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Luke Weaver Struggles With His Command on Tuesday
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Luke Weaver struggled with his command on Tuesday, allowing four runs on two hits and six walks while striking out four. He was through the first three innings with just one hit and one run allowed, but then the fifth inning happened, which featured two walks ahead of a Yoenis […]
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Tommy Pham Reaches Five Times on Tuesday
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tommy Pham reached base five times on Tuesday, hitting a home run and two singles while also walking twice. It was his return to the lineup after missing a couple of games due to tightness in his groin. In 20 games so far, Pham is hitting an impressive .348/.477/.522 and showing […]
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Jack Flaherty Will Get the Start on Saturday
St. Louis Cardinals rookie starting pitcher Jack Flaherty will get the start for the Cardinals on Saturday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. He'll be starting in Adam Wainwright's (elbow) turn in the rotation. Wainwright expects to be back as soon as he's eligible to come off the disabled list, but it remains to be seen if […]
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Josh Tomlin Gets Knocked Around by the Cubs on Tuesday
Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Josh Tomlin had a rough outing on Tuesday against the Chicago Cubs, allowing five runs in just 3 2/3 innings. Tomlin coughed up four home runs despite getting just 11 outs, so things could have been even worse. Tomlin has now given up four home runs in two of the three […]
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Three Cardinals Relievers to Begin Rehab Assignments Soon
Three injured St. Louis Cardinals relief pitchers will begin rehab assignments soon, according to general manager Michael Girsch. Sam Tuivailala (knee) will begin his assignment on Wednesday with Triple-A Memphis. Ryan Sherriff (toe) will start his rehab later this week and veteran lefty Brett Cecil (shoulder) has already reported to Single-A Palm Beach to begin […]
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Jedd Gyorko Out of the Lineup for Tuesday's Game
St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Jedd Gyorko is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the New York Mets. Matt Carpenter will slide over to third base, with Kolten Wong getting the start at second. Gyorko is off to a great start this season, hitting .545/.647/.636 through his first seven games. He spent […]
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Matt Carpenter Moves Up in the Lineup on Tuesday
St. Louis Cardinals infielder Matt Carpenter is batting first and playing third base in Tuesday's game against the New York Mets. Kolten Wong is starting at second, with Jedd Gyorko getting the day off. Carpenter is off to a slow start to the season, slashing just .174/.322/.319 in his first 20 games. He's spent most […]
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Cowboys Moving Forward Without Dez Bryant
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones made it clear on Tuesday that the team is planning on moving forward without free-agent wide receiver Dez Bryant. The Bryant market has been a bit quieter than expected, but that doesn't mean the Cowboys should be expected to jump in. Bryant has drawn interest from a few teams, with […]
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Carlos Carrasco Pitches Well Again on Monday
Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco was strong again on Monday, tossing 7 1/3 innings while allowing just one run on six hits and two walks and striking out seven. Carrasco ended up with a win and a quality start for his efforts. He's 4-0 with a 2.31 ERA, 0.86 WHIP and a phenomenal 28/6 […]
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Melky Cabrera Signs With Cleveland
The Cleveland Indians signed free-agent outfielder Melky Cabrera to a minor league contract. Cabrera was decent last year, splitting time between the Chicago White Sox and Kansas City Royals while slashing .285/.324/.423 with 17 home runs and 85 RBI. He'll spend some time in the minor leagues to work his way back into playing shape, […]
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David Irving Being Investigated for Domestic Violence
Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman David Irving is being investigated for domestic violence. Irving was accused of domestic violence on social media, which he referred to as a "hack," but police in Frisco, Texas are taking it seriously enough to launch an investigation. Irving signed a restricted free agent tender last week, after recording seven sacks […]
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Jose Ramirez Looks to Continue His Hot Streak on Monday
Cleveland Indians infielder Jose Ramirez will look to continue his recent hot streak on Monday as his team opens up a series against the Baltimore Orioles. After an extremely slow start to the season, Ramirez has now hit .409 with four home runs and five RBI over the past five games. He's an excellent fantasy […]
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Brandon Guyer Gets the Start on Monday
Cleveland Indians outfielder Brandon Guyer is starting in right field and batting ninth in Monday's game. It's the position, both on the field and in the batting order, usually occupied by Tyler Naquin against right-handed pitchers. Kevin Gausman, a righty, is starting for the opposing Baltimore Orioles, but Naquin is still sitting in favor of […]
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Eagles Looking to Trade Their First-Round Pick
The Philadelphia Eagles are reportedly attempting to trade their first-round pick in the 2018 draft. The Eagles hold the 32nd pick of the draft, the final pick of the first round. After that, they don't have another pick until the fourth round, with the 129th overall pick. Trades left the Eagles without a second- or […]
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Luke Weaver Will Start on Tuesday, Cardinals Rotation to Stay On Turn
The St. Louis Cardinals will have Luke Weaver make the start on Tuesday in place of Adam Wainwright (elbow). Wainwright was placed on the disabled list with right elbow inflammation but isn't expected to miss more than a start or two. Some thought rookie Jack Flaherty would come up to make the start, but it […]
