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Alex Wood Turns In Stellar Start Saturday
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Alex Wood had a great start on Saturday against the Giants, earning the win in a 3-1 game. The lefty pitched 5 2/3 innings, allowing one run on four hits with two walks and two strikeouts. Wood has not matched his fantasy dominance from last season but has been serviceable […]
Connelly Doan 7 years agoChad Pinder Falls A Double Shy Of The Cycle Saturday
Oakland Athletics outfielder/utility man Chad Pinder had a day at the plate on Saturday against the Angels, going 3-for-3 with a single, a triple, and a solo home run. The 26-year-old now has a .252/.327/.452 slash line with six HR and 14 RBI in 150 plate appearances. Pinder would be fantasy relevant if he could […]
Connelly Doan 7 years agoSean Manaea Pitches Well, Earns Win Saturday
Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Sean Manaea was sharp on the mound again against the Angels Saturday, picking up the win in a 6-4 game. Manaea allowed three runs (all coming on a home run) on four hits and a walk with four strikeouts. The lefty now owns a 6-6 record with a 3.56 ERA in […]
Connelly Doan 7 years agoJonathan Schoop Smashes Seventh Home Run Of Season Saturday
Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jonathan Schoop went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Marlins. Schoop smashed a Wei-Yin Chen offering deep over the left-field wall for his seventh HR of the season. The 26-year-old has been disappointing for fantasy owners to this point, posting a .209/.252/.358 […]
Connelly Doan 7 years agoDanny Valencia Continues To Quietly Contribute Saturday
Baltimore Orioles third baseman Danny Valencia went 2-for-4 with two singles and an RBI in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Marlins. Valencia now has a .283/.350/.462 slash line with six home runs and 17 RBI in 163 plate appearances. While his numbers may not be exciting or flashy, Valencia has shown that he can contribute […]
Connelly Doan 7 years agoAdam Jones Tallies Three Hits Saturday, Continues To Hit In June
Baltimore Orioles center fielder Adam Jones had another solid day at the plate on Saturday against the Marlins, going 3-for-5 with two singles and a double. The 32-year-old has been tearing it up in June, batting .333 in 51 at-bats. Jones has continued to provide fantasy consistency this season with a .291 batting average, 10 […]
Connelly Doan 7 years agoAlex Cobb Gets Rocked Again Saturday
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Alex Cobb performed poorly yet again in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Marlins. Cobb surrendered five runs on seven hits (including two home runs) and two walks with six strikeouts in seven innings. He now has a 2-9 record with a massive 7.14 ERA in 63 innings pitched. His .364 BABIP […]
Connelly Doan 7 years agoJesse Winker Ends Hitless Streak With Two Singles Saturday
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker went 2-for-4 with two singles and a strikeout in Saturday's 6-2 loss to the Pirates. The two hits were Winker's first in his last five games. The 24-year-old rookie now has a .255/.361/.352 slash line in 231 plate appearances this season.
Connelly Doan 7 years agoLuis Castillo Pitches Better Saturday, But Not Well Enough For Win
Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Luis Castillo took a small step forward in delivering a solid start but ended up with another loss on Saturday in a 6-2 game against the Pirates. Castillo gave up three runs on six hits (including two solo home runs) and two walks with just two strikeouts in five innings. This […]
Connelly Doan 7 years agoMatt Kemp Mashes Solo Home Run Friday
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp took advantage of his appealed suspension on Friday, going 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk against the Giants. Kemp was suspended for one game after his scuffle with Robinson Chirinos on Wednesday, but appealed the suspension, allowing him to play until his appeal is heard. Kemp […]
Connelly Doan 7 years agoKenley Jansen Notches 16th Save Of Season Friday
Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen earned his 16th save of the season Friday in a 3-2 game against the Giants. Jansen entered the game up a run in the ninth and proceeded to toss a 1-2-3 inning with a strikeout. After some early-season struggles, Jansen has returned to form as one of the top […]
Connelly Doan 7 years agoRoss Stripling Continues To Shine Friday
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Ross Stripling turned in another excellent start on Friday against the Giants. Stripling allowed two runs on four hits and no walks with six strikeouts in 6 1/3 innings, earning his sixth win of the season. Stripling was cruising until allowing a seventh-inning home run to Pablo Sandoval, which ended […]
Connelly Doan 7 years agoMatt Chapman Heading To DL To Rest Hand
Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman (hand) was sent to the 10-day disabled list Friday to rest his right hand, per MLB.com's Jane Lee. An MRI revealed no structural damage in Chapman's hand but the team will be cautious with their top defender, as Chapman has been dealing with the issue since spring training. Franklin […]
Connelly Doan 7 years agoManny Machado Slumping In June
Baltimore Orioles shortstop Manny Machado went 1-for-4 with a single and a strikeout in Friday's 2-0 loss to the Marlins. The 25-year-old phenom has cooled off in June, posting a .205/.298/.359 slash line with just eight hits in 47 plate appearances. Fantasy owners should not be too worried, as most hitters go through ups and […]
Connelly Doan 7 years agoZach Britton Pitches Clean Eighth Inning Friday
Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Zach Britton pitched a strong eighth inning in Friday's 2-0 loss to the Marlins. Britton came into the game down by two and went three up-three down, picking up two strikeouts. The outing was just Britton's second of the season, as he had been recovering from an Achilles injury. The lefty's […]
Connelly Doan 7 years agoKevin Gausman Pitches Well Friday But Receives No Offensive Support
