Bailey Falter Throws Seven Shutout Innings

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Bailey Falter was excellent on Thursday, striking out five over seven shutout innings in a 1-0 win over the Reds. He allowed four hits and walked none. Falter has been sneakily effective as of late, as this was his third straight scoreless outing, a streak of 16 ⅔ innings. This was […]

Jorge Soler Out Of Lineup Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jorge Soler is absent from Tuesday's lineup against the Athletics. Logan O'Hoppe is getting the start as the designated hitter with Travis d'Arnaud behind the plate. Soler has been ice cold as of late, going 3-for-24 over the past week. Hopefully this day off will get him back on track, with […]

CJ Abrams Blasts Two Homers

Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams went 3-for-5 with two home runs, one double, two RBI, and three runs scored in Sunday's 10-4 win over the Orioles. He now has four home runs in his last six games and is slashing .312/.368/.574 with eight home runs, 18 RBI, 24 runs, and nine stolen bases in 35 […]

Bryan Woo Earns Fifth Win

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Bryan Woo picked up his fifth win of the season in a 6-1 win over the Padres. He allowed one run on five hits while striking out five over seven innings. Woo has been one of the most consistent pitchers in all of baseball this season, with all nine of his […]

Merrill Kelly Strikes Out 11

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Merrill Kelly earned the win in a 1-0 win over the Rockies on Sunday, striking out 11 over seven scoreless innings. He allowed one hit and walked three. Kelly has been very solid this season, as he hasn't given up more than three runs in a start since he gave up […]

Paul Skenes Dealt a Loss in Complete Game

Paul Skenes was dealt a tough-luck loss on Sunday in a 1-0 loss to the Phillies. He pitched an eight-inning complete game, allowing one run on three hits and one walk while striking out nine. This was his third straight quality start and his seventh straight of allowing three runs or less. The phenom now […]

Mick Abel Dazzles in Debut

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Mick Abel looked great in his major league debut, pitching six scoreless innings with nine strikeouts against the Pirates. One of the most encouraging signs of his outing was the fact that he walked no batters, as his control issues is what sent the youngster spiraling down top prospect rankings. He […]

Catcher Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 8 (May 19 - May 25)

Week 8 is approaching, and there are once again plenty of good catching options that are available in most Yahoo leagues. The position was already turning out to be deeper than it has been for a really long time, and this past week brought even more youngsters into the spotlight. The mix of reliable veterans […]

Raisel Iglesias Secures Seventh Save

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Raisel Iglesias recorded his seventh save of the season in a 5-2 win over the Nationals on Thursday. He allowed one hit in a scoreless ninth inning. This broke a streak of three straight appearances where he allowed at least one run. The 35-year-old has an unsightly 5.71 ERA and 1.40 […]

CJ Abrams Homers, Steals A Base

Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a stolen base, and two runs scored in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Braves. This was the dual-threat's sixth home run and ninth stolen base of the year to go along with a .317/.379/.548 slash line in 32 games. The speedster didn't let […]

Blake Treinen To Start Throwing Soon

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Blake Treinen (forearm) is going to start playing catch in the next few days, according to manager Dave Roberts. Treinen is reportedly pain-free, which is good news for the right-hander. He last pitched in a game on April 13 and is expected to return sometime in mid-June. Before suffering his […]

Nick Martinez Tosses Seven Scoreless Innings

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Nick Martinez threw seven shutout frames and earned the win in a 7-1 victory over the White Sox on Thursday. He allowed two hits and struck out three. This was a nice rebound after allowing 10 hits in his previous outing, and this was his fourth straight start of at least […]

Landon Knack The Favorite To Be Fifth Starter

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Landon Knack is the front-runner to be the Dodgers' fifth starter, according to manager Dave Roberts. Despite posting a 5.89 ERA and 1.53 WHIP this season, he will get the opportunity to stick in the rotation with Roki Sasaki landing on the injured list. His one good start of the […]

JJ Bleday Out Of Lineup Thursday

Athletics outfielder JJ Bleday is out of Thursday's lineup against the Dodgers. Seth Brown is starting in center field instead. This is just a rare day off for the 27-year-old, who has played in 41 of the A's 43 games this season. He is slashing .216/.308/.399 with six home runs, 18 RBI, and 26 runs […]

Masyn Winn Homers, Tallies Four Hits

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn went 4-for-5 with a home run, a walk, three RBI, and three runs scored in Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Phillies. This was his third four-hit game of the season and he is now slashing .281/.371/.465 with five home runs, 15 RBI, 23 runs, and two stolen […]

