Austin Riley Hits Three Home Runs Sunday

Atlanta Braves third base prospect Austin Riley had a night to remember Sunday for Triple-A Gwinnett. The clubs top third base prospect went 4-for-5 with three home runs, eight RBI and three runs. Riley was crushing Double-A pitching earlier in the season and is now hitting .345 in seven games in Triple-A. The Braves acquisition […]

Matt Moore's Struggles Continue

Courtesy of the Houston Astros, starter Matt Moore delivered another brutal outing for fantasy owners. Over three innings, the 28-year-old surrendered six hits and three walks, bringing in three runs. The five strikeouts weren't enough to salvage a dreadful day, which continues a terrible 2018 for the veteran. The Texas Rangers were hoping that Moore […]

Adrian Beltre Expects DL Stint

While an official announcement has yet to be made, TR Sullivan reports that third baseman Adrian Beltre said that the tweak to the injured hamstring felt similar to what sent him to the disabled list earlier in the year. The Texas Rangers will likely make appropriate moves soon, and fantasy owners should expect to once […]

Jose Iglesias Picks Up Walk-Off RBI Sunday

Detroit Tigers shortstop Jose Iglesias has 10 hits in the month of May, and his most recent one was a big one. The veteran shortstop faced Seattle reliever Juan Nicasio in a tie ballgame with runners on second and third in the bottom of the ninth and shot a single right back up the middle […]

Jeimer Candelario Will Not Have Surgery On Wrist

Detroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario has been bothered by a lingering wrist issue all season long, but with a clean MRI on Sunday, it appears Candelario will avoid surgery for now and will simply play through the pain as the team continues with rehabilitation efforts. Candelario has had a strong start to the year, […]

Fernando Romero Takes No-Decision Sunday

Minnesota Twins right-hander Fernando Romero turned in another solid start for his team on Sunday, holding the Los Angeles Angels to one run in five innings of work. Romero struck out six and walked three in the game, but had to settle for a no-decision as he lost a 2-1 pitcher's duel to Angels starter […]

Luis Castillo Strikes Out Eight On Sunday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo picked up his third win of the season on Sunday, holding the Los Angeles Dodgers to three runs (two earned) in six innings of work. Castillo allowed just four hits and struck out eight in the start. The flame-throwing right-hander got off to a rough start this season but he […]

Joey Votto Launches Two-Run Homer Sunday

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto helped his team down the NL-champion Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday, launching a two-run homer in the sixth inning. It was Votto's only hit of the afternoon, although he also drew two walks. After a slow start, Votto is starting to heat up, batting .308 with six homers and […]

Bruce Rondon Picks Up First Save Of The Season

Chicago White Sox reliever Bruce Rondon got the call to work the ninth inning against the Cubs on Sunday. Rodon, 27, struck out two batters and allowed one hit while holding the Cubs scoreless and picking up the save. Rondon is worth a speculative add if you are struggling for saves. However, don't plan on […]

Trea Turner Steals First Bag Of May

Washington Nationals infielder Trea Turner went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, two runs, two walks and a stolen base in the 6-4 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. After starting the year off with 12 stolen bases in the month of April, Turner finally stole his first base of May. The fact that Trea Turner […]

Jordan Stephens Called-Up To AAA Charlotte

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Jordan Stephens has been called up to AAA Charlotte, in a move that was probably overdue. Stephens, 25, has been excellent for AA Birmingham this year, posting a 4-3 record in 7 starts with a 2.95 ERA. His surface stats are supported by his underlying stats, as Stephens has posted […]

Archie Bradley Gives Up Two-Run Home Run In Loss

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Archie Bradley went one inning, giving up two hits, including a two-run home run to Mark Reynolds in the 6-4 loss to the Washington Nationals. Bradley so far this year in 21 games has only given up runs in three of those appearances so far, and unfortunately, this was one of […]

Zack Godley Has Trouble Limiting Home Runs In No-Decision

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Godley went 6 1/3 innings pitched giving up seven hits, four earned runs, and one walk while striking out six in the 6-4 loss to the Washington Nationals. Godley also gave up three home runs in this start which explains the relatively longer start with lots of runs and hits, […]

Mark Reynolds Posts Two Home Run Line In Nationals Debut

Washington Nationals first baseman Mark Reynolds went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, and a two-run shot in the 6-4 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Reynolds, who is currently filling in for an injured Ryan Zimmerman looked great at the plate and is starting right where he left off last season, where he hit for […]

Blake Snell Roughed Up Sunday, Has Minor Hip Issue

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell had a rough Sunday versus Baltimore. He lasted only 3 1/3 innings allowing five runs. The day got even worse for fantasy managers who have Snell as it has been revealed that he has been dealing with a right-hip issue. They claim it will not keep him out […]

