Max Scherzer Shelled In No-Decision Thursday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer took a no-decision and lasted only 3 2/3 innings after surrendering seven earned runs, five hits and one walk during a 9-8 walk-off loss to the San Diego Padres on Thursday. The 36-year-old was spotted an 8-0 lead before exiting the game after serving up all seven runs in […]

Trea Turner Homers Twice, Steals Base Thursday

Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner stuffed the stat sheet Thursday, going 3-for-5 with two homers, three RBI, three runs scored and one stolen base in a 9-8 loss to the San Diego Padres. The first-time All-Star has delivered on his first-round value, posting 17 homers, 42 RBI, 56 runs and 19 steals with a .321/.368/.532 […]

Tyler O'Neill Returns To Lineup Friday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill (illness, hand) will return to the lineup and bat fourth after a two-game absence on Friday against the Chicago Cubs. The 24-year-old is in the midst of his best season yet, swatting 15 homers, 36 RBI, six stolen bases and 37 runs with a .276/.331/.557 line through 66 games. […]

David Fletcher Collects Four Hits Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels infielder David Fletcher went 4-for-4 with one RBI and one run scored during a 5-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox. The 27-year-old collected three hits, including two doubles, off Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi. The pesky Fletcher now has 16 doubles, 48 runs, 27 RBI, four steals and a .295/.324/.677 […]

Juan Soto Hits 10th Homer Tuesday

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto went 2-for-4 with one homer, one RBI and one run scored in a 7-4 loss to the San Diego Padres on Tuesday. The first-time All-Star took Padres starting pitcher Ryan Weathers deep for his 10th homer during a 3-2 count in the fifth inning to left center field. Soto hasn't […]

Ramon Laureano Stealing Bases Again

Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano went 2-for-4 with two runs, one walk and one stolen base in a 9-6 loss to the Houston Astros on Tuesday night. Laureano stole third base during the second inning off of Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez, marking the second consecutive game in which he's swiped a base. The 26-year-old […]

Yordan Alvarez Has Monster Night Tuesday

Houston Astros designated hitter/outfielder Yordan Alvarez went 3-for-3 with two home runs, three runs, five RBI and one walk during a 9-6 win over the Oakland A's on Tuesday night. The 24-year-old returned from the paternity list with a two-run shot in the first inning and a solo blast in the fifth, with both homers […]

Ke'Bryan Hayes Homers Monday Night

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes went 2-for-5 with one homer and two RBI during an 11-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Monday. The 24-year-old took an 0-2 pitch off of Braves relief pitcher Josh Tomlin 374 feet over the right field wall for his fourth home run of the season during the eighth […]

Craig Kimbrel Stuck At 20 Saves For Over Two Weeks

Chicago Cubs closer Craig Kimbrel's save opportunities have been non-existent during the team's 10-game losing streak. The eight-time All-Star hasn't recorded a save since June 20 and has only made one appearance since the Cubs combined no-hitter against the Los Angeles Dodgers on June 24. The 33-year-old has had a resurgence this season, posting a […]

Xander Bogaerts Reaches Base In 29th Consecutive Game

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts reached base for the 29th consecutive game during a 5-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Monday. The now three-time All-Star drew a walk in the first inning against Angels starting pitcher Jose Suarez. Bogaerts finished the night 0-for-4 while scoring a run in the fifth inning. The […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Crushes 27th Homer

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. went 1-for-5 with a solo homer in a 7-5 loss to the Washington Nationals on Monday. The 22-year-old hit his National League-leading 27th bomb off of Nationals starting pitcher Jon Lester during the fourth inning. The blast was also the newly minted All-Star's hardest-hit ball of the season, […]

Eddie Rosario Likely Headed To Injured List

Cleveland Indians outfielder Eddie Rosario (abdomen) is likely headed to the injured list after aggravating his abdominal injury on Monday, according to Indians manager Terry Francona. Rosario was initially pulled from Thursday's game against the Astros with the same issue and missed Friday's contest before returning to the lineup Saturday. The development is disappointing, given […]

Nick Castellanos Homers Monday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos went 1-for-5 with a solo homer against the Kansas City Royals in a 6-2 win on Monday. The 2021 All-Star's 17th homer of the season came off of Royals starting pitcher Mike Minor during a four-run seventh inning for the Reds. The 29-year-old currently leads the National League with a […]

Emmanuel Clase Implodes Monday Versus Rays

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Emmanuel Clase blew a save and took the loss during a 9-8 defeat to the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday. The 23-year-old failed to record an out, as he gave up three hits, one walk and two earned runs for his second blown save of the season. He now sits at […]

Brandon Woodruff Suffers Loss Monday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff took the loss in a 4-2 defeat to the Mets on Monday. The right-hander cruised through the first six innings of his start (allowing just one earned run over 64 pitches) before being chased in the seventh after giving up three earned runs. The 28-year-old finished the night after […]

