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Eli White Blasts Solo Shot On Sunday
Texas Rangers shortstop Eli White is not known for his power ability at the plate. However, he was seemingly the only bat that decided to show up for this offense on Sunday. White went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and a walk in the 3-1 defeat to the Houston Astros. His blast came off […]
Andy Webb 4 years agoDavid Dahl Has Two-Hit Performance
Texas Rangers outfielder David Dahl has not hit well this season, but possibly is finally turning a corner. On Sunday, Dahl went 2-for-4 with two singles in the 3-1 loss to the Houston Astros. Dahl was 3-for-19 before that performance, so hopefully it's a sign of better things to come. Right now, Dahl is slashing […]
Andy Webb 4 years agoTaylor Hearn Tosses Three Scoreless Innings
Texas Rangers long reliever Taylor Hearn was given the starting nod against the Houston Astros on Sunday. Normally, Hearn operates has the long reliever out of the bullpen. However, he was given a start on Sunday and was quite impressive. He threw three scoreless innings, no hits allowed, one walk, and three strikeouts. Sadly, the […]
Andy Webb 4 years agoKyle Gibson Walks Eight Batters In Loss
Texas Rangers starting pitcher Kyle Gibson had all sorts of command problems against the Houston Astros on Saturday. He tossed six innings, four hits allowed, two earned runs, eight walks, and four strikeouts in the 4-1 defeat. He was able to escape most of the trouble, but the offense did nothing to help him. He'll […]
Andy Webb 4 years agoDansby Swanson Hits Two Doubles On Saturday
Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson joined in on the hit parade against the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday. He went 3-for-5 with two doubles, a walk, and one RBI in the 15-3 blowout win. It has been an overall disappointing season for Swanson, but he has picked it up lately. Swanson is hitting .317/.377/.635 over the […]
Andy Webb 4 years agoAustin Riley Joins In On Home Run Parade Saturday
Atlanta Braves outfielder Austin Riley helped pile it on in the 15-3 blowout victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday. He went 2-for-5 with a home run, two RBI, and a walk in the win. His homer came in the eighth inning when the game was basically over anyway. Regardless, it was his 16th blast […]
Andy Webb 4 years agoFreddie Freeman Continues To Look Unstoppable
Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman did his part during Saturday's 15-3 blowout victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. Freeman went 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, and a walk in the win. Everyone in the Braves lineup seemed to be on fire, but Freeman has been basically unstoppable to get out recently. He has […]
Andy Webb 4 years agoOzzie Albies Crushes Homer Off Phillies
Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies didn't have the best outing at the plate during Saturday's contest. He went 1-for-6 with his lone hit being a three-run home run in the eighth inning. It was a game where the Braves offense went insane, so this three-run blast didn't matter much in a 15-3 blowout victory. […]
Andy Webb 4 years agoJoc Pederson Collects Four Hits In Victory
Atlanta Braves outfielder Joc Pederson was on fire at the plate during Saturday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. He went 4-for-6 at the plate with a home run, four RBI, and three runs scored. The 29-year-old is 9-for-33 with two home runs and eight RBI since being acquired by the Braves. He'll certainly get plenty […]
Andy Webb 4 years agoNate Lowe Knocks In Two Runs
Texas Rangers first baseman Nate Lowe continues to show that he's an asset to this offense. On Friday, Lowe went 1-for-4 with a triple and two RBI during the 7-3 loss to the Houston Astros. This offense continues to slump, but at least Lowe remains a reliable bat for Texas. He is hitting .253 with […]
Andy Webb 4 years agoIsiah Kiner-Falefa Collects Two Hits On Friday
Texas Rangers infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa appears to be getting back into his groove at the plate. On Friday, he went 2-for-4 with an RBI single and a run scored in the 7-3 loss to the Houston Astros. There is not a whole lot of positive things coming from this Rangers' lineup right now. Kiner-Falefa is […]
Andy Webb 4 years agoEduardo Rodriguez Feeling Better On Saturday
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez (head) was forced to exit early during Friday's game against the New York Yankees. He was dealing with migraine symptoms and only lasted one inning during the contest. On Saturday, manager Alex Cora mentioned that Rodriguez was feeling better. It sounds like he should be able to make […]
Andy Webb 4 years agoKike Hernandez Batting First On Saturday
Boston Red Sox utility player Kike Hernandez remains in the lineup for Saturday's contest against the New York Yankees. He'll bat leadoff and cover second base versus righty Jameson Taillon. Normally, Hernandez isn't a huge factor with the bat, but that changed this season. Since the All-Star break, Hernandez is hitting .333/.406/.815 with seven extra-base […]
Andy Webb 4 years agoAsdrubal Cabrera Activated, Josh Rojas To Injured List
Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Asdrubal Cabrera (hamstring) has been activated from the 10-day injured list. He has been out since early June due to a hamstring issue. He'll take the roster spot of Josh Rojas (finger) who lands on the 10-day injured list. It seemed like the D-Backs were just going to hold Rojas out for […]
Andy Webb 4 years agoKolby Allard Crumbles Versus Astros
Texas Rangers starting pitcher Kolby Allard was smacked around during Friday's loss to the Houston Astros. He went four innings, seven hits allowed, seven earned runs in the 7-3 loss. Allard tossed two scoreless frames before completely melting down in the third inning. He has allowed 12 runs over his last two outings. The Rangers […]
Andy Webb 4 years agoJosh Rojas Remains Out On Saturday
