Marcus Semien Grabs Three RBI During Rout Of Astros

Oakland Athletics shortstop Marcus Semien was 3-for-5 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs scored during Tuesday's 21-7 win over the Houston Astros. The 28-year-old is batting .328 with 18 RBI over his past 15 games. Semien is having a marvelous season for the Athletics, setting career highs in most offensive categories. He […]

Walker Buehler Tosses Gem On Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Walker Buehler allowed four hits across seven scoreless innings during Tuesday's 7-3 win over the Baltimore Orioles. He struck out 11 batters without issuing a walk. The 25-year-old now owns a 13-3 record to go along with a 3.14 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, and 201/28 K/BB rate. He is one of the […]

Freddie Freeman Tallies Three Hits On Monday

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman was 3-for-5 with a run scored and an RBI during Monday's 7-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. The 29-year-old is slashing .301/.393/.572 this season with 38 home runs, 116 RBI, and 110 runs scored. Freeman has blossomed into one of the premier offensive players in all of baseball. He […]

Ronald Acuna Blasts Solo Shot In Win Over Phillies

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna was 1-for-3 with a solo home run, three runs scored, and two walks in Monday's 7-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. The 21-year-old phenom is batting just .140 with two HRs over his past 15 games. Despite the cold streak, Acuna is still slashing a hearty .280/.364/.515 with 38 HRs, […]

Corey Seager Drills Three-Run Blast On Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager was 1-for-4 with a three-run home run during Sunday's 5-0 win over the San Francisco Giants. The 25-year-old is batting .193 over his past 15 games, but he has produced 12 RBI during that span. Seager is slashing .261/.328/.450 this season with 14 HRs, 69 RBI, and 70 runs […]

Cody Bellinger Enduring Small Slump

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger was 0-for-3 with a walk and a run scored during Sunday's 5-0 win over the San Francisco Giants. The 24-year-old is now batting .229 with two home runs and seven RBI over his past 15 games, although he has drawn 14 walks over that span. Bellinger remains one of […]

Khris Davis Collects Two RBI On Sunday

Oakland Athletics designated hitter Khris Davis was 1-for-3 with two RBI during Sunday's 3-1 win over the Detroit Tigers. Davis has endured a miserable stretch of play as of late, batting .180 with three home runs over his past 30 games. The 31-year-old is slashing .216/.284/.374 with 19 HRs, 62 RBI, and 53 runs scored […]

Sean Manaea Tosses Stellar Outing On Sunday

Oakland Athletics starter Sean Manaea allowed one run on two hits across seven innings of work during Sunday's 3-1 win over the Detroit Tigers. He struck out 10 batters while walking two. The 27-year-old has been fantastic since returning from the injured list on September 1. Through two starts he owns a 0.75 ERA, 0.67 […]

Ronald Acuna Smacks Solo Shot, Steals Base On Thursday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna was 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a stolen base, and two runs scored during Thursday's 4-2 win over the Washington Nationals. The 21-year-old has been in a slight cold streak over his past 15 games, batting just .172 with two HRs during that span. Nevertheless, the star slugger is […]

Max Fried Dominates The Nationals On Thursday

Atlanta Braves starter Max Fried surrendered one hit across seven scoreless innings during Thursday's 4-2 win over the Washington Nationals. He struck out nine batters without issuing a walk. It was one of Fried's finest performances of the season. He improved his record to 16-4 to go along with a 3.86 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, and […]

Marcus Semien Has Four-Hit Day Against Angels

Oakland Athletics shortstop Marcus Semien was 4-for-4 with three runs scored and a stolen base during Thursday's 10-6 win over the Los Angeles Angels. The 28-year-old is batting .296 with 23 RBI over his past 30 games. Semien has enjoyed a strong season at the plate in 2019. He is slashing .277/.360/.498 with 26 home […]

Josh Phegley Blasts 11th Home Run On Thursday

Oakland Athletics catcher Josh Phegley was 1-for-4 with a two-run home run during Thursday's 10-6 win over the Los Angeles Angels. The veteran backstop has offered decent production to fantasy owners this season. He is slashing .246/.288/.421 with 11 HRs, 55 RBI, and 41 runs scored. Phegley is a mid-tier catcher that offers modest power. […]

Brett Anderson Struggles Against The Angels On Thursday

Oakland Athletics starter Brett Anderson allowed five runs on nine hits across five innings of work during Thursday's 10-6 win over the Los Angeles Angels. He struck out four batters without issuing a walk. Home runs victimized the 31-year-old, as Mike Trout and Kevan Smith went deep off of him. Anderson owns an 11-9 record […]

Marcus Semien Hits Two-Run Blast In Win Over Angels

Oakland Athletics shortstop Marcus Semien was 1-for-4 with a two-run home run during Wednesday's 4-0 win over the Los Angeles Angels. The 28-year-old has had a productive season at the plate in 2019. Semien is slashing .272/.355/.491 with 26 HRs, 75 RBI, 100 runs scored, and seven stolen bases. He is close to topping his […]

