Jose Ramirez Drives in Three on Thursday

Cleveland Indians infielder Jose Ramirez drove in three runs on Thursday, going 1-for-4 with a run scored. Ramirez hit a two-run shot in the sixth inning off of Matthew Boyd. He's been the Jose Ramirez his fantasy owners expected when they drafted him lately, but a very slow start has his slash line still at […]

Brad Hand Picks Up Save 26 on Thursday

Cleveland Indians closer Brad Hand earned his 26th save on Thursday, tossing 1 1/3 innings while allowing one hit and striking out four. Hand came into the eighth inning and got the last out then made quick work of the Tigers in the ninth inning as well. Hand struggled a bit in the All-Star Game […]

Trevor Bauer Strikes Out 10 Tigers on Thursday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Trevor Bauer pitched well on Thursday, allowing three runs on five hits and two walks in 6 2/3 innings. He struck out 10 while throwing 120 pitches and allowing two home runs. The effort was enough for Bauer to improve to 9-7 and bring his ERA to 3.67. Bauer should continue […]

Paul DeJong Drives in Three Runs on Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong did well on Thursday, going 2-for-4 with two runs scored and three RBI. DeJong hit his 14th homer and added a single. He's been alternating between hot streaks and cold streaks, averaging out to a .251/.333/.432 slash line so far. He needs to be started whenever he's hot, and […]

Tommy Edman Blasts a Grand Slam on Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Tommy Edman hit a grand slam on Thursday, going 1-for-5 with a run scored and four RBI. Edman's slam came in the sixth inning off of Robert Stephenson. Edman has come out of nowhere to post a .254/.284/.493 batting line, which was much more impressive before a recent cold stretch.

Andrew Miller Picks Up a Save on Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Andrew Miller picked up his second save of the season on Thursday, pitching a scoreless ninth inning while allowing a hit and striking out a batter. Carlos Martinez had worked a lot in the past few games so Miller took the ninth inning and delivered a 7-4 victory for the […]

Dakota Hudson Only Gets Through Five Innings on Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Dakota Hudson could only muster five innings on Thursday, allowing three runs on six hits and two walks. He struck out three, allowed a home run, and earned his ninth win of the season. Hudson will head into his next start with a 9-4 record and a 3.57 ERA. He's […]

Avonte Maddox Could Have an Increased Role This Season

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Avonte Maddox could have a bigger role in the defensive secondary this season. He played very well in his rookie season last year and reports stated he was "one of the best players on the field" throughout the Eagles offseason program. Ronald Darby and Jalen Mills seem to be atop the depth […]

Jalen Mills Unlikely to Be Ready for Training Camp

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Jalen Mills (foot) is unlikely to be ready to go for the start of training camp. Mills was placed on injured reserve in October after suffering a foot injury and did not participate in any of the offseason program. Reports state that Mills was not even on the field working with the […]

Randy Gregory Will Apply for Reinstatement This Week

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Randy Gregory will reportedly apply for reinstatement this week. Gregory recorded six sacks last season, playing in 16 games including playoff games. He was suspended in February for violating the NFL's substance-abuse policy. It seems that Dallas feels Gregory at least has a good chance at being reinstated however, as the […]

Francisco Lindor Hits His 15th Home Run on Wednesday

Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor, playing as the designated hitter for Wednesday's game, hit his 15th home run of the season. He ended up 1-for-3 with a run scored and an RBI. Lindor's blast led off the eighth inning and helped pad the lead in what would eventually be a 7-2 win for Cleveland. After […]

Jose Ramirez Puts Up a Three-Hit Game on Wednesday

Cleveland Indians infielder Jose Ramirez had a strong offensive game on Wednesday, going 3-for-4 with a double and two singles. He scored two runs and stole his 20th base of the year. After a very slow start to the season, Ramirez has turned it on lately and brought his slash line up to .232/.314/.370. He […]

Nick Wittgren Earns a Save on Wednesday

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Nick Wittgren earned a save on Wednesday, tossing the final 1 2/3 innings of a 7-2 victory. It was a much closer game when Wittgren entered, and he made it through his five outs while allowing a solo home run and a walk. He struck out three and ended up with […]

Mike Clevinger Strikes Out a Dozen on Wednesday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Mike Clevinger struck out a dozen Detroit Tigers hitters on Wednesday, tossing six innings while allowing just one run on six hits and a walk. Clevinger was tough to hit in this one, improving his record to 3-2 with the win and lowering his ERA to 3.57. He'd been showing positive […]

Tyler O'Neill Stays Hot on Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill kept his hot streak going on Wednesday, going 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, and a run scored. O'Neill has been an absolute monster at the plate lately, raising his slash line to .314/.344/.547. While he's this hot, he needs to be owned and started in absolutely every […]

