Brent Rooker Goes Yard Sunday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Brent Rooker belted his second home run of the season in Sunday's loss to the Angels. Rooker followed up Max Kepler's first-inning homer with one of his own, a towering 436-foot homer that left his bat at 111.7 MPH. The 26-year-old doubled in Saturday's game and homered Sunday, rewarding manager Rocco Baldelli, […]

Max Kepler Belts 13th Homer In Losing Effort

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler went 2-for-4 with a home run in Sunday's 6-2 loss to the Angels. Kepler wasted no time in putting the Twins on the board, swatting a leadoff homer. The blast traveled 390 feet at 1-2.7 MPH. July continues to be Kepler's best month, as he has slugged seven homers while […]

Bailey Ober Solid In Sunday's No-Decision

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Bailey Ober pitched well enough to earn the win Sunday despite not factoring into the decision. Ober allowed two runs on three hits over 5 1/3 innings of work, issuing one walk. He struck out four batters while inducing 10 whiffs, including five on his slider, which featured improved break from […]

Gleyber Torres Collects Two Hits, Stolen Base

New York Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres picked up two hits and another stolen base in Sunday's 5-4 loss to Boston. Torres doubled and scored in the fourth inning, later singling in a run and stealing second base. The shortstop has collected a hit in eight straight games and has run wild on the basepaths lately, […]

Rougned Odor Hits 12th Homer

New York Yankees second baseman Rougned Odor went 2-for-5 with a home run and two RBI in Sunday's loss to the Red Sox. Odor put the Yankees on the board with an RBI single in the third inning, then added to the lead with a solo homer in the sixth. The 28-year-old extended his hitting […]

Jonathan Loaisiga Takes Loss Against Red Sox

New York Yankees relief pitcher Jonathan Loaisiga struggled mightily against the Red Sox Sunday. Loaisiga matched his season-high by allowing four earned runs to Boston on four hits. The right-hander surrendered a hit to each of the batters he faced, yielding an average exit velocity of 94.6 MPH. Fortunately, these types of performances have been […]

Johan Oviedo Can't Finish Five Innings On Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Johan Oviedo wasn't great on Sunday, lasting just 4 1/3 innings. He gave up three runs on five hits with six walks and six strikeouts. There were tons of base runners on seemingly at all times, and it took Oviedo 98 pitches (55 strikes) to get just 13 outs. He […]

Domingo German Brilliant In Sunday's No-Decision

New York Yankees starting pitcher Domingo German delivered his best performance of the season in Sunday's no-decision against the Red Sox. German carried a no-hitter into the eighth inning but was pulled after surrendering a leadoff double. The righty was charged with one run and one walk, posting a season-high 10 strikeouts with an impressive […]

Deven Marrero Has The Best Game Of His Career On Sunday

Miami Marlins infielder Deven Marrero had the best game of his baseball career in Sunday's win over the San Diego Padres. Marrero went 3-for-4 with a home run, two singles, three runs scored, and an RBI. Marrero got the start at shortstop so that starter Miguel Rojas could have a day off. Anyone who happened […]

Starling Marte Gets Three Hits On Sunday

Miami Marlins outfielder Starling Marte had an excellent offensive game on Sunday, going 3-for-4 with three singles, a walk, and an RBI. Marte went through a little bit of a slump earlier in the month, but he's heating back up just in time for the Marlins to get the best return for him at the […]

Victor Robles Remains Ice Cold At The Plate Sunday

Washington Nationals outfielder Victor Robles continued to struggle at the plate on Sunday, as he finished 0-for-4 in a 5-4 loss to the Orioles. He is 1-for-14 with four strikeouts over his last seven games, and is now slashing .203/.320/.294 with one home run, eight steals, 12 RBI and 26 runs scored over 86 games […]

Aledmys Diaz To Be Activated From IL Monday

Houston Astros infielder Aledmys Diaz (hand) will be activated from the injured list on Monday and join the team in Seattle, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. Diaz landed on the injured list at the beginning of June with a fractured left hand. Prior to the injury, he was slashing .278/.341/.435 with three home runs, […]

Aaron Sanchez To Return Tuesday, Could Move To Bullpen

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Aaron Sanchez (biceps, finger) will return to the team on Tuesday after being sidelined since the beginning of May, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. Sanchez looked good over five starts in April, and even with a poor showing in his last outing prior to the injury, […]

Phillies Expressing Interest In Byron Buxton

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton is gaining interest from the Philadelphia Phillies, who may attempt to trade for him prior to Friday's trade deadline, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. It was reported earlier Sunday that Buxton had rejected a contract extension offer from the Twins, which has added fuel to speculation that he […]

Ross Stripling Allows One Run Versus Mets

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Ross Stripling allowed one run over five frames on Sunday, settling for a no-decision in the club's 5-4 loss to the Mets. It was a nice bounce-back outing for the right-hander who failed to make it through one inning in his last start, and if this game wasn't under NL […]

