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Ross Stripling Victimized By Throwing Errors Tuesday
Los Angeles Dodgers starter Ross Stripling allowed six runs (two earned) on six hits across 4 2/3 innings of work during Tuesday's 6-2 loss to the San Diego Padres. He struck out four while walking two. Stripling was cruising until the third inning, when a pair of throwing errors gave way to a grand slam […]
Raymond Harrison 4 years agoTouki Toussaint Torched By Yankees On Tuesday
Atlanta Braves starter Touki Toussaint allowed six runs (five earned) on four hits across four innings of work during Tuesday's 9-6 loss to the New York Yankees. He struck out three batters while walking one. The majority of the damage came during the first inning when Luke Voit smacked a three-run blast. Toussaint now owns […]
Raymond Harrison 4 years agoBrayden Point Scores Twice In Game 1 Victory
Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point scored once in regulation and added the overtime winner during Tuesday's five-overtime thriller against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Point managed to end the fourth-longest game in NHL playoff history with a wicked wrister to the top corner of the net. He finished the contest with nine shots on goal […]
Raymond Harrison 4 years agoJoonas Korpisalo Makes 85 Saves In Overtime Thriller
Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Joonas Korpisalo set an NHL-playoff record by making 85 saves during Tuesday's five-overtime loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. Korpisalo surrendered three goals on 88 shots during one of the more remarkable goaltending performances in recent memory. Despite the loss, the 26-year-old has been one of the brightest stars through the […]
Raymond Harrison 4 years agoChris Paddack Enjoying Strong Start To 2020
San Diego Padres starter Chris Paddack has avoided the sophomore slump to begin the 2020 campaign. The 24-year-old owns a 2-1 record to go along with a 3.18 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, and 21/3 K/BB rate through four starts. Paddack is the crown jewel of the Padres' rotation and will seemingly only get better with more […]
Raymond Harrison 4 years agoMike Clevinger Placed On Restricted List
Cleveland Indians starter Mike Clevinger was placed on the team's restricted list after he violated health and safety protocols during their trip to Chicago. He now has to self-quarantine for 72 hours and undergo daily COVID-19 testing before he can return to the team. Even once the 29-year-old is eligible to return, he may face […]
Raymond Harrison 4 years agoJacob DeGrom Looks To Continue Dominance Of Phillies
New York Mets starter Jacob deGrom is expected to face the Philadelphia Phillies in his next projected start on Friday. The matchup bodes well for the 32-year-old, as he has dominated them throughout his career. In 15 starts against the Phillies, DeGrom owns a 7-1 record to go along with a 2.23 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, […]
Raymond Harrison 4 years agoAndrew Kittredge Leaves Tuesday With Arm Discomfort
Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Andrew Kittredge left Tuesday's game early due to discomfort in his right arm. John Curtiss came into the game as a replacement. Kittredge was serving as the team's opener for the contest, but he only lasted five pitches before leaving the game. The 30-year-old did pitch on Monday night, so perhaps […]
Raymond Harrison 4 years agoCody Bellinger Trying To Snap Out Of Slump On Tuesday
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger remains mired in a dismal slump to begin the 2020 season. The 25-year-old is slashing .176/.233/.279 with two home runs, six RBI, and one stolen base through 68 at-bats. The reigning National League MVP will look to jumpstart his bat against Garrett Richards and the San Diego Padres on […]
Raymond Harrison 4 years agoGreg Bird Activated, Designated For Assignment On Tuesday
Texas Rangers first baseman Greg Bird was activated from the injured list on Tuesday, and then he was promptly designated for assignment. The 27-year-old has only played in 186 MLB games since making his debut in 2015 due to a litany of injuries. Bird will join the Rangers' alternate training site if no other team […]
Raymond Harrison 4 years agoKeone Kela Throws Another Bullpen Session Tuesday
Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Keone Kela (COVID-19) tossed another bullpen session on Tuesday as he continues to recover from the virus. Kela is close to activation, as he has already thrown a couple of bullpen sessions this week. The 27-year-old will likely return to his role as the Pirates' closer once he comes off of the […]
Raymond Harrison 4 years agoJose Abreu In Tuesday's Lineup
Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu (hip) is in the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Detroit Tigers. Abreu left Monday's game early with hip soreness. Thankfully, it was not a serious ailment for the 33-year-old slugger. Abreu is slashing .250/.280/.417 with three home runs and nine RBI in 72 at-bats in 2020. He […]
Raymond Harrison 4 years agoJo Adell Getting Day Off On Tuesday
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jo Adell is not in the lineup for Tuesday's matchup against the Oakland Athletics. It seems to be a routine rest day for the 21-year-old. In Adell's absence, Brian Goodwin will start in right field and bat ninth. Goodwin is slashing .273/.360/.500 with two home runs, nine RBI, and seven runs […]
Raymond Harrison 4 years agoCorey Seager Remains Absent On Tuesday
Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager (back) is still out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the San Diego Padres. He has missed the past four games. In his absence, Chris Taylor will start at shortstop and bat seventh against Garrett Richards and the Padres. Taylor is slashing .229/.373/.333 with one home run and […]
Raymond Harrison 4 years agoVictor Hedman Awaiting Injury News
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman left Saturday's game against the Philadelphia Flyers with an undisclosed injury. He caught an edge on the ice with his skate and went down awkwardly in the first period. The severity of Hedman's injury remains undetermined, but it would be a massive hole for the Lightning if he had […]
