Max Fried Picks Up Sixth Win On Monday

Atlanta Braves starter Max Fried allowed two runs on five hits across five innings of work during Monday's 6-3 win over the Boston Red Sox. He struck out five batters while issuing two walks. Fried continues to put together a Cy Young-caliber campaign, improving his record to 6-0 on the season. He owns a 1.60 […]

Erick Fedde Tagged For Six Runs Monday

Washington Nationals starter Erick Fedde allowed six runs on four hits across six innings of work during Monday's 8-6 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. He struck out four batters while walking one. Fedde surrendered two solo shots through the first two innings, but a three-run double by Jean Segura in the fourth inning was the […]

Trea Turner Riding 16-Game Hit Streak

Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner was 4-for-5 with a solo home run and three runs scored during Monday's 8-6 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. Turner is currently riding a 16-game hit streak, going 34-for-67 (.507 average) over that span. The 27-year-old has only stolen three bases this season, but his .377/.431/.646 slash line and 28 […]

Juan Soto Goes Deep Twice On Monday

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto was 2-for-4 with two home runs, four RBI, and a walk during Monday's 8-6 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. The 21-year-old has hit four homers over his past five games. Soto is one of the brightest young stars in all of baseball and is enjoying a fantastic 2020 campaign. He […]

Edwin Rios Still A Week Away From Returning

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Edwin Rios (hamstring) is not expected to return from the injured list until sometime next week, according to manager Dave Roberts. Rios has been sidelined since August 16 with a strained hamstring. The 26-year-old was enjoying an effective start to the 2020 season, albeit as a utility player. He is a […]

Julio Urias Next Start Pushed Back To Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Julio Urias was scheduled to start Sunday's game against the Texas Rangers, but with Tony Gonsolin's impending call-up, Urias will take the mound on Tuesday against the Arizona Diamondbacks instead. Urias could use the extra rest, as he has gone four innings or less in three of his past four starts. […]

Gavin Lux Placed Back On Taxi Squad

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Gavin Lux was sent back to the team's taxi squad following the second half of Thursday's doubleheader against the San Francisco Giants. Lux was 0-for-3 in the contest with two strikeouts. He remains one of the best prospects outside of the major leagues, but the Dodgers' depth prevents him from […]

Tony Gonsolin Getting The Call To Start Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tony Gonsolin will be called up to start Sunday's game against the Texas Rangers. The 26-year-old has not allowed a run through 14 2/3 innings in 2020, but the depth of the Dodgers' rotation has prevented him from earning a full-time spot. Nevertheless, Gonsolin is worthy of an immediate pickup in […]

Kenley Jansen Rebounds With Eighth Save

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen avenged his first blown save of the season during the second half of Thursday's doubleheader against the San Francisco Giants. He struck out the side in the seventh inning, while issuing one walk, to preserve a 2-0 win. It was the eighth save of the season for the 32-year-old, […]

Joc Pederson Showings Signs Of Life

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson was 2-for-2 with a solo home run during the second half of Thursday's doubleheader against the San Francisco Giants. After a dismal start to the 2020 campaign, he has responded with a .467 average and four RBI across his last seven games. Granted, Pederson's usage is quite sporadic as […]

AJ Pollock Pops Sixth Homer On Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder AJ Pollock was 2-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in the first half of Thursday's doubleheader with the San Francisco Giants. The 32-year-old has been effective, albeit unspectacular to start the 2020 season. He is slashing .273/.324/.525 with six homers, 17 RBI, and two stolen bases through 99 […]

Clayton Kershaw Tosses Six Scoreless Innings On Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Clayton Kershaw scattered four hits across six scoreless innings during the first half of Thursday's doubleheader with the San Francisco Giants. He struck out four batters without issuing a walk. It was another vintage performance from the left-hander, improving his record to 4-1 on the year. Kershaw now owns a 1.80 […]

Garrett Hampson Reaches Base Three Times In Win

Colorado Rockies outfielder Garrett Hampson was 2-for-4 with two runs scored, an RBI, and a walk during Wednesday's 8-7 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. The performance broke Hampson out of his 2-for-26 slump at the plate. The 2020 season has been turbulent for the 25-year-old, with wide ranges in his consistency. Hampson is slashing .259/.326/.412 […]

Jon Gray Throws Six Effective Innings Wednesday

Colorado Rockies starter Jon Gray allowed one run on three hits across six innings of work during Wednesday's 8-7 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. He struck out five batters while walking three. The bullpen almost cost Gray his win, but they managed to hang on by a thread. The 28-year-old now owns a 2-3 record […]

Charlie Blackmon Blasts Grand Slam Against DBacks

Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon was 1-for-4 with a walk and a grand slam during Wednesday's 8-7 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. His blast proved to be the difference, as it extended the Rockies' lead to 8-1 in the top of the eighth inning. The 34-year-old is enjoying a phenomenal first half of 2020, slashing […]

