Christian Arroyo Leading Off For Second Straight Game

Boston Red Sox utility man Christian Arroyo is leading off and playing second base Tuesday against the Houston Astros. It's his second straight game at the top of the lineup, which could afford him plenty of fantasy value, particularly in the runs category. Arroyo provided a spark Monday, and continued success could buy him extra […]

Alex Verdugo Gets Day Off Tuesday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Astros. Instead, Boston will employ Marwin Gonzalez, Kike Hernandez, and Hunter Renfroe in the outfield. This is just a day off for Verdugo against the lefty Framber Valdez. Verdugo has been excellent of late, with an .887 OPS over his last […]

J.D. Martinez Returns To The Lineup

Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez is back in the starting lineup Tuesday after missing three straight games with a jammed wrist. Martinez sustained the injury sliding into second base Friday, and while it was never deemed to be too serious, fantasy managers will be relieved to see him back in action. Martinez will […]

Nick Pivetta Fails To Escape Fifth Inning

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nick Pivetta couldn't escape the fifth inning Monday, exiting the game against the Marlins after 4 2/3 innings pitched. Pivetta was fortunate to allow just two runs on seven hits and three walks. He struck out six batters. Pivetta has been solid through his first 12 starts of the season, […]

Hunter Renfroe Has Hitting Streak Snapped

Boston Red Sox outfielder Hunter Renfroe came into Monday's game on a 10-game hitting streak, but he was not able to extend that against the Miami Marlins, going 0-for-4. Despite the hitless day, Renfroe has been outstanding over the last month, slashing .306/.342/.532 over his last thirty games with five home runs. He's been regularly […]

J.D. Martinez Sitting For Third Straight Game

Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez (wrist) is sitting out for the third straight game Monday, after jamming his wrist sliding into second base on Friday. Manager Alex Cora has repeatedly stated that Martinez is not expected to need a stint on the injured list, and could possibly return to the lineup Tuesday. He […]

Alex Verdugo Launches Long Home Run Sunday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo got the scoring started Sunday night, launching a very long home run off Yankees starting pitcher Domingo German. It was Verdugo's eight long-ball of the year, and his only hit in five at-bats in the game. Verdugo has been a very solid contributor all season long, and fantasy managers […]

Marwin Gonzalez Homers Sunday

Boston Red Sox utility man Marwin Gonzalez hit his second home run of the year Sunday night, a two-run shot off Yankees reliever Lucas Luetge. Gonzalez has been resurgent over his last three games, going 4-for-11 after only recording one hit in his previous 10 games. Gonzalez seemed on the verge of falling out of […]

Hunter Renfroe Reaches Base Three Times

Boston Red Sox outfielder Hunter Renfroe reached base three times against the Yankees Sunday night, going 1-for-2 with two walks and a run scored. Renfroe has been producing at a torrid pace over the last month with a .324/.359/.577 slash line over his last thirty games, and he's only been better and better in that […]

Xander Bogaerts Drives In Three Sunday

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts came through in the clutch Sunday, driving in two of his three RBI in the top of the 10th inning. Bogaerts was 2-for-3 with a walk and a sacrifice fly in the contest. He's been a top fantasy option all season with a .318/.376/.536 slash line with 10 home […]

Garrett Richards Scatters Eight Hits Across Five Innings

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Garrett Richards allowed three runs against the Yankees in five innings Sunday, scattering eight hits and two walks while striking out six batters. He did not factor into the decision. Fantasy managers will be pleased to see Richards walk less than four batters for the first time in his last […]

Matt Barnes Blows Second Save, Earns Lucky Win

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Matt Barnes blew the save Sunday night against the Yankees. It was just the second time this year that Barnes had not come through with an opportunity to close out the game. Appearing in his third consecutive game, Barnes walked two and gave up a hit to relinquish the one-run […]

Kyle Seager Drives In Two Sunday

Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager picked up two RBI Sunday, going 1-for-3 with a walk. Though Seager's OPS has been steadily slipping since his hot start to the year and now sits at a disappointing .714, Seager continues to come through with big hits when runners are in scoring position. He now has 36 […]

J.P. Crawford Doubles Twice Sunday

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford continues to rake out of the leadoff spot, with another big game Sunday. Crawford went 2-for-3 with two doubles, a walk, two runs scored, and two RBI. Though his .702 OPS for the year doesn't seem all that impressive, Crawford has really turned it on of late with 15 total […]

Donovan Walton Fills the Box Score Sunday

Seattle Mariners utility man Donovan Walton had a big game Sunday out of the nine-spot in the order. Walton went 2-for-3 with his second career home run, a double, a walk, two RBI, and three runs scored. Walton has been in the starting lineup on a regular basis since mid-May, and he's been heating up […]

