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Luis Castillo Falters In Sunday's Start
Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Luis Castillo turned in a disappointing start on Sunday against the Cubs. Castillo needed 83 pitches to get through just four innings, allowing three runs on six hits and two walks with three strikeouts. The 25-year-old has yet to figure things out this season, posting a 5.58 ERA in 19 starts. […]
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Chris Davis Goes Yard For Second Straight Game Sunday
Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis flexed his muscle for the second straight game in Sunday's 10-1 loss to the Twins, going 1-for-4 with a solo home run and two strikeouts. Davis' ninth bomb of the season came in the ninth inning, taking Matt Magill deep into the right-field seats. While the two recent HR […]
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Evan Gattis Out Of Lineup Sunday To Rest
Houston Astros catcher/designated hitter Evan Gattis (rest) is out of the lineup Sunday against the White Sox. Nothing has been mentioned in terms of injuries, so this is just a day off for Gattis. George Springer will DH and Max Stassi will catch. Both Springer and Stassi are worth a start today against a struggling […]
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Ryan Braun, Manny Pina Head To DL; Lorenzo Cain Activated
Milwaukee Brewers first baseman/outfielder Ryan Braun (strained back) and catcher Manny Pina (left biceps strain) have been placed on the 10-day disabled list. On the plus side, Lorenzo Cain has been activated from the DL after recovering from a groin strain. Infielder Nate Orf, catcher Jacob Nottingham, and pitcher Corbin Burnes have all been recalled […]
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Nick Castellanos Out Of Lineup Sunday With Wrist Soreness
Detroit Tigers outfield Nick Castellanos (wrist) was a late scratch from Sunday's lineup against the Rangers, per MLB.com's Jason Beck. The left wrist soreness is mild, so this seems to be just a precautionary day of rest for Castellanos. The replacement starter has not yet been announced. Castellanos should be out of owners' lineups today.
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J.D. Martinez Out Of Lineup Sunday To Rest
Boston Red Sox outfielder/designated hitter J.D. Martinez (rest) is out of the lineup Sunday against the Royals. Nothing has been mentioned in terms of injuries, so this appears to be a routine day off. Steve Pearce will hit out of the DH spot in his place. Pearce is hitting .309 with a .536 slugging percentage […]
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Cesar Hernandez Out Of Lineup Sunday To Rest Foot
Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Cesar Hernandez (foot) is out of the lineup Sunday against the Pirates. Hernandez fouled a ball off his foot in Saturday's game and will get some time to rest today, although he will be available to pinch hit, per MLB.com's Todd Zolecki. Jesmuel Valentin will get the start at second in […]
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Elvis Andrus Out Of Lineup Sunday
Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus (rest) is out of the lineup Sunday against the Tigers. Nothing was mentioned in terms of injuries, so this appears to just be a routine day off for Andrus. Jurickson Profar will get the start in his place. Profar has been hot lately, batting .353 in his last seven games, […]
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Yonder Alonso Out Of Lineup Sunday
Cleveland Indians first baseman Yonder Alonso (rest) is out of the lineup on Sunday against the Athletics. Alonso is hitting just .206 against lefties this season (Brett Anderson is starting for the A's), so he will head to the bench. Edwin Encarnacion will man first and Michael Brantley will DH today. The Indians have essentially […]
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Christian Vazquez; Brian Johnson Head To DL
Boston Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez (finger) and starting pitcher Brian Johnson (hip) have both been placed on the 10-day disabled list, per the Athletic's Jen McCaffrey. Vazquez has a right fifth finger fracture and Johnson has left hip inflammation. Johnson's DL move will be retroactive to July 5. Pitcher William Cuevas was recalled from […]
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Jake Junis Heading To 10-Day DL; Heath Fillmyer Starting Sunday
Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Jake Junis (back) has been placed on the 10-day disabled list with lower back inflammation and will not make his start Sunday against the Red Sox. The move is retroactive to July 3, so Junis will be eligible to return July 13. Heath Fillmyer will make the spot start and […]
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Kenley Jansen Blows Third Save, Takes Loss Friday
Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen had an interesting outing in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Angels. Jansen entered the game up by one to start the ninth inning and got two quick outs. Jansen then walked Shohei Ohtani, who stole second but advanced to third on a Yasmani Grandal throwing error. A David Fletcher […]
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Kenta Maeda Pitches Well Again Friday
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Kenta Maeda turned in yet another solid start on Friday against the Angels. Maeda pitched 5 2/3 innings, allowing one run on three hits and two walks with nine strikeouts. He left with the lead but took a no-decision as Kenley Jansen blew the game in the ninth inning. Maeda […]
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Matt Kemp Plates Both Dodgers Runs Friday
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp provided most of the Dodgers offense in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Angels, going 2-for-4 with two singles and two RBI. The 33-year-old has had quite the resurgence this season, posting a .321/.356/.556 slash line with 15 home runs and 57 RBI. He has been a fantasy All-Star so […]
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Dylan Bundy Has Rough Start In Return From DL Friday
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Dylan Bundy did not fare well in his start Friday against the Twins, his first start since being activated from the disabled list with an ankle injury. Bundy lasted only 3 1/3 innings, surrendering six runs (five earned) on nine hits and a walk with two strikeouts. The poor outing could […]
