Connor Joe Homers Twice On Sunday

Colorado Rockies infielder/outfielder Connor Joe went 2-for-4 with two home runs and three RBI in a 13-8 win over the Miami Marlins on Sunday. Joe replaced Raimel Tapia in the bottom of the second inning after the latter exited earlier with a toe issue. Joe immediately made his presence felt, swatting a two-run homer in […]

Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 20

We have completed another week of MLB action, and we have experienced more injuries, and most teams need more and more replacements. The dust from the trade deadline has settled, and we have a bit of a better feel on the future of some potential outfield adds. We will discuss a couple below, but more […]

C.J. Cron Erupts For Seven RBI On Sunday

Colorado Rockies first baseman C.J. Cron stuffed the stat sheet on Sunday by going 2-for-4 with two home runs, seven RBI, and a strikeout in a 13-8 win over the Miami Marlins. Cron accounted for over half of the Rockies run total on Sunday when he swatted a three-run homer in the bottom of the […]

1B and 3B Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 20

We are reaching the dog days of summer. After the trade deadline, the standings begin to settle just a bit and teams fall into a groove. It could be a good groove or a bad groove, but through August, ruts can begin to take shape. The same goes for fantasy teams. It has been 19 […]

Kyle Freeland Grabs The Win On Sunday

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland earned the win on Sunday when he allowed four runs on seven hits with one walk and six strikeouts over five innings in a 13-8 win over the Marlins. Freeland allowed an RBI single in the first inning before settling in over the next three innings. He didn't allow […]

Mychal Givens Earns Second Save

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Mychal Givens tossed a scoreless ninth inning to preserve a 3-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. Givens struck out one and didn't allow a base runner in the win. That marks the second save in the past four games for Givens, who has quickly ascended to the closer's role for […]

Tyler Mahle Strikes Out 10 In Win

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tyler Mahle was excellent in a 3-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. Mahle allowed two runs over seven innings while striking out 10 and walking none. He allowed six hits, including a solo homer to Ke'Bryan Hayes, but was mostly unhittable other than that. Mahle picked up the win, improving […]

2B and SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 20

Here we are again, staring down the barrel of another fantasy baseball stretch run. Unlike last year, it only feels like the season just started. Then again, if you've been less than successful at navigating the minefields of injuries, COVID cases, and the league's half-cocked crackdown on foreign substances, it may seem to you that this season […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts for Week 20

Welcome to the top hitter streamers column for Week 20 of the MLB season (8/16 through 8/22). This weekly piece should be helpful for anyone looking to gain an edge in their league. If you need a fill-in for an injured player or want to exploit some matchups in order to gain an edge on […]

Two-Start Pitcher Streamers: Week 20

It's amazing how fast this season has flown by. I swear just last month was Opening Day, and yet here we are now just two months away from the end of the 2021 fantasy season. It's time for that last minute push to try and come back and win your league, and two-start streamers are […]

Brady Singer To Return On Wednesday Against Yankees

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Brady Singer (shoulder) will make his return on Wednesday, taking the mound against the New York Yankees. Singer has been out since July 20 while dealing with right shoulder fatigue. The team also announced that a six-man rotation will be utilized upon Singer's return. Both Daniel Lynch and Carlos Hernandez […]

Derek Hill Launches His First Home Run On Sunday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Derek Hill hit the first home run of his MLB career in Sunday's game against the Cleveland Indians. Facing Indians starter Zach Plesac in the second inning, Hill launched a three-run home run that would be the biggest hit of the day for the Tigers in a game the team lost 7-5. […]

Wily Peralta Tagged For Five Runs In Sunday's Game

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Wily Peralta pitched five innings in his start against the Cleveland Indians on Sunday. He allowed six hits, one walk and five runs, though only two of them were earned. He struck out four batters in the game. Through 11 games (10 starts) on the year, Peralta has a 3.48 ERA […]

Gleyber Torres To Get MRI On Thumb

New York Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres (thumb) enjoyed a strong day at the plate in Sunday's loss but appeared to injure his thumb. Torres swiped his 12th base of the season but jammed his thumb while sliding into the bag. He stayed in the game until the ninth inning, ultimately being replaced by Tyler Wade. […]

Niko Goodrum To Be Activated From IL Tuesday

Detroit Tigers infielder Niko Goodrum (calf) will be activated from the 10-day injured list prior to Tuesday's game, the team announced on Twitter on Sunday. To make room for his arrival, the Tigers optioned shortstop Zack Short to Triple-A Toledo. Goodrum landed on the injured list with a left calf strain in mid-July, and prior […]

