Trevor Cahill Lasts Three Innings In Return

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Trevor Cahill lasted only three innings and took the loss in a 5-1 game against the Twins Sunday. He had not pitched in the last couple of weeks due to a back injury. When he was pulled, he had allowed five runs, three earned, while striking out five batters and walking […]

Matt Olson Homers In Loss

Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson produced the only A’s run of the game, serving as the only bright spot in a 5-1 loss to the Twins Sunday. He finished the game 3-for-4 with a solo shot in the second inning off Kyle Gibson. Olson's homer was his 28th of the year and he continues […]

AL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB Week 26

Every week in baseball, a significant player will hit the disabled list, slip into a slump, or get traded out of a good spot. How fantasy owners adapt to these situations can make or break the season as a whole. One lousy add might not hurt the long-term standing of a team, but failing to […]

Mike Moustakas Productive In Victory Sunday

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Mike Moustakas produced both early and late in the game Sunday versus Pittsburgh. He would strike early as he was hit by a pitch in the first inning with the bases loaded to force in the first run of the game. Moustakas would later hit a solo homer for the final […]

Travis Shaw Continues Powerful Season Sunday

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Travis Shaw shored up the team's lead Sunday versus Pittsburgh. Shaw would reach four times on Sunday during the 13-6 victory. He would hit a two-run homer that extended the lead to 6-0. Overall, Shaw would score twice to go with the HR and two RBI. Shaw now has 31 HR […]

Lorenzo Cain Returns And Scores Twice Sunday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain (ribs) returned Sunday to have an impact versus the Pirates. He would score two runs and steal his 29th base of the season. He also is hitting .308 in 2018 with a .398 OBP. He also plays elite defense which is why he has led the National League in WAR […]

Brandon Lowe Provides Insurance Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Brandon Lowe provided more cushion for the team's bullpen Sunday versus Toronto. Up 3-0 in the eighth inning, Lowe would drive a ball 392 feet for a two-run homer. The insurance runs would be useful as the Blue Jays would score two runs in the bottom of the inning and would […]

C.J. Cron Drives In Winning Run Sunday Versus Toronto

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman C.J. Cron helped power the team to a victory Sunday versus the Blue Jays. He would hit a ground-rule double to drive in the second Rays run and then hit a solo homer to provide the third run, which would be the eventual game-winner. He is batting .257 with 28 […]

Tommy Pham Scores Twice Sunday Versus Toronto

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Tommy Pham scored two runs versus the Blue Jays Sunday. He reached base three times in the game and came around to score both times. In fact, his two runs were the first two of the game. Over his past six games, he is 12-23 with six walks. Pham also has […]

Sergio Romo Saves His 23rd Game Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Sergio Romo finished off another victory Sunday versus Toronto. He would allow two baserunners but did not allow a run in one inning of work to finish off the 5-2 victory. He would earn his 23rd save of the season, although he has blown eight. Romo also opened five games […]

Blake Snell Wins 21st Game Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell added to his Cy Young case Sunday versus Toronto. He would go 6 2/3 innings allowing no runs and striking out 11. Snell is now 21-5 with a 1.90 ERA on the season. He set a new franchise record for wins in a season with 21 which broke […]

Trea Turner Continues To Be Must-Start After Another Solid Game

Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner went 2-for-2 with a run, an RBI, three walks, and a stolen base in the 8-6 loss to the New York Mets. Turner is really turning it up as of late for fantasy owners, as he is putting up a .385/ .515/ .615 stat line in his last seven games […]

Erick Fedde Allows Five Runs In Dreadful Start

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Erick Fedde went 3 1/3 innings pitched, giving up five hits, three runs, and four walks while striking out two in the 8-6 loss to the New York Mets. Fedde was deemed a solid start option for fantasy players looking to get a Sunday stream to help them in the playoffs, […]

Victor Robles Puts Up Impressive Stat Line In Loss

Washington Nationals outfielder Victor Robles went 2-for-6 with two runs, three RBI, and a home run in the 8-6 loss to the New York Mets on Sunday. Robles has looked average in his last seven games as this stat line puts him at a .276/ .300/ .586 line with two home runs, five runs, and […]

Pedro Strop Hasn't Thrown Off Mound

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Pedro Strop (hamstring) has been playing catch but has yet to throw off a mound. He's been out since Sept. 13 and was optimistic he could return for the final week of the regular season. Despite Strop's optimism, it seems highly unlikely that he'll pitch in the final week of the […]

