Nick Williams Comes Up Big Late

With the score tied at one run in the eighth inning of Saturday’s matchup between the Philadelphia Phillies and Toronto Blue Jays, Nick Williams led off as a pinch-hitter for Seranthony Dominguez. Dominguez would eventually win the game, because Williams drilled a solo home run to center, putting the Phillies up for good. Through 43 […]

Luis Garcia Picks Up Save Saturday

Another day, another pitcher picks up a save for the Philadelphia Phillies. Luis Garcia picked up his first save of the season with a scoreless ninth inning Saturday against the Toronto Blue Jays. You really never know who manager Gabe Kapler will turn to in the ninth, and this time it was Garcia. He is […]

Pat Valaika Optioned To Triple-A Saturday

The Colorado Rockies optioned second baseman Pat Valaika to Triple-A Saturday and replaced him with Ryan McMahon. Valaika was hitting just .120 in 75 at-bats this season, and though he's turned heads in spring training, it does not appear that he is ready for the big leagues. Valaika was really just considered a placeholder while […]

Ryan McMahon Called Up, Starting Saturday

Colorado Rockies infielder Ryan McMahon has been called up and is slotted to start at second base on Saturday. McMahon has been toiling away at Triple-A ever since he got off to a rocky start early in the season. However, with DJ LeMahieu sidelined for an unknown period of time, the team felt they had […]

Yu Darvish Placed On 10-Day DL

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Yu Darvish has yet again found himself dealing with injury. This time, he is dealing with tricep tendonitis. Darvish has been riddled with injuries so far, and the Cubs did not give him $155 million to be injured. Fantasy owners have also felt some of that pain as he owns a […]

Nick Markakis Stays Hot, Doubles Twice

Atlanta Braves outfielder Nick Markakis doubled twice in the Braves' 8-6 loss on Saturday to the Boston Red Sox. Markakis was 2-for-4, scoring a run and driving one in. He is now on an eight game hitting streak. The 34-year old is having an amazing season to this point and his average has been brought […]

Ronald Acuna Hits Homer In Loss

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna hit his fifth home run of the season in the Braves' 8-6 loss to the Boston Red Sox Saturday. Acuna hit his solo homer off of Craig Kimbrel in the ninth inning. He added two singles and finished 3-for-5. The young phenom was slumping a bit coming into the game, […]

Jason Heyward In Starting Lineup For Second Time Since Injury

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward is back in the starting lineup after starting one game then coming in as a defensive substitute. This is unwelcome news for owners of Albert Almora Jr. who were enjoying his production. Kyle Schwarber fans also don't like this, because Heyward will cut into his playing time due to his […]

Shohei Ohtani Expected To Start Against Tigers Next Week

Los Angeles Angels manager Mike Scioscia announced Saturday that he expects Shohei Ohtani to start one of their four upcoming road games against the Tigers. Ohtani has not pitched since Sunday. He had his start this week pushed, so the Angels could better manage his innings. The 23-year old has pitched less than 200 innings […]

Kyle Schwarber Hitting Second Against San Francisco

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber will be hitting in the second spot of the order and playing in left field Saturday against the San Francisco Giants. He has moved around in the order a lot lately, as do most players under manager Joe Maddon, but it should help him get more chances to score. Over […]

Andrew Miller Back to Disabled List With Knee Issue

The Cleveland Indians have placed relief pitcher Andrew Miller (knee) on the disabled list with right knee inflammation. Miller has struggled since returning from a DL stint earlier in the month from a left hamstring strain. He has given up multiple earned runs and blown three saves since May 11. This same knee has given […]

Angels Recall Jaime Barria From Triple-A

The Los Angeles Angels have recalled starting pitcher Jaime Barria from Triple-A and will have him start Saturday against the Yankees. Barria has started five games for the Angels and has impressed. He has gone at least five innings and has given up two or fewer runs in four of his five starts and picked […]

Amed Rosario Not In Lineup Saturday

New York Mets shortstop Amed Rosario is absent from Saturday's lineup against the Brewers. The day off is likely just a breather for the 22-year-old, who has not exactly had the best season thus far fantasy-wise. Rosario was a hyped-up post-Super 2 call-up last season who has disappointed in his official rookie year. Rosario's .253/.276/.656 […]

Adam Ottavino Keeps Shutting Batters Down

The Colorado Rockies got a lot of attention for their offseason bullpen moves in free agency, but their biggest coup may be reliever Adam Ottavino and his rise to dominance. Ottavino is currently 7th in the majors in strikeout rate with an incredible 14.64 per nine innings, his walk rate of 3.25 per nine innings […]

Wade Davis Slams The Door Again

Colorado Rockies closer Wade Davis got the job done against Cincy on Friday to record his NL-leading 18th save. It’s been five outings since Davis allowed a run, and he’s on pace for a career year, at least in the saves department. There are still overarching concerns about Davis’s walk rate and steadily dropping velocity, […]

