Adam Plutko Gets His First Major League Save

Cleveland Indians pitcher Adam Plutko earned the first save of his career on Wednesday. It was the three-inning variety of save, as Plutko actually tossed four innings, allowing three runs on six hits and two walks. He struck out four and allowed two home runs. It wasn't a great outing by any means, but he […]

Carlos Carrasco Picks Up a Win on Wednesday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco tossed five strong innings on Wednesday, picking up a win. He allowed just one run on five hits and a walk while striking out seven. The win was Carrasco's 10th, moving his record to 10-5 and his ERA to 4.16. He only threw 83 pitches, but with the game […]

Yonder Alonso Scores Two Runs on Monday

Cleveland Indians first baseman Yonder Alonso scored two runs on Monday, finishing 1-for-3 with a home run and a walk. Alonso got off to a slow start this season, but he's turned things on lately and has been giving his owners plenty of mixed league value.

Jason Kipnis Has a Nice Monday Game

Cleveland Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis had a solid Monday, going 2-for-4 with a home run and a double. Kipnis scored a run and drove in two. Despite the good game, it's been a struggle for Kipnis all season. He's hitting .220 with a .661 OPS.

Mike Clevinger Racks Up Strikeouts But Takes a Loss

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Mike Clevinger struck out 11 on Monday, but took a loss after allowing five runs on seven hits and three walks in six innings. The loss dropped his record to 7-4 and moved his ERA to 3.34. It was a rare misstep in an excellent season for Clevinger, and even with […]

Andrew Miller Threw a Bullpen Session

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Andrew Miller (knee) threw a 20-pitch bullpen session on Saturday. He has another session scheduled for Monday, and has been doing well in his recovery. He'll be activated some time after the All-Star Break. Miller hasn't pitched since May 25.

Jack Flaherty Gets Just Seven Outs on Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty pitched just 2 1/3 innings on Sunday, allowing three runs (two earned) on four hits and two walks. Flaherty struck out just two batters before getting the quick hook. He was having a hard time throwing strikes, tossing just 41 of his 69 pitches in the strike zone. […]

Shane Bieber Has an Okay Outing on Sunday

Cleveland Indians rookie starting pitcher Shane Bieber was okay on Sunday, taking a loss by throwing six innings, allowing four runs on eight hits and a walk. He struck out seven and was saddled with his first loss as a major leaguer, dropping his record to 4-1. Bieber hasn't put up the gaudy numbers he […]

Corey Kluber Shuts Out the A's for Seven Innings on Saturday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber threw seven shutout innings on Saturday, allowing just five hits and two walks. Kluber only struck out three. He had an awful start recently and despite some improvement, he still hasn't looked quite Kluber-like lately. He'll face the Yankees the next time out.

Bud Norris Picks Up His 17th Save on Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals closer Bud Norris recorded his 17th save of the season on Saturday, tossing a perfect inning. Norris induced two ground ball outs and recorded a strikeout to lock down a 3-2 victory for the Cardinals. He's had a few struggles lately, but should be a solid closer to own in all formats […]

Carlos Martinez Throws Seven Strong Innings on Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Carlos Martinez pitched well on Saturday, tossing seven innings while allowing just one run on six hits. He struck out three and did not issue a walk. The effort was more than enough for Martinez to pick up his sixth win of the season, improving his record to 6-4 and […]

DeMarcus Lawrence Looking for a Five-Year Deal

Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence is reportedly looking for a five-year contract, which may culminate in an "extended staredown" between Lawrence and the team. He's easily one of the best players on the team and plays a key position, so the Cowboys will try to find a way to make things work.

Rico Gathers Not Expected To Make Team

The Dallas Cowboys depth chart is starting to take shape, with Geoff Swaim and Blake Jarwin expected to sit atop the tight end depth chart. Rookie Dalton Schultz is seen as the most likely third man on the list. That leaves preseason superstar Rico Gathers off the final roster. After a huge preseason a few […]

Kolten Wong Hits a Double and a Triple on Friday

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Kolten Wong hit a double and a triple on Friday, driving in two runs as well. Wong has been struggling this season, hitting just .203 with a .644 OPS. He has the potential to be a solid fantasy second baseman, but he'll need to put together more games like this […]

John Gant Records a Quality Start on Friday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher John Gant recorded a quality start on Friday, tossing six innings while allowing two runs on five hits. He struck out five and walked three. Gant has been in the rotation for a few turns now and has pitched well enough to keep his spot for now. He holds a […]

