TG Fantasy Baseball

TG Fantasy Baseball
Boxscores
Dollar Values

League Leaders
Who's Hot
Who's Cold

Player News
Injury Calendar

Free Newsletter

Football Draft Help

Fantasy Baseball Player News



Also follow all fantasy baseball player news by RSS Feed or Twitter

Select Another Team:

Anthony Rendon (3B - LAA)
4/26/24 9:35 PM - Angels’ Anthony Rendon to miss significant time with torn hamstring. There is no official timeline for the third baseman’s rehab, but it will be a matter of months. This will be the fourth year in a row that Rendon misses multiple months of the season.
Source: https://www.ocregister.com/2024/04/26/angels-antho...

Colton Cowser (OF - BAL)
4/26/24 9:28 PM - The Milkmen, in support of Orioles rookie Colton Cowser, steal the show at Camden Yards. Assembling the milkmen ensemble was a collective effort for Orioles fans Sean Molony, Jared Taylor and brothers Cameron and Casey Brinks.
Source: https://www.baltimoresun.com/2024/04/26/orioles-mi...

Joey Bart (C - PIT)
4/26/24 7:26 PM - Ex-Giants catcher Bart back in the Bay, is happy with Pirates. A few weeks after being traded by the Giants, former No. 2 overall draft pick Joey Bart is back in San Francisco and will face his old team for the first time Friday.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/ex-giants-catcher-bart-ba...

Max Muncy (3B - LAD)
4/26/24 7:06 PM - Dodgers trounce Blue Jays for fifth straight win. Max Muncy hit a three-run home run, right-hander Gavin Stone pitched seven strong innings and the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 12-2 Friday night. Related Content OKC's Sam Presti is an overrated draft savant Who is the best point guard in the NBA? Mike Tyson will hospitalize Jake Paul on Netflix Share Share this Video Facebook Twitter Email Reddit Link view video Mike Tyson will hospitalize Jake Paul on Netflix Shohei Ohtani and Will Smith added solo homers for the Dodgers , who won the opener of the three-game series to extend their winning streak to five games. Smith had four hits and Muncy had three to lead the Dodgers ' 19-hit attack. Advertisement Related Content
Source: https://deadspin.com/dodgers-trounce-blue-jays-for...

Miles Mikolas (P - STL)
4/26/24 7:03 PM - Cardinals hold Mets in check in series opener. Miles Mikolas combined with three relievers on an eight-hitter Friday night for the visiting St. Louis Cardinals, who beat the New York Mets 4-2 in the opener of a three-game series. Alec Burleson and Willson Contreras homered for the Cardinals, who have won three of four. Tomas Nido had two hits, including a homer, for New York, which has lost four of five. J.D. Martinez had two hits, including an RBI double, in his Mets debut.
Source: https://www.reuters.com/sports/baseball/cardinals-...

Joey Meneses (DH - WSH)
4/26/24 6:53 PM - Joey Meneses helps Nationals down Marlins. Joey Meneses lined a go-ahead, two-run single to center in the eighth inning as the Washington Nationals defeated the host Miami Marlins 3-1 on Friday night. Joey Meneses helps Nationals down Marlins The Nationals also got two hits each from Trey Lipscomb and Jacob Young their eighth and ninth hitters in the lineup and four scoreless innings from their bullpen. HT launches Crick-it, a one stop destination to catch Cricket, anytime, anywhere. Explore now! Kyle Finnegan pitched the ninth to earn his eighth save of the season. Marlins left-hander Jesus Luzardo, who had been scheduled to start, was placed on injured reserve due to elbow tightness. Luzardo is the fifth Marlins starting pitcher to
Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/joey-menese...

Jasson Dominguez (OF - NYY)
4/26/24 6:29 PM - Yankees' Jasson Dominguez 'doing well' and may play in rehab games next month. MILWAUKEE — Jasson Dominguez has been out of sight since the Yankees left spring training, but the promising young outfielder is making progress back in Tampa, Fla. Seven months removed from UCL reconstruction surgery — for which the Yankees gave an anticipated recovery process of nine to 10 months — Dominguez could be playing in minor league rehab games by this time next month. “He's doing well,” manager Aaron Boone said Friday at American Family Field. “I saw today he was [throwing] out to 135 feet and [taking batting practice] and all that. He's probably a few weeks away from playing in [rehab] games.” Jasson Dominguez, recovering from UCL reconstruction surgery, may be playing in minor league
Source: https://nypost.com/2024/04/26/sports/yankees-jasso...

Anthony Maldonado (P - MIA)
4/26/24 6:29 PM - Palm Beach Central alum Anthony Maldonado makes MLB debut with Miami Marlins. The Fish have called upon Palm Beach Central alum Anthony Maldonado to support an ailing pitching staff.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/palm-beach-central-alum-a...

Wade Miley (P - MIL)
4/26/24 6:26 PM - Brewers left-hander Wade Miley says he needs Tommy John surgery. Milwaukee Brewers left-handed pitcher Wade Miley said Friday that he needs Tommy John surgery. The 37-year-old Miley was put on the 15-day injured list with left elbow inflammation on April 22, retroactive to April 19. Miley made two starts this season, working a total of seven innings. He has a 0-1 record with a 6.43 ERA after allowing six runs, five earned.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/brewers-left-...

Thairo Estrada (2B/SS - SF)
4/26/24 5:53 PM - Melvin shares encouraging Estrada hamstring injury update. Giants manager Bob Melvin shared an encouraging update on Thairo Estrada after the second baseman injured his hamstring in Wednesday's loss to the New York Mets.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/melvin-shares-encouraging...

Triston Casas (1B - BOS)
4/26/24 5:39 PM - Red Sox’ Triston Casas offers update, clarification on rib injury, says he’s confident he’ll play again in 2024.

Casas said he doesn’t have a firm recovery timeline, but he expects to return at some point this season.

The post Red Sox’ Triston Casas offers update, clarification on rib injury, says he’s confident he’ll play again in 2024 appeared first on Boston.com.


Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2024/...

Kris Bryant (OF/DH - COL)
4/26/24 5:00 PM - New poll shows other MLB front offices have zero respect for Cubs' Jed Hoyer. A decade or so ago, the Chicago Cubs front office was not only the toast of the town - but the crown jewel of baseball, a master class in how to run an MLB organization in today's world. Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer were several years into a painful rebuild but the fruits of their labor - and fans' suffering - were starting to pay off with a farm system on a meteoric rise, headlined by the #2 overall pick in the 2013 draft, Kris Bryant.
Source: https://cubbiescrib.com/posts/new-poll-shows-other...

Tylor Megill (P - NYM)
4/26/24 4:52 PM - Mets' Tylor Megill, Kodai Senga nearing major steps in injury recoveries. Odds hold that injuries and/or underperformance will settle most controversies in the Mets' rotation, but the team is beginning to see a crowded group of recovering starters at least approaching the horizon. Major steps are coming up for Tylor Megill and Kodai Senga, the former closer to a return. Megill is set to begin a rehab assignment Saturday with two innings at High-A Brooklyn as he works his way back from a low-grade shoulder strain. Tylor Megill is set to begin a rehab assignment on Saturday. Bill Kostroun / New York Post The 28-year-old began the season in the rotation but lasted just one, four-inning start before his shoulder put him on the shelf. Megill was the initial fill-in for
Source: https://nypost.com/2024/04/26/sports/mets-tylor-me...

Trea Turner (SS - PHI)
4/26/24 4:44 PM - Philadelphia Phillies Youngster Credits Superstar For His Offensive Surge. Philadelphia Phillies Youngster Credits Superstar For His Offensive Surge After getting off to a concerning start, the Philadelphia Phillies young center fielder has turned things around with the help of a superstar teammate. Author: Brad Wakai Apr 26, 2024 In this story: Philadelphia Phillies Trea Turner MLB Johan Rojas The Philadelphia Phillies had some concerns about the viability of keeping their young center fielder, Johan Rojas, in their lineup on a consistent basis. Because his defense is so elite, he was always going to be in the mix for a starting job, but if they couldn't rely on him to do anything offensively, that would hurt the Phillies' overall profile. That was the case early on
Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/phillies/news/philadelphia-...

Esteury Ruiz (OF - OAK)
4/26/24 4:04 PM - [USA Today: For The Win] - Athletics vs. Orioles Player Props Today: Esteury Ruiz - April 26. Esteury Ruiz was hitless in his previous game (0-for-3), but will have another crack at it when the Oakland Athletics face Corbin Burnes (...)
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...

Ricky Tiedemann (P - TOR)
4/26/24 3:24 PM - Toronto Blue Jays Provide Update on Injury to Top Prospect and Status of Former Ace. Toronto Blue Jays Provide Update on Injury to Top Prospect and Status of Former Ace According to the Toronto Blue Jays, top prospect Ricky Tiedemann is dealing with an ulnar nerve issue in his throwing elbow. Furthermore, former ace Alek Manoah is set to make another rehab start for Triple-A Buffalo. Author: brady farkas Apr 26, 2024 In this story: toronto blue jays toronto blue jays news toronto blue jays updates toronto blue jays stats toronto blue jays roster toronto blue jays injuries toronto blue jays pitchers blue jays blue jays news blue jays updates blue jays stats blue jays roster blue jays injuries blue jays pitchers alek manoah alek manoah stats alek manoah updates alek manoah career
Source: https://www.si.com/fannation/mlb/fastball/history/...

Trent Grisham (OF - NYY)
4/26/24 3:12 PM - Milwaukee Brewers vs New York Yankees: Trent Grisham haunts his former team. The Brewers host the Yankees in a three-game series at American Family Field on Friday night.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/milwaukee-brewers-vs-york...

Pete Fairbanks (P - TB)
4/26/24 2:40 PM - Tampa Bay Rays vs. Chicago White Sox LIVE STREAM (4/26/24): Watch MLB on Apple TV+. The Tampa Bay Rays face the Chicago White Sox on Friday, April 26, 2024 (4/26/24) at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, Illinois. How to watch: Fans can watch the game via AppleTV+ . Here's what you need to know: What : MLB game Who : Tampa Bay Rays vs. Chicago White Sox When : Friday, April 26, 2024 (4/26/24) Time : 7:40 p.m. Where : Guaranteed Rate Field TV : N/A Channel finder: Verizon Fios , Comcast Xfinity , Spectrum/Charter , Optimum/Altice , Cox , DIRECTV , Dish , Hulu , fuboTV , Sling . Live stream: AppleTV+ Here's a recent MLB story from the AP: T. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays placed struggling closer Pete Fairbanks on the 15-day injured list with nerve-related issues before
Source: https://www.nj.com/sports/2024/04/tampa-bay-rays-v...

Ozzie Albies (2B - ATL)
4/26/24 2:24 PM - Braves activate Albies from IL after broken toe. Second baseman Ozzie Albies was activated Friday by the Atlanta Braves ahead of a weekend series against the Cleveland Guardians, matching the teams with the two best records in the major leagues.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/40029565/brave...

Tommy Pham (OF/DH - CHW)
4/26/24 2:18 PM - White Sox call up OF Tommy Pham. The Chicago White Sox called up outfielder Tommy Pham from Triple-A Charlotte on Friday. The White Sox also selected the contract of outfielder Rafael Ortega from Charlotte, optioned outfielder Dominic Fletcher to the Triple-A club and designated journeyman outfielder Kevin Pillar and left-hander Bailey Horn for assignment. The White Sox signed Pham to a minor league deal on April 16. He hit .294 (5-for-17) with a double, an RBI and two stolen bases in four games at Charlotte. Pham, 36, spent time with the New York Mets and Arizona Diamondbacks last season, playing in 129 games. He hit .256 with 16 home runs and 68 RBIs. Pham has compiled a .259 batting average with 130 homers and 431 RBIs in
Source: https://abc7chicago.com/sports/white-sox-call-up-o...

Rafael Ortega (OF - CHW)
4/26/24 2:06 PM - White Sox call up vet OF Pham in flurry of moves. The White Sox also selected the contract of outfielder Rafael Ortega from Charlotte, optioned outfielder Dominic Fletcher to the Triple-A club and designated journeyman outfielder Kevin Pillar and left-hander Bailey Horn for assignment. The White Sox signed Pham to a minor league deal on April 16.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/40032009/white...

Colin Poche (P - TB)
4/26/24 2:04 PM - Rays lose another top reliever to the injured list. CHICAGO — The Rays lost another experienced reliever on Friday as lefty Colin Poche was placed on the 15-day injured list due to mid-back tightness. Poche is the second of their high-leverage relievers to be sidelined this week; closer Pete Fairbanks was placed on the injured list Monday due to a nerve-related issue and has been undergoing testing, Poche has been the Rays’ top lefty reliever; ...
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/rays-lose-another-top-rel...

Walker Buehler (P - LAD)
4/26/24 1:56 PM - Dodgers' Dave Roberts drops Clayton Kershaw, Walker Buehler injury updates. The Los Angeles Dodgers lead the National League West, but they have endured some inconsistent moments to begin the 2024 season. Thus far, the Dodgers have performed well but they feature the potential to play much better. The starting rotation has dealt with injury concerns, as Walker Buehler and Clayton Kershaw have yet to throw a pitch in 2024. Manager Dave Roberts provided updates on both star pitchers during a recent interview with MLB Network Radio on Sirius XM.
Source: https://clutchpoints.com/dodgers-news-dave-roberts...

Mason Miller (P - OAK)
4/26/24 1:49 PM - [Forbes] - Oakland A’s Closer Mason Miller’s Fastballs Get The Attention Of The New York Yankees. Mason Miller is a bright spot for the Oakland Athletics and certainly got the attention of the Yankees in two save appearances this week.
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...

Jackson Holliday (SS - BAL)
4/26/24 1:45 PM - Jackson Holliday demoted: Orioles top prospect sent to Triple-A Norfolk after struggling in first 10 MLB games. Holliday, 20, is 2 for 34 with two walks and 18 strikeouts in 10 big league games
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/jackson-hollida...

Yoshinobu Yamamoto (P - LAD)
4/26/24 1:33 PM - Yoshinobu Yamamoto's 6 Shutout Innings Help Dodgers Finish Sweep, Defeat Nats 2-1. Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched six shutout innings, and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Washington Nationals 2-1 on Thursday to complete a three-game sweep. Teoscar Hernández homered for the Dodgers, who matched a season high with four straight wins. Joey Meneses had three hits for Washington, which was swept for the first time this season. The Nationals scored four runs in the series and went 4 for 20 with runners in scoring position.
Source: https://gvwire.com/2024/04/26/yoshinobu-yamamotos-...

Carson Kelly (C - DET)
4/26/24 1:27 PM - Tigers catcher being evaluated after being scratched from lineup due to injury. Detroit Tigers catcher Carson Kelly was scratched from Friday's lineup with soreness in his rib cage. Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said it's been an ongoing issue that Kelly has been managing but it “locked up on him” before Friday's game. “He was moving around pretty gingerly,” Hinch said. Jake Rogers started the game in place of Kelly.
Source: https://www.mlive.com/tigers/2024/04/tigers-catche...

Shohei Ohtani (DH - LAD)
4/26/24 1:13 PM - Ranking the top 10 most important MLB offseason additions after first month: Shohei Ohtani, Juan Soto and more. Through trade and free agency, several teams turned their fortunes around this winter
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/ranking-the-top...

Luis Gil (P - NYY)
4/26/24 1:00 PM - Yankees vs. Brewers prediction: MLB picks, odds, bets for Friday. Commercial Content. 21+. Action Network is the official betting partner of the New York Post, which edits this content. When spring training broke in late March, the Yankees and Brewers probably couldn't haven't imagined that their starters in Friday's inter-league series opener would be two of their better pitchers. But a month into the season, New York's Luis Gil and Milwaukee's Colin Rea are just that, and for pitching staffs that have needed pick-me-ups in the absence of two former Cy Young winners , it couldn't be a more pleasant surprise. The two division leaders open a three-game weekend set Friday with Gil and Rea each making their fourth starts of the season. Let's take a look at why
Source: https://nypost.com/2024/04/26/sports/yankees-vs-br...

Reese Olson (P - DET)
4/26/24 12:56 PM - Detroit Tigers fall to Kansas City Royals, 8-0, after allowing seven runs in ninth inning. Second-year righty Reese Olson struck out eight over seven innings, allowing one run, but the Detroit Tigers mustered just five hits Friday.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/detroit-tigers-fall-kansa...

Seth Lugo (P - KC)
4/26/24 12:52 PM - Seth Lugo throws 7 scoreless innings, leads Royals past Tigers 8-0. Seth Lugo pitched seven scoreless innings and the Kansas City Royals won their fourth straight game, beating the Detroit Tigers 8-0 on Friday. Lugo (4-1) allowed three singles and matched a career high with nine strikeouts in a game played at 1:10 pm due to the NFL draft festivities in downtown Detroit on Friday evening. Tigers starter Reese Olson (0-4) allowed one run on three hits and three walks in seven innings, striking out eight.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/seth-lugo-throws-7-scorel...

Buddy Kennedy (3B - DET)
4/26/24 12:45 PM - Buddy Kennedy Update: Pinch-hits in Tigers' loss to Royals. Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Buddy Kennedy, 25, a 2017 Millville High School graduate, is an infielder with the Detroit Tigers. The 2017 fifth-round draft pick made his major league debut with the Arizona Diamondbacks on June 17, 2022. Thursday: The Tigers were off. Friday: Struck out as a pinch-hitter for Kerry Carpenter in the ninth inning of an 8-0 loss to the visiting Royals. Saturday: Brady Singer (2-1, 2.76) will start the 6:10 p.m. game for Kansas City. Kennedy has not faced him. Stats: Kennedy is hitting .250 (2 for 8) with one home run, four RBIs and two runs in five games. His on-base percentage is .364, his OPS .989. He has walked twice and struck
Source: https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/professiona...

Shota Imanaga (P - CHC)
4/26/24 12:41 PM - Chicago Cubs' Shota Imanaga Enters Game vs. Boston Red Sox on Historic Hot Streak. Chicago Cubs' Shota Imanaga Enters Game vs. Boston Red Sox on Historic Hot Streak Shota Imanaga has been lights out for the Chicago Cubs this season, as the Japanese lefty has achieved something MLB hasn't seen from a rookie since 1945. Author: Sam Connon Apr 26, 2024 In this story: Chicago Cubs Chicago Cubs Stats Chicago Cubs History Chicago Cubs Pitchers Chicago Cubs Starting Pitchers Chicago Cubs Probable Pitchers Chicago Cubs Starting Rotation Shota Imanaga Chicago Cubs Schedule Cubs Red Sox Schedule Cubs Red Sox Score Shota Imanaga Stats Shota Imanaga Japan Shota Imanaga Contract MLB MLB History MLB News Boo Ferriss Boo Ferriss Stats Boo Ferriss Rookie Boo Ferriss Rookie Stats Shota Imanaga
Source: https://www.si.com/fannation/mlb/fastball/history/...

Tyler Duffey (P - KC)
4/26/24 12:41 PM - The best things we saw this week: Tyler Duffey returns to the mound for Kansas City. The Royals' reliever was diagnosed with melanoma during spring training.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/the-best-things-we-saw-th...

Kutter Crawford (P - BOS)
4/26/24 12:38 PM - Red Sox will play Rafael Devers at DH in Game 1 vs. Cubs. The Boston Red Sox, after losing two out of three to the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field have returned to Fenway Park to host the Chicago Cubs in a three-game series starting on Friday. For the opener, Boston will send Kutter Crawford to the mound while Rafael Devers will be the team's designated hitter for the third straight game. Here's a look at the Red Sox full lineup for Game 1: Jarren Duran CF Tyler O'Neill RF Rob Refsnyder LF Rafael Devers DH Connor Wong C Pablo Reyes 3B Bobby Dalbec 1B Enmanuel Valdez 2B Ceddanne Rafaela SS Crawford has been remarkable through five starts this season, allowing just two earned runs in 27 1/3 innings of work. He's also struck out 30 batters. The
Source: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/news/red-sox-c...

