Aledmys Diaz Starting At First Base And Batting Seventh

Houston Astros infielder Aledmys Diaz is making his first career start at first base and will bat seventh on Sunday against Oakland. In turn, Yuli Gurriel will receive the day off. Sunday will also mark Diaz's first game action since last Sunday, and he has yet to record a hit through nine at-bats this season. […]

Justin Smoak Scratched From Sunday's Lineup

Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Justin Smoak (neck) has been scratched from Sunday's lineup against the Cleveland Indians. Originally slotted into the three-spot, he will be replaced by Teoscar Hernandez, who will fat fifth. Smoak was scratched from Friday's lineup before returning to play Saturday, going 1-for-5. On Sunday, Randal Grichuk and Rowdy Tellez both move […]

Big Inning Dooms David Price On Saturday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher David Price went six innings and allowed four runs on seven hits while striking out four and walking one in a 5-4 loss to the Diamondbacks on Saturday. The southpaw's day wasn't all that bad except for a three-hit, four-run second inning by Arizona, giving them the 4-3 lead. Price […]

Melky Cabrera With Three Base Knocks On Thursday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Melky Cabrera led the team with three hits in Thursday's 2-0 win over Cincinnati. The 34-year-old has taken full advantage of everyday playing time in Gregory Polanco (shoulder) and Lonnie Chisenhall's (hand) absence. Cabrera now owns a .429 average, albeit he has yet to drive in a run. The switch-hitting outfielder will […]

Josh Bell Records First Multi-Hit Game Of Season

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Josh Bell picked up two hits in four at-bats while also driving in his fourth run of 2019 in a 2-0 Pirates victory over the Reds on Thursday. Hitting in the cleanup spot, all of his four hits this year have been singles. However, the Pirates are hoping some pop begins […]

Jordan Lyles Throws Five Scoreless Innings In Debut

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jordan Lyles impressed in his debut with his new team. The 28-year-old went five innings, allowing no runs on just three hits, three walks and two strikeouts as the Pirates eventually won 2-0. As the team's fifth starter, Lyles did exactly what they had hoped for; keep the team in the […]

J.D. Martinez Notches Third Long Ball Of Season

Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez finished Thursday's game 2-for-5 with a solo home run, marking his team-leading third of the season. It's been a dreadful start to the season for Boston, as they sit at 2-6 heading into the season's second weekend. Martinez has been without a doubt the team's best player. He's […]

Jose Ramirez Leaves Game With Foot Contusion

Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez left Thursday's game with a foot contusion and the club noted it was for precautionary reasons. Ramirez was hitless with an RBI in the game before having to exit and be replaced by Max Moroff. Ramirez has already had an injury scare just before the regular season started when […]

Nomar Mazara Out Of Lineup Thursday

Texas Rangers outfielder Nomar Mazara (quadriceps) isn't in Thursday's lineup against Matt Harvey and the Los Angeles Angels. In his place, Shin-Soo Choo will play right field. Mazara has been off to a solid start this year, batting .300 with two home runs and seven runs batted in. It doesn't seem to be an injury […]

Eduardo Rodriguez Serves Up A Clunker In Oakland

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez lasted just 3 2/3 innings while allowing six runs on eight hits, fanning only two and walking three in a 7-3 loss to Oakland. Rodriguez is off to a rough start with the rest of the Boston rotation. A 12.38 ERA over eight innings with just seven strikeouts […]

Red Sox Bullpen Shuts Down Oakland Late

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Matt Barnes pitched 1 1/3 innings to earn the 6-3 victory over the Athletics on Wednesday. Barnes came into a tied game at three with two outs in the seventh. He also worked the entire eighth, striking out two and allowing just one hit in the appearance. Ryan Brasier earned […]

Blake Swihart Clubs First Homer Of Season

Boston Red Sox catcher Blake Swihart finished with three hits in Wednesday night's win over the Athletics. The backstop hit his first home run of the season in the fifth inning. While it was just a solo shot, it got the eventual comeback by the Sox started en route to the 6-3 win in the […]

Nathan Eovaldi Spans Five Innings In No-Decision

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi needed 96 pitches to get through five innings Wednesday night while allowing three runs on four hits, striking out three and walking four. The counting stats weren't pretty in this outing for the 29-year-old right-hander, but on the bright side he didn't get tabbed with a loss. Through […]

Mookie Betts Leads Charge In Ninth-Inning Rally

Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts' two-run double in the top of the ninth carried the Sox to a 6-3 comeback victory over Oakland on Wednesday. Betts finished 1-for-4 but drove in two, scored twice and also drew a walk. Boston trailed 3-0 after four innings, but they went on to score six unanswered, claiming […]

Adam Frazier (2B/OF, PIT) - Week 1 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team leagues OWNED IN: 6% of leagues ANALYSIS: Adam Frazier is 3-for-13 with two runs scored in his first three games of the 2019 campaign. The new second baseman for the Pittsburgh Pirates, the 27-year-old is also the leadoff hitter for an underrated Pirates lineup. Frazier had a Jekyll-and-Hyde 2018 season but the […]

