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Antonio Senzatela Loses To The D-Backs On Wednesday
Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Antonio Senzatela took the loss on Wednesday when he allowed three runs on seven hits with a walk and five strikeouts in a 6-4 loss to the Diamondbacks. All the damage against Senzatela came in the second inning when he allowed four singles and a sacrifice fly, which accounted for all […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoLaMonte Wade Jr. Exits Early On Wednesday
San Francisco Giants first baseman/outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. (hand) left Wednesday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals early with a left-hand sprain. It's unclear when Wade Jr. sustained the injury but he was 0-for-1 with two walks and a run scored before being replaced by Darin Ruf. Fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for now. […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoJorge Soler Scores In Wednesday's Loss
Kansas City Royals designated hitter/outfielder Jorge Soler went 0-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in a 5-2 loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday. Soler reached base via a force out in the fourth inning and came around to score off of a Michael A. Taylor single in the same frame. The 29-year-old […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoKeston Hiura Does Very Little On Wednesday
Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Keston Hiura went 0-for-2 with a strikeout in Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the New York Mets. Hiura started at first base and hit seventh against Jacob deGrom in game 1. He went hitless with a strikeout over his first two at-bats before the recently acquired Rowdy Tellez pinch-hit for […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoWhit Merrifield Goes Hitless In Defeat
Kansas City Royals second baseman/outfielder Whit Merrifield went 0-for-5 with a strikeout in a 5-2 loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday. Merrifield and the Royals couldn't get much done against Reds starter Sonny Gray as they mustered just two runs on eight hits as a team. Merrifield has been slumping over his last seven […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoJ.T. Realmuto Picks Up A Pair Of Hits In Loss
Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto went 2-for-4 with a run scored in an 8-3 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday. Realmuto singled and scored off of a Bryce Harper double in the top of the sixth inning. He picked up another single in the contest as well. He now has two multi-hit performances in […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoCody Bellinger Continues To Struggle
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger went 0-for-3 with a walk and a strikeout in a 9-6 loss to the Miami Marlins on Wednesday. Bellinger has really been struggling at the dish since his return from the injured list. He is just 2-for-23 (.087/.185/.087) with one RBI over the last seven games. For the season, […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoJesus Aguilar Walks It Off On Wednesday
Miami Marlins first baseman Jesus Aguilar had a big day at the dish, going 2-for-4 with a double, a home run, four RBI, and a strikeout in a 9-6 win over the Dodgers on Wednesday. He picked up his first hit, an RBI double, in the bottom of the third inning. He would have plated […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoCharlie Blackmon Reaches Twice and Scores On Tuesday
Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon went 2-for-4 with a run scored in a 4-3 extra-innings loss to the Diamondbacks on Tuesday. Blackmon was just one of two Rockies to pick up multiple hits in the low-scoring affair. He singled and scored via a Brendan Rodgers double in the top of the fourth inning and picked […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoBrendan Rodgers Doubles In A Run
Colorado Rockies second baseman Brendan Rodgers went 2-for-4 with an RBI double and a strikeout in a 4-3 loss to the D-Backs on Tuesday. Rodgers put the Rockies on the board in the top of the fourth inning when he doubled in Charlie Blackmon to pull Colorado within two runs. He would also single in […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoDaniel Bard Struggles In Loss To The D-Backs
Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Daniel Bard took the loss on Tuesday when he allowed one run on one hit with two walks and a hit batter over 1/3 of an inning in a 4-3 loss to the D-Backs. This was a very poor outing for Bard, who was tasked with preserving a 3-3 tie when […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoJon Gray Punches Out Eight In No-Decision
Colorado Rockies right-hander Jon Gray took a no-decision on Tuesday when he surrendered three runs on six hits with one walk and eight strikeouts over six innings in a 4-3 loss to the Diamondbacks. Things looked like they could have gone very poorly for Gray as he started the game off by giving up four-consecutive […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoBrewers-Mets Game Postponed On Tuesday
Tuesday night's game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the New York Mets has been postponed due to rain. The game was slated to start at 7:10 PM EST but was in a weather delay for nearly three hours before being officially postponed. The game will be made up as part of a split doubleheader on […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoMichael Lorenzen Performs Well In BP Session
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Michael Lorenzen (shoulder) pitched well in his rehab assignment at Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday, according to beat writer Charlie Goldsmith. He hit 97 mph with his fastball and had his slider working, per Goldsmith. Lorenzen has been out for the entire season with a shoulder strain but is on track to return […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoCarlos Carrasco Throws Live BP On Tuesday
New York Mets right-hander Carlos Carrasco (hamstring) threw a live bullpen session at Citi Field on Tuesday, per beat writer Anthony DiComo. He was hitting 'the mid-90s" on the radar gun per Mets manager Luis Rojas. Carrasco seems to be progressing well from the hamstring injury that has kept him sidelined all season. He participated […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoTaylor Ward Returns To The Lineup On Tuesday
