Shane Bieber Throws Eight Great Innings on Saturday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Shane Bieber was excellent on Saturday, tossing eight innings while allowing just two runs on four hits. He did not issue a walk and struck out eight. Bieber was nearly flawless in this one, throwing 103 pitches and lowering his ERA to 3.45. He threw 75 strikes and only 28 balls. […]

Zach Plesac Sent Down to Triple-A

The Cleveland Indians optioned starting pitcher Zach Plesac back to Triple-A Columbus on Saturday. Plesac came up and pitched fairly well, posting a 3-3 record with an even 4.00 ERA, but he had 33 strikeouts and 17 walks in 45 innings, showing that perhaps he still has some developing to do in the minors. He […]

Carlos Carrasco Diagnosed With Leukemia

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco has been dealing with an unspecified blood condition that he recently revealed to be leukemia. Carrasco hasn't pitched since May and has been undergoing treatment for the condition. He says that it is under control. His baseball career is of course a minor consideration at this point, but the […]

Closers and Saves Report - Week 14 Waiver Wire

Changes are coming in the desert, as the Diamondbacks look ready to move things around in their bullpen. The Reds, meanwhile, look like they're going back to how things were before. The A's got their closer back from the injured list, but is he still going to be their closer? What's going on with the […]

Zach Plesac Can't Finish the Third Inning on Thursday

Cleveland Indians rookie starting pitcher Zach Plesac struggled on Thursday, pitching just 2 2/3 innings. He allowed three runs on three hits and three walks, striking out just one. Plesac came up strong but has struggled a bit lately, showing the growing pains of a rookie starting pitcher. He'll take an even 4.00 ERA into […]

Michael Wacha Can't Finish the Fourth on the Fourth

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Michael Wacha was unable to escape the fourth inning on Thursday, tossing 3 1/3 innings. He allowed four runs on six hits and two walks. He gave up two home runs and did not record a strikeout, throwing 55 pitches. His ERA rose to 5.54 and despite some good starts […]

Roberto Perez Hits a Home Run and a Triple on Wednesday

Cleveland Indians catcher Roberto Perez hit a home run and a triple on Wednesday, going 2-for-3 with a walk, two RBI, and two runs scored. Perez has been quite the pleasant surprise for Cleveland, slashing .242/.336/.505 with 15 home runs and 34 RBI. He's already blasted past his previous career high in home runs of […]

Carlos Santana Homers on Wednesday

Cleveland Indians infielder Carlos Santana had a good game on Wednesday, going 2-for-4 with a home run and a single. His homer was a solo shot, so he scored a run and drove one in too. Santana has been the most consistent piece of the Cleveland offense, slashing .298/.414/.543. He's been a valuable piece in […]

Mike Clevinger Throws Six Shutout Innings on Wednesday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Mike Clevinger tossed six excellent innings on Wednesday, allowing just four hits without giving up a run or a walk. He struck out nine and tossed 79 pitches. After a rough welcome back from the injured list, it was good to see Clevinger excel in this one. Assuming he stays healthy, […]

Jose Martinez Goes Yard Twice on Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder/first baseman Jose Martinez had a strong game on Tuesday, going 2-for-4 with two home runs, two runs scored, and two RBI. Both of his blasts came with no one on base, so despite the eight total bases, he only drove in two runs. Martinez now has seven home runs and a […]

Jack Flaherty Struggles Again on Tuesday Night

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty struggled again on Tuesday, tossing 4 2/3 innings while allowing four runs on seven hits and four walks. He struck out seven and allowed a home run. Flaherty ended up with a no decision but raised his ERA to 4.90. He's been struggling lately and his value in […]

Tyler Naquin Puts Together a Four-Hit Game on Tuesday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Tyler Naquin was great on Tuesday, recording a 4-for-5 night with a run scored and an RBI. He had two doubles and two singles from the nine spot in the Cleveland batting order, bringing his slash line up to .271/.301/.458. He doesn't get consistent playing time in the Cleveland outfield and rarely […]

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 […]