Merrill Kelly Dominant Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Merrill Kelly struck out 10 in a 7-1 win over the New York Mets on Sunday. Only a Wilson Ramos home run in the second inning caused any trouble as Kelly allowed just six hits in 7 2/3 innings without a walk. The 30-year-old rookie worked his ERA down to 4.41 […]

Corbin Burnes Gets Save Sunday

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Corbin Burnes earned his first save of the season and second of his career on Sunday, getting the last two outs of a 4-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Burnes has very promising stuff but has a catastrophic 9.72 ERA this season. In order to regain fantasy relevance, he not only needs […]

Brandon Crawford Homers Twice Sunday

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford had a big game Sunday in an 8-1 win against the Baltimore Orioles, going 2-for-5 with two solo shots. He did not strike out. It's nothing but a nice surprise for Crawford, which the Baltimore bullpen can do for a hitter, especially at Camden Yards. Crawford is now hitting […]

Adrian Sampson Strikes Out 11

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Adrian Sampson set a career high with the first double-digit strikeout game of his career on Sunday in a 5-1 win over the Kansas City Royals. Sampson allowed just one run in seven innings by scattering eight hits without a walk, and he struck out 11. Only a sixth inning Jorge […]

Luis Arraez Optioned

Minnesota Twins infielder Luis Arraez was reportedly optioned to Triple-A Rochester on Sunday, with a corresponding move to be announced Tuesday. Arraez was hitting .375/.467/.583 in 30 plate appearances over 10 games in his first taste of MLB action. However, the Twins lineup is surprisingly loaded, leaving little room for Arraez to break in. He […]

Ryan Yarbrough Rocked Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Ryan Yarbrough had a tough go of it on Sunday, allowing seven runs in seven innings on 10 hits in a 9-7 loss to the Minnesota Twins. He walked two and struck out four. Yarbrough was coming off two solid outings after getting called back up late in May, allowing […]

Taylor Rogers Picks Up Fifth Save

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Taylor Rogers struck out the side in the ninth inning of a 9-7 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday to get his fifth save of the season. Blake Parker got a hold after allowing two runs in 1 1/3 innings. Parker, with eight saves, receives the bulk of the […]

Zach Plesac Takes Tough Loss in Second Career Outing

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Zach Plesac took a loss through no fault of his own Sunday, allowing just one run in seven innings of a 2-1 loss to the Chicago White Sox. The rookie allowed just four hits, but unfortunately one was a Tim Anderson solo home run in the fourth inning. Plesac walked one […]

Lucas Giolito's Run of Dominance Continues

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito won his sixth straight start on Sunday with 7 1/3 shutout innings in a 2-0 victory over the Cleveland Indians. In those six starts he has allowed just five total runs. On Sunday, Giolito scattered five hits and walked nobody while striking out nine batters. He is now […]

Adam Wainwright Effectively Wild Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright threw eight shutout innings Sunday in a 2-1 win over the Chicago Cubs. Wainwright allowed just two hits and struck out eight, but also walked seven batters while throwing just 70 of a whopping 126 pitches for strikes. Nonetheless, Wainwright is now 5-5 on the year with a […]

Dansby Swanson Homers in Second Straight Game

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson hit his second home run in as many games on Sunday, going 2-for-3 with a walk in Atlanta's 7-4 win over the Detroit Tigers. Swanson hit his 12th home run of the season off of Matthew Boyd in the third inning, a two-out two-run shot. He scored twice and drove […]

Jake Odorizzi Dominates Former Team On Sunday

Minnesota Twins right-hander Jake Odorizzi turned in a dominant performance against the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday. Odorizzi pitched six shutout innings, striking out nine to earn the win. The veteran hurler has been exceptional for the Twins this season, posting an 8-2 record, 1.96 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, and 70 strikeouts in 64 1/3 innings […]

Miguel Sano Doubles Twice, Drives In One

Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano went 3-for-3 with two doubles, a walk, two runs, and an RBI in a 9-7 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday. Sano has been productive since being activated from the injured list, hitting .260 with a 1.036 OPS, five homers, 13 runs, and 11 RBI in 50 […]

Sonny Gray Gives Up Two Runs, Takes Loss

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Sonny Gray took a hard-luck loss against the Washington Nationals on Sunday. Gray allowed just two runs over five innings of work while striking out four and walking one. The veteran right-hander saw his record drop to 2-5 following the loss. Gray has looked good in his first season with the Reds, […]

Max Scherzer Strikes Out 15 Sunday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer threw his best game of the season Sunday in a 4-1 win against the Cincinnati Reds. Scherzer went eight innings, allowing just one run on three hits, while striking out a season-high 15 batters against just one walk. The win improved him to 3-5 on the year with a […]

