German Marquez Allows Two Runs In No-Decision

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher German Marquez took a no-decision on Saturday when he allowed four runs--two earned--on four hits with one walk and five strikeouts over five innings in a 7-6 win over the Atlanta Braves. Marquez didn't have his best game on Saturday but kept the Rockies in it as Ian Anderson struggled on […]

Leody Taveras Collects Two-Hit Game

Texas Rangers outfielder Leody Taveras has been given a chance to make his mark down the stretch of the season. He hit leadoff on Saturday and made the most of his chances. He went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored in the 4-1 loss to the Los Angeles Angels. Since being recalled, Taveras […]

Kolby Allard Gives Acceptable Outing

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Kolby Allard has not been a great option for the team during the second half of the season. Allard has struggled to keep the ball in the park and it was more of the same on Saturday. He went 5 2/3 innings, five hits allowed, three earned runs, one walk, and […]

Ozzie Albies Goes Deep Again

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies has returned with a fire lit under him. He was back in the lineup on Friday and homered in that contest. A day later, he goes 2-for-5 with a home run in the 7-6 loss to the Colorado Rockies on Saturday. The power numbers from Albies have been quiet […]

Ian Anderson Rocked On Saturday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Ian Anderson was not on his best game during Saturday's contest against the Colorado Rockies. He went three innings, five hits allowed, four earned runs, and four walks in the 7-6 loss. Anderson clearly struggled with his control and two home runs hurt him as well. Despite the rough outing, Anderson […]

Brandon Nimmo Suffers Injury On Saturday

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (hamstring) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. The lefty hitting outfielder injured his leg while running out a ground ball during the first game of Saturday's doubleheader. This is a significant blow to the Mets who are fighting for a playoff spot. Nimmo was an important part […]

Willy Adames Exits Due To Quad Issue

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames (quad) was pulled out of Saturday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Adams recently has missed time due to a quad issue, but was in the lineup on Saturday. Sadly, he didn't last long and left due to quad discomfort, according to manager Craig Counsell. The organization has not given […]

Miguel Sano Leaves Early On Saturday

Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano (shoulder) was forced to exit early during Saturday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. The 28-year-old suffered a right shoulder contusion when colliding with catcher Mike Zunino. The Twins are calling the issue day-to-day, so fantasy managers will have to wait for more information. Honestly, Sano's power numbers are […]

Alex Dickerson Lands On Injured List

San Francisco Giants outfielder Alex Dickerson (hamstring) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. He suffered a hamstring injury while running the bases on Friday. The organization has not given a timetable for his return. Mauricio Dubon has been recalled in a corresponding move. Dickerson wasn't offering much at the plate right now. He […]

Matt Peacock Optioned To Minors

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Matt Peacock has been optioned to the minors on Saturday. The 27-year-old wasn't pitching bad in the MLB, but it sounds like Arizona wanted a fresh arm. They recalled right-hander Humberto Castellanos for Saturday's game against the Seattle Mariners. Peacock posted a 4.90 ERA and 1.56 WHIP over 86 1/3 innings with […]

Justin Upton Remains Out Saturday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton (back) was not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Texas Rangers. He continues to deal with nagging injuries, which have hindered him all season long. Upton tried to play on Saturday, but back spasms stopped him from getting into the lineup. There really isn't much upside […]

AJ Pollock Exits Early On Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder AJ Pollock (undisclosed) was pulled out early during Saturday's game against the San Francisco Giants. The veteran outfielder appears to have suffered an injury while diving into third base in the third inning. He limped off the field and the team has not given anymore details. The Dodgers are likely going […]

Teoscar Hernandez Swats 24th Long Ball

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez launched his 24th home run and 92nd RBI of the season on Saturday to help his team defeat the Athletics 10-8. His three-run shot off Jake Diekman in the seventh gave his club some much needed insurance at the time for his only hit of the ball game as […]

Jose Berrios Notches 10th Win

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Jose Berrios picked up his 10th win of the season on Saturday as his club defeated the Athletics 10-8. The right-hander lasted 6 2/3 innings while giving up three runs on four hits, no walks, and seven strikeouts in the 103-pitch effort. He surrendered just two hits and a run […]

Kyle Hendricks Continues To Struggle

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks had another rough outing on Saturday versus the Pittsburgh Pirates. The veteran only lasted 4 1/3 innings and allowed five hits, six runs, three walks and recorded just one strikeout. Hendricks was putting together another solid campaign, but had an awful month of August with a 7.81 ERA and […]

