John Hicks Connects On Another Home Run Tuesday

Texas Rangers catcher John Hicks crushed a two-run home run and added an RBI single Tuesday versus the Detroit Tigers. Hicks is the first Ranger in franchise history to hit four home runs in his first four games with the team. The catcher has put up some decent numbers in his career. He could be […]

Yimi Garcia Struggles Again On Tuesday

Miami Marlins closer Yimi Garcia struggled again on Tuesday in another non-save situation. He came into a tie game and allowed two hits and a walk, but somehow escaped without allowing a run. The Marlins ended up winning the game in extra innings, but Garcia keeps struggling and the peripheral stats seem to be finally […]

Adolis Garcia Smacks A Homer Tuesday

Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia crushed his 21st home run in 2021 versus the Detroit Tigers. He went 3-for-4 on Tuesday. Garcia was going through a drought with not connecting on a home run in 11 games. Besides blasting 21 homers, Garcia has an impressive batting average of .276 to go along with 59 RBI. […]

Starling Marte Steals Two Bases And Scores The Winning Run

Miami Marlins outfielder Starling Marte had a productive game in Tuesday's extra inning win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Marte went 1-for-4 with two stolen bases and two runs scored. One of the runs he scored was the game-winning run in the bottom of the 10th inning, which he scored on a passed ball followed […]

Pablo Lopez Lasts Four Innings On Tuesday

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez was solid but inefficient in Tuesday's start against the Los Angeles Dodgers. He lasted just four innings, but allowed only one run on four hits and one walk while striking out eight. Lopez threw 91 pitches, 57 strikes. As the Dodgers lineup often forces pitchers to do, Lopez had […]

Javier Baez Goes Yard Twice In Loss

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez stayed hot in Tuesday's loss versus the Philadelphia Phillies. Baez went 2-for-4 on the evening with four RBI to go along with a solo home run and two-run home run. Baez has now homered in consecutive games and has 21 home runs for the season. The upcoming free agent also […]

Jake Arrieta Gets Shelled In Loss

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arrieta struggled in Tuesday's loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. The veteran got rocked over 1 2/3 innings and allowed six hits, seven runs, two walks, one hit by pitch and struck out four on the evening. Arrieta had a 2.57 ERA over his first five starts this season, but it […]

Dave Dunning Turns In A Solid Performance Tuesday

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Dave Dunning turned in five solid innings for his club, giving up just one solo home run. Dunning struck out six while throwing 64 pitches. His workload has been limited as he is yet to reach 90 pitches thrown in a game this season. He is one that fantasy managers should […]

Tony Gonsolin Has Longest Outing Of Season

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin put together his longest outing of the season in Tuesday's no-decision versus the Miami Marlins. Gonsolin was sharp all evening and allowed two hits, zero runs, one walk and struck out three. It was Gonsolin's sixth game of the season and fifth start. The right-hander missed the beginning […]

Jacob Webb Back With Braves

Atlanta Braves middle relief pitcher Jacob Webb was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett Tuesday. He has already been up with the big club this season, appearing in 17 games. The hurler carries a 5.29 ERA with a win and two losses. Webb has struck 17 batters in 17 frames pitched. Hopefully, the 27-year-old can stick with […]

Carlos Martinez Will Throw Side Session

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Carlos Martinez (thumb) will throw a side session Tuesday or Wednesday to determine whether he will pitch Friday against the Cubs. He exited Sunday's start against the Rockies early with a bruised right thumb after the 29-year-old sustained the injury in his lone at-bat. Martinez owns a 6.23 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, […]

Pablo Sandoval Placed On Restricted List

Atlanta Braves third baseman Pablo Sandoval is on the team's restricted list due to a personal matter, per Braves manager Brian Snitker. Snitker indicated that it is a minor issue. There is no timetable for when the 34-year-old veteran will return to the club. He carries a .203 batting average with four home runs and […]

Liam Hendriks Records Final Six Outs

Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks recorded the final six outs of Tuesday's victory versus the Minnesota Twins for his 22nd save of the season. Hendriks struck out the side in the bottom of the eighth inning and then would begin the ninth inning with another strikeout. He would then get Max Kepler and Miguel […]

Carlos Rodon Sharp In Six Innings

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodon improved to 7-3 with Tuesday's defeat against the Minnesota Twins. Rodon continued his impressive season by allowing seven hits, one run, zero walks and eight strikeouts over six innings. The lefty was sharp all evening and now owns a 2.31 ERA. The first time All-Star isn't scheduled to […]

Derek Holland Begins Rehab Assignment Tuesday

Detroit Tigers pitcher Derek Holland (shoulder) began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday. He allowed one hit and one walk while striking out three across one inning during Tuesday's rehab assignment. The southpaw has been sidelined since early June with shoulder inflammation. He owns a 9.60 ERA, 2.07 WHIP, and a 20:9 K: […]

