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Live Chat Fantasy Baseball Q&A @ 12 PM - 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 Thursday June 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 agoGarrett Richards Knocked Out In Second Inning Wednesday
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Garrett Richards struggled once again Wednesday, failing to make it out of the second inning against the Tampa Bay Rays. Richards allowed five runs, four of which were earned, on three hits and four walks in 1 2/3 innings. He struck out none and allowed two home runs. Richards has […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoTaylor Trammell Hits Sixth Homer Wednesday
Seattle Mariners outfielder Taylor Trammell hit his sixth home run of the year Wednesday. It was his only hit in the contest in three at-bats, and one of only four hits the Mariners recorded in the game. Trammell continues to struggle, with an .059/.059/.235 slash line in his last seven games, and just a .576 […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoJustus Sheffield Takes Seventh Loss Wednesday
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Justus Sheffield took his seventh loss of the year Wednesday, allowing three runs on four hits and three walks in 4 1/3 innings against the Colorado Rockies. He struck out five. The long ball was what did Sheffield in, as he gave up two home runs for the fourth consecutive start. […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoKendall Graveman Locks Down Sixth Save Tuesday
Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Kendall Graveman recorded his sixth save of the year Tuesday, setting down all three Colorado Rockies he faced. He struck out one batter. Graveman had been shaky since returning from the injured list, but Tuesday was a reminder of how dominant he can be. Graveman now has a 1.25 ERA and […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoShed Long Jr. Hits Game-Winning Home Run Tuesday
Seattle Mariners utility man Shed Long Jr. came up with yet another big hit Tuesday, launching a game-winning home run in the bottom of the eighth inning off Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Tyler Kinley. It was his only hit in three at-bats for the game. Long Jr. now has a .783 OPS in 44 at-bats […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoChris Flexen Allows Only One Run Tuesday
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Chris Flexen was very sharp Tuesday, allowing just one run on four hits and two walks in 6 2/3 innings of work. He struck out six batters. Flexen has now delivered quality starts in four of his last five outings, and he holds a 6-3 record for the year with a […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoBobby Dalbec Strikes Out Four Times Tuesday
Boston Red Sox first baseman Bobby Dalbec struck out four times in five at-bats Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Dalbec had been hot of late, with a 1.009 OPS over the last seven games even after his forgettable day. Despite the recent success, it's still strikeouts that will cause Dalbec's fans and fantasy managers […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoHunter Renfroe Homers, Drives In Three
Boston Red Sox outfielder Hunter Renfroe continues to outperform expectations, going 2-for-5 against the Tampa Bay Rays Tuesday, with a home run, three RBI, and two runs scored. It was his ninth home run of the season. Renfroe is now firmly entrenched as the sixth hitter in the lineup on a daily basis, leaving him […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoRafael Devers Doubles Twice, Drives In Three
Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers continued his hot hitting Tuesday, going 2-for-4 with two doubles, three RBI, and a run scored. He now has 41 extra-base hits on the season, and has slashed .357/.387/.786 in his last seven games. On the season he has a .920 OPS with 18 home runs, 49 runs, […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoXander Bogaerts Scores Twice, Steals A Base
Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts reached base three times Tuesday, going 3-for-5 with three singles, two runs scored, and a stolen base. The steal was his fifth of the season. There's simply no category Bogaerts doesn't contribute to, and he's quietly making a case for himself for MVP behind perhaps only Shohei Ohtani and […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoJ.D. Martinez Drives In Two
Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez drove in two runs Tuesday, going 1-for-5 with a double and a run scored. He now has 18 doubles and 46 RBI on the year. Despite a stellar .914 OPS for the season, Martinez has slashed just .268/.295/.463 with four home runs over his last 30 games. Fantasy […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoDanny Santana Leads Off, Steals A Base
Boston Red Sox utility man Danny Santana led off and played center field Tuesday, going 1-for-4 with a walk, a run scored, and a steal. It was his second stolen base of the season. Santana has been largely disappointing since joining the Red Sox, posting just a .490 OPS with two home runs and two […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoEduardo Rodriguez Solid In Six Innings Tuesday
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez was solid against the Tampa Bay Rays Wednesday, making it through six innings for the first time since May 12. He allowed five runs, only three of which were earned, on seven hits and a walk. He struck out seven batters. Rodriguez now has a 6.07 ERA and […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoDonovan Walton Recalled From Triple-A
Seattle Mariners utility man Donovan Walton has been recalled from Triple-A Tacoma and will be active for the Mariners on Tuesday night in their game against the Colorado Rockies. Relief pitcher Yohan Ramirez was demoted in a corresponding move. Walton has had some success at the major league level this year, but his .608 OPS, […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoEvan White Transferred To 60-Day IL
