Mookie Betts Stays Hot With Another Home Run

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts continued to stay hot by going 3-for-4 with a walk and three runs. Betts also opened the game with a solo home run. The home run would be his second in as many days. Betts has been a major disappointment this season for managers, but he has turned it […]

Francisco Lindor Fills Up Box Score On Sunday

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run and a walk in the Mets 6-5 loss to the Pirates on Sunday. It was, arguably, Lindor's best offensive game of the season. Heading into the All-Star break, Lindor is red hot slashing .333/.462/.619 with two home runs, seven RBI, and six […]

Tony Gonsolin Continues To Be Pulled Early

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin only lasted four innings in Sunday's no-decision versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. Gonsolin allowed four hits, one run, one walk and struck out six on the afternoon. The right-hander had good stuff in the outing, but he has only gone over four innings in one of his seven outings […]

Adam Engel Carries White Sox To Victory

Chicago White Sox outfielder Adam Engel played the role of hero for the team on Sunday versus the Baltimore Orioles. Engel went 2-for-4 with the winning three-run home run in the top of the tenth inning. Engel has missed most of the season with injuries, but he has been productive when he has been on […]

Andrew Vaughn Hits Two Home Runs

Chicago White Sox first baseman/outfielder Andrew Vaughn put together a big day to end the first half on Sunday. Vaughn went 2-for-4 with two runs and four RBI. Both of Vaughn's hits were the result of a home run. Vaughn hit a solo home run in the top of the fourth inning and a three-run […]

Liam Hendriks Blows Fourth Save

Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks blew his fourth save of the season on Sunday. Hendriks recorded two strikeouts to open the frame, but then allowed a single and a two-run home run to Trey Mancini that would tie the game. Despite the blown save, Hendriks has been having a very good season with the […]

Dylan Cease Picks Up No-Decision

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Cease earned a no-decision in Sunday's contest versus the Baltimore Orioles. Cease went five innings and allowed two hits, two runs, two walks and struck out six on the afternoon. Cease has shown some very bright spots this season, but he remains inconsistent. Cease is still worth a look […]

Edwin Diaz Blows Save In First Half Finale

New York Mets relief pitcher Edwin Diaz recorded only his second blown save of the season on Sunday against the Pirates. After pitching on Saturday night, and picking up his 19th save of the season, Diaz was called on to get a five-out save on Sunday by manager Luis Rojas. Diaz was one out away […]

Late-Round Wide Receivers To Outperform ADP

Value. It is one of the essential ways to win a fantasy football championship. Maximizing late-round picks into productive players will be more important than ever in 2021 thanks to the COVID pandemic that is still currently gripping the world, and the fact that there will be one extra week of production for every player […]

Jake Rogers Hits Grand Slam In Loss To Twins

Detroit Tigers catcher Jake Rogers came through with a clutch ninth inning grand slam against the Minnesota Twins on Sunday. The grand slam gave the Tigers a 9-8 lead, but the Tigers' bullpen was unable to preserve the lead. The Twins went on to win the game 12-9 in 10 innings. Rogers went 1-for-2 overall […]

Akil Baddoo Homers, Drives In Three On Sunday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Akil Baddoo had a strong game at the plate in Sunday's 12-9 loss to the Minnesota Twins. Baddoo went 2-for-5 with a home run, two runs and three RBI. The home run was his sixth of the year and his first since May 31. Despite being in the midst of a long […]

Wily Peralta Allows One Run Against Twins On Sunday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Wily Peralta had another solid outing in Sunday's game against the Minnesota Twins. Peralta pitched five innings and allowed three hits, two walks and one earned run while striking out two. The only run he allowed came off of a fifth inning solo home run from Max Kepler. Peralta has made […]

Hector Santiago Allows One Run In Spot Start

Seattle Mariners pitcher Hector Santiago made a spot start Sunday, allowing one run on two hits and one walk in three innings to the Los Angeles Angels. He struck out one batter. With so many injuries among the Seattle starters, Santiago would figure to be a candidate to remain in the rotation, but his own […]

Blake Snell, Yu Darvish Expected Back Right After Break

San Diego Padres starting pitchers Blake Snell (illness) and Yu Darvish (back, hip) are both expected to rejoin the rotation right after the All-Star break. The Padres plan to go with Chris Paddack, Snell and Joe Musgrove to start the second half against the Washington Nationals, with Darvish starting the first game on the road […]

Ryan Weathers Undergoing Tests On His Achilles

San Diego Padres left-hander Ryan Weathers (Achilles) is undergoing tests on his Achilles on Sunday after leaving his start early with what was initially thought to be an ankle/knee injury against the Colorado Rockies. While his knee and ankle are OK, an Achilles injury could also be troubling, so stay tuned for an update soon. […]

Dodgers Take Maddux Bruns With Final Pick Of First Round

The Los Angeles Dodgers selected prep starter Maddux Bruns with the 29th and final pick in the first round of the 2021 amateur draft. The southpaw was not ranked by Rotoballer among the top available talent but MLB.com had him ranked 49th overall. Bruns has some of the best stuff in the draft from the […]

