Kevin Pillar Belts Sixth Homer On Sunday

New York Mets outfielder Kevin Pillar went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and a walk in the Mets 5-2 loss to the Nationals on Sunday. He now owns a .243/.285/.434 slash line with six homers, 18 RBI, 19 runs scored, and two steals on the season. Pillar has been a huge help to the […]

Taijuan Walker Allows Ten Hits On Sunday

New York Mets starting pitcher Taijuan Walker went 6 1/3 innings pitched in an uneven start against the Nationals on Sunday as the Mets fell 5-2. Walker allowed ten hits, including two home runs to Kyle Schwarber, and four earned runs while striking out five. Walker, the losing pitcher of record, was actually in line […]

David Peterson With Another Strong Start On Saturday

New York Mets starting pitcher David Peterson went 4 2/3 innings in the first game of a doubleheader on Saturday against the Nationals, allowing just one earned run and striking out six. The Mets won 5-1, but Peterson did not factor into the decision. Peterson has now allowed just one earned run over his last […]

Francisco Lindor Belts Two Homers On Saturday

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor went 3-for-5 with two home runs, five RBI, and two runs scored in the first game of a doubleheader on Saturday against the Nationals. Lindor accounted for all five runs in the Mets 5-1 victory. Lindor went 1-for-3 in the nightcap, which the Mets dropped 6-2, to finish the […]

Cedric Mullins Blasts Two Homers On Friday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins filled up the box score on Friday evening going 3-for-4 with two home runs, four RBI, and two runs scored in the Orioles 7-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. Mullins' incredible 2021 campaign continues, as he now has 11 HR, 23 RBI, and 12 stolen bases, to go with […]

Joey Lucchesi With Another Strong Start On Friday

New York Mets starting pitcher Joey Lucchesi had another solid outing on Friday against the Nationals pitching 5 1/3 scoreless innings in the Mets 1-0 loss. Lucchesi struck out five while allowing just four hits and two walks. It was his fifth solid outing in a row, though he has not pitched beyond 5 1/3 […]

Edwin Diaz Tagged With Loss On Friday

New York Mets relief pitcher Edwin Diaz picked up his second loss of the season on Friday in the Mets 1-0 loss to the Nationals. Diaz failed to record an out in the ninth inning. Called on to preserve a 0-0 tie, Diaz (1-2) allowed a walk, two singles, and one earned run giving the […]

Francisco Lindor Back In A Funk At The Plate

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor went 0-for-4 in the Mets 1-0 loss to the Nationals on Friday. Lindor, who had been hot at the plate during the early part of June, is now hitless in his last three games having gone 0-for-11. He is also slashing just .174/.321/.348 over his last seven games with […]

Mets Remain Undecided On Jacob deGrom Start On Monday

The New York Mets remain undecided as to whether starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) will make his next start on Monday against the Atlanta Braves at home. Despite the fact that deGrom is no longer feeling soreness in his shoulder, and the fact that they are allowing him to continue to throw, the Mets may […]

Jacob deGrom Throwing Off Mound On Friday

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) was at Nationals Park on Friday throwing off a mound in the visiting bullpen ahead of the Mets game against the Nationals. This is deGrom's regular between-starts routine. Despite the inconclusive nature of the existing shoulder issue, the Mets are clearly allowing deGrom to continue to throw […]

Marcus Stroman Takes Hard Luck Loss Thursday

New York Mets starting pitcher Marcus Stroman went seven strong innings against the Cubs on Thursday, allowing just two earned runs, four hits, and one walk in the Mets 2-0 loss. Stroman tied his season-high with eight strikeouts as well. Despite the excellent start, Stroman was outdueled by Kyle Hendricks, dropping his record to 6-5 […]

Mike Moustakas Shut Down On Rehab Assignment

Cincinnati Reds infielder Mike Moustakas (heel) has been shut down on his rehab assignment after aggravating his heel injury. Fortunately, it was also reported that Moustakas did not tear his plantar fasciitis. Moustakas will now go back into a walking boot and will be re-evaluated sometime after the weekend. Moustakas has missed nearly a month […]

Tommy Edman Returns To Lineup On Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals infielder/outfielder Tommy Edman (abdomen) returned to the lineup on Thursday for the Cardinals game against the Atlanta Braves. Edman will be batting leadoff and playing right field. Edman missed the last two games due to an abdominal issue but he reportedly feels fine and does not have any reservations about playing, according […]

Mike Soroka Hopes To Pitch In 2021

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Soroka (Achilles) stated that he still hopes to pitch in 2021. Soroka recently explained that his injury setback related to his body's rejection of the sutures from his first surgery. The good news, however, was that his second surgery revealed that his Achilles was healed from his first surgery and […]

Ryan Mountcastle With Two More Hits Thursday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder/first baseman Ryan Mountcastle went 2-for-4 in the Orioles 10-3 loss to the Indians on Thursday. Mountcastle remains red hot at the plate now having slashed .322/.344/.627 with five home runs, 16 RBI, and nine runs scored over his last 15 games. Fantasy managers should keep Mountcastle active in most formats with the […]

