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I am a Data Analyst by trade and have been fortunate to apply those skills to my passion of baseball. As an east coast transplant, I always back my Birds (Orioles and Ravens) but have adopted California baseball. When I'm not diving into baseball stats I enjoy playing drums and trying out new restaurants and bars around Las Vegas.
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Matt Chapman Ends Home Run Drought Thursday
Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's 7-3 win over the Rays. The blast was his ninth of the season and was his first HR in 13 games. During that stretch, he hit just .174 with a .240 on-base percentage and a mere .304 slugging percentage. The... Read More
Matt Olson Hits Mammoth Home Run Thursday
Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a strikeout in Thursday's 7-3 win over the Rays. The moon shot was Olson's ninth of the season. The 24-year-old is hitting the ball extremely hard (52.2 percent hard-contact rate), and only J.D. Martinez is hitting the ball harder this season.... Read More
Daniel Mengden Picks Up Yet Another Win Thursday
Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Daniel Mengden turned in another solid start on Thursday, earning his sixth win of the season in a 7-3 game over the Rays. Mengden pitched eight innings, giving up three runs on six hits and two walks with five strikeouts. He carried a shutout into the ninth inning but gave up... Read More
Khris Davis Reinstated From DL, Batting Fourth Thursday
Oakland Athletics designated hitter Khris Davis was reinstated from the 10-day disabled list on Thursday after recovering from a groin strain and will bat fourth against the Rays. Relief pitcher Carlos Ramirez will be demoted to Triple-A Nashville to make room for Davis. The power-hitting righty is leading the A's in home runs (13) and... Read More
Homer Bailey Moved To Bullpen
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Homer Bailey has been moved to the bullpen and out of the starting rotation, per MLB.com's Mark Sheldon. This move was expected, as Reds interim manager Jim Riggleman announced on Tuesday that he had been contemplating the move. Luis Castillo will now start on Sunday in place of Bailey. The 32-year-old has... Read More
Sal Romano Picks Up Win Despite Poor Pitching Performance
Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Sal Romano picked up an ugly win on Wednesday in a 7-4 victory over the Diamondbacks. The 24-year-old surrendered four runs on seven hits (including two home runs) and no walks with three strikeouts in five innings pitched. Romano can thank his teammates Adam Duvall and Scott Schebler for two home... Read More
Scott Schebler Ends Power Drought With Two-Run Blast
Cincinnati Reds right fielder Scott Schebler went 2-for-4 with a single, a two-run home run and a walk in Wednesday's win over the Diamondbacks. Schebler put his team ahead in the sixth inning with a massive shot to right field off Patrick Corbin. The 27-year-old's sixth HR of the season ended a streak of 13... Read More
Adam Duvall Cranks Grand Slam Wednesday
Cincinnati Reds left fielder Adam Duvall went 1-for-5 with a grand slam in Wednesday's win over the Diamondbacks. Duvall hit a moon shot to straightaway center off Patrick Corbin in the fourth inning to tie the game at 4-4. The power hitter now has 10 home runs and 32 RBI on the season and has... Read More
Raisel Iglesias Earns Multi-Inning Save In Return From DL
Cincinnati Reds closer Raisel Iglesias, who was activated from the 10-day disabled list prior to Wednesday's game from a left biceps injury, picked up his ninth save of the season in a 7-4 win over the Diamondbacks. Iglesias gave up no runs on three hits and no walks with a strikeout in the four-out save.... Read More
Luis Castillo Scuffles Tuesday Against Diamondbacks
Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Luis Castillo had a less-than-stellar performance Tuesday, picking up the loss against the Diamondbacks. Castillo gave up five runs (four earned) on four hits and three walks with six strikeouts. The 25-year-old now has an ugly 5.49 ERA for the season, but this outing was just the first in his last... Read More
Adam Duvall Plates Four Runs On Monday
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Adam Duvall went 2-for-4 with a double and four RBI in Monday's 12-5 loss to the Diamondbacks. Duvall plated the first run of the game with a single in the second inning, then smacked a bases-clearing double into the left center field gap in the fifth inning. The power hitter is batting... Read More
Trevor Cahill Pitches Gem But Takes No-Decision Monday
Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Trevor Cahill put forth another outstanding effort on Monday but came away with a no-decision in an extra-inning 1-0 loss to the Rays. The righty tossed eight innings, giving up no runs on four hits and no walks with six strikeouts. Unfortunately, the A's offense could not get it going to... Read More
Frankie Montas Delivers Strong Performance In First Start
Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Frankie Montas gave a great first performance on Sunday, picking up a win in a 2-1 game over the Diamondbacks. The 25-year-old flamethrower tossed six innings of one-run ball on three hits and two walks with seven strikeouts. Montas got the call from Triple-A Nashville with Brett Anderson (shoulder) on the... Read More
Vince Velasquez (SP, PHI) - Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 27% of leagues ANALYSIS: Some waiver wire players are more frustrating than others. The worst are those that get your hopes up for an add, only to underperform as soon as you claim them. You drop them out of frustration, and the carousel continues. Philadelphia Phillies starting... Read More
Devin Mesoraco Out Of Lineup Sunday