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Raisel Iglesias Earns 17th Save Of Season Friday
Cincinnati Reds closer Raisel Iglesias earned his 17th save of the season in Friday's 3-2 win against the Cubs. Iglesias entered the game in the eighth inning up two runs with one out and runners on first and third. A run scored on a sacrifice fly but Iglesias was able to get out of the […]
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Billy Hamilton Collects Three Hits Friday
Cincinnati Reds center fielder Billy Hamilton had a nice day at the plate in Friday's 3-2 win over the Cubs, going 3-for-3 with three singles and a walk. He was also caught stealing for the fourth time this season. The speedy 27-year-old has been disappointing for fantasy owners this season, hitting just .222 with 16 […]
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Tyler Mahle Earns Seventh Win Of Season Friday
Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Tyler Mahle picked up his seventh win of the season in Friday's 3-2 game against the Cubs. Mahle allowed one run on five hits and two walks with four strikeouts in 6 2/3 innings. The 23-year-old has had a respectable season thus far, posting a 7-6 record with a 3.66 ERA, […]
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Jonathan Schoop Hits Two Homers Thursday
Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jonathan Schoop had a big day at the plate on Thursday in a 5-2 loss to the Twins. Schoop provided all of the Orioles' offensive output, going 2-for-4 with two home runs. The 26-year-old has been disappointing for fantasy owners this season but has gotten July started on the right note, […]
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Andrew Cashner Tosses Quality Start In Loss Thursday
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Andrew Cashner pitched six innings of three-run ball (two earned) on six hits (including a solo home run) and two walks with three strikeouts on Thursday against the Twins. Cashner took the loss, but the start was encouraging nonetheless. The 31-year-old is now 2-9 with a 4.39 ERA, a 7.06 K/9 […]
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Jesse Winker Continues To Hit Wednesday
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker stayed hot at the plate on Wednesday against the White Sox, going 2-for-3 with a single, a double, and two RBI. The 24-year-old has been on fire lately, batting .405 with five extra-base hits and 16 RBI in his last 14 games. Winker has turned out to be everything fantasy […]
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Jared Hughes Earns Sixth Save Of Season Wednesday
Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Jared Hughes earned his sixth save of the season on Wednesday against the White Sox. Hughes entered the game with a two-run lead and one out in the eighth inning and proceeded to pitch 1 2/3 innings, allowing no runs on a hit and a walk with two strikeouts. Hughes was […]
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Kenley Jansen Earns Multi-Inning Save Wednesday
Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen put in work for his 23rd save of the season Wednesday against the Pirates. Jansen entered the game with one out in the eighth inning up by two and proceeded to pitch 1 2/3 innings, allowing no runs on two hits and no walks with three strikeouts. Jansen now […]
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Yasmani Grandal Plates Three Wednesday, Stays Hot
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Yasmani Grandal had a nice day at the plate Wednesday against the Pirates, going 2-for-3 with a single, a double, a walk, and three RBI. Grandal has been a solid source of production out of a weak position this season, batting .247 with 12 home runs and 44 RBI. He has […]
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Rich Hill Earns Win In Short Start Wednesday
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Rich Hill (neck) earned his second win of the season on Wednesday against the Pirates. Hill pitched five innings, allowing two runs on four hits and a walk with five strikeouts on 73 pitches. He was pulled after the fifth inning due to neck stiffness that he suffered after an […]
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Adam Jones Plates Orioles Only Run Wednesday
Baltimore Orioles center fielder Adam Jones went 2-for-4 with a single, a double, and the Orioles' sole RBI in Wednesday's 4-1 loss to the Phillies. The 32-year-old has been one of the few bright spots for the Orioles this season, as he has hit .287 with 10 home runs and 33 RBI in 350 plate […]
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Raisel Iglesias Blows Third Save Of Season Tuesday
Cincinnati Reds closer Raisel Iglesias blew his third save of the season in Tuesday's 12-8 loss to the White Sox. Iglesias entered with a one-run lead in the ninth inning but gave up a game-tying home run to Avisail Garcia. The Reds would go on to lose in extra innings. Iglesias' final stat line for […]
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Adam Duvall Crushes 13th Home Run Of Season Tuesday
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Adam Duvall went 1-for-6 with a three-run home run in Tuesday's 12-8 loss to the White Sox. Duvall crushed a fifth-inning Lucas Giolito off-speed pitch into the second deck in left field for his 13th HR of the season. Duvall now has 53 RBI on the season despite a lowly .205 batting […]
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Jed Lowrie Plates Three Runs Tuesday, Stays Hot
Oakland Athletics second baseman Jed Lowrie went 2-for-3 with a single, a double, a walk, and three RBI in Tuesday's 6-2 win against the Padres. Lowrie has been on fire lately, batting .478 with a .913 slugging percentage and eight RBI in his last seven games. He has once again proven to be a solid […]
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Chris Bassitt Has Short Start Tuesday
Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Chris Bassitt did not last all that long in Tuesday's start against the Padres, pitching just 4 2/3 innings. Bassitt allowed two runs on seven hits and three walks with six strikeouts, throwing 88 pitches in the outing. The 29-year-old now has a 3.00 ERA with 24 strikeouts and 11 walks […]
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