Nolan Arenado Launches 36th Homer

Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado continued his climb back to 40 home runs by knocking out his 36th of the season on Monday in LA. Arenado was one of four Rockies to homer in the slugfest against the Dodgers, and the game raised his average to .311 while also pushing him to 107 RBI […]

Trevor Story Drills His 30th Home Run

Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story launched a solo shot at Dodger Stadium on Monday for his 30th long ball of the season. It's Story's second straight year topping 30 homers, and he's coupled it with the highest batting average of his career. Small improvements in his patience and strikeout rate have helped bump his average […]

David Dahl Continues His Rehab

Colorado Rockies outfielder David Dahl (ankle) did not make the road trip with the team and continues to rehab in Colorado, according to manager Bud Black. Dahl has been out since August 2, and it sounds like he's still a ways from returning. At this point, it's questionable whether he'll be back this season. The […]

Raimel Tapia Expected Back Tuesday Or Wednesday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Raimel Tapia is expected to be activated from the Injured List on Tuesday or Wednesday as he's completely recovered from his hand contusion. Tapia spent the minimum amount of time on the IL, as he was originally placed on the list on August 24. He's likely to see plenty of playing time […]

German Marquez Unlikely To Return In 2019

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher German Marquez is eager to get back to game action after hitting the Injured List on August 22 with right arm inflammation, but manager Bud Black threw some cold water on that idea by telling reporters that the likelihood of Marquez returning is just an "outside chance." Marquez has still been […]

Kyle Freeland Continues To Progress Slowly

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland has been sidelined with a groin strain since August 20, but he's been making slow and steady progress so he can come back this season. Freeland's healing has been slower than expected, but he told reporters that there haven't been any actual setbacks. He threw off the slope in […]

Carlos Santana Hits His 32nd Blast on Monday

Cleveland Indians first baseman Carlos Santana went yard for the 32nd time on Monday, going 2-for-5 with a run scored and two RBI. His other hit was a single, and he improved his slash line to .292/.411/.548. Santana has been the most consistent hitter in the Cleveland lineup in a season of offensive ups and […]

Scott Kingery Goes Deep Monday

Philadelphia Phillies utilityman Scott Kingery went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer Monday in Cincinnati. Kingery got the scoring started in the second inning by launching a two-run shot off starter Anthony DeSclafani. Kingery also struck out twice in the contest which is a continuation of his second-half struggles. Kingery has just a .765 OPS in […]

Franmil Reyes Drives in Three Runs on Monday

Cleveland Indians outfielder/designated hitter Franmil Reyes drove in three runs on Monday, going 2-for-4 with a double and a single. He scored a run and rose his slash line to .232/.304/.465. Reyes got off to a very slow start after the trade deadline, but he's turned it on lately and could be a valuable offensive […]

Aaron Civale Wins His Third Game on Monday

Cleveland Indians rookie starting pitcher Aaron Civale pitched well enough on Monday, earning his third win to even his record at 3-3. He pitched just five innings, allowing three runs (one earned) on seven hits and three walks. He struck out four. It was actually one of his worst starts as a big leaguer, but […]

Rhys Hoskins Launches Two Homers Monday

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins went 2-for-4 with two homers Monday against the Reds. Hoskins took starter Anthony DeSclafani deep with a man on in the third inning before adding to his day with a solo shot in the eighth. Hoskins struggled mightily in August with just a .161 batting average but was victimized […]

Delino DeShields Breaks Homer Drought

Texas Rangers outfielder Delino DeShields went 1-for-4 with a three-run homer Monday at the Yankees. It was his first homer since July 13 as the 27-year-old outfielder has struggled in the second half. Since the All-Star break, DeShields has just a .652 OPS and has struck out 41 times in 35 games. 20 stolen bases […]

Mark Trumbo Hits Two-Run Double In 2019 Return

Baltimore Orioles designated hitter Mark Trumbo, who has missed all of the 2019 season with a right knee injury, went 1-for-4 with a two-run double in his debut in Monday's 5-4 loss to the Rays. The veteran has been a power threat before in his career, but, at this point in the season and given […]

Mike Minor Dominates Yankees

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Mike Minor was brilliant Monday in the Bronx firing 7 1/3 shutout innings while earning his 12th win of the season. Minor scattered five hits and one walk while striking out five on a rain-soaked afternoon in New York. It was a nice bounce-back effort from the veteran lefty after he […]

Hanser Alberto Hits 11th Home Run Of Season Monday

Baltimore Orioles second baseman/third baseman Hanser Alberto went 2-for-5 with a single, a solo home run, and two strikeouts in Monday's 5-4 loss to the Rays. Alberto took Ryan Yarbrough deep in the sixth inning for his 11th HR of the season. The 26-year-old has been a huge surprise this season, posting a .323/.345/.454 slash […]