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward (finger) is back in the lineup on Tuesday against the Red Sox. Ward exited Sunday's contest early and sat out on Monday while dealing with right index finger soreness. He's starting in right field and batting seventh against Nathan Eovaldi and the Red Sox. The 27-year-old is batting .247 […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoDarren O'Day Placed On The 10-Day Injured List
New York Yankees relief pitcher Darren O'Day (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain. Pitcher Nick Nelson was recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in a corresponding move. O'Day was activated from the injured list just a week ago after dealing with a shoulder issue so it didn't take long for […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoTyler O'Neill A Late Scratch With Food Allergies
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill was scratched from the lineup on Tuesday against the San Francisco Giants due to an allergic reaction to some food. O'Neill was hit by a pitch in the hand on Saturday and was slated to make his first start after missing Sunday and Monday's games. The food allergy should […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoGleyber Torres Absent From The Lineup On Tuesday
New York Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres is not in the lineup on Tuesday vs. the Seattle Mariners due to a hamstring issue. Manager Aaron Boone told reporters that Torres had some hamstring cramping during the second game of the Yankees' doubleheader against the Mets on Sunday. He was originally in the lineup for Tuesday's tilt […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoSammy Long Getting An MRI On Tuesday
San Francisco Giants left-hander Sammy Long (back), who was placed on the injured list on July 5 with a lower back strain, is getting an MRI on Tuesday to determine the severity of his issue. Long struggled in his previous two starts with the Giants so the back injury may have had something to do […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoGarrett Hampson Sitting Out On Tuesday
Colorado Rockies outfielder Garrett Hampson is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. This is just a routine day off for the speedy 26-year-old. Manager Bud Black tinkers with his lineup constantly so fantasy managers that roster Hampson are used to this by now. He's slashing .256/.308/.433 with six home […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoRaimel Tapia Reaches Twice, Steals A Base
Colorado Rockies outfielder Raimel Tapia went 2-for-4 with a run scored, a strikeout, and a stolen base in a 3-2 win over the Cardinals on Sunday. Tapia singled in the eighth inning, stole his 12th base of the year, and ended up scoring via a Trevor Story sacrifice fly. The 27-year-old outfielder has established a […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoTrevor Story Homers, Drives In Two Runs
Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a sacrifice fly, and two RBI in a 3-2 win over the Cardinals on Sunday. Story put the Rockies on the board in the bottom of the first inning with a solo blast off of Carlos Martinez. He would add another RBI with […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoGerman Marquez Whiffs 11 In No-Decision
Colorado Rockies right-hander German Marquez took a no-decision on Sunday when he allowed two runs on five hits with one walk and 11 strikeouts over six innings in a 3-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. Marquez punched out a season-best 11 batters on Sunday and found out he would be the Rockies' lone representative […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoTop Hitter Streamers and Starts for Week 15
Welcome to the top hitter streamers column for Week 15 of the MLB season (7/5 through 7/11). This weekly piece should be helpful for anyone looking to gain an edge in their league. If you need a fill-in for an injured player or want to exploit some plus matchups in order to gain an edge […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoTrevor Story Goes Deep In Win Over The Cards
Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer in a 3-2 win over the Cardinals on Saturday. This game was a pitcher's duel through the first six innings on Saturday as neither team was able to get on the scoreboard. The Rockies drew first blood when Story swatted a clutch three-run homer […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoDaniel Bard Gets The Save On Saturday
Colorado Rockies right-hander Daniel Bard earned the save on Saturday when he allowed one hit and one walk with two strikeouts over a scoreless ninth inning in a 3-2 win over the Cardinals. Bard was able to notch his 12th save of the season but it wasn't without drama. He walked Paul DeJong to start […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoKyle Freeland Doesn't Allow A Run In No-Decision
Colorado Rockies left-hander Kyle Freeland took a no-decision on Saturday when he allowed three hits and three walks with three strikeouts over six innings in a 3-2 win over the Cardinals. Freeland put up his best start of the season on Saturday against the Cards, scattering three hits and three walks over his six innings […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoZac Gallen Placed On The 10-Day IL
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen (hamstring) has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain. Gallen left his start early on Friday against the Giants after two-plus innings, surrendering three runs on five hits with three walks. He received an MRI earlier on Saturday and was placed on the IL […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoEduardo Escobar Not Starting On Saturday
Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eduardo Escobar is not in the lineup on Saturday vs. the San Francisco Giants. Escobar started on Friday and went 2-for-4 with a solo home run but is getting the day off on Saturday. This could just be a day of rest for him but he's been the subject of trade […]
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