Trey Mancini With Three Hits Friday, Starting To Heat Up

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Trey Mancini had a nice day at the plate in Friday's 7-1 loss to the Angels, going 3-for-3 with two singles, a double, and a walk batting leadoff. He is hitting just .234 for the season but has stepped it up lately, batting .391 in his last seven games. While he […]

David Hess' Rough Season Continues Friday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher David Hess had another poor outing against the Angels Friday, surrendering six runs on nine hits (including a solo home run) and two walks in 5 2/3 innings. The 24-year-old now has a hefty 5.94 ERA with a strikeout rate (4.98 K/9) similar to his walk rate (3.64 BB/9) and 10 […]

Anthony DeSclafani Has Rough Start Thursday

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Anthony DeSclafani had a lackluster outing against the Brewers on Thursday, surrendering four runs on five hits (including a two-run home run) and a walk with six strikeouts in 6 1/3 innings. This was DeSclafani's first start in his last four in which he allowed more than two runs. He now […]

Blake Treinen Earns 20th Save Of Season Thursday

Oakland Athletics closer Blake Treinen picked up his 20th save of the season Thursday against the Tigers after sitting in Wednesday's save situation. Treinen pitched a scoreless ninth inning, allowing no hits and a walk with a strikeout. Bullpen-mate Lou Trivino got the save on Wednesday while Treinen received a routine day off but things […]

Sean Manaea Pitches Another Strong Start Thursday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Sean Manaea delivered another solid performance in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Tigers. Manaea pitched six innings, allowing two runs on five hits (including a two-run home run) and a walk with two strikeouts. The lefty has been a solid fantasy asset this season, posting an 8-6 record with a 3.38 […]

Justin Turner Hits Two-Run Home Run Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Thursday's 11-5 loss to the Cubs. Turner's fourth HR of the season came in the ninth inning of the contest. Turner has been disappointing to this point in the season but has been hitting better lately, batting […]

Walker Buehler Pitches Disastrous Inning Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler pitched a poor sixth inning in Thursday's game against the Cubs. Buehler, who had just returned from the disabled list with a rib injury, made a relief appearance rather than make another minor league start. The 23-year-old rookie allowed five runs on five hits (including a solo home […]

Clayton Kershaw Rebounds Well In Thursday's Start

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw looked more like himself in Thursday's start against the Cubs, his second since returning from the disabled list with a back injury. The ace went five innings, allowing one run on four hits and no walks with six strikeouts. While he has been slightly below-average this season by […]

Chris Davis Hits Home Run In Second Straight Game Thursday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Thursday's 4-2 extra-inning loss to the Mariners. Davis took a fourth-inning Mike Leake fastball deep to left-center field for his seventh HR of the season and his second in the last two games. Davis is hitting just .155 […]

Manny Machado Crushes Solo Home Run Thursday

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Manny Machado provided half of the Orioles' runs in Thursday's 4-2 extra-inning loss to the Mariners, going 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk. Machado launched a fourth-inning Mike Leake hanging breaking ball into the left-field seats for his 20th HR of the season. The 25-year-old phenom has cooled off […]

Zach Britton Blows First Save Of Season Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles closer Zach Britton blew his first save of the season in Wednesday's game against the Mariners. Britton entered the ninth inning with a two-run lead and proceeded to give it away on a Kyle Seager two-run home run. Britton's final line in the inning pitched was two runs on two hits with a […]

Alex Wood Delivers Another Quality Start Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Alex Wood picked up his fourth win of the season on Wednesday against the Cubs, throwing seven innings of three-run ball off of seven hits (including a two-run home run) and no walks with six strikeouts. The lefty has had an up-and-down season so far (4-5 record with a 4.11 […]

Max Muncy Mashes Solo Home Run Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers first/third baseman Max Muncy went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in Wednesday's 7-5 win over the Cubs. Muncy got things started by launching a first-inning Kyle Hendricks offering over the center field wall for his 16th HR this season. The 27-year-old has been a big surprise fantasy-wise, posting […]

Lou Trivino Earns Second Save Of Season Wednesday

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Lou Trivino notched his second save of the season on Wednesday against the Tigers. Trivino entered the ninth inning up by three and pitched a 1-2-3 inning with a strikeout. Nothing has been mentioned as to why closer Blake Treinen did not get the ball in the ninth, but he had […]

Chris Davis Obliterates Three-Run Home Run Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis had a big day at the plate on Wednesday against the Mariners, going 2-for-5 with a single and a three-run home run. Davis destroyed an eighth-inning Alex Colome fastball out onto Eutaw Street for his sixth HR of the season. The power-hitting lefty has struggled mightily this season, hitting […]

Danny Valencia Crushes Two-Run Home Run Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles third baseman Danny Valencia continued to hit in Wednesday's 8-7 loss to the Mariners, going 2-for-4 with a single and a two-run home run. Valencia started the game off by crushing a first-inning Wade LeBlanc offering deep into the left field seats. Valencia has had a solid season thus far, hitting .292 with […]

