Renato Nunez Adds Two Doubles, RBI To Hot Streak Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles third baseman/designated hitter Renato Nunez continued to hit the baseball with authority in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the Tigers. Nunez went 2-for-4 with two doubles, an RBI, and a strikeout. The 25-year-old has been on a torrid streak since May 20, batting .361 with six home runs, three doubles, and 13 RBI. Given […]

Carlos Santana Has a Huge Game on Wednesday

Cleveland Indians first baseman/designated hitter Carlos Santana had a huge game on Wednesday, going 3-for-4 with two walks, four runs scored, and five RBI. Santana hit a home run, a triple, and a double, falling just a single shy of the cycle. It was a huge game for Cleveland's best offensive player, lifting his line […]

Khris Davis Hitting Soft Toss

Oakland Athletics outfielder Khris Davis (hip, oblique) is hitting soft toss, but it's unknown if he'll be ready to come off the injured list when he's eligible this Saturday. Davis should be ready to return at least by early next week. The All-Star slugger is batting .248/.318/.497 with 12 home runs, 23 runs and 29 […]

J.D. Martinez Posts Two-Homer Afternoon

Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez had two hits Monday, both solo home runs, to give him 11 on the season. The first shot came in the sixth when Boston already led 9-3, before his second one came in the eighth inning, to give them their 12th run. Previously off an 0-for-13 stretch, Martinez's […]

Daniel Vogelbach Launches His 15th Home Run

Seattle Mariners first baseman/designated hitter Daniel Vogelbach went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Monday's 6-2 victory against the Texas Rangers. The homer was his team-leading 15th homer of the season, one of five M's players with double-digit clouts. He is also third on the team in RBI behind outfielder Domingo Santana (42) and […]

Albert Pujols Inches Up The Home Run Chart

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Albert Pujols went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and two runs scored in Monday's 8-5 loss against the Oakland Athletics. The homer was the 642nd home run of his career, sixth-most in major league baseball history. He is now just 18 behind Hall of Famer Willie Mays on the […]

Edwin Encarnacion Sitting Out Monday

Seattle Mariners first baseman/designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion is not in the starting lineup on Monday. Jay Bruce will play first base and will hit sixth on Monday against Rangers starting pitcher Lance Lynn. Bruce has power, 13 homers and 27 RBI in 154 at-bats, but he's also hitting just .208 (32-for-154) in his 43 games […]

Mark Trumbo To Start Rehab Assignment Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Mark Trumbo (knee) said he'll start a rehab assignment with Double-A Bowie on Tuesday. The hope is that his surgically repaired right knee responds well enough for him to be re-evaluated in mid-June. Trumbo hasn't had any pain in his knee while at extended spring training, so that's a good sign. Those […]

Mark Trumbo Nearing Rehab Assignment

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Mark Trumbo (knee) is nearing a rehab assignment, according to manager Brandon Hyde. Trumbo's knee is recovering well from time at first base and in the outfield in extended spring training. It's good news for an Orioles offense that can use all the help they can get these days. Trumbo is unlikely […]

Avisail Garcia Still Producing

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Avisail Garcia is hitting .270 with three home runs and three steals over the past two weeks. His season stats of 23 runs, nine homers, 22 RBI, six steals, and .280 batting average don’t jump off the page but are very solid. Garcia is a good place to look for power […]

Austin Meadows Perfect At Dish In Series Finale Win

Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Austin Meadows went 4-for-4 with a double, a solo home run, two runs scored and three RBI in Sunday's 6-3 road victory against the Cleveland Indians in the series finale. The homer was the 10th of the season for Meadows, who was acquired from the Pittsburgh Pirates along with Tyler […]

Shin-Soo Choo Stays Hot In Sunday's Loss

Texas Rangers outfielder Shin-Soo Choo went 2-for-5 with a double and a solo home run with two RBI in Sunday's 7-6 road loss against the Los Angeles Angels. Of course, it wasn't all great, as he also struck out three times, too. He has managed 27 whiffs in just 78 at-bats in the month of […]

Shohei Ohtani In 2-For-21 Skid

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani went 0-for-3 with one RBI in the Angels 7-6 win over the Rangers. Ohtani hit a sacrifice fly in the seventh inning to cap off a six-run inning to tie the game. Ohtani has really struggled over the last week and currently is in a 2-for-21 slump. The […]

Hunter Pence Cracks His 11th Homer In Road Loss

Texas Rangers outfielder Hunter Pence went 2-for-5 with a double, a solo home run, two runs scored and two RBI in Sunday's 7-6 road loss against the Los Angeles Angels. At 36 years old, there weren't many believers that Pence would be able to make the roster in spring training, let alone make an impact. […]

J.D. Martinez Back In Lineup

Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez (back) is batting fourth Sunday vs Justin Verlander and the Astros. Martinez has been dealing with a sore back and an illness this past week. He missed four games earlier in the week before playing Friday night then sitting Saturday. It appears the Red Sox are being conservative, […]

