Tyler O'Neill Has A Big Game On Friday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill had a huge game in Friday's win over the Chicago Cubs. He went 3-for-4 with two home runs and a double, scoring three runs and driving in two. Both of O'Neill's blasts were solo shots, and he now has 34 homers and 79 RBI. It was a complete breakout […]

Dakota Hudson Pitches Well In His First Start

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Dakota Hudson pitched well in his first start of the season on Friday. Hudson, who missed most of the season while recovering from Tommy John Surgery, pitched five scoreless innings, allowing three hits and a walk while striking out four. Hudson will likely pitch in relief in the playoffs, but should […]

Sam Hilliard Blasts A Three-Run Homer

Colorado Rockies outfielder Sam Hilliard went 1-for-3 with a three-run homer, one walk, and two strikeouts in a 9-7 win over the Diamondbacks on Friday. Hilliard capped off the Rockies six-run rally in the top of the sixth inning with a three-run blast off Humberto Castellanos. The big home run gives the 27-year-old outfielder 13 […]

Carlos Estevez Notches His 11th Save Of The Year

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Carlos Estevez picked up the save on Friday when he struck out two batters over a scoreless ninth inning in a 9-7 win over the Diamondbacks. The Rockies quickly fell behind 7-0 in the third inning in this ball game before storming back with six runs in the sixth and three […]

Jon Gray Demolished In No-Decision

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jon Gray took a no-decision on Friday when he allowed seven runs on seven hits with seven strikeouts over four innings in a 9-7 win over the D-Backs. What an odd outing for Gray, who shut out the Diamondbacks over his first two innings before completely imploding in the third. He […]

Eddie Rosario Hits 14th Homer Of The Season

Atlanta Braves outfielder Eddie Rosario has been a reliable bat for this lineup since coming to town during the trade deadline. On Friday, Rosario went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in the 4-3 loss to the New York Mets. Rosario is now slashing .260/.306/.441 with 14 homers, 60 RBI and 11 stolen bases this […]

Huascar Ynoa Gives Up Three Runs To Mets

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Huascar Ynoa has been fairly strong whenever he has been on the mound this season. However, wasn't on his best game during Friday's matchup with the New York Mets. Ynoa went five innings, six hits allowed, three earned runs, two walks, and six strikeouts in the 4-3 loss. He went three […]

Jose Trevino Blasts Homer In Ninth Inning

Texas Rangers catcher Jose Trevino tried to start a rally in the ninth inning of Friday's game against the Cleveland Indians. He went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in the ninth, but sadly the Rangers still dropped this game 9-6. This blast marked Trevino's fifth of the season with only a few games left […]

Nathaniel Lowe Gets Three Hits On Friday

Texas Rangers first baseman Nathaniel Lowe has been a reliable bat in the middle of the order all season long. That continued on Friday with a 3-for-3 performance against the Cleveland Indians. Lowe hit his 18th home run of the league, but sadly it wasn't enough as the Rangers dropped this game 9-6. Lowe is […]

Spencer Howard Gets Lit Up By Cleveland

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Spencer Howard has not had much success with his new organization. On Friday, he went 3 2/3 innings, five hits, five earned runs, three walks, and two strikeouts in the 9-6 loss to the Cleveland Indians. He'll finish the season, 0-3 with a 9.70 ERA in eight starts with Texas. Howard […]

Edwin Diaz Saves 32nd Game

New York Mets relief pitcher Edwin Diaz saved his 32nd game of the year Friday, finishing off a 4-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves. He struck out two and did not allow a baserunner. Diaz has now gone six straight outings without giving up a hit or a walk, though he has hit two batsmen […]

Tylor Megill Allows One Hit Friday

New York Mets starting pitcher Tylor Megill allowed just one hit and one walk in five shutout innings in his final start of 2021 against the Atlanta Braves Friday. He struck out six batters and earned his fourth win of the season. Megill finishes the year with a 4.52 ERA and 1.28 WHIP with 99 […]

Pete Alonso Doubles In Three-Hit Game

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso had a three-hit game against the Atlanta Braves Friday, adding a double, a run scored, and an RBI. He's slashed .284/.359/.595 with eight homers over his last 30 games. Alonso appears set to fall just short of the 40-homer plateau, as he currently has 37 to go with […]

Brandon Nimmo Homers Twice In Win Friday

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo had a standout day at the plate Friday, going 2-for-4 with two solo home runs in a 4-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves. Nimmo now has eight home runs on the season to go with 51 runs, 27 RBI, and five steals in 316 at-bats. His .854 OPS is […]

Josh Rogers Allows Four Runs In Final Start

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Josh Rogers made his final start of 2022 Friday against the Boston Red Sox, and he gave up four runs on seven hits and three walks in six innings. He struck out three batters. Rogers cruised through his first five frames once again before allowing two home runs in the sixth […]

