Juan Soto Reaches Three Times, Blasts Homer

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto blasted his 23rd homer of the season Thursday night, launching a two-run shot off Miami Marlins starting pitcher Elieser Hernandez. He was 1-for-3 in the game with two walks and two runs scored. Soto has now reached base at least three times in nine games this month. His OBP for […]

Patrick Corbin Gives Up Six Runs To Marlins

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Patrick Corbin was very hittable Thursday night, giving up six runs on four hits and two walks in three innings. He struck out three batters. The loss drops his record to 7-13 for the year with a 6.09 ERA. He also notably gave up two more home runs, leaving him with […]

Josiah Gray Puts Up Third Straight Quality Start

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Josiah Gray has looked awfully good through five starts with the club, and he continued that stretch Wednesday with six innings of two-run ball on five hits and three walks. He struck out seven batters in his third consecutive quality start. The only concerning statistic is the eight home runs Gray […]

Yadiel Hernandez Homers Again Wednesday

Washington Nationals outfielder Yadiel Hernandez went back-to-back with Josh Bell Wednesday, launching a solo shot in the top of the seventh inning off Miami Marlins starting pitcher Edward Cabrera. Hernandez has an .836 OPS in 162 at-bats this year, and he's homered three times in his last seven games. He's a good pick-up while he's […]

Josh Bell Hits Two-Run Shot Wednesday

Washington Nationals first baseman Josh Bell was making solid contact against Miami Marlins starting pitcher Edward Cabrera all night Wednesday, but he had nothing to show for it until he connected on a two-run home run in the top of the seventh inning. It's his 21st home run of the season. Bell went 1-for-4 in […]

Hansel Robles Implodes Wednesday Night

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Hansel Robles may have been the new favorite for saves before Wednesday night's game, but he probably isn't any longer. Robles entered for the top of the 10th inning, and gave up five runs (four earned) on three hits with one strikeout. Two of those hits allowed were home runs. […]

Nick Pivetta Lasts Four Innings Wednesday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nick Pivetta only managed to last four innings against the Minnesota Twins Wednesday, giving up four runs on six hits and two walks. He struck out five batters and yielded two home runs. That makes back-to-back tough starts for Pivetta, who didn't make it out of the second inning in […]

Kyle Schwarber Hits First Boston Homer

Boston Red Sox outfielder Kyle Schwarber came through with his first Beantown home run Wednesday night, delivering a game-tying two-run shot in the bottom of the ninth. He went 3-for-6 in the extra-inning loss. Schwarber has picked up right where he left off in Boston, slashing .379/.514/.586 in his first 37 plate appearances with the […]

Kike Hernandez Adds Late Home Run Wednesday

Boston Red Sox utility man Kike Hernandez had a big day at the plate Wednesday night, going 3-for-6 with a double, a home run, and two runs scored, but unfortunately it was not enough to avoid a 9-6 extra-inning loss to the Minnesota Twins. Hernandez has now homered in back-to-back games, and is slashing .321/.443/.518 […]

Live Chat Fantasy Baseball Q&A @ 1PM - Lineups Advice

It's officially baseball season... do you know who to start? RotoBaller's Doug Goldring (@DougGoldring) will be hosting a live Q&A chat session on Thursday August 26th at 1:00 pm ET. Come join in on the fun and get your fantasy baseball questions answered, or just stick around for some MLB talk! All throughout the MLB season […]

Hansel Robles Earns First Boston Save

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Hansel Robles was "excelente" Tuesday, according to manager Alex Cora. Robles entered the game in relief of Matt Barnes in the ninth inning with a two-run lead and two runners on, and he didn't allow either run to come around to score, giving up no runs and no hits with […]

Matt Barnes Pulled Without Recording An Out

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Matt Barnes added fuel to his dumpster fire of a month Tuesday, failing to record an out in the ninth inning against the Minnesota Twins. Barnes came on with a three-run lead, but was pulled after yielding a solo home run and two consecutive walks. Hansel Robles managed to close […]

Tanner Houck Allows Three Runs To The Twins

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Tanner Houck lasted 4 2/3 innings Tuesday, allowing three runs on eight hits and a walk to the Minnesota Twins in a no-decision. He struck out six batters. Boston was surely looking for more length from Houck, but this is what fantasy managers can expect for the rest of the […]

Travis Shaw Adds Solo Shot Tuesday

Boston Red Sox infielder Travis Shaw homered for the second time in this stint with the club on Tuesday, going 1-for-3 with a walk and the big fly against the Minnesota Twins. He struck out in his other two times at the plate. Shaw is making good on his opportunities thus far, but his playing […]

Hunter Renfroe Smashes Two More Homers

Boston Red Sox outfielder Hunter Renfroe smashed two more homers Tuesday, giving him 25 for the season. Renfroe went 2-for-4 with five RBI in an 11-9 victory over the Minnesota Twins. Renfroe now has five homers in his last four games, and they're not cheap shots, as Renfroe leads the majors in average home run […]

