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Are You For Real? Surprising MLB Pitcher Starts from Week 23
Shane Bieber Picks Up a Win With a Strong Outing on Tuesday
Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Shane Bieber picked up his second win of the season on Tuesday, tossing six strong innings against the Seattle Mariners. He allowed just one run on four hits and three walks, striking out five. Bieber was solid throughout in this one, throwing 64 of his 106 pitches for strikes. He'll take... Read More
Brandon Woodruff Mediocre Tuesday
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff gave up two runs on seven hits and two walks over 5 2/3 innings in Tuesday's win against the Cardinals. Woodruff has been pretty mediocre this season, giving you no really great starts and no absolute duds. However, he is able to strike batters out, as he struck out... Read More
Marcell Ozuna Hits Another Home Run on Tuesday
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Marcell Ozuna hit another home run on Tuesday, his seventh of the season. He ended up 1-for-3 with a walk, two runs scored, and two RBI. Ozuna has always been a streaky hitter, and it looks like he's in the midst of a patented hot streak now. He's worth a spot... Read More
Jack Flaherty Struggles on Tuesday Night
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty struggled on Tuesday against the Brewers, allowing five runs on nine hits and a walk in just 2 2/3 innings. Flaherty needed 75 pitches to get just the eight outs. The loss evened his record at 1-1 and ballooned his ERA to an even 5.00. Flaherty has shown... Read More
Martin Maldonado A Late Scratch Tuesday
Kansas City Royals catcher Martin Maldonado was a late removal from Tuesday's lineup due to illness. The 32-year-old has struggled in the opening weeks of the new season, hitting .195 in 13 games. Manager Ned Yost said Maldonado may return to the lineup on Wednesday, but it wasn't guaranteed. On Tuesday, Cameron Gallagher will replace... Read More
Chris Davis Scratched From Lineup Tuesday
After breaking out of his slump over the last couple of days, Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis has been scratched from Tuesday's game with what the club is calling an illness. The 33-year-old was stricken with the worst slump in MLB history but picked up four hits and drove in six runs at Fenway... Read More
Joey Votto Batting Leadoff Tuesday
For only the second time in his major league career, Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto will bat leadoff as his club takes on the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday. The 35-year-old batted leadoff just once back in 2008. Votto is coming off a game in which he didn't start, although he later emerged as... Read More
Rhys Hoskins Expected To Return Wednesday
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins (ankle) could be used as a pinch-hitter on Tuesday, according to manager Gabe Kapler. The power-hitting first baseman tweaked his left ankle on a slide on Monday night, but he's expected to return to the lineup on Wednesday. The 26-year-old is hitting .268 (15-for-56) with five home runs, 13... Read More
Nicholas Castellanos, Josh Harrison Return To Lineup
Detroit Tigers outfielder Nicholas Castellanos (toe) and second baseman Josh Harrison (shoulder) are both back in the starting lineup on Tuesday against Pirates starter Joe Musgrove. Castellanos is hitting second as the designated hitter, while Harrison is batting leadoff. Neither Castellanos nor Harrison have done much with the bat to begin the season, but they... Read More
Justin Bour Not In Lineup Again
Los Angeles Angels first baseman Justin Bour will once again be on the bench when the team takes on the Rangers on Tuesday night. Bour will sit for the second straight game with Rangers left-hander Mike Minor expected to start. Adding to the mix is Mike Trout serving as designated hitter while he nurses a... Read More
Rhys Hoskins, Odubel Herrera Out Tuesday
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins (ankle) is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday after tweaking his ankle on Monday night. Maikel Franco is at first base and is hitting eighth, while Scott Kingery is at the hot corner and is batting fifth against Mets left-hander Steven Matz. Odubel Herrera is also sitting against... Read More
Brian Goodwin's Fantasy Arrow Pointing Up
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Brian Goodwin continues to earn a long-term spot in the lineup after hitting a two-run home run in the Angels 12-7 loss to the Rangers on Monday night. With teammate Justin Upton on the shelf with a knee injury for the foreseeable future, Goodwin is taking this opportunity and running with... Read More
Adalberto Mondesi Not Playing Tuesday
Kansas City Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday. Chris Owings will take his place at shortstop and will hit seventh against White Sox starting pitcher Reynaldo Lopez. It's a decent matchup, but Owings still isn't a great daily pick after he's started the season hitting a weak .200 (11-for-55)... Read More
Mike Trout Draws Three Walks In Return
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (groin) went 0-for-2 in his return to the lineup but drew three walks and scored two runs against the Rangers on Monday. Trout has missed the last three games but appears to have made a speedy recovery. It is unclear when he will be able to play the field, and... Read More
Andrew Benintendi Still Out, Jackie Bradley Jr. Back In Lineup
Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi (foot) remains out of the starting lineup on Tuesday, while outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. (illness) is back in center field and hitting ninth against Yankees left-handed starter James Paxton. Steve Pearce is the designated hitter and is batting cleanup in a good spot to take advantage for those in... Read More
