Nelson Cruz Has Favorable Matchup Tuesday

Seattle Mariners designated hitter Nelson Cruz heads into a huge series against the Astros on Tuesday, hitting .348 (13-for-38) over his last 10 games played. Cruz has two doubles, three home runs and 11 runs batted in during that span and is beginning to heat up with summer now in full swing. Cruz also has […]

Yuli Gurriel Has Hits In 15 Of Last 16 Games

Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel will take a 10-game hitting streak into Tuesday night as the team opens up a series with the Mariners. Gurriel has gone 15-for-43 (.348) during his hitting streak and now has at least one hit in 15 of his last 16 games played. He isn't exactly tearing the cover […]

Ben Gamel Takes Seven-Game Hitting Steak Into Tuesday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Ben Gamel will look to extend his hitting streak to eight games when the team opens up a series with the division-leading Astros on Tuesday. Gamel has taken his opportunity for more playing time and run with it, going 19-for-46 (.413) since May 16. He has at least one hit in 13 […]

Mitch Haniger Hitting .162 Since May 22

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger is 7-for-43 (.162) since May 22, driving his batting average from .296 to .270. Haniger still leads the team with 12 home runs and 42 runs batted in but has certainly cooled off over the last month or so. The young hitter still has to prove to fantasy owners that […]

Kyle Seager Hitting .209 Against Right-Handers This Season

Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager is hitting only .223 this season and has really struggled against right-handed pitching. The left-handed hitting slugger is slashing only .209/.262/.418 against righties through 153 at-bats and is not doing the type of damage that he has enjoyed in the past. He still has decent power numbers (nine home […]

Denard Span Hitting .280 Since Joining Mariners

Seattle Mariners outfielder Denard Span is slashing .280/.280/.320 in 25 at-bats since being acquired via trade from the Rays. Span will need some time to get fully comfortable in his new surroundings, especially after uprooting his family from his hometown of Tampa. When he does, Span will bring a veteran presence and high on-base percentage […]

Marwin Gonzalez Hopes To Avoid DL Stint

Houston Astros infielder/outfielder Marwin Gonzalez is hoping to avoid a trip to the disabled list after exiting Saturday's game with an apparent knee injury. With the off day Monday, Gonzalez hopes with treatment he could return Tuesday when the team opens up a series against the Mariners, per mlb.com. The Mariners are hot on the […]

Edwin Diaz Posts Second Straight Shaky Outing

Seattle Mariners closer Edwin Diaz blew his third save of the season Friday night against the Rays. Diaz was hoping for bounce back outing after getting lit up for four runs in 1/3 of an inning against the Rangers on Monday. The back-to-back rough performances have swelled his ERA up to 3.03 but his numbers […]

Marco Gonzales Will Try And Extend Scoreless Streak Saturday

Seattle Mariner starter Marco Gonzales will look to build on a string of recent impressive starts when he takes the ball Saturday against the Rays. Gonzales as emerged as a reliable rotation asset for Seattle recently and has not allowed in his last three starts (19 1/3 innings pitched). His ERA has plummeted from 5.31 […]

Nelson Cruz Has 10 RBI In Last Eight Games

Seattle Mariners designated hitter Nelson Cruz is really beginning to heat up with three home runs and 10 runs batted in over his last eight games. Cruz is 12-for-32 (.375) during this eight-game stretch and has brought his average up from .225 to .251 within the span of just over a week. It was only […]

George Springer Collects Three Hits Against Red Sox

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer went 3-for-4 Friday, including his 12th home run of the season in the Astros 7-3 win over the Red Sox. The mighty Red Sox ace Chris Sale seemed mortal on Friday as Springer took him deep to put the Astros up 3-1 in the third inning. Springer is now slugging […]

Gerrit Cole Picks Up Sixth Win Of The Season

Houston Astros starter Gerrit Cole held a potent Red Sox lineup at bay Friday, allowing three runs through seven innings pitched in the Astros 7-3 win. Cole allowed two home runs but struck out seven as he improved to 6-1 on the season. Cole has been lights out all season but had to rely on […]

Evan Gattis Homers Again In Win

Houston Astros designated hitter Evan Gattis hit his eighth home run of the season as the Astros took down the Red Sox 7-3 Friday. The batting average (.236) might not be where fantasy owners want it to be but Gattis now has seven home runs in his last 16 games played. He clearly is beginning […]

Carlos Correa's 10th Home Run Powers Astros

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa hit his 10th home run of the season in the eighth inning of the Astros 7-3 win over the Red Sox on Friday. Correa went 2-for-4 in the game and now has 39 runs batted in on the season. The .267 batting average isn't quite at the level that fantasy […]

Nelson Cruz Quietly Heating Up

Seattle Mariners designated hitter Nelson Cruz has hits in six of his last seven games heading into Thursday's game against the Rangers. Cruz is also 6-for-13 (.461) over his last three games played with one home run and three runs driven in. It has been a struggle the first two months of the season for […]

