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Archie Bradley Earns Relief Win Versus Nats On Monday
Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Archie Bradley pitched 1 2/3 scoreless innings on Monday and earned the win when the Phillies rallied in the ninth inning. Bradley was called upon to escape a jam left by Jose Alvarado and went on to pitch a scoreless eighth inning, picking up a strikeout along the way. Bradley has... Read More
Ian Kennedy Serves Up Two-Run Shot Versus Nationals
Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Ian Kennedy allowed a two-run homer, but held on to preserve the win over the Nationals on Monday. Kennedy was called on despite Philly holding a four-run lead which was cut in half when Carter Kieboom launched a two-run shot off the veteran reliever. This was Kennedy's second appearance with his... Read More
Alec Bohm Collects Two Hits In Win Versus Nats
Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm went 2-for-5 with an RBI in a win over the Nationals on Monday. Bohm has a solid .254 batting average, but he's not hitting for much power as he's slugging just .354. Part of the problem has been too many grounders as Bohm's 5.3-degree launch angle and 53% ground... Read More
Ranger Suarez Efficient In First Start Of Season
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Ranger Suarez threw three shutout innings with a strikeout and a walk in his first start after being effective in a relief role. Suarez, who posted four saves and a sub-one WHIP as a reliever, needed only 33 pitches to cruise through three innings against a punchless Nationals lineup. Manager Joe Girardi... Read More
Matt Olson Blasts Three-Run Shot In Win Over Angels Sunday
Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson went 1-for-3 with a three-run homer to help power the A's to a win in Anaheim on Sunday. New Athletics Starling Marte, Yan Gomes, and Josh Harrison all made their presence felt in the game, but it was old reliable Olson who put the A's on the board by... Read More
Jake Diekman Whiffs Two Angels In Clean Inning
Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Jake Diekman pitched a clean eighth inning with two strikeouts in a win over the Angels on Sunday. Diekman has been strong in a setup role for Oakland as he's got eight holds, a 3.18 ERA, a 1.34 WHIP, and 55 strikeouts in 39 2/3 innings. His 32% strikeout rate should... Read More
Yan Gomes Launches Homer In Oakland Debut
Oakland Athletics catcher Yan Gomes made a good first impression on his new club by mashing a two-run homer to help beat the Angels on Sunday. Gomes added an RBI single in the contest and helped rookie pitcher Daulton Jefferies get past some early jitters and earn the win in the contest. Gomes, a veteran... Read More
Starling Marte Swipes Three Bags In Win Over Angels
Oakland Athletics outfielder Starling Marte ran wild on Sunday, swiping three bags to help the A's earn a series win in Anaheim. Marte has fit right in with his new club as he's reached base eight times in 19 plate appearances with three runs scored and four stolen bases batting second for a strong A's... Read More
Daulton Jefferies Earns Win In 2021 Debut
Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Daulton Jefferies allowed three runs across five innings to pick up the victory over the Angels on Sunday. Jefferies was making his first start of the season, and his first with fans in attendance as his only prior MLB game was in the 2020 season. Jefferies was on the ropes early... Read More
Travis Jankowski Doubles, Scores Twice Versus Pirates
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Travis Jankowski went 1-for-5 with a double, a walk, and two runs scored in a blowout win over the Pirates on Sunday. Jankowski cooled off a bit after a scorching-hot start to his Phillies career, but he's still slashing .303/.395/.409 through 39 games this season. Jankowski batted second in this one as... Read More
Bryce Harper Belts Three Doubles On Sunday
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper went 3-for-4 with a walk and three runs scored in a win over Pittsburgh on Sunday. All three of Harper's hits were doubles as the Phillies ripped nine two-baggers off of Pirates pitching in a 15-run outburst. Harper is now batting .302 on the season with an excellent .414 on-base... Read More
Didi Gregorius Stuffs The Stat Sheet Versus Pirates
Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Didi Gregorius went 3-for-5 with three RBI and a run scored in a blowout win versus the Pirates on Sunday. The veteran shortstop needed a game like this as he reached base just once in his previous 16 plate appearances. Even after today's outburst, Gregorius is batting just .212 with a putrid... Read More
Odubel Herrera Drives In Two Versus Pirates
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored to help the Phillies demolish the Pirates 15-4 on Sunday. Herrera had been struggling mightily, coming into this game he had just four hits in his last 26 at-bats as his batting average dipped to .234. Herrera was leading off at... Read More
Jean Segura Drives In Three Versus Bucs On Sunday
Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Jean Segura went 2-for-4 with three RBI, a run scored, and a walk versus the Pirates on Sunday. Both of Segura's hits were doubles as the veteran infielder is now batting a healthy .308 while slugging .447, his highest mark since 2016. Segura has been great leading off for Philly thanks... Read More
J.T. Realmuto Goes Bananas Versus Pirates Sunday
Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto had a huge game on Sunday afternoon to lead a 15-run outburst versus the hapless Pirates. Realmuto went 5-for-6 with four RBI, three runs scored, and a stolen base in his first 5-hit game as a Phillie. The 30-year-old backstop is having another strong season, slashing .268/.355/.446 with 11 homers,... Read More
