Jon Lester Homers, Throws Seven Shutout Innings

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jon Lester had his best game of the year against the Miami Marlins Monday, throwing seven shutout innings with just six hits and no walks allowed while striking out seven batters. As if that wasn't enough, Lester also went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run and two runs scored at the […]

Tres Barrera Hits First Homer Monday

Washington Nationals catcher Tres Barrera hit his first home run of the season against the Miami Marlins Monday while going 2-for-5. He scored two runs in the game. The home run came off of Marlins starting pitcher Ross Detwiler. Barrera is getting the lion's share of at-bats behind the plate with Alex Avila and Yan […]

Gerardo Parra Scores Twice Monday

Washington Nationals outfielder Gerardo Parra went 3-for-5 with a double Monday against the Miami Marlins, driving in one run and coming around to score twice. Parra has been playing nearly every day in left field in place of the injured Kyle Schwarber and he's been very hot over his last seven games, slashing .348/.400/.565 in […]

Trea Turner Homers, Drives In Four

Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner had a big day by the time the second inning ended Monday, as he tripled and homered in his first two at-bats. For the game, he went 2-for-4 with two runs scored and four RBI. The homer was his 18th of the season. Turner has been on fire over his […]

Alcides Escobar Scores Three Times In Blowout Monday

Washington Nationals infielder Alcides Escobar scored three runs against the Miami Marlins Monday, going 2-for-3 with a walk. The light-hitting infielder hasn't been a fantasy contributor for years, dating back to his days with the Royals, but he may be playing himself into roster consideration at the top of the suddenly-potent Nationals lineup. Fantasy managers […]

Alex Verdugo Walks Three Times, Scores Twice

Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo was dropped from second to sixth in the lineup Monday, but he performed well from the new spot, walking three times and scoring twice in five plate appearances. The new arrangement will certainly ding Verdugo's fantasy value, at least in the runs category, but he should be better positioned […]

Reyes Moronta To Begin Rehab Assignment Soon

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Reyes Moronta (flexor strain) was scheduled to throw a bullpen session at Triple-A Sacramento this past Sunday and is supposed to begin a rehab assignment early next week. Moronta missed the 2020 season with a right shoulder strain and has pitched just 4 innings this season before landing on the […]

Nick Pivetta Gets Eighth Win Against Toronto

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nick Pivetta earned his eighth win of the season Sunday in a 13-4 shellacking of the Toronto Blue Jays. Pivetta pitched better than he needed to, allowing four runs on 11 hits and two walks in 6 2/3 innings while striking out four. The 11 hits allowed were a season […]

Danny Santana Homers In Return From IL

Boston Red Sox utility man Danny Santana batted eighth and played first base in his return from the injured list Monday, and he delivered a solo home run off Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Trevor Richards. It was his fourth long ball of the season. Santana seems primed to start semi-regularly at first base against […]

Hunter Renfroe Delivers First-Inning Grand Slam

Boston Red Sox outfielder Hunter Renfroe gave the Red Sox a commanding lead over the Toronto Blue Jays Monday when he hammered a first-inning grand slam off starting pitcher Ross Stripling. It was Renfroe's 14th home run of the season. There was potential for an even bigger night for Renfroe, as he struck out twice […]

J.D. Martinez Goes 4-for-4 Monday

Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez went 4-for-4 with two doubles, a walk, an RBI, and two runs scored against the Toronto Blue Jays Monday. It was a massacre right from the start, and Martinez found himself in the middle of the action after being dropped to fifth in the lineup. The change was […]

Rafael Devers Hits 23rd Homer

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers hit his 23rd home run of the season Monday, a solo shot off Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Anthony Kay. Devers also walked and score two runs in four at-bats. He's now slashing .279/.353/.563 with three steals, 62 runs, and 73 RBI. He'll look to continue the beat-down […]

Jarren Duran Hits First Major-League Homer

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran was moved up to the second spot in the lineup Monday, and he immediately delivered, driving a two-run home run in his first at-bat. It was his first major league homer, and his only hit in six at-bats against the Toronto Blue Jays. Duran already offered a tantalizing combination […]

Michael Brantley Scores Two Runs In Win

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley went 2-for-4 with two runs scored in the team's 4-3 win over the Indians. Brantley is now 7-for-17 (.411) over his last five games and is beginning to round back into form. The veteran for the season is now slashing an impressive .329/.374/.485 with six home runs, 24 doubles, 32 […]

Kike Hernandez Homers Twice Monday

Boston Red Sox utility man Kike Hernandez had his best game of the season Monday, going 3-for-5 with two home runs, a double, a walk, three runs scored, and three RBI. Hernandez has been showing off his power stroke over his last 15 games, slashing .232/.377/.571 with five homers in that span. He offers plenty […]