Jon Gray Falls Into A Win

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jon Gray gave up four earned run in six innings to the lowly Cincinnati Reds on Friday, but he lucked into a win thanks to some timely offensive output by Noel Cuevas and the gang. Gray is striking out more hitters and walking fewer hitters than ever before, but he’s getting […]

Charlie Blackmon Hits Rare Double

Colorado Rockies center fielder Charlie Blackmon has turned himself into a perennial MVP candidate, but one thing’s missing from his game so far this season: doubles. After back-to-back 35-double seasons, Blackmon seems to have lost his touch for the smallest of extra-base hits. His double Friday night was only his fifth one of the season, […]

Carlos Gomez Activated Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Carlos Gomez has been activated from the disabled list Saturday. Gomez had been struggling prior to hitting the DL. In 156 plate appearances, he has a .200 batting average, five home runs and three stolen bases. After Denard Span was traded to the Seattle Mariners Gomez should be an every day […]

Nolan Arenado Goes Yard For Ninth Homer

Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado is once again having a stellar season, and he smacked his ninth home run of the year on Friday. Arenado continues to be a huge contributor for owners as he’s on pace to top 40 home runs and 100 RBI once again, and his .320 batting average and improved […]

Noel Cuevas Provides Heroic Pinch Hit

Colorado Rockies rookie outfielder Noel Cuevas is battling for regular playing time with the glut of outfielders, and he continues to shine at just about every turn. Friday, he was the critical piece as he pinch hit for starting pitcher Jon Gray in a tie game in the 6th inning. Cuevas had catcher Tony Wolters […]

Ivan Nova Dealing With Finger Issue, Nick Kingham May Be Re-Called

Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle announced on Saturday that starting pitcher Ivan Nova is dealing with a sprained ligament in his right index finger. Nova's next start is currently slated for Tuesday against the Cubs, but that is now in doubt. The Pirates are likely to place Nova on the disabled list and recall Nick […]

Greg Holland Sent To DL With Hip Injury

The St. Louis Cardinals lost another player to injury, as Greg Holland heads to the disabled list. The Cardinals have still been trying to find the Greg Holland that was present in Colorado last year when he recorded 41 saves for the Rockies. His SO9 is down four points and his BB9 is up six […]

Carson Kelly Back To Catching Duties In St. Louis

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Carson Kelly is back from from his hamstring injury and will split the catching duties with Francisco Pena until Yadier Molina returns. Pena has played pretty well, but he has not done anything exceptional. Kelly will be the primary catcher for a few more weeks, but Pena will definitely take a […]

Tyler Lyons Comes Back To St. Louis After DL Stint

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Tyler Lyons came back off the disabled list on Saturday. He will likely take back his main role as a long reliever. He has found success in the role, and has made spot starts in the past. With Alex Reyes and Carlos Martinez back soon, and the way Jack Flaherty filled […]

Ronald Torreyes Demoted In Greg Bird Move

As expected, the New York Yankees reinstated first baseman Greg Bird from the 10-day disabled list today after two months battling an ankle injury and surgery. The club needed to send someone down to make room for him, and that’s where the surprise came, as instead of getting rid of Tyler Austin or Neil Walker, […]

Trevor Oaks Continues Triple-A Dominance

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher prospect Trevor Oaks will likely see another call to the big leagues sometime soon due to his current run of dominance over Triple-A opponents. Unfortunately, it’s unlikely that it will turn out well. Oaks threw seven innings of one-run ball on Friday, and that’s the only run he’s allowed in […]

Jorge Soler Busts Slump With HR

Following a 3-for-37 skid, Kansas City Royals outfielder Jorge Soler posted a two-hit night on Friday including a solo shot in the fourth inning off Rangers starter Mike Minor. Soler has reverted recently his all-or-nothing approach from earlier in his career, so it remains to be seen if this is the start of a resurgence […]

Eric Stout Recalled By Royals

The Kansas City Royals have recalled relief pitcher Eric Stout to take the place of Eric Skoglund after he was placed on the disabled list. Stout made two brief appearances with the big league club earlier in the season, but he's otherwise been working at Triple-A Omaha since then. Stout has carried a 5.30 ERA […]

Eric Skoglund To DL With Sprained UCL

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Eric Skoglund is headed to the disabled list with a sprained UCL in his throwing arm. Skoglund has not been good this season, and he recently took the loss against the Rangers on Friday night. Per Maria Torres of the KC Star, Skoglund was visibly shaken and frustrated after the […]

Tyler Mahle Faces Nightmare Matchup Saturday At Coors Field

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Tyler Mahle will take the mound Saturday in an unfavorable matchup against the Rockies at Coors Field. Mahle has posted a lackluster 4.53 ERA with a 1.36 WHIP in 53 2/3 inning pitched this season. The rightie's biggest issue has been his proclivity to surrender the long ball; Mahle has given […]