Apr
24
Jared Jones Is Gathering Strikes In Bunches
Jared Jones finally made it to Major League Baseball four years after the Pittsburgh Pirates selected him in the second round of the 2020 June amateur draft. However, he’s proving he belongs after achieving an impressive streak of strikeouts.
Source: Fantasy Baseball Index
Apr
24
Max Fried Completes Third Career "Maddux" Shutout
The Atlanta Braves hope Max Fried has a fantastic 2024 Major League Baseball season, especially after Spencer Strider suffered a season-ending elbow injury that required surgery. In his fifth pitching start this year, the eight-year veteran delivered on what they expect from him.
Source: Fantasy Baseball Index
Apr
23
Phillies Win Seven In A Row
The Philadelphia Phillies have a good rhythm going after winning their seventh consecutive game. Their 7-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on April 22 keeps them toe-to-toe with the Atlanta Braves for the National League East lead.
Source: Fantasy Baseball Index
Apr
23
Ronald Acuña Jr. Sets Atlanta Braves Record For Stolen Bases
Ronald Acuña Jr. won the 2023 National League Most Valuable Award after leading all Major League Baseball players in runs (149), hits (217), on-base percentage (.418) and stolen bases (73).
Source: Fantasy Baseball Index
Apr
22
Phillies Place Bryce Harper on Paternity Leave
The Philadelphia Phillies have announced that right fielder/first baseman Bryce Harper will be on paternity leave to welcome his newborn child. Major League Baseball allows players on the paternity list to miss up to three games.
Source: Fantasy Baseball Index
Apr
22
Shohei Ohtani Becomes HR King Among Japanese-Born MLB Players
Two-time American League Most Valuable Player Shohei Ohtani is having an excellent start to the 2024 Major League Baseball season. In 24 games, he is hitting .368/.431/.663 with 13 RBIs and… More a league-leading 35 hits. More importantly, he earned a place in history after earning his 176th career home run, making him the all-time home runs leader among Japanese-born players. Less
Source: Fantasy Baseball Index
Apr
19
Mike Trout Doing Everything For Angels
It’s no secret that three-time American League Most Valuable Player Mike Trout will deliver the runs for the Los Angeles Angels. That’s his specialty since joining the team in 2011, as proven by his nine Silver Slugger Awards and 11 Major League Baseball All-Star appearances.
Source: Fantasy Baseball Index
Apr
19
Tanner Houck Completes "Maddux" Shutout Vs. Guardians
Tanner Houck earned a 2-0 shutout win against the Cleveland Guardians in “Maddux” fashion. He threw only 94 pitches in 1 hour and 49 minutes to give the Boston Red Sox their tenth victory in 19 matches.
Source: Fantasy Baseball Index
Apr
18
Mets Suddenly Playing Fantastic Baseball
Despite a rocky start to the 2024 Major League Baseball season with five consecutive losses, the New York Mets have shown remarkable resilience. Their fortunes changed after defeats to the Milwaukee Brewers and the Detroit Tigers.
Source: Fantasy Baseball Index
Apr
18
Justin Verlander to Make 2024 Season Debut Versus Nationals
Three-time American League Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander will make his season debut for the Houston Astros on Friday, April 19, against the Washington Nationals. It’s a massive boost for a pitching rotation that has struggled early in the 2024 Major League Baseball season.
Source: Fantasy Baseball Index
Apr
17
Rangers Call Up Jack Leiter
The Texas Rangers called up right-handed pitcher Jack Leiter to their Major League Baseball roster. The move comes after Cody Bradford joined Tyler Mahle, Max Scherzer, and Jacob deGrom on the… More list of their injured pitchers. On Thursday, he will start the final game of the defending World Series champions’ series against the Detroit Tigers. Less
Source: Fantasy Baseball Index
Apr
17
Josh Hader Struggling To Find His Rhythm
The Houston Astros made a five-year, $95 million investment in three-time All-MLB First Team relief pitcher Josh Hader. The contract made sense because the three-time National League Reliever of the Year surrendered only eight earned runs over 56.1 innings for the San Diego Padres last year.
Source: Fantasy Baseball Index
Apr
16
Yoan Moncada Sidelined For Months By Adductor Strain
The injury bug is again hitting the Chicago White Sox. Third baseman Yoan Moncada will be out of action for three to six months due to a left adductor strain. His… More injury follows Eloy Jimenez, who also suffered an adductor strain on March 31 after hitting a ground ball against the Detroit Tigers. Less
Source: Fantasy Baseball Index
Apr
16
Spencer Strider Suffers Season-Ending Elbow Injury
The Atlanta Braves won’t have ace pitcher Spencer Strider for the rest of the 2024 Major League Baseball season after he underwent surgery on the ulnar collateral ligament in his right… More elbow. His internal brace surgery typically takes 12 months to heal, compared to up to 16 months for recovery from Tommy John surgery. Less
Source: Fantasy Baseball Index
Apr
15
Michael Busch Hits A Home Run In Fourth Straight Game
After playing 27 games for the Los Angeles Dodgers, infielder Michael Busch plays for the Chicago Cubs in the 2024 Major League Baseball season. He’s making waves right now after starting a terrific batting streak.
Source: Fantasy Baseball Index