Dan Straily Records Second Straight Quality Start Wednesday

Miami Marlins starter Dan Straily recorded his second straight quality start on Wednesday night against the Mets, throwing six innings of one-run ball. The only run Straily allowed came on a fifth-inning home run, as he allowed only four hits and three walks while striking out five, but did not factor into the decision. After […]

Kyle Gibson Turns In Quality Start Wednesday

Minnesota Twins right-hander Kyle Gibson turned in a quality start against the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday, allowing three runs in six innings of work. Gibson wound up taking the loss as the Twins' offense was held to just one run by the Detroit pitchers. Gibson has been a solid member of the Minnesota rotation in […]

Eddie Rosario Picks Up Three Hits Wednesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Eddie Rosario went 3-for-4 with one RBI in his team's 4-1 loss to the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday. Rosario is putting together a solid month at the plate, batting .324 with seven homers, 21 runs, 18 RBI, and two steals over the past 30 days. The veteran outfielder broke out in 2017 […]

Scooter Gennett Stays Hot On Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett stayed hot on Wednesday, launching his second homer in as many nights. It wasn't enough as the Reds lost to the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-4 in 12 innings. Gennett has been on quite the run of late, hitting a grand slam on Tuesday and driving in six runs. The veteran […]

Alex Colome Takes Loss Wednesday Versus Boston

Tampa Bay Rays closer Alex Colome had a rough outing Wednesday versus the Red Sox. The game was tied 1-1 going into the ninth inning when Colome was called upon. He was not helped by an early error by super prospect Willy Adames error but he would only last 2/3 of an inning giving up […]

Chris Archer Strong Wednesday Versus Boston

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Chris Archer pitched six strong innings versus the Red Sox Wednesday. He only allowed one run and kept the Rays in the game which would go to the ninth inning tied 1-1 before Boston would win. Archer would strike out six against a strong hitting opponent. He has pitched over […]

Wilson Ramos Available Day After Injury Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Wilson Ramos (left hand) was reported to be available Wednesday if needed versus the Red Sox. His hand was still bruised and he did not appear in the game but the fact that he was available speaks to the hope that the injury will not keep him out for more than […]

Michael Lorenzen Pitches Solid Inning In Return From DL

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Michael Lorenzen was activated from the DL and pitched a solid 10th inning on Wednesday, giving up a single and a walk with no strikeouts in an extra-innings loss to the Pirates. The outing was Lorenzen's first of the season, as he had started the season on the DL with a […]

Jared Hughes Pitches In Ninth Inning On Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Jared Hughes pitched in the ninth inning of an extra-innings loss on Wednesday against the Pirates. Hughes entered with the game tied 4-4, giving up a single with no walks and no strikeouts. Interim manager Jim Riggleman said that Hughes was one of five Reds relievers that could see save opportunities […]

Corey Dickerson Collects Four Hits On Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Corey Dickerson went 4-for-5 in Wednesday's win over the Cincinnati Reds. He was retired only once on the night, picking up three singles, a double, and a walk. Surprisingly, he didn't knock in or score a run, but the effort raises his slash line to .316/.356/.500. Although the home run numbers are […]

Francisco Cervelli Homers But Leaves Game With Injury

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Francisco Cervelli went 2-for-6 with a two-run home run against the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday. The dinger tied his career-high at seven, and the month of May isn't even over yet. However, he left the game in the 12th inning with what the team is calling "right finger discomfort." Cervelli missed last […]

Chad Kuhl Sees Solid Start Wasted By Bullpen

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Chad Kuhl gave up only one run on five hits against the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday, but he had to settle for a no-decision. Aside from a solo home run by Scooter Gennett, Kuhl had little trouble with the Reds' offense. He otherwise allowed just four singles and a walk on […]

CC Sabathia Can’t Keep Early Lead In Brutal Loss

The New York Yankees got off to a good start on Wednesday night against the Texas Rangers, seeking to win their three-game series. After a lengthy top of the first that saw the road team emerge with three runs, CC Sabathia stepped on the mound seeking to preserve the lead. While things went well through […]

Cody Allen Collects His Seventh Save on Wednesday

Cleveland Indians closer Cody Allen picked up his seventh save of the season on Wednesday, working 1 1/3 perfect innings. Allen induced two ground balls and two fly balls for his four outs, needing just nine pitches. He lowered his ERA to 3.10, and looked to be over the rough stretch he'd been on over […]

David Robertson Seals Bullpen Capitulation

The New York Yankees pitching had a performance to forget on Wednesday night as starter CC Sabathia was pounded for seven runs in 4 1/3 innings pitched. Fortunately for the left-hander, the offense was the complete opposite, once again a powerful force that scored 10 runs in the first five innings. The bullpen, however, failed […]

Aaron Judge Crushes One In Defeat

While the New York Yankees pitching was putrid on Wednesday night, the offense was once again masterful, pounding out 10 runs, usually more than enough to win a game. Two of those runs came off a powerful blow from Aaron Judge in the fifth inning. The 26-year-old’s mammoth home run went 471 feet, putting his […]

Andrew Miller Picks Up His Fifth Hold With a Strong Outing on Wednesday

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Andrew Miller was great on Wednesday, pitching 1 2/3 scoreless innings, allowing just one hit and striking out two. The effort earned Miller his fifth save. He'd been struggling since returning from a hamstring injury, so Cleveland and Miller's fantasy owners were thrilled with the strong performance.

