Carlos Martinez Gets Two Outs and His 12th Hold on Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals closer Carlos Martinez got the last two outs of Saturday's win, earning his 12th save of the year. Martinez faced two batters, threw six pitches, and locked down a 3-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Martinez has been solid but unspectacular as closer, saving 12 games and posting a 3.48 ERA. He […]

Adam Wainwright Wins His Eighth Game on Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright won his eighth game of the season on Saturday, evening his record at 8-8. He allowed a home run on his first pitch of the game, but no more runs afterwards. In total, he tossed six innings, allowing the one run on six hits and two walks. He […]

Nate Sudfeld Undergoes Wrist Surgery

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nate Sudfeld underwent surgery on his broken left wrist on Friday morning and is expected to miss about six weeks. Sudfeld fell awkwardly on his arm in Thursday's first preseason game. He was set to be the direct backup for starter Carson Wentz. For now, that job will go to Cody Kessler, […]

Carlos Martinez Earns a Win With a Four-Out Appearance

St. Louis Cardinals closer Carlos Martinez rebounded well on Friday, picking up a win in a four-out appearance. Martinez threw 1 1/3 innings, allowing just one walk. He threw 18 pitches, seven balls and 11 strikes. He improved to 3-2 and lowered his ERA to 3.56. He hasn't quite been the lights out closer the […]

Dakota Hudson Only Makes It Through Four Innings on Friday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Dakota Hudson only lasted four innings on Friday, ending up with a no decision. He allowed two runs on six hits without recording a walk or a strikeout. Hudson only threw 49 pitches but was lifted after facing 17 batters. It's been a real struggle for Hudson lately, and he […]

Jose Ramirez Records Three Hits on Friday

Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez got three hits on Friday, going 3-for-4 with a double, two singles, and a walk. He scored two runs and drove in one as well. Ramirez has been one of the best hitters in the American League since he broke out of his slump, and his season-long numbers are […]

Yasiel Puig Gets Three Hits on Friday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Yasiel Puig recorded three singles on Friday, going 3-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored. Cleveland beat Minnesota 6-2 and moved into a tie for first place in the American League Central. Puig has been solid since joining the team at the trade deadline, hitting .333/.405/.455 as an Indian so far.

Shane Bieber Throws Seven Strong Innings on Friday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Shane Bieber was great again on Friday, tossing seven innings and earning a win and a quality start. Bieber allowed just two runs on seven hits and two walks, striking out 11 while throwing 108 pitches. The win improved his record to 12-4 and lowered his ERA to 3.28. He's been […]

Closers and Saves Report - Week 19 Waiver Wire

The trade deadline shook the fantasy baseball world, so this week wasn't going to be nearly as important, but there were still plenty of things going on around the league that need to be looked at. There were injuries this week, and there were key roster moves. One team more or less just got a […]

Franmil Reyes Continues to Struggle With His New Team

Cleveland Indians outfielder/designated hitter Franmil Reyes continued to struggle with his new team, going 0-for-3 on Thursday with a walk. Reyes was acquired at the trade deadline, but has hit just .074/.100/.111 as a member of the Indians. He'll obviously improve soon, but fantasy owners who were excited about his team change haven't gotten what […]

Jose Ramirez Drives in Three Runs on Thursday

Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez drove in three runs on Thursday, going 2-for-3 with a double, a walk, and a run scored. Ramirez hit his 29th double of the year and helped lead his team to a 7-5 win over the Minnesota Twins. Despite an awful start to the season, Ramirez has started to […]

Brad Hand Earns a Four-Out Save on Thursday

Cleveland Indians closer Brad Hand picked up a four-out save on Thursday, locking down a 7-5 victory over the Minnesota Twins. Hand allowed two hits and two walks, throwing 31 pitches but ultimately earning his 29th save of the year. He inherited a base runner in the eighth inning but did not allow him to […]

Mike Clevinger Throws Seven More Strong Innings on Thursday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Mike Clevinger threw well on Thursday, tossing seven innings while allowing two runs on three hits and a walk. He struck out nine and needed 117 pitches to make it through. Clevinger's record improved to 7-2 and he lowered his ERA to 3.02. He's one of the better pitchers in the […]

Marken Michel Breaks Off a 75-Yard Touchdown on Thursday

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Marken Michel caught one pass on Thursday, scoring a 75-yard touchdown. Michel, the brother of Patriots running back Sony Michel, made his one play count. An undrafted rookie in 2016, Michel spent 2016-2018 in the CFL. He has some big play ability, but he's undersized and way in the back of […]

Josh Adams Gets Three Carries and Three Catches on Thursday

Philadelphia Eagles running back Josh Adams ran the ball three times, gaining just three yards, adding three catches for 18 more yards. Adams seems to be fighting for one last spot on the running back depth chart behind Jordan Howard, Corey Clement, and rookie Miles Sanders. Adams and Wendell Smallwood seem to be the most […]

