Blake Swihart Clubs First Homer Of Season

Boston Red Sox catcher Blake Swihart finished with three hits in Wednesday night's win over the Athletics. The backstop hit his first home run of the season in the fifth inning. While it was just a solo shot, it got the eventual comeback by the Sox started en route to the 6-3 win in the […]

Nathan Eovaldi Spans Five Innings In No-Decision

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi needed 96 pitches to get through five innings Wednesday night while allowing three runs on four hits, striking out three and walking four. The counting stats weren't pretty in this outing for the 29-year-old right-hander, but on the bright side he didn't get tabbed with a loss. Through […]

Mookie Betts Leads Charge In Ninth-Inning Rally

Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts' two-run double in the top of the ninth carried the Sox to a 6-3 comeback victory over Oakland on Wednesday. Betts finished 1-for-4 but drove in two, scored twice and also drew a walk. Boston trailed 3-0 after four innings, but they went on to score six unanswered, claiming […]

Adam Frazier (2B/OF, PIT) - Week 1 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team leagues OWNED IN: 6% of leagues ANALYSIS: Adam Frazier is 3-for-13 with two runs scored in his first three games of the 2019 campaign. The new second baseman for the Pittsburgh Pirates, the 27-year-old is also the leadoff hitter for an underrated Pirates lineup. Frazier had a Jekyll-and-Hyde 2018 season but the […]

Chris Sale Takes Tough-Luck Loss

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale went six innings, allowing just one run on three hits while walking two and striking out only one in a 1-0 loss to Oakland on Tuesday. The only notch on the scoreboard was a solo shot off the bat of Matt Chapman in the first inning. This was […]

Brandon Nimmo Hit In The Hand By Pitch, Exits Game

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo was removed from Tuesday's game against the Marlins after being hit in the hand by a pitch. He was replaced in left field by Keon Broxton. Nimmo was 2-for-21 entering Tuesday's game, but he is one of the young stars on this Mets team, so losing him would present […]

Blue Jays Release Bud Norris From Minor League Deal

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Bud Norris was released from his minor league contract on Tuesday, reports Shi Davidi of Sportsnet. Norris made three appearances with the Jays in spring training but the team kept him in extended spring training to get more work. The team was out of space on the 25-man roster after […]

Dustin Pedroia Plays Entire Minor League Game Tuesday

Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia (knee) played all nine innings of a minor league spring training game on Tuesday. According to manager Alex Cora, the 35-year-old made some diving plays at second and reported feeling "fine" afterwards. Offensively, Cora said Pedroia had three quality at-bats in four tries. Now the plan is for […]

Kevin Pillar Could Start In Right Field For San Francisco

Newly acquired San Francisco Giants outfielder Kevin Pillar will likely start in right field on Wednesday, reports Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic. Pillar was acquired from Toronto for infielder Alen Hanson, relief pitcher Derek Law and prospect Juan DePaula. At 30, Pillar has always been known for his defensive prowess but from a fantasy perspective, he's fit […]

Edwin Encarnacion Scratched From Lineup

Seattle Mariners designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion was scratched from Tuesday's lineup against the Los Angeles Angels. No reason was given for his removal, but he will be replaced by left-handed hitting Daniel Vogelbach, who will bat eighth. Vogelbach is hitless in just seven at-bats this season, but he hit four home runs in 37 games […]

Daniel Robertson Leaves Game With Illness

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Daniel Robertson (illness) was removed during the second inning of Tuesday's game against Colorado. The team announced the illness but did not disclose any more about the departure. He was pinch hit for by infielder Brandon Lowe. The Rays have already dealt with injury in the infield, placing Matt Duffy […]

Chris Sale Looking To Right The Ship On Tuesday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale will toe the rubber against the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday night. His Opening Day start last Thursday went sour fast, as he went just three innings, allowed seven runs on six hits, struck out just four and walked three in a 12-4 loss to Seattle. Noticeably, his pitch […]

Franmil Reyes Sits Tuesday, Franchy Cordero Will Bat Fifth

San Diego Padres outfielder Franmil Reyes won't be in Tuesday's lineup against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Reyes has just one hit in 15 plate appearances this season. In his place, 24-year-old Franchy Cordero will get the start in right field. Cordero has just eight plate appearances in the season's first week, tallying two hits and one […]

Randal Grichuk Agrees To Five-Year, $52 Million Extension

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Randal Grichuk has agreed to a five-year, $52 million extension with the team, reports Shi Davidi of Sportsnet. The extension will buy out three of the 27-year-old's free-agent years. This news falls on the same day the Blue Jays traded away veteran Kevin Pillar to San Francisco, ensuring that the Blue […]

Mookie Betts To Remain In Leadoff Spot For Time Being

Boston Red Sox right fielder Mookie Betts will remain the leadoff hitter, according to manager Alex Cora in an interview with Jon Morosi on MLB Network Radio. Andrew Benintendi was expected to assume the leadoff duties this year, so he spent all of spring training to work on his plate discipline. He hit there for […]

