Michael Wacha Strikes Out Six In Loss Monday

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Michael Wacha earned the loss on Monday in an 11-2 defeat against the Red Sox. Wacha allowed five runs — four earned — on eight hits and two walks while striking out six over five innings. Obviously the runs and hits weren't good, but Wacha's six strikeouts continued the performance […]

Kevin Kiermaier To Miss A Few Weeks

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (quad) says that he will miss a few weeks, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Kiermaier exited Monday's game early with what was reported to be quad tightness. There's no official word from the team yet, but it seems like Kiermaier is heading for a stint […]

Randy Arozarena Goes 2-For-3 In Loss To Boston

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena went 2-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Monday's 11-2 loss to the Red Sox. The power has not shown up yet for Arozarena, but he's still had a good start getting on base as he is 4-for-11 with a walk and a run scored through three […]

JT Brubaker Strikes Out Six In Four Innings Monday

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher JT Brubaker struck out six batters over four innings in his season debut on Monday. Brubaker was lifted after throwing 82 pitches and allowing just one run on three hits and four walks against the Reds, and he did not get a decision in the start. The walks were a little […]

Gregory Polanco Continues To Struggle Early On

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco saw his early season woes continue on Monday, as he went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in the loss to the Reds. Through four games now this season, Polanco is just 1-for-14 with three walks, six strikeouts and a run scored. It's been a hard drop off for Polanco in production, […]

Colin Moran Homers In Second Straight Game Monday

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Colin Moran hit his second homer in as many days on Monday, as he went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in a 5-3 loss to the Reds. Moran is showing off the power early this year, with three of his five hits going for extra-bases while sporting a .857 slugging […]

Bryan Reynolds Homers To Extend Hitting Streak

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in a 5-3 loss to the Reds on Monday. Reynolds now has a hit in each of his first four games, as he is 5-for-15 to start 2021. He looked good this spring with a .304/.385/.522 triple-slash line and three […]

Phillip Evans Hits First Homer Of 2021 On Monday

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Phillip Evans hit his first home run of the year on Monday, as he finished 1-for-4 with one RBI and two strikeouts. Since taking over the hot corner after Ke'Bryan Hayes was placed on the injured list, Evans is now 4-for-8 with one home run and two RBI. Evans is a […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Exits Game With Left Shoulder Subluxation

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (shoulder) suffered a left shoulder subluxation while swinging at a pitch on Monday night, according to The Athletic's Dennis Lin. Tatis fell to the ground after a swinging strike three, and left the game shortly after with trainers. He will be re-evaluated on Tuesday, and there is no […]

Chad Pinder Placed On IL With Knee Sprain

Oakland Athletics outfielder Chad Pinder (knee) has been placed on the injured list with a left knee sprain, according to Shayna Rubin of the Mercury News. Pinder exited Sunday's game in the first inning after injuring himself in the field. With Pinder out, rookie Ka'ai Tom is his likely replacement in the outfield. Tom is […]

Michael Brantley Out For Second Straight Game Monday

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley (wrist) is out of the lineup for the second straight game on Monday against the Angels. Brantley sat out Sunday's game as he dealt with wrist soreness after being hit by a pitch in Saturday's game. Manager Dusty Baker had previously said that he did not anticipate Brantley needing an […]

Max Stassi Not In Angels' Lineup Monday Night

Los Angeles Angels catcher Max Stassi will have the day off on Monday against the Astros. Stassi hit the Angels' first home run of the year on Opening Day, and he is 3-for-8 with a home run, one RBI, a run scored and two walks through his first three games. He was a solid catcher […]

Gavin Lux Not In Lineup For Monday's Matchup In Oakland

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Gavin Lux is out of the lineup on Monday in the series opener with the Athletics. Lux has been hot at the plate to start the year, slashing .375/.389/.625 with a league-leading two triples in four games. Chris Taylor will get the start at second on Monday, as Lux should […]

Brandon Crawford Gets Day Off Monday

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford will get the day off on Monday in the series opener with the Padres. Crawford looked good this spring with a .306/.395/.556 triple-slash line, but he has started the regular season slow as he is 1-for-11 with a walk and a stolen base through his first three games. He […]

Taylor Trammell Not In Seattle's Lineup Monday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Taylor Trammell is not in the lineup for Monday's matchup with the White Sox. It's a day off for Trammell, who has gotten off to a slow start this season by going 1-for-10 with a double, two RBI and two runs scored through his first three games. Trammell should be back in […]

Corey Dickerson Back In Miami Lineup, Leading Off Monday

Miami Marlins outfielder Corey Dickerson is back in the starting lineup on Monday and will be batting leadoff against the Cardinals. It will be his first start since Opening Day, as he has started off the year 1-for-6 with a double and an RBI. He didn't look particularly great in Spring Training, where he slashed […]

Giancarlo Stanton Back In Lineup Monday

New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton is back in the lineup Monday after having the day off on Sunday. Stanton is off to a slow start so far, as he is 0-for-8 with two walks through his first two games. He'll look to get his season on track against Baltimore Orioles starter Jorge Lopez.

