Khris Davis Perfect At The Plate Thursday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Khris Davis hit an opposite-field two-run homer in the third inning off Aaron Sanchez in a 10-5 victory over the Blue Jays. Davis has come alive this road trip and now has four homers and seven RBI in that span. He loaded the stat sheet Thursday night, going 4-for-4 with three runs […]

Mookie Betts Lights Up Basepaths

Boston Red Sox center fielder Mookie Betts took the day to remind everyone that he is more than just a power bat hitting at the top of the lineup. On Thursday, he went 3-for-4 with a walk and two runs in a 6-2 win over the Orioles. He also stole three bases and has stolen […]

Xander Bogaerts Brings Power Back To The Position

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts hit his fifth homer of the year in a 6-2 win over the Orioles on Thursday. Bogaerts matched J.D. Martinez with a homer for the second consecutive night and continues to bounce back from a down 2017 season and an early-season ankle injury. He finished the night 2-for-4 with […]

David Price Limits Orioles To five Hits In Complete Game

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher David Price completely dominated the Orioles on Thursday in a 6-2 victory. Price bounced back from a mediocre performance in his last start and puts all the carpal tunnel talk to rest. In nine innings, he was very efficient and didn’t allow a walk and struck out eight batters, all […]

J.D. Martinez Forced From Game By Illness

Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez left the game Thursday in the seventh inning due to a stomach illness, according to Christopher Smith of MassLive.com. Martinez did what is expected of a cleanup hitter, hitting a homer before succumbing to illness. He hit his 13th homer, a two-run shot, in the first inning off of […]

Andrew Triggs Leaves Game Due To Nerve Discomfort

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Andrew Triggs left the game due to right forearm nerve discomfort, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. He abruptly left the third inning after throwing six consecutive balls. Triggs' season has not been an encouraging one thus far. He has a 5.31 ERA with 42 strikeouts in 39 […]

Trevor Cahill Takes Loss Against Red Sox Ace

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Trevor Cahill, just recalled from the disabled list, lost to Chris Sale and the Red Sox on Wednesday 6-4. Cahill dug a hole for himself early by allowing three runs in the first inning, primarily from a two-run shot by J.D. Martinez. He settled down after that and finished the game […]

Chris Sale Gets Win Despite Lack Of Control

Boston Red Sox ace Chris Sale got his fourth win of the year in a 6-4 game over the Athletics on Wednesday. In a rare short outing, Sale lasted only five innings while allowing two runs and four walks but struck out nine batters. It was just an abnormal night of Sale overworking himself. He […]

Bruce Maxwell Placed On Restricted List

Oakland Athletics catcher Bruce Maxwell was officially placed on the restricted list, according to Jane Lee of MLB.com. Maxwell cannot travel to Canada due to a pending sentencing that causes him to be ineligible for entry according to Canadian immigration guidelines. Josh Phegly will be fill the spot on the A's. Maxwell will rejoin the […]

Mitch Moreland Stays In Lineup Wednesday

Boston Red Sox first baseman Mitch Moreland stays in the lineup against right-hander Trevor Cahill on Wednesday. Manager Alex Cora said on WEEI that the Red Sox lineup is the same as Tuesday. Therefore, Jackie Bradley will be out of the lineup again, and his lack of hitting ability has finally relegated him to a […]

Eduardo Rodriguez Falls To Athletics

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez had a decent outing despite a rain delay but lost to the Athletics 5-3. He scattered six hits across five innings, allowing three runs and striking out four batters. Rodriguez continues to be homer-prone, giving up one Tuesday to Stephen Piscotty, but he did have better control overall […]

Eduardo Nunez's Stock Continues To Fall

Boston Red Sox utility player Eduardo Nunez continues to struggle and has disappointed fantasy managers thus far. On Tuesday, Nunez went 0-for-4 against the Athletics, which is indicative of his entire season. Prior to the year, managers expected Nunez to provide speed with a little power. He has yet to really do either, as he […]

Andrew Benintendi's Resurgence Continues

Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi hit his third home of the year in a 5-3 loss to the Athletics. He hit a solo shot off Daniel Mengden in the fifth inning and finished the night 3-for-5. Benintendi continues his resurgence from his early-season stumbles. He is batting .355 with eight runs, two homers, five […]

Matt Chapman Gets Back On Track

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman had a multi-hit game in a 5-3 win over the Red Sox on Tuesday. This was his second consecutive multi-hit game and was much needed, since he is batting .178 over the last two weeks after starting the year off strong. Chapman finished the night 2-for-3 with a run, […]

Daniel Mengden Keeps Red Sox Contained

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Daniel Mengden succeeded in the daunting task of containing the Red Sox in a 5-3 victory Tuesday. He posted a quality start, allowing only two runs (one earned) on eight hits across six innings while striking out four batters. Mengden has put together a string of solid starts and has lowered […]

