Will Smith Earns Multi-Inning Save Wednesday

San Francisco Giants closer Will Smith did his job in Wednesday's 9-8 win over the Cardinals, picking up his 31st save of the season. Smith entered the game in the eighth inning with two outs, a runner on third, and a one-run lead. He was able to strike out Paul Goldschmidt to strand the runner […]

Madison Bumgarner Gets Hit Hard Wednesday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner did not have his best stuff in Wednesday's 9-8 win over the Cardinals. Bumgarner allowed six runs on nine hits (including a solo home run) and a walk with two strikeouts in five innings pitched. While the poor start came at an inopportune time given the fantasy playoffs, […]

Eduardo Rodriguez Earns Win Wednesday Over Twins

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez tossed seven scoreless innings on Wednesday night against the Minnesota Twins to improve to 17-5 on the year. Rodriguez allowed five hits and four walks while striking out eight Twins to earn his fourth consecutive victory. He now has a 1.03 ERA over his last three starts with […]

Mookie Betts Homers Twice, Drives in Five on Wednesday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts led the way in a 6-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday night, as he finished 4-for-5 with two home runs, five RBI and two runs scored. It was Betts' second two-homer performance in his last five games, as he is now hitting .300 with four home runs […]

Zac Gallen Tosses Seven Scoreless Innings on Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks starter Zac Gallen threw seven scoreless innings against the Padres on Wednesday night and exited the game in line for his third win of the season. Gallen took a bid for a no-hitter into the seventh inning, and finished the night allowing one hit and one walk while striking out eight. He now […]

Paul Goldschmidt Drives in Four on Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt drove in four runs on Wednesday, smacking a double and a triple. He also drew a walk, raising his slash line to .257/.334/.464. Goldschmidt has had some hot streaks, but his first season in a Cardinals uniform has been a disappointment overall.

Brad Hand Blows Up on Wednesday

Cleveland Indians closer Brad Hand had a rough outing on Wednesday and had to be bailed out. Hand got just one out, allowing two runs on four hits and a walk. Nick Wittgren was able to come in and record his fourth save of the season, saving Hand from taking a loss. Hand had been […]

Zack Wheeler Earns First Win in Nearly a Month on Wednesday

After going 0-1 over his last four starts, New York Mets starter Zack Wheeler snapped the winless streak with his 10th win of the year on Wednesday against the Nationals. Wheeler allowed one run on seven hits and two walks with three strikeouts over five innings to secure the win. After a three-start stretch that […]

Shane Bieber Strikes Out Nine and Wins on Wednesday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Shane Bieber earned a win with a solid seven-inning performance on Wednesday. He allowed two runs on six hits, issuing two walks while striking out nine. Bieber's record improved to 13-7 and his ERA lowered to 3.24. He's been one of the most consistent pitchers in the American League and should […]

Robinson Cano Homers in First Game Back from Injured List

After missing the last month with a torn hamstring, New York Mets second baseman Robinson Cano returned to the lineup on Wednesday night and hit his 11th homer of the season as he finished 3-for-3 with two RBI and two runs scored. It was a good first game back for the 36-year-old, who had been […]

Peter Alonso Hits 45th Homer of Season on Wednesday

New York Mets first baseman Peter Alonso went 1-for-5 at the plate against the Nationals on Wednesday, hitting his 45th home run of the year in the fifth inning. The home run was his fifth over his last 11 games, as he is hitting .283 with eight RBI and 10 runs scored over that span. […]

Max Kepler Exits Game Wednesday With Upper Chest Soreness

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (chest) left Wednesday night's game against the Red Sox early due to upper chest soreness, according to Dan Hayes of The Athletic. Kepler had been 0-for-2 with a walk and two strikeouts when he was replaced by Ian Miller. Hayes reports that Kepler was removed as a precaution during the seventh […]

Jaylin Davis Finishes MLB Debut 1-for-3 on Wednesday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Jaylin Davis went 1-for-3 with a walk in his major league debut on Wednesday night. Davis hit an infield single for his first hit in his first at bat in the second inning before exiting the game as part of a double switch in the sixth. Between Double-A and Triple-A this […]

Jose Urena Blows Save Wednesday Night

Miami Marlins closer Jose Urena blew his first save of the year on Wednesday night as the Pittsburgh Pirates came away with a walk-off 6-5 win. Urena entered the game in the bottom of the ninth with a two-run lead but he failed to record a single out as he allowed three runs on three […]

Corey Dickerson Leaves Game With Sore Foot

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Corey Dickerson left Wednesday's game with a sore left foot. It was initially reported Dickerson had a knee issue after running out a base hit but he'll undergo testing on the foot. Dickerson should be considered day-to-day for now but it wouldn't be surprising to see him out of the lineup for […]

