Yuli Gurriel Could Be Back In A Week For Astros

Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel (hand) will begin his rehab assignment in Double-A Corpus Christi, per MLB.com. Gurriel is coming back from hamate bone surgery in his hand and will need a steady dose of at-bats before coming back. Barring a setback, Gurriel is expected to return to the team in about one week and […]

Ben Gamel To Begin Rehab Assignment

Seattle Mariners outfielder Ben Gamel (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment with High-A Modesto, per MLB.com. Gamel is recovering from a strained oblique, so the Mariners opted to send him to High-A as opposed to the chilly temperatures of Triple-A Tacoma. Gamel is certain to see a few games to ensure there are no setbacks before […]

Dallas Keuchel Allows One Earned Run As Astros Sweep

Houston Astros starter Dallas Keuchel pitched five innings, allowing only one earned run on five hits as the Astros pulled away late to sweep the Orioles 3-2. Keuchel wasn't exactly his sharpest, walking four and tossing 104 pitches in only five innings but kept the team in the game. Keuchel came out of the gate […]

Josh Reddick Has Five Hits In Last Eight At-Bats

Houston Astros outfielder Josh Reddick went 3-for-4 with a run scored as the Astros beat the Orioles 3-2. One night after popping two home runs, Reddick stayed hot by peppering pitches into the outfield for hits. After a career season in 2017, the veteran hitter is looking at possibly a decrease in at-bats this season […]

Mike Zunino Could Be Back In Lineup By Weekend

Seattle Mariners catcher Mike Zunino (oblique) may be able to come off the disabled list this weekend, per MLB.com. Manager Scott Servais told reporters he hopes Zunino will catch five rehab innings over the next day or so, and he continues to progress from his mild oblique strain. Barring any setbacks, Zunino could be back in […]

Dan Vogelbach To Start Wednesday Over Ryon Healy

Seattle Mariners first baseman Dan Vogelbach will get the start at first base over Ryon Healy, per MLB.com. Vogelbach enjoyed a scorching-hot spring training that helped him make the opening day roster. Vogelbach is still looking for his first hit of the season and will get his chance Wednesday against Giants right-hander Johnny Cueto. Vogelbach hit […]

Nelson Cruz Not Expected To Be Out Long After DL Stint

Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais told reporters he does not expect outfielder Nelson Cruz (ankle) to miss time beyond his current disabled list stint, per MLB.com. The veteran designated hitter sprained his ankle and was placed on the disabled list retroactively to April 1. The Mariners offense is off to a strong start without its most prolific […]

Edwin Diaz Picks Up Third Save In Four Games

Seattle Mariners closer Edwin Diaz picked up another save, his third in four games played, against the Giants on Tuesday. Diaz struck out two in the scoreless ninth inning and now has eight punchouts in three appearances. The Mariners offense has come out of the gates swinging and has put the team in position to […]

Carlos Correa Taking Day Off Wednesday

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (toe) is out of the lineup on Wednesday, but he returned to the lineup Tuesday and had solid results. The move is entirely precautionary, but Correa is nursing the injury after fouling a ball off his toe this past weekend. There is no reason to urge Correa to play through this […]

Mike Zunino Could Take Part In Simulated Game Soon

Seattle Mariners catcher Mike Zunino (oblique) is taking swings in the cage and could take part in a simulated game soon, per MLB.com. Zunino is dealing with a minor oblique strain, so the Mariners are being cautious to not rush him back. But he appears to be feeling better and could see at-bats in a simulated […]

Jake Marisnick Flashing Power, If Not Average

Houston Astros outfielder Jake Marisnick homered in two of the Astros first three games, but those are his only hits thus far in the young season. He has also struck out seven times in his first 14 at-bats, a dubious trend that limited his value last season. Marisnick is fast and is an excellent center […]

Alex Bregman Off To Slow Start

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman has only two hits in his first 16 at-bats after one weekend of baseball. It's the smallest of sample sizes, but Bregman was a disappointment for fantasy owners to begin the season. The Astros have all the confidence in the world in Bregman, but keep in mind he got […]

Ben Gamel To Play In Simulated Game

Seattle Mariners outfielder Ben Gamel (oblique) will take part in a simulated game, per MLB.com. Gamel is slightly ahead of schedule in recovering from his oblique injury and could be only a few weeks away from returning. When he returns, Gamel should see plenty of at-bats in the Mariners outfield rotation. In the interim, expect 44-year-old […]

Mitch Haniger Homers Again In Late-Inning Win

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger homered for the second day in a row, this time a two-run shot that helped the Mariners edge the Indians 5-4. With desigated hitter Nelson Cruz out with a sprained ankle, Haniger represents possibly the most thump currently in the Mariners lineup. To this point he has delivered and now […]

Dee Gordon's Home Run Puts Mariners Up For Good

Seattle Mariners outfielder Dee Gordon homered to right field in the seventh inning , putting the Mariners up for good en route to a 5-4 win over the Indians. Gordon is not known for his power but got a hold of one to put the Mariners up 3-2 at the time. Gordon now has hits […]