Raymond Harrison 4 years agoAustin Meadows Not In Tuesday's Lineup
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Austin Meadows is not in the starting lineup for the first game of Saturday's doubleheader with the New York Yankees. The 25-year-old is expected to be in the lineup for the second game as the team eases him back into full-time duty. In Meadows' absence, Yoshi Tsutsugo will play in left […]
Raymond Harrison 4 years agoJulio Urias Effective In No-Decision
Los Angeles Dodgers starter Julio Urias allowed one run on three hits across four innings of work during Friday's 7-2 win over the San Francisco Giants. He struck out two batters while walking two. The 23-year-old needed 78 pitches to complete the four frames, so it was not the most efficient effort. Nevertheless, Urias mitigated […]
Raymond Harrison 4 years agoMookie Betts Smacks Solo Shot In Win Over Giants
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts was 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk during Friday's 7-2 win over the San Francisco Giants. Betts has rounded into his All-Star form lately, slashing .306/.370/.612 with three HRs, seven RBI, and a stolen base over his last 15 games. The 27-year-old will continue to rake […]
Raymond Harrison 4 years agoJerick McKinnon An Early Standout In Training Camp
San Francisco 49ers running back Jerick McKinnon has been one of the more impressive players at training camp, according to Cam Inman of The Mercury News. In particular, McKinnon's route running out of the backfield has looked crisp. It is welcomed news for the 28-year-old, as he has missed the entirety of the past two […]
Raymond Harrison 4 years agoFreddie Freeman Blasts Two-Run Shot On Thursday
Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman was 2-for-4 with a two-run home run during Thursday's 4-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. The star slugger has had an uncharacteristically slow start to the 2020 season, slashing just .217/.357/.413 through 46 at-bats. In fairness, Freeman missed a large portion of summer camp due to COVID-19 complications, […]
Raymond Harrison 4 years agoTouki Toussaint Strong In Thursday's No-Decision
Atlanta Braves starter Touki Toussaint allowed three runs on four hits across 6 2/3 innings of work during Thursday's 4-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. The 24-year-old right-hander was cruising through six innings before the Blue Jays managed to put a two-run rally together. Toussaint struck out a career-high nine batters without issuing a […]
Raymond Harrison 4 years agoLuis Castillo Looking To Rebound On Thursday
Cincinnati Reds starter Luis Castillo is hoping to bounce back during Thursday's game against the Cleveland Indians. The 27-year-old was lit up for five runs on eight hits by the Detroit Tigers in his last appearance. While the Indians can be a daunting opponent, Castillo dominated them during his only start against them in 2019. […]
Raymond Harrison 4 years agoRyan Thompson Optioned To Alternate Training Site
Tampa Bay Rays reliever Ryan Thompson was optioned to the team's alternate training site on Wednesday evening. The team had to reach the 28-person roster limit prior to Thursday's contest. Thompson impressed during summer camp, but never found a concrete role for himself in the Rays' bullpen. He posted a 1.50 ERA with four strikeouts […]
Raymond Harrison 4 years agoKenta Maeda Looks To Continue Stellar Start On Thursday
Minnesota Twins pitcher Kenta Maeda will face the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday afternoon, and he will look to keep his early-season momentum going. The Japanese right-hander has been phenomenal through two games with his new team, allowing two runs on five hits across 11 innings of work while striking out 12. The Pirates are a […]
Raymond Harrison 4 years agoSean Newcomb Adequate In Losing Effort
Atlanta Braves starter Sean Newcomb surrendered two runs on five hits across 5 2/3 innings of work during Wednesday's 2-1 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. He struck out four batters while issuing a single walk. The offense let him down in this one, as the 27-year-old managed to throw 63 percent of his pitches […]
Raymond Harrison 4 years agoAndrelton Simmons Progressing Slower Than Hoped
Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons (ankle) remains "pretty sore," according to manager Joe Maddon. He will not be activated from the injured list when first eligible on Friday. David Fletcher will continue to get the majority of playing time at shortstop, and he has done well with the opportunity so far. Fletcher is slashing […]
Raymond Harrison 4 years agoShohei Ohtani Still Sidelined On Wednesday
Los Angeles Angels dual-threat Shohei Ohtani (forearm) is not in Wednesday's starting lineup versus the Seattle Mariners. Ohtani was recently shut down from pitching for the entire 2020 season, but the team still plans on using him exclusively as a hitting option. The expectation is that the 26-year-old will return to the starting lineup on […]
Raymond Harrison 4 years agoBryce Harper In Lineup For Second Game Of Doubleheader
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper is in the starting lineup for the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the New York Yankees. There was a slight scare that something was wrong with 27-year-old after he left early from the first game. It seems as though the Phillies were just cautious with their star slugger, as […]
Raymond Harrison 4 years agoJulio Teheran Limited To Around 60 Pitches Wednesday
Los Angeles Angels starter Julio Teheran will be limited to around 60 pitches in his 2020 debut on Wednesday night against the Seattle Mariners. The 29-year-old missed most of summer camp battling COVID-19, so he is not fully stretched out. Teheran posted a 10-11 record to go along with a 3.81 ERA and 1.32 WHIP […]
Raymond Harrison 4 years agoMichael Brantley Likely Out Until Friday
Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley (quad) is expected to be sidelined until Friday, at the earliest, according to Houston Chronicle writer Chandler Chrome. Astros manager Dusty Baker wants to rest Brantley's injured quad until their weekend series against the Oakland Athletics. It is an unfortunate absence for fantasy owners, as Brantley has been raking to […]
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