Jordy Mercer Adds a Homer Friday

Washington Nationals infielder Jordy Mercer got the start at second base against the Red Sox Friday, filling in for youngster Luis Garcia, and he managed a solo home run, his only hit in four at-bats. It's just his second homer in 111 at-bats this season, as he's produced a .686 OPS in limited action as […]

Alcides Escobar Homers On Friday

Washington Nationals infielder Alcides Escobar homered against the Boston Red Sox Friday, driving in the team's first run in a 4-2 loss. Escobar went 2-for-5 for the game, and the solo shot was his fourth of the season. He's slashing .357/.400/.514 with two homers and a steal in his last 15 games, and somewhat unbelievably […]

Juan Soto Walks Four Times Friday

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto continued his anomalous campaign Friday, going 0-for-1 with four walks in a 4-2 loss to the Boston Red Sox. Soto has 13 walks in his past seven games, but he's managed just three base hits in that same span, and he hasn't homered since going deep twice on September 23. […]

Hansel Robles Tabbed For Save Friday

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Hansel Robles earned his 13th save of the season Friday, throwing a scoreless inning with no hits, no walks, and two strikeouts against the Washington Nationals. The back end of the Boston bullpen has been wide open ever since Matt Barnes lost the closer role, and it does not appear […]

Eduardo Rodriguez Goes Five Scoreless Innings

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez may have had a disappointing season, but he finished it out strong with five scoreless innings Friday. He allowed five hits and three walks to the Washington Nationals while striking out six batters, and earned his 12th win of the season. Rodriguez finishes the year with a 4.77 […]

Bobby Dalbec Goes Yard Against Washington

Boston Red Sox first baseman Bobby Dalbec hit a home run Friday, his only hit in four at-bats against the Washington Nationals in a 4-2 victory. The solo shot was his 25th of the year. Dalbec has homered 11 times in his last 30 games, slashing .281/.355/.708 in 106 plate appearances during that span. It […]

Hunter Renfroe Hits Three-Run Homer In Win

Boston Red Sox outfielder Hunter Renfroe led the way to a 4-2 victory over the Washington Nationals Friday with a three-run home run. Renfroe went 1-for-4 in the game, and he has now reached 31 home runs for the season, pulling him within two of his career high. Renfroe has an eight-game hit streak going, […]

Will Smith Isn't Starting On Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith isn't in Friday's lineup. Smith is batting .260 with a .367 on-base percentage, 25 home runs, and three stolen bases in 493 plate appearances this season. Instead, it'll be Austin Barnes starting behind the plate and hitting eighth against the Milwaukee Brewers and left-hander Eric Lauer. Barnes is batting […]

Cody Bellinger On The Bench On Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger isn't in Friday's lineup for a matchup with left-handed starter Eric Lauer and the Milwaukee Brewers. The 25-year-old is hitting .162 with a .238 on-base percentage, 10 home runs, and two stolen bases in 344 plate appearances this season. AJ Pollock, Chris Taylor, and Mookie Betts are starting from […]

Michael Conforto On The Bench Friday

New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto is on the bench for Friday's game against the Atlanta Braves, according to MLB.com. After good production most of his career, he's been merely league-average this season, slashing .228/.342/.376 with 13 HRs, 53 RBI, and 50 runs over 123 games. His only value comes in OBP leagues at this […]

J.T. Realmuto Isn't In Friday's Lineup

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto will start Friday's game against the Miami Marlins on the bench. Realmuto is enjoying another productive season, hitting .265 with a .346 on-base percentage, 17 home runs, and 13 stolen bases in 532 plate appearances. Andrew Knapp is starting behind the plate instead and batting eighth. In 148 plate appearances […]

Jonathan Villar Takes A Seat Friday

New York Mets infielder Jonathan Villar is starting Friday's game on the bench against the Atlanta Braves, according to MLB.com. Villar has been an all-around contributor for the Mets this season, slashing .251/.324/.422 with 18 HRs, 42 RBI, 63 runs, and 14 SBs across 139 games. This production comes after he posted a .593 OPS […]

Alex Verdugo Absent From Lineup On Friday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo is not in the starting lineup for Friday's matchup against the Washington Nationals, according to MLB.com. Verdugo has been productive in 144 games, slashing .288/.351/.426 with 13 HRs, 88 runs, and six stolen bases. He's struggled mightily against left-handers this season, posting a .554 OPS, so he'll take a […]

Dylan Carlson Isn't Starting Friday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dylan Carlson will be on the bench for Friday's series opener against the Chicago Cubs and right-hander Cory Abbott. In 611 plate appearances for the Cardinals this season, Carlson is batting .263 with a .339 on-base percentage, 18 home runs, and two stolen bases. Harrison Bader is starting in center field […]

DJ LeMahieu Out With Injury

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu (hip) is not in the starting lineup Friday after being removed from Thursday's game with hip soreness. It's unclear how serious the injury is, but for now, he should be considered day-to-day. After signing a big contract to stay in the Bronx, LeMahieu is having his worst year since […]