Madison Bumgarner Earns Win Before Trade Deadline

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner improved to 6-7 in Sunday's 7-6 win over the Padres. Bumgarner pitched seven innings, allowing four runs on four hits (including a three-run home run) and two walks with six strikeouts. Bumgarner now has a 3.74 ERA with 140 strikeouts and 29 walks in 139 2/3 IP this […]

Jose Leclerc Blows Save

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Jose Leclerc allowed two runs in a third of an inning to blow a save vs the A's on Sunday. Leclerc faced six batters Sunday and allowed five to reach base including Khris Davis who drew a walk-off walk to end the game. Leclerc couldn't find the strike zone as he […]

Dylan Bundy Puts Forth Another Mediocre Start Sunday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Dylan Bundy turned in yet another lackluster start in Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Angels. Bundy pitched five innings, allowing four runs on seven hits (including two home runs) and two walks with three strikeouts. The 26-year-old continued to disappoint and now owns a 5.24 ERA with a 2.01 HR/9 rate. […]

Mychal Givens Takes Loss Sunday

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Mychal Givens fell to 1-5 in Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Angels. Givens entered the game with one out and nobody on in the bottom of the ninth and the game tied. After working the count full, Givens allowed a walk-off home run to Matt Thaiss to lose the game. Givens […]

J.T. Realmuto Hits Grand Slam

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto hit a grand slam Sunday afternoon against the Braves. It was Realmuto's 14th home run of the season and brings his RBI total up to 52. Realmuto has been a mild disappointment in his first year with only a .268 average and .318 on-base percentage. He's striking out at a […]

Jonathan Villar Plates Two, Steals Base Sunday

Baltimore Orioles second baseman/shortstop Jonathan had a nice overall game in Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Angels, going 3-for-4 with two singles, a double, two RBI, and a stolen base. The 28-year-old has been a serviceable fantasy option this season, posting a .262/.326/.421 slash line with 13 home runs, 47 RBI, and 22 stolen bases. […]

John Means' MRI Shows Normal Wear And Tear

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher John Means' MRI came back showing minor rotator cuff inflammation Sunday, per MLB.com's Joe Trezza. There was no structural damage, leading the O's to hope that Means could return to the team when eligible next weekend. Means was the team's only All-Star and has an 8-6 record with a 3.12 ERA, […]

Dakota Hudson Coughs Up Five Runs on Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Dakota Hudson struggled on Sunday, lasting just four innings. He allowed five runs on eight hits and two walks, striking out five. Hudson gave up three home runs to the Astros hitters, tossing 93 pitches to get just 12 outs. His record falls to 10-5 and his ERA jumps to […]

Carlos Santana Returns to the Lineup With Three RBI

Cleveland Indians first baseman Carlos Santana (shoulder) returned to the lineup as the designated hitter on Sunday and went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run. He scored a run and drove in three, blasting a Danny Duffy pitch over the wall in the first inning. Santana missed a few games because of a sore shoulder, […]

Bryan Reynolds Smacks Eighth Home Run

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds went 1-for-4 with two RBI and his eighth home run of the season in the Pirates' 8-7 loss to the Mets on Sunday. The outfielder's two-run shot in the ninth inning brought Pittsburgh to within three runs but they were unable to complete the comeback. The rookie in now hitting […]

Chris Archer Torched Early By Mets

Pittsburgh Pirates starter Chris Archer (3-8) took the loss on Sunday afternoon, allowing six runs (five earned) on five hits and four walks while striking out four over five innings. Five hits, two walks, and an error allowed the Mets to bat around in the first inning, resulting in a 6-0. Archer settled down and […]

Tom Murphy (C, COL) - Week 18 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Two-Catcher Leagues OWNED IN: 1% of Yahoo! leagues ANALYSIS:  Murphy has been getting some playing time of late against lefties, and he’s simply massacring the baseball. Over his last eight games, Murphy has 10 hits, three doubles and two home runs. He’s ripping the cover off the ball with a 47% […]

Bo Bichette Promoted to MLB by Blue Jays

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop and top prospect Bo Bichette will be called up to the MLB for his debut on Monday against the Royals. The 21-year-old is listed as the MLB's No. 8 prospect and has spent the majority of the 2019 season in Triple-A Buffalo. Across 55 games with the Bisons, Bichette finished with […]

Nick Senzel Ejected For Arguing Balls And Strikes

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel went 0-for-3 in a 3-2 win over the Colorado Rockies on Sunday. He was ejected late in the game for arguing balls and strikes and was replaced in the lineup by Phillip Ervin. The talented rookie had been dealing with dizziness earlier in the week and has dealt with an […]

Alex Wood Goes 4 2/3 Innings In 2019 Debut

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Alex Wood allowed two runs over 4 2/3 innings in his 2019 debut on Sunday. Wood, who had spent the entire season on the injured list with a back injury, struck out four in the outing. The talented left-hander has trouble staying healthy, but when he is on the mound he is […]

