Roansy Contreras has been one of the few bright spots on the Pirates roster since being called up in April

At just 22 years old, starting pitcher Roansy Contreras has been a bright spot for the Pittsburgh Pirates so far this season. Through 7 starts, he has a 2.76 ERA and 42 strikeouts in 42.1 innings pitched. Contreras currently has the lowest ERA of any Pittsburgh starting pitchers. In his last 2 starts, he has…

The Dodgers have taken over first place in the NL West

For the first time since May 30, the San Francisco Giants are not sitting in the first place spot in the NL West. Last night, the Giants loss to the Brewers and the Dodgers beat the Braves which sent LA up a spot and San Fran down a spot. The Dodgers are a half game…

Fernando Tatis Jr. was absolutely brilliant in his return last night

Fernando Tatis Jr. wasted no time in his return into the Padres starting lineup. He stepped into the batter’s box and thought one thing, “Make them remember why they missed you,”. The 22-year old All-Star did just that by hitting 2 homeruns in his epic return while also playing a new position….RF. Tatis Jr. drove…

Diamondbacks’ Tyler Gilbert throws no-hitter in first career start!

Arizona Diamondbacks rookie left-hander Tyler Gilbert threw a no-hitter against the San Diego Padres last night in Arizona. Gilbert made big-league history individually and on a league-wide basis. Gilbert is 27 and made his first career start last night and just his 4th career appearance in the majors. He became the 4th ever pitcher to…