Chris Taylor Falls A Single Short Of The Cycle Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop/outfielder Chris Taylor had a massive day at the plate in Tuesday's 8-3 win over the Pirates. Taylor went 3-for-4 with a double, a triple, and a two-run home run. Like most of the Dodgers, Taylor has been heating up lately, batting .304 with four extra-base hits and four RBI in his […]

Max Muncy Goes Yard Twice Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Max Muncy had a big day at the plate on Tuesday against the Pirates, going 3-for-4 with a single and two solo home runs. Muncy kept things going in the first inning, as he followed up a Joc Pederson leadoff HR with one of his own off of Ivan Nova. […]

Clayton Kershaw Earns Second Win Of Season Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw turned in a solid start in Tuesday's 8-3 win over the Pirates. Kershaw pitched six innings, allowing two runs on four hits and no walks with two strikeouts. The lefty now has a 2-4 record with a 2.86 ERA and a 1.10 WHIP in 11 starts. While the […]

Mark Trumbo Blasts Solo Home Run Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles designated hitter/outfielder Mark Trumbo went 2-for-3 with a single, a solo home run and a walk in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Phillies. Trumbo's 11th HR came off of a Zach Eflin second-inning fastball, which he mashed into the center field seats. He has been a consistent fantasy option this season, posting a […]

Alex Cobb Tosses Quality Start But Takes Loss Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Alex Cobb fell to 2-10 after Tuesday's loss to the Phillies despite tossing a quality start. Cobb allowed three runs on four hits and three walks with five strikeouts in 6 2/3 innings. The 30-year-old now has a 6.53 ERA and a 1.62 WHIP in 81 1/3 IP. He will face […]

Matt Chapman Activated From DL, Franklin Barreto Optioned

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman has been activated from the 10-day disabled list after recovering from a right hand injury. Infielder Franklin Barreto will be sent back down to Triple-A Nashville in a corresponding move. The A's will be glad to have their defensive stud back, and fantasy owners will be glad to have […]

Alex Wood Delivers Another Solid Start Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Alex Wood pitched well yet again in Monday's 17-1 win over the Pirates. Wood went six innings, allowing one run on six hits (including a solo home run) and no walks with three strikeouts. The lefty has now gone five straight starts allowing two runs or fewer and has a […]

Yasiel Puig Plates Four Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig had a big day at the plate on Monday against the Pirates, going 3-for-5 with a single, two doubles, and four RBI. The Dodgers' offense has been heating up lately, and Puig has been no exception, as he is hitting .333 in his last seven games. The 27-year-old can […]

Matt Kemp Has Another Monster Game Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp had his second consecutive big game at the plate in Monday's 17-1 rout of the Pirates. Kemp went 5-for-5 with three singles, a double, a three-run home run, and four RBI. The 33-year-old has eight hits in the past two games and has been crushing it at the plate […]

Scott Schebler Crushes Leadoff Home Run Monday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Scott Schebler had a nice day at the plate against the White Sox, going 2-for-3 with a double, a solo home run, and a walk. Schebler got started right away, smashing the first James Shields offering of the game over the right field wall. The 27-year-old has been a consistent fantasy asset […]

Raisel Iglesias Rebounds In Monday's Outing

Cincinnati Reds closer Raisel Iglesias was in top form in Monday's 5-3 win against the White Sox, earning his 16th save of the season. Iglesias pitched a clean ninth inning, allowing no runs, hits, or walks with two strikeouts. This came just a day after Iglesias allowed a two-run home run, albeit in a non-save […]

Luis Castillo Dominant In Monday's Start

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Luis Castillo looked like his rookie-season self in Monday's 5-3 win over the White Sox. Castillo allowed one run on six hits and no walks with six strikeouts in 6 2/3 innings. The 25-year-old took advantage of a favorable matchup, as this was just the first time allowing less than three […]

Raisel Iglesias Allows Two-Run Home Run Sunday

Cincinnati Reds closer Raisel Iglesias had a bumpy outing in Sunday's 8-2 win over the Brewers. Iglesias, who had not pitched in three days, came in for some work in the ninth inning of an 8-0 game. He allowed a walk and then a two-run home run to Ryan Braun before settling down and getting […]

Matt Harvey Has Excellent Start Sunday

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Matt Harvey had a stellar start in Sunday's 8-2 win over the Brewers, tossing 5 2/3 innings of no-run ball on just two hits and no walks with six strikeouts. Apart from the decrease in strikeout rate (6.71 K/9 vs 8.47 K/9 career), Harvey has actually been a serviceable fantasy option […]

Frankie Montas Takes Second Loss Of Season Sunday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Frankie Montas was charged with his second loss of the season in Sunday's 15-3 game against the Indians. Montas allowed three runs on nine hits and no walks with six strikeouts in 5 2/3 innings. The 25-year-old flamethrower has been a pleasant surprise since being called up, posting a 4-2 record […]

