
Archie Bradley Earns Another Save
Arizona Diamondbacks closer Archie Bradley came out of the pen and earned another save in Wednesday's win over the San Diego Padres. Bradley tossed 2/3 of an inning, allowing no hits and one walk. It was the reliever's 12th save of the season. It hasn't been pretty for Bradley this season, but he's seeing consistent […]

Ketel Marte Cracks Grand Slam Wednesday
Arizona Diamondbacks center fielder Ketel Marte blew the game open on Wednesday with a grand slam in a win over the San Diego Padres. Marte finished his monster night 3-for-4 with the grand slam and four RBI. It was the 25-year-old's 30th home run of the season in what has been a true breakout campaign. […]

Jose Berrios Struggles in Loss to Boston
Minnesota Twins right-hander Jose Berrios struggled in a 6-2 loss to the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday. Berrios allowed six runs on eight hits over five innings, with two of those hits going over the fence for home runs. He struck out six and walked three in the loss. Berrios' record dropped to 11-8, to […]

Eugenio Suarez Likely to Return to Lineup Thursday
Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez (hand) is likely to return to the lineup on Thursday against the Philadelphia Phillies. Suarez has been out of action since he was hit in the hand by a pitch on Sunday. He was able to pinch-run in Wednesday's win over Philadelphia, indicating that he is trending in the […]

Trevor Bauer Takes No-Decision on Wednesday
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Trevor Bauer struggled in an 8-5 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday. Bauer allowed four runs over five innings while striking out six. He gave up six hits, including two homers, in the contest. Bauer's tenure with the Reds continues to underwhelm, as he has an 8.23 ERA and 1-4 record […]

Joey Votto Doubles, Homers in Win
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto went 3-for-4 with a double, a homer, two runs, and two RBI in an 8-5 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday. Votto hit a first-inning homer off Phillies starter Aaron Nola, giving him 14 home runs on the season. Overall, it has been a slow season for Votto, […]

Buster Posey Reaches Base Five Times Wednesday
San Francisco Giants catcher/first baseman Buster Posey had a solid night at the plate in Wednesday's 9-8 win over the Cardinals, going 3-for-4 with three singles and two walks. Age seems to have caught up to the veteran this season, as his .257/.323/.373 slash line is 399 plate appearances is one of the lowest of […]

Mike Yastrzemski Hits 19th Home Run Of Season Wednesday
San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski went 2-for-5 with a double, a solo home run, a walk, and two strikeouts in Wednesday's 9-8 win over the Cardinals. Yastrzemski mashed a third-inning Tyler Webb fastball over the bullpen in right-center field for his 19th HR of the season. He is now hitting .333 with two HR […]

Kevin Pillar Plates Three Runs On Four Hits Wednesday
San Francisco Giants outfielder Kevin Pillar had a big night at the plate in Wednesday's 9-8 win over the Cardinals. Pillar went 4-for-5 with three singles, a two-run home run (his 21st of the season), and three RBI. Pillar has been a useful fantasy asset this season, particularly in the power department and is heating […]

Will Smith Earns Multi-Inning Save Wednesday
San Francisco Giants closer Will Smith did his job in Wednesday's 9-8 win over the Cardinals, picking up his 31st save of the season. Smith entered the game in the eighth inning with two outs, a runner on third, and a one-run lead. He was able to strike out Paul Goldschmidt to strand the runner […]

Madison Bumgarner Gets Hit Hard Wednesday
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner did not have his best stuff in Wednesday's 9-8 win over the Cardinals. Bumgarner allowed six runs on nine hits (including a solo home run) and a walk with two strikeouts in five innings pitched. While the poor start came at an inopportune time given the fantasy playoffs, […]

Eduardo Rodriguez Earns Win Wednesday Over Twins
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez tossed seven scoreless innings on Wednesday night against the Minnesota Twins to improve to 17-5 on the year. Rodriguez allowed five hits and four walks while striking out eight Twins to earn his fourth consecutive victory. He now has a 1.03 ERA over his last three starts with […]

Mookie Betts Homers Twice, Drives in Five on Wednesday
Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts led the way in a 6-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday night, as he finished 4-for-5 with two home runs, five RBI and two runs scored. It was Betts' second two-homer performance in his last five games, as he is now hitting .300 with four home runs […]

Zac Gallen Tosses Seven Scoreless Innings on Wednesday
Arizona Diamondbacks starter Zac Gallen threw seven scoreless innings against the Padres on Wednesday night and exited the game in line for his third win of the season. Gallen took a bid for a no-hitter into the seventh inning, and finished the night allowing one hit and one walk while striking out eight. He now […]

Paul Goldschmidt Drives in Four on Wednesday
St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt drove in four runs on Wednesday, smacking a double and a triple. He also drew a walk, raising his slash line to .257/.334/.464. Goldschmidt has had some hot streaks, but his first season in a Cardinals uniform has been a disappointment overall.