Zac Gallen (P - AZ)
4/26/24 12:16 PM - Diamondbacks Play the First Place Mariners in Seattle this Weekend. © Stephen Brashear-USA TODAY Sports Diamondbacks Play the First Place Mariners in Seattle this Weekend A comprehensive preview of the D-backs first visit to the Emerald City since 2021 Author: Jack Sommers Apr 26, 2024 In this story: Arizona Diamondbacks seattle mariners T-Mobile Park Preview Zac Gallen Julio Rodriguez Paul Sewald The Arizona Diamondbacks (12-14) are in Seattle to the play the Mariners (13-12) for a three game series starting Friday night. It will be the fourth time the Diamondbacks have made the trip to Seattle , and the first time since 2021. The D-backs are tied with the Giants for third place in the NL West, 3.5 games behind the Dodgers. They're also 2.5 games out of the
Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/diamondbacks/Diamondbacks-P...

Cole Irvin (P - BAL)
4/26/24 12:12 PM - [Oakland A's Videos] - A's & Orioles Pregame Show | Mark Kotsay, Cole Irvin & Jacob Wilson join Towny on A's Cast Live!. A's Cast Live with Chris Townsend ahead of the #Athletics & #Orioles.Guests:Cole Irvin 1:30Mark Kotsay 2:30Jacob Wilson 3:00??: https://www.mlb.com/athletics...
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...

Evan Phillips (P - LAD)
4/26/24 12:06 PM - Dodgers New: Evan Phillips Has Mindset Of 'One Pitch At A Time'. Runs being at a premium in the series finale put the game in the hands of Dodgers closer Evan Phillips, who took the ball in the ninth inning of a 2-1 ball game. Facing the minimum, Phillips needed just 14 pitches in the final frame, tally two strikeouts, earning his seventh save on the year. This outing came just two days after he worked himself into trouble in another save opportunity, when he walked three batters in the ninth on Tuesday.
Source: https://dodgerblue.com/dodgers-new-evan-phillips-h...

Aroldis Chapman (P - PIT)
4/26/24 11:45 AM - Gary Sánchez pinch hits for 2-run homer in 8th; Brewers rally for 7-5 win, series split with Pirates. Gary Sánchez hit a pinch-hit, two-run home run in the eighth inning to lift the Milwaukee Brewers to a 7-5 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates and a series split on Thursday. Sánchez drove an 0-2 sinker at 101.9 mph from Aroldis Chapman (0-2) 371 feet to right with two outs, putting the Brewers ahead 6-5. Two of his three home runs came this series, including on Tuesday when he produced Milwaukee's lone run in a 2-1 loss. “He's the same Chapman from when I knew him at the Yankees,” said Sánchez, a batterymate of Chapman's with the Yankees from 2016-21.
Source: https://www.wisn.com/article/milwaukee-brewers-gar...

Clay Holmes (P - NYY)
4/26/24 11:44 AM - Yankees All-Star Sounds Like He Could Leave Team Despite Red-Hot Start. Yankees All-Star Sounds Like He Could Leave Team Despite Red-Hot Start New York could lose one of its All-Stars in the not-so-distant future Author: Patrick McAvoy Apr 26, 2024 In this story: New York Yankees MLB News The New York Yankees could end up losing one of their top pitchers next offseason. New York has had one of the best bullpens in baseball over the last few seasons and one of the biggest reasons why has been the success of closer Clay Holmes. He may not have the biggest name in the world, but he has become a star since joining the Yankees. While this is the case, he could end up leaving the team in free agency as New York hasn't started discussing a contract extension with him, according
Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/yankees/yankees-all-star-so...

Jesus Luzardo (P - MIA)
4/26/24 11:42 AM - Marlins LHP Luzardo scratched with elbow issue. The Miami Marlins scratched left-hander Jesus Luzardo from Friday's scheduled start because of elbow discomfort.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/40030033/marli...

Corbin Burnes (P - BAL)
4/26/24 11:39 AM - Brewers' fatal flaw that will derail hot start to 2024 season. Is there a team in baseball that is better at getting more from less than the Milwaukee Brewers? After winning 92 games a year ago, the club lost two of the best starting pitchers in franchise history — leading most experts to predict a considerable dropoff for the team in 2024. After trading away former Cy Young winner Corbin Burnes plus losing Brandon Woodruff to injury and Adrian Houser to free agency, a starting rotation that had long been a strength for the Brewers quickly turned into a weakness.
Source: https://clutchpoints.com/brewers-fatal-flaw-that-w...

Tommy Pham (OF/DH - CHW)
4/26/24 11:17 AM - Ex-Mets outfielder's ultimatum lands him major-league job. Tommy Pham has a major-league job to call his own — even if it took nearly a month and some sound negotiating to get it done. Pham is being called up to the Chicago White Sox's roster Friday night, according to reports, 10 days after he signed a minor-league deal with an opt out if he was not promoted by this weekend. The 34-year-old outfielder's contract includes $3 million in performance bonuses. In four games at Triple-A, Pham recorded five hits in 18 at-bats with three strikeouts and a walk.
Source: https://www.nj.com/mets/2024/04/ex-mets-outfielder...

Kevin Pillar (OF - CHW)
4/26/24 11:14 AM - Former Blue Jays fan favourite designated for assignment by White Sox. A former Toronto Blue Jays fan favourite has been designated for assignment by the Chicago White Sox. Kevin Pillar, who was a part of the Blue Jays from 2013-2019, was DFA'd by the White Sox this morning to make room for Tommy Pham, whose contract has been selected from Triple-A Charlotte. Pillar spent the 2023 season with the Atlanta Braves, hitting .228 with nine home runs and 32 RBIs in 81 games.
Source: https://dailyhive.com/toronto/white-sox-dfa-blue-j...

Craig Kimbrel (P - BAL)
4/26/24 11:11 AM - Orioles weekly recap: O's take 2 road series, despite bullpen struggles. The Orioles improved their record to 16-8 after winning a pair of series on the road thanks to some timely hitting and three saves from closer Craig Kimbrel.He has been stellar for the Orioles with a 0.82 ERA in 11 games, but the rest of the bullpen has been shaky lately and have made some games closer than they should have been. The back end of the bullpen has been good, but they have struggled with middle and long relief. The offense scored over five runs per game last week, and they lead the league in home runs with 37.
Source: https://www.wbaltv.com/article/orioles-weekly-reca...

Graham Ashcraft (P - CIN)
4/26/24 11:02 AM - Reds find champion Rangers scuffling at .500. Reds will start Graham Ashcraft (3-1, 5.24 ERA) in the first game of a six-game road trip to Texas and San Diego.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/reds-champion-rangers-scu...

J.P. France (P - HOU)
4/26/24 10:48 AM - Houston Astros Demote Struggling Former Top Rookie To Open Spot For Ace. Houston Astros Demote Struggling Former Top Rookie To Open Spot For Ace The Houston Astros will get their ace back from injury this weekend, but they had to move one of their former top rookies down after his early struggles. Author: Brad Wakai Apr 26, 2024 In this story: Houston Astros MLB J.P. France Framber Valdez It was another tough result for the Houston Astros on Thursday when they were swept by the Chicago Cubs . They have now dropped to 7-19 on the season, their worst start in roughly 50 years , and are firmly in last place of the AL West. It's a broken record by now, but it can't be understated just how much their struggles have come from injuries to their pitching staff as they've
Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/astros/news/houston-astros-...

Luke Little (P - CHC)
4/26/24 10:46 AM - MLB pitcher forced to change glove over ‘distracting’ American flag patch. CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Cubs reliever Luke Little said he had to change his glove before he entered Wednesday night’s 4-3 victory over the Houston Astros because of an American flag patch. Manager Craig Counsell went to insert Little with one out in the seventh inning. But as the 6-foot-8 left-hander went through the usual […]
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/mlb-pitcher-forced-change...

Kyle Isbel (OF - KC)
4/26/24 10:41 AM - How impressive was Kyle Isbel’s catch in a Royals rainstorm? Diving into the numbers. Kansas City Royals outfielder Kyle Isbel made one of the best catches of the season ... in a rainstorm.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/impressive-kyle-isbel-cat...

Bryce Harper (DH/1B - PHI)
4/26/24 10:37 AM - 'Big whiffer': Bryce Harper launches home run against Reds moments after being heckled. Philadelphia Phillies slugger Bryce Harper made a heckler in Cincinnati eat his words by clobbering a home run on the very next pitch he saw. Harper, who was reinstated from the paternity list Thursday, was batting with two outs and a man on in the 3rd inning when he enacted his revenge.
Source: https://www.fox29.com/news/big-whiffer-bryce-harpe...

Ozzie Albies (2B - ATL)
4/26/24 10:23 AM - Braves activate Albies from IL after broken toe. Second baseman Ozzie Albies was activated Friday by the Atlanta Braves ahead of a weekend series against the Cleveland Guardians, matching the teams with the two best records in the major leagues.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/40029565/brave...

Shohei Ohtani (DH - LAD)
4/26/24 10:13 AM - Ranking the top 10 most important MLB offseason additions after first month: Shohei Ohtani, Juan Soto and more. Through trade and free agency, several teams turned their fortunes around this winter
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/ranking-the-top...

Mike Trout (OF - LAA)
4/26/24 10:11 AM - Bryce Harper vs. Mike Trout, 12 years in: What drives them to be great, and will they ever join forces?. At 3:32 p.m. in Cleveland on April 28, 2012, Mike Trout led off a game for the Los Angeles Angels after his last call-up from triple A. Six hours later at Dodger Stadium, Bryce Harper made his major-league debut for the Washington Nationals. » READ MORE: Bryce Harper begins the second act of his career as a first baseman. Drafted one year apart by teams on opposite coasts, Trout and Harper made swift, concurrent rises through the minor leagues and lived up to the hype as generational stars. Trout settled the who's-the-better-player argument by finishing second, second, first, second, first, fourth, second, and first in American League MVP voting from 2012 to 2019.
Source: https://www.inquirer.com/phillies/mike-trout-phill...

Spencer Strider (P - ATL)
4/26/24 10:05 AM - Optimism after strong starts by Braves pitchers. Maybe concerns about the Atlanta Braves' starting rotation were a little premature. Yes, losing Spencer Strider hurts over the course of a season, but the Braves responded this week with stellar performances. Yes, the foe was Miami, maybe the worst team in the National League. Yes, they present a minimal threat to the Atlanta Braves' reign as National League East Division champs.
Source: https://www.tiftongazette.com/sports/optimism-afte...

Spencer Turnbull (P - PHI)
4/26/24 10:05 AM - Philadelphia Phillies Boss Taking Major Risk With Controversial Move. Philadelphia Phillies Boss Taking Major Risk With Controversial Move After early season success, one of the top performers on the Philadelphia Phillies is having his role changed and that could come with some consequences if things don't work out. Author: Brad Wakai Apr 26, 2024 In this story: Philadelphia Phillies MLB Spencer Turnbull Taijuan Walker Dave Dombrowski The Philadelphia Phillies are feeling good about themselves after pulling off a split with the formidable Cincinnati Reds that puts their record at 16-10 entering Friday's slate of games. Their offense looks much better compared to the earlier part of the season when it was unrecognizable. The starting pitching staff has been nothing
Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/phillies/news/philadelphia-...

Shota Imanaga (P - CHC)
4/26/24 9:54 AM - Taking stock of the Cubs' rotation: Where do things stand with Shota Imanaga, Javier Assad and the rest?. Chicago's pitchers are getting healthier, but questions remain after injuries and breakouts reshuffled the deck.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/taking-stock-of-the-cubs-...

J.P. Crawford (SS - SEA)
4/26/24 9:42 AM - Mariners put leadoff-hitting SS J.P. Crawford on the 10-day IL with oblique strain. Leadoff-hitting shortstop J.P. Crawford was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday because of a right oblique strain. The move came a day after Crawford was a late scratch from the Mariners' lineup before their 5-1 loss at Texas. “I do not have a timeline for J.P. We'll evaluate it as it goes along,” manager Scott Servais said. Dylan Moore was the starting shortstop for the series finale Thursday against the Rangers.
Source: https://www.ktre.com/2024/04/26/mariners-put-leado...

Jose Ramirez (3B/DH - CLE)
4/26/24 9:27 AM - Jose Ramirez blast a GRAND SLAM to help the Cleveland Guardians win the series over the Red Sox. WKYC would like to send you push notifications about the latest news and weather. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. No Thanks Allow
Source: https://www.wkyc.com/video/sports/locked-on/lo-cle...

J.D. Martinez (DH - NYM)
4/26/24 9:16 AM - J.D. Martinez expected to debut Friday for Mets. J.D. Martinez is expected to make his long-awaited New York Mets debut on Friday when the team opens a seven-game homestand against the St. Louis Cardinals. Related Content OKC's Sam Presti is an overrated draft savant Who is the best point guard in the NBA? Mike Tyson will hospitalize Jake Paul on Netflix Share Share this Video Facebook Twitter Email Reddit Link view video Mike Tyson will hospitalize Jake Paul on Netflix Signed to a one-year, reported $12 million contract on March 23, Martinez wasn't in spring training with the Mets . He needed time to prepare for the season, then dealt with a back issue. Advertisement Related Content OKC's Sam Presti is an overrated draft savant Who is the
Source: https://deadspin.com/j-d-martinez-expected-to-debu...

Ryan O'Hearn (1B/OF - BAL)
4/26/24 9:04 AM - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: O'Hurry to O'Hearn. Matthew Pouliot recommends grabbing Ryan O'Hearn and a new closing candidate in Milwaukee.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/fantasy-baseball-waiver-w...

Yoshinobu Yamamoto (P - LAD)
4/26/24 9:00 AM - Dodgers News: Yoshinobu Yamamoto Focused On Offspeed Command To Improve Fastball. The Los Angeles Dodgers completed a sweep of the Washington Nationals with a narrow 2-1 victory, led by a strong outing from Yoshinobu Yamamoto. The right-hander pitched six innings while giving up no runs on four hits. Opposing hitters were batting .335 with a .710 slugging percentage against his four-seam fastball, and that often led to him getting into jams or allowing runs.
Source: https://dodgerblue.com/dodgers-news-yoshinobu-yama...

Jesus Luzardo (P - MIA)
4/26/24 8:22 AM - Marlins call up Anthony Maldonado to open vs. Nationals. The struggling Miami Marlins hit another bump in the road Friday morning when left-hander Jesus Luzardo was scratched from his scheduled start against the visiting Washington Nationals. The team said Luzardo experienced elbow discomfort on Thursday and is undergoing further testing. Miami, which has lost three straight and six of its past eight games, will instead open the four-game series with reliever Anthony Maldonado on the mound as the opener. The 26-year-old right-hander was called up from Triple-A to make his major league debut after going 3-0 with a 2.31 ERA and two saves in eight relief appearances at Jacksonville.
Source: https://www.reuters.com/sports/baseball/marlins-ca...

Casey Mize (P - DET)
4/26/24 8:16 AM - Detroit Tigers vs. Kansas City Royals odds, tips and betting trends. At Comerica Park on Saturday, the Detroit Tigers (14-11) take on the Kansas City Royals (16-10), fellow members of the AL Central, at 6:10 PM ET. The Tigers are projected as a tight favorite (-112 on the moneyline) against the Royals (-104). The scheduled starters are Casey Mize (1-0) for the Detroit Tigers, and Brady Singer (2-1) for the Kansas City Royals.
Source: https://sportsbookwire.usatoday.com/article/detroi...

Mason Miller (P - OAK)
4/26/24 8:12 AM - [Sactown Sports] - A’s flamethrower Mason Miller does it again, closes out Yankees. Oakland Athletics closer Mason Miller put forth another impressive outing against Juan Soto and the New York Yankees on Thursday.
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...

Gunnar Henderson (3B/SS - BAL)
4/26/24 8:12 AM - [Sactown Sports] - Athletics, Orioles set to begin three-game series. Gunnar Henderson looks to continue his torrid hitting when the Baltimore Orioles open a three-game series against the visiting Oakland Athletics on Friday.
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...

Brendan Rodgers (2B - COL)
4/26/24 7:53 AM - Colorado Rockies' Comeback Win Over San Diego Padres Was Among Best in Team History. Colorado Rockies' Comeback Win Over San Diego Padres Was Among Best in Team History By battling back from down five runs in the eighth inning on Thursday, the Colorado Rockies matched a few of their franchise's most miraculous victories. Author: Sam Connon Apr 26, 2024 In this story: Colorado Rockies Colorado Rockies News Colorado Rockies Stats Colorado Rockies Score Colorado Rockies History Colorado Rockies Record San Diego Padres San Diego Padres News San Diego Padres Stats San Diego Padres Score Colorado Rockies Comeback Rockies Padres Score MLB MLB News MLB Scores MLB History MLB Franchise History Brendan Rodgers Sean Bouchard Wandy Peralta Hunter Goodman Jacob Stallings Ezequiel Tovar Brenton
Source: https://www.si.com/fannation/mlb/fastball/history/...

Aaron Judge (OF/DH - NYY)
4/26/24 7:19 AM - 'I'm still Aaron Judge': Why the Yankees captain believes he can turn it around. The Yankees offense depends on Judge's bat. Can he turn it up in time for two of their biggest series of the spring?
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/40025376/aaron...

Jared Jones (P - PIT)
4/26/24 7:04 AM - Pittsburgh Pirates Rookie is Leading the League in This Important Category in Early Going. Pittsburgh Pirates Rookie is Leading the League in This Important Category in Early Going As the Pittsburgh Pirates continue their rebuild in 2024, rookie pitcher Jared Jones has been a nice addition to the roster. The young righty has put up solid strikeout numbers and is also leading the league in this impressive category early on. Author: brady farkas Apr 26, 2024 In this story: pittsburgh pirates pittsburgh pirates news pittsburgh pirates stats pittsburgh pirates updates pittsburgh pirates record Pittsburgh Pirates pirates news pirates stats pirates updates pirates record pirates game jared jones jared jones pirates jared jones career jared jones news jared jones updates jared jones pittsburgh
Source: https://www.si.com/fannation/mlb/fastball/history/...

Ozzie Albies (2B - ATL)
4/26/24 6:57 AM - Braves 2B Ozzie Albies activated from injured list ahead of series versus Guardians. Second baseman Ozzie Albies was activated Friday by the Atlanta Braves ahead of a weekend series against the Cleveland Guardians, matching the teams with the two best records in the major leagues. Albies returned from the 10-day injured list on schedule after going down with a fractured right big toe. Albies remained in the game, not realizing he was injured until he took off his shoe.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/braves-2b-ozzie-albies-ac...

Sean Murphy (C - ATL)
4/26/24 6:52 AM - Braves Star Makes Virtually Unprecedented Return From Injury. © Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports Braves Star Makes Virtually Unprecedented Return From Injury The Atlanta Braves weren't without a key member of their lineup for very long. Author: Lindsay Crosby Apr 26, 2024 The Atlanta Braves have dealt with extended injury absences this season - catcher Sean Murphy, who injured his oblique in the team's season opener, has missed twenty-two games (and counting), while ace Spencer Strider will miss the entirety of the 2024 season recovering from right elbow surgery. But they've also gotten lucky on the injury front with a few players. Second baseman Ozzie Albies, who suffered a broken toe when hit by a pitch on April 15th against the Houston Astros, was officially
Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/braves/news/ozzie-albies-re...

Aaron Nola (P - PHI)
4/26/24 6:49 AM - Back a high-scoring game between the Phillies and Padres in Friday's series opener. A pair of big-name starting pitchers will take the mound on Friday night in San Diego as Aaron Nola and the Phillies hit the road to face Joe Musgrove and the Padres. In fact, I'm fading the pitching and targeting the over on total runs scored. The Phillies got off to a slow start on offense this season, but they have hit the ball well over the past few weeks and have a favorable matchup here.
Source: https://www.inquirer.com/sports/betting/phillies-v...

Michael Tonkin (P - NYM)
4/26/24 6:28 AM - Meet Matt Blake: Yankees pitching coach and his mom are aware of your memes. Nothing gets some Yankees fans excited quite like the addition of a reliever picked up off the scrap heap. The latest example of fans sharing this belief came when the Yankees claimed Michael Tonkin from the Mets on Thursday. A 34-year-old journeyman, Tonkin has a 4.44 ERA over 192 career games and a 6.00 mark over nine MLB innings this season. Nothing special, yet some celebrated the move with memes featuring Blake.
Source: https://www.nydailynews.com/2024/04/26/matt-blake-...

