Liam Hendriks Strikes Out Three During Four-Out Save

Oakland Athletics closer Liam Hendriks allowed one hit across 1 1/3 innings of work during Wednesday's 9-5 win over the San Francisco Giants. He struck out three batters to earn his 13th save of the season. Hendriks has not allowed a run yet in August. The 30-year-old owns a 1.56 ERA on the season to […]

Julio Rodriguez Promoted To High-A

Seattle Mariners outfield prospect Julio Rodriguez has been promoted from Single-A West Virginia to High-A Modesto. The top prospect in the Mariners organization has been raking since the beginning of the month, pushing his overall slash line to a solid .293/.359/.490 to go along with 10 home runs, 50 runs and 50 RBI through 60 […]

Matt Olson Drives In Two Runs On Wednesday

Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson was 2-for-4 with two RBI during Wednesday's 9-5 win over the San Francisco Giants. Olson now has seven RBI over his past seven games. The 25-year-old has had an adequate season at the plate, slashing .257/.343/.520 with 23 home runs, 54 RBI, and 43 runs scored. Olson strikes out […]

Homer Bailey Twirls Gem Against Giants

Oakland Athletics starter Homer Bailey allowed two hits across seven scoreless innings during Wednesday's 9-5 win over the San Francisco Giants. He struck out seven batters while walking one. It was a fantastic performance from the 33-year-old, who surrendered seven runs to the Chicago Cubs in his previous start. Bailey remains tough to trust on […]

Matt Chapman Smacks Two Homers On Wednesday

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman was 2-for-4 with two solo home runs and three runs scored during Wednesday's 9-5 win over the San Francisco Giants. It was a needed boost of offense from the 26-year-old, who is slashing .155/.242/.431 over his past 15 games. On the season, Chapman is batting .255 with 27 HRs, […]

Jake Rogers Out Of Lineup Thursday

Detroit Tigers catcher Jake Rogers is not in the starting lineup Thursday against the Seattle Mariners. Rogers has impressed over his first 12 big league games, smashing four home runs and collecting seven RBI since being called up. John Hicks will be behind the plate and bat eighth against right-hander Matt Wisler. He can be […]

Domingo Santana Sitting Thursday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Domingo Santana is not in the starting lineup Thursday against the Detroit Tigers. This looks like a routine day of rest for Santana, who has struggled mightily since straining his right elbow on July 23. Santana has managed a measly .133 batting average since then, and one has to wonder if the […]

Aaron Nola Coasts To 11th Win

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola allowed one run in seven innings and was given plenty of offensive support to his 11th win of the season Wednesday night. Nola allowed only three hits and a walk and racked up seven strikeouts. Nola lowers his ERA to 3.56 backed up by a 3.87 xFIP and he's […]

J.T. Realmuto Hits Another Grand Slam

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto went 2-for-4 with a grand slam Wednesday night against the Cubs. It was Realmuto's second grand slam since the All-Star break as he continues to improve as the season goes on. Realmuto is now up to 17 home runs and 63 RBI on the season with above-average plate discipline to […]

Bryce Harper Launches Two Homers Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder went 3-for-3 with two home runs in a rout of the Cubs Wednesday night. Harper got the scoring started with a two-run shot in the first before hitting another homer in the sixth to plate the Phillies 11th run of the night. He got off to a slow start this season but […]

Nathan Eovaldi Earns First Win Of Season

Boston Red Sox pitcher Nathan Eovaldi earned his first win of 2019 against the Indians on Wednesday after working two scoreless innings, while allowing just one hit and striking out two. The 29-year-old has been solid over his past three outings, not allowing a run over 3 2/3 innings with a 3/0 K/BB. Eovaldi never […]

Xander Bogaerts Hits Two Homers On Wednesday

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts went 3-for-4 with four runs batted in, thanks to two home runs in Wednesday's 5-1 win over Cleveland. Bogaerts did almost all the damage himself, thanks to a third inning solo shot and a three-run bomb in the seventh. Wednesday also marked his second multi-homer game in the month […]

Mike Yastrzemski Mashes Three-run Home Run Wednesday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and a walk in Wednesday's 9-5 loss to the A's. Yastrzemski just cleared the center-field wall on an eighth-inning Joakim Soria fastball for his 13th long ball of the season. The 28-year-old has been a contributor to the Giants all season, posting […]

Amed Rosario's Four Hits Not Enough In Defeat

New York Mets shortstop Amed Rosario continued his terrific offensive season Wednesday night in Atlanta, picking up four hits from the leadoff spot. The 23-year-old came around to score the go-ahead run in the seventh as the Mets held a brief lead. Later in the ninth, he drove in a run as the club attempted […]

Alex Dickerson Expected To Start Friday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Alex Dickerson returned Wednesday from the IL after recovering from a right oblique strain, going 0-for-1 with an RBI in a pinch-hit at-bat. He is expected to start Friday's game against the Diamondbacks, per MLB.com's Maria Guardado. Dickerson has been a huge asset to the Giants this season, posting a .343/.398/.657 […]

