Nelson Cruz Still Out Of Lineup

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday in a National League park without the designated hitter. With the Twins on a road trip in the National League, Cruz hasn't started a game since April 3. He's off to a nice start with his new team, though, hitting .316 […]

Braves-Rockies Postponed Wednesday

The game between the Atlanta Braves and Colorado Rockies has been postponed on Wednesday due to inclement weather. It has been rescheduled for Aug. 26. Kevin Gausman was scheduled to start for the Braves on Wednesday, with Jeff Hoffman going for the Rockies. Make sure to remove any players from either team from your fantasy […]

Shohei Ohtani Takes More Swings Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (elbow) took 26 swings in batting practice on Tuesday. Ohtani continues to expand his baseball activities with an eye on returning as the team's primary designated hitter in late April or early May. The Japanese two-way start underwent Tommy John surgery last October and won't pitch at all […]

Giancarlo Stanton Likely To Hit Off Tee This Week

The New York Yankees might have reinforcements on the way as outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (biceps) could begin his comeback process this week. The 29-year-old is likely to hit off a tee at some point this week. Stanton has been on the injured list since the first of the month with a left biceps strain. In his […]

Another Day, Another Daniel Vogelbach Home Run

Seattle Mariners designated hitter Daniel Vogelbach homered in his fourth straight start on Monday and now has five long balls in 17 at-bats this season. His latest Vogel-bomb came off of Royals starter Homer Bailey, as he finished the evening going 1-for-2 with three walks and a strikeout. Vogelbach has an impressive 5/6 K/BB ratio […]

Edwin Encarnacion Goes Deep Twice In One Inning

It was a sixth inning to remember for Seattle Mariners first baseman Edwin Encarnacion. He began the inning clubbing a solo bomb off of Homer Bailey and then when his spot in the order came around again he walloped a three-run tater for good measure. Encarnacion is heating up at the dish with three homers […]

No Timetable For Shohei Ohtani To Face Live Pitching

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (elbow) continues to take batting practice at Angel Stadium and is throwing three times a week, but there's no timetable for him to face live pitching. He remains on track to return as the team's DH in May, and he even thinks he might be ready to make […]

Shohei Ohtani Expands His Throwing Progression

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (elbow) was able to stretch his throwing progression out to 80 feet, manager Brad Ausmus said on Monday. He was able to throw 60 times, including 20 throws from 70 to 80 feet, and he also hit on the field. The two-way phenom is making good progress in […]

Albert Pujols Moves Up All-Time Hits List

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Albert Pujols finished 1-for-3 with a run scored in Sunday's 7-2 victory against the Texas Rangers, collecting his 3,090th career hit. He moved past retired Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki for 22nd place on Major League Baseball's all-time hits list with 3,090. After a slow start in the four-game series […]

Edwin Encarnacion Comes Alive With Four-RBI Game

Seattle Mariners first baseman Edwin Encarnacion woke up his bat in Sunday's contest versus the White Sox. He finished the afternoon going 3-for-5 with two runs scored and four RBI as he hit his second homer of the young season. Encarnacion is now batting .300 on the year and is still proving to be a […]

Daniel Vogelbach Flexing His Muscles In Part-Time Role

Seattle Mariners designated hitter Daniel Vogelbach is tearing the cover off the ball of late. He went 3-for-4 in Sunday's game with two home runs and a three-run double as he finished the day with six RBI. Vogelbach spelled Edwin Encarnacion for a couple of games earlier in the week and is now batting .467 with […]

Khris Davis Gets Rest Day On Sunday

Oakland Athletics designated hitter Khris Davis will take a seat from Sunday's lineup against the Houston Astros. Kendrys Morales will move from first base and start at designated hitter and bat fourth, while Chad Pinder will start at first and bat fifth against starter Brad Peacock. This will serve as Davis' first off day this […]

Jay Bruce Out Of Lineup On Sunday

Seattle Mariners first baseman Jay Bruce will sit in Sunday's series finale against the White Sox. This comes off of a two-home run game from Bruce on Saturday, but the 32-year-old is batting just .184 this year with five home runs. Edwin Encarnacion will man first base for the first time this season and bat […]

Jorge Polanco, Nelson Cruz, Willians Astudillo Sitting

Minnesota Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco will receive the day off on Sunday. He will be replaced at shortstop by Ehire Adrianza, who will bat sixth against Philadelphia. Polanco gets a day of rest after hitting for the cycle in Saturday's loss. Adrianza has just one hit in 13 at-bats this season and his start at […]

Justin Smoak Scratched From Sunday's Lineup

Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Justin Smoak (neck) has been scratched from Sunday's lineup against the Cleveland Indians. Originally slotted into the three-spot, he will be replaced by Teoscar Hernandez, who will fat fifth. Smoak was scratched from Friday's lineup before returning to play Saturday, going 1-for-5. On Sunday, Randal Grichuk and Rowdy Tellez both move […]

