Amed Rosario's Four Hits Not Enough In Defeat

New York Mets shortstop Amed Rosario continued his terrific offensive season Wednesday night in Atlanta, picking up four hits from the leadoff spot. The 23-year-old came around to score the go-ahead run in the seventh as the Mets held a brief lead. Later in the ninth, he drove in a run as the club attempted […]

Alex Dickerson Expected To Start Friday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Alex Dickerson returned Wednesday from the IL after recovering from a right oblique strain, going 0-for-1 with an RBI in a pinch-hit at-bat. He is expected to start Friday's game against the Diamondbacks, per MLB.com's Maria Guardado. Dickerson has been a huge asset to the Giants this season, posting a .343/.398/.657 […]

Steven Matz Brilliant In Shortened Outing

New York Mets starter Steven Matz allowed a run in the second inning of Wednesday night's game against the Atlanta Braves and then proceeded to retire 14 consecutive batters. The 28-year-old played his role in a proper pitcher's duel, striking out five and allowing just two hits in six inning of work. After batting in […]

Jonathan Villar Plates Two Wednesday, Stays Hot

Baltimore Orioles second baseman/shortstop Jonathan Villar went 2-for-4 with a single, a double, two RBI, a walk, and a strikeout in Wednesday's 6-5 loss to the Yankees. The 28-year-old has hit well in August, batting .302 with two home runs, seven RBI, and three stolen bases. Villar has been a solid fantasy contributor all season […]

Seth Lugo Has Nightmarish Outing, Takes Loss

The New York Mets trailed 1-0 for the majority of Wednesday night's game against the Atlanta Braves at SunTrust Park. In the sixth, however, they took the lead after scoring twice. Manager Mickey Callaway opted to go with reliever Seth Lugo, fresh off winning NL Reliever of the Month for July. The 29-year-old suffered a […]

Renato Nunez Goes 5-For-5 Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles designated hitter/third baseman Renato Nunez had a great day at the plate in Wednesday's 6-5 loss to the Yankees, going 5-for-5 with four singles, a double, and two RBI. The 25-year-old has been useful in fantasy at times this season but is hitting just .204 with one home run and five RBI in […]

Aroldis Chapman Picks Up League-Leading 33rd Save

For the first time in seemingly forever, the New York Yankees played a game with the Baltimore Orioles that was hanging in the balance in the ninth. Closer Aroldis Chapman entered with a one-run lead and put the tying run on base, but struck out two en route to the save. The 21-pitch performance likely […]

Gary Sanchez Drills Three-Run Blast As Yankees Sweep O's

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez had his best game since returning from injury last weekend, leading the way as his club beat the Baltimore Orioles once again. The 26-year-old recorded three hits, including a three-run home run in the first inning. He later scored in the sixth, when the Yankees scored the two runs […]

J.A. Happ Records 10th Victory Of The Season

New York Yankees starter J.A. Happ emerged victorious Wednesday afternoon as his club picked up their 16th consecutive victory against the Baltimore Orioles. The 36-year-old struggled early, allowing a run in the first inning of the game. As has been the case many times this season, however, Happ enjoyed plenty of offensive support as his […]

Elvis Andrus Records Four Hits Wednesday

Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus went 4-for-5 with two RBI and two stolen bases Wednesday afternoon in Toronto. The two steals give Andrus 25 on the season, good for fifth in the Majors, to go along with a .285 batting average and 57 runs in 108 games. Andrus only had three hits in his previous […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Likely Headed To IL

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (back) did not travel with the team to Philadelphia and is likely headed to the injured list according to AJ Cassavell. Tatis Jr. left Tuesday's game with a back issue and was not in the lineup Wednesday. Initially, the Padres hoped Tatis Jr would be able to play […]

Matt Albers Walks Three, But Records Save

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Matt Albers earned his fourth save of the season Wednesday despite walking the bases loaded. Albers walked three of the five batters he faced but escaped the jam to preserve a 6-5 win for the Brewers. Josh Hader has allowed runs in five of his last six appearances including three blown […]

Danny Santana Drives In Three Wednesday

Texas Rangers utilityman Dany Santana went 2-for-5 with his 19th home run of the season Wednesday in Toronto. Santana had a two-run double in the fourth inning and added a solo homer in the eighth in his latest big game. He's been on a tear since the All-Star break with a 1.025 OPS in the […]

Freddy Galvis Has Huge Afternoon

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Freddy Galvis had a huge game in a 17-7 loss to the Washington Nationals on Wednesday. Galvis went 4-for-5 with a homer, two runs, and two RBI in a losing effort. The 29-year-old was claimed off waivers earlier in the week after the Toronto Blue Jays released him in a bit […]

