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J.D. Martinez Doubles, Reaches Base Three Times
Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez reached base three times against the New York Yankees Friday, going 1-for-2 with two walks in an 8-3 loss to the division rivals. Martinez is slashing .304/.391/.554 with three homers over his last 15 games, and he's hit safely in seven of his last eight with three multi-hit […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoEnrique Hernandez Reaches Base Four Times Friday
Boston Red Sox utility man Enrique Hernandez reached base four times against the New York Yankees Friday, going 2-for-3 with two walks and a run scored. Hernandez now has a five-game hitting streak to his name, during which time he's had three multi-hit performances and slugged three doubles and a home run. It appears any […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoRafael Devers Hits Three-Run Homer Friday
Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers provided all the offense in a disappointing 8-3 loss to the New York Yankees Friday, going 1-for-4 with a three-run home run. It's Devers' 35th homer of the season, though just his third in September. With an .881 OPS, 95 runs, 108 RBI, and four steals, Devers appears […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoNathan Eovaldi Blown Up Friday
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi simply didn't have it against the New York Yankees Friday, giving up seven runs on seven hits and two walks in 2 2/3 innings. He struck out no batters and took his ninth loss of the season. This qualifies as the worst outing of the season for Eovaldi, […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoPaolo Espino Solid Again In No-Decision Friday
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Paolo Espino was solid again Friday, as he allowed three runs on five hits and no walks to the Cincinnati Reds in five innings. He struck out two batters and took a no-decision in the 8-7 extra-inning loss. Espino has now allowed three earned runs or less in 15 of his […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoLane Thomas Reaches Three Times, Steals A Base
Washington Nationals outfielder Lane Thomas had a solid game Friday against the Cincinnati Reds, going 1-for-4 with a double, two walks, a run scored, and a stolen base. He's now successfully stolen six bases and been caught three times. He's slashing .287/.383/.517 in 143 at-bats as a National, and he needs to be in fantasy […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoAlcides Escobar Extends Hitting Streak With Homer
Washington Nationals shortstop Alcides Escobar extended his hitting streak to 10 games Friday, as he went 2-for-6 with a home run, a double, two RBI, and two runs scored in an 8-7 extra-inning loss to the Cincinnati Reds. Escobar has five multi-hit performances during his streak, with six extra-base hits. He now has three homers […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoKeibert Ruiz Hits First Homer As A Nat
Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz continued his offensive emergence Friday against the Cincinnati Reds, going 3-for-5 with a home run and two RBI. It was Ruiz's first home run as a National and his second this season. Ruiz has slashed a robust .500/.516/.667 with eight RBI over his last seven games, and he now has […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoDrew Steckenrider Records Four-Out Hold Friday
Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Drew Steckenrider recorded a four-out hold against the Los Angeles Angels Friday, his seventh of the season. He allowed one hit and struck out none. Fellow relief pitcher Paul Sewald came on after Steckenrider to close the game and earn the save. Steckenrider has recorded nine saves in his last 30 […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoPaul Sewald Closes Door For 11th Save
Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Paul Sewald was living dangerously Friday, allowing one hit and two walks before finally getting a groundout to first to finish a 6-5 game against the Los Angeles Angels and earn his 11th save of the season. Sewald notably entered after possible co-closer Drew Steckenrider pitched the eighth inning. Both pitchers […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoLogan Gilbert Guts Out No-Decision Friday
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Logan Gilbert gave a gutty performance Friday, managing to throw a career-high 110 pitches over 5 1/3 innings. He allowed four runs on five hits and three walks with four strikeouts, and he took a no-decision in the contest. This outing was somewhat of a disappointment for fantasy managers after Gilbert […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoMitch Haniger Drives In Two Runs Friday
Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger drove in two runs in Friday's 6-5 win over the Los Angeles Angels, going 1-for-3 with a double, a sacrifice fly and a run scored. Haniger is now up to 87 RBI on the season, and he's slashing .233/.299/.533 with five homers in his last 15 games and 65 plate […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoTy France Homers, Drives In Three Friday
Seattle Mariners infielder Ty France led the way for the Mariners Friday, going 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and a run scored. He now has 18 homers and 68 RBI for the season. France has been on fire in the second half of the season, slashing .329/.394/.494 in 249 at-bats since the All-Star […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoKyle Finnegan Earns Shaky Save Thursday
Washington Nationals relief pitcher Kyle Finnegan was credited with a save Thursday, but he almost blew it, giving up two runs on two hits with one strikeout in an inning of work. Finnegan now has 11 saves on the season, with all 11 coming in the last 30 games, but he's also given up multiple […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoPatrick Corbin Unscored Upon Thursday
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Patrick Corbin did not allow a run in Thursday's game against the Cincinnati Reds, working himself out of several jams over his 6 2/3 innings. All told, he allowed four hits and four walks and struck out seven batters. Corbin improved his record to 9-15 with the win and now has […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoJuan Soto Carries Nats With Two Homers Thursday
Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto was once again a force on Thursday against the Cincinnati Reds, going 3-for-3 with two solo home runs and a walk. Soto now has 29 home runs on the year, and continues to set all sorts of records on a daily basis. He's slashing .381/.545/.713 with 18 home runs, 52 […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoMitch Haniger Blasts 35th Homer
Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger continued his excellent season Thursday, blasting his 35th home run of the year in a 6-5 victory over the Oakland Athletics. Haniger went 1-for-4 in the contest. He's enjoyed a strong September, slashing .250/.341/.500 with six homers in 80 at-bats, and he should continue to produce for fantasy managers in […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoLuis Torrens Delivers Two-Run Pinch-Hit Homer
Seattle Mariners catcher Luis Torrens appeared as a pinch-hitter in Thursday's game against the Oakland Athletics and delivered a two-run home run off relief pitcher Jake Diekman. It was Torrens' 15th long ball of the year in 313 at-bats. Torrens has been swinging the bat well lately, slashing .350/.372/.475 in his last 40 at-bats across […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoCal Raleigh Hits Two-Run Shot
Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh went deep Thursday, knocking a two-run home run off Oakland Athletics pitcher James Kaprielian in the fifth inning of a 6-5 victory. Raleigh also doubled in four at-bats. He now has two career home runs to his name in 130 at-bats and has plenty of future fantasy potential, but with […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoCasey Sadler Makes 24th Straight Scoreless Appearance
Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Casey Sadler threw two innings in Thursday's game, giving up one hit and striking out two batters to earn his 14th hold of the season. It was also Sadler's 24th consecutive scoreless appearance, a streak that dates back to July 27. In those 24 appearances, he has allowed a grand total […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoPaul Sewald Allows A Run In 10th Save
Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Paul Sewald recorded his 10th save of the year against the Oakland Athletics Thursday, giving up one run on a Matt Olson home run and striking out two batters. The Mariners now have had three different relievers save at least 10 games, which is a major league record. Sewald continues to […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoYusei Kikuchi Leaves After Three Tough Innings
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi was once again not on top of his game Thursday, allowing three runs on three hits and four walks before being pulled after three innings. He struck out three batters and took a no-decision in the contest. Kikuchi has lasted no more than three innings in three of his […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoLive Chat Fantasy Baseball Q&A @ 12PM - Lineups Advice
It's officially baseball season... do you know who to start? RotoBaller's Doug Goldring (@DougGoldring) will be hosting a live Q&A chat session on Friday September 24th at 12:00 pm noon ET. Come join in on the fun and get your fantasy baseball questions answered, or just stick around for some MLB talk! All throughout the MLB […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoChris Sale Improves To 5-0 In Win Over Mets
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale improved his record to 5-0 Wednesday, earning the win in a 12-5 victory over the New York Mets by allowing two runs on six hits and two walks in five innings. He struck out eight batters. Sale has looked to be in top form in his seven starts […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoJose Iglesias Scores Twice, Drives In Two Wednesday
Boston Red Sox infielder Jose Iglesias has taken command of the second base position, and he went 1-for-3 with a triple, a walk, two RBI, and two runs scored Wednesday against the New York Mets in a 12-5 win. Iglesias is playing every day at the keystone, although his value takes a hit batting ninth […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoKyle Schwarber Homers Twice In Monster Game
Boston Red Sox outfielder Kyle Schwarber posted a monster line in Wednesday's 12-5 victory over the New York Mets, going 3-for-5 with two homers, a double, four RBI, and four runs scored. Schwarber now has 31 homers on the year, and he's especially victimized the Mets, going deep nine times in his last 10 games […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoTanner Rainey Earns First Save Wednesday
Washington Nationals relief pitcher Tanner Rainey earned his first save of the year Wednesday, setting down both batters he faced against the Miami Marlins. Rainey has made three appearances since being recalled from Triple-A Rochester, and he has not allowed a baserunner. He struck out all six he faced in the two outings prior to […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoJosiah Gray Earns First Career Win
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Josiah Gray earned the first win of his young career Wednesday, throwing six innings and allowing two runs on six hits and a walk against the Miami Marlins. He struck out eight batters. Gray has shown plenty of potential this year, but this start comes on the heels of four straight […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoJuan Soto Homers, Reaches Five Times
Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto reached base in all five of his plate appearances Wednesday, going 3-for-3 with a home run, a double, two walks (one intentional), three RBI, and two runs scored. Soto now has an eight-game hitting streak, and he's raised his OPS to 1.010 on the year to go with his 27 […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoLuis Garcia Hits Sixth Homer Against Athletics
Washington Nationals infielder Luis Garcia had two more hits Wednesday, going 2-for-5 with a solo home run and a double in a 4-1 win over the Oakland Athletics. He now has six homers for the season, three of which have come since September 9, and three multi-hit performances in a row. He's slashing .333/.333/.542 over […]
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