Erick Fedde Earns Quality Start Sunday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Erick Fedde earned a quality start against the Chicago Cubs Sunday, allowing three runs on four hits and a walk in six innings. He struck out eight batters. All the damage came off the bat of Rafael Ortega, as Fedde yielded both a two-run and a solo shot to the outfielder. […]

Jarred Kelenic Reaches Three Times Sunday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jarred Kelenic had a solid day at the plate against the Texas Rangers Sunday, going 1-for-2 with two walks. He still has a truly dismal .420 OPS in 137 at-bats on the season, but he's now reached base multiple times in three of his last five games. Fantasy managers in dynasty and […]

Abraham Toro Doubles Twice Sunday

Seattle Mariners infielder Abraham Toro had yet another strong game Sunday, going 3-for-4 with two doubles and a run scored against the Texas Rangers. Toro has nine hits in 18 at-bats since coming over from the Houston Astros, five of which have gone for extra bases. He seems to be settling nicely into the fifth […]

Erik Swanson Blows Save, Takes Loss Sunday

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Erik Swanson was given the save opportunity against the Texas Rangers Sunday, and it did not go well. He gave up three runs on three hits without recording an out, leaving him with his first blown save and first loss on the season. Swanson was in this position because both Diego […]

Marco Gonzales Throws Quality Start Against Rangers

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Marco Gonzales looked sharp Sunday against the Texas Rangers, allowing just one run on five hits and no walks in six innings. He struck out four batters. Gonzales left in position for a win, but was forced to settle for a no-decision after reliever Erik Swanson blew the save in the […]

Brandon Nimmo Could Start Monday

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (hamstring) tested his hamstring before Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Reds, and said that he expects be available off the bench Sunday, and could start Monday. Nimmo has been out since feeling a pinch in his hamstring during Friday's game. Fantasy managers will want to keep a close eye […]

Luis Guillorme Heads To The Injured List

New York Mets infielder Luis Guillorme (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a left hamstring strain. The versatile infielder came on as a pinch-runner in the bottom of the ninth inning Saturday, and came around to score on a Dominic Smith single, but seemed to pull up slightly as he crossed […]

Tanner Rainey Optioned To Triple-A

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Tanner Rainey was optioned to Triple-A Rochester Sunday, in a surprise correlating move to make room for starting pitcher Josiah Gray on the active roster. The team reportedly wants Rainey to pitch every other day to work on his mechanics, and manager Davey Martinez said he expects Rainey to eventually resume […]

Keibert Ruiz To Start At Triple-A

Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz is the team's new top prospect, having been acquired in the Max Scherzer-Trea Turner deal with the Dodgers along with Josiah Gray and two other players. While Gray will immediately join the big league team, Ruiz will report to Triple-A Rochester. Ruiz is widely regarded to be ready for the […]

Josiah Gray To Start For Nationals Monday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Josiah Gray has been added to the active roster in anticipation of making his team debut Monday in a start against the Philadelphia Phillies. Relief pitcher Tanner Rainey was optioned to Triple-A Rochester to make room. Gray, who was acquired in the Max Scherzer-Trea Turner deal with the Dodgers, gets a […]

Edwin Diaz Earns Win In Relief Saturday

New York Mets relief pitcher Edwin Diaz came on to pitch the 10th inning against the Cincinnati Reds Saturday, and quickly found himself in a tough spot after walking the leadoff batter. He recovered to strike out the next two men up and escaped the inning by inducing a line-out to center field from Tyler […]

Brandon Drury Delivers Game-Winner

New York Mets utility man Brandon Drury has been one of the hottest hitters in baseball over the last week. He's gone 11-for-15 with two homers, five runs, and five RBI in the seven games since his most recent call-up, which comes out to a whopping 2.133 OPS. On Saturday, Drury was given the start […]

Rich Hill Gives Up Four Runs To The Reds

New York Mets starting pitcher Rich Hill gave up four runs to the Cincinnati Reds Saturday on five hits and a walk in five innings. He struck out four batters. Most of the damage came via the long ball, as Hill yielded a two-run shot to Eugenio Suarez in the fourth inning and a solo […]

Joe Ross Takes Loss Against Cubs Saturday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Joe Ross had a tough go of it against the Chicago Cubs Saturday, allowing five runs (four earned) on seven hits and a walk in 4 1/3 innings. He struck out five batters and took the loss, dropping his record on the year to 5-9. Ross has had a strong season, […]

Bobby Dalbec Homers Saturday

Boston Red Sox first baseman Bobby Dalbec went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run against the Tampa Bay Rays Saturday. It's his first home run since June 28, as Dalbec has endured a tough July with a .540 OPS, six RBI, and five runs scored in 62 at-bats. The impending arrival of Kyle Schwarber on […]

