Jed Lowrie Is Ice-Cold In May

Oakland Athletics second baseman Jed Lowrie started the 2021 season with a bang, but the veteran infielder has slowed down considerably in recent weeks. Lowrie is batting just .182 since May 4 and has just three runs and four RBI in that span. Strikeouts are the primary reason for his struggles as his strikeout rate […]

A.J. Puk Gets Hammered In Rehab Game

Oakland Athletics pitching prospect A.J. Puk (biceps) lasted just two-thirds of an inning in a rehab game with Triple-A Las Vegas. Puk served up a home run that was one of four hits allowed by the left-hander, who is trying to work his way back from his latest arm injury. Puk is the No. 2 […]

Brad Miller Launches Three-Run Homer Versus Red Sox

Philadelphia Phillies infielder/outfielder Brad Miller went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer in a win over the Red Sox on Sunday. Miller's first-inning homer barely grazed the bottom of the foul-pole, Statcast projected the homer at 330 feet, but it still counted for three runs to put the home team up early. Miller would also single […]

Odubel Herrera Stuffs The Stat Sheet Versus Boston

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera did a little bit of everything for the Phillies offense in a win over the Red Sox on Sunday. Herrera got things started for Philadelphia in the first inning when he was hit by a pitch, stole second base, and eventually came around to score a run. He was far […]

Zack Wheeler Whiffs 12 Red Sox In Dominant Outing

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler continued his strong season on Sunday when he dominated the Red Sox to pick up his fourth win of the season. Wheeler allowed just one run - a solo homer in the eighth inning - while striking out 12 Boston hitters across 7 1/3 strong innings. In his last […]

Chris Bassitt Twirls Gem Versus Angels Saturday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Chris Bassitt allowed two runs in 7 2/3 innings pitched to earn his fourth win of the season Saturday at the Angels. Bassitt was in control all night as he scattered five hits and a walk while picking up eight strikeouts. The 32-year-old righty continues to be money for the A's […]

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 9

Week 9 of the fantasy baseball season is here and man, does it feel good to have it happen in mid-May rather than September. This time last year, fantasy playoffs were starting. This season, we've got a long way to go and I for one could not be more excited we still have over four […]

Mark Canha Cranks Ninth Homer Of Season On Friday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Mark Canha went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in a win over the Angels on Friday. Canha is now slashing .250/.347/.463 with nine homers as he's been one of the most valuable players in fantasy. Canha's 35 runs scored rank fifth in baseball as he's been gold atop the A's lineup thanks […]

Chad Pinder Drives In Three, Scores Twice In Win On Friday

Oakland Athletics second baseman Chad Pinder went 3-for-5 with three RBI and two runs scored in an 8-4 win over the Angels on Friday. Pinder has played in six games since coming off the injured list and is batting .300 with a .600 slugging percentage in that small sample. Don't click that "add" button in […]

Ramon Laureano Collects Four Hits, Homers Versus Angels

Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano had a field day in Anaheim on Friday as he collected four hits including a home run to power the A's past the Angels. Laureano scored three runs in the contest and also walked to set the table for an A's offense that has been scuffling in recent games. The […]

James Kaprielian Fans Nine Angels In No-Decision

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher James Kaprielian allowed two runs on 5 2/3 innings pitched with nine strikeouts in a no-decision against the Angels on Friday. Kaprielian was one-out away from qualifying for the win and posting a quality start, but it was still an encouraging outing from the A's prospect. The only damage he allowed […]

Rough First Inning Dooms Aaron Nola, Again

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola took his fourth loss of the season Friday night against the Red Sox. The Phillies' ace allowed five runs, four earned, as he's struggled mightily in recent starts, sporting a 5.20 ERA across his last five outings. His struggles in the first inning are the primary reason. Nola allowed […]

Spencer Howard A Possibility For Phillies Rotation?

Philadelphia Phillies pitching prospect Spencer Howard has been pitching well in Triple-A and is a possibility to join the Phillies after Vince Velasquez was scratched from his start Thursday. Reliever David Hale made the spot-start and pitched three good innings, but the Phillies will likely need to add an arm if Velasquez can't make his […]

Alec Bohm Not Worried About Early-Season Struggles

Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm had a strong rookie season during the shortened 2020 campaign. The top-hitting prospect for the Phillies, Bohm batted .338 with a .881 OPS and finished second in NL Rookie of the Year voting. Things have not gone as well for the 24-year-old in 2021 as he's batting just .224 […]

Archie Bradley Bombed In Appearance Versus Marlins

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Archie Bradley allowed three runs, two earned, in 1 2/3 innings pitched against the Marlins on Thursday. Bradley struck out two, but allowed five baserunners and was not aided by an error on third baseman Alec Bohm. Bradley has name recognition as the former closer of the Diamondbacks, but he'll have […]

