Bobby Dalbec Sitting Sunday

Boston Red Sox first baseman Bobby Dalbec is out of the lineup against the New York Yankees Sunday night. This could become a common occurrence against right-handed starters, as Jarren Duran's call-up means Kike Hernandez will move to second base on those occasions, shifting Christian Arroyo to first base. It's hard to argue that Dalbec […]

Trea Turner Swipes His 20th Base

Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner seems to find a way to contribute every single game, and that was the case Saturday, as he went 1-for-4 with a walk, two runs scored, and his 20th stolen base of the season. With 17 homers already, Turner seems practically assured of a 30-30 season barring injury. He's slashing […]

Ryan Zimmerman Blasts Homer In Loss

Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman supplied much of the offense against the San Diego Padres Saturday, launching a three-run shot and drawing a walk in four at-bats. Zimmerman's 10th home run of the year came off Padres starter Blake Snell. With Starlin Castro away from the team and Kyle Schwarber injured, Zimmerman stands to […]

Jake Fraley Placed On Injured List With No Designation

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jake Fraley was placed on the injured list Sunday without a designation. Fraley was originally scratched from the lineup on Friday with an illness and sat out Saturday as well, though it was repeatedly stated that the situation was not COVID-related. That does not appear to remain the case at this time. […]

Seth Lugo Disappoints Saturday

New York Mets relief pitcher Seth Lugo couldn't come through Saturday, posting the worst outing of his season by allowing five runs on three hits and two walks in just 2/3 of an inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Lugo had only allowed five earned runs all season entering this outing, and this performance raises his […]

Edwin Diaz Blows The Save In Dramatic Fashion Saturday

New York Mets relief pitcher Edwin Diaz blew the save and took the loss in dramatic fashion Saturday, allowing a walk-off grand slam to Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Jacob Stallings to leave the Mets with a 9-7 disappointment at the hands of one of the worst teams in the major leagues. Diaz has been largely ineffective […]

Tylor Megill Takes Hard-Luck No-Decision Saturday

New York Mets starting pitcher Tylor Megill pitched very well Saturday, allowing no runs on six hits and no walks across six innings against the Pittsburgh Pirates. He struck out two batters and deserved to be credited with a win, but relief pitchers Seth Lugo and Edwin Diaz each imploded, allowing nine runs total over […]

Brandon Nimmo Homers In Crushing Loss Saturday

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo homered Saturday, going 1-for-2 with three walks in a crushing loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Nimmo bears no fault in the collapse, as he once again proved himself to be one of the top on-base options in the majors, with upside beyond that. The home run was Nimmo's second […]

J.D. Davis Homers Twice In First Start Back

New York Mets third baseman J.D. Davis made his first start since returning to the team Saturday night, and he got off to a bang, homering twice en route to a 3-for-4 day with four RBI. Davis has been outstanding in his 46 at-bats this year, slashing .413/.491/.739 with four home runs. Despite returning to […]

Patrick Corbin Ineffective In Saturday's Suspended Game

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Patrick Corbin allowed runs in each of the first three innings Saturday, and was in line for the loss when the game was suspended in the bottom of the sixth inning. Corbin allowed six runs on ten hits and four walks while striking out three, leaving him with a 5.66 ERA […]

Alex Verdugo Steals Fifth Base Of Season

Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo had an eventful Saturday night at Yankee Stadium, and unfortunately his fifth stolen base of the year was not the main event. Verdugo had said prior to the game that his legs were feeling better, and he proved it by swiping his first base since June 1. He also […]

Jarren Duran Records First Major-League Hit

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran made his first career start Saturday against the New York Yankees and wasted no time, lacing the first pitch he saw to center field for a single off starter Gerrit Cole. He would come around to score in that inning and go on to strike out and walk in […]

Nathan Eovaldi Pitches Well Amidst Downpour

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi had a strong start to his second half Saturday despite being forced to take a no-decision in the rain-shortened six-inning contest. Eovaldi allowed just one run on two hits and a walk while striking out seven Yankees. He now has a 3.57 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, and 106 strikeouts […]

Dylan Moore Scores Two Runs Saturday

Seattle Mariners second baseman Dylan Moore came around to score twice Saturday, going 2-for-4 with two singles against the Los Angeles Angels. It was Moore's second consecutive multi-hit contest, the first such occurrence this year. Moore has struggled mightily with the bat, posting a .189/.276/.358 slash line, though he has contributed eight home runs and […]

Kyle Seager Walks Four Times Saturday

Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager reached base four times Saturday against the Los Angeles Angels, all via walk. He was retired in his only official at-bat of the game. Despite having 17 home runs and 52 RBI on the season, Seager has not had a strong year, and much of the blame for that […]