Colt Keith (3B - DET)
4/26/24 6:28 AM - Tigers lineup for series opener vs. Royals. DETROIT -- The Detroit Tigers open a six-game homestand on Friday afternoon at Comerica Park. The Tigers (14-11) and Kansas Royals (16-10) play the first of three games at 1:10 p.m. at Comerica Park. Rookie Colt Keith is back in the lineup after getting a day off in the series finale on Wednesday night at Tampa Bay. Catcher Jake Rogers; infielders Zach McKinstry and Buddy Kennedy; and outfielder Wenceel Perez will be available off the bench. The full lineup is below. Back in the 3??1??3?? pic.twitter.com/H6zUVXgVAm — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) April 26, 2024 On the mound, Tigers right-hander Reese Olson (0-3, 3.80 ERA) will face Royals right-hander Seth Lugo (3-1, 2.03). Olson took the loss on
Source: https://www.mlive.com/tigers/2024/04/tigers-lineup...

Julian Merryweather (P - CHC)
4/26/24 6:00 AM - Chicago Cubs find bullpen depth from unlikely place. The Chicago Cubs have reportedly signed 28-year-old pitcher Daniel Missaki, a Brazilian-born player who most recently played with the Diablo Rojos in the Mexican League. It's an intriguing move that could provide some depth to a Cubs bullpen that has already taken a major blow with the loss of set-up man Julian Merryweather. Since Merryweather went down in early April, former closer Adbert Alzolay has struggled mightily in the ninth inning, having already surpassed his blown save mark from last year (3) in the first month of 2024. If the bullpen takes another hit via injury or poor performance, perhaps Nissaki can eventually slide in and try to prove himself in MLB again.
Source: https://cubbiescrib.com/posts/chicago-cubs-find-bu...

Kutter Crawford (P - BOS)
4/26/24 5:54 AM - Game 27: Cubs at Red Sox lineups and notes. The Red Sox begin a six-game homestand Friday when they welcome the Cubs to Fenway Park, and on paper the opener looks like a pitching duel. Boston righthander Kutter Crawford has somehow avoided the injury bug that has struck the starting rotation and leads the majors in ERA at 0.66 through five starts. Crawford will be opposed by Chicago lefthander Shota Imanaga, who is 3-0 with a 0.84 ERA through four starts. Imanaga is 30 years old and in his first season in MLB after playing pro ball in Japan from 2016-2023.
Source: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/04/26/sports/red-...

Mason Black (P - SF)
4/26/24 5:45 AM - SF Giants minor-league report: Does rotation solution exist in Sacramento?. The solution to the Blake Snell-sized hole in the Giants' rotation may exist just up the I-80 corridor. At Triple-A Sacramento, Mason Black is off to a sizzling start. The 24-year-old right-hander was one of the final cuts in spring training, and in four starts to begin the season in the minor leagues has allowed a run in only one of them. With 20 strikeouts to only four walks, that has produced a 1.53 ERA for the 2021 third-round pick from Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Source: https://www.marinij.com/2024/04/26/sf-giants-minor...

Aroldis Chapman (P - PIT)
4/26/24 5:41 AM - Resurgent Joey Bart looks to lead Pirates vs. Giants. The Pirates fell to .500 with a 7-5 home loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday, while the Giants failed to get to the break-even mark following an 8-2 drubbing dealt by the visiting New York Mets on Wednesday. Pittsburgh was looking for a series win and held a 5-4 lead in the eighth inning on Thursday before veteran reliever Aroldis Chapman served up a two-run homer to former teammate Gary Sanchez. The good news for the Pirates was the continued strong play of catcher Joey Bart, who never lived up to his billing after being selected with the No. 2 overall pick by the Giants in the 2018 draft. Bart bounced from minors to majors for four consecutive seasons, hitting .219 as a Giant in 162 games, before getting dealt to the Pirates earlier this month for minor-leaguer Austin Strickland.
Source: https://deadspin.com/resurgent-joey-bart-looks-to-...

Bryce Harper (DH/1B - PHI)
4/26/24 5:26 AM - First-time father Manny Machado set to return as Padres host Phillies. Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper displayed his "dad strength" in his first game back from the paternity list Thursday in Cincinnati. The San Diego Padres hope Manny Machado follows suit when they welcome Harper and the Phillies to town on Friday night for the opener of a three-game series. Machado will rejoin the team after missing a four-game set in Colorado to become a first-time father on Tuesday morning. Machado could have played in Thursday's 10-9 loss to the Rockies since the maximum time on the paternity list is three games, but Padres manager Mike Shildt decided to wait to use him until the team returned home.
Source: https://deadspin.com/first-time-father-manny-macha...

Nestor Cortes (P - NYY)
4/26/24 5:20 AM - How unpredictability has become a weapon for Yankees' Nestor Cortes and Marcus Stroman. inside the yankees Facebook Twitter Flipboard WhatsApp Email Copy How unpredictability has become a weapon for Yankees' Nestor Cortes and Marcus Stroman By Social Links for Greg Joyce View Author Archive Email the Author Get author RSS feed Contact The Author Name (required) Email (required) Comment (required) Submit Thanks for contacting us. We've received your submission. Back to Reading There was an error submitting your message Thanks for contacting us. We've received your submission. Back to Reading Published April 26, 2024, 8:20 a.m. ET Icon Sportswire via Getty Images In a sport steeped in routine and timing, Nestor Cortes and Marcus Stroman are doing their best to disrupt it for the batters
Source: https://nypost.com/2024/04/26/sports/how-unpredict...

Mason Miller (P - OAK)
4/26/24 5:04 AM - [Sportskeeda] - "To me it feels normal" - Mason Miller reflects on his 103 mph fastball as A's closer continues to dominate. The Oakland Athletics have had a lot of issues to deal with in recent months, both on and off the pitch, but Mason Miller has given the team something to feel confident about.
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...

Merrill Kelly (P - AZ)
4/26/24 5:02 AM - What is Merrill Kelly's injury? Explaining recovery timeline for Diamondbacks' pitcher. Merrill Kelly went on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a teres major strain. Here's what to know about the injury.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/merrill-kellys-injury-exp...

Ty France (1B - SEA)
4/26/24 5:01 AM - First-place Mariners host D-backs, continue stretch against pennant winners. After taking two of three games in Texas to move past the reigning World Series champion Rangers and into first place in the American League West, the Mariners will return home Friday night to open a three-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, last year's National League pennant winners. Ty France and Luis Urias hit two-run homers in Seattle's 4-3 victory against the Rangers on Thursday afternoon in Arlington, Texas, and ace Luis Castillo put together a quality start to earn his second straight victory after opening the season with four losses.
Source: https://deadspin.com/first-place-mariners-host-d-b...

Will Brennan (OF - CLE)
4/26/24 4:51 AM - One Cleveland hitter will miss facing the BoSox the most: Guardians breakfast. The Red Sox got out of town Thursday after dropping two of three to the Guardians and five of seven overall as the two clubs wrapped up their season series, but one Cleveland hitter is probably the most sad to see the BoSox go. In 11 career games against Boston, Will Brennan is hitting .324 with nine extra-base hits including four home runs, eight RBI and a 1.143 OPS. Two of Brennan's five career multi-extra base hit games have come against the team he grew up cheering for as a youngster in Stillwell, Kansas. Brennan had another strong game Thursday with a solo home run and a double in his first two at-bats.
Source: https://www.cleveland.com/guardians/2024/04/one-cl...

Ryan Jeffers (C - MIN)
4/26/24 4:46 AM - Twins aim to continue power display in opener vs. Angels. After easily dispatching the Chicago White Sox, the Twins will face another struggling team Friday night when they open a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif. Minnesota won just seven of its first 20 games before outscoring visiting Chicago 25-11 in the four-game set. "That's a full clubhouse of big league baseball players, and we won four games," Minnesota catcher Ryan Jeffers said. Jeffers hit one of the five Minnesota homers.
Source: https://deadspin.com/twins-aim-to-continue-power-d...

Colin Rea (P - MIL)
4/26/24 4:31 AM - Brewers, after surge on the road, return home to face Yankees. After winning five of seven games on the road, the Milwaukee Brewers will turn to right-hander Colin Rea in an effort to keep their surge going when they return home to open a three-game series Friday night against the New York Yankees. Rea (2-0, 2.08 ERA) will be opposed by Yankees right-hander Luis Gil (1-1, 2.75). Jose Trevino's second-inning solo homer accounted for the only run as the Yankees stranded 11 and were 1-for-7 with runners in scoring position. Milwaukee, meanwhile, rallied for a 7-5 victory at Pittsburgh on Thursday, bailing out ace Freddy Peralta, who left trailing 5-4 after 4 2/3 innings.
Source: https://deadspin.com/brewers-after-surge-on-the-ro...

Edouard Julien (2B/DH - MIN)
4/26/24 4:18 AM - Twins sweep the White Sox with a 6-3 victory. The Chicago White Sox dropped to 3-22, wasting a two-run lead and stretching their losing streak to a season-high seven with a 6-3 defeat Thursday to Minnesota as Edouard Julien hit two of the Twins' five solo home runs. Chicago matched Cincinnati in 2022, Detroit in 2003 and Washington in 1894 as teams that opened 3-22. Baltimore began 2-23 in 1988. Julien and José Miranda homered in a three-run sixth inning off Michael Soroka, Julian homered again off John Brebbia in the seventh and Carlos Santana and Jose Miranda went deep against Steven Wilson in the eighth. Chicago, off to the worst start in franchise history, has been outscored 141-56 and allowed 38 home runs. Minnesota swept the four-game
Source: https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/04/26/minnesota...

J.D. Martinez (DH - NYM)
4/26/24 4:16 AM - What channel is Mets vs. Cardinals game tonight? How to watch, stream Friday on Apple TV+. The Mets' home game at 7:10 p.m. on Friday night against the Cardinals will be streaming on Apple TV+ as J.D. Martinez is set to make his team debut.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/channel-mets-vs-cardinals...

Nathan Eovaldi (P - TEX)
4/26/24 4:11 AM - Rangers turn to Nathan Eovaldi in opener vs. Reds. The Texas Rangers reside a half-game out of first place in the American League West heading into the opener of their three-game series with the Cincinnati Reds on Friday night in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers have yet to win any of their series against AL West teams, earning a split with Houston but also losing sets to the Astros, Oakland Athletics and the Mariners.
Source: https://deadspin.com/rangers-turn-to-nathan-eovald...

Pete Fairbanks (P - TB)
4/26/24 4:00 AM - Is the Tampa Bay Rays game on TV tonight vs. Chicago White Sox ? | FREE live stream, time, TV, channel for MLB Friday Night Baseball on Apple TV+. The Tampa Bay Rays face the Chicago White Sox on Friday, April 26, 2024 (4/26/24) at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, Illinois. T. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays placed struggling closer Pete Fairbanks on the 15-day injured list with nerve-related issues before Monday night's game against the Detroit Tigers.
Source: https://www.nj.com/sports/2024/04/is-the-tampa-bay...

Connor Wong (C - BOS)
4/26/24 4:00 AM - Has Red Sox Connor Wong become one of the most underrated catchers in MLB?. The Boston Red Sox's catchers have made a scene at the plate this season. Manager Alex Cora has shown a habit of using hot bats when constructing lineups. First, Reese McGuire was on fire. The catcher earned appearances in the majority of Boston's first four series of the season and he's up to two homers and 10 RBI on the season — McGuire only hit one homer and 12 RBI in all of 2023. More recently, Connor Wong has been the one streaking.
Source: https://bosoxinjection.com/posts/has-red-sox-conno...

Stephen Vogt (DH - FA)
4/26/24 3:45 AM - 'Always on your toes': Stephen Vogt knows how Jose Ramirez applies pressure as a runner. Jose Ramirez has gotten off to a somewhat slow start to 2024. But Thursday, he beat the Red Sox both with his bat and his legs.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/always-toes-stephen-vogt-...

Gerrit Cole (P - NYY)
4/26/24 3:31 AM - Can Yankees survive on just their rotation? A major test is coming. Think back to the day Gerrit Cole experienced the first twinge in his elbow. Remember how you felt about the Yankees beginning the season without their ace. This wasn't just bad news, it was the Michael Corleone kiss of death for 2024. No starter seemed capable of rescuing the Yankees.
Source: https://www.nj.com/yankees/2024/04/can-yankees-sur...

Curtis Mead (3B - TB)
4/26/24 3:26 AM - Skidding White Sox aim to begin turnaround vs. Rays. The Rays own a .500 record, have 10 more wins than the reeling White Sox and face only a four-game deficit in the American League East. Tampa Bay had a day to rest after rallying Wednesday to avoid taking its first series sweep of the season. Rookie Curtis Mead blasted a go-ahead, two-run home run in the sixth inning to propel the Rays, who scored three runs in the inning en route to a 7-5 victory against the visiting Detroit Tigers. Mead acknowledged his first extra-base hit of the year and second career homer "couldn't come at a better moment."
Source: https://deadspin.com/skidding-white-sox-aim-to-beg...

Seth Lugo (P - KC)
4/26/24 3:17 AM - Why the Kansas City Royals' starting pitchers are holding in-game dugout sessions. Major-league veterans Seth Lugo and Michael Wacha have been teammates for a while. They have traveled the roads together on three different teams. They started the journey with the New York Mets in 2020. The fun continued with the San Diego Padres last season. Now, the duo is fueling the Kansas City Royals' pitching renaissance. And they are doing it their way. “Those are two of the guys I… Premium Content is available to subscribers only. Please login here to access content or go here to purchase a subscription.
Source: https://www.poncacitynews.com/sports/why-kansas-ci...

Spencer Torkelson (1B - DET)
4/26/24 3:12 AM - Spencer Torkelson drops clothing collection, supports Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. KiwiClo, a Detroit-based clothing brand, is dropping a limited collection in collaboration with Detroit Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/spencer-torkelson-drops-c...

Mookie Betts (OF/2B - LAD)
4/26/24 3:11 AM - Dodgers superstar finds another level after shortstop move: 'The MVP version of Mookie Betts'. Mookie Betts was the first of three MVP acquisitions the Dodgers made in four years. He may be MLB's best player.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/dodgers-superstar-finds-a...

Carson Kelly (C - DET)
4/26/24 2:45 AM - Detroit Tigers lineup vs. Royals: C Carson Kelly (ribs) a late scratch. The Detroit Tigers open a three-game series against the Kansas City Royals at 1:10 p.m. Friday, April 26, 2024, at Comerica Park in Detroit.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/detroit-tigers-lineup-vs-...

Jesus Luzardo (P - MIA)
4/26/24 2:41 AM - Marlins' Jesus Luzardo chases first win of year vs. Nats. Miami Marlins left-hander Jesus Luzardo has yet to find his groove in 2024. Luzardo, still looking for his first win of the year, will start on Friday when the Marlins host the Washington Nationals to open a four-game series. Luzardo, who is 0-2 with a 6.58 ERA in 2024, has been slumping since late last season. The Marlins won that game 3-2, marking the first Miami victory with Luzardo on the mound this year.
Source: https://deadspin.com/marlins-jesus-luzardo-chases-...

Mason Miller (P - OAK)
4/26/24 2:26 AM - Miller retires Judge to finish first 4-out save as Athletics beat Yankees 3-1 for 4-game split.

Mason Miller retired Aaron Judge with a runner on for his first four-out save, and the Oakland Athletics beat the New York Yankees 3-1 for a four-game split.


Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/miller-retire...

Bryce Harper (DH/1B - PHI)
4/26/24 2:01 AM - 5 Phillies thoughts: Bryce Harper's power surge, Zack Wheeler's brilliance and more. Following a split series with the Reds that gives way to a West Coast road trip, here are five Phillies thoughts currently on my mind... If the Harper family adds another child to the bunch, Harper homering in the following game is the lock of the century. Harper's 2024 campaign has been a bit up and down, but after his two-hit performance on Thursday, his OPS is now .835. How about this Harper note... he has more MVPs (2021 National League, 2022 NLCS) as a Phillie than All-Star appearances (just 2022) now in his sixth season with the franchise.
Source: https://www.phillyvoice.com/phillies-news-analysis...

Edouard Julien (2B/DH - MIN)
4/26/24 2:01 AM - White Sox drop to 3-22 as Julien hits 2 of Twins' 5 homers in 6-3 win for 4-game sweep. The Chicago White Sox dropped to 3-22, wasting a two-run lead and stretching their losing streak to a season-high seven with a 6-3 defeat to Minnesota as Edouard Julien hit two of the Twins’ five solo home runs. Chicago matched Cincinnati in 2022, Detroit in 2003 and Washington in 1894 as teams that opened 3-22. Baltimore began 2-23 in 1988. Julien and Ryan Jeffers homered off Michael Soroka in a three-run sixth inning, Julien homered again off John Brebbia in the seventh and Carlos Santana and Jose Miranda went deep against Steven Wilson in the eighth.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/white-sox-dro...

Gunnar Henderson (3B/SS - BAL)
4/26/24 2:00 AM - Five things we learned from the Orioles' week, including Gunnar Henderson's MVP potential. The Orioles keep winning series, even when their bullpen makes games a little too interesting or their top starters go without their top stuff. This was going to be a week to write about Orioles other than Henderson, but he made that impossible with his all-points masterpiece in the series finale against the Angels. One of the pleasures of last season was the dawning recognition that Henderson has something extra. Yes, he won American League Rookie of the Year honors, but it was more than that.
Source: https://www.baltimoresun.com/2024/04/26/orioles-fi...

Zack Wheeler (P - PHI)
4/26/24 2:00 AM - Takeaways from Phillies' 8-2 run: More of Orion Kerkering, Nick Castellanos keeps swinging, and more. The Phillies are 8-2 over their last 10 games. Over the past week, they've posted a .281 batting average — third best in baseball — a .349 on-base percentage and a .455 slugging percentage, which both rank fourth. Three of their five starters have an ERA under 2.00: Zack Wheeler, Ranger Suárez and Spencer Turnbull (although, Turnbull may be moving to the bullpen soon). Reliever Seranthony Domínguez has allowed three home runs this season and all have come on his slider, the pitch he throws 26.4% of the time.
Source: https://www.inquirer.com/phillies/phillies-seranth...

Darell Hernaiz (SS - OAK)
4/26/24 1:51 AM - [MLB: Film Room] - Darell Hernaiz's first MLB steal | 04/25/2024. Darell Hernaiz steals his first career base during the top of the 5th inning against the Yankees
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...

Yoshinobu Yamamoto (P - LAD)
4/26/24 1:34 AM - Yoshinobu Yamamoto Leads Los Angeles Dodgers to Sweep vs. Nationals + What To Do With Chris Taylor?. WGRZ would like to send you push notifications about the latest news and weather. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. No Thanks Allow
Source: https://www.wgrz.com/video/sports/locked-on/lo-la/...

Miles Mikolas (P - STL)
4/26/24 1:04 AM - Mets take on the Cardinals after Lindor's 4-hit game. St. Louis Cardinals (11-14, fifth in the NL Central) vs. New York Mets (13-11, third in the NL East) New York; Friday, 7:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Cardinals: Miles Mikolas (1-3, 6.49 ERA, 1.52 WHIP, 20 strikeouts); Mets: Jose Butto (0-0, 1.65 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, 21 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Mets -130, Cardinals +108; over/under is 8 runs BOTTOM LINE: The New York Mets take on the St. Louis Cardinals after Francisco Lindor's four-hit game on Wednesday. New York has a 13-11 record overall and a 6-6 record at home. The Mets are 9-4 in games when they out-hit their opponents. St. Louis has a 6-7 record in road games and an 11-14 record overall. The Cardinals are 2-4 in games decided
Source: https://wtop.com/sports/2024/04/mets-take-on-the-c...

Zach Eflin (P - TB)
4/26/24 1:02 AM - White Sox look to end slide in matchup with the Rays. Tampa Bay Rays (13-13, fourth in the AL East) vs. Chicago White Sox (3-22, fifth in the AL Central) Chicago; Friday, 7:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Rays: Zach Eflin (1-2, 3.68 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, 26 strikeouts); White Sox: Chris Flexen (0-3, 6.41 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, 11 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Rays -233, White Sox +190; over/under is 8 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago White Sox come into a matchup against the Tampa Bay Rays as losers of seven games in a row. Chicago is 3-22 overall and 2-9 in home games. The White Sox are 1-5 in games when they scored five or more runs. Tampa Bay has a 13-13 record overall and a 5-4 record on the road. The Rays are 7-4 in games when they out-hit their opponents.
Source: https://www.recorderonline.com/sports/national_spo...

