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Craig Gentry Placed On DL; Jimmy Yacabonis To Start Thursday
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Craig Gentry (rib) has been placed on the 10-day disabled list with a left rib fracture, per the Associated Press via Washington Post. The Orioles recalled pitcher Jimmy Yacabonis and utility man Steve Wilkerson from Triple-A Norfolk in corresponding moves after both Gentry and Darren O'Day (hamstring) were placed on the DL. […]
Connelly Doan 6 years agoCody Bellinger Looking More Like Himself In June
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Cody Bellinger continued to turn things around in Tuesday's 9-4 loss to the Cubs. The 22-year-old went 2-for-4 with two singles and an RBI. After an abysmal extended start to the season, Bellinger looks like he may have figured things out in June, as he has posted a .279/.410/.691 slash […]
Connelly Doan 6 years agoRoss Stripling Continues Outstanding Season Tuesday
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Ross Stripling was up to his dominant ways again on Tuesday against the Cubs. Stripling allowed one run on seven hits (including a solo home run) and a walk with four strikeouts in five innings. The 28-year-old has been a surprising bright spot in fantasy this season, posting a 6-2 […]
Connelly Doan 6 years agoKevin Gausman Turns In Strong Start Tuesday
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Kevin Gausman turned in a solid start on Tuesday against the Mariners. Gausman pitched six innings, allowing one run on five hits (including a solo home run) and a walk with four strikeouts. The 27-year-old is 3-6 with a 4.20 ERA, 88 strikeouts and 25 walks in 94 1/3 innings. He […]
Connelly Doan 6 years agoDarren O'Day Placed on 10-Day DL Tuesday
Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Darren O'Day (hamstring) has been placed on the 10-day disabled list after aggravating a hamstring injury in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Mariners, per MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli. O'Day pulled up lame after attempting to field an eighth-inning Jean Segura bunt. The side-armer allowed two runs on two hits without recording an […]
Connelly Doan 6 years agoScott Schebler Crushes Solo Home Run Monday, Stays Hot
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Scott Schebler continued to produce on Monday against the Braves, going 2-for-5 with a double, a solo home run and a walk. Schebler took Mike Foltynewicz deep into the right field seats for his 10th HR of the season. He has been on fire all of June, posting a .355/.410/.618 slash line […]
Connelly Doan 6 years agoKike Hernandez Stays Hot Monday
Los Angeles Dodgers super-utility man Kike Hernandez continued to hit on Monday against the Cubs, going 1-for-3 with a solo home run. Hernandez crushed a second-inning fastball into the left field bullpen and has now hit three HRs in his last two games. He has been on fire recently, batting .321 with a .679 slugging […]
Connelly Doan 6 years agoTyler Mahle Mediocre In Monday's Start
Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Tyler Mahle turned in a lackluster start on Monday against the Braves, allowing three runs on five hits and four walks with five strikeouts in five innings. This was Mahle's first start in his last five in which he allowed more than two runs. The 23-year-old now has a 6-6 record […]
Connelly Doan 6 years agoKenta Maeda Dominant in Monday's Start
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Kenta Maeda shut the Cubs down in Monday's 2-1 win. Maeda allowed no runs on just three hits and a walk with nine strikeouts over seven innings. He is now 5-4 with a 3.44 ERA and a 1.31 WHIP over 68 innings. He has been reliable for fantasy owners to […]
Connelly Doan 6 years agoJulio Urias To Throw Two Bullpen Sessions This Week
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that starting pitcher Julio Urias (shoulder) is expected to throw two bullpen sessions this week. The 21-year-old lefty prospect is recovering from a torn anterior capsule in his throwing shoulder. He got his fastball up to 88 mph in his last session, which is a ways away from […]
Connelly Doan 6 years agoAustin Hays Seeing Ankle Specialist
Baltimore Orioles outfield prospect Austin Hays is going to see a specialist regarding his ankle injury, per BaltimoreBaseball.com's Dan Connolly. The Orioles top outfield prospect has been seen in a boot, but it remains to be seen whether rest or surgery will be the next step in his recovery. The 22-year-old is hitting .224 with […]
Connelly Doan 7 years agoTim Beckham Goes Hitless In Return From DL Monday
Baltimore Orioles third baseman Tim Beckham went 0-for-4 with a strikeout on Monday in his return from the 60-day disabled list. Beckham had been recovering from a groin injury, one that had plagued him since spring training. He has a poor .170/.237/.250 slash line in 97 plate appearances this season, although most of those stats […]
Connelly Doan 7 years agoJonathan Schoop Launches Solo Home Run Monday
Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jonathan Schoop went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and two RBI in Monday's 5-3 loss to the Mariners. Schoop launched an arching bomb into the left field seats in the fifth inning off of Felix Hernandez. The 26-year-old is now hitting just .205 with eight HRs and 21 RBI in […]
Connelly Doan 7 years agoAndrew Cashner Delivers Average Start Monday
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Andrew Cashner turned in another mediocre start on Monday against the Mariners, allowing three runs on four hits (including a solo home run) and four walks with three strikeouts in six innings. The 31-year-old is now 2-8 with a 4.70 ERA, a 7.32 K/9 and a 4.15 BB/9. At this point […]
Connelly Doan 7 years agoJonathan Lucroy Gets Three Hits Monday
