Wander Suero Blows Save Monday

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Wander Suero failed to secure the save Monday against the Philadelphia Phillies. He entered the game with two runners on, and allowed both of them to score while also giving up three earned runs of his own on three hits and a walk in one inning of work. He struck out […]

Josiah Gray Shines In Nationals Debut

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Josiah Gray shone in his team debut Monday, lasting five innings against the Philadelphia Phillies. He allowed one run on four hits and two walks while striking out two batters. The only blemish was an Odubel Herrera solo home run in the top of the fifth inning. Gray has now appeared […]

Mitch Haniger Picks Up Two Hits Monday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger added two more hits Monday, going 2-for-4 with a walk and a run scored. Haniger now has a modest four-game hit streak going as he looks to build on a very successful July during which he slashed .269/.361/.516 with seven home runs. The acquisition of Abraham Toro has stretched out […]

J.P. Crawford Scores Twice Against Rays

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford went 2-for-4 with a walk and two runs scored against the Rays Monday. It's the fourth two-hit game in his last seven games, which is an excellent sign, as the slick-fielding shortstop had cooled off considerably after a torrid June. He has just a .692 OPS with five homers and […]

Jake Fraley Drives In Two, Steals A Base In Return

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jake Fraley got the start in left field batting sixth in his return from the COVID list Monday, and he jumped right back into the fray, going 2-for-4 with a walk, two RBI, a run scored, and a stolen base. It was his eighth steal in nine attempts this season. In limited […]

Ty France Homers, Drives In Three Against Rays

Seattle Mariners infielder Ty France had a strong day at the plate Monday against the Rays, going 3-for-5 with a home run, a double, three RBI, and two runs scored. The solo shot was his 11th of the season. France has now raised his OPS to .789 on the season, with a .908 mark over […]

Chris Flexen Earns 10th Win Over Rays

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Chris Flexen reached the 10-win plateau Monday in an 8-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays. Flexen allowed two runs on seven hits and two walks in 6 2/3 innings. He struck out six batters. By pitch count, it was his longest outing of the season at 113 pitches. Flexen has […]

Kike Hernandez With Three More Hits Sunday

Boston Red Sox utility man Kike Hernandez provided a spark from the top of the lineup yet again Sunday, going 3-for-5 against the Tampa Bay Rays. Hernandez has settled in as the primary leadoff man for Boston, and there's plenty of value to be derived in terms of run-scoring from that spot, though the Red […]

Hunter Renfroe Launches 16th Home Run

Boston Red Sox outfielder Hunter Renfroe went deep Sunday, knocking a solo shot off Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane McClanahan in four at-bats. It's his 16th long ball of the season and his first since homering in back-to-back games July 19 and 21. Despite some hot stretches throughout the year, Renfroe has settled back […]

Nick Pivetta Can't Escape The Fifth Sunday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nick Pivetta had an abbreviated outing Sunday, failing to escape the fifth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays. He allowed three runs on three hits and a walk in 4 2/3 innings. He also struck out six batters, and gave up a two-run home run to Brandon Lowe in the […]

Brandon Nimmo Pinch-Hits Sunday

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (hamstring) came off the bench as a pinch-hitter Sunday, going 0-for-1 with pop-up to the first baseman in the sixth inning of a 7-1 loss to the Cincinnati Reds. Nimmo had not appeared in a game since being pulled on Friday with what was being described as a "pinch" […]

Marcus Stroman Takes 10th Loss Sunday

New York Mets starting pitcher Marcus Stroman took his 10th loss of the season Sunday, allowing four runs on eight hits and a walk to the Cincinnati Reds in 5 2/3 innings. He struck out four batters. Stroman's line would have looked quite a bit better had reliever Miguel Castro not allowed two inherited runners […]

Jeff McNeil Goes Yard Sunday

New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil provided all the offense for the Mets Sunday, going 1-for-4 with a solo home run against the Cincinnati Reds. It was his sixth homer of the season. McNeil has had a difficult season by his standards, slashing .275/.354/.402 in 214 at-bats, but he's really gotten it going of […]

Yadiel Hernandez Walks It Off With Second Homer Of Day

Washington Nationals outfielder Yadiel Hernandez was the star for the Nationals Sunday, going 4-for-5 with two home runs and three RBI. The second of those long balls was of the walk-off variety, giving the team a 6-5 victory over the Chicago Cubs. Hernandez has been excellent in limited time this year, slashing .303/.358/.465 with four […]

Josh Bell Drives In Two Sunday

Washington Nationals first baseman Josh Bell was back in the lineup batting third after getting a breather Saturday, and he went 2-for-5 with two RBI and a run scored against the Chicago Cubs. Bell is one of the last men standing on the Washington offense, but he still figures to see plenty of RBI opportunities […]