Anthony Santander Out Of Lineup Monday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander is not in the starting lineup on Monday against the Yankees. Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports that it is just a day off for Santander, as manager Brandon Hyde wanted to give Santander the day off on Sunday but was talked into allowing him to start. Managers should […]

Chaz Roe Placed On IL With Shoulder Strain

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Chaz Roe (shoulder) is heading to the injured list with a shoulder strain, according to MLB.com's Adam Berry. Roe will be shut down from throwing for four to six weeks, and he could be out for as long as 12 weeks. He has been a solid, high-strikeout middle reliever for […]

Kevin Newman Not In Pirates' Lineup Monday

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Kevin Newman is not in the lineup on Monday for the series opener with the Reds. After a blistering Spring Training in which he slashed .606/.641/.788 in 13 games, Newman has come back down to earth to start the regular season as he is just 3-for-13 with one RBI and a strikeout […]

Nick Castellanos Suspended For Two Games

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos has been suspended for two games, according to Joel Sherman of the New York Post. Castellanos triggered a benches-clearing incident on Saturday when he yelled in the face of Cardinals pitcher Jake Woodford after scoring on a close play in which Castellanos and Woodford collided at the plate. He is […]

Two-Start Pitcher Streamers: Week 2

This week, Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton said, "Opening Day should be a national holiday as far as I'm concerned," and let me just say I wholeheartedly agree. Man, isn't it great that meaningful baseball is back? On the Opening Day of the 2021 season, Shane Bieber had 12 strikeouts against Detroit, old man Miguel Cabrera […]

Chris Devenski Earns Save Against Padres Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Chris Devenski earned the team's first save of 2021 on Sunday, allowing one run on one hit in one inning of work. Devenski's only mistake was a two-out Fernando Tatis Jr. home run, but otherwise he looked fine on the mound. While he earned the save, Arizona's closer situation is a […]

Stefan Crichton Used In Non-Save Situation Again

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Stefan Crichton tossed 2/3 scoreless innings on Sunday, allowing two hits while striking out one as he earned his second hold of the year. Crichton took over the closer role in 2020 after Archie Bradley was traded, but now in 2021 he has made three appearances — two of which came […]

Taylor Widener Tosses Six Scoreless Innings In First Career Start

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Taylor Widener made his first career start on Sunday, where he held the San Diego Padres scoreless over six innings in a 3-1 victory. Widener allowed just three hits and three walks while striking out five, as he earned the win and the quality start. He gained a spot in Arizona's […]

Carson Kelly Doubles In Win Over Padres

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Carson Kelly went 2-for-4 with a double in Sunday's finale with San Diego. While he might not have had the historic start that Yermin Mercedes has had, Kelly has also gotten off to a hot start in 2021 as he is 5-for-8 through his first three games. After a down year in […]

David Peralta Triples, Drives In Two In Win Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta went 2-for-4 with a triple and two RBI on Sunday, as the Diamondbacks avoided the sweep with a 3-1 victory over the Padres. It was Peralta's most productive day at the plate so far this season, as he entered Sunday's contest 1-for-10 with three strikeouts. Peralta looked solid in Spring […]

Shohei Ohtani Will Not Play Monday After Collision

Los Angeles Angels pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani will not play in Monday's game, according to Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register. Ohtani was involved in a collision at the plate when Jose Abreu attempted to score on a dropped third strike, and Ohtani went down to the ground momentarily in pain. Fletcher reports though […]

Chad Pinder Has Left Knee Sprain, Will Have MRI Monday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Chad Pinder (knee) has a left knee sprain and will undergo an MRI on Monday, according to Shayna Rubin of the Mercury News. Pinder exited Sunday's game in the first inning without recording a plate appearance, as he is currently 3-for-10 with one home run and two RBI to start the year. […]

Joakim Soria To Be Examined For Possible Calf Strain

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Joakim Soria (calf) will head to Phoenix during the team's off day on Monday to be examined for a possible strain in his left calf, according to The Athletic's Zach Buchanan. Soria left Sunday's game with a trainer after he appeared to tweak something during a groundout. He is the presumed […]