Xander Bogaerts Homers, Reaches Three Times Saturday

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run and two walks against the Tampa Bay Rays Saturday. The homer was his 16th of the year, and was his first since July 11. It's also only his third since June 15, when his power production began to slow. Despite not living […]

Nathan Eovaldi Takes Sixth Loss Saturday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi has been the ace of the staff with Chris Sale still on the way back from Tommy John surgery, but he was not at his best Saturday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Eovaldi allowed six runs (five earned) on six hits and one walk in 5 1/3 innings. […]

Dylan Moore Swipes 16th Base Saturday

Seattle Mariners second baseman Dylan Moore started Saturday's game against the Texas Rangers batting ninth and playing left field. He went 1-for-1 with a walk and a stolen base before being lifted for a pinch-hitter. The acquisition of Abraham Toro has clearly cut into Moore's playing time, and it appears he may sit against many […]

Kyle Seager Hits 22nd Homer Saturday

Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager continued his power surge Saturday, smacking a two-run home run off Texas Rangers starting pitcher Taylor Hearn in the first inning of a 5-4 extra-inning loss. He also singled in four at-bats. Seager has been outstanding in his last seven games, slashing .280/.419/.760 with four home runs and 11 […]

Ty France Goes Deep Saturday

Seattle Mariners designated hitter Ty France went 1-for-5 with a home run against the Texas Rangers Saturday. It's his 10th homer of the year and his first since July 18. France has continued to bat third in the Seattle lineup, but he's been somewhat disappointing with his power production, leading to his .426 slugging percentage […]

Diego Castillo Blows First Save Chance For Seattle

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Diego Castillo came on in the bottom of the 10th inning with a chance for his first save as a member of the Mariners Saturday, but instead he allowed a two-run home run to Jonah Heim that left him with a blown save and a loss. He did not record an […]

Tyler Anderson Solid In Mariners Debut

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Tyler Anderson pitched well in his team debut, allowing three runs on six hits and no walks in 5 1/3 innings against the Texas Rangers. He struck out three batters and allowed one home run. He took a no-decision in the 5-4 extra-inning loss. This start was standard fare for Anderson, […]

Carlos Carrasco Sharp In Season Debut

New York Mets starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco was strong in his first outing of the season Friday, allowing just one run on three hits and a walk in four innings against the Cincinnati Reds. The lone run came on his first pitch of the game as he was blitzed by Jonathan India for a home […]

Jonathan Arauz Called Up For The Start Friday

Boston Red Sox infielder Jonathan Arauz was activated from the taxi squad Friday to start at third base against the Tampa Bay Rays for the injured Rafael Devers. He batted ninth, and went 2-for-3 with two singles and a walk. With Michael Chavis moving on to Pittsburgh, Arauz has an opportunity to stick with the […]

Xander Bogaerts Scores Two Runs Friday

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts scored two of Boston's three runs against the Tampa Bay Rays Friday, going 2-for-5 with two singles. Bogaerts has not enjoyed a very strong July, slashing just .227/.294/.373 with two home runs in 75 at-bats. His OPS has slipped to .884, the lowest it's been since April 13. In […]

Rafael Devers Does Not Appear In Friday's Game

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers (quad) did not appear in Friday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays, and has not played since leaving the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Toronto Blue Jays. Alex Cora has downplayed the quadriceps issue as a minor one, but fantasy managers will not be relieved until […]

Hirokazu Sawamura Returns From IL Friday

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Hirokazu Sawamura returned from the injured list Friday, and threw a scoreless inning against the Tampa Bay Rays. He allowed a hit and two walks and struck out one batter. It was a shaky outing for the right-hander who has been quite strong across 39 appearances with a 2.79 ERA, […]

Martin Perez Disappoints Friday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Martin Perez had a disappointing outing against the Tampa Bay Rays Friday, allowing six runs on seven hits and a walk in four innings. He struck out three batters and allowed three home runs. He was saddled with the loss, dropping his record on the year to 7-7. Perez has […]

Kyle Finnegan Earns Second Save Friday

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Kyle Finnegan appears to be the choice as the closer for the closer role with Brad Hand in Toronto, as he locked down his second save of the year Friday. Just one day after earning his first career save, Finnegan allowed just one hit while striking out none against the Chicago […]

Paolo Espino Earns Victory Friday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Paolo Espino was not originally scheduled to make the start Friday, but was moved up when Jon Lester was moved to the St. Louis Cardinals. Espino responded with 5 1/3 solid innings against the Chicago Cubs, allowing just one run on four hits and a walk while striking out six batters. […]