Kyle Finnegan Implodes Wednesday

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Kyle Finnegan has been among the best relievers in the major leagues since the trade deadline, but that was not apparent from his appearance in Wednesday's game against the Miami Marlins. Finnegan allowed four runs on four hits and a walk in 1 1/3 innings, striking out one batter. He earned […]

Josh Rogers Allows One Hit In Five Innings Wednesday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Josh Rogers made his third start of the year Wednesday night against the Miami Marlins, and it was his finest yet. Rogers allowed just one hit and one walk in five innings of work, striking out six batters. He's now allowed just five runs through the first 17 1/3 innings of […]

Lane Thomas Reaches Three Times, Drives In Two

Washington Nationals outfielder Lane Thomas continued his hot streak Wednesday, going 2-for-5 with a double, a walk, two RBI, and a run scored. Thomas has slashed .306/.397/.528 in 108 at-bats with the Nationals, and he needs to be in fantasy lineups until his hot streak comes to an end. He should contribute in some form […]

Josh Bell Has Three Hits Wednesday

Washington Nationals first baseman Josh Bell had another strong game Wednesday, going 3-for-5 with a solo home run and a double in an 8-6 loss to the Miami Marlins. Bell now has 27 homers on the season, eight of which have come in his last 30 games, during which time he has slashed .296/.412/.574. Bell […]

Alcides Escobar Has Four-Hit Day

Washington Nationals shortstop Alcides Escobar came to the plate six times Wednesday against the Miami Marlins, and he registered four singles with an RBI in an 8-6 loss. It's Escobar's first four-hit game of the season, and while he did not record an extra-base hit, he should score plenty of runs if he keeps this […]

Jake Bauers Steals A Base Wednesday

Seattle Mariners first baseman/outfielder Jake Bauers entered as a pinch-hitter in Wednesday's game against the Boston Red Sox and stole a base after being hit by a pitch in his only plate appearance. Bauers now has six steals on the year. With only 19 plate appearances in 10 September games, Bauers is simply not rosterable […]

Jarred Kelenic Scores Twice, Steals A Bag

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jarred Kelenic had a strong game Wednesday, going 2-for-4 with two runs scored and his fifth stolen base of the year. He came close to ending the game with a walk-off double, but he struck out after the ball was ruled just foul, and Seattle went on to lose 9-4 in 10 […]

Marco Gonzales Delivers Quality Start In No-Decision

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Marco Gonzales got off to a tough start against the Boston Red Sox Wednesday, giving up three runs over his first two innings of work, but he recovered and was not scored upon in his final four innings. He gave up three hits and two walks with seven strikeouts. Gonzales has […]

Adam Ottavino Earns Win In Relief Wednesday

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Adam Ottavino got four outs against the Seattle Mariners Wednesday, striking out two batters without allowing a baserunner. He now has a 7-3 record on the year to go with 20 holds, 11 saves, a 3.68 ERA, a 1.36 WHIP, and 67 strikeouts in 58 2/3 innings. Since Matt Barnes […]

Tanner Houck Strikes Out Seven In Short Start

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Tanner Houck once again flashed his excellent stuff, striking out seven Seattle Mariners, but as usual he did not complete five innings, giving up three runs on four hits and a walk in 4 1/3. As such, he's still in search of his first win of the season. Houck has […]

Kyle Schwarber Scores Twice, Drives In Two Wednesday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Kyle Schwarber once again delivered with the bases loaded Wednesday against the Seattle Mariners, delivering a two-run single as part of a six-run top of the 10th inning. For the game, he went 1-for-4 with a walk, two runs, and two RBI. Schwarber has slashed .277/.411/.465 in 29 games and 101 […]

Bobby Dalbec Swipes A Bag Wednesday

Boston Red Sox first baseman Bobby Dalbec didn't homer for once Wednesday, going 1-for-3 with two walks and a lucky double against the Seattle Mariners. He did steal a base, swiping second in the second inning for his second theft of the year. Fantasy managers are already thrilled with Dalbec's power surge, but to contribute […]

Hunter Renfroe Blasts 28th Homer

Boston Red Sox outfielder Hunter Renfroe went deep Wednesday against the Seattle Mariners, knocking a solo shot in the first inning of a 9-4 victory. He also walked and scored a total of two runs in his five plate appearances. Renfroe now has 28 home runs on the year, with 10 of those coming in […]

Bryce Harper Remains Hot On Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper continued his torrid play on Wednesday, collecting two more hits during a 6-5 victory over the Chicago Cubs. The 28-year-old finished the night 2-for-3 with a double, walk and a run scored. The six-time All-Star has been unreal over the past 30 days, posting 11 HR, 27 RBI, 22 R, […]

Jose Ramirez Collects Three Hits On Wednesday

Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez went 3-for-4 with two runs scored, two RBI, and a double during a 12-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday. The 28-year-old has put together another terrific season, posting 33 HR, 90 RBI, 96 R, and 23 SB with a .258/.348/.539 line across 488 at-bats. Ramirez also has […]

