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Matt Barnes Saves Eleventh Game
Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Matt Barnes saved his 11th game of the season Sunday against the Phillies, allowing a hit and a walk in one inning of work while striking out two. For the year, Barnes has a 2.42 ERA and .63 WHIP, and has struck out a whopping 40 batters in just 22 […]
Doug Goldring 4 years agoAdam Ottavino Records Tenth Hold In Perfect Eighth Inning
Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Adam Ottavino threw a perfect eighth inning Saturday, requiring only 15 pitches to strike out the three Philadelphia Phillies he faced. Ottavino was credited with his tenth hold of the season. Ottavino has been solid all season, but he's been truly outstanding over his last 15 games, with a 1.98 […]
Doug Goldring 4 years agoNathan Eovaldi Gets His Fifth Win
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi had a solid start Saturday, allowing two runs on five hits and two walks over 5 1/3 innings while striking out four. He was credited with his fifth win of the season. Eovaldi now has a 4.39 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, and 51 strikeouts in 55 1/3 innings on […]
Doug Goldring 4 years agoDanny Santana Goes Deep Again, Steals A Base
Boston Red Sox utility man Danny Santana has made an immediate impact in his first few days with the club. Santana went deep for the second consecutive game, and added a stolen base for good measure. He went 1-for-3 while batting fifth and playing center field. Manager Alex Cora has already said that Santana will […]
Doug Goldring 4 years agoXander Bogaerts Goes Deep Again Saturday
Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts went deep again Saturday, launching a solo shot off Phillies reliever Sam Coonrod. It was his tenth home run of the year. He went 1-for-3 for the game with the home run, a walk, and a sacrifice fly. With this performance, Bogaerts lifted his OPS to 1.004. There aren't […]
Doug Goldring 4 years agoJustus Sheffield Takes The Loss Saturday
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Justus Sheffield was saddled with the loss against the Padres Saturday, throwing five innings and allowing six runs, five of which were earned. He gave up seven hits and five walks while striking out three. Sheffield's ERA now sits at 5.11 for the year, and he's struck out only 34 batters […]
Doug Goldring 4 years agoKyle Seager Doubles Twice Saturday
Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager was one of the few bright spots for Seattle's offense on Sunday, going 2-for-3 with two doubles and a walk. He scored one run. Seager has been steady all year, but he's been especially strong over his last seven games, with a .238/.385/.524 slash line. He isn't flashy, but […]
Doug Goldring 4 years agoMitch Haniger Hits Thirteenth Home Run
Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger launched his thirteenth home run of the year Saturday night, getting the scoring going for the Mariners with his solo shot in the top of the third inning. In the game, Haniger went 1-for-4 with a walk. Haniger has been the best bat in the Mariners lineup all year, posting […]
Doug Goldring 4 years agoJarren Duran Goes 5-for-5, Hits Two Homers At Triple-A
Boston Red Sox outfield prospect Jarren Duran had a huge day Saturday at Triple-A Worcester, going 5-for-5 with two home runs, a double, three RBI, and three runs scored. He has been impressive, but don't expect him in Boston just yet. There isn't a need in the Red Sox outfield, especially with Danny Santana coming […]
Doug Goldring 4 years agoRobert Dugger and Anthony Misiewicz Reinstated from COVID List
Seattle Mariners relief pitchers Robert Dugger and Anthony Misiewicz were reinstated from the COVID list Saturday, just one day after being placed on it. Wyatt Mills and Aaron Fletcher were demoted to Triple-A to make room on the active roster. The implication is that Dugger and Misiewicz were considered possible close contacts of a player […]
Doug Goldring 4 years agoJesus Aguilar Goes Hitless Again Saturday
Miami Marlins first baseman Jesus Aguilar continued his tough stretch Saturday, going 0-for-4 with two strikeouts against the New York Mets. Over his last seven games, Aguilar has just a single hit in 23 at-bats, and he has not recorded an extra-base hit since May 12. Despite the cold streak, Aguilar has had a strong […]
Doug Goldring 4 years agoPablo Lopez Goes Seven Strong
Miami Marlins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez had perhaps his best start of the season Saturday, throwing seven scoreless innings. He only gave up four hits and a walk, and he struck out eight, lowering his season ERA to 2.72. Unfortunately, he was credited with a no-decision, as it took all the way to the bottom […]
Doug Goldring 4 years agoBrian Anderson Has Three Hits, Scores Twice
Miami Marlins third baseman Brian Anderson had a solid day at the plate Saturday, going 3-for-4 with three singles. He came around to score twice. Anderson has endured a tough start to his season, but he's been better of late, slashing .391/.500/.652 with a homer and two steals over his last seven games. This might […]
Doug Goldring 4 years agoGarrett Cooper Hits Game-Winning Home Run
Miami Marlins outfielder Garrett Cooper came through in the clutch Saturday afternoon, launching a game-winning two-run home run off Mets reliever Drew Smith in the bottom of the ninth to win the game. Cooper went 3-for-4 in the contest with the home run and a double. He's now gone deep in three straight, and has […]
Doug Goldring 4 years agoPablo Lopez Has An Excellent Matchup Saturday Afternoon
Miami Marlins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez draws the start against the New York Mets on Saturday, and opportunistic fantasy managers will want to make sure he's in their lineups. The Mets have a severely depleted roster due to injury, with only two regular position players in the lineup, only one of which was in the […]
Doug Goldring 4 years agoChris Flexen Trounced For Eight Runs Friday