Odubel Herrera Reaches Twice, Steals A Base

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera went 1-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in a 6-0 loss to the Marlins on Thursday. Herrera batted in the two-hole for the first time this season as he's settled into the center field role for Philly. Herrera is making solid contact as he's batting .273 thus far […]

Cole Irvin Struggles Against Astros On Thursday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Cole Irvin allowed five runs in five innings pitched with only one strikeout in a loss to the Astros on Thursday. Irvin retired six of the first seven batters he faced, but the wheels came off in the third inning when Martin Maldonado blasted a double to start a three-run frame […]

J.T. Realmuto Sitting Again On Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (wrist) is not in the lineup for Thursday's series finale against the Marlins. Realmuto hasn't played since leaving Saturday's game and at this point, it's fair to wonder why he wasn't placed on the injured list. Andrew Knapp will catch and bat seventh against Marlins' righty Sandy Alcantara. Knapp is […]

Mark Canha Setting The Table For A's Offense

Oakland Athletics outfielder Mark Canha is off to a hot start this season, despite his .244 batting average pointing to the contrary. Canha may not always get hits, but in typical A's fashion, he gets on base. Canha is sporting a strong 11.7 percent walk rate which has fueled his .367 on-base percentage. Meanwhile, he's […]

Ramon Laureano Has Five-Game Hit-Streak Snapped

Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts versus Zack Greinke and the Astros. Laureano had been riding a five-game hit-streak which included two homers prior to this quiet game. The 26-year-old is still hitting the ball well, but he's seen his fantasy value plummet over the last month as he's completely stopped […]

Frankie Montas Labors Through Five Innings Versus Astros

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Frankie Montas allowed two runs in five innings pitched while taking the loss Wednesday against the Astros. Montas struck out six, but needed 98 pitches to complete five innings as he had traffic on the bases all night long. The 28-year-old came into the season with high expectations after averaging over […]

Andrew McCutchen Provides Only Offense In Loss To Marlins

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Andrew McCutchen went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in a 3-1 loss to the Marlins on Wednesday. The homer was McCutchen's seventh of the season to go with his 20 runs, 19 RBI, and three steals. The veteran outfielder is batting just .222 this season, but some of […]

Zach Eflin Throws Six Efficient Innings Versus Marlins

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zach Eflin allowed two runs in six innings while whiffing six in a start versus the Marlins on Wednesday. Eflin scattered six hits and didn't walk a batter, but he was pinch-hit for in the sixth inning ending his night at only 89 pitches. Eflin threw first-pitch strikes to 17 of […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (5/19/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Happy Wednesday, Rotoballers. We've got a jam-packed 12-game slate on this lovely 19th day of May and it's sure to be another fun night of baseball with a myriad of ways to go about building lineups. At the top, we've got a whopping five pitchers carrying salaries over $10,000. Paying up for one of them […]

Didi Gregorius Placed On Injured List With Elbow Injury

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Didi Gregorius (elbow) was placed on the 10-day injured list with an elbow injury on Tuesday, according to Todd Zolecki of MLB.com. Gregorius missed Sunday's game after departing early on Saturday and will now hit the injured list. Fantasy managers can stash Gregorius if they have room the room, but he's not […]

Archie Bradley Activated From Injured List Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Archie Bradley (oblique) was activated from the injured list ahead of Tuesday's series opener against the Marlins. Ronald Torreyes (COVID) was also activated. Didi Gregorius (elbow) and Scott Kingery (head) were placed on the IL as corresponding moves. Bradley has only thrown three innings across four appearances since signing in Philadelphia […]

Bryce Harper Returns To Phillies Lineup

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (shoulder) is back in the lineup and will play right field on Tuesday versus the Marlins. Harper will bat third for the Phillies against Miami right-hander Cody Poteet. Harper missed Sunday's game after leaving with shoulder discomfort on Saturday, but the lefty slugger appears to be fine after a scheduled […]

Rowdy Tellez Dealing With Mild Hamstring Strain

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Rowdy Tellez (hamstring) is dealing with a "mild strain" in his hamstring, according to manager Charlie Montoyo. Tellez seemed to slip on home plate after hitting a single on Sunday and was replaced with a pinch-runner. The 26-year-old masher was off to a slow start at the plate this season and […]

Kenta Maeda Has Been Pitching With Groin Issue

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Kenta Maeda has been pitching with a groin issue and may need to miss a start, according to manager Rocco Baldelli. Maeda said he's pitched with this issue before, but his results this season seem to indicate something is wrong. The right-hander is 2-2 with a 5.26 ERA and 1.57 WHIP […]

Framber Valdez Tosses Three Innings In Rehab Start

Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez (finger) allowed five runs (one earned) across three innings for Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday. Valdez threw 47 pitches in his first game action since breaking his finger in spring training. Valdez will need to make more rehab starts to build up his pitch count, but the 27-year-old is […]