Freddie Freeman Knocks 14th Home Run Thursday

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman recorded his 14th home run of 2021 on Thursday. Freeman went 2-for-5 with a single and homer. Through 219 at-bats, the veteran first baseman has a low .228 batting average, but he does have 14 home runs and 33 RBI. Fantasy managers look for Freeman's batting average to improve […]

Brandon Brennan Added To Boston's Bullpen

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Brandon Brennan was called up prior to Thursday's game against the Houston Astros. With the bullpen being taxed heavily lately, Brennan represents a fresh arm. He did not appear in Thursday's contest, but should be one of the first options out of the pen in the coming days. Brennan appeared […]

Hirokazu Sawamura Was Unavailable Thursday

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Hirokazu Sawamura was unavailable for Thursday's game against the Houston Astros with a sore hip, and it's possible he will end up on the injured list in the coming days. Sawamura is having a strong season, with a 2.63 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, two wins, four holds, and 33 strikeouts in […]

Bobby Dalbec Drives In Two Thursday

Boston Red Sox first baseman Bobby Dalbec has struggled mightily against right-handed pitching this year, slashing only .142/.209/.255 in 106 at-bats, but he drew the start against Zack Greinke and the Astros nonetheless and came through with a double, a single, and two RBI in five at-bats. With a much-stronger .859 OPS against lefties, Dalbec […]

Chris Martin Blows A Save Opportunity On Thursday

Atlanta Braves closer Chris Martin attempted to close out Thursday's game against the Phillies with a 3-1 lead to work with in the tenth inning. He gave up three hits and three runs while blowing his first save of the season and collecting his second loss. Atlanta pitchers have blown two save opportunities in two […]

Christian Arroyo Homers, Drives In Four

Boston Red Sox utility man Christian Arroyo was dropped to eighth in the lineup against the right-handed Zack Greinke and the Houston Astros Thursday, and he came up big. Arroyo went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and a bases-loaded walk. The home run was his second of the year, bringing him within one off […]

Christian Vazquez Fills The Box Score Thursday

Boston Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez had a big game Thursday, going 3-for-4 with a hit-by-pitch, three RBI, and two runs scored against the Houston Astros. Vazquez has not hit as well as expected this year, especially in the extra-base department, as he has just ten doubles and three home runs on the year. In […]

Hunter Renfroe Scores Twice Thurday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Hunter Renfroe went 1-for-4 with a walk and two runs scored in Thursday's matchup against the Houston Astros. After a torrid May in which he slashed .319/.333/.604, Renfroe is now consistently batting in the fifth or sixth spot in the lineup and finding ways to contribute on a daily basis. Renfroe […]

Mike Minor Pitches A Gem On Thursday

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Mike Minor helped his team defeat the Oakland A's 6-1. Minor fanned eight opposing hitters while giving up one earned run and three hits in seven innings pitched. The left-hander now has a 5-3 record in 2021. He carries a 4.50 ERA in 74 innings pitched. This year, Minor has […]

Rafael Devers Scores Twice Thursday

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers scored two of the team's ten runs Thursday, going 2-for-5 with two singles against the Houston Astros. Devers has just two extra-base hits in his last 11 games, and has struggled to a .244/.295/.366 slash line in June, but Devers showed a good approach in this one, going […]

Xander Bogaerts Reaches Base Three Times Thursday

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts had another strong game Thursday, going 2-for-4 with a double, a walk, and two runs scored against the Houston Astros. Bogaerts has been excellent all season, and even better in his last seven games when he has slashed .423/.452/.615. He'll look to keep the offense going on Friday against […]

Trevor Story Goes 1-For-3 In Return On Thursday

Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story went 1-for-3 with a single, a run scored, a walk, and a strikeout in an 11-4 loss to the Miami Marlins on Thursday. Story had been out since May 27 with elbow inflammation so it was nice to see him back in the lineup. Unfortunately for the Rockies, it didn't […]

J.D. Martinez Hits 13th Home Run Thursday

Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez went deep off Houston Astros starting pitcher Zack Greinke in the third inning Thursday. The solo shot was his 13th home run of the year. For the game, Martinez went 1-for-4 with two runs and two RBI. Martinez has cooled considerably since his hot start to the year, […]

Kike Hernandez Has Two Hits In Return To Leadoff Spot

Boston Red Sox utility man Kike Hernandez returned to the leadoff spot Thursday and came through against the Houston Astros, going 2-for-4 with two doubles, a walk, a run, and an RBI. Hernandez has largely struggled in his first season in Boston, posting a .692 OPS with five homers and a steal, and his grasp […]

