Ketel Marte Continues Hot Streak with Homer Against Baltimore

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Ketel Marte continued to build on a career-year on Wednesday night, finishing 2-for-4 with two RBI, a run scored and his 22nd home run of the season. Marte has been riding a hot streak since the beginning of June, as he is now hitting .376 with nine home runs, 23 RBI and […]

Carson Kelly Homers in Diamondbacks Win

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Carson Kelly only had one hit in the 5-2 victory on Wednesday night, but he made it count as he launched a three-run home run for his 12th homer of the season. Kelly is now batting .200 in the month of July, but the home run was his third in his last […]

Taylor Clarke has Career Night Against Orioles

Arizona Diamondbacks starter Taylor Clarke had his best start of the year on Wednesday night against the Orioles, as he earned the win while striking out a career-high seven batters. Clarke allowed two runs on four hits over six innings to record his third quality start of the season. It was a good performance for […]

Yoan Lopez Gets the Save for Arizona on Wednesday

After closer Greg Holland made an early exit, Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Yoan Lopez entered the game and retired all three batters he faced to earn his first save of the year. Lopez has been one of the top relievers for the D-Backs this year, posting a 2.79 ERA and a 1.060 WHIP to lead the […]

Greg Holland Exits Early Against Orioles

Arizona Diamondbacks closer Greg Holland made an early exit on Wednesday night after walking the two batters he faced. MLB.com writer Steve Gilbert reports that Arizona manager Torey Lovullo does not believe Holland is dealing with an injury, and that instead "the ball was not coming out of his hand well". The Diamondbacks have an […]

David Peralta Nearing Return from IL

AP writer Jack Magruder reports that Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta will play in his second rehab game in the Arizona League on Tuesday night, and that he could be nearing a return from the Injured List soon. Despite an injury-marred season, Peralta has been able to contribute in fantasy when healthy, as he is […]

Alex Young Roughed Up in Start Against Brewers

After allowing just two runs over his first 18 2/3 career innings, Arizona Diamondbacks starter Alex Young allowed a career-high four runs over four innings against Milwaukee. His shortest start of the year, Young still managed to match his career-high with five strikeouts while avoiding the loss. Despite this speed bump, Young is still one […]

Zack Greinke Pitches Well in D-Backs Loss

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Zack Greinke had another strong start on Saturday, but a shaky effort by the bullpen cost him the win. For the second time in his last three starts, Greinke pitched seven innings with nine strikeouts, as he allowed two runs on six hits and a walk against Milwaukee. There really isn't much […]

Two-Start Pitcher Streamers: Week 16

We're getting closer to the trade deadline, so we may be seeing some pitchers on the move very soon. With pitchers potentially on the move, that could make for some interesting new names popping up in this column through the rest of the season. So while we wait to see who goes on the move, […]

Merrill Kelly Shines in Diamondbacks Loss

Despite the team's loss on Thursday night, Arizona Diamondbacks starter Merrill Kelly put together his best start in five weeks against the Milwaukee Brewers. Kelly allowed one run on three hits with six strikeouts over seven innings against Milwaukee, and did not factor into the decision. Kelly has had an up-and-down season to say the […]

Alex Young Shines Against Rangers

Arizona Diamondbacks starter Alex Young improved to 3-0 on Tuesday night as he allowed just one run against the Texas Rangers. Young allowed the lone run on three hits and one walk while striking out four over 5 1/3 innings. The strikeout rate is low as he owns a 6.3 K/9 over 18 2/3 innings, […]

Ketel Marte Continues Hot Streak Against Texas

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Ketel Marte continued to swing a hot bat on Tuesday, as he finished 2-for-5 with a triple, two RBI and a run scored in the win over Texas. Marte is now hitting .422 over the last 30 days with seven doubles, two triples, two home runs, 13 runs scored and eight RBI. […]

Jarrod Dyson Breaks Hitless Streak in D-Backs Win

After entering Tuesday 0-for-13 over his last three games, Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Jarrod Dyson went 1-for-4 with a double, an RBI and two runs scored in the win against Texas. Dyson also picked up his 21st steal of the season, moving him into a tie for fourth in the majors and one steal behind National […]

Brewers Looking at Robbie Ray

MLB Network reporter Jon Morosi reports that the Milwaukee Brewers are now also showing interest in Arizona Diamondbacks starter Robbie Ray. That makes at least four teams now looking at Ray, as reports surfaced Monday that the Phillies, Yankees and Astros are interested in the 27-year-old lefty. Ray is 7-6 this year with a 3.81 […]

Two-Start Pitcher Streamers: Week 15

And we're back in action after the All-Star Break. We've still got time to take a look at the two-start streaming options for this upcoming week. Taking a look back at the last two columns, Marco Gonzales was the best pick out of a lackluster Week 13 selection. Gonzales finished 1-1 with a 4.50 ERA […]

