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 […]

Leonys Martin Has Another Three-Hit Game on Tuesday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Leonys Martin put together another three-hit game on Tuesday, finishing 3-for-5 with an RBI. Martin has two three-hit games in his last three games, picking his batting line up to .276/.391/.500. Hitting at the top of the lineup, Martin should be a solid multiple-category contributor throughout the season as long as he […]

Brad Hand Picks Up Another Save With a Scoreless Inning

Cleveland Indians closer Brad Hand picked up his sixth save of the season on Tuesday, tossing a scoreless ninth inning against the Seattle Mariners. Hand allowed just one hit and needed 11 pitches to lock down a 4-2 win for Cleveland. He's off to a good start and should be one of the more consistent […]

Shane Bieber Picks Up a Win With a Strong Outing on Tuesday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Shane Bieber picked up his second win of the season on Tuesday, tossing six strong innings against the Seattle Mariners. He allowed just one run on four hits and three walks, striking out five. Bieber was solid throughout in this one, throwing 64 of his 106 pitches for strikes. He'll take […]

Marcell Ozuna Hits Another Home Run on Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Marcell Ozuna hit another home run on Tuesday, his seventh of the season. He ended up 1-for-3 with a walk, two runs scored, and two RBI. Ozuna has always been a streaky hitter, and it looks like he's in the midst of a patented hot streak now. He's worth a spot […]

Jack Flaherty Struggles on Tuesday Night

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty struggled on Tuesday against the Brewers, allowing five runs on nine hits and a walk in just 2 2/3 innings. Flaherty needed 75 pitches to get just the eight outs. The loss evened his record at 1-1 and ballooned his ERA to an even 5.00. Flaherty has shown […]

Russell Wilson and the Seahawks Agree to a Contract Extension

The Seattle Seahawks and quarterback Russell Wilson have agreed to a four-year, $140 million contract extension which includes a $65 million signing bonus. Wilson had imposed his own deadline, but he and the team made it in right before that deadline hit. Wilson becomes the league's highest-paid player, and the Seahawks lock down one of […]

Brad Hand Earns His Fifth Save on Monday

Cleveland Indians closer Brad Hand earned his fifth save of the season on Monday, tossing a perfect ninth inning. He needed just 10 pitches to strike out two batters and retire the side in order, saving a 6-4 win over the Mariners. Hand has looked good in the early going, and should be one of […]

Trevor Bauer Bounces Back in a Strong Monday Start

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Trevor Bauer bounced back on Monday with a strong 6 2/3 innings. He allowed just one run on five hits and three walks while striking out eight. Bauer had a hard time on the mound in his previous start, so it was good to see him pitch well again on Monday. […]

Paul Goldschmidt Hits a Home Run on Monday

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt hit a home run on Monday, his seventh of the season. He finished the game 2-for-3 with two walks, two runs scored, and two RBI. Goldy has done well in the home run department, but his .226 batting average is certainly lower than what his fantasy owners expect […]

Mike Mayers Coughs Up Three Runs While Only Getting Two Outs

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Mike Mayers had a rough outing against the Brewers on Monday, recording just two outs but allowing three runs on two hits and two walks. The damage came on a three-run home run off the bat of Christian Yelich, breaking a 3-3 tie. Mayers is a solid reliever, but he's […]

Dakota Hudson Struggles on Monday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Dakota Hudson struggled on Monday against the Brewers, allowing six runs on eight hits and three walks in 3 2/3 innings. He struck out three and needed 79 pitches to get his 11 outs. Hudson made it through the first inning unscathed, but coughed up all six of his runs […]

Adam Wainwright Pitches Well on Saturday But Takes a Loss

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright pitched well on Saturday in Mexico, taking a no-hitter into the sixth inning. In total, he allowed two runs on three hits and two walks while striking out four. Wainwright has looked good in two straight starts and might be experiencing a sudden resurgence. Still, it would be […]

Jefry Rodriguez Pitches Well But Takes a Loss on Saturday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Jefry Rodriguez was solid on Saturday but took the loss. Filling in for the injured Mike Clevinger (back), Rodriguez pitched 5 2/3 innings, allowing two runs on five hits. He struck out three and did not issue a walk. Rodriguez likely pitched well enough in this one to get another turn […]

Carlos Carrasco Only Gets Two Outs in Friday's Start

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco only got two outs in his start on Friday, allowing six runs on six hits and a walk. He faced nine batters, threw 28 pitches (15 strikes), and made his way to the showers. Carrasco's off to a rough start this season, posting a 12.60 ERA in the early […]

Closers and Saves Report - Week 2 Waiver Wire

If the first two weeks are any indication, this should be a good baseball season. There are fans of some teams that may dispute that claim, and as a Marlins fan myself...well, bullpens have been crazy haven't they? Smart baseball minds have been saying for years that a team's best relief pitcher shouldn't be pigeonholed […]

Carlos Santana Records Three More Hits on Thursday

Cleveland Indians first baseman Carlos Santana had another excellent game on Thursday, ending up 3-for-3 with two walks and two RBI. Santana looked smooth in this one, raising his batting average to .425. His 1.096 OPS is bound to go down, but he's still a strong fantasy option in all formats, even though he's the […]

Leonys Martin Puts Together a Three-Hit Game

Cleveland Indians outfielder Leonys Martin had a strong game on Thursday, finishing 3-for-4 with a home run, a double, a walk, and a single. He scored two runs and drove in two as well. Martin has struggled a bit this season, but seems to have turned it on recently. He's hitting .237 with an .844 […]

Shane Bieber Blanks the Tigers for Seven Innings on Thursday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Shane Bieber tossed seven scoreless innings on Thursday, earning his first win of the season. He allowed just three hits and a walk while striking out six. He was lifted after 105 pitches and lowered his ERA to 1.80. He's a worthy rotation piece in all formats and makes for a […]

Paul DeJong Stays Hot on Thursday With Two More Hits

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong stayed hot on Thursday, collecting two hits and a walk while scoring three runs. DeJong ended up 2-for-4, raising his batting average to .346. It's early, but DeJong's 1.087 OPS sure is eye-opening. He's worth starting in all formats and makes for a strong DFS play while he's on […]

Jose Martinez Has a Four-Hit Game on Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jose Martinez had a great game on Thursday, going 4-for-5 with three singles and a double. He drove in a run and scored three. Martinez started the season off in a slump, but this game showed plenty of good signs. With Paul Goldschmidt set at first base and a solid cast […]

Andrew Miller Strikes Out the Side on Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Andrew Miller tossed a strong inning in relief on Thursday, allowing a hit but striking out three. Miller needed just 14 pitches (11 strikes) to get through the ninth inning and seal an 11-7 win for the Cardinals. After a rough start to the season, Miller is showing some signs […]

Michael Wacha Gets Lit Up on Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Michael Wacha put up a dud on Thursday, lasting just 3 2/3 innings while allowing seven runs on eight hits and a walk. He struck out three and allowed three home runs. The Cardinals ended up pouring on 11 runs, so Wacha escaped without a loss. Wacha's first two starts […]

Marcell Ozuna Gets Three Hits and Drives in Two Runs on Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Marcell Ozuna went 3-for-4 on Wednesday, driving in two runs and scoring two of his own. Ozuna hit a home run, a double and a single, ending up just a triple shy of the cycle. After providing us with what will likely be the baseball GIF of the year with a […]

Jack Flaherty Spins a Gem on Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty tossed a gem on Wednesday, allowing just one run on three hits in six innings. He struck out eight and did not issue a walk in picking up his first win of the season. Flaherty has looked electric at times this season, and will have many more outings […]