Mychal Givens Placed On Injured List

Colorado Rockies right-hander Mychal Givens (back) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Thursday due to a lower back strain that has been nagging him for several days. In a corresponding move, the Rockies called up reliever Justin Lawrence from Triple-A. Givens owns a 2.78 ERA, a 1.28 WHIP, a 25:11 K:BB, and seven […]

Kris Bryant In Lineup On Thursday Against Mets

Chicago Cubs infielder/outfielder Kris Bryant (hand) is back in the lineup for the Cubs tilt against Marcus Stroman and the Mets on Thursday. He is playing third base and batting second. Bryant missed Wednesday's game against the Mets due to a bruised right hand, after he was hit with a pitch on Tuesday night by […]

Unclear What Is Causing Jacob deGrom's Shoulder Issue

Two doctors examined the MRI results of New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) on Thursday and had the same prognosis from the imaging. Specifically, that deGrom's shoulder is fine and that there is no concern. As a result, the Mets don't know what is causing deGrom's discomfort, according to manager Luis Rojas. Despite […]

Kevin Pillar With Another Big Night On Wednesday

New York Mets outfielder Kevin Pillar went 2-for-4 with a home run, double, two RBI, and two runs scored in the Mets 6-3 win over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday. Pillar's home run was his fifth of the season. He now owns a .250/.289/.430 slash line with the five homers, 17 RBI, 18 runs scored, […]

Edwin Diaz Picks Up 14th Save On Wednesday

New York Mets relief pitcher Edwin Diaz picked up a one-out save on Wednesday preserving the Mets 6-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs. Diaz needed just four pitches to convert his 14th save of the season after reliever Drew Smith made things interesting in the top of the ninth inning which began with the Mets […]

Dominic Smith Homers Again On Wednesday

New York Mets outfielder Dominic Smith went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and two RBI in the Mets 6-3 win over the Cubs on Wednesday. It was Smith's second home run in three games, as his bat has gotten hot during this four-game series against Chicago. He is 4-for-9 with two home runs and […]

Max Muncy Pain-Free And Playing Catch

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Max Muncy (oblique), currently on the 10-day injured list, is pain-free, according to manager Dave Roberts. Muncy was also playing catch ahead of the Dodgers-Phillies game on Wednesday. Obviously, this news suggests that Muncy's stay on the IL should be for the minimum amount of time. Assuming he suffers no […]

Zac Gallen To Be Reinstated From The Injured List On Thursday

Arizona Cardinals starting pitcher Zac Gallen (elbow) will reportedly be reinstated from the injured list and start against the San Francisco Giants on Thursday. Gallen has been dealing with elbow soreness and has been out since the beginning of May. The 25-year-old has posted a 3.04 ERA, a 1.20 WHIP, and a 32:14 K:BB over […]

Miguel Castro Available Out Of The 'Pen On Wednesday

New York Mets right-handed relief pitcher Miguel Castro (neck) is available out of the bullpen on Wednesday, according to manager Luis Rojas. Castro had been unavailable the past two games due to neck stiffness, which has now improved. The Mets bullpen has been taxed the past few games, so Castro's return should help preserve some […]

Lucas Sims Picks Up Seventh Save Of Season

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Lucas Sims picked up his seventh save of the season, a four-out save, in the Reds 2-1 win over the Brewers on Wednesday. Sims registered all outs via the strikeout and allowed just one hit in his impressive outing. It has been an up-and-down season so far for Sims in 2021, where […]

Brady Singer Goes Only Three Innings On Wednesday

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Brady Singer (shoulder) reportedly felt something in his shoulder after his last start on June 11 against the Athletics. While he said his concern level is low, this may explain why he was limited to just three innings pitched and 51 pitches thrown in the Royals 6-5 loss to the Tigers […]

Mitch Haniger Back In The Lineup On Wednesday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger (knee) is back in the lineup on Wednesday for their game against the Twins. Haniger is batting third as the Mariners designated hitter. He missed the last two games after fouling a ball off his left knee on Sunday against the Indians. Haniger, fortunately, will not have to spend time […]

Mets Hopeful Carlos Carrasco Can Return In July

New York Mets starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (hamstring) has restarted his throwing program. Carrasco, currently on the 60-day injured list, has started throwing off of flat ground again. While it is not a true bullpen session off of the slope of a pitching mound, it is a step in the right direction. The Mets reportedly […]

Dellin Betances Hit Hard In Rehab Outing

New York Mets relief pitcher Dellin Betances (shoulder) allowed five runs on Wednesday for Single-A St. Lucie. Betances walked two, allowed three hits and recorded only one out in his appearance. Betances has appeared in only one game this season on April 7 and has been sidelined since with a right shoulder impingement. The oft-injured […]

James McCann Reaches Base Twice In Mets Victory

New York Mets catcher James McCann went 1-for-3 with a single and walk in the Mets 3-2 win over the Cubs on Tuesday. McCann also made a critical play at the plate in the ninth inning to preserve the Mets win when Jake Marisnick was thrown out trying to score from first base on a […]