Justin Dunn Allows One Hit In Five Innings Sunday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Justin Dunn showed off his potential yet again on Sunday against the San Diego Padres, allowing one run on just one hit and three walks while striking out four in five innings. The one hit was a solo home run to Fernando Tatis Jr. Dunn has been excellent at limiting base […]

Victor Reyes Likely To Be Recalled Before Monday's Game

Detroit Tigers outfielder Victor Reyes is expected to be recalled from Triple-A prior to Monday's game against the Cleveland Indians. It sounds like Reyes will return to the big leagues following the demotion of outfielder JaCoby Jones. Reyes was struggling at the plate in early May before being sent to the minors. Since then, he […]

Alex Verdugo Pinch Hits Sunday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo (hamstring) pinch-hit in Sunday's contest against the Philadelphia Phillies, grouding into a force-out against Archie Bradley in the nith inning. It was Verdugo's first appearance since Friday, when he left the game with a hamstring strain. This appearance is a very good sign that the issue is not a […]

Eduardo Rodriguez Saddled With Third Loss Sunday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez took his third loss of the season Sunday against the Phillies, who blitzed him right from the start for four runs in the first inning. Manager Alex Cora was hoping Rodriguez could get through six innings, but Rodriguez only managed four. He allowed four runs on five hits […]

Rafael Devers Goes Deep Yet Again Sunday

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers went deep in the top of the ninth inning Sunday, hitting a solo shot off of Phillies reliever Archie Bradley. It was his 13th of the season. Devers is now tied for fourth in the major league home run race, and has been consistently excellent all season. He's […]

Franchy Cordero Launches Monster Home Run

Boston Red Sox outfielder Franchy Cordero hit his first home run of the season Sunday, a 474-foot moon shot off of Phillies starter Zack Wheeler in the top of the eighth inning. Even after the solo homer, Cordero's OPS for the year is a paltry .501, and he is on the roster bubble with Christian […]

Cody Poteet Throws Seven Scoreless Innings

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Cody Poteet was outstanding Sunday afternoon, throwing seven scoreless innings against the New York Mets. Poteet allowed three hits and no walks and struck out four. In doing so, he lowered his ERA for the season to 1.06 and improved his record to 2-0 in three starts. Poteet has come out […]

Yu Darvish Wins With An Assist From Slam Diego

San Diego Padres starter Yu Darvish earned his fifth victory Sunday against the Seattle Mariners, tossing seven innings of one-run baseball. The right-hander navigated around seven hits to yield one earned run, managing a tight contest until the Friars blew it open with seven runs combined in the sixth and seventh inning. Darvish fanned five […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Blasts Off Over Weekend Series

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. finished 3-for-3 with two home runs, three runs scored and six RBI Sunday against the Seattle Mariners. El Niño continued his torrid run in his first at-bat, launching a no-doubter off starter Justin Dunn. He singled in a run in the sixth frame before crushing a grand slam […]

Luis Castillo Struggles Again On Sunday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo struggled in a 9-4 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday. Castillo allowed five runs over five innings of work while striking out five and walking four. It has been a dreadful start to the season for Castillo, who now has a 1-7 record, 7.61 ERA, 1.80 WHIP, and 45 […]

Nick Mariano's Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Most teams have played roughly 45 games this season, meaning we're nearly 28% of the way through our glorious return to full-season baseball. Mind the marathon factor and adjust your appetite for risk accordingly given your standings, be mindful of targeting certain categories and […]

Nick Castellanos Homers, Drives In Three

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos went 3-for-4 with two doubles, a homer, a walk, and three RBI in a 9-4 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday. Castellanos' big afternoon was one of the few bright spots for the Reds, who dropped two of three to their division rivals over the weekend. Castellanos is having […]

Dallas Keuchel Fails To Record Out In Fifth Inning

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel picked up another no-decision on Sunday versus the New York Yankees. The veteran left with the bases loaded in the bottom of the fifth and no outs recorded. He would finish with a final line of six hits, three runs (one earned), two walks and struck out four […]

Tony Gonsolin Tosses 38 Pitches On Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin (shoulder) made a rehab start for Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday. Gonsolin logged 38 pitches in total, allowing no runs while fanning three. The 27-year-old is eligible to come off the injured list at the end of May, and with another productive outing or two for OKC in […]

Andrew Vaughn Has Big Pinch-Hit Home Run

Chicago White Sox first baseman/outfielder Andrew Vaughn came up with a big pinch-hit home run versus the New York Yankees in Sunday's loss. Vaughn hit the solo blast off of closer Aroldis Chapman to tie the game 4-4 at the time. Vaughn had been in a slump entering the game and didn't get the start […]

