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Cole Irvin Allows Three Runs In Loss To Mariners
Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Cole Irvin allowed three runs across five innings to take the loss on Wednesday versus Seattle. Irvin was not effective in this one as he allowed seven hits and three walks while only picking up three strikeouts. The left-hander has his moments this season, but he's not much of a fantasy... Read More
Zack Wheeler Strikes Out Nine In No-Decision Versus O's
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler allowed one run across six innings while picking up nine strikeouts versus the Orioles on Wednesday. The bullpen couldn't hold the lead and get Wheeler a win, but it was another strong outing from the NL Cy Young candidate. Wheeler has simply been superb this season as he's 14-9... Read More
FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/22/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice
Welcome to another fun Wednesday slate! Whether you've been following along all season long or just getting back into DFS now that football is back we're glad to have you here. It's looking like another high-scoring night in MLB as we're running out of season and the non-contenders really seem set on not contending, at... Read More
Paul Blackburn Ineffective In Loss To Mariners On Tuesday
Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Paul Blackburn allowed four runs - three earned - across four innings to take the loss on Tuesday versus Seattle. Blackburn entered the rotation after Chris Bassitt (face) landed on the injured list, and has not been effective as a starter as the A's continue to plummet down the standings. Blackburn... Read More
Matt Olson Launches 34th Homer In Loss On Tuesday
Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson went 1-for-3 with a solo homer and a walk in a loss to the Mariners on Tuesday. The blast was Olson's 34th of the season to go with 104 RBI and 97 runs scored as Olson has been one of the most consistent fantasy assets this season. What's elevated... Read More
Chad Pinder Scores Run In Loss To Mariners On Monday
Oakland Athletics outfielder Chad Pinder went 1-for-3 with a run scored in a loss to Seattle on Monday night. Pinder has been rotating playing time between right field, left field, and second base and hasn't been getting enough at-bats to justify a roster spot in fantasy. When he does play, he's slashing just .233/.294/.372 with... Read More
Starling Marte Collects RBI In Loss To Mariners
Oakland Athletics outfielder Starling Marte went 1-for-4 with an RBI single in a loss to the Mariners on Monday. Marte got off to a torrid start to his A's career after the trade deadline, but he's cooled off considerably since that hot start. Since the start of September, Marte has just a .758 OPS, more... Read More
Sean Manaea Roughed Up By Mariners On Monday
Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Sean Manaea allowed four runs on eight hits to suffer his 10th loss of the season Monday versus the Mariners. The left-hander walked one and picked up just three strikeouts in his latest disappointing start. Manaea has now allowed nine runs in his last 10 innings and has a 6.95 ERA... Read More
Matt Vierling Holding Down First Base For Phillies
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Matt Vierling went 1-for-3 on Monday night to raise his batting average to .341 through his first 48 plate appearances this season. Vierling now has five hits in his last four starts as he's done a nice job at first base in the absence of Rhys Hoskins (abdomen) who is out... Read More
Ranger Suarez Fires Six Solid Innings Despite Loss
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Ranger Suarez was the tough-luck loser on Monday night despite tossing six strong innings versus the Orioles. Suarez had a rough first inning as he allowed three straight singles to let in two runs. That was all Baltimore could muster versus Suarez who settled in nicely after that rocky inning. On... Read More
Kyle Gibson Pitches Well Despite Loss On Sunday Night
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Kyle Gibson allowed three runs across 6 2/3 innings but suffered the loss on Sunday Night Baseball against the Mets. Gibson had allowed just two runs through six innings, but served up a home run to Jeff McNeil in the seventh inning which proved to be the difference in the game.... Read More
Andrew McCutchen Stays Cold With 0-For-4 Night Versus Mets
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Andrew McCutchen remained ice-cold by going 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in a loss to the Mets on Sunday Night Baseball. McCutchen has struggled mightily as he has just three hits in his previous 22 at-bats and is batting just .196 through 16 games in September. Most of McCutchen's troubles can be blamed... Read More
Lou Trivino Earns Relief Win Sunday Versus Angels
Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Lou Trivino was efficient on Sunday as he needed just 14 pitches to record five outs and earn the win in relief. Trivino was summoned in the ninth inning after Sergio Romo blew a two-run lead, in part thanks to some shoddy defense by Oakland. Trivino escaped the ninth and worked... Read More
Sergio Romo Suffers Blown Save Sunday Versus Angels
Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Sergio Romo took his fourth blown save of the season Sunday versus the Angels as the A's bullpen continues to limp to the finish line. To be fair, this one wasn't all on Romo as his defense let him down and one of his two runs was unearned. Still, he retired... Read More
Matt Chapman Homers In Win Over Angels On Sunday
Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in a win over the Angels on Sunday afternoon. The blast was Chapman's 26th of the season as he's had a decent season in the power department despite his batting average woes. The 28-year-old is batting just .222 this season thanks to... Read More
