John Dodson Unable To Pull Out The Magic

John Dodson was unable to pull a rabbit out of the hat Saturday night to defeat Merab Dvalishvili. Dodson was taken down to the mat several times but was able to scramble back to his feet, only allowing  two official takedowns. Dodson was only able to reel off 27 significant strikes but was 18-for-20 in […]

Merab Dvailishvili Dominates To Open Up Main Card

After dropping his first two bouts in the UFC, Merab Dvailishvili has been one of the UFC's hottest fighters. Defeating John Dodson by unanimous decision, Dvailishvili has won his fifth bout in a row, all by unanimous decision. Do not look at the takedown stats and let that fool you. The Machine attempted 20 takedowns, […]

Bo Bichette's Injury Could Cost Him A Month

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette hit the injured list Sunday with a right knee sprain, but according to a source, the injury is "worse than expected." The source out of Buffalo has stated Bichette could be sidelined until mid-September, which would obviously be a massive blow to the club and fantasy owners. The youngster […]

Emilio Pagan's Nightmare Season Continues

San Diego Padres reliever Emilio Pagan took the loss Sunday against the Arizona Diamondbacks, serving up a game-clinching three-run homer. Summoned to protect a two-run lead in the eighth, the maligned Pagan relinquished a two-out blast to D-backs third baseman Eduardo Escobar. The 29-year-old has been a major bust since joining the Friars this offseason, […]

Randal Grichuk Homers Out Of The Two-Hole

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Randal Grichuk was bumped up to the two-hole for Sunday's second game of the doubleheader, where he didn't disappoint offensively. He finished the game going 2-for-4 with a two-run homer in the first inning, filling in the void left behind by Bo Bichette, who was placed on the IL. Grichuk may […]

Garrett Richards' Strong Start Squandered

San Diego Padres starter Garrett Richards lasted seven strong innings in a no-decision Sunday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Richards yielded a two-run blast to designated hitter Kole Calhoun in the third frame but otherwise held the D-backs scoreless, allowing six hits and two walks overall while fanning two. With the offense stranding 22 baserunners and […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Slugs Third Homer

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. swatted his third homer of the season during the team's 7-5 loss to the Rays on Sunday. Since the Jays played a makeshift doubleheader, his day was shortened slightly in the eight-inning affair as he finished the game going 2-for-3. Guerrero is hitting .246 on the year […]

Eric Hosmer Goes Yard In Second Straight Game

San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer went 1-for-4 and cracked another home run Sunday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Hosmer went yard for the third time in four games in the sixth frame against reliever Junior Guerra with a two-run shot. Aside from 12 missed games with a stomach issue, Hosmer’s been on a tear […]

Brady Singer A Tough-Luck Loser On Sunday

Kansas City Royals rookie starting pitcher Brady Singer had his longest outing of the year on Sunday and performed adequately well, but his offense failed to support him as he was tagged with a loss. The Royals fell 4-2 to the Minnesota Twins as Singer pitched 5 2/3 innings, allowing four hits, four walks and […]

Matt Shoemaker's Outing Cut Short By Ejection

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Matt Shoemaker threw four innings in Sunday's contest versus the Rays before getting ejected in between innings. He struck out seven and walked one while giving up three earned runs, all one a home run by Yoshitomo Tsutsugo. Shoemaker has been solid in four of his five starts this season, […]

Hunter Dozier Hits First Home Run Sunday

Kansas City Royals outfielder Hunter Dozier went yard for the first time this season on Sunday against the Minnesota Twins. Dozier was on the Injured List until last weekend while recovering from a positive COVID-19 test. Since his return to the team, he's been exclusively hitting third or fourth in the order. The home run […]

Zack Wheeler Improves To 3-0

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler allowed two runs in seven innings and earned his third win of the season Sunday vs the Mets. Wheeler scattered six hits and a walk while striking out four on the afternoon. Through four starts, Wheeler is sporting a solid 2.89 ERA and a 1.21 WHIP, but hasn't been […]

Jorge Soler Striking Out At Alarming Rate Past Week

Kansas City Royals outfielder/designated hitter Jorge Soler has always presented a boom or bust fantasy option. But over his past seven games, Soler has struck out in 15 of his 27 at-bats; yet he has still slugged two homers with six hits, four runs scored and four RBI. Making contact is imperative for Soler due […]

Burch Smith Lands On IL, James Kaprielian Called Up

Oakland Athletics right-handed pitcher Burch Smith has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a strained right forearm, paving the way for righty James Kaprielian, the club’s No. 13 prospect, to earn the call to the Major League roster. Smith had yet to be scored upon in 2020 prior to his outing Saturday; […]

Dee Gordon Hitless Again Sunday

Seattle Mariners second baseman Dee Gordon went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in Sunday's loss to the Astros. Gordon's role with the Mariners has certainly changed this season. Gordon has only started 11 of Seattle's 23 games this season with the emergence of their younger players. Through those 11 games, Gordon only has five hits and […]

