Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Logs Two Hits Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. went 2-for-4 in the team's 5-3 loss to the Red Sox on Sunday. Both hits went for singles as he upped his average to .295 on the season despite moving down the order from third to fifth over the weekend. Owners shouldn't be concerned with the bump down […]

Hunter Dozier Activated From IL, Hitting Cleanup Sunday

Kansas City Royals first baseman/designated hitter Hunter Dozier was placed on the active roster for Sunday’s contest against the Twins, set to make his season debut after having missed the early part of the year after a positive COVID-19 test. While Kansas City signed Maikel Franco to become the third baseman, Dozier moves over to […]

Bo Bichette Extends Hit Streak To Five

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette extended his hitting streak to five games during the team's 5-3 loss to the Red Sox Sunday. His lone hit of the afternoon went for a solo shot in the sixth off Nathan Eovaldi, his second of the season. Bichette is hitting .289 with just one walk so far […]

Sean Manaea Eyes First Quality Start Of 2020 On Monday

Oakland Athletics left-handed pitcher Sean Manaea entered the 2020 season with considerable pomp after a terrific five-start conclusion (4-0, 1.21 ERA) to last season. But things have gone completely sideways to begin the new year, with Manaea having yielded 13 runs (11 earned) in 12 ⅓ innings in three starts. The starkest difference is how […]

Darius Bazley Hits Five Three-Pointers Versus Thunder

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Darius Bazley, a 30.2 percent three-point shooter this season, was a flamethrower from deep Sunday versus the Wizards. Five of his nine treys found the bottom of the net, and he scored 23 points in 26 minutes off the bench. He also pulled down seven boards and dished out one assist. […]

Cavan Biggio Cranks Fourth Homer

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman/outfielder Cavan Biggio notched his fourth homer of the year during the team's 5-3 loss to the Red Sox Sunday. He finished the afternoon going 1-for-3 with a walk out of the leadoff spot, where he's finding some comfort after three-straight starts there. Biggio is hitting just .192 so far on […]

Matt Shoemaker Bit By Long Ball In No-Decision

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Matt Shoemaker had a nice bounce-back outing in Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Red Sox. He struck out six batters over six innings, issuing no walks while giving up three runs (two earned) in the no-decision. Two of his three hits allowed were solo home runs, but he was otherwise […]

Eddy Alvarez Has A Three Hit Game On Sunday

Miami Marlins rookie second baseman Eddy Alvarez had a strong game on Sunday, going 3-for-4 with a double and two singles. Alvarez has been playing excellent defense, but had struggled with the bat until this one. The former Olympic speed skater is hitting .231 with a .538 OPS. He'll help the Marlins a lot more […]

Charlie Morton Not Concerned About Early Exit Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays right-handed pitcher Charlie Morton was removed from Sunday’s game against the Yankees after throwing only two innings due to tightness. But after the contest, Morton stated that he was “not worried about it” and was confident that he wouldn’t miss much time. Whether that means he will make his scheduled start next […]

Zach Britton Takes His First Loss Of The Season

New York Yankees relief pitcher Zach Britton was tagged with the loss on Sunday, allowing a walk-off run against the Rays on Sunday. Britton failed to generate a single whiff over his 19 pitches, and a pair of hard-hit balls allowed the Rays to drive in the winning run. Sunday’s loss breaks a 68-appearance streak […]

Pablo Lopez Struggles With Control On Sunday

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez wasn't at his best on Sunday against the Mets. He took the loss, tossing five innings while allowing three runs (two earned) on five hits and four walks. He struck out four while evening his record at 1-1. Lopez was excellent his first time out but didn't have the […]

Reynaldo Lopez, Carlos Rodon Progressing In Rehab

Chicago White Sox right-handed pitcher Reynaldo Lopez and left-handed pitcher Carlos Rodon are both currently absent from the team’s starting rotation, but are building towards their respective returns as of Sunday. Lopez threw a side session, per manager Rick Renteria, while Rodon played catch Saturday. Lopez has made just one start in 2020, recording two […]

Gleyber Torres Extends Hit Streak To Three Games

New York Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres extended his hit streak to three games with a 1-for-3 performance on Sunday. Torres broke a 24-at-bat hitless streak in the first game of Saturday’s doubleheader, and he appears to be heating up after a slow start to the season. Poor contact quality has been the primary driver of […]

Vince Velasquez Effective Vs Braves

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Vince Velasquez allowed one run in four innings pitched in a no-decision vs the Braves Sunday. Velasquez wasn't dominant as he allowed three hits and three walks, but salvaged fantasy value by striking out six. While the results were a mixed bag, Velasquez did generate 13 swinging strikes on just 76 […]

Yordan Alvarez Cranks Home Run In Intrasquad Game

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez continues to make his path back toward the big league roster after getting a delayed start to 2020. On Sunday, he mashed a home run during an intrasquad game, just a day after collecting a pair of doubles. Manager Dusty Baker has reiterated that he isn’t sure when Alvarez […]