Michael Brantley Hits Two Doubles on Friday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Michael Brantley hit two doubles on Friday, going 2-for-4 with two runs scored and an RBI. The two knocks gave Brantley 22 doubles on the season, and the RBI gave him 49. Hitting .308 with an .849 OPS, Brantley is doing what fantasy owners knew he could do if he could just […]

Edwin Encarnacion Plates Three Runs on Friday

Cleveland Indians designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion drove in three runs on Friday, finishing 2-for-2 with two runs scored as well. Encarnacion had a double, a single, and two sacrifice flies. He lifted his batting average to .230 and his OPS to .781. He now has 61 RBI and has been a consistent source of runs […]

Jose Ramirez Drives in Three Runs on Friday

Cleveland Indians infielder Jose Ramirez had a strong performance on Friday, going 2-for-4 with two runs scored and three RBI. Ramirez had a double and a single, raising his batting average to .296 and his OPS to 1.001. Despite a slow start to the season, Ramirez has worked his way into the American League MVP […]

Carlos Carrasco Wins In His First Start Back on Friday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco came off the disabled list on Friday and picked up a win. He tossed 5 1/3 innings, allowing three runs on seven hits. He struck out seven and did not allow a walk. It wasn't quite a quality start, but the Cleveland offense had his back, giving him his […]

Austin Gomber Optioned to Triple-A on Friday

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Austin Gomber was sent down to Triple-A Memphis on Friday to make room for shortstop Paul DeJong coming off the disabled list. In 14 1/3 innings at the big league level, Gomber has posted a 3.77 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, and a 10:8 strikeout-to-walk ratio. He's a decent prospect but needs to […]

Paul DeJong Activated from the Disabled List on Friday

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong (hand) was activated from the disabled list on Friday. DeJong is in the starting lineup for Friday's game and will be batting sixth. He had put up a .260/.351/.473 line before landing on the DL with a broken hand. He had screws and a plate inserted and has rehabbed […]

Bud Norris Has No Structural Damage in His Finger

St. Louis Cardinals closer Bud Norris underwent an MRI and it showed no structural damage to his finger. Norris experienced soreness and swelling on a finger of his throwing hand, but was able to finish the inning he was pitching. Since there is no structural damage, he likely won't need a trip to the disabled […]

MLB Closers and Saves Report - Week 15

LeBron to the Dodgers? Yellow card and an early exit for Mike Trout? It was an eventful week in sports, but not so much in baseball, and even less in the bullpens. One closer hit the disabled list while another came off, and a West Coast committee started to clear up a bit. With the […]

Harrison Bader Hits a Home Run on Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Harrison Bader had a strong game on Thursday, finishing 3-for-5 with a home run and a double. He scored two runs and drove in two as well. Bader was starting in place of Dexter Fowler, and has overall been playing better anyway. Fowler should be back in the starting lineup this […]

Matt Carpenter Scores Three Runs on Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Matt Carpenter scored three runs on Thursday, finishing 1-for-3 with a home run, two walks, and an RBI. After an almost unbelievably bad start to the season, Carpenter has brought his batting average up to .264 and his OPS to .890. The home run was his 16th, and his RBI was […]

Jedd Gyorko Drives in Five Runs on Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Jedd Gyorko drove in five runs on Thursday, finishing 3-for-4 with a home run and a double. The strong Thursday evening brought Gyorko up to a .251 batting average and a .733 OPS. He now has seven home runs and 28 RBI and should continue to be a solid fantasy infielder.

Luke Weaver Throws Eight Great Innings on Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Luke Weaver threw eight strong innings on Thursday, allowing just two runs on two hits while striking out seven without issuing a walk. It was an excellent quality start for Weaver, who won his fifth game and lowered his ERA to 4.92. Weaver had a rough patch recently, but he's […]

Leighton Vander Esch Expected to Play on the Weak Side

Dallas Cowboys rookie linebacker Leighton Vander Esch is expected to play on the weak side. The first-rounder's experience in playing pass coverage is what gives him the early edge. Jaylon Smith and Sean Lee (until he gets hurt) will be Vander Esch's fellow linebackers.

Matt Bowman Activated From the DL Then Optioned

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Matt Bowman (finger) was activated from the disabled list then optioned to Triple-A Memphis. Bowman is over his finger injury, but there wasn't room for him in the Cardinals bullpen right now. He should be the next guy up whenever the Cardinals need another arm in the bullpen. Bowman hasn't […]

Tyler O'Neill Placed on the Disabled List on Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals rookie outfielder Tyler O'Neill was placed on the disabled list on Thursday due to a hamstring strain. O'Neill was up with the team while Dexter Fowler was on the paternity leave list, so he was likely going to be optioned back to Triple-A. Instead, he got hurt and will spend at least […]