Ryan Pressly Nails Down 17th Save

Houston Astros closer Ryan Pressly worked a spotless ninth inning for his 17th save of the season Monday against the Indians. The right-hander picked up his fifth save of the month and lowered his ERA to a sparkling 1.38. Pressly has not allowed a run since June 15 and his 0.79 WHIP makes him an […]

Yordan Alvarez Busts Slump With Two-Run Blast

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run in the Astros 4-3 win over the Indians. Alvarez came into the contest stuck in a 0-for-19 rut at the plate but popped a double and then smoked his 17th home run of the season in the fifth inning. After two hot […]

Trey Mancini Collects Two Hits Monday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Trey Mancini went 2-for-4 with two singles, a walk, and two strikeouts in Monday's 6-1 win over the Rays. Mancini started the season strong but has cooled off over the past few months and is now slashing .258/.333/.457 with 16 home runs and 57 RBI. Hopefully, he can get a few […]

Zack Greinke Allows Two Runs In Win Monday Night

Houston Astros starting pitcher Zack Greinke allowed two runs on five hits and one walk while striking out four over 5 1/3 innings in a 4-3 win over the Indians on Monday. Greinke improved to 9-3 on the year, as he now sports a 3.58 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 18.5 percent strikeout rate over 120 […]

Paul DeJong Productive Despite A Hitless Monday

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong was productive in Monday's game against the Chicago Cubs despite going hitless in the game. Officially, DeJong was 0-for-3, but he drove in a run and scored two. Things like that just seem to happen when a player in on a hot streak, and DeJong has been one of […]

Pat Valaika Plates Two Monday

Baltimore Orioles second baseman/shortstop Pat Valaika went 1-for-4 with a two-RBI single and a strikeout in Monday's 6-1 win over the Rays. He delivered a big sixth-inning hit to double the O's lead. The 28-year-old had a solid 2020 season but has failed to replicate it in 2021, slashing .187/.249/.239 with one home run and […]

Paul Goldschmidt Hits A Monday Night Home Run

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt hit his 16th home run of the season in Monday night's win over the Chicago Cubs. "Goldy" went 2-for-5, also hitting a single. He scored a run and drove in two, raising his batting average to .273 and his OPS to .800. Goldschmidt now has 54 RBI and […]

Spenser Watkins Turns In Another Strong Start Monday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Spenser Watkins turned in his third consecutive solid start in Monday's 6-1 win over the Rays. Watkins pitched 6 innings, allowing a single run on four hits and two walks with seven strikeouts. The 28-year-old rookie has looked great in a small sample this season for the O's, going 2-0 with […]

Jake Woodford Falls One Out Shy Of A Quality Start

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jake Woodford was called up from Triple-A to make a start on Monday and pitched well, falling one out away from a quality start. He still earned the win, improving his record to 2-1. He pitched 5 2/3 innings, allowing just one run on six hits, striking out six without issuing […]

Dylan Carlson Homers In Monday Night Win

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dylan Carlson went 2-for-4 with a home run, a walk, four RBI and a run scored in an 8-3 win over the Cubs on Monday night. It was Carlson's eighth home run of the season, as he's now slashing .254/.338/.392 with eight home runs, 35 RBI and 47 runs scored over […]

Thomas Hatch To Start Tuesday For Toronto

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Thomas Hatch will start for the Blue Jays on Tuesday against the Red Sox, according to Keegan Matheson of MLB.com. Hatch will take the mound in place of Alek Manoah, who landed on the injured list on Monday with a back injury. This will be Hatch's first appearance of 2021, but […]

Austin Hays Has Three Hits In Win Monday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays went 3-for-5 with a double, one RBI and one run scored in a 6-1 win over the Rays on Monday. It was his fourth multi-hit performance in the month of July, as he's now slashing .327/.367/.582 with three homers, 12 RBI and 11 runs scored over his last 15 games. […]

Patrick Wisdom Continues Power Surge

Chicago Cubs infielder Patrick Wisdom continues to be one of the nice success stories of the 2021 season. Wisdom went 3-for-4 with two runs scored and a solo home run in Monday's loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. Wisdom has come out of nowhere this season and all he has done is hit for power. […]

Alec Mills Hurt By Bad Defense In Loss

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Alec Mills only lasted four innings in Monday's loss versus the St. Louis Cardinals. Mills fell victim to back-to-back errors by Javier Baez in the bottom of the fourth inning and finished with a line of five hits, five runs (one earned), two walks and struck out six on the evening. […]

Can Marquez Valdes-Scantling Find Consistency?

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling will head into training camp hoping to become the team's primary second receiver. Valdes-Scantling led the NFL with 20.9 yards per catch last season, grabbing 33 receptions for 690 yards and six touchdowns. When the 26-year-old was on his game, he was a start-worthy player in standard fantasy […]