Matt Chapman Homers In Third-Straight Game Monday At Chicago

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in a loss to the White Sox on Monday. It was Chapman's third-straight game with a homer as he seems to have found his power stroke after struggling most of the season. Most of Chapman's issues stem from a sky-high 31.7% strikeout rate, […]

Frankie Montas Labors In Loss To White Sox

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Frankie Montas allowed three runs across five innings to drop his record to 9-9 with a loss to the White Sox on Monday. Montas had traffic on the bases all night as he allowed eight hits and three walks against six strikeouts. This snaps a six-game streak where Montas went at […]

Sean Manaea Plagued By Long Ball In Loss Versus Rangers

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Sean Manaea allowed seven runs across five innings in a loss to the Rangers on Sunday. Manaea couldn't keep the ball in the yard in this one, as he served up three homers to a Texas lineup that had been struggling to score runs. The Oakland lefty has now turned in […]

Bryce Harper Collects Two RBI Without A Hit Versus Reds

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper went 0-for-1 with two RBI in a loss to the Reds on Sunday. Cincinnati pitchers clearly didn't want to face Harper as he was walked three times, including one intentional walk. That didn't stop Harper from producing, however, as he drove in a run with a sacrifice fly and also […]

Aaron Nola Takes Seventh Loss Sunday Versus Reds

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola allowed four runs on six hits across 4 1/3 innings in a loss to the Reds on Sunday. Nola struck out four and walked three in his latest disappointing outing. The 28-year-old righty is 7-7 on the season with an ugly 4.48 ERA, despite his 3.30 SIERA and 3.39 […]

Hidden Gems On Bad Teams

The MLB trade deadline has come and gone, the contenders are separated from pretenders, and the playoff race is coming into focus. Yes, it's the dog days of summer, and fantasy managers are getting reminded how long baseball season is during non-pandemic years. As the good teams enter the most exciting portion of the schedule, […]

Sean Murphy Stuffs The Stat Sheet On Thursday

Oakland Athletics catcher Sean Murphy went 2-for-4 with three runs, two RBI, and two walks in a win over the Indians on Thursday. The Oakland backstop set the tone for the afternoon with a two-RBI double in the first inning, which would hold up as the winning runs in a 17-0 blowout. Murphy has seen […]

Starling Marte Continues To Dazzle For A's

Oakland Athletics outfielder Starling Marte went 2-for-3 with three RBI in a blowout win at Cleveland on Thursday. It was Marte's seventh multi-hit effort in 12 games with the A's as Oakland has been on fire since acquiring his services at the trade deadline. In all that time on base, Marte has eight steals without […]

Josh Harrison Day-To-Day With Quad Strain

Oakland Athletics second baseman Josh Harrison (quad) left Thursday's game at Cleveland with an apparent injury. Manager Bob Melvin said after the game Harrison is dealing with a quad strain and should be considered day-to-day. Harrison also missed Wednesday's game with a hand issue after being hit with a pitch on Tuesday. If Harrison winds […]

Matt Chapman Ties A's Record With Five Walks On Thursday

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman tied a franchise record for walks in a game as he drew five free passes in a blowout win over the Indians on Thursday. Chapman came up in the ninth inning with a chance to tie the MLB record, but he struck out swinging. All that time on the […]

Mitch Moreland Cranks Two Dingers Thursday At Cleveland

Oakland Athletics first baseman Mitch Moreland went 3-for-5 with two homers to lead a 17-run outburst Thursday at the Indians. Both of Moreland's homers were solo shots as he's now batting .230 on the season with nine homers and 29 RBI across 71 games. It was a big afternoon for the veteran slugger, but his […]

Chris Bassitt Cruises To 12th Win Thursday At Cleveland

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Chris Bassitt fired six scoreless innings to collect his 12th win of the season Thursday at the Indians. Bassitt was given a huge lead early in the game, but he did his part anyway striking out six Cleveland batters while allowing only three hits. The 32-year-old has been incredible this season […]

Bryce Harper Blasts 21st Homer Of Season On Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper went 1-for-2 with a home run in a win over the Dodgers on Thursday. Harper also walked twice and scored a second run to account for all the offense Philly would need on the afternoon. The 28-year-old has catapulted himself into the NL MVP race with a monster second half […]

Ian Kennedy Earns 19th Save On Thursday Versus Dodgers

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Ian Kennedy pitched a scoreless ninth inning on Thursday to preserve a 2-1 win over the Dodgers. The save was Kennedy's 19th of the season and third with the Phillies. It was a roller coaster ride at the end, as Kennedy threw two pitches in two separate at-bats that appeared to […]

Archie Bradley Earns Relief Win With Two Strong Innings Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Archie Bradley earned his seventh win of the season on Thursday by tossing two scoreless innings against the Dodgers. Bradley made quick work of the six batters he faced as he didn't allow a baserunner while picking up a strikeout. The right-hander has turned into one of the most trusted arms […]

