Kyle Seager Hits Two-Run Homer Wednesday

Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager hit a two-run homer Wednesday in going 2-for-5 against the Toronto Blue Jays. He singled and struck out in his other four at-bats. It was his 14th home run of the season. After a strong April in which he produced a .250/.307/.471 slash line, Seager has cooled considerably, bringing […]

Mitch Haniger Hits Two-Run Bomb Wednesday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and a walk against the Toronto Blue Jays Wednesday. It was Haniger's 18th long ball of the season. Before June 27, Haniger had been on a 12-game homer drought, and he's now hit two in his last three contests. Fantasy managers who have […]

J.P. Crawford Scores Twice Wednesday

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford recorded three hits against the Toronto Blue Jays Wednesday, going 3-for-6 with a double and two runs scored from the leadoff spot. Over his last 30 games, Crawford has an OPS of .890 with four home runs, two steals, 19 runs, and 15 RBI. He has reached base in 17 […]

Rafael Devers Reaches Base Three Times Tuesday

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers reached base three times against the Kansas City Royals Tuesday, going 1-for-2 with a single and two walks. Devers has been getting on base at an unbelievable clip of late, with a .429 OBP over his last 15 games and an even more impressive .464 OBP over his […]

Christian Vazquez Steals Eighth Base Of Year Tuesday

Boston Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez stole his eighth base of the year against the Kansas City Royals. He also went 1-for-4 with a single. Among all players who play catcher as their primary position, Vazquez now has double the number of steals on the year of the next closest player. He's also slowly improved […]

J.D. Martinez Drives In Four Tuesday

Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez had a big game Tuesday, driving in four runs against the Kansas City Royals. He went 2-for-2 with a double, two walks, a run scored, and a sacrifice fly. Before this game, Martinez had only driven in eight runs all month. This could be considered a breakout performance […]

Alex Verdugo Scores Twice Tuesday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo returned to the lineup Tuesday after getting a day off and had a strong game against the Kansas City Royals, going 1-for-3 with two walks and two runs scored. The power has not been there for Verdugo of late, with just two extra-base hits in his last 11 games, […]

Kike Hernandez Picks Up Two More Hits Tuesday

Boston Red Sox utility man Kike Hernandez had his third consecutive multi-hit game Tuesday, going 2-for-4 against the Kansas City Royals with two singles, a run, and an RBI. This three-game hit streak has coincided with Hernandez's return to the leadoff spot, and he's staking his claim to the position. Over his last 15 games, […]

Matt Barnes Strikes Out Side for 18th Save

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Matt Barnes picked up his 18th save with ease Tuesday, capping a 7-6 Boston victory with three straight strikeouts to set down the Kansas City Royals in order. This marks Barnes' fifth straight appearance without an earned run, and second consecutive without allowing a baserunner. Fantasy managers can expect Barnes […]

Nick Pivetta Knocked Around For Six Runs Tuesday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nick Pivetta followed up his no-hit bid in his last start with a much less successful outing Tuesday, allowing six runs on nine hits and two walks while striking out five. Three of his nine hits allowed were home runs. Pivetta was fortunate that the offense came through, and he […]

Ty France Homers, Drives In Three Tuesday

Seattle Mariners designated hitter Ty France drove in all three of the team's runs Tuesday, going 2-for-4 with a double and a three-run home run. France now has eight home runs on the year, with three of those coming in his last seven games. France has been a solid if unspectacular fantasy asset all season, […]

Rafael Montero Takes Loss Tuesday

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Rafael Montero pitched the sixth inning Tuesday, allowing three runs on four hits while striking out one. He was saddled with his third loss of the season. All three runs came on a home run from Bo Bichette. Montero could not be further away from where he started the season, when […]

Chris Flexen Gives Up Three Runs To Blue Jays

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Chris Flexen gave up three runs Tuesday, taking a no-decision to the Toronto Blue Jays at Sahlen Field in Buffalo. He allowed seven hits and three walks while striking out two. Flexen has been much better at home than away this season, with a 2.05 ERA in eight starts in Seattle […]

Hector Santiago Suspended 10 Games For Foreign Substance

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Hector Santiago was handed a 10-game suspension Tuesday for having a foreign substance in his glove. Santiago was ejected from Sunday's game against the Chicago White Sox in the fifth inning and later claimed to have been acting in accordance with the new foreign substance guidelines, but clearly the league disagrees. […]

Hunter Renfroe Hits Two Bombs Monday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Hunter Renfroe hit two more home runs Sunday, his 10th and 11th of the year, prompting manager Alex Cora to say, "...people need to start recognizing him as one of our best players." Renfroe now has an .802 OPS with 11 homers, 40 runs, and 40 RBI on the season. He's […]

