Scott Barlow Records His Ninth Save On Thursday

Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Scott Barlow closed out the team's 6-4 win over the Seattle Mariners on Thursday to earn his ninth save of the year. He pitched a perfect ninth inning, allowing no hits, no walks and no runs. He only needed eight pitches to get through the inning. Barlow has now earned... Read More

Mariners Claim Sean Doolittle Off Waivers

The Seattle Mariners claimed relief pitcher Sean Doolittle off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday. The Mariners went on to designate fellow reliever Keynan Middleton in a corresponding move. The 34-year-old Doolittle struggled with the Reds this year before he was designated for assignment by the team last week. He appeared in 45 games... Read More

Aroldis Chapman Converts His 300th Career Save

New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman closed out the team's 7-6 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Thursday to earn his 24th save of the year and the 300th save of his career. The win was the Yankees' 12th in a row and it came in dramatic fashion as Aaron Judge broke a 6-6 tie... Read More

Austin Barnes Hits Fifth Homer

Los Angeles Dodgers backup catcher Austin Barnes went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Thursday's victory versus the San Diego Padres. Starting catcher Will Smith homered in the previous two games and it must've rubbed off on his teammate. Barnes has been a serviceable backup for the Dodgers, but can remain on the waiver... Read More

Max Scherzer Has Another Dominant Start

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Max Scherzer continued his impressive season with a victory versus the San Diego Padres on Thursday evening. The veteran went 7 2/3 scoreless innings and allowed just two hits, one walk and struck out 10 on the evening. Scherzer has been dominating with his new team and is now 4-0... Read More

Donovan Solano Tests Positive For COVID-19

San Francisco Giants second baseman Donovan Solano tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday. He will be sidelined for at least 10 days while following league protocols. Solano was placed on the COVID-19 injured list prior to Thursday's game against the New York Mets due to cold-like symptoms. The positive COVID-19 diagnosis was revealed later on... Read More

Cesar Hernandez Hits 21st Home Run

Chicago White Sox second baseman Cesar Hernandez went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's victory versus the Toronto Blue Jays. Hernandez took Hyun-Jin Ryu deep in the top of the second inning to tie the game 1-1 at the time. The veteran came over from the Cleveland Indians prior to the trade deadline,... Read More

Eloy Jimenez Crushes Seventh Homer

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Tuesday's victory versus the Toronto Blue Jays. Jimenez sent a rocket to center field off of Trevor Richards to give the White Sox an insurance run in the top of the ninth inning. The talented outfielder had been in a bit... Read More

Ryan Jeffers Suffers Heel Injury On Thursday

Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers (heel) suffered a heel injury during Thursday's game against the Boston Red Sox. According to Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com, Jeffers was unable to swing a bat or run after suffering the injury. Twins manager Rocco Baldelli spoke to the press after the game and didn't rule out a stint on... Read More

Jose Abreu Continues Hot Second Half

Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu continued his strong second half of the season on Thursday versus the Toronto Blue Jays. The slugger went 1-for-5 with a solo home run on the afternoon. Abreu didn't have the protection of outfielders Eloy Jimenez and Luis Robert for much of the first half of the season,... Read More

Curt Casali Exits Thursday's Game With Lower Body Injury

San Francisco Giants catcher Curt Casali (lower body) suffered an injury while running the base paths in Thursday's game against the New York Mets. He was removed from the game and replaced by Chadwick Tromp. The injury is believed to be a lower body injury, but we don't know any specifics beyond that at this... Read More

Luis Robert Stays Hot With Fourth Home Run

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Thursday's victory versus the Toronto Blue Jays. The outfielder took Hyun-Jin Ryu deep in the top of the third inning to put the White Sox up 3-1 at the time. Robert has been on fire since returning from the injured list... Read More

Carlos Rodon Looks Good In Return

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodon didn't miss a beat in his return to the rotation on Thursday versus the Toronto Blue Jays. Rodon returned after missing a few weeks with shoulder fatigue. The lefty tossed five innings and allowed five hits, two runs, one walk and struck out three on the afternoon. The... Read More

Ketel Marte Dealing With Hip Discomfort

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Ketel Marte (hip) was removed from Thursday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies due to right hip discomfort. He was replaced in the game by Daulton Varsho in the sixth inning, though it's unclear when or how Marte sustained the injury. He went 1-for-4 in the game before exiting. Marte has missed extended... Read More

Craig Kimbrel Records Save On Thursday

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel recorded his 24th save on the season versus the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday. Kimbrel was called upon to protect a three-run lead and allowed one single in an otherwise perfect inning with one strikeout. Closer Liam Hendriks went 1 2/3 innings on Wednesday and was unavailable on... Read More

Brad Keller Exits Thursday's Game With Shoulder Discomfort

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Brad Keller (shoulder) was lifted in the fifth inning of Thursday's game against the Seattle Mariners. After surrendering a home run to Kyle Seager in the fifth inning, he began favoring his right arm and he was visited by the team's trainer. He was diagnosed with posterior right shoulder discomfort.... Read More

