Matt Joyce Expected To Return To Athletics For Weekend Series

Oakland Athletics outfielder Matt Joyce (back) is expected to rejoin the team for the upcoming weekend series against the White Sox, per A's beat writer Juan McWilliams. Joyce had three hits in his rehab game with Triple-A Nashville Tuesday, so it looks like he is recovering well from his lower back issues. While the A's […]

Matt Chapman Receives Injection In Hand Tuesday

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman (hand) received a cortisone injection in his injured right hand Tuesday, per A's beat writer Juan McWilliams. Chapman is currently rehabbing after being placed on the 10-day disabled list last Thursday with a hand injury that he has been battling with since spring training. If the injection is well-received, […]

Mark Canha Plates Three In Big Game Sunday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Mark Canha had a nice day at the plate in Sunday's 6-5 extra-innings win over the Angels, going 2-for-4 with a single, a two-run home run, a walk, and three RBI. Canha lined a second-inning Andrew Heaney changeup over the left-center field wall for his eighth HR of the season. The 29-year-old […]

Daniel Mengden's June Struggles Continue Sunday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Daniel Mengden suffered another lackluster outing Sunday in a 6-5 extra-innings win over the Angels. Mengden allowed four runs on six hits (including two home runs) and three walks with two strikeouts in 5 2/3 innings. This marks his third straight start of allowing four or more runs after a solid […]

Billy Hamilton Picks Up Three Hits, Two Steals Sunday

Cincinnati Reds center fielder Billy Hamilton had a great game overall on Sunday against the Pirates, going 3-for-4 with three singles, two steals, and an amazing diving catch at the warning track. The game was a display of Hamilton's skills of speed and solid defense. He now has a .197/.285/.282 slash line with 13 stolen […]

Anthony DeSclafani Earns Second Win Of Season Sunday

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Anthony DeSclafani turned in a solid start on Sunday in an 8-6 game against the Pirates. DeSclafani allowed two runs on three hits (including two solo home runs) and a walk with four strikeouts in 5 2/3 innings. He now has a 2-1 record with a 4.60 ERA and a 1.47 […]

Caleb Ferguson Takes First Career Loss Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers Caleb Ferguson suffered his first career loss on Sunday in a 4-1 game against the Giants. The 21-year-old surrendered four runs (three earned) on two hits (both home runs) and a walk with six strikeouts in five innings. He now has a 7.59 ERA with 12 strikeouts and six walks in 10 […]

Jace Peterson Plates Four In Big Game Sunday

Baltimore Orioles utility man Jace Peterson had a nice day at the plate on Sunday in a 10-4 win over the Marlins. Peterson went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run (his first of the season), and four RBI. The 28-year-old now has a .196/.320/.308 slash line in 128 plate appearances. Peterson does now see […]

Dylan Bundy Picks Up Win With Help From His Offense Sunday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Dylan Bundy turned in a mediocre start on Sunday against the Marlins but got the win in a 10-4 game thanks to his offense backing him up. Bundy pitched six innings, allowing four runs on five hits (including two two-run home runs from Justin Bour) and two walks with five strikeouts. […]

Kenley Jansen Escapes With 17th Save Of Season Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen earned his 17th save on Saturday in an exciting 3-1 game against the Giants. Jansen entered the ninth inning up two, and several batters later (after a Justin Turner throwing error and a walk among other things) Jansen had runners on second and third with two outs. He was […]

Matt Kemp Continues June Power Display Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp had another solid day at the plate on Saturday against the Giants, going 2-for-3 with a single, a solo home run, and a walk. Kemp got things going in the second inning by smashing a Madison Bumgarner fastball into the left-field seats. The 33-year-old has been flexing his muscle […]

Jose Abreu Out Of Lineup Sunday

Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu (rest) is out of the lineup Sunday against the Tigers. Nothing has been reported regarding an injury, so this appears to be just a routine day off. The 31-year-old has been a consistent fantasy provider again this season, posting a .284/.339/.504 slash line with 11 home runs and […]

Mallex Smith Out Of Lineup Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays center fielder Mallex Smith (rest) is out of the lineup on Sunday against the Yankees. Nothing has been reported regarding an injury, so this appears to be just a routine day off. Smith has posted a serviceable .285 batting average with 12 steals in 239 plate appearances this season but should be […]

Shane Bieber To Start Sunday Against The Twins

The Cleveland Indians have recalled starting pitcher Shane Bieber from Triple-A Columbus to start Sunday's game against the Twins. Bieber was set to start Sunday's game, but the move ended up coming as a corresponding one after Carlos Carrasco was placed on the 10-day disabled list with a right elbow contusion. Bieber made his Major […]

Chris Davis Out Of Lineup For Sixth Straight Game, Benched Indefinitely

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis has been indefinitely benched and is out of the lineup again Sunday, per thebaltimorewire.com's Ben Palmer. Davis has been one of the worst starting hitters in all of baseball this season, posting an abysmal .150/.227/.227 slash line with just four home runs and 15 RBI. After providing elite power […]