Christian Yelich To Be Re-Evaluated Monday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich (elbow) left the game early on Sunday after he was hit by a pitch in the seventh inning, and he'll be re-evaluated on Monday despite being listed as day-to-day. Yelich leads the National League with a .322 batting average and is an MVP candidate. "He's doing OK," Milwaukee manager Craig […]

Andrelton Simmons Hopes To Play Monday

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons (knee), who left the game early on Sunday, said his right knee is sore but doesn't think the injury is serious. He's hoping he can play on Monday. Simmons was hitless in three plate appearances on Sunday before leaving. He'll be day-to-day, but don't be surprised if the Angels […]

Aaron Nola Receives No Run Support

Philadelphia Phillies starter Aaron Nola took a loss Sunday despite allowing two earned runs in six innings. Nola’s outing was interrupted mostly by Atlanta Braves outfielder Lane Adams who tagged him for an RBI double and solo home run. Nola allowed four hits and a walk in total, punching out six. While he’s scuffled with […]

Miguel Andujar Providing Consistent Returns

New York Yankees third baseman Miguel Andujar collected two hits and an RBI in Sunday’s loss to the Baltimore Orioles. Andujar provided an RBI single in the first inning then added his 43rd double later in the contest. The ascending 23-year-old rookie has remained a steady bat in New York’s lineup, rocking a .298/.331/.523 slash […]

Joey Lucchesi Roughed Up In Los Angeles

San Diego Padres starter Joey Lucchesi was thrashed for seven earned runs in 3 2/3 innings Sunday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Four of the seven knocks he surrendered were of the extra-base variety including three home runs. The poor outing drops Lucchesi to 8-9 with a 4.14 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 9.9 K/9. Optically, […]

Robinson Cano Is White-Hot At The Dish

Seattle Mariners infielder Robinson Cano went 2-for-4 on Sunday in the Mariners 6-1 loss to the Rangers. Cano now has multiple hits in each of his last five games and is hitting a scorching .684 in that span with one home run, five doubles and seven runs batted in. He is now slugging .573 in […]

Framber Valdez Tosses Six Innings Out Of 'Pen

Houston Astros pitcher Framber Valdez came in to replace an injured Charlie Morton on Sunday, pitching six innings of one-run baseball against the Angels. Valdez (4-1) struck out nine batters in relief and could be in line for a start with Morton suffering from shoulder discomfort. Valdez has allowed one run or less in four […]

Marwin Gonzalez Hitting .348 Over Last Seven Games

Houston Astros infielder/outfielder Marwin Gonzalez went 2-for-3 on Sunday with a double and an RBI against the Angels. Gonzalez is now hitting .348 over his last seven games and is slugging .490 in the month of September. It has been a disappointing season for Gonzalez after driving in 90 runs in 2017. But with the […]

Evan Gattis Adds Three Hits In Win Over Angels

Houston Astros designated hitter Evan Gattis went 3-for-3 with two runs batted in as the Astros beat the Angels 6-2 on Sunday. Gattis now has five hits in his last seven at-bats with four runs batted in. Gattis has lost playing time recently due to the emergence of Tyler White but the slugger has swung […]

Yuli Gurriel Stays Hot With 13th Home Run

Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel went 2-for-5 on Sunday, including his 13th home run of the season, in the Astros 6-2 win over the Angels. Gurriel has now driven in 10 runs over his last three games and is hitting .433 (13-for-30) over his last seven games. Gurriel is getting hot at just the […]

Xander Bogaerts Day-To-Day

Updating a previous report, Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (shoulder) is day-to-day after leaving the game Sunday night as a precaution after injuring his shoulder while swinging. The Red Sox are being careful with the top seed in the American League locked up and just a week left in the regular season. Bogaerts has […]

Xander Bogaerts Injured Sunday Night

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (shoulder) left the game early on Sunday night after injuring his left shoulder on a swing. Bogaerts had a single and two walks in three plate appearances before departing the game. This could be concerning for a Boston team looking for another World Series ring this year. Expect Boston […]

Daniel Mengden To Start Monday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Daniel Mengden will get the start on Monday against the Mariners, which will push Brett Anderson and Edwin Jackson each back a day. Mengden hasn't been terrible this year, but he hasn't started a game for the A's since June 23, so he'll be extra risky for those in AL-only leagues […]

Matt Duffy (2B/3B, TB) - Week 26 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 11% of leagues ANALYSIS: He hasn't even been able to hit a HR in the 237 AB that he's taken since the start of July, but Matt Duffy is about to bring his first full season with the Rays to an encouraging conclusion after having missed the entirety […]