Seth Lugo (P - KC)
4/26/24 1:02 AM - Tigers begin 3-game series against the Royals. Kansas City Royals (16-10, second in the AL Central) vs. Detroit Tigers (14-11, third in the AL Central) Detroit; Friday, 1:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Royals: Seth Lugo (3-1, 2.03 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 14 strikeouts); Tigers: Reese Olson (0-3, 3.80 ERA, 1.45 WHIP, 18 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Tigers -118, Royals -101; over/under is 8 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Detroit Tigers host the Kansas City Royals on Friday to open a three-game series. Detroit has a 14-11 record overall and a 4-7 record in home games. The Tigers are 11-1 in games when they have more hits than their opponents. Kansas City has a 4-5 record on the road and a 16-10 record overall. The Royals have gone 10-3 in games when
Source: https://www.recorderonline.com/sports/national_spo...

Quinn Priester (P - PIT)
4/26/24 1:01 AM - Giants open 3-game series with the Pirates. Pittsburgh Pirates (13-13, fourth in the NL Central) vs. San Francisco Giants (12-14, fourth in the NL West) San Francisco; Friday, 10:15 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Pirates: Quinn Priester (0-1, 8.31 ERA, 1.85 WHIP, two strikeouts); Giants: Kyle Harrison (2-1, 5.00 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 24 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Giants -149, Pirates +125; over/under is 8 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The San Francisco Giants host the Pittsburgh Pirates to open a three-game series. San Francisco is 7-6 at home and 12-14 overall. The Giants have the ninth-ranked team slugging percentage in the NL at .384. Pittsburgh has gone 8-6 on the road and 13-13 overall. The Pirates have a 4-2 record in games decided by
Source: https://www.recorderonline.com/sports/national_spo...

Graham Ashcraft (P - CIN)
4/26/24 1:01 AM - Rangers take on the Reds in first of 3-game series. Cincinnati Reds (14-11, third in the NL Central) vs. Texas Rangers (13-13, second in the AL West) Arlington, Texas; Friday, 8:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Reds: Graham Ashcraft (3-1, 5.24 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, 23 strikeouts); Rangers: Nathan Eovaldi (1-2, 3.30 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, 28 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Rangers -172, Reds +143; over/under is 9 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Texas Rangers host the Cincinnati Reds on Friday to open a three-game series. Texas has gone 6-7 at home and 13-13 overall. The Rangers have the sixth-ranked team slugging percentage in the AL at .395. Cincinnati has a 14-11 record overall and a 5-4 record on the road. The Reds have a 9-2 record in games when they did not
Source: https://www.recorderonline.com/sports/national_spo...

Kutter Crawford (P - BOS)
4/26/24 12:56 AM - Red Sox, Cubs primed for pitchers' duel in opener. Boston's Kutter Crawford (1-0, 0.66 ERA) carries the top qualifying ERA in all of baseball into the weekend-opening start against Chicago rookie left-hander Shota Imanaga (3-0, 0.84). Crawford is coming off his first win and second quality start of the season on Saturday at Pittsburgh, where he worked around seven hits and three walks to allow just one run over six innings. "I take pride in competing and trying to work out of situations like that," Crawford said, reflecting on that outing.
Source: https://deadspin.com/red-sox-cubs-primed-for-pitch...

Yordan Alvarez (DH/OF - HOU)
4/26/24 12:00 AM - Astros Lose To Cubs In Series Finale. The Astros closed out their series against the Cubs with their fifth straight loss. Houston fell to Chicago 3-1 at Wrigley Field. Yordan Alvarez drove-in Houston's lone run of the game on a sacrifice fly in the top of the first inning. Rafael Montero was charged the loss after he allowed two runs through one inning of relief.
Source: https://woai.iheart.com/content/2024-04-26-astros-...

Justin Verlander (P - HOU)
4/26/24 12:00 AM - Astros Lose To Cubs In Series Finale. Justin Verlander #35 of the Houston Astros talks with manager Joe Espada #19 as he is removed from the game during the fifth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on April 25, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. Photo : Michael Reaves / Getty Images Sport / Getty Images The Astros closed out their series against the Cubs with their fifth straight loss. Houston fell to Chicago 3-1 at Wrigley Field. Yordan Alvarez drove-in Houston's lone run of the game on a sacrifice fly in the top of the first inning. Rafael Montero was charged the loss after he allowed two runs through one inning of relief. The Astros are at the bottom of the AL West at 7-and-19. They return home to host the Colorado Rockies
Source: https://ticket760.iheart.com/content/2024-04-26-as...

Gunnar Henderson (3B/SS - BAL)
4/25/24 11:41 PM - Orioles' Gunnar Henderson brings hot streak into A's series. Gunnar Henderson looks to continue his torrid hitting when the Baltimore Orioles open a three-game series against the visiting Oakland Athletics on Friday. The Orioles return home after a road trip that saw them take two out of three from both the Kansas City Royals and Los Angeles Angels. The A's beat the New York Yankees 3-1 on Thursday to earn a split of a four-game series. Oakland was swept in three games by the host Cleveland Guardians last weekend.
Source: https://deadspin.com/orioles-gunnar-henderson-brin...

Reese Olson (P - DET)
4/25/24 11:41 PM - Tigers host Royals in rare Friday day start. The teams will play a rare Friday matinee to open the three-game series due to the massive crowds in Detroit for the draft. The Tigers' Reese Olson (0-3, 3.80 ERA) is set to make his fifth start of the season. The 24-year-old right-hander faced the Minnesota Twins in his latest outing, and he gave up four runs (two earned) in five innings during a 4-3 loss on Saturday. In his lone home outing this season, Olson held the Texas Rangers to one run in 6 1/3 innings while recording eight strikeouts on April 15.
Source: https://deadspin.com/tigers-host-royals-in-rare-fr...

Jesus Luzardo (P - MIA)
4/25/24 11:09 PM - Miami Marlins vs. Washington Nationals odds, tips and betting trends. On Friday, the Washington Nationals (10-14) are visiting the Miami Marlins (6-20), at 7:10 PM ET. The Nationals have dropped three straight, and the Marlins have lost three in a row. The Nationals are road underdogs (+144) against the Marlins (-172). The Marlins will give the ball to Jesus Luzardo (0-2) versus the Nationals and Trevor Williams (2-0).
Source: https://sportsbookwire.usatoday.com/article/miami-...

Mitch Keller (P - PIT)
4/25/24 10:00 PM - Gary Sánchez pinch hits for 2-run homer in 8th; Brewers rally for 7-5 win, series split with Pirates. Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Mitch Keller delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers in Pittsburgh, Thursday, April 25, 2024. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Gary Sánchez hit a pinch-hit, two-run home run in the eighth inning to lift the Milwaukee Brewers to a 7-5 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates and a series split on Thursday. Sánchez drove an 0-2 sinker at 101.9 mph from Aroldis Chapman (0-2) 371 feet to right with two outs, putting the Brewers ahead 6-5.
Source: https://www.theintelligencer.net/sports/top-sports...

Bowden Francis (P - TOR)
4/25/24 9:12 PM - Jays place right-hander Francis on 15-day IL. The Toronto Blue Jays placed right-hander Bowden Francis on the 15-day injured list on Thursday with right forearm extensor tendinitis.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/40026184/blue-...

J.T. Realmuto (C - PHI)
4/25/24 8:34 PM - Realmuto, Phillies Rally Past Astros In 10 Innings To Open World Series. A timely swing by J.T. Realmuto propelled the Philadelphia Phillies to an unlikely win in the World Series opener. A terrific stab by right fielder Nick Castellanos gave him that shot. Realmuto hit a solo home run in the 10th inning and the Phillies, saved by Castellanos' sliding catch, rallied past the Houston Astros 6-5 Friday night. Down 5-0 early against Astros ace Justin Verlander, the Phillies became the first team in 20 years to overcome a five-run deficit to win a World Series game.
Source: https://www.newson6.com/story/635d32d8c4c0b2072217...

Joey Lucchesi (P - NYM)
4/25/24 8:17 PM - Syracuse Mets fall to Columbus, 9-1. The Syracuse Mets faltered late in Thursday night's ballgame, dropping a 9-1 decision to the Columbus Clippers on a chilly evening at NBT Bank Stadium. The Clippers still trail the series two games to one after the Mets won on Tuesday and Wednesday evening. Early on, Syracuse (12-10) received another strong start from Joey Lucchesi who navigated through some potential choppy waters to allow just two runs (one earned) on six hits in five innings, walking two and striking out three. Lucchesi's greatest ability on Thursday night was the art of the escape, stranding nine runners on base in his six innings of work.
Source: https://www.syracuse.com/mets/2024/04/syracuse-met...

Elehuris Montero (1B - COL)
4/25/24 7:24 PM - Elias Díaz gets key hit as the Rockies rally for a wild 10-9 victory over the Padres. Elias Díaz capped Colorado’s six-run eighth inning with a tiebreaking RBI double, and the Rockies beat the San Diego Padres 10-9. Elehuris Montero and Hunter Goodman homered for Colorado, which earned a split of the four-game series. Brenton Doyle and Brendan Rodgers each had three of the Rockies’ 14 hits. Ha-Seong Kim and Jurickson Profar homered for Padres, who had won three of four. Xander Bogaerts had two hits and drove in a run.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/elias-d-az-ge...

Pete Crow-Armstrong (OF - CHC)
4/25/24 7:12 PM - Crow-Armstrong homers for his first big league hit as the Cubs beat the Astros 3-1. Pete Crow-Armstrong hit a tiebreaking two-run homer for his first major league hit, and the Chicago Cubs swept the Houston Astros with a 3-1 victory. Nico Hoerner had three hits and Mike Tauchman went 1 for 1 with three walks as Chicago won for the fourth time in five games. Hayden Wesneski pitched 2 1/3 perfect innings for the win in relief of Javier Assad. Houston has lost a season-high five straight and eight of nine overall. At 7-19, it is off to its worst 26-game start since it was 6-20 in 1969.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/crow-armstron...

Kolton Ingram (P - TEX)
4/25/24 6:51 PM - Former Tigers lefty claimed off waivers by Rangers. Left-handed pitcher Kolton Ingram, a two-time member of the Detroit Tigers organization, has been claimed off waivers for the third time since February. Ingram was claimed by the Texas Rangers on Thursday and then optioned to Triple-A Round Rock. The Mets claimed Ingram off waivers from the Tigers on Feb. 25.
Source: https://www.mlive.com/tigers/2024/04/former-tigers...

Nick Allen (SS - OAK)
4/25/24 6:43 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - Nick Allen's first HR of the year | 04/25/2024. Nick Allen's first home run of the year evens the score early in the 3rd inning
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...

Tyler Nevin (3B - OAK)
4/25/24 6:43 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - Tyler Nevin's two-run HR (1) | 04/25/2024. Tyler Nevin hits a two-run home run to give Oakland the early two-run lead
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...

Alex Wood (P - OAK)
4/25/24 6:43 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - Alex Wood strikes out five in stellar outing | 04/25/2024. Alex Wood strikes out five in in 5 2/3 innings against the Yankees
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...

Kevin Kiermaier (OF - TOR)
4/25/24 6:06 PM - The Apparent Toronto DH Brigade. Last year, the Toronto Blue Jays had an insanely fine-crafted lineup, made up of a ton of great young stars, and some really wise new additions, including Kevin Kiermaier and Daulton Varsho, who made the outfield even more of a force. In 103 games, Belt hit .254 with a 2.0 WAR, 19 homers and 43 RBIs. The idea seemed to interest the Blue Jays, because the 'last legs DH' strategy is one they're continuing to go with this year.
Source: http://smittyscards.blogspot.com/2024/04/the-appar...

John Schneider (C - TOR)
4/25/24 5:57 PM - Perez homers as KC beats Blue Jays 2-1 in game called after 5 innings, 3 1/2-hour rain delay. Royals manager Matt Quatraro was frustrated that his team was left hanging in limbo. Blue Jays counterpart John Schneider was equally perturbed that his team wasn't being given a chance to finish out a game it was losing. After playing five innings, then waiting out a bizarre rain delay that stretched to 3 hours, 38 minutes, the Royals finally were declared a 2-1 winner Thursday — their third straight one-run victory to wrap up their four-game set with Toronto. Salvador Perez provided both of their runs with a two-out, two-run homer off José Berrios (4-1) in the first, and Cole Ragans (1-2) earned the win by allowing the lone Blue Jays run on three hits and three walks in five rain-soaked innings.
Source: https://www.middletownpress.com/sports/article/per...

Ross Stripling (P - OAK)
4/25/24 5:45 PM - [Sportskeeda] - "Kind of the most fun part" - Oakland Athletics pitcher Ross Stripling chimes in on league removing nicknames on jerseys for Players Weekend. On Thursday, the league announced they will bring back Players Weekend for the 2024 season.
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...

Bryan Abreu (P - HOU)
4/25/24 5:29 PM - Bryan Abreu implosion brings another gut-punch loss for ailing Astros.

Houston's usually steady reliever allowed quite the ill-timed dinger Thursday afternoon.


Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/astros/article/cubs-s...

Will Brennan (OF - CLE)
4/25/24 5:09 PM - José Ramírez hits grand slam, AL-leading Guardians beat Red Sox 6-4. José Ramírez belted his sixth career grand slam and had three hits, Will Brennan had a solo homer and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Boston Red Sox 6-4. Cleveland has the best record in the American League at 18-7 and matched the second-best mark in franchise history through 25 games on Thursday. Rafael Devers had three hits and Rob Refsnyder tripled in a run for the Red Sox. Jarren Duran had an RBI single in the sixth for Boston. Ramírez’s slam off Chase Anderson came one pitch after he appeared to strike out to end the second, but Red Sox catcher Reese McGuire couldn’t hold onto the foul tip.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/jose-ram-rez-...

Ty France (1B - SEA)
4/25/24 5:03 PM - France and Urías hit 2-run HRs as Mariners beat Texas 4-3 to take series and top spot in AL West. Ty France and Luis Urías hit two-run homers, Luis Castillo pitched six solid innings and Seattle beat the Texas Rangers 4-3. The 13-12 Mariners took two of three in the series and leave with first place in the AL West. Texas starter Andrew Heaney struck out seven in his six innings, but allowed both two-run homers. Castillo struck out six and walked two. Andrés Muñoz, the third Seattle reliever, worked a perfect ninth for his third save. Nathaniel Lowe and Josh Smith hit solo homers for reigning World Series champion Texas, which is 13-13.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/france-and-ur...

Aroldis Chapman (P - PIT)
4/25/24 5:01 PM - Gary Sánchez pinch hits for 2-run homer in 8th; Brewers rally for 7-5 win, series split with Pirates. Gary Sánchez hit a pinch-hit, two-run home run in the eighth inning to lift the Milwaukee Brewers to a 7-5 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates and a series split. Sánchez drove an 0-2 sinker at 101.9 mph from Aroldis Chapman to right with two outs, putting the Brewers ahead 6-5 on Thursday. Two of his three home runs came this series, including on Tuesday when he produced Milwaukee’s lone run in a 2-1 loss. The Brewers have won six of eight after taking the final two of the four-game series. The Pirates have lost eight of 10 after an 11-5 start.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/gary-s-nchez-...

Salvador Perez (C/1B/DH - KC)
4/25/24 4:42 PM - Perez homers as KC beats Blue Jays 2-1 in game called after 5 innings, 3 1/2-hour rain delay. Salvador Perez hit a two-run homer in the first inning, Cole Ragans held Toronto in check long enough for the rain to arrive, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Blue Jays 2-1 on Thursday in a game called after five innings and a long weather delay. Ragans (1-2) allowed the lone Toronto run on three hits and three walks while striking out four.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/perez-homers-kc-beats-blu...

Framber Valdez (P - HOU)
4/25/24 4:23 PM - Astros will return ace pitcher Framber Valdez this weekend in Mexico.

Much-needed pitching support is on the way as Houston readies for Mexico. 


Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/astros/article/housto...

Taijuan Walker (P - PHI)
4/25/24 4:13 PM - Dave Dombrowski on Taijuan Walker: ‘Now he has to go out and perform’. Read — Dave Dombrowski on Taijuan Walker: 'Now he has to go out and perform' — and more Phillies news and rumors on PhilliesNation.com.
Source: https://www.philliesnation.com/2024/04/philadelphi...

Alex Bregman (3B - HOU)
4/25/24 4:10 PM - Astros not worried despite brutal start to season. The Astros, seven straight times in the ALCS, stand 7-19, and just two teams have risen from similar starts to make the playoffs. Yet, there's still plenty of pedigree, and the division looks open with the Rangers and Mariners only off to so-so starts. So Houston holds hope. “I think we're going to be fine,” Astros GM Dana Brown said by phone Wednesday, before the team lost twice more. “We're 5 ¹/2 games out [now 6 ¹/2], and we've got 138 [now 136] games left.” The record is a shock but isn't a fluke . Star third baseman Alex Bregman is struggling, former MVP Jose Abreu looks done, and just about every starter has been out. Alex Bregman #2 of the Houston Astros flies out against the Chicago Cubs.
Source: https://nypost.com/2024/04/25/sports/astros-not-wo...

Tommy Pham (OF/DH - CHW)
4/25/24 4:02 PM - These White Sox could be historically bad. The White Sox look like a threat to unseat the 1962 Mets as the worst team ever. At 3-21, they're on pace to win half as many games as the 40-120 Mets of 1962. The White Sox have an MLB worst .556 OPS and are averaging an MLB worst 2.17 runs per game. Tommy Pham, a fine hitter (111 OPS plus last year), should be on the way soon after signing for $3 million. Pham earlier received a similar offer from the Padres, but understandably was reluctant to take a 50 percent cut after improving his OPS 22 points. The White Sox are on pace for 20 wins this season. Getty Images Age is an outsized factor in free agency. Brandon Belt, even better, still doesn't have a job. Belt might make sense for the Red
Source: https://nypost.com/2024/04/25/sports/these-white-s...

Justin Lawrence (P - COL)
4/25/24 3:51 PM - Rockies rally from five runs down with six-run eighth, beat Padres 10-9 in largest comeback of season. Colorado batted around in that frame to erase a five-run deficit, plating six runs in the process. After closer Justin Lawrence cemented the team's largest comeback of the season with a save in the ninth, the result was a signature moment of positivity amid a spring full of struggles. Yes, the Rockies (7-19) have still yet to win a series in eight tries after splitting with San Diego, surpassing last season's futility in that regard while also setting a franchise record to start a season. “We just had to hang in there,” Rockies manager Bud Black said.
Source: https://www.denverpost.com/2024/04/25/rockies-rall...

Clay Holmes (P - NYY)
4/25/24 3:22 PM - Yankees Notebook: Clay Holmes looks as 'polished' as ever, Michael Tonkin claimed off waivers. When the Yankees first acquired Clay Holmes from the Pirates midway through the 2021 season, the trade didn't receive much fanfare. The long grind of an MLB season requires depth moves, and Holmes appeared to be nothing more. Fast forward to present day and Holmes has established himself as one of baseball's most reliable closers, a job he seized from Aroldis Chapman during the 2022 season. An All-Star that year, Holmes entered Thursday's series finale against the A's with a 2.32 ERA and 53 saves over 165 games with the Yankees.
Source: https://www.nydailynews.com/2024/04/25/yankees-cla...

Ha-Seong Kim (2B/3B/SS - SD)
4/25/24 3:14 PM - Gold Glove, Marlboro Silver: Teammate Reveals How Padres Star Relieves Stress. Gold Glove, Marlboro Silver: Teammate Reveals How Padres Star Relieves Stress Author: Maren Angus-Coombs Apr 25, 2024 San Diego Padres Gold Glove middle infielder Ha-Seong Kim was the topic of discussion for his teammates Fernando Tatis Jr., and Jurickson Profar when they joined Eric Hosmer on his Diggin' Deep Podcast this week. Hosmer began the conversation about his former teammate when by mentioning his first season in Major League Baseball. That's when the rest of the team learned Kim, like other Korean and Japanese players, calm their nerves by smoking cigarettes. "So Kim, his first year, just crushing cigarettes," Hosmer said. "You go to use the bathroom down in the clubhouse and Kim is
Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/padres/teammate-reveals-pad...

