Francisco Lindor Hits His 12th Home Run on Monday

Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor blasted his 12th home run of the season on Monday, going 2-for-4 with a run scored and an RBI. Lindor started the season off slowly, but he's been everything everyone expects from Francisco Lindor since his slow start. His slash line stands at .303/.368/.538 and seems to be going up […]

Mike Clevinger Struggles in His Return on Monday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Mike Clevinger struggled in his return from the injured list on Monday. He lasted only 4 2/3 innings, allowing five runs on three hits and three walks. He did strike out seven, but there were definite signs of rust among his 91 pitches. Clevinger has the potential to be one of […]

Dexter Fowler Blasts a Three-Run Shot on Monday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dexter Fowler smacked a three-run home run on Monday, going 1-for-4 with a run scored and three RBI. It was Fowler's only hit of the night, but he made it count, driving an Austin Brice pitch just over the right field wall in the eighth inning. Fowler's slash line sits at […]

Matt Carpenter Puts Together a Three-Hit Game on Monday

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Matt Carpenter did well on Monday, going 3-for-4 with a home run and a bunt double (watch the replay). He drove in a run and scored three. The homer was his 10th and he raised his slash line to .227/.334/.401. He's been scuffling for most of the season, but it looks […]

Miles Mikolas Bounces Back With Six Scoreless Innings

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas rebounded from a rough start with six scoreless innings against the Marlins on Monday. He allowed just six hits and struck out four without allowing a walk. It took him 99 pitches, and this start was much more what the Cardinals and Mikolas' fantasy owners were expecting after […]

Dakota Hudson Posts Another Quality Start

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Dakota Hudson put up another quality start on Sunday, tossing six innings while allowing three runs on eight hits and three walks. He struck out three and tossed 99 pitches in the outing. He wasn't great, but he was able to pitch around all of the base runners he allowed. […]

Jason Kipnis Hits a Home Run and Drives in Three on Sunday

Cleveland Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis totaled seven bases on Sunday, hitting a home run, a double, and a single. He went 3-for-5 with a run scored and three RBI, raising his slash line to .218/.271/.321. It was his third home run and his 11th double. It's been a struggle all season for Kipnis, but […]

Oscar Mercado Drives in Four Runs on Sunday

Cleveland Indians rookie outfielder Oscar Mercado drove in four runs on Sunday, going 3-for-4 with a double and a run scored. He also drew a walk in the 8-0 blowout, raising his slash line to an impressive .306/.358/.459. The rookie has been impressive so far, and he is very much worth a starting spot in […]

Trevor Bauer Throws a Shutout on Sunday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Trevor Bauer threw a shutout on Sunday, tossing all nine innings while allowing just four hits. He didn't walk anyone and struck out eight. It was a masterful performance by Bauer, who lowered his ERA to 3.41 and improved to 5-6. Bauer has had a couple of bad starts mixed in, […]

Michael Wacha Struggles on Saturday Against the Mets

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Michael Wacha struggled against the Mets on Saturday, pitching just four innings while allowing six runs (five earned) on seven hits and a walk. He allowed two home runs and struck out four. Wacha's ERA shot up to an even 6.00 and despite a scoreless six-inning outing against the Marlins […]

Brad Hand Strikes Out Two for His 20th Save

Cleveland Indians closer Brad Hand saved his 20th game of the season, tossing a scoreless ninth inning with two strikeouts. He gave up just one hit and took only 13 pitches to lock down a 4-2 win for Cleveland. There have been some rumors swirling about Hand possibly being traded to a contending team this […]

Shane Bieber Strikes Out a Dozen on Saturday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Shane Bieber struck out a dozen Detroit Tigers on Saturday, pitching 7 2/3 innings while allowing just two runs on four hits and a walk. Bieber was excellent in this one, tossing 76 of his 105 pitches for strikes and lowering his ERA to 3.92. Despite a few rough starts here […]

Jake Bauers Hits for the Cycle in a Huge Game on Friday

Cleveland Indians designated hitter Jake Bauers had a huge game on Friday, going 4-for-5 with four RBI and two runs scored. Bauers totaled 10 bases in the game, hitting for the cycle. It was his eighth home run, his first triple, and his ninth double. Bauers moved his slash line up to .222/.305/.384. He's always […]

Adam Plutko Earns a Win and Quality Start on Friday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Adam Plutko was solid on Friday, pitching six innings and earning a win and a quality start. He allowed three runs (two earned) on five hits and a walk while striking out six. It was his third win of the season, improving his record to 3-1 and lowering his ERA to […]

John Gant Picks Up a Win With Three Innings of Work

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher John Gant worked three innings in relief on Friday, earning his sixth win but taking a blown save. He came into the seventh inning and stayed on until the game was over, allowing just two hits and striking out one. Gant lowered his ERA to 1.66 and opposing batters are […]