Erick Fedde Earns Quality Start Sunday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Erick Fedde earned a quality start against the Chicago Cubs Sunday, allowing three runs on four hits and a walk in six innings. He struck out eight batters. All the damage came off the bat of Rafael Ortega, as Fedde yielded both a two-run and a solo shot to the outfielder. […]

Jarred Kelenic Reaches Three Times Sunday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jarred Kelenic had a solid day at the plate against the Texas Rangers Sunday, going 1-for-2 with two walks. He still has a truly dismal .420 OPS in 137 at-bats on the season, but he's now reached base multiple times in three of his last five games. Fantasy managers in dynasty and […]

Abraham Toro Doubles Twice Sunday

Seattle Mariners infielder Abraham Toro had yet another strong game Sunday, going 3-for-4 with two doubles and a run scored against the Texas Rangers. Toro has nine hits in 18 at-bats since coming over from the Houston Astros, five of which have gone for extra bases. He seems to be settling nicely into the fifth […]

Erik Swanson Blows Save, Takes Loss Sunday

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Erik Swanson was given the save opportunity against the Texas Rangers Sunday, and it did not go well. He gave up three runs on three hits without recording an out, leaving him with his first blown save and first loss on the season. Swanson was in this position because both Diego […]

Marco Gonzales Throws Quality Start Against Rangers

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Marco Gonzales looked sharp Sunday against the Texas Rangers, allowing just one run on five hits and no walks in six innings. He struck out four batters. Gonzales left in position for a win, but was forced to settle for a no-decision after reliever Erik Swanson blew the save in the […]

Brandon Nimmo Could Start Monday

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (hamstring) tested his hamstring before Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Reds, and said that he expects be available off the bench Sunday, and could start Monday. Nimmo has been out since feeling a pinch in his hamstring during Friday's game. Fantasy managers will want to keep a close eye […]

Luis Guillorme Heads To The Injured List

New York Mets infielder Luis Guillorme (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a left hamstring strain. The versatile infielder came on as a pinch-runner in the bottom of the ninth inning Saturday, and came around to score on a Dominic Smith single, but seemed to pull up slightly as he crossed […]

Tanner Rainey Optioned To Triple-A

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Tanner Rainey was optioned to Triple-A Rochester Sunday, in a surprise correlating move to make room for starting pitcher Josiah Gray on the active roster. The team reportedly wants Rainey to pitch every other day to work on his mechanics, and manager Davey Martinez said he expects Rainey to eventually resume […]

Keibert Ruiz To Start At Triple-A

Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz is the team's new top prospect, having been acquired in the Max Scherzer-Trea Turner deal with the Dodgers along with Josiah Gray and two other players. While Gray will immediately join the big league team, Ruiz will report to Triple-A Rochester. Ruiz is widely regarded to be ready for the […]

Josiah Gray To Start For Nationals Monday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Josiah Gray has been added to the active roster in anticipation of making his team debut Monday in a start against the Philadelphia Phillies. Relief pitcher Tanner Rainey was optioned to Triple-A Rochester to make room. Gray, who was acquired in the Max Scherzer-Trea Turner deal with the Dodgers, gets a […]

Edwin Diaz Earns Win In Relief Saturday

New York Mets relief pitcher Edwin Diaz came on to pitch the 10th inning against the Cincinnati Reds Saturday, and quickly found himself in a tough spot after walking the leadoff batter. He recovered to strike out the next two men up and escaped the inning by inducing a line-out to center field from Tyler […]

Brandon Drury Delivers Game-Winner

New York Mets utility man Brandon Drury has been one of the hottest hitters in baseball over the last week. He's gone 11-for-15 with two homers, five runs, and five RBI in the seven games since his most recent call-up, which comes out to a whopping 2.133 OPS. On Saturday, Drury was given the start […]

Rich Hill Gives Up Four Runs To The Reds

New York Mets starting pitcher Rich Hill gave up four runs to the Cincinnati Reds Saturday on five hits and a walk in five innings. He struck out four batters. Most of the damage came via the long ball, as Hill yielded a two-run shot to Eugenio Suarez in the fourth inning and a solo […]

Joe Ross Takes Loss Against Cubs Saturday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Joe Ross had a tough go of it against the Chicago Cubs Saturday, allowing five runs (four earned) on seven hits and a walk in 4 1/3 innings. He struck out five batters and took the loss, dropping his record on the year to 5-9. Ross has had a strong season, […]

Bobby Dalbec Homers Saturday

Boston Red Sox first baseman Bobby Dalbec went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run against the Tampa Bay Rays Saturday. It's his first home run since June 28, as Dalbec has endured a tough July with a .540 OPS, six RBI, and five runs scored in 62 at-bats. The impending arrival of Kyle Schwarber on […]