Niko Goodrum (1B, 2B, SS, 3B, OF, DET) - Week 18 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ team leagues OWNED IN: 1% of Yahoo! leagues ANALYSIS:  If there’s a word to describe Niko Goodrum, it’s versatile. It’s not that he’s eligible for a ton of positions, either, though it doesn’t hurt. On the season, Goodrum has 20 doubles, nine home runs and four triples. He’s added 11 […]

Kyle Gibson Excellent In Win Over White Sox

Minnesota Twins right-hander Kyle Gibson was excellent in an 11-1 win over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday. Gibson held Chicago to one run over six innings while striking out nine and walking just one. The veteran right-hander picked up the win, improving his record to 10-4 with a 4.10 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, and 118 […]

Marcus Stroman Traded To The Mets

Toronto Blue Jays starter Marcus Stroman has been traded to the New York Mets pending exchange of medical information, according to Jon Morosi. The deal does not include starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard, who is also rumored to be dealt by Wednesday. Stroman's name was floating around in trade rumors for months and many suitors were […]

Miguel Sano Launches Three-Run Homer In Win

Minnesota Twins infielder Miguel Sano went 3-for-4 with a three-run homer in an 11-1 win over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday. Sano's blast was part of a five-run first-inning onslaught against Chicago starter Dylan Covey, who did not record an out in his start. Sano continues to swing a hot bat, hitting .333 with […]

Marwin Gonzalez (1B, 2B 3B, SS, OF, MIN) - Week 18 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 29% of Yahoo! leagues ANALYSIS:  The Twins have become the fastest team in MLB history to 200 home runs. Gonzalez has contributed plenty of his own with 12, but his real value comes as a switch-hitter who consistently drives the ball. Even in an off year […]

Ryan McMahon (1B, 2B, 3B, COL) - Week 18 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 22% of Yahoo! leagues ANALYSIS:  The Rockies have been away from Coors Field, and Ryan McMahon has been raking. Over his last nine games, McMahon has accounted for 9 hits, 8 RBI’s, and three home runs. He’ll now get to go back to Coors Field for […]

Trevor Bauer Debuts New Long-Toss Regiman

Upon seeing that manager Terry Francona was walking out to pull him from his start in Kansas City - revolutionary pitch-mechanic and noted Twitter-commando - Trevor Bauer did the most Trevor Bauer thing he could, choosing to throw the baseball over the centerfield fence instead of handing it to Francona. Bauer was pulled after giving up […]

Jorge Alfaro (C, MIA) - Week 18 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 27% of Yahoo! leagues ANALYSIS:  Jorge Alfaro is a great backup catcher. He's hitting the ball well with six hits in his last seven games, including three XBH. He’s an everyday catcher that has found a niche to carve out. Against lefties, he’s sported a .355 […]

Anthony Desclafani (SP, CIN) - Week 18 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 22% of Yahoo! leagues ANALYSIS:  Desclafani is a guy we’ve seen go up and down plenty, but one thing has always remained constant. He is terrible against lefties and great vs righties. The addition of a slider has exemplified that. Against righties, a 3.19 xFIP and […]

Dylan Covey Fails To Record An Out

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Covey failed to record an out in Sunday’s start versus the Minnesota Twins. Covey allowed five hits and five runs. Covey has really struggled this year and now owns a 6.99 ERA. Covey will look for better results on Saturday versus the Phillies. Covey should be avoided in all […]

Donning Burgundy No More, J.T. Realmuto Slams Phillies Past Braves

The day after being trounced 16 -5 while wearing their abominable throwback uniforms, J.T. Realmuto helped the Phillies avoid a sweep from their division foes, hitting a grand slam off of Atlanta starter Kevin Gausman in the fifth inning on Sunday afternoon. The home run was Realmuto's 16th of the year and his third in […]

Jose Quintana Can’t Make It Through Five Innings

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jose Quintana only lasted 4 2/3 innings on Sunday versus the Brewers in Sunday. The lefty cruises through the first four innings, but got beat up in the bottom of the fifth inning. Quintana finished with a line of four hits, three runs, two walks and three strikeouts. He will look […]

Kyle Schwarber Drives In Seven Runs

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber went 3-for-3 with two home runs, four runs scored, seven RBI and a walk on Sunday versus the Brewers. Schwarber broke out this afternoon after being demoted from the leadoff spot earlier this week. The slugger will help fantasy owners who seek power, but the lefty has struggled overall with […]

Cal Quantrill Picks Up Another Win

San Diego pitcher Cal Quantrill has been shuffled around all year, with the Padres using him in a variety of roles. Quantrill has been used as both a traditional starter and the following starter, also being used as an opening pitcher as well. Coming off his best performance of the year, following Adrian Morejon against […]

Steven Matz Throws Complete Gem

In his third start since coming off the injured list on July 16, Steven Matz was completely dominating in his 99-pitch shutout of the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday night. The left-handed Matz was nearly flawless in front of a home crowd, scattering five hits over nine innings while striking out seven Pirates and walking none. […]