Michael 4 years agoTrevor Cahill Posts Quality Start Saturday
Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Trevor Cahill earned his first win of the season on Saturday, allowing one run on two hits and two walks while striking out two over six innings of work. He continued his early season trend of alternating good starts and bad starts, as Saturday's performance came on the heels of a […]
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