Manny Machado Smacks Two Home Runs Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Manny Machado had a big day at the plate in Tuesday's 6-5 win against the Yankees, going 3-for-4 with a single, two home runs, a walk, and three RBI. Machado hit a solo shot in the fifth innings off of Masahiro Tanaka and then a two-run bomb off of Chad Green in […]

Billy Hamilton On Fire In July

Cincinnati Reds center fielder Billy Hamilton remained scorching hot in Monday's 7-5 win against the Indians, going 2-for-4 with two singles and his 22nd stolen base of the season. After a very slow start, Hamilton has crushed it in July, batting .423 with seven stolen bases in eight games. He seems to have found his […]

Anthony DeSclafani Earns Fourth Win Of Season Monday

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Anthony DeSclafani picked up his fourth win of the season on Monday against the Indians, pitching seven innings of one-run ball on five hits and two walks with three strikeouts. This was DeSclafani's first start of the season in which he allowed fewer than two runs. He now has a 4-1 […]

Justin Turner Plates Two Runs Monday, Continues To Heat Up

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner had another nice day at the plate in Monday's 8-2 win over the Padres, going 3-for-5 with three singles and two RBI. Turner has delivered offensively in July, as he is batting .310 with four RBI in 33 plate appearances. The power has not been there in that […]

Cody Bellinger Picks Up Three Hits Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Cody Bellinger had a nice day at the plate in Monday's 8-2 win against the Padres, going 3-for-5 with two singles and a double. The 22-year-old has continued to disappoint in his sophomore season, posting a .240 batting average with 17 home runs and 43 RBI in 364 plate appearances. […]

Yefry Ramirez Gets Hit Hard Monday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Yefry Ramirez had a rough outing in Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader against the Yankees, allowing four runs on nine hits (including a two-run home run) and two walks with four strikeouts in just four innings. Despite the poor performance, Ramirez will carry a respectable 3.93 ERA into the All-Star break […]

Safe After the Shipwreck - Players Worth Keeping On Sell-Off Teams

July is one of the most exciting times of the year for baseball: division races are starting to take shape, fans get to see all of their favorite All-Stars on the same stage, and the trade rumor mill is in full swing. Big names will find new homes and some teams will drastically change the […]

Brett Anderson Earns First Win Of Season Sunday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Brett Anderson picked up his first win of the season in Sunday's 6-0 win against the Indians. Anderson allowed no runs on three hits and two walks with three strikeouts in five innings. The performance was nice to see, as it was Anderson's first start since returning from the disabled list […]

Alex Wood Posts Fourth Consecutive Quality Start Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Alex Wood turned in another solid start in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Angels. The lefty allowed three runs on five hits (including a solo home run) and two walks with four strikeouts in six innings. Wood has now pitched four straight quality starts, posting a 2.88 ERA with 20 […]

Adam Duvall Hits 14th Home Run Of Season Sunday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Adam Duvall went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 6-5 extra-inning loss to the Cubs. Duvall has provided plenty of pop this season, hitting 14 HR with 55 RBI, but has a lowly .204 batting average. His stat line makes him worth a look in deeper roto leagues, but he […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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, […]

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 […]