Hyun-Jin Ryu Surrenders Three Runs On Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Hyun-Jin Ryu allowed three runs on six hits across 4 1/3 innings of work during Wednesday's 7-3 win over the Colorado Rockies. He struck out five batters while walking four. The 32-year-old has fallen on hard times lately after being untouchable for most of the season. Ryu has surrendered 21 earned […]

Joc Pederson Hits Two Home Runs In Return To Lineup

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson was 2-for-3 with two home runs, three RBI, three runs scored, and a walk during Wednesday's 7-3 win over the Colorado Rockies. It was a welcomed return after the 27-year-old missed Tuesday's game with an abdomen ailment. Pederson is slashing .245/.336/.535 this season with 32 HRs, 67 RBI, and […]

Nick Senzel Dealing With Shoulder Soreness

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel was a late scratch from Wednesday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies due to shoulder soreness. The Reds have no playoff aspirations at this point, so they may decide to rest the talented rookie for the next few days. The severity of the injury is unknown, but it seems minor. Fantasy […]

Alex Verdugo Suffers Setback During Rehab Assignment

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Alex Verdugo (oblique) encountered a setback during his rehab assignment with short-season Ogden. Verdugo's last MLB appearance came on August 6. The sweet-swinging rookie was enjoying a productive campaign before the ailment, but the Dodgers' depth allows them to be patient with the 23-year-old. He may return before the end of […]

Chris Bassitt's Next Start Pushed Back To Saturday

Oakland Athletics starter Chris Bassitt will start Saturday's matchup with the Detroit Tigers. He is not starting his scheduled game against the Houston Astros on Thursday, as his wife gave birth to a baby on Wednesday. In his absence, Brett Anderson will move up in the rotation to face the Astros while an unnamed player […]

Kole Calhoun Absent From Wednesday's Lineup

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Kole Calhoun is on the bench for Wednesday's matchup against Tanner Roark and the Oakland Athletics. In his absence, Brian Goodwin will start in right field and bat third. Goodwin has been surprisingly productive for the Angels, batting .287 with 15 home runs and 43 RBI. He carries a .292 average […]

Johnny Cueto To Throw Bullpen Session This Weekend

San Francisco Giants starter Johnny Cueto (elbow) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session this upcoming weekend. The Giants are taking it slow with the 33-year-old, as he has missed the entire 2019 campaign while he recovers from Tommy John surgery. During his last full season in 2017, the right-hander compiled an 8-8 record, 4.52 […]

Joc Pederson Returns To The Dodgers Lineup On Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson (abdomen) is back in the lineup on Wednesday against the Colorado Rockies after missing Tuesday's contest. He is batting leadoff. Chris Taylor (foot) also returns to start in left field and bat eighth. A.J. Pollock and Kike Hernandez come out of the lineup as corresponding moves. Pederson, especially, is […]

Nomar Mazara Battling Oblique Tightness

Texas Rangers outfielder Nomar Mazara is dealing with oblique tightness, which has forced him to miss his last two games. He has already missed time due to an oblique strain this season, but he returned from the injured list on Monday. It seems that the Rangers are playing it safe with their young slugger, but […]

Niklas Kronwall Announces His Retirement

Detroit Red Wings defenseman Niklas Kronwall called it a career on Tuesday afternoon. The 15-year veteran produced 432 points in 953 regular-season games for the Red Wings, winning a Stanley Cup with the team in 2008. The news was not a big shock, as Kronwall had dealt with injuries over the previous few seasons. Patrik […]

Justin Turner Continues His Power Surge On Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner was 1-for-4 with a solo home run during Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Colorado Rockies. The veteran infielder has blasted four HRs over his past seven games. Turner is having another productive season despite a slow offensive start. He is slashing .293/.371/.521 with 27 HRs, 66 RBI, and […]

Julio Urias Adequate In Short Start On Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias allowed one run on two hits across three innings of work during Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Colorado Rockies. He struck out three batters without issuing a walk. The 23-year-old will be built up as a starter for the remainder of the season as the Dodgers attempt to rest […]

Russell Martin's Three-Run Blast Saves Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Russell Martin was 1-for-2 with a three-run home run and a walk during Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Colorado Rockies. The veteran backstop has now homered in back-to-back games. Despite the offensive showing, Martin does not start every day and only has 19 RBI on the season. Fade him in all […]

Mike Fiers Has Not Lost In Last 21 Starts

Oakland Athletics starter Mike Fiers allowed four runs on seven hits in five innings of work during Tuesday's 7-5 win over the Los Angeles Angels. He struck out four batters while walking two. It was not the best outing for the 34-year-old, but the A's offense managed to bail him out. His last loss came […]

Matt Chapman Blasts Three-Run Shot In Win Over Angels

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman was 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and a walk during Tuesday's 7-5 win over the Los Angeles Angels. The 26-year-old continues to have a relatively productive season at the plate. He is slashing .259/.346/.528 with 31 HRs, 78 RBI, and 88 runs scored. Chapman is a young star […]

Mike Foltynewicz Shuts Down Blue Jays On Tuesday

Atlanta Braves starter Mike Foltynewicz allowed two hits across five scoreless innings during Tuesday's 7-2 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. He struck out two batters while walking three. The 27-year-old has allowed three runs over his past 16 2/3 innings, which has been one of his best stretches of the season. Foltynewicz has failed […]