Trent Thornton Surrenders Three Runs In Loss To Orioles

Toronto Blue Jays starter Trent Thornton allowed three runs on seven hits in five innings of work during a 4-2 loss to the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday. Thornton struck out four batters while walking three. The 25-year-old has allowed at least three runs in four straight starts, which has led to his 4.78 ERA. Thornton […]

Sean Newcomb Stellar In Relief On Monday

Atlanta Braves starter Sean Newcomb replaced the incumbent Kevin Gausman in the third inning of Monday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, and he proceeded to toss 4 2/3 scoreless innings while striking out six batters. Newcomb has been fantastic coming out of the bullpen for the Braves this season as he owns a 1.42 ERA […]

Kevin Gausman Struggles Again In A Shortened Start

Atlanta Braves starter Kevin Gausman allowed four runs (two earned) on five hits in 2 1/3 innings of work during a 13-7 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday. Gausman struck out four batters while walking one. The 28-year-old has been dismal as of late, allowing 17 earned runs over his past 8 1/3 innings. […]

Nick Markakis Delivers Four RBI In Rout Of Pirates

Atlanta Braves outfielder Nick Markakis was 4-for-5 with a home run and four RBI during a 13-7 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday. The veteran outfielder has had an up-and-down season at the plate, as he only had 11 RBI in his previous 36 games before this contest. Markakis owns a .276/.365/.425 slash line […]

Ozzie Albies Resurrects With Two Home Runs On Monday

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies was 2-for-4 with two solo home runs during a 13-7 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday night. Albies had not hit a home run since May 4, so this surge of power was a welcomed performance. The 22-year-old is now slashing .269/.336/.435 with nine home runs, 28 RBI, […]

Ronald Acuna Crushes Grand Slam Against Pirates

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna was 1-for-5 at the plate during Monday's 13-7 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates, but he made his single hit count as it was a grand slam in the second inning. The 21-year-old is slashing .277/.360/.488 with 15 home runs, 45 RBI, and eight stolen bases on the season. Acuna is […]

Julio Teheran Owns 0.70 ERA Over Past Seven Starts

Atlanta Braves starter Julio Teheran allowed two hits across six scoreless innings during a 1-0 win over the Miami Marlins on Saturday. Teheran struck out five batters while walking one. The 28-year-old has been arguably the best pitcher in baseball since the start of May, allowing just three earned runs in 38 2/3 innings over […]

Byron Buxton Absent From Thursday's Lineup

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton is not in Thursday's lineup against Trevor Bauer and the Cleveland Indians. It is just a standard day off for the 25-year-old. In his absence, Max Kepler will bat leadoff and start in center field. Kepler is a valid DFS play on Thursday's slate despite being 0-for-3 against Bauer in […]

Jose Leclerc Nearing Return To Closer Role

Texas Rangers reliever Jose Leclerc is "getting closer" to returning to ninth-inning duties, per manager Chris Woodward. Leclerc picked up 12 saves with a 1.56 ERA in 2018, but he stumbled out of the gate in 2019 and lost his closer role. He has not allowed a run in nine of his last 10 appearances […]

Willie Calhoun Expected To Start Rehab Assignment This Week

Texas Rangers outfielder Willie Calhoun (quad) is likely going to start a minor-league rehab assignment at some point this week. Calhoun continues to progress from a left quad strain. The 24-year-old was playing fantastic in 2019 with a .435 average, two home runs, and seven RBI through six games. He is someone to stash in […]

Jeff McNeil On The Bench On Thursday

New York Mets outfielder Jeff McNeil is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the San Francisco Giants. McNeil was 3-for-5 with a run scored during Wednesday's lopsided win. The 27-year-old recently returned from a hamstring injury, so the Mets are likely taking it slow. In his absence, Dominic Smith will start in […]

Robinson Cano Out Of Thursday's Lineup

New York Mets second baseman Robinson Cano (quad) is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the San Francisco Giants. Cano reaggravated his injury during Wednesday's contest. The veteran second baseman has a .238 average with three home runs and 14 RBI on the season. He can be considered day-to-day and may still be […]

Tommy Pham Returns To Lineup On Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Tommy Pham (calf) is back in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Detroit Tigers. Pham has missed the past five games. The 31-year-old will serve as the designated hitter and bat second. Pham owns a .300 average on the season to go along with eight home runs, 25 RBI, and […]

Lorenzo Cain In Starting Lineup On Thursday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain (thumb) is starting in center field and hitting in the lead-off spot for Thursday's contest against the Miami Marlins. Cain was forced to leave Wednesday's game after jamming his thumb, but it is reassuring that he was able to return without missing any time. The 33-year-old has a .253 average […]

Trent Thornton Endures Another Ineffective Outing

Toronto Blue Jays starter Trent Thornton allowed four runs on five hits in five innings of work during an 11-7 win over the New York Yankees on Wednesday night. Thornton struck out four batters while walking three. The 25-year-old has allowed at least three runs in three straight starts. Thornton owns a 1-4 record on […]