Alex Verdugo Doubles Twice, Reaches Four Times

Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo continued his hot streak Tuesday against the Minnesota Twins, going 3-for-3 with two doubles, a walk, two RBI, and two runs scored. It's his second consecutive three-hit game, and he's now slashing .383/.449/.600 in 60 August at-bats. It hasn't been a banner year for the lefty swinger, but he's […]

Kike Hernandez Hits Big Insurance Homer

Boston Red Sox utility man Kike Hernandez added a big two-run home run in the ninth inning Tuesday to ensure an 11-9 victory over the Minnesota Twins. He went 2-for-5 in the game with two runs scored. It's his first home run since August 4, but that hasn't stopped him from having a very successful […]

Tres Barrera Homers In Big Game

Washington Nationals catcher Tres Barrera led the way for the Nationals offensively Tuesday, going 3-for-4 with a two-run home run in a 5-1 victory over the Miami Marlins. It's Barrera's second home run of the season. In 86 at-bats this year, Barrera has put together a .279/.374/.407 slash line with eight runs and 10 RBI. […]

Ryan Zimmerman Hits Two-Run Homer

Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman got the start against the left-handed Jesus Luzardo and the Miami Marlins Tuesday, and he responded by going 1-for-5 with a two-run home run. It's his 12th long ball of the year. Zimmerman only plays against lefties, leaving him with 208 total at-bats for the season. With a .742 […]

Erick Fedde Strikes Out 10 In Win

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Erick Fedde struck out a season-high 10 batters against the Miami Marlins Tuesday en route to his sixth win in a 5-1 victory. Fedde allowed one run on six hits and one walk in 6 1/3 innings. This is Fedde's first quality since August 1, and by far his best start […]

Jarred Kelenic Drives In Two Tuesday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jarred Kelenic drove in two runs against the Oakland Athletics Tuesday, going 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored. Kelenic now has back-to-back games with a hit after going six straight without one. His .403 slugging percentage and three homers in August are his best in a month this season, which […]

Luis Torrens Drives In Two Tuesday

Seattle Mariners catcher Luis Torrens had a nice game against the Oakland Athletics Tuesday, going 2-for-4 with a double, two RBI, and a run scored. While eligible at catcher, Torrens is garnering nearly every-day at-bats at designated hitter. He's produced a .706 OPS with 14 homers in 251 at-bats this season, so while he wouldn't […]

Drew Steckenrider Earns Sixth Save

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Drew Steckenrider earned his sixth save of the season Tuesday in a 5-1 victory over the Oakland Athletics. It was also his longest appearance of the year at 2 1/3 innings. He gave up two hits and struck out one batter. Steckenrider is second in the pecking order for saves in […]

Chris Flexen Earns 11th Win

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Chris Flexen earned his 11th win of the season in a 5-1 victory over the Oakland Athletics Tuesday. Flexen allowed one run on six hits and a walk in 6 1/3 innings. He struck out five batters. Flexen now has four quality starts in five August outings and has easily been […]

Jake Bauers Drives In Two, Steals a Base

Seattle Mariners utility man Jake Bauers earned a start Monday against the Texas Rangers, and he made it count by going 2-for-4 with two RBI and a stolen base. The steal gives him four on the season. Bauers is firmly a part-time player with just 31 at-bats this month, but he's found a way to […]

Abraham Toro Adds Three Hits

Seattle Mariners infielder Abraham Toro added three hits in four at-bats against the Texas Rangers Monday. He came around to score once. Toro has stepped his game up to another level since he came over via trade from the Houston Astros, slashing .323/.406/.473 with three home runs in 93 at-bats as a Mariner, and he's […]

Ty France Ties The Game With Another Bomb

Seattle Mariners infielder Ty France tied the game with a late home run for the second consecutive day Monday, launching a solo home run off reliever Lou Trivino to tie the game 3-3 against the Oakland Athletics en route to a 5-3 victory. He now has homered in four of his last five games. France […]

Mitch Haniger Drives 29th Homer

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger got a day off from the outfield Monday, but he still brought his bat, slotting in as the designated hitter in the second spot in the lineup. Haniger went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run, his 29th of the season. Haniger only has four hits in his last seven games […]

Paul Sewald Saves Seventh Game

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Paul Sewald saved his seventh game of the season Monday, throwing a scoreless ninth inning against the Oakland Athletics. He struck out one and did not allow a baserunner. With fellow reliever Diego Castillo on the injured list, Sewald now has minimal competition at the back end of the Seattle bullpen. […]

Marco Gonzales Returns Quality Start

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Marco Gonzales completed another quality start Monday, going six innings and giving up three runs on five hits and no walks against the Oakland Athletics. He struck out two batters. Gonzales left the game in position for a loss, but some late-game heroics from Ty France and others left him with […]