Ian Anderson Off To Uneven Start

Atlanta Braves right-hander Ian Anderson has pitched to a 6.48 ERA and a 4.85 FIP in his first two starts this season. It's a small sample early, but Anderson has thrown just 8.1 innings so far. He's collected eight strikeouts and six walks on the season. It's very much been a tale of two starts […]

Andrew Heaney Placed On Injured List

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed starting pitcher Andrew Heaney (shoulder) on the injured list on Wednesday due to left shoulder discomfort. Infielder and outfielder Zach McKinstry was recalled to take Heaney's place on the active roster. The 30-year-old has yet to allow a run in two starts spanning 10.1 innings for the Dodgers this season. […]

Mark Melancon Effective Early In 2022

Arizona Diamondbacks closer Mark Melancon has enjoyed a productive start to the 2022 season. The veteran joined the Diamondbacks as a free agent this winter after spending last season with the division-rival San Diego Padres. So far, he's allowed just one run in his first four innings, striking out two batters in the process while […]

Travis d'Arnaud Not In Wednesday's Lineup

Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud isn't in the lineup on Wednesday for a matchup with the Los Angeles Dodgers and right-hander Tony Gonsolin. The 33-year-old is batting .297 with a .316 on-base percentage and a pair of home runs in 38 plate appearances this season. Instead, it'll be Manny Pina starting at catcher and hitting […]

Willy Adames In Early Season Slump

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames is hitting just .182 with a .294 on-base percentage and a home run in his first 51 plate appearances this season. Adames previously hit .262 with a .337 on-base percentage, 25 home runs and five stolen bases last season. It's worth noting his BABIP has fallen from .331 last season […]

Will Smith Returns To The Lineup Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith is back in the lineup for Wednesday's matchup with the Atlanta Braves and right-handed starter Charlie Morton. The catcher previously got the day off on Tuesday with Austin Barnes drawing the start behind the plate, but he's back in the lineup and batting sixth against Morton. Smith is batting […]

Myles Straw Enjoying Strong Start To 2022

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Myles Straw has had a productive start to the 2022 season, batting .333 with a .455 on-base percentage and 10 runs scored in 44 plate appearances. One of the game's best stolen base threats, Straw swiped 30 bases during the 2021 campaign in 638 plate appearances and already has four this season. […]

Cody Bellinger Having Bounce-Back Season

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger is having a bounce-back season at the plate so far, batting .278 with a .366 on-base percentage, two home runs, and three stolen bases in 41 plate appearances so far. Bellinger hit just .165 with a .240 on-base percentage, 10 home runs, and three stolen bases in 350 plate […]

Josh Bell Enjoying Productive Start

Washington Nationals first baseman Josh Bell is off to a strong start at the plate this season, hitting .350 with a .469 on-base percentage and a pair of home runs in 50 plate appearances entering play on Tuesday. Bell has so far hit cleanup in every game he's played in and has collected 10 RBI […]

Jake Cronenworth Drawing Walks Early

San Diego Padres infielder Jake Cronenworth is batting .190 with a .314 on-base percentage in his first 51 plate appearances of the season. The batting average is decidedly low, but Cronenworth has logged a 13.7% walk rate so far. His batting average and overall production may be impacted by a .229 BABIP, which should even […]

C.J. Cron Enjoying Strong Start For Colorado

Colorado Rockies first baseman C.J. Cron hit .281 with a .375 on-base percentage, 28 home runs, and a stolen base in 547 plate appearances last season. It was a quality showing in his first year with the Rockies, and Cron has only kept producing to start the 2022 campaign. The first baseman is batting .317 […]

Franmil Reyes In Early Season Slump

Cleveland Guardians designated hitter Franmil Reyes hasn't enjoyed the most productive start to the season. Reyes is batting .150 with a .171 on-base percentage in 41 plate appearances to date in 2022. He's struck out 15 times so far while only walking once. It's certainly not an ideal start for the batter, who slugged 30 […]

Guardians-White Sox Game Postponed

Tuesday's game between the Cleveland Guardians and the Chicago White Sox has been postponed due to inclement weather. It will be rescheduled and made up as part of a doubleheader on Wednesday, with the first game beginning at 2:10 PM ET. Right-hander Shane Bieber was set to start for Cleveland, while fellow right-hander Jimmy Lambert […]

Matt Brash Earns Win In Second Start

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Matt Brash allowed two hits and a pair of earned runs in 5.1 innings on Sunday in his start against the Houston Astros. Brash struck out five batters, logged nine swinging strikes, and posted a 35% CSW rate, but he also walked six batters and allowed a home run. Overall, the […]

Andrew Heaney Strikes Out 11 On Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Andrew Heaney struck out 11 batters in his start on Sunday. The left-hander also allowed just one hit and three walks in six shutout frames against the Cincinnati Reds while registering 16 swinging strikes and a 37% CSW rate. It's the second strong start in a row for the left-hander, who […]

