Jeff McNeil Extends Hitting Streak With Homer

New York Mets second baseman collected two more hits Tuesday, going 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and a double against the Atlanta Braves. That extends his hitting streak to 14 games, and gives him 100 multi-hit games in the first 310 games of his career. McNeil is simply a hitting machine, with a .373/.439/.569 […]

Jerad Eickhoff Left To Allow 10 Runs Tuesday

New York Mets starting pitcher Jerad Eickhoff had a disaster of an outing Tuesday, allowing 10 runs on seven hits and five walks in just 3 1/3 innings against the Atlanta Braves. He struck out four batters. The Mets were simply in need of outs in this one with the bullpen heavily taxed, so Eickhoff […]

Kyle Finnegan Posts Fifth Consecutive Scoreless Outing

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Kyle Finnegan threw a scoreless frame against the Philadelphia Phillies Tuesday night on his third consecutive day of action. He now has five scoreless outings in a row, and has only allowed a run once in his last 11 appearances. He also collected his 11th hold in Tuseday's 6-4 victory. With […]

Brad Hand Secures 21st Save

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Brad Hand secured his 21st save of the year Tuesday night against the Philadelphia Phillies, allowing no runs and no hits in one inning of work while striking out one batter. Third time was the charm for Hand, who blew saves on both Sunday and Monday before finally coming through on […]

Erick Fedde Knocked Out In The Fifth

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Erick Fedde was knocked out in the fifth inning of Tuesday's start against the Philadelphia Phillies having allowed four runs on eight hits and one walk. He struck out four batters and allowed two home runs, including an inside-the-park shot off the bat of Bryce Harper. Fedde has now allowed at […]

Juan Soto Hits Three-Run Shot Tuesday

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto continued his post-break surge Tuesday, going 2-for-4 with a three-run home run and two runs scored against the Philadelphia Phillies. The long ball, Soto's 18th of the season, came off of starting pitcher Matt Moore. Soto is slashing .358/.507/.792 with seven homers, 15 runs, and 16 RBI in his last […]

Josh Bell Hits Three-Run Shot Tuesday

Washington Nationals first baseman Josh Bell put the Nationals out in front over the Philadelphia Phillies right away Tuesday, hitting a three-run home run off of starting pitcher Matt Moore in the top of the first inning. Bell went 1-for-3 with a walk in the game. It's Bell's 16th home run of the year and […]

Paul Sewald Saves Fourth Game

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Paul Sewald recorded his four save of the year Monday, shutting down the three Astros he faced in order with one strikeout to preserve an 11-8 comeback win. Sewald now has a 2.30 ERA, a 0.89 WHIP, and a whopping 54 strikeouts in 31 1/3 innings. With the Mariners rising up […]

Darren McCaughan Rocked Monday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Darren McCaughan was not up to the task of facing the Houston Astros Monday, allowing seven runs on eight hits and a walk in four innings of work. He struck out two batters, and three of his eight hits allowed went for home runs. Despite a sparkling debut in his last […]

J.P. Crawford Reaches Four Times Monday

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford played the pest Monday, reaching base four times and scoring two runs against the Houston Astros. Crawford went 3-for-4 and was hit by a pitch. Crawford has put together a .268/.329/.367 slash line with five homers, three steals, 51 runs, and 31 RBI this season, while playing a key role […]

Kyle Seager Hits Three-Run Shot Monday

Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager played a key part in Seattle's comeback win from seven runs down Monday, smacking a three-run home run in the bottom of the fifth inning off Luis Garcia to bring the team within a run of Houston. Seager also walked and score two runs in four plate appearances. He's […]

Cal Raleigh Drives In Three With Double Monday

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh went 1-for-4 against the Houston Astros Monday, with his one hit being a bases-loaded double off starter Luis Garcia in the fourth inning that brought Seattle's first three runs around to score. Raleigh only has four hits in his first 27 career at-bats at the major league level, but three […]

Dylan Moore Hits Game-Winning Grand Slam

Seattle Mariners second baseman Dylan Moore was the hero Monday night, hitting a two-out laser grand slam over the left-field fence off reliever Brooks Raley to bring the Mariners from down 8-7 to up 11-8 for good over the Houston Astros. It was his only hit in two at-bats after coming off the bench as […]

Edwin Diaz Strikes Out The Side For Save 22

New York Mets relief pitcher Edwin Diaz was in dominant form in the second half of Monday's doubleheader against the Atlanta Braves, setting down all three batters he faced via the strikeout to secure his 22nd save of the season. Diaz has now posted three consecutive scoreless outings, during which he has struck out seven […]

Jeff McNeil Doubles Home Winning Run Monday

New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI in the second game of Monday's doubleheader against the Atlanta Braves, and it turned out that his one RBI was all the Mets needed to secure a split for the day. McNeil was removed for a pinch-runner after that game-winning […]

