Nick Pivetta (SP, PHI) - Week 10 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 30% of Leagues ANALYSIS: To say that Nick Pivetta's 2019 has been a disappointment so far would be an understatement. Touted by many experts to breakout after posting promising numbers in 2018, Pivetta has struggled to find any sort of success with the Phillies this season […]

Edwin Encarnacion Populates Souvenir City With Two Big Flies

Seattle Mariners first baseman Edwin Encarnacion belted a pair of home runs Saturday night off of Angels starter Andrew Heaney. EE tagged him for a solo shot in the fourth followed by a two-run tater in the sixth as he now has 15 long balls on the year with 37 RBI. The 36-year-old broke out […]

Yusei Kikuchi Touched Up For Six Runs By Angels

Seattle Mariners starter Yusei Kikuchi wasn't at his best in Thursday's matchup versus the Los Angeles Angels. The lefty gave up six runs on 10 hits as he labored through 3.1 innings of work dropping his record to 3-3 on the season. Kikuchi issued two free passes and failed to strikeout a batter marking his […]

Mallex Smith Reaches Thrice, Swipes Another Base

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mallex Smith is finding his groove at the plate as of late with a 2-for-4 day on Wednesday. He hit a run-scoring triple, drew a walk, scored a run, and stole his 13th bag of the year filling up the scorecard in the team's 8-7 loss. Smith is now 7-for-12 over his […]

Mitch Haniger Busts Slump With Home Run

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger hit his 14th home run of the year in Wednesday's game versus the Texas Rangers. It was a three-run shot off of Drew Smyly that was the go-ahead blast at the time, but the Mariners ultimately lost in the late innings. Haniger went 1-for-5 with three strikeouts in this one […]

Byron Buxton Removed After Crashing Into Wall

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton was removed from Tuesday's game versus the Brewers after crashing into the outfield fence. He pleaded with the training staff to remain in the game, but it was to no avail as he got lifted prior to getting in an at-bat. Buxton's all-out play in the outfield is admirable, but […]

Jordan Lyles Removed With Left Hamstring Tightness

Pittsburgh Pirates starter Jordan Lyles was forced to leave Tuesday's game versus the Reds early with left hamstring tightness. The team trainer examined him when he was on the mound in the fourth but remained in the game to complete the inning. He failed to make it out to start the fifth inning adding another […]

Kenley Jansen Available Out Of Bullpen Tuesday

After nailing down a five-out save in yesterday's game versus the Mets, the Dodgers announced that Kenley Jansen would be available for a save again on Tuesday. Jansen only needed 19 pitches to earn his five outs last night, so it's not a real surprise he's good to go in back-to-back games. The right-hander has […]

Enrique Hernandez Leading Off, David Freese In Versus Lefty

The Los Angeles Dodgers are rolling out the right-handed bats at the top of the order versus Steven Matz and the New York Mets Tuesday Night. Enrique Hernandez is playing center field and batting leadoff, and David Freese is getting the start at first base batting third. Both of these bats make intriguing plays in […]

Carlos Correa Out With Rib Injury

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa is sidelined Tuesday with what the team is calling "rib soreness." He's getting evaluated my doctors, and the team should update us with a status later this evening. Correa also sat out Monday's game, but manager A.J. Hinch doesn't expect the injury to hold him out long-term. This speculation wouldn't […]

Cam Bedrosian Opening Tuesday, Nick Tropeano To Follow

The Los Angeles Angels are starting Cam Bedrosian as the team's opener for Tuesday night's game versus the Athletics, and called up Nick Tropeano who will take over likely in the second inning. Entering in relief gives Tropeano a better shot at a victory as he won't have to throw five full innings to earn […]

Tim Anderson Still Sidelined Tuesday

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson is out again Tuesday versus the Royals missing his fourth straight game. He was hit by a pitch on the right wrist Friday against the Twins but should be considered day-to-day as the team is likely remaining cautious with their breakout star. Anderson is having a superb year batting […]

Mitch Haniger Getting Day Off Tuesday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger is on the bench for Tuesday's tilt against Jesse Chavez and the Texas Rangers. Haniger is scuffling at the plate over his last six games hitting just .167, so the day of rest could do him some good. For the year he's hitting a lowly .229, but has made significant […]

Catcher Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 9

As we near the end of May, catching situations are becoming clearer and some players' numbers are starting to normalize with a larger sample size. We now have nearly two month's worth of games to better evaluate some early season cold streaks as well as some scorching-hot starts to the season. If you're in the […]

Jay Bruce Homers Among Three Hits Sunday

Seattle Mariners outfielder/first baseman Jay Bruce went yard Sunday afternoon off of Athletics starter Brett Anderson for his 13th homer of the season. The veteran added a double as he went 3-for-4 on a day where the rest of the M's offense was stifled. This game put Bruce's batting average over the .200 mark for […]