Trevor Bauer Rocked On Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Trevor Bauer was hit hard in a 17-7 loss to the Washington Nationals on Wednesday. Bauer gave up nine runs on eight hits over 4 1/3 innings of work. He struck out four and walked two in the loss. Bauer cruised through the first four innings, allowing just one run before a […]

Scott Oberg Gifted A Win By Offense

Colorado Rockies closer Scott Oberg failed to keep his opponent scoreless in a second-straight non-save situation, but he got bailed out by Nolan Arenado this time. Following a debacle of an outing against the Padres where Oberg allowed four earned in just one inning of work, he allowed the Diamondbacks to score in a tie […]

Archie Bradley Blows Save Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Archie Bradley allowed two runs without recording an out to blow the save and take a loss Wednesday in Colorado. Bradley was called upon to protect a one-run lead and promptly hit Trevor Story before serving up a walk-off two-run homer to Nolan Arenado. These are the first runs Bradley has […]

Nolan Arenado Walks Off The DBacks

Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado cleaned up the mess on Wednesday by drilling a two-run walk-off homer into the seats in left in the bottom of the ninth. Arenado's blast was only his second base hit of the series against the Diamondbacks, but it was a no-doubter. Arenado now has 27 home runs and […]

Kyle Gibson Throws Five Decent Innings On Wednesday

Minnesota Twins right-hander Kyle Gibson took a no-decision in a 6-5 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday. Gibson allowed three runs on eight hits over five innings while striking out three and walking three. It wasn't a great start by Gibson, although when he departed following the fifth he was in line for the […]

Mitch Garver Homers In Second Straight Game

Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver went 1-for-5 with a solo homer in a 6-5 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday. The young backstop's home run was a leadoff shot off Milwaukee lefty Gio Gonzalez. Garver has now hit homers in two straight games, giving him 23 on the season. He has taken a massive […]

Kolby Allard Earns First Win With Rangers

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Kolby Allard allowed three runs in 5 2/3 innings and picked up his first win of the season Wednesday in Toronto. There was traffic all over the bases as Allard allowed four hits, three walks, and a hit-by-pitch, but was able to limit the damage thanks to five strikeouts. Allard pitched […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Hopes To Return Friday

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (back) is hoping to return to the lineup Friday after sitting out Wednesday's game. Tatis Jr. left Tuesday night's game with a minor back issue and was not in the lineup Wednesday. The Padres have a scheduled off-day on Thursday so the team is hoping two days off […]

Adam Eaton Initiates Nationals Explosion

Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run on Wednesday as the Nationals defeated the Cincinnati Reds 17-7. Eaton's home run in the fifth inning made it 6-1 as the Nationals scored 10 runs in the fifth inning (including additional home runs by Anthony Rendon and mixed-league catching option Kurt Suzuki), […]

Robbie Ray Exits Start With Back Spasms

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Robbie Ray (back) left his start Wednesday after just two innings due to back spasms. Ray had allowed one run in two innings before leaving the game with the trainer while warming up for the third inning. This is the second time this month Ray has left a start with a […]

Jake Arrieta To Have Season Ending Surgery

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jake Arrieta (elbow) will have surgery to remove a bone spur in his elbow which will end his season. Arrieta said the decision to have the surgery was based on not being able to give the team what they need. Arrieta has a 5.73 ERA in his last nine starts and […]

Shane Bieber Throws Six Good Innings on Wednesday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Shane Bieber pitched well on Wednesday, picking up a quality start. He threw six innings, allowing just two runs on seven hits and a walk. He struck out seven and threw 107 pitches, allowing two solo home runs. He ended up taking a loss as the offense only scored one run, […]

Jason Heyward Scratched From Wednesday’s Lineup

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward (knee) has been scratched from Wednesday’s lineup with left knee inflammation. Heyward has struggled lately and will be replaced by Tony Kemp. Kemp will bat first versus Aaron Nola and doesn’t offer much value outside of speed. Heyward is considered day-to-day for now.

Jack Flaherty Adds to Scoreless Streak

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty added another seven innings onto his scoreless streak as he got the win against the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday. Flaherty has gone three straight starts and 21 innings without giving up a run, earned or otherwise. He hasn't given up more than two runs in his last […]

Dereck Rodriguez to Start Thursday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Dereck Rodriguez is expected to get the start on Thursday against the Diamondbacks. After a promising season in 2018, Rodriguez has not looked good this season. His ERA through 19 games is 5.32 and in his last outing he could only last three innings before being pulled after giving up […]

Logan Morrison Called Up by Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies have called up veteran first baseman Logan Morrison on Wednesday. Morrison has been impressive at Triple-A this season, hitting .308 with 18 home runs in 61 games. His call-up could be related to the injury outfielder Corey Dickerson suffered on Tuesday, as the Phillies would have to shift players around in addition […]