Adam Wainwright Wins His Sixth Game On Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright was great on Saturday in a 3-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Wainwright threw six innings, allowing just one run on six hits and a walk while striking out eight. With the solid outing, the veteran righty improved his record to 6-5 and lowered his ERA to 3.59. […]

Zach Plesac Throws Another Bullpen Outing

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Zach Plesac (thumb) threw another bullpen session on Saturday. The 26-year-old continues to make progress after he suffered a fractured thumb back at the end of May. He should be due to begin a rehab assignment soon, but for now, fantasy managers should look to J.C. Mejia to fill the void, […]

Jon Berti Goes Yard On Saturday

Miami Marlins utility player Jon Berti had a strong game on Saturday, going 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a double. He ended up with a run scored and an RBI. His home run was a no-doubter the opposite way in the fifth inning, his fourth blast of the season. Berti was off to […]

Yimi Garcia Saves His 12th Game On Saturday

Miami Marlins closer Yimi Garcia picked up his 12th save of the season in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Washington Nationals. Garcia pitched a scoreless ninth inning, allowing one hit but striking out two. As is often the case with Garcia, he got away with some very hittable pitches in this one. He's been overall […]

Zach Thompson Strikes Out 11 On Saturday

Miami Marlins rookie starting pitcher Zach Thompson was excellent against the Washington Nationals on Saturday. He tossed six innings, allowing two runs on four hits and two walks while striking out 11. The two earned runs he allowed should probably have been unearned, as they both came on a ball that should have been an […]

O’s Planning For Freddy Galvis To Be Out On Sunday

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Freddy Galvis (quad) exited Saturday's matchup against the Blue Jays, and the team is still currently awaiting MRI results. However, manager Brandon Hyde indicated that the club is planning on having another infielder on hand for the series finale against Toronto on Sunday while also indicating that he is concerned about the […]

Brewers Hoping Kolten Wong's Injury Isn't Serious

Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell said the hope is that second baseman Kolten Wong's (calf) issue is just a cramp. Wong will be re-evaluated on Sunday but is unlikely to play. It doesn't sound like his injury is at that serious, but we should know more on Sunday. It should be noted that the 30-year-old […]

J.B. Bukauskas Throws Pen Session

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher J.B. Bukauskas (elbow) threw a bullpen session on Saturday. Nonetheless, he still remains without a firm return date as he continues to work his way back from a strained elbow suffered back in mid-May. The 24-year-old hasn't done much this season, and he has struggled by sporting an 8.31 ERA throughout 11 […]

Kyle Muller To Start Sunday Against Reds

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker confirmed on Saturday that left-hander Kyle Muller will get the start on Sunday against the Cincinnati Reds. With Kyle Wright in the minors, Muller is getting a shot at the fifth starting job in Atlanta. In his one start for the Braves this year, Muller allowed just one run while […]

Ketel Marte Exits Saturday’s Matchup

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Ketel Marte (hamstring) exited Saturday's contest against the Padres. The 27-year-old has been dealing with hamstring tightness, and he missed a few games during the week already as a result. Marte is batting .366 this season, and with the ailment not improving, fantasy managers unfortunately may be without him for a while […]

Darren O'Day, Justin Wilson To Rejoin Team Soon

New York Yankees relief pitchers Darren O'Day (shoulder) and Justin Wilson (hamstring) are both expected to rejoin the team's bullpen during the upcoming homestand. The Yankees will be receiving relief upgrades soon. The 38-year-old O'Day has thrown just nine innings so far in 2021 and has allowed three earned runs while striking out nine and […]

Andrew McCutchen Swipes Two Bags Saturday Afternoon

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Andrew McCutchen went 1-for-2 with an RBI, two runs scored, and two stolen bases versus the Mets on Saturday. The Phillies were aggressive on the basepaths facing Mets ace Jacob deGrom; Philadelphia stole five bases on six attempts and McCutchen led the way swiping his fourth and fifth bags of the season. […]

Corbin Martin Sent To Minors

The Arizona Diamondbacks optioned right-hander Corbin Martin to Triple-A Reno on Saturday and activated pitcher Brett De Geus after claiming him off waivers from the Texas Rangers on Wednesday. Martin allowed back-to-back home runs to the San Diego Padres in the 11-5 loss on Friday and has struggled this year. In five games (three starts) […]

Hyun-Jin Ryu Gets Seventh Win

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu improved his record to 7-4 on Saturday as his club handily defeated the Orioles 12-4. The lefty cruised through 6 2/3 IP with no runs allowed before he ran out of gas and let four come around to score before leaving with 91 pitches thrown. He finished the […]

Randal Grichuk Drives In Four Versus Orioles

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Randal Grichuk went 3-for-4 on Saturday with four RBI as his club went on to defeat the Orioles 12-4. His 14th homer of the year was a three-run bomb in the fifth that blew the game open as he later added an RBI single to push his total to 52 on […]