Brad Hand Blows Up on Wednesday
Cleveland Indians closer Brad Hand had a rough outing on Wednesday and had to be bailed out. Hand got just one out, allowing two runs on four hits and a walk. Nick Wittgren was able to come in and record his fourth save of the season, saving Hand from taking a loss. Hand had been […]

Zack Wheeler Earns First Win in Nearly a Month on Wednesday
After going 0-1 over his last four starts, New York Mets starter Zack Wheeler snapped the winless streak with his 10th win of the year on Wednesday against the Nationals. Wheeler allowed one run on seven hits and two walks with three strikeouts over five innings to secure the win. After a three-start stretch that […]

Shane Bieber Strikes Out Nine and Wins on Wednesday
Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Shane Bieber earned a win with a solid seven-inning performance on Wednesday. He allowed two runs on six hits, issuing two walks while striking out nine. Bieber's record improved to 13-7 and his ERA lowered to 3.24. He's been one of the most consistent pitchers in the American League and should […]

Robinson Cano Homers in First Game Back from Injured List
After missing the last month with a torn hamstring, New York Mets second baseman Robinson Cano returned to the lineup on Wednesday night and hit his 11th homer of the season as he finished 3-for-3 with two RBI and two runs scored. It was a good first game back for the 36-year-old, who had been […]

Peter Alonso Hits 45th Homer of Season on Wednesday
New York Mets first baseman Peter Alonso went 1-for-5 at the plate against the Nationals on Wednesday, hitting his 45th home run of the year in the fifth inning. The home run was his fifth over his last 11 games, as he is hitting .283 with eight RBI and 10 runs scored over that span. […]

Max Kepler Exits Game Wednesday With Upper Chest Soreness
Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (chest) left Wednesday night's game against the Red Sox early due to upper chest soreness, according to Dan Hayes of The Athletic. Kepler had been 0-for-2 with a walk and two strikeouts when he was replaced by Ian Miller. Hayes reports that Kepler was removed as a precaution during the seventh […]

Jaylin Davis Finishes MLB Debut 1-for-3 on Wednesday
San Francisco Giants outfielder Jaylin Davis went 1-for-3 with a walk in his major league debut on Wednesday night. Davis hit an infield single for his first hit in his first at bat in the second inning before exiting the game as part of a double switch in the sixth. Between Double-A and Triple-A this […]

Jose Urena Blows Save Wednesday Night
Miami Marlins closer Jose Urena blew his first save of the year on Wednesday night as the Pittsburgh Pirates came away with a walk-off 6-5 win. Urena entered the game in the bottom of the ninth with a two-run lead but he failed to record a single out as he allowed three runs on three […]

Corey Dickerson Leaves Game With Sore Foot
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Corey Dickerson left Wednesday's game with a sore left foot. It was initially reported Dickerson had a knee issue after running out a base hit but he'll undergo testing on the foot. Dickerson should be considered day-to-day for now but it wouldn't be surprising to see him out of the lineup for […]

Nick Solak Collects Two Hits Wednesday
Texas Rangers second baseman Nick Solak went 2-for-4 against the Yankees Wednesday night. It was another quiet night for the Texas offense, but Solak has been a bright spot down the stretch of another losing season. Since being called up on August 20, Solak is batting .304 with a whopping .418 on-base percentage. The average […]

Lance Lynn Takes Loss Against Yankees
Texas Rangers starting pitcher Lance Lynn allowed three runs over five innings but took the loss Wednesday in New York. Given the difficult matchup, it was a good start for Lynn who struck out seven batters in the contest. Lynn's ERA rises to 3.81 but his peripheral numbers have been even better. His FIP is […]

Nick Senzel Dealing With Shoulder Soreness
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel was a late scratch from Wednesday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies due to shoulder soreness. The Reds have no playoff aspirations at this point, so they may decide to rest the talented rookie for the next few days. The severity of the injury is unknown, but it seems minor. Fantasy […]

Wilmer Flores in Lineup Wednesday, Batting Fifth Against Padres
Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Wilmer Flores will get the start at second base on Wednesday night and he will be batting fifth in the lineup against San Diego. Flores has been one of the hottest hitters in the league lately — when he's getting playing time that is — as he is hitting .484 with three […]

Alex Verdugo Suffers Setback During Rehab Assignment
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Alex Verdugo (oblique) encountered a setback during his rehab assignment with short-season Ogden. Verdugo's last MLB appearance came on August 6. The sweet-swinging rookie was enjoying a productive campaign before the ailment, but the Dodgers' depth allows them to be patient with the 23-year-old. He may return before the end of […]

Chris Bassitt's Next Start Pushed Back To Saturday
Oakland Athletics starter Chris Bassitt will start Saturday's matchup with the Detroit Tigers. He is not starting his scheduled game against the Houston Astros on Thursday, as his wife gave birth to a baby on Wednesday. In his absence, Brett Anderson will move up in the rotation to face the Astros while an unnamed player […]