Matt Kemp Has Monster Day Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp was an offensive juggernaut in Sunday's 6-4 win over the Rockies, going 3-for-4 with a single, a double, a solo home run, and four RBI. Kemp's 14th bomb of the year was a clutch one, providing the go-ahead run off of Adam Ottavino in the bottom of the eighth […]

Kenley Jansen Earns 22nd Save Of Season Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen picked up his 22nd save of the season Sunday in a 6-4 game against the Rockies. Jansen pitched a clean ninth inning, allowing no runs on no hits and no walks with two strikeouts. The 30-year-old had a bumpy start to the season but has since looked like the […]

Ross Stripling Has Rough Start Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Ross Stripling has an uncharacteristically subpar outing on Sunday against the Rockies. Stripling allowed four runs on nine hits (including a solo home run) and a walk with seven strikeouts in six innings. The 28-year-old has had an outstanding season even including Sunday's start, as he is now 6-2 with […]

Mark Trumbo Crushes Two Home Runs Sunday

Baltimore Orioles designated hitter/outfielder Mark Trumbo played a big role in Sunday's 8-2 win over the Angels, going 2-for-4 with two solo home runs. Trumbo hit an opposite-field blast in the fourth inning and then launched a ball into the left-field seats in the fifth. He now has 10 HR and 25 RBI to go […]

Kevin Gausman Turns In Another Great Start Sunday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Kevin Gausman turned in another strong start on Sunday against the Angels, allowing two runs on six hits (including a solo home run) and no walks with two strikeouts in eight innings. This was Gausman's fourth straight start of allowing two or fewer runs. The 27-year-old is now 4-6 with a […]

Matt Duffy (2B/3B, TB) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 19% of leagues ANALYSIS: If I told you that there was a guy available in 89% of leagues who is hitting .323 in the month of June, you would probably go rush to take a look. If I told you that Tampa Bay Rays infielder Matt Duffy was […]

Scooter Gennett, Jesse Winker Out Of Lineup Sunday

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett (rest) and outfielder Jesse Winker (rest) are both out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers. Alex Blandino will get the start at second base with Adam Duvall, Billy Hamilton, and Scott Schebler covering the outfield. Blandino is hitting just .217 this season so he should not […]

Kevin Kiermaier Out Of Lineup Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (rest) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros. Kiermaier has started the last 10 straight games, so this is just a routine day off. Johnny Field will come off the bench to start in right field, with Joey Wendle manning left field and Mallex Smith […]

George Springer Out Of Lineup Sunday

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer (back) is out of the lineup on Sunday against the Rays. Springer is day-to-day after an attempted diving catch in Saturday's game. Jake Marisnick will man center field in his place. Marisnick is hitting just .197 against lefties this season (Blake Snell will be on the mound for the Rays) […]

Kendrys Morales Out Of Lineup Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Kendrys Morales (rest) is out of the lineup on Sunday against Jordan Zimmerman and the Tigers. Morales is hitting just .111 in his last seven games so he will head to the bench to clear his head. Curtis Granderson will get the start instead. Granderson has hit .278 with three […]

Seung Hwan Oh Pitches Ninth Inning Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Seung Hwan Oh got the call in the ninth inning of Saturdays 4-3 win over the Tigers. Oh entered the game tied and allowed no runs on a hit and a walk with a strikeout. The Blue Jays walked off with a win in the bottom of the ninth, so […]

Edwin Jackson Pitches Well Again Saturday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Edwin Jackson delivered another strong start on Saturday against the Indians, allowing two runs on two solo home runs and no walks with six strikeouts in 6 2/3 innings. The 34-year-old has just two starts this season but has an impressive 2.13 ERA with 13 strikeouts and no walks in 12 […]

Andrew Cashner Pitches Well Saturday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Andrew Cashner had a solid outing on Saturday against the Angels, allowing one run on four hits and two walks with four strikeouts in six innings. Despite the good start, he has had a lackluster season, going 2-8 with a 4.48 ERA, a 7.23 K/9 rate, and a 4.08 BB/9 rate. […]

Kike Hernandez Continues Recent Power Streak Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers super utility man Kike Hernandez went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Rockies. Hernandez ended German Marquez's perfect game bid by destroying a sixth-inning fastball over the left-field wall. The 26-year-old has been crushing the ball lately, batting .333 with four HR and […]

Kenta Maeda Pitches Well But Takes Loss Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Kenta Maeda took his fifth loss of the season on Saturday against the Rockies, allowing three runs (two earned) on five hits (including a solo home run) and two walks with nine strikeouts in seven innings. Maeda unfortunately only received one run of offensive support, as Rockies' German Marquez dominated […]