Opposites collide as the red-hot Astros head to Kansas City
(Getty Images) Don't look now but the World Series champs are getting hot. Riding an eight-game winning streak, seven of which came on the road, the Astros continue their road trip as they head to Kansas City. The Royals are the exact opposite of…
Report: Shohei Ohtani will need TJ, out until 2020
(USA TODAY Sports) And just like that, the phenom Shohei Ohtani's season is over. ESPN's Pedro Gomez reported early Monday morning the Los Angeles Angels expect Ohtani to undergo Tommy John surgery and miss the remainder of the 2018 season and the entire 2019 season. "Everything I'm hearing…
Jalen Beeks, Red Sox No.15 prospect set to debut Thursday
(Getty Images) Red Sox manager Alex Cora said pitching prospect Jalen Beeks will be called up from Triple-A Pawtucket to make his major league debut on Thursday at home against the Tigers. Evan Drellich of NBC Sports Boston Jalen Beeks to start on Thursday, Alex…
The most underrated draft is tonight: 2018 MLB Draft
It doesn't get a whole lot of coverage in comparison to the other professional sport leagues, but the 2018 MLB Draft kicks off tonight and a lot of talent is about to start their pro careers. I'm not going to go into a wild…
Frankie Montas Buy or Sell in Fantasy Baseball?
(Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images) Frankie Montas has put together an amazing start to his 2018 season and the fantasy baseball world is beginning to wonder--is this for real? Or will he begin to come back down to earth? If you haven't followed Montas'…
John Smoltz qualifies for U.S. Senior Open
Hall-of-Fame pitcher John Smoltz is more than one of the best pitchers in the modern era--he's a damn good golfer too. Smoltz, now 51 years-old, was the winner of a three-man playoff to take the final qualifying spot at this year's Senior Open. Smoltz…
VIDEO: Maikel Franco scores without touching home plate against the Dodgers
In yesterday's highly anticipated pitchers duel between Clayton Kershaw and the LA Dodgers versus Aaron Nola and the Philadelphia Phillies we got ourselves a bit of a Phillies third baseman Maikel Franco drew a one-out walk against Kershaw and moved up to second on a single…
Max Stassi is becoming a must-own fantasy catcher
Raise your hand if Max Stassi was on your fantasy baseball radar before the season. If you raised your hand, you are a liar. I'm a self-proclaimed Astros fan and even I was wary of Houston keeping three catchers (if you count Evan Gattis…
MFST’s MLB Player of the Month: Jake Arrieta
Jake Arrieta closed out his month of May with seven scoreless innings in a 6-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night. Arrieta allowed six singles, two walks and struck out five to improve to 5-2 with a ERA. He generated weak contact…
Tuesday Highlights: Maeda, Matz and Samardzija exit injured
Yesterday was not a good night for starting pitchers. Three prominent names all left their starts early due to various ailments. The severity of the injuries are not yet known, but the early indications are not positive--we break down the three injuries Los Angeles…
White Sox vs Indians Preview and Prediction: Upset Watch
White Sox vs Indians Preview Game start: 6:10 ET Location: Progressive Field Pitching Matchup: Lucas Giolito (3-5, ERA) vs Mike Clevinger (3-2. ERA) Line: -270 Cleveland Two pitchers struggling with command and poise will take the mound tonight for their respective teams. Right-hander Mike Clevinger (3-2,…
Astros vs Yankees Preview and Prediction
Astros vs Yankees Preview Game start: 7:05 ET Location: Yankee Stadium Pitching matchup: Charlie Morton (7-0, ERA) versus CC Sabathia (2-1, ERA) Line: -122 Houston The first game of this highly anticipated series went to the away team as the Houston Astros, behind another…
Hanley Ramirez Designated for Assignment by the Boston Red Sox
In a surprising and some would say, baffling move, the Boston Red Sox have designated first baseman and designated hitter Hanley Ramirez for assignment. This designation now means that the Sox have seven days to either trade or release Hanley. This move was thought…
Sean Reid-Foley promoted to the Bisons, will make Triple-A debut
() The Toronto Blue Jays 10th-ranked prospect has been promoted to the Bisons after going undefeated at the Double-A level in 2018. The Buffalo Bisons today announced that RHP Sean Reid-Foley has been promoted to the Herd from Double-A New Hampshire. He will make his Triple-A…
Fantasy baseball injury watch: Zach Britton nears return
(USA TODAY Sports) Back in December, Zach Britton tore his Achilles during an off-season workout--crushing the Orioles already diminished hopes of competing in 2018. Through 47 games, the Orioles are in dead last in the AL East with a paltry 15-32 record. The Manny…