Brett Anderson Throwing Bullpen Session Wednesday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Brett Anderson (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Wednesday, per San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser. Anderson is currently recovering from a shoulder strain that landed him on the 10-day disabled list. He said that he is feeling no shoulder discomfort and that things are accelerating with his rehab. Anderson […]

Mychal Givens Takes Third Loss Of Season Monday

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Mychal Givens was charged with his third loss of the season Monday against the Red Sox. Givens entered the game tied in the 11th inning with runners on first and second and two outs. He walked the bases loaded, but got a strikeout to get out of the inning. He stayed […]

Caleb Ferguson Will Start Tuesday, Kenta Maeda On Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that Caleb Ferguson will be called up from Triple-A Oklahoma City to start against the Rangers on Tuesday with Kenta Maeda (hip) starting Wednesday, per Dodger Talk's David Vassegh. A disabled list move will be necessary to bring Ferguson up, but no move has been disclosed at this time. […]

Dylan Bundy Pitches Gem Against Red Sox Monday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Dylan Bundy turned in an excellent start on Monday against the Red Sox. Bundy allowed no runs on three hits and two walks with seven strikeouts in eight innings. Unfortunately, the Orioles could not get anything going offensively, so Bundy took a no-decision. The 25-year-old now owns a 4-7 record with […]

Zach Britton To Be Activated From DL Monday

Baltimore Orioles closer Zach Britton (Achilles) will be activated from the disabled list Monday prior to the Orioles game against the Red Sox, per The Baltimore Sun's Jon Meoli. A countermove has not yet been announced. Britton has yet to pitch in the big leagues this season but has been an elite closer for the […]

Manny Machado Out Of Lineup Monday With Illness

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Manny Machado (illness) is out of the starting lineup on Monday against the Red Sox due to an undisclosed illness, per Baltimore Sun's Jon Meoli. This will be Machado's first day of rest this season. He has been a top fantasy option, posting a .312/.380/.591 slash line with 18 home runs and […]

Sophomore Slumps - Should We Worry About Bellinger and Castillo?

The sophomore slump is a phenomenon that all fantasy players fear. A rookie will catch everyone’s attention after seemingly breaking out the previous season, making them a hot commodity in next season’s drafts. After rising significantly higher in drafts than last season, you land who you think will be a star, only to have them […]

Jared Hughes Earns Fourth Save Of Season

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Jared Hughes earned his fourth save of the season on Sunday against the Cardinals. Hughes came on to start the eighth inning and pitched two innings, allowing no runs on no hits and a walk with three strikeouts. Interim manager Jim Riggleman said that he did not deploy closer Raisel Iglesias […]

Anthony DeSclafani Earns First Win Of Season Sunday

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Anthony DeSclafani picked up his first win of the season on Sunday against the Cardinals. DeSclafani allowed three runs (two earned) on 10 hits and two walks with six strikeouts in five innings. The start was his second of the season, as he had been sidelined with an oblique injury. DeSclafani […]

Blake Treinen Earns Third Win Of Season Sunday

Oakland Athletics closer Blake Treinen picked up his third win of the season on Sunday in a 3-2 game against the Royals. Treinen entered the game tied in the eighth inning with a runner on second and one out and was able to work out of the inning. He then came on to pitch the […]

Sean Manaea Takes No-Decision In Strong Outing Sunday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Sean Manaea turned in a great start on Sunday against the Royals but had to settle for a no-decision. The lefty pitched seven 1/3 innings, allowing two runs on six hits and no walks with six strikeouts. Manaea has now tossed two consecutive solid starts after a rough stretch of six […]

Alex Cobb Clobbered Sunday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Alex Cobb turned in a horrid start on Sunday against the Blue Jays in a 13-3 loss. Cobb lasted only three 2/3 innings, allowing nine runs on 11 hits and a walk with five strikeouts. He has had an abysmal season with the Orioles, owning a 2-8 record with a 7.23 […]

Jonathan Schoop Lines Sixth Home Run Of Season Sunday

Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jonathan Schoop went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and two strikeouts on Sunday in a 13-3 loss to the Blue Jays. Schoop's sixth HR of the season was a line drive off of Marco Estrada that barely cleared the left-field wall. Schoop has been extremely disappointing this season, posting a […]

Trey Mancini Picks Up Two Extra-Base Hits Sunday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Trey Mancini has a strong day at the plate Sunday against the Blue Jays, going 2-for-4 with a double and a solo home run. The blast to straightaway center field came off of Marco Estrada in the second inning. Mancini also made a leaping catch against the left-field wall to round […]

Luis Castillo Roughed Up In Third Straight Start

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Luis Castillo had his third straight poor outing in Saturday's 6-4 loss to the Cardinals. The 25-year-old allowed five runs on four hits and three walks with 10 strikeouts in six innings. The damage came on back-to-back home runs in the first inning and a bases-clearing double in the third. Castillo […]

