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Adalberto Mondesi Steals His 15th Bag In Season Finale
Kansas City Royals shortstop/third baseman Adalberto Mondesi failed to get a hit in the team's season finale against the Minnesota Twins on Sunday. However, he did reach base and he managed to steal his 15th base of the year and score a run as well. The 26-year-old dealt with multiple injuries this year and as […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoCarlos Santana Goes 3-For-4 In Season Finale
Kansas City Royals first baseman Carlos Santana had a strong showing at the plate in the team's season finale against the Minnesota Twins on Sunday. He went 3-for-4 with three singles and an RBI. It was just his fourth multi-hit game since the start of September as he slumped his way to the 2021 finish […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoSalvador Perez Secures RBI Crown, Ties For Home Run Lead
Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez wrapped up the best season of his 11-year career on Sunday. He finished the year with an MLB-leading 121 RBI and he also tied with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. for the major league lead in home runs with 48. He scored 88 runs and slashed .273/.316/.544 across the season. The […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoJackson Kowar Roughed Up In Season Finale
Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Jackson Kowar had yet another rough outing in the team's season finale against the Minnesota Twins on Sunday. He pitched four innings and allowed five hits, one walk and five earned runs while striking out six. The 24-year-old had an extremely disappointing rookie season to say the least. Over nine […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoDaz Cameron Homers, Steals A Base In Season Finale
Detroit Tigers outfielder Daz Cameron ended the year with a bang on Sunday. Facing the Chicago White Sox, he went 1-for-3 with a walk, a home run and a stolen base. The 24-year-old has a great profile for fantasy, but he's yet to fully put it together and even earn a full opportunity in the […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoWilli Castro Goes 3-For-4 With A Stolen Base In Finale
Detroit Tigers infielder Willi Castro helped lead the team to a 5-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox in the team's season finale on Sunday. He went 3-for-4 with a triple, a stolen base and a run scored in the game. The 24-year-old finished the season on a four-game hitting streak, but it was a […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoMichael Fulmer Earns His 14th Save In The Finale
Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Michael Fulmer put a cap on the team's season on Sunday. He pitched a scoreless ninth inning in the team's 5-2 win over the Chicago White Sox, earning his 14th save of the year. 2021 was a fantastic bounce-back season for Fulmer. He didn't pitch in 2019 after undergoing Tommy John […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoTyler Alexander Closes The Year With Quality Start
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tyler Alexander ended the year on a high note on Sunday. Facing the Chicago White Sox, he pitched six innings and allowed four hits, two walks and one earned run while striking out four. The 27-year-old began the year in the bullpen before switching over to the rotation. He typically didn't […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoFreddie Freeman Closes The Year With .300 Batting Average
Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman was removed in the fifth inning of Sunday's game against the New York Mets. He's getting some extra rest before the postseason begins this upcoming week. He went 1-for-3 with a run scored in the game before being removed. Freeman had another fantastic year in 2021. Over 159 games, […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoPaul Goldschmidt Removed Early In Season Finale
St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt was removed early on in the team's season finale against the Chicago Cubs. His removal wasn't injury-related. Manager Mike Shildt opted to remove multiple key players early on to rest them. Goldy went 0-for-1 in the game before he was taken out. The 34-year-old veteran got off to […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoMichael Brantley Wraps The Year With .311 Batting Average
Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley was removed in the sixth inning of Sunday's season finale against the Oakland Athletics. Yordan Alvarez came in to replace him in left field. Brantley finished the game 0-for-2, dropping his season-long batting average slightly to .311. The 34-year-old veteran was a key cog in one of the league's best […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoNick Castellanos Closes The Year With Exactly 100 RBI
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos was removed early on in Sunday's season finale against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Aristides Aquino entered the game to replace him in right field. Before Castellanos was removed, he went 1-for-1 with an RBI double. The RBI gave him exactly 100 RBI for the year. The 29-year-old had the best season […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoMax Muncy Leaves Sunday's Game With Arm Injury
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Max Muncy (arm) was removed in the third inning of Sunday's season finale against the Milwaukee Brewers. He suffered a left arm injury while covering first base. It occurred when Brewers outfielder Jace Peterson ran through first base, colliding with Muncy's catching arm. Albert Pujols entered the game to replace […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoJ.T. Realmuto Resting For Season Finale
Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto is getting the day off during the team's season finale against the Miami Marlins on Sunday. Andrew Knapp is catching for the team and batting eighth in the lineup. Realmuto had another strong season at the plate in 2021. Over 133 games, he slashed .263/.343/.440 with 17 home runs, 13 […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoMiguel Cabrera Sitting Out Season Finale
Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera is getting the day off for the team's season finale against the Chicago White Sox on Sunday. Harold Castro is getting the start at first base and batting third in the game. It was an historic year for Cabrera as he notched his 500th career home run. He ended […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoC.J. Cron Out Of The Lineup For Game 162
