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Luke Weaver Throws Seven Strong Innings but Takes a Loss
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Luke Weaver threw seven strong innings on Thursday, earning a quality start but taking the loss. Weaver allowed just one run on four hits and a walk, striking out six. Weaver's record evened at 3-3, and he lowered his ERA to 4.37. He's been a bit up and down this […]
David A Marcillo 7 years agoAdam Wainwright Moved to the 60-Day Disabled List
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright (elbow) was moved to the 60-day disabled list on Thursday. With Carson Kelly (hamstring) landing on the DL, the Cardinals needed to make a move to add catcher Steve Baron to their 40-man roster. Wainwright's move to the 60-day DL allowed Baron to be added. With the move, […]
David A Marcillo 7 years agoCardinals Call Up Steve Baron
The St. Louis Cardinals called up catcher Steve Baron from Triple-A. With Yadier Molina already on the disabled list and Carson Kelly being added to that list on Thursday, the Cardinals needed another catcher on their big league roster. Baron is known as a strong defensive catcher, but he might as well head into each […]
David A Marcillo 7 years agoCarson Kelly Placed on the Disabled List
St. Louis Cardinals catcher Carson Kelly was placed on the 10-day disabled list with a strained hamstring. Kelly was called up when starting catcher Yadier Molina had to head to the disabled list himself. Kelly wasn't off to a good start, however, slashing just .111/.158/.111 in eight games. The severity of the hamstring strain is […]
David A Marcillo 7 years agoMatt Carpenter Bounces Back With Two Doubles on Wednesday
St. Louis Cardinals infielder Matt Carpenter had a strong game on Wednesday, going 3-for-5 with two doubles and an RBI. Carpenter has had a rough start to the season and was even benched for the entire weekend series against the Padres. The point was for him to work on his swing, but he came back […]
David A Marcillo 7 years agoDexter Fowler Drives in Two Runs on Wednesday
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dexter Fowler had a solid afternoon on Wednesday, finishing 2-for-3 with two walks, a run scored, and two RBI. Fowler was on base four times in this one, bringing his average up to .158. It's been a real struggle for the Cardinals outfielder, but maybe this game will be the one […]
David A Marcillo 7 years agoBud Norris Works a Five-Out Save on Wednesday
St. Louis Cardinals closer Bud Norris recorded a save on Wednesday, pitching 1 2/3 innings, striking out two. Norris did not allow any base runners of his own, but he did inherit three from the awful Greg Holland, allowing one to score. In a game that Norris likely thought he'd get to take off (his […]
David A Marcillo 7 years agoGreg Holland Struggles Once Again on Wednesday
St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Greg Holland's struggles continued on Wednesday, as he was only able to record one out. He allowed two runs on two hits and two walks, throwing 16 pitches. His ERA rose to 6.17 and he's looked absolutely lost on the mound in 2018. Somehow, manager Mike Matheny continues to let […]
David A Marcillo 7 years agoCody Allen Strikes Out the Side on Wednesday
Cleveland Indians closer Cody Allen struck out the side in the ninth inning of Wednesday's game. It was not a save situation, as Cleveland was up 6-0, but Allen allowed just one hit and mowed down three Tigers hitters with 17 pitches (12 strikes). It was nice to see Allen get in and get work […]
David A Marcillo 7 years agoMichael Brantley Hits His Sixth Home Run of the Season on Wednesday
Cleveland Indians outfielder Michael Brantley had a strong game on Wednesday, finishing 3-for-5 with a home run and two singles. Brantley ended up with one RBI and two runs scored. He bumped his batting average up to .338 and his OPS to .945, hitting his sixth homer and driving in his 28th run. It's been […]
David A Marcillo 7 years agoTrevor Bauer Dominates the Tigers on Wednesday
Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Trevor Bauer was dominant in his start on Wednesday, striking out 10 in eight shutout innings,allowing just four hits and no walks. Bauer evened his record at 3-3 and lowered his ERA to 2.59. Despite some off-field controversy this season, Bauer is finally pitching like the guy many scouts expected him […]
David A Marcillo 7 years agoMiles Mikolas Can't Finish the Fifth Inning on Wednesday
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas couldn't make it out of the fifth inning on Wednesday. He ended up pitching 4 2/3 innings, allowing two runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out two. Mikolas threw 85 pitches before being pulled in favor of Brett Cecil, who was able to strand the […]
David A Marcillo 7 years agoEdwin Encarnacion Scratched From Wednesday's Lineup
Cleveland Indians designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion was a late scratch from Wednesday's lineup due to stiffness in his neck and upper back. Encarnacion missed Tuesday's game, but was set to return on Wednesday before being removed from the lineup after batting practice. It still does not seem like anything serious, and the veteran DH should […]
David A Marcillo 7 years agoRandy Gregory to Apply for Reinstatement on Thursday
Suspended Dallas Cowboys defensive end Randy Gregory will apply for reinstatement on Thursday. Gregory recently completed six weeks of an intensive drug and alcohol rehab program. He was the 60th overall pick in the 2015 draft but has played just 14 games in his career due to suspensions. If granted reinstatement, which is seemingly arbitrary […]
David A Marcillo 7 years agoMatt Carpenter Falls to the Seventh Spot in the Order
St. Louis Cardinals infielder Matt Carpenter was dropped down to the seventh spot in the batting order for Wednesday's game. Carpenter was given the entire weekend off to work on his swing and responded by going 0-for-4 with two strikeouts on Tuesday. He'll enter Wednesday's game hitting .140/.286/.272. The Cardinals have a fairly deep infield, […]
