Patrick Sandoval K's 10 Against Mariners

Los Angeles Angels starter Patrick Sandoval punched out 10 hitters through six innings of work as the Angels fell to the Mariners 9-5 on Sunday. The left-hander allowed three runs but produced another solid performance since being inserted into the starting rotation. Sandoval has now allowed seven runs over 20 innings pitched as a starter […]

Shohei Ohtani Coaxes Three Walks In Defeat

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani went 0-for-2 but scored one run and collected three walks in the Angels loss to the Mariners on Sunday. Ohtani is stuck in a 2-for-16 rut over his last five offensive starts and his batting average for the season has dipped to .256. The talented two-way player is […]

Justin Upton Homers In Loss

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton went 2-for-4, including his 13th home run of the season, in the Angels 9-5 loss to the Mariners on Sunday. Upton has turned on the power over the last week, popping three home runs over his last four games. The veteran has seemingly shaken loose from hitting .188 over […]

Alex Reyes Takes A Loss On Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals closer Alex Reyes took the loss on Sunday, allowing a run in a tie game. He dropped his record to 3-2 and saw his ERA go up to 0.90. He ended up pitching a full inning, allowing a solo home run, a walk, and recording two strikeouts. Reyes has mostly been excellent, […]

John Gant Gets Hit Hard On Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher John Gant got hit hard in Sunday's start against the Cincinnati Reds. Gant lasted four innings, allowing seven runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out two. He allowed two home runs, both to apparent future hall of famer Jesse Winker. Gant has been excellent all season, but […]

Alex Verdugo Launches Long Home Run Sunday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo got the scoring started Sunday night, launching a very long home run off Yankees starting pitcher Domingo German. It was Verdugo's eight long-ball of the year, and his only hit in five at-bats in the game. Verdugo has been a very solid contributor all season long, and fantasy managers […]

Marwin Gonzalez Homers Sunday

Boston Red Sox utility man Marwin Gonzalez hit his second home run of the year Sunday night, a two-run shot off Yankees reliever Lucas Luetge. Gonzalez has been resurgent over his last three games, going 4-for-11 after only recording one hit in his previous 10 games. Gonzalez seemed on the verge of falling out of […]

Hunter Renfroe Reaches Base Three Times

Boston Red Sox outfielder Hunter Renfroe reached base three times against the Yankees Sunday night, going 1-for-2 with two walks and a run scored. Renfroe has been producing at a torrid pace over the last month with a .324/.359/.577 slash line over his last thirty games, and he's only been better and better in that […]

No Structural Damage Found In John Means' Shoulder

Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Sunday that an MRI exam on starting pitcher John Means' (shoulder) left shoulder revealed no structural damage, per MLB.com's Joe Trezza. Means was placed on the 10-day injured list earlier in the day after experiencing shoulder fatigue in his Saturday start. The good news is that the injury is […]

Xander Bogaerts Drives In Three Sunday

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts came through in the clutch Sunday, driving in two of his three RBI in the top of the 10th inning. Bogaerts was 2-for-3 with a walk and a sacrifice fly in the contest. He's been a top fantasy option all season with a .318/.376/.536 slash line with 10 home […]

Ryan Mountcastle Continues To Heat Up Sunday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Ryan Mountcastle continued to produce at the plate in Sunday's 18-5 win over the Indians, going 3-for-5 with two singles, a double, two RBI, and a strikeout. The 24-year-old started the season off very slowly but has been on fire lately and now has a .254/.282/.447 slash line with eight home […]

Maikel Franco Plates Two Sunday

Baltimore Orioles third baseman Maikel Franco contributed in Sunday's 18-5 win over the Indians, going 2-for-5 with two singles and two RBI. Franco has been a huge fantasy disappointment after a great 2020 campaign and now owns a poor .203/.247/.346 slash line with six home runs and 28 RBI. It is possible that he could […]

Caleb Smith Strikes Out Season-High Eight In Loss

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Caleb Smith allowed one run on three hits and two walks while striking out a season-high eight over five innings in a 2-0 loss to the Brewers. Despite being tagged with his second loss of the season, it was Smith's best outing to date as he lowered his ERA from 3.32 […]

Anthony Santander Plates Three Sunday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander played his part in Sunday's 18-5 trouncing of the Indians, going 3-for-5 with two singles, a double, and three RBI. The 26-year-old has started to pick things up since returning from the injured list with an ankle sprain and now owns a .269/.297/.420 slash line with three home runs and […]

Garrett Richards Scatters Eight Hits Across Five Innings

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Garrett Richards allowed three runs against the Yankees in five innings Sunday, scattering eight hits and two walks while striking out six batters. He did not factor into the decision. Fantasy managers will be pleased to see Richards walk less than four batters for the first time in his last […]

