Donovan Solano Plays Hero Sunday

San Francisco Giants second baseman Donovan Solano made his one at-bat count in Sunday's 2-1 win over the A's, going 1-for-2 with a pinch-hit, go-ahead, two-run home run. Solano came up to hit in the eighth inning down a run with a runner on first and two outs and jumped on a first-pitch A.J. Puk […]

Carter Kieboom Smacks Solo Shot

Washington Nationals third baseman Carter Kieboom was one of the lone bright spots for the Nationals Sunday, as he smacked a solo home run in a 7-3 defeat to the Milwaukee Brewers. It was Kieboom's fourth home run of the year and his only hit in four at-bats. Kieboom has begun to find his stride […]

Tyler Anderson Solid Against Astros

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Tyler Anderson delivered another solid outing Sunday, allowing two runs on eight hits and one walk to the Houston Astros in 5 1/3 innings. He struck out four batters. Anderson is simply a solid major-league starter, and while he isn't likely to be the reason fantasy managers win their leagues, he […]

Kyle Seager Hits Three-Run Homer In Extras

Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager homered again Sunday, the fourth time he's done so in his last seven games. It was his only knock in five at-bats against the Astros, but it came at a big moment, giving the team a 6-2 lead in the top of the 11th. He now has a seven-game […]

Logan Webb Pitches Well, Takes No-Decision Sunday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Logan Webb took a no-decision despite a strong start in Sunday's 2-1 win over the A's. Webb pitched 6 innings, allowing a single run on five hits and a walk with seven strikeouts. The 24-year-old has now turned in six consecutive quality starts and owns a stellar 2.84 ERA and […]

Ty France Hits Game-Tying Homer

Seattle Mariners first baseman Ty France continued his torrid stretch Sunday, homering for the third time in his last four games. He went 2-for-5 with two runs and two RBI against the Houston Astros, and the solo home run was his 15th of the season. It's all come together for France in August, as he's […]

Ramon Urias Doubles Twice, Plates Run Sunday

Baltimore Orioles second baseman/shortstop Ramon Urias had a nice day at the plate in Sunday's 3-1 loss to the Braves. Urias went 2-for-4 with two doubles, an RBI, and two strikeouts. The 27-year-old has done a serviceable job at the plate for the O's this season, slashing .267/.339/.421 with seven home runs and 28 RBI. […]

Week 22 Starts & Sits - All Starting Pitcher Matchups

There's not much time to make your move towards a championship. If you haven't analyzed your categories yet, do that now. Find out where you stand in all the pitching categories and where you can feasibly make up ground. Then adjust your lineups accordingly to close the gap and gain points where possible. As always, […]

John Means Takes Tough Loss Sunday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher John Means fell to 5-6 in Sunday's 3-1 loss to the Braves. Means turned in a quality start, allowing three runs on four hits (including a solo home run) and two walks with five strikeouts over 6 innings pitched. However, his offense couldn't muster the run support. The O's have now […]

Freddy Peralta Plays Catch Sunday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Freddy Peralta (shoulder) played catch on Sunday, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. After landing on the 10-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation on August 19, manager Craig Counsel has said that he's hoping it'll be a minimum stay on the IL. Peralta has been a big part of the […]

Miguel Cabrera Joins 500 Home Run Club

Detroit Tigers first baseman/designated hitter Miguel Cabrera hit his 500th career home run at the Rogers Centre in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. The home run was his only hit in five at-bats and he also struck out once. It was a special moment in an otherwise forgettable campaign for Cabrera. His […]

Humberto Mejia To Start Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Humberto Mejia will start Monday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, according to Zach Buchanan of The Athletic. He will be recalled from Triple-A and make his first appearance of the season. A corresponding move will be made afterward. Mejia has just 10 career MLB innings under his belt, posting a 5.40 ERA, […]

Sammy Long Probable For Tuesday's Start

San Francisco Giants left-hander Sammy Long is expected to start Tuesday's game against the New York Mets, manager Gabe Kapler said. Long, recalled on August 22, has had a few stints with the Giants this season with mixed results. Across eight games and four starts, he has a 5.72 ERA and a 25.0 K% in […]

Gregory Polanco Placed On Waivers

The Pittsburgh Pirates placed outfielder Gregory Polanco on outright waivers Sunday, according to Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic. If he goes unclaimed, he can become a free agent if he doesn't want a minor league assignment. Polanco, who has spent eight seasons in the Pirates outfield, has never lived up to the hype that he […]

Josh Fleming Converts Three-Inning Save

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Josh Fleming allowed three hits across three scoreless innings and earned the save during Sunday's 9-0 win over the Chicago White Sox. He entered the game in the seventh inning to preserve a 6-0 lead. The southpaw threw three shutout frames to earn his first save of the season. He's now […]

