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Kenley Jansen Earns Multi-Inning Save Wednesday
Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen put in work for his 23rd save of the season Wednesday against the Pirates. Jansen entered the game with one out in the eighth inning up by two and proceeded to pitch 1 2/3 innings, allowing no runs on two hits and no walks with three strikeouts. Jansen now […]
Connelly Doan 6 years agoYasmani Grandal Plates Three Wednesday, Stays Hot
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Yasmani Grandal had a nice day at the plate Wednesday against the Pirates, going 2-for-3 with a single, a double, a walk, and three RBI. Grandal has been a solid source of production out of a weak position this season, batting .247 with 12 home runs and 44 RBI. He has […]
Connelly Doan 6 years agoRich Hill Earns Win In Short Start Wednesday
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Rich Hill (neck) earned his second win of the season on Wednesday against the Pirates. Hill pitched five innings, allowing two runs on four hits and a walk with five strikeouts on 73 pitches. He was pulled after the fifth inning due to neck stiffness that he suffered after an […]
Connelly Doan 6 years agoAdam Jones Plates Orioles Only Run Wednesday
Baltimore Orioles center fielder Adam Jones went 2-for-4 with a single, a double, and the Orioles' sole RBI in Wednesday's 4-1 loss to the Phillies. The 32-year-old has been one of the few bright spots for the Orioles this season, as he has hit .287 with 10 home runs and 33 RBI in 350 plate […]
Connelly Doan 6 years agoRaisel Iglesias Blows Third Save Of Season Tuesday
Cincinnati Reds closer Raisel Iglesias blew his third save of the season in Tuesday's 12-8 loss to the White Sox. Iglesias entered with a one-run lead in the ninth inning but gave up a game-tying home run to Avisail Garcia. The Reds would go on to lose in extra innings. Iglesias' final stat line for […]
Connelly Doan 6 years agoAdam Duvall Crushes 13th Home Run Of Season Tuesday
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Adam Duvall went 1-for-6 with a three-run home run in Tuesday's 12-8 loss to the White Sox. Duvall crushed a fifth-inning Lucas Giolito off-speed pitch into the second deck in left field for his 13th HR of the season. Duvall now has 53 RBI on the season despite a lowly .205 batting […]
Connelly Doan 6 years agoJed Lowrie Plates Three Runs Tuesday, Stays Hot
Oakland Athletics second baseman Jed Lowrie went 2-for-3 with a single, a double, a walk, and three RBI in Tuesday's 6-2 win against the Padres. Lowrie has been on fire lately, batting .478 with a .913 slugging percentage and eight RBI in his last seven games. He has once again proven to be a solid […]
Connelly Doan 6 years agoChris Bassitt Has Short Start Tuesday
Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Chris Bassitt did not last all that long in Tuesday's start against the Padres, pitching just 4 2/3 innings. Bassitt allowed two runs on seven hits and three walks with six strikeouts, throwing 88 pitches in the outing. The 29-year-old now has a 3.00 ERA with 24 strikeouts and 11 walks […]
Connelly Doan 6 years agoChris Taylor Falls A Single Short Of The Cycle Tuesday
Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop/outfielder Chris Taylor had a massive day at the plate in Tuesday's 8-3 win over the Pirates. Taylor went 3-for-4 with a double, a triple, and a two-run home run. Like most of the Dodgers, Taylor has been heating up lately, batting .304 with four extra-base hits and four RBI in his […]
Connelly Doan 6 years agoMax Muncy Goes Yard Twice Tuesday
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Max Muncy had a big day at the plate on Tuesday against the Pirates, going 3-for-4 with a single and two solo home runs. Muncy kept things going in the first inning, as he followed up a Joc Pederson leadoff HR with one of his own off of Ivan Nova. […]
Connelly Doan 6 years agoClayton Kershaw Earns Second Win Of Season Tuesday
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw turned in a solid start in Tuesday's 8-3 win over the Pirates. Kershaw pitched six innings, allowing two runs on four hits and no walks with two strikeouts. The lefty now has a 2-4 record with a 2.86 ERA and a 1.10 WHIP in 11 starts. While the […]
Connelly Doan 6 years agoMark Trumbo Blasts Solo Home Run Tuesday
Baltimore Orioles designated hitter/outfielder Mark Trumbo went 2-for-3 with a single, a solo home run and a walk in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Phillies. Trumbo's 11th HR came off of a Zach Eflin second-inning fastball, which he mashed into the center field seats. He has been a consistent fantasy option this season, posting a […]
Connelly Doan 6 years agoAlex Cobb Tosses Quality Start But Takes Loss Tuesday
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Alex Cobb fell to 2-10 after Tuesday's loss to the Phillies despite tossing a quality start. Cobb allowed three runs on four hits and three walks with five strikeouts in 6 2/3 innings. The 30-year-old now has a 6.53 ERA and a 1.62 WHIP in 81 1/3 IP. He will face […]
Connelly Doan 6 years agoMatt Chapman Activated From DL, Franklin Barreto Optioned
Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman has been activated from the 10-day disabled list after recovering from a right hand injury. Infielder Franklin Barreto will be sent back down to Triple-A Nashville in a corresponding move. The A's will be glad to have their defensive stud back, and fantasy owners will be glad to have […]
Connelly Doan 6 years agoAlex Wood Delivers Another Solid Start Monday
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Alex Wood pitched well yet again in Monday's 17-1 win over the Pirates. Wood went six innings, allowing one run on six hits (including a solo home run) and no walks with three strikeouts. The lefty has now gone five straight starts allowing two runs or fewer and has a […]
