Gerardo Parra Pinch Hits/Steals Base

Colorado Rockies outfielder Gerardo Parra has seen his playing time get cut by the presence of youngsters David Dahl and Noel Cuevas, but he made the most of his late-game appearance on Friday by knocking a single and stealing second base. With just one home run in his last 38 games, Parra has had to […]

Ian Desmond Smacks Three-Run Home Run

Colorado Rockies first baseman Ian Desmond finally connected again for a big fly. Desmond smashed a three-run homer in the fourth inning off Derek Holland to help break Friday’s game open. It was Desmond’s first home run since May 6, and by tacking on a double as well, it was also his first multi-hit game […]

Teoscar Hernandez Back In The Lineup

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez is back in the lineup on Saturday against Sean Manaea and the Oakland Athletics. Hernandez missed the previous two games due to back soreness, but apparently feels good enough to go. Hernandez was on a five-game hitting streak prior to his absence, and also hit in six of his […]

Charlie Blackmon Hits First Homer In Weeks

Colorado Rockies center fielder Charlie Blackmon has quietly been in a slump for a couple weeks. It’s been a quiet slump because he’s still hit .200 during it, his on-base percentage has still been .333, and he’s still racked up five runs scored and a pair of stolen bases. The only thing that’s really been […]

Kyle Freeland Throws 5th Straight QS

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland stymied another opponent on Friday, holding the Giants to just one earned run over 6 2/3 innings. It was the fifth straight time Freeland’s gone into the seventh inning, and it was also his fifth straight quality start. The lone run came from the first home run Freeland’s allowed […]

Jed Lowrie Out Of Lineup Saturday

Oakland Athletics second baseman Jed Lowrie (rest) is out of the lineup on Saturday against the Blue Jays. This appears to be nothing more than a standard day of rest. The 34-year-old has been on fire this season, mashing .328 with a .391 on-base percentage and a .591 slugging percentage. Lowrie should be out of […]

Sean Manaea Gets Favorable Matchup Against Blue Jays

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Sean Manaea will take the hill on Saturday against the Blue Jays. He has been outstanding this season, posting a 2.35 ERA with 49 strikeouts and only eights walks in 61 1/3 innings pitched. Opponents are hitting a paltry .205 against Manaea on balls hit in play and the Blue Jays […]

Jake Lamb Hits Double In Return

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Jake Lamb (shoulder/elbow) made his long awaited return to the lineup on Friday, going 1-for-4 with a double, and RBI and three strikeouts. It was Lamb's first game since April 2nd, so no one will blame him for being a little rusty. With one of their best power threats back in […]

Dustin Fowler Hits First HR; Underrated Dynasty Asset

Oakland Athletics rookie outfielder Dustin Fowler had a great night showing power and speed in a 3-1 win over the Blue Jays. Fowler hit his first major league homer of his career, an opposite-field solo shot off Marco Estrada in the third inning. He also added a stolen base and finished the night 2-for-3 with […]

Zack Godley Struggles With Control Again

Arizona Diamondbacks starter Zack Godley (4-3) took the loss on Friday, giving up three runs (one earned) on four hits and four walks over six innings against the Mets. It could have been a better outing for Godley, if not for a two run error by Daniel Descalso in the first inning. However, his control […]

Paul Goldschmidt Dons The Golden Sombrero Friday

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt went 0-for-4 with four strikeouts in Friday's 3-1 loss to the Mets. Goldschmidt has been the poster boy for the Diamondbacks offensive struggles of late, going 2-for-21 over the last week. He looks lost at the plate, striking out in 31.6 percent of his at-bat, nine percent higher than […]

Brett Anderson Placed On DL

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Brett Anderson was officially put on the disabled list, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. Anderson left Friday night's start in the second inning due to arm discomfort. This is the 11th time Anderson has hit the DL in his career. Ryan Dull was recalled in a corresponding […]

Steven Souza Leaves Game With Right Pectoral Discomfort

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Steven Souza left Friday's game with discomfort is his right pectoral. This is the same injury that kept him on the disabled list for the first month of the season. Souza is scheduled for an MRI Saturday to determine the severity of the injury. The former Ray was not in good spirits […]

Mookie Betts Adds Three More Extra Base Hits

Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts cruised around the base paths Friday in a 7-4 loss to the Orioles. He hit his team-leading and MLB-tying 14th homer of the year. Betts also added two doubles to tie for the MLB lead with 18. He finished the night 3-for-5 with a run and two RBI. Betts […]

Willson Contreras To Sit Game 1 Of Saturday’s Doubleheader

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras will sit Game 1 of Saturday’s doubleheader versus the Reds. Contreras should be back in the lineup for Game 2 and has been hitting the balk really well lately. Victor Caratini will be behind the plate and in the No. 6 spot.

