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Ryan Helsley Picks Up 14th Save
St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Ryan Helsley earned his 14th save of the year Sunday against the Reds. Helsley shut the Reds down in the ninth inning as he worked a scoreless inning while holding on to a run-one lead. The inning wasn't pretty, as he gave up a single and a double. However, the […]
Andrew Lennox 1 year agoJordan Walker Grabs Three Hits Sunday
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker went 3-for-4 on Sunday with an RBI double to beat the Reds 4-3. The 21-year-old rookie sensation had a solid season in 2023, producing a slash line of .276/.342/.445 with 16 home runs and 51 RBI in 117 games. In 420 trips to the plate, Walker struck out 104 […]
Andrew Lennox 1 year agoMatt Vierling Collects Three Hits In Tigers Win
On Sunday in the final game of the regular season, Detroit Tigers third baseman Matt Vierling went 3-for-4, which included hitting a home run and driving in two runs. Detroit knocked off the Guardians 5-2. In the third inning, Vierling smacked a two-out double off Lucas Giolito. Then, in the fifth inning, Vierling extended the […]
Andrew Lennox 1 year agoPedro Avila Strikes Out Seven In Padres Season Finale
San Diego Padres starting pitcher Pedro Avila fanned seven White Sox batters in over five shutout innings to win 2-1 on Sunday. Despite the Padres being out of the postseason race, Avila gave up only three hits in the game, all base hits. He also didn't surrender a walk in the contest. The 26-year-old, in […]
Andrew Lennox 1 year agoDavid Bednar Earns 39th Save To Close Out Pirates Season
Pittsburgh Pirates closer David Bednar logged his 39th save in his team's last regular season game. Bednar shut down the Marlins as Pittsburgh picked up the 3-0 victory on Sunday. The 28-year-old right-hander was phenomenal in 2023, posting a record of 3-3, an ERA of 2.00 and a 1.10 WHIP in 67/1 innings of work. […]
Andrew Lennox 1 year agoBrandon Marsh Smacks A Dinger And Drives In Four Runs Sunday
In Sunday's win against the Mets, Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh helped lead his team to victory, hitting a home run and driving in four runs. With the home run, Marsh ends the regular season with a career-high 12 homers. The 25-year-old also had a career-best 60 RBI in 404 trips to the plate. He […]
Andrew Lennox 1 year agoBrandon Belt Launches A Solo Shot Versus Tampa Bay
Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Brandon Belt had a productive day at the plate, going 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Sunday's game against the Rays, despite the team's loss. This marked his third dinger in the last four games. The 35-year-old recently returned from the IL. Belt's regular season concludes with him posting […]
Andrew Lennox 1 year agoJonathan Aranda Crushes A Grand Slam To End Season On A High Note
Tampa Bay Rays infielder Jonathan Aranda ended the regular season going 3-for-6 with a grand slam and six RBI, beating the Blue Jays 12-8 on Sunday. In the first inning, Aranda drove in a run with a base hit, and in the second frame, he smacked a grand slam off Wes Parsons. He cranked an […]
Andrew Lennox 1 year agoPhilipp Kurashev Sits Out Blackhawks Morning Skate Saturday
Chicago Blackhawks forward Philipp Kurashev missed Saturday's morning skate with a wrist injury. A salary arbitrator in the off-season had awarded Kurashev a two-year, $4.5 million contract. The 23-year-old is expected to play on the Blackhawks second line after registering nine goals and 16 assists in 70 regular season games last year. If healthy, the […]
Andrew Lennox 1 year agoAlex Killorn Out 4-6 Weeks With Broken Finger
Anaheim Ducks winger Alex Killorn is expected to miss 4-6 weeks with a fractured finger. The injury occurred on Wednesday in a preseason game versus the San Jose Sharks. The veteran forward signed a four-year contract with the Ducks on July 1st after spending 11 years in Tampa Bay. This is a massive blow for […]
Andrew Lennox 1 year agoMarcus Semien Launches Two Long Balls Sunday
Texas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien was phenomenal on Sunday, belting two solo home runs as the Rangers collected a 9-8 victory over the Mariners, capping off a three-game sweep. With seven games left in the season, Semien can reach a 30-homer year, needing just three more long balls. The 33-year-old has stepped to the […]
Andrew Lennox 1 year agoJoe Ryan Collects Win Sunday
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Joe Ryan struck out 10 batters while conceding just three runs over six innings in a victorious outing against the Angels on Sunday. Ryan didn't give up a walk in the contest. As the regular season winds down, he is considered the front-runner to be the Twins' third starter in the […]
Andrew Lennox 1 year agoElvis Andrus Drives In Two Runs In White Sox Victory
In Chicago's rain-shortened victory over Boston on Sunday, White Sox infielder Elvis Andrus was 1-for-3 at the plate while driving in two crucial runs. Filling in for Tim Anderson at shortstop and batting in the leadoff spot, Andrus provided a two-run double off right-hander Kutter Crawford, propelling the White Sox to a 2-1 lead in […]
Andrew Lennox 1 year agoParker Meadows Collects Two Hits Against Oakland
Detroit Tigers outfielder Parker Meadows smacked two hits as his team blanked Oakland 2-0 on Sunday. One of Meadows two hits was a double and he also logged a run scored. The 23-year-old double sparked a rally in the third frame. He is just 31 games into his big-league career and carries a slash line […]
Andrew Lennox 1 year agoYordan Alvarez Cranks 29th Dinger Sunday Versus Kansas City
Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez was 2-for-4 in the batter's box Sunday against the Royals. One of Alvarez's hits was his 29th home run this season. The 26-year-old has been on a hot streak in the last the 30 games. He has smacked eight home runs and collected 31 RBI while posting a .346 […]