Alejandro Kirk Goes 2-For-4 Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk had a nice day at the plate on Sunday, going 2-for-4 in the team's 5-4 loss to the Mets. The 22-year-old logged a single and a double to take his batting average up to .255 on the year as he's now 3-for-7 since returning from the IL. Kirk has […]

Magneuris Sierra Gets His First RBI On Sunday

Miami Marlins outfielder Magneuris Sierra drove in his first run of the season in Sunday's win over the San Diego Padres. Sierra went 1-for-3 with a single, a run scored, and an RBI. According to Baseball Reference data, Sierra is the first position player of all time to appear in 78 games and receive over […]

Jean Segura Launches Solo Homer In Win Over Atlanta

Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Jean Segura went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in a win over the Braves on Sunday. The Philly leadoff man took Braves starter Touki Toussaint deep in the fourth inning to extend his hitting streak to six games. Segura has been solid batting atop the Phillies lineup as he's led off […]

Mookie Betts Officially Placed On The Injured List

The Los Angeles Dodgers officially placed outfielder Mookie Betts (hip) on the 10-day injured list with right hip inflammation. He's missed the last eight games and has been sidelined since July 19 due to his hip issue. The 28-year-old's hip wasn't progressing fast enough, and the Dodgers finally placed him on the IL Sunday. He […]

Ranger Suarez Secures Save Versus Braves On Sunday

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Ranger Suarez picked up his fourth save of the season on Sunday against the Braves. Aaron Nola was the story of the afternoon, but his 116th pitch of the game was hit for a homer with two outs in the ninth. This allowed Suarez to enter the game and the left-hander […]

Eloy Jimenez Will Make Season Debut On Monday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (pectoral) will make his season debut on Monday against the Royals, according to Jesse Rogers of ESPN. Jimenez has been out since suffering a torn pectoral muscle during Spring Training, and it was originally feared that it could be a season-ending injury. When Jimenez takes the field on Monday […]

Aaron Nola Dominates Braves On Sunday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola was brilliant on Sunday as he came up one-out shy of a complete-game shutout versus Atlanta. Braves third baseman Austin Riley launched a solo homer with two outs in the ninth, and Nola was lifted for Ranger Suarez who nailed down the win for Nola. The Philly starter was […]

Kolten Wong Hits First Pitch Of Game For Home Run

Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Kolten Wong went 1-for-4 with a leadoff home run in Saturday's 6-1 win over the White Sox. Wong wasted no time in getting things started Saturday, taking Carlos Rodon's very first offering over the wall in right field. Since returning from his calf injury after the All-Star break, the second baseman […]

Tyrone Taylor Launches Home Run For Second Straight Game

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Tyrone Taylor went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 6-1 win over the White Sox. After hitting his first career grand slam Friday, Taylor kept the good times going with another launch job Saturday. The 27-year-old has been red hot since the All-Star break, batting .389 with two home runs […]

Corbin Burnes Showcases Nasty Cutter In Win Against White Sox

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Corbin Burnes (6-4) allowed one earned run on four hits and two walks with six strikeouts through six innings to earn the win in Saturday's 6-1 victory over the White Sox. Burnes was perfect his first time through the order in a dominant outing. Burnes, who takes pride in his elite […]

Rowdy Tellez Hits Two Home Runs In Victory

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Rowdy Tellez went 3-for-4 with two home runs and three RBI in Saturday's 6-1 win over the White Sox. Tellez swatted his first and second home runs as a Brewer on Saturday, and he picked up an additional RBI on a fielder's choice. Since arriving in Milwaukee from Toronto, Tellez is […]

Zack Collins Isn't Starting On Sunday

Chicago White Sox catcher Zack Collins isn't in the team's starting lineup on Sunday for a matchup against the Milwaukee Brewers and right-handed starter Brandon Woodruff. Collins is hitting .217 with a .337 on-base percentage, four home runs, and a stolen base in 170 plate appearances this season. The White Sox will instead go with […]

Michael Thomas Could Be Out 10-12 Weeks

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (ankle) underwent ankle surgery in June and will be sidelined 10-to-12 weeks. According to Nick Underhill of NewOrleansFootball.com, Thomas saw a specialist, and it was believed that the Saints wideout could rehab the ankle injury instead of having surgery. The 28-year-old reportedly was going to rehab a month […]

Luis Urias Isn't Starting On Sunday

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Luis Urias isn't in the team's lineup on Sunday as they get set to take on the Chicago White Sox and right-handed starter Lance Lynn. Urias has provided both the Brewers and fantasy managers with some solid production this season, hitting .237 with a .333 on-base percentage, 13 home runs, and […]

Tyler Alexander Will Start On Tuesday

Detroit Tigers pitcher Tyler Alexander will start for the team on Tuesday against the Minnesota Twins. Alexander has made 28 appearances for the Tigers this season, pitching to a 4.24 ERA and a 4.47 FIP while striking out 41 batters and walking just 11 in 46.2 innings. Four of his 28 appearances have been starts, […]