Jake Bauers Has a Four-Hit Game on Tuesday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Jake Bauers had an excellent game on Tuesday, going 4-for-5 with a run scored and three RBI. He smacked three singles and a double, raising his slash line to .237/.308/.401. He's been a streaky hitter this season, but has returned some decent offensive value in deeper leagues. He can be a high-upside […]

Trevor Bauer Allows a Hit Parade on Tuesday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Trevor Bauer gave up a bunch of hits on Tuesday, tossing six innings while allowing five runs on 11 hits and a walk. He struck out six and gave up two home runs, throwing 107 pitches on the evening. Bauer worked into and out of trouble throughout the night, but was […]

Nathan Eovaldi to Return as Red Sox Closer

Boston Red Sox pitcher Nathan Eovaldi, currently on the injured list with an elbow injury, will be used as the team's closer as soon as he is able to return to the mound. Sources have indicated that Eovaldi will be used as, "a traditional closer," meaning he won't just be part of the committee the […]

Paul DeJong Named to the All-Star Team

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong was named to the 2019 All-Star Team as the only representative for the Cardinals. DeJong is hitting .260/.345/.458 with 13 home runs and 36 RBI. He's an excellent defender, which has led to a 2.9 fWAR despite his mostly pedestrian offensive numbers. He's on pace to pass his career […]

Connor Barwin Wants to Return to the Eagles

Free agent defensive end Connor Barwin wants to return to the Philadelphia Eagles for the 2019 season. He was released by the New York Giants in January. Recently, Barwin said, "The Eagles know that’s where I want to be. Me and Howie [Roseman- Eagles General Manager] are talking. I might wait a week into camp, […]

Ezekiel Elliott to Meet With Roger Goodell on Tuesday

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott will meet with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on Tuesday. Their meeting will be to discuss events that transpired in Las Vegas in May. Elliott has already had a few off-field incidents, and this one involved him pushing over a security guard. Elliott was detained by police, but the security […]

Dominic Leone Gets a Save on Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Dominic Leone earned a save on Sunday, getting the last two outs of an extra inning win. Leone got a strike out and his first save of the year. His ERA sits at 7.20, and he only came in for the save because Carlos Martinez, John Gant, Andrew Miller, Giovanni […]

Carlos Martinez Earns a Win in Relief on Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals closer Carlos Martinez earned a win on Sunday, pitching 2 2/3 innings while allowing just one hit and one walk while striking out four. Martinez was great in this one, tossing 41 pitches and leading the Cardinals to an extra inning victory. He's the Cardinals closer now that Jordan Hicks (elbow) is […]

Miles Mikolas Provides a Quality Start on Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas provided a quality start on Sunday, tossing six innings while allowing three runs on eight hits. He didn't allow a walk and struck out four in his outing. The Cardinals won in extra innings, so Mikolas was left with a no decision, but he dropped his ERA 4.34. […]

Oscar Mercado Has a Three-Hit Game on Sunday

Cleveland Indians rookie outfielder Oscar Mercado had a strong game on Sunday, going 3-for-5 with two runs scored. Mercado hit two doubles and a single, raising his slash line to .314/.360/.477. He's having a great rookie season and should be owned in most formats.

Brad Hand Escapes With a Save on Sunday

Cleveland Indians closer Brad Hand wasn't perfect on Sunday, but he walked away with a save anyway. He tossed a scoreless ninth inning, but gave up two hits and a walk, throwing 28 pitches. Ultimately, he ended up with three strikeouts, but he's been a bit off his game in his last few outings. Still, […]

Shane Bieber Hurls Eight Scoreless Innings on Sunday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Shane Bieber was excellent on Sunday, tossing eight innings without allowing a run. He struck out 11, didn't issue a walk, and gave up just three hits. Bieber was outstanding after a couple of less-than-stellar starts and two 13-0 losses in the first two games of the series. The win improved […]

Yadier Molina Hits Three Singles on Friday

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina had three singles on Friday, going 3-for-4 with a run scored. Molina has been a solid fantasy catcher this season, slashing .268/.295/.380. With catcher as one of the shallowest offensive positions in 2019, Molina remains relevant in most formats.

