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Cody Bellinger's Season Struggles Continue
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman/outfielder Cody Bellinger struggled again in Tuesday's 1-0 loss to the Brewers, going 0-for-2 with a walk. The 23-year-old has not been able to get things going after a tremendous rookie season and is hitting just .171 with one extra-base hit in 48 plate appearances in the second half of this […]
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Walker Buehler Delivers Strong Start Tuesday
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler turned in a great start in Tuesday's 1-0 loss to the Brewers. The 24-year-old allowed a single run on five hits and no walks with seven strikeouts over seven innings. Buehler has been a solid fantasy asset in his rookie season, posting a 3.65 ERA with a 9.26 […]
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Homer Bailey Delivers Another Strong Start Tuesday
Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Homer Bailey looked good again in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to the Tigers. Bailey pitched eight innings, allowing two runs on three hits (including a solo home run) and a walk with six strikeouts. The veteran has now posted a 2.45 ERA with 14 strikeouts and just three walks through 14 2/3 […]
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Yefry Ramirez Gets Roughed Up Tuesday
In the wake of a massive trade day for the team, Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Yefry Ramirez struggled in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Yankees. Ramirez surrendered six runs on six hits (including a home run) and three walks with four strikeouts in five innings. This was Ramirez's worst start of the season, and his […]
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Matt Wisler, Lucas Sims, Preston Tucker Join Reds
The Cincinnati Reds traded outfielder Adam Duvall to the Atlanta Braves in exchange for pitchers Matt Wisler and Lucas Sims and outfielder Preston Tucker. Both Wisler and Sims posted ugly numbers in their limited time in the Majors this season and are currently at Triple-A Gwinnett. They are still relatively young but are not worth […]
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Kenta Maeda Gets Roughed Up In Monday's Start
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Kenta Maeda turned in a poor start in Monday's 5-2 loss to the Brewers. Maeda surrendered four runs on seven hits (including a home run) and three walks with four strikeouts in just 4 2/3 innings. Despite the bad start, he still has solid numbers on the season, posting a […]
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Raisel Iglesias Notches 21st Save Of Season Sunday
Cincinnati Reds closer Raisel Iglesias picked up his 21st save of the season in Sunday's 4-0 win over the Phillies. Iglesias entered the game in the ninth inning up four with one out and runners on first and second. After allowing a single to load the bases, Iglesias shut the door with back-to-back strikeouts. He […]
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Luis Castillo Tosses Gem Sunday, Earns Win
Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Luis Castillo had an excellent outing in Sunday's 4-0 win over the Phillies. Castillo tossed seven innings, allowing no runs on just four hits and a walk with nine strikeouts. The outing was by far the most dominant for the 25-year-old this season, who has struggled to replicate the success he […]
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Ross Stripling Delivers Poor Start Sunday
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Ross Stripling put forth his second straight poor start in Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Braves. Stripling lasted only four innings, surrendering four runs on seven hits (including a home run) and a walk with five strikeouts. Stripling is 8-3 on the season and still owns a stellar 2.68 ERA […]
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Jonathan Schoop Goes Yard Again Sunday
Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jonathan Schoop flexed his muscle again in Sunday's 11-5 win against the Rays, going 1-for-5 with a three-run home run. Schoop sent a seventh-inning Andrew Kittredge delivery into the Orioles' center-field dugout for his 17th HR of the season. Schoop has been on fire in the second half of the season, […]
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Chris Davis Mashes Two Home Runs Sunday
Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis looked like his old self in Sunday's 11-5 win over the Rays, going 2-for-3 with two two-run home runs and a walk. Davis took Yonny Chirinos deep in the first inning and Diego Castillo in the eighth. He is now hitting .159 with 13 HR and 35 RBI in […]
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Dylan Bundy Breaks Poor Start Streak Sunday
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Dylan Bundy posted better numbers than he had recently in Sunday's 11-5 win against the Rays, allowing three runs on four hits (including three solo home runs) and no walks with seven strikeouts in seven innings. Bundy had allowed five runs in each of his last three starts, so the three […]
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Jordy Mercer Out Of Lineup Sunday
Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Jordy Mercer (rest) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets. Sean Rodriguez will fill his spot in the lineup. Rodriguez is hitting .273 with two home runs in 25 plate appearances in the second half of the season, so he is worth a look as a daily play […]
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Cody Bellinger Out Of Lineup Sunday Against Lefty
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman/outfielder Cody Bellinger (rest) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Braves. Bellinger will sit with lefty Sean Newcomb on the mound, as he is hitting just .221 against lefties this season. Max Muncy will play first base and Kike Hernandez will play center field. Muncy is a […]
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Billy Hamilton Out Of Lineup Sunday
Cincinnati Reds center fielder Billy Hamilton (rest) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies. Hamilton had started the past six games, so this appears to be a typical day off. Mason Williams will play center in his place. Williams is hitting .250 with a three-run home run in 10 plate appearances […]
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Jeimer Candelario Out Of Lineup Sunday
Detroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario (rest) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Indians. Ronny Rodriguez will man the hot corner in his place. Rodriguez is hitting just .163 this season and the Tigers will face ace Corey Kluber, so fantasy players should avoid him today.