Bradley Zimmer Homers Thursday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Bradley Zimmer went 2-for-5 with a home run, three RBI, and a stolen base in Thursday's 10-6 win over the Texas Rangers. It was another solid night for Zimmer who now has two home runs, seven RBI, and three stolen bases over his previous 42 at-bats. Fantasy managers that are looking for... Read More

Franmil Reyes Collects Three Hits Thursday

Cleveland Indians outfielder and designated hitter Franmil Reyes went 3-for-4 with a walk, a run scored, and two RBI in Thursday's 10-6 win over the Texas Rangers. Reyes is now hitting .333 with two home runs and nine RBI over his previous 21 at-bats. This is a great sign for fantasy managers as Reyes had... Read More

Jose Ramirez Stuffs The Stat Sheet Thursday

Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez went 2-for-3 with two walks, three runs scored, three stolen bases, and an RBI in Thursday's 10-6 win over the Texas Rangers. It was a huge night for Ramirez and he is certainly heating back up as he is the number one ranked fantasy baseball player over his previous... Read More

Myles Straw Goes Yard Thursday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Myles Straw went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Thursday's 10-6 win over the Texas Rangers. Straw took Rangers' starter, Jordan Lyles, deep to lead off the game and is now hitting .296 with 19 runs scored and four stolen bases in August. He should continue to lead off for the... Read More

Bobby Dalbec Homers Twice, Drives In Seven

Boston Red Sox first baseman Bobby Dalbec had the game of his life Thursday night, going 3-for-4 with two home runs, three runs scored, and seven RBI against the Minnesota Twins. He's slashing .395/.477/.921 with five home runs and 19 RBI in his last 15 games, a time frame which, perhaps coincidentally, coincides with the... Read More

Chris Sale Strikes Out Eight Wednesday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale once again looked very strong, striking out eight Minnesota Twins in 5 1/3 innings Wednesday. He allowed two runs on two hits and two walks, with the only blemish being a two-run home run by Willians Astudillo. Sale also accomplished his third career immaculate inning in the third... Read More

Juan Soto Reaches Three Times, Blasts Homer

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto blasted his 23rd homer of the season Thursday night, launching a two-run shot off Miami Marlins starting pitcher Elieser Hernandez. He was 1-for-3 in the game with two walks and two runs scored. Soto has now reached base at least three times in nine games this month. His OBP for... Read More

Patrick Corbin Gives Up Six Runs To Marlins

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Patrick Corbin was very hittable Thursday night, giving up six runs on four hits and two walks in three innings. He struck out three batters. The loss drops his record to 7-13 for the year with a 6.09 ERA. He also notably gave up two more home runs, leaving him with... Read More

Jaime Barria Yanked In The Fourth Inning

Los Angeles Angels right-hander Jaime Barria (2-2) was pulled from the game early in Thursday's 13-1 loss to the Baltimore Orioles. He got the hook after allowing the first three hitters to reach base in the fourth inning, none of which ended up scoring. Overall, he completed 3.1 innings giving up one run, two walks,... Read More

Jared Walsh Hitless Thursday

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Jared Walsh didn't reach base during Thursday's defeat to the Baltimore Orioles, going 0-for-4 with a strikeout. The night continued his long-lasting cold streak, which started in early July. Over his last 30 games, he's slashing .216/.293/.315 with just three home runs. It's diminished his strong start to the year,... Read More

Gavin Lux Optioned To Triple-A

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Gavin Lux and infielder/outfielder Matt Beaty were to optioned Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday. Mookie Betts was activated from the 10-day injured list, and pitcher Darien Nunez was recalled in corresponding moves. Lux sat the bench for five straight games and made a pinch-hitting appearance in the previous contest. The 23-year-old... Read More

Brad Hand Placed On The Bereavement List

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Brad Hand was placed on the bereavement list Thursday. His grandfather passed away, and he will miss anywhere from 3-to-7 days. The southpaw has struggled in August, owning a 6.43 ERA, 1.57 WHIP, and 3.9 HR/9 over seven innings During the month. The Blue Jays acquired Hand at the trade deadline.... Read More

Lewis Brinson Forced To Leave Thursday's Game

Miami Marlins outfielder Lewis Brinson (thumb) was forced to leave Thursday's game against the Washington Nationals. Brinson collided with fellow outfielder Bryan De La Cruz while the two were trying to catch a fly ball that both men were calling for the whole time. Brinson went glove-first into De La Cruz and immediately held his... Read More

Lewis Brinson Injures Thumb After Collision

Miami Marlins outfielder Lewis Brinson (thumb) exited Thursday's game against the Washington Nationals with a left thumb sprain. He collided with Bryan De La Cruz in the outfield and left the game shortly after. The 27-year-old went 0-for-2 with a run scored and a strikeout before exiting. Brinson's x-rays on his thumb came back negative... Read More