Paul Goldschmidt Blasts a Three-Run Homer on Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt smashed a three-run home run on Wednesday, going 1-for-3 with a walk, a run scored, and three RBI. Goldschmidt took Michael Feliz deep in the seventh inning for his 18th home run of the season. He's slashing .251/.341/.433 in what has been a somewhat disappointing first season in […]

Carlos Martinez Allows a Run but Earns a Save

St. Louis Cardinals closer Carlos Martinez allowed a run on Wednesday but earned a save in a 6-5 win over the Pirates. He bounced back somewhat from Tuesday's rougher outing, but he still gave up a run on three hits in his inning of work. It was his sixth save and his ERA sits at […]

Daniel Poncedeleon Can't Escape the Fourth Inning on Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Daniel Poncedeleon struggled on Wednesday, lasting just 3 2/3 innings while allowing four runs on eight hits and two walks. He struck out three and allowed a home run. Poncedeleon ended up with a no decision, but his ERA went up to 2.80. This was his fifth start of the […]

Oscar Mercado Goes Yard on Tuesday Night

Cleveland Indians rookie outfielder Oscar Mercado hit a home run on Tuesday night, ending up 1-for-2 with two walks, a run scored, and two RBI. Mercado's blast came in the second inning with a runner on base and was his seventh of the season. The rookie has been pretty impressive and has certainly developed mixed […]

Zach Plesac Forced to Exit After a Rain Delay

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Zach Plesac was pitching well on Tuesday but was forced to exit early due to an extended rain delay. Plesac, who had just been called back up, tossed three hitless innings, allowing just a walk while throwing 39 pitches. The Cleveland bullpen ended up allowing only one hit the rest of […]

Carlos Martinez Takes a Loss on Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals closer Carlos Martinez took a loss on Tuesday, tossing the ninth inning of a tie game and allowing two runs on two hits and a walk. The loss dropped his record to 2-1 and raised his ERA to 2.91, but the fact that he was used in the ninth inning of a […]

Jack Flaherty Throws Seven Great Innings on Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty pitched seven great innings on Tuesday, allowing just one run on three hits and three walks. He struck out eight and threw 101 pitches, earning a no decision as the Cardinals eventually lost 3-1. Flaherty was shaky in the first half but he's been looking better and better […]

Corey Kluber Cleared to Throw a Bullpen Session

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber (arm) has been cleared to throw a bullpen session. Kluber hasn't pitched in almost three months since taking a comebacker off his throwing arm that caused a fracture in his ulna bone. He began playing catch on June 27th and had progressed to long-toss, but throwing off a mound […]

Boston Scott Could Take the Last Running Back Spot

Philadelphia Eagles running back Boston Scott "might actually be the front-runner" for the final spot on the Eagles running back depth chart. Jordan Howard, Corey Clement, and rookie Miles Sanders are all locks assuming health, so Scott, Wendell Smallwood, and Josh Adams could all be competing for one final spot. Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports […]

Tyler O'Neill Blasts Two Home Runs on Monday Night

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill had an excellent night on Monday, going 3-for-4 with two home runs. He drove in four runs and scored two of his own. O'Neill has been on fire lately and should be started in all formats and selected in DFS lineups until he cools down. His slash line stands […]

Miles Mikolas Throws a Shutout on Monday Night

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas threw a shutout on Monday, going all nine innings while allowing eight hits. He didn't issue a walk and struck out three. Mikolas needed an even 100 pitches, just missing a Maddux by one pitch. It wasn't the most masterful shutout of the season, but it was still […]

Jose Ramirez Drives in Two Runs on Monday

Cleveland Indians infielder Jose Ramirez drove in two runs on Monday, going 2-for-4 with a double. Ramirez struggled throughout most of the first half, but he's been looking more and more like himself lately, raising his slash line to .225/.311/.360. He's still got a long way to go before his season numbers look respectable, but […]

Oscar Mercado Has a Huge Game on Monday

Cleveland Indians rookie outfielder Oscar Mercado had an excellent game on Monday, going 3-for-5 with two home runs. He drove in two runs and scored two of his own, raising his slash line to an impressive .284/.332/.454. He's been impressive as a rookie and has developed legitimate fantasy value in most formats.

Adam Plutko Struggles a Bit on Monday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Adam Plutko wasn't great on Monday, tossing 5 1/3 innings while allowing five runs on seven hits and a walk. He only struck out one and coughed up three home runs. He escaped with a no decision, but his ERA shot up to 5.40. Plutko seemed like a decent spot starter […]

Brad Hand Gives Up a Run But Earns a Save on Monday

Cleveland Indians closer Brad Hand earned his 25th save on Monday despite allowing a run. He ended up giving up the one run on two hits but struck out two. He closed out an 8-6 victory for Cleveland and moved his ERA to 2.29. Even if Cleveland acquires bullpen help, Hand's hold on the ninth […]