Rafael Devers Breaks Out With Two-Hit Day

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers broke his hitless streak Monday, going 2-for-5 with a double, an RBI, and a run scored against the Texas Rangers. Devers had been hitless for three consecutive days coming into this one. The double, which drove in the game-tying run, came on an 0-2 count with two outs […]

Alex Verdugo Homers, Has Three Hits

Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo had a big day Monday, going 3-for-4 with a home run, a walk, two RBI, and two runs scored. Verdugo has thrived in the month of August, slashing .351/.415/.544 with two home runs. He hasn't thrived in any single category this year, but with 12 homers, five steals, 72 […]

Hunter Renfroe Hits Another Homer Monday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Hunter Renfroe hit another home run in Monday's contest against the Texas Rangers, his 23rd on the season. He went 1-for-5 for the game with two runs scored. The solo shot gives him a major-league-leading eight home runs in August. Renfroe is slugging .652 in 69 at-bats this month, and he […]

Travis Shaw Hits Walk-Off Grand Slam

Boston Red Sox infielder Travis Shaw delivered the biggest hit of the day Monday, launching a walk-off grand slam over the right-center field fence to give the Red Sox an 8-4 win in 11 innings over the Texas Rangers. It was Shaw's only hit in two at-bats after coming on partway through the contest. Shaw […]

Adam Ottavino Records 18th Hold

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Adam Ottavino recorded his 18th hold of the season Monday night, throwing a scoreless inning with one hit and one walk against the Texas Rangers. With Matt Barnes struggling and blowing another save in this one, Ottavino could be the man for the job if manager Alex Cora makes a […]

Matt Barnes Continues Horrid Stretch

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Matt Barnes was as automatic as any closer in the majors for the first half of the season, but that seems like a very long time ago now. Barnes blew his sixth save of the season against the Texas Rangers Monday, giving up two runs on four hits while recording […]

Nathan Eovaldi Excellent For Seven Innings

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi was excellent against the Texas Rangers Monday, giving up one unearned run on four hits and no walks in seven innings. He struck out seven batters, but was forced to take a no-decision when the bullpen blew the lead in the ninth inning. Eovaldi has allowed a grand […]

Starling Marte Steals Two More Bags

Oakland Athletics outfielder Starling Marte stole two more bases Sunday against the San Francisco Giants, bringing his league-leading total to 39. He also went 3-for-4 with a double in the game. Marte has been simply superlative this season with a .321/.403/.468 slash line and nine home runs, 66 runs scored, and 39 RBI in 327 […]

Frankie Montas Goes Seven Scoreless In Loss

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Frankie Montas threw a gem Sunday afternoon, but unfortunately he didn't get a win for his effort. Montas threw seven scoreless innings, giving up only two hits and two walks while striking out nine. He left the game with the team leading 1-0 over the San Francisco Giants, but the bullpen […]

J.T. Realmuto Hits Two-Run Homer

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto contributed a two-run homer against the San Diego Padres Sunday. He went 2-for-4 with a walk and also stole a base. It's Realmuto's first homer since August 8. This is also his first multi-hit game since August 3, so hopefully it's a sign that he'll be picking up the pace […]

Rhys Hoskins Homers Twice In Return

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins got off to a smashing start in his return from the injured list Sunday, smacking two home runs and also drawing a walk in four plate appearances. Both home runs were solo shots, and they bring his total on the season to 26. Hoskins' slash line of .247/.336/.526 falls […]

Odubel Herrera Homers In Four-Hit Game

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera had a banner day Sunday, going 4-for-5 from the leadoff spot with a homer, a double, three RBI, and a run scored. It's Herrera's second straight day with a homer, bringing his total to 11 on the season. Herrera has been out of control over the past seven games, slashing […]

Kyle Gibson Goes Eight In Victory

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Kyle Gibson went eight strong innings against the San Diego Padres Sunday, earning his ninth win of the season. He allowed one run on six hits and a walk with three strikeouts, lowering his season ERA to 3.06. Gibson has seemed like a major candidate for regression all year long, and […]

Carter Kieboom Smacks Solo Shot

Washington Nationals third baseman Carter Kieboom was one of the lone bright spots for the Nationals Sunday, as he smacked a solo home run in a 7-3 defeat to the Milwaukee Brewers. It was Kieboom's fourth home run of the year and his only hit in four at-bats. Kieboom has begun to find his stride […]

Tyler Anderson Solid Against Astros

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Tyler Anderson delivered another solid outing Sunday, allowing two runs on eight hits and one walk to the Houston Astros in 5 1/3 innings. He struck out four batters. Anderson is simply a solid major-league starter, and while he isn't likely to be the reason fantasy managers win their leagues, he […]

