Joc Pederson Smacks Leadoff Home Run In NLDS Game 1

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson got things off on the right note in Thursday's 6-0 win over the Braves, going 1-for-4 with a leadoff home run. Pederson, who was down in the count 0-2, took a 98-mph Mike Foltynewicz fastball just over the right-center field wall to give the Dodgers momentum and a 1-0 […]

Max Muncy Does It All In NLDS Game 1 Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy contributed in all facets of the game in Thursday's 6-0 win over the Braves. Muncy went 1-for-1 with a three-run home run, three walks, a stolen base, and had a great defensive stretch at first base to get an out in the eighth inning. Muncy, whose power was a […]

Hyun-Jin Ryu Pitches Gem For Game 1 NLDS Win

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu turned in a masterful performance in Game 1 of the NLDS against the Braves. Ryu tossed seven scoreless innings, allowing just four hits and no walks with eight strikeouts, paving the way for a 6-0 victory. The lefty had been outstanding in the regular season since returning to the […]

Kenley Jansen Ends Regular Season With Shaky Performance

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen ended his up-and-down season with a lackluster performance in Monday's 5-2 win over the Rockies. Jansen came on to pitch the ninth inning up by five and allowed two runs on two solo home runs and no walks with two strikeouts. Jansen struggled mightily at times this season and […]

Max Muncy Smacks Two-Run Home Run Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy ended his 2018 regular season on a high note in Monday's 5-2 win over the Rockies. Muncy went 2-for-4 with a single and a two-run home run. The 28-year-old had one of the more intriguing narratives this season, going from getting cut in 2016 to putting up a .261/.390/.575 […]

Cody Bellinger Crushes Two-Run Home Run Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman/outfielder Cody Bellinger went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Monday's 5-2 win over the Rockies to clinch the division. Bellinger got the Dodgers on the board in the fourth inning by destroying a German Marquez 95-mph fastball into the right-field seats. The 23-year-old got over his first-half woes and […]

Walker Buehler Pitches Gem For Division Title Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler played a large part in his team clinching the NL West on Monday. Buehler pitched six 2/3 innings against the Rockies, allowing no runs on a single hit and three walks with three strikeouts. The rookie put together a fabulous regular season, going 8-5 with a 2.62 ERA, […]

Brian Dozier Out Of Lineup Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Brian Dozier is out of Monday's Game 163 lineup against the Rockies. With the division on the line, the Dodgers will elect to sit Dozier, who is hitting just .215 on the season, for the scorching hot Kike Hernandez (.348/.438/.522 slash line in September). Hernandez is a cheap DFS play […]

Walker Buehler Will Pitch Game 163 For Dodgers Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler will take the mound Monday against the Rockies with the division on the line. The 24-year-old rookie is definitely up for the task, having posted a 7-5 record with a 2.76 ERA, a 10.19 K/9 rate, and a 2.34 BB/9 rate through 130 2/3 innings pitched this season. […]

Manny Machado Hits Three-Run Home Run Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop/third baseman Manny Machado went 1-for-3 with a walk and a three-run home run in Saturday's 7-2 win over the Padres. Machado took Jacob Nix deep in the third inning for his 36th HR and 100th RBI of the season. Machado has been a top fantasy option all season long and now […]

Rich Hill Delivers Strong Start Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Rich Hill improved to 10-5 in Saturday's 7-2 win over the Padres. Hill pitched seven innings, allowing one run on four hits (including a home run) and no walks with seven strikeouts. The 38-year-old has been effective once again this season and now has a 3.87 ERA with a 10.24 […]

Kris Bryant Out Of Lineup Sunday With Shoulder Fatigue

Chicago Cubs third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant (shoulder) is out of the lineup Sunday against the White Sox. Manager Joe Maddon said that Bryant's left shoulder is fatigued but not hurt, per The Athletic Chicago's Patrick Mooney. David Bote will get the start at third base. Bote hasn't hit well this season so he should be […]

Mike Trout Out Of Lineup Sunday Against Astros

Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout (rest) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros. Nothing has been reported regarding an injury, so this seems to be just a routine day off. Michael Hermosillo will get the start in his place. Hermosillo has hit just .213 this season and will face […]

Corey Dickerson Out Of Lineup Sunday Against Brewers

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Corey Dickerson (rest) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers. This appears to just be a routine day off. Jordan Luplow will play left field and Pablo Reyes will get the start in right field. Reyes has been on fire since joining the Pirates, hitting .367, and while […]

Michael Lorenzen Draws Start Sunday

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Michael Lorenzen will get his second consecutive start in Sunday's game against the Marlins. Lorenzen was solid in his last start against the Brewers, tossing four innings of no-run ball through four innings. He should get a longer leash today against a much worse offense with a start already under his belt. […]