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Chris Flexen didn't have anything working Friday against the San Diego Padres, giving up eight runs on ten hits and a walk in just 1 2/3 innings. He struck out one. Things went wrong from his very first batter, as Trent Grisham took him deep to lead off the bottom of […]
Doug Goldring 4 years agoAlex Verdugo Likely To Rest Saturday
Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo (hamstring) left Friday night's game against the Phillies in the beginning of the seventh inning due to tightness in his left hamstring, and manager Alex Cora suggested he would give Verdugo the day off on Saturday. There does not seem to be a high level of concern surrounding the […]
Doug Goldring 4 years agoKike Hernandez Steals First Base Of Season
Boston Red Sox utility man Kike Hernandez stole his first base of the season Friday night, swiping second base off Phillies reliever Connor Brogdon and catcher Andrew Knapp. Hernandez entered the game after Alex Verdugo left with injury, going 0-for-2 with a run scored. The steal was only the 13th of Hernandez's career, but if […]
Doug Goldring 4 years agoMartin Perez Records Second Win Friday
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Martin Perez was credited with his second win of the season Friday, as the Red Sox beat the Philadelphia Phillies 11-3. Perez threw six innings, allowing three runs on five hits and a walk while striking out seven. Outside of giving up a third-inning two-run blast to Jean Segura, Perez […]
Doug Goldring 4 years agoFranchy Cordero Sits Against Righty Nola Friday
Boston Red Sox outfielder Franchy Cordero once again did not get into the lineup against a right-handed starter Friday. The lefty-hitting Cordero seems to be the last man on the bench in Boston, and with Christian Arroyo beginning a rehab assignment at Triple-A Worcester Friday, it would appear Cordero's days with the big league club […]
Doug Goldring 4 years agoMarwin Gonzalez Strikes Out Three Times Friday
Boston Red Sox utility man Marwin Gonzalez couldn't get in on the fun Friday night, going 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in Boston's 11-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. Though he's contributed strong defense all over the diamond, Gonzalez has only managed to produce a .199/.286/.287 slash line for the year with one home run and […]
Doug Goldring 4 years agoChristian Vazquez Doubles Twice, Drives In Three
Boston Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez had a solid game against the Phillies Friday night, going 2-for-5 at the plate with two doubles, three RBI, and a run scored. Vazquez has struggled to this point in 2021, but perhaps this game will contribute to getting his bat turned around. He's been much better over his […]
Doug Goldring 4 years agoRafael Devers Homers, Drives In Three
Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers had another big night at the plate Friday, going 2-for-4 with a home run, a double, a walk, three RBI, and two runs scored. The two-run home run was his twelfth of the year and came off Phillies reliever Connor Brogdon. Devers lifted his OPS to .945 in […]
Doug Goldring 4 years agoXander Bogaerts Drives In Two
Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts picked up two more hits on Friday night, going 2-for-5 with a double against the Phillies. Bogaerts scored one run and drove in two more, giving him 26 runs scored and 28 RBI for the year. Along with his .992 OPS, nine homers, and four steals, Bogaerts appears on […]
Doug Goldring 4 years agoJ.D. Martinez Scores Three Runs Friday
Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez went 2-for-4 in Friday night's game against the Phillies with two singles, a walk, and three runs scored. Martinez has hardly let up all year, and he now has a .335/.409/.606 slash line for the year with 12 homers, 38 runs scored, and 37 RBI. He now has […]
Doug Goldring 4 years agoDanny Santana Homers In Red Sox Debut
Boston Red Sox utility man Danny Santana made an immediate impact in his first game with the club, hitting a home run off Aaron Nola in the top of the fifth inning. The solo shot was Santana's only hit in the contest. It remains to be seen how much playing time Santana will receive, but […]
Doug Goldring 4 years agoDanny Santana Will Lead Off And Play First Base Friday
Boston Red Sox utility man Danny Santana is starting and playing first base in his debut with the Red Sox Friday night. In that spot, he could merit some fantasy consideration, as the Red Sox have been scoring a ton of runs, though they'll face a tough test Friday against Aaron Nola and the Phillies. […]
Doug Goldring 4 years agoKeynan Middleton Returns From The IL
Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Keynan Middleton was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Friday. The right-hander had been on the shelf since May 5 with a strained biceps. Middleton, who has pitched to a 3.86 ERA and .86 WHIP in 11 2/3 innings this season, immediately becomes an option in the back end of the […]
Doug Goldring 4 years agoAaron Fletcher, Wyatt Mills, And Yohan Ramirez Recalled From Triple-A
Seattle Mariners relief pitchers Aaron Fletcher, Wyatt Mills, and Yohan Ramirez were recalled from Triple-A Tacoma Friday, as four members of the major league bullpen were placed on the injured list without a designation, which usually means the placement is COVID-related. The Mariners have been leaning heavily on the bullpen, so opposing lineups may get […]
Doug Goldring 4 years agoRobert Dugger, Anthony Misiewicz, Drew Steckenrider, And Will Vest Go On IL
Seattle Mariners relief pitchers Robert Dugger, Anthony Misiewicz, Drew Steckenrider, and Will Vest were all placed on the injured list without a specific designation Friday. This comes not long after a report of a positive COVID test among Mariners players, so it seems likely that one of these individuals tested positive, and the others are […]
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