Yadier Molina Stuffs The Stat Sheet Friday

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina went 3-for-5 with one homer, three RBI, two runs scored and a stolen base in a 9-3 win over the Rockies in 10 innings. The 38-year-old's eighth homer of the season was a two-run shot in the second inning off of Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Chi Chi Gonzalez. The […]

Ryan Pressly Locks Down 13th Save Friday

Houston Astros relief pitcher Ryan Pressly nailed down his 13th save of the season Friday in a 6-3 victory over the Cleveland Indians. The 32-year-old gave up a leadoff single to start the ninth but rebounded to close out the game with two strikeouts. The 2019 All-Star has been stellar during the 2021 campaign, converting […]

Pablo Lopez Gets Tossed After One Pitch Friday

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez was ejected after just one pitch Friday night in a 1-0 loss to the Atlanta Braves. Lopez beaned Ronald Acuna Jr. in the back of the left arm with a "poorly executed sinker" to start – and end – his evening. To make matters worse, Acuna also came around […]

Ian Anderson Goes Seven Innings In No-Decision Thursday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Ian Anderson fired seven innings of two-run ball while picking up a no-decision in a 4-3 win over the New York Mets on Thursday. The 23-year-old matched Mets ace Jacob deGrom with a seven-inning performance while giving up three hits, two walks and striking out two. Anderson was in line for […]

Austin Riley Homers Thursday Night

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley hit a two-run homer during the first inning against the New York Mets on Thursday during a 4-3 victory. Riley's 14th homer of the season came off of Mets ace Jacob deGrom. The 24-year-old is in the midst of a breakout season, posting 14 homers, 39 RBI, 40 runs […]

Nate Lowe Has Two-Homer Night Thursday

Texas Rangers first baseman Nate Lowe hit two home runs and knocked in three runs against the Oakland A's on Thursday during an 8-3 win. The 25-year-old's first homer of the game was a solo shot off of A's starting pitcher Sean Manaea during the fourth inning. The second homer was a two-run shot off […]

Raisel Iglesias Nails Down 15th Save Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Raisel Iglesias locked down his 15th save of the year on Wednesday night to secure the Angels 11-8 win over the Yankees. Iglesias struck out one in a clean ninth inning to convert his 15th save in 18 chances. June represented the best month of the season for the 31-year-old, […]

Corbin Burnes Looks For Redemption Against Pirates

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Corbin Burnes will toe the rubber in a Thursday matchup against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The 26-year-old was chased after four innings back on June 12 to the tune of nine hits, three walks and four runs (three earned). The start represented a season-worst 35.0 game score for Burnes. The Brewers co-ace, […]

Jared Walsh Hits Two Homers Wednesday Night

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Jared Walsh hit two home runs and knocked in five RBI against the New York Yankees on Wednesday during an 11-8 Halos victory. The 27-year-old's first homer of the night was a solo shot off of Yankees pitcher Luis Cessa during the fifth inning. The second homer was a grand […]

Patrick Corbin Looks To Build Off Strong June

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Patrick Corbin will take the ball on Thursday against the Los Angeles Dodgers as he looks to build off his encouraging June. The two-time All-Star went 2-2 over five starts with a 3.82 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 27 strikeouts over 30 2/3 innings. On the season, the 31-year-old is 5-6 with […]

Brandon Woodruff Spins Quality Start Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff gave up one run over six innings in a 2-1 win over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday. The 2019 All-Star struck out eight batters while giving up three walks and four hits during the quality start. The Brew Crew ace is in the midst of his best season yet, […]

Aaron Judge Resting Wednesday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Los Angeles Angels. While thankfully it's just a rest day, according to manager Aaron Boone, this development is disappointing since Judge won't face off with Shohei Ohtani on Wednesday. Appearing in the first 75 of 79 games on the season, Judge has […]

Anthony DeSclafani Serves Up Three Homers Monday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Anthony DeSclafani gave up three solo homers in a 3-2 loss Monday to the Dodgers. The 31-year-old was tagged twice to start the game by Mookie Betts and Max Muncy to give the Dodgers a quick 2-0 lead. DeSclafani lasted five innings, surrendering three earned runs, five hits and two […]

Shohei Ohtani Goes Yard Monday Night

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter/starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani smoked a first-inning home run off of New York Yankees starting pitcher Michael King in a 5-3 win Monday. In Ohtani's debut at Yankee Stadium, he smashed his 26th homer of the season with an exit velocity of 117.2 mph – the hardest-hit homer by an Angels […]

Gerrit Cole Gives Up Five Earned Runs In Loss To Red Sox

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole was rocked for six runs (five earned) in a 9-2 loss against the Boston Red Sox on Sunday. The three-time All-Star managed to get through five innings but gave up eight hits, three home runs and two walks while striking out six. The outing represented the right-hander's worst […]