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Kevin Gausman turned in a solid start on Friday against the Marlins, allowing two runs on five hits and three walks with seven strikeouts in 5 2/3 innings. However, his teammates could only muster three hits and no runs all game, so he took the loss in a 2-0 game. Gausman […]
Connelly Doan 7 years agoMatt Chapman To Undergo MRI On Right Hand
Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman was taken out of Thursday's 7-3 loss to the Astros in the seventh inning due to a right hand contusion, per MLB.com's Jane Lee. Chapman uncharacteristically made two errors and went 0-for-2 before exiting the game. He dealt with the same issue in spring training and said that he […]
Connelly Doan 7 years agoFrankie Montas Gets Knocked Around Thursday
Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Frankie Montas struggled for the first time this season, taking a loss in a 7-3 game against the Astros. The 25-year-old surrendered seven runs (five earned) on 11 hits and four walks with only one strikeout in 5 1/3 innings. Montas' first three starts were against the Diamondbacks and the Royals […]
Connelly Doan 7 years agoKhris Davis Smacks A Double And A Home Run Thursday
Oakland Athletics designated hitter Khris Davis had a solid day at the plate on Thursday, going 2-for-4 with a double and a solo home run. The power-hitting righty is now tied for the third most HRs in baseball with 20 and is tied for the fifth most RBI with 49. Davis' elite power has proven […]
Connelly Doan 7 years agoMatt Olson Crushes 14th Home Run Of Season Thursday
Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Thursday's 7-3 loss to the Astros. Olson launched a hanging curveball from Justin Verlander over the right field wall in the seventh inning. The blast was his fifth HR this month. The 24-year-old has gotten things going after a slow start […]
Connelly Doan 7 years agoKenta Maeda Pitches Well In Return From Disabled List Wednesday
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Kenta Maeda turned in an encouraging performance on Wednesday against the Rangers in his return from the 10-day DL with a hip strain. Maeda allowed two runs on five hits and three walks with a strikeout over five innings. The 30-year-old has pitched well this season, posting a 3.61 ERA […]
Connelly Doan 7 years agoMatt Kemp Ejected After Home-Plate Scuffle Wednesday
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp was ejected in the third inning of Wednesday's game against the Rangers after a home-plate collision with catcher Robinson Chirinos. Kemp was attempting to score from second base on a two-out single to right field by Enrique Hernandez. Chirinos caught the throw by Nomar Mazara in the base line […]
Connelly Doan 7 years agoAdam Duvall Crushes Grand Slam Wednesday
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Adam Duvall went 1-for-4 with a grand slam and a strikeout in Wednesday's 7-0 win over the Royals. Duvall crushed a Jason Adam pitch into left center field in the ninth inning to seal the win. The 29-year-old is hitting just .188 on the season but has 11 home runs and 38 […]
Connelly Doan 7 years agoTyler Mahle Earns Fifth Win Of Season Wednesday
Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Tyler Mahle put forth a solid effort on Wednesday against the Royals, earning his fifth win of the season in a 7-0 game. Mahle allowed no runs on three hits and two walks with one strikeout in 6 1/3 innings. The only thing fantasy owners could complain about would be the […]
Connelly Doan 7 years agoAndrew Triggs Will Throw To Hitters Saturday
Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Andrew Triggs (forearm) was encouraged about his extended bullpen session on Wednesday and will throw to hitters at extended spring training on Saturday, per the San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser. Triggs is working his way back from a forearm injury that landed him on the 10-day disabled list. The 29-year-old has […]
Connelly Doan 7 years agoAndrew Cashner Receives Positive MRI On Back
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Andrew Cashner (back) received a positive MRI on his lower back Wednesday, per PressBoxonline.com's Rich Dubroff. Cashner was placed on the 10-day disabled list Tuesday with lower back soreness but is hopeful that he can return next week to pitch against the Nationals. The 31-year-old has struggled this season, posting a […]
Connelly Doan 7 years agoRoss Stripling To Start Friday, Alex Wood Saturday
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that Ross Stripling will start Friday on regular rest and that Alex Wood (hamstring) will start Saturday after an extra day of rest in the Giants series, per Dodgers beat writer Bill Plunkett. Roberts did not announce Sunday's starter but said that Caleb Ferguson is a possibility. Stripling […]
Connelly Doan 7 years agoRichard Bleier Leaves Game Wednesday With Shoulder Discomfort
Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Richard Bleier exited Wednesday's game against the Red Sox after throwing just one pitch with left shoulder discomfort. An X-ray was taken Wednesday evening and an MRI is scheduled for Thursday. The 31-year-old lefty had been one of the Orioles most reliable relievers, posting a 1.93 ERA with a 1.25 WHIP […]
Connelly Doan 7 years agoTim Beckham Will Report To Double-A Bowie Friday
Baltimore Orioles third baseman Tim Beckham (groin) will begin a rehab assignment at Double-A Bowie on Friday, per MASN Sports' Roch Kubatko. Beckham is currently on the 60-day disabled list with a groin injury and will be eligible to return June 23. The 28-year-old had a disappointing .179/.247/.262 slash line through 23 games prior to […]
Connelly Doan 7 years agoJoc Pederson Continues To Pile Up Home Runs In June
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson had another great game at the plate on Tuesday against the Rangers, going 3-for-4 with two doubles, a solo home run and two RBI. Pederson has been obliterating the ball in June and now has a .481 batting average with five doubles, seven HRs and 10 RBI in just […]
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