Andy Pages (OF - LAD)
4/25/24 2:56 PM - Dodgers' Dave Roberts gives rookie Andy Pages positive reviews. The Dodgers promoted Andy Pages from Triple-A a little more than a week ago hoping he could inject some life into an outfield that was contributing little offensively (beyond Teoscar Hernandez). “Very impressed with Andy,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said.
Source: https://www.dailybreeze.com/2024/04/25/dodgers-dav...

Zack Wheeler (P - PHI)
4/25/24 2:39 PM - ‘That saved me': Wheeler deals in series finale against Reds, credits Castellanos' catch. The Phillies jumped out to a quick lead and Zack Wheeler overpowered once again in a 5-0 win to split the 4-game series against the Reds.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/saved-wheeler-deals-serie...

Zac Gallen (P - AZ)
4/25/24 2:16 PM - Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Seattle Mariners odds, tips and betting trends. A series opener between the Seattle Mariners (13-12) and Arizona Diamondbacks (12-14) is scheduled for Friday at 9:40 PM ET, at T-Mobile Park. The Diamondbacks are a favorite (-134) against the Mariners (+113). The Diamondbacks will start Zac Gallen (3-1) against the Mariners and Emerson Hancock (2-2). The Mariners took down the Rangers 4-3 yesterday.
Source: https://sportsbookwire.usatoday.com/article/arizon...

Bailey Ober (P - MIN)
4/25/24 2:16 PM - Minnesota Twins vs. Los Angeles Angels odds, tips and betting trends. At Angel Stadium of Anaheim on Friday, the Minnesota Twins (11-13) begin a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels (10-15), at 9:38 PM ET. The Twins (-114 on the moneyline) play the Angels (-105) in an expected tight matchup. The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the Minnesota Twins looking to Bailey Ober (1-1), and Patrick Sandoval (1-3) answering the bell for the Los Angeles Angels. The Twins won 6-3 over the White Sox yesterday in their last game.
Source: https://sportsbookwire.usatoday.com/article/minnes...

Gavin Stone (P - LAD)
4/25/24 2:16 PM - Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Toronto Blue Jays odds, tips and betting trends. The Toronto Blue Jays (13-13) will host the Los Angeles Dodgers (16-11), Friday at 7:07 PM ET, in the first of a three-game series. The Dodgers are a favorite (-127) at the Blue Jays (+107). The starting pitchers are Gavin Stone (1-1) for the Los Angeles Dodgers, and Chris Bassitt (2-3) for the Toronto Blue Jays. Mookie Betts went 2-for-3 with a double to lead them offensively while Yoshinobu Yamamoto got the win after throwing six innings without giving up an earned run on four hits, while striking out seven.
Source: https://sportsbookwire.usatoday.com/article/los-an...

Shota Imanaga (P - CHC)
4/25/24 2:16 PM - Chicago Cubs vs. Boston Red Sox odds, tips and betting trends. A series opener between the Chicago Cubs (16-9) and Boston Red Sox (14-12) is on deck Friday at 7:10 PM ET, at Fenway Park. The Cubs are projected as a close favorite (-111 moneyline odds) against the Red Sox (-109). The starting pitchers are Shota Imanaga (3-0) for the Chicago Cubs, and Kutter Crawford (1-0) for the Boston Red Sox. The Cubs won their last game against the Astros yesterday by a 3-1 score.
Source: https://sportsbookwire.usatoday.com/article/chicag...

Nathan Eovaldi (P - TEX)
4/25/24 2:16 PM - Texas Rangers vs. Cincinnati Reds odds, tips and betting trends. A series opener between the Cincinnati Reds (14-11) and Texas Rangers (13-13) is scheduled for Friday at 8:05 PM ET, at Globe Life Field. The Reds are an underdog away (+140) against the Rangers (-167). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the Texas Rangers looking to Nathan Eovaldi (1-2), and Graham Ashcraft (3-1) getting the nod for the Cincinnati Reds. The Reds lost to the Phillies yesterday, with Nick Martinez getting the loss while pitching six innings, giving up five earned runs on 11 hits while striking out three.
Source: https://sportsbookwire.usatoday.com/article/texas-...

Aaron Nola (P - PHI)
4/25/24 2:16 PM - Philadelphia Phillies vs. San Diego Padres odds, tips and betting trends. On Friday, a series opener is on the schedule, with the Philadelphia Phillies (16-10) visiting the San Diego Padres (14-14) at 9:40 PM ET. Oddsmakers project the Phillies as a small favorite (-114 moneyline odds to win) against the Padres (-105). The Phillies will give the ball to Aaron Nola (3-1) against the Padres and Joe Musgrove (3-2). The Phillies were vicotrious 5-0 over the Reds yesterday in their most recent game.
Source: https://sportsbookwire.usatoday.com/article/philad...

J.P. Crawford (SS - SEA)
4/25/24 2:14 PM - M's Crawford to IL after tweaking oblique in BP. Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford felt his oblique tweak during batting practice Wednesday and was placed on the injured list Thursday.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/40023868/marin...

Shohei Ohtani (DH - LAD)
4/25/24 2:14 PM - Blue Jays President Mark Shapiro Proud Of Shohei Ohtani Pursuit. The Toronto Blue Jays were among the finalists to sign Shohei Ohtani this past offseason before he ultimately joined the Los Angeles Dodgers on a record-setting 10-year, $700 million contract. The Blue Jays at one point were said to be making progress toward signing Ohtani, with multiple reports suggesting he was flying north of the border to finalize a deal. Ohtani's agent, Nez Balelo, later expressed regret for the misinformation that came out.
Source: https://dodgerblue.com/blue-jays-president-ceo-mar...

Luis Castillo (P - SEA)
4/25/24 2:09 PM - Mariners outlast Rangers for series win in Texas, jumping back into first place. Luis Castillo gutted out six strong innings and the Mariners got a pair of timely home runs to hold off the Rangers.
Source: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/marin...

Bryson Stott (2B - PHI)
4/25/24 2:08 PM - Back in the lineup, Bryson Stott comes out hitting for the Phillies. The Phillies faced back-to-back lefties on Tuesday and Wednesday, which is why they chose to sit Bryson Stott. Stott went 2-for-4 with two RBIs, hitting a triple in the third inning and a single in the sixth. The single came off his bat at 100.1 mph. Manager Rob Thomson liked what he saw. “The triple down the line was kind of a rollover, but the line drive to center field was really good to see,” he said.
Source: https://www.inquirer.com/phillies/phillies-bryson-...

Max Scherzer (P - TEX)
4/25/24 2:07 PM - Max Scherzer calls for umpire relegation system as Rangers pitcher starts rehab: 'We need to rank the umpires'. Scherzer is working back from offseason back surgery
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/max-scherzer-ca...

Kyle Isbel (OF - KC)
4/25/24 1:56 PM - Royals center fielder Kyle Isbel channels Willie Mays with incredible catch. And the Royals center fielder made this incredible catch in a rain storm.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/royals-center-fielder-kyl...

Bryce Harper (DH/1B - PHI)
4/25/24 1:54 PM - Bryce Harper crushes a two-run home run as the Phillies extend their lead over the Reds. Bryce Harper crushed a two-run home run as the Philadelphia Phillies extend their lead over the Cincinnati Reds.
Source: https://www.foxsports.com/watch/fmc-ddttomvva2tqeg...

Jose Ramirez (3B/DH - CLE)
4/25/24 1:34 PM - Guardians top Red Sox on Jose Ramirez's grand slam. Jose Ramirez hit a second-inning grand slam and added an important insurance run in the seventh as the Cleveland Guardians beat the visiting Boston Red Sox 6-4 on Thursday. On the 10th pitch of his at-bat against Boston starter Chase Anderson (0-1) with the bags packed, Ramirez sent a no-doubt drive into the right-field seats for his second homer of the series. In the seventh, after the Red Sox clawed back to make it 5-4, Ramirez singled for his third hit, stole second and went to third on catcher Reese McGuire's throwing error.
Source: https://www.reuters.com/sports/baseball/guardians-...

DJ LeMahieu (3B/1B - NYY)
4/25/24 1:22 PM - DJ LeMahieu injury: Yankees' 3B shut down for at least another week. The New York Yankees returned DJ LeMahieu from his rehab assignment and will shut him down for at least another week, the team announced Thursday, due to continued swelling in his fractured right foot. The veteran third baseman suffered the injury during spring training on March 16 and has yet to make his season debut. “I'm sure there's a little bit of frustration there,” Yankees manager Aaron Boone said following Wednesday's 7-3 victory over the Oakland Athletics.
Source: https://www.amny.com/sports/dj-lemahieu-update-4-2...

Alec Marsh (P - KC)
4/25/24 1:21 PM - Royals' Marsh on IL after taking liner off elbow. The Kansas City Royals placed right-hander Alec Marsh on the injured list Thursday after he took a 91 mph liner off his pitching elbow the previous night against the Blue Jays, putting what had been a breakout season for him on hold.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/40023465/royal...

Edouard Julien (2B/DH - MIN)
4/25/24 1:16 PM - Twins blast past woebegone White Sox. Edouard Julien homered twice as the Twins belted five home runs and completing a four-game series sweep of the Chicago White Sox with a 6-3 victory on Thursday afternoon in Minneapolis. Related Content OKC's Sam Presti is an overrated draft savant Who is the best point guard in the NBA? Mike Tyson will hospitalize Jake Paul on Netflix Share Share this Video Facebook Twitter Email Reddit Link view video Mike Tyson will hospitalize Jake Paul on Netflix It was the second multi-homer game of the season for Julien. Ryan Jeffers, Carlos Santana and Jose Miranda also homered and Trevor Larnach went 2-for-4 with a run scored for Minnesota which won for the fifth time in its last six games. Advertisement
Source: https://deadspin.com/twins-blast-past-woebegone-wh...

Gabriel Moreno (C - AZ)
4/25/24 1:13 PM - Diamondbacks' Gabriel Moreno still working to add power at the plate. Last postseason, Gabriel Moreno broke out with four home runs. This season, he has none, but his hitting coach has seen improvement.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/diamondbacks-gabriel-more...

Gary Sanchez (C - MIL)
4/25/24 1:11 PM - Gary Sanchez goes deep to push Brewers past Pirates. Gary Sanchez socked a pinch-hit, two-run homer in the top of the eighth to lift the visiting Milwaukee Brewers to a 7-5 win against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday. Rhys Hoskins went 3-for-5 with two RBIs and William Contreras went 2-for-4 with a home run to help the Brewers split the four-game series. Jared Koenig (1-0) gave up two hits in the seventh inning for the win. Trevor Megill pitched a clean ninth for his first save.
Source: https://deadspin.com/gary-sanchez-goes-deep-to-pus...

Cal Raleigh (C - SEA)
4/25/24 1:00 PM - Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh describes painful broken tooth ordeal in Texas. If there were any lingering doubts about Raleigh’s willingness to play through pain, even after what he did in 2022, they were erased by these few days in Texas.
Source: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/marin...

Ryan Walker (P - SF)
4/25/24 12:53 PM - Kurtenbach: 3 up, 3 down from SF Giants' first 25 (fine, 26) games. Despite it all, these Giants are doing just fine. The Giants won't be winning the division — that's the Dodgers' job — but they have not disqualified themselves from the National League Wild Card race after only a few weeks. Perhaps this is an unfair categorization, but it's impossible to avoid the fact that Giants relievers have a 5.92 ERA this season. The top four pitchers out of the pen — Ryan Walker, the Rogers twins, and Camilo Doval, all have solid ERAs and solid roles.
Source: https://www.mercurynews.com/2024/04/25/kurtenbach-...

William Contreras (C/DH - MIL)
4/25/24 12:45 PM - Contreras has 3 hits as Brewers take advantage of sloppy inning by Pirates in 3-2 victory. William Contreras had three hits and the Milwaukee Brewers used one big inning to edge the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 on Wednesday night. The Brewers took advantage of a sloppy second inning by the Pirates to turn an error, two walks and two hit batters and an RBI single by Contreras into three runs.
Source: https://www.wisn.com/article/contreras-has-3-hits-...

Kevin Pillar (OF - CHW)
4/25/24 12:44 PM - White Sox complete 0-7 road trip with loss to Twins, fall to 3-22. With the Twins' 6-3 come-from-behind victory Thursday afternoon, the Sox completed a seven-game road trip, dropping their franchise record worst record to start a season to 3-22. The four-game sweep sent the Sox home with an 0-7 trip through Philadelphia and Minnesota and a 1-13 record on the road, also a franchise record. The Sox led 2-0 on a sacrifice fly by Kevin Pillar and RBI single by Paul DeJong, but the Twins answered with five solo home runs, two against starter Michael Soroka (five-plus innings, two runs), one against John Brebbia, and two in the ninth against Steven Wilson.
Source: https://chicago.suntimes.com/white-sox/2024/04/25/...

Luke Little (P - CHC)
4/25/24 12:41 PM - Cubs reliever Luke Little forced to change his glove because of white in American flag patch. Chicago Cubs reliever Luke Little says he had to change his glove before he entered the team's 4-3 victory over Houston because of an American flag patch. Manager Craig Counsell went to insert Little with one out in the seventh inning. But as the 6-foot-8 left-hander went through the usual check by umpires for pitchers coming into the game, he was told he had to swap out his glove. Counsell says the issue was the white in the American flag patch on Little's glove. Little says he has been using the same glove since Class A ball.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/cubs-reliever...

Ceddanne Rafaela (OF - BOS)
4/25/24 12:33 PM - Alex Cora's true feelings on Ceddanne Rafaela as Red Sox's starting shortstop. The Boston Red Sox have started Ceddanne Rafaela as their shortstop for each game on this road trip against the Pittsburgh Pirates and Cleveland Guardians, and when asked if he was now the team's everyday starter at shortstop, manager Alex Cora confirmed that he is as of now. “Right now, I believe so,” Alex Cora said, via Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com. The Red Sox lost shortstop Trevor Story on April 5 to an injury that ended his season, and initially, Boston went with David Hamilton to fill the shortstop role.
Source: https://clutchpoints.com/red-sox-news-alex-coras-t...

Ben Rortvedt (C - TB)
4/25/24 12:32 PM - Rays’ Ben Rortvedt will return home to Wisconsin with new lease on career. ST. PETERSBURG — Ben Rortvedt doesn’t have to send his mom a birthday card this year. The Rays catcher will be able to hand it to her and celebrate the occasion with a large group of family and friends next week. For the first time as a major-leaguer, Rortvedt will have the chance to return to his native Wisconsin and play in the park where he watched Brewers games as a boy when the Rays visit ...
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/rays-ben-rortvedt-return-...

Tyrone Taylor (OF - NYM)
4/25/24 12:13 PM - Tyrone Taylor's strong start in 2024 making 'huge part' of Mets. Tyrone Taylor might just be the Mets' most valuable offseason acquisition of the early portions of 2024. Brought on as a fourth outfielder by David Stearns, who had him for five seasons with the Milwaukee Brewers, the 30-year-old has forced his way into regular playing time — and deservedly so. On Wednesday, he went 2-for-5 in the Mets' series finale against the Giants in San Francisco in which he clubbed a solo home run and brought in another pair with a double. The performance left manager Carlos Mendoza lauding Taylor.
Source: https://www.amny.com/sports/tyrone-taylor-mets-4-2...

Michael Tonkin (P - NYM)
4/25/24 12:11 PM - Yankees claim Michael Tonkin off waivers from Mets. The Yankees have claimed right-handed reliever Michael Tonkin off waivers from the Mets, allowing the thrice-DFA'd reliever to remain in New York.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/yankees-claim-michael-ton...

Yohan Ramirez (P - BAL)
4/25/24 12:10 PM - Ramirez Traded to Orioles: Mets Secure Cash Considerations. Baltimore Orioles have strengthened their bullpen by acquiring right-handed pitcher Yohan Ramirez from the New York Mets in exchange for cash considerations. The deal, made in exchange for cash considerations, came shortly after the Mets had designated Ramirez for assignment.
Source: https://hudsonreporter.com/sports/orioles-trade-yo...

Lucas Giolito (P - BOS)
4/25/24 12:09 PM - Red Sox have 12 players on the injured list; who will come back first?. The Red Sox entered play Thursday with 12 players on the injured list. Pitchers Lucas Giolito and Chris Murphy (elbow surgery) and shortstop Trevor Story (shoulder surgery) are out for the season. Reliever Liam Hendriks (Tommy John recovery) and first baseman Triston Casas (rib fracture) will be out for the foreseeable future. Righty Bryan Mata (right hamstring strain) is throwing in Fort Myers but doesn't seem to be on the verge of a rehab assignment.
Source: https://www.masslive.com/redsox/2024/04/red-sox-ha...

Nestor Cortes (P - NYY)
4/25/24 12:05 PM - Yankees vs. A's odds, prediction: MLB picks, best bets for Thursday. Commercial Content. 21+. Action Network is the official betting partner of the New York Post, which edits this content. With Nestor Cortes starting Thursday against Alex Wood, we should expect the Yankees to close out their series against the Oakland A's with a comfortable win. Let's take a look at the MLB matchup and make a pick. A's vs. Yankees odds Team Moneyline Runs Line Total A's +200 +1.5 (+100) o8 (-105) Yankees -250 -1.5 (-120) u8 (-115) Odds via BetMGM A's vs. Yankees prediction Cortes has pitched to an ERA of 3.41 in 2024, and most indicators suggest he has been every bit as good as that number suggests. He owns a WHIP of 1.07, and has pitched to an xERA of 2.74. Explore More Final
Source: https://nypost.com/2024/04/25/sports/yankees-vs-as...

Blake Snell (P - SF)
4/25/24 11:56 AM - Giants place Blake Snell on 15-day IL with adductor strain. SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS MLB Add Topic Giants place Blake Snell on 15-day IL with adductor strain Field Level Media The San Francisco Giants scratched left-hander Blake Snell from his scheduled start on Wednesday and placed the two-time Cy Young Award winner on the 15-day injured list with a left adductor strain. Right-hander Landen Roupp was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento by the Giants, who tabbed right-hander Ryan Walker (2-2, 3.46 ERA) to make his first start of the season on Wednesday against the visiting New York Mets. Walker, 28, worked a scoreless inning of relief in San Francisco's 5-2 win over New York on Monday. Snell, 31, is 0-3 with an 11.57 ERA in three starts. He has yet to recapture
Source: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/giants/2...

Landen Roupp (P - SF)
4/25/24 11:56 AM - Giants place Blake Snell on 15-day IL with adductor strain. The San Francisco Giants scratched left-hander Blake Snell from his scheduled start on Wednesday and placed the two-time Cy Young Award winner on the 15-day injured list with a left adductor strain. Right-hander Landen Roupp was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento by the Giants, who tabbed right-hander Ryan Walker (2-2, 3.46 ERA) to make his first start of the season on Wednesday against the visiting New York Mets.
Source: https://www.marconews.com/story/sports/mlb/giants/...

Zack Gelof (2B - OAK)
4/25/24 11:45 AM - [MLB: Athletics] - A’s Place 2B Gelof on Injured List; Recall INF Hernaiz from Las Vegas. OAKLAND, Calif. — The Oakland A’s placed second baseman Zack Gelof on the 10-day injured list retroactive to April 24 with a strained left oblique and recalled infielder Darell Hernaiz from Triple-A Las Vegas, the club announced today. Gelof started each of the A’s first 24 games at second base
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...

Seranthony Dominguez (P - PHI)
4/25/24 11:37 AM - How the Phillies plan to help Seranthony Dominguez work through command issues. CINCINNATI – When one of a team’s more dependable relievers comes into a game and throws two pitches to the backstop against the first hitter he faces, that’s not a good sign. Sure enough, Seranthony Dominguez did that in the sixth Wednesday night and went on to give up four runs against the Reds at Great American Ball Park, helping...
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/phillies-plan-help-serant...

