Eduardo Escobar Missing Again On Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eduardo Escobar (quadriceps) wasn't in the lineup on Sunday for the series finale against the Giants. Escobar was listed as out because of a quadriceps injury. However, with trade rumors running wild, fantasy managers may have seen the last of him in Arizona. The 32-year-old is batting .249 to go along […]

Maikel Franco Absent Against On Sunday

Baltimore Orioles third baseman Maikel Franco (ankle) wasn't in the lineup once again on Sunday for the series finale against the Angels. Franco tweaked his ankle on Wednesday against the Houston Astros and hasn't made an appearance since. The 28-year-old is considered day-to-day, and with the birds getting the day off on Monday, there is […]

John Means Makes Rehab Start On Sunday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher John Means (shoulder) made a rehab start on Independence Day for High-A Aberdeen, allowing a hit, which was a home run, and striking out two batters throughout two innings. The lefty has been out for nearly a month while working his way back from a shoulder strain, so his appearance for […]

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 15

Happy Independence Day, everybody! We are coming up on the All-Star break, but that doesn't mean it's a time to take a break from the waiver wire! There are still a ton of capable starting pitchers out for the taking, and you can never have too much good pitching. Lots of top prospects are being […]

Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 15

We have completed another week of MLB action and are now one week closer to the All-Star break. We are halfway through the season, and we are starting to see more new faces that may be fantasy-relevant. Either by injuries or just poor performances, more players are being called up or moving from a bench […]

Corey Oswalt May Get Another Start

New York Mets starting pitcher Chris Oswalt could be in line to be a permanent member of the team's rotation. The 27-year-old, who was recently picked up from Triple-A Syracuse, started in Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader against the Yankees. Although the righty struggled to some degree, allowing four hits and three ER throughout four […]

Alex Reyes Takes The Loss On Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals closer Alex Reyes took the loss in Sunday's game against the Colorado Rockies. Reyes came in to pitch the ninth inning in a tie game and got only two outs before the Rockies were able to push across the winning run. The final line on Reyes was 2/3 of an inning, one […]

Andrew Benintendi Fans Twice In Return

Kansas City Royals outfielder Andrew Benintendi (rib) played in his first game since June 13th after fracturing his rib. Benintendi went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts. The 27-year-old is batting.279 with eight home runs and 31 RBI. Before his injury, he was even crushing it on the base path, swiping seven bags. He is a must […]

Jesus Aguilar Goes Yard On Sunday

Miami Marlins first baseman Jesus Aguilar hit a two-run home run in Sunday's loss to the Atlanta Braves. Aguilar went 3-for-5 with two runs scored and two RBI. Aguilar's two-run homer came in the top of the ninth inning and looked like huge insurance runs until Marlins closer Yimi Garcia had other ideas in the […]

Adam Duvall Gets Three Hits And Drives In Four Runs

Miami Marlins outfielder Adam Duvall had a strong offensive game on Sunday against the Atlanta Braves. Duvall went 3-for-4 with a run scored and four RBI. He hit a three-run home run, two singles, and a sacrifice fly. If Duvall played every game as a visitor at Truist Park in Atlanta, he'd be in the […]

Yimi Garcia Has A Very Rough Sunday

Miami Marlins closer Yimi Garcia had a very rough outing in Sunday's loss to the Atlanta Braves. Garcia was brought into the ninth inning with a four-run lead, not a save situation. He got through the inning, but not before allowing four runs on four hits and three walks, throwing 38 pitches, 25 for strikes. […]

Zach Thompson Throws A Quality Start On Sunday

Miami Marlins rookie starting pitcher Zach Thompson had another strong start on Sunday, tossing six innings while allowing three runs on five hits and a walk while striking out six. Thompson threw 87 pitches, 60 for strikes. The 27-year-old rookie has been excellent to start his career despite only mediocre numbers as a minor leaguer […]

Taylor Ward Exits Sunday's Game

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward injured his index finger in Sunday's game, and he will be now listed as day-to-day. The 27-year-old has been hot from the plate lately, crushing seven hits in five games. He is carrying a .244 batting average with seven home runs and 28 RBI. Fantasy managers don't expect Ward […]

Alcides Escobar Cracks Three Hits Sunday

Washington Nationals shortstop Alcides Escobar went 3-for-4 On Sunday. Playing in just his second game in 2021, Escobar has four hits, and one was a double. He has spent most of his career with the Kansas City Royals before getting traded to the Nationals. The shortstop has a career .254 batting average. He should be […]

Brad Keller Notches Quality Start In Loss To Twins

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Brad Keller had his best start in a long time during Sunday's game against the Minnesota Twins. He pitched 6 1/3 innings and allowed five hits, two walks and two earned runs while striking out seven. Unfortunately, the Royals offense was dominated by Twins starter Kenta Maeda and Keller wound […]