Robinson Cano Off To Hot Start

Seattle Mariners second baseman Robinson Cano went 2-for-3 with a single, double, one walk and a run scored as the Mariners edged the Indians 5-4. Cano now has six hits in his first 10 at-bats to start the young season and will need to keep up the pace with designated hitter Nelson Cruz dealing with […]

Mike Leake Solid In Mariners Win

Seattle Mariners starter Mike Leake pitched seven strong innings of two-run baseball and the Mariners outlasted the Indians 5-4. Leake struck out four and allowed only five hits and begins the season on a positive note. Leake struggled at times coming over from the Cardinals last season via trade but Seattle is hoping he can […]

Jose Altuve Hitting .563 After First Weekend

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve racked up another three hits in five at-bats during the Astros 8-2 win over the Rangers. Altuve is now hitting .563 on the young season and the reigning MVP looks to already be in mid-season form. Through four games he has now scored five runs and figures to score […]

Max Stassi Off To Strong Start

Houston Astros catcher Max Stassi collected two more hits on Sunday in the Astros 8-2 win over the Rangers. Stassi made a nice base-running play when he perfectly read Derek Fisher's base hit in the gap and scored a run to get the Astros on the board early. He then singled later in the game […]

Gerrit Cole Strikes Out 11 In Astros Debut

Houston Astros pitcher Gerrit Cole dominated Rangers hitters on Sunday, striking out 11 while allowing only two hits in seven innings in the Astros 8-2 win. Cole was pumping 97 MPH fastballs consistently and looked impressive throughout his 102 pitches. Cole flashed dominant stuff featured in past seasons, including striking out the side in impressive […]

Evan Gattis Has Huge Day At The Plate

Houston Astros designated hitter Evan Gattis went 3-for-4 with two doubles and three runs batted in as the Astros took care of the Rangers 8-2. Gattis drove home runs in each of his three hits and also scored a run in the game. Gattis is picking up where he left off last season, picking up […]

Yuli Gurriel Ready To Begin Five-Game Suspension

Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel is almost ready to begin his five-game suspension, per MLB's Jake Kaplan. Gurriel has taken 20 at-bats in minor league games in Florida rehabbing surgery for a broken hamate bone. Now it appears he is healthy enough to begin the season but first must serve a suspension for his […]

Mike Zunino Hopes DL Stint Lasts Only 10 Days

Seattle Mariners catcher Mike Zunino hopes his stint on the disabled list will last only 10 days, per seattletimes.com. Zunino has a Grade 1 oblique strain, the most mild grade to give to the injury. Zunino is already getting anxious to get back in the lineup but the Mariners want to treat the injury cautiously,. […]

Lance McCullers Dominates With 10 K's In First Start

Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers dominated the Rangers on Saturday, striking out 10 and walking only one as the Astros cruised to a 9-3 win. He allowed only four hits and two runs in 5 1/3 innings and his stuff was electrifying. McCullers will enjoy flying under the radar pitching around Dallas Keuchel and Justin […]

Carlos Correa Powers Astros With Four Hits

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa went 4-for-5 , including a two-run home run as the Astros pounded the Rangers 9-3. Correa added a double and scored twice and is hitting .455 through three games this season. The sky is the limit for Correa's offensive potential is he is capable of consistently putting up monster performances […]

James Paxton Lasts Only 4 2/3 Innings As Mariners Fall

Seattle Mariners starter James Paxton was roughed up for six runs on six hits, walking four and taking the loss in the Mariners 6-5 loss to the Indians. Paxton served up two home runs and couldn't make it through the fifth inning after his pitch count climbed to 104. One start should not be a […]

Mitch Haniger Homers In Loss

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger has come out swinging to the 2018 season, hitting his first homer of the season in the second inning of the Mariners 6-5 loss to the Indians. Haniger is now 4-for-6 through the first two games of the season and it would be smart to ride this hot streak in […]

J.D. Davis To Get Start At First Base Saturday

Houston Astros rising talent J.D. Davis will get the start at first base on Saturday, per MLB.com. Davis absolutely torched spring pitching, hitting .385 with three doubles and five home runs in 65 preseason at-bats. Davis is just another promising hitter to come through the Astros pipeline and will get a chance to carry his […]

Hisashi Iwakuma To Throw Bullpen Session This Weekend

Seattle Mariners injured starter Hisashi Iwakuma (shoulder) will throw a bullpen session this weekend, per MLB.com. Iwakuma is recovering from shoulder surgery and missed most of last season. If the session goes well, Iwakuma is expected to pitch for the Mariners Triple-A team and begin his own version of spring training. Getting any kind of production […]

Ken Giles Ready To Bounce Back From Poor Postseason

Houston Astros closer Ken Giles has enjoyed a strong spring training and hopes his poor postseason will be a thing of the past heading into the season. Giles had a fantastic regular season, posting a 2.30 ERA with 34 saves, and 83 strikeouts in 62 2/3 innings. Giles was as locked down as it gets […]