Cole Hamels Has Been Great With The Cubs

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Cole Hamels continued to be a star for the team Tuesday. The team has won every start by him since he was traded to the team, including the game against the National League Cy Young frontrunner Jacob deGrom that was suspended after nine innings Tuesday night and finished in the 11th inning […]

Carlos Gomez Productive Wednesday Versus Atlanta

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Carlos Gomez contributed in multiple categories Wednesday versus the Braves. He would score the final Rays run while driving in one earlier. Gomez also stole his 11th base of the season. Wednesday was a rare day of production for Gomez has been in a slump this month along with no longer […]

C.J. Cron Homers Wednesday Versus Atlanta

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman C.J. Cron would contribute to the offensive effort Wednesday versus the Braves. He would record four hits and score twice in the 8-5 victory. Cron would homer to give the Rays a 4-3 lead and the team would not be caught again during the game. The HR was his 25th […]

Joey Wendle On A Hot Streak

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Joey Wendle continued his recent hot streak with a big game Wednesday versus Atlanta. He would record two hits, two runs, and two RBI in the 8-5 victory. Wendle would also add two stolen bases and a walk. Over the past 18 games, he has driven in 15 runs while […]

Tommy Pham Clutch Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Tommy Pham provided a blast that helped the team pull out a win Wednesday. His two-run homer in the fourth inning put the Rays up 6-3. Given that the final score was 8-5, the HR served as the eventual game-winner. The homer would be his 16th of the season between his […]

Jose Alvarado Earns Sixth Save Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays reliever Jose Alvarado came up clutch for the team Wednesday versus the Braves. Facing the potential tying run in the eighth inning, Alvarado was summoned from the bullpen like a concerned gamer summoning their best creature to turn the tide of a battle. He would respond by facing four batters to record […]

Steven Duggar May Need Surgery

San Francisco Giants outfielder Steven Duggar (shoulder) has been diagnosed with a labrum tear in his shoulder. Doctors recommend surgery, but he could also go the rehab route. Manager Bruce Bochy said that if Duggar has surgery, he will be ready for the start of next season. Either way, it's looking like Duggar won't play […]

Joey Lucchesi Collects Easy Victory

San Diego Padres starter Joey Lucchesi cruised to victory in Wednesday's blowout against the Seattle Mariners, completing 6 2/3 frames of one-run ball. He yielded six hits, walked two and fanned nine, improving to 7-7 on the season. Although endurance has been an issue for Lucchesi, he’s now posted three quality starts in his last […]

Manuel Margot Enjoys Big Day

San Diego Padres outfielder Manuel Margot went 3-for-4 with a home run, double and two RBI in Wednesday’s rout of the Seattle Mariners. Margot’s season sits at a disappointing .253/.297/.390 with seven homers and 10 steals in 19 attempts but he’s shown flashes of promise, including a recent run of eight knocks in his last […]

Carlos Santana's Grand Slam Propels Phillies

In the fifth inning of Wednesday night's game between the Philadelphia Phillies and Washington Nationals, the former trailed by three runs when they loaded the bases for Carlos Santana. The former Cleveland Indian recorded one of his two hits on the day, smashing a grand slam to center field. While it wasn't the decisive hit […]

Tommy Hunter Picks Up Third Save

After Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Pat Neshek took the loss Tuesday night and Seranthony Dominguez pitched a scoreless sixth inning, manager Gabe Kapler turned to Tommy Hunter to close out Wednesday's game. Hunter entered the game in the eighth inning, tossing a pair of scoreless innings to pick up his third save of the season. He […]

Roman Quinn Stays Hot, Records Three Hits

The Philadelphia Phillies are determined to continue playing rookie outfielder Roman Quinn as he continues to reward them. The 25-year-old batted leadoff and started in center field on Wednesday night, picking up three hits and scoring two runs as the Phillies defeated the Washington Nationals, 8-6. Quinn has played in 27 games this season and […]

Jake Arrieta Struggles Again Against Washington

For the second consecutive time, Philadelphia Phillies starter Jake Arrieta struggled on the mound at Citizens Bank Park against the Washington Nationals. The 32-year-old lasted just three innings, walking three, giving up four hits and surrendering four runs. His worst inning was the third, as he allowed a pair of two-run home runs. This was […]

Rangers Won't Pick Up Martin Perez's Option

The Texas Rangers have told starting pitcher Martin Perez that they will not pick up his option for the 2019 season. The struggling left-hander will also move to the bullpen for the rest of the season. Perez is 2-6 on the season with a nightmarish 6.95 ERA, 1.89 WHIP and 5.5 K/9 in 13 starts […]

Matt Carpenter Dealing With Illness

Updating a previous report, St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Shildt said that infielder Matt Carpenter (illness) is dealing with a 24-hour virus. It explains why he was removed from the game early on Wednesday due to nausea. Carpenter may need to sit out a day or two, but he should return at some point this […]

