Ken Giles Gets First Save in Two Weeks

Toronto closer Ken Giles shut down the Braves for his 17th save on Tuesday night, his first since August 13. The Blue Jays closer has been troubled with elbow issues over the last month but looked sharp on Tuesday, allowing Billy Hamilton to reach on a single before striking out Ronald Acuna Jr. and Freddie... Read More

Nate Pearson Dominant in Latest Triple-A Start

Toronto starting pitcher Nate Pearson continued shredding his way through the minors on Sunday, going six innings with seven strikeouts for the Buffalo Bison in his second start in Triple-A. The only damage done came in the second inning, when Pearson started off by allowing a single followed by a two-run home run by Boston's... Read More

Another Three Hits For Bo Bichette

It was just another multi-hit performance for Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette, who went 3-for-5 in Saturday night's 7-5 victory over the Mariners. Bichette hit his eighth home run of the year in the third inning and finished a triple shy of the cycle, later adding an RBI-single and RBI-double. Now slashing .345/.385/.683 through... Read More

Derek Law Gets Five-Out Save on Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays reliever Derek Law was called upon in the eighth inning on Saturday night to finish off Toronto's 7-5 victory over the Mariners. Law walked two and struck out two in 1 2/3 innings on his way to picking up his fourth save of the year. Regardless of the strong performance, Law's value... Read More

Michael Brantley Extends Hitting Streak to 17 Games

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley didn't take long to push his season-high hitting streak to 17 games, hitting a two-run home run in the first inning of Houston's 5-2 victory over the Angels on Saturday. During the streak, Brantley is slashing .463/.507/.731 over 73 plate appearances with a .509 wOBA and 230 wRC+. He also... Read More

Josh Bell Has First 100-RBI Season

Having not hit a home run since August 13, Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Josh Bell broke the drought on Saturday night as the Pirates thumped the Reds 14-0. The seventh-inning three-run blast gives Bell 102 RBI on the season, along with 31 HR and 84 runs scored. His owners can only hope that the 365-foot... Read More

John Means Business in Win Over Rays

Unheralded Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher John Means was brilliant on Saturday, going seven innings in a victory over Tampa Bay while only allowing one run and striking out seven. With the victory, Means is now 9-9 on the year with a 3.61 ERA over 117 innings, and he has quietly been a top-75 pitcher in... Read More

Kolby Allard Punches Out Eight

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Kolby Allard tossed a gem on Saturday night, pitching 6 2/3 innings of shutout baseball while striking out eight in a 4-0 win over the White Sox. Since being traded from Atlanta at the deadline, Allard has allowed 11 runs in 15 innings over three starts but was until very recently... Read More

Edwin Encarnacion Gets Closer to Returning

Out since Aug. 3 with a fractured wrist, New York Yankees designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion (wrist) resumed baseball activities on Saturday, taking grounders, playing catch and doing tee work. Still with no firm timetable for his return, the news is nevertheless positive as the Yankees midsummer acquisition looks to rejoin the roster sometime in September. He... Read More

Willson Contreras Takes Next Step in Rehab

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras advanced in his rehabilitation prior to Saturday's game against the Nationals, progressing to making throws to second base. Out since August 3 with a hamstring injury, Contreras has spent the last few days taking part in running and agility drills and could return to the Cubs lineup by early September.... Read More

Shohei Ohtani Throws 35-Pitch Bullpen

Los Angeles Angels two-way sensation Shohei Ohtani (elbow) continued to progress in his rehabilitation from Tommy John surgery 11 months ago, throwing a 35-pitch bullpen before the Angels game on Saturday. Ohtani ramped up his intensity in this latest session, throwing fastballs, sliders and curveballs without incident. Manager Brad Ausmus described the pitching as "free and... Read More

Pablo Sandoval's Season to End With Tommy John Surgery

In the middle of his best season in years, San Francisco Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval will have his year ended by Tommy John surgery on his right elbow. The 33-year old Sandoval, who's been on the shelf with elbow inflammation since August 24, had 14 home runs, 41 RBI, and 42 runs scored in... Read More

Peter Alonso Ties Mets Record With 41st Home Run

New York Mets first baseman Peter Alonso tied the team's franchise record for home runs in a season on Saturday night, hitting a go-ahead three-run home run in the fifth inning against Max Fried of the Braves. New York would eventually lose 9-5 to Atlanta, but Alonso's 41st home run puts him within striking distance... Read More

Corey Dickerson Has Four Hits in Win Over Marlins

Philadelphia Phillie outfielder Corey Dickerson went 4-for-5 on Saturday night, as the Phillies beat the Marlins 9-3. Dickerson had two doubles and five RBI but is still only slashing a disappointing .250/.246/.517 since being acquired from Pittsburgh at the trade deadline. Over the past 30 days, Dickerson is ranked as the #52-outfielder in standard Yahoo... Read More

H2H Category Streamers - Week 22 Waiver Wire

There are plenty of strategies that fantasy managers explore in hopes of getting an advantage over their opponent. Heavy lineup, heavy starting pitchers, no catcher, all (or mostly) reliever staff, no reliever staff, etc. Even if you play a balanced lineup, injuries can cause holes. A few weeks without a key player won’t kill a... Read More