J.P. Crawford Reaches Four Times Saturday

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford reached base four times against the Angels Saturday, going 3-for-4 with a walk and a run scored against the Los Angeles Angels. Despite slowing down of late from his torrid June, Crawford continues to contribute out of the leadoff spot. With a .280/.342/.732 slash line and five homers, three steals, […]

Mitch Haniger Homers, Drives In Four Saturday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger had yet another big game Saturday night, going 1-for-3 with a home run, a walk, and four RBI against the Los Angeles Angels. Haniger now has 22 home runs on the season, including four in his last six games. The outfielder seems well over his June swoon and is back […]

Yusei Kikuchi Ineffective In Loss Saturday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi took his fifth loss of the season Saturday, allowing seven runs on nine hits and one walk in five innings against the Los Angeles Angels. He struck out seven batters. This is Kikuchi's second start allowing at least five runs after an impressive streak that saw him give up […]

Ty France Delivers Two Hits Friday

Seattle Mariners designated hitter Ty France had a strong start to his second half Friday, going 2-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored against the Los Angeles Angels. France has been strong over his past 30 games, slashing .303/.373/.495 with five home runs in that span. With just eight home runs on the year, […]

Kyle Seager Hits Two-Run Bomb Friday

Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager launched his 17th home run of the season Friday, getting his second half off to a solid start. The two-run shot came off of Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Andrew Heaney in the third inning. Seager also doubled in four at-bats. Seager has had the power stroke working dating […]

Paul Sewald Picks Up One-Out Save Friday

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Paul Sewald appears to be firmly a part of the picture in terms of saves to start the second half of the year. Sewald relieved top reliever Kendall Graveman in this 6-5 victory over the Los Angeles Angels, giving up a single to Jared Walsh before retiring Phil Gosselin on a […]

Chris Flexen Earns Ninth Win Friday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Chris Flexen picked up right where he left off before the all-star break Friday, throwing seven strong innings and only allowing one run on six hits and a walk against the Los Angeles Angels. He struck out two batters. The low strikeout rate appears to be the only thing keeping Flexen […]

Mitch Haniger Comes A Triple Shy Of The Cycle Friday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger had three hits in five at-bats against the Los Angeles Angels Friday night, picking up a single, a double, and his 21st home run of the season. He drove in two runs and scored three, while the home run came off of Angels reliever Dylan Bundy in the seventh inning. […]

Jordy Mercer Has Two Hits In Return To Lineup

Washington Nationals infielder Jordy Mercer made his return to the Nationals lineup Friday, batting sixth and starting at third base, and he had a solid game, going 2-for-3 with a double, a walk, an RBI, and a run scored, though his contributions hardly mattered in the 24-8 blowout loss to the San Diego Padres. Mercer […]

Gerardo Parra Homers Off The Bench

Washington Nationals outfielder Gerardo Parra came off the bench to replace an injured Victor Robles Friday, and he delivered a three-run home run off San Diego Padres relief pitcher Miguel Diaz. He was retired in his three other plate appearances, twice by strikeout. Parra is primed to see plenty of playing time over the next […]

Erick Fedde Gets Crushed Friday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Erick Fedde didn't have his best outing Friday, to say the least, allowing six runs on three hits and four walks in just 1 1/3 innings en route to his seventh loss of the season. He struck out one batter. This performance alone raised Fedde's season ERA from 4.59 to 5.32, […]

J.D. Martinez Homers In First Game Of Second Half

Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez picked up right where he left off Friday, going 1-for-4 with a solo home run off of New York Yankees reliever Justin Wilson. It was Martinez's 19th long ball of the year, and his only hit in four at-bats. The all-star has slashed .283/.403/.698 with five home runs […]

Christian Arroyo Hits Two-Run Shot Friday

Boston Red Sox utility man Christian Arroyo got his second half off to a good start Friday, as he hit a two-run home run against starter Jordan Montgomery and the New York Yankees. Arroyo also added a double in four at-bats. With Jarren Duran coming up to the majors, it appeared some of Arroyo's playing […]

Tanner Houck Locks Down Three-Inning Save

Boston Red Sox pitcher Tanner Houck collected his first save of the year Friday, throwing the last three innings of a 4-0 win over the New York Yankees. He allowed one hit and one walk and struck out three. It's an excellent start to this stint in the major leagues for Houck, who will be […]

Eduardo Rodriguez Doesn't Allow A Run Friday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez got his second half started on the right foot, allowing no runs on two hits and two walks over 5 2/3 innings against the New York Yankees Friday. He struck out eight batters. This performance should be encouraging to fantasy managers, as Rodriguez endured an awful, if unlucky, […]