Trevor Bauer Effectively Wild on Thursday Night

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Trevor Bauer pitched eight solid innings on Thursday night, allowing just one run on four hits, but walked six and struck out three. Bauer threw 53 balls and 65 strikes, improving his record to 3-1 and lowering his ERA to 1.99. It wasn't a great performance, but he proved hard to […]

Marcell Ozuna Goes Yard on Wednesday Afternoon

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Marcell Ozuna hit a three-run home run on Wednesday against the Milwaukee Brewers. He finished 2-for-3 with a walk, three RBI, and a run scored. Ozuna has been a completely different baseball player since falling off the wall in left field. His line is up to .272/.366/.654 and he should be […]

Jordan Hicks Nabs a Quick One-Out Save on Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals closer Jordan Hicks got a quick save on Wednesday, recording just one out but notching his seventh save of the season. Hicks only threw five pitches, striking out the lone batter he faced after coming into the game with the bases loaded in the ninth inning. It was the definition of slamming […]

Adam Wainwright Earns a Win on Wednesday Afternoon

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright evened his record at 2-2 with a win on Wednesday afternoon. He tossed six innings, allowing one run on four hits and a walk while striking out three. Wainwright has seemingly either been great or awful this season, bringing his ERA to a mediocre 3.96. He's a risky […]

Jose Ramirez Has a Monster Game on Wednesday

Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez had an excellent day at the plate on Wednesday, going 3-for-4 with four RBI and a run scored. Ramirez hit a home run in the first inning, then added a double and a single later on, finishing a triple shy of the cycle. Ramirez started off slow this season as […]

Jefry Rodriguez Spins a Gem on Wednesday Afternoon

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Jefry Rodriguez was excellent on Wednesday afternoon, tossing seven innings while allowing just one run on three hits and two walks. He struck out three and threw just 91 pitches. Rodriguez wasn't overpowering, but he kept the Marlins "offense" off balance and never really got into real trouble. He's filled in […]

Paul DeJong Remains Ablaze Against the Brewers on Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong kept his hot streak going on Tuesday against the Milwaukee Brewers. He hit a home run and a double, going 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored. DeJong picked his slash line up yet again, moving it to a scalding .337/.394/.632. In a position as offensively shallow as […]

Jordan Hicks Allows a Home Run but Earns a Save on Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals closer Jordan Hicks earned his sixth save of the season on Tuesday despite allowing a home run in the ninth inning. Hicks struck out a batter and issued a walk as well. He'll take his six saves and a 2.70 ERA into his next outing. He's a must-own in all eligible formats.

Daniel Poncedeleon Does Well in His Season Debut

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Daniel Poncedeleon pitched well in his season debut on Tuesday. He tossed five innings, allowing just one run on two hits and three walks while striking out seven. Poncedeleon got the call into the rotation when Michael Wacha (knee) was placed on the injured list. Wacha is only expected to […]

Paul DeJong Has Another Good Game on Monday

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong stayed hot again on Monday, going 2-for-5 with a run scored. DeJong had a double and a single, bringing his slash line up to a gaudy .330/.390/.593. There will always be concerns about consistency with DeJong, but when he's hot, he's one of the best offensive weapons at a […]

Dexter Fowler Drives in Four Runs on Monday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dexter Fowler was on fire in Monday's game, going 4-for-5 with three runs scored and four RBI. Fowler hit a home run and three singles, raising his batting average up to .313. After an awful start last season, fantasy owners were likely worried to see Fowler seemingly get off to another […]

Paul Goldschmidt Collects Three Hits and Three RBI on Monday

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt had a strong game on Monday, going 3-for-4 with two runs scored and three RBI. "Goldy" walked, hit a home run, and knocked two singles. The Cardinals offense looked excellent in this one, scoring 13 runs against the Brewers. Even on a new team, Goldschmidt continues to be […]

Jack Flaherty Strikes Out 10 on Monday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty struck out 10 Milwaukee Brewers on Monday night. He tossed six innings, allowing four runs on three hits and a walk. All three hits allowed by Flaherty were home runs, which isn't exactly ideal, but his fantasy owners will take the 10 strikeouts and the win. He'll head […]

Michael Wacha Expected to Only Miss One Start

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Michael Wacha (tendinitis) is only expected to miss one start. Wacha was surprisingly placed on the IL on Monday, but the move was made retroactive to April 19, so he is eligible to return early next week. Wacha should be back on the mound after one turn through the rotation, […]

Michael Wacha Placed on the Injured List

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Michael Wacha was placed on the 10-day injured list with left knee patellar tendinitis. The move was made retroactive to April 19. Wacha looked good in his most recent start, so the assumption is that this is a minor injury and Wacha should return around the time he is eligible, […]