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Paul DeJong Drives in Three Runs on Sunday
St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong drove in three runs on Sunday, finishing 2-for-5 with a home run and a single. DeJong will strikeout a ton, but he has the power to make up for it in bursts like he did on Sunday. He's hitting .260 with an .884 OPS and Sunday's home run was […]
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Dexter Fowler Walks Four Times on Sunday
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dexter Fowler drew four walks on Sunday, finishing the game 1-for-1 with and RBI and a run scored. Fowler was hitting cleanup on Sunday and despite a slow start that has seen his batting average down at .192, he's shown glimpses of his upside. Fantasy owners should be patient with Fowler […]
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Yadier Molina Records Three Hits on Sunday
St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina roped three hits on Sunday, finishing 3-for-4 with two runs scored and an RBI. Molina had a double and two singles on the afternoon, picking up his batting average to .316. Molina has had a strong start to the season, but should still only be relied upon in NL-only […]
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Yan Gomes Picks Up Three Hits on Sunday
Cleveland Indians catcher Yan Gomes picked up three hits on Sunday, finishing 3-for-5 with one RBI. Gomes had a double and two singles on the day, moving his batting average up to .261. Cleveland's catchers have mostly struggled offensively this season, but this was a nice performance from Gomes. He should only be rostered in […]
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Jose Ramirez Goes Yard Twice on Sunday
Cleveland Indians infielder Jose Ramirez mashed two home runs on Sunday, finishing 2-for-4 with two runs scored and three RBI. He also walked on the afternoon. Ramirez had an awful start to the season, but he's been on fire lately, bringing his average up to .236. He should be started in all formats with confidence.
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Corey Kluber Wins Again on Sunday
Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber picked up a win and a quality start on Sunday, tossing seven innings and allowing three runs on six hits. He struck out four and did not walk a batter. Kluber picked up his third win and moved his ERA to 1.96. He's one of the top pitchers in […]
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Miles Mikolas Tosses Seven Strong Innings on Sunday
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas picked up a quality start on Sunday, throwing seven innings while allowing just two runs (one earned) on five hits. He didn't issue a walk and struck out six. Mikolas lowered his ERA to 3.46 and should continue to be a solid middle-of-the-rotation arm in a good rotation. […]
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Eagles Could Target a Running Back in the Draft
The Philadelphia Eagles could target a running back in the draft according to some sources. With LeGarrette Blount gone and Jay Ajayi reaching the end of his rookie contract, the Eagles could use a young running back. They've been linked to Georgia running back Sony Michel, and he could be available as the 32nd pick […]
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Byron Jones To Have His Fifth-Year Option Exercised
Dallas Cowboys defensive back Byron Jones is expected to have his fifth-year option for 2019 exercised by the team. Jones will make $6.17 million, a bargain for the Cowboys since he'll be paid as a safety instead of as a cornerback. Had he been paid as a cornerback, he'd have made $9.1 million instead. Jones […]
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Jack Flaherty Likely to Take Adam Wainwright's Rotation Spot
St. Louis Cardinals rookie pitcher Jack Flaherty is likely to take the injured Adam Wainwright's spot in the St. Louis starting rotation. Wainwright was placed on the disabled list with inflammation in his throwing elbow, but isn't expected to miss too much time. Flaherty has been excellent when given the chance and should be picked […]
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John Brebbia Called Up Yet Again on Sunday
St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher John Brebbia was called up from Triple-A again on Sunday. With Adam Wainwright heading to the disabled list, Brebbia was able to be called up even though he was just sent down a few days ago. If the Cardinals go with a four-man rotation while Wainwright is out, Brebbia may […]
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Adam Wainwright Placed on the Disabled List Again
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright was placed on the 10-day disabled list on Sunday with right elbow inflammation. The move was made retroactive to April 20. Wainwright reportedly felt discomfort in his throwing arm during his last start and then felt it again during a bullpen session. The veteran righty had elbow surgery […]
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Mike Clevinger Tosses a Shutout on Saturday
Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Mike Clevinger threw a shutout on Saturday, allowing just two hits and two walks. It only took Clevinger 107 pitches to work the full game, recording three strikeouts. Clevinger is an underrated starter, potentially due to the other members of the Cleveland rotation. He's worth owning in all formats.
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Cardinals Prefer a Four-Man Rotation?
St. Louis Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak was asked about starting pitcher Jack Flaherty and the possibility of the Cardinals moving to a six-man rotation. Mozeliak replied that he preferred the idea of a four-man rotation. Flaherty has been outstanding but was removed from the rotation and sent down to Triple-A when Adam Wainwright came off […]
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Alex Reyes to Begin Rehab Assignment in Mid-May
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Alex Reyes (elbow) is expected to begin a rehab assignment in mid-May. Reyes is recovering from Tommy John surgery. There has been a lot of question about whether Reyes would return as a starter or as a reliever, but general manager John Mozeliak said Reyes would enter rehab "most likely" […]
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