Logan Gilbert Collects First Win

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Logan Gilbert was credited with his first win Sunday after throwing five innings of one-run ball against the Angels. Gilbert allowed just two hits and four walks while striking out seven. After two tough outings to start his major league career, Gilbert has now strung together three solid starts. He'll want […]

Jarred Kelenic Has Ten-Game Hitless Streak

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jarred Kelenic went 0-for-4 against the Angels Saturday, giving him an unfortunate ten-game hitless streak. Though he's reached base five times in that span via walk, Kelenic has not given fantasy managers much to be happy about,. Despite his struggles, he still deserves to be on fantasy rosters in all formats. Kelenic's […]

Yusei Kikuchi Pitches Well Before Exiting

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi (knee) was forced out of Saturday's matchup with a knee contusion after being hit by a comebacker, but he was pitching quite well up to that point. Kikuchi allowed four runs (two earned) on five hits and no walks while striking out eight. It is unknown whether Kikuchi will […]

Jake Fraley Hits Grand Slam

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jake Fraley hit his second career home-run Saturday night, a grand slam off Angels starter Alex Cobb in the top of the fourth inning. It was his only hit in the contest. Since returning from the injured list, Fraley has started six straight games and seems set to continue that trend going […]

Alex Verdugo Reaches Base Three Times Saturday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo had a strong showing Saturday night, going 2-for-4 with a double, a walk, and a run scored. Verdugo has reached base in half of his 14 plate appearances over his last three games, and has been an excellent all-around contributor this year with a .290/.351/.806 slash line with seven […]

Rafael Devers Scores Twice, Drives In Two

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers went 2-for-5 Saturday against the Yankees, with two runs scored and two RBI. Devers now has a modest four-game hit streak, and has slashed .310/.365/.638 over his last fifteen games with four homers, 12 runs scored and 15 RBI in that span. He's working his way higher and […]

Kike Hernandez Snaps 0-for-27 Streak

Boston Red Sox utility man Kike Hernandez snapped a skid of 27 straight hitless at-bats Saturday, producing a double to drive in a run against the Yankees. It was his only hit on the day in four at-bats after being dropped from the leadoff spot to seventh in the lineup for the first time this […]

Matt Barnes Records One-Out Save Saturday

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Matt Barnes locked down a one-out save Saturday night, striking out the one batter he faced. Barnes now has 14 saves on the year in 15 opportunities. Barnes has been excellent, with a 2.49 ERA, 0.63 WHIP, and 45 strikeouts in 25 1/3 innings. He's one of the very best […]

Eduardo Rodriguez Solid on Saturday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez was solid in his start against the Yankees Saturday, throwing 5 1/3 innings with three runs allowed on five hits and a walk while striking out seven. Rodriguez has thrown better than his 5.59 ERA for the season indicates, but this was his only start in his last […]

Bobby Dalbec Hits Monster Home Run Saturday

Boston Red Sox first baseman Bobby Dalbec was not originally in Saturday's lineup, but took advantage of the opportunity when he was inserted due to J.D. Martinez's jammed wrist. Dalbec went 1-for-4 with a very deep two-run home run to left-center field that gave Boston a 7-3 lead. Dalbec has a disappointing .633 OPS with […]

Hirokazu Sawamura Strikes Out Five In Two Innings

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Hirokazu Sawamura was nearly unhittable Friday night, allowing only a walk in two innings of work while striking out six Yankee batters. Sawamura has not frequently found himself on the mound in close games, but he's been effective nonetheless with a 2.78 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, and 31 strikeouts in 22 […]

Matt Barnes Strikes Out Side For 13th Save

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Matt Barnes faced three Yankees Friday night, and he struck each of them out to earn his 13th save of the season. Barnes has been outstanding all season, allowing runs in just four of his 24 outings this year, giving him an ERA of 2.52. As long as he keeps […]

Nathan Eovaldi Earns Seventh Win Friday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi had a strong outing Friday, throwing six strong innings and only allowing two runs (one earned) on eight hits and no walks while striking out seven. The win elevated his record to 7-2, and he now has a 3.78 ERA and 1.19 WHIP on the season with 65 […]

Ryan Brasier Struck By Batted Ball

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Ryan Brasier (head, calf) was struck in the side of the head by a line drive during a simulated game Friday and was sent to the hospital to be evaluated for a concussion. It's a tough break for Brasier, who was just nearing a rehab assignment after missing the first […]

Marwin Gonzalez Drives In Two

Boston Red Sox utility man Marwin Gonzalez drove in two runs Friday, going 2-for-4 with two doubles against the Yankees while playing first base. Gonzalez has a terrible slash line of .199/.287/.291 for the year with just one homer and two steals, and he could be at risk of losing playing time. He'll stay on […]