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Rick Porcello Impressive Over Six Innings Wednesday
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Rick Porcello went six innings against the Blue Jays Wednesday, allowing just one run, on three hits, while striking out four, and walking none in a game that lasted 13 innings. The only blemish against the righty was a solo home run by Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in the fourth. When... Read More
Jackie Bradley Jr. Homers In Second Consecutive Game
Boston Red Sox outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. finished 2-for-4 on Tuesday, including an eighth-inning, solo home run, his second in as many days. His first four-bagger didn't come until May 20, but in just the following day he has two on the year. There is definitely some power potential in Bradley's bat, after hitting 13,... Read More
Eduardo Rodriguez Gets Shelled Tuesday
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez was able to last just five innings after allowing six runs, on six hits, while fanning five, and walking three in Tuesday's 10-3 loss to Toronto. It was relatively smooth sailing for Rodriguez, through the first three innings, allowing just one hit, and one walk. Along came the... Read More
Mookie Betts Has Hit Safely In 10 Of Last 11
Boston Red Sox right fielder Mookie Betts finished 1-for-5 on Monday, in a 12-2 win over Toronto. The reigning American League MVP is riding a modest five-game hitting streak, and has a hit in 10 of his last 11 games. Betts hasn't hit a home run since May 8, but he does have three doubles... Read More
Jackie Bradley Jr. Hits First Homer Of Season
Boston Red Sox outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. clubbed a two-run, sixth inning home run, marking his only hit in a 12-2 win over Toronto Monday. The two-RBI day marks the third of it's kind, this season, for Bradley. However, it was only the second game in the month of May where he delivered at least... Read More
David Price Looks Great In Shortened Return
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher David Price returned from the injured list to start Tuesday, spanning five innings, allowing two unearned runs, on four hits, while striking out four, and walking none in a 12-2 win over Toronto. The 33-year-old wasn't particularly filthy, but he was effective, throwing 48 of 67 pitches for strikes. Despite... Read More
Josh Bell Named National League Player of The Week
Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Josh Bell was named National League Player of The Week for his performance from May 13-19. In seven games, he went 11-for-27 (.407 average), with an on-base percentage of .484 and a slugging percentage of .889. He slugged four home runs and drove in 10 during a week that the Pirates... Read More
Matt Barnes Caps Off Great Week
Boston Red Sox reliever Matt Barnes earned his sixth hold Sunday, retiring the side in the eighth inning of a 4-3 win over Houston. Barnes was near perfect in the Week of May 13, allowing just one hit in 12 batters faced, while also punching out seven. The 28-year-old hasn't recorded a save since May... Read More
Brandon Workman Records First Career Save
Boston Red Sox reliever Brandon Workman nailed down his first major league save Sunday, in a 4-3 win over Houston. The 30-year-old needed 16 pitches to get through the ninth, fanning two and walking one. Workman has been solid this season, mainly serving in the seventh inning role. He hosts a 2.21 ERA in 20... Read More
J.D. Martinez Sitting Monday, Steve Pearce Will DH
Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D Martinez will get Monday off, against the Toronto Blue Jays. In his place, Steve Pearce will DH and bat seventh against right-hander Edwin Jackson. Pearce simply hasn't been good in 72 plate appearances this year, slashing just .121/.183/.152 with two doubles and four runs batted in, leaving him off... Read More
David Price Reinstated From Injured List, To Start Monday
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher David Price (elbow) was activated from the 10-day injured list Monday and will start against the Toronto Blue Jays, announces the team. Price has been out since May 2 with left elbow tendinitis but did not make any rehab appearances. Manager Alex Cora has hinted that Price could be limited... Read More
Chris Sale Takes A Step Back Against Astros
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale lasted just 5 1/3 innings Sunday, allowing three runs, on four hits, while striking out 10, and walking five in a 4-3 win over Houston. The southpaw has now earned double-digit strikeouts in four straight starts, dating back to May 3. However, Sunday also marked a season-high in... Read More
Mookie Betts Notches Three Hits Wednesday
Boston Red Sox right fielder Mookie Betts finished with three base knocks, two runs scored, and a run batted in during Wednesday's win over Colorado. Betts has hit safely in six of his last seven games, and has continued to be an on-base (.404 OBP) and run-scoring (35 runs) machine. However, his home run (7)... Read More
J.D. Martinez Homers In Third Consecutive Game
Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez finished 2-for-4, with three runs batted in during Wednesday's 6-5 win over Colorado. The 31-year-old's RBI single in the first was the game's first run, before clubbing his ninth home run of the season in the third. Martinez has been catching fire the past five games, hitting four... Read More
Eduardo Rodriguez Posts Bittersweet Start Wednesday
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez spanned six innings, allowing five runs, on nine hits, while striking out a season-high 10 batters, and walking just one in a no decision against the Rockies Wednesday. The high strikeout total is wonderful to see from the 26-year-old, but a three-run seventh inning cost Rodriguez a quality... Read More
