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David Fletcher Drives In Two In Win
Los Angeles Angels second baseman David Fletcher went 1-for-5 with two runs batted in as the Angels took down the Astros 4-2 on Sunday. Fletcher got the Angels on the board in the fifth inning with a two-run single and now has 10 runs batted in on the season. After a sluggish start, the versatile... Read More
Yuli Gurriel Homers In Loss
Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel hit a two-run home run in the Astros 4-2 loss to the Angels. Gurriel has turned it on over the last week, popping three home runs over his last five games and is 7-for-12 over his last three played. The veteran will head into next week with 15 runs... Read More
Dylan Bundy Posts Quality Start
Los Angeles Angels starter Dylan Bundy allowed only two runs in six innings pitched in the Angels 4-2 win over the Astros on Sunday. Bundy did not earn the win but was solid throughout, allowing only three hits and punching out six. It was a nice rebound performance after getting roughed up by the Rangers... Read More
Jose Quintana Bounces Back Against Rangers
Los Angeles Angels starter Jose Quintana allowed only one run through five innings pitched in the Angels 7-4 loss to the Rangers on Wednesday. The left-handed starter needed this performance badly, allowing only two hits while striking out eight Rangers hitters. Quintana's first two starts will be ones he would like to forget, allowing a... Read More
Shohei Ohtani Goes Deep Wednesday
Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani went 1-for-3, with a solo home run, in the Angels 7-4 loss to the Rangers on Wednesday. One day after tossing four shutout innings, Ohtani smacked a slider deep into the seats for his fifth home run of the season. When Ohtani signed with the Angels, these are... Read More
Mike Trout Goes Yard In Loss
Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in the team's 7-4 loss to the Rangers on Wednesday. Trout smacked the first of four solo home runs for the Angels and the All-World outfielder now has six home runs and 12 runs batted in on the season. Trout is... Read More
Jose Urquidy Gets Knocked Around In Loss
Houston Astros starter Jose Urquidy allowed four runs in five innings pitched as the Astros were defeated by the Rockies 6-3 on Wednesday. Urquidy (0-2) could not survive Coors Field, allowing all four runs in the first two innings. Urquidy has alternated a solid performance with a rough one through his first four starts and... Read More
Alex Bregman Collects Two Hits
Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman went 2-for-3 with one run scored in the Astros 6-3 loss to the Rockies. This is Bregman's second game back from being activated off the COVID list and looked like he hadn't missed a beat. The 27-year-old was off to a solid start before being placed into MLB's health... Read More
Yuli Gurriel Smacks Two-Run Homer
Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel supplied most of the team's offense on Wednesday, driving in three runs as the Astros 6-3 fell to the Rockies 6-3. Gurriel smoked a two-run home run in the second inning for his second round-tripper of the season and added a third RBI with a ground out in the... Read More
Corey Seager Drives Home Lone Dodgers Run In Win
Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager went 1-for-4 with an RBI-single in the Dodgers 1-0 win over the Mariners on Tuesday. Seager's single to center in the third inning plated the only run the Dodgers needed with starter Julio Urias on the mound and the RBI was Seager's 13th of the season. The 26-year-old is... Read More
Aledmys Diaz Doubles In Run Sunday
Houston Astros third baseman Aledmys Diaz went 1-for-4 with an RBI-double in the Astros 7-2 loss to the Mariners. The versatile Diaz has seen a steady amount of at-bats with star third baseman Alex Bregman currently in health and safety protocols. Diaz has responded with hits in each of his last three starts with three... Read More
Jake Odorizzi Roughed Up Again
Houston Astros starter Jake Odorizzi allowed four runs in 4 1/3 innings pitched as the Astros fell to the Mariners 7-2 on Sunday. Odorizzi (0-2) struck out seven but also walked three batters and could not survive the fifth inning. The free agent acquisition was brought along slowly during the spring and has plenty of... Read More
Chris Taylor Homers In Loss
Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Chris Taylor with 1-for-4, including a two-run home run, in the Dodgers 5-2 loss to the Padres on Sunday. The 30-year-old has displayed surprising power through the first weeks of the season, posting three doubles and three home runs through his first 49 at-bats. Taylor will not be able to... Read More
Trevor Bauer Strikes Out Seven Against Padres
Los Angeles Dodgers starter Trevor Bauer struck out seven batters and allowed only one run through six innings pitched Sunday in the team's 5-2 loss to the Padres. Bauer did not earn the loss and pitched sharply, allowing only three hits. After a bumpy first start of the season, the right-hander has now allowed only... Read More
Carlos Correa Hopes To Pick Up The Slack
Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa could be tasked with shouldering more offensive responsibility this weekend against the Mariners. The Astros placed teammates Jose Altuve, Alex Bregman and Yordan Alvarez on the injured list due to COVID protocols and the team could be without all three this weekend. Correa is off to a solid start this... Read More
Michael Brantley Off To Strong Start
Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley and Co. will open up a series in Seattle beginning Friday. The veteran slugger is off to another solid start, slashing .324/.361/.676 with seven extra-base hits through his first 34 at-bats. Brantley has been one of the most consistent producers in the American League the past few seasons and once... Read More
Kurt Suzuki In Line For More At-Bats
Los Angeles Angels catcher Kurt Suzuki is in line to take on the lion's share of the catching duties heading into this weekend's action. With starting catcher Max Stassi (thumb) being placed on the injured list two days ago, the veteran Suzuki is expected to step up to take his place. The results have been... Read More
Mike Trout At Home Is Fantasy Gold
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout and the team will open up a series at home this weekend against the Twins. Trout is off to a sparkling start, slashing .381/.509/.762 through his first 42 at-bats with four doubles, four homes runs, 10 runs scored, 11 walks and 11 runs batted in. Trout is hitting everything... Read More
Raisel Iglesias Hoping To Get Back In Groove
Los Angeles Angels closer Raisel Iglesias and Co. will host the Twins beginning Friday. It has been a mixed bag for Iglesias thus far this season but his last two outings were promising. After allowing runs in three straight appearances, Iglesias has struck the last four batters he has faced spanning two appearances. The 31-year-old... Read More
Albert Pujols Lacks Fantasy Appeal
Los Angeles Angels first baseman Albert Pujols is off to a quiet start heading into this weekend's action. The 41-year-old was expected to lose at-bats this season to teammate Jared Walsh but Pujols' struggles could speed up that process. After driving in four runs through his first seven at-bats this season, Pujols has not notched... Read More
Chris Taylor Slugging .543 Early In Season
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Chris Taylor has enjoyed a solid week of baseball heading into this weekend's action. The Dodgers are dealing with all kinds of injuries and Taylor is a versatile piece to their offensive attack. Over his last 18 at-bats, Taylor is hitting .277 with two home runs, four runs batted in and... Read More
Justin Turner Carrying Offensive Load
Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner will enter this weekend's action as one of the hottest hitters in the game. The 36-year-old continues to get up there in age but his production at the plate is still elite. Turner is 5-for-9 his last two games with one double, two home runs, three runs scored... Read More
Martin Maldonado Placed On COVID-19 List
Houston Astros catcher Martin Maldonado joined four other Astros players on the injured list due to health and safety protocols on Wednesday. The hope is this move is out of an abundance of caution and Maldonado, in theory, could return to the field beginning Friday. The timing of this really stings after signing a one-year... Read More
Yordan Alvarez Placed On Injured List
Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez was placed on the injured due to health and safety protocols Wednesday. The young slugger joins four other Astros placed on the list but there are no confirmed reports whether any of the players have tested positive for COVID-19. Alvarez is off to a decent start, slugging .500 with... Read More
Alex Bregman Lands In COVID Protocol
Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman was placed on the injured list due to health and safety protocols on Wednesday. The third baseman joins four other Astros on the list and there is no confirmed report as to whether Bregman has tested positive for COVID-19. Bregman does not have to sit for a minimum amount... Read More
Jose Altuve Lands On COVID List
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve was placed on the injured list due to health and safety protocols on Wednesday. Altuve joins four other Astros who were placed on the COVID-List and the Astros have a day off on Thursday. Each player could return to action on Friday if they test negative but fantasy teams... Read More
Yuli Gurriel Has Five-Game Hitting Streak
Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel and the team will travel to Seattle to take on the Mariners beginning Friday. Gurriel has been white-hot at the plate through the first two weeks of the season and currently is enjoying a five-game hitting streak. Over his last 16 at-bats, Gurriel is hitting .562 with three doubles... Read More
Julio Urias Takes On Rockies Thursday
Los Angeles Dodgers starter Julio Urias will take the mound against the Rockies on Thursday night. Urias (2-0) has been sharp out of the gate, posting a 1.03 WHIP and a 2.84 ERA through his first two starts. The left-handed starter was strong pitching at Dodger Stadium last season, posting a 1.06 WHIP and a... Read More
David Fletcher Struggling At The Plate
Los Angeles Angels second baseman David Fletcher will try and kick-start his season beginning Friday against the Twins. Fletcher is off to a quiet start, slashing a paltry .222/.250/.241 through his first 54 at-bats. The 26-year-old signed a long-term extension with the club and is expected to spark the offense from the top of the... Read More
Jared Walsh Off To Strong Start
Los Angeles Angels first baseman Jared Walsh and the team will take the day off Thursday before gearing up to host the Twins beginning Friday. Walsh is off to a promising start, collecting at least one hit in eight of his first 10 starts. Through his first 37 at-bats, the young slugger already has three... Read More