Paul DeJong Out of Lineup for Sunday Finale

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong will sit out the series finale with Arizona on Sunday. It will be a well-deserved day off for DeJong, who has not missed a start since June 11. Yairo Munoz will get the start for St. Louis instead, going up against All-Star Zack Greinke,

Andrew Knizner to Start for St. Louis Sunday

The St. Louis Cardinals will go with Andrew Knizner behind the plate on Sunday in the finale with Arizona. Matt Wieters will get the day off after starting the last six games following the placement of Yadier Molina on the Injured List. Knizner is 0-for-7 to start his major league career, but he is hitting […]

Alex Dickerson Out of Lineup for San Francisco Sunday

Mercury News writer Kerry Crowley reports that San Francisco Giants outfielder Alex Dickerson will be held out of the lineup Sunday against Milwaukee due to back tightness. This is the second day in a row Dickerson is out of the lineup, but Crowley reports that manager Bruce Bochy believes Dickerson should be ready to return […]

Austin Slater Out of Lineup Against Brewers Sunday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Austin Slater is out of the lineup on Sunday due to a fever, according to Mercury News writer Kerry Crowley. Slater has been hot lately (no pun intended), hitting .450 with three doubles, a triple, three home runs and 12 RBI over his last seven games. Mike Yastrzemski will get the […]

Zack Greinke Gets the Start in Finale with St. Louis

The Arizona Diamondbacks will go with Zack Greinke to start the series finale with the Cardinals on Sunday. Greinke is 10-3 with a 2.73 ERA and an 8.0 K/9 this year, which earned him his fifth All-Star nod in the last six seasons. The Cardinals are hitting .242 and averaging four runs and nine strikeouts […]

Melky Cabrera Out of Lineup Sunday Against Cubs

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Melky Cabrera is out of the lineup on Sunday, as Corey Dickerson will slot in at left and Bryan Reynolds will move over to cover right field. Cabrera has been providing solid fantasy value this year, with a .305 average and six home runs and 31 RBI over 79 games. This is […]

Corey Dickerson Starting in Left for Pittsburgh Sunday

After a three-game absence from the lineup, Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Corey Dickerson returns to the lineup on Sunday against the Chicago Cubs. In limited playing time, Dickerson has provided some value in fantasy with a .270 average, 12 doubles, two home runs and 19 RBI in 30 games. He will be batting sixth against Jose […]

Edwin Encarnacion Out of Lineup Sunday

New York Yankees designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion will sit out of Sunday's game against Toronto. Encarnacion has struggled since being traded from Seattle, hitting .139 with 23 strikeouts in 72 at bats, but he has homered four times in 18 games with New York. After starting in 11 of the team's last 12 games, the […]

Aaron Hicks Out of Lineup Sunday Against Toronto

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks is out of the lineup on Sunday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Hitting .236 with eight home runs this season, Hicks will get a day off after starting in 13 of the Yankees last 14 games. Brett Gardner will slide over to center and Mike Tauchman will start in […]

Gary Sanchez Out of Yankees Lineup Sunday

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez will sit out Sunday's match up with the Blue Jays. Sanchez has struggled at the plate recently, hitting .105 over his last 10 games. The Yankees will send Austin Romine out behind the plate today to give the slumping Sanchez a day off.

Tom Eshelman Called Up, Will Start Sunday for Orioles

After trading Andrew Cashner to the Boston Red Sox on Saturday, the Baltimore Orioles have recalled Tom Eshelman and have tabbed him to start Sunday's game against the Rays. Sunday will be the second start of Eshelman's career, as he will have a rematch against the Rays after allowing two runs on six hits and […]

Byron Buxton Out of Lineup on Sunday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton will sit out of Sunday's game against the Indians, according to Star Tribune writer LaVelle Neal. Buxton exited Saturday's game after making a hard diving catch in center field. There's no word of any major injury, so it appears for now that Sunday is just a day off to rest […]

Dylan Bundy Placed on Injured List

After leaving Friday's start early, Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Dylan Bundy has been placed on the injured list with right knee tendinitis, according to MASNsports writer Roch Kubatko. Bundy said after the game that he had been experiencing discomfort in his knee while warming up prior to taking the mound and lasted only one inning […]

Zack Collins In, James McCann Out of Lineup Saturday

Chicago White Sox All-Star catcher James McCann is out of the lineup Saturday against the Athletics. It will be the first game off for McCann after starting the last 13 in a row, as rookie Zack Collins will get the nod behind the plate. Collins is 1-for-22 to start his major league career, with his […]

Willson Contreras Back in Lineup Saturday

After sitting out the last game before the All-Star break and the first game after, Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras is in the lineup on Saturday where he will be batting fifth against the Pirates. Contreras is hitting .237 with six extra-base hits and two home runs over his last 10 games, but he is […]