Yasmani Grandal Hits Sixth Home Run

Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal went 1-for-2 with a walk and a solo home run in Sunday's loss versus the New York Yankees. Grandal has been off to a very slow start offensively, but six of his 12 hits on the season have been home runs. He has also drawn 37 walks on the […]

Jose Urquidy To Make Double-A Start On Wednesday

Houston Astros starting pitcher Jose Urquidy (shoulder) is scheduled to make a rehab start for Double-A Corpus Christi on Wednesday. This is another step in the right direction, and it comes after the 25-year-old has been throwing bullpen sessions. The righty hasn't played since the middle of May due to shoulder discomfort. However, he is […]

Jose Abreu Crushes Home Run

Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu continued his strong month of May by going 1-for-4 with a towering two-run home run in Sunday's loss versus the New York Yankees. Abreu sat out the first the three games of the week with an ankle sprain, but hasn't missed a beat since returning to the lineup. […]

Max Muncy Hits Another Home Run

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy continues to rake the ball. Muncy went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Sunday's victory versus the San Francisco Giants. The home run would be his tenth of the season and his second in as many days. Muncy was hitting .222 with three home runs […]

Franmil Reyes Could Be Out For Up To Seven Weeks

Cleveland Indians outfielder Franmil Reyes (abdomen) could be out for up to seven weeks. Reyes was yanked from Saturday's matchup against Minnesota due to a left oblique strain, and while he could be back sooner, he may also be out longer than expected. The 25-year-old has been one of the most productive fantasy options this […]

Gavin Lux Hits Grand Slam In Victory

Los Angeles Dodgers middle infielder Gavin Lux went 2-for-5 with a grand slam in Sunday's victory versus the San Francisco Giants. Lux was originally slated to bat fifth, but moved to the leadoff spot with outfielder Mookie Betts (shoulder) being scratched. Lux has been given an everyday opportunity this season and he struggled in April, […]

Matt Duffy Out Of The Lineup Against Cardinals

Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Duffy (back) is listed as out for Sunday's matchup against the St. Louis Cardinals. According to skipper David Ross, the veteran is currently dealing with tightness in his lower back. Although he is considered day-to-day, fantasy managers should hear more about his status ahead of the series opener against the […]

Kyle Garlick Hits Go-Ahead Homer

Minnesota Twins outfielder Kyle Garlick came up big for his team in Sunday's extra-innings win over the Cleveland Indians. Garlick entered the game as a defensive replacement for Max Kepler (hamstring) in the seventh inning. He stepped up to the plate with the game tied and two runners on in the 10th inning and proceeded […]

Julio Urias Earns Seventh Victory

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urias continued his strong season with his seventh victory on the season versus the San Francisco Giants on Sunday. Urias went six frames and allowed two hits, two runs, zero walks and struck out ten on the afternoon. The lefty also chipped in offensively by going 2-for-3 with three […]

Carson Kelly To Come Off IL Shortly

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Carson Kelly (toe) will return to the lineup upon completing his stint on the 10-day injured list. He fractured his toe back on May 13 and will likely be back on the field for the team's upcoming series against the San Francisco Giants, which begins on Tuesday. The 26-year-old is batting .338 […]

Max Kepler Belts Fifth Homer Sunday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in Sunday's victory over the Cleveland Indians. Kepler got the Twins on the board in the fourth inning, homering on a Zach Plesac 2-0 changeup. The blast traveled 388 feet at an exit velocity of 103.7 MPH and was his fifth […]

Taylor Widener Pulled From Game On Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Taylor Widener (groin) was pulled from Sunday's contest against the Rockies. This is not good news, especially since the righty was making his first start after missing a month with the same ailment. The 26-year-old lasted nearly two innings. However, fantasy managers should be prepared for another trip to the injured […]

Tyler Duffey Picks Up Save

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Tyler Duffey notched his first save of the season in Sunday's 8-5 victory over the Cleveland Indians in extra innings Sunday. Duffey allowed one walk but fanned two batters to lock down the win for Minnesota. The veteran reliever has now pitched two scoreless frames since allowing three runs to the […]

Mookie Betts Dealing With Shoulder Soreness

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts (shoulder) is listed as day-to-day. Manager Dave Roberts indicated that the 28-year-old is currently dealing with shoulder soreness, an ailment that has now kept him out for the last two games. Betts' next opportunity to suit up will come on Tuesday against the Houston Astros. However, it wouldn't be […]

Hansel Robles Blows Save Sunday

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Hansel Robles blew his second save of the season in Sunday's win over the Cleveland Indians. Robles entered the game with a 5-4 lead in the ninth and walked the leadoff batter before allowing an infield single. He then surrendered the game-tying run on a Jordan Luplow sacrifice. Fortunately for Robles, […]