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Stephen Piscotty Gets Hit In First At-Bat Back
Oakland Athletics outfielder Stephen Piscotty returned to the lineup Tuesday against the Astros. He got a hit in what was an emotional first at-bat back from spending time with his mom as she passed away due to ALS. Everyone in the stadium, including the Astros and fans, applauded him prior to him stepping to the... Read More
Sean Manaea Falls To 4-4 After Loss To Astros
Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Sean Manaea allowed four runs in a loss to the Astros Tuesday. Manaea has had a great season, but this was the second straight game he has allowed four runs. He ended the night allowing four runs on seven hits in 5 2/3 innings while striking out three and walking none.... Read More
Drew Pomeranz Settles Into Quality Start
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Drew Pomeranz had a rough start but calmed down and turned in a quality start in a 3-2 loss to the Yankees Tuesday. Pomeranz had some issues with his fingernail as it split down the middle. This prevented him from throwing his curveball for a little bit but he toughed... Read More
David Price Scratched From Wednesday Start
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher David Price will not pitch Wednesday against the Yankees due to numbness in his hand, according to Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe. Price was sent back to Boston for an MRI due to similar symptoms he had previously during a bullpen session on Monday that was halted. The Red... Read More
Drew Pomeranz Faces Tough Competition Tuesday
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Drew Pomeranz will have a tough assignment Tuesday facing off against Luis Severino of the Yankees. Pomeranz is 3-2 in five starts at Yankee Stadium with 24 strikeouts in 26 innings and a 3.12 ERA. While his career has been positive, his season is sluggish thus far since coming off... Read More
Sean Manaea Looks To Tame The Astros Again
Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Sean Manaea will take on the Astros Tuesday night. He has had a great season with only a couple of minor hiccups. On the year, he is 3-2 with 1.85 ERA and 0.74 WHIP to go along with 31 strikeouts in 34 innings. It will be a challenge, but Manaea has... Read More
Matt Chapman Pulled Early For Rest
Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman was pulled early from Monday's game against the Astros after only two at-bats. The decision was made easier when the Athletics were down by 11 runs. Chapman has played every inning of every game thus far, so the rest was likely needed. He has been struggling while only batting... Read More
Brett Anderson Clobbered By Astros Monday
Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Brett Anderson had a rough outing in 16-2 loss to the Astros on Monday. He lasted three innings and allowed nine runs (seven earned) on 10 hits with three walks and zero strikeouts. It was a tough opponent to have for his second start since being brought up. It does not... Read More
Stephen Piscotty Out Of Lineup Due To Family Tragedy
Oakland Athletics outfielder Stephen Piscotty is not in the lineup because he is with his family, as his mother passed away Sunday evening. His mother, Gretchen Piscotty, passed away roughly a year after being diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. This is tragic news for Piscotty and was one of the reasons... Read More
Jesus Aguilar (1B, MIL) - Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 3% of leagues ANALYSIS: Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Jesus Aguilar is getting an opportunity for playing time while Eric Thames is out with a thumb injury that could cost him roughly two months. Currently, Aguilar is splitting time with Ryan Braun and has started four of the last five games.... Read More
Ryon Healy (1B, SEA) - Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 23% of leagues ANALYSIS: Seattle Mariners first baseman Ryon Healy was acquired in the offseason to take over the first base job. However, an ankle injury slowed him down and gave the job to Dan Vogelbach. He returned from the disabled list to re-occupy his first... Read More
Week 6 Waiver Wire - First Base(1B) and Third Base(3B)
Corner Store is open! It is only week six and long-term DL stints and under-performing players are affecting many rosters. Therefore, it is important that you are fluid and dynamic in your ability to fill the voids and get positive results. Therefore, do not grow roots with the first player you drafted or get off... Read More
Chris Sale Fans 12 In Win Over Rangers
Boston Red Sox ace Chris Sale struck out a season-high 12 batters in a 6-1 victory against the Rangers. He pitched seven innings, allowing only one run on four hits and one walk. Sale finally showed the strikeout ability (11.57 K/9) that makes him an elite arm. Sale starts in Toronto in his next outing... Read More
Craig Kimbrel Secures 300th Save
Boston Red Sox closer Craig Kimbrel secured the win by closing the door on a 6-5 win against the Rangers Saturday. He pitched a clean ninth inning with two strikeouts. It was his 300th career save and came on his major league anniversary. Kimbrel has saved 300 out of 330 save chances and continues to... Read More
Khris Davis Mashes Walk-Off HR
Oakland Athletics outfielder Khris Davis hit a two-run homer that ended the 12-inning marathon against the Orioles Saturday. He hit his team-leading ninth homer against Pedro Araujo to give the Athletics a 2-0 series lead. Davis continues to hit the ball hard (45.7%) and get the ball in the air (47.8%). He is a streaky... Read More
Trevor Cahill Strikes Out 12 In No-Decision
Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Trevor Cahill threw a quality start, but settled for a no-decision against the Orioles Saturday. Cahill pitched six scoreless innings while allowing four hits, one walk and striking out 12 batters. On the year, he has a 2.25 ERA and a 5.17 K/BB rate that ranks him as the 19th overall... Read More
Eduardo Rodriguez Gets No-Decision Against Rangers
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez continues to provide consistency, even in a no-decision against the Rangers Saturday. He provides elite strikeouts but at the same time also allows HRs. His final line was four hits, including three homers, in six innings but allowed five runs while walking two and striking out 10 batters.... Read More
Trevor Cahill Solid Streamer Against Orioles Saturday
Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Trevor Cahill historically has had success against the Orioles and looks to continue that trend Saturday. He has a career 3-1 record in four starts with a 2.42 ERA. Since his return to Oakland this year, Cahill has been very efficient. Despite a 1-1 record he only has a 3.00 ERA... Read More
Daniel Mengden Takes A No-Decision Despite Solid Effort
Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Daniel Mengden had a solid game before handing it over to the bullpen with a 4-1 lead. In the end, he did not factor into the decision despite a 6-4 victory over the Orioles. Mendgen's line was three hits in five innings, and only he allowed one run while striking out... Read More
Rafael Devers Is Offensive Darling Of The Night
Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers hit two of the team’s four homers against the Rangers Friday. He finished the night 3-for-4 with two runs and two RBI. The 21-year-old is fitting right in with the rest of the explosive offense. On the year, Devers has a .276 average, six homers, 16 runs, and... Read More
Mookie Betts Makes Homers Routine
Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts hit another home run Friday night in a 5-1 win against the Rangers. It was his third straight game with a homer and gives him the MLB lead with 13 HRs. Betts is 12 of his last 29 with four doubles, seven home runs and 12 RBI. He has... Read More
Rick Porcello Takes Record To 5-0
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Rick Porcello finally earned his fifth win of the year Friday night against the Rangers. Porcello was very effective with his pitches and limited the Rangers to three hits in six innings while striking out eight batters and walking one. His lone mistake was a homer by Nomar Mazara in... Read More
Jeimer Candelario (3B, DET) - Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 37% of leagues ANALYSIS: Candelario continues to show he is more than just a temporary replacement player. He has the consistent playing time and performance to warrant your attention. In the last week, Candelario is batting .280 with five runs, three doubles, and three RBI. He continues to... Read More
Rick Porcello Makes Third Attempt At Fifth Win
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Rick Porcello will take his 4-0 record and 2.23 ERA into Texas in search of his fifth win of the season. This will be his third attempt already. Despite a 6-4 career record against the Rangers, he does hold a 5.52 ERA in 62 innings with only 41 strikeouts. His... Read More
Jalen Beeks Continues Impressive Run At Triple-A
Boston Red Sox pitching prospect Jalen Beeks continues to pitch well for Triple-A Pawtucket. He was a 12th-round pick in the 2014 draft but has risen far beyond exceptions of such a draft choice. On Thursday, he allowed five hits in 6 2/3 innings with two earned runs, one walk and struck out nine batters.... Read More
Sean Manaea Takes Loss In Rare Bad Outing
Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Sean Manaea suffered a loss against the Mariners Thursday. He scattered six hits in six innings, allowing four runs while striking out five batters. Manaea has been excellent as of late, so a rough outing like this one isn't cause for concern. He does have another challenge up next, though, as... Read More
David Price Could Not Make It Out Of Fourth Inning Against Rangers
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher David Price was roughed up by the Rangers in an 11-5 loss Thursday night. He was pulled in the fourth inning with the bases loaded, and all of them came around to score. In the end, Price gave up nine runs (eight earned) in 3 2/3 innings. He also gave... Read More
Sean Manaea Goes For Fifth Win Of Year
Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Sean Manaea takes on the Seattle Mariners Thursday night in search of his fifth win of the season. Manaea has a 4-3 record in eight career starts against the Mariners. This year is different, as he has already defeated the Mariners in a 2-1 victory, has stifled the potent Houston offense... Read More
Andrew Benintendi Has Day Off Thursday
Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi will be sitting on Thursday against the Rangers, according to Christopher Smith of MassLive.com. The Rangers are starting left-hander Mike Minor, and Benintendi is 2-for-25 against lefties this year. Blake Swihart will also make his third start of the season, again at designated hitter. With the roster maneuvering, Xander... Read More
Brett Anderson Throws Quality Start In First Outing Back
Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Brett Anderson pitched great in his first start back in Oakland but ended up with a no-decision. He threw six innings of five-hit, ball allowing two runs, one walk and striking out four batters. It is not confirmed yet, but Anderson might be in line for the next start in Houston,... Read More
