Dakota Hudson Spins Seven Strong Innings on Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Dakota Hudson was great on Saturday, tossing seven innings while allowing just one run on five hits and a walk. He struck out six and needed 112 pitches. The win improved his record to 6-3 and lowered his ERA to 3.36. There are some signs of regression in Hudson's stats […]

Luis Castillo Struggles In Loss To Milwaukee On Saturday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo struggled in a 6-5 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday. Castillo allowed six runs (four earned) in 3 2/3 innings of work. He struck out six and walked five in the loss. The young right-hander was wild in this one, throwing just 50 of 96 pitches for strikes while […]

Minnesota Twins Add Cody Allen On Minor League Deal

After getting released by the Los Angeles Angels earlier this week, reliever Cody Allen found a new home quickly landing with the Minnesota Twins on a minor league contract. The right-hander opened the season as the closer for the Halos collecting four saves, but pitched to an ugly 6.26 ERA and 1.91 WHIP in 25 […]

Ketel Marte Out With Groin Injury

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder/second baseman Ketel Marte is resting in Saturday's matchup versus Tyler Beede and the San Francisco Giants. Marte was pulled in Friday's contest after experiencing a groin cramp, but the team stated it was a precautionary move and are likely playing it safe with his absence Saturday. The 25-year-old is having a breakout […]

Adrian Sampson (SP, TEX) - Week 13 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 14% of leagues ANALYSIS: The line has not read particularly pretty on Adrian Sampson. The 27-year old alumni of Bellevue Community College has produced an overall mediocre body of work through 75.2 IP out of the Rangers rotation and bullpen, throwing for a 4.40 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, and […]

Diamondbacks Call Up Domingo Leyba

On Saturday, the Arizona Diamondbacks called up shortstop Domingo Leyba. The move came a day after the team sent first baseman Kevin Cron to Triple-A. Leyba has a slash line of .289/.343/.515 with 10 home runs, 49 runs and 41 RBI in 66 games at Triple-A this year. In addition to shortstop, Leyba also plays […]

Chris Paddack Allows Two Runs In Five Innings

Following his brief, week-long stint in the minors, San Diego Padres pitcher Chris Paddack returned to the mound on Saturday and turned in a decent outing, pitching five innings and allowing five hits, three walks and two earned runs while striking out one. Apart from the low strikeout total, the game was business-as-usual for Paddack, […]

Aaron Civale Pitches Six Scoreless Innings In Debut

Cleveland Indians pitcher Aaron Civale made the most of his MLB debut against the Tigers on Saturday, pitching six scoreless innings and allowing just two hits and three walks while striking out six. The 24-year-old was filling in for Mike Clevinger (ankle), who landed on the Injured List on Friday. One would imagine that Civale […]

James McCann Will Sit Versus The Rangers On Saturday

Chicago White Sox catcher James McCann will get the day off on Saturday versus the Rangers. It’s just a routine day off for McCann who has been a nice surprise this year for fantasy owners. Rookie Zack Collins will receive his second straight start and his first as catcher. Collins will bat eighth and face […]

Dakota Hudson Allows One Run Over Seven Innings

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Dakota Hudson turned in his eighth straight quality start on Saturday against the Angels. He pitched seven innings and allowed five hits, one walk and one earned run while striking out six. The only run came on a solo shot from Albert Pujols. Hudson is now 6-3 on the year with […]

Peter Alonso Clubs 26th Home Run

New York Mets first baseman Peter Alonso went 2-for-4 with a home run, walk and two runs scored in Saturday's 10-2 win over the Cubs. The home run was his 26th of the year and tied Darryl Strawberry for the Mets' franchise rookie home run record. Alonso hasn't shown any signs of slowing down since […]

Todd Frazier Homers, Drives In Three

New York Mets third baseman Todd Frazier helped lead an offensive explosion for his team on Saturday. Frazier went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI and a walk in the Mets' 10-2 win over the Cubs. The home run was Frazier's eighth on the season. He is now slashing .262/.354/.446 on the year. There's […]

Zack Wheeler Allows One Run Over Seven Innings

New York Mets starting pitcher Zack Wheeler had one of his best outings of the year on Saturday against the Cubs. Wheeler pitched seven innings and allowed five hits, one walk and one earned run while striking out five. He improved to 6-5 on the year and now has a 4.69 ERA and 1.30 WHIP. […]

Jordan Hicks Leaves Game With Injury

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Jordan Hicks (undisclosed) left Saturday's game in the ninth inning with an injury. The details of the injury are yet to be released, but Hicks didn't appear to be in much pain as he walked off the field. The Cardinals trainer was waved onto the field by catcher Yadier Molina […]

Danny Duffy Allows Three Runs In Eight Innings

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Danny Duffy had his longest outing of the season on Saturday against the Twins. He pitched eight innings and allowed six hits, two walks and three earned runs while striking out four. The three runs came on three solo home runs by the Twins. Duffy earned a no decision on […]