Carlos Carrasco Heads To DL With Right Elbow Contusion

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco was placed on the 10-day disabled list with a right elbow contusion Sunday. Carrasco was struck directly in the arm by a comeback line drive in the second inning of Saturday's game and immediately exited. Shane Beiber will be recalled from Triple-A Columbus in a corresponding move. The injury […]

Danny Valencia Out Of Lineup Sunday

Baltimore Orioles third baseman Danny Valencia (rest) is out of the lineup on Sunday against the Marlins. Valencia will receive a regular day of rest after starting the last five games. He has posted a solid .283/.350/.462 slash line in 163 plate appearances. Valencia should be out of fantasy owners' lineups today.

Kike Hernandez Hits Clutch Two-Run Home Run Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers super utility man Kike Hernandez went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Giants. Hernandez clubbed a hanging curveball from Madison Bumgarner into the left-centerfield seats in the fifth inning to give his team the go-ahead lead. The 26-year-old now has a .218 batting average with 10 […]

Alex Wood Turns In Stellar Start Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Alex Wood had a great start on Saturday against the Giants, earning the win in a 3-1 game. The lefty pitched 5 2/3 innings, allowing one run on four hits with two walks and two strikeouts. Wood has not matched his fantasy dominance from last season but has been serviceable […]

Chad Pinder Falls A Double Shy Of The Cycle Saturday

Oakland Athletics outfielder/utility man Chad Pinder had a day at the plate on Saturday against the Angels, going 3-for-3 with a single, a triple, and a solo home run. The 26-year-old now has a .252/.327/.452 slash line with six HR and 14 RBI in 150 plate appearances. Pinder would be fantasy relevant if he could […]

Sean Manaea Pitches Well, Earns Win Saturday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Sean Manaea was sharp on the mound again against the Angels Saturday, picking up the win in a 6-4 game. Manaea allowed three runs (all coming on a home run) on four hits and a walk with four strikeouts. The lefty now owns a 6-6 record with a 3.56 ERA in […]

Jonathan Schoop Smashes Seventh Home Run Of Season Saturday

Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jonathan Schoop went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Marlins. Schoop smashed a Wei-Yin Chen offering deep over the left-field wall for his seventh HR of the season. The 26-year-old has been disappointing for fantasy owners to this point, posting a .209/.252/.358 […]

Danny Valencia Continues To Quietly Contribute Saturday

Baltimore Orioles third baseman Danny Valencia went 2-for-4 with two singles and an RBI in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Marlins. Valencia now has a .283/.350/.462 slash line with six home runs and 17 RBI in 163 plate appearances. While his numbers may not be exciting or flashy, Valencia has shown that he can contribute […]

Adam Jones Tallies Three Hits Saturday, Continues To Hit In June

Baltimore Orioles center fielder Adam Jones had another solid day at the plate on Saturday against the Marlins, going 3-for-5 with two singles and a double. The 32-year-old has been tearing it up in June, batting .333 in 51 at-bats. Jones has continued to provide fantasy consistency this season with a .291 batting average, 10 […]

Alex Cobb Gets Rocked Again Saturday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Alex Cobb performed poorly yet again in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Marlins. Cobb surrendered five runs on seven hits (including two home runs) and two walks with six strikeouts in seven innings. He now has a 2-9 record with a massive 7.14 ERA in 63 innings pitched. His .364 BABIP […]

Jesse Winker Ends Hitless Streak With Two Singles Saturday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker went 2-for-4 with two singles and a strikeout in Saturday's 6-2 loss to the Pirates. The two hits were Winker's first in his last five games. The 24-year-old rookie now has a .255/.361/.352 slash line in 231 plate appearances this season.

Luis Castillo Pitches Better Saturday, But Not Well Enough For Win

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Luis Castillo took a small step forward in delivering a solid start but ended up with another loss on Saturday in a 6-2 game against the Pirates. Castillo gave up three runs on six hits (including two solo home runs) and two walks with just two strikeouts in five innings. This […]

Matt Kemp Mashes Solo Home Run Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp took advantage of his appealed suspension on Friday, going 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk against the Giants. Kemp was suspended for one game after his scuffle with Robinson Chirinos on Wednesday, but appealed the suspension, allowing him to play until his appeal is heard. Kemp […]

Kenley Jansen Notches 16th Save Of Season Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen earned his 16th save of the season Friday in a 3-2 game against the Giants. Jansen entered the game up a run in the ninth and proceeded to toss a 1-2-3 inning with a strikeout. After some early-season struggles, Jansen has returned to form as one of the top […]

Ross Stripling Continues To Shine Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Ross Stripling turned in another excellent start on Friday against the Giants. Stripling allowed two runs on four hits and no walks with six strikeouts in 6 1/3 innings, earning his sixth win of the season. Stripling was cruising until allowing a seventh-inning home run to Pablo Sandoval, which ended […]