Aaron Nola Lasts Six Innings In Win Versus Cubs

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola allowed four runs in six innings pitched while earning his sixth win of the season Monday at Chicago. Nola was spotted a seven-run lead early in the game and pitched like he should with a large lead; he threw strikes, even if it led to some earned runs. Nola […]

Ryan Tepera Expected To Be Activated Friday

Chicago Cubs pitcher Ryan Tepera (calf) threw live batting practice on Monday and is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Friday's game against the Cardinals. He's been sidelined since June 29 with a left calf strain. The 33-year-old owns a 3.35 ERA, 0.82 WHIP, and a 41:12 K: BB across […]

Mark Canha Slight Chance To Return This Weekend

Oakland Athletics outfielder Mark Canha (hip) will run and play catch on Tuesday. Depending on how he progresses, the 32-year-old has a "slight chance' to return for this weekend's series against the Rangers. He's been sidelined since June 25 with a right hip strain. Canha received platelet-rich plasma injections in both of his hips recently […]

Andrew McCutchen Launches Second Grand Slam Of Season

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Andrew McCutchen blasted his second grand slam in as many weeks to give the Phillies an early lead at Wrigley Field. The first three Phillies of the game reached base to set up a classic "clean-up" scenario for the Phillies four-hole hitter and McCutchen cleared the bases with a home run off […]

Chris Bassitt Plagued By Long Ball In Houston

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Chris Bassitt allowed six runs in 4 1/3 innings in a no-decision versus the Astros on Tuesday. Bassitt allowed eights hits and a walk while chipping in six strikeouts to salvage some fantasy value. The right-hander will have nightmares about Houston outfielder Yordan Alvarez, who went 3-for-3 versus Bassitt including launching […]

Bobby Bradley (1B, CLE) - Week 15 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in leagues of 14+ teams ROSTERED IN: 15% of leagues ANALYSIS: Bradley struggled in his September call-up in 2019 and didn't play last year due to the pandemic. Cleveland started him at AAA Columbus this year to get his footing back under him. After hitting just .196 in 26 games, he got […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Connects For 28th Homer

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. crushed a 438' bomb for his 28th long ball of the season, but it wasn't enough as his team fell to the Orioles 7-5 on Tuesday. The former top prospect also chipped in with a sac fly that would have went for extra bases if not for […]

Randal Grichuk Homers In Second Straight Contest

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Randal Grichuk homered in his second consecutive game on Tuesday as his club fell to the Orioles 7-5. Batting out of the seventh spot in the order, he finished the night going 2-for-4 with two runs by adding a single to go along with his 402' blast in the seventh inning. […]

Steven Matz Has Short Night Versus Orioles

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Steven Matz lasted just four innings versus the Orioles on Tuesday as his team fell 7-5. The left-hander gave up four runs (three earned) since he didn't get a lot of help from his defense, but he wasn't at his sharpest either by letting two of his six hits leave […]

Brewers-Mets Game Postponed On Tuesday

Tuesday night's game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the New York Mets has been postponed due to rain. The game was slated to start at 7:10 PM EST but was in a weather delay for nearly three hours before being officially postponed. The game will be made up as part of a split doubleheader on […]

Michael Lorenzen Performs Well In BP Session

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Michael Lorenzen (shoulder) pitched well in his rehab assignment at Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday, according to beat writer Charlie Goldsmith. He hit 97 mph with his fastball and had his slider working, per Goldsmith. Lorenzen has been out for the entire season with a shoulder strain but is on track to return […]

Carlos Carrasco Throws Live BP On Tuesday

New York Mets right-hander Carlos Carrasco (hamstring) threw a live bullpen session at Citi Field on Tuesday, per beat writer Anthony DiComo. He was hitting 'the mid-90s" on the radar gun per Mets manager Luis Rojas. Carrasco seems to be progressing well from the hamstring injury that has kept him sidelined all season. He participated […]

Luis Urias (2B/SS/3B, MIL) - Week 15 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in leagues of 12+ teams ROSTERED IN: 30% of leagues ANALYSIS: The multi-position eligibility, especially in leagues with shallow benches, is intoxicating, isn't it? The .281 BABIP is a touch low, so there is hope that the .233 average can increase a little. Still, who can't use 14 doubles and ten homers […]

Taylor Ward Returns To The Lineup On Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward (finger) is back in the lineup on Tuesday against the Red Sox. Ward exited Sunday's contest early and sat out on Monday while dealing with right index finger soreness. He's starting in right field and batting seventh against Nathan Eovaldi and the Red Sox. The 27-year-old is batting .247 […]

Darren O'Day Placed On The 10-Day Injured List

New York Yankees relief pitcher Darren O'Day (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain. Pitcher Nick Nelson was recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in a corresponding move. O'Day was activated from the injured list just a week ago after dealing with a shoulder issue so it didn't take long for […]