Jo Adell (OF - LAA)
4/25/24 11:31 AM - New approach has Angels’ Jo Adell primed for extended playing time. Adell is hitting .316 with a .925 OPS, which are both significantly better than his numbers going into this season. Two of the keys are that he’s striking out less and hitting the ball to the opposite field more.
Source: https://www.ocregister.com/2024/04/25/new-approach...

Chase Anderson (P - BOS)
4/25/24 11:19 AM - José Ramírez's grand slam ties Jim Thome for 12th on Guardians all-time hits list (video). José Ramírez belted a grand slam in the second inning against Boston on Thursday. AP By Joe Noga, cleveland.com CLEVELAND, Ohio — José Ramírez continued to climb Cleveland's all-time hits list in grand fashion Thursday. Ramírez capped a 10-pitch at-bat against Red Sox starter Chase Anderson by belting a grand slam in the second inning that gave the Guardians a five-run lead. It was Ramírez's fifth home run of the season and the sixth grand slam of his career. On the 10th pitch of the at bat, Hosey said "get a new baseball." #ForTheLand pic.twitter.com/oWe37Bg46b — Cleveland Guardians (@CleGuardians) April 25, 2024 Ramírez is now tied with Rocky Colavito and Andre Thornton for the sixth most grand
Source: https://www.cleveland.com/guardians/2024/04/jose-r...

Juan Soto (OF - NYY)
4/25/24 11:11 AM - MLB's One-Month All-Stars: Juan Soto, Mookie Betts and the best players from the start of the 2024 season. Like the festivities scheduled for July, we've picked the best from each league so far
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlbs-one-month-...

Max Scherzer (P - TEX)
4/25/24 11:07 AM - Max Scherzer calls for umpire relegation system as Rangers pitcher starts rehab: 'We need to rank the umpires'. Scherzer is working back from offseason back surgery
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/max-scherzer-ca...

Parker Meadows (OF - DET)
4/25/24 11:05 AM - Tigers mailbag: How much patience with struggling youngsters?. Don't let the topic of this week's mailbag fool you: There are plenty of good vibes surrounding the Detroit Tigers as they return home this weekend following a successful road trip. The Tigers (14-11) went 4-2 in Minnesota and Tampa Bay and are 3 1/2 games back in the surprisingly competitive AL Central Division. What should the Tigers do about center fielder Parker Meadows and second baseman Colt Keith?
Source: https://www.mlive.com/tigers/2024/04/tigers-mailba...

Masataka Yoshida (OF/DH - BOS)
4/25/24 11:04 AM - Why Red Sox Did Not Stick To Masataka Yoshida Return Plan. Alex Cora on Wednesday didn't take kindly to curiosity about Masataka Yoshida's recent absences. The Red Sox manager also stressed the second-year big leaguer would be back in Boston's starting lineup Thursday. Boston opened its series finale in Cleveland with Yoshida on the bench for the fourth consecutive contest. Rafael Devers, who returned from a knee injury Wednesday night, was supposed to start at third base for the Red Sox on Thursday afternoon, per MassLive's Chris Cotillo.
Source: https://nesn.com/2024/04/why-red-sox-did-not-stick...

J.P. Crawford (SS - SEA)
4/25/24 11:04 AM - M's Crawford to IL after tweaking oblique in BP. Leadoff-hitting shortstop J.P. Crawford was placed on the 10-day injured list by the Seattle Mariners on Thursday because of a right oblique strain. The move came a day after Crawford felt his oblique tweak during batting practice, resulting in him being a late scratch from the Mariners' 5-1 loss at Texas. "I do not have a timeline for J.P.," manager Scott Servais said.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/40023868/marin...

Landon Knack (P - LAD)
4/25/24 11:01 AM - Avoiding The Blurbstomp – Landon Knack Landon Knack. Today we reflect on a form of blurb elusive to those not steely of eyes, or dan of mind. Jorge Luis Borges once contended that every story ever written is part of the 1,001 Nights, a beautiful idea that places the timeless prose of Faulkner or Wolff on the same pedestal as the Olive Garden advertising copy, "When you're here, you're family." One might not believe a fantasy baseball blurb worthy of said pedestal, but if one looks carefully, stories of passion emerge from the morass. On Wednesday evening, the following blurb appeared on Rotoworld:
Source: https://razzball.com/avoiding-the-blurbstomp-lando...

Mason Miller (P - OAK)
4/25/24 10:27 AM - [RickeyBlog] - Mason Miller closes out Yankees, Volpe, Soto, Judge | 4/22/24 | Oakland A's highlights. Use the promo code "RickeyBlog" for 10% off at LastDiveBar.com: https://lastdivebar.com/?ref=BYvA-PvKiPXzHTOakland A's closer Mason Miller flashed his 103 mp...
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...

Alek Manoah (P - TOR)
4/25/24 10:18 AM - Blue Jays' Manoah has another rough outing with Triple-A Buffalo. Just when it seemed like former Toronto Blue Jays ace Alek Manoah was getting back on track, he took another major step backwards yesterday. In his second start of the season for Triple-A Buffalo last week, Manoah impressed, allowing just two runs through 5.2 innings. It was a much-needed bounce back after allowing four runs and eight hits in 3.1 innings his first time out with Buffalo this season. There had been chatter recently that Manoah may soon return to the Blue Jays rotation, and a big performance yesterday may have been enough to earn him that opportunity.
Source: https://dailyhive.com/toronto/blue-jays-manoah-rou...

DJ LeMahieu (3B/1B - NYY)
4/25/24 10:06 AM - Yankees third baseman DJ LeMahieu shut down at least another week due to swelling in his right foot. The 35-year-old two-time batting champion underwent testing after leaving his first minor league injury rehabilitation game with Double-A Somerset.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/yankees-third-baseman-dj-...

John Means (P - BAL)
4/25/24 10:00 AM - Orioles face tough decisions with John Means, Kyle Bradish nearing returns. The Orioles’ rotation is set to get some reinforcements soon with John Means and Kyle Bradish wrapping up their rehabilitation assignments.
Source: https://www.baltimoresun.com/2024/04/25/orioles-jo...

Evan Carter (OF - TEX)
4/25/24 9:52 AM - García and Carter hit back-to-back homers and Rangers beat Mariners 5-1. Adolis García and Evan Carter hit Texas' first back-to-back home runs this season and the Rangers beat the Seattle Mariners 5-1 on Wednesday night. García's team-high seventh homer in the fourth inning barely cleared the wall in straight-away center field and tipped off the glove of Julio Rodríguez. García stood near first base apparently thinking Rodríguez made the catch until he saw the center fielder walk toward the infield, turn and look over the fence.
Source: https://www.ktre.com/2024/04/25/garca-carter-hit-b...

Xander Bogaerts (SS - SD)
4/25/24 9:43 AM - Padres pregame: Xander Bogaerts trending up, Graham Pauley sitting again.

Padres going for the series win in Thursday's matinee at Coors Field against the Colorado Rockies


Source: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/padres...

Jackson Merrill (SS - SD)
4/25/24 9:43 AM - Padres pregame: Jackson Merrill scratched, Xander Bogaerts trending up.

Padres going for the series win in Thursday's matinee at Coors Field against the Colorado Rockies


Source: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/padres...

Ketel Marte (2B - AZ)
4/25/24 9:37 AM - Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte slammed for not running on game-ending double play vs Cardinals. Social media slammed Ketel Marte for his lack of hustle in the final play of the Arizona Diamondbacks' 5-1 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals Wednesday.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/diamondbacks-ketel-marte-...

Francisco Alvarez (C - NYM)
4/25/24 9:31 AM - Cards & Categories Ep. 41: Movers In The Card Market.

In our 41st episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer open with discussion of the latest moves and news including significant injuries affecting Francisco Alvarez and Triston Casas. Then we overview players with some of the hottest cards right now in the market to determine whether to sell them now or possibly hold. Please, blog, may I have some more?


Source: https://razzball.com/cards-categories-ep-41-movers...

Anthony Rizzo (1B - NYY)
4/25/24 9:29 AM - Yankees Could Sign Ex-Angels All-Star First Baseman To Add Infield Depth. Yankees Could Sign Ex-Angels All-Star First Baseman To Add Infield Depth New York currently is thin in the infield due to a few unfortunate injuries Author: Patrick McAvoy Apr 25, 2024 In this story: New York Yankees MLB News The New York Yankees could use a little more veteran depth in the infield and one intriguing player just became available. New York has three-time All-Star Anthony Rizzo as the club's starting first baseman but doesn't have much behind him just in case injuries pop up. Utility man D.J. LeMahieu could be an option to add more depth behind Rizzo but he's currently dealing with an injury and it's uncertain when he will be back. If the Yankees want to add another option to help
Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/yankees/yankees-could-sign-...

Yoshinobu Yamamoto (P - LAD)
4/25/24 9:20 AM - Dodgers vs. Nationals prediction: MLB odds, picks, best bets for Thursday. Commercial Content. 21+. Action Network is the official betting partner of the New York Post, which edits this content. It's been somewhat of a tumultuous start to life in the big leagues for Yoshinobu Yamamoto. The Dodgers' $325 million free-agent signing takes on the Washington Nationals on Thursday afternoon in the nation's capital. Let's take a look at the matchup and make a pick. Dodgers vs. Nationals odds Team Moneyline Run Line Total Dodgers -205 -1.5 (-114) o8 (-102) Nationals +172 +1.5 (-105) u8 (-120) Odds via FanDuel Dodgers vs. Nationals prediction Yamamoto has pitched to an ERA of 4.50 and been hard-hit 54.5% of the time. Opponents have hard-hit his fastballs 67% of the time. Explore
Source: https://nypost.com/2024/04/25/sports/dodgers-vs-na...

Walker Buehler (P - LAD)
4/25/24 9:20 AM - Dodgers Injury Update: Walker Buehler Struggles In Likely Final Rehab Start. Walker Buehler struggled in what was potentially his final rehab start with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday before rejoining the Los Angeles Dodgers rotation. Buehler struck out five batters and issued two walks on 86 pitches, which are the most he's thrown since beginning his rehab assignment. Buehler's results should be taken with a grain of salt as he pitched in the hitter-friendly Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isptopes Park. The Dodgers had been deciding between Buehler starting for OKC on the road in Albuquerque, or for the Double-A Tulsa Drillers at home.
Source: https://dodgerblue.com/dodgers-injury-update-walke...

Trey Lipscomb (3B - WSH)
4/25/24 8:46 AM - Trey Lipscomb returns to Nationals’ lineup at first base, Nick Senzel hits home run. Trey Lipscomb returns to the Nationals' lineup at first base and Nick Senzel hits home run against the Dodgers.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/trey-lipscomb-returns-nat...

Ronny Henriquez (P - FA)
4/25/24 8:45 AM - Twins call up Woods Richardson to start Thursday's game, option Henriquez. The Minnesota Twins are calling up Simeon Woods Richardson from Triple-A St. Paul to start Thursday's game against the Chicago White Sox. The Twins officially announced the move Thursday morning and optioned Ronny Henriquez back to St. Paul. It's Woods Richardson's second call-up this season, as he was the 27th man for the club's doubleheader at Detroit on April 13, when he provided a huge boost with five innings of two-run ball.
Source: https://kstp.com/minnesota-sports/twins-call-up-wo...

Kenley Jansen (P - BOS)
4/25/24 8:44 AM - MLB rumors: Kenley Jansen linked to Dodgers reunion. Trade rumors are already beginning in April. According to MLB insider Jon Heyman, the Los Angeles Dodgers could make sense as a trade destination for Boston Red Sox closer Kenley Jansen, via B/R Walk-Off. “Kenley Jansen is the one that comes to mind,” Heyman said.
Source: https://clutchpoints.com/mlb-rumors-kenley-jansen-...

A.J. Puk (P - MIA)
4/25/24 8:34 AM - Marlins Officially Pull Plug on Failed Rotation Experiment. © Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports Marlins Officially Pull Plug on Failed Rotation Experiment The Miami Marlins are making a change to their rotation Author: Lindsay Crosby Apr 25, 2024 In this story: Miami Marlins A.J. Puk Injury updates The Miami Marlins are getting healthier. Plagued by injuries to both their rotation and position player corps this season, the team's already starting to get some good news with the returns of Edward Cabrera (shoulder) to the rotation and catcher Christian Bethancourt (illness) to the lineup. And because there are more options now than there was a few weeks ago, the Marlins can finally correct a failed experiment - starter A.J. Puk , who was moved into the rotation
Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/marlins/news/miami-marlins-...

Triston Casas (1B - BOS)
4/25/24 8:30 AM - Red Sox Could Sign Ex-Angels All-Star First Baseman To Add Infield Depth. © Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports Red Sox Could Sign Ex-Angels All-Star First Baseman To Add Infield Depth Should Boston consider a move involving the one-time All-Star? Author: Patrick McAvoy Apr 25, 2024 In this story: Boston Red Sox MLB News The Boston Red Sox certainly could use a little more depth at first base right now. Boston recently lost first baseman Triston Casas to a tough injury and now is attempting to plot a path forward. Casas is dealing with a fractured rib and will likely be out for at least two months. The Red Sox have said that Bobby Dalbec will receive the majority of repetitions at first base now with Casas out but it wouldn't hurt to add a little more depth to help. One
Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/red-sox/red-sox-could-sign-...

Elly De La Cruz (SS/3B - CIN)
4/25/24 8:29 AM - 'It all started with Elly': How the Reds plan to win big around MLB's most exciting player. Elly De La Cruz took baseball by storm as a human highlight reel. Now, the 6-foot-5 shortstop and his team are looking to turn all that style into a little more substance?.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/40017878/cinci...

Josh Hader (P - HOU)
4/25/24 8:29 AM - The Fantasy Baseball Numbers Do Lie: Still hope for Josh Hader and struggling Astros?. Dalton Del Don examines stats that are likely warping our perception of some slumping fantasy baseball performers.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/the-fantasy-baseball-numb...

Frankie Montas (P - CIN)
4/25/24 8:28 AM - Reds look to cap stellar homestand with third straight victory over Phillies. Martinez will be making the start in place of injured Opening Day starter Frankie Montas, facing Phillies ace Zack Wheeler.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/reds-look-cap-stellar-hom...

Rafael Devers (3B - BOS)
4/25/24 8:26 AM - Red Sox to play Rafael Devers at DH again in series finale vs. Guardians. The Boston Red Sox enter the final contest of their three-game series with the Cleveland Guardians on Thursday afternoon at Progressive Field. Boston will have Rafael Devers play designated hitter for the second game in a row while Chase Anderson will be on the bump. Here's what the Red Sox lineup will look like for the finale: Jarren Duran CF Rafael Devers DH Rob Refsnyder LF Wilyer Abreu RF Pablo Reyes 3B Bobby Dalbec 1B David Hamilton 2B Reese McGuire C Ceddanne Rafaela SS Anderson has made six appearances this season all out of the bullpen, posting a 2.77 ERA and a 0.846 WHIP in 13 innings of work. Starting isn't new to him, as he's started in 200 of his 224 career games in the MLB. Only
Source: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/news/red-sox-l...

Ty Blach (P - COL)
4/25/24 8:25 AM - Padres' Kim Ha-seong posts 2nd straight multihit game; Giants' Lee Jung-hoo hitless off bench. For the first time this season, Kim Ha-seong of the San Diego Padres has pieced together multiple hits in back-to-back games. Kim batted 2-for-4 with two RBIs and scored a run as the Padres defeated the Colorado Rockies 5-2 at Coors Field in Denver on Wednesday (local time). Kim opened the scoring during the Padres' four-run first inning. Down 0-2 in the count against starter Ty Blach, Kim got just enough of a down-and-away changeup, and the ball landed in no-man's land, beyond the reach of first baseman Elehuris Montero.
Source: https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/sports/2024/04/60...

James Outman (OF - LAD)
4/25/24 8:22 AM - Dodgers News: Gavin Lux Trying To Be 'Process-Oriented'. The Los Angeles Dodgers had one of their best offensive games of the season with an 11-2 victory against the Washington Nationals that saw them tally 20 hits as a team and included contributions from up and down their lineup. The bottom of the order has been an issue to begin the season, but James Outman provided the game-winning hit on Tuesday, and Gavin Lux and Andy Pages went a combined 5-for-10 during Wednesday's rout of the Nationals.
Source: https://dodgerblue.com/dodgers-news-gavin-lux-tryi...

Jose Butto (P - NYM)
4/25/24 8:16 AM - New York Mets vs. St. Louis Cardinals odds, tips and betting trends. The New York Mets (13-11) will host the St. Louis Cardinals (11-14), Friday at 7:10 PM ET, in the first game of a three-game series. The Mets are favored (-118 moneyline odds to win) when they take on the Cardinals (+100). The New York Mets will give the start to Jose Butto and the Cardinals will counter with Miles Mikolas (1-3, 6.49 ERA). The Mets were vicotrious 8-2 over the Giants Friday in their most recent game.
Source: https://sportsbookwire.usatoday.com/article/new-yo...

Quinn Priester (P - PIT)
4/25/24 8:16 AM - Pittsburgh Pirates vs. San Francisco Giants odds, tips and betting trends. A series opener between the San Francisco Giants (12-14) and Pittsburgh Pirates (13-12) is on deck Friday at 10:15 PM ET, at Oracle Park. The Giants are a heavy underdog (+275 moneyline odds) when they take on the Pirates (-400). The Pittsburgh Pirates will hand the ball to Quinn Priester (0-1, 8.31 ERA), who is looking for win No. 1 on the season, and the Giants will turn to Kyle Harrison (2-1, 5.00 ERA). The Pirates lost 3-2 to the Brewers Friday, with Josh Fleming (2 1/3 innings without giving up an earned run on one hit, while striking out one) on the hook for the loss.
Source: https://sportsbookwire.usatoday.com/article/pittsb...

Zach Eflin (P - TB)
4/25/24 8:16 AM - Tampa Bay Rays vs. Chicago White Sox odds, tips and betting trends. On Friday, a series opener is on the schedule, with the Tampa Bay Rays (13-13) visiting the Chicago White Sox (3-21) at 7:40 PM ET. The White Sox are a heavy underdog at home (+205) versus the Rays (-250). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the Tampa Bay Rays looking to Zach Eflin (1-2), and Chris Flexen (0-3) answering the bell for the Chicago White Sox. The Rays won their most recent contest versus the Tigers by a 7-5 score Friday, with Chris Devenski picking up the win pitching throwing one inning, giving up two earned runs on three hits while striking out one.
Source: https://sportsbookwire.usatoday.com/article/tampa-...

Chris Sale (P - ATL)
4/25/24 8:16 AM - Atlanta Braves vs. Cleveland Guardians odds, tips and betting trends. Atlanta Braves vs. Cleveland Guardians odds, tips and betting trends | April 26 Share this article share tweet text email link on Facebook on Twitter via text message on LinkedIn via email https://sportsbookwire.usatoday.com/?p=451664 DataSkrive April 25, 2024 3:16 pm ET Two teams leading their divisions — the Cleveland Guardians (AL Central) and the Atlanta Braves (NL East) — play on Friday at 7:20 PM ET, at Truist Park. The Guardians (+176 underdog on the moneyline) visit the Braves (-210). The scheduled starters are Chris Sale (2-1) for the Atlanta Braves, and Logan Allen (3-0) for the Cleveland Guardians. The Braves knocked off the Marlins by a 4-3 score in their most recent game Wednesday.
Source: https://sportsbookwire.usatoday.com/article/atlant...

Michael Toglia (1B - COL)
4/25/24 8:03 AM - Rockies' Michael Toglia, in deep slump, demoted to Triple-A. The Rockies still hope Michael Toglia, their 2019 first-round draft choice, will eventually turn the corner. Indeed, Toglia has gone in the wrong direction this season. The Rockies recalled utility player Hunter Goodman to take Togila's place on the 26-man roster. Goodman will play primarily corner outfield and first base, but he can also fill in at catcher.
Source: https://www.journal-advocate.com/2024/04/24/rockie...

Alec Marsh (P - KC)
4/25/24 7:57 AM - Royals' Marsh exits after taking line drive to arm. Kansas City right-hander Alec Marsh suffered a forearm contusion, forcing him to leave in the fifth inning against Toronto on Wednesday night.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/40019198/royal...