Austin Meadows Off To Strong Start In Detroit

Detroit Tigers outfielder Austin Meadows has made an instant impact since being acquired from the Tampa Bay Rays prior to Opening Day. Meadows is batting .417 with a .517 on-base percentage and a 13.8% walk rate in 29 plate appearances for Detroit this season. Meadows, who had 64 combined home runs from 2019 to 2021, […]

Bobby Witt Jr. Has Multi-Hit Game Saturday

Kansas City Royals infielder Bobby Witt Jr. logged his first career multi-hit game on Saturday. He also scored a run in the contest. It's a promising development for Witt Jr., who is batting .156 with a .182 on-base percentage in his first 33 career plate appearances in the Majors. One of the game's best prospects, […]

Carlos Correa Off To Slow Start In Minnesota

Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa hasn't had the most ideal start at the plate in a Twins uniform. The 27-year-old entered play on Monday batting .133 with a .212 on-base percentage, one home run, four walks and 14 strikeouts in 33 plate appearances for Minnesota. Those kinds of numbers, including a 39.4% strikeout rate, aren't […]

J.D. Martinez Off To Solid Start

Boston Red Sox outfielder and designated hitter J.D. Martinez is off to a quality start at the plate this season. The slugger is batting .250 with a .342 on-base percentage and a home run in 38 plate appearances for the Red Sox entering play on Monday. One of the best home run hitters in the […]

Fantasy Baseball Trade Targets - Buy/Sell for Week 1

Making the right trades can be crucial to championship success in fantasy baseball, almost as much as the draft, if not more. While most trades can have a significant impact on your fantasy team, it’s the deals where you acquire undervalued players and then see their production improve that can really tip the scales in […]

Alex Kirilloff Placed On Injured List

The Minnesota Twins have placed outfielder Alex Kirilloff (wrist) on the 10-day injured list due to right wrist inflammation. The 24-year-old had registered a hit and a run scored in 18 plate appearances for Minnesota so far this season. Minnesota also designated right-hander Jharel Cotton for assignment while recalling outfielder Trevor Larnach and selecting the […]

Austin Nola Not Starting Wednesday

San Diego Padres catcher Austin Nola is on the bench on Wednesday for a matchup with the San Francisco Giants and right-handed starter Logan Webb. Nola is hitting .263 with a .273 on-base percentage and a home run in 22 plate appearances this season. Instead, it'll be Jorge Alfaro starting behind the plate and batting […]

Daulton Varsho On The Bench Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Daulton Varsho isn't in the starting lineup for Wednesday's matchup with the Houston Astros and left-handed starter Framber Valdez. Varsho has a hit and five walks in his first 19 plate appearances for Arizona this season. He batted .246 with a .318 on-base percentage, 11 home runs, and six stolen bases in […]

Trevor Bauer's Administrative Leave Extended Through April 22

According to MLB Network's Jon Heyman, Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association agreed to extend Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitcher Trevor Bauer's administrative leave through Friday, April 22. Bauer was placed on administrative leave in July of last season.

Blake Snell Expected To Go On Injured List

According to The Athletic's Dennis Lin, San Diego Padres starting pitcher Blake Snell (groin) is expected to be placed on the injured list on Thursday. Per Lin, Padres manager Bob Melvin said the team believes Snell's injury to be mild. The 29-year-old was previously scratched from his first start of the season on Sunday. The […]

Jonathan Villar Isn't In Tuesday's Lineup

Chicago Cubs infielder Jonathan Villar will be on the bench to start Tuesday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates and left-handed starter Jose Quintana. Villar signed with the Cubs as a free agent in March and registered a walk and a run scored in four plate appearances in his only game for the club this season. […]

Rafael Ortega On The Bench Tuesday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Rafael Ortega isn't in the starting lineup for Tuesday's matchup with the Pittsburgh Pirates and left-handed starter Jose Quintana. Ortega had a breakout year in 2021 for the Cubs, hitting .291 with a .360 on-base percentage, 11 home runs, and 12 stolen bases in 330 plate appearances. So far this season, he's […]

Julio Rodriguez Not Starting On Tuesday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez will begin Tuesday's game against the Chicago White Sox on the bench. Rodriguez entered the year as one of the best prospects in baseball and made his Major League debut on Opening Day. He has a hit, a walk, a run scored, and a stolen base in his first 15 […]

Nick Lodolo Will Start On Wednesday

The Cincinnati Reds announced that pitching prospect Nick Lodolo will make his Major League debut on Wednesday. He'll take on the Cleveland Guardians in his first start at the Major League level. One of the best pitching prospects in baseball, Lodolo pitched to a 2.31 ERA in 13 starts spanning 50.2 minor league innings last […]

Rays Place JT Chargois On Injured List

The Tampa Bay Rays placed relief pitcher JT Chargois (oblique) on the injured list on Tuesday due to left oblique tightness. Acquired as part of the Diego Castillo trade last July, Chargois pitched to a 2.52 ERA and a 3.86 ERA in 53.2 combined innings between the Rays and Seattle Mariners last season, turning in […]