David A Marcillo 7 years agoJack Flaherty Pitches Well in a No-Decision
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty pitched well on Tuesday, tossing 5 2/3 innings of one-run ball, allowing five hits and a walk while striking out three. It was an overall good outing for Flaherty, even though he didn't rack up the strikeouts like he's capable. With Adam Wainwright looking like he might be […]
David A Marcillo 7 years agoCarlos Martinez to Undergo MRI, Miss At Least One More Start
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Carlos Martinez (lat) will undergo a follow-up MRI on his strained lat muscle. The team is hoping to see improvement from when he was first placed on the disabled list last Thursday. Martinez missed a turn in the rotation and manager Mike Matheny has already confirmed he will miss at […]
David A Marcillo 7 years agoLuke Gregerson Placed Back on the Disabled List
St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Luke Gregerson was placed back on the disabled list on Wednesday due to a shoulder impingement. Gregerson began the season on the DL with a hamstring strain, came back to post an ugly 8.64 ERA in 12 outings, and will now head back to the shelf, this time with the […]
David A Marcillo 7 years agoJosh Tomlin Serves Up More Home Runs on Tuesday
Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Josh Tomlin worked 5 1/3 innings on Tuesday, leaving with a no-decision. He allowed four runs on six hits on the evening, walking none and striking out four. With two more home runs allowed on Tuesday, Tomlin has now given up a ludicrous 15 home runs in 31 innings of work. […]
David A Marcillo 7 years agoAndrew Miller Struggles on Tuesday
Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Andrew Miller struggled on Tuesday, allowing two runs and three walks. He also allowed an inherited runner to score. Miller threw 22 pitches and only nine were strikes. He's struggled since coming off the disabled list, allowing two runs in two of his three appearances. Before heading to the DL, Miller […]
David A Marcillo 7 years agoBrandon Guyer Cranks a First-Inning Grand Slam on Tuesday
Cleveland Indians outfielder Brandon Guyer smashed a grand slam in the first inning of Tuesday's game against the Detroit Tigers. He went hitless in his next four at-bats, but his fantasy owners certainly didn't mind. Guyer is a solid platoon player who could be an asset for savvy owners in deep leagues with daily lineups […]
David A Marcillo 7 years agoCleveland Re-Signs Matt Belisle
The Cleveland Indians re-signed relief pitcher Matt Belisle to a minor league contract. Belisle was with Cleveland to start the season, but after posting a 5.06 ERA in 10 2/3 innings, he was designated for assignment and elected free agency once he cleared waivers. Seemingly unable to find a better opportunity, he re-signed with the […]
David A Marcillo 7 years agoEagles Sign LaRoy Reynolds
The Philadelphia Eagles signed free-agent linebacker LaRoy Reynolds on Tuesday. Reynolds played in nine games for the Atlanta Falcons last season and served as a decent depth piece there. He will have a much harder time finding playing time on the Eagles solid defense, but he may end up a member of the special teams […]
David A Marcillo 7 years agoBrandon Graham Recovering from Ankle Surgery
Philadelphia Eagles defensive lineman Brandon Graham is recovering from ankle surgery. Graham had a clean-up procedure for a high ankle sprain he suffered in Week 16. He missed Week 17 but was able to play in the playoffs without much issue. Graham had the procedure done on May 1, and the Eagles are targeting training […]
David A Marcillo 7 years agoEdwin Encarnacion Back in the Lineup for Wednesday's Game
Cleveland Indians designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion (back, neck) is back in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game. Encarnacion was forced to miss Tuesday's game due to stiffness in his neck and upper back, but it was seen more as a precautionary measure. He's back in there on Wednesday, batting fifth and serving as the team's […]
David A Marcillo 7 years agoMatt Carpenter Back in the Lineup for Tuesday's Series Opener
St. Louis Cardinals infielder Matt Carpenter is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's series opener against the Minnesota Twins. Carpenter was on the bench for the entire weekend series against the San Diego Padres so that he'd have a chance to work on his swing. He's hitting just .145/.294/.282 so far this season, and […]
David A Marcillo 7 years agoDexter Fowler Not in Tuesday's Starting Lineup
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dexter Fowler is not in Tuesday's starting lineup. He's struggled his way to a .146/.257/.285 line so far this season. He was out of the lineup on Sunday as well, as Harrison Bader has been playing well and will get another start to open up the series against the Minnesota Twins. […]
David A Marcillo 7 years agoBradley Zimmer Placed on the Disabled List
Cleveland Indians outfielder Bradley Zimmer was placed on the disabled list with a left rib contusion. Zimmer got hurt a week ago while making a play in the outfield, but he was trying to play through it. He'd only made one start since the injury, so he'll head to the 10-day disabled list to allow […]
David A Marcillo 7 years agoJack Flaherty Called Up to Make Tuesday's Start
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty was called up from Triple-A Memphis to make Tuesday's start. Flaherty is taking the rotation spot of the injured Adam Wainwright (elbow), and he should have a chance to keep the job for a while if he performs well. Flaherty is worth picking up in most fantasy formats, […]
David A Marcillo 7 years agoCarlos Carrasco Works a Quality Start But Takes a Loss
Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco picked up a quality start on Monday but took the loss. He allowed three runs on six hits and two walks in 6 2/3 innings, striking out four. It was a solid but certainly unspectacular outing for Carrasco, who moved his record to 5-2 and his ERA to 3.66. […]
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