Wade LeBlanc Aims To Keep Quality-Start Streak Going

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Wade LeBlanc will take the ball Thursday night against the Rangers. LeBlanc has been excellent since being inserted into the starting rotation, allowing only five runs through 26 1/3 innings as a starter with 19 strikeouts. The left-hander has been a godsend after beginning the season in the bullpen and is […]

Denard Span Collects His First Hits With New Team

Seattle Mariners outfielder Denard Span has three hits in his last nine at-bats and is hitting .231 since being acquired by the Mariners last week. The veteran outfielder has been brought over to help solve some of the Mariners offensive issues from their outfielders. It also helps fortify the roster if they decide to move […]

Gordon Beckham Drives In First Run Of Season

Seattle Mariners infielder Gordon Beckham drove in his first run of the season in Wednesday's 7-6 loss to the Rangers. Beckham was brought up from the minors to provide stability after the news broke that second baseman Robinson Cano would be suspended for 80 games. Beckham, the once prized prospect of the White Sox organization, […]

Jake Marisnick Has Favorable Thursday Matchup

Houston Astros outfielder Jake Marisnick has a favorable matchup if the Astros choose to deploy it Thursday against the Red Sox. Marisnick has gone 1-for-12 with nine strikeouts since popping a home run in his return to the majors on May 24, but has had success against Thursday's starter Drew Pomeranz. In 12 career at-bats, […]

Lance McCullers Looks To Get Back On Track Thursday

Houston Astros starter Lance McCullers will look to bounce back from last week's horrendous start when he takes on the Red Sox on Thursday night at Minute Maid Park. McCullers (6-3) was touched up for seven runs in only 4 1/3 innings on May 26, raising his ERA to 3.98 after the performance. Execution has […]

Max Stassi Continues To Make Most Of More Playing Time

Houston Astros catcher Max Stassi went 2-for-4 with a home run and three runs batted in Wednesday against the Yankees. Stassi now has hits in each of the last seven games played and has two home runs and seven runs batted in during that span. Stassi is enjoying a fantastic month of May and is […]

Jose Altuve Has Great Matchup Thursday To Stoke Hot Streak

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve is hitting everything in sight and will have a favorable matchup when he takes on Drew Pomeranz and the Red Sox on Thursday. Altuve takes a six-game hit streak into the game and is a blistering 17-for-27 (.629) with two home runs, three doubles and six runs batted in […]

Mike Zunino Racking Up The K's Amidst Slump

Seattle Mariners catcher Mike Zunino continues to swing and miss, compiling 22 strikeouts in his last 46 at-bats. His batting average once again is below the Mendoza Line at .190, and he has only one hit in his last 18 at-bats. He has popped the occasional long ball during this rough patch, but his on […]

Jean Segura Is Absolutely On Fire

Seattle Mariners shortstop Jean Segura continues to carry the top of the Mariners lineup and has posted 11 multi-hit performances in his last 17 games. He is a blistering 32-for-75 (.426) in that span with 11 runs batted in and has lifted his batting average from .291 to a sparkling .330. Segura has never seen […]

Yuli Gurriel Looks To Extend Hitting Streak To Seven Games

Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel will take a six-game hitting streak into Wednesday night's matchup against Luis Severino and the Yankees. Gurriel is 9-for-29 (.310) during this mini streak, with all of the hits being singles. The Astros are hoping Gurriel will begin to hit for power soon, but at least he is getting […]

Evan Gattis Has Six Home Runs In Last 14 Games

Houston Astros designated hitter Evan Gattis has turned on the power lately, hitting six home runs over his last 14 games and three in his last three played. In that 14-game stretch, Gattis is 14-for-43 (.325) with 16 runs batted in and is now slugging .633 in the month of May. He has begun to […]

Felix Hernandez Takes 6.28 ERA In May Into Tuesday's Start

Seattle Mariners starter Felix Hernandez will be looking for a quality start when he takes the mound Tuesday night against the Rangers. Over his last five starts, Hernandez has a 6.28 ERA, 29 hits, 14 walks and 20 earned runs over his last 28 2/3 innings pitched. The veteran is being absolutely torched by right-handed […]

Mitch Haniger In 2-For-17 Slide

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger has cooled off over the past few weeks and is currently stuck in a 2-for-17 slump. The slide has brought his average down to .280, and he is hitting only .247 with one home run over his last 89 at-bats. Haniger burst out of the gates to begin the season, […]

Ben Gamel Posting .405 Average Since May 16

Seattle Mariners outfielder Ben Gamel has turned his season around at the plate, going 15-for-38 (.405) over his last 11 games played. It has been a tough start to the season for Gamel, who did not break with the team out of spring training due to an oblique injury. But with Robinson Cano getting suspended […]

Kyle Seager Hitting .157 Over Last 10 Games

Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager has only six hits over his last 38 at-bats (.157) heading into Tuesday's action against the Rangers. Seager did pop his ninth home run of the season on Sunday but is slashing a depressing .226/.286/.423 and is sporting a career low BABIP of .241 at this point in the […]