Miguel Cabrera Is Heating Up

Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera has been hot at the dish over the past seven days. After notching a hit, a walk, and an RBI Sunday against the Royals, Miggy certainly left his fantasy owners feeling pretty good at the end of the week. Over the last seven games, Cabrera has a .429/.571/.667 slash […]

Luis Castillo Allows Three Runs Sunday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo turned in another so-so performance on Sunday, allowing the St. Louis Cardinals to score three runs in five innings of work. Castillo allowed seven hits and walked four while registering just three strikeouts. It has been a disappointing start to the season for Castillo, who exploded on the scene during […]

Nicholas Castellanos Continues Hot Hitting

Detroit Tigers right fielder Nicholas Castellanos has been raking over the last week, and Sunday was no exception. Castellanos turned in a three-hit performance against the Royals and added two RBI with a run scored as the Tigers fell at home. The big day capped a productive seven-day stretch for Castellanos in which he hit […]

Adeiny Hechavarria With A Key Blow Sunday Versus The Twins

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria hit a three-run home run Sunday versus Minnesota. He went 1-for-4 and his batting average is now at .275. Six games ago, Hechavarria was batting .191. He also has 11 RBI now. Hechavarria is a defensive wizard who offers little for fantasy. His career high in HRs is eight. […]

C.J. Cron With Third HR In Two Days Sunday Versus Minnesota

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman C.J. Cron continued his power-filled weekend Sunday versus the Twins. He went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run. It was his third long ball in two games and his fifth of the season. Cron has tempting power, as he has hit 16 home runs in each of the past three […]

Carlos Gomez With Key HR Sunday Versus Minnesota

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Carlos Gomez hit the game-winning two-run home run Sunday versus Minnesota. He went 1-for-5, but that one hit was the game-winner. It was his third HR of the season. He has slumped to start the season and is now hitting .160. He has been batting in favorable spots in the batting […]

Alex Colome Earns Second Win Sunday Versus Minnesota

Tampa Bay Rays closer Alex Colome earned his second victory of the season Sunday versus the Twins. Much like his victory Friday, he pitched a scoreless inning and then the Rays won in the bottom of the inning. He also struck out all three batters he faced. Colome recorded an MLB-leading 47 saves in 2017, but […]

Yonny Chirinos With Reasonable Outing Sunday Versus Minnesota

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Yonny Chirinos had his first outing since being named the fourth member of the starting rotation. He went 4 2/3 innings, allowing two runs while striking out six. He had started the season with multiple scoreless appearances as he worked to build up his arm. Chirinos was named the Rays […]

Keone Kela Gets a Save on Sunday

In his first outing since taking a loss on Friday, Texas Rangers closer Keone Kela got a save on Sunday. It was the Rangers first opportunity to close a game since Friday and it was extremely promising they turned back to Kela, despite his rough outing. In Sunday's outing, Kela gave up two hits, but […]

Trevor Williams Allows One Hit, But Takes No-Decision

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Trevor Williams allowed only one hit against the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday, but it wasn't enough for his fourth win of the season as his team eventually lost in extra innings. The right-hander also tied a career-high with seven strikeouts in his six innings. However, he walked five batters in a […]

Manny Machado Hits Two More Homers In Loss To Indians

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Manny Machado has been as hot as the surface of the sun lately. He hit two homers off Corey Kluber, who is no slouch, on Sunday. Alas, his efforts were for naught as Baltimore lost, 7-3. Machado now has eight homers and 17 RBI. The O's may be looking bad, but Machado […]

Joey Lucchesi Hits Speed Bump

San Diego Padres rookie starter Joey Lucchesi suffered his first loss of the season Sunday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Lucchesi's undoing came in the fourth inning where he faced eight batters and allowed all four of his earned runs. In total, he threw 103 pitches in five innings, surrendering five hits and four walks with […]

Patrick Corbin Continues Torrid Start Against Padres

Arizona Diamondbacks starter Patrick Corbin picked up his fourth win of the season on Sunday, giving up two earned runs on two hits and one walk while striking out 11 over six strong innings. Corbin continues to deal this season, and now holds a 1.89 ERA across 33 1/3 innings pitched. Thanks to increased use […]

Christian Villanueva Extends Hitting Streak To Nine

San Diego Padres third baseman Christian Villanueva went 2-for-4 Sunday against the Arizona Diamondbacks, extending his hitting streak to nine games. Villanueva accounted for two of the Padres three hits for the game, including a two-run homerun off Diamondbacks starter Patrick Corbin in the sixth inning. The dinger was his seventh of the season and […]

Jake Lamb Suffering From Elbow Tendinitis

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Jake Lamb underwent an MRI on Sunday, which revealed that he is suffering from tendinitis in his elbow. Lamb as making good progress in his rehab from a shoulder injury but this set back will delay his return from the disabled list. If all goes well he may be able to […]

Kris Bryant Will Undergo More Tests

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant will fly with the Cubs to Cleveland after leaving Sunday’s game in the first inning after getting hit in the head. Bryant underwent concussion tests and passed them. He suffered a laceration above his right eye, but will still undergo more tests before he is cleared to return to […]

Brandon Belt Continues To Hit Home Runs

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt continues to heat up. Belt hit his fourth home run is as many games Sunday. Belt finished the game 3-for-5 with two runs and a RBI. Belt has heated up and should be started as long as he continues to see the ball well.