Adam Duvall Plates Two With Single Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Adam Duvall went 1-for-3 with a single, a walk, and two RBI in Wednesday's 6-5 win over the Braves. Duvall is now hitting .205 with 12 home runs and 46 RBI in 273 plate appearances. His fantasy value is questionable given his low batting average, but his .235 BABIP versus a career […]

Luis Castillo Lackluster Again In Start Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Luis Castillo turned in another disappointing start on Wednesday against the Braves. Castillo allowed five runs (four earned) on six hits and a walk with four strikeouts in four innings. The 25-year-old has now gone six straight starts without recording a quality start. Castillo has let fantasy owners down this season […]

Dodgers The Favorites To Land Manny Machado

The Los Angeles Dodgers are reportedly the front-runners to trade for Baltimore Orioles shortstop Manny Machado, per USA Today's Bob Nightengale. Machado will become an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season, so the Orioles will likely trade him before the July 31 non-waiver deadline in order to get something in return rather […]

Craig Gentry Placed On DL; Jimmy Yacabonis To Start Thursday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Craig Gentry (rib) has been placed on the 10-day disabled list with a left rib fracture, per the Associated Press via Washington Post. The Orioles recalled pitcher Jimmy Yacabonis and utility man Steve Wilkerson from Triple-A Norfolk in corresponding moves after both Gentry and Darren O'Day (hamstring) were placed on the DL. […]

Cody Bellinger Looking More Like Himself In June

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Cody Bellinger continued to turn things around in Tuesday's 9-4 loss to the Cubs. The 22-year-old went 2-for-4 with two singles and an RBI. After an abysmal extended start to the season, Bellinger looks like he may have figured things out in June, as he has posted a .279/.410/.691 slash […]

Ross Stripling Continues Outstanding Season Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Ross Stripling was up to his dominant ways again on Tuesday against the Cubs. Stripling allowed one run on seven hits (including a solo home run) and a walk with four strikeouts in five innings. The 28-year-old has been a surprising bright spot in fantasy this season, posting a 6-2 […]

Kevin Gausman Turns In Strong Start Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Kevin Gausman turned in a solid start on Tuesday against the Mariners. Gausman pitched six innings, allowing one run on five hits (including a solo home run) and a walk with four strikeouts. The 27-year-old is 3-6 with a 4.20 ERA, 88 strikeouts and 25 walks in 94 1/3 innings. He […]

Darren O'Day Placed on 10-Day DL Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Darren O'Day (hamstring) has been placed on the 10-day disabled list after aggravating a hamstring injury in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Mariners, per MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli. O'Day pulled up lame after attempting to field an eighth-inning Jean Segura bunt. The side-armer allowed two runs on two hits without recording an […]

Scott Schebler Crushes Solo Home Run Monday, Stays Hot

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Scott Schebler continued to produce on Monday against the Braves, going 2-for-5 with a double, a solo home run and a walk. Schebler took Mike Foltynewicz deep into the right field seats for his 10th HR of the season. He has been on fire all of June, posting a .355/.410/.618 slash line […]

Kike Hernandez Stays Hot Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers super-utility man Kike Hernandez continued to hit on Monday against the Cubs, going 1-for-3 with a solo home run. Hernandez crushed a second-inning fastball into the left field bullpen and has now hit three HRs in his last two games. He has been on fire recently, batting .321 with a .679 slugging […]

Tyler Mahle Mediocre In Monday's Start

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Tyler Mahle turned in a lackluster start on Monday against the Braves, allowing three runs on five hits and four walks with five strikeouts in five innings. This was Mahle's first start in his last five in which he allowed more than two runs. The 23-year-old now has a 6-6 record […]

Kenta Maeda Dominant in Monday's Start

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Kenta Maeda shut the Cubs down in Monday's 2-1 win. Maeda allowed no runs on just three hits and a walk with nine strikeouts over seven innings. He is now 5-4 with a 3.44 ERA and a 1.31 WHIP over 68 innings. He has been reliable for fantasy owners to […]

Julio Urias To Throw Two Bullpen Sessions This Week

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that starting pitcher Julio Urias (shoulder) is expected to throw two bullpen sessions this week. The 21-year-old lefty prospect is recovering from a torn anterior capsule in his throwing shoulder. He got his fastball up to 88 mph in his last session, which is a ways away from […]

Austin Hays Seeing Ankle Specialist

Baltimore Orioles outfield prospect Austin Hays is going to see a specialist regarding his ankle injury, per BaltimoreBaseball.com's Dan Connolly. The Orioles top outfield prospect has been seen in a boot, but it remains to be seen whether rest or surgery will be the next step in his recovery. The 22-year-old is hitting .224 with […]