Ketel Marte Leads Offense With Two Hits Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Ketel Marte led the team on offense on Sunday, finishing 2-for-4 with a strikeout in a 2-0 loss to the Brewers. After Corbin Burnes had retired the first 10 batters of the game in order, Marte broke through with a single to right field in the top of the fourth inning. His […]

Mitch Keller Placed On COVID-19 IL Sunday

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Mitch Keller (COVID-19) was placed on the COVID-19 injured list on Sunday, according to Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. This move comes two days after Keller exited his start due to what was announced as a heat-related illness, but when asked manager Derek Shelton could not comment on whether that […]

Jorge Lopez Earns Win Sunday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Jorge Lopez improved to 2-6 in Sunday's 18-5 win over the Indians. Lopez pitched five innings, allowing three runs on four hits (including a two-run home run) and three walks with two strikeouts. The 28-year-old has a 5.30 ERA on the season, but has pitched much better lately. His ERA through […]

Matt Barnes Blows Second Save, Earns Lucky Win

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Matt Barnes blew the save Sunday night against the Yankees. It was just the second time this year that Barnes had not come through with an opportunity to close out the game. Appearing in his third consecutive game, Barnes walked two and gave up a hit to relinquish the one-run […]

Chad Kuhl Records Quality Start In Loss Sunday

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Chad Kuhl put up a solid performance against the Marlins on Sunday, recording a quality start but earning the loss in a 3-1 defeat. Kuhl allowed three runs — two earned — on three hits and one walk while striking out two for his best outing of the season. He's far […]

Kyle Seager Drives In Two Sunday

Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager picked up two RBI Sunday, going 1-for-3 with a walk. Though Seager's OPS has been steadily slipping since his hot start to the year and now sits at a disappointing .714, Seager continues to come through with big hits when runners are in scoring position. He now has 36 […]

Cedric Mullins Homers Again Sunday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins stayed red hot in Sunday's 18-5 win over the Indians, going 3-for-4 with a single, a double, a solo home run, two RBI, and two walks. The leadoff blast was Mullins' third HR in the last two games. The 26-year-old has hit well overall this season but has been on […]

Colin Moran Doubles In Return From IL

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Colin Moran went 1-for-4 with a double and one RBI in a 3-1 loss to the Marlins on Sunday. After missing nearly a full month with a groin strain, Moran didn't seem to have much problem at the plate as he drove in the team's only run of the day. After […]

J.P. Crawford Doubles Twice Sunday

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford continues to rake out of the leadoff spot, with another big game Sunday. Crawford went 2-for-3 with two doubles, a walk, two runs scored, and two RBI. Though his .702 OPS for the year doesn't seem all that impressive, Crawford has really turned it on of late with 15 total […]

Donovan Walton Fills the Box Score Sunday

Seattle Mariners utility man Donovan Walton had a big game Sunday out of the nine-spot in the order. Walton went 2-for-3 with his second career home run, a double, a walk, two RBI, and three runs scored. Walton has been in the starting lineup on a regular basis since mid-May, and he's been heating up […]

Logan Gilbert Collects First Win

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Logan Gilbert was credited with his first win Sunday after throwing five innings of one-run ball against the Angels. Gilbert allowed just two hits and four walks while striking out seven. After two tough outings to start his major league career, Gilbert has now strung together three solid starts. He'll want […]

J.D. Davis Still Recovering From Finger Injury

New York Mets infielder J.D. Davis has been injured since May 5th with a finger injury and has yet to swing a bat. There is no timetable currently when the 28-year-old will return. In 2021, Davis carried a .390 batting average to go along with two home runs and seven RBI. New York and fantasy […]

Brandon Nimmo Recovering From Injury

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo started swinging a bat again on Sunday. Nimmo has been sidelined since May 5th with a finger injury. It doesn't sound like the Mets will rush to get the outfielder back in the lineup. Through 21 games, Nimmo was batting .318 with one home run and eight RBI. Fantasy […]

Nolan Arenado Turns In A Strong Performance On Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado went 4-for-4 as his team lost to the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday. The former Colorado Rockies player recorded three singles, a double, a run scored, and two RBI. Arenado's June is off to a solid start as the third baseman is 7-for-8 in his last two contests. He […]

Brady Singer Strikes Out Seven In Loss To Minnesota

Kansas City Royals pitcher Brady Singer recorded a loss to Minnesota on Sunday. Singer allowed two runs, eight hits, and three walks while striking out seven. He threw 106 pitches in the game. The 24-year-old carries a 4.88 ERA with 62 strikeouts in 59 games this season. In 2021, Singer sports a 3-5 record and […]