Chris Sale Takes Tough-Luck Loss

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale went six innings, allowing just one run on three hits while walking two and striking out only one in a 1-0 loss to Oakland on Tuesday. The only notch on the scoreboard was a solo shot off the bat of Matt Chapman in the first inning. This was […]

Brandon Nimmo Hit In The Hand By Pitch, Exits Game

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo was removed from Tuesday's game against the Marlins after being hit in the hand by a pitch. He was replaced in left field by Keon Broxton. Nimmo was 2-for-21 entering Tuesday's game, but he is one of the young stars on this Mets team, so losing him would present […]

Blue Jays Release Bud Norris From Minor League Deal

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Bud Norris was released from his minor league contract on Tuesday, reports Shi Davidi of Sportsnet. Norris made three appearances with the Jays in spring training but the team kept him in extended spring training to get more work. The team was out of space on the 25-man roster after […]

Dustin Pedroia Plays Entire Minor League Game Tuesday

Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia (knee) played all nine innings of a minor league spring training game on Tuesday. According to manager Alex Cora, the 35-year-old made some diving plays at second and reported feeling "fine" afterwards. Offensively, Cora said Pedroia had three quality at-bats in four tries. Now the plan is for […]

Kevin Pillar Could Start In Right Field For San Francisco

Newly acquired San Francisco Giants outfielder Kevin Pillar will likely start in right field on Wednesday, reports Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic. Pillar was acquired from Toronto for infielder Alen Hanson, relief pitcher Derek Law and prospect Juan DePaula. At 30, Pillar has always been known for his defensive prowess but from a fantasy perspective, he's fit […]

Edwin Encarnacion Scratched From Lineup

Seattle Mariners designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion was scratched from Tuesday's lineup against the Los Angeles Angels. No reason was given for his removal, but he will be replaced by left-handed hitting Daniel Vogelbach, who will bat eighth. Vogelbach is hitless in just seven at-bats this season, but he hit four home runs in 37 games […]

Daniel Robertson Leaves Game With Illness

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Daniel Robertson (illness) was removed during the second inning of Tuesday's game against Colorado. The team announced the illness but did not disclose any more about the departure. He was pinch hit for by infielder Brandon Lowe. The Rays have already dealt with injury in the infield, placing Matt Duffy […]

Chris Sale Looking To Right The Ship On Tuesday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale will toe the rubber against the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday night. His Opening Day start last Thursday went sour fast, as he went just three innings, allowed seven runs on six hits, struck out just four and walked three in a 12-4 loss to Seattle. Noticeably, his pitch […]

Franmil Reyes Sits Tuesday, Franchy Cordero Will Bat Fifth

San Diego Padres outfielder Franmil Reyes won't be in Tuesday's lineup against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Reyes has just one hit in 15 plate appearances this season. In his place, 24-year-old Franchy Cordero will get the start in right field. Cordero has just eight plate appearances in the season's first week, tallying two hits and one […]

Randal Grichuk Agrees To Five-Year, $52 Million Extension

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Randal Grichuk has agreed to a five-year, $52 million extension with the team, reports Shi Davidi of Sportsnet. The extension will buy out three of the 27-year-old's free-agent years. This news falls on the same day the Blue Jays traded away veteran Kevin Pillar to San Francisco, ensuring that the Blue […]

Mookie Betts To Remain In Leadoff Spot For Time Being

Boston Red Sox right fielder Mookie Betts will remain the leadoff hitter, according to manager Alex Cora in an interview with Jon Morosi on MLB Network Radio. Andrew Benintendi was expected to assume the leadoff duties this year, so he spent all of spring training to work on his plate discipline. He hit there for […]

David Price Overmatched In Season Debut

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher David Price pitched six innings of five-hit ball, while surrendering four earned runs, striking out nine, and walking two in a 7-0 loss to the Athletics on Monday. The 33-year-old gave up three home runs in the loss, which accounted for every run he surrendered. Ultimately, Price just didn't receive […]

Hunter Greene To Have Tommy John Surgery

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Hunter Greene, the club's No. 3 prospect per MLBPipeline.com, will undergo Tommy John surgery after suffering a setback last week in Arizona. The 19-year-old hadn't pitched in a game since July of 2018 but was throwing bullpens in spring training. However, the announcement of a setback means surgery will end his season. […]

Julio Urias On Pitch Count On Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urias makes his season debut on Monday against the San Francisco Giants. According to manager Dave Roberts, Urias will likely throw between 75 and 85 pitches if all goes well in the outing. The Dodgers are being safe with their 22-year-old southpaw after he underwent shoulder surgery in 2017. […]

Matt Wisler Acquired By Padres

Cincinnati Red starting pitcher Matt Wisler has been traded to the San Diego Padres for right-handed pitching prospect Diomar Lopez. Wisler was placed on waivers last week but was out of minor league options, so he will have to report to the Padres 25-man roster. The 26-year-old was originally drafted by the Padres in 2011 […]