Martin Perez Gets Only Four Outs Sunday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Martin Perez only managed to record four outs Sunday before being pulled. He allowed five runs on six hits and a walk to the Toronto Blue Jays. Three of the hits were home runs. The loss drops Perez's record to 4-4, and marks his second consecutive disastrous outing. His ERA […]

Bobby Dalbec Hits Eighth Home Run Sunday

Boston Red Sox first baseman Bobby Dalbec made his first start of the year at third base Sunday, and went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk. It was Dalbec's eighth round-tripper of the year, and his second in the last three games. Dalbec now has a modest four-game hit streak going, with […]

Xander Bogaerts Hits 12th Homer Sunday

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts provided one of very few positive moments for Boston Sunday, hitting his 12th homer off Blue Jays starter Robbie Ray in an 18-4 loss. The home run was Bogaerts' only hit in three at-bats, and he also walked. After missing two consecutive games, this performance will surely reassure fantasy […]

Kike Hernandez Drives In Two Sunday

Boston Red Sox utility man Kike Hernandez led off once again Sunday, going 1-for-4 with two RBI against the Toronto Blue Jays. He also struck out twice. Hernandez was given several days off from the top spot in the lineup earlier this week, but it appears he has retaken the job. He has performed better […]

Jose Godoy Picks Up An RBI Sunday

Seattle Mariners catcher Jose Godoy drove in a run and scored another Sunday, going 1-for-3 with a walk in a victory against Cleveland. He struck out in his other two at-bats. Godoy is clearly the backup behind Tom Murphy for the moment, limiting his fantasy value severely, and Godoy hasn't made much of a case […]

Jake Bauers Reaches Three Times Sunday

Seattle Mariners first baseman/outfielder Jake Bauers reached base three times Sunday against his former team, going 2-for-4 with a double, a walk, a run, and an RBI. Bauers has gotten plenty of playing time since coming over from Cleveland, and he has four hits in 15 at-bats in that span. Bauers will hold some value […]

Kyle Seager Breaks Out With Homer Sunday

Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager had a strong game Sunday, going 3-for-5 with a home run, a double, and two runs scored against Cleveland. The solo homer came off ace Shane Bieber in the top of the third inning and was Seager's 13th of the season. Seager has struggled mightily of late with just […]

Jake Fraley Homers After Replacing Mitch Haniger

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jake Fraley was not in the starting lineup Sunday, but came on after Mitch Haniger left with a knee contusion. Fraley went 1-for-5 with his fourth home run of the year, a two-run shot off Cleveland ace Shane Bieber. This is his second straight day with a round-tripper, and Fraley has now […]

J.P. Crawford Has Three More Hits Sunday

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford had yet another strong game from the leadoff spot Sunday, going 3-for-5 with three singles and an RBI in a victory over Cleveland. Lewis has extended his hot streak for quite some time now, with a .383/.456/.574 triple-slash line in June. He doesn't contribute too much in power or speed […]

Logan Gilbert Sharp In Win Sunday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Logan Gilbert was sharp Sunday, allowing just one run in 6 2/3 innings against Cleveland. He allowed four hits and one walk while striking out six batters. Gilbert has now been quite effective in his last four outings, and is showing off why he was such a highly-rated prospect. Fantasy managers […]

Ryan Weber Joins Red Sox Roster; Brandon Brennan DFA'd

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Ryan Weber was selected from Triple-A Worcester Sunday, and will be the long man out of the bullpen if needed against Toronto. Relief pitcher Brandon Brennan was designated for assignment to make room, after throwing three scoreless innings in Saturday's game. Weber does not figure to be a factor for […]

Xander Bogaerts Returns To Boston's Lineup Sunday

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (knee) is back in the lineup Sunday after missing two games with a sore knee that he sustained attempting to corral a ground ball on Thursday. He's back in his customary cleanup spot. Fantasy managers will be relieved that his absence was brief, as Bogaerts has been a first-round […]

Rafael Devers Sitting Sunday

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers will take a seat on the bench Sunday against the Toronto Blue Jays. It is just a routine day off, and Bobby Dalbec will slide over to third in Devers' absence. Fantasy managers should look for Devers to return to the lineup for Monday evening's contest.

