Keone Kela Gets a Save on Sunday

In his first outing since taking a loss on Friday, Texas Rangers closer Keone Kela got a save on Sunday. It was the Rangers first opportunity to close a game since Friday and it was extremely promising they turned back to Kela, despite his rough outing. In Sunday's outing, Kela gave up two hits, but […]

Doug Fister Heading Towards Return

Texas Rangers starting pitch Doug Fister threw a 58-pitch bullpen session on Friday. He came threw it well and will now be evaluated, before probably heading for a couple of rehab outings. In his three starts, he has given up six earned runs in 13 2/3 innings with 13 strikeouts and five walks. In his […]

Keone Kela Takes Loss On Friday

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Keone Kela took his first loss of the season on Friday against the Mariners. Kela pitched the top of the ninth with the game tied. He gave up two singles, a sacrifice and a steal before Jean Segura drove in two runs with a double. Segura later scored after Kela was […]

Danny Duffy to Start Saturday in Detroit

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Danny Duffy will hope to keep his good run of form going when he takes the mound in Detroit on Saturday. Duffy has given up just one earned run in his last 11 1/3 innings, striking out 15. In his career, Duffy has a 3.40 ERA across eight starts and […]

Salvador Perez Could Return Earlier Than Expected

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (knee) threw out two base runners in his rehab start at Triple-A on Thursday. Afterwards, Perez told reporters he felt good and should be back soon. It is now looking increasingly like Perez will return Monday for the Royals series against the Brewers. The Royals enter Friday at 3-13 […]

Aledmys Diaz (SS) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

Aledmys Diaz burst onto the scene as a rookie in 2016 with the St. Louis Cardinals. In 460 plate appearances he hit .300 with 17 home runs. However, he failed to back that up in 2017 hitting just .259 with 7 HR in 301 PAs before being optioned to Triple-A. Díaz is not the first […]

Delino DeShields to Begin Rehab Thursday

Texas Rangers outfielder Delino DeShields will head to Double-A Frisco to rehab on Thursday and Friday. He will be assessed further Saturday and could re-join the Rangers for the start of the following week. DeShields only managed eight at-bats before getting injured. Last season, he had his most successful year in the major leagues with […]

Renato Nunez Plays Third Base

Texas Rangers outfielder Renato Nunez is in the Texas starting lineup for the second time in four days. He is playing third base Wednesday, allowing Adrian Beltre to have a game as the designated hitter. Nunez went 1-for-4 with one strikeout in his Rangers debut. If he can be competent at the plate, he could […]

Jurickson Profar Remains Out Wednesday

Texas Rangers infielder Jurickson Profar remains out of the lineup Wednesday after suffering a concussion Monday. Profar has been placed in the concussion protocol but has not gone on the 7-day disabled list. The Rangers are continuing with Isiah Kiner-Falefa at shortstop. Shortstop is one of the positions Kiner-Falefa has the least experience at, so […]

Ryan Braun Sitting Unexpectedly Wednesday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun has been forced out of the lineup Wednesday due to his calf injury flaring up. Indications are that Braun was due to be in the lineup for a second straight day had it not been for the injury. This will be the third day in four games that Braun has […]

Wilson Ramos Sitting Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Wilson Ramos continues his pattern of sitting every third game for the Rays. With Ramos still only a year removed from recovering from a torn ACL, the Rays seem keen to get him as much rest as possible. Their decision will be made easier by Ramos' early-season struggles at the plate. […]

Andrew Triggs Offers Potential for Big Rewards

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Andrew Triggs has an outing against one of the more strikeout-happy teams in the majors, the Chicago White Sox, on Wednesday, presenting the opportunity for a big day. Triggs has struck out 17 in 15 2/3 innings this season and the White Sox are averaging 10.4 strikeouts per game through 14 […]

Cole Hamels has the Potential for a Big Day

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Cole Hamels has struggled so far in 2018, giving up a league-leading seven home runs in his four outings. Despite this tendency to give up homers, he has actually only had two really bad starts. He now gets to face a team that ranks 27th in HRs and 26th in slugging […]

Max Moroff, David Freese, Sean Rodriguez Playing Wednesday

The Pittsburgh Pirates are making use of their hitting depth on Wednesday. Max Moroff will make his first appearance at second base since being called up to the majors. David Freese and Sean Rodriguez also get starts against the left-handed Kyle Freeland. Ironically, Freese has actually been better when facing right-handed pitchers this season, but […]

Corey Dickerson and Colin Moran Sitting Wednesday

Both Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Corey Dickerson and third baseman Colin Moran are out of the Pittsburgh Pirates lineup Wednesday. Both are off to good starts this season. Dickerson is hitting .328 with one home run and two steals in 65 plate appearances. Moran is hitting .298 and also has one home run in 53 plate appearances. With […]

