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Jake Kumerow Could Be A Lock Bills Roster
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Jake Kumerow has been impressing both his teammates and the coaching staff during training camp. Quarterback Josh Allen has enjoyed having Kumerow around and believes he's a fantastic asset to the team. Through two preseason games, Kumerow has two receptions for 20 yards and one touchdown. He'll get a chance to […]
Andy Webb 3 years agoDJ Peters Belts Homer Off Indians
Texas Rangers outfielder DJ Peters has been having a fairly below average season with the bat, but came up with a clutch hit on Tuesday. Peters went 1-for-5 at the plate, but managed to hit an important three-run home run in the ninth inning. His home run would help the Rangers secure the 7-3 win […]
Andy Webb 3 years agoNate Lowe Records Five Hits
Texas Rangers first baseman Nate Lowe refused to get out at the plate during Tuesday's game against the Cleveland Indians. Lowe went 5-for-5 at the plate with a home run, a double, and added three singles as well. It was a three-RBI night for Lowe who helped the Rangers get the 7-3 victory. Lowe became […]
Andy Webb 3 years agoTaylor Hearn Records Six Strikeouts In Win
Texas Rangers starting pitcher Taylor Hearn has been in and out of the rotation throughout the season. However, it seems that the Rangers are finally getting comfortable with Hearn in the rotation. On Tuesday, he went five innings, five hits allowed, three earned runs, two walks, and six strikeouts in the 7-3 win over the […]
Andy Webb 3 years agoAustin Riley Has Three-Hit Game
Atlanta Braves outfielder Austin Riley has been one of the hottest hitters in baseball over the last month or so. On Tuesday, Riley went 3-for-3 with all singles and reached base four times in the 5-4 loss to the New York Yankees. Riley has been nearly unstoppable since the All-Star break. He is batting .354 […]
Andy Webb 3 years agoCharlie Morton Allows Four Runs Versus Yankees
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Charlie Morton didn't have his best outing of the season versus the New York Yankees on Tuesday. He went five innings, six hits allowed, four earned runs, zero walks, and nine strikeouts in the 5-4 loss. Surprisingly, this was the first time since June of 2019 that Morton has allowed more […]
Andy Webb 3 years agoFrancisco Lindor Activated Ahead Of Tuesday's Game
New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (oblique) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. He has been sidelined since July 16 due to a Grade 2 oblique strain. Lindor was beginning to heat up at the plate before he was sidelined. He'll bat third and play shortstop versus righty Sammy Long. Fantasy […]
Andy Webb 3 years agoByron Buxton To Play Full Rehab Games
Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (hand) will play full rehab games on Tuesday and Wednesday. He is currently rehabbing a hand injury, but could be back on the active roster soon. He'll likely get a day off on Thursday, but could return to the Twins lineup this weekend. Buxton is slashing .369/.409/.767 with 10 home […]
Andy Webb 3 years agoJacob deGrom Scheduled For Follow-Up MRI
New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (elbow) is scheduled for a follow-up MRI on Wednesday. The right-hander has been basically shutdown since July due to a lingering elbow issue. He would need to build back up through throwing off flat ground, bullpen sessions, and likely rehab outings. It's uncertain if deGrom will pitch again […]
Andy Webb 3 years agoAnthony DeSclafani Could Return This Weekend
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Anthony DeSclafani (ankle) could return to the starting rotation by the end of the week. He suffered an ankle injury last Wednesday, but it doesn't appear to be too serious. The 31-year-old right-hander boasts a 3.26 ERA, 1.085 WHIP, and 123/36 K/BB ratio in 132 2/3 innings. Fantasy managers should […]
Andy Webb 3 years agoTyler O'Neill Scratched On Tuesday
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill (undisclosed) has been scratched from Tuesday's starting lineup against the Detroit Tigers. The organization has not given a reason for O'Neill sitting out, but more information should be known soon. Lars Nootbaar will bat sixth and play left field versus right-hander Casey Mize on Tuesday. He doesn't offer enough […]
Andy Webb 3 years agoFreddy Peralta To Throw Off The Mound
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Freddy Peralta (shoulder) is expected to throw off the mound later this week. He landed on the injured list last Thursday, but appears to be making solid progress. The hope is that the 25-year-old will be able to return to the rotation by the end of the week. However, Peralta needs […]
Andy Webb 3 years agoJustin Upton Sitting Out Against Orioles On Tuesday
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton (calf) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. He is dealing with a minor calf issue, but Upton appears to be day-to-day. He might be available off the bench, but the Angels might elect to give him another night off. Juan Lagares will […]
Andy Webb 3 years agoMike Trout Still Without A Timetable For Return
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (calf) remains without a timetable to return, according to head coach Joe Maddon. He has been able to do some daily workouts, but the organization has not scheduled a rehab assignment. Trout has been sidelined since mid-May due to a Grade 2 right calf strain. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect […]
Andy Webb 3 years agoDansby Swanson Takes Yankees Deep On Monday
Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson has put together an impressive season with the bat. On Monday, Swanson went 1-for-4 with a solo home run off lefty Wandy Peralta. It marked Swanson's 23rd blast of the season as he has blown by his former career high in homers that was set at 17. Sadly, the Braves […]
Andy Webb 3 years agoHuascar Ynoa Strikes Out Nine In Loss