Randal Grichuk Smacks Two Home Runs On Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Randal Grichuk was 2-for-4 with two home runs, three RBI, and three runs scored during an 11-7 win over the New York Yankees. Grichuk has now homered in back-to-back games. His .227 average leaves a lot to be desired, but the 27-year-old is a cheap source of power with 12 HRs […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Belts Clutch Home Run To Top Yankees

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was 2-for-4 with a three-run home run and three runs scored during an 11-7 win over the New York Yankees on Wednesday night. Guerrero's big blast came in the bottom of the eighth inning with his team trailing 7-6. The dynamic prospect is now slashing .256/.326/.472 on […]

Ronald Acuna Smacks Solo Shot On Wednesday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna was 1-for-4 with a solo home run during a 7-4 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night. Acuna is now slashing .280/.365/.474 on the season with 12 home runs, 35 RBI, and eight stolen bases. The 21-year-old remains one of the most dynamic young players in the majors. Acuna […]

Kevin Gausman Gets Lit Up Again On Wednesday

Atlanta Braves starter Kevin Gausman allowed seven runs on 12 hits in five innings of work during a 7-4 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday. He struck out three batters without issuing a walk. Gausman has now allowed 15 runs across his past six innings, which has led to an inflated 6.15 ERA and […]

Josh Donaldson Blasts Three-Run Shot On Tuesday

Atlanta Braves third baseman Josh Donaldson was 1-for-4 with a three-run home run and two walks during a 12-5 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday. Donaldson has not had a massive offensive impact since joining the Braves, but he still owns a .253 average to go along with eight HRs and 25 RBI. Most […]

Max Fried Struggles Against The Pirates On Tuesday

Atlanta Braves starter Max Fried allowed five runs on nine hits in four innings of work during a 12-5 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. He walked two batters while striking out three. The 25-year-old has now had two ineffective starts in a row, allowing a combined nine runs across his past 9 2/3 innings. Fried […]

Austin Riley Hits Ninth Home Run In Win Over Pirates

Atlanta Braves outfielder Austin Riley was 1-for-4 with a three-run home run, a walk, and three runs scored during a 12-5 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night. The 22-year-old has taken Major League Baseball by storm with a .324/.368/.732 slash line to go along with nine home runs, 25 RBI, and 15 runs […]

Freddie Freeman Drives In Two On Tuesday

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman was 3-for-6 with a two-run home run and two runs scored during a 12-5 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night. The 29-year-old is slashing .310/.394/.578 to start the season with 15 HRs, 37 RBI, and 43 runs scored. Freeman is one of the most consistent bats in […]

Eric Sogard Tallies Three Hits Against Yankees

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Eric Sogard was 3-for-4 with a run scored during a 4-3 win over the New York Yankees on Tuesday night. Sogard has enjoyed a productive campaign with the Blue Jays, registering a .283 average to go along with four home runs, 14 RBI, and four stolen bases. The 33-year-old usually […]

Ken Giles Nabs 11th Save Of The Season

Toronto Blue Jays closer Ken Giles allowed a hit and two walks in 1 1/3 innings during a 4-3 victory over the New York Yankees on Tuesday night. He struck out the side in the ninth inning to earn the save. Giles now has 11 saves on the season in 12 opportunities to go along […]

Aaron Sanchez Ineffective In Loss To Rockies

Toronto Blue Jays starter Aaron Sanchez allowed four runs on seven hits through six innings of work during Sunday's 5-1 loss to the Colorado Rockies. The 26-year-old struck out three and walked two. Sanchez owns a 3-6 record to go along with a 3.95 ERA, 1.53 WHIP, and 58/36 K/BB rate. Inconsistency has been his […]

Freddie Freeman Batting .310 Since Start Of May

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman was 1-for-4 with an RBI during a 7-4 win over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday. Freeman is enjoying another solid season as evidenced by his .305/.391/.562 slash line, 14 home runs, and 35 RBI. The 29-year-old is one of the most consistent bats in the National League and has […]

Julio Teheran Has 0.84 ERA Since Start Of May

Atlanta Braves starter Julio Teheran surrendered four hits and no runs through five innings of work during a 7-4 win over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday. Teheran struck out six batters while walking three. The 28-year-old right-hander now owns a 3-4 record on the season to go along with a 3.28 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, and […]

Dansby Swanson Smacks Another Home Run On Sunday

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson was 2-for-3 with a home run, a walk, and three RBI during a 7-4 win over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday night. The 25-year-old is slashing .264/.320/.495 this season with 12 HRs, 41 RBI, and five stolen bases. The former first-overall pick is on pace to smash all of his […]

Kevin Gausman Gets Destroyed By Nationals On Wednesday

Atlanta Braves starter Kevin Gausman allowed eight runs on eight hits through a single inning of work during a 14-4 loss against the Washington Nationals on Wednesday night. He walked two batters while striking out one. It was the worst start of the season for the 28-year-old, who now owns a 2-4 record on the […]