Sean Manaea Whiffs Nine White Sox To Collect Ninth Win

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Sean Manaea allowed one run across seven dominant innings to pick up his ninth win of the season on Thursday versus the White Sox. Manaea allowed five hits and just one walk while picking up nine strikeouts in his latest strong start. Manaea hit a rough patch in August, he pitched... Read More

Yan Gomes Collects RBI In Win Versus ChiSox

Oakland Athletics catcher Yan Gomes went 2-for-4 with an RBI in a win versus the White Sox on Wednesday. Gomes knocked in Mark Canha with a single in the third inning as the former National has been a nice boost for an A's team that has been scuffling lately. Gomes' fantasy appeal isn't as strong,... Read More

Travis Jankowski Scores Run In Loss To Brewers

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Travis Jankowski went 1-for-2 with a run scored in a loss at Milwaukee on Wednesday. The 30-year-old journeyman has been a solid player at times for Philly this season, but he's not a name to prioritize in fantasy. Jankowski has been hitting eighth, not ideal in a National League lineup, and he's... Read More

J.T. Realmuto Collects RBI In Loss At Milwaukee

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto went 0-for-4 with an RBI groundout and a stolen base in a loss to the Brewers on Wednesday. Realmuto has been quiet lately as he's been getting more off days as well as time playing first base, but he remains a strong option at fantasy baseball's weakest position. On the... Read More

Kyle Gibson Struggles With Control In No-Decision Versus Brewers

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Kyle Gibson allowed three runs across just 4 2/3 innings in a no-decision versus the Brewers on Wednesday. Gibson did well to not allow more damage as he allowed seven hits and four walks as he struggled with his control all evening. Gibson has now been hit hard in back-to-back outings... Read More

Frankie Montas Stays Hot In Win Over White Sox

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Frankie Montas allowed one run across seven innings with seven strikeouts in a win over the White Sox on Wednesday. Montas induced a healthy 15 swinging strikes on 105 pitches as no hurler in the Majors has been better at inducing swings and misses in the second half of the season.... Read More

Matt Olson Collects RBI In Loss To White Sox

Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson went 0-for-4 with an RBI in a loss to the White Sox on Tuesday. Olson drove in a run early with a sac fly, but couldn't muster anything else versus a stingy Chicago bullpen. Olson has been quiet lately, but he still ranks in the top-eight percent in baseball... Read More

Starling Marte Swipes 43rd Base Of Season On Tuesday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Starling Marte went 1-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base in a loss to the White Sox on Tuesday. Marte has slowed down a little bit after his torrid start to his A's career, but the 32-year-old is still a must-start player in fantasy. He still leads the Majors with 43... Read More

James Kaprielian Labors Versus White Sox On Tuesday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher James Kaprielian allowed one run across four innings in another short start for the rookie right-hander. The White Sox made Kaprielian work in this one as he had 92 pitches through four innings as he's now failed to complete the sixth inning in five straight outings. The rookie started the season... Read More

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/8/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Man does it feel like September, these days. Yes, I know it is September, but last year didn't feel like September. The 60-game season was still brand new, yet the playoffs were just around the corner. Fantasy baseballers didn't have a chance to settle into the daily grind and all the DFS fun was over before it started.... Read More

Aaron Nola Whiffs Six Brewers Over Five Innings On Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola allowed three runs on six hits across five innings in a road start versus the Brewers on Tuesday. Nola only threw 91 pitches, but was removed for a pinch-hitter in the sixth inning as the Phillies offense had just one hit to that point. Nola has a history of... Read More

Jean Segura Swats Grand Slam Versus Brewers On Monday

Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Jean Segura had a huge game on Monday as he went 3-for-4 with a grand slam to help beat the Brewers. Segura busted the game wide open in the eighth inning with a grand slam off of reliever Daniel Norris, but he was having a big game before that as he... Read More

Brad Miller Launches Two Homers In Labor Day Win

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Brad Miller went 3-for-5 with two solo homers in a win over the Brewers on Monday. The second one was a little cheap, it came off of backup catcher Luke Maile, but they all count on the stat sheet. Miller has been playing more in the absence of Rhys Hoskins (abdomen)... Read More

Bryce Harper Jacks 28th Homer Of Season Monday In Milwaukee

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in a win over the Brewers on Labor Day. Harper got the scoring started in the first inning, taking Brewers starter Brandon Woodruff deep to dead-center to put the visitors up 2-0. Statcast measured the blast at 107.6 MPH off the bat with a... Read More

Zack Wheeler Fans Nine In Win At Milwaukee

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler fired six innings of shutout ball to earn his 12th win of the season on Labor Day at the Brewers. Wheeler had excellent command as he collected nine strikeouts against no walks while throwing 71 of 99 pitches for strikes. The veteran right needed a start like this as... Read More

Freddy Galvis Homers Versus Brewers On Labor Day

Philadelphia Phillies infielder Freddy Galvis went 1-for-3 with a solo homer on Labor Day at Milwaukee. Galvis has been a nice pickup for the Phillies as the veteran infielder now has a homer in three of his last four games. Galvis has been playing most days at shortstop or third base, but isn't a priority... Read More