Kyle Schwarber Out Against Righty Again
Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber is out of the starting lineup again on Tuesday against Marlins right-hander Pablo Lopez. Kris Bryant is in left field and is batting second, while David Bote is at the hot corner again and is hitting seventh. Daniel Descalso will be a DFS sleeper in the leadoff spot in a... Read More
C.J. Cron, Nelson Cruz Not Playing Tuesday
Minnesota Twins first baseman C.J. Cron and designated hitter Nelson Cruz not in the starting lineup on Tuesday. Willians Astudillo will play first and will hit cleanup against Blue Jays starting pitcher Aaron Sanchez, while Eddie Rosario is serving as the DH. Cron has homered in back-to-back games and is starting to show signs of life... Read More
Russell Wilson and the Seahawks Agree to a Contract Extension
The Seattle Seahawks and quarterback Russell Wilson have agreed to a four-year, $140 million contract extension which includes a $65 million signing bonus. Wilson had imposed his own deadline, but he and the team made it in right before that deadline hit. Wilson becomes the league's highest-paid player, and the Seahawks lock down one of... Read More
Brad Hand Earns His Fifth Save on Monday
Cleveland Indians closer Brad Hand earned his fifth save of the season on Monday, tossing a perfect ninth inning. He needed just 10 pitches to strike out two batters and retire the side in order, saving a 6-4 win over the Mariners. Hand has looked good in the early going, and should be one of... Read More
Trevor Bauer Bounces Back in a Strong Monday Start
Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Trevor Bauer bounced back on Monday with a strong 6 2/3 innings. He allowed just one run on five hits and three walks while striking out eight. Bauer had a hard time on the mound in his previous start, so it was good to see him pitch well again on Monday.... Read More
Paul Goldschmidt Hits a Home Run on Monday
St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt hit a home run on Monday, his seventh of the season. He finished the game 2-for-3 with two walks, two runs scored, and two RBI. Goldy has done well in the home run department, but his .226 batting average is certainly lower than what his fantasy owners expect... Read More
Mike Mayers Coughs Up Three Runs While Only Getting Two Outs
St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Mike Mayers had a rough outing against the Brewers on Monday, recording just two outs but allowing three runs on two hits and two walks. The damage came on a three-run home run off the bat of Christian Yelich, breaking a 3-3 tie. Mayers is a solid reliever, but he's... Read More
Dakota Hudson Struggles on Monday
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Dakota Hudson struggled on Monday against the Brewers, allowing six runs on eight hits and three walks in 3 2/3 innings. He struck out three and needed 79 pitches to get his 11 outs. Hudson made it through the first inning unscathed, but coughed up all six of his runs... Read More
Todd Frazier Won't Be Starter Upon Return
As expected, the New York Mets will not name corner infielder Todd Frazier the starting third baseman upon his return, manager Mickey Callaway told reporters on Monday. The 33-year-old hit .213 in 115 games last season, hitting 18 home runs and knocking in 59 runs. When he returns from his left oblique strain, he'll split third... Read More
Albert Pujols Gets Rare Start At First Base
Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Albert Pujols will start at first base and bat fourth Monday night against the Rangers. The team will welcome back outfielder Mike Trout (groin) to the lineup but he will serve as the team's designated hitter. That will move the 39-year-old Pujols into the field to play first base. Pujols... Read More
Mike Trout Returns To Lineup
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (groin) will return to the lineup Monday as a designated hitter against the Rangers. Trout has not played since April 9 but will try and give the team an offensive boost. The Angels offense has struggled mightily all season, but Trout has continued to put up other-worldly numbers. The 27-year-old... Read More
Collin McHugh In Line To Start Tuesday
Houston Astros starter Collin McHugh is off to a strong start to his season and will try and keep it going Tuesday against the A's. In three starts this season, McHugh (2-1) has not allowed more than two runs in a game and has 22 strikeouts in his first 17 innings pitched. After several lost... Read More
Roberto Osuna Picks Up Seventh Save
Houston Astros closer Roberto Osuna struck out two batters en route to his seventh save of the season Sunday against the Mariners. Osuna is a perfect 7-for-7 to start the season and is second in baseball in that category heading into this week. Osuna has allowed only two hits through his first 8 1/3 innings... Read More
Gerrit Cole Picking Up Right Where He Left Off
Houston Astros starter Gerrit Cole earned his first victory of the season on Sunday, allowing only two runs in six innings against the Mariners. Cole (1-2) allowed four hits while striking out 11 hitters in a dominant performance. Cole is coming off of a career season and has picked up right where he left off.... Read More
Jesse Winker To Start On Bench
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker is not in the starting lineup on Monday night against Dodgers left-handed starter Clayton Kershaw. Matt Kemp will draw the start in left field against his old team and bat third. Catcher Curt Casali is also hitting leadoff in this one. Winker has picked things up of late with the... Read More