Brian Dozier Designated For Assignment Sunday

New York Mets second baseman Brian Dozier was designated for assignment prior to Sunday’s contest against Philadelphia, paving the way for right-handed pitcher Franklyn Kilome to join the active roster. Dozier went just 2-for-15 with the Mets, producing a -6 OPS+ in his short tenure. New York had little use for the veteran with Robinson […]

Kyle Lewis Gets Two Hits In Loss Sunday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Kyle Lewis went 2-for-4 with an RBI in Sunday's loss to the Astros. These were the first hits for Lewis since Aug. 10 as his unsustainable BABIP starts to come back down to earth. However, his BABIP is still sitting at .426, so more regression should be expected. Lewis is up to […]

Edwin Rios Departs Sunday’s Contest Early With Injury

Los Angeles Dodgers first/third baseman Edwin Rios departed Sunday’s game against the Angels due to a tight left hamstring. Rios was starting in place of Justin Turner, who had the day off, but figures to reclaim his spot at the hot corner Monday. By socking a double in his lone at-bat Sunday, Rios raised his […]

Chris Davis Slotting Into Bench Role Moving Forward

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/designated hitter Chris Davis was out of the starting lineup again Sunday against Washington, having pinch-hit and struck out in the ninth. With his numbers (.133/.188/.200) having plummeted through the early part of the 2020 campaign, Davis is moving out of a full-time gig, paving the way for Renato Nunez to see […]

Yusei Kikuchi’s Neck Still An Issue, On Track To Start Thursday

Seattle Mariners left-handed pitcher Yusei Kikuchi is still battling the neck ailment that forced him to miss his previous start, which makes it all the more likely that he won’t be available until his next scheduled start, Thursday against the Dodgers. Kikuchi has amassed a 5.28 ERA across his first three starts in 2020, but […]

Dylan Moore Reaches Base Three Times Sunday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Dylan Moore went 1-for-2 with a double and two walks in Sunday's loss to the Astros. Though Moore hadn't had a hit in his previous four games, he has still been getting on base as he has walked in three of the four and has two steals in that span. Moore has […]

Yankees To Activate Aroldis Chapman On Monday

New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman is expected to rejoin the team on Monday after a lengthy coronavirus-related absence. Manager Aaron Boone was clear that Chapman would reclaim the closer role despite Zach Britton’s success, so Britton’s value takes a significant hit as a result. With a career 2.23 ERA and 30% K-BB, Chapman should […]

Justus Sheffield Posts Quality Start In No Decision

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Justus Sheffield gave up two runs, one earned, on six hits and a walk through six innings in a no decision against the Astros on Sunday. Sheffield has been improving every start this season and now has back to back quality starts, both of which came against good offenses in the […]

Roel Ramirez Gets Destroyed In His Debut

St. Louis Cardinals rookie relief pitcher Roel Ramirez got annihilated in his major league debut on Sunday. He got just two outs, allowing six runs on six hits and a walk. He threw 30 pitches, 17 for strikes, at one point allowing four home runs in a row. It was a disastrous outing for the […]

Dakota Hudson Throws Four Strong Innings In Sunday's Start

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Dakota Hudson pitched well in a short start on Sunday, tossing four innings. He allowed one run on two hits and a walk while striking out three. Hudson threw 55 pitches, 34 for strikes. Hudson has had trouble pitching late into games but has shown flashes of upside when he's […]

Sandy Alcantara Could Start Next Weekend

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara is "nearing a return" to the mound. He and all of the 18 Marlins on the COVID-19 injured list have been allowed back to the alternate training site in Jupiter, Florida. Alcantara is throwing a bullpen today and will then throw a simulated game and could be ready for […]

All 18 Marlins On COVID-19 List Working Out At Alternate Site

All of the 18 Miami Marlins players who were placed on the COVID-19 injured list after last month's breakout are back in Jupiter, Florida at the Marlins alternate site. That means all 18 players have now tested negative at least twice within a 24 hour period and are able to rejoin the team. They will […]

Elieser Hernandez Pitches Five Shutout Innings On Sunday

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Elieser Hernandez pitched very well on Sunday against the Atlanta Braves, tossing five scoreless innings. He allowed just three hits without issuing a walk and struck out nine. Hernandez threw 81 pitches, 57 for strikes. He's been excellent this season despite not being able to get late into games. He'll head […]

Bo Bichette Lands On IL With Knee Sprain

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a sprained right knee. Bichette has emerged as an early-season MVP candidate after having posted a 1.717 OPS over his last seven contests. His absence will create a chasm at the top of the Toronto batting order, with Joe […]

Corbin Burnes To Rejoin Rotation, Set For Tuesday Start

Milwaukee Brewers right-handed pitcher Corbin Burnes has been pulled up into the team’s starting staff after making his last three appearances out of relief. Burnes replaces left-hander Eric Lauer, who was sent to the team’s alternate training site after two rocky starts. With elite spin rates on both his fastball and curveball, Burnes has struck […]