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Luis Torrens Hits 14th Homer
Seattle Mariners catcher Luis Torrens added another home run to his total Tuesday night, hitting his 14th long ball off of Texas Rangers relief pitcher Brett Martin in a 3-1 victory. Torrens went 2-for-4 in the game while batting seventh as the designated hitter. He now has a modest five-game hitting streak going, with seven […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoJuan Soto Reaches Three Times, Scores Twice
Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto remains an on-base machine, reaching base safely three more times in Tuesday night's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Soto went 1-for-2 with a double, a walk, a hit-by-pitch, and two runs scored. Soto has an outrageous .536 OBP over his last 30 games, and there's very little cause to […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoRiley Adams Smacks Second Homer Tuesday
Washington Nationals catcher Riley Adams had the best game of his career at the plate Tuesday against the Toronto Blue Jays, going 3-for-4 with a home run, a double, three RBI, and three runs scored. It's only the second home run of the rookie's career in 51 at-bats. Adams is not getting the full complement […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoYadiel Hernandez Homers, Drives In Three
Washington Nationals outfielder Yadiel Hernandez had a big day at the plate against the Toronto Blue Jays Tuesday, going 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs scored. The home run, a two-run shot off starting pitcher Alek Manoah, was Hernandez's fifth of the season. Hernandez has been on fire at the plate […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoErick Fedde Takes Fifth Win
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Erick Fedde earned his fifth win of the season Tuesday, holding the Toronto Blue Jays to three runs on five hits and three walks in five innings. He struck out four batters. It wasn't the prettiest of outings, but the Nationals lineup scored enough runs that it didn't matter in a […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoNathan Eovaldi Takes Loss In Solid Outing
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi took his eighth loss of the season in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the New York Yankees despite pitching well. He allowed two runs on seven hits and a walk in five innings while striking out six. Both runs against him came via the long ball, […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoTanner Houck Allows Two Runs In Game One
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Tanner Houck was recalled to start the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the New York Yankees, and he went four innings, allowing two runs on five hits and no walks. He struck out two batters. Houck didn't have his best stuff in this one, but he battled enough to […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoChristian Vazquez Breaks Homerless Streak
Boston Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez had a 127 at-bat homerless streak before going deep in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the New York Yankees. Vazquez went 2-for-3 in the game with his fifth home run of the year. Vazquez has endured a dismal season by his standards, with a .650 OPS in […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoDaniel Hudson Takes Loss Against Rockies
San Diego Padres relief pitcher Daniel Hudson entered Monday night's game against the Colorado Rockies in the bottom of the ninth inning with the score tied, but he wasn't able to keep the Rockies off the board. He took the loss in a close 6-5 game, allowing a one-out walk-off home run to C.J. Cron. […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoJake Cronenworth Scores Two Runs
San Diego Padres infielder Jake Cronenworth reached base three times Monday, going 2-for-3 with a walk, and he came around to score twice. Cronenworth has had a very solid season, but he's been especially successful in his last 30 games, slashing .278/.346/.548 with five homers in that span. Cronenworth should be a popular trade target […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoRyan Weathers Lasts Four Innings
San Diego Padres starting pitcher Ryan Weathers lasted four innings against the Colorado Rockies Monday night. He allowed five runs on eight hits and no walks with three strikeouts. His ERA climbed to 5.06 as a result. With their dwindling rotation, the Padres could really use more length from Weathers, who has not completed five […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoTrent Grisham Hits Game-Tying Homer
San Diego Padres outfielder Trent Grisham hit a game-tying home run off Colorado Rockies relief pitcher with two outs in the ninth Monday night. The three-run shot was his only hit of the game in four at-bats, and was his 13th long ball of the year. Grisham has been dropped to eighth in the order […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoJorge Polanco Walks Three Times, Scores Twice Sunday
Minnesota Twins infielder Jorge Polanco continued his strong season Sunday, reaching three times via the walk in four plate appearances against the Tampa Bay Rays, coming around to score on two of those occasions and driving in one run. Polanco has been outstanding over his past 30 games with a .319/.380/.664 slash line, 11 home […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoJosh Donaldson Drives In Three Against Rays
Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson drove in three runs against the Tampa Bay Rays Sunday, going 2-for-4 with a double. This was Donaldson's first extra-base hit since July 26. While Donaldson is enjoying another strong year with an .816 OPS, 16 home runs, 48 runs, and 48 RBI in 297 at-bats, it's been a […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoMax Kepler Reaches Four Times Sunday
Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler had a big day at the plate Sunday, going 2-for-3 with two doubles, two walks, and three runs scored. Kepler has now scored three runs in consecutive games. It's been a tough stretch for the lefty swinger of late, with just two multi-hit games since July 25, but perhaps Kepler […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoCharlie Barnes Allows One Run Sunday