Jonathan Villar Reaches Three Times In Game One Monday

New York Mets infielder Jonathan Villar batted leadoff and played shortstop in the first game of Monday's doubleheader and he reached base three times, going 1-for-1 with two walks. Unfortunately for the Mets, Villar was the offensive standout as they were shut out 2-0. Villar has once again found himself in the lineup on a […]

Marcus Stroman Takes Game One Loss Monday

New York Mets starting pitcher Marcus Stroman only allowed two runs on eight hits and a walk in five innings Monday, but that was still too much damage to avoid taking the loss in the first game of a doubleheader against the Atlanta Braves. He struck out four batters, and his record dropped to 7-9 […]

Josh Harrison Triples, Drives In A Run

Washington Nationals utility man Josh Harrison went 1-for-4 with a triple, a walk, an RBI, and a run scored Monday in a 6-5 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. Harrison has been excellent of late, slashing .333/.397/.526 in his last 15 games while mostly batting in the fifth spot of the lineup. As the Nationals move […]

Josh Bell Triples, Drives In Two Monday

Washington Nationals first baseman Josh Bell went 1-for-4 with a triple and a walk Monday, driving in two runs against the Philadelphia Phillies in a disappointing 6-5 loss. Bell has been excellent over his past thirty games with a .287/.342/.509 slash line and six homers in 108 at-bats. With the Nationals moving into sell mode, […]

Brad Hand Blows Yet Another Save Monday

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Brad Hand blew another save Monday, giving up three runs on two hits and a walk in just a third of an inning to the Philadelphia Phillies, yielding a walk-off three-run home run to Andrew McCutchen. It's his second consecutive day with a blown save, and his third consecutive outing when […]

Joe Ross Throws Five Shutout Innings In Return From IL

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Joe Ross made his return from the injured list Monday, throwing five shutout innings with just three hits and two walks allowed to the Philadelphia Phillies. He struck out four batters, but was stuck with a no-decision when relief pitcher Brad Hand blew the save in the ninth inning. Ross appeared […]

Matt Barnes Saves 22nd Game Monday

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Matt Barnes continued his impressive season Monday, locking up his 22nd save of the year with a one-two-three inning against the Toronto Blue Jays. He did not strike out a batter. Barnes is on a streak of six consecutive outings without giving up an earned run, and he's dropped his […]

Nick Pivetta Knocked Out In The Fifth

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nick Pivetta said he had his "C stuff" Monday night, and it showed in his final line as he allowed four runs on six hits and two walks to the Toronto Blue Jays in 4 2/3 innings Monday night. He struck out three batters. Pivetta was lucky to escape with […]

Hunter Renfroe Scores Twice Monday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Hunter Renfroe moved up to the fifth spot in the lineup with Xander Bogaerts getting the day off, and he was right in the middle of the action, going 2-for-3 with a double, a walk, and two runs scored. Renfroe's July was off to a slow start after his torrid May […]

Rafael Devers Hits 27th Long Ball Monday

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers has been superlative the entire season, but he's been out of control in the past week. Devers went 2-for-4 with his 27th home run of the season Monday against the Toronto Blue Jays, bringing his slash line over his last seven games to .308/.367/.885 with five home runs. […]

Alex Verdugo Crushes Game-Winning Two-Run Shot

Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo had gone 118 at-bats before crushing a two-run home run in the bottom of the eighth inning Monday that proved to be the game-winner in a 5-4 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays. Verdugo went 2-for-4 with three RBI and two runs scored. The home run was his 10th […]

Brian O'Grady Smacks Pinch-Hit Home Run Sunday

San Diego Padres utility man Brian O'Grady came off the bench to smack a pinch-hit home run Sunday. It was his second of the season, and came off Miami Marlins relief pitcher David Hess in a 9-3 loss. O'Grady has only managed 44 at-bats this season, and with Adam Frazier (potentially among other) joining the […]

Manny Machado Hits 17th Homer In Loss

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado was one of the few bright spots for the Padres Sunday, going 2-for-4 with a solo home run off Marlins reliever Anthony Bender in a 9-3 loss to Miami. Machado has been excellent over the last month, slashing .337/.410/.625 with seven home runs in his last 30 games. […]

Yu Darvish Takes Loss Sunday Against Miami

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Yu Darvish was saddled with his fifth loss of the year Sunday after giving up four runs on five hits and a walk to the Miami Marlins in five innings. He struck out six and allowed two home runs. Darvish has had a tough July, going 0-3 with a 7.32 […]

Edwin Diaz Saves 21st Game

New York Mets relief pitcher Edwin Diaz saved his 21st game of the year Sunday, closing the door on the Toronto Blue Jays with three strikeouts around one walk to secure a 5-4 victory. It's Diaz's second consecutive scoreless outing after giving up runs in his previous three. Despite his struggles, which have led to […]