New York Mets catcher Devin Mesoraco (rest) is out of the lineup Sunday against the Brewers. The backstop will receive a day of rest after starting the Mets' last four games, having batted .250 with a double and two RBI in that stretch. Mesoraco should be out of fantasy owners' lineups today but should return... Read More
Jared Hughes Performs Escape Act To Pick Up Third Save
Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Jared Hughes pitched an exciting ninth inning to pick up his third save of the season on Saturday in a 6-5 win over the Rockies. Hughes started the game up a run in the bottom of the ninth and proceeded to quickly load the bases with two hits and a walk.... Read More
Chad Pinder Smacks Solo Home Run Saturday
Oakland Athletics utility man Chad Pinder went 2-for-3 with a double and a solo home run in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Diamondbacks. The HR was Pinder's fifth of the season. The 26-year-old is now hitting a serviceable .275 on the season with a .333 on-base percentage and a .505 slugging percentage. Pinder is worth... Read More
Matt Joyce Cracks Leadoff Solo Home Run Saturday
Oakland Athletics outfielder Matt Joyce got the party started in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Diamondbacks, smacking a leadoff home run to right-center field off Clay Buckholz. Joyce finished the game going 1-for-4 with no walks or strikeouts. The 33-year-old veteran has not been fantasy relevant this season, hitting just .211 with a .331 on-base... Read More
Josh Harrison Out Of Lineup Sunday
Pittsburgh Pirates second/third baseman Josh Harrison (rest) is out of the lineup Sunday against the Cardinals. This will be Harrison's first day off since returning from the DL on May 20 after suffering a fractured hand. The 30-year-old has been productive so far this season, batting .294 with a .340 on-base percentage and a .400... Read More
Adam Jones Out Of Lineup Sunday
Baltimore Orioles center fielder Adam Jones (rest) is out of the lineup Sunday against the Rays. Nothing has been mentioned regarding injuries, so this appears to be just a routine day off. Jones has hit a respectable .274 with nine home runs and 25 RBI on the season. He should be out of fantasy owners'... Read More
Justin Upton Out Of Lineup Sunday With Left Forearm Contusion
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton (forearm) is out of the lineup Sunday against the Yankees. Upton left Saturday's game after being hit in the left forearm by a pitch. He is listed as day-to-day, so Mike Scioscia is likely giving him a chance for his forearm to heal. The 30-year-old is hitting .251 with... Read More
J.D. Martinez Out Of Lineup Sunday
Boston Red Sox designated hitter/outfielder J.D. Martinez (rest) is out of the starting lineup Sunday against the Braves. The 30-year-old power hitter has been in a mini slump lately, notching just two hits in his last five games. Martinez has been a top fantasy asset this season, mashing .320 with 16 home runs and 42... Read More
Matt Olson Crushes Solo Home Run Saturday
Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson provided one of the A's three solo home runs in Saturday's win over the Diamondbacks. Olson crushed a moon shot to straightaway center field off Jorge De La Rosa in the seventh inning. The 24-year-old now has eight HR and 20 RBI in 52 games this season. While not... Read More
Daniel Mengden Pitches Complete Game Shutout Saturday
Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Daniel Mengden pitched an absolute gem in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Diamondbacks. The righty gave up no runs and only two hits and no walks with five strikeouts over nine innings. Mengden has been outstanding this season, posting a 5-4 record with a 2.85 ERA, 43 strikeouts, and only six... Read More
Tyler Mahle Faces Nightmare Matchup Saturday At Coors Field
Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Tyler Mahle will take the mound Saturday in an unfavorable matchup against the Rockies at Coors Field. Mahle has posted a lackluster 4.53 ERA with a 1.36 WHIP in 53 2/3 inning pitched this season. The rightie's biggest issue has been his proclivity to surrender the long ball; Mahle has given... Read More
Stephen Piscotty Continues Cold Streak
Oakland Athletics outfielder Stephen Piscotty went 0-for-4 with no walks or strikeouts in Friday's loss to the Diamondbacks. The 27-year-old is hitting a mere .154 with just one extra-base hit in his last seven games and is not doing much better for the season, hitting .226 for the season with a .282 on-base percentage and... Read More
Scott Schebler Continues To Quietly Contribute
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Scott Schebler went 0-for-3 with a walk and an RBI in Friday's 5-4 loss to the Rockies. Schebler has hit a decent .250 with a .321 on-base percentage and a .417 slugging percentage in 134 plate appearances this season. He has hit five home runs and has 18 RBI in that time.... Read More
Sean Manaea Hit Hard Again Friday
Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Sean Manaea took the loss on Friday in a 7-1 game against the Diamondbacks. The lefty surrendered six runs on eight hits and two walks with two strikeouts in just 3 2/3 innings. Manaea was fantastic through his first six starts of the season but has come crashing back to earth... Read More
Billy Hamilton Continues To Disappoint Friday
Cincinnati Reds center fielder Billy Hamilton went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts and a steal in Friday's loss to the Rockies. The steal was just Hamilton's ninth of the season. Hamilton has gotten off to a slow start in all aspects of his game, batting a mere .199 (.244 career average) with a .288 on-base percentage... Read More
Sal Romano Lit Up In Coors Field
Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Sal Romano delivered yet another underwhelming performance on Friday in a 5-4 loss to the Rockies. Romano gave up five runs on eight hits and four walks with five strikeouts in five 1/3 innings pitched. While poor pitching performances in Coors Field could be given a free pass due to the... Read More
