Pirates Going With Closer-By-Committee For Now

The Pittsburgh Pirates do not plan on using a true closer, and instead will use a mix of high-leverage relievers, according to Jake Crouse of MLB.com. The Pirates had had several strong performances in their bullpen during Spring Training, but it was presumed Richard Rodriguez was the full-time closer. According to Crouse, bullpen coach Justin […]

Ke'Bryan Hayes Progressing Well In Rehab

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes (wrist) is progressing well in his rehab from wrist inflammation that landed him on the 10-day injured list, according to Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Pittsburgh director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said that Hayes is "making daily improvements" and is currently throwing and keeping his legs conditioned. […]

Hot Fantasy Prospects To Watch For Week 2

So how are you all feeling after Opening Weekend? I mean we all expected Baltimore to sweep Boston right? And the White Sox would lose two of three to the Angels? And Detroit would be tied at the top of the AL Central and the Nationals will still not have started their season by Tuesday? But […]

Diego Castillo Blows Save Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays closer Diego Castillo blew the save on Tuesday night, allowing one run on one hit with two strikeouts in an inning of work. Castillo blew the save on the first batter he faced, as catcher Christian Vazquez sent Castillo's third pitch of the inning over the left field fence to make it […]

Tyler Glasnow Strikes Out Nine In Quality Start

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow struck out nine over six innings of work on Tuesday but did not factor into the decision in a 6-5 loss to the Red Sox. Glasnow allowed just one run on four hits and two walks, as he posted his second quality start of the year and now […]

Trevor Cahill Gets Shellacked By Reds Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Trevor Cahill struggled in his first outing of 2021, allowing seven runs on nine hits in four innings as he earned the loss in a 14-1 defeat against the Reds. Cahill did manage to strike out four batters, but that obviously doesn't outweigh the rest of the performance. He is in […]

Phillip Evans Homers In Tuesday's Loss

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Phillip Evans hit his second home run in as many games, as he finished 1-for-4 and accounted for the team's only run of the day in a 14-1 loss to Cincinnati. Tuesday's performance now has Evans hitting 5-for-12 in his four games as he has seen an uptick in playing time […]

Adam Frazier Gets Day Off Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Adam Frazier will get the day off on Wednesday, as Kevin Newman will slide over from shortstop and start at second against the Reds. After slashing .488/.511/.860 in 14 games this spring, Frazier has scuffled out the gates hitting 3-for-18 to open the year. Despite the slow start, Frazier has a […]

Chris Devenski Blows Save Tuesday Night

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Chris Devenski blew the save opportunity on Tuesday night, allowing one run on one hit with one strikeout in an inning of work. Devenski's only mistake was a two-out, game-tying home run by Sam Hilliard that sent the game into extra innings. While he blew the save, Tuesday's appearance seems to […]

Stefan Crichton Likely Not In Mix For Saves

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Stefan Crichton is likely not in the mix for save opportunities going forward, as he recorded two outs in the seventh inning of Tuesday night's extra-innings victory over Colorado. Three of Crichton's four appearances so far have come in the seventh inning or earlier, and in his one game finished this […]

Stephen Vogt Launches Second Homer Of 2021

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Stephen Vogt went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI and three runs scored in a 10-8 victory over the Rockies on Tuesday. That was Vogt's second home run of the year, as he put up this performance while coming off the bench as a defensive replacement in the sixth inning. Vogt […]

Christian Walker Hits First Homer Of Season On Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker hit his first home run of 2021 on Tuesday night, as he went 1-for-7 with a homer, two RBI and two runs scored in an extra-innings win over Colorado. It's been a bit of a slow start for Walker, who is 3-for-21 to open the year, but he should […]

Ketel Marte Doubles Twice In Win Tuesday Night

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Ketel Marte led the way in a 10-8 victory over the Rockies on Tuesday, finishing 3-for-7 with two doubles, two RBI and a run scored. Marte's two-run double in the top of the 13th inning proved the deciding factor in the game's outcome, as he now has a hit in each of […]

Ozzie Albies Remains Hitless On Tuesday

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies continued his early season struggles on Tuesday, as he finished 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in the loss to Washington. Albies has now opened the year 0-for-16 with three strikeouts through his first four games — a stark contrast to his solid Spring Training in which he slashed .262/.354/.500 with […]

Trea Turner Homers In Win Tuesday

Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in a 6-5 victory over the Braves on Tuesday. It's been a long wait for Turner and the Nationals to start their season, but it was a good start to 2021 for Turner after he slashed .170/.316/.213 in 18 games during Spring Training. […]

Tommy La Stella Scratched From Lineup Tuesday Night

San Francisco Giants second baseman Tommy La Stella (back) was a late scratch from Tuesday's lineup, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. La Stella was scratched due to upper back tightness, and Wilmer Flores will get the start at second now and bat third against Yu Darvish and the Padres.

