Brad Hand Earns a Save With a Perfect Inning

Cleveland Indians closer Brad Hand picked up his 32nd save of the season on Wednesday, tossing a perfect ninth inning to deliver a 4-2 victory. Hand needed just 12 pitches, making quick work of the Tigers in the ninth inning. Hand seems to be past his extended rough patch and should be back to being […]

Aaron Civale Pitches Great Again on Wednesday

Cleveland Indians rookie starting pitcher Aaron Civale put up another excellent start on Wednesday. He tossed seven innings, allowing just two runs on six hits. He didn't issue a walk and struck out five. Civale has been excellent in his first taste of the big leagues, posting a 2-3 record with a 1.96 ERA.

Nate Sudfeld Could Draw Interest from Indianapolis

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nate Sudfeld could draw interest from the suddenly quarterback-needy Indianapolis Colts. The Colts tried to get Sudfeld from the Eagles practice squad in 2017 so there is known interest in the former sixth-round pick. Sudfeld played his college ball in Indiana and has a relationship with Colts coach Frank Reich. Sudfeld was […]

Paul DeJong Smashes a Homer on Monday

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong hit another home run on Monday, his 24th of the season. DeJong went 1-for-2 with two walks, two runs scored, and three RBI. DeJong looks like he might be starting off a hot streak, and he's one of the most valuable offensive pieces when he's on. He'll take a […]

John Gant Improves to 9-0 on Monday

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher John Gant earned a win on Monday, improving his record to 9-0. Gant came on with two outs in the fourth inning to relieve ineffective starter Adam Wainwright. Gant tossed 2 1/3 innings, allowing just a walk while striking out three. He's had some unhittable stretches this season mixed in […]

Adam Wainwright Can't Finish the Fourth on Monday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright was unable to finish the fourth inning on Monday, lasting just 3 2/3 innings. He allowed two runs on six hits and three walks, striking out four along the way. Wainwright faced 20 batters and got 11 outs, but he needed 90 pitches to do so, throwing 41 […]

Yadier Molina Has a Strong Game on Monday

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina had a big game on Monday, going 2-for-4 with a home run, a single, and a walk. He scored a run and drove in three. The homer was Molina's fifth and it improved his line to .261/.296/.365. He's had some hot streaks this season but it's overall been somewhat […]

Franmil Reyes Hits Two Home Runs on Sunday

Cleveland Indians outfielder/designated hitter Franmil Reyes hit two home runs on Sunday, going 2-for-5 with four RBI and two runs scored. Reyes has been having a hard time since getting traded to Cleveland, as even the strong Sunday left him with a .182/.217/.416 line.

Shane Bieber Throws Seven Good Innings on Sunday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Shane Bieber pitched well on Sunday, going seven innings while allowing three runs (two earned) on six hits and two walks. He struck out eight and allowed one home run. "Not Justin" threw 111 pitches and was forced to settle for a no decision despite the solid effort. He'll take a […]

Matt Carpenter Knocks Three Hits on Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Matt Carpenter had an excellent game on Sunday, going 3-for-4 with a home run, a walk, and two singles. He drove in two runs and scored three. The home run was the 12th of the season for Carpenter, who moved his line up to .218/.328/.375. It's been a rough year […]

Dexter Fowler Drives in Three Runs on Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dexter Fowler drove in three runs on Sunday, going 1-for-4 with a double, a walk, and a run scored. Fowler's 20th double of the season was a big one, helping lead the Cardinals to a 11-4 win over the Rockies. Fowler has been leading off for the Cardinals lately, and he's […]

Jack Flaherty Throws Six Shutout Innings on Friday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty threw six scoreless innings on Friday, allowing just three hits and a walk. He struck out nine and threw just 88 pitches to get his 18 outs. The win gave Flaherty an 8-6 record and dropped his ERA to 3.32. He's been one of the better starters in […]

Marcell Ozuna Drives in Three Runs on Friday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Marcell Ozuna had a strong game on Friday, going 2-for-3 with a home run and a double. He added a walk, drove in three runs, and scored two. Ozuna has been streaky his entire career, and he looks like he's starting off a patented Ozuna hot streak. His batting line is […]

Francisco Lindor Hits a Two-Run Shot on Friday

Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor hit a two-run home run in the second inning of Friday's game. He ended up 1-for-4 with a run scored and two RBI. It was his 22nd bomb of the season, and his slash line went up to .297/.351/.517. He's one of the best fantasy shortstops around.

