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Mitch Haniger Hitting .368 Over Last Five Games
Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger has seven hits over his last 19 at-bats (.368) with three doubles and five runs batted in over his last five games played. Haniger now leads the team with 59 RBI this season and continues to consistently produce in the heart of the Mariners lineup. He currently is slashing .261/.343/.457 […]
Joey C 7 years agoJean Segura Now Has 32 Multi-Hit Games This Season
Seattle Mariners shortstop Jean Segura went 3-for-4 Tuesday night as the Mariners beat the Orioles 3-2. Segura is having a fantastic season and racked up his 32nd multi-hit game of the season. It has taken a couple of games to get back into the flow after missing time with a forearm infection, but Segura seems […]
Joey C 7 years agoEdwin Diaz Notches Major League-Leading 29th Save
Seattle Mariners closer Edwin Diaz picked up his 29th save Tuesday night in the team's 3-2 win over the Orioles. Diaz is far and away the leader in saves around the league and is cruising towards his first All-Star appearance. It was his 10th save of the month and lowered his WHIP to an impressive […]
Joey C 7 years agoKyle Seager With Four Extra-Base Hits In Last Seven Games
Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager was a one-man offense Tuesday night, hitting his 14th home run and knocking a two-run single in the Mariners 3-2 win. Seager now has two doubles and two home runs over his last seven games as fantasy owners hope this recent run is a positive sign moving forward. Despite […]
Joey C 7 years agoJames Paxton K's 10-Plus For Sixth Time This Season
Seattle Mariners starter James Paxton pitched seven strong innings of two-run baseball as the Mariners edged the Orioles 3-2 on Tuesday. Paxton (7-2) struck out 10 hitters while walking only one on 92 pitches to pick up his first win since June 10. The big left-hander bounced back from two rocky outings to lower his […]
Joey C 7 years agoGeorge Springer Hopes To Snap 0-For-16 Skid Against Blue Jays
Houston Astros outfielder George Springer will look to snap an 0-for-16 funk Tuesday night when the team takes on the Blue Jays in Houston. The mini slump has dropped his average down to .265, but he still carries a .461 slugging percentage with 15 home runs on the season. The young slugger can be one […]
Joey C 7 years agoJake Marisnick Gets Another Start In Center Field Tuesday
Houston Astros outfielder Jake Marisnick is back in the lineup Tuesday against the Blue Jays. The team is committed to keeping Marisnick involved in the outfield rotation despite his immense struggles at the plate this season. Marisnick is an excellent defender and opened eyes last season after socking 16 home runs and posting a .496 […]
Joey C 7 years agoBrian McCann Gets The Start Tuesday
Houston Astros catcher Brian McCann will get the start behind the plate against the Blue Jays on Tuesday. McCann will catch for starter Charlie Morton, and this is only McCann's second start since last Wednesday. The veteran backstop has really been scuffling at the plate lately and is 6-for-43 (.139) since May 23. The 13-year veteran […]
Joey C 7 years agoNelson Cruz Not In Lineup With Lower Back Tightness
Seattle Mariners designated hitter Nelson Cruz became a late scratch from Tuesday's lineup with lower back tightness, per mlb.com. The move will slide outfielder Denard Span into the designated hitter role and Ben Gamel will play in the outfield. Cruz has been one of the hottest hitters in the game and the Mariners are hoping […]
Joey C 7 years agoCarlos Correa Out Of Lineup Due To "Back Stiffness"
Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa is not in the lineup Tuesday. Manager A.J. Hinch told reporters that Correa is dealing with "back stiffness." It is unclear at this time whether the injury occurred over the last few days or if this is something that Correa has been managing over the past few weeks. His exclusion […]
Joey C 7 years agoMike Zunino Hopes To Return Tuesday
Seattle Mariners catcher Mike Zunino (hand) is targeting Tuesday as a return date to the lineup. He is currently dealing with some swelling in his right hand after taking a ball off the thumb a few games ago. The injury doesn't appear to be serious, but the team and Zunino want to see the swelling go […]
Joey C 7 years agoDenard Span Hitting .294 Since Joining Mariners
Seattle Mariners outfielder Denard Span has been a positive presence since being acquired by trade, hitting .294 in 68 at-bats with his new team. His slugging percentage is up from .385 with the Rays to .441 with the Mariners, and he has a favorable matchup heading into Monday night's action against the Orioles. Baltimore expects […]
Joey C 7 years agoNelson Cruz Takes Eight-Game Hitting Streak Into Monday
Seattle Mariners designated hitter Nelson Cruz will look to extend his hitting streak to nine games when the Mariners open up a series with the Orioles on Monday night. Cruz is 14-for-31 (.451) with one triple, two doubles, four home runs and 10 runs driven in during the streak. After a slow start to the […]
Joey C 7 years agoEvan Gattis Slugging .632 In June
Houston Astros designated hitter Evan Gattis will look to finish up his fantastic month of June strong Monday night against the Blue Jays. Gattis has completely turned his season around over the past few weeks, hitting eight home runs and slugging .632 over his last 76 at-bats. He has driven in 25 runs during that […]
Joey C 7 years agoAlex Bregman Hitting .166 Over Last Six Games
Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman will be looking to bounce back after going 4-for-24 (.166) over his last six games. He did manage to drive in five runs during that span but the all-around down week at the plate dropped his batting average to .259 on the season. Overall, however, it has been a […]