Stephen Piscotty Homers In First At-Bat Back

Oakland Athletics outfielder Stephen Piscotty homered in his first at-bat back from bereavement leave in a 5-3 win over the Red Sox, according to Jane Lee of MLB.com. In the second inning of a rain-delayed game, Piscotty sent a solo shot, his only hit of the night, over the green monster off Eduardo Rodriguez. It […]

Red Sox-Athletics Game Delayed Due To Weather

The Boston Red Sox and Oakland Athletics game will be delayed due to pouring rain. It is expected the game will begin no earlier than 8:30 PM. If you're concerned about a postponement, make adjustments to your lineups now.

Carson Smith Sent To DL With Shoulder Injury

Boston Red Sox reliever Carson Smith suffered a right shoulder subluxation while throwing his glove in frustration, according to Christopher Smith of MassLive.com. He injured his shoulder in the dugout after giving up a homer to Khris Davis of the Athletics. Once the injury calms down, Smith will get a second opinion. He has been […]

Eduardo Rodriguez Takes On Athletics Tuesday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez faces off against the Athletics searching for his fourth win of the year Tuesday. In three career starts, he is 2-0 with a 1.64 ERA and 0.68 WHIP against Oakland. However, Fenway has not been a safe haven for him, as he carries a career 4.76 ERA and […]

Mookie Betts Continues To Pad Stats Monday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts had another good night despite a 6-5 loss to the Athletics. He finished the night 2-for-5 with a run and a double. Betts now leads the league in batting average (.362), slugging percentage (.766), OPS (1.205) and extra-base hits (30). He will continue to be an elite player hitting […]

Rick Porcello Stumbles From Athletics Offensive Prowess

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Rick Porcello stumbled for his second consecutive start, including Monday's 6-5 loss to the Athletics. Porcello had not allowed more than three runs in any of his first seven starts. But he has allowed five runs in each of his past two starts. He ended the night allowing five runs […]

Sean Manaea Continues His Success Against Red Sox

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Sean Manaea could not repeat his no-hit success on Monday, but he did pitch well enough to get his fifth win in a 6-5 game against the Red Sox. Manaea allowed eight hits in six innings but did get a quality start by allowing four runs, with only three earned. He […]

Daniel Palka (1B/OF, CHW) - Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 2% of leagues ANALYSIS: Across the board production is the category for Chicago White Sox outfielder Daniel Palka, who is only given an opportunity because of a hamstring injury to Avisail Garcia. Palka has a .295 batting average with six runs, four homers, and 11 RBI to […]

Jedd Gyorko (1B/2B/3B, STL) - Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 20% of leagues ANALYSIS: St. Louis Cardinals infielder Jedd Gyorko is a guy that will never give up. You have to respect and appreciate those types of guys. He has been beat up left and right in the fantasy community, particularly after not meeting expectations following […]

Bruce Maxwell Wont Travel To Canada With Team

Oakland Athletics catcher Bruce Maxwell will not travel with the team to Canada due to a pending sentencing, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. Maxwell has not been sentenced following his April 13 plea agreement to charges that include gun enhancement. Therefore, he is considered ineligible for entry under Canadian immigration guidelines. […]

Brett Anderson Denied First Win By Yankees

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Brett Anderson had another bad outing in a 6-2 loss to the Yankees that was marred by a two hour and forty minute rain delay. He started the game off in trouble by allowing the first four batters on base, resulting in three runs. Anderson ultimately allowed four runs on eight […]

Week 7 Waiver Wire - First Base(1B) and Third Base(3B)

Corner Store is open! It is week seven and rosters are still affected by DL stints and upper-echelon players who continue to under-perform. Therefore, it is important that you are fluid and dynamic in your ability to fill the voids and get positive results. Do not grow roots with the first replacement player you picked […]

J.D. Martinez Leads Red Sox To Victory

Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez hit a two-run blast in the first inning off Joe Biagini in a 5-3 win against the Red Sox. It was his 10th homer of the season, nine of which have been to center or opposite field. He finished the night 2-for-3 with a run and three RBI. Martinez […]

Drew Pomeranz Lasts Only Four Innings

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Drew Pomeranz lacked control but was able to escape tough situations and end with a no-decision in 5-3 win against the Blue Jays. Pomeranz ended the afternoon allowing three runs on five hits and five walks while striking out six batters. He will take on the Orioles in his next […]

Trevor Cahill Still Not Feeling 100 Percent With Elbow

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Trevor Cahill (elbow) is still not 100 percent after throwing an "up-and-down" bullpen session Sunday, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. He was supposed to miss the minimum amount of time on the DL, but right now the team hasn't made a decision. Manager Bob Melvin stated the […]