Johnny Cueto Continues Strong Start To Season

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Johnny Cueto continued his impressive start to the season Sunday. Cueto went six innings allowing no runs, two hits, two walks and struck out seven batters. Through four starts, Cueto now has a 0.35 ERA. He will look to keep it up versus the Dodgers next weekend.

Andrelton Simmons Exits Early with Forearm Contusion

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons was removed from Sunday’s game with what was labeled a right forearm contusion. Simmons was drilled in the arm by a Johnny Cueto fastball in the second inning, leading to the exit. No further detail has been given, so Simmons can be considered day-to-day for now.

Javier Baez Won’t Stop Hitting

Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez extended his hit streak to six games on Sunday. Baez has been on fire over the past two weeks and finished Sunday’s contest 2-for-6 with one run and three RBI. Baez now has seven home runs and arguably had the best week of any player this past week. Baez […]

Rich Hill Throwing At Full Speed, Will Likely Return Once Eligible

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Rich Hill (finger) won't be starting on Monday, prospect Wallker Buehler will. But if his bullpen session was any indication, Hill's ready to go. The 38-year-old veteran is recovering from a split fingernail and is on the 10-day DL. But he's declared himself ready to go and the bullpen backs him […]

Julio Urias Has Yet To Throw Off Mound

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Julio Urias (shoulder) hasn't thrown off a mound, according to Dave Roberts. Urias is still recovering from shoulder capsule surgery and has been limited to throwing on flat ground. Roberts anticipates Urias to finally start seeing game action sometime in July. Dynasty owners who have held onto Urias this long are […]

Junior Guerra Gives One Unearned Run In Win

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Junior Guerra went five innings, giving up five hits, one unearned run, one walk, while striking out four in the 4-2 win over the Miami Marlins. Guerra was rewarded with the win in this game, bringing his season record up to 2-0 in only three starts. In the aforementioned three starts, […]

Anthony Rendon Placed On DL

Washington Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon (foot) was finally placed on the disabled list on Sunday, almost ten days after fouling a pitch off his toe. The move is backdated three days, so he'll miss at least seven more days of action. Rendon's insistence all this time that he was fine is what delayed the […]

Josh Hader Locks Down Third Save Of 2018

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Josh Hader pitched two innings, giving up one hit, one unearned run, one walk, and struck out three in the 4-2 win over the Miami Marlins. Despite Hader pitching an inning yesterday in a losing scenario, it looks like he's back to closing games for the Brewers. It seems that they […]

Jeremy Jeffress Continues To Pitch With Excellence

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Jeremy Jeffress threw another scoreless inning with two strikeouts in the 4-2 win over the Miami Marlins. In 12 2/3 innings pitched for Jeffress this year, he has only given up one run way back on April 6 vs. the Chicago Cubs and has 11 strikeouts total. To add on to […]

Jesus Aguilar Heating Up As Of Late

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Jesus Aguilar went 2-for-4 with an RBI in the 4-2 win over the Miami Marlins. Despite Aguilar riding the bench for most of the season, he has been inserted in at 1B against lefties and has played fantastic. Not only did he hit a pinch-hit walk-off home run on Saturday, but […]

Luke Weaver Will Start on Tuesday, Cardinals Rotation to Stay On Turn

The St. Louis Cardinals will have Luke Weaver make the start on Tuesday in place of Adam Wainwright (elbow). Wainwright was placed on the disabled list with right elbow inflammation but isn't expected to miss more than a start or two. Some thought rookie Jack Flaherty would come up to make the start, but it […]

Paul DeJong Drives in Three Runs on Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong drove in three runs on Sunday, finishing 2-for-5 with a home run and a single. DeJong will strikeout a ton, but he has the power to make up for it in bursts like he did on Sunday. He's hitting .260 with an .884 OPS and Sunday's home run was […]

Dexter Fowler Walks Four Times on Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dexter Fowler drew four walks on Sunday, finishing the game 1-for-1 with and RBI and a run scored. Fowler was hitting cleanup on Sunday and despite a slow start that has seen his batting average down at .192, he's shown glimpses of his upside. Fantasy owners should be patient with Fowler […]