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Jed Lowrie Blasts Three-Run Bomb In Win At Detroit
Oakland Athletics second baseman Jed Lowrie went 1-for-2 with a three-run homer in a win over the Tigers on Thursday. Lowrie has been out of the lineup more often since the team acquired Josh Harrison at the trade deadline as Harrison, not Lowrie, has seen the bulk of the playing time at the keystone. Lowrie... Read More
Frankie Montas Whiffs Seven In Win Over Tigers
Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Frankie Montas allowed three runs across 6 2/3 innings pitched to earn his 11th win of the season Thursday at Detroit. Montas allowed five hits and three walks while picking up seven strikeouts on the afternoon. It was another good start for the right-hander, though manager Bob Melvin may have pushed... Read More
Aaron Nola Delivers Another Clunker Thursday At Nats
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola allowed six earned runs across four innings pitched in yet another rough start for the right-hander. Nola started off the game just fine, but fell apart in the third inning as he allowed a homer, a single, then another homer, all with two outs in the inning. He ran... Read More
James Kaprielian Hit Hard By Tigers On Wednesday
Oakland Athletics starting pitcher James Kaprielian allowed four runs across four-plus innings pitched in a no-decision at Detroit on Wednesday. The game was a microcosm of Kaprilian's season as he started off great, but faded towards the end as he couldn't record an out in the fifth inning. Kaprielian has failed to complete six innings... Read More
Matt Olson Collects Three RBI In Loss To Tigers
Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson went 1-for-3 with three RBI and two runs scored in a loss to the Tigers on Wednesday. Olson got the scoring started with a sacrifice fly in the first inning. He broke a 3-3 tie in the fifth inning with a two-run double and came around to score one... Read More
Starling Marte Launches 10th Homer Of Season On Wednesday
Oakland Athletics outfielder Starling Marte went 2-for-5 with a home run and two runs scored in a loss to the Tigers on Wednesday. The homer was Marte's 10th of the season, but he's more than made up for his lack of power with his baserunning as he leads the Majors with 42 stolen bases. The... Read More
Josh Harrison Stays Hot Atop A's Lineup
Oakland Athletics second baseman Josh Harrison led off for the fourth straight game on Wednesday night and was once against productive as he went 3-for-5 with two runs scored. Harrison now has eight hits in his last three games as he's been a spark atop the A's batting order. The versatile veteran has been playing... Read More
Athletics Recall Khris Davis From Triple-A
Oakland Athletics designated hitter Khris Davis was recalled by the A's and will be with the team for its game in Detroit on Wednesday. Davis is a fan-favorite in Oakland after blasting 40-plus homers every season from 2016-18, but he's fallen on hard times since the height of his powers. He hit just .200 with... Read More
Matt Chapman Batting Cleanup After Big Month Of August
Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman is batting cleanup versus the Tigers on Wednesday after posting his best month of the season in August. In the previous month, Chapman posted a team-high .964 OPS with nine homers, three more homers than he had in any other month this season. The gold-glover has had a rough... Read More
FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/1/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice
The Wednesday night slate feels like a plate of potato skins and the pitching is bacon, chives, and cheese because this slate is LOADED with pitching. Maybe that was a bad example and I'm just hungry as I consume my breakfast of coffee and, another cup of coffee. At any rate, we've got pitching on... Read More
Andrew McCutchen Posts Big Game Versus Nats On Tuesday
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Andrew McCutchen went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double, three RBI, and two walks in a win over the Nationals on Wednesday. Man, did McCutchen need a game like this as the veteran outfielder finished August with just a .155 batting average as he's been ice-cold over the past few weeks.... Read More
J.T. Realmuto Not In Starting Lineup Tuesday Versus Nats
Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (ankle) is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday, according to Todd Zolecki of MLB.com. Zolecki added that Realmuto is available off the bench, but the team wants to test him more during pregame warmups before getting the All-Star backstop back in the lineup. Realmuto fouled a ball off his... Read More
Odubel Herrera Reaches Three Times In Win Over Nats
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera went 2-for-4 with a walk and a run scored to help beat the Nationals on Monday night. Herrera is easily posting his best month of the season as he's batting .333 with 13 runs and 13 RBI across 24 games in August thus far. He's been productive atop the Philly... Read More
Ronald Torreyes Clears Bases With Three-Run Triple On Monday
Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Ronald Torreyes went 2-for-4 with three RBI in a win over the Nationals on Monday. Torreyes came up with the bases loaded in the third inning and scored all three runners with his first triple of the season. The diminutive infielder has been playing most days at third base since Alec... Read More
Jose Alvarado Earns Fifth Save On Monday Versus Nats
Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Jose Alvarado pitched a scoreless ninth inning versus the Nationals on Monday to earn his fifth save. Called on to protect a three-run lead, Alvarado immediately found himself in hot water as he allowed a double and a walk to bring the tying run to the plate. The right-hander buckled down,... Read More