Clayton Kershaw To Start First Half Of Thursday's Doubleheader

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Clayton Kershaw will take the mound for the first half of Thursday's doubleheader against the San Francisco Giants. This comes after both teams decided to boycott Wednesday's game to shine a light on social justice issues in the United States. Kershaw is looking for some revenge, as his worst start of […]

Dansby Swanson Riding 11-Game Hit Streak

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson picked up a hit in both halves of Wednesday's doubleheader against the New York Yankees, including a two-run home run. The 26-year-old now has hits in 11 straight games, going 20-for-48 (.416 average) over that span. Swanson has been a pleasant surprise for any fantasy owner that has carried him […]

Freddie Freeman Smacks Fifth Homer On Wednesday

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman was 1-for-3 with a two-run home run during the second half of Wednesday's doubleheader with the New York Yankees. That was all the offense the Braves needed, as they held on for a 2-1 win. The 30-year-old has been on a tear as of late, slashing .404/.508/.750 with three […]

Max Fried Tosses Six Stellar Innings On Wednesday

Atlanta Braves starter Max Fried allowed one run on four hits across six innings of work during the second half of Wednesday's doubleheader against the New York Yankees. He struck out five batters while issuing a single walk. Fried has been remarkable in the 2020 campaign, posting a 5-0 record to go along with a […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Goes Deep In Return To Lineup

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. made an immediate impact in his return to the lineup on Wednesday, as he smacked a solo home run off of Gerrit Cole in his first plate appearance since August 10. Acuna finished the day 1-for-2 with two runs scored, a walk, and a stolen base. The 22-year-old is […]

Ian Anderson Stellar In MLB Debut

Atlanta Braves pitcher Ian Anderson allowed one run on one hit across six innings of work during his sparkling MLB debut against the New York Yankees on Wednesday. He struck out six batters while issuing two walks in the win. The top prospect was no-hitting the Yankees through five innings before Luke Voit blasted a […]

Kenley Jansen Blows First Save Of 2020

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen surrendered a game-tying solo shot in the bottom of the ninth inning during Tuesday's tilt with the San Francisco Giants. It was Jansen's first blown save in eight attempts. The 32-year-old has been stellar throughout the first half of the 2020 season, carrying a 1.42 ERA, 0.71 WHIP, and […]

Julio Urias Surrenders Four Runs On Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Julio Urias allowed four runs on six hits across four innings of work during Tuesday's 10-8 extra-innings loss to the San Francisco Giants. He struck out a season-high six batters while walking three. Urias continues to be a frustrating fantasy asset, mixing in stellar starts between bouts of mediocrity. The 24-year-old […]

Justin Turner Tallies Four Hits In Return To Lineup

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner was 4-for-6 with an RBI and three runs scored during Tuesday's 10-8 extra-innings loss to the San Francisco Giants. Turner sat out Sunday's game due to a sore hamstring, but he looked no worse for wear. The veteran infielder is slashing .294/.386/.431 with two home runs and 19 […]

Nolan Arenado Produces Two RBI On Tuesday

Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado was 2-for-5 with two RBI and two runs scored during Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. It was his fifth multi-hit game of the season. Arenado has been surprisingly inconsistent at the plate in 2020, carrying a .231/.281/.472 slash line to go along with seven home runs, 18 […]

Adam Eaton Starting To Heat Up

Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton was 2-for-4 with a solo home run during Tuesday's 8-3 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. He has now gone deep in back-to-back games. The 31-year-old is starting to find his groove at the plate over the past week, slashing .276/.344/.552 with two homers and eight RBI across his last seven […]

Erick Fedde Struggles In Tuesday's Loss

Washington Nationals starter Erick Fedde allowed four runs on seven hits across five innings of work during Tuesday's 8-3 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. He struck out one batter while also walking one. Fedde is Stephen Strasburg's (hand) replacement in the rotation for the time being, but it is unclear whether or not he will […]

Trevor Story Smacks Ninth Homer On Monday

Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story was 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk during Monday's 3-2 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. The 27-year-old is enjoying a productive start to the 2020 season, slashing .297/.362/.602 with nine homers, 18 RBI, 26 runs scored, and five stolen bases. Story is a top-tier fantasy asset who […]

Juan Soto Tallies Four Hits On Monday

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto was 4-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored during Monday's 11-8 loss to the Miami Marlins. The performance snapped a 2-for-12 slump at the plate for the young star. Soto is now slashing a remarkable .400/.487/.815 on the year to go along with seven home runs and 17 RBI […]

Charlie Blackmon Scratched Monday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon was a late scratch for Monday's contest against the Arizona Diamondbacks due to left quad tightness. In his absence, Garrett Hampson will start in center field and bat eighth. It is unclear how severe the injury is for Blackmon, but fantasy managers should be crossing their fingers. The 34-year-old has […]