James Paxton Picks Up 11 Strikeouts On Sunday

New York Yankees starting pitcher James Paxton finally had a good start on Sunday, allowing three runs over 6.1 innings with 11 strikeouts and just one walk. Paxton cruised through six innings before allowing back-to-back home runs in the seventh, and fantasy players should be encouraged by the 31-year-old’s performance. Paxton looked better than he […]

Tim Anderson To Travel For Next Series, Activation Likely

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson has been out of the lineup since July 31 with a right groin strain. Anderson will make the trip with the club to Detroit for the series that begins Monday, which lends credence to the idea that he would be activated and ready to man shortstop again. In his […]

Ian Happ Backed To Be Everyday Centerfielder

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ now has a stranglehold on the center field job, per manager David Ross, who said that even with the impressive play of rookie Nico Hoerner, Happ remains the team’s primary center fielder, no matter the opposing starting pitcher. Despite having hit ninth in seven of his 10 starts this season, […]

Henderson Alvarez Inks Deal To Join Pirates

Right-handed pitcher Henderson Alvarez has signed a deal to join Pittsburgh, who has seen many notable members of their staff already hit the injured list in 2020. Alvarez is best known for the no-hitter that he tossed on the final day of the 2013 regular season, before becoming the Marlins’ Opening Day starter in ‘14. […]

Trevor Bauer To Pitch Saturday Instead

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Trevor Bauer will pitch on Saturday against the Pirates instead of on Wednesday. Bauer will get extra rest coming off of a dominant start against the Brewers, where he struck out 12 on six innings of one-run ball. The 29-year-old has been excellent to start the season, with a minuscule 0.95 ERA […]

Jamal Murray Struggles To Find The Net Against Jazz

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray was not at his best versus the Jazz on Saturday. Although he scored 23 points, he only converted on 10 of his 25 field goals. He also went 2-for-8 from beyond the arc and 1-for-4 from the charity stripe. Murray contributed in other areas, though, as he collected 12 rebounds […]

Latest Cardinals Tests Come Back Negative

The St. Louis Cardinals have been tested recently and they've come back negative, according to Jon Heyman. The team hasn't played since July 29 after a COVID-19 outbreak hit their roster. The league has reportedly postponed their game on Monday against the Pirates, though perhaps there's a chance they can play sometime this coming week.

Jordan Clarkson Serves As Scoring Punch Off The Bench

Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson does not deserve blame for his team coming up short against the Nuggets on Saturday. In 25 minutes, he managed to score 19 points, and with great efficiency, no less. Clarkson shot 6-for-14 from the field and five of his nine three-point tries found the bottom of the net. Considering […]

Eric Hosmer Not In Sunday's Lineup

San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer is not in Sunday's lineup against the Diamondbacks. Hosmer returned on Saturday after missing several games with an illness and went 0-for-4. The team said he is doing well and taking groundballs at first base, so it sounds like they are just easing him back into his workload. […]

Pedro Severino Sits Sunday With Left Wrist Soreness

Baltimore Orioles catcher Pedro Severino (wrist) did not start Sunday's game against the Nationals after being hit on the left wrist by a pitch in Saturday's game. Manager Brandon Hyde had intended to start Severino until checking on him prior to the game, per MASN Sport's Roch Kubatko. Severino has gotten off to a hot […]

Craig Kimbrel Works Scoreless Inning In Simulated Game

Chicago Cubs reliever Craig Kimbrel worked a scoreless inning in a simulated game at Wrigley Field. Kimbrel threw 11 pitches, allowing one hit and striking out two batters. Manager David Ross said that he looked "more like the Craig we've seen flashes of", as he generated more swing-and-miss stuff. Ross also said that the team […]

Joe Ingles Provides Aid In Scoring And Playmaking Departments

Utah Jazz guard Joe Ingles served as a scoring/facilitating dynamo in a double-overtime loss to the Nuggets. He notched a double-double of 11 points and 13 assists in 47 minutes. On the downside, Ingles turned the rock over three times and his plus/minus of minus-24 was the worst mark on the team. That being said, […]

Joonas Korpisalo Back in Net for Blue Jackets

Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Joonas Korpisalo will get the start for Game 5 with teammate Elvis Merzlikins out due to injury. Korpisalo started the first three games of the series, stopping 76 of the 81 shots that he faced before getting pulled for Merzlikins in the Game 3 comeback win. Now with Merzlikins injured, and […]

Corey Seager Still Not Doing Baseball Activities

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager (back) is day-to-day but still hasn't been able to engage in any baseball activities. Seager sustained the back injury while moving to his left on a groundball during Friday's game. It doesn't appear to be too serious yet, as the team is not considering a stint on the injured […]

JaCoby Jones Leaves Game With Abdominal Tightness

Detroit Tigers outfielder JaCoby Jones (abdominal tightness) left Sunday's game after tweaking his core on a swing. Jones was pushing to stay in the game but manager Ron Gardenhire wasn't having it, replacing the 28-year-old with Harold Castro in the bottom of the third inning. Jones has been the hottest hitter in a suddenly resurgent […]