Zack Wheeler Earns Win Despite Allowing Four Runs
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler didn't have his best outing on Monday night, but he lasted six innings in Washington to earn his 11th win. Wheeler allowed four runs on five hits and four walks as his excellent control abandoned him in this game. On the season Wheeler is averaging 5.2 strikeouts for every... Read More
Paul Blackburn Delivers Five Shutout Innings In No-Decision
Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Paul Blackburn allowed five hits and zero runs across five innings, but had to settle for a no-decision Sunday versus the Yankees. Blackburn had only one strikeout and issued one walk in the contest. The right-hander has stepped up in his three outings since taking over for Chris Bassitt (face) in... Read More
Freddy Galvis Collects Three RBI In Win Vs Arizona
Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Freddy Galvis went 1-for-3 with three RBI in a win over the Diamondbacks on Sunday. Galvis now has hits in two of four starts with the Phillies after spending most of the season with Baltimore. The veteran has been filling in at shortstop and third base for the Phillies and could... Read More
Ranger Suarez Collects Win After Another Strong Start
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Ranger Suarez allowed just one run across 5 1/3 innings to pick up his sixth win of the season Sunday versus Arizona. Suarez threw 60 of 95 pitches for strikes as he collected five strikeouts on the afternoon. The left-hander continues to impress in whatever role he finds himself in as... Read More
Sean Manaea Rocked Again By Yankees On Friday Night
Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Sean Manaea struggled again on Friday versus the Yankees as he allowed five runs in 4 1/3 innings to take his ninth loss. Manaea was once again plagued by the long ball as he served up three homers in the contest. The Oakland lefty has had a nightmarish month of August... Read More
Jake Diekman Whiffs Two In Perfect Inning Versus Yankees
Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Jake Diekman needed only 10 pitches to toss a clean innings versus the Yankees on Friday while collecting two strikeouts. Diekman has been a quality relief arm for Oakland this season as he's sporting a 2.96 ERA with a ton of whiffs, 65 K's across 48 2/3 innings to be exact.... Read More
Tony Kemp Collects Two Hits In Loss To Yankees
Oakland Athletics outfielder Tony Kemp went 2-for-3 as the leadoff hitter in a loss to the Yankees on Friday. Kemp did a good job setting the table for the Oakland offense, but the hitters behind him could get little done facing Yankee ace Gerrit Cole. Kemp has seen more playing time lately as his versatility... Read More
Brad Miller Delivers Clutch Homer In Win Versus Diamondbacks
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Brad Miller blasted a game-tying two-run homer in the bottom of the tenth to help beat the Diamondbacks on Friday night. Miller only went 1-for-5 in the 11-inning contest, but he made the one count as he launched his 13th home run this season. With starting first baseman Rhys Hoskins (abdomen)... Read More
Ian Kennedy Blows Second Save With Phillies
Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Ian Kennedy allowed a two-run homer in the top of the ninth to suffer his second blown save since he was acquired from the Rangers at the trade deadline. Kennedy was called on to protect a two-run lead versus Arizona, but immediately served up a single to Pavin Smith, then a... Read More
J.T. Realmuto Delivers Clutch Single In Surprise-Start
Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto delivered a go-ahead single in the seventh inning on Friday, despite not being in the original lineup. Realmuto was added to the starting lineup after catcher Andrew Knapp was placed on the covid-IL hours before first pitch. Earlier in the week, the Phillies said Realmuto would see time at first... Read More
Aaron Nola Whiffs Seven In No-Decision On Friday
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola allowed two runs in 5 1/3 innings with seven strikeouts Friday night against the Diamondbacks. Nola allowed just one hit through five innings, but opened the sixth by allowing a single to Nick Ahmed, then a triple to Josh Rojas. He would record an out before being lifted from... Read More
Matt Chapman Reaches Four Times In Loss To Yankees
Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman went 2-for-2 with two walks and a solo homer in a loss to the Yankees on Thursday. Chapman crushed a Jameson Taillon offering for a homer that Statcast measured 111 MPH off the bat, Chapman's second-hardest hit ball this season. The veteran third baseman has had his struggles this... Read More
Jean Segura Stays Hot With Homer Versus Diamondbacks
Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Jean Segura went 2-for-5 with a two-run homer in a loss to the Diamondbacks on Thursday. Segura has been a valuable fantasy piece batting near the top of the Phillies order. The veteran infielder is batting .290 with a .352 on-base percentage to go with 52 runs scored and nine steals.... Read More
Josh Harrison Belts Homer In Loss To Yankees
Oakland Athletics second baseman Josh Harrison went 2-for-4 with a solo homer and two runs scored in a loss to the Yankees on Thursday. Harrison has been a nice addition to the A's as the trade-deadline acquisition is batting .295 through 17 games with his new club. Harrison doesn't have a set position, but his... Read More
Matt Moore Allows Four Runs In Spot-Start Versus Arizona
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Matt Moore allowed four runs on seven hits across four innings to take the loss Thursday against the Diamondbacks. Moore was given the start after Zach Eflin (knee) was scratched during pregame warmups with discomfort in his knee. Moore has had a brutal season as he's sporting a 6.12 ERA, which... Read More