Elvis Andrus Continues To Struggle With 0-for-3 At Toronto

Oakland Athletics shortstop Elvis Andrus went 0-for-3 with a strikeout in a loss to the Blue Jays on Sunday. Andrus has had a miserable first season in Oakland as he's slashing just .226/.272/.303 with only three homers and 30 RBI across 129 games played. The veteran shortstop is striking out more than he has in... Read More

Matt Chapman Whiffs Twice Sunday As Strikeout Issues Persist

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts in a loss to the Blue Jays on Sunday. The former All-Star had a miserable 2020 season thanks to a whopping 35% strikeout rate and those issues have continued in 2021 as Chapman is whiffing 31.6% of the time this season. The strikeouts haven't... Read More

Mark Canha Has Nine-Game Hit-Streak Snapped On Sunday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Mark Canha went 0-for-3 with a walk at Toronto on Sunday to snap his nine-game hit streak. Canha had also homered in three straight games as he saw that streak come to an end. The veteran outfielder went through a tough August as his .531 OPS in the month was easily his... Read More

Cole Irvin Delivers Shortest Start Of Career On Sunday At Toronto

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Cole Irvin didn't have it on Sunday as he allowed seven earned runs across just 2 1/3 innings against the Blue Jays. Irvin allowed eight hits as he didn't escape the third inning in the shortest start of his career. The 27-year-old lefty got off to a nice start to the... Read More

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/4/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Welcome, Rotoballers, to the last weekend where we baseball nuts get to steal the show in DFS. Well, maybe most of the fantasy sports industry is already in football mode, but not here, we'll be grinding MLB DFS slates through September and into the playoffs. We've got an eight-game main slate tonight and there should... Read More

Sergio Romo Serves Up Three-Run Homer To Blow Save Friday

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Sergio Romo allowed a three-run homer to suffer the blown save Friday at Toronto. Oakland led this game by six runs at one point, but after Lou Trivino and Yusmeiro Petit were ineffective, manager Bob Melvin turned to the veteran Romo who allowed two hits before serving up a three-run shot... Read More

Lou Trivino Serves Up Four Runs In Return From Back Injury

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Lou Trivino (back) allowed four earned runs in only 2/3 of an inning pitched in his return to action on Friday in Toronto. Trivino had missed a few games with back spasms, but never landed on the injured list. The A's closer missed three save chances while away, with Sergio Romo... Read More

Sean Manaea Fires Seven Strong Innings In No-Decision At Detroit

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Sean Manaea allowed two runs across seven innings pitched with nine strikeouts against the Tigers on Friday. Unfortunately for fantasy managers, the bullpen couldn't hold a six-run lead and get Manaea the win, but it was a nice bounce-back start for the left-hander. Manaea hadn't pitched past the fifth inning in... Read More

Kyle Gibson Lit Up For Eight Runs At Miami

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Kyle Gibson had a rough night in Miami on Friday as he allowed eight earned runs across 5 1/3 innings to the Marlins. Yikes, that's not what fantasy managers were expecting in one of the best matchups you could ask for on paper. That's why they play the games, however, and... Read More

Bobby Dalbec Stays Hot With Two RBI Versus Rays On Thursday

Boston Red Sox first baseman Bobby Dalbec went 2-for-4 with two RBI in a win at Tampa Bay on Thursday. Dalbec had his best month as a Big Leaguer in August as he hit .339 for the month and has carried his hot hitting into September with the two-hit performance. The key for Dalbec has... Read More

Paolo Espino Whiffs Five Phillies In No-Decision Thursday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Paolo Espino delivered another decent start versus the Phillies on Thursday as he allowed just two earned runs across 5 1/3 innings. Espino collected five strikeouts in his latest serviceable outing for the rebuilding Nats. The 34-year-old journeyman is yet to complete six innings as a starter, so he's on the... Read More

Lane Thomas Cracks First Homer With Washington

Washington Nationals outfielder Lane Thomas went 2-for-4 with his first home run of the season Thursday versus the Phillies. It was Thomas' first home run since coming over from the Cardinals, and only his second dinger since 2019. The 26-year-old is only batting .212 across 117 plate appearances this season, but he does have a... Read More

Garrett Richards Logs Three-Inning Save At Rays

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Garrett Richards tossed three shutout innings to collect the save in a 4-0 win at Tampa Bay on Thursday. Richards allowed one hit and one walk while picking up four strikeouts in his second save this season. Fantasy managers shouldn't rush out and add the former starter, however, as this... Read More

Eduardo Rodriguez Fires Six Shutout Innings In Win Over Rays

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez picked up his 11th win of the season on Thursday with six shutout innings at Tampa Bay. Rodriguez allowed just four hits and collected six strikeouts against only one walk. The left-hander was due for a strong start as he's been much better than his 4.88 ERA would... Read More