Bobby Dalbec Homers In Win Monday

Boston Red Sox first baseman Bobby Dalbec went deep Monday, hitting his tenth home run of the year off Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Danny Duffy. He went 2-for-4 with two runs scored. This ends a four-game hitless streak for Dalbec, who struck out in nine of 13 at-bats during that span. Dalbec has plenty […]

Kike Hernandez Supplies Another Leadoff Home Run

Boston Red Sox utility man Kike Hernandez hit a leadoff home run for the second consecutive day Monday, this time taking Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Danny Duffy deep. It was his eighth home run of the season. For the game, Hernandez went 2-for-3 with a walk. He's now raised his season OPS to .713 […]

Matt Barnes Notches 17th Save

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Matt Barnes recorded his 17th save Monday, completing a come-from-behind 6-5 victory over the Kansas City Royals. Barnes appears to be back on track after a few rough outings, as this was his second consecutive scoreless appearance, and fourth straight without allowing an earned run. With a 2.73 ERA, 0.85 […]

Josh Taylor Records 23rd Consecutive Scoreless Outing

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Josh Taylor recorded yet another scoreless outing Monday, bringing his streak of appearances without an earned run allowed to 23. He recorded his 10th hold against the Kansas City Royals, giving up no hits or walks, and also striking out none. As the Red Sox continue to win, Taylor can […]

Garrett Richards Allows Three Home Runs Monday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Garrett Richards had another tough outing Monday, allowing five runs on 11 hits and no walks to the Kansas City Royals in 5 2/3 innings. He struck out just three batters, and allowed three home runs. Richards has now allowed at least four earned runs in four consecutive outings, ballooning […]

Mitch Haniger Homers, Drives In Three Sunday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger provided most of the offense in Sunday's second game, going 2-for-4 with a home run, a double, three RBI, and two runs scored. The Mariners were being no-hit until Haniger's sixth-inning double, and he followed that up with his 17th home run of the year in the seventh, a three-run […]

Kendall Graveman Records Seventh Save Sunday

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Kendall Graveman successfully saved the first game against the Chicago White Sox Sunday, allowing just one hit in an inning of work. He did not strike out any batters. Graveman has now locked down back-to-back save opportunities, and those are the first back-to-back scoreless outings for the right-hander since his return […]

Ty France Hits Seventh Homer Sunday

Seattle Mariners designated hitter Ty France hit his seventh home run of the season in Sunday's first game, a resumed game after it was suspended due to rain Saturday. It was his only hit in four at-bats. France has maintained a steady presence in the top half of Seattle's lineup, and while he doesn't stand […]

Taylor Trammell Homers Twice In Game 1 Sunday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Taylor Trammell played the hero in Sunday's first game, resumed from Saturday, going 2-for-3 with a walk and two solo home runs from the ninth spot in the lineup. Trammell raised his OPS 62 points in this single contest, and now has three home runs in his last two starts. Despite a […]

Eduardo Rodriguez Earns Sixth Win Sunday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez earned his sixth win of the year Sunday, throwing six innings and allowing only two runs on five hits and no walks to the New York Yankees. He struck out eight batters. This is Rodriguez's second consecutive quality start, and only his fourth for the season. It's also […]

Christian Vazquez Hits Fourth Homer Sunday

Boston Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez finally hit his fourth homer of the season Sunday, ending a drought that saw him without a long ball since May 20. He went 2-for-3 with two RBI. He now has a four-game hit streak and three consecutive two-hit games. If an impatient fantasy manager has dropped Vazquez, now […]

Rafael Devers Homers, Drives In Four Sunday

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers led the way against the Yankees Sunday, going 3-for-4 with a three-run home run and four RBI. The home run came in the first inning off Yankees ace Gerrit Cole, traveling an estimated 454 feet over the right-field fence. Devers now has an OPS of 1.040 over his […]

Xander Bogaerts Scores Twice Sunday

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts scored two more runs Sunday, going 2-for-4 with a double against the New York Yankees. Bogaerts now has a modest three-game hit streak and has scored five runs in that span. He's elevated his OPS all the way to .948, and his 13 home runs, five steals, 48 runs, […]

J.D. Martinez Hits 15th Home Run

Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez went deep Sunday, launching his 15th home run of the season to dead centerfield off New York Yankees starter Gerrit Cole in the third inning. Martinez went 1-for-4 in the contest with a walk and two runs scored. After a torrid April, Martinez has slowed significantly in the […]

Alex Verdugo Scored A Run Sunday Amid Rare Lull

Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo went 1-for-5 with a double and a run scored in Sunday's game against the New York Yankees. It was his first extra-base hit since June 19. Verdugo has struggled over his last seven games, slashing just .148/.281/.185 with nine strikeouts and no RBI in 27 at-bats. Despite the recent […]