Ranger Suarez Turns In Another Strong Start Versus Dodgers

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Ranger Suarez allowed one run in 4 1/3 innings with four strikeouts in a no-decision versus the Dodgers on Thursday. Suarez allowed three hits and two walks while throwing a season-high 82 pitches as the Phillies continue to build up the pitch count for the former reliever. Across 50 2/3 innings […]

Rhys Hoskins Expected Back On Tuesday In Arizona

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins (groin) is expected to come off the injured list on Tuesday against the Diamondbacks, according to Matt Breen of the Philadelphia Inquirer. Hoskins has been on the IL since August 7 with a groin strain. The big first baseman was having another strong season with 24 homers, a .509 […]

J.T. Realmuto Passes Concussion Tests, Available On Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (head) passed his concussion tests and will not be placed on the injured list, according to Matt Gelb of The Athletic. Realmuto was removed from Wednesday's game after taking a foul tip off the mask. The All-Star catcher was held out of the lineup for Thursday's day game, however, he […]

Jed Lowrie Belts Three-Run Shot To Help Beat Cleveland

Oakland Athletics second baseman Jed Lowrie went 2-for-3 with a three-run homer in a win over the Indians on Wednesday. Lowrie added an additional run scored in the contest. The veteran second baseman has had a nice bounce-back season in Oakland as he's slashing .256/.333/.413 with 10 homers, 61 RBI, 50 runs while producing a […]

Frankie Montas Whiffs Six In No-Decision At Cleveland

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Frankie Montas allowed two runs, one earned, across six innings in a no-decision at the Indians on Wednesday. Montas collected six strikeouts as it was the first time in six starts he failed to whiff at least seven batters. Montas is putting together his best season in the Majors as he's […]

Ronald Torreyes Collects Two RBI Versus Dodgers Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies infielder Ronald Torreyes went 1-for-4 with two RBI in a loss to the Dodgers on Wednesday. Torreyes knocked a two-run single to center field in the fourth inning to get the home team on the board, but that was all Philly could muster against David Price and a score of Dodger relievers. Torreyes' […]

Kyle Gibson Takes Loss Versus Dodgers On Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Kyle Gibson allowed three runs in 4 1/3 innings to take the loss in his "start" versus the Dodgers on Wednesday. It was a weird evening in Philly; Gibson was scratched before the game due to rain in the forecast for the early innings. Philadelphia used two relievers before the rain […]

Zach Eflin Throws Bullpen On Monday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zach Eflin (knee) threw what manager Joe Girardi described as a "light side" session on Monday. It was the first throwing Eflin did since mid-July when he landed on the injured list with patellar tendinitis in his right knee. Girardi said Eflin will throw a longer and more intense bullpen session […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/11/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

The best part of MLB DFS is we don't need to wait a week after a rough day. A good-looking night turned on a dime last night as rain rolled into Philadelphia and ruined a classic pitcher's duel between Aaron Nola and Max Scherzer. Sometimes that happens. Unlike our gridiron counterparts, however, we can get […]

Sean Manaea Labors In Short Start At Cleveland

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Sean Manaea had another rough start on Tuesday as he allowed three runs in just 1 2/3 innings at Cleveland. Manaea needed a whopping 69 pitches despite turning in his shortest outing of the season. The 29-year-old has now given up eight earned runs in his last six innings as he's […]

Andrew Chafin Collects First Save With A's

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Andrew Chafin pitched a clean 10th inning with one strikeout to earn his first save of the season Tuesday at Cleveland. Chafin was in the game because normal closer Lou Trivino pitched the ninth inning of a tie game. Chafin won't knock Trivino from the closer role, but this outing does […]

Aaron Nola Fans Seven Prior To Rain Delay

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola was brilliant on Tuesday night before a fourth-inning rain delay ended his night after just four dominant innings. Nola had seven strikeouts while allowing only one baserunner, as a classic pitcher's duel was shaping up between Nola and Dodger's hurler Max Scherzer. Mother Nature had other plans, however, and […]

Lou Trivino Collects 18th Save On Sunday Versus Texas

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Lou Trivino pitched a scoreless ninth inning on Sunday in a win over the Rangers. Trivino allowed a walk, but slammed the door Texas to pick up his 18th save in 20 tries this season. Trivino has been one of the better closers for fantasy as he's got a 1.88 ERA […]

Seth Brown Clubs Homer In Win Over Rangers

Oakland Athletics outfielder Seth Brown went 1-for-3 with a solo homer in a win over Texas on Sunday. The blast was Brown's 13th of the season as he's been a solid power bat off the bench for the A's. With Ramon Laureano (suspension) out for the season, Brown should see more playing time in left […]

James Kaprielian Earns Win In Return From IL

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher James Kaprielian allowed two runs on three hits and two walks to earn the victory Sunday afternoon versus the Rangers. Kaprielian was efficient in this one as he fired 52 of 84 pitches for strikes while earning four K's in his first start since landing on the injured list with a […]