Brad Hand Bounces Back With His 30th Save

Cleveland Indians closer Brad Hand responded to his manager's vote of confidence by throwing a scoreless ninth inning and earning his 30th save. Hand had been struggling mightily over the last two months, but manager Terry Francona confirmed that the team would not be making a switch in the ninth inning. Hand came in and […]

Zach Plesac Falls an Out Shy of a Quality Start on Friday

Cleveland Indians rookie starting pitcher Zach Plesac pitched well on Friday, falling an out shy of a quality start. He still earned the win, bringing his record up to 7-4. He pitched 5 2/3 innings Friday, allowing one run on four hits and two walks. He struck out five and threw 91 pitches, lowering his […]

Closers and Saves Report - Week 21 Waiver Wire

The more NFL rumblings we hear, the closer we are to the fantasy baseball playoffs. With sports news fully engrossed with helmets and frostbitten feet, baseball rumbles along through August. The lack of a waiver trade deadline has made August a bit quieter than usual in the baseball world, but there's still tons going on, […]

Josh Adams Gets Seven Carries on Thursday

Philadelphia Eagles running back Josh Adams got seven carries on Thursday, picking up 18 yards. It was a disappointing performance for Adams, who averaged just 2.6 yards per carry. He's on the outside looking in despite leading the Eagles in rushing last season. Rookie Miles Sanders, Jordan Howard, Corey Clement, and Darren Sproles are all […]

Corey Clement Runs the Ball Seven Times on Thursday

Philadelphia Eagles running back Corey Clement ran the ball seven times on Thursday, gaining 25 yards. It was a mostly pedestrian performance, but he was still the best member of the Eagles backfield for the day. Miles Sanders, Jordan Howard, and Darren Sproles didn't play, but it was still a relatively encouraging outing for Clement. […]

Nelson Agholor Catches a Three-Yard Pass on Thursday

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Nelson Agholor made just one catch in Thursday's preseason game, gaining three yards. Meanwhile, his main competition on the depth chart, rookie J.J. Arcega-Whiteside, went off for 104 yards and a touchdown. Agholor's usage showed that the Eagles consider him a starter, but Arcega-Whiteside's performance could certainly force the hand of […]

Zach Ertz Catches a Pass in Thursday's Preseason Game

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz made an appearance in Thursday's preseason game against the Ravens, coming down with a catch for a 13-yard gain. It wouldn't have been surprising if the Eagles had held Ertz out of the entire preseason, but it was encouraging to see him on the field making a play. He's […]

J.J. Arcega-Whiteside Has a Huge Game on Thursday

Philadelphia Eagles rookie wide receiver J.J. Arcega-Whiteside had an awesome game on Thursday night, catching eight passes for 104 yards and a touchdown. The rookie caught a 20-yard touchdown pass from veteran quarterback Josh McCown in the third quarter and was easily the best looking wide receiver on the field. He and Nelson Agholor are […]

Cody Kessler Back on the Field for Thursday's Preseason Game

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Cody Kessler played in Thursday's preseason game, completing three of his five pass attempts for 34 yards. Kessler had to leave a game earlier in the preseason and missed practice time due to a concussion, but he was able to get cleared and played a bit on Thursday night. With the Eagles […]

Josh McCown Plays Well on Thursday

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Josh McCown played most of Thursday's preseason game and looked good, completing 17 of his 24 passes for 192 yards and two touchdowns. McCown was signed recently, so his performance is even more impressive given how little time he had to work with his receivers. He threw a touchdown pass to rookie […]

Aaron Civale Falls an Out Shy of a Quality Start

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Aaron Civale pitched well again on Thursday but ultimately took a tough loss, dropping his record to 1-3. He was just one out away from at least earning a quality start, but lasted just 5 2/3 innings, allowing two runs on four hits. He struck out three and did not issue […]

Paul DeJong Drives in Two With His 23rd Home Run

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong hit his 23rd home run on Thursday, a two-run shot in the sixth inning. He went 1-for-4 with a run scored and two RBI, raising his slash line to .247/.326/.460. Much like his teammate Marcell Ozuna, who also homered on Thursday, DeJong is a very streaky hitter who can […]

Marcell Ozuna Blasts His 23rd Home Run on Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Marcell Ozuna hit his 23rd home run of the season on Thursday, going 1-for-3 with a walk, two runs scored, and two RBI. His bomb came in the fourth inning with a runner on base. The game raised his slash line to .262/.339/.507. He's one of the streakier hitters in baseball […]

Dexter Fowler Goes Yard on Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dexter Fowler hit a home run on Thursday, going 1-for-4 with a run scored and two RBI. The blast was Fowler's 15th and came in a critical spot in the seventh inning. He'll take a .251/.348/.433 line into his next start.

Carlos Martinez Saves His 15th Game on Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals closer Carlos Martinez closed out his 15th game of the season on Thursday, tossing a scoreless ninth inning. He did allow two walks, but didn't give up a hit, keeping the inning scoreless. He was able to save a 6-5 win for the Cardinals and lowered his ERA to 3.74.

Miles Mikolas Surrenders Five Runs on Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas didn't pitch well on Thursday, allowing five runs on eight hits in six innings. He didn't issue a walk but struck out only three. He allowed a home run and threw 92 pitches. Mikolas pitched well for a stretch recently, but he's back to struggling to put together […]