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John Hicks Connects On Another Home Run Tuesday
Texas Rangers catcher John Hicks crushed a two-run home run and added an RBI single Tuesday versus the Detroit Tigers. Hicks is the first Ranger in franchise history to hit four home runs in his first four games with the team. The catcher has put up some decent numbers in his career. He could be […]
Andrew Lennox 3 years agoAdolis Garcia Smacks A Homer Tuesday
Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia crushed his 21st home run in 2021 versus the Detroit Tigers. He went 3-for-4 on Tuesday. Garcia was going through a drought with not connecting on a home run in 11 games. Besides blasting 21 homers, Garcia has an impressive batting average of .276 to go along with 59 RBI. […]
Andrew Lennox 3 years agoDave Dunning Turns In A Solid Performance Tuesday
Texas Rangers starting pitcher Dave Dunning turned in five solid innings for his club, giving up just one solo home run. Dunning struck out six while throwing 64 pitches. His workload has been limited as he is yet to reach 90 pitches thrown in a game this season. He is one that fantasy managers should […]
Andrew Lennox 3 years agoJacob Webb Back With Braves
Atlanta Braves middle relief pitcher Jacob Webb was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett Tuesday. He has already been up with the big club this season, appearing in 17 games. The hurler carries a 5.29 ERA with a win and two losses. Webb has struck 17 batters in 17 frames pitched. Hopefully, the 27-year-old can stick with […]
Andrew Lennox 3 years agoPablo Sandoval Placed On Restricted List
Atlanta Braves third baseman Pablo Sandoval is on the team's restricted list due to a personal matter, per Braves manager Brian Snitker. Snitker indicated that it is a minor issue. There is no timetable for when the 34-year-old veteran will return to the club. He carries a .203 batting average with four home runs and […]
Andrew Lennox 3 years agoAndrew Benintendi Fans Twice In Return
Kansas City Royals outfielder Andrew Benintendi (rib) played in his first game since June 13th after fracturing his rib. Benintendi went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts. The 27-year-old is batting.279 with eight home runs and 31 RBI. Before his injury, he was even crushing it on the base path, swiping seven bags. He is a must […]
Andrew Lennox 3 years agoTaylor Ward Exits Sunday's Game
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward injured his index finger in Sunday's game, and he will be now listed as day-to-day. The 27-year-old has been hot from the plate lately, crushing seven hits in five games. He is carrying a .244 batting average with seven home runs and 28 RBI. Fantasy managers don't expect Ward […]
Andrew Lennox 3 years agoAlcides Escobar Cracks Three Hits Sunday
Washington Nationals shortstop Alcides Escobar went 3-for-4 On Sunday. Playing in just his second game in 2021, Escobar has four hits, and one was a double. He has spent most of his career with the Kansas City Royals before getting traded to the Nationals. The shortstop has a career .254 batting average. He should be […]
Andrew Lennox 3 years agoRichard Rodriguez Collects A Save On Sunday
Pittsburgh Pirates closer Richard Rodriguez was able to grab his 11th save of the season on Sunday. Rodriguez has blown two saves in 2021 and just seven in his five-year career. The 31-year-old has been a subject of trade rumors recently, with Toronto being the front runner in showing interest. Rodriguez is rostered in most […]
Andrew Lennox 3 years agoAnthony Rendon Leaves Game With Injury
Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon left Sunday's game with an issue with his left hamstring. Rendon was 1-for-2 before exiting the contest. His lone hit was a solo home run. He now has six home runs on the season. In addition, the third baseman has six hits in his last five games. Although […]
Andrew Lennox 3 years agoJoel Eriksson-Ek Inks Contract Extension With Minnesota
Minnesota Wild forward Joel Eriksson-Ek signed an eight-year, $42 million contract on Friday. He could have become a restricted free agent on July 28. Instead, the contract breaks down to $5.25 million a year for the 24-year-old center. He had the best season of his career in 2020-21, posting 19 goals and 11 assists in […]
Andrew Lennox 3 years agoCody Ponce Exits Game With Right Arm Soreness
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Cody Ponce left Saturday's contest with right arm soreness. He was only able to pitch 1 2/3 innings before exiting the game. Ponce allowed five runs on six hits and gave up three walks. There are no updates on the severity of the pitcher's potential injury. The 27-year-old has pitched in just […]
Andrew Lennox 3 years agoGeorge Springer Crushes A Homer Saturday
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer belted a home run and scored two runs against the Devil Rays Saturday. The 31-year-old veteran is batting .245 with five home runs in just 14 games. Coming off a right quad strain injury, the former Houston Astro has six hits in his last six contests, and the outfielder […]
Andrew Lennox 3 years agoAlex Avila Placed On 10-Day Injured List
Washington Nationals Alex Avila landed on the 10-day injured list Saturday with bilateral calf strains. The catcher has been sitting in the dugout for four out of the last five Nationals contests. In addition, the veteran has struggled at the plate in 2021, batting .167 with zero home runs and six RBI in 66 at-bats. […]
Andrew Lennox 3 years agoKyle Schwarber To Miss Time With Hamstring Injury
Washington Nationals outfielder Kyle Schwarber will be out of the lineup for a while due to a severe right hamstring strain. Per manager Dave Martinez, the outfielder will miss a "significant" amount of time. The power hitter was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday. He suffered the injury on Friday while rounding first base […]