Mitch Keller Superb in Friday's Win

Pirates rookie pitcher Mitch Keller may have not been credited with a win on Friday night but he did turn in the best start of his young career, as Pittsburgh beat Cincinnati 3-2 with a ninth-inning comeback. Keller went six innings in the no-decision, striking out nine Reds while allowing only a solo home run... Read More

Dylan Cease Has Best Start of Season

Chicago White Sox rookie and heralded prospect Dylan Cease has had a rough start to his career, going 3-6 with a 5.46 ERA since being called up on July 3. But Cease said he had his best stuff of the year on Friday night when he went six innings and struck out nine as the... Read More

Willie Calhoun Won't Stop Raking

Texas outfielder Willie Calhoun continued to shine on Friday in Chicago, hitting a three-run home run in the top of the first inning off of White Sox starter Dylan Cease. The Rangers would eventually lose 8-3 but Calhoun continues to hit like he has no intention of going back to the minors, with nine home... Read More

Austin Meadows Homers in Second Straight Game

A night after helping Baltimore set the record for the most home runs allowed in a season, Tampa Bay outfielder Austin Meadows hit a grand slam on Friday, defeating the Orioles 7-1. Meadow's first career slam was his third home run in his last six games, with seven of his 23 HR having come in... Read More

Jon Berti Collects Three More Hits

Miami Marlins 29-year-old rookie Jon Berti continued his improbable run of productivity on Friday night, going 3-for-6 with a home run, two RBI, and a stolen base in a 19-11 win over the Phillies. In 87 plate appearances since returning from the injured list on July 31, Berti is slashing .308/.379/.526 with three home runs,... Read More

Jake Cave Continues Wave of Production

Minnesota Twins second-year outfielder Jake Cave kept up his hot streak on Friday night, hitting two home runs in a 9-6 losing effort against the Tigers. The two solo-shots give Cave four home runs on the year and over the last ten games, he's slashing .485/.541/.788 with a 250 wRC+. Keep spelunking with him while... Read More

Didi Gregorius Hits Two Home Runs In Rout of Dodgers

The New York Yankees trounced the Dodgers on Friday night 10-0, with shortstop Didi Gregorius accounting for half of the Yankees runs. He first chased starter Hyun-Jin Ryu from the game with a fifth-inning grand slam that put the Yankees up 7-1, before adding a cherry on top with a ninth-inning solo shot. Gregorius now... Read More

J.D. Martinez Continues Assault on Month of August

Boston outfielder and perennial crusher of lasers, J.D. Martinez had disappointed his owners this season with a lackluster first-half. But Martinez has absolutely dominated the last month and hit two more home runs on Friday night in an 11-0 win over the Padres, giving him 30 HR for the season. Over his last 25 games,... Read More

Hyun-Jin Ryu Roughed Up Again

Los Angeles Dodger starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu struggled in his second straight start on Friday night, allowing seven earned runs in a 10-2 loss versus the visiting Yankees. Ryu has given up 11 earned runs in his last two starts and has now thrown 152 2/3 innings on the year, his most since 2013. If... Read More

Jason Kipnis (2B/OF, CLE) - Week 22 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 27% of leagues ANALYSIS: After two completely mediocre seasons, Cleveland Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis is having a bit of a mini-renaissance as of late, seemingly drawing upon the last well of his old-man strength. After hitting .230 for the previous two years, with an 89 and 83... Read More

Tom Murphy (C, SEA) - Week 22 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Two-Catcher Leagues OWNED IN: 13% of leagues ANALYSIS: Poor Tom Murphy...All he wants to do is mash home runs and no one will let him. Well not exactly, as Seattle has let him for mash for 194 plate appearances this year as the backup to Omar Narvaez, to which Murphy has responded by... Read More

Dinelson Lamet (SP, SDP) - Week 22 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 35% of leagues ANALYSIS: If players on the waiver wire continue to perform well, their ownership naturally rises and eventually reaching a point of inflection, wherein a player transitions from a streamer to a keeper. It's the savvy fantasy player that pounces before that point, saving themselves the heartbreak... Read More

Willy Adames (SS, TB) - Week 22 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 17% of leagues ANALYSIS: Now presenting Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Willy Adames, showing for the umpteenth time that the development of prospects is not always a linear process. The 23-year-old has had an up-and-down first two seasons, with a solid rookie year where he slashed .278/.348/.406, with 10... Read More

Vince Velasquez (SP, PHI) - Week 22 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 30% of leagues ANALYSIS: Philadelphia pitcher Vince Velasquez - who occasionally moonlights as a human gas-can - was a lot easier to recommend before his last start, a 2.2 inning bonfire against the Marlins. Even though Miami had a .285 wOBA and .663 wOBA against right-handers that were... Read More

Mike Gesicki Leads Offense in Preseason Win

Second-year tight end Mike Gesicki was the offensive star in Miami's preseason victory over the Jaguars on Thursday night, hauling in all three of his targets for a total of 59 yards. This included a 29-yard catch-and-run to start off the second quarter with Gesicki catching a 16-yard pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick before scampering for... Read More