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 […]

Brett Phillips Drives In Three In Win Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Brett Phillips went 2-for-4 with a triple, three RBI and two runs scored in a 13-3 victory over the Angels on Saturday afternoon. That snapped an 0-for-14 skid for Phillips, as he is now slashing .203/.315/.322 with three homers, 11 steals, 18 RBI and 22 runs scored over 60 games. At […]

Manuel Margot Homers In Win Over Angels

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Manuel Margot went 1-for-4 with a home run, one walk, two RBI and two runs scored in a 13-3 win over the Angels on Saturday. It was his eighth homer of the season and his third in his last 15 games, as he's now slashing .273/.344/.473 with two steals, nine RBI […]

Randy Arozarena Reaches Base Four Times In Win

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena went 3-for-4 with a double, a walk, one RBI and three runs scored in a 13-3 win over the Angels on Saturday. Arozarena has been on a tear recently, slashing .317/.379/.550 with three homers, two steals, 11 RBI and 11 runs scored over his last 15 games. This recent […]

Willie Calhoun Suffers Forearm Fracture Saturday

Texas Rangers designated hitter Willie Calhoun (forearm) has suffered a fractured left forearm after being hit by a pitch on Saturday, according to Kennedi Landry of MLB.com. Manager Chris Woodward said the team doesn't know the full extent of his injury just yet, but unsurprisingly he's going to miss some time. Calhoun was hit by […]

Ji-Man Choi Has Four Hits In Win Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi went 4-for-5 with a double, two RBI and two runs scored in a 13-3 win over the Angels on Saturday afternoon. Four hits was a season-high for Choi, who has been having a nice season so far after missing time due to injuries. Over 27 games this year, […]

Tommy La Stella Has Setback In Rehab Assignment

San Francisco Giants infielder Tommy La Stella (hand, hamstring) has a small fracture in his throwing hand and will be shut down from baseball activities for two weeks, according to Maria Guardado of MLB.com. La Stella had just joined Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday to begin a rehab assignment as he works his way back from […]

Ryan Yarbrough Set To Start Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Ryan Yarbrough will start for the team against the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday. The 29-year-old has made 15 appearances for the Rays this year, 10 of which have been starts. All told in 80 1/3 innings, he's worked to a 4.59 ERA while collecting 66 strikeouts and 14 walks. The […]

Wil Myers Not In Lineup Saturday Night

San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers is not in the starting lineup on Saturday night. This looks to just be a night off for Myers, who has played in nine straight and 19 of the team's last 21 games. Myers has been hitting well over his last 15 games, slashing .260/.309/.460 with two homers, one […]

Corey Kluber Unlikely To Return Before September

New York Yankees starting pitcher Corey Kluber (shoulder) is unlikely to be activated before September, according to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. Hoch reports that general manager Brian Cashman said the team does not expect him to return until August or September, with Hoch adding that September seemed a more likely timeframe for his return. Kluber […]

Tyler Stephenson Hits Pinch-Hit Solo HR

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson went 1-for-1 in a 4-1 win over the Atlanta Braves on Saturday. Stephenson hit a pinch-hit, solo homer for his team in the eighth inning to tack on an insurance run in the win. The rookie catcher is putting together a quality first season, hitting .274 with five homers, 30 […]

Kolten Wong Exits Early With Calf Tightness

Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Kolten Wong (calf) exited Saturday's game due to left calf tightness, according to Will Sammon of The Athletic. Wong was replaced in the top of the eighth inning as part of a double switch, but before his exit he was 3-for-4 with a double, a stolen base and a run scored. […]

Amir Garrett Picks Up Fifth Save

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Amir Garrett turned in a scoreless ninth inning to save a 4-1 win over the Atlanta Braves on Saturday. Garrett struck out one and worked around one hit to earn his fifth save in seven chances. The veteran lefty lost the closer's role early in the season due to ineffectiveness but he […]

Jesse Winker Dealing With Hip Contusion

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker (hip) left Saturday's game with a right hip contusion, according to C. Trent Rosencrans of The Athletic. Winker had grounded out in the bottom of the fifth inning before being replaced on defense in the top of the sixth. Winker said after the game that he felt fine and was […]