Kyle Gibson Earns Win In Phillies Debut
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Kyle Gibson allowed two runs across 6 2/3 innings to earn the win Sunday in Pittsburgh. Gibson allowed five hits and two walks while striking out five in his first game since being traded to Philadelphia from Texas. The veteran hurler earned 14 swinging strikes on 113 pitches which bodes well... Read More
Patrick Wisdom (1B/3B/OF, CHC) - Week 19 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 24% of leagues ANALYSIS: It's the end of an era in Wrigleyville, as the Chicago Cubs traded away their core from the 2016 world championship squad. Kris Bryant is in San Francisco, Anthony Rizzo is in New York, which should leave Patrick Wisdom with all the... Read More
Ranger Suarez To Start Monday For Phillies
Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Ranger Suarez will transition to the starting rotation beginning on Monday at the Nationals, according to Matt Breen of the Philadelphia Inquirer. Manager Joe Girardi said Suarez will throw about three innings or 45-50 pitches. This is a bummer for fantasy managers as Suarez had emerged as a legitimate closer for... Read More
Jed Lowrie Reaches Three Times In Win Over Angels
Oakland Athletics second baseman Jed Lowrie went 2-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in a win over the Angels on Friday. Lowrie was the DH in this game as playing time will get tight in the Oakland infield thanks to the addition of Josh Harrison from Washington. It was Tony Kemp, however, that... Read More
Lou Trivino Nails Down 17th Save Friday At Angels
Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Lou Trivino pitched a scoreless ninth inning to collect his 17th save of the season on Friday at the Angels. Trivino pitched around a leadoff double by inducing three straight groundouts to protect a two-run lead and win the game. The right-hander has been excellent this season as he's sporting a... Read More
Chris Bassitt Earns 11th Win Friday At Angels
Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Chris Bassitt fired seven innings of shutout ball with seven strikeouts to earn his 11th win of the season Friday at the Angels. Bassitt scattered six hits and only walked one batter in his latest strong outing. The 32-year-old has been excellent this season as his 3.28 ERA is supported by... Read More
Vince Velasquez Turns In Another Rough Start At Pirates
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Vince Velasquez allowed five earned runs in two innings pitched to take the loss Friday at Pittsburgh. Velasquez has not completed the third inning in three of his last four starts. The right-hander's ERA is up to a ghastly 5.95 as he's given up 24 earned runs over his last 15... Read More
Anthony Rizzo To Yankees - Fantasy Impact
The 2021 MLB Trade Deadline was as wild as any in recent memory as dozens of players changed addresses with seemingly every team making some kind of move. The biggest deadline buyer may have been the New York Yankees. They were busy making deals to try and hunt down the Red Sox and Rays, 8.5... Read More
Frankie Montas K's 10 In Latest Gem Versus Angels
Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Frankie Montas continued his run of dominance by striking out 10 Angels across seven shutout innings on Thursday. Montas allowed three walks and just three hits while collecting his ninth win of the season and fourth-straight quality start. The right-hander has been lights-out in July as he pitched to a 2.30... Read More
Alec Bohm Homers In Game Two Versus Nationals
Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm went 3-for-4 with a solo home run in game two of Thursday's doubleheader with the Nationals. Bohm also singled in the bottom of the seventh to help Philly erase a 7-0 deficit and get the game to extra innings. The sophomore hasn't had the best season statistically as he's... Read More
J.T. Realmuto Goes Yard In Loss To Nationals
Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in a loss to the Nationals on Thursday. Realmuto's blast was the only run Philadelphia could muster off of starter Max Scherzer in his last game for Washington. Realmuto has been a disappointment this season relative to his lofty expectations, but the Philly... Read More
Zack Wheeler Takes Loss In Seven-Inning Complete-Game
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler allowed three runs across seven innings, but took the loss as he was outdueled by Nationals starter Max Scherzer in game one of Thursday's doubleheader. Wheeler was not sharp in this game as he allowed seven hits and two walks with just five strikeouts. Still, he managed to get... Read More
Mark Canha Doing It All For A's From Leadoff Slot
Oakland Athletics outfielder Mark Canha reached base four times to lead a 10-run outburst for the A's in San Diego. Canha went 2-for-3 with two walks, two RBI, a run scored, and a stolen base as he's picked up right where he left off before going on the injured list in June. On the season,... Read More
Matt Chapman Homers, But Strikeout Issues Remain
Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman blasted a three-run homer on Wednesday to help fuel a 10-run outburst in a win over the Padres. Chapman also struck out twice and his strikeout rate for the season is an unmanageable 31.6 percent. In addition to the homer, Chapman struck out twice versus San Diego as he's... Read More
Sean Manaea Collects Nine More K's In Win At Padres
Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Sean Manaea fired six innings of shutout ball to earn his eighth win of the season Wednesday at San Diego. Manaea was brilliant yet again as he allowed just one hit, one walk, and collected nine strikeouts. The right-hander has had more than a strikeout-per-inning in six of his last seven... Read More