Steven Matz Brilliant In Shortened Outing

New York Mets starter Steven Matz allowed a run in the second inning of Wednesday night's game against the Atlanta Braves and then proceeded to retire 14 consecutive batters. The 28-year-old played his role in a proper pitcher's duel, striking out five and allowing just two hits in six inning of work. After batting in […]

Jonathan Villar Plates Two Wednesday, Stays Hot

Baltimore Orioles second baseman/shortstop Jonathan Villar went 2-for-4 with a single, a double, two RBI, a walk, and a strikeout in Wednesday's 6-5 loss to the Yankees. The 28-year-old has hit well in August, batting .302 with two home runs, seven RBI, and three stolen bases. Villar has been a solid fantasy contributor all season […]

Seth Lugo Has Nightmarish Outing, Takes Loss

The New York Mets trailed 1-0 for the majority of Wednesday night's game against the Atlanta Braves at SunTrust Park. In the sixth, however, they took the lead after scoring twice. Manager Mickey Callaway opted to go with reliever Seth Lugo, fresh off winning NL Reliever of the Month for July. The 29-year-old suffered a […]

Renato Nunez Goes 5-For-5 Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles designated hitter/third baseman Renato Nunez had a great day at the plate in Wednesday's 6-5 loss to the Yankees, going 5-for-5 with four singles, a double, and two RBI. The 25-year-old has been useful in fantasy at times this season but is hitting just .204 with one home run and five RBI in […]

Aroldis Chapman Picks Up League-Leading 33rd Save

For the first time in seemingly forever, the New York Yankees played a game with the Baltimore Orioles that was hanging in the balance in the ninth. Closer Aroldis Chapman entered with a one-run lead and put the tying run on base, but struck out two en route to the save. The 21-pitch performance likely […]

Gary Sanchez Drills Three-Run Blast As Yankees Sweep O's

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez had his best game since returning from injury last weekend, leading the way as his club beat the Baltimore Orioles once again. The 26-year-old recorded three hits, including a three-run home run in the first inning. He later scored in the sixth, when the Yankees scored the two runs […]

J.A. Happ Records 10th Victory Of The Season

New York Yankees starter J.A. Happ emerged victorious Wednesday afternoon as his club picked up their 16th consecutive victory against the Baltimore Orioles. The 36-year-old struggled early, allowing a run in the first inning of the game. As has been the case many times this season, however, Happ enjoyed plenty of offensive support as his […]

Elvis Andrus Records Four Hits Wednesday

Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus went 4-for-5 with two RBI and two stolen bases Wednesday afternoon in Toronto. The two steals give Andrus 25 on the season, good for fifth in the Majors, to go along with a .285 batting average and 57 runs in 108 games. Andrus only had three hits in his previous […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Likely Headed To IL

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (back) did not travel with the team to Philadelphia and is likely headed to the injured list according to AJ Cassavell. Tatis Jr. left Tuesday's game with a back issue and was not in the lineup Wednesday. Initially, the Padres hoped Tatis Jr would be able to play […]

Matt Albers Walks Three, But Records Save

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Matt Albers earned his fourth save of the season Wednesday despite walking the bases loaded. Albers walked three of the five batters he faced but escaped the jam to preserve a 6-5 win for the Brewers. Josh Hader has allowed runs in five of his last six appearances including three blown […]

Danny Santana Drives In Three Wednesday

Texas Rangers utilityman Dany Santana went 2-for-5 with his 19th home run of the season Wednesday in Toronto. Santana had a two-run double in the fourth inning and added a solo homer in the eighth in his latest big game. He's been on a tear since the All-Star break with a 1.025 OPS in the […]

Freddy Galvis Has Huge Afternoon

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Freddy Galvis had a huge game in a 17-7 loss to the Washington Nationals on Wednesday. Galvis went 4-for-5 with a homer, two runs, and two RBI in a losing effort. The 29-year-old was claimed off waivers earlier in the week after the Toronto Blue Jays released him in a bit […]

Trevor Bauer Rocked On Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Trevor Bauer was hit hard in a 17-7 loss to the Washington Nationals on Wednesday. Bauer gave up nine runs on eight hits over 4 1/3 innings of work. He struck out four and walked two in the loss. Bauer cruised through the first four innings, allowing just one run before a […]

Scott Oberg Gifted A Win By Offense

Colorado Rockies closer Scott Oberg failed to keep his opponent scoreless in a second-straight non-save situation, but he got bailed out by Nolan Arenado this time. Following a debacle of an outing against the Padres where Oberg allowed four earned in just one inning of work, he allowed the Diamondbacks to score in a tie […]

Archie Bradley Blows Save Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Archie Bradley allowed two runs without recording an out to blow the save and take a loss Wednesday in Colorado. Bradley was called upon to protect a one-run lead and promptly hit Trevor Story before serving up a walk-off two-run homer to Nolan Arenado. These are the first runs Bradley has […]