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Huascar Ynoa has not missed a beat since coming off the injured list. On Monday, he went six innings, four hits allowed, three earned runs, one walk, and nine strikeouts in the 5-1 loss to the New York Yankees. This marked his third nine-strikeout game in just 10 starts. Ynoa has […]
Andy Webb 3 years agoNate Lowe Collects Two Hits On Monday
Texas Rangers first baseman Nate Lowe has been a fairly reliable bat for this offense over the last month or so. On Monday. Lowe went 2-for-5 with a pair of singles in the 8-4 loss in 11 innings to the Boston Red Sox. The Rangers recorded 10 hits in this game, but couldn't get many […]
Andy Webb 3 years agoAndy Ibanez Continues Hot Stretch
Texas Rangers infielder Andy Ibanez hit a clutch game-tying double in the ninth inning of Monday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Sadly, the ball went over the wall for a ground-rule double otherwise it might've cleared the bases. Despite that, Ibanez went 2-for-4 with a single and two RBI in the 8-4 loss in […]
Andy Webb 3 years agoKolby Allard Records Fourth Straight Quality Start
Texas Rangers starting pitcher Kolby Allard was able to hold his own against the Boston Red Sox on Monday. He went six innings, four hits allowed, three earned runs, three walks, and five strikeouts in the 8-4 loss. Allard did allow a pair of home runs in the game, which seems to be a common […]
Andy Webb 3 years agoMike Foltynewicz Lands On COVID-19 List
Texas Rangers starting pitcher Mike Foltynewicz has been placed on the COVID-19 injured list. It's unknown whether or not he tested positive, but regardless it appears Foltynewicz is going to miss some time. That being said, youngster Spencer Howard should start on Wednesday with righty Dane Dunning going on Thursday. Neither of those pitchers are […]
Andy Webb 3 years agoMike Ford Claimed By Nationals
The Washington Nationals have claimed first baseman Mike Ford off waivers from the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday. The lefty hitting infielder was traded to the Rays earlier in the season, but started the season with the New York Yankees. Hopefully, the 29-year-old will actually get a chance to play on the rebuilding Nats roster. […]
Andy Webb 3 years agoLuke Weaver Has Rehab Assignment Stopped
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Luke Weaver (shoulder) had his rehab assignment put on pause due to close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19. It doesn't sound like Weaver tested positive, but the organization is being safe. The right-hander will not pitch until he clears all needed protocols. Weaver has been sidelined since mid-May […]
Andy Webb 3 years agoTim Anderson Miss Third Game In A Row
Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson (leg) will miss his third game in a row on Monday against the Toronto Blue Jays. The organization claims that Anderson is dealing with general leg soreness. Possibly, the White Sox just want to be cautious with their slugging shortstop down the stretch of the season. Nonetheless, Danny Mendick […]
Andy Webb 3 years agoZack Britton Could Miss Significant Time
New York Yankees relief pitcher Zack Britton (elbow) has been placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive July 20. Britton is dealing with a left elbow sprain, so he could be out for longer than 10 days. In fact, Britton missed the first two and a half months of the season after having surgery on […]
Andy Webb 3 years agoGeorge Springer Increasing Baseball Activities
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (knee) did some running and also is scheduled to take batting practice ahead of Monday's game against the Chicago White Sox. The fact Springer was able to run is a good sign moving forward. He has been sidelined roughly a week while dealing with a Grade 1 left knee […]
Andy Webb 3 years agoGregory Polanco Starting On Monday
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco was placed on outright waivers on Sunday. Despite that, he'll be starting in right field versus righty Will Crowe and the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday. It's unlikely that any team claims Polanco since he's hitting .199 with 11 home runs and 34 RBI this season. Regardless, a chance of scenery […]
Andy Webb 3 years agoJorge Soler Blasts Homer Off Baltimore
Atlanta Braves outfielder Jorge Soler has turned the page since the trade deadline move to his new club. Soler was struggling with Kansas City, but is slashing .257/.378/.500 since joining the Braves. On Sunday, Soler went 2-for-4 with a solo home run off left-hander John Means during the 3-1 win. He now has 18 home […]
Andy Webb 3 years agoWill Smith Tosses Scoreless Inning Versus Orioles
Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Will Smith continued his solid stretch on the mound during Sunday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. He tossed a scoreless inning of work with one hit allowed and two strikeouts in the 3-0 victory. On that note, Smith recorded his 28th save of the season. The left-hander is posting a 3.81 […]
Andy Webb 3 years agoTouki Toussaint Continues Impress Stretch
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Touki Toussaint looked sharp once again as he took the mound against the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday. He went 5 1/3 innings, five hits allowed, one earned run, three walks, and five strikeouts in the 3-1 win. Toussaint has looked impressive since being recalled from the minors on July 20. He'll […]
Andy Webb 3 years agoKyle Schwarber To Start In Left Field On Monday
Boston Red Sox outfielder Kyle Schwarber will move into the outfield for Monday' s game against the Texas Rangers. This will be Schwarber's first time in outfield since joining his new club. Schwarber will bat second and cover left field versus lefty Kolby Allard. This isn't the ideal spot for Schwarber against a lefty, but […]
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