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Josh Rojas (finger) is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Chicago Cubs. He'll miss his second straight game due to a dislocated finger. It sounds like Rojas is day-to-day and should avoid a trip to the injured list. Rojas should be able to continue holding solid fantasy value, […]
Andy Webb 4 years agoKris Bryant Starting Versus D-Backs On Saturday
Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (hamstring) made his return to the starting lineup on Friday. He missed some time prior to that due to a minor hamstring issue. He'll play left field and bat second versus righty Merrill Kelly on Saturday. Bryant has been the target to plenty of trade rumors over the last […]
Andy Webb 4 years agoCarson Kelly Begins Rehab Assignment
Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Carson Kelly (wrist) began his rehab assignment in the Arizona Complex League on Thursday. He suffered a fractured wrist in mid-June from a hit by pitch. Prior to the injury, Kelly was hitting .260/.385/.460 with eight home runs, 26 RBI. He'll likely need a few weeks to get back into his groove […]
Andy Webb 4 years agoTyler Wells Lands On Injured List
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Tyler Wells (wrist) has been placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive July 20. The 26-year-old has been a nice pickup has a Rule 5 selection for the Orioles. He is posting a 3.92 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 55/9 K/BB ratio across 43 2/3 innings in 29 relief appearances. Wells is dealing […]
Andy Webb 4 years agoCraig Stammen Activated From Paternity List
San Diego Padres relief pitcher Craig Stammen (personal) has been activated off the paternity list following a short stint away from the team. He ended up missing three games, but is back as a main piece in the Padres bullpen. Stammen is posting a 2.78 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 52/8 K/BB ratio across 55 innings […]
Andy Webb 4 years agoJon Berti Placed On 7-Day Concussion List
Miami Marlins infielder Jon Berti (head) was forced to exit early during Thursday's contest. He was hit in the back of the head and was removed for precautionary reasons. Since then, Berti has been diagnosed with a concussion and placed on the 7-day injured list. In a corresponding move, the Marlins recalled Deven Marrero from […]
Andy Webb 4 years agoNick Anderson Tosses Scoreless Outing During Rehab Assignment
Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Nick Anderson (elbow) looked sharp during his rehab appearance on Friday. He threw one scoreless inning with a pair of strikeouts at the Rays' Florida Complex League affiliate. The veteran righty has been sidelined all season due to a partially torn UCL. The hope is that Anderson can return to […]
Andy Webb 4 years agoMitch Haniger Held Without A Hit
Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger didn't look like himself during Thursday's game against the Oakland Athletics. He went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts at the plate during Thursday's 4-1 defeat. It was a frustrating day for the Mariners who managed just four total hits in this one. Despite a rough day at the plate, Haniger is […]
Andy Webb 4 years agoKris Bryant Gets Pitch Hit Appearance On Thursday
Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (hamstring) got back onto the field during Thursday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. He has been dealing with a lingering hamstring issue, but this was a positive sign. He came off the bench and recorded a walk in a pinch hit appearance versus lefty T.J. McFarland. Sadly, it […]
Andy Webb 4 years agoDodgers Intrigued With Ian Kennedy
Texas Rangers relief pitcher Ian Kennedy could be on the move within the next week or so. The veteran closer is one of the few trade pieces that Texas has to offer right now. The Los Angeles Dodgers have reportedly shown interest in acquiring Kennedy. This season, Kennedy has a 2.59 ERA and 33/7 K/BB […]
Andy Webb 4 years agoJoc Pederson Struggles On Thursday
Atlanta Braves outfielder Joc Pederson was unable to get much going at the plate during Thursday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. In fact, Pederson went 0-for-5 at the plate versus lefty Matt Moore. To be fair, Pederson does not hit left pitching well, so this wasn't an ideal matchup for him. He has already shown […]
Andy Webb 4 years agoOrlando Arcia Smacks Solo Blast In Victory
Atlanta Braves shortstop Orlando Arcia has struggled during a majority of his time with the big league club. However, he finally had something go his way during Thursday's win over the Philadelphia Phillies. Arcia went 1-for-4 with a solo home run off lefty Matt Moore in the fourth inning. It was Arcia's second home run […]
Andy Webb 4 years agoMax Muncy To Be Placed On Paternity Leave List
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy will be placed on the paternity leave list ahead of Friday's game against the Colorado Rockies. His wife is due to give birth to his first child, so he'll leave to go be with her. Muncy won't be available for the weekend series, so fantasy managers can take him […]
Andy Webb 4 years agoDonovan Walton Recalled, Yohan Ramirez Optioned
Seattle Mariners infielder Donovan Walton has been recalled from Triple-A Tacoma on Thursday. He is slashing .206/.254/.365 with a pair of home runs over 63 at-bats this season. Obviously, Walton is not much of a fantasy option, but will be nice depth for Seattle. Right-hander Yohan Ramirez has been optioned to the minors in a […]
Andy Webb 4 years agoTwins Acquire Joe Ryan, Drew Strotman From Rays
The Minnesota Twins have acquired right-handed pitchers Joe Ryan and Drew Strotman from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for designated hitter Nelson Cruz and left-handed pitcher Calvin Faucher. Cruz is batting .294/.370/.537 with 19 home runs during his time in Minnesota this season. Tampa Bay received a fairly solid haul for a 41-year-old rental bat. […]
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