Oakland Athletics catcher Jonathan Lucroy had a nice day at the plate on Monday against the White Sox, going 3-for-4 with three singles and an RBI. He now has six hits over his last four games and is hitting .268 with a .328 on-base percentage and 21 RBI on the season. While he doesn't hit […]
Connelly Doan 7 years agoEdwin Jackson Looks Sharp In First Start Of Season Monday
Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Edwin Jackson turned in a strong effort in his debut with the team on Monday against the White Sox. The 34-year-old veteran, who has now started for a record-tying 13 teams, allowed one run on six hits and no walks with seven strikeouts in six innings. Jackson is slated to face […]
Connelly Doan 7 years agoSal Romano Gets Rocked Sunday
Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Sal Romano was hit hard on Sunday against the Cubs after turning in two strong performances. Romano allowed five runs on eight hits and a walk with six strikeouts in five innings. The 24-year-old is now 4-7 with a 5.40 ERA in 85 IP. He will look to rebound Friday in […]
Connelly Doan 7 years agoJesse Winker Lines Pinch-Hit Three-Run Home Run
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker played a big part in the Reds' seventh inning rally against the Cubs on Sunday. Winker entered as a pinch hitter and proceeded to line an opposite-field three-run home run into the left field seats. Winker actually got to hit again in the inning, but ended it with a strikeout. […]
Connelly Doan 7 years agoDavid Hess Suffers Third Straight Five-Run Outing
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher David Hess had yet another poor start on Sunday against the Braves, allowing five runs on seven hits and two walks with four strikeouts in just four innings. This was Hess' third straight start in which he allowed five runs. He now has a 5.44 ERA with a 5.23 K/9 rate, […]
Connelly Doan 7 years agoTrey Mancini Looks Good In Return To Lineup Sunday
Baltimore Orioles outfielder/first baseman Trey Mancini looked comfortable in Sunday's 3-7 loss to the Braves, going 2-for-2 with a single, a solo home run, and a walk. Mancini had been out of the starting lineup for the past three games with neck stiffness. The 26-year-old is hitting just .225 with 10 HR and 22 RBI […]
Connelly Doan 7 years agoCody Bellinger Rakes Two Home Runs Sunday
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Cody Bellinger was a big contributor in Sunday's 8-7 win over the Mets. Bellinger went 2-for-5 with two solo home runs, his 14th and 15th of the season. While his 15 HR and 38 RBI aren't shabby, Bellinger has hit just .239 in 307 plate appearances. He has been disappointing […]
Connelly Doan 7 years agoKike Hernandez Smashes Two Home Runs Sunday
Los Angeles Dodgers super utility man Kike Hernandez had a fantastic day at the plate in Sunday's slugfest against the Mets. Hernandez started off the seven-homer game with a leadoff blast to left field, then crushed another to left field in the sixth inning. He finished the game 3-for-6 with a single, two solo HR, […]
Connelly Doan 7 years agoRich Hill Gets Hit Hard In Sunday's Start
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Rich Hill had a lackluster outing in Sunday's 8-7 extra-innings win over the Mets. Hill allowed four runs on five hits (including a two-run home run) and a walk with five strikeouts in five innings. The 38-year-old has yet to replicate the success he has had in the past few […]
Connelly Doan 7 years agoTrey Mancini Returns To Lineup Sunday
Baltimore Orioles outfielder/first baseman Trey Mancini will bat seventh on Sunday against the Braves after being out of the starting lineup for three straight games with neck stiffness. The 26-year-old has posted a disappointing .219/.291/.361 slash line this season, so fantasy owners may consider sitting him in their lineups in his first start back.
Connelly Doan 7 years agoPaul Goldschmidt Out Of Lineup Sunday
Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt (rest) is out of the lineup Sunday against the Pirates. This is just a routine day off for Goldschmidt, who has been a solid fantasy option again this season after getting off to a slow start. He should be out of fantasy owners' lineups today.
Connelly Doan 7 years agoWilson Ramos Out Of Lineup Sunday
Tampa Bay Rays catcher Wilson Ramos (rest) is out of the lineup Sunday against the Yankees after starting the last six games. Ramos has been a solid fantasy option this season, posting a .291/.339/.444 slash line with nine home runs and 36 RBI in 62 games. He should be out of fantasy owners' lineups today.
Connelly Doan 7 years agoGreg Bird Out Of Lineup Sunday
New York Yankees first baseman Greg Bird (rest) is out of the lineup Sunday against the Rays. The 25-year-old has struggled lately, hitting just .193 in 24 games, so hopefully, a day off will help him clear his head. He should be out of fantasy owners' lineups today.
Connelly Doan 7 years agoJustin Turner Out Of Lineup Sunday
Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (rest) is out of the lineup Sunday against the Mets. The 33-year-old is hitting .333 for the season against lefties (the Dodgers are facing Jerry Blevins) but he has been on a cold streak lately, hitting just .185 in his last seven games. Turner should be out of […]
Connelly Doan 7 years agoXander Bogaerts Returns To Lineup Sunday
Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts will bat fifth against the Mariners on Sunday after missing the previous game due to an injured left index finger. Bogaerts sustained the injury in Friday's game and was forced to exit, but it appears that he is good to go for Sunday's tilt. The 25-year-old has posted a […]
Connelly Doan 7 years agoJean Segura Out Of Lineup Again With Forearm Infection
Seattle Mariners shortstop Jean Segura (infection) will miss a fourth straight game Sunday with a right forearm infection. The Mariners were hopeful that he could return today, but Andrew Romine will get the start instead. The 28-year-old has hit .334 this season, so hopefully, he can recover soon for fantasy owners. Segura should be out […]
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