Cal Quantrill Devoured By Snakes

San Diego Padres starter Cal Quantrill was demolished for eight earned runs Monday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Quantrill surrendered 10 hits including a six-run second inning and was mercifully pulled after five frames. Quantrill was earning praise and fantasy looks after a handful of quality outings but two consecutive eight-run clunkers have elevated his ERA […]

Ty France Stings Another Homer

San Diego Padres second baseman Ty France finished 2-for-5 with a homer, three RBI and two runs on Monday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. France cracked a three-run blast in the sixth inning, his third long ball in two contests. The two-game power surge has raised his OPS from .607 to .690 and homer total to […]

Josh Naylor Finding His Groove

San Diego Padres outfielder Josh Naylor went 1-for-4 with two runs and an RBI Monday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Naylor has enjoyed a mini groove, collecting knocks in seven of eight games and hitting .370 during the process. Since the Friars traded Franmil Reyes, the 22-year-old rookie has been given an extended audition to test […]

Aristides Aquino Hits 15th Homer

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Aristides Aquino went 2-for-4 with a solo homer in a 7-1 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday. Just over a month after his call-up, Aquino continues to demolish big league pitching, with a .313 average, 1.129 OPS, 15 homers, 23 runs, 34 RBI, and two steals. The rookie slugger already set […]

Taylor Rogers Cruises to 22nd Save

Minnesota Twins closer Taylor Rogers slammed the door on the Detroit Tigers in a 5-3 win on Monday. Rogers pitched a scoreless ninth inning while striking out one to pick up his 22nd save of the season. Aside from his six blown saves, Rogers has been a rock-solid fantasy reliever this season, posting a 2-3 […]

Jake Odorizzi Strikes Out Seven on Monday

Minnesota Twins right-hander Jake Odorizzi turned in a solid outing in a 5-3 win over the Detroit Tigers on Monday. Odorizzi gave up three runs over five innings of work while striking out seven. He ended up taking a no-decision in the outing, keeping his record at 14-6. Odorizzi will take a 3.61 ERA, 1.23 […]

Dee Gordon Collects RBI Double

Seattle Mariners second baseman Dee Gordon recorded the team's only RBI Monday afternoon versus the Cubs. He finished the day going 1-for-3, upping his average to .276 on the season. Gordon has disappointed in the stolen base column this year with 19 thefts after a 2018 campaign that saw him notch 30 thefts. An injury […]

Bullpen Spoils Justus Sheffield's Day On The Mound

Seattle Mariners starter Justus Sheffield had his best outing of the season Monday, tossing five scoreless frames in the no-decision. He gave up five hits and two walks while striking out seven Cubs batters, leaving the game with a 1-0 lead. The bullpen went on to give up five runs, so the 23-year-old is still […]

Carlos Martinez Earns a Four-Out Save on Monday

St. Louis Cardinals closer Carlos Martinez picked up his 17th save of the season on Monday, recording four outs without allowing a run or a hit. He struck out two and threw just 17 pitches. Martinez isn't an elite fireballer but he should be a solid source of saves with a few strikeouts for the […]

Adam Wainwright Throws Seven Shutout Innings on Monday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright was excellent on Monday, tossing seven shutout innings. He allowed just four hits without issuing a walk. He only struck out one but 62 of his 96 pitches were strikes. The win was "Waino's" 10th, improving to 10-9 and lowering his ERA to 4.30. Wainwright has had some […]

Shohei Ohtani Slumping At The Dish

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is in the midst of a 3-for-25 (.120) slump as the final month of the season gets into full swing. Ohtani has been relegated to DH duties all season as he recovers from Tommy John surgery. He has, however, proven to the rest of the league that he […]

Mike Trout Enters Final Month Of Career Season

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout will head into September looking to put the finishing touches on, perhaps, his best season as a pro. He already has a new career-high in home runs with 43 and is on course to set career-best numbers in possibly doubles, runs scored, walks, RBI, slugging percentage and OPS. Trout […]

Andrelton Simmons Slugging .326 Since All-Star Break

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons is slashing only .228/.317/.326 since the All-Star break heading into the final month of the season. Simmons' season got off to a promising start, hitting .308 with three home runs, 13 doubles and 18 runs batted in through his first 42 games. But a nasty ankle injury has completely […]

Justin Upton Unlikely To Help Fantasy Rosters

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton is hitting only .200 over his last 50 at-bats heading into the final month of the season. Upton his hit 10th home run on Sunday but the veteran slugger is having a season he will be anxious to forget. Knee and groin injuries have limited him to only 194 […]

Kole Calhoun's Streaky Season Continues

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Kole Calhoun's offensive production has been up and down all season but is trending up heading into this week's action. Calhoun has set a new career-high in home runs with 28 and is 16 runs batted in short of tying his career-best mark of 83. But Calhoun has alternated a strong […]