Paul Goldschmidt Blasts a Three-Run Homer on Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt smashed a three-run home run on Wednesday, going 1-for-3 with a walk, a run scored, and three RBI. Goldschmidt took Michael Feliz deep in the seventh inning for his 18th home run of the season. He's slashing .251/.341/.433 in what has been a somewhat disappointing first season in […]

Amed Rosario Perfect At The Plate In Victory

There were a couple of noteworthy home runs by the New York Mets in Wednesday afternoon's thumping of the Minnesota Twins, but Amed Rosario had the first. The Mets' shortstop drilled a solo home run in the third to even up the score at one run apiece. It was his first of four hits on […]

Carlos Martinez Allows a Run but Earns a Save

St. Louis Cardinals closer Carlos Martinez allowed a run on Wednesday but earned a save in a 6-5 win over the Pirates. He bounced back somewhat from Tuesday's rougher outing, but he still gave up a run on three hits in his inning of work. It was his sixth save and his ERA sits at […]

Daniel Poncedeleon Can't Escape the Fourth Inning on Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Daniel Poncedeleon struggled on Wednesday, lasting just 3 2/3 innings while allowing four runs on eight hits and two walks. He struck out three and allowed a home run. Poncedeleon ended up with a no decision, but his ERA went up to 2.80. This was his fifth start of the […]

Peter Alonso Launches Moonshot As Mets Win Fourth Straight

After the New York Mets went ahead in the seventh inning Wednesday afternoon in Minnesota, they ran wild in the eighth. The club scored six runs, with the highlight of the frame being the mammoth, two-run home run off the bat of first baseman Peter Alonso. The rookie hit his 31st home run of the […]

Dominic Smith Sets Off Furious Rally In Mets Win

The final score of Wednesday afternoon's matchup between the New York Mets and Minnesota Twins doesn't tell the whole story. The Mets, who wound up winning by 10 wins, took the lead late in the game before demolishing Minnesota's pitchers. Utility man Dominic Smith had the biggest hit of the game as he smashed a […]

Erik Swanson Serving As Opener Wednesday

The Seattle Mariners will roll out pitcher Erik Swanson as an opener for Wednesday's game against the Athletics. Manager Scott Servais suggested that Swanson could go two innings if he pitches well before giving way to Tommy Milone. This will be the seventh start of the season for Swanson who has an 8.04 ERA and […]

Mac Williamson Clears Waivers, Outrighted To Triple-A

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mac Williamson, who was designated for assignment by the team on Monday, has cleared waivers and been outrighted to Triple-A Tacoma. He will remain a member of the Mariners' organization for the time being. Williamson put up some gaudy power numbers with Triple-A Sacramento as a member of the Giants' organization the […]

MLB DFS Top Value Plays for Wednesday July 17th, 2019 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for July 17th, 2019. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. These are daily outlier value plays or lesser thought of guys. They normally lay outside of the main pool of players that […]

Mitch Haniger Cleared For Light Activity On Wednesday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger (testicle), who has been sidelined since June 6 with a ruptured testicle, finally received a positive update on Wednesday. He was cleared by doctors to begin light activity, such as playing catch and hitting off a tee. While there is still no timetable for his return, there's at least now […]

Jay Bruce Placed On 10-Day Injured List

The Philadelphia Phillies placed Jay Bruce (oblique) on the 10-Day Injured List on Wednesday with a right oblique strain. The team recalled Nick Williams from Triple-A to take his spot on the roster. Bruce left Tuesday's game with the injury and was initially listed as day-to-day until Wednesday's move to the Injured List. Bruce has […]

Juan Graterol Making First Start Of Season

The Cincinnati Reds called up catcher Juan Graterol from Triple-A and he will make his first start of the season on Wednesday against the Cubs. He'll hit eighth in the order as starting catcher Kyle Farmer gets the day off. Graterol has a slash line of .249/.301/.325 with two home runs and 26 RBI across […]

Gio Gonzalez to Start Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez (left arm fatigue) will rejoin the rotation on Saturday, sending Adrian Houser to the bullpen. Gonzalez made six starts before his IL stint, posting a 3.19 ERA and 1.19 WHIP with 26 strikeouts in 31 innings. Milwaukee will be visiting the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday, which isn't the best […]

Yasmani Grandal Out of Lineup Wednesday

Milwaukee Brewers catcher Yasmani Grandal is getting a routine day off on Wednesday. Backup catcher Manny Pina will bat sixth. Also, Jesus Aguilar at first base is in the lineup for the second time in three games. Milwaukee is facing the Atlanta Braves and starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel, who has less strikeout stuff (just 12.5% […]

Nick Markakis Sitting Wednesday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Nick Markakis is out of the team's lineup on Wednesday, his first off day since June 29. Matt Joyce takes his right field spot and will bat eighth against Milwaukee Brewers starter Chase Anderson. Anderson makes for a good stack target in DFS, but batting in front of the pitcher cuts into […]