Aaron Hicks Out Of Lineup Sunday, Should Return Monday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks (ankle) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles. Hicks fouled a ball off his left ankle in Saturday's game and will use Sunday to rest, but manager Aaron Boone said he should be ready to play Monday against the Rays, per MLB's Bryan Hoch. Brett […]

Braves Resting Most Of Their Starters Sunday

The Atlanta Braves will use their final regular season home game Sunday as an opportunity to rest most of their starters. Second baseman Ozzie Albies, shortstop Dansby Swanson, third baseman Johan Camargo, and outfielders Ronald Acuna and Ender Inciarte will all receive a day of rest against Aaron Nola and the Phillies. Ryan Flaherty, Charlie […]

Brian Dozer's Second-Half Woes Continue

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Brian Dozier went 0-for-2 with a walk and a strikeout in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Padres. Dozier has not been able to put together one of his impressive second-half runs this season, hitting just .187 with four home runs, 17 RBI, and four stolen bases since joining the Dodgers […]

Kike Hernandez Hits Solo Home Run Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder/middle infielder Kike Hernandez went 2-for-4 with a single and a solo home run in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Padres. Hernandez took Eric Lauer deep in the third inning for his 21st HR of the season, a career high. Hernandez's multi-position eligibility made him fantasy relevant at times this season, but […]

Ross Stripling Takes Second Straight Loss Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Ross Stripling fell to 8-5 after Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Padres. Stripling lasted just 3 1/3 innings, allowing two runs on three hits (including a two-run home run) and two walks with four strikeouts. The 28-year-old hasn't been able to regain his stellar form since returning from a back […]

Yefry Ramirez Gets Rocked Friday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Yefry Ramirez had an ugly outing against the Yankees Friday, surrendering six runs on six hits (including two home runs) and three walks with three strikeouts in just 3 2/3 innings. The 24-year-old is now 1-7 with a 6.07 ERA, an 8.80 K/9 rate, and a 5.01 BB/9 rate through 59 […]

Billy Hamilton Goes Hitless Friday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Billy Hamilton went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in Friday's 1-0 loss to the Marlins. The speedy 28-year-old has been a disappointment all season, hitting .234 with 32 steals out of 42 opportunities. Hamilton has been fantasy relevant the past three seasons because of his steal prowess; he averaged 58 stolen bases with […]

Luis Castillo Tosses Gem Friday But Takes No-Decision

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Luis Castillo turned in another great start in Friday's 1-0 loss to the Marlins. Castillo pitched 8 1/3 innings, allowing no runs on five hits and a walk with five strikeouts. Unfortunately, his offense could not back him up for a win opportunity. The 25-year-old has had a much better second […]

Manny Machado Slumping In September

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop/third baseman Manny Machado's September woes continued in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Rockies, as he went 0-for-4. Machado has been an absolute stud for most of the season but has cooled off in September, hitting just .246 with two home runs and eight RBI in 75 plate appearances. While these numbers […]

Yasiel Puig Hits Go-Ahead Pinch-Hit Home Run Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig made his single at-bat count in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Rockies. Puig came in to pinch hit in the seventh inning with the game tied at two and took Scott Oberg deep to give the Dodgers a 5-2 lead. Puig has been on fire in September, hitting .400 […]

Walker Buehler Fans 12 In Wednesday's Start

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler was a strikeout machine in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Rockies. Buehler allowed two runs (zero earned) on three hits and a walk with 12 strikeouts in six innings. The 24-year-old rookie has been outstanding this season, posting a 2.74 ERA with a 10.32 K/9 rate and a […]

Matt Harvey Gets Lit Up Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Matt Harvey had a rough outing in Wednesday's 7-0 loss to the Brewers. Harvey allowed seven runs on seven hits (including two three-run home runs) and two walks with five strikeouts in 5 1/3 innings. He now has a 7-9 record with a 4.92 ERA, a 7.50 K/9 rate, and a […]

D.J. Stewart Hits First Major League Home Run Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder D.J. Stewart had a big day in his young career Wednesday against the Blue Jays, going 2-for-3 with a double and a solo home run, both the first of his career. Stewart crushed a third-inning Marco Estrada curveball off of the right-field foul pole. The 24-year-old rookie is now hitting .167 in […]

Mychal Givens Earns Eighth Save Of Season Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles closer Mychal Givens picked up his eighth save of the season in Wednesday's 2-1 win over the Blue Jays. Givens pitched a 1-2-3 ninth inning with no strikeouts and needed just eight pitches to secure the win. The 28-year-old now has a 4.33 ERA with 74 strikeouts and 30 walks in 70 2/3 […]

Michael Lorenzen Looks Strong In First Start Since 2015

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Michael Lorenzen was dominant in his first start of the season (and first start since the 2015 season) in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Brewers. Lorenzen pitched four innings, allowing one unearned run on a hit and a walk with three strikeouts. Lorenzen was on a 50-60 pitch count limit and […]