Renato Nunez Goes Yard In Fourth Straight Game Saturday

Baltimore Orioles third baseman/designated hitter Renato Nunez continued to heat up in Saturday's 9-6 win over the Rockies, going 3-for-5 with two singles and a two-run home run. The 25-year-old has now homered in each of his last four games and has five in his last seven games. Additionally, Nunez is hitting .391 with nine […]

Carlos Santana Goes Yard on Saturday

Cleveland Indians first baseman/designated hitter Carlos Santana had a strong game on Saturday, going 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a double. Santana scored a run and drove himself in. It was his 10th double and his ninth home run of the year, bringing his slash line up to .287/.410/.500. He's been the only […]

Shohei Ohtani Returns, Kole Calhoun Out Versus Lefty

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (finger) is back as the designated hitter on Friday and is batting third against Rangers left-handed starting pitcher Drew Smyly. Outfielder Kole Calhoun will take a seat against the lefty, with Brian Goodwin in right field and batting ninth. Ohtani was hit by a pitch in the finger […]

Khris Davis Shut Down For Five Days

Oakland Athletics outfielder Khris Davis (hip, oblique) will be shut down from swinging for five days. Davis was placed on the injured list on Friday, but it seems likely that he'll need more than 10 days to recover from an injury that has been bothering him since May 5. He is hitting .248 (39-for-157) with […]

Royals-Yankees Postponed Friday

The game between the Kansas City Royals and New York Yankees has been postponed on Friday due to inclement weather. It will be made up as part of a split doubleheader on Saturday, May 25. Royals starter Jakob Junis and Yankees starter Chad Green will likely start one of the two games on Saturday. Make […]

Khris Davis Officially Goes On Injured List

The Oakland Athletics officially placed outfielder Khris Davis (hip, oblique) on the 10-day injured list with a left hip/oblique contusion on Friday and recalled outfielder Skye Bolt from Triple-A Las Vegas in a corresponding move. The move is retroactive to May 22. Davis just hasn't been right since initially suffering the hip injury on May […]

J.D. Martinez Back, Rafael Devers Out Friday

Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez (back, illness) is returning to the designated hitter spot and is batting cleanup against Astros starting pitcher Wade Miley on Friday. Martinez has been out since Sunday with a back injury and an illness. Get the elite slugger back into all fantasy lineups against the southpaw. Third baseman Rafael […]

Renato Nunez Out, Keon Broxton Debuting Friday

Baltimore Orioles designated hitter Renato Nunez is not in the starting lineup on Friday. Outfielder Keon Broxton is starting in center field and is batting sixth in his debut with the team this evening. First baseman Chris Davis is also taking a seat on the bench. Rio Ruiz is getting the nod at third base […]

Josh Naylor Hitting Sixth In Major League Debut

San Diego Padres first baseman Josh Naylor is serving as the designated hitter and is batting sixth on Friday in his major league debut against Blue Jays starting pitcher Trent Thornton. The 21-year-old was hitting .299/.378/.538 with 10 home runs and 35 RBI in 45 games for Triple-A El Paso before his call-up. He's a […]

Renato Nunez Homers In Second Straight Game Thursday

Baltimore Orioles third baseman/designated hitter Renato Nunez flexed his muscle again in Thursday's 6-5 loss to the Yankees, going 2-for-4 with a single, a three-run home run, and a strikeout. Nunez took Tommy Kahnle deep in the eighth inning for his 10th long ball of the season. The 25-year-old has hit for power but not […]

Shohei Ohtani Out Of Lineup Against Twins

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (finger) is not in the starting lineup on Thursday. Ohtani left the game earlier this week after being hit by a pitch, but he played on Tuesday. The Angels are likely just giving Ohtani a little breather before the weekend. Mike Trout is serving as the designated hitter […]

J.D. Martinez Still Out Thursday, Red Sox Shift Lineup Around

Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez (back) remains out of the lineup Thursday against the Blue Jays. In turn, manager Alex Cora is doing some shifting around with the lineup for the series finale against lefty Clayton Richard. Michael Chavis will play first base and bat leadoff, while Mookie Betts will take a break […]

Rowdy Tellez Hammers Another Home Run On Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Rowdy Tellez was 2-for-5 with a solo home run and a walk during a 6-5 extra-innings loss to the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday night. Tellez now has three HRs in his past two games. The 24-year-old slugger has swatted nine HRs on the season to go along with 25 […]

Renato Nunez Hits Ninth Home Run Of Season Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles third baseman/designated hitter Renato Nunez went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run, a walk, and a strikeout in Wednesday's 7-5 loss to the Yankees. Nunez lofted a fifth-inning CC Sabathia breaking ball just over the center-field wall for his ninth long ball of the season. The 25-year-old started off hot for the O's […]

Shohei Ohtani Expected To Be Out Thursday

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (finger) is expected to be out of the lineup again on Thursday after the game against the Twins was rained out on Wednesday night. Ohtani left the game early on Monday after being hit in the finger by a pitch, but he returned and played on Tuesday. It […]