Michael Wacha Pitches Well Despite a Loss on Friday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Michael Wacha threw seven strong innings on Friday, allowing only two runs on six hits and a walk. He struck out two and allowed two home runs, throwing just 82 pitches total. Despite the solid outing, Wacha took his fourth loss, dropping to 5-4. Wacha has had strong starts like […]

Mike Clevinger Gets Shelled on Friday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Mike Clevinger got hit hard on Friday, lasting just 1 2/3 innings while allowing seven runs on five hits and three walks. He struck out two and needed 52 pitches to get just five outs. He faced 13 batters, throwing 23 balls and 29 strikes. Clevinger is freshly off the injured […]

Josh Adams Might Not Make the Eagles Roster in 2019

Philadelphia Eagles running back Josh Adams might not make the final roster for the 2019 season. The undrafted rookie led the Eagles in rushing yards in 2018 with 511 yards, but the Eagles picked up Jordan Howard from the Bears and drafted Miles Sanders in the second round. Adams was fine as a rusher, but […]

Ezekiel Elliott Unlikely to be Extended This Season

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott is unlikely to have his contract extended this season, according to several reports. The Cowboys started talking to Elliott about keeping him around long term this offseason, but Amari Cooper and Dak Prescott will take precedence over Elliott. Once Cooper and Prescott's contracts are taken care off, the Cowboys […]

Closers and Saves Report - Week 13 Waiver Wire

No, Craig is not short for Craigory, but yes, Craig Kimbrel has finally joined a Major League Baseball team in 2019. The Red Sox bullpen, meanwhile, continues to be a mess. In Atlanta, Luke Jackson is seeing objects in his rear view mirror, and they may be a lot closer than they appear. A few […]

Adam Wainwright Pitches Well in Wednesday's Loss

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright pitched well on Wednesday but took the loss. He tossed 6 2/3 innings, allowing two runs on seven hits and a walk. He struck out nine and threw 105 pitches on the night. Despite his efforts, Wainwright was given his seventh loss, dropping to 5-7. His ERA stands […]

Jack Flaherty Struggles on Tuesday Against the A's

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty had a rough time on Tuesday night, allowing seven runs on nine hits and a walk in 4 2/3 innings. He struck out five and allowed three home runs among his 92 pitches. Flaherty has shown his upside now and then, but his 4.75 ERA shows how inconsistent […]

Brad Hand Explodes on Tuesday

Cleveland Indians closer Brad Hand blew his first save of the season on Tuesday in spectacular fashion, allowing five runs on five hits without recording a single out. Hand faced five batters, and all five reached base. Hunter Dozier's grand slam was the exclamation point on what will likely be Hand's worst outing of the […]

Shane Bieber Does OK On Tuesday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Shane Bieber was OK on Tuesday, firing 5 1/3 innings while allowing three runs (two earned) on five hits and two walks. He struck out six and threw an even 100 pitches. Bieber escaped with a no decision in a game Cleveland eventually lost 8-6. He'll take a 3.83 ERA into […]

Jason Kipnis Enjoys a Three-Hit Game on Monday

Cleveland Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis played well on Monday, going 3-for-5 with a home run and two singles. He scored a run and drove one in, both on the solo shot. Kipnis had a very slow start to the season, but he's been on fire lately, raising his slash line to .248/.305/.387. He's a […]

Adam Plutko's Start Cut Short After Four Strong Innings

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Adam Plutko pitched well on Monday, but his start was cut short by an extended rain delay. He ended up with four innings pitched, allowing one run on one hit, a solo home run. He struck out three and did not issue a walk. Plutko was cruising, needing just 34 pitches […]

Jordan Hicks Diagnosed With a Torn UCL

St. Louis Cardinals closer Jordan Hicks was diagnosed with a Torn UCL in his throwing arm. Hicks was originally diagnosed with triceps tendinitis, but further testing revealed the tear in the ligament. The UCL tear diagnosis usually leads to Tommy John Surgery, although rehab is sometimes an option. Either way, Hicks is almost certainly done […]

John Gant Has a Rough Sunday Night on the Mound

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher John Gant had a rough time on Sunday night, allowing four runs on four hits and two walks while only recording one out. It was by far Gant's worst appearance of the season and despite the four runs scoring with only one out being recorded, his ERA only went up […]

Miles Mikolas Takes a Hard Loss on Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas pitched fairly well on Sunday but took a loss. He pitched five innings, allowing just one run but seven hits and two walks. He struck out four and tossed 90 pitches in the outing. He allowed plenty of base runners, but he was mostly able to pitch around […]

Carlos Santana Hits a Home Run on Sunday

Cleveland Indians infielder/designated hitter Carlos Santana went yard on Sunday, hitting his 17th home run of the season. He ended up 1-for-3 with a walk, an RBI, and two runs scored. Santana has been the most consistent hitter in the Cleveland lineup by far, slashing an impressive .293/.416/.541.

Zach Plesac Shines Again on Sunday

Cleveland Indians rookie starting pitcher Zach Plesac was excellent again on Sunday, tossing seven innings while allowing just one run on five hits and a walk. He struck out two and allowed a solo home run in his 97 pitches. Plesac has been great at keeping runs off the board so far despite not racking […]

Brad Hand Earns Save Number 22 on Saturday

Cleveland Indians closer Brad Hand earned his 22nd save of the season on Saturday, allowing two hits but tossing a scoreless ninth inning with two strikeouts. Hand's been a bit less untouchable than usual in his last couple of outings, but he's been mostly able to work around base runners to do his job. He'll […]