More Teams. More Games. Jeff Passan and Xavier Scruggs assess the Houston Astros’ chances for another World Series appearance in 2023. (1:56) It. Is. On. Eight teams are in action today as the 2023 MLB playoffs begin with the best-of-three wild-card round. The Game 1 action starts in the American League, with the Texas Rangers […]
Continue readingThe Minnesota Twins included Carlos Correa and rookie Royce Lewis along with right-hander Chris Paddack, who made a pair relief appearances last week in his return from Tommy John surgery. Correa hasn’t played since Sept. 18 because of plantar fasciitis in his left foot, and Lewis has been sidelined since straining his left hamstring Sept. […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Kyle Tucker becomes the second player since 1961 with two triples in an inning as he accomplishes the feat for the Astros in the sixth. (0:34) HOUSTON — Kyle Tucker hit a pair of RBI triples in an eight-run sixth inning as the AL West-leading Houston Astros routed the San Diego […]
Continue readingThe 25-year-old is 5-4 with a 3.58 ERA in 15 starts and missed 2½ months after being hit on the foot by a comebacker off the bat of Toronto catcher Alejandro Kirk. “I was just annoyed that it was the same foot, same spot basically,” Manning said after getting hurt in Wednesday’s 4-3 loss. “There […]
Continue readingTigers manager AJ Hinch said X-rays revealed the fracture. The 25-year-old right-hander missed 2½ months this season when hit on the foot by a comebacker off the bat of Toronto’s Alejandro Kirk. “Same foot, different spot,” Hinch said. “I feel for him. He worked hard to get back.” Stanton’s hardest-hit ball this season rebounded off […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. The underrated Seth Lugo should extend his quality start streak against the slumping Giants’ lineup. (1:06) Look for our fantasy baseball starting pitcher rankings, hitter upgrades and downgrades daily to help you make smart fantasy baseball lineup decisions and for MLB betting tips. Game odds are provided by Caesars Sportsbook, and […]
Continue readingJansen was struck by a foul ball on his right hand during Nolan Jones’ at-bat in the bottom of the sixth inning. Alejandro Kirk pinch hit for him in the seventh inning. “It’s a pretty freak injury, and it seems like those are coming in bunches right now,” Schneider said. Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Cubs RHP Javier Assad boasts excellent numbers as a starter and things should continue with a weekend outing in Cincinnati. (0:35) Look for our fantasy baseball starting pitcher rankings, hitter upgrades and downgrades daily to help you make smart fantasy baseball lineup decisions and for MLB betting tips. Game odds are […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Padres RHP Michael Wacha pitches well in home games and he should enjoy facing the struggling Giants lineup on Friday. (0:31) Look for our fantasy baseball starting pitcher rankings, hitter upgrades and downgrades daily to help you make smart fantasy baseball lineup decisions and for MLB betting tips. MLB game odds […]
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