Cody Allen Blows a Save but Gets a Win on Wednesday

Cleveland Indians closer Cody Allen blew a save on Wednesday but ended up with the win. He pitched an inning, allowing a run on two hits and a walk. He struck out two, but one of the hits he allowed was a home run to Miguel Sano that tied the game. Allen has been far […]

Mike Clevinger Pitches Well Again on Wednesday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Mike Clevinger pitched well again on Wednesday, allowing just one run on five hits and a walk in seven innings of work. He struck out five and threw 63 of his 95 pitches for strikes. He ended up with a quality start but was denied the win as the Cleveland bullpen […]

Adolis Garcia Will Make His Major League Debut on Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals rookie outfielder Adolis Garcia will make his major league debut on Wednesday. He'll bat eighth and play center field against the Miami Marlins. Garcia is unlikely to get significant playing time down the stretch unless other Cardinals get injured, but his .269/.296/.531 line in 98 games at Triple-A Memphis make him an […]

Leonys Martin Sitting Out on Wednesday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Leonys Martin is on the bench for Wednesday's game due to an illness. Manager Terry Francona called it, "intestinal turmoil" which immediately becomes a new favorite euphemism. Brandon Guyer will bat ninth and get the start in center field. Martin should be back in the lineup soon.

Carlos Carrasco Coughs Up 10 Hits on Tuesday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco allowed 10 hits and a walk in 6 1/3 innings on Tuesday. He struck out eight, which helped him limit the damage to just three runs. It wasn't a good outing by any means, as a hit by pitch brought his total base runners allowed to 12 for the […]

Matt Carpenter Blasts His 30th Home Run on Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Matt Carpenter blasted his 30th home run of the season on Tuesday, ending up 1-for-4 with a run scored and an RBI. Carpenter's bomb was a solo shot in the eighth inning, and it brought him back into the league lead. Once one of the biggest disappointments on 2018, Carpenter has […]

Bud Norris Saves His 22nd Game on Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals closer Bud Norris recorded his 22nd save of the season on Tuesday. He tossed a scoreless inning, allowing a walk and striking out one batter. Norris lowered his ERA to 2.87. He's been somewhat streaky this season, but has overall been a solid closer for most formats.

Miles Mikolas Throws Seven Strong Innings on Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas pitched well again on Tuesday, tossing seven innings while allowing just two runs on five hits. He only recorded one strikeout but did not allow a single walk. Mikolas was pitching to contact, and his defense had his back. He got the win, his 12th, and lowered his […]

Luke Weaver Pitches Well But Loses on Monday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Luke Weaver pitched well on Monday but ended up taking a loss as the Cardinals offense could only score one run. Weaver pitched six innings, allowing two runs on seven hits. He struck out five and did not walk a batter. It was a good effort from Weaver and he […]

Edwin Encarnacion Cranks Home Run No. 25

Cleveland Indians designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion hit his 25th home run of the season on Monday, ending up with four RBI on the game. He rolled over on an RBI groundout before destroying a three-run home run later in the game. He upped his RBI total to 80 and should be in for another season […]

Trevor Bauer Throws Six Shutout Innings on Monday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Trevor Bauer threw six scoreless innings on Monday, striking out 11 while allowing just three walks and three hits. He could likely have stayed in the game longer, but in a game that Cleveland eventually won 10-0, there was no reason for Bauer to push his pitch count. The win gave […]

Darren Sproles Could Play a Significant Role on Offense in 2018

Philadelphia Eagles running back Darren Sproles could end up playing a significant role on offense in 2018. Originally expected to contribute mostly on special teams, Sproles is now rumored to be taking on a more fleshed out role on offense as well. With the Eagles reportedly considering limiting starting running back Jay Ajayi's carries in […]

Allen Hurns Limited in Camp With a Groin Injury

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Allen Hurns has been limited in training camp due to an injury to his groin. This early in camp, it might not be a big deal, but due to all of the previous injuries Hurns has suffered, it could be significant in his case. For now, it's something to keep an […]

Corey Kluber Dominates the Angels on Saturday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber dominated the Angels on Saturday, pitching a shutout while allowing just three hits and a walk. He struck out seven and needed just 98 pitches to finish the game. Kluber it a bit of a wall in July, allowing 13 runs in a span of two starts, but he's […]

John Gant Coughs Up Six Runs on Friday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher John Gant pitched poorly on Friday, allowing six runs on eight hits in just four innings. He did strike out five while issuing one walk, but the poor outing made his ERA go all the way up to 4.12. That makes two bad outings in a row for Gant, who […]