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Anthony Rendon Placed On Family Medical Leave List
Washington Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon has been placed on the family medical leave list, per The Washington Post's Jorge Castillo. He has been on the paternity list since Thursday but will need more time before returning to the team. Mark Reynolds will continue to man the hot corner in his place. Reynolds has hit […]
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Jose Altuve Placed On DL With Knee Soreness
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (knee) has been placed on the 10-day disabled list with right knee soreness after sitting out the past few games with the injury. The move will be retroactive to July 26 and infielder Tyler White will be called up from Triple-A Fresno in a corresponding move. The injury comes […]
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Adam Jones Likely To Stay With Orioles In 2018
Despite his name appearing in trade talks, Baltimore Orioles center fielder Adam Jones is likely to remain with the O's through the rest of the 2018 season, per The Athletic's Dan Connolly. Due to his service time, Jones can veto all trades, so it would be his decision as to whether or not he would […]
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Mason Williams Hits Three-Run Home Run Friday
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Mason Williams went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run in Friday's 6-4 win over the Phillies. Williams took Nick Pivetta deep in just his second game with the Reds this season. With Scott Schebler (shoulder) still on the disabled list and Jesse Winker (shoulder) out for the season, the 26-year-old will be […]
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Raisel Iglesias Earns Eighth Multi-Inning Save Friday
Cincinnati Reds closer Raisel Iglesias notched his 20th save of the season in Friday's 6-4 game against the Phillies. Iglesias entered the game in the eighth inning up three with two outs and a runner on first base. After getting the third out, Iglesias proceeded to give up one unearned run in the ninth. His […]
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Anthony DeSclafani Posts Short Outing Friday
Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Anthony DeSclafani did not make it out of the fifth inning in Friday's 6-4 win against the Phillies. DeSclafani lasted just 4 1/3 innings, surrendering three runs on five hits (including a home run) and three walks with seven strikeouts. He now has an unimpressive 5.47 ERA and 1.35 WHIP in […]
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Yasmani Grandal Hits 17th Home Run Of Season Friday
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Yasmani Grandal went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Friday's 4-1 win over the Braves. Grandal smacked a fourth-inning Mike Foltyneicz fastball over the center-field wall for his 17th HR of the season. The 29-year-old has been a valuable fantasy option this season and now has the second-most HR amongst […]
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Alex Verdugo Hits First Home Run Of Season Friday
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Alex Verdugo went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 4-1 win against the Braves. The 22-year-old crushed a third-inning Mike Foltynewicz fastball to straightaway center field for his first HR of the season and the second in his Major League career. The rookie has posted a promising .280/.345/.440 slash […]
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Kenley Jansen Earns 30th Save Of Season Friday
Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen notched his 30th save of the season in Friday's 4-1 game against the Braves. Jansen entered the game in the eighth inning up three with two outs and runners on first and second. He got Freddie Freeman to fly out to end the inning and proceeded to pitch a […]
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Clayton Kershaw Dominant In Friday's Win
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw turned in an excellent outing in Friday's 4-1 win over the Braves. Kershaw pitched 7 2/3 innings, allowing a single run on six hits and no walks with eight strikeouts. He is now 4-5 on the season with a 2.52 ERA and a 1.06 WHIP. While injuries this […]
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Andrew Cashner Pitches Quality Start, Earns Win Friday
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Andrew Cashner turned in a solid start in Friday's 15-5 win over the Rays. Cashner allowed just two runs on five hits and three walks with two strikeouts in 6 innings. He is now 3-9 on the season with a 4.33 ERA, a 6.81 K/9 rate, and a 3.77 BB/9 rate […]
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Danny Valencia Picks Up Three Hits Friday
Baltimore Orioles third baseman Danny Valencia went 3-for-4 with three singles and an RBI in Friday's 15-5 win over the Rays. The veteran, who started off the season well, has slumped in July, hitting .241 with just two walks and two extra-base hits in 57 plate appearances. Valencia's fantasy value was slim to begin with, […]
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Adam Jones Plates Four Friday
Baltimore Orioles center fielder Adam Jones had a monster day at the plate in Friday's 15-5 routing of the Rays. Jones went 3-for-5 with two singles, a three-run home run, and four RBI. Despite playing in a weak offense, Jones has put together a decent fantasy season to this point, batting .281 with 11 HR […]
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Alex Cobb Takes Another Loss Thursday
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Alex Cobb fell to 2-14 on the season in Thursday's 4-3 loss to the Rays. Cobb was able to turn in a decent start, allowing four runs (three earned) on eight hits and a walk with two strikeouts in six innings, but it wasn't enough to avoid another loss. He now […]
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