David Price Overmatched In Season Debut

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher David Price pitched six innings of five-hit ball, while surrendering four earned runs, striking out nine, and walking two in a 7-0 loss to the Athletics on Monday. The 33-year-old gave up three home runs in the loss, which accounted for every run he surrendered. Ultimately, Price just didn't receive […]

Hunter Greene To Have Tommy John Surgery

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Hunter Greene, the club's No. 3 prospect per MLBPipeline.com, will undergo Tommy John surgery after suffering a setback last week in Arizona. The 19-year-old hadn't pitched in a game since July of 2018 but was throwing bullpens in spring training. However, the announcement of a setback means surgery will end his season. […]

Julio Urias On Pitch Count On Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urias makes his season debut on Monday against the San Francisco Giants. According to manager Dave Roberts, Urias will likely throw between 75 and 85 pitches if all goes well in the outing. The Dodgers are being safe with their 22-year-old southpaw after he underwent shoulder surgery in 2017. […]

Matt Wisler Acquired By Padres

Cincinnati Red starting pitcher Matt Wisler has been traded to the San Diego Padres for right-handed pitching prospect Diomar Lopez. Wisler was placed on waivers last week but was out of minor league options, so he will have to report to the Padres 25-man roster. The 26-year-old was originally drafted by the Padres in 2011 […]

Mookie Betts Back In Leadoff Spot For Second Consecutive Night

Boston Red Sox right fielder Mookie Betts will bat leadoff for a second straight game on Monday against the Athletics. The reigning American League MVP hit second for the team's first three games but hit leadoff on Sunday night because original leadoff hitter Andrew Benintendi got the night off after fouling a ball off of […]

Dexter Fowler Has A Bruised Toe

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dexter Fowler has been diagnosed with a bruised toe on his left foot after being hit by a pitch in Monday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. X-rays showed no fracture, so if he is forced to miss any time, it shouldn't be for too long. However, the team will monitor the […]

David Price Makes 2019 Debut On Monday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher David Price opens his season on the bump in Oakland on Monday night. Price, now 33, enters 2019 with hopes of repeating as World Series Champions and he can start by giving the Sox's rotation a sign of life after a less-than-thrilling start to the season. Through the team's first […]

Jung Ho Kang To Sit Monday, Colin Moran Will Start At Third

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Jung Ho Kang will sit Monday's home opener against the St. Louis Cardinals in favor of left-handed hitting Colin Moran. Through two games, Kang is 2-for-7, including a double with two RBI, but he has also struck out three times. It's an interesting lineup shift after Kang was named the starting […]

Red Sox Nearing Long-Term Extension With Xander Bogaerts

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts is close to signing a long-term extension, reports Evan Drellich of WEEI. Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports the deal is likely a seven-year extension worth $132 million, but terms have yet to be finalized. The 26-year-old has been the everyday shortstop in Beantown since 2014 and has a career WAR […]

Rick Porcello Lasts Just 2 2/3 Innings In Season Debut

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Rick Porcello had a bad start to 2019 on Sunday, getting through just 2 2/3 innings while allowing nine runs (four earned) on six hits while fanning three and walking four in a 10-8 loss to the Mariners. The Sox jumped out to a three-run lead in the game's first […]

J.D. Martinez Drives In Four In Series Finale

Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez finished 2-for-3 with a home run, four runs batted in, three runs scored and two walks in a 10-8 loss to the Mariners on Sunday. The homer was Martinez's second of the season, while his four RBI give him a total of seven through four games. The 31-year-old slugger […]

Mookie Betts Clubs First Homer Of The Season

Boston Red Sox right fielder Mookie Betts hit his first home run of the season in a 10-8 loss to the Mariners on Sunday. The long ball was Betts' only hit of the day but he also drew a walk and scored another run. Andrew Benintendi (knee) was out of the lineup on Sunday so […]

Joey Wendle Suffers Strained Hamstring On Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Joey Wendle was removed from Sunday's game against the Houston Astros with a strained left hamstring and is listed as day-to-day. He was 0-for-2 with a strikeout before exiting the game and was replaced by Brandon Lowe. While Wendle is hitless through the first four games of 2019, he is an […]

Walker Buehler Will Be Limited Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler will be limited in his season debut on Sunday against the Arizona Diamondbacks, announced manager Dave Roberts. The skipper hopes that the 24-year-old can get through five innings of work, but he also won't get near the 100-pitch mark. The Dodgers are likely being cautious with their young […]

Jorge Soler (OF, KC) - Week 1 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team leagues OWNED IN: 22% of leagues ANALYSIS: Soler slashed .265/.354/.466 over 61 games in 2018 before breaking his foot, forcing him to miss the remainder of the season. Combined with a BABIP of .340, a wOBA of .354, an ISO of .202, and a wRC+ of 123, Soler was an […]