Matt Olson Cranks Solo Bomb On Tuesday

Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson was 1-for-3 with a solo home run during a 9-2 win over the Seattle Mariners. The 25-year-old has been on a tear at the plate as of late, batting .295 with seven HRs and 14 RBI over his past 15 games. After missing all of April with an injury, […]

Daniel Mengden Twirls Gem In Win Over Mariners

Oakland Athletics starter Daniel Mengden allowed one run on four hits across seven innings of work during a 9-2 win over the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday. He struck out three batters without issuing a walk. It was an impressive appearance for the 26-year-old, who now owns a 5-1 record on the season to go along […]

Matt Chapman Explodes For Five-RBI Outing Against Mariners

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman was 3-for-5 with a two-run home run and five RBI during a 9-2 thrashing of the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday. The 26-year-old has been on fire over his past 30 games, slashing .313/.398/.607 with six HRs, 23 RBI, and 23 runs scored. Chapman is now up to 22 HRs […]

Jacob Waguespack Allows Four Runs In First MLB Start

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Jacob Waguespack allowed four runs on six hits in 4 2/3 innings of work during a 10-4 win over the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday. Waguespack walked three batters while striking out two. The 25-year-old has been used as a long reliever in two other instances this season. He owns a […]

Gregory Polanco Rehab Assignment On Hold

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco, who has been out since June 19 with left shoulder inflammation, began a rehab assignment on July 4, and was removed from a game on July 15, has been put on the shelf again. Polanco reportedly continues to experience shoulder issues and will need to return to Pittsburgh for reevaluation. […]

Lourdes Gurriel Nabs Three Hits, Stolen Base In Rout Of Red Sox

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel was 3-for-5 with a stolen base and a run scored during a 10-4 win over the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday. The 25-year-old has enjoyed a remarkable resurrection this season. Gurriel was batting .175 with no home runs through 40 at-bats in March and April. After he returned from […]

Mike Minor Could Be Traded

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Mike Minor is a candidate to be traded before the July 31 deadline, with the Milwaukee Brewers and Philadelphia Phillies among the teams interested. Minor, 31, is having a career year with an 8-4 record and 2.73 ERA in 19 starts this season, although his peripherals, e.g. a 4.42 xFIP, are […]

Teoscar Hernandez Blasts Three-Run Bomb On Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez was 1-for-4 with a three-run home run and two runs scored during a 10-4 win over the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday. His 441-foot homer was the longest he has hit all season. Hernandez has struggled at the plate in 2019, as he is slashing just .200/.261/.364 with nine […]

Justin Smoak Fills Stat Sheet In Win Over Red Sox

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Justin Smoak was 2-for-3 with a solo home run, two runs scored, two RBI, and two walks during Tuesday's 10-4 win over the Boston Red Sox. It was a welcomed reawakening for the 32-year-old, as he has struggled throughout the majority of the campaign. Smoak is slashing .216/.354/.421 with 15 […]

Chris Paddack Toes Rubber Against Former Club

San Diego Padres starter Chris Paddack will attempt to stop the team’s four-game losing streak when he takes on the Miami Marlins on Wednesday. Paddack, an eighth-round pick by the Marlins in 2015 and dealt in 2016, will have some extra motivation as he faces his former organization. The 23-year-old has been mostly spectacular in […]

Bryse Wilson Allows Four Runs In Loss To Brewers

Atlanta Braves starter Bryse Wilson allowed four runs on six hits through four innings of work during a 13-1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night. He struck out a single batter while walking three. The 21-year-old now has a bloated 6.75 ERA and 1.71 WHIP across five appearances this season. There is no […]

Heath Hembree Blows Up In The Ninth Inning

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Heath Hembree didn't record an out and allowed three runs to cross in the ninth inning of a 10-4 loss to Toronto on Tuesday. Three consecutive hits, including a triple and double doomed Hembree, who was trying to keep the Red Sox' deficit to two runs. This was a rough […]

Yairo Munoz in for Kolten Wong Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Kolten Wong is not in the lineup Wednesday. He is replaced by third baseman Yairo Munoz, batting seventh, while Tommy Edman slides to second base and remains in the leadoff spot for a second straight game since Matt Carpenter returned to the injured list. The Cardinals are facing Pittsburgh Pirates […]

Max Muncy Drills Solo Shot In Loss To Phillies

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Max Muncy was 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk, and two runs scored during a 9-8 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday night. Muncy has four HRs over his past six games. The 28-year-old is slashing .268/.367/.545 with 25 HRs, 65 RBI, and 62 runs scored this […]

Andrew Cashner Struggles In Red Sox Debut

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Andrew Cashner lasted just five innings against the Blue Jays on Tuesday. It was his first start with the team since being traded from the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday. Cashner allowed six runs (five earned) on eight hits, while striking out and walking a pair each. The 32-year-old threw just […]