Dee Gordon, Ryon Healy Both Hit In Cage

Seattle Mariners infielders Dee Gordon and Ryon Healy both hit in the batting cage on Sunday as they work their way back from the IL. Gordon has been sidelined with a wrist injury since May 9 while Healy has been out of action since May 21 with a back injury. The team is hoping the […]

Dominic Smith A Late Scratch Sunday

The New York Mets had Dominic Smith penciled in to bat second and play left field against Merrill Kelly and the D'backs Sunday but scratched him with a sore thumb. It's unclear when he hurt his thumb, but the team stated he will be available off of the bench. Aaron Altherr is taking over in […]

CC Sabathia Activated For Sunday Night Baseball

The New York Yankees have activated starting pitcher CC Sabathia for Sunday night's game versus the Red Sox. The veteran landed on the IL on May 23 with a lingering left knee issue after beginning the season 3-1 with a 3.48 ERA. It's not a good matchup for him tonight with a probable pitch count […]

Austin Barnes Expected Back Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said he expects catcher Austin Barnes to return to the lineup Friday when the club takes on the Giants in San Francisco. Barnes has been sidelined with a groin injury since May 27 as Will Smith and Russell Martin have handled the duties behind the plate for LA in […]

Justin Turner Sitting In Fourth-Straight Game

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner is on the bench again Sunday after injuring his hamstring in Wednesday's game. The Dodgers can afford to play it safe with the veteran as they carry considerable roster depth, and he should be able to avoid a trip to the IL. Max Muncy is taking over at […]

Jay Bruce To Phillies Made Official

The Philadelphia Phillies and Seattle Mariners made the Jay Bruce deal official Sunday as the M's will send the 33-year-old veteran to the NL. Bruce will travel to San Diego and join the Phil's squad there as the team opens up a three-game set against the Padres Monday. Bruce figures to see regular at-bats with […]

David Fletcher Batting Leadoff Sunday For Angels

Los Angeles Angels shortstop David Fletcher is leading off once again against Mariners left-hander Marco Gonzales Sunday. Fletcher has found himself in the leadoff spot often against southpaws and is currently riding an 11-game hitting streak. He's hitting .409 in this span with a homer, nine runs, and a pair of stolen bases proving to […]

Cardinals Considering Alex Reyes To Start Next Weekend

The St. Louis Cardinals are contemplating calling up pitcher Alex Reyes to take over Genesis Cabrera's spot in the rotation next weekend when the team travels to face the Cubs in Chicago. Manager Mike Shildt said "we wouldn't rule it out" and it may be dependent on how his start on Sunday goes for the […]

Garrett Hampson Recalled From Triple-A

The Colorado Rockies have recalled second baseman Garrett Hampson from Triple-A prior to Sunday's tilt versus the Blue Jays. The 24-year-old has struggled in sporadic playing time with the big league club this year hitting just .194 with one homer and one stolen base. There doesn't appear to be much room for consistent playing time […]

Yoan Moncada Out With Leg Soreness

Chicago White Sox infielder Yoan Moncada has been scratched from Sunday's lineup with what manager Rick Renteria is calling "leg soreness." The injury doesn't appear to be serious, and the club is likely taking a precautionary measure with their young star bat. Moncada is amidst a breakout year after much-awaited anticipation. He's batting .283 with […]

Trevor Story Resting On Sunday

Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story is getting a much deserved day off on Sunday as the team faces off against Aaron Sanchez and the Blue Jays. He's played in all 57 of the Rockies' games this season and is once again producing with a .293 batting average with 15 homers and 42 RBI. Brendan Rodgers […]

Willie Calhoun Begins Baseball Activities

Texas Rangers outfielder Willie Calhoun began some baseball activities on Saturday but is still expected to be out for another couple of weeks. He's been shelved for the last 10 days with a strain in his left quad which was unfortunate after such a terrific start in a Rangers uniform. Calhoun batted .435 in his […]

Jimmy Nelson Recalled on Sunday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Jimmy Nelson has been recalled from Triple-A on Sunday. Nelson will be given the start versus the Miami Marlins on Wednesday. Nelson pitched fairly well during his recent rehab assignment. He's worth grabbing in fantasy leagues against the Marlins. He's been solid in the past, so it's worth taking a flier […]

Joey Gallo Placed on Injured List

Texas Rangers outfielder Joey Gallo (oblique) has been placed on the 10-day injured list on Sunday. Gallo tweaked his left oblique during Saturday's contest. The team is unsure how much time Gallo is going to miss. He'll likely be out at least a few weeks, but possibly more. Delino DeShields has been recalled from Triple-A […]

Hunter Dozier Remains Out on Sunday

Kansas City Royals third baseman Hunter Dozier (chest) remains out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Texas Rangers. Dozier pulled a chest muscle on Thursday and hasn't played since then. Cheslor Cuthbert will bat sixth and take over at third base versus righty Adrian Sampson on Sunday. Cuthbert is too risky of […]