Mike Clevinger Provides a Quality Start on Friday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Mike Clevinger gave up three runs in six innings of work on Friday. He allowed five hits without issuing a walk and struck out six. He ended up not factoring into the decision, leaving him without a win since July 1. Owners in quality start leagues have likely been happy with […]

Andrew Miller Returns With a Scoreless Inning

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Andrew Miller (knee) was activated from the disabled list before Friday's game. He came into the game and tossed a scoreless inning, giving up a walk while striking out a batter. Miller can be one of the best relievers in the game when healthy, but staying on the mound has been […]

MLB Closers and Saves Report - Week 19

With the non-waiver trade deadline now a few days behind us, we can confidently say: "a lot happened." But, seemingly more so than other trade deadlines in previous seasons, this time around we can also say: "a lot didn't happen." Zach Britton changed teams, to a team that absolutely no one suspected. Brad Hand changed […]

Mike Clevinger Takes a Tough Loss on Sunday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Mike Clevinger was saddled with a tough loss on Sunday. He pitched 6 2/3 innings, allowing just two runs while walking four and striking out seven. He wasn't at his sharpest, but he certainly pitched well enough to win. Unfortunately, the Cleveland offense was unable to do much. Clevinger's next start […]

Yandy Diaz Records Four Hits on Friday

Cleveland Indians third baseman/outfielder Yandy Diaz had a strong game on Friday. He finished 4-for-6 with two runs scored and two RBI. Diaz smacked a triple and three singles, serving as the team's designated hitter. He was called up over the All-Star Break after hitting .284/.415/.375 in Triple-A. He's a solid enough utility player, but […]

Jason Kipnis Drives in Three Runs on Friday

Cleveland Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis drove in three runs on Friday, hitting a home run and a single. He finished 2-for-5 with a run scored. Kipnis had a solid game on Friday, but he's still hitting just .224 with a .683 OPS. It's been another rough season for the second baseman, but he's shown […]

Cody Allen Blows a Save on Friday

Cleveland Indians closer Cody Allen blew a save on Friday, allowing two runs on three hits and a walk in an inning of work. It was only the second blown save of the season for Allen, but his ERA went up to 4.99. With Brad Hand and Adam Cimber brought in over the break to […]

Brad Hand Earns a Hold in his Cleveland Debut

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Brad Hand earned a hold in his Cleveland debut despite allowing a run on a solo home run in one inning of work. Hand was acquired from the San Diego Padres during the All-Star Break. He was closing for the Padres, but will work in a setup role for Cleveland. Closer […]

Trevor Bauer Struggles on Friday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Trevor Bauer struggled on Friday, allowing four runs on nine hits and five walks in just four innings. He did strike out seven, but 14 of the 25 batters he faced reached base. Cleveland scored enough runs to help Bauer avoid a loss, but he'll want to do much better his […]

Jack Flaherty Strikes Out Nine on Friday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty struck out nine Cubs in five innings of work on Friday. He allowed one run on two hits and four walks and picked up a win, evening his record at 4-4. He was inefficient, tossing 110 pitches to get just the 15 outs, so while he was unable […]

Tommy Pham Gets Three of Everything on Friday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tommy Pham went 3-for-5 on Wednesday with three RBI and three runs scored. All of Pham's hits were singles, but he was certainly productive. Pham got off to a hot start this season before hitting an extended slump, but he's still one of the stronger fantasy outfielders and should be in […]

Matt Carpenter Has a Game for the Ages on Friday

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Matt Carpenter had an unbelievable game on Friday, going 5-for-5 with three home runs, two doubles, seven RBI, and four runs scored. He became only the second player in baseball history to hit three homers and two doubles in a game. After a laughably bad start to the season, Carpenter has […]

MLB Closers and Saves Report - All Star Week Edition

The stove is warming up! Just when we were all being entertained by the All-Star Game being the most 2018 baseball game of the year, the Dodgers and Indians were busy making their teams better for the playoff push. While we're far from done with trade rumors and actual trades, two big dominoes did indeed […]

Carlos Martinez Struggles to Open Up the Second Half

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Carlos Martinez struggled in his start on Thursday, allowing six runs (five earned) on seven hits and a walk in five innings. He struck out just two as he watched his ERA go up to 3.39. Martinez has been a bit up-and-down since returning from the disabled list, but his […]

Mike Clevinger Gives Up Five Runs on Saturday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Mike Clevinger allowed five runs on seven hits in six innings on Saturday against the New York Yankees. He struck out eight and walked only one. Clevinger came out for the seventh inning, but was taken out of the game before he could record an out in the inning. He's had […]