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Hyun-Jin Ryu To Start On Sunday
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu (neck) is scheduled to come off the injured list Sunday according to Manager Dave Roberts. Ryu was placed on the IL with a minor neck issue but it sounds like it'll only cost him one start. Ryu has been dominant this season so fantasy owners will be happy […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoLorenzo Cain Exits Game
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain left Tuesday's game with an apparent leg injury. It was the same knee that Cain said he banged up making a couple of catches. Cain fouled a ball off his left knee in the top of the first inning and went down in pain, but stayed in to finish the […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoA.J. Pollock Not Starting, But Available Tuesday
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder A.J. Pollock (groin) is not in the starting lineup Tuesday against the Cardinals. Pollock missed Saturday's game with a minor groin issue but played, and homered, on Sunday. Manager Dave Roberts said Pollock is available off the bench tonight and might start tomorrow. However, this is the second game in a […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoGriffin Canning To Throw Tuesday
Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Griffin Canning (elbow) is scheduled to throw on Tuesday. Canning was placed on the injured list on August 4 with elbow inflammation so the fact he is already throwing is a good sign for him and his fantasy owners. Still, with the Angels out of playoff contention, the Angels figure […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoJose Leclerc Earns Save Number Seven
Texas Rangers relief pitcher Jose Leclerc pitched a scoreless ninth inning to earn his seventh save of the season Monday in Cleveland. Leclerc allowed a leadoff double to Jose Ramirez but was able to pitch around it and preserve the 1-0 win for Texas. Leclerc has struggled at times this season but appears to be […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoMike Minor Fires Seven Scoreless Innings
Texas Rangers starting pitcher Mike Minor didn't allow a run across seven innings and earned his 10th win of the season Monday vs the Indians. He allowed seven hits and one walk while striking out seven in his latest brilliant performance. Minor is having a career year with a 3.06 ERA and 148 strikeouts in […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoJ.T. Realmuto Collects Two More Hits Sunday
Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto went 2-for-3 with a walk against the White Sox on Sunday. Realmuto scored a run in the contest which is his seventh run scored in the past eight games. In those games, Realmuto is batting .387 with a .806 slugging percentage and is making hard contact at a 58.3 percent […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoCorey Dickerson Homers In First Phillies Start
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Corey Dickerson went 2-for-5 with a home run and three RBI in his first start with the Phillies on Sunday. Dickerson had an RBI single in the fifth inning a two-run homer in the ninth inning to cut the White Sox lead to five. Dickerson is now batting .316 on the season […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoRougned Odor Launches Walk-Off Homer
Texas Rangers second baseman Rougned Odor hit a walk-off solo home run in the tenth inning as part of a 2-for-3 night against the Tigers Saturday. The homer was his 20th of the season and tenth since the start of July. Despite the hot streak, Odor is still batting just .212 on the season with […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoAaron Nola Tosses Seven Strong Innings
Philadelphia Phillies Aaron Nola struck out 10 batters while only allowing one run across seven dominant innings Saturday. Nola allowed just three hits and two walks while picking up his 10th win of the season. Nola got off to a slow start this season but is sporting a 1.91 ERA in nine starts since June […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoLance Lynn Strikes Out 10 In Win
Texas Rangers starting pitcher Lance Lynn allowed one run in seven brilliant innings Friday night against the Tigers. Lynn scattered four hits and struck out ten while picking up his 14th win of the season. Lynn has been one of the pleasant surprises in fantasy this season and everything he's doing seems to back up […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoJose Leclerc Hangs On For Sixth Save
Texas Rangers relief pitcher Jose Leclerc allowed two hits, two walks, and a wild pitch but managed to escape the ninth inning with his sixth save of the season. Leclerc was called upon to protect a three-run lead against baseball's worst team and was barely able to do so after allowing two runs and having […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoScott Kingery Has Big Day Thursday
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder/shortstop Scott Kingery went 3-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored Thursday vs the Giants. Kingery even added his eighth stolen base of the season to add to his badly needed big day. Kingery only had two hits in his previous 19 at-bats and hadn't driven in a run since July 16. […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoAsher Wojciechowski Departs With Possible Injury
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Asher Wojciechowski left his start with an apparent injury during his start against the Blue Jays Thursday. Wojciechowski was visited by the training staff in the fifth inning but was allowed to stay in the game. After serving up a home run in the next at-bat he was taken out. Wojciechowski […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoCorey Seager Out Of Lineup Thursday
Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager (rest) is out of the lineup Thursday. It appears to be a routine night off for Seager who only has five hits in his last 25 at-bats and has only homered once since the All-Star break. Seager still has good plate discipline numbers as his 10.2 percent walk rate […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoJ.T. Realmuto Has Big Day Vs Giants
Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto went 3-for-5 including a three-run homer to lead an offensive explosion for the Phillies Thursday. Realmuto also added a double and scored three runs on the afternoon. Realmuto has been a mild disappointment given his sky-high preseason expectations but has still been a top-option at fantasy's weakest position with a […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoCole Hamels Likely To Start Saturday
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Cole Hamels (oblique) is likely to come off the injured list and start Saturday against the Brewers. The Cubs have not officially announced him as the starter, but Hamels has made two rehab starts in Triple-A and threw a bullpen session Wednesday. While the return of Hamels to the mound is […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoJameson Taillon To Have Season Ending Surgery
Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jameson Taillon (elbow) will have season-ending surgery to repair a flexor tendon in his pitching elbow. The good news is Taillon will avoid his second career Tommy John surgery and should be back in action around May of 2020. Taillon is obviously droppable in all redraft formats and his dynasty value […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoKen Giles Plays Catch Thursday
Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Ken Giles (elbow) played catch Thursday before the team's game in Baltimore. Giles hasn't pitched since July 27 as he's been dealing with elbow inflammation that likely kept him from being traded at the deadline. Manager Charlie Montoyo said Giles felt great and could pitch in a game Sunday or […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoJake Arrieta Labors Through Four Innings
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jake Arrieta (elbow) allowed two runs, one earned, in four innings pitched against the Giants Thursday afternoon. Arrieta has been pitching with bone spurs in his elbow and admitted after the game his elbow was "In a tough spot," according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. Arrieta said he believes he can continue […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoJesse Chavez Earns First Save
Texas Rangers pitcher Jesse Chavez earned the team's first save after the trade deadline Wednesday night vs the Mariners. Chavez allowed a single but struck out two batters to protect a two-run lead. Chavez has played many roles for the Rangers this season, he's been a traditional starter, an opener, a bulk reliever and now […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoHector Neris Earns 19th Save
Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Hector Neris pitched a clean ninth inning with one strikeout to pick up a save Tuesday night. Neris has now allowed only two baserunners and no runs over his last five appearances. Neris has had his bad appearances which have his ERA a little high at 3.74, but he strikes out […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoDrew Smyly Dominant Over Seven Innings
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Drew Smyly didn't allow a run over seven innings pitched Tuesday against the Giants. Smyly scattered four hits and a walk against five strikeouts as he picked up his second win of the season. Smyly has not been a usable fantasy option most of this season as this performance actually lowered […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoShawn Armstrong Earns Third Save
Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Shawn Armstrong threw two innings of scoreless ball to earn his third save of the season Wednesday in San Diego. Armstrong allowed one hit while striking out two to close out the victory. Armstrong hasn't been very good this season, his ERA is 5.08 with an equally bad 5.48 xFIP, but […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoBraves Acquire Chris Martin
The Atlanta Braves have acquired relief pitcher Chris Martin from the Texas Rangers for Triple-A pitcher Kolby Allard. Martin is having a nice season with a 3.08 ERA and a 2.94 xFIP on the season with 10.18 strikeouts per nine innings. Martin has four saves for Texas this season, but will likely slide in behind […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoLuke Voit Leaves Game Early
New York Yankees first baseman Luke Voit was removed from Tuesday's game with an apparent injury. Voit was hit by a pitch in the elbow in the first inning but stayed in the game. After a few more innings Voit was removed with Gio Urshela taking over at first with Tyler Wade entering the game […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoJason Vargas To Make Phillies Debut Friday
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jason Vargas will start for his new team Friday night vs the White Sox. Vargas couldn't ask for a better matchup to start his Phillies tenure as the White Sox have the worst team wOBA since the All-Star break. The matchup makes him an interesting deep league streamer, but Vargas is […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoGarrett Cooper Leaves Game
Miami Marlins first baseman Garrett Cooper (hamstring) left Tuesday's game with an apparent hamstring injury. Neil Walker replaced Cooper at first base with Martin Prado entering the game to take over at third. Cooper was having a breakthrough season with a .296 batting average and 11 home runs in 67 games. He is making hard-contact […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoAdalberto Mondesi Swings Off Tee
Kansas City Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi (shoulder) took swings off a tee and fielded grounders with light throwing Tuesday. Mondesi took about 40 swings from each side of the plate as he continues his recovery from a partial shoulder dislocation. Mondesi, who has been on the injured list since July 17, was having a big […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoBrendan McKay Expected To Start Thursday
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Brendan McKay is expected to be called up and start Thursday at the Red Sox according to Marc Topkin. McKay, who is also a hitting prospect for the Rays, has been dominant in Triple-A this season sporting a 0.93 ERA across 29 innings with 32 strikeouts. McKay has a 12.6 […]
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