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Brock Holt Delivers His Best Performance of the Season
Boston Red Sox utility man Brock Holt was fantastic at the plate on Friday night against the Baltimore Orioles. Holt was 3-for-4 with a solo shot, three RBI, three runs scored, and two walks. While a performance like this was nice to see, the Red Sox lineup is simply too deep for Holt to be […]
Raymond Harrison 6 years agoXander Bogaerts Stuffs Friday's Stat Sheet
Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts continued his offensively dynamic season on Friday evening. The 25-year-old was 1-for-4 against the Baltimore Orioles with a home run, four RBI, two runs scored, two walks, and a stolen base. Bogaerts is now batting a solid .272 on the season with 17 home runs and 72 RBI. He […]
Raymond Harrison 6 years agoNathan Eovaldi Struggles on Friday
Boston Red Sox starter Nathan Eovaldi was bullied by the Baltimore Orioles bats on Friday night. After throwing 15 scoreless innings through his first two starts with the Red Sox, Eovaldi only went 2 2/3 innings against the Orioles. He gave up eight runs (four earned) on ten hits while striking out zero and walking […]
Raymond Harrison 6 years agoRick Porcello Gets Torched On Thursday
Boston Red Sox starter Rick Porcello was lit up by the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday night. Porcello only went four innings, giving up seven earned runs on six hits while striking out five batters and walking three. The loss pushed his record to a solid 14-5 on the season, while his ERA rose from […]
Raymond Harrison 6 years agoMookie Betts Hits For The Cycle On Thursday
Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts hit for the first cycle of the 2018 MLB season on Thursday night against the Toronto Blue Jays. The AL MVP-candidate was 4-for-4 with two runs scored, a walk, and an RBI. Betts has been unbelievable at the plate this season with a .347 average to go along with […]
Raymond Harrison 6 years agoNick Easton Likely Out For Season
Minnesota Vikings left guard Nick Easton underwent surgery on Thursday to repair a herniated disk in his neck. It seems likely that Easton will be out for the entirety of the 2018 season, although the injury should not be career-threatening. This is a tough blow for the Vikings, who are already paper thin on the […]
Raymond Harrison 6 years agoXander Bogaerts Racks Up Three RBI in Wednesday's Win
Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts stuffed the stat sheet on Wednesday night against the Toronto Blue Jays. The 25-year-old was 1-for-2 at the plate with two walks and three RBI. Bogaerts is now slashing a respectable .274/.346/.507 on the season with 16 homers and 68 RBI. While Bogaerts is only batting .200 in his […]
Raymond Harrison 6 years agoAngels Hopeful Tyler Skaggs Can Return Saturday
Los Angeles Angels manager Mike Scioscia said that he is hopeful Tyler Skaggs (groin) will be able to return from the disabled list on Saturday against the Oakland Athletics. Skaggs left his start on July 31 with a left adductor strain after being lit up for 10 runs in just 3 1/3 innings. That outing […]
Raymond Harrison 6 years agoMitch Moreland Picks Up Four RBI on Tuesday
Boston Red Sox first baseman Mitch Moreland has endured a mighty struggle throughout the past weeks. After a hot start to the season, the 32-year-old is batting just .170 over his past 15 games. With that being said, Moreland had an offensive outburst on Tuesday against the Toronto Blue Jays. He was 1-for-4 with two […]
Raymond Harrison 6 years agoMookie Betts Batting .348 Over Past 30 Games
Boston Red Sox superstar outfielder Mookie Betts has been an on-base machine this season. The 25-year-old has a .348 average and a .421 OBP through his past 30 games. Betts was 1-for-4 with a run scored and a walk on Tuesday night against the Toronto Blue Jays. He has a .341 average on the season […]
Raymond Harrison 6 years agoJosh Bell Activated Off Of Disabled List
Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Josh Bell (oblique) was activated off of the 10-day disabled list on Wednesday afternoon. He will bat seventh in the lineup and start at first base against the Colorado Rockies. The 25-year-old is looking to finish the season strong as he has been a tumultuous player to own in fantasy this […]
Raymond Harrison 6 years agoJ.D. Martinez Smokes His 34th Homer of the Year
Boston Red Sox slugger J.D. Martinez did what he does best on Tuesday night against the Toronto Blue Jays. The 30-year-old crushed his league-leading 34th bomb of the season on a night where he was 3-for-5 with 4 RBI. Martinez has been the best offensive player in all of baseball. He also has a sparkling […]
Raymond Harrison 6 years agoCraig Kimbrel Blows Save, Picks Up Win on Tuesday
Boston Red Sox closer Craig Kimbrel blew his fourth save of the season on Tuesday night against the Toronto Blue Jays. Luckily, the Red Sox managed to put up five runs in the top of the tenth inning and allowed Kimbrel to pick up the win. Kimbrel has been struggling mightily as of late as […]
Raymond Harrison 6 years agoRed Sox Release Adam Lind
The Boston Red Sox announced on Wednesday afternoon that they have released veteran first baseman Adam Lind. Lind had not appeared in the majors in 2018 and put up mediocre numbers in Triple-A. Lind had some great seasons in his career and may wind up with another organization, but his days of fantasy relevancy seem to […]
Raymond Harrison 6 years agoRoberto Osuna Has Court Date Pushed Back to September
Newly-acquired Houston Astros reliever Roberto Osuna has had his next court date pushed back until Sept. 5. This essentially means that he will be free from any further possible punishment until that date. Osuna is eligible to return from his 75-game domestic violence suspension on Sunday. His morality aside, there is no debating that Osuna […]
Raymond Harrison 6 years agoMike Fiers Leaves Wednesday's Start Early With Shin Contusion
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Mike Fiers had to leave Wednesday's game in the second inning after taking a liner off of his shin. Fiers had thrown two scoreless innings up until that point, which gives him a respectable 3.48 ERA on the season. Fiers is still a possible trade candidate and should be considered day-to-day […]
Raymond Harrison 6 years agoBlue Jays Officially Put Lourdes Gurriel on Disabled List
The Toronto Blue Jays put infielder Lourdes Gurriel (ankle) on the 10-day disabled list on Wednesday afternoon. Gurriel suffered a high ankle sprain last Sunday and is expected to miss anywhere from two-to-six weeks. This injury is incredibly unfortunate for Gurriel. He was arguably the hottest hitter in the entire league as he was riding […]
Raymond Harrison 6 years agoJed Lowrie Absent from Wednesday's Lineup
Oakland Athletics second baseman Jed Lowrie is out of the lineup on Wednesday when the A's take on the Toronto Blue Jays. It seems like it is just a regular rest day for the All-Star. Lowrie has been a pleasant surprise all