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Anthony Santander Hits Two Homers Monday
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander got in on the offensive action in Monday's 14-8 win over the Red Sox. Santander went 2-for-6 with a solo home run, a two-run HR, and a strikeout. The 27-year-old seems to have found a winning combination of hard-hit rate and launch angle this season, as he has slashed .247/.322/.459... Read More
Luis Severino Pitches Four Innings Monday
New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino had a decent second start back from the injured list in Monday's 3-2 extra-inning loss to the Blue Jays. Severino threw 76 pitches over 4 innings, allowing two runs on three hits and three walks with four strikeouts. The 28-year-old sustained a lat injury in early July, but... Read More
Kevin Gausman Earns Quality Start, No-Decision Monday
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Kevin Gausman kept his team in the game in Monday's 3-2 extra-inning win over the Yankees. Gausman took a no-decision but pitched 6 1/3 innings, allowing two runs on six hits (including a solo home run) and a walk with seven strikeouts. Gausman has now been a high-end fantasy starter... Read More
Miguel Andujar Plates Run In Pirates Debut Monday
Pittsburgh Pirates corner infielder/outfielder Miguel Andujar went 1-for-3 with a single, an RBI, a walk, and a strikeout in Monday's 8-3 win over the Reds. The 27-year-old was claimed off waivers by the Pirates from the New York Yankees on Sunday. Andujar had some fantasy intrigue around him earlier in his career but never got... Read More
Oneil Cruz Collects Four Hits Monday
Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz had a nice day at the plate in Monday's 8-3 win over the Reds. Cruz went 4-for-5 with four singles and two runs scored. He also made a fielding error. The 23-year-old rookie has shown flashes of his immense potential but has also shown that he has plenty of things... Read More
Matt Olson Hits 29th Homer Of Season Monday
Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run, three RBI, a walk, and a strikeout in Monday's 8-0 win over the Nationals. Olson crushed a fourth-inning Cory Abbott offering off the right-field foul pole for his 29th long ball of the season. The 28-year-old has provided more-or-less the production fantasy... Read More
Bryce Elder Tosses Complete-Game Shutout Monday
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Bryce Elder had a fabulous start in Monday's 8-0 win over the Nationals. The 23-year-old rookie pitched a complete-game shutout, allowing six hits and a walk with six strikeouts. Elder is one of the Braves' top prospects and has made nine appearances (eight starts) throughout the season, compiling a 2-3 record... Read More
Charlie Morton Earns Ninth Win Of Season Tuesday
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Charlie Morton helped clinch the team's fifth straight playoff appearance in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Nationals. Morton pitched 5 1/3 innings, allowing one run on three hits and three walks with nine strikeouts. The veteran has had a frustrating season, going 9-6 with a 4.09 ERA and a 10.82 K/9... Read More
Willy Adames Collects Four Hits Tuesday
Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames had a nice day at the plate in Tuesday's 7-5 loss to the Mets, going 4-for-5 with two singles, two doubles, and two RBI. The 27-year-old now has a .243/.306/.480 slash line with 30 home runs, 94 RBI, and seven stolen bases. The batting average has been a little low,... Read More
Edwin Diaz Earns 31st Save Of Season Tuesday
New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz earned a four-out save in Tuesday's 7-5 win over the Brewers. Diaz came in to pitch up by two with two outs in the eighth inning and a runner on first. He got the final out of the inning on a strikeout and then delivered a 1-2-3 ninth inning... Read More
Pete Alonso Hits 37th Homer Of Season Tuesday
New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run and two strikeouts in Tuesday's 7-5 win over the Brewers. Alonso crushed a seventh-inning Brad Boxberger offspeed pitch to straightaway center field for his 37th HR of the season. The Polar Bear has brought the power once again this season, slashing... Read More
Francisco Lindor Hits Go-Ahead Grand Slam Tuesday
New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor had a huge game at the plate in Tuesday's 7-5 win over the Brewers. Lindor went 2-for-3 with a single, a seventh-inning go-ahead grand slam, and a walk. The 28-year-old has put together a nice bounce-back season, slashing .271/.345/.453 with 25 home runs, 99 RBI, and 16 stolen bases.... Read More
Patrick Sandoval Takes No-Decision Tuesday
Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Patrick Sandoval did not factor in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Rangers. Sandoval pitched 5 innings, allowing two runs on three hits and four walks with seven strikeouts. The 25-year-old has quietly put together another solid season, going 6-9 with a 3.01 ERA over 25 starts and 137 1/3 IP.... Read More
Brandon Hughes Earns Sixth Save Of Season Tuesday
Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Brandon Hughes picked up his sixth save of the season in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Marlins. Hughes entered to pitch the ninth inning up by one. He allowed a leadoff double, but then got the next three hitters out on a strikeout, flyout, and line out to end the game.... Read More
Gregory Soto Earns 26th Save Of Season Tuesday
Detroit Tigers closer Gregory Soto picked up his 26th save of the season in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Orioles. Soto entered the game to pitch the bottom of the ninth up by one and delivered a 1-2-3 inning with a strikeout. Soto has had some blemishes but has been a useful fantasy closer this... Read More