Brendan Rodgers Homers In Loss To Miami

Colorado Rockies' second baseman Brendan Rodgers went 2-for-2 with a solo home run and two RBI in an 11-4 loss to the Marlins on Thursday. Rodgers didn't start in this ball game but made his way into the lineup in the top of the seventh with the Rockies trailing 11-0. He took Marlins starter Trevor […]

Jesus Luzardo Has A Tough Outing On Thursday

Oakland A's relief pitcher Jesus Luzardo gave up three runs throwing in just over an inning of work on Thursday. Oakland lost to Kansas City 6-1. Luzardo has given up five runs and seven hits in his last two relief outings. Despite struggling Thursday, he typically hits the high 90s with his fastball. The left-hander […]

Eduardo Rodriguez Can't Complete Five Innings Thursday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez had another tough outing Thursday, allowing six runs on six hits and three walks over 4 2/3 innings. Rodriguez struck out five batters. His ERA has now ballooned to 6.03 for the year, and he's only managed to complete six innings in three of his 12 starts. There […]

Chi Chi Gonzalez Surrenders Eight Runs In Lopsided Loss

Colorado Rockies right-hander Chi Chi Gonzalez was destroyed in Thursday's 11-4 loss to the Miami Marlins. The 29-year-old hurler surrendered eight runs on 11 hits with six strikeouts and one walk across five innings. Gonzalez was making a spot start for the injured Jon Gray and it did not go well, at all. Adam Duvall, […]

Jake Fraley Steals Fourth Base

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jake Fraley stole his fourth base of the year Thursday. Fraley was otherwise 1-for-3 in the contest against the Tigers with a walk and a run scored. In just 38 at-bats across 15 games, Fraley now has two home runs and four steals. He has a safe fantasy floor with his outstanding […]

Jake Bauers Drives In A Run In Mariners Debut

Seattle Mariners first baseman/outfielder Jake Bauers made his team debut Thursday against the Tigers, and he contributed an RBI single in four at-bats. Bauers was acquired with the intention of spelling Evan White at first base and making the occasional start in the outfield, but he may be in for some additional playing time with […]

Mitch Haniger Homers Twice In Loss Thursday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger supplied most of the offense Thursday afternoon, going 2-for-4 with two solo home runs. Haniger now moves into a tie for the sixth most homers in the major leagues with 16. It's his first home run since May 29, and he now has a .258/.306/.525 slash line on the year […]

Justus Sheffield Hit Hard in Loss Thursday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Justus Sheffield had a rough go of it Thursday against the Detroit Tigers, allowing five runs (three earned) on six hits and a walk with three strikeouts in four innings. The defense did him no favors, but even so every bit of contact the Tigers made seemed to be hard. Of […]

Adley Rutschman Extends On-Base Streak To 19 Games

Baltimore Orioles catching prospect Adley Rutschman stayed red hot in Thursday's 7-4 win over Double-A Binghamton, going 1-for-4 with a two-run home run. The number 2 overall prospect now has a six-game hitting streak and a 19-game on-base streak. He also has nine HR on the season, three of which have come in the last […]

Coby White Undergoes Successful Surgery

Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (shoulder) underwent successful surgery on Thursday. White injured his left shoulder while playing in a game away from the team and is scheduled to be evaluated again in four months. Not good news for the former 2019 first-round pick, who had spots of efficiency during the 2021 campaign while also […]

Adam Engel Goes Yard In Victory

Chicago White Sox outfielder Adam Engel went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Thursday's victory versus the Toronto Blue Jays. Eaton returned to the White Sox last weekend and he has started three of the four games that he has been eligible for. Eaton is more known for his defense and can remain on […]

Michael Porter Jr. Probable For Game 3

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (back) will likely play in Game 3 against Phoenix. The 22-year-old has been dealing with tightness in his lower back since Game 1 but still managed to suit up for Game 2 on Wednesday. However, he has struggled during this series, averaging just 13 points and 6.5 boards. With […]

Yasmani Grandal Goes Yard In Thursday’s Victory

Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal went 1-for-3 with a walk and two-run home run in Thursday's victory versus the Toronto Blue Jays. Grandal hasn't had many hits this year, but he has been drawing plenty of walks and has shown power when he has made contact. The veteran is now hitting .160 with 10 […]

PJ Dozier Out Again On Friday

Denver Nuggets guard PJ Dozier (hip) remains out ahead of the Game 3 matchup against Phoenix. Dozier hasn't played since the end of May, and with the Nuggets dropping the first two games of the series, we may have already seen the last of him this season. Facundo Campazzo and Austin Rivers should continue to […]

Hyun-Jin Ryu Takes Loss Against White Sox

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu fell to 5-4 on the season as his club was defeated by the White Sox 5-2 on Thursday. The veteran southpaw surrendered three runs on five hits and a walk with three punchouts through six frames in the 95-pitch outing. Ryu had only one bad inning, which came […]