Bryce Harper May Not Play On Sunday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (leg) may not be available for the series finale against the Mets. Harper was nailed in the left leg on Saturday by a 91.6 mph Jacob deGrom changeup, which resulted in his premature exit. Although there is still a chance that Harper could be in the lineup on Sunday, skipper […]

Teoscar Hernandez Hits 11th Homer

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez hit his 11th home run of the season on Saturday during the team's 12-4 trouncing of the Orioles. His solo shot off Keegan Akin in the third was one of two hits as he added a two-run single in the sixth to finish the game going 2-for-5 with three […]

Nick Maton Drives In Two Versus Mets

Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Nick Maton went 1-for-3 with two RBI in a loss to the Mets on Saturday. Maton singled off of Jacob deGrom in the second inning to score Andrew McCutchen and snap deGrom's scoreless-inning streak at 31 frames. He also drove in the go-ahead run with a sac-fly in the ninth inning, […]

Isaac Paredes Optioned To Triple-A

Detroit Tigers' third baseman Isaac Paredes was optioned to Triple-A Toledo following Saturday's doubleheader against the Astros. He slashed .143/.286/.321 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs scored across 35 plate appearances in 2021. The Tigers prospect is worth stashing in dynasty leagues but fantasy managers can move on redraft formats. Infielder Zack […]

Matt Duffy Could Return Around the All-Star Break

Chicago Cubs' third baseman Matt Duffy (back) said his goal is to return around the All-Star break. He's been sidelined since May 25 with a lower back strain. The 30-year-old was on the verge of being able to play in rehab games but his back didn't respond well after a vigorous pre-game workout. "I was […]

Hector Neris Takes Tough-Luck Blown Save Versus Mets

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Hector Neris allowed two unearned runs to suffer his sixth blown save in a loss to the Mets on Saturday. The runs were unearned because the leadoff batter reached on an error, but Neris wasn't sharp in this game as he allowed two walks and a hit. He did pick up […]

Aaron Sanchez Still Dealing With Blister Issue

San Francisco Giants pitcher Aaron Sanchez (biceps) is still dealing with a blister issue as he continues his rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento. He was placed on the 60-day injured list in May with biceps tendinitis. The 28-year-old has been on a rehab assignment since June 7, but his last two starts have been interrupted […]

JT Brubaker Looks Sharp In Loss Saturday

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher JT Brubaker allowed three runs on six hits and two walks while striking out three in six innings of work against St. Louis on Saturday. Despite the good outing, Brubaker was tagged with the loss as he fell to 4-7 on the year. He now owns a 3.82 ERA in 14 […]

Trevor Story Goes Yard, Swipes A Bag In Loss

Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run, two runs scored, a stolen base, and was hit by a pitch in a 10-4 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday. Story led off the top of the fourth inning by getting hit by a pitch and stealing second base. He would […]

Gregory Polanco Homers In Loss Saturday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a 3-1 loss to the Cardinals on Saturday. He accounted for the only run of the day for Pittsburgh, as he now has eight homers in 63 games this season. Polanco has struggled at the plate all year long, as he is […]

Tejay Antone Likely Out Until After All-Star Break

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Tejay Antone (forearm) is expected to be out until after the All-Star break with a right forearm strain, according to Mark Sheldon of MLB.com. Manager David Bell said, "It's nothing any more serious, but just because it's the second time in a month and the All-Star break is coming up, that […]

Carlos Estevez Allows Four Runs In Loss

Colorado Rockies right-hander Carlos Estevez took the loss on Saturday when he allowed four runs on two hits with a walk across 1/3 of an inning in a 10-4 loss to the Brewers. Estevez entered in the bottom of the eighth inning with the score knotted up at 4-4 and immediately ran into trouble. He […]

Shane McClanahan Earns Win In Quality Start Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane McClanahan allowed three runs on four hits and two walks while striking out seven over six innings of work in a 13-3 win over the Angels on Saturday. It was his second quality start in a row, as he has allowed four runs on seven hits and three walks […]

Antonio Senzatela Whiffs Five In No-Decision

Colorado Rockies right-hander Antonio Senzatela took a no-decision on Saturday when he allowed three runs (two earned) on seven hits with three walks and five strikeouts across five innings in a 10-4 loss to the Brewers. Senzatela had a rough first inning, allowing four base runners and surrendering a pair of RBI singles to Christian […]

Mike Zunino Slugs 16th Homer In Win Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Mike Zunino went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in a 13-3 win over the Angels on Saturday. It was his 16th home run of the year and his fourth in his last seven games, as he's slashing .238/.320/.857 with eight RBI and four runs scored in that […]