Andrew Lennox 3 years agoVictor Robles Hitless From The Plate Friday
Washington Nationals outfielder Victor Robles went 0-for-4 and struck out Friday versus the Dodgers. The outfielder has just one hit in his last five games played. He has two RBI in his last ten contests. Robles might be a player that could be let go by fantasy managers who have him rostered. His lack of […]
Andrew Lennox 3 years agoWill Smith Collects Save Against Miami
Atlanta Braves closer Will Smith continues to rack up saves picking up his 17th of the season. After a blown save opportunity on July 1st against the Mets, Smith almost picked up another loss giving up one hit and two walks. He was able to get out of the jam to earn the save. The […]
Andrew Lennox 3 years agoHarrison Bader Crushes A Grand Slam Friday
St. Louis outfielder Harrison Bader only had a hit on Friday, which resulted in a grand slam. He went 1-4 at the plate to go along with a walk. Bader had just exited the injured list after suffering a minor fracture in his ribs. Before getting hurt, Bader struggled from the plate, compiling a.208 batting […]
Andrew Lennox 3 years agoJake Cronenworth Smacks A Homer Tuesday
San Diego Padres Jake Cronenworth blasted a two-run home run helping the Padres knock off in-state rival the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday. The 27-year-old has rounded the bases four times in his last seven games played. Cronenworth carries a .281 batting average to go along with ten home runs and 29 RBI in 278 […]
Andrew Lennox 3 years agoWilmer Flores Continues To Cruise
San Francisco Giants third baseman Wilmer Flores went 1-4 with a two-run blast and a walk Tuesday against the Angels. During his last seven games, Flores has been on fire, collecting ten hits. Four of those hits have been home runs. Flores, in his previous 15 games, is batting .289. If the third baseman continues […]
Andrew Lennox 3 years agoShed Long Jr. Blasts A Homer Tuesday
Seattle Mariners second baseman Shed Long Jr. connected on a solo shot to help his club defeat the Rockies 2-1 on Tuesday. The utility man has cracked two home runs in two games. Long Jr. has been particularly productive from the plate in his last six games. He's recorded eight hits in the six-game time […]
Andrew Lennox 3 years agoJonathan Schoop Smashes A Home Run Tuesday
Detroit Tigers first baseman Jonathan Schoop blasted a three-run home run in an 8-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. The Tigers veteran went 2-for-5 on Tuesday. He's batting .277 with 14 home runs and 37 RBI in 68 contests. Schoop has eight hits in his last five games. If a fantasy manager is looking […]
Andrew Lennox 3 years agoShohei Ohtani Blasts A Homer Against Detroit
Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani continues to crank home runs as he nailed a two-run home run on Sunday. Ohtani has gone deep in three consecutive games, and he now leads the major league in home runs with 23. In addition, he's batting .272 with 54 RBI in 272 at-bats to go along […]
Andrew Lennox 3 years agoWill Smith Collects Another Save
Atlanta Braves closer Will Smith recorded his 13th save of 2021. Smith only had a one-run lead to work with, but he was able to shut down St. Louis on Sunday. The 31-year-old closer is successful in closing out 13 of 14 save opportunities. He has 38 punch outs and carries a 4.23 ERA in […]
Andrew Lennox 3 years agoRonald Acuna Launches Home Run Sunday
Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna hit the 100th home run of his big league career as his club defeated the Cardinals 1-0 in the second game of a doubleheader Sunday. The 23-year-old has played in 378 contests knocking 100 balls out of the park. He is the sixth-fastest to reach this impressive milestone. The outfielder […]
Andrew Lennox 3 years agoDrew Rasmussen Optioned To Triple-A Durham
Tampa Bay Devil Rays starting pitcher Drew Rasmussen was sent down to Triple-A Durham on Sunday. The 25-year old has pitched in 16 games this season, 15 with the Brewers and one with the Devil Rays. Tampa Bay needs to open a roster spot for Wander Franco's soon-to-be promotion. Rasmussen carries a 3.86 ERA in […]
Andrew Lennox 3 years agoAdalberto Mondesi Leaves Game Sunday With Potential Injury
Kansas City Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi exited Sunday's contest as he felt something on his side that was bothering him. Mondesi recently came off the injured list, so the Royals will be highly cautious with the 25-year-olds health. Per manager Mike Matheny there is no information on Mondesi's issue currently. Before exiting the game, he […]
Andrew Lennox 3 years agoBryse Wilson Struggles On Sunday
Atlanta Braves pitcher Bryse Wilson surrendered a loss Sunday against St. Louis. Wilson gave up eight hits and five runs in four frames. He struck out four but collected the loss dropping his record to 2-3 on Saturday. Wilson has pitched in 28 2/3 innings playing in six games. The right-hander doesn't impact fantasy baseball […]
Andrew Lennox 3 years agoCarson Kelly Leaves Saturday's Game
Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Carson Kelly left Saturday's game after being hit on his right wrist by pitcher Walker Buehler. It is undetermined the seriousness of Kelly's injury, and he will most likely have to have some tests completed before returning to the Diamondbacks lineup. The six-year veteran has been having a pretty solid season carrying […]
Andrew Lennox 3 years agoFramber Valdez Leads Astros To Victory Saturday
Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez turned in seven solid frames for his club Saturday against the White Sox. Valdez allowed six hits and struck out five while walking two Chicago batters. The 27-year-old has pitched in 25 1/3 innings producing 1.42 ERA and has struck 24 opposing batters out. Valdez is pitching very well […]
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