C.J. Cron Homers, Drives In Game-Winning Run In 10th

Minnesota Twins first baseman C.J. Cron helped lead the team to victory on Saturday, going 3-for-5 with a home run and two RBI. His 10th inning single scored Luis Arraez and gave the Twins a 4-3 lead in a game they'd go on to win 5-3. Cron is having a great debut season in Minnesota, […]

Jose Berrios Leaves Game With Blister

Minnesota Twins pitcher Jose Berrios (finger) was removed from Saturday's start in the eighth inning due to a blister on his right ring finger. Berrios allowed a single and a walk to start the eighth inning before he was relieved by Taylor Rogers, who allowed both runners to score. All in all it was a […]

Jose Quintana Pounded By Mets

Chicago Cubs pitcher Jose Quintana couldn't make it out of the fifth inning on Saturday as the Mets were absolutely all over him. He pitched 4 1/3 innings and allowed nine hits, two walks, three home runs and eight earned runs while striking out just two. The outing inflated Quintana's ERA on the year from […]

Trey Mancini Returns To Lineup Saturday

After missing two straight games, Baltimore Orioles outfielder Trey Mancini (elbow) is back in the lineup Saturday, hitting second and playing first base. Mancini had missed the two previous games due to a left elbow contusion. Mancini is on a career-best pace this year, slashing .304/.361/.558 with 16 home runs, 35 RBI and 50 runs […]

George Springer Pops Two Home Runs In Rehab Stint

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer went 2-for-4 on Friday, crushing two home runs for Double-A Corpus Christi. The plan is for Springer (hamstring) to start and play the outfield on Saturday and then DH on Sunday. If there isn't a setback, Springer is expected to be activated and would be eligible to play Tuesday after […]

Robinson Chirinos Cooling Off Offensively

Houston Astros catcher Robinson Chirinos is enjoying a fantastic month of June but has cooled off over the last week heading into Saturday night's action. Chirinos began the month hitting six home runs in his first nine games but is 2-for-15 (.133) since. Nonetheless, it has been an All-Star caliber first half for the veteran […]

Yuli Gurriel Lacking Thump At The Plate

Houston Astros third baseman Yuli Gurriel is hitting .308 over his last seven games heading into the team's matchup with the Yankees on Saturday night. Gurriel has been asked to play multiple positions around the diamond due to injuries and this may be contributing to a power outage at the plate. Gurriel is slugging only […]

Tigers Call Up Veteran Reliever Jose Cisnero

On Saturday, the Detroit Tigers called up 30-year-old relief pitcher Jose Cisnero from Triple-A Toledo. Cisnero last pitched in the major leagues with the Astros in 2014, then went on to play in international leagues before signing with the Tigers this offseason. Cisnero had a 2.95 ERA and 1.47 WHIP with 44 strikeouts and 20 […]

Yordan Alvarez Punishing Right-Handed Pitching

Houston Astros first baseman Yordan Alvarez will try and stay hot at the play when the team takes on Masahiro Tanaka and the Yankees Saturday night. Alvarez has burst on the scene over the past two weeks since being called up, slashing .308/.413/.744 through his first 39 at-bats. Almost all of that damage has been […]

Jose Altuve Hitting .308 Since Return

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve went 3-for-4 Friday night in the Astros 4-1 loss to the Yankees. Altuve returned to the lineup on June 19 after missing over a month with a nagging knee injury. The former MVP is 4-for-13 in three games with zero extra-base hits heading into Saturday night's action. Fantasy owners […]

Bryce Harper Looking To Break Slump

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper has, thus far, not lived up to the lofty expectations placed on him coming into this season. Harper is hitting .242/.355/.448 on the year, adding 12 home runs, 50 RBI, 41 runs scored, and four steals. He holds a 28.7% strikeout rate (8th highest among qualified hitters) and a subpar […]

Aaron Hicks Back In Starting Lineup Saturday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks (shoulder) will return to the lineup on Saturday, hitting sixth and playing centerfield. Hicks was out of the starting lineup the past two games for the Yankees with shoulder inflammation. However, he did enter Friday's contest in the fourth inning as a substitution for Cameron Maybin, who strained his […]

Michael Brantley Hitting .360 Over Last Six Games

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley is 9-for-25 (.360) over his last six games with two doubles and one home run heading into Saturday. Brantley is having his least productive month of the season but fantasy owners will be hard-pressed to find a more consistent offensive player this season than the 32-year-old. Brantley is hitting .355 […]

Alex Bregman Stuck In Slump

Houston Astros shortstop Alex Bregman will try and snap out of a 4-for-26 slump when the team takes on the Yankees Saturday night in New York. Injuries have thrust the slugging infielder into the leadoff spot over the past week and the results have not been promising. Bregman is hitting .172 from the leadoff spot […]

Leonys Martin Designated For Assignment

Cleveland Indians outfielder Leonys Martin was designated for assignment on Saturday and will now either be traded or cut by the team in the next week. The move isn't much of a surprise as the 31-year-old has slashed just .199/.276/.343 on the year. Pitcher Aaron Civale was called up to replace Martin on the roster […]