Drew Pomeranz Roughed Up In Four Innings; Turning Into SP4-5

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Drew Pomeranz did not last long in a 7-4 loss to the Orioles Friday. He allowed five runs, four earned, on seven hits in four innings while walking three and striking out only two batters. Pomeranz drops to 1-2 and his ERA rises to a bloated 5.97. He will hope […]

Matt Wisler Great Until Sixth Inning

Atlanta Braves pitcher Matt Wisler surrendered two runs, on five hits and two walks in 5.1 innings in his start Friday against the Miami Marlins. Wisler was cruising with five shutout innings, before the sixth gave him some trouble, giving up the two runs and getting just one out. Still, not bad for someone who […]

Nick Markakis Collects Three More Hits

Atlanta Braves outfielder Nick Markakis was 3-for-4 with a double in the Braves' 2-0 loss to the Miami Marlins Friday. The rest of the Braves' lineup only had one hit. The three hits brings his average up to .343 and his OPS now sits at .944. With all the young players getting lots of (deserved) […]

Luiz Gohara Will Start Wednesday

Atlanta Braves pitcher Luiz Gohara will start Wednesday against the Philadelphia Phillies. The left-hander has pitched out of the bullpen since being recalled and has struck out five with a 1.29 ERA and 0.57 WHIP in seven innings. He even has one save on the season. The 21-year old is one of the best pitching […]

Leonys Martin Hitless In Return To Lineup

Detroit Tigers outfielder Leonys Martin (hamstring) made his return from the 10-day disabled list on Friday, but was hitless atop the batting order as the Tigers fell to the Mariners. Martin had been cruising along quite nicely before the injury and is batting .285 on the year with five home runs, 15 RBI, and 24 […]

Homer Bailey Loses Sixth Game

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Homer Bailey struggled in his Friday start against the Chicago Cubs. Bailey allowed Chicago to score six runs on 10 hits over his 4 2/3 innings of work. The veteran struck out three and walked five in the ballgame. Bailey has been fully healthy after struggling with injuries the past few years, […]

Eugenio Suarez Hitless In Return To Lineup

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez (ankle) returned to the team's lineup on Friday. Suarez missed a game on Wednesday after tweaking his ankle during an awkward slide this past Tuesday. Suarez went 0-for-1 with a walk before he was lifted from the game. Suarez is putting together an excellent season for the Reds, batting […]

Ervin Santana Getting Closer To Return

Minnesota Twins right-hander Ervin Santana (finger) successfully completed a 50-pitch simulated game on Thursday and reported no issues with his surgically repaired finger. Santana is expected to throw another 60 pitches early in the week and then make a rehab start for the team's Class A affiliate next weekend. Santana could return to the big […]

Max Scherzer To Start Second Game Of Saturday's Doubleheader

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer is now scheduled to start the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Scherzer will be starting the game on seven days' rest. Not that Scherzer needs any more help this season, but a little extra rest can't hurt. Scherzer has a nice matchup today against […]

Yolmer Sanchez To Play Some Outfield

Chicago White Sox utility man Yolmer Sanchez will likely get some starts in the outfield in the near future, according to The Athletic's James Fegan. Friday's injury to Nicky Delmonico, who is expected to miss four-to-six weeks with a broken hand, will accelerate the need to get Sanchez some outfield reps. Sanchez, still only 25, […]

Nick Delmonico Out 4-6 Weeks With Hand Fracture

Chicago White Sox outfielder Nick Delmonico has been diagnosed with a fracture of the third metacarpal on his right hand, according to the team's official Twitter account. Right now the team is estimating that Delmonico will miss four-to-six weeks of action. Delmonico was lifted from Friday's game after being hit by a pitch. Delmonico owners […]

Daniel Robertson Continues Recent Run Friday Versus Los Angeles

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Daniel Robertson reached base three times Friday versus Los Angeles. In his last six games, he only has five hits but walked seven times. During those six games, he has scored five times and driven in three. For the season, he is batting .284 with a .438 OBP. He is not […]

Mallex Smith With His Tenth Steal Friday Versus Los Angeles

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Mallex Smith continued his speedster role Friday versus the Angels. He would score a run and steal his tenth base of the season. Smith even added his tenth RBI as well. He may have very little power but Smith is batting .315 in 2018. Smith is a speedster who is batting […]

Christian Arroyo Reaches Four Times Friday Versus Los Angeles

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Christian Arroyo had his first significant fantasy effort with the team Friday versus the Angels. He would go 2-for-3 while walking twice. Arroyo would score a run as well as driving in his first run with the Rays. Arroyo will help fill the gap for Hechavarria until he returns. He looks […]

Wilson Ramos Homers Twice Friday Versus The Angels

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Wilson Ramos homered twice versus Los Angeles Friday. He would drive in three runs and reverse a brief slump. He recently had an 18-game hitting streak before struggling this week going into the game. He now has six HRs and 21 RBI to go with a very fantasy friendly .282 batting […]