Luke Little (P - CHC)
4/25/24 7:57 AM - Pitcher has to scrap glove over white in flag patch. Cubs reliever Luke Little said he was told to change his glove before entering Wednesday night's game because of the white in an American flag patch.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/40020220/cubs-...

Corey Seager (SS - TEX)
4/25/24 7:56 AM - Rangers' Seager hit by pitch, exits with hurt shin. Rangers shortstop Corey Seager left Wednesday night's game following the seventh inning because of a left shin contusion after being hit by a pitch.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/40019850/texas...

Cody Bellinger (OF/1B - CHC)
4/25/24 7:56 AM - Bellinger has fractured ribs; Cubs add prospect. With outfielder Cody Bellinger heading to the injured list with two fractured ribs, the Cubs called up top prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/40017798/cubs-...

DJ LeMahieu (3B/1B - NYY)
4/25/24 7:55 AM - Yanks' LeMahieu (foot) shut down at least 1 week. Yankees third baseman DJ LeMahieu will be shut down at least one week after tests Wednesday revealed swelling in his right foot.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/40019846/yanke...

Jo Adell (OF - LAA)
4/25/24 7:55 AM - Angels dispute controversial review in loss to O's. Replay review of an initial out call on Jo Adell's attempted steal of second base with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning was not overturned, resulting in the Angels' 6-5 loss to the Orioles.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/40019186/adell...

Aaron Judge (OF/DH - NYY)
4/25/24 7:36 AM - [Sactown Sports] - Aaron Judge homers as Yankees top Athletics. Aaron Judge hit a two-run homer, and the New York Yankees defeated the Oakland Athletics 7-3 on Wednesday night.
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...

Dylan Carlson (OF - STL)
4/25/24 7:30 AM - Hochman: Is Cardinals' Jordan Walker on path to become the next Dylan Carlson?. The fear — with all due respect to Dylan Carlson — is that Jordan Walker becomes Dylan Carlson. Of course, there's still some time for Carlson, 25, to become a productive major leaguer (be it in St. Louis or, as the trend has recently gone, in another city). The swatting switch-hitter debuted in 2020 — had a big postseason game, too, that pandemic season — and then tallied a .780 on-base plus slugging percentage in 2021, the year he finished third in the voting for National League Rookie of the Year. Man, if you had asked me in 2020 where Carlson would be as a player by 2024, I would've said: multitime All-Star.
Source: https://www.stltoday.com/sports/column/benjamin-ho...

Will Benson (OF - CIN)
4/25/24 7:08 AM - Cincinnati Reds outfielder Will Benson reflected on his 2023 season to break recent slump. Will Benson broke out of an 0-for-18 slump and went on to contribute some of the biggest hits of Wednesday's Reds win.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/cincinnati-reds-outfielde...

Naoyuki Uwasawa (P - BOS)
4/25/24 7:00 AM - Red Sox trade acquisition from Rays is starting to turn it around at Triple-A. Just one day before the start of the 2024 regular season, the Boston Red Sox traded for a depth arm to offer its starting rotation a bit of security. Naoyuki Uwasawa pitched nine years in Nippon Professional Baseball and was coming off one of the best seasons of his career when he hit MLB spring training with the Tampa Bay Rays just a few months ago.
Source: https://bosoxinjection.com/posts/red-sox-trade-acq...

Shohei Ohtani (DH - LAD)
4/25/24 6:47 AM - Shohei Ohtani has 3 doubles, Landon Knack gets 1st victory as Dodgers rout Nationals 11-2. Shohei Ohtani had three doubles to improve his major league-leading batting average to .371, rookie Landon Knack got his first victory and the Los Angeles Dodgers routed the Washington Nationals 11-2 on Wednesday night. The Dodgers had a season-high 20 hits en route to their third straight victory, with Mookie Betts and Will Smith each having four hits and Andy Pages homering. Nick Senzel homered for Washington. The Nationals didn’t have a baserunner after the second inning. Ohtani went 3 for 6, hitting RBI doubles in the eighth and ninth innings. He leads the majors in slugging percentage, OPS, extra-base hits and doubles.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/shohei-ohtani...

Jordan Walker (OF - STL)
4/25/24 6:38 AM - Cardinals Superstar Had Message For Jordan Walker After Surprising Demotion. Cardinals Superstar Had Message For Jordan Walker After Surprising Demotion St. Louis made a surprising move involving one of its top young players Author: Patrick McAvoy Apr 25, 2024 In this story: St. Louis Cardinals MLB News The St. Louis Cardinals made a surprising move Wednesday. St. Louis has underperformed to begin the 2024 campaign and is looking for ways to shake things up. The Cardinals currently are 11-14 on the season and in response surprisingly optioned young outfielder Jordan Walker down to the minor leagues. Walker has struggled to begin the season and still is just 21 years old so there shouldn't be too much cause for concern at this point. St. Louis made a similar move last
Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/cardinals/cardinals-superst...

Dansby Swanson (SS - CHC)
4/25/24 6:37 AM - Short-handed Cubs use another big 1st inning to beat Astros, can sweep the series Thursday. CHICAGO (AP) — Despite a growing injured list that continues to claim key players, the Chicago Cubs keep finding ways to win. Propelled by another big first inning, they found a way again Wednesday night. Dansby Swanson hit a three-run homer during Chicago’s four-run first, and the short-handed Cubs beat the struggling Houston Astros, 4-3, […]
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/short-handed-cubs-another...

Kirby Yates (P - TEX)
4/25/24 6:23 AM - Texas Rangers Reliever: With Arm Injuries, Time For MLB To 'Fix The Baseball'. Texas Rangers Reliever: With Arm Injuries, Time For MLB To 'Fix The Baseball' Kirby Yates has dealt with his own arm injuries in recent years and afterward he noticed a difference in how the baseball felt. Author: Matthew Postins Apr 25, 2024 In this story: Texas Rangers MLB Yates Texas Rangers reliever Kirby Yates has become an indispensable part of the defending world champion's bullpen. The 37-year-old right-hander has been in the Majors since 2014. He's been a set-up man and a closer. The Lihue, Hawaii, native has also lost time to arm problems. He missed a portion of the COVID-shortened 2020 season due to an elbow injury. He then missed the entire 2021 season and part of the 2022 season
Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/rangers/news/texas-rangers-...

Francisco Lindor (SS - NYM)
4/25/24 6:05 AM - Mets' Carlos Mendoza drops bright career projection for rising weapon after win vs Giants. The New York Mets picked up an 8-2 win over the San Francisco Giants on the road on Wednesday to salvage the last game of a three-game series, and while Francisco Lindor led the way with two home runs, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza was thrilled to see outfielder Tyrone Taylor make an impact on the game as well. Tyrone Taylor went 2-for-5 on the day with a home run and a two-run double. The home run came off of Sean Hjelle in the fourth inning to extend the Mets' lead to 3-0.
Source: https://clutchpoints.com/mets-news-carlos-mendoza-...

John Means (P - BAL)
4/25/24 6:00 AM - Orioles face tough decisions with John Means, Kyle Bradish nearing returns. The Orioles’ rotation is set to get some reinforcements soon with John Means and Kyle Bradish wrapping up their rehabilitation assignments.
Source: https://www.baltimoresun.com/2024/04/25/orioles-jo...

Drew Smyly (P - CHC)
4/25/24 5:55 AM - Injured Chicago Cubs Reliever Says Money Playing Role In Arm Injuries. Injured Chicago Cubs Reliever Says Money Playing Role In Arm Injuries Drew Smyly was one of several players that recently talked about the rash of arm injuries in baseball and what could be done about it. Author: Matthew Postins Apr 25, 2024 In this story: Chicago Cubs MLB Drew Smyly Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Drew Smyly is on the injured list with a right hip impingement. But, earlier in his career the 34-year-old left-hander had his own bout with arm issues. In early 2017 the Tampa Bay Rays traded him to the Seattle Mariners. He started the season on the injured list and was eventually diagnosed with a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow. That led to Tommy John surgery. Smyly
Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/cubs/news/injured-chicago-c...

Tyler Danish (P - COL)
4/25/24 5:52 AM - Rockies Sign Ex-Red Sox Hurler Looking To Make It Back To Big Leagues. © Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports Rockies Sign Ex-Red Sox Hurler Looking To Make It Back To Big Leagues Colorado is taking a chance on the former Red Sox pitcher in free agency Author: Patrick McAvoy Apr 25, 2024 In this story: Boston Red Sox Colorado Rockies MLB One former member of the Boston Red Sox seems to have landed a new role. Veteran hurler Tyler Danish has bounced around since leaving the club after the 2022 season and now will be looking to work his way back up to the big leagues with the Colorado Rockies, according to MLB.com's Thomas Harding. "Former (Chicago White Sox) and Red Sox (right-handed pitcher) Tyler Danish has reached a Triple-A contract with the Rockies and is slated to
Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/red-sox/rockies-sign-ex-red...

Seranthony Dominguez (P - PHI)
4/25/24 5:47 AM - Slumping Philadelphia Phillies Reliever Has Become Unusable. Slumping Philadelphia Phillies Reliever Has Become Unusable The Philadelphia Phillies can't afford to keep letting this struggling reliever cost them games. Author: Tyler Maher Apr 25, 2024 In this story: Philadelphia Phillies MLB Seranthony Dominguez Spencer Turnbull put the Philadelphia Phillies in position to win on Wednesday. In what could be his final start before moving to the bullpen , Turnbull was once again excellent, firing five innings of one-run ball against the Cincinnati Reds while striking out eight. He left with a 1.33 ERA and a 3-1 lead after 89 pitches, putting the game in the hands of the Phillies' bullpen. Philadelphia's relievers immediately gave it away, surrendering four
Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/phillies/news/slumping-phil...

Gunnar Henderson (3B/SS - BAL)
4/25/24 5:42 AM - Baltimore Orioles Following Model Of Recent World Series Champs. Baltimore Orioles Following Model Of Recent World Series Champs The Baltimore Orioles are following in the footsteps of a recent World Series champion. Author: Tyler Maher Apr 25, 2024 In this story: Baltimore Orioles MLB Chicago Cubs Mike Elias The Baltimore Orioles just keep winning. With their 6-5 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday, they're now 16-8, good for the third-best record in the American League. The Orioles' hot start has been fueled by elite production from their young hitters . Among AL position players, Baltimore has three of the top 10 in terms of FanGraphs WAR . Gunnar Henderson is first at 1.9, while Colton Cowser is fifth (1.5) and Jordan Westburg is tied for seventh
Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/orioles/news/baltimore-orio...

Michael Harris (OF - ATL)
4/25/24 5:39 AM - Michael Harris II hits an RBI double in the 10th inning to lift Braves past Marlins 4-3. Michael Harris II doubled home Ronald Acuña Jr. in the 10th inning and the Atlanta Braves edged the Miami Marlins 4-3 after blowing a two-run lead in the ninth Wednesday night to complete a three-game sweep. A.J. Minter (4-1) struck out Jazz Chisolm Jr. with the bases loaded and two outs in the top of the 10th to earn the win for the Braves, who have won nine of their last 10. “Every game is not going to be pretty,” Harris said. It was clutch of Minter to get those outs with runners on.
Source: https://www.unionrecorder.com/sports/national_spor...

Rafael Devers (3B - BOS)
4/25/24 5:15 AM - Rafael Devers shares positive thoughts on Red Sox through 25 games. The Boston Red Sox have started the season off well, compiling a 14-11 record through the team's first 25 games despite injuries to a number of talented players, including three of their five starting pitchers. Third baseman Rafael Devers just returned from his knee injury on Wednesday and promptly went 3-for-4 with a home run and two RBIs, helping the Red Sox down the Cleveland Guardians 8-0 to tie the series. After the game, Devers spoke to the media and shared his thoughts on the team's performance through this tough stretch of the season. "I don't know how people outside the organization see us but I think we're a very capable group," Devers said (via.
Source: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/news/red-sox-r...

Kyle Gibson (P - STL)
4/25/24 5:10 AM - MLB: St. Louis Cardinals dominate Arizona Diamondbacks. The St. Louis Cardinals beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-1 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Wednesday. Cardinals pitcher Kyle Gibson was efficient for six innings, allowing only one run and five hits. The Cardinals are now 11-14, with the Diamondbacks at 12-14.
Source: https://www.yahoo.com/news/mlb-st-louis-cardinals-...

Peyton Burdick (OF - BAL)
4/25/24 5:09 AM - Cincinnati Reds claim Batavia native off waivers from Orioles. CINCINNATI — The Reds have added another outfielder to their ranks, and he happens to be a local star. Cincinnati announced Wednesday that they had claimed Batavia native Peyton Burdick off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles. Advertisement This content is imported from Twitter. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. The #Reds today announced the following transactions: pic.twitter.com/eJMFuM2Uda — Cincinnati Reds (@Reds) April 24, 2024 Burdick was immediately optioned to the Louisville Bats, the Triple-A minor-league affiliate of Cincinnati. The outfielder attended Glen Este High School where he was a three-sport
Source: https://www.wlwt.com/article/cincinnati-reds-peyto...

Zack Gelof (2B - OAK)
4/25/24 5:02 AM - [Fansided: White Cleat Beat] - Athletics' second baseman Zack Gelof dealing with abdominal injury. Oakland A's second baseman Zack Gelof was scratched prior to Wednesday's matchup against the Yankees due to abdominal soreness. It's the first game Gelof has mi
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...

Donovan Solano (1B/2B - SD)
4/25/24 5:00 AM - Minors: Leodalis De Vries already collecting firsts with Storm.

Donovan Solano plays full game at second base at Triple-A El Paso


Source: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/padres...

Triston McKenzie (P - CLE)
4/25/24 4:58 AM - Game 26: Red Sox at Guardians lineups and notes. Boston would love to take the rubber match and return home for a three-game series against the Cubs followed by another against the Giants. But first it's the Guardians, who are pitching Triston McKenzie. The Red Sox are expected to use Chase Anderson, who has made six relief appearances this season. Anderson is 0-2 with a 7.84 ERA in three appearances (two starts) against the Guardians in his career. Advertisement Here's your preview. RED SOX (14-11): TBA Pitching: RHP Chase Anderson (0-0, 2.77 ERA) GUARDIANS (17-7): TBA Pitching: RHP Triston McKenzie (2-2, 5.00 ERA) Time: 1:10 p.m. TV, radio: NESN, WEEI-FM 93.7 Red Sox vs. McKenzie: Bobby Dalbec 1-3, Jarren Duran 0-3, Reese McGuire 0-3, Tyler
Source: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/04/25/sports/red-...

Mookie Betts (OF/2B - LAD)
4/25/24 4:57 AM - Fresh off of 20-hit performance, Dodgers bid for sweep of Nats. It will be difficult for the Los Angeles Dodgers to duplicate the production they've put on display this week. The Dodgers will try on Thursday afternoon, however, when they attempt to complete a three-game sweep of the host Washington Nationals. Los Angeles compiled 20 hits in Wednesday night's 11-2 romp, with Mookie Betts and Will Smith each accounting for four and Shohei Ohtani recording three doubles. "I feel like on any given night, we can do that," Dodgers second baseman Gavin Lux said.
Source: https://www.reuters.com/sports/baseball/fresh-off-...

Pete Crow-Armstrong (OF - CHC)
4/25/24 4:53 AM - Cubs OF Cody Bellinger sidelined by two fractured ribs on his right side. The Cubs put Bellinger on the 10-day injured list and recalled Pete Crow-Armstrong from Triple-A Iowa.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/cubs-cody-bellinger-sidel...

Luke Little (P - CHC)
4/25/24 4:45 AM - Cubs reliever Luke Little forced to change his glove because of white in American flag patch. Chicago Cubs reliever Luke Little says he had to change his glove before he entered the team's 4-3 victory over Houston because of an American flag patch. Manager Craig Counsell went to insert Little with one out in the seventh inning. But as the 6-foot-8 left-hander went through the usual check by umpires for pitchers coming into the game, he was told he had to swap out his glove. Counsell says the issue was the white in the American flag patch on Little's glove. Little says he has been using the same glove since Class A ball.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/cubs-reliever...

Jhoan Duran (P - MIN)
4/25/24 4:41 AM - Duran, Correa hope to return during Twins’ upcoming road trip. If it's up to a couple of their injured players, the Twins' roster will have a different look during the road trip that starts this weekend in California. Jhoan Duran, fresh off a shaky but encouraging debut to the 2024 season Tuesday night in St. Paul, expressed hope on Wednesday that "maybe I need [to pitch] Friday and that's it." Meanwhile, Carlos Correa did a light defensive workout on the ...
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/duran-correa-hope-return-...

Dakota Hudson (P - COL)
4/25/24 4:39 AM - Rockies turn to winless Dakota Hudson in finale vs. Padres. Dakota Hudson earned the final spot in the Colorado Rockies' rotation to start the season. The right-hander still is looking for his first victory with Colorado, however. Hudson (0-4, 5.06 ERA) will bid for that elusive first win when the Rockies wrap up a four-game series against the San Diego Padres on Thursday afternoon. San Diego will send right-hander Randy Vasquez (0-1, 1.80) to the mound to try to leave Denver with a series win.
Source: https://www.reuters.com/sports/baseball/rockies-tu...

Evan Carter (OF - TEX)
4/25/24 4:21 AM - García and Carter hit back-to-back homers and Rangers beat Mariners 5-1. Adolis García and Evan Carter hit Texas’ first back-to-back home runs this season in the fourth inning and the Rangers beat the Seattle Mariners 5-1. Jonathan Hernández got the win in his first appearance of the season. He retired four of the five batters he faced. Hernández was sidelined with a lat strain until being activated from the 15-day injured list on Tuesday. Mariners starter Bryce Miller gave up the two homers and four hits in four-plus innings to fall to 3-2. The Mariners left nine runners on base and were 1 for 11 with runners in scoring position.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/garc-a-and-ca...

Xander Bogaerts (SS - SD)
4/25/24 4:15 AM - Xander Bogaerts has season-high 3 hits, Padres beat Rockies 5-2.

DENVER (AP) — Xander Bogaerts had a season-high three hits, Matt Waldron gave up one run in six innings and the San Diego Padres beat the Colorado Rockies 5-2 on Wednesday night.

“Getting ahead was the name of my game today,” Waldron said. “(Catcher Kyle Higashioka) and I executed well and the offense did what they do. It’s awesome. It was a fun win. Hopefully, we can keep it rolling.”

Ha-Seong Kim and Jackson Merrill had two RBIs to help the Padres beat the Rockies for the 11th time in their past 14 meetings. Kim had two hits, including a bloop double to right field that drove in the game’s first two runs and spurred a four-run first inning.

“When (Colorado starter) Ty (Blach) is on, he’s hitting his spots,” Rockies manager Bud Black said. “The first inning, he didn’t. Then the baseball got him with the blooper. Really good pitch to Kim and then it’s just the little dorker right down the right field line. That’s baseball.”

Waldron (1-2) rebounded from his worst outing of the season, a loss against Toronto in which he allowed five runs and seven hits in 4 2/3 innings. With four runs on the board before he took the mound for the first time, Waldron got some much-needed run support after San Diego scored just seven runs in his previous four starts.

“Credit goes to Waldron,” Padres manager Mike Shildt said. “He was very, very good. All pitches working. He mixed it in masterfully and had command of it. It was really filthy.”

Robert Suarez picked up his ninth save of the season, retiring the Rockies in order on seven pitches.

The multi-hit outing was the second in the past four games for Bogaerts, who entered Wednesday night batting just .198.

The game was the 25th consecutive to start this season in which the Rockies have...


Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/xander-bogaer...

Triston Casas (1B - BOS)
4/25/24 4:00 AM - Are Red Sox overlooking former MVP as formidable Triston Casas solution?. As if the Boston Red Sox's infield wasn't stressed enough, it'll now go without Triston Casas at first base for "a while." The young slugger has been diagnosed with a fractured rib after he was pulled from Boston's April 20 game against the Pirates. The outlook for the injury was never great, as Casas admitted to being in a lot of pain as the Sox's lineup is already riddled with other ailments, but a fractured rib is among the worst outcomes for the first baseman. Bobby Dalbec has been getting the majority of the reps at first base in Casas' stead, but there may be a better option for the job, and he's already in the American League East.
Source: https://bosoxinjection.com/posts/are-red-sox-overl...