Francisco Lindor Singles in His Return to the Lineup on Saturday

Playing in his first game of the season after being activated from the injured list, Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor went 1-for-5 with a run scored. The Cleveland offense has essentially been getting nothing from the shortstop position, so they'll be thrilled to have Lindor back at the top of the lineup. It might take […]

Trevor Bauer Strikes Out 10 on Saturday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Trevor Bauer struck out 10 Atlanta Braves hitters in Game 2 of Saturday's double header. He lasted 6 1/3 innings, allowing just two runs on three hits and two walks. Bauer lowered his ERA to 2.20 and now has 42 strikeouts in 32 2/3 innings this season. He's blossomed into one […]

Max Moroff Hits a Home Run on Saturday

Cleveland Indians shortstop Max Moroff hit a home run on Saturday, going 2-for-3 with two runs scored and two RBI in Game 1 of a double header. Moroff is a career .179/.269/.304 hitter so this was probably one of the best games of his career. With Francisco Lindor back from the injured list, Moroff won't […]

Carlos Santana Has Another Three-Hit Game on Saturday

Cleveland Indians first baseman Carlos Santana recorded three hits on Saturday, finishing 3-for-5 with a run scored and an RBI. All three of Santana's hits were singles, raising his impressive slash line to .407/.521/.542. He's started the season off hot and while he'll cool down eventually, he's shown that he can be trusted in most […]

Corey Kluber Lasts Seven Innings in Saturday's Win

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber earned a win in Game 1 of Saturday's double header, tossing seven innings. He allowed four runs on five hits and two walks, striking out eight. Kluber allowed individual runs in the first and third innings, then a pair of runs in the seventh. Despite not earning the quality […]

Yadier Molina Has a Two-Hit Game on Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina had a two-hit game on Saturday, going 2-for-3 with a run scored and two RBI. Both of his hits were singles as he raised his slash line to .243/.269/.365. After a slow start, Molina is hitting like himself again and is worth putting back into lineups in deeper formats.

Jose Martinez Drives in Three Runs on Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman/outfielder Jose Martinez drove in three runs on Saturday, going 3-for-5 with a run scored as well. Martinez has done well when given playing time, slashing .333/.333/.458 in 48 at bats. He's worth starting in most fantasy formats whenever he's in the Cardinals starting lineup, but he might not get as […]

Miles Mikolas Earns a Win With Eight Strong Innings on Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas was excellent on Saturday, tossing eight innings while allowing just two runs on four hits and two walks. He struck out four, throwing an even 100 pitches, 73 for strikes. Mikolas threw six shutout innings before allowing the two runs in the seventh, but was then able to […]

Adam Wainwright Struggles Through Three Innings on Friday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright struggled through three innings on Friday, allowing four runs (three earned) on eight hits and three walks. He struck out three and needed 86 pitches to get nine outs. It was a struggle for the veteran throughout, as his ERA rose to 4.74. He's shown that he still […]

Closers and Saves Report - Week 3 Waiver Wire

Only Week 3 and we're already looking at a pretty wild season, bullpen-wise at least. We have our first "out for the season" injury for a team's closer, and we have a legitimate top closer back on the mound after coming off the injured list. And also: Craig Kimbrel. Week 3 brought bat flips, petulant […]

Carlos Carrasco Strikes Out a Dozen on Wednesday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco was electric on Wednesday, tossing seven scoreless innings while allowing just three hits and two walks while striking out 12. He evened his record at 2-2 and lowered his ERA to 7.41 after a few rough starts to kick off the season. This start showed Carrasco's upside, and if […]

Kolten Wong Records Three More Hits on Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Kolten Wong went 3-for-4 with a double on Wednesday, driving in a run and scoring one as well. He's off to a fast start this season, slashing .316/.437/.614. He's been hitting in the bottom third of the Cardinals lineup but figures to start moving up if he keeps hitting well. […]

Paul DeJong Puts Up a Four-Hit Game on Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong had an excellent showing on Wednesday, smacking four singles to finish 4-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored. DeJong has gotten off to a great start this year, slashing .342/.407/.630 in the early going. He's been a streaky hitter throughout his career, but he's definitely worth owning and […]

Jordan Hicks Saves His Fourth Game on Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals closer Jordan Hicks saved his fourth game of the season on Wednesday, pitching a scoreless ninth inning. He allowed a walk and notched a strikeout. Hicks has been solid this season, posting four saves and a 2.25 ERA. He's a must-own in all formats.

Michael Wacha Picks Up His First Win With Six Strong Innings

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Michael Wacha picked up his first win of the season on Wednesday, pitching six solid innings. He allowed two runs on five hits and a walk while striking out seven. It was a strong and important effort from Wacha, who had struggled mightily in his previous start. The win lowered […]