Kyle Seager Has Two Hits In Return To Lineup

Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager went 2-for-4 with a run in his first game back from a partially torn tendon in his hand. The journeyman infielder underwent surgery at the beginning of the season to repair his hand miraculously marking his first trip to an injured list in his major league career. Seager's production […]

Yusei Kikuchi Victimized By Oakland's Hit Parade

Seattle Mariners starter Yusei Kikuchi had an afternoon to forget versus the Athletics Saturday. He failed to make it through four innings giving up five runs on 10 hits with only one strikeout on the day. One of his runs was unearned, but this outing snapped a streak of four starts where he gave up […]

Austin Hedges Homers In Second Straight Game

San Diego Padres catcher Austin Hedges unloaded for a grand slam off of Blue Jays starter Edwin Jackson Saturday afternoon. He's now homered in back-to-back games as he now has six on the year with 15 RBI. Despite the offense scoring 19 runs, Hedges' only other productive at-bat came when he was hit by a […]

Eric Hosmer Homers Among Three Hits Saturday

San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer was in the middle of the team's offensive outburst Saturday going 3-for-5 with three runs. He homered in the eighth inning and added a pair of singles as he now sports a healthy .292/.344/.462 slash line with eight long balls and 30 RBI. Hosmer has bounced back this […]

Wil Myers Finds The Bleachers Twice In Lopsided Victory

San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers found his stroke Saturday afternoon teeing off twice against the Blue Jays finishing the day with four runs and four RBI. He now has nine homers on the season as he finished the day with three walks and a hit-by-pitch reaching base in all six plate appearances. It's been […]

Cal Quantrill Sharp In First Career Win Over Blue Jays

San Diego Padres starter Cal Quantrill had a good day at the office Saturday versus his hometown Toronto Blue Jays squad. Other than being bit by the long ball for the only two hits against him, he struck out nine batters over six innings while issuing two walks. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. tagged him for a […]

J.P. Crawford Finding Success At The Plate

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford went 2-for-3 in Friday's game versus the Athletics with a pair of free passes upping his average to .271 on the season. The 24-year-old now has hits in seven of his last eight games although he's struggling to find opportunities to score and drive in runs at the bottom of […]

Domingo Santana Reaches Thrice On Friday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Domingo Santana recorded a double and a pair of singles in a losing effort Friday night. He also scored a run and drove in his 39th RBI of the season busting out of a 3-for-21 skid. Santana's play has been streaky this season with his hits usually coming in bunches followed by […]

Hunter Renfroe Clubs Game-Winning Homer Friday

San Diego Padres outfielder Hunter Renfroe blasted his 12th home run of the year Friday propelling the club to a 6-3 win. Renfroe came up with two on and one out in the eighth before yanking the ball over the left field bleachers to break the tie. The 27-year-old's play this season has been streaky […]

Joey Lucchesi Punches Out 11 Blue Jays In No-Decision

San Diego Padres starter Joey Lucchesi had one of his best starts of the season Friday night in Toronto. He struck out 11 batters over 6.2 IP giving up just three hits and a walk, although two of the hits were home runs. The lefty didn't allow a baserunner until the fifth when he issued […]

Jay Bruce Notches A Pair Of Hits

Seattle Mariners outfielder/first baseman Jay Bruce recorded a single and a double in a 2-for-4 effort Wednesday scoring the team's only run of the game. The veteran has had a terrific year power-wise for the M's this season clubbing 12 bombs and 26 RBI but is still batting on the interstates with a .192 average. […]

Marco Gonzales' Strong Outing Not Enough In Loss

Seattle Mariners starter Marco Gonzales had an excellent day on the mound Wednesday versus the Texas Rangers, but the offense couldn't help him out leading to his fourth loss in a row. He went seven innings giving up two runs (one earned) with a walk while striking out three as he returned to form after […]

Nelson Cruz Hits In Cage Tuesday

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz hit in the cage on Tuesday and plans to participate in batting practice on Wednesday as he recovers from a wrist injury. Cruz has been out of action since May 14 and is hoping to return to the lineup when first eligible this Friday. The veteran slugger has seven […]

DJ LeMahieu Leaves After Foul Ball Off Foot

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu (foot) exited Tuesday's game early after fouling a ball off of his foot in the sixth inning. The move was likely precautionary, as the Yanks were off to an 11-3 lead, but look for an update after the game. Lemahieu stayed hot in this one, going 3-for-4 with a […]

Roberto Perez Getting Evaluated For Head Injury

Cleveland Indians catcher Roberto Perez was forced to leave Tuesday's game against the Athletics with an undisclosed head injury. He was 0-for-2 on the night and is getting further evaluated on his injury as a concussion is always in play for backstops. Perez has been hitting surprisingly well in the power department this season clubbing […]