Cody Bellinger (OF/1B - CHC)
4/25/24 3:54 AM - Cubs OF Cody Bellinger sidelined by two fractured ribs on his right side. Cody Bellinger has two fractured ribs on his right side, sidelining another key player for the Chicago Cubs. Bellinger got hurt when he hit the wall in center while trying to make a play on Yainer Diaz’s RBI double in the fourth inning of Tuesday night’s 7-2 victory over Houston. He was replaced in the field before the Astros batted in the seventh. X-rays were negative, and Bellinger downplayed the injury after the win. But he had a CT scan Wednesday that showed the fractures. The Cubs put Bellinger on the 10-day injured list and recalled outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong from Triple-A Iowa.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/cubs-of-cody-...

Dansby Swanson (SS - CHC)
4/25/24 3:43 AM - Dansby Swanson homers as the short-handed Cubs beat the struggling Astros 4-3. Dansby Swanson hit a three-run homer during Chicago’s four-run first inning and the short-handed Cubs beat the Houston Astros 4-3. Chicago was playing without injured slugger Cody Bellinger and used Swanson’s big swing and a solid start by Jameson Taillon to earn its second straight win. It will try to sweep the three-game set against the struggling Astros on Thursday. Taillon allowed two runs, one earned, and seven hits in 5 2/3 innings. Houston lost for the seventh time in eight games. It has scored a total of 21 runs during the slide.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/dansby-swanso...

Connor Wong (C - BOS)
4/25/24 3:31 AM - Connor Wong homers twice, Rafael Devers connects for solo shot as Red Sox hammer Guardians 8-0. Connor Wong homered twice, Rafael Devers connected in his return to Boston's lineup and the banged-up Red Sox got another solid pitching effort in an 8-0 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday night. Wong hit leadoff homers in the second and sixth innings off Carlos Carrasco (1-2). After testing his knee by scoring on a double in the first, he homered in the fifth and the Red Sox piled up a season-high 16 hits to cool off baseball's hottest team with a four-hit shutout. “Any time that guy is in the lineup it completely changes it,” Wong said of Devers.
Source: https://whatsupnewp.com/?p=477819...

Taylor Trammell (OF - NYY)
4/25/24 3:30 AM - Yankees' Taylor Trammell, a 5-tool whiz who passed on football, hoping new chance finally brings MLB success. The 26th man on the Yankees' 26-man roster once again spent all nine innings of Wednesday night's 7-3 win over the Athletics sitting in the dugout watching, rooting and trying to soak in anything and everything. Taylor Trammell, a left-handed-hitting outfielder with five-tool talent, is waiting patiently for a first start for the Yankees.
Source: https://www.nj.com/yankees/2024/04/yankees-taylor-...

Cooper Criswell (P - BOS)
4/25/24 3:16 AM - With 4 starting pitchers on IL, how will Red Sox rotation keep up historic start?. Cooper Criswell tossed five shutout innings against the Guardians. (AP Photo/David Dermer) AP By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com CLEVELAND — When Chase Anderson takes the mound for the Red Sox to start Thursday's game in Cleveland, he'll be the ninth different Red Sox pitcher to make a start in the club's first 25 games. That's not exactly how the Red Sox envisioned things going when they arrived in Fort Myers for the start of spring training. But it's the reality of losing one pitcher for the season (Lucas Giolito) during spring training and three others to more minor injuries (Nick Pivetta, Garrett Whitlock and Brayan Bello) in the season's first month. Fanatics Sportsbook 10X$100 BONUS
Source: https://www.masslive.com/redsox/2024/04/with-4-sta...

Willi Castro (OF/3B - MIN)
4/25/24 3:16 AM - Twins' Castro hits birthday homer, lifts Minnesota to 6-3 win over White Sox. Willi Castro hit a 3-run home run on his 27th birthday and Joe Ryan pitched six innings for his first win of the year as the Minnesota Twins beat the Chicago White Sox 6-3 Wednesday. Castro’s homer capped a four-run second inning against Chicago left-hander Garrett Crochet. Castro’s second career home run on his birthday drove in Austin Martin and Christian Vásquez. Minnesota has won the first three games of the four-game series against the White Sox, whose 3-21 record is the worst in the majors. Kevin Pillar and Korey Lee hit solo homers for Chicago.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/twins-castro-...

Alec Marsh (P - KC)
4/25/24 3:15 AM - Alec Marsh and 4 relievers combined for a 6-hitter as the Royals beat the Blue Jays 3-2. Alec Marsh and four relievers combined for a six-hitter as the Kansas City Royals beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 Wednesday night. Maikel Garcia and Salvador Perez each had two hits and an RBI for Kansas City, which bounced back from a loss in the series opener on Monday to win two straight. John Schreiber (2-0) picked up the win in relief. James McArthur earned his sixth save. Yariel Rodríguez (0-1) gave up three runs on six hits in four innings. He struck out two and walked two. George Springer homered for Toronto.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/alec-marsh-an...

Santiago Espinal (2B/3B - CIN)
4/25/24 3:05 AM - Santiago Espinal has 3 RBIs, Fernando Cruz pitches out of another jam and Reds beat Phillies 7-4. Santiago Espinal had three RBIs, reliever Fernando Cruz pitched out a jam in the seventh inning and the Cincinnati Reds held on for a 7-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. Will Benson had a solo homer in the third inning. Espinal singled home two as part of a four-run sixth and drove in another with a sacrifice fly in the seventh. Reds starter Nick Lodolo went five innings, allowing three runs and six hits while striking out four and walking three.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/santiago-espi...

Kyle Bradish (P - BAL)
4/25/24 3:00 AM - Orioles face tough decisions with John Means, Kyle Bradish nearing returns. The Orioles have yet to put out a rotation at full strength this season with Kyle Bradish and John Means both opening the year on the injured list. After some surprising performances from their back-end starters over the past two weeks, it's unclear who will stick around once their rehabbing starters are ready to make their respective returns. Albert Suárez has been a revelation for Baltimore through his first two starts since replacing Tyler Wells (elbow inflammation) in the rotation.
Source: https://www.baltimoresun.com/2024/04/25/orioles-jo...

William Contreras (C/DH - MIL)
4/25/24 2:58 AM - Brewers Edge Pirates. PITTSBURGH, PA (WSAU) — The Milwaukee Brewers scored three runs in the 3rd inning and made them stand up in a 3-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night. William Contreras had three hits and an RBI for the Brewers. Rhys Hoskins and Blake Perkins had the other RBIs. Bryan Hudson picked up the win in relief. Hudson combined with Elvis Peguero, Trevor Megill and Joel Payamps for 4 2/3 innings of scoreless relief. The Brewers and Pirates finish up their series with a day game today. Pre game show at 11am on WSAU.
Source: https://wsau.com/?p=689137...

Aaron Judge (OF/DH - NYY)
4/25/24 2:56 AM - Aaron Judge homers 1 pitch after Joe Boyle is called for a balk as Yanks top A's 7-3.

Aaron Judge hit a two-run homer in the first inning after Oakland starting pitcher Joe Boyle was called for a balk on the previous pitch and the New York Yankees beat the Athletics 7-3. 


Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/aaron-judge-h...

Anthony Volpe (SS - NYY)
4/25/24 2:37 AM - [USA Today: For The Win] - Yankees vs. Athletics Player Props Today: Anthony Volpe - April 25. After a multi-hit performance in his previous game (2-for-5 with a triple and an RBI), Anthony Volpe is looking to build on that (...)
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...

Alex Verdugo (OF - NYY)
4/25/24 2:37 AM - [USA Today: For The Win] - Yankees vs. Athletics Player Props Today: Alex Verdugo - April 25. Alex Verdugo has his sights set on a better performance after going hitless in his last game (0-for-1). He and the New York Yankees square (...)
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...

Mike Trout (OF - LAA)
4/25/24 2:27 AM - Mike Trout hits MLB-leading 10th home run, but eight have been solo shots for scuffling Angels. Trout is looking more like his old self in 2024, but most of his damage is coming with the bases empty
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mike-trout-hits...

Michael Harris (OF - ATL)
4/25/24 2:23 AM - Michael Harris II doubles to help Braves get a walk-off win against Marlins. Michael Harris II doubled to help the Atlanta Braves get a walk-off win against the Miami Marlins.
Source: https://www.foxsports.com/watch/fmc-ogyita1mkizzgo...

Juan Soto (OF - NYY)
4/25/24 2:20 AM - Yankees' Juan Soto rips a solo home run to center field in the 7-3 win vs. the Athletics. New York Yankees' Juan Soto ripped a solo home run to center and Oakland Athletics CF JJ Bleday's glove fell off on the wall during the catch attempt.
Source: https://www.foxsports.com/watch/fmc-tww081edop6y2x...

William Contreras (C/DH - MIL)
4/25/24 2:15 AM - Contreras has 3 hits as Brewers take advantage of sloppy inning by Pirates in 3-2 victory. William Contreras had three hits and the Milwaukee Brewers used one big inning to edge the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2. The Brewers took advantage of a sloppy second inning by the Pirates to turn an error, two walks and two hit batters and an RBI single by Contreras into three runs. Sal Frelick had two hits for Milwaukee, which snapped a two-game skid. Bryan Hudson (2-1) worked 1 2/3 innings of scoreless relief. Joel Payamps overcame a pair of errors in the ninth for his third save. Bryan Reynolds hit a two-run homer for the Pirates.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/contreras-has...

Curtis Mead (3B - TB)
4/25/24 2:09 AM - Mead hits 1st homer of the season and Rays beat Tigers 7-5 to avoid the 3-game sweep. Curtis Mead hit his first homer of the season and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Detroit Tigers 7-5 to avoid a three-game sweep. Ben Rortvedt collected his second RBI of the game with a single and scored on Mead’s two-run drive off Will Vest that put the Rays ahead in the sixth. It was Mead’s first homer since Sept. 22. Tampa Bay had lost three in row and five of seven. Chris Devenski got the win in relief and Garrett Cleavinger worked the ninth to get his second save in as many chances.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/mead-hits-1st...

Evan Carter (OF - TEX)
4/25/24 1:21 AM - García and Carter hit back-to-back homers and Rangers beat Mariners 5-1. Adolis García and Evan Carter hit Texas’ first back-to-back home runs this season in the fourth inning and the Rangers beat the Seattle Mariners 5-1. Jonathan Hernández got the win in his first appearance of the season. He retired four of the five batters he faced. Hernández was sidelined with a lat strain until being activated from the 15-day injured list on Tuesday. Mariners starter Bryce Miller gave up the two homers and four hits in four-plus innings to fall to 3-2. The Mariners left nine runners on base and were 1 for 11 with runners in scoring position.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/garc-a-and-ca...

Esteury Ruiz (OF - OAK)
4/25/24 1:15 AM - [USA Today: For The Win] - Athletics vs. Yankees Player Props Today: Esteury Ruiz - April 25. Esteury Ruiz will look to build on a one-hit showing in his previous game (1-for-4). His Oakland Athletics face Nestor Cortes Jr. and the (...)
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...

Xander Bogaerts (SS - SD)
4/25/24 1:15 AM - Xander Bogaerts has season-high 3 hits, Padres beat Rockies 5-2.

DENVER (AP) — Xander Bogaerts had a season-high three hits, Matt Waldron gave up one run in six innings and the San Diego Padres beat the Colorado Rockies 5-2 on Wednesday night.

“Getting ahead was the name of my game today,” Waldron said. “(Catcher Kyle Higashioka) and I executed well and the offense did what they do. It’s awesome. It was a fun win. Hopefully, we can keep it rolling.”

Ha-Seong Kim and Jackson Merrill had two RBIs to help the Padres beat the Rockies for the 11th time in their past 14 meetings. Kim had two hits, including a bloop double to right field that drove in the game’s first two runs and spurred a four-run first inning.

“When (Colorado starter) Ty (Blach) is on, he’s hitting his spots,” Rockies manager Bud Black said. “The first inning, he didn’t. Then the baseball got him with the blooper. Really good pitch to Kim and then it’s just the little dorker right down the right field line. That’s baseball.”

Waldron (1-2) rebounded from his worst outing of the season, a loss against Toronto in which he allowed five runs and seven hits in 4 2/3 innings. With four runs on the board before he took the mound for the first time, Waldron got some much-needed run support after San Diego scored just seven runs in his previous four starts.

“Credit goes to Waldron,” Padres manager Mike Shildt said. “He was very, very good. All pitches working. He mixed it in masterfully and had command of it. It was really filthy.”

Robert Suarez picked up his ninth save of the season, retiring the Rockies in order on seven pitches.

The multi-hit outing was the second in the past four games for Bogaerts, who entered Wednesday night batting just .198.

The game was the 25th consecutive to start this season in which the Rockies have...


Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/xander-bogaer...

Freddy Peralta (P - MIL)
4/25/24 1:05 AM - Pittsburgh Pirates and Milwaukee Brewers meet in game 4 of series. Milwaukee Brewers (15-8, first in the NL Central) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (13-12, fourth in the NL Central) Pittsburgh; Thursday, 12:35 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Brewers: Freddy Peralta (2-0, 1.90 ERA, 0.76 WHIP, 33 strikeouts); Pirates: Mitch Keller (2-2, 4.80 ERA, 1.47 WHIP, 25 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Brewers -127, Pirates +107; over/under is 7 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Pirates host the Milwaukee Brewers with a 2-1 series lead. Pittsburgh has gone 5-6 in home games and 13-12 overall. The Pirates have the fourth-ranked team ERA in the NL at 3.72. Milwaukee has an 11-4 record in road games and a 15-8 record overall. Brewers pitchers have a collective 3.31 ERA, which ranks
Source: https://wtop.com/sports/2024/04/pittsburgh-pirates...

Randy Vasquez (P - SD)
4/25/24 1:05 AM - San Diego Padres and Colorado Rockies meet in game 4 of series. San Diego Padres (14-13, second in the NL West) vs. Colorado Rockies (6-19, fifth in the NL West) Denver; Thursday, 3:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Padres: Randy Vasquez (0-1, 1.80 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, three strikeouts); Rockies: Dakota Hudson (0-4, 4.64 ERA, 1.55 WHIP, 12 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Padres -154, Rockies +130; over/under is 10 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The San Diego Padres face the Colorado Rockies leading the series 2-1. Colorado has gone 4-8 in home games and 6-19 overall. The Rockies are 1-5 in games decided by one run. San Diego has an 8-5 record on the road and a 14-13 record overall. The Padres rank 10th in MLB play with 26 total home runs, averaging one per game. Thursday's
Source: https://wtop.com/sports/2024/04/san-diego-padres-a...

Justin Verlander (P - HOU)
4/25/24 1:04 AM - Astros play the Cubs looking to stop road slide. Houston Astros (7-18, fifth in the AL West) vs. Chicago Cubs (15-9, second in the NL Central) Chicago; Thursday, 2:20 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Justin Verlander (1-0, 3.00 ERA, 0.67 WHIP, four strikeouts); Cubs: Javier Assad (2-0, 2.11 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, 21 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Astros -126, Cubs +107; over/under is 8 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Astros visit the Chicago Cubs looking to end a four-game road slide. Chicago has a 9-3 record in home games and a 15-9 record overall. Cubs hitters have a collective .325 on-base percentage, the sixth-ranked percentage in the NL. Houston is 7-18 overall and 3-9 in road games. The Astros have the best team batting average in the
Source: https://abc13.com/sports/astros-play-the-cubs-look...

Yoshinobu Yamamoto (P - LAD)
4/25/24 1:03 AM - Smith leads Dodgers against the Nationals after 4-hit outing. Los Angeles Dodgers (15-11, first in the NL West) vs. Washington Nationals (10-13, fourth in the NL East) Washington; Thursday, 4:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Dodgers: Yoshinobu Yamamoto (1-1, 4.50 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, 30 strikeouts); Nationals: MacKenzie Gore (2-1, 3.60 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, 27 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Dodgers -197, Nationals +165; over/under is 8 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Dodgers play the Washington Nationals after Will Smith had four hits on Wednesday in an 11-2 win over the Nationals. Washington has gone 4-7 at home and 10-13 overall. The Nationals have a 3-8 record in games when they have allowed at least one home run. Los Angeles has gone 6-3 on the road
Source: https://www.recorderonline.com/sports/national_spo...

Jose Berrios (P - TOR)
4/25/24 1:02 AM - Kansas City Royals and Toronto Blue Jays play in game 4 of series. Toronto Blue Jays (13-12, fourth in the AL East) vs. Kansas City Royals (15-10, second in the AL Central) Kansas City, Missouri; Thursday, 2:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Blue Jays: Jose Berrios (4-0, 0.85 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, 27 strikeouts); Royals: Cole Ragans (0-2, 4.32 ERA, 1.48 WHIP, 33 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Royals -119, Blue Jays -101; over/under is 8 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Kansas City Royals play the Toronto Blue Jays with a 2-1 series lead. Kansas City has an 11-5 record in home games and a 15-10 record overall. The Royals rank third in the AL with 28 total home runs, averaging 1.1 per game. Toronto has a 7-9 record on the road and a 13-12 record overall. Blue Jays hitters
Source: https://www.joplinglobe.com/region/national_sports...

Chase Anderson (P - BOS)
4/25/24 1:01 AM - Red Sox play the Guardians after Abreu's 4-hit game. Boston Red Sox (14-11, third in the AL East) vs. Cleveland Guardians (17-7, first in the AL Central) Cleveland; Thursday, 1:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Red Sox: Chase Anderson (0-0, 2.77 ERA, 0.85 WHIP, eight strikeouts); Guardians: Triston McKenzie (2-2, 5.00 ERA, 1.61 WHIP, 11 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Guardians -156, Red Sox +131; over/under is 7 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Red Sox play the Cleveland Guardians after Wilyer Abreu's four-hit game on Wednesday. Cleveland has a 7-4 record at home and a 17-7 record overall. Guardians pitchers have a collective 3.15 ERA, which ranks fourth in the majors. Boston has a 14-11 record overall and an 11-4 record on the road. Red Sox
Source: https://www.mankatofreepress.com/ap/sports/red-sox...

Mike Soroka (P - CHW)
4/25/24 1:01 AM - White Sox look to break losing streak in matchup with the Twins. Chicago White Sox (3-21, fifth in the AL Central) vs. Minnesota Twins (10-13, fourth in the AL Central) Minneapolis; Thursday, 1:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: White Sox: Mike Soroka (0-3, 7.50 ERA, 1.79 WHIP, 12 strikeouts); Twins: Simeon Woods Richardson (1-0, 1.50 ERA, 0.50 WHIP, five strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Twins -250, White Sox +202; over/under is 7 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago White Sox are looking to end their six-game slide with a victory against the Minnesota Twins. Minnesota is 10-13 overall and 5-6 in home games. The Twins are 6-0 in games when they scored five or more runs. Chicago has a 3-21 record overall and a 1-12 record in road games. The White Sox have gone
Source: https://www.recorderonline.com/sports/national_spo...

Shea Langeliers (C - OAK)
4/25/24 12:49 AM - [USA Today: For The Win] - Athletics vs. Yankees Player Props Today: Shea Langeliers - April 25. Shea Langeliers will look to bounce back following a hitless showing in his most recent game (0-for-3). His Oakland Athletics square off (...)
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...

Oswaldo Cabrera (OF - NYY)
4/25/24 12:49 AM - [USA Today: For The Win] - Yankees vs. Athletics Player Props Today: Oswaldo Cabrera - April 25. Oswaldo Cabrera will try for a more productive showing after going hitless in his previous game (0-for-4). He and the New York Yankees (...)
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...

Corey Seager (SS - TEX)
4/25/24 12:28 AM - Rangers' Seager hit by pitch, exits with hurt shin. Rangers shortstop Corey Seager left Wednesday night's game following the seventh inning because of a left shin contusion after being hit by a pitch.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/40019850/texas...

Michael Harris (OF - ATL)
4/25/24 12:23 AM - Michael Harris II doubles to help Braves get a walk-off win against Marlins. Michael Harris II doubled to help the Atlanta Braves get a walk-off win against the Miami Marlins.
Source: https://www.foxsports.com/watch/fmc-ogyita1mkizzgo...