Luis Castillo Pitches Better Saturday, But Not Well Enough For Win

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Luis Castillo took a small step forward in delivering a solid start but ended up with another loss on Saturday in a 6-2 game against the Pirates. Castillo gave up three runs on six hits (including two solo home runs) and two walks with just two strikeouts in five innings. This... Read More

Matt Kemp Mashes Solo Home Run Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp took advantage of his appealed suspension on Friday, going 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk against the Giants. Kemp was suspended for one game after his scuffle with Robinson Chirinos on Wednesday, but appealed the suspension, allowing him to play until his appeal is heard. Kemp... Read More

Kenley Jansen Notches 16th Save Of Season Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen earned his 16th save of the season Friday in a 3-2 game against the Giants. Jansen entered the game up a run in the ninth and proceeded to toss a 1-2-3 inning with a strikeout. After some early-season struggles, Jansen has returned to form as one of the top... Read More

Ross Stripling Continues To Shine Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Ross Stripling turned in another excellent start on Friday against the Giants. Stripling allowed two runs on four hits and no walks with six strikeouts in 6 1/3 innings, earning his sixth win of the season. Stripling was cruising until allowing a seventh-inning home run to Pablo Sandoval, which ended... Read More

Matt Chapman Heading To DL To Rest Hand

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman (hand) was sent to the 10-day disabled list Friday to rest his right hand, per MLB.com's Jane Lee. An MRI revealed no structural damage in Chapman's hand but the team will be cautious with their top defender, as Chapman has been dealing with the issue since spring training. Franklin... Read More

Manny Machado Slumping In June

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Manny Machado went 1-for-4 with a single and a strikeout in Friday's 2-0 loss to the Marlins. The 25-year-old phenom has cooled off in June, posting a .205/.298/.359 slash line with just eight hits in 47 plate appearances. Fantasy owners should not be too worried, as most hitters go through ups and... Read More

Zach Britton Pitches Clean Eighth Inning Friday

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Zach Britton pitched a strong eighth inning in Friday's 2-0 loss to the Marlins. Britton came into the game down by two and went three up-three down, picking up two strikeouts. The outing was just Britton's second of the season, as he had been recovering from an Achilles injury. The lefty's... Read More

Kevin Gausman Pitches Well Friday But Receives No Offensive Support

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Kevin Gausman turned in a solid start on Friday against the Marlins, allowing two runs on five hits and three walks with seven strikeouts in 5 2/3 innings. However, his teammates could only muster three hits and no runs all game, so he took the loss in a 2-0 game. Gausman... Read More

Matt Chapman To Undergo MRI On Right Hand

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman was taken out of Thursday's 7-3 loss to the Astros in the seventh inning due to a right hand contusion, per MLB.com's Jane Lee. Chapman uncharacteristically made two errors and went 0-for-2 before exiting the game. He dealt with the same issue in spring training and said that he... Read More

Frankie Montas Gets Knocked Around Thursday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Frankie Montas struggled for the first time this season, taking a loss in a 7-3 game against the Astros. The 25-year-old surrendered seven runs (five earned) on 11 hits and four walks with only one strikeout in 5 1/3 innings. Montas' first three starts were against the Diamondbacks and the Royals... Read More

Khris Davis Smacks A Double And A Home Run Thursday

Oakland Athletics designated hitter Khris Davis had a solid day at the plate on Thursday, going 2-for-4 with a double and a solo home run. The power-hitting righty is now tied for the third most HRs in baseball with 20 and is tied for the fifth most RBI with 49. Davis' elite power has proven... Read More

Matt Olson Crushes 14th Home Run Of Season Thursday

Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Thursday's 7-3 loss to the Astros. Olson launched a hanging curveball from Justin Verlander over the right field wall in the seventh inning. The blast was his fifth HR this month. The 24-year-old has gotten things going after a slow start... Read More

Kenta Maeda Pitches Well In Return From Disabled List Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Kenta Maeda turned in an encouraging performance on Wednesday against the Rangers in his return from the 10-day DL with a hip strain. Maeda allowed two runs on five hits and three walks with a strikeout over five innings. The 30-year-old has pitched well this season, posting a 3.61 ERA... Read More

Matt Kemp Ejected After Home-Plate Scuffle Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp was ejected in the third inning of Wednesday's game against the Rangers after a home-plate collision with catcher Robinson Chirinos. Kemp was attempting to score from second base on a two-out single to right field by Enrique Hernandez. Chirinos caught the throw by Nomar Mazara in the base line... Read More

Adam Duvall Crushes Grand Slam Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Adam Duvall went 1-for-4 with a grand slam and a strikeout in Wednesday's 7-0 win over the Royals. Duvall crushed a Jason Adam pitch into left center field in the ninth inning to seal the win. The 29-year-old is hitting just .188 on the season but has 11 home runs and 38... Read More

