MAY 3, 2021•MLB.COM
Where Cubs top prospects are starting '21With the Minor League season opening on May 4, here's where the Cubs' Top 30 Prospects are projected to start: 1. Brailyn Marquez (MLB No. 5...
Kris Bryant vs Ronald Acuña Jr.: Who is NL MVP so far?Kris Bryant and Ronald Acuña Jr. are the earliest of leaders for 2021 NL MVP. Though neither of their teams are playing winning baseball in...
MAY 3, 2021•FANSIDED.COM
C. Trent Rosecrans: Louisville manager Pat Kelly said he's watched... - The AthleticLouisville manager Pat Kelly said he's watched for the way Reds outfielder Shogo Akiyama has moved and looked to see if he was favoring his...
MAY 3, 2021•THEATHLETIC.COM
Tejay Antone - Implodes in reliefAntone was charged with a blown save after giving up four runs on two hits and two walks over 1.1 innings in Sunday's 13-12 win over the Cubs in 10 innings.
ImpactAfter picking up his first career save Friday in the series opener, Antone was summoned with two outs in the bottom of the seventh to protect a one-run lead. He got out of the seventh unscathed and then saw the Reds put up three runs in the top of the eighth, but Antone couldn't hold up to his end of the bargain. He walked two of the first four batters he faced in the bottom of the eighth, then surrendered an RBI single before coughing up a game-tying three-run home run to Ian Happ. The poor outing should do little to diminish what's been an outstanding start to the season for Antone, who still owns excellent ratios (2.93 ERA, 0.91 WHIP, 12.3 K/9) across his nine relief appearances.
MAY 3, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Tucker Barnhart - Takes part in home-run paradeBarnhart went 2-for-5 with a home run, two RBI and two runs Sunday in the Reds' 13-12 win over the Cubs in 10 innings.
ImpactBarnhart's long ball was his third of the season and one of five on the day for the Reds. Cincinnati values Barnhart mainly for his skills as a game caller, but he's been a surprising contributor to what has been one of the majors' most potent lineups through the first month of the season. The 31-year-old is holding down a .918 OPS, 168 points better than his next-best mark (in 2017) for any season of his career.
MAY 3, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Mike Moustakas - Two extra-base knocks in winMoustakas went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a double, and an additional RBI in Sunday's 13-12 win over the Cubs in 10 innings.
ImpactMoustakas supplied one of five Reds long balls on the day and reached base three times in total after also being struck by a pitch. The 32-year-old improved his slash line to .250/.353/.500 after the big day, and he should continue to pile up counting stats while occupying a spot in the heart of a Reds lineup that has been one of the majors' stronger units this season.
MAY 3, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Chicago Cubs: Pedro Strop takes leave of absence from teamPedro Strop had been a key part of the Chicago Cubs bullpen for years. From 2013 through 2019, he was a mostly dependable reliever, serving...
MAY 3, 2021•CALLTOTHEPEN.COM