Giancarlo Stanton Hits Walk-Off Grand Slam Tuesday
New York Yankees outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton made his one hit count in Tuesday's 9-8 win over the Pirates, going 1-for-4 with a walk-off grand slam, a walk, and three strikeouts. Stanton lined a ninth-inning Wil Crowe offering just over the left-field wall with the bases loaded to give the Yankees the win. The veteran... Read More
Aaron Judge Hits 60th Home Run Tuesday
New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge achieved one record and got one step closer to another in Tuesday's 9-8 win over the Pirates, going 1-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk, and a strikeout. Judge's 60th HR of the season came in the bottom of the ninth inning to kick off what would be... Read More
MLB Pitcher Studs and Duds - Advanced Metrics Leaders for SIERA (Week 24)
Welcome back to fantasy baseball and RotoBaller’s Statcast Pitcher Studs and Duds article series! Each week, I select one advanced metric, choose two pitchers with strong values and two with poor values, and analyze what those values may mean for future performance. I wrote about skill-interactive earned run average (SIERA) back in Week 7, and... Read More
Ty France Homers, Plates Four Monday
Seattle Mariners first baseman Ty France had a big day at the plate in Monday's 9-1 win over the Angels. France went 2-for-4 with a double, a three-run home run, four RBI, and a strikeout. The 28-year-old has had a very cold second half but still has a solid .272/.336/.442 slash line with 20 HR... Read More
Thairo Estrada Hits Go-Ahead Homer Monday
San Francisco Giants middle infielder Thairo Estrada had a big game at the plate in Monday's 10-7 extra-inning win over the Rockies. Estrada went 3-for-6 with a single, a double, a go-ahead three-run home run in the 10th inning, and a strikeout. The 26-year-old has been a surprise fantasy contributor this season, slashing .266/.326/.416 with... Read More
Edward Cabrera Earns Sixth Win Of Season Monday
Miami Marlins rookie starting pitcher Edward Cabrera improved to 6-3 in Monday's 10-3 win over the Cubs. Cabrera pitched 5 innings, allowing three runs on three hits (including a solo home run) and three walks with four strikeouts. The 24-year-old has been solid overall since joining the Marlins, compiling a 2.91 ERA with a 9.28... Read More
Jon Berti Homers, Steals Two Bases Monday
Miami Marlins utilityman Jon Berti had a great offensive game in Monday's 10-3 win over the Cubs. Berti went 3-for-5 with two singles, a solo home run, two RBI, and two stolen bases. The 32-year-old has provided most of his fantasy value in the form of speed and versatility, slashing .249/.335/.351 with four HR, 26... Read More
Kenley Jansen Earns 35th Save Of Season Monday
Atlanta Braves closer Kenley Jansen picked up his 35th save of the season in Monday's 5-2 win over the Nationals. The veteran came on to close things out with a three-run lead and did just that, delivering a 1-2-3 inning with a strikeout. The ERA has been a bit high at 3.70, but Jansen has... Read More
Corbin Burnes Gives Up Five Runs In Monday's Loss
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Corbin Burnes turned in another lackluster start in Monday's 7-2 loss to the Mets. Burnes pitched 5 2/3 innings, allowing five runs on seven hits (including a three-run home run) and a walk with four strikeouts. The 27-year-old still has a solid 3.12 ERA on the season, but he has failed... Read More
Max Scherzer Earns 200th Career Win Monday
New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer had an eventful start back from the injured list in Monday's 7-2 win over the Brewers. Scherzer pitched 6 perfect innings with nine strikeouts on 68 pitches, earning his 10th win of the season and 200th of his career. Further, this win clinched a playoff spot for the... Read More
Josh Hader Earns 32nd Save Of Season Tuesday
San Diego Padres relief pitcher Josh Hader picked up his 32nd save of the season in Tuesday's 2-0 win over the Mariners. Hader came in to pitch the ninth inning up by two. He struck the first two hitters out, allowed a single, and got the final out on another strikeout. Hader has been able... Read More
Sandy Alcantara Pitches Well, Takes Loss Tuesday
Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara fell to 12-8 in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to the Phillies. Alcantara pitched 7 innings, allowing two runs on eight hits (including a two-run home run) and a walk with four strikeouts. The 27-year-old has been one of fantasy's top starters overall this season, but he has been more pedestrian... Read More
David Robertson Notches 20th Save Of Season Tuesday
Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher David Robertson picked up his 20th save of the season in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Marlins. The veteran came in to shut things out with a one-run lead and did just that, delivering a 1-2-3 ninth inning with no strikeouts. Robertson has had a resurgent season with the Cubs and... Read More
Felix Bautista Earns 13th Save Of Season Tuesday
Baltimore Orioles closer Felix Bautista picked up his 13th save of the season in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Nationals. Bautista entered to pitch the ninth inning up by one. He allowed a leadoff walk and got the first two outs on a strikeout and flyout. The tying run advanced to second on a stolen... Read More
Jacob deGrom Strikes Out 10, Takes Loss Tuesday
New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom pitched well but took the loss in Tuesday's 4-1 game against the Cubs. deGrom pitched 6 innings, allowing three runs on four hits (including a solo home run) and no walks with 10 strikeouts. The veteran has been exactly what fantasy managers had hoped for since his return... Read More