Tyler Mahle Earns Fifth Win Of Season Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Tyler Mahle put forth a solid effort on Wednesday against the Royals, earning his fifth win of the season in a 7-0 game. Mahle allowed no runs on three hits and two walks with one strikeout in 6 1/3 innings. The only thing fantasy owners could complain about would be the... Read More

Andrew Triggs Will Throw To Hitters Saturday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Andrew Triggs (forearm) was encouraged about his extended bullpen session on Wednesday and will throw to hitters at extended spring training on Saturday, per the San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser. Triggs is working his way back from a forearm injury that landed him on the 10-day disabled list. The 29-year-old has... Read More

Andrew Cashner Receives Positive MRI On Back

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Andrew Cashner (back) received a positive MRI on his lower back Wednesday, per PressBoxonline.com's Rich Dubroff. Cashner was placed on the 10-day disabled list Tuesday with lower back soreness but is hopeful that he can return next week to pitch against the Nationals. The 31-year-old has struggled this season, posting a... Read More

Ross Stripling To Start Friday, Alex Wood Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that Ross Stripling will start Friday on regular rest and that Alex Wood (hamstring) will start Saturday after an extra day of rest in the Giants series, per Dodgers beat writer Bill Plunkett. Roberts did not announce Sunday's starter but said that Caleb Ferguson is a possibility. Stripling... Read More

Richard Bleier Leaves Game Wednesday With Shoulder Discomfort

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Richard Bleier exited Wednesday's game against the Red Sox after throwing just one pitch with left shoulder discomfort. An X-ray was taken Wednesday evening and an MRI is scheduled for Thursday. The 31-year-old lefty had been one of the Orioles most reliable relievers, posting a 1.93 ERA with a 1.25 WHIP... Read More

Tim Beckham Will Report To Double-A Bowie Friday

Baltimore Orioles third baseman Tim Beckham (groin) will begin a rehab assignment at Double-A Bowie on Friday, per MASN Sports' Roch Kubatko. Beckham is currently on the 60-day disabled list with a groin injury and will be eligible to return June 23. The 28-year-old had a disappointing .179/.247/.262 slash line through 23 games prior to... Read More

Joc Pederson Continues To Pile Up Home Runs In June

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson had another great game at the plate on Tuesday against the Rangers, going 3-for-4 with two doubles, a solo home run and two RBI. Pederson has been obliterating the ball in June and now has a .481 batting average with five doubles, seven HRs and 10 RBI in just... Read More

Yasiel Puig Plates Three Runs In Big Game Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig continued to tear things up at the plate on Tuesday against the Rangers, going 2-for-4 with a double, a two-run home run and three RBI. Puig just missed a HR in the second inning off of Bartolo Colon, smashing a ball off the top of the left center field... Read More

Justin Turner Picks Up Two Hits In Return To Lineup Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner went 2-for-5 with a single and a double in Tuesday's 12-5 win over the Rangers. Turner had sat out of the previous three games due to a nagging wrist injury but seemed to play just fine. The 33-year-old has now played 21 games on the season, posting a... Read More

Billy Hamilton Continues To Disappoint Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds center fielder Billy Hamilton had yet another disappointing game on Tuesday, going 0-for-4 with a strikeout against the Royals. Hamilton has been frigid at the plate this season, posting a .189/.282/.279 slash line through 63 games. He is walking a career-high 11.5 percent of the time but is also striking out at a... Read More

Sal Romano Puts Forth Great Start Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Sal Romano took advantage of a favorable matchup against the Royals on Tuesday in a 5-1 win. Romano allowed just one run on four hits (including a solo home run) and a walk with two strikeouts through eight innings. The Reds scored their runs in the ninth and 10th innings, so... Read More

Zach Britton Pitches First Inning Of Season Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles closer Zach Britton logged his first inning pitched of the season Tuesday against the Red Sox. Britton was activated from the disabled list Monday after recovering from an Achilles injury. The lefty pitched the seventh inning, allowing no runs on no hits and three walks with a strikeout. While the outing wasn't great, it... Read More

Yefry Ramirez Will Start For Orioles Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles pitcher Yefry Ramirez will be called on to start Wednesday's game against the Red Sox. Ramirez will be called up from Triple-A Norfolk to start in place of Andrew Cashner, who was placed on the 10-day disabled list with lower back spasms. The 24-year-old Ramirez owns a 4.33 ERA in 12 starts at... Read More

Mark Trumbo Plates Two Runs Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder/designated hitter Mark Trumbo went 1-for-4 with a double, two RBI, a walk, and a strikeout in Tuesday's 6-2 loss to the Red Sox. The double ended a four-game hitless streak for Trumbo, who has been ice cold in June, hitting just .135 with two extra-base hits in 37 at-bats. He is now... Read More

David Hess Struggles In Start Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher David Hess didn't make it far into his start against the Red Sox on Tuesday, picking up his second loss of the season. Hess lasted only 3 1/3 innings, allowing five runs on five hits (including two solo home runs) and four walks with two strikeouts. The 24-year-old now has a... Read More