Nick Solak Collects Two Hits Wednesday

Texas Rangers second baseman Nick Solak went 2-for-4 against the Yankees Wednesday night. It was another quiet night for the Texas offense, but Solak has been a bright spot down the stretch of another losing season. Since being called up on August 20, Solak is batting .304 with a whopping .418 on-base percentage. The average […]

Lance Lynn Takes Loss Against Yankees

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Lance Lynn allowed three runs over five innings but took the loss Wednesday in New York. Given the difficult matchup, it was a good start for Lynn who struck out seven batters in the contest. Lynn's ERA rises to 3.81 but his peripheral numbers have been even better. His FIP is […]

Nick Senzel Dealing With Shoulder Soreness

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel was a late scratch from Wednesday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies due to shoulder soreness. The Reds have no playoff aspirations at this point, so they may decide to rest the talented rookie for the next few days. The severity of the injury is unknown, but it seems minor. Fantasy […]

Wilmer Flores in Lineup Wednesday, Batting Fifth Against Padres

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Wilmer Flores will get the start at second base on Wednesday night and he will be batting fifth in the lineup against San Diego. Flores has been one of the hottest hitters in the league lately — when he's getting playing time that is — as he is hitting .484 with three […]

Alex Verdugo Suffers Setback During Rehab Assignment

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Alex Verdugo (oblique) encountered a setback during his rehab assignment with short-season Ogden. Verdugo's last MLB appearance came on August 6. The sweet-swinging rookie was enjoying a productive campaign before the ailment, but the Dodgers' depth allows them to be patient with the 23-year-old. He may return before the end of […]

Chris Bassitt's Next Start Pushed Back To Saturday

Oakland Athletics starter Chris Bassitt will start Saturday's matchup with the Detroit Tigers. He is not starting his scheduled game against the Houston Astros on Thursday, as his wife gave birth to a baby on Wednesday. In his absence, Brett Anderson will move up in the rotation to face the Astros while an unnamed player […]

Kole Calhoun Absent From Wednesday's Lineup

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Kole Calhoun is on the bench for Wednesday's matchup against Tanner Roark and the Oakland Athletics. In his absence, Brian Goodwin will start in right field and bat third. Goodwin has been surprisingly productive for the Angels, batting .287 with 15 home runs and 43 RBI. He carries a .292 average […]

Johnny Cueto To Throw Bullpen Session This Weekend

San Francisco Giants starter Johnny Cueto (elbow) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session this upcoming weekend. The Giants are taking it slow with the 33-year-old, as he has missed the entire 2019 campaign while he recovers from Tommy John surgery. During his last full season in 2017, the right-hander compiled an 8-8 record, 4.52 […]

Joc Pederson Returns To The Dodgers Lineup On Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson (abdomen) is back in the lineup on Wednesday against the Colorado Rockies after missing Tuesday's contest. He is batting leadoff. Chris Taylor (foot) also returns to start in left field and bat eighth. A.J. Pollock and Kike Hernandez come out of the lineup as corresponding moves. Pederson, especially, is […]

Nomar Mazara Battling Oblique Tightness

Texas Rangers outfielder Nomar Mazara is dealing with oblique tightness, which has forced him to miss his last two games. He has already missed time due to an oblique strain this season, but he returned from the injured list on Monday. It seems that the Rangers are playing it safe with their young slugger, but […]

Miguel Andujar Will Start Throwing

New York Yankees third baseman Miguel Andujar (shoulder) is back in the Yankees clubhouse and will play catch Monday for the first time since undergoing surgery for a torn labrum in his right shoulder. Andujar still has a long way to go in his recovery, but he is right on schedule and should be ready […]

Luis Arraez Gets Breather Wednesday

Minnesota Twins second baseman Luis Arraez is not in the starting lineup Wednesday against the Boston Red Sox. Arraez owns a stellar .343/.408/.445 slash line over 71 games this season, and while all the counting stats may not be there, he is a very solid AL-only option and should be considered in deeper mixed leagues […]

Matt Carpenter Not In Lineup Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Matt Carpenter is not in the starting lineup Wednesday for the second consecutive game. Carpenter has struggled this season, posting an underwhelming .215/.325/.366 batting line with only 12 home runs in 108 games, and it looks like any value he may have been holding onto just vanished as Tommy Edman […]

Kevin Newman Sitting Again Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Kevin Newman (leg) will not be in the starting lineup Wednesday against the Miami Marlins. Newman has been experiencing leg tightness but is going to test out how he feels before the game and could be available for the Pirates off the bench. Erik Gonzalez has started at short in his absence […]

DJ LeMahieu Sitting Wednesday

New York Yankees third baseman DJ LeMahieu is not in the starting lineup Wednesday. With a day off scheduled for Thursday, this looks like a way to get LeMahieu an extra day of rest heading into a tough weekend series in Boston. LeMahieu, who currently tops the American League in batting average, continues to enjoy […]