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Clayton Kershaw Earns Fifth Win Of Season Thursday
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw pitched well in Thursday's 21-5 win over the Brewers. Kershaw allowed two runs on five hits (including a solo home run) and two walks with seven strikeouts in six innings. He is now 5-5 with a 2.55 ERA and a 1.07 WHIP in 95 1/3 IP. Kershaw will […]
Connelly Doan 6 years agoBrian Dozier Homers In Second Straight Game Thursday
Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Brian Dozier impressed again in his second game with his new team, going 2-for-5 with a double, a three-run home run, and four RBI in Thursday's 21-5 rout of the Brewers. The 31-year-old has now homered in each of his two games with the Dodgers and is hitting .321 in […]
Connelly Doan 6 years agoCody Bellinger Hits Grand Slam Thursday
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman/outfielder Cody Bellinger participated in the Dodgers' slugfest Thursday, going 2-for-4 with a single, a grand slam, a walk, and five RBI. Bellinger's slam was one of seven HR hit by the Dodgers against the Brewers in the 21-5 win. The 23-year-old now has a .238/.328/.459 slash line on the season […]
Connelly Doan 6 years agoSal Romano Takes Loss Wednesday
Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Sal Romano fell to 6-9 after Wednesday's 7-4 loss to the Tigers. Romano allowed four runs on eight hits (including a solo home run) and no walks with three strikeouts in 5 1/3 innings. This was Romano's first start in his last five in which he allowed more than three earned […]
Connelly Doan 6 years agoRich Hill Pitches Well Wednesday
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Rich Hill was at it again in Wednesday's 6-4 extra-innings win against the Brewers, allowing two runs (one earned) on six hits and a walk with four strikeouts in six innings. The game wasn't decided until the 10th inning, so Hill came away with a no-decision. The 38-year-old is now […]
Connelly Doan 6 years agoBrian Dozier Homers In Dodgers Debut Wednesday
Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Brian Dozier wasted no time in contributing to his new team on Wednesday, going 3-for-4 with a single, a double, and a solo home run. The 31-year-old has hit a disappointing .229 this season with 17 HR, 53 RBI, and eight steals. However, he will now finish the season in […]
Connelly Doan 6 years agoYasmani Grandal Plays Hero Wednesday
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Yasmani Grandal had a massive game in Wednesday's 6-4 extra-inning win over the Brewers. Grandal went 3-for-5 with a single, two home runs (including a two-run walk-off), and three RBI. The backstop has been a strong fantasy option this season and now has a .263/.361/.510 slash line to go with 19 […]
Connelly Doan 6 years agoAlex Cobb Delivers Another Strong Start Wednesday
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Alex Cobb turned in a strong performance in Wednesday's 7-5 win against the Yankees, pitching six innings of one-run ball on seven hits and no walks with six strikeouts. Cobb is now 3-14 on the season with a 5.83 ERA and a 1.54 WHIP. While he has been much better in […]
Connelly Doan 6 years agoRenato Nunez Has Big Day At Plate Wednesday
Baltimore Orioles third baseman Renato Nunez went 3-for-4 with a single, two doubles, and two RBI in Wednesday's 7-5 win over the Yankees. The 24-year-old will now see every-day playing time after all of the O's trades but has a disappointing .203/.262/.356 slash line through 65 plate appearances to this point. Nunez is not worth […]
Connelly Doan 6 years agoTrey Mancini Gets Three Hits Wednesday
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Trey Mancini had a big day at the plate in Wednesday's 7-5 win over the Yankees, going 3-for-5 with two singles, a solo home run, and two RBI. While he has posted disappointing numbers on the season, Mancini has started to pick things up, hitting .393 with two HR and four RBI […]
Connelly Doan 6 years agoCody Bellinger's Season Struggles Continue
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman/outfielder Cody Bellinger struggled again in Tuesday's 1-0 loss to the Brewers, going 0-for-2 with a walk. The 23-year-old has not been able to get things going after a tremendous rookie season and is hitting just .171 with one extra-base hit in 48 plate appearances in the second half of this […]
Connelly Doan 6 years agoWalker Buehler Delivers Strong Start Tuesday
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler turned in a great start in Tuesday's 1-0 loss to the Brewers. The 24-year-old allowed a single run on five hits and no walks with seven strikeouts over seven innings. Buehler has been a solid fantasy asset in his rookie season, posting a 3.65 ERA with a 9.26 […]
Connelly Doan 6 years agoHomer Bailey Delivers Another Strong Start Tuesday
Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Homer Bailey looked good again in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to the Tigers. Bailey pitched eight innings, allowing two runs on three hits (including a solo home run) and a walk with six strikeouts. The veteran has now posted a 2.45 ERA with 14 strikeouts and just three walks through 14 2/3 […]
Connelly Doan 6 years agoYefry Ramirez Gets Roughed Up Tuesday
In the wake of a massive trade day for the team, Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Yefry Ramirez struggled in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Yankees. Ramirez surrendered six runs on six hits (including a home run) and three walks with four strikeouts in five innings. This was Ramirez's worst start of the season, and his […]
Connelly Doan 6 years agoMatt Wisler, Lucas Sims, Preston Tucker Join Reds
The Cincinnati Reds traded outfielder Adam Duvall to the Atlanta Braves in exchange for pitchers Matt Wisler and Lucas Sims and outfielder Preston Tucker. Both Wisler and Sims posted ugly numbers in their limited time in the Majors this season and are currently at Triple-A Gwinnett. They are still relatively young but are not worth […]