Connelly Doan 6 years agoYasiel Puig Plates Four Monday
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig had a big day at the plate on Monday against the Pirates, going 3-for-5 with a single, two doubles, and four RBI. The Dodgers' offense has been heating up lately, and Puig has been no exception, as he is hitting .333 in his last seven games. The 27-year-old can […]
Connelly Doan 6 years agoMatt Kemp Has Another Monster Game Monday
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp had his second consecutive big game at the plate in Monday's 17-1 rout of the Pirates. Kemp went 5-for-5 with three singles, a double, a three-run home run, and four RBI. The 33-year-old has eight hits in the past two games and has been crushing it at the plate […]
Connelly Doan 6 years agoScott Schebler Crushes Leadoff Home Run Monday
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Scott Schebler had a nice day at the plate against the White Sox, going 2-for-3 with a double, a solo home run, and a walk. Schebler got started right away, smashing the first James Shields offering of the game over the right field wall. The 27-year-old has been a consistent fantasy asset […]
Connelly Doan 6 years agoRaisel Iglesias Rebounds In Monday's Outing
Cincinnati Reds closer Raisel Iglesias was in top form in Monday's 5-3 win against the White Sox, earning his 16th save of the season. Iglesias pitched a clean ninth inning, allowing no runs, hits, or walks with two strikeouts. This came just a day after Iglesias allowed a two-run home run, albeit in a non-save […]
Connelly Doan 6 years agoLuis Castillo Dominant In Monday's Start
Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Luis Castillo looked like his rookie-season self in Monday's 5-3 win over the White Sox. Castillo allowed one run on six hits and no walks with six strikeouts in 6 2/3 innings. The 25-year-old took advantage of a favorable matchup, as this was just the first time allowing less than three […]
Connelly Doan 6 years agoRaisel Iglesias Allows Two-Run Home Run Sunday
Cincinnati Reds closer Raisel Iglesias had a bumpy outing in Sunday's 8-2 win over the Brewers. Iglesias, who had not pitched in three days, came in for some work in the ninth inning of an 8-0 game. He allowed a walk and then a two-run home run to Ryan Braun before settling down and getting […]
Connelly Doan 6 years agoMatt Harvey Has Excellent Start Sunday
Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Matt Harvey had a stellar start in Sunday's 8-2 win over the Brewers, tossing 5 2/3 innings of no-run ball on just two hits and no walks with six strikeouts. Apart from the decrease in strikeout rate (6.71 K/9 vs 8.47 K/9 career), Harvey has actually been a serviceable fantasy option […]
Connelly Doan 6 years agoFrankie Montas Takes Second Loss Of Season Sunday
Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Frankie Montas was charged with his second loss of the season in Sunday's 15-3 game against the Indians. Montas allowed three runs on nine hits and no walks with six strikeouts in 5 2/3 innings. The 25-year-old flamethrower has been a pleasant surprise since being called up, posting a 4-2 record […]
Connelly Doan 6 years agoMatt Kemp Has Monster Day Sunday
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp was an offensive juggernaut in Sunday's 6-4 win over the Rockies, going 3-for-4 with a single, a double, a solo home run, and four RBI. Kemp's 14th bomb of the year was a clutch one, providing the go-ahead run off of Adam Ottavino in the bottom of the eighth […]
Connelly Doan 6 years agoKenley Jansen Earns 22nd Save Of Season Sunday
Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen picked up his 22nd save of the season Sunday in a 6-4 game against the Rockies. Jansen pitched a clean ninth inning, allowing no runs on no hits and no walks with two strikeouts. The 30-year-old had a bumpy start to the season but has since looked like the […]
Connelly Doan 6 years agoRoss Stripling Has Rough Start Sunday
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Ross Stripling has an uncharacteristically subpar outing on Sunday against the Rockies. Stripling allowed four runs on nine hits (including a solo home run) and a walk with seven strikeouts in six innings. The 28-year-old has had an outstanding season even including Sunday's start, as he is now 6-2 with […]
Connelly Doan 6 years agoMark Trumbo Crushes Two Home Runs Sunday
Baltimore Orioles designated hitter/outfielder Mark Trumbo played a big role in Sunday's 8-2 win over the Angels, going 2-for-4 with two solo home runs. Trumbo hit an opposite-field blast in the fourth inning and then launched a ball into the left-field seats in the fifth. He now has 10 HR and 25 RBI to go […]
Connelly Doan 6 years agoKevin Gausman Turns In Another Great Start Sunday
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Kevin Gausman turned in another strong start on Sunday against the Angels, allowing two runs on six hits (including a solo home run) and no walks with two strikeouts in eight innings. This was Gausman's fourth straight start of allowing two or fewer runs. The 27-year-old is now 4-6 with a […]
Connelly Doan 6 years agoMatt Duffy (2B/3B, TB) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 19% of leagues ANALYSIS: If I told you that there was a guy available in 89% of leagues who is hitting .323 in the month of June, you would probably go rush to take a look. If I told you that Tampa Bay Rays infielder Matt Duffy was […]
Connelly Doan 6 years agoScooter Gennett, Jesse Winker Out Of Lineup Sunday
Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett (rest) and outfielder Jesse Winker (rest) are both out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers. Alex Blandino will get the start at second base with Adam Duvall, Billy Hamilton, and Scott Schebler covering the outfield. Blandino is hitting just .217 this season so he should not […]
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