Corey Dickerson Set To Long Toss This Weekend
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Corey Dickerson (shoulder) will throw long toss this weekend, announced the team’s director of sports medicine Wednesday. Dickerson has been out since April 4 with a strained shoulder, and he suffered a setback in late April that delayed his rehab. In his place, the Pirates have used a combination of Melky Cabrera,... Read More
Chris Archer Activated Wednesday, Will Start Against Diamondbacks
Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Chris Archer (thumb) was activated off the 10-day injured list Wednesday and pitcher Clay Holmes was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis to make room on the roster. Archer had been on the shelf due to thumb inflammation since April 27 and Wednesday will mark his first start since April 26. Through five... Read More
Chris Sale Strikes Out 17 In Seven Innings
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale struck out a career high 17 hitters in seven innings against the Rockies Tuesday. He is the first pitcher in history with 17 punchouts in seven innings of work or less. He allowed just three hits, including a two-run homer in the seventh inning; it was his only... Read More
Ender Inciarte Removed From Game With Back Tightness
Atlanta Braves outfielder Ender Inciarte (back) was removed from Tuesday's game with lower-back tightness. The 28-year-old walked in his only plate appearance before being replaced in left field by Johan Camargo in the fifth inning. Until we hear more from the Braves, expect Inciarte to be labeled as day-to-day. He's hitting just .218/.295/.323 with two... Read More
Kendrys Morales Traded To Yankees
The New York Yankees have traded for Oakland Athletics designated hitter Kendrys Morales and cash considerations in exchange for a player-to-be-named or cash, the Yankees announced Tuesday night. Morales was designated for assignment Monday. He had no place on the A's roster with the recent return of Matt Olson, combined with only a .204 average,... Read More
Ketel Marte Batting Leadoff Tuesday
Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte will bat leadoff and play center field on Tuesday, against the Pittsburgh Pirates' Joe Musgrove. This will be just the fifth time this season that Marte has set the table for Arizona. In 17 at-bats in the leadoff spot this season, he has just three hits, including two home... Read More
Omar Narvaez Sitting Tuesday
Seattle Mariners catcher Omar Narvaez will get Tuesday off, after starting the past three games. Facing Oakland lefty Brett Anderson, the Mariners will look to Tom Murphy to man the backstop. Narvaez is on fire over the past five days, batting 9-for-18, with two home runs, and five runs batted in. The 27-year-old will look... Read More
Ryan Zimmerman Returns To Baseball Activities
Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman (foot) was taking grounders Tuesday, marking his first time on a field since April 26. Dealing with plantar fasciitis, Zimmerman is hopeful to ramp up the workload after this week. “I think the plan this week is to ease into baseball activities and see how it reacts to that,"... Read More
Buster Posey, Drew Pomeranz Should Return This Weekend
San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey (concussion) and starting pitcher Drew Pomeranz (lat strain) should return to the team this weekend. Pomeranz threw four innings of a simulated game on Tuesday. He last threw in a game on May 6 and got shelled for seven runs in 1 2/3 innings. The 30-year-old is 1-4 with... Read More
Scooter Gennett Nearing Return To Baseball-Related Activities
Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett (groin) was on the field playing catch with infielders on Tuesday. Gennett has been out since spring training with a right groin strain and hasn't gotten close to any strenuous activity yet but manager David Bell hints that baseball-related activities could be close. "Very encouraged by all reports and,... Read More
Elias Diaz, Colin Moran Starting On Tuesday
Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Elias will start Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks and bat seventh against righty Luke Weaver. Diaz is batting just .152 with two runs batted in after starting the year on the injured list. He's safe to stay out of your DFS lineups in a tough matchup on the road. Left-handed hitting Colin... Read More
J.D. Martinez Hits Two Homers On Sunday
Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez hit two home runs and drove in three runs in Sunday's 11-2 win over Seattle. The two dingers increases his season total to seven, while also racking up 24 RBI. Martinez has been having a great year, but not to extent we've come to expect from the slugger. His... Read More
Hector Velazquez Serviceable In Win Sunday
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Hector Velazquez threw five innings, allowing two runs, on just two hits, while fanning three, and walking two in an 11-2 win over Seattle Sunday. It was a spot start for Velazquez and he did his job. It helped that Sox offense churned out four runs through his first two... Read More
Anthony Rizzo Out Sunday With Back Tightness, Listed Day-to-Day
Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) will sit from Sunday's series finale with Milwaukee after experiencing back tightness and will be day-to-day. With the Cubs set to have Monday off, the team saw it worthy to sit Rizzo and hope he is fresh for Tuesday, when the Cubs open up a road series with... Read More
Martin Perez Hit By Line Drive, Lifted From Sunday's Game
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Martin Perez was removed from his start in the sixth inning Sunday, after being hit in the leg by a line drive. Perez allowed two home runs earlier in the outing, which plated all three runs he surrendered. However, he was able to walk off the field under his own power,... Read More