Hyun-Jin Ryu Roughed Up By Red Sox

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu was roughed up by the Red Sox on Sunday, allowing seven earned runs over 3 2/3 IP. The veteran southpaw wasn't at his sharpest by surrendering 10 hits and a walk while recording just one strikeout, but his offense bailed him out late to give him a no-decision. […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Homers, Swipes Bag In Win

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. displayed his athleticism on Sunday by slugging a homer and stealing a base during Sunday's 9-8 win over the Red Sox. It was just his third theft of the season, but his two run shot in the fifth off Garrett Richards was his 35th of the campaign […]

George Springer Launches Game-Winning Homer

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer came up clutch on Sunday, launching a no-doubt three-run home run with two outs in the bottom of the eighth to propel his team past the Red Sox 9-8. His 442' blast off Matt Barnes was his 14th long ball of the season as he finished the game going […]

Jordan Romano Closes The Door On Red Sox

Toronto Blue Jays reliever Jordan Romano pitched a perfect ninth inning on Sunday, protecting the club's 9-8 win over the Red Sox. The right-hander struck out a pair in the 17-pitch frame to lock down his 10th save while lowering his ERA to 2.68 on the year. Romano has had a few hiccups in recent […]

Luis Gil Strikes Out Eight In No-Decision

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Gil put together another strong start in Sunday's loss to the Mariners. Gil pitched five scoreless innings, allowing just two hits and walks while fanning eight batters. He generated an impressive 17 whiffs, 10 of them coming on his fastball, which touched a maximum velocity of 98.9 MPH. Gil […]

Jorge Alfaro Removed From Game Mid-Plate Appearance

Miami Marlins catcher/outfielder Jorge Alfaro was removed from Sunday's game in the middle of his plate appearance in the third inning due to "shortness of breath," according to Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald. Alfaro was 0-for-1 with a strikeout prior to his exit, as he's now slashing .230/.276/.333 on the year with three home […]

Bryce Harper Homers To Help Phillies Sweep Mets

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper went 1-for-3 with a solo homer to help complete a three-game sweep of the Mets on Sunday. Harper is making his case in the NL MVP race as he's been on a tear for the Phillies on this eight-game win streak. Over that span, Harper has a .571 on-base percentage […]

Gleyber Torres To Have MRI On Thumb

New York Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres (thumb) will have an MRI on his thumb after exiting the game in the ninth inning, according to Lindsey Adler of The Athletic. Adler reports that he appeared to have jammed his hand on a stolen base attempt earlier in the game, and manager Aaron Boone said that there […]

Luis Robert Will Be Activated And Start On Monday Night

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert (hip) will be activated from the 60-day injured list and be in the starting lineup on Monday night, according to Scott Merkin of MLB.com. Robert has been out since the beginning of May with a Grade 3 right hip flexor strain after starting off the season hot at the […]

Jared Walsh Could Return As Soon As Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Jared Walsh (side) could return to the lineup as soon as Tuesday, according to Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times. Manager Joe Maddon said that the team hopes to have Walsh back with the team sometime during their series with the Blue Jays, and it could be as soon […]

J.T. Realmuto Cracks 12th Homer In Win Over Mets

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto went 1-for-3 with a solo homer in a win over the Mets on Sunday. The homer was his 12th of the season as Realmuto continues to be a rock-solid option at the catcher position. The 30-year-old backstop ranks second among catchers with 52 RBI, while slashing a healthy .271/.355/.458 in […]

Lucas Sims Activated From Injured List

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Lucas Sims (elbow) was activated from the injured list on Sunday. The Reds placed fellow relief pitcher Brad Brach on the 10-day injured list with a right shoulder impingement to make room on the active roster. Sims has pitched to a 5.02 ERA, a 3.45 FIP, 44 strikeouts, and 15 walks […]

Michael Brantley Removed As Precaution After Collision

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley (head) was removed from Sunday's game in the first inning as a precaution after being hit in the head in a collision at second base, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. Brantley has been having a nice year at the plate so far, slashing .329/.381/.477 with seven home runs, 37 […]

Mets Are Optimistic About Javier Baez's Injury

The New York Mets are feeling optimistic about shortstop Javier Baez (hip) after his early exit from Sunday's game, according to Tim Britton of The Athletic. Manager Luis Rojas said that the team is much more optimistic after the game than they were when Baez exited with left hip tightness, with Rojas adding they were […]

Jean Segura Homers In Win Over Mets On Sunday

Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Jean Segura went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in a win over the Mets on Sunday. Segura got the Phillies on the board early, launching a first-inning homer off of Mets starter Taijuan Walker. The veteran middle infielder can flash occasional power as the homer was his eighth of the […]