Colorado Rockies first baseman C.J. Cron is heading to the bench for the team's season finale against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday. Colton Welker is getting the start at first base and batting sixth in the game. Cron got off to a slow start to his first year with the Rockies, but he settled in […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoCharlie Blackmon Sitting Out For The Season Finale
Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon is absent from the starting lineup for the team's season finale against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday. Sam Hilliard is getting the start in right field for the game. It was a disappointing season for the 35-year-old veteran. Over 149 games, he slashed .269/.349/.409 with 13 home runs, 78 RBI […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoLuke Voit Transferred To 60-Day Injured List
The New York Yankees transferred first baseman Luke Voit (knee) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list on Sunday. He is dealing with left knee inflammation and will officially not be available for the postseason now, no matter how deep the Yankees go. The 30-year-old struggled to stay healthy this year and […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoGarrett Whitlock Activated Ahead Of Season Finale
The Boston Red Sox activated relief pitcher Garrett Whitlock (pectoral) from the injured list prior to their season finale against the Washington Nationals on Sunday. Whitlock was sidelined for about two weeks with a right pectoral strain. The 25-year-old rookie has been one of the team's top relievers this year. Over 45 appearances, he's tallied […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoMax Scherzer Would Pitch Game 163 For Dodgers
On Sunday, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters that Max Scherzer would start Game 163 for the team if the game is required. That game would take place if the Dodgers win and the San Francisco Giants lose on Sunday. Scherzer has been fantastic since joining the Dodgers. Over 11 starts, he's gone […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoJose Abreu Sitting Out Season Finale
Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu is not in the starting lineup for the team's season finale against the Detroit Tigers on Sunday. Andrew Vaughn is getting the start at first base and batting eighth in the game. Abreu played in 152 games this year and he slashed .261/.351/.481 with 30 home runs, 117 […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoNationals Place Luis Garcia On The Injured List
The Washington Nationals placed second baseman Luis Garcia (oblique) on the 10-day injured list on Sunday. The team recalled starting pitcher Joan Adon for Sunday's start in a corresponding move. Garcia is dealing with a strained oblique muscle. The 21-year-old split the year between the majors and Triple-A. Over 70 games with the Nationals, he […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoChi Chi Gonzalez Designated For Assignment
The Colorado Rockies designated starting pitcher Chi Chi Gonzalez for assignment on Sunday. They also recalled pitchers Justin Lawrence and Antonio Santos and optioned infielder Rio Ruiz on Sunday. Gonzalez had a rough year in 2021, his third season in a Rockies jersey. He made 24 appearances (18 starts) and went 3-7 with a 6.46 […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoShohei Ohtani Leading Off In Season Finale
Los Angeles Angels designated hitter/starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani will be leading off for just the second time this month in the team's season finale against the Seattle Mariners on Sunday. Outfielder Brandon Marsh, who has been the team's primary leadoff hitter, is out of the starting lineup for the game. Ohtani has mostly hit out […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoWillson Contreras Placed On Injured List With Hip Inflammation
The Chicago Cubs placed catcher Willson Contreras (hip) on the injured list due to right hip inflammation on Sunday. Fellow catcher Tyler Payne was added to the roster from the taxi squad in a corresponding move. Contreras suffered the hip injury during Saturday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. His stint on the injured list […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoChristian Yelich Resting For Season Finale
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich is getting a rest day for the team's season finale against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday. Tyrone Taylor is getting the start in left field and batting seventh in the game. Yelich's disappointing 2021 season has officially come to an end. The 29-year-old dealt with injuries throughout the year […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoAlex Bregman, Yuli Gurriel And Yordan Alvarez Sitting Sunday
Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker is giving three of his top hitters a day of rest for Sunday's season finale against the Oakland Athletics. Alex Bregman, Yuli Gurriel and Yordan Alvarez are all out of the starting lineup for the game. Aledmys Diaz is covering third base with Marwin Gonzalez at first base and Jake […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoJonathan India Batting Leadoff In Season Finale
Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India is back in the starting lineup for the team's season finale against Mitch Keller and the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. India was given the day off on Saturday as he has been dealing with some general soreness. Reds manager David Bell told reporters on Saturday that India was far […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoGerrit Cole Unavailable Sunday, Would Start Game 163
New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole will not be available out of the bullpen for Sunday's season finale against the Tampa Bay Rays. Yankees manager Aaron Boone told reporters on Sunday that Cole would be the team's starter if they are required to play a tie-breaking Game 163 on Monday. Jameson Taillon is starting […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoCody Bellinger On The Bench For The Season Finale
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger is not in the starting lineup for the team's season finale against left-hander Brett Anderson and the Milwaukee Brewers. Chris Taylor is getting the start in center field in the game. The left-handed Bellinger has struggled against just about all pitchers this year, but he's been much worse against […]
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