Joey C 7 years agoJean Segura Returns To Lineup Monday
Seattle Mariners shortstop Jean Segura (forearm) will return to the lineup Monday against the Orioles. Segura has not played since June 20 with a forearm infection and has been on antibiotics to take down the swelling. Segura has been the most consistent presence in the Mariners lineup, and his return will add some juice to the […]
Joey C 7 years agoYuli Gurriel Looks To Homer For Third Straight Game Monday
Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel has homered in back-to-back games heading into Monday night's action against the Blue Jays. Gurriel is coming off a huge three-game series against the Royals, going 5-for-12 (.416) with two doubles, two home runs and five runs driven in. He is wrapping up a fantastic month of June, posting […]
Joey C 7 years agoJustin Verlander Leading Baseball With 0.78 WHIP
Houston Astros starter Justin Verlander will go for his 10th win of the season Monday night against the Blue Jays. Verlander currently ranks first in all of baseball in WHIP (0.78) , ERA (1.60) and has allowed only 62 hits in 107 innings pitched. His 10.9 strikeouts per nine innings currently ranks as the second […]
Joey C 7 years agoCarlos Correa With Nine K's In Last 21 At-Bats
Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa is having a solid season but has not reached the type of elite production fantasy owners have come to expect from the 23-year-old. He has hit some small rough patches at times and currently has struck out nine times in his last 21 at-bats. All is not lost, however, as […]
Joey C 7 years agoMike Zunino Slugging .489 In Road Games
Seattle Mariners catcher Mike Zunino and Co. will continue their road trip Friday night when they take on the Red Sox at Fenway Park. Zunino has 11 home runs this season, and eight of those have come away from Safeco Field. He is slugging .489 in road games this season and will look to build […]
Joey C 7 years agoRyon Healy Hitting .382 Over Last 10 Games
Seattle Mariners first baseman Ryon Healy is trending in the right direction over his last 10 games, posting 13 hits over his last 34 at-bats (.382). He has four home runs and seven runs batted in during this span and has taken his season batting average up from .238 to .260. Healy's on-base percentage of […]
Joey C 7 years agoJean Segura Out Again Friday
Seattle Mariners shortstop Jean Segura (forearm) will again be held out of the lineup Friday against the Red Sox. Segura is currently on antibiotics because of a forearm infection he is dealing with. The team appears to be taking a cautious approach and won't rush Segura back until this ailment clears up. Segura is having an […]
Joey C 7 years agoDee Gordon Takes Nine-Game Hitting Streak Into Friday
Seattle Mariners outfielder Dee Gordon will look to extend his hitting streak to 10 games when the team faces off against the Red Sox on Friday. Gordon is 15-for-39 (.384) during the streak and has regained his confidence after a 10-for-70 (.142) stretch from mid-May into June. Gordon provides very little power at the plate […]
Joey C 7 years agoAlex Bregman With 19 RBI Over Last 16 Games
Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman has really turned it on during the month of June and has driven in 19 runs over his last 16 games played. He is hitting .292 during that stretch with one triple, four doubles, six home runs and 16 runs scored while posting a .629 slugging percentage. Bregman got […]
Joey C 7 years agoDallas Keuchel Takes 6.35 June ERA Into Friday Start
Houston Astros starter Dallas Keuchel will try and get his season on track when the team opens up a series at home against the Royals. Keuchel (4-8) has been the weak link in a stellar Astros rotation this season and is 1-1 with a 6.35 ERA over his past three starts. It has been a […]
Joey C 7 years agoMax Stassi Has Cooled Off After Positive Start To Season
Houston Astros catcher Max Stassi has really struggled in the month of June, hitting .167 over his last 36 at-bats. He has shaken off an 0-for-16 slide to begin the month to pop a couple home runs over the last week. Up until that slump, Stassi has been a pleasant surprise this season and has […]
Joey C 7 years agoJose Altuve Slashing .379/.461/.591 This Month
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve has taken his play to another level in the month of June and has an excellent matchup on Friday against the Royals. Altuve is slashing .379/.461/.591 over his last 66 at-bats with three home runs, five doubles, five stolen bases and 10 runs batted in. Outside of a small […]
Joey C 7 years agoGeorge Springer Slugging .539 At Minute Maid Park This Season
Houston Astros outfielder George Springer will face Royals left-hander Danny Duffy when the two teams open up a series in Houston on Friday. Springer has enjoyed slugging at home this season, hitting nine of his 15 home runs at Minute Maid Park while posting a slugging percentage of .539. The Astros leadoff hitter has also […]
Joey C 7 years agoMarwin Gonzalez Rebounding With .429 Average In June
Houston Astros infielder/outfielder Marwin Gonzalez has begun to turn his season around, slashing .429/.500/.728 over his last 42 at-bats. Eight of his 18 hits during this stretch have gone for extra bases (one home run, three triples, four doubles) while driving in six runs. After a dismal start to the season, Gonzalez now has his […]
Joey C 7 years agoJean Segura Day-To-Day With Arm Infection
Seattle Mariners shortstop Jean Segura is day-to-day with a right forearm infection, per mlb.com. Segura is being treated with antibiotics and was not in the lineup as the Mariners took the loss 4-3 to the Yankees on Thursday. Segura is having an All-Star season, slashing .334/.359/.480 with two triples, six home runs, 14 stolen bases, […]
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