Hunter Renfroe (OF, BOS) - Week 12 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 28% of leagues ANALYSIS: Hunter Renfroe is largely known as a power-only, defense-first outfielder.  That isn't terribly inaccurate, as Renfroe has a career .232/.291/.480 slash line with 104 home runs.  In his first year in Boston, Renfroe's slash line is largely in line with his career numbers […]

Christian Arroyo (2B, 3B, BOS) - Week 12 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 3% of leagues ANALYSIS:  Christian Arroyo returned from the injured list on May 25, and since that time he has been very hot, batting .303 with a .954 OPS in 11 games with two home runs and three doubles.  He's scored five runs and driven in nine […]

Jarren Duran (OF, BOS) - Week 12 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 8% of leagues ANALYSIS:  Jarren Duran is widely regarded to be one of Boston's top prospects, a player who has significantly raised his profile among both fans and experts alike since the 2021 minor-league season began.  In 21 games and 85 at-bats at Triple-A Worcester this season, […]

Cesar Hernandez (2B, CLE) - Week 12 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 15% of leagues ANALYSIS:  Cesar Hernandez leads off every night in Cleveland, and he's managed a mediocre .220/.299/.388 slash line in 58 games and 227 at-bats for the season as of Friday afternoon.  To call that line pedestrian would be generous.  However, Statcast data indicates that Hernandez […]

Robbie Grossman (OF, DET) - Week 12 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 42% of leagues ANALYSIS:  Robbie Grossman appeared on the scene in 2013, and is now on his fourth major-league club.  He's never had more than 420 at-bats, 11 homers, or nine steals in a year.  At first glance, he wouldn't seem relevant for fantasy, but Grossman has […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Hits 18th Home Run

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. accounted for all of the Padres' offense against the New York Mets Saturday, hitting a long solo home run off of starter Marcus Stroman in the seventh inning. It was the only bright spot of the day for Tatis Jr., who struck out in his three other at-bats. […]

Trent Grisham Hitless In Return From The Injured List

San Diego Padres outfielder Trent Grisham returned from the injured list Saturday and went 0-for-3 with a walk against the New York Mets. Grisham batted second in the lineup rather than his customary leadoff, as Tommy Pham has performed admirably in that spot during Grisham's absence. Grisham has been outstanding all season, with an .883 […]

Tommy Pham Has Three Hits, Steals A Base

San Diego Padres outfielder Tommy Pham had a strong game Saturday, going 3-for-4 with three singles and a stolen base, his eleventh, against the New York Mets. Pham's speed was on display, as two of his three hits were of the infield variety. Most importantly, Pham continued to bat leadoff despite the return of Trent […]

Joe Musgrove Takes The Loss Saturday

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Joe Musgrove delivered a quality start Saturday against the New York Mets, but he was saddled with the loss even so, dropping his record to 6-4. Musgrove allowed three runs on four hits and a walk while striking out seven in 6 1/3 innings, with the biggest blow coming on […]

Christian Vazquez Steals Sixth Base Saturday

Boston Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez stole his sixth base of the season Saturday, going 1-for-4 with an RBI in the contest against Cleveland. With just a .660 OPS through 196 at-bats, Vazquez has not had as strong a season as fantasy managers might have expected after back-to-back solid campaigns, but his six steals are […]

Rafael Devers Triples, Drives In A Run Saturday

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers was responsible for two of Boston's five hits Saturday, going 2-for-5 with a triple, a run scored, and an RBI. He also was caught stealing for the fifth time this year. Devers has been in somewhat of a rut in June, and this triple is just his fourth […]

Nick Pivetta Gives Up Four Home Runs Saturday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nick Pivetta had a rough start Saturday, yielding four home runs to the strong Toronto Blue Jays offense. All told, Pivetta allowed six runs on six hits and two walks while striking out four in five innings. The loss drops his record to 6-2. Pivetta entered Saturday with a 6.9 […]

Rafael Montero Blows Yet Another Save Saturday

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Rafael Montero had a disastrous outing Saturday, blowing yet another save. He's now converted just seven of 13 save opportunities for the season. On Saturday, Montero allowed three runs on two hits and two walks, spoiling Yusei Kikuchi's excellent start and paving the way for Cleveland to eventually secure the win. […]

Kendall Graveman Allows First Earned Run Of The Year

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Kendall Graveman made his first appearance since May 12 in Saturday's game against Cleveland, and he gave up his first earned run of the year in the process. Graveman yielded two hits, including a solo home run to Cesar Hernandez, and struck out no batters in an inning of work. He […]

Yusei Kikuchi Takes Tough No-Decision After Seven Scoreless

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi gutted out an excellent start Saturday, throwing seven shutout innings allowing only three hits and three walks while striking out six Cleveland batters. Unfortunately, the bullpen squandered the lead, leaving Kikuchi with a no-decision. Kikuchi showed no signs of any carryover from leaving last start early with a knee […]

Tom Murphy Goes Hitless, Strikes Out Four Times

Seattle Mariners catcher Tom Murphy went hitless in Saturday's game against Cleveland, striking out four times out of the eighth spot in the lineup. After a brief hot streak, Murphy is back to his struggles, as he has a .608 OPS for the year and an even worse .561 OPS over the last seven days. […]

Dylan Moore Has Big First Game Back From The IL

Seattle Mariners second baseman Dylan Moore announced his return from a calf injury in a big way Saturday, going 2-for-4 with a home run, a double, a walk, a stolen base, two RBI, and a run scored. The solo home run was his sixth of the year, and the stolen base was his ninth. Moore […]