Richard Rodriguez Collects A Save On Sunday

Pittsburgh Pirates closer Richard Rodriguez was able to grab his 11th save of the season on Sunday. Rodriguez has blown two saves in 2021 and just seven in his five-year career. The 31-year-old has been a subject of trade rumors recently, with Toronto being the front runner in showing interest. Rodriguez is rostered in most […]

Anthony Rendon Leaves Game With Injury

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon left Sunday's game with an issue with his left hamstring. Rendon was 1-for-2 before exiting the contest. His lone hit was a solo home run. He now has six home runs on the season. In addition, the third baseman has six hits in his last five games. Although […]

Jurickson Profar Records Four Knocks

San Diego Padres utilityman Jurickson Profar went 4-for-5 with a run scored Sunday against the Philadelphia Phillies. Starting in right field, Profar recorded his first four-hit game (all singles) of the season as the Friars cruised to an 11-1 victory. With the offense getting healthy and heating up, the slap-hitting 28-year-old has been mostly limited […]

Blake Snell Pulled After Four Frames In Blowout Win

San Diego Padres starter Blake Snell lasted just four innings despite giving up no runs Sunday against the Philadelphia Phillies. Spotted a five-run lead, the left-hander was his own worst enemy, enduring too many long at-bats and requiring 81 pitches to get 12 outs. He fanned three on the day while permitting two knocks and […]

Jonathan Villar Activated, Albert Almora Optioned

New York Mets infielder Jonathan Villar (calf) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Sunday. As expected, Villar will be ready to play in time for the second game of Sunday's doubleheader. This season, Villar is hitting .246/.333/.410 with six homers and eight stolen bases through 183 at-bats. Obviously not a great stat […]

Jeimer Candelario Racks Up Three Hits In Sunday's Win

Detroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario helped lead the team to a 6-5 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday. He went 3-for-4 with a double, two runs and an RBI. He's now slashing .265/.347/.369 over 75 games on the year. Candelario started the year strong, but struggled in June. He posted a slash […]

Jose Cisnero Records One-Pitch Save On Sunday

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Jose Cisnero recorded his fourth save of the year in Sunday's win over the Chicago White Sox. Gregory Soto entered the ninth inning of the game while the Tigers were up 6-2, but he went on to give up three earned runs over 2/3 of an inning before he was pulled. […]

Matt Manning Allows Seven Hits In Short Outing On Sunday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matt Manning struggled once again in Sunday's game against the Chicago White Sox. Manning pitched 2 2/3 innings and allowed seven hits, one walk and two earned runs without recording a strikeout. Through four MLB starts, Manning now has an ERA of 7.94 and he's recorded just six strikeouts over 17 […]

Manny Machado Annihilates Two Baseballs In Philly

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado reached base in all five plate appearances Sunday against the Philadelphia Phillies, pummelling three home runs and walking thrice, scoring three runs and driving in five. Machado victimized Phillies starter Vince Velasquez twice with a two-run shot in the first inning before doubling down with a three-run tater […]

John Curtiss Lands On 10-Day Injured List

Miami Marlins relief pitcher John Curtiss (neck) has been placed on the 10-day injured list on Sunday. At first glance, this isn't significant news, but Curtiss has been solid out of the bullpen for Miami. This season, Curtiss is posting a 2.67 ERA and 1.16 WHIP over 33 2/3 innings with 34 strikeouts. There has […]

Jose Rojas Recalled On Sunday

Los Angeles Angels infielder Jose Rojas has been recalled from the minors on Sunday. The Angels only had 25 players on their active roster, so no corresponding move was needed. Sadly, Rojas has struggled during his brief time in the MLB. He is hitting .190/.246/.364 this season over 121 at-bats, so fantasy managers can continue […]

Wade Miley Strong In Sunday Start Against Cubs

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Wade Miley turned in a strong outing in a 3-2 win over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday. Miley allowed two runs over 6 2/3 innings of work while striking out three and walking one in the outing, which wound up as a no-decision for Miley. The veteran southpaw did allow 10 hits […]

Amir Garrett Picks Up His Sixth Save

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Amir Garrett got the final two outs of a 3-2 win over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday. Garrett allowed one hit and walked one batter but was able to keep the Cubs off of the board, earning a save in the process. Garrett now has a 0-2 record, 7.01 ERA, 1.60 WHIP, […]

Tucker Barnhart Doubles, Drives In One

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tucker Barnhart went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI in a 3-2 win over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday. Barnhart's RBI double in the second inning gave the Reds their first run of the game. The veteran catcher is putting together a solid season, hitting .269 with 16 doubles, four homers, […]

Kevin Kramer Heads To Brewers In Trade

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Kevin Kramer has been acquired by the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for left-handed pitcher Nathan Kirby. An interesting move by the Brewers to take a chance on a .152/.222/.165 hitter. This appears to be a depth move ahead of the trade deadline. Kirby has missed multiple seasons due to injury, but appears […]