Dallas Goedert Picks Up 50 Yards on Thursday

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert caught three passes on Thursday, finishing second on the team with 50 yards. He worked as the top tight end with Zach Ertz staying on the bench for this one. Goedert could be a TE1 in all fantasy formats if Ertz missed time, but with Ertz around he's not […]

Wendell Smallwood Gains 11 Yards on Thursday

Philadelphia Eagles running back Wendell Smallwood ran the ball four times in Thursday's preseason game, gaining 11 yards. He also added two catches for eight yards. Smallwood's four carries led the team, but Jordan Howard, Josh Adams, and Miles Sanders all got three carries each. Smallwood could be fighting for the last spot on the […]

Cody Kessler Completes Three Passes in the First Preseason Game

Philadelphia Eagles number three quarterback Cody Kessler completed three passes in six tries on Thursday, going for 12 scoreless yards. It wasn't a significant performance by Kessler, but it was significant because the guy right ahead of him on the depth chart, Nate Sudfeld, could miss time with a wrist injury. Kessler would be the […]

Nate Sudfeld Injured in the First Preseason Game

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nate Sudfeld suffered a left wrist injury and was forced to leave Thursday's preseason game. Sudfeld fell awkwardly and bent his non-throwing arm. Before that, he had completed 10-of-18 passes for 177 yards and a touchdown. He was set to be the backup to starter Carson Wentz, but if he has to […]

Carlos Martinez Blows a Save and Takes a Loss on Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals closer Carlos Martinez blew a save on Wednesday and took the loss. He got just one out while allowing a run on two hits. A Russell Martin two-run single with two outs in the bottom of the ninth led to Martinez's third blown save and second loss, evening his record at 2-2. […]

Jack Flaherty Strikes Out 10 in Seven Scoreless Innings

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty stayed hot on Wednesday, tossing seven scoreless innings while striking out 10. He allowed only four hits and one walk in the impressive 97-pitch effort. Flaherty ended up with a no decision when the Cardinals lost in the bottom of the ninth, but he did earn a quality […]

Jose Ramirez Smashes a Two-Run Shot on Wednesday

Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez provided all the offense in Game 1 of Wednesday's double header. He went 1-for-2 with a walk and a two-run home run. Ramirez's seventh inning home run was the only scoring in the game, as Cleveland would win 2-0 over the Texas Rangers. Heading into Game 2, Ramirez is […]

Brad Hand Strikes Out the Side and Picks Up a Save

Cleveland Indians closer Brad Hand was excellent in the ninth inning of Game 1 of Wednesday's double header. He closed out the Rangers with a perfect 1-2-3 inning in which he struck out all three batters he faced. Hand needed just 13 pitches to lock down a 2-0 win for Cleveland. He sports a 2.35 […]

Zach Plesac Tosses Six Scoreless Innings on Wednesday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Zach Plesac was excellent in Game 1 of Wednesday's double header, tossing six scoreless innings. He allowed just five hits and two walks while striking out seven. Plesac earned a quality start, but did not figure into the decision as Cleveland would score only after Plesac left the game. He'll take […]

Miles Mikolas Earns a Quality Start but Takes a Loss on Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas pitched well on Tuesday, earning a quality start. The St. Louis offense was only able to score one run though, saddling Mikolas with a tough loss. He tossed 6 1/3 innings, allowing just two runs on six hits and a walk. He struck out seven and lowered his […]

Rangers-Indians Game Postponed; Double Header on Wednesday

Tuesday night's Texas Rangers at Cleveland Indians game has been postponed due to rain. The game will be made up as part of a traditional double header on Wednesday. Zach Plesac will start Game 1 for Cleveland, and the Cleveland bullpen will handle Game 2.

Carlos Carrasco Throwing Bullpen Sessions This Week

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (illness) is scheduled to start throwing bullpen sessions this week. Carrasco was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia in May but is reportedly feeling well and is hoping to return to the mound at some point this season. His bullpen sessions should be on Wednesday and Saturday, and it'll be […]

Michael Wacha Makes a Mess on Monday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Michael Wacha struggled on Monday, allowing six runs on seven hits and two walks. He struck out three and gave up two home runs. Wacha needed 92 pitches to get just 11 outs. It was a struggle from the beginning, as Wacha coughed up three runs to the Dodgers in […]

Aaron Civale Earns a Quality Start but Takes a Loss on Monday

Cleveland Indians rookie starting pitcher Aaron Civale pitched well on Monday, earning a quality start. He ended up taking a loss though, as the Cleveland offense finished off the game without scoring a run. Civale lasted six innings, allowing just one run on three hits and a walk. He struck out seven and threw 89 […]

Paul DeJong Goes Yard on Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong hit his 19th home run on Sunday, going 1-for-4 in total. His other three at bats ended up as strikeouts, but the home run was enough to make his fantasy owners happy. It was a solo shot, giving him one RBI and one run scored on the day. DeJong […]