Frank Schwindel Stays Red Hot With Another Homer

Chicago Cubs first baseman Frank Schwindel continued his hot hitting in Saturday's victory versus the Pittsburgh Pirates. Schwindel went 3-for-5 with two RBI. His first RBI came on a solo home run in the bottom of the fifth inning and his second RBI came with a walk-off single in the bottom of the ninth inning. […]

Joey Gallo Homers In Saturday's Loss

New York Yankees outfielder Joey Gallo went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Saturday's loss to the Orioles. Gallo was 1-for-20 over his last six games played, so the home run, his 31st of the year, was a good sight to see. The slugger's blast traveled 375 feet at 108.2 MPH. Gallo […]

Max Stassi On The Bench On Saturday

Los Angeles Angels catcher Max Stassi isn't starting Saturday's game against the Texas Rangers. The catcher has been one of Los Angeles' best players this season, hitting .271 with a .346 on-base percentage and 11 home runs in 257 plate appearances. He'll get the day off on Sunday with Kurt Suzuki stepping in to start […]

Omar Narvaez Isn't Starting Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers catcher Omar Narvaez isn't in Saturday's lineup against the St. Louis Cardinals. The Brewers will take on the Cardinals and left-hander Kwang Hyun Kim but will do so with one of their best hitters on the bench. Narvaez is hitting .286 with a .370 on-base percentage and 11 home runs in 376 plate […]

Trent Grisham Isn't In Saturday's Lineup

San Diego Padres outfielder Trent Grisham isn't starting on Saturday against the Houston Astros and left-hander Framber Valdez. Grisham is batting .256 with a .347 on-base percentage, 14 home runs, and 11 stolen bases in 429 plate appearances this year. He'll start Saturday's game on the bench with Tommy Pham, Fernando Tatis Jr., and Wil […]

Jordan Montgomery Fans Five In No-Decision

New York Yankees starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery didn't make it to the fifth inning in a no-decision against the Orioles Saturday. Montgomery pitched 4 2/3 innings, allowing one run on six hits while issuing two walks. He struck out five batters, generating 11 swinging strikes in the process. Montgomery threw 97 pitches, his highest total […]

Eric Hosmer Isn't In Saturday's Lineup

San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer will begin Saturday's game against the Houston Astros on the bench. Hosmer is batting .268 with a .336 on-base percentage, 11 home runs, and five stolen bases in 486 plate appearances this season. The Padres are starting Jurickson Profar at first base against Houston left-hander Framber Valdez. Profar, […]

Travis d'Arnaud On The Bench Saturday

Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud is on the bench for Saturday's game against the Colorado Rockies. d'Arnaud is batting .220 with a .273 on-base percentage and four home runs in 143 plate appearances this season. Instead, it'll be Stephen Vogt behind the plate on Saturday. Fantasy managers are probably best off looking elsewhere for streaming […]

Yoan Moncada Not Starting On Saturday

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada isn't in Saturday's lineup for a matchup with the Kansas City Royals and left-hander Daniel Lynch. Moncada has been plenty productive for both the White Sox and fantasy managers this season, hitting .264 with a .374 on-base percentage, 11 home runs, and three stolen bases in 516 plate […]

Matt Manning Will Start On Wednesday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matt Manning will start on Wednesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The rookie has shown glimpses of why he's one of the game's best pitching prospects but has struggled at times in his first 13 starts. In 63 innings this season, the 23-year-old has pitched to a 6.29 ERA, a 5.00 FIP, […]

Wily Peralta Is Starting On Tuesday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Wily Peralta will take the mound on Tuesday for a matchup with the Pittsburgh Pirates. The veteran has a 3.68 ERA and a 5.27 FIP in 66 innings this season. He's also struck out 41 batters and walked 24. The low strikeouts aren't ideal, but Peralta could be worth a look […]

Tarik Skubal Will Start Monday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal will be on the mound when Detroit begins a three-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday. Skubal has thrown 133 innings this season, striking out 150 batters and walking 45 while pitching to a 4.26 ERA and a 4.99 FIP. Home runs have been a bit of an […]

Jeimer Candelario Has Four Hits Friday

Detroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario had another productive game on Friday, collecting four hits in five plate appearances in Detroit's 15-5 win over the Cincinnati Reds. Candelario finished a triple short of the cycle, hitting a home run, a pair of doubles, and an infield single. He also drove in a pair of runs, […]

Akil Baddoo Isn't Starting Saturday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Akil Baddoo isn't in Saturday's lineup. Detroit will take on the Cincinnati Reds and right-handed starter Tyler Mahle but will do so with one of their best hitters on the bench. Baddoo is batting .257 with a .324 on-base percentage, 12 home runs, and 14 stolen bases in 367 plate appearances this […]