MLB Player News

Morel went 2-for-2 with two walks Saturday against the Rockies.

Morel had only a .547 OPS across 190 plate appearances with the Rays in 2024, putting his playing time in doubt entering the new campaign. He's started both of the Rays' games to this point, though a prolonged slump could put his plate appearances in jeopardy.

Rodriguez went 0-for-2 with two walks and two stolen bases in a loss to the Athletics on Saturday.

Rodriguez has just one hit through nine at-bats this season, but he's also notched three walks. The star center fielder took advantage of his first free pass Saturday by swiping second and third base, though he was then thrown out at home on a groundball. Rodriguez should be a steady source of steals for fantasy managers again this season after averaging 28.7 thefts over his first three big-league campaigns.

Caminero went 3-for-5 on Saturday against the Rays.

The Rays faced a right-handed starter for the first time this season and Caminero predictably occupied the third spot in the order. He's gone 4-for-9 with a double and a run scored across two games.

Langeliers went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run Saturday in a 4-2 victory versus Seattle.

Langeliers gave the Athletics the lead with a two-run blast in the fourth inning, and Seattle was never able to catch up. The homer was just the second hit of the season for Langeliers, who has gone 2-for-11 through three games. He's one of the league's most potent backstops in the power department after finishing with a career-high 29 home runs over 534 plate appearances last season.

Miller (0-1) took the loss against the Athletics on Saturday, allowing three runs on six hits and two walks while striking out four batters over 5.2 innings.

Miller held the Athletics scoreless through three frames before serving up a two-run homer to Shea Langeliers in the fourth. The right-handed hurler recovered to post a scoreless fifth, but he gave up another run in the sixth and was lifted with two outs in that frame. Miller tossed 90 pitches in his season debut, and he'll look for a better outcome in his second start, which is tentatively slated to take place in San Francisco next week.

Miller picked up a save against the Mariners on Saturday, allowing one hit and striking out three batters in one scoreless inning.

Though Miller gave up a one-out single, he was locked in during the outing, throwing 14 of 17 pitches for strikes and getting all three of his outs via strikeout. The flamethrowing righty ramped up to 102.2 mph with his fastball and got five whiffs during his limited time on the mound. Despite playing for an Athletics team that isn't expected to be a contender, Miller is one of fantasy's most desirable closers after notching 28 saves in 31 chances and posting an elite 14.4 K/9 over 55 appearances last season.

Bido (1-0) earned the victory in Saturday's start against Seattle, allowing two runs (one earned) on three hits and four walks while striking out four batters over five-plus innings.

Bido wasn't particularly sharp in the outing, as he issued four free passes, hit two batters and threw just 45 of 81 pitches for strikes. However, he limited the Mariners to just one earned run (due in part to inducing two double plays) and emerged with the win. Bido posted a 3.7 BB/9 in each of his first two big-league seasons, so control hasn't been his strong point. However, he's locked into a spot in Oakland's rotation and has some fantasy upside after posting a 3.41 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 9.0 K/9 in his first season with the Athletics last year.

Pena went 1-for-3 with a solo home run during Saturday's 2-1 win over the Mets.

Pena got the scoring started in the fifth inning when he took Griffin Canning deep for a 363-foot solo homer to left field. Pena is looking to build off a solid 2024 campaign in which he slashed .266/.308/.394 with 20 stolen bases, 15 home runs and 70 RBI across 650 plate appearances. Pena and the Astros will enjoy a team day off Sunday before starting up a three-game home series against the Giants on Monday.

Olson (0-1) took the loss against the Dodgers on Saturday, allowing four runs on four hits and two walks while striking out five batters over 4.2 innings.

Olson allowed a tolerable six baserunners -- including one on an intentional walk -- in his 4.2 innings, but three of the four hits against him went for extra bases. He entered the fifth frame holding his own in a 2-2 tie, but a two-out, two-run double by Teoscar Hernandez marred Olson's stat line and lined him up to take the loss. The right-hander did manage to notch five strikeouts and get 10 whiffs, so there were some positives to take away despite the defeat. Olson's second start of the campaign is tentatively scheduled to be a considerably softer matchup against the White Sox next weekend.

Hader walked one batter in a scoreless ninth inning Saturday to record the save in a 2-1 win over the Mets.

Hader was shaky in his first save opportunity Opening Day, and he got off on the wrong foot Saturday when he walked Juan Soto on six pitches. Hader was able to steady himself by getting Pete Alonso to pop out on the first pitch, and the southpaw closer was able to cruise through the final two batters to earn his second save of the season. Hader is already on track to log a fifth consecutive 30-save season, and he'll look to earn his third of the year during the upcoming three-game home series against the Giants starting Monday.