Freddy Peralta Breaks Brewers Record For Strikeouts In MLB Debut With 13

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Freddy Peralta went 5 2/3 innings pitched giving up one hit, no runs, and two walks while striking out 13 in the 7-3 win over the Colorado Rockies. Peralta was brought up from Triple-A Colorado Springs Sky Sox on Sunday to start after Chase Anderson was placed on the disabled list, […]

Adam Wainwright Struggles in His Return to the Rotation; May Head Back to the DL

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright returned from the disabled list on Sunday and struggled mightily, pitching just 2 1/3 innings while allowing two runs on three hits and six walks. Wainwright only got seven outs, but threw 79 pitches. He left the game due to pain in his elbow and will likely need […]

Keynan Middleton To Undergo MRI Monday

Los Angeles Angels closer Keynan Middleton will undergo an MRI on Monday due to elbow discomfort. He appeared in Sunday's game and got two outs before having to depart. It was the third game in four days for Middleton, who is just returning from the DL with elbow inflammation, so the fact that he needs […]

Ryan Merritt Shut Down From Throwing

Cleveland Indians left-handed pitcher Ryan Merritt is dealing with several injuries, including issues with his knee and his shoulder. Merritt started the season on the disabled list due to his surgically-repaired knee, but recently added shoulder inflammation to his injury list. He'll be totally shut down from throwing for three-to-five days, then will be re-evaluated. […]

Domingo Santana Having An Outstanding May

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Domingo Santana went 3-for-4 with a double and a walk in the 7-3 win over the Colorado Rockies. Despite not starting quite as regularly as someone who hit 30 home runs last year should, Santana is making his starts count this month. In May, he is hitting for a .393 batting average […]

Corey Kluber Tosses Another Quality Start

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber picked up his sixth win and another quality start on Sunday, pitching seven innings while allowing two runs (none earned) on eight hits. He didn't walk anyone and struck out four. Kluber is now 6-2 with a 2.34 ERA. He's well on his way to another season of plenty […]

Ryan Braun Rocks The Golden Sombrero

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun went 0-for-5 with four strikeouts in the 7-3 win over the Colorado Rockies. After going on a torrid stretch to end April, Braun is now mired in his second large slump of the season, this one going all the way back to the beginning of May. In May, he's rocking […]

Yan Gomes Gets Four Hits on Sunday

Cleveland Indians catcher Yan Gomes had a great game on Sunday, finishing 4-for-5 with a home run and a double. He scored three runs and drove in three as well. It was the biggest game of the season so far for Gomes, who saw his line move up to .266/.343/.479. Always considered a defense-first catcher, […]

Travis Shaw Continuing To Launch Home Runs

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Travis Shaw went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in the 7-3 win over the Colorado Rockies. While Shaw was mired in a slump in late April and early May, he is appearing to re-surface with a .250 batting average and three home runs in the last seven days. After hitting […]

Tyler Saladino Delivers Big Game In First Start With Brewers

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Tyler Saladino went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI in the 7-3 win over the Colorado Rockies. This marked Saladino's first start with the Brewers after being acquired from the Chicago White Sox in a trade and he took full advantage of the opportunity. With the Brewers second baseman position as […]

Brad Hand Collects Rocky Save

San Diego Padres closer Brad Hand escaped with his 11th save Sunday against the St. Louis Cardinals. Spotted a three-run lead, Hand gave up a solo homer to lead off the inning then also walked two hitters and hit a batter before settling down with two consecutive strikeouts to end the game. For the season, […]

Clayton Richard Twirls Gem Against Cardinals

San Diego Padres starter Clayton Richard earned a win in eight strong innings Sunday against the St. Louis Cardinals. Aside from a two-run hiccup in the sixth inning, Richard was fantastic. He required 102 pitches to strikeout ten hitters, surrendering five hits a walk in the process. The outing is Richard's second consecutive eight inning […]

Jose Ureña Earns Another Quality Start but Falls to 0-6

Miami Marlins starter Jose Ureña had yet another quality start go to waste on Sunday, earning the loss as the Marlins fell 4-3 to the Braves. Ureña allowed three runs on four hits and two walks while striking out five over six innings for his team-leading fourth quality start of 2018. Despite pitching for the […]

Giancarlo Stanton Smashes Home Run In Yankees Victory

With ace Luis Severino on the mound, the New York Yankees successfully won a seventh consecutive series, defeating the Oakland Athletics, 6-2 on Sunday. The offensive hero on the day was Giancarlo Stanton, who batted cleanup and served as DH. Stanton picked up four hits, including a solo home run in the fifth, his 10th […]

Edubray Ramos Serves As Closer, Earns Save

The Philadelphia Phillies switched things up on Sunday, calling on reliever Edubray Ramos to close out a game against the New York Mets. Leading 4-2, manager Gabe Kapler called on the Venezuelan instead of closer Hector Neris following a blown save on Friday night. Ramos, 25, has been terrific early on in this season, carrying […]