Braves Want Ronald Acuna To Show Consistency In Minors
Atlanta Braves outfield prospect Ronald Acuna has had a rough go of it at Triple-A. Part of it is that he's been idle a lot, which is not good for getting one's timing down. Still, as massively talented as he is, the parent club wants him to get some consistently good at-bats before they bring... Read More
J.J. Hoover Opts For Free Agency
Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher J.J. Hoover has elected for free agency after clearing waivers when the Brewers designated him for assignment. After giving up three runs in 1 1/3 innings pitched with the Brewers, they did not necessarily have much interest in keeping him in on the major league roster. Wherever Hoover lands, he will... Read More
Ender Inciarte Scores Run As Braves Beat Phillies
Atlanta Braves outfielder Ender Inciarte has gotten off to a bit of a slow start. After Monday's 2-1 win over Philadelphia, the leadoff hitter was batting .183. Still, he went 1-for-4 and scored an important run on Freddie Freeman's double play. He'll get back on track and will likely reward those who stick with him.
Orlando Arcia Gets First Multi-Hit Game Of Season
Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Orlando Arcia went 2-for-4 with a run in the 10-4 loss to the Cincinnati Reds. Arcia has slowly been improving as the season goes on, as he was at a .133 batting average on April 8 and has now brought it up to .192. In his last six games, he is now... Read More
Tommy Hunter One Step Closer To Return
The most expensive reliever the Philadelphia Phillies acquired during the offseason is getting closer to returning. Tommy Hunter, previously with the Tampa Bay Rays, has been sidelined with a hamstring injury. This past weekend, however, he took part in an extended spring training game in Clearwater, Florida. The 31-year-old tossed 15 pitches and recorded four... Read More
Jacob Nottingham Gets Two Walks In MLB Debut
Milwaukee Brewers catcher Jacob Nottingham walked twice in two plate appearances in the 10-4 loss to the Cincinnati Reds. After the Brewers went down 9-0 in the sixth inning, Jett Bandy was taken out and Nottingham was slotted in the top of the seventh inning as a defensive substitution. Nottingham earned a walk in his... Read More
Aaron Judge Continues Sensational Start
New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge continued his torrid beginning to the 2018 season by setting another record Monday as his club demolished the Miami Marlins, 12-1. With a second-inning home run, the 25-year-old supplanted Mark McGwire as the fastest player ever to reach 60 home runs in a career. Judge hasn’t been exploding with... Read More
Julio Teheran Has Fantastic Start Against Phillies
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Julio Teheran looked every bit like the ace that the team hoped for on Monday night. He twirled six strong innings, striking out nine Phillies and only allowed one run, a solo homer to Odubel Herrera. It wasn't perfect since he walked three hitters, but he made sure to keep them... Read More
Brent Suter Hit With Loss In Five-Inning Effort
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brent Suter went five innings, giving up six hits, three earned runs and four strikeouts in the 10-4 loss to the Cincinnati Reds. Suter had a rough second inning where he gave up all three of his runs, but outside of that, it was smooth sailing for him through the other... Read More
Luis Castillo Picks Up First Win Monday
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo was tough in his start against the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday evening. Castillo pitched 6 2/3 innings, allowing four runs and striking out eight to pick up his first win of the 2018 season. The young right-hander actually pitched much better than his final line indicates, as he held Milwaukee... Read More
Luis Severino Masterful Against Marlins
Taking on the Miami Marlins at Yankee Stadium on Monday, the New York Yankees relied on ace Luis Severino to provide stability, and the Dominican native did just that. Severino went six strong innings, conceding just one hit and one walk with no runs and eight strikeouts. The 24-year-old tossed just 86 pitches, but with... Read More
Brandon Drury Takes Batting Practice
New York Yankees infielder Brandon Drury (head) took batting practice Monday for the first time since landing on the disabled list for migraines. The 25-year-old reported blurred vision but also admitted to experiencing the symptoms for some time, a scary admission. He’s undergone numerous tests and has been put on anti-inflammatories in an attempt to get... Read More
New Injury Arises For Jacoby Ellsbury
The beginning of the 2018 baseball year continues to be a nightmare for New York Yankees veteran outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury (hip, oblique, foot). Having already lost his starting spot in the New York Yankees outfield, the 34-year-old has dealt with oblique and hip injuries. This has resulted in numerous setbacks, as he remains in Tampa Bay... Read More
Gleyber Torres Pulled From Game With Stiffness
Top New York Yankees prospect Gleyber Torres (undisclosed) has been playing tremendous baseball at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, and talk quickly emerged of an imminent promotion to the majors. Earlier Monday, he was pulled in the fifth inning of the RailRiders game, feeding rumors of that supposed call-up. The truth, however, is that Torres was simply feeling... Read More
Manuel Margot Close To Returning
San Diego Padres outfielder Manuel Margot (ribs) saw a doctor Monday afternoon and expects to be cleared for baseball activity. Margot was placed on the disabled list last week after getting drilled in the ribs. He's eligible to return this Saturday but will likely play a handful of rehab games first. Margot has struggled out... Read More