CC Sabathia Loses In Quality Start Against White Sox

New York Yankees starter CC Sabathia endured a frustrating night alongside his teammates at a scorching-hot Yankee Stadium Wednesday. Taking on the Chicago White Sox in the series finale, the veteran left-hander posted a quality start, going six innings and conceding three runs on five hits. While that would usually be enough of a productive […]

Devon Travis Smacks A Homer On Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Devon Travis hit his 11th home run of the season on Wednesday night in a 10-5 loss to the Baltimore Orioles. Travis was 3-for-4 at the plate with the aforementioned homer and two RBI. He has really fallen out of the realm of fantasy relevance as the 27-year-old has disappointed […]

Miles Mikolas Takes a Loss on Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas took a loss on Wednesday despite pitching decently. He lasted five innings, allowing two runs on eight hits and a walk. He struck out five but lowered his record to 13-4. He was able to keep his ERA under three, at 2.96. He's been an excellent find for […]

Randal Grichuk Batting .310 Over Last 30 Games

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Randal Grichuk was 3-for-4 on Wednesday night with a walk and a strikeout. This continues a recent stretch of success at the plate for the 27-year-old. After a dismal start to the season, Grichuk has rebounded with six home runs, 15 RBI, and a .310 average over his past 30 games. […]

Matt Wieters Injures Back Wednesday

Washington Nationals catcher Matt Wieters (back) left the game early on Wednesday after his back locked up on him in the middle innings because he had issues with his hips. However, Wieters thinks he should be able to play on Friday after the off day Thursday. Wieters walked and struck out in four plate appearances […]

Trevor Williams Quiets Cardinals Bats

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Trevor Williams was electric Wednesday night against the St. Louis Cardinals. Williams had a great night by only allowing three hits in six full innings of work. He didn't allow any runs, and he racked up eight strikeouts. The Cardinals have been one of the hottest hitting teams in the league, […]

Ryan Borucki Implodes Again

Toronto Blue Jays starter Ryan Borucki was pitching fine until the fifth inning during Wednesday's 10-5 loss to the Baltimore Orioles. After allowing three singles to load the bases, Orioles outfielder Adam Jones smoked a grand slam off of Borucki that effectively ended his night. Borucki went 4 2/3 innings allowing five runs on eight […]

Kenley Jansen To Return To Closing Duties Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen will return to closing duties for the first game of a huge four-game series against the Diamondbacks on Thursday, according to manager Dave Roberts. Since returning from the disabled list due to issues with an irregular heartbeat on Aug. 20, Jansen hasn't been himself, giving up 10 hits (four […]

Cody Allen Blows a Save and Takes a Loss on Wednesday

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Cody Allen took the loss after blowing the save in Wednesday's game against the Minnesota Twins. Allen pitched an inning, but allowed two runs on two hits and two walks. With Brad Hand pitching well, Allen could start seeing fewer and fewer save situations as we get into September. He was […]

Adam Plutko Pitches Into the Sixth Inning on Wednesday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Adam Plutko ended up not factoring in the decision on Wednesday, pitching 5 1/3 innings while allowing two runs on five hits and two walks. He struck out five and hit a batter with a pitch. Plutko's ERA moved down to 4.94 with the effort. He's been a streaming option at […]

Mookie Betts Leads Red Sox Offense On Wednesday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts victimized the Miami Marlins in a 14-6 win on Wednesday night. Betts was 3-for-4 at the plate with a home run, three RBI, and three runs scored. The offensive outburst was nice to see as Betts had been a bit quiet in the run-producing department over the past two […]

Chad Kuhl Makes Progress Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Chad Kuhl (forearm) threw off a slope on Wednesday. The next step for him will be to advance to bullpen sessions, live batting practice and then a simulated game. In other words, Kuhl isn't close to returning to the rotation. He has been on the disabled list with a forearm strain […]

Mitch Moreland Dealing With Knee Issue

Boston Red Sox first baseman Mitch Moreland (knee) did not start on Wednesday because of a knee issue that happened when he banged his knee on concrete during the last homestand. The injury doesn't sound very serious, but Moreland may need a few more days of rest. The left-handed hitter has 15 home runs, a […]

Nick Tropeano, Tyler Skaggs Not Close To Returning

Los Angeles Angels starting pitchers Nick Tropeano (shoulder) and Tyler Skaggs (groin) are playing catch, but manager Mike Scioscia said they've "got a ways to go." Both starters were placed on the disabled list at the beginning of the month and aren't close to returning to the rotation. Skaggs has been the much better starter […]

Eduardo Nunez Collects Two RBI on Wednesday

Boston Red Sox utility man Eduardo Nunez was 3-for-4 on Wednesday with two RBI, three runs scored, and a solo shot. This performance continued a mini hot-streak for Nunez, as he's carrying a .407 average with two homers and five RBI in his last seven games. Although the 31-year-old has seen a lot of playing […]