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Charlie Barnes was effective against the Tampa Bay Rays Sunday, allowing just one run on three hits and no walks in five innings. He struck out three batters, and his only real blemish was a solo home run to Mike Zunino in the fifth inning. Barnes has now appeared in four […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoAaron Judge Swipes A Base Sunday
New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge is surely not best known for his wheels, but that didn't stop him from swiping his third base of the season Sunday against the Chicago White Sox. Judge did not record a hit in the game, but he did walk three times in five plate appearances. With a .357/.441/.750 […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoRougned Odor Hits Two-Run Shot
New York Yankees second baseman Rougned Odor took Lucas Giolito deep Sunday, launching a two-run home run off the Chicago White Sox starter in the top of the second inning. Odor added another hit in his five at-bats for the game. It's his 14th home run of the year, and his second since July 25. […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoLuke Voit Homers Sunday Against White Sox
New York Yankees first baseman Luke Voit had a big game against the Chicago White Sox Sunday, going 3-for-5 with a home run, two RBI, and two runs scored. It was his fifth home run of the year. The big first baseman appeared to be the odd man out after New York's trade deadline acquisition […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoNestor Cortes Earns First Win
New York Yankees starting pitcher Nestor Cortes earned his first win of the year Sunday against the Chicago White Sox, throwing six innings and only allowing one run on seven hits and a walk. He struck out seven batters. Cortes has been quite effective since being inserted in the starting rotation on July 4, though […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoTrent Grisham Reaches Four Times Sunday
San Diego Padres outfielder Trent Grisham started in center field and batted eighth against the Arizona Diamondbacks Sunday, and he managed to reach base four times, going 1-for-2 with three walks and a run scored. He was picked off first base in the sixth inning. With Fernando Tatis Jr. being moved to the outfield, an […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoJake Cronenworth Hits Two-Run Jack
San Diego Padres infielder Jake Cronenworth went deep Sunday, hitting a two-run home run off of Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen. It was his 17th of the year. Cronenworth went 1-for-3 with two walks, three RBI, and a run scored in this one. Cronenworth has stepped into the shortstop position since Fernando Tatis Jr. […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoFernando Tatis Jr. Goes Wild In Return From IL
San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. had himself a field day in his first game back from the injured list Sunday, going 4-for-5 with two home runs, a double, four RBI, and three runs scored. He batted leadoff and started in right field for the first time in his career. Tatis Jr. now has […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoGarrett Whitlock Earns 11th Hold
Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Garrett Whitlock earned his 11th hold of the season Sunday against the Baltimore Orioles, setting down all five batters he faced with three strikeouts. Manager Alex Cora later said that the team was finally prepared to use Whitlock on back-to-back days. This development makes Whitlock a viable fantasy asset in […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoEduardo Rodriguez Delivers Sunday
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez delivered a quality start against the Baltimore Orioles Sunday and earned himself a win in the process, throwing six innings and only allowing one unearned run on three hits and three walks. He struck out six batters. Although this is his first quality start since July 2, Rodriguez […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoJ.D. Martinez Hits Three-Run Blast
Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez hit a three-run home run for the second day in a row Sunday, going deep in the first inning off Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Keegan Akin. The long ball was his 23rd of the season. Martinez is well back into the swing of things after a few rough […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoKyle Schwarber Doubles Twice Off The Wall
Boston Red Sox outfielder Kyle Schwarber got his first two hits as a member of the team Sunday, going 2-for-4 with two doubles and a run scored against the Baltimore Orioles. Slotting in as the designated hitter, it appears the experiment at first base is over for now, but that shouldn't stop Schwarber from seeing […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoLuis Garcia Reaches Three Times Sunday
Washington Nationals infielder Luis Garcia got on base three times against the Atlanta Braves Sunday, going 1-for-2 with two walks and a run scored. The 21-year-old Garcia is getting regular at-bats at both middle infield spots and has produced a .304/.360/.391 slash line over his past seven games. He has some pop, with seven extra-base […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoCarter Kieboom Drives In Two Sunday
Washington Nationals third baseman Carter Kieboom drove in two runs Sunday, going 2-for-5 against the Atlanta Braves from the fifth spot in the lineup. Though he's only produced a .719 OPS in 69 at-bats this season, Kieboom is being given every opportunity to prove he has what it takes to be the third baseman heading […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoVictor Robles Scores A Run And Drives In Another
Washington Nationals outfielder Victor Robles has seemingly taken over the leadoff role for the team, and he went 2-for-5 with a double, a run scored, and an RBI Sunday against the Atlanta Braves. In his last three games, Robles has gone 5-for-14 with four runs and two RBI. He also has four multi-hit performances in […]
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