Zack Wheeler K's 12 In Latest Gem

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler continued his run of dominance with eight shutout innings against the Braves on Thursday. The right-hander struck out 12 while allowing just four hits in his latest brilliant performance. Wheeler has pitched at least seven innings in eight of his last nine starts and has a 1.75 ERA in […]

Luke Williams Hits Walk-Off Homer In First MLB Start

Philadelphia Phillies infielder/outfielder Luke Williams went 2-for-4 with a walk-off two-run homer on Wednesday. Williams, making his first MLB start after pinch-hitting Tuesday, came up with two outs in the bottom of the ninth against Braves closer Will Smith. The Phillies stuck with the rookie despite being one out away from being shut out; Williams […]

Zach Eflin Allows One Run To Braves On Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zach Eflin had another strong start on Wednesday, allowing just one run across six innings versus the Braves. Unfortunately for Eflin, the offense couldn't provide any run support, but it was a nice bounce-back effort from the right-hander after getting pulled in the fifth inning last time out. He did allow […]

Mark Canha Stuffs The Stat Sheet Yet Again

Oakland Athletics outfielder Mark Canha had another big game on Wednesday to help complete a three-game sweep of the Diamondbacks. The A's leadoff hitter went 2-for-4 with a two-RBI triple and two runs scored, bringing his runs total to a league-leading 49. Canha has done it all this season as he's also got 11 homers, […]

Sean Manaea Fires Six Shutout Innings Wednesday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Sean Manaea pitched another strong game on Wednesday afternoon, blanking the Diamondbacks for six frames while picking up his fifth win of the season. Manaea only allowed two hits and gave up two walks while picking up three strikeouts. The right-hander was hit hard in a start on May 18 but […]

Rhys Hoskins Takes Another 0-for-5 Versus Braves

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins went 0-for-5 with two strikeouts in a loss to the Braves on Tuesday. It was the second-straight 0-for-5 game for Hoskins after he put together a 12-game hit-streak. The lefty slugger is a traditionally streaky hitter so the Phillies and fantasy managers hope he can snap out of this […]

Chris Bassitt Delivers Another Strong Start Versus Arizona

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Chris Bassitt allowed two runs across seven innings to earn his sixth win of the season Tuesday against the Diamondbacks. Bassitt scattered four hits and a walk while picking up six strikeouts in his latest strong outing. The 32-year-old righty is now 6-2 with a 3.44 ERA supported by a solid […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/9/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

What a night we had on Tuesday with all 30 teams in action on the main slate. Wednesday isn't quite that fun, but we've still got 12 games and 24 teams to chose from on the main slate starting at 7 pm Eastern. FanDuel has priced up pitchers very aggressively this season and this slate is no […]

Aaron Nola Allows Four Runs In No-Decision

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola allowed four runs across five innings in a no-decision versus the Braves on Tuesday. Nola salvaged some fantasy value with seven strikeouts, but this was yet another disappointing performance for the Phillies' ace. Nola has allowed at least three runs in five of his last six starts, pitching to […]

Ranger Suarez An Option For Starting Rotation?

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Ranger Suarez has been excellent in a middle-relief role for the Phillies and the 25-year-old Venezuelan could get his shot in the starting rotation. Top pitching prospect Spencer Howard has been holding down the fifth spot in the rotation, but hasn't lasted past the fourth inning in any start. In fact, […]

Scott Kingery Clears Waivers, Optioned To Triple-A

Philadelphia Phillies infielder/outfielder Scott Kingery cleared waivers and will join the Lehigh Valley IronPigs. Kingery, who signed a $24 million contract in 2018 before playing a Major League game, was optioned off the 40-man roster to potentially clear room for Luke Williams, the 29th ranked prospect in the Phillies' organization. Kingery has been one of […]

James Kaprielian Pitches Well Despite Loss At Colorado

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher James Kaprielian allowed two runs in five innings but was outpitched by German Marquez Sunday at Coors Field. Kaprielian danced around trouble all afternoon as he allowed eight hits and three walks, but he managed to escape with just the two runs allowed. The right-hander has been a pleasant surprise for […]

Vince Velasquez Struggles In Sunday Start Versus Nats

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Vince Velasquez allowed three runs across four innings in a no-decision versus the Nationals on Sunday. Velasquez allowed four hits and a walk, needing 80 pitches to complete four innings. He did pick up four strikeouts and has 52 punch-outs this season in just 43 2/3 innings, but that's where the […]

Brad Miller Homers, Drives In Three On Sunday

Philadelphia Phillies infielder/outfielder Brad Miller went 1-for-2 with a two-run homer in a win over the Nationals on Sunday. Miller also walked with the bases loaded to drive in a third run in the 12-run outburst for Philly. The utility man has been seeing less regular playing time since Bryce Harper returned from the injured […]

J.T. Realmuto Blasts Fifth Homer On Sunday

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto went 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs scored, and three RBI in a win over the Nationals on Saturday. Realmuto also walked twice in the contest to mark the second time this season he reached base four times. On the season, the Phillies' backstop is slashing .295/.410/.485 and remains […]