Mets Haven’t Spoken To Boston Or Tampa Bay About Catchers
With news emerging that the New York Mets may be speaking to the Miami Marlins about catcher J.T. Realmuto, we now know who they aren’t talking to. According to Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News, the Amazins haven’t reached out to the Boston Red Sox or Tampa Bay Rays about catchers Blake Swihart or... Read More
Mets May Revisit Talks For J.T. Realmuto
The New York Mets are down a few catchers, and so it only makes sense they would explore the trade market for what could be the best available option. After discussing J.T. Realmuto with the Miami Marlins during the offseason, it was reported earlier on Monday that they will try to revisit talks with their... Read More
Amir Garrett To Remain In Bullpen For Now
Cincinnati Reds left-hander Amir Garrett has acclimated himself well to the bullpen in 2018, pitching 8 1/3 scoreless innings of relief for his team while striking out 10. Garrett's success as a reliever, paired with the Reds' starting rotation's struggles, have led some to question whether Garrett will be moved into a starter's role. Manager... Read More
Dovydas Neverauskas Optioned to Triple-A
The Pittsburgh Pirates optioned reliever Dovydas Neverauskas to Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday to make room for Enny Romero, who the team claimed off of waivers from the Washington Nationals on Sunday. Neverauskas has had a rough go of it in 2018, allowing a 10.80 ERA in 6 2/3 innings while walking more hitters (three) than... Read More
Jesse Winker Takes Batting Practice on Monday
After suffering a shoulder contusion last Friday, Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker has been out of the starting lineup and limited to a pinch-running role. However, on Monday he was cleared to swing a bat and took batting practice for the first time. There is no timetable for his return, but the fact he took... Read More
Jurickson Profar Helped Off the Field, Unlikely to Return
Texas Rangers shortstop Jurickson Profar (head) needed assistance to get off the field after a hard slide while turning two in the second inning against the Rays. Early speculation is that the injury may be concussion-related, but the Rangers have not released any details yet. Profar is extremely doubtful to return, with Drew Robinson sliding in... Read More
Pirates Recall Max Moroff From Triple-A
The Pittsburgh Pirates recalled infielder Max Moroff from Triple-A Indianapolis as their corresponding move to placing Josh Harrison (hand) on the 10-day disabled list. Moroff was hitting .280/.406/.440 with two doubles, a triple, and five RBI through seven minor-league games. The 24-year-old received 140 plate appearances in the big leagues last season and struggled, hitting... Read More
Matt Duffy Leaves Games with Undisclosed Injury
Following a stolen base, Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Matt Duffy (foot, leg) seemed to injure himself as he jogged awkwardly to third base. He was then removed from the game with what Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reported as an injury to his leg or foot. Prior to going down, Duffy was hitting... Read More
Adam Eaton Could Return for Nationals on Friday
Washington Nationals manager Davey Martinez said on Monday that he is hopeful outfielder Adam Eaton (ankle) could return to the team on Friday. Eaton suffered an ankle injury just eight games into the 2018 season. In those eight games, Eaton hit .345 with two home runs and five RBI, showing his potential. Eaton is coming off... Read More
Wil Myers Expected to Rejoin Padres on Friday
After missing the last few weeks with an elbow injury, San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers is expected to join the team on Friday. He will begin a two-game rehab stint with Single-A Lake Elsinore before making his way back to the major leagues. Myers has had a sluggish start to his 2018 season, perhaps... Read More
Enrique Hernandez Bats Third, Kyle Farmer Starting
Los Angeles Dodgers utility man Kike Hernandez has been moved up to bat third against San Diego lefty starter Robbie Erlin, who is making his first start this year after having spent the season thus far in the bullpen. Hernandez is 1-for-3 in his career against Erlin and will man second base. Kyle Farmer will... Read More
Kendrys Morales Seen Running Prior to Monday's Postponement
Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Kendrys Morales (hamstring) was seen running in left field during warmups on Monday. This is a great sign for Morales, who was put on the disabled list last week due to a right hamstring injury. He was originally given a timeline of about two weeks and with him already doing physical... Read More
Carlos Tocci Expected to Get Regular Playing Time for Rangers
With Texas Rangers outfielder Delino DeShields sidelined with a hand injury, Rangers manager Jeff Banister has opted to start Rule 5 draft pick Carlos Tocci in center field going forward. Originally, Drew Robinson had been penciled in, however, after hitting .167 with 25 strikeouts, he has been moved to the bench. Tocci has struggled during his... Read More
Jake Marisnick In The Lineup To Open Series Against Mariners
Houston Astros outfielder Jake Marisnick will get the start and hit ninth against the Mariners on Monday night. He is off to a rough start to begin the season, hitting .158 with 18 strikeouts in only 38 at-bats. Teammate Josh Reddick also has gotten off to a strong start, further eating into Marisnick's playing time.... Read More
Nelson Cruz Hitting .333 Lifetime Against Dallas Keuchel
Seattle Mariners designated hitter Nelson Cruz will face Astros left-hander Dallas Keuchel Monday night in the opening game of their series. Cruz has had solid success against Keuchel, hitting .333 in 30 career at-bats with three home runs against him. Cruz recently returned to the lineup following a disabled list stint after spraining his ankle... Read More