Carson Williams Goes To The Rays Late In The First Round

The Tampa Bay Rays selected Torrey Pines High School shortstop Carson Williams with the No. 28 overall pick at the end of the first round of the 2021 MLB amateur draft on Sunday. Williams is a two-way player that rose up the draft board because of his improved offensive approach. He has one of the […]

Padres Grab Jackson Merrill With First-Round Pick

The San Diego Padres selected high school shortstop Jackson Merrill with the 27th overall selection in the 2021 amateur draft. He was ranked by Rotoballer as the 26th-best talent available. He uses the whole field and looks like he's going to have average-or-better power. He also has a chance to stick at shortstop although he […]

Minnesota Selects Chase Petty In The First Round

The Minnesota Twins selected Mainland Regional High School right-hander Chase Petty with the No. 26 overall pick in the 2021 MLB amateur draft on Sunday night. Petty is one of the hardest-throwing high school pitchers and was able to dominate with that heat in New Jersey. He has the stuff to develop into an ace […]

A's Select Maxwell Muncy In First Round of Amateur Draft

The Oakland Athletics selected California high school shortstop Maxwell Muncy in the first round of the 2021 amateur draft. He was ranked by Rotoballer as the 24th-best talent available and he landed at No. 25. Muncy is nothing like his namesake who plays for the Los Angeles Dodgers (but was also once an A's draft […]

Braves Draft Ryan Cusick With 24th Overall Pick

The Atlanta Braves selected Wake Forest right-hander Ryan Cusick with the 24th overall pick in the first round of the 2021 MLB amateur draft on Sunday night. Cusick's heater has been clocked as high as 102 mph and might be the hardest-throwing starter in the college ranks. He generates high spin rates with his fastball, […]

Cleveland Takes Gavin Williams In First Round Of Draft

The Cleveland Indians selected college hurler Gavin Williams with the 23rd overall selection in the 2021 amateur draft. The 21-year-old right-hander was ranked by Rotoballer as the 14th-best talent available so he represents great value for Cleveland. He has the ability to hit triple digits with his heater and he backs it up with three […]

Colson Montgomery Comes Off The Board At No. 22 Overall

The Chicago White Sox selected Southridge High School shortstop Colson Montgomery with the 22nd overall pick in the 2021 MLB amateur draft on Sunday. Montgomery is athletic for a 6-foot-4, 190-pounder, and he's drawn comparisons to Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager. Hitting from the left side of the plate, Montgomery should be able to […]

Ryan Blaney Enjoys Atlanta Again

Ryan Blaney did it again at the Quaker State 400 on Sunday. He did not lead a single lap but managed a fifth-place finish anyway. Blaney did not have the greatest of starts, but he did climb eventually to 14th after Stage 1. His car was adjusted for downforce, and Blaney rose to seventh after […]

Alex Bowman Stays Near The Top All Day At Atlanta

Alex Bowman was as consistent as William Byron normally is on Sundays. Bowman was in the top five most of the afternoon. He was fourth after Stage 1 and third after Stage 2. The Hendrick Motorsports Racing Driver never did lead a lap but did pretty much everything else. A couple of times saw Bowman […]

Tyler Stephenson Picks Up Two Hits In Win Sunday

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson went 2-for-4 with two singles in a 3-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday. The rookie backstop has been impressive as Cincy's backup catcher this season, finishing the first half with a .282 average, five homers, 34 runs, and 22 RBI in 195 at-bats. He's been hot at the […]

Cubs Select Jordan Wicks In First Round Of Draft

The Chicago Cubs drafted college southpaw Jordan Wicks with the 21st overall selection in the 2021 amateur draft. The left-handed starter out of Kansas State University is known as an advanced arm that should move swiftly through the minor league system. He was ranked by Rotoballer as the 21st-best prospect available in the draft. He […]

Martin Truex Jr. Finishes In Third Place At Atlanta

Martin Truex Jr. struggled too often lately. On Sunday, the Joe Gibbs Racing driver showed that maybe he just has to drive. He went from lurking around the top 10 to a third-place result on Sunday. This was essential. He did accumulate three points between the first two stages. Though the No. 19 driver did […]

Yankees Add Trey Sweeney To Their Organization

The New York Yankees selected Eastern Illinois shortstop Trey Sweeney at No. 20 overall in the 2021 MLB amateur draft on Sunday. Sweeney is one of the top college hitters in this draft. He barrels the ball a lot to all fields and has impressive exit velocities. There's a lot going on with his big […]

Josh Osich Picks Up First Career Save

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Josh Osich threw a scoreless ninth inning to preserve a 3-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday. Osich picked up one strikeout while not allowing a baserunner in the outing. The left-hander was credited with a save in the game, the first of his career. Overall, Osich has a 2-0 record, […]