Zach Thompson Pulled After Four No-Hit Innings

Miami Marlins rookie starting pitcher Zach Thompson threw four innings of no-hit ball in Sunday's start against the Chicago Cubs. He was pulled after just 73 pitches, having allowed an unearned run on three walks and seven strikeouts. There was no logical reason for Thompson to come out of the game, but then you remember […]

John Axford Signs With Blue Jays Sunday

Free agent relief pitcher John Axford is in agreement with a deal to join the Toronto Blue Jays, according to Jamie Campbell of SportsNet. Axford last pitched in 2018, where he split the season with the Blue Jays and the Dodgers. At his peak he was a dominant closer for the Brewers, but his last […]

Nathan Eovaldi Takes Fourth Loss Sunday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi took the loss Sunday against the Kansas City Royals, dropping his record on the season to 7-4. He allowed four runs (three earned) in four innings on seven hits and one walk. He struck out four batters. Eovaldi pitched better than that line indicated, as his defense did […]

Shed Long Jr. Hits Walk-Off Grand Slam

Seattle Mariners utility man Shed Long Jr. was the hero Sunday, delivering a walk-off grand slam home run in the bottom of the 10th inning to lead Seattle to a 6-2 victory. It was Long Jr.'s first home run of the season, and his only hit in four at-bats from the ninth spot in the […]

Luis Torrens Hits Fifth Homer Sunday

Seattle Mariners catcher Luis Torrens continued his hot-hitting ways Sunday, going 1-for-3 with a home run, a walk, and two runs scored. The home run was his fifth of the year. Torrens has been very successful since coming back from Triple-A Tacoma, starting four of five games and going 7-for-16 with three homers in that […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Expected To Play Monday Night

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (shoulder) is expected to return to the lineup for Monday night's series opener with the Dodgers, according to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union Tribune. Tatis exited Saturday's game after injuring his shoulder while diving for a ball, and then was held out of the lineup for […]

Jake Bauers Steals Base, Extends Hit Streak

Seattle Mariners first baseman/outfielder Jake Bauers extended his hitting streak to a career-high nine games Sunday as he went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored against the Tampa Bay Rays. Bauers has been solid since coming over to Seattle from Cleveland, slashing .326/.356/.419 in 43 at-bats. He has three homers and one […]

Ty France Homers For Third Time In Six Games

Seattle Mariners designated hitter Ty France couldn't be any hotter. He is now slashing .478/.536/1.043 in his last seven games with three home runs after going 1-for-3 with a walk and his sixth home run of the year Sunday against the Tampa Bay Rays. France now has a nine-game hit streak and is showing he […]

Marco Gonzales Delivers Quality Start Sunday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Marco Gonzales had one of his best starts of the season Sunday, throwing 6 1/3 innings against the Tampa Bay Rays, only allowing two runs on five hits and three walks while striking out six. Gonzales now has a 5.10 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, and 42 strikeouts in 47 2/3 innings on […]

Shohei Ohtani Blasts A Homer Against Detroit

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani continues to crank home runs as he nailed a two-run home run on Sunday. Ohtani has gone deep in three consecutive games, and he now leads the major league in home runs with 23. In addition, he's batting .272 with 54 RBI in 272 at-bats to go along […]

Will Smith Collects Another Save

Atlanta Braves closer Will Smith recorded his 13th save of 2021. Smith only had a one-run lead to work with, but he was able to shut down St. Louis on Sunday. The 31-year-old closer is successful in closing out 13 of 14 save opportunities. He has 38 punch outs and carries a 4.23 ERA in […]

Yonathan Daza Goes Deep In Sunday's Loss

Colorado Rockies outfielder Yonathan Daza went 1-for-5 with a two-run homer in a 7-6 loss to the Brewers on Sunday. The Rockies were losing 6-0 heading into the bottom half of the sixth inning before Daza finally put Colorado on the board with a two-run dinger off of Eric Lauer. Trevor Story, C.J. Cron, and […]

Ronald Acuna Launches Home Run Sunday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna hit the 100th home run of his big league career as his club defeated the Cardinals 1-0 in the second game of a doubleheader Sunday. The 23-year-old has played in 378 contests knocking 100 balls out of the park. He is the sixth-fastest to reach this impressive milestone. The outfielder […]

Trevor Story Swats Sixth Homer Of The Year

Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and two strikeouts in a 7-6 loss to the Brewers on Sunday. Story was one of four Rockies to hit a home run in the bottom half of the sixth inning. Yonathan Daza hit a two-run shot before Story took Eric Lauer deep […]

C.J. Cron Goes Yard In Loss To Milwaukee

Colorado Rockies first baseman C.J. Cron went 3-for-4 with a two-run homer in a 7-6 loss to the Brewers on Sunday. Milwaukee jumped out to an early lead in this one, putting up six runs over the first six innings. But Colorado stormed back in the bottom half of the sixth as Yonathan Daza, Trevor […]