Seattle Mariners first baseman Evan White (hip) has been transferred to the 60-day injured list after previously experiencing a setback during his rehab assignment with Triple-A Tacoma. Having been placed on the injured list on May 14, he is now eligible to return July 13. White has struggled to a .144 average in 30 major-league […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoJake Hager Claimed Off Waivers By Seattle
Seattle Mariners utility man Jake Hager is the newest addition to the roster after being claimed off waivers from Milwaukee. He will report to Triple-A Tacoma. Evan White was moved to the 60-day injured list to make room for Hager on the 40-man roster. Hager made his major league debut for the New York Mets […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoConnor Wong Called Up, Expected To Make First Start Sunday
Boston Red Sox catcher Connor Wong was called up to the major leagues Tuesday, replacing the injured Kevin Plawecki on the roster. Wong was one of the prospects acquired from the Los Angeles Dodgers in the Mookie Betts trade. He's struggled to a .433 OPS in 64 at-bats at Triple-A so far this season and […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoChristian Arroyo Remains Out With Bone Bruise
Boston Red Sox utility man Christian Arroyo (shin) is not in the lineup Tuesday. He exited Sunday's contest after sustaining a bone bruise during a collision with teammate Kike Hernandez. Arroyo has generally been leading off against lefties. He's expected to continue treatment, and manager Alex Cora expects him back in the lineup Wednesday. Fantasy […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoLive Chat Fantasy Baseball Q&A @ 12 PM - 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 Monday June 21st 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 agoRafael Devers Hits 18th Home Run
Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers went deep yet again Sunday, hitting a solo shot in the top of the eighth inning of Boston's 7-2 loss to the Kansas City Royals. Devers has now homered in three of his last five games. He's slashed .357/.400/.786 over the last seven games, and is seemingly unstoppable […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoKike Hernandez Homers, Drives In Two
Boston Red Sox utility man Kike Hernandez had his second consecutive strong day at the plate Sunday, going 2-for-3 with a home run, a double, and a walk against the Kansas City Royals. It was his sixth home run of the year. Days like this have been few and far between for Hernandez, but perhaps […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoNathan Eovaldi Takes Fourth Loss Sunday
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi took the loss Sunday against the Kansas City Royals, dropping his record on the season to 7-4. He allowed four runs (three earned) in four innings on seven hits and one walk. He struck out four batters. Eovaldi pitched better than that line indicated, as his defense did […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoShed Long Jr. Hits Walk-Off Grand Slam
Seattle Mariners utility man Shed Long Jr. was the hero Sunday, delivering a walk-off grand slam home run in the bottom of the 10th inning to lead Seattle to a 6-2 victory. It was Long Jr.'s first home run of the season, and his only hit in four at-bats from the ninth spot in the […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoLuis Torrens Hits Fifth Homer Sunday
Seattle Mariners catcher Luis Torrens continued his hot-hitting ways Sunday, going 1-for-3 with a home run, a walk, and two runs scored. The home run was his fifth of the year. Torrens has been very successful since coming back from Triple-A Tacoma, starting four of five games and going 7-for-16 with three homers in that […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoJake Bauers Steals Base, Extends Hit Streak
Seattle Mariners first baseman/outfielder Jake Bauers extended his hitting streak to a career-high nine games Sunday as he went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored against the Tampa Bay Rays. Bauers has been solid since coming over to Seattle from Cleveland, slashing .326/.356/.419 in 43 at-bats. He has three homers and one […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoTy France Homers For Third Time In Six Games
Seattle Mariners designated hitter Ty France couldn't be any hotter. He is now slashing .478/.536/1.043 in his last seven games with three home runs after going 1-for-3 with a walk and his sixth home run of the year Sunday against the Tampa Bay Rays. France now has a nine-game hit streak and is showing he […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoMarco Gonzales Delivers Quality Start Sunday
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Marco Gonzales had one of his best starts of the season Sunday, throwing 6 1/3 innings against the Tampa Bay Rays, only allowing two runs on five hits and three walks while striking out six. Gonzales now has a 5.10 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, and 42 strikeouts in 47 2/3 innings on […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoJake Fraley Steals Another Base Saturday
Seattle Mariners outfielder Jake Fraley continues to find ways to contribute, going 1-for-4 with a stolen base on Saturday against the Tampa Bay Rays. He also stole his fifth base of the year. Fraley was scratched from the lineup Friday and sat out Saturday, but fortunately was able to make his return Sunday. He's contributed […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoTy France Extends Hitting Streak To Eight Games
Seattle Mariners designated hitter Ty France went 1-for-3 with a walk Saturday to extend his hitting streak to eight games. France has been on an absolute tear of late, slashing .440/.483/.840 with two of his five home runs over the last seven days. He's been streaky this season, but with a .269/.359/.414 slash line, five […]
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