Connelly Doan 6 years agoKenta Maeda Gets Roughed Up In Monday's Start
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Kenta Maeda turned in a poor start in Monday's 5-2 loss to the Brewers. Maeda surrendered four runs on seven hits (including a home run) and three walks with four strikeouts in just 4 2/3 innings. Despite the bad start, he still has solid numbers on the season, posting a […]
Connelly Doan 6 years agoRaisel Iglesias Notches 21st Save Of Season Sunday
Cincinnati Reds closer Raisel Iglesias picked up his 21st save of the season in Sunday's 4-0 win over the Phillies. Iglesias entered the game in the ninth inning up four with one out and runners on first and second. After allowing a single to load the bases, Iglesias shut the door with back-to-back strikeouts. He […]
Connelly Doan 6 years agoLuis Castillo Tosses Gem Sunday, Earns Win
Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Luis Castillo had an excellent outing in Sunday's 4-0 win over the Phillies. Castillo tossed seven innings, allowing no runs on just four hits and a walk with nine strikeouts. The outing was by far the most dominant for the 25-year-old this season, who has struggled to replicate the success he […]
Connelly Doan 6 years agoRoss Stripling Delivers Poor Start Sunday
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Ross Stripling put forth his second straight poor start in Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Braves. Stripling lasted only four innings, surrendering four runs on seven hits (including a home run) and a walk with five strikeouts. Stripling is 8-3 on the season and still owns a stellar 2.68 ERA […]
Connelly Doan 6 years agoJonathan Schoop Goes Yard Again Sunday
Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jonathan Schoop flexed his muscle again in Sunday's 11-5 win against the Rays, going 1-for-5 with a three-run home run. Schoop sent a seventh-inning Andrew Kittredge delivery into the Orioles' center-field dugout for his 17th HR of the season. Schoop has been on fire in the second half of the season, […]
Connelly Doan 6 years agoChris Davis Mashes Two Home Runs Sunday
Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis looked like his old self in Sunday's 11-5 win over the Rays, going 2-for-3 with two two-run home runs and a walk. Davis took Yonny Chirinos deep in the first inning and Diego Castillo in the eighth. He is now hitting .159 with 13 HR and 35 RBI in […]
Connelly Doan 6 years agoDylan Bundy Breaks Poor Start Streak Sunday
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Dylan Bundy posted better numbers than he had recently in Sunday's 11-5 win against the Rays, allowing three runs on four hits (including three solo home runs) and no walks with seven strikeouts in seven innings. Bundy had allowed five runs in each of his last three starts, so the three […]
Connelly Doan 6 years agoJordy Mercer Out Of Lineup Sunday
Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Jordy Mercer (rest) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets. Sean Rodriguez will fill his spot in the lineup. Rodriguez is hitting .273 with two home runs in 25 plate appearances in the second half of the season, so he is worth a look as a daily play […]
Connelly Doan 6 years agoCody Bellinger Out Of Lineup Sunday Against Lefty
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman/outfielder Cody Bellinger (rest) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Braves. Bellinger will sit with lefty Sean Newcomb on the mound, as he is hitting just .221 against lefties this season. Max Muncy will play first base and Kike Hernandez will play center field. Muncy is a […]
Connelly Doan 6 years agoBilly Hamilton Out Of Lineup Sunday
Cincinnati Reds center fielder Billy Hamilton (rest) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies. Hamilton had started the past six games, so this appears to be a typical day off. Mason Williams will play center in his place. Williams is hitting .250 with a three-run home run in 10 plate appearances […]
Connelly Doan 6 years agoJeimer Candelario Out Of Lineup Sunday
Detroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario (rest) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Indians. Ronny Rodriguez will man the hot corner in his place. Rodriguez is hitting just .163 this season and the Tigers will face ace Corey Kluber, so fantasy players should avoid him today.
Connelly Doan 6 years agoAnthony Rendon Placed On Family Medical Leave List
Washington Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon has been placed on the family medical leave list, per The Washington Post's Jorge Castillo. He has been on the paternity list since Thursday but will need more time before returning to the team. Mark Reynolds will continue to man the hot corner in his place. Reynolds has hit […]
Connelly Doan 6 years agoJose Altuve Placed On DL With Knee Soreness
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (knee) has been placed on the 10-day disabled list with right knee soreness after sitting out the past few games with the injury. The move will be retroactive to July 26 and infielder Tyler White will be called up from Triple-A Fresno in a corresponding move. The injury comes […]
Connelly Doan 6 years agoAdam Jones Likely To Stay With Orioles In 2018
Despite his name appearing in trade talks, Baltimore Orioles center fielder Adam Jones is likely to remain with the O's through the rest of the 2018 season, per The Athletic's Dan Connolly. Due to his service time, Jones can veto all trades, so it would be his decision as to whether or not he would […]
Connelly Doan 6 years agoMason Williams Hits Three-Run Home Run Friday
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Mason Williams went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run in Friday's 6-4 win over the Phillies. Williams took Nick Pivetta deep in just his second game with the Reds this season. With Scott Schebler (shoulder) still on the disabled list and Jesse Winker (shoulder) out for the season, the 26-year-old will be […]
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