Chris Bassitt Takes Tough Loss In Stellar Season Debut

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Chris Bassitt gave a great performance in his first start of the season but took the loss in a 2-0 game against the Royals. Bassitt pitched seven innings, allowing just one run on three hits and a walk with six strikeouts. Unfortunately, his offense could not get anything going to support […]

Matt Chapman Tallies Three Hits Saturday

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman was the lone offensive bright spot for the A's Saturday, picking up three of the team's four hits in a 2-0 loss to the Royals. Chapman went 3-for-3 with three singles and a walk. The 25-year-old owns a disappointing .244/.337/.423 slash line on the season but has been doing […]

Yasiel Puig Racks Up Three Hits Saturday; Getting Hot In June

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig had another nice day at the plate Saturday, going 3-for-4 with two singles and a double in a 5-3 loss to the Braves. Puig has been tearing it up in June, hitting a scorching .464 with six extra-base hits and six RBI in 28 at-bats. He faces a favorable […]

Alex Wood Takes Loss In Short Start Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Alex Wood fell to 1-5 on the season in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Braves. The lefty surrendered four runs (just two earned) on nine hits and no walks with six strikeouts in four 2/3 innings. This was Wood's second straight start of fewer than five innings, and manager Dave […]

Kevin Gausman Turns In Decent Start Saturday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Kevin Gausman turned in an average performance on Saturday against the Blue Jays, taking a no-decision in the 4-3 loss. Gausman gave up three runs on nine hits (including a solo home run) and no walks with six strikeouts in six 2/3 innings. He now owns a 3-5 record with a […]

Chance Sisco Picks Up Two Hits, RBI Saturday

Baltimore Orioles catcher Chance Sisco went 2-for-4 with a single, a double, a walk, and an RBI in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Blue Jays. The double was Cisco's seventh of the season. The 23-year-old rookie has been disappointing at the plate, with a .215 batting average, a .336 slugging percentage, and a 36.5% strikeout […]

Trevor Cahill Scratched Saturday; Chris Bassitt To Make Start

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Trevor Cahill (Achilles) will not make his scheduled start Saturday against the Royals due to a minor Achilles injury, per MLB.com's Jane Lee. Chris Bassitt was recalled from Triple-A Nashville to start instead. Bassitt owns a 2-3 record with a 6.10 ERA in 10 outings, seven of which were starts, at […]

Max Muncy Plates Two Friday, Continues To Produce

Los Angeles Dodgers corner infielder Max Muncy contributed to the Dodgers slugfest on Friday against the Braves, going 2-for-4 with a double, a solo home run and two RBI. Muncy's HR was one of five hit by the Dodgers in the 7-3 win. Muncy has performed well this season, posting a .262/.368/.566 slash line with […]

Walker Buehler Leaves Start With Rib Soreness

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler (rib) was pulled early from his start on Friday against the Braves. Manager Dave Roberts checked in with Buehler before his at-bat in the fifth inning as if there were some concern, and Buehler exited the game in the sixth after recording the first out. The move seems […]

Jesse Winker Drives In Two Friday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker continued to make his case to be in the starting lineup Friday, going 2-for-4 with two singles, two RBI and a walk against the Rockies. The 24-year-old rookie has had to fight for playing time in a crowded outfield with Billy Hamilton, Adam Duvall and Scott Schebler. However, his bat has […]

Zach Britton Could Be Activated As Soon As Monday

Baltimore Orioles closer Zach Britton (Achilles) could return to the Orioles bullpen as soon as Monday, per MASN Sports' Steve Melewski. Britton was originally set to make his final rehab appearance Monday but is instead pitching Friday night. The expedited schedule perhaps was prompted after Brad Brach's meltdown Thursday night and manager Buck Showalter's emphasis on […]

Andrew Cashner Picks Up Another Loss Friday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Andrew Cashner added to his loss tally Friday in a 5-1 game against the Blue Jays. The 31-year-old surrendered three runs on nine hits (including two home runs) and two walks with four strikeouts in six innings. Cashner is now 2-8 with a 4.98 ERA and a 1.67 WHIP in 72 […]

Matt Olson Continues To Own Royals Pitching

Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson took advantage of Royals pitching once again on Thursday, going 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and a strikeout. The 24-year-old has dominated the Royals this season, posting a .429 batting average and .529 on-base percentage with four HRs and nine RBI in 14 at-bats. Olson is […]

Paul Blackburn Delivers Solid Performance In Season Debut

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Paul Blackburn picked up a win in his season debut against the Royals on Thursday. Blackburn allowed one run on three hits and no walks with three strikeouts in six innings. The 24-year-old missed 10 weeks on the disabled list with a right forearm strain but had a respectable 3.22 ERA […]

David Hess Pitches Well In Start Thursday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher David Hess turned in a solid performance in Thursday's game against the Blue Jays, taking a no-decision. The 24-year-old righty allowed one run on five hits, including a solo home run, and two walks with four strikeouts in six innings. Hess has pitched well in his rookie season, posting a 3.07 […]