Aaron Nola Rocked In Loss

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola was lit up in Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader in what ended as a 14-7 loss to the Cardinals. He allowed nine runs on nine hits and one walk in 3 2/3 innings. This loss dropped his record to 1-7, continuing an extremely disappointing start to 2025 for the […]

Jesus Luzardo Excels In Win

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo pitched well again and earned the win in a 2-1 victory over the Cardinals on Wednesday in Game 1 of a doubleheader. He allowed one run on five hits and two walks while striking out six over seven innings. He's yet to give up more than three runs in […]

Aaron Judge Blasts Another Home Run

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in a 3-2 win over the Mariners on Wednesday. It was his 15th home run of the season, keeping him tied for the league lead with Kyle Schwarber. Judge continues to be the best hitter on the planet, as this was his […]

Ketel Marte Blasts Two Home Runs, Removed Early With Hip Tightness

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (hip) hit two home runs and drove in three runs in Wednesday's 8-7 win over the Giants. He was pinch-hit for late in the game with hip tightness, but manager Torey Lovullo said Marte is expected to play in Friday's series opener against the division-rival Colorado Rockies. It was […]

Rhys Hoskins Homers, Drives In Five

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Rhys Hoskins was perfect at the plate in a 9-5 win over the Guardians on Wednesday, going 4-for-4 with a homer, a double, a walk, five RBI, and two runs scored. It was his fifth home run of the year to go along with a .292/.396/.462 slash line. Hoskins is bouncing […]

Nathan Eovaldi Throws Seven Scoreless Innings

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi was dominant in a 6-1 win over the Tigers on Sunday, striking out seven over seven shutout innings while allowing two hits and one walk. This is the fourth straight start where he's allowed one run or less, and he's yet to give up more than three in a […]

Yainer Diaz Launches Three-Run Home Run

Houston Astros catcher Yainer Diaz hit his fourth home run of the season on Sunday, a three-run shot in a 6-0 win over the Reds. He's now slashing .238/.267/.385 on the season, but that doesn't necessarily tell the whole story. He was one of the coldest hitters in baseball through the first couple of weeks […]

Ronel Blanco Strikes Out 11

Houston Astros starting pitcher Ronel Blanco pitched a gem on Sunday, tossing eight shutout innings with 11 strikeouts in a 6-0 win against the Reds. He allowed two hits and walked one. While this would be the best start of most pitchers' careers, this comes in a close second to Blanco's no-hitter in his first […]

Tony Gonsolin Tosses Five Shutout Frames

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin pitched five scoreless innings in Sunday's 8-1 win over the Diamondbacks, allowing three hits and two walks while striking out four. Although his strikeouts decreased in this outing, holding a tough Diamondbacks offense to no runs is certainly something to be happy about. Gonsolin had two easy matchups […]

Freddie Freeman Tallies Three Extra-Base Hits

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman was perfect at the dish on Sunday, going 4-for-4 with a home run, two doubles, three RBI, and two runs scored in an 8-1 victory over the Diamondbacks. The 35-year-old has shown no signs of regressing with age, as he's been one of the best hitters in the […]

George Springer Homers In Three-Hit Game

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer kept up his torrid start to the season, going 3-for-5 with a home run, a double, three RBI, and two runs in Sunday's 9-1 win over the Mariners. The veteran is now slashing .297/.404/.517 with five home runs and six stolen bases on the year. This is looking like […]

Catcher Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 7 (May 12 - May 18)

Week 7 is almost here, and there's once again a good variety of catching options that are available in most Yahoo leagues. Whether you're looking for a streaming option for this week or a player to stay on your roster long-term, there's probably an intriguing option worth adding. There's yet another catcher returning from injury […]

Jackson Merrill Homers, Drives In Two

San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill went 2-for-4 with a home run, a run, and two RBI in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Yankees. He's picked up right where he left off after missing a month with a hamstring strain, producing two multi-hit games in his first two games back. He's batting .400 over 12 […]

TJ Friedl Blasts Two Home Runs

Cincinnati Reds outfielder TJ Friedl hit two solo home runs and walked once in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Braves. This was his first time homering since April 5th, bringing his total to three on the year. He's now slashing .273/.338/.392 and has eight stolen bases as the regular leadoff hitter for the Reds. He […]

Michael Wacha Throws Seven Shutout Innings

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Michael Wacha pitched seven shutout innings and earned his second win of the season in Wednesday's 2-1 victory over the White Sox. He allowed three hits and one walk while striking out five. The 33-year-old veteran has been solid as of late, as this was his sixth straight start of […]