Francisco Mejia Belts Three-Run Double On Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Francisco Mejia went 2-for-4 with three RBI during Sunday's 9-0 win over the Chicago White Sox. He lined a base-clearing double in right field to extend the Rays lead 6-0. It was his third extra-base hit of the month. The 25-year-old has had modest success at the plate this season. Overall, […]

Austin Meadows Drives In Three Runs Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Austin Meadows went 3-for-4 with a double and three RBI during Sunday's 9-0 win over the Chicago White Sox. He had a pair of RBI singles and hit an RBI double, driving in three runs on Sunday. The 26-year-old has now recorded 11 RBI over his last seven games. Meadows is […]

J.D. Davis Drives In Four On Sunday

New York Mets third baseman J.D. Davis went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run, four RBI, and a walk in the Mets 7-2 win over the Dodgers on Sunday. The home run was Davis' fifth of the season and his first since July 17 when he hit two home runs in a game against the […]

Wander Franco Doubles Twice, Scores Three Runs Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Wander Franco went 2-for-5 with two doubles, an RBI, and three runs scored during Sunday's 9-0 win over the Chicago White Sox. He blasted an RBI double in the third inning to plate Yandy Diaz to give the Rays a 2-0 lead. The rookie phenom added another double and crossed the […]

Brandon Nimmo Reaches Base Four Times On Sunday

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo went 2-for-3 with two runs scored, and two walks in the Mets 7-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday. Nimmo has now gone 5-for-8 with a home run, three runs scored, and two walks over his past two games. Prior to this outburst, Nimmo had gone just […]

Javier Baez Returns To Lineup, Reaches Base Three Times

New York Mets shortstop Javier Baez (back) was activated from the injured list on Sunday and went 2-for-4 with a double, two runs scored, an RBI, and was hit by a pitch in the Mets 7-2 win over the Dodgers. Baez's presence appeared to jump-start what has been a lackluster Mets offense over the past […]

Marcus Stroman Solid In Win Over Dodgers On Sunday

New York Mets pitcher Marcus Stroman posted another quality start on Sunday, going six strong innings in the Mets 7-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Stroman allowed just two earned runs on four hits and two walks while striking out six. Stroman was able to finally get some run support from the Mets offense […]

Michael Lorenzen Picks Up Save On Sunday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Michael Lorenzen threw a scoreless ninth inning to preserve a 3-1 win over the Miami Marlins on Sunday. Lorenzen worked around a two-out walk to get Lewis Brinson to ground out to end the game, earning his second save in as many days. The closer role in the Cincy bullpen has been […]

Jeff McNeil Could See Playing Time In Left Field

New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil went 1-for-3 with an RBI in the Mets 7-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday. Following the game, manager Luis Rojas indicated that once Francisco Lindor (oblique) returns from the injured list within the next few days, McNeil will see more time in left field. Rojas […]

Dominic Smith To Potentially Lose Playing Time

Following the New York Mets win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday, manager Luis Rojas indicated that once Francisco Lindor (oblique) returns from the injured list within the next few days, Jeff McNeil will see more time in left field. Rojas told reporters that the preference is to play Javier Baez at second base, […]

Mike Moustakas Homers In 3-1 Win

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Mike Moustakas went 1-for-3 with a solo homer in a 3-1 win over the Miami Marlins on Sunday. Moustakas launched his solo shot off of Miami starter Sandy Alcantara in the fifth inning to give the Reds a two-run lead. The veteran infielder has really struggled this year, hitting .206 with […]

David Price Picks Up Loss On Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher David Price struggled in Sunday's loss versus the New York Mets. Price got off to a rocky start with three runs being allowed in the top of the first inning, but he would settle down after that. The veteran would finish with a line of three hits, three runs, two […]

Alec Mills Struggles In Loss

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Alec Mills got rocked against the Kansas City Royals in Sunday's loss. Mills went four innings and allowed 11 hits, seven runs (six earned), zero walks and struck out five on the afternoon. The right-hander has become a permanent member of the Cubs rotation with the recent subtractions of Trevor Williams […]

Tyler Naquin Stays Hot, Homers Twice In 3-1 Win

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Tyler Naquin stayed red-hot at the plate in a 3-1 win over the Miami Marlins on Sunday. Naquin went 2-for-4 with two solo homers in the win. He hit a leadoff homer and then followed that up with another solo shot in the eighth inning to give the Reds an insurance run. […]

Vladimir Gutierrez Picks Up Ninth Win

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Vladimir Gutierrez spun a gem in a 3-1 win over the Miami Marlins on Sunday. Gutierrez allowed just one run on three hits over seven innings. He struck out eight and walked one in the start. The only mistake Gutierrez made was an RBI double off the bat of Jesus Sanchez in […]