Gregory Polanco Sitting For Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates are taking advantage of an early start on Wednesday to get outfielder Gregory Polanco a day off. Polanco is hitting just .197 this season but has five home runs and 15 RBI. Polanco is on pace to hit 50 HRs and .050 lower than he has in the last three seasons. Going forward, […]

Chad Kuhl May Be A Potential Streamer

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Chad Kuhl throwing against a Rockies offense with as much potential for damage as they have is not something that immediately feels like a good idea. However, in day games, Kuhl has a 2.73 ERA with 65 strikeouts in 69 1/3 innings across 14 starts. Additionally, in his one start at […]

Matt Moore Successful in Homecoming

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Matt Moore made the most of his return to Tropicana Field with six strikeouts and zero earned runs given up in seven innings. Moore had been terrible leading into Tuesday night, with 12 earned runs allowed in 12 1/3 innings and just nine strikeouts. He has been unable to be a […]

Danny Duffy Dominates Blue Jays

In the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader, Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Danny Duffy continued to turn his season around. Duffy struggled early in 2018, giving up eight earned runs in 9 2/3 innings with just eight strikeouts in his first two starts. In his last two starts, he has 15 strikeouts and has allowed […]

Clay Buchholz Assigned to Double-A

Following time in extended spring training, Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Clay Buchholz (forearm) has been assigned to Double-A Northwest Arkansas. Buchholz is looking to try and restart his career after missing most of 2017 following surgery on his right forearm. He has an opt-out on May 1, so expect to see the Royals make […]

Renato Nunez Claimed by the Rangers

Outfielder Renato Nunez was claimed off waivers by the Texas Rangers Sunday. Nunez was added to the 25-man roster at the expense of Ryan Rua on Monday. Nunez goes straight into the lineup for Monday's game, hitting sixth and playing in left field. Nunez has not had much success so far in just 31 major […]

Ryan Rua Optioned to Triple-A

Texas Rangers outfielder Ryan Rua was optioned to Triple-A Monday to make space for Renato Nunez. Rua has failed to build on his promising rookie season where he hit .295 in 109 plate appearances. Since then, he has failed to hit above .258 in any season. Across five seasons, he has hit 18 home runs […]

Salvador Perez Hits Home Run in First Rehab Outing

In his first rehab outing with Double-A Northwest Arkansas, Salvador Perez cleared the fences. This was Perez's first official game of the year after injuring himself in spring training. This season, the Royals catchers are hitting just .184, so this will be a welcome sight for the Royals. It is expected that Perez will need […]

Tony Sanchez Acquired By Rangers

The Texas Rangers acquired Tony Sanchez from the Cincinnati Reds on Monday afternoon. Sanchez has been assigned to Triple-A, where he will share catching duties with recently-acquired Cameron Rupp. In his major league career, Sanchez has hit .257 with four home runs in 156 career plate appearances. His minor league numbers are actually worse with […]

Bartolo Colon Strikes Out Seven

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Bartolo Colon carried a perfect game into the eighth inning on Sunday night against the Astros. He gave up a walk and a hit to the first two hitters in the eighth and his superb outing ended in a no-decision. Colon struck out seven, giving up one hit and one walk […]

Nomar Mazara Returns to Rangers Line-up

After a day off with neck stiffness, Nomar Mazara returned to the Texas Rangers line-up Sunday. Mazara hit third in the line-up and was the team’s designated hitter. The quick return to the line-up is certainly promising in suggesting the neck problem will not be a long-term issue. He went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts on […]

Nomar Mazara Out With Stiff Neck

Texas Rangers outfielder Nomar Mazara had a day off on Saturday after feeling a stiffness in his neck during Friday's game. Mazara is officially day-to-day, but, considering that the Rangers were hopeful that he might be available off the bench last night, it does not look likely that he will out for long. Mazara has […]

Mike Minor Has A Rough Outing

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Mike Minor had a good start to the season, but that came to a screeching halt on Saturday. Minor gave up five earned runs in five innings against the Astros, getting a no-decision in Texas' extra inning win. Converting back to a starting role is always going to have its ups […]

Rangers to Call Up Ronald Guzman

Texas Rangers first baseman Ronald Guzman will be added to the 25-man roster following shortstop Elvis Andrus' (elbow) move to the disabled list. Guzman has mostly played at first base throughout his minor league career with a handful of outings in left field. In 2018, Guzman has hit .412 with four strikeouts and four walks […]

Jorge Soler Moves Up the Batting Order

Kansas City Royals outfielder Jorge Soler hit second for the Royals in Thursday night's game with the Los Angeles Angels. Whit Merrifield hit fifth, opening up the spot for Soler to move into. Unfortunately, Soler did not grab the opportunity, striking out four times in four at-bats. In his career, Soler has hit second in […]