Dexter Fowler Drives in Three on Friday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dexter Fowler was productive on Friday, driving in three runs. He went 1-for-3 with a walk and two runs scored. He made his one hit count, driving a three-run home run in the eighth inning. Fowler's slash line sits at .243/.363/.392 and despite a few hot streaks, 2019 has been another […]

Daniel Poncedeleon Provides Four Solid Innings on Friday

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Daniel Poncedeleon got the start on Friday and provided four innings, allowing one run on two hits, striking out three and walking four. He allowed plenty of base runners and his control was a bit suspect, but he mostly kept runs off the board. He threw 71 pitches, 40 for strikes. […]

Closers and Saves Report - Week 11 Waiver Wire

Hockey is over (congrats, Blues), basketball is done very soon, and football won't start for a while. Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome to the stage: BASEBALL! School's out, the sun is beating down across America, it's summer folks. And that means baseball takes center stage. This season is already showing the importance of relief pitchers, […]

Zach Plesac Struggles on Wednesday Afternoon

Cleveland Indians rookie starting pitcher Zach Plesac struggled on Wednesday afternoon against the Reds, allowing four runs on five hits and two walks in 5 1/3 innings. He took the loss, falling to 1-2 despite two strong previous outings. Plesac allowed two runs in the first before keeping the Reds off the board until the […]

Brad Hand Earns a Win With Two Scoreless Innings on Tuesday

Cleveland Indians closer Brad Hand earned his third win of the season on Tuesday, tossing two scoreless innings before Cleveland walked off in the bottom of the tenth inning. Hand walked a batter, but did not allow a hit in his two innings of work. He struck out four and lowered his ERA to an […]

Trevor Bauer Bounces Back Nicely on Tuesday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Trevor Bauer bounced back on Tuesday after a few rough starts. He pitched 7 2/3 innings, allowing only one run on six hits, but he did walk five. He struck out six and threw 118 pitches. He didn't get the win as Cleveland would need extra innings to secure a victory, […]

Marcell Ozuna Homers and Steals a Base on Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Marcell Ozuna filled out the stat sheet on Tuesday, going 2-for-5 with a home run, a single, and a stolen base. He scored two runs and drove one in as well. Ozuna looks like he's going on a hot streak, so he'll need to be started in all formats until he […]

Dakota Hudson Pitches Well Again on Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Dakota Hudson put together another strong start on Tuesday, tossing seven innings while allowing just one run on four hits and two walks while striking out six. Hudson needed 93 pitches to get through seven innings, his longest start of the season. He lowered his ERA to 3.47 and has […]

Jordan Hicks Saves His 13th Game on Monday

St. Louis Cardinals closer Jordan Hicks picked up his 13th save on Monday, tossing a scoreless ninth inning to lock down a 4-1 win over the Marlins. Hicks allowed a single to the first batter he faced, but had no problem getting the next three guys out in order. Hicks lowered his ERA to 3.63 […]

Michael Wacha Pitches Very Well on Monday

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Michael Wacha returned to the starting rotation on Monday and did very well against the Marlins. He picked up a win and a quality start, tossing six scoreless innings, allowing five hits and two walks. He struck out four and needed just 75 pitches. It was Wacha's first scoreless start of […]

Marcell Ozuna Hits Three Singles on Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Marcell Ozuna hit three singles on Sunday, going 3-for-4 with a run scored. Ozuna looks like he's getting hot, and as a streaky hitter throughout his career, this could be the beginning of a run for the outfielder. He'll start his next game with a .259/.329/.530 slash line.

Shane Bieber Rocked in the Second Inning of Sunday's Game

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Shane Bieber was rocked in the second inning of Sunday's game against the New York Yankees. He struck out the side in the first inning then was able to quickly get the first two outs of the second, but five runs on five hits and two walks later, he was out […]

Marcell Ozuna Hits a Three-Run Shot on Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Marcell Ozuna hit a three run home run on Saturday, going 1-for-4 on the night. The blast was his 17th and the three RBI brought his total to 54. His slash line stands at .250/.323/.526. He won't help in OBP, but he's a good source of power and should keep driving […]

Jack Flaherty Doesn't Finish the Fourth Inning on Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty couldn't finish the fourth inning on Saturday. He tossed 3 2/3 innings, allowing four runs on five hits and three walks. Flaherty didn't record a strikeout and threw just 56 of his 96 pitches for strikes. He's been inconsistent this season, but he's shown flashes of brilliance. He'll […]

Francisco Lindor Keeps on Hitting on Saturday

Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor stayed hot on Saturday, going 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored. After a stint on the IL followed by a cold streak to start the season, Lindor has turned it on and is now slashing .307/.375/.551 on the season. He's a superstar and owners who were patient with […]