Frankie Montas Settles For No-Decision After Strong Start
Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Frankie Montas was brilliant on Sunday as he fired seven shutout innings versus the Angels. Unfortunately, the A's bullpen couldn't hold the lead, but it was an encouraging outing for Montas after getting roughed up in his last start. The right-hander did walk four batters, but he allowed just one hit... Read More
Andrew Chafin Hangs On For Save Versus Angels
Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Andrew Chafin tossed a scoreless ninth inning on Saturday to earn his fifth save of the season. Chafin didn't make things easy as he allowed a leadoff single to Shohei Ohtani and wound up loading the bases before inducing a game-ending lineout. Despite the stress in the ninth, Chafin nailed down... Read More
James Kaprielian Fires Six Scoreless Innings In Surprise Start
Oakland Athletics starting pitcher James Kaprielian earned his eighth win of the season on Saturday night with six shutout innings versus the Angels. Where did that come from? Kaprielian had struggled mightily prior to this start as he had an ERA of 6.51 since July 27 and it was announced he would transition to a... Read More
Daulton Jefferies Heading To Injured List With Elbow Injury
Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Daulton Jefferies (elbow) was scratched from his start on Saturday versus the Angels with an injury to his pitching elbow. Jefferies will be placed on the injured list with right elbow ulnar neuritis, according to Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle. The news comes as a bummer for Jefferies who... Read More
Aaron Nola Picks Up Nine K's In Win Over Mets
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola allowed one run over 5 2/3 innings to earn his eighth victory Saturday at the Mets. Nola had his good stuff in this one as he picked up nine strikeouts against just one walk. It hasn't always been pretty, but Nola has had another strong season despite his 4.48... Read More
Ian Kennedy Grabs Four-Out Save Against Mets On Friday
Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Ian Kennedy retired all four batters he faced on Friday night to earn his 23rd save of the season. Kennedy was summoned in the eighth inning and struck out James McCann, who represented the go-ahead run. Kennedy was sent back out for the ninth and retired the side in order. Drama-free... Read More
Zack Wheeler Earns 14th Win Friday Against Former Team
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler allowed one run across five innings at the Mets on Friday to pick up his 14th victory of the season. Wheeler didn't pitch deep into this one, but he did rack up six strikeouts and the bullpen held on for the win. With this start, Wheeler has thrown 200... Read More
Daulton Jefferies To Start Saturday, James Kaprielian To 'Pen
Oakland Athletics starting pitcher James Kaprielian will transition to a bullpen role with Daulton Jefferies making the start on Saturday versus the Angels, according to Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle. Kaprielian had a strong first half for Oakland, but he's hit a wall recently, pitching to a 6.51 ERA since July 27. The... Read More
Hector Neris Earns Relief Win With Two Strong Innings
Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Hector Neris allowed one run across two innings to earn the relief win on Thursday against the Cubs. The former closer has had an up-and-down season, but he's been better lately and is a candidate to earn saves as closer Ian Kennedy has struggled mightily. Kennedy has a 6.32 ERA since... Read More
J.T. Realmuto Exits After Hit By Pitch, X-Rays Negative
Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (elbow) left Thursday's win over the Cubs after being hit by a pitch in the left elbow/triceps area, according to Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia. Andrew Knapp came in at catcher after Realmuto posted another solid game as he collected an RBI and scored a run. According to manager... Read More
Bryce Harper Homers Again To Pad His MVP Case
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper had another monster game on Thursday as he launched a three-run homer and had two doubles in a wild 17-8 win over the Cubs. Harper is among the hottest hitters on the planet; over his last 22 games, the NL MVP candidate has 10 homers, 10 doubles, 26 RBI, and... Read More
Odubel Herrera Drives In Three In Win Over Cubs
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera went 2-for-5 with three RBI, two runs scored, and a walk to help beat the Cubs on Thursday. Herrera drove in a run during a seven-run fourth inning, then came around to score as the Phillies erased a seven-run deficit. He wasn't done there, however, as Herrera belted a two-run... Read More
Jean Segura Drives In Three And Scores Three Runs Versus Cubs
Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Jean Segura went 3-for-6 with three RBI and three runs scored in a wild 17-8 win over the Cubs on Thursday night. He's not the most heralded Phillie, but Segura has pieced together another strong season in red and white as he's slashing a healthy .298/.358/.443 with 12 homers, nine steals,... Read More
Tony Kemp Stuffs The Stat Sheet Versus Royals
Oakland Athletics second baseman/outfielder Tony Kemp went 2-for-5 with two runs scored, an RBI, and a stolen base in a win over the Royals on Wednesday. Kemp has been a solid player for the A's with a .269/.374/.406 slash line, but he has less value in fantasy as he's been splitting time between second base... Read More
Josh Harrison Drives In Three In Win At Kansas City
Oakland Athletics second baseman Josh Harrison went 2-for-5 with three RBI, a run scored, and a walk in a win over the Royals on Wednesday. Harrison is batting .308 since August 29 which coincides with his promotion to the leadoff spot in the A's batting order. As a result, he's seen his fantasy value increase... Read More