Juan Soto Collects Two More Hits On Wednesday

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto went 2-for-4 with a run scored and an RBI during an 8-6 loss to the Miami Marlins on Wednesday. The 22-year-old has been red hot the past 30 days, posting six homers, 23 RBI, 24 R, and three stolen bases with a .350/.514/.590 line across 100 at-bats. While the slugger […]

Jonathan India Snags 10th Stolen Base

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India went 1-for-3 with a run scored, RBI, and stolen base during a 5-4 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday. The 24-year-old stole second base during the fifth inning, his 10th of the season. The Rookie of the Year candidate in the National League has had a stellar season, […]

Chase McLaughlin A Top-12 Kicker For Week 2

Cleveland Browns kicker Chase McLaughlin did not get to attempt a field goal in his team's Week 1 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. McLaughlin should get plenty of kicking chances when the Browns take on the Houston Texans at home in Week 2. Cleveland is installed as 12.5-point home favorites for the matchup on […]

Mike Zunino Slugs 30th Homer

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Mike Zunino went 1-for-4 with a solo homer during a 6-3 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday. The 2021 All-Star took Blue Jays starting pitcher Robbie Ray deep for his 30th HR of the season during the fifth inning. The 30-year-old has also posted 57 RBI, 57 R, and […]

Browns Defense A Solid Option In Week 2

The Cleveland Browns defense drew a tough Week 1 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. They should find things a bit more to their liking in Week 2 when they take on the Houston Texans at home. Houston represents a plus matchup for fantasy defenses, with the Browns installed as 12.5-point home favorites in a […]

David Njoku A TE3 Vs. Houston

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku turned in a surprising performance in a Week 1 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, leading the team with 76 receiving yards. He will look to keep it going in Week 2's home matchup against the Houston Texans. Houston's defense allowed the 15th-fewest fantasy points to tight ends in […]

Jon Rahm Withdraws From Fortinet's Wednesday Pro-Am Round

Jon Rahm was a surprise withdrawal from the Wednesday pro-am event at the Fortinet Championship, according to Jason Sobel of The Action Network. Sobel reported that Rahm also canceled his pre-tournament interview session that was scheduled for Wednesday afternoon. The Spaniard cited stomach issues for his absence. The reigning U.S. Open champion has not withdrawn […]

Austin Hooper A Low-End TE2 In Week 2

Cleveland Browns tight end Austin Hooper got off to a fast start in Week 1, catching three passes on his team's opening drive. He then disappeared from the game as he did not draw a target the rest of the way. Hooper will look to get going against the Houston Texans in Week 2. Houston […]

Jose Peraza Reinstated From The Injured List

The New York Mets reinstated infielder Jose Peraza (finger) from the injured list on Wednesday. Outfielder Albert Almora Jr. was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move. Peraza was sidelined for nearly two months due to a fractured right middle finger. He was seeing semi-regular playing time earlier in the season when the Mets were […]

Robbie Ray Strikes Out 13 Rays Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Robbie Ray was superb yet again on Wednesday, striking out 13 Rays in the team's 6-3 win. The lefty didn't walk a batter and gave up just one run on four hits with the only damage coming off a Mike Zunino home run in the fifth inning as he recorded […]

Jordan Romano Closes Out 18th Game

Toronto Blue Jays reliever Jordan Romano tossed a perfect ninth inning on Wednesday to close out the team's 6-3 win over the Rays. He recorded a groundout, strikeout, and a pop out in the quick 11-pitch frame for his 18th save in 19 opportunities this season. The right-hander has been sharp nearly all season as […]

Bo Bichette Joins 25-Homer Club

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette paced the offense on Wednesday by driving in five runs to help his club defeat the Rays 6-3 in the series finale. He got the scoring started early by homering off Michael Wacha in the first inning for a three-run shot before adding a sac fly and an RBI […]

Anthony Schwartz Limited Wednesday

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Anthony Schwartz (knee) was limited in Wednesday's practice session. Schwartz turned in an excellent NFL debut, catching three passes for 69 yards in a Week 1 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. He could see a large role again in Week 2 against the Houston Texans with the Browns having already […]

Jameson Taillon Could Return Early Next Week

New York Yankees starting pitcher Jameson Taillon (ankle) is itching to get back into action. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday of his impending return, Taillon said, "There's not too much season left so the sooner the better for me." Taillon landed on the injured list on September 8 due to a partially-torn tendon in his […]

Amed Rosario Placed On Bereavement List

The Cleveland Indians placed shortstop Amed Rosario on the bereavement list on Wednesday. The team will likely be without him through the weekend. Infielder Ernie Clement was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move. Andres Gimenez drew the start at shortstop for Wednesday's game and should continue to see most of the starts at the […]