Cole Irvin Survives Coors Field To Earn Fourth Win

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Cole Irvin allowed one run in six innings to earn a win over the Rockies on Saturday. Irvin pitched around six hits and a walk, but used five strikeouts to keep Colorado at bay in their hitter-friendly ballpark. Irvin is now 4-7 on the season with a 3.89 ERA, 1.23 WHIP […]

Chad Pinder Launches Third Homer On Saturday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Chad Pinder went 2-for-5 with a homer and two runs scored in a win over the Rockies on Saturday. Pinder was moved up to second in the batting order and had a nice game in Coors Field, but he's not a name fantasy managers should have much interest in. Pinder is batting […]

Matt Olson Launches 15th Homer Saturday In Colorado

Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson went 1-for-3 with a walk, two RBI, two runs scored, and his 15th homer of the season in a win over the Rockies on Saturday. It feels like cheating to let Olson play in Coors Field, as the big first baseman has been on fire lately and has had […]

Lou Trivino Earns Eighth Save Saturday At Colorado

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Lou Trivino pitched a scoreless ninth inning to earn his eighth save of the season Saturday at the Rockies. Trivino allowed a hit and picked up a strikeout to preserve a 6-3 win for the visitors. At this point, manager Bob Melvin has made it apparent he doesn't have one, clear-cut […]

Connor Brogdon Earns First Save Of Season Saturday

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Connor Brogdon pitched a clean ninth inning with two strikeouts to earn his first save of the season Saturday against the Nationals. It was a nice performance for the 26-year-old righty, but he's not a name fantasy managers need to chase for saves. Closer Hector Neris was placed on the paternity […]

Didi Gregorius Still Battling Elbow Stiffness

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Didi Gregorius (elbow) hasn't played since May 13, but it sounds like he'll need more time on the injured list with inflammation in his right elbow. Manager Joe Girardi said Gregorius still experiences, "minor stiffness that he has to work through," and that it affects hit hitting more than fielding. Those aren't […]

Bryce Harper Could Return This Weekend

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (wrist) could be activated from the injured list as soon as this weekend versus the Nationals, according to MLB.com's Todd Zolecki. Harper has been on the IL since May 23 with a bruised left wrist. Manager Joe Girardi said the swelling in Harper's wrist has "pretty much subsided" and that […]

Matt Chapman Chips In Run And RBI In Win At Colorado

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman went 1-for-3 with a walk, an RBI, and a run scored in a win over the Rockies on Friday. Chapman is batting just .207 this season as he's been one of the biggest disappointments in fantasy dating back to the 2020 season. He struck out 35 percent of the […]

Mark Canha Reaches Base Four Times In Win Friday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Mark Canha reached base four more times on Friday to set the table for a nine-run outburst for the A's in Colorado. Canha went 2-for-3 and also walked twice while scoring two runs and driving in two. Superlatives are running thin for Canha who has a legitimate claim as the most valuable […]

Sean Murphy Homers In Win Over Rockies

Oakland Athletics catcher Sean Murphy went 3-for-5 with a home run and three RBI in a win over the Rockies on Friday. Murphy has been a disappointment for fantasy managers, but he remains a high-upside catching option for the remainder of the season. Murphy is sporting a 46 percent hard-hit rate and is barreling up […]

Jean Segura Swipes Another Bag Friday Versus Nats

Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Jean Segura went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and the Phillies' only run scored in a 2-1 loss to Max Scherzer and the Nationals. Segura has been on a stolen-base binge lately and is forcing fantasy managers to take notice. Segura has six thefts on the season, but four of those […]

Frankie Montas Earns Win At Colorado

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Frankie Montas allowed three runs in five innings to pick up a victory Friday night at the Rockies. Montas only struck out two, but it was an encouraging start to survive six hits and a walk to escape Coors Field with a win. Montas is now sporting a 6-5 record with […]

Alec Bohm Continues To Struggle With Two Strikeout Night

Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm went 1-for-3 with two strikeouts against Max Scherzer and the Nationals on Friday night. Bohm is now hitting just .215 this season after batting .338 in the shortened 2020 campaign. The 24-year-old was fortunate last season as he had a .410 BABIP. Everyone knew that wasn't sustainable, but things […]

Zack Wheeler Loses Pitcher's Duel Versus Nationals

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler was the tough-luck loser on Friday against the Nationals. Max Scherzer and Wheeler traded zeroes most of the night, but Wheeler served up a solo homer to Juan Soto in the sixth that would be the difference in the game. Fantasy managers should be happy despite the loss as […]

Tony Kemp Riding Five-Game Hit-Streak Into Colorado

Oakland Athletics second baseman Tony Kemp is riding a five-game hit-streak and now will play a series in baseball's best hitting environment, Coors Field. Kemp has his batting average up to .279 while his on-base percentage is over 100 points higher at .381. The 29-year-old is sporting elite plate discipline as he's striking out just […]