J.D. Davis Is Day-To-Day With Left Hand Contusion

New York Mets third baseman J.D. Davis (hand) is day-to-day with a left hand contusion after being hit by a pitch on Tuesday night, according to Justin Toscano of The Record. Davis exited Tuesday's game in the second inning after being hit by a pitch on the hand, and X-rays of his hand came back […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. To Land On Injured List With Shoulder Injury

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (shoulder) will be placed on the 10-day injured list with left shoulder subluxation, according to Dennis Lin of The Athletic. In an update provided by Padres general manager A.J. Preller, Tatis was examined on Tuesday, and while he has some slight labral tearing that is consistent with a […]

Tim Anderson Participates In Running Drills Tuesday

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson (hamstring) participated in running drills during pregame workouts on Tuesday, according to Scott Merkin of MLB.com. Manager Tony La Russa said that Anderson is progressing well, but he is not sure of a timetable for his return aside from being confident Anderson will not play on Wednesday either. Anderson […]

Kyle Lewis Progressing Well With Baseball Activities

Seattle Mariners outfielder Kyle Lewis (knee) worked in the batting cages on Monday and came out of it feeling "very positive," according to Daniel Kramer of MLB.com. Continuing to work his way back from a bone bruise in his knee suffered during Spring Training, Kramer says that Lewis will do plyometrics on Tuesday, including some […]

J.D. Davis Exits Tuesday's Game After Hit By Pitch

New York Mets third baseman J.D. Davis (hand) left Tuesday's game after being hit by a pitch on his left hand, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Davis was hit by a Chase Anderson fastball in the top of the second inning, and he quickly left the game with team trainers. There is no word […]

Rhys Hoskins Sitting Out Tuesday's Game Against Mets

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins will get his first day off of 2021, as he is not in the lineup on Tuesday. Hoskins has looked good at the plate so far, going 5-for-17 with three doubles, two RBI and three runs scored in four games. With Hoskins out, Brad Miller will get the start […]

Andrew McCutchen Not In Lineup For Tuesday's Game

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Andrew McCutchen is not in the starting lineup for the first time this season on Tuesday. This will be a day off for McCutchen, who has drawn five walks so far this year but is hitting just 2-for-12 in four games. Matt Joyce will get the start in left, and is batting […]

Cody Bellinger, Chris Taylor Out Tuesday With Injuries

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielders Cody Bellinger (calf) and Chris Taylor (elbow) are not in the lineup on Tuesday after exiting Monday night's game early. Taylor was hit by a pitch on the elbow in the top of the third inning, and initially remained in the game but was replaced defensively in the bottom half of […]

Jesse Winker Out For Third Straight Game On Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker (illness) will miss his third straight game on Tuesday against Pittsburgh. Winker exited Saturday's game with an undisclosed illness, and has not appeared since as Tyler Naquin will now make his third start in left field. There is still no word on how much longer Winker may be out.

Gregory Polanco Not In Pirates Lineup Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against Cincinnati. Polanco will get the day off, as he has struggled at the plate through his first four games, going 1-for-14 with six strikeouts. Phillip Evans will get the start in right field, while Erik Gonzalez will man third base for […]

Gary Sanchez Not In Lineup Tuesday Against Baltimore

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Orioles. The Yankees will turn to Kyle Higashioka for catching duties instead with Gerrit Cole on the mound. It will be Sanchez's first day off of the season, as he is currently 3-for-15 with two home runs and three […]

Aaron Hicks Sits Out Tuesday Against Orioles

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks will sit out Tuesday's matchup with the Orioles. This should just be a day off for Hicks, who has slumped out of the gates by going 1-for-15 with seven strikeouts in four games. Brett Gardner will take over for Hicks in center, and he will be hitting third against […]

Raimel Tapia Back In Lineup Tuesday Against Arizona

Colorado Rockies outfielder Raimel Tapia (neck) is back in the starting lineup on Tuesday and will bat leadoff against Luke Weaver and the Diamondbacks. Tapia injured his neck when he crashed into the wall on Saturday trying to make a catch, and he opened Sunday's game on the bench but came in for a pinch-hit […]

Josh Fuentes Not In Lineup For Second Straight Game

Colorado Rockies third baseman Josh Fuentes (wrist) is not in the starting lineup for the second straight game. Fuentes was scratched from the lineup on Sunday with what was described as wrist soreness. He is 2-for-13 with a home run to start the year, and he will be replaced Tuesday by Ryan McMahon, who will […]