Chi Chi Gonzalez Shelled In No-Decision

Colorado Rockies right-hander Chi Chi Gonzalez took a no-decision on Sunday when he allowed six runs on eight hits with two walks and four strikeouts over 5 1/3 innings in a 7-6 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. Gonzalez had a rough go in this one as the Brewers were all over him from the outset. […]

Drew Rasmussen Optioned To Triple-A Durham

Tampa Bay Devil Rays starting pitcher Drew Rasmussen was sent down to Triple-A Durham on Sunday. The 25-year old has pitched in 16 games this season, 15 with the Brewers and one with the Devil Rays. Tampa Bay needs to open a roster spot for Wander Franco's soon-to-be promotion. Rasmussen carries a 3.86 ERA in […]

Adalberto Mondesi Leaves Game Sunday With Potential Injury

Kansas City Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi exited Sunday's contest as he felt something on his side that was bothering him. Mondesi recently came off the injured list, so the Royals will be highly cautious with the 25-year-olds health. Per manager Mike Matheny there is no information on Mondesi's issue currently. Before exiting the game, he […]

Kenley Jansen Picks Up 18th Save

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen recorded his 18th save of the season versus the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday. Jansen tossed a 1-2-3 ninth inning and recorded one strikeout in his performance. Jansen has continued to operate as one of the best closers in the game and he now owns a healthy 1.52 ERA. He […]

Bryse Wilson Struggles On Sunday

Atlanta Braves pitcher Bryse Wilson surrendered a loss Sunday against St. Louis. Wilson gave up eight hits and five runs in four frames. He struck out four but collected the loss dropping his record to 2-3 on Saturday. Wilson has pitched in 28 2/3 innings playing in six games. The right-hander doesn't impact fantasy baseball […]

Albert Pujols Hits 11th Home Run

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Albert Pujols went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run in Sunday's victory versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. The home run would be his sixth in a Dodger uniform. Pujols has still shown his ability to go yard late in his career and he is now hitting .228 with 11 home runs […]

AJ Pollock Knocks In Three Runs

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder AJ Pollock went 3-for-4 with a walk, double and three RBI in Sunday's victory versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. The common theme with Pollock throughout his career has been health and he has performed well when he has been on the field this season. In 143 at-bats, Pollock is hitting .266 with […]

Tony Gonsolin Only Lasts 3 2/3 Innings

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin picked up another no-decision in Sunday's contest versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. Gonsolin went 3 2/3 innings and allowed three hits, one run, zero walks and struck out two on the afternoon. It was Gonsolin's third start of the season and tied for his longest outing since returning from […]

Jake Lamb Hits Fifth Home Run

Chicago White Sox outfielder Jake Lamb went 1-for-2 with a walk and a two-run home run in Sunday's loss versus the Houston Astros. The home run would be the only offense that the White Sox would this afternoon. Lamb hasn't played much for the Pale Hose, but he has shown power when he has. Lamb […]

Dallas Keuchel Struggles In Return To Houston

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel struggled against the Houston Astros on Sunday afternoon. The veteran lefty only lasted 2 2/3 innings and allowed seven hits, six runs (three earned), four walks and struck out three in his return to Houston. It wasn't what the veteran was looking to do versus his former squad […]

Craig Kimbrel K's Two For 20th Save

Chicago Cubs closer Craig Kimbrel recorded his 20th save on the season versus the Miami Marlins in Sunday's victory. Kimbrel worked a 1-2-3 inning and recorded two strikeouts in his performance. The veteran continues to excel this season and now owns a miniscule 0.61 ERA. The upcoming free agent was rumored to be on the […]

Alec Mills Tosses Five Scoreless Innings In Victory

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Alec Mills threw five scoreless innings in Sunday's victory versus the Miami Marlins. Mills also allowed six hits with no walks and three strikeouts. It was only his third start of the season and he is now 3-1 with a 5.18 ERA. Mills has mostly worked out of the bullpen this […]

Aristides Aquino Steals A Base In Loss

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Aristides Aquino went 0-for-1 with a walk and a steal in a 3-2 loss to the San Diego Padres on Sunday. Aquino was not initially in the starting lineup but he pinch-hit for Tucker Barnhart in the contest and wound up picking up his first steal of the season. Aquino hasn't been […]

Leury Garcia Held Out Again On Sunday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Leury Garcia (knee) was not in the lineup on Sunday against the Astros. Garcia continues to deal with right knee soreness after injuring it on Wednesday against the Tampa Bay Rays. While he did manage to suit up on Saturday, fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day ahead of Tuesday's series opener […]

Luis Castillo Takes 10th Loss

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo took a hard-luck loss in his Sunday start against the San Diego Padres. Castillo allowed three runs (two earned) over six innings of work in the 3-2 loss. He struck out seven and walked three in the contest. Castillo got off to a horrid start this season but he has […]