Andrew Lennox 1 year agoHunter Brown Allows Six Runs In Three Innings Of Work Sunday
Houston Astros starting pitcher Hunter Brown had a tough outing Sunday, giving up six runs in just three innings of work. Notably, the right-hander allowed four home runs in the contest. With this performance, his season ERA has climbed to 5.12, which could lead to the 25-year-old being shifted to a bullpen role should Houston […]
Andrew Lennox 1 year agoSpencer Torkelson Drives In Two Runs Sunday
Detroit Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson delivered on Sunday afternoon, going 2-for-4 with a double while driving in two crucial runs to lead the Tigers to a 2-0 victory over the Athletics in Oakland. With the bases loaded in the third inning, Torkelson broke the scoreless tie with a well-placed two-run single to right field. […]
Andrew Lennox 1 year agoPatrick Wisdom Knocks A Two-Run Homer Sunday
On Sunday, Chicago Cubs third baseman Patrick Wisdom contributed with a two-run home run and a walk as the Cubs narrowly defeated the Rockies 4-3, completing a crucial sweep. Despite having his playing time reduced, the 32-year-old still has smacked 22 homers in 2023. During the second half of the season, the infielder has posted […]
Andrew Lennox 1 year agoKyle Wright Surrenders One Run In A Three-Inning Outing
In Sunday's game against the Washington Nationals, Atlanta Braves right-handed pitcher Kyle Wright took the mound in a relief role and gave up only one run over three frames. The Braves are testing Wright as a potential relief option for October. The 27-year-old has pitched in 28/1 innings this season, logging 30 strikeouts while posting […]
Andrew Lennox 1 year agoIsaac Paredes Crushes A Two-Run Shot In Rays Loss
Tampa Bay Rays infielder Isaac Paredes went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer during Sunday's game against the Blue Jays. He also logged a run and a walk. The 24-year-old has had an excellent season as he has slugged 30 home runs and collected 95 RBI. Slashing .251/.354/.490, Paredes has been outstanding for fantasy managers who […]
Andrew Lennox 1 year agoGavin Stone Earns First Career Save
On Sunday, Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Gavin Stone secured his first save of his major league career. He effectively closed out the game by pitching the final 3 1/3 innings without allowing a single run to be scored. The 24-year-old righty gave up only one hit and issued two walks while striking out five opposing […]
Andrew Lennox 1 year agoJason Heyward Crushes A First Inning Solo Shot Against Mariners
Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Jason Heyward delivered a 3-for-5 outing at the plate as he helped his team beat the Mariners 6-1 on Sunday. One of Heyward's three hits was a solo home run in the first inning of Seattle's starting pitcher Logan Gilbert. He added an RBI base hit in the fourth frame […]
Andrew Lennox 1 year agoPaul Goldschmidt Nails 25th Dinger Sunday
St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt smacked his 25th homer and 28th double of the season in a 6-5 win over the Phillies on Sunday. The 36-year-old slugger has 340 home runs since starting his major league career in 2011. Sunday's dinger tied him with Jack Clark for 105th place on the all-time home […]
Andrew Lennox 1 year agoKetel Marte Smacks A Homer Versus Cubs
Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte went 2-for-4 with a home run Sunday against the Cubs. The dinger was a two-run home run, covering a distance of 383 feet, in the sixth inning off righty Jose Cuas. With the two hits in the contest, Marte is now slashing .274/.355/.483 in 540 trips to the plate. […]
Andrew Lennox 1 year agoAlex Lange Recovers After Blown Save On Saturday
Detroit Tigers closer Alex Lange returned Sunday to earn a save after blowing an opportunity on Saturday. In the ninth frame, Lange entered the contest against the Angels with a two-run lead. He started the inning by getting batter Eduardo Escobar to fly out to left field. The 27-year-old would then retire the next two […]
Andrew Lennox 1 year agoTristan Gray Hits Homer In Major League Debut On Sunday
Tampa Bay Rays infielder Tristan Gray went 2-for-4 at the plate in his major league debut Sunday against the Orioles. Gray made the most of his opportunity as one of his hits was a solo shot off of Baltimore's right-handed reliever Jorge Lopez. Before being called up, the 27-year-old posted a slash line of .234/.309/.482 […]
Andrew Lennox 1 year agoPete Fairbanks Blows Save Sunday
On Sunday, Tampa Bay Rays reliever Pete Fairbanks was tasked with securing the last six outs of the game. Unfortunately, he picked up a blown save instead as his team lost to Baltimore 5-4. In the eighth inning, he surrendered a solo home run to Orioles designated hitter Adley Rutschman. During the ninth frame, he […]
Andrew Lennox 1 year agoAkil Baddoo Blasts A Two-Run Shot Versus Reds
Detroit Tigers outfielder Akil Baddoo went 2-for-4 at the plate with a two-run home run and two runs scored as the Tigers beat the Reds 8-2 on Thursday. The left-handed hitter entered the contest with only three hits in his last 20 at-bats. In the 2023 campaign, the 25-year-old has battled some injuries. He's posted […]
Andrew Lennox 1 year agoMatt Vierling Crushes First Career Grand Slam Thursday
Detroit Tigers infielder Matt Vierling swatted a grad slam Thursday as the Tigers defeated the Reds 6-2. He also swiped a bag in the contest. The stolen base was his first in over two months. For the 26-year-old, it was his first career grand slam. Vierling is having an excellent September so far, as he […]
Andrew Lennox 1 year agoDavid Bednar Earns 35th Save Thursday
Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher David Bednar picked up his 35th save of the season as his team defeated the Nationals 2-0. After a rough outing Wednesday, Bednar recovered and cruised through the ninth frame in Thursday's contest. The 28-year-old has been lights out this season, converting on 35 of 38 save attempts. He's also posted […]
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