Kyle Seager Hits Three-Run Homer In Extras

Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager homered again Sunday, the fourth time he's done so in his last seven games. It was his only knock in five at-bats against the Astros, but it came at a big moment, giving the team a 6-2 lead in the top of the 11th. He now has a seven-game […]

Ty France Hits Game-Tying Homer

Seattle Mariners first baseman Ty France continued his torrid stretch Sunday, homering for the third time in his last four games. He went 2-for-5 with two runs and two RBI against the Houston Astros, and the solo home run was his 15th of the season. It's all come together for France in August, as he's […]

Eduardo Rodriguez Ineffective Saturday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez interrupted his streak of strong outings Saturday, giving up five runs on eight hits and one walk in 3 2/3 innings against the lowly Texas Rangers. He struck out three batters. Rodriguez might have managed to right the ship if not for some poor defense, including his own. […]

Yadiel Hernandez Homers Saturday

Washington Nationals outfielder Yadiel Hernandez went deep Saturday, hitting his sixth home run of the year off of Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Brent Suter. The solo shot was his only hit in four at-bats. Hernandez has also added three steals, 22 runs, and 19 RBI in 150 at-bats to go along with his .816 OPS […]

Lane Thomas Scores Three Runs

Washington Nationals outfielder Lane Thomas started in center field and batted leadoff again Saturday, and he responded by going 2-for-3 with a double, two walks, and three runs scored. He's in the same spot in the lineup on Sunday. Though he has a .597 OPS in 59 at-bats this season, he's been much more productive […]

Mark Melancon Earns Win Saturday

San Diego Padres relief pitcher Mark Melancon earned his third win of the season Saturday night against the Philadelphia Phillies, throwing two scoreless innings with one strikeout. He allowed two walks, one of the intentional variety to Bryce Harper. Melancon had had an excellent season, with 34 saves, a 2.06 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, and 46 […]

Joe Musgrove Allows One Run In No-Decision

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Joe Musgrove went six innings against the Philadelphia Phillies Saturday, allowing one run on three hits and two walks. He struck out nine batters and took a no-decision in the contest. Musgrove has an 8-8 record on the year, but his 3.04 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, and 160 strikeouts in 139 […]

Jake Cronenworth Ties Game With Homer In Ninth

San Diego Padres infielder Jake Cronenworth played hero Saturday night, delivering a game-tying two-run homer with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning off Philadelphia Phillies starter Aaron Nola. It was Cronenworth's only hit in four at-bats as Nola was dominant through the first eight innings. Cronenworth now has 19 homers, four steals, […]

Luis Arraez Swipes A Base Saturday

Minnesota Twins utility man Luis Arraez swiped his second base of the season against the New York Yankees Saturday. He also went 1-for-4 with a single. Arraez has had a strong last 30 games, slashing .356/.409/.452, but it's not enough to make him worthy of a roster spot in fantasy when he has just two […]

Andrew Velazquez Continues Feel-Good Run

New York Yankees shortstop Andrew Velazquez hit his first major-league home run Saturday, going 1-for-4 against the Minnesota Twins. Velazquez, a home-grown New Yorker living in his childhood bedroom while he fills in at shortstop in the Bronx, has made good on his opportunity this season with a .689 OPS and two steals in 33 […]

Gerrit Cole Throws Six Shutout Innings

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole threw six shutout innings against the Minnesota Twins Saturday, giving up five hits and a walk with six strikeouts. The win improves his record to 12-6 on the season. The outing breaks a streak of three outings without a quality start. Cole remains an elite fantasy starter with […]

Jorge Polanco Hits 22nd Homer

Minnesota Twins infielder Jorge Polanco provided all the offense for his team Saturday, hitting a solo shot off New York Yankees reliever Lucas Luetge in a 7-1 loss to the Bronx Bombers. It was Polanco's only hit in four at-bats. Polanco now has 10 home runs in his last 30 games to go with a […]

Logan Gilbert Bombed By Astros Saturday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Logan Gilbert was tasked with a tough matchup Saturday, facing the Houston Astros, and he did not manage to rise to the occasion, allowing nine runs on eight hits and a walk in 4 2/3 innings. He struck out five batters. Gilbert now has two consecutive disappointing starts, but it's important […]

Mitch Haniger Hits 28th Homer In Blowout Loss

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger produced the only run of the day for Seattle against the Houston Astros, hitting a solo home run off starter Jake Odorizzi in a 15-1 blowout loss. It was his only hit in four at-bats. Haniger now has 28 homers on the season, tying him for 11th in the major […]

Eric Hosmer Reaches Four Times

San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer reached base in four of his five plate appearances Friday night, going 1-for-2 with three walks and a run scored against the Philadelphia Phillies. Despite appearing like the odd man out following the trade deadline acquisition of Adam Frazier, Hosmer has maintained his everyday role, and in fact […]