Adam Plutko Spins Six Strong Innings on Wednesday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Adam Plutko worked six strong innings on Wednesday, earning a win and a quality start. Plutko took Josh Tomlin's rotation spot, as Tomlin will be working out of the bullpen for now. Plutko ended up with six scoreless innings, allowing just two hits but four walks. He also struck out four. […]

Alex Cobb Gets Shelled By White Sox

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Alex Cobb got lit up on Wednesday to the tune of six earned runs in only 3 2/3 innings pitched. Cobb gave up eight hits, one of which was a three-run bomb to Yoan Moncada. The righty's ERA has now ballooned to 7.32 on the season, and his record sits at […]

Bud Norris Takes the Loss on Wednesday After a Rough Inning

St. Louis Cardinals closer Bud Norris had his first real rough outing of the season on Wednesday, taking the loss after allowing three runs on three hits in just one inning. He didn't issue a walk and struck out two. Norris came into the ninth inning of a tie game and quickly coughed up the […]

Javier Baez Has All Around Solid Game Against Cleveland Indians

Chicago Cubs infielder Javier Baez got a single off Trevor Bauer on Tuesday and then stole second base. He also showed off his speed, getting a triple. Stolen bases are coveted in all scoring formats. Extra-base hits are a premium in points leagues. Baez has nine doubles, five triples and 11 home runs this season. […]

Blake Parker Earns Shaky Save

The Los Angeles Angels bullpen picture is as murky as ever. Blake Parker earned another save on Thursday. After Tyler Skaggs went five strong innings, Jim Johnson threw the sixth and seventh, and rookie Justin Anderson took the eighth. Each of them looked lights out, whereas Parker gave up a run on three hits before […]

Michael Wacha Works a Quality Start on Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Michael Wacha worked a quality start on Wednesday, tossing 6 2/3 innings, allowing two runs (one earned) on four hits. He struck out six and did not issue a walk. Wacha was denied a win with the Cardinals bats only putting together two runs, but it was a solid performance […]

Dylan Covey Pitches Well Wednesday

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Covey pitched well Wednesday versus the Orioles. Covey was promoted to make the start after the team sent down Carson Fulmer. Covey went seven innings and allowed six hits, one run, one walk and struck out eight. Covey is scheduled to face the Indians on Monday. Covey can be […]

Tyler Skaggs Strikes out Six in Five Innings

Los Angeles Angels left-hander Tyler Skaggs labored his way through five innings on Wednesday, giving up three runs on six hits. He struck out six and didn't walk anyone. Skaggs now boasts a 2.88 ERA and a 1.24 WHIP with a stellar 53/16 K/BB ratio in 50 innings of work.

Adam Engel Goes 4-For-4 Wednesday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Adam Engel went 4-for-4 with three runs and two RBI Wednesday. Engel hit his first home run of the season in the contest and also stole his seventh base. Despite the strong performance, Engel is only hitting .212 and should be avoided in all leagues.

Yoan Moncada Fills The Stat Sheet Wednesday

Chicago White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada went 1-for-4 with two runs, three RBI and a walk Wednesday. Moncada’s lone hit was a three-run home run, his seventh of the season. Moncada did strike out twice and has been prone to the strikeout, but with 20/20 potential owners will deal with the strikeouts as long […]

Xander Bogaerts Gets Ninth Inning Scoring Started

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts doubles in the go-ahead run in the top of the ninth in a 4-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. Prior to hitting the double, Bogaerts had just one hit in his previous 15 at-bats. While he has cooled off in recent days, Bogaerts still has a slash line […]

Luiz Gohara Goes Four Shaky Innings in First Start

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Luiz Gohara lasted four innings on Wednesday in his first start with the club this season. Gohara gave up two earned runs on four hits and four walks, but did manage to strike out six Phillies, as the Braves were eventually shut out 4-0. He still has the upside that he […]

Jeff Samardzija Continues To Struggle

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija continued his rough season on Wednesday by allowing five walks. Samardzija also allowed four hits, four runs (three earned) and struck out two. Samardzija has really struggled with his control this year and now has 23 walks. Samardzija should not be trusted by fantasy owners until he can […]