Albert Pujols Hits 634th Career Home Run

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Albert Pujols hit his first home run of the season, the 634th of his career, in the Angels 5-1 win over the Rangers. Pujols delivered a 405-foot bomb to the left field seats in the seventh inning to extend the Angels lead. It has been a quiet first week of […]

Nelson Cruz and Eddie Rosario Both Absent From Saturday's Lineup

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz will be on the bench alongside outfielder Eddie Rosario during Saturday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Cruz is sitting since his team is in a National League ballpark, while Rosario and his .160 average are getting the day off. Cruz may not start until early next week, as the […]

Edwin Encarnacion Returns To Action

Seattle Mariners slugger Edwin Encarnacion is back in the lineup for the first time since Monday, as he was dealing with a sore left hand. He's batting fifth in the designated hitter spot and is facing White Sox starter Lucas Giolito, who was no stranger to serving up the long ball in 2018. It's a […]

Nelson Cruz Seeing Time Off In Interleague Series

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz wasn't in the starting lineup on Friday for the start of an interleague series in Philadelphia. The veteran slugger only appeared in right field in four games last season with the Mariners, so don't expect him to start much on Minnesota's current interleague road trip to the National League. […]

Nomar Mazara Back In Starting Lineup On Friday

Texas Rangers outfielder Nomar Mazara (quad) will serve as the designated hitter and bat fourth against Felix Pena and the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night. Mazara missed Thursday's contest after bruising his quad on Wednesday night. The 23-year-old is carrying a .300 average with two home runs and seven RBI through 20 at-bats in […]

Shohei Ohtani Thinks He Can Return In April

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (elbow) took 50 swings on Thursday and believes he can return to the team this month. The Angels have said all along that they didn't think Ohtani would return before the start of May after recovering from Tommy John surgery. He finished his rookie season with a .925 […]

Edwin Encarnacion Still Out With Hand Issue

Seattle Mariners designated hitter/first baseman Edwin Encarnacion (hand) is out of the team’s lineup once again Friday, and Dan Vogelbach is filling in at DH. He hasn’t played since Monday, as he’s been battling a sore left hand, but the injury doesn’t appear to be too severe and he should return Saturday or Sunday. It’s no […]

J.D. Martinez Notches Third Long Ball Of Season

Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez finished Thursday's game 2-for-5 with a solo home run, marking his team-leading third of the season. It's been a dreadful start to the season for Boston, as they sit at 2-6 heading into the season's second weekend. Martinez has been without a doubt the team's best player. He's […]

Luke Voit Puts Baltimore Away With Blast

After New York Yankees infielder Gleyber Torres' heroics put the Yankees ahead Thursday afternoon, the club held on to a one-run lead against the Baltimore Orioles. That was until the top of the ninth when Luke Voit delivered a three-run blast, his only hit of the game. While Voit entered the season in competition with Greg […]

Hanley Ramirez Hits a Home Run on Wednesday

Cleveland Indians designated hitter Hanley Ramirez hit a home run on Wednesday, finishing 1-for-4 with a run scored and two RBI. It's obviously a small sample, but Ramirez has a .904 OPS in the early going and likely remains on many league's waiver wires. Teams could do worse than to look at him as an […]

White Sox-Mariners Postponed Thursday

The game between the Chicago White Sox and Seattle Mariners will be postponed on Thursday due to inclement weather. White Sox starter Reynaldo Lopez will match up against Mariners left-hander Yusei Kikuchi for the team's home opener on Friday now. Lopez gave up four earned runs and six hits while striking out just two in […]

Indians Give Terry Francona Two-Year Extension

The Cleveland Indians signed manager Terry Francona to a two-year contract extension through the 2022 season on Wednesday. His current deal was set to expire after the 2020 season. The soon-to-be 60-year-old has led the Tribe to three straight American League Central titles and the World Series in 2016. The club has made the playoffs […]

Nelson Cruz Drives In Three

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz went 2-for-5 with a double, a walk, and three RBI in a 5-4 win over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday. It goes down as another big game for the veteran slugger, who is hitting .375 with six RBI in his first four games with his new team. While […]

Luke Voit Expects To Play Wednesday

Visibly upset after getting hit in the hand Tuesday night, New York Yankees first baseman and designated hitter Luke Voit said after his team's loss that he expects to play on Wednesday. The 28-year-old underwent X-rays afterwards, with the results coming back negative. He publicly stated his anger, saying he was "pissed" about getting hit, but […]

Edwin Encarnacion Has Soreness In Hand

Seattle Mariners designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion was scratched from the lineup Tuesday night due to soreness in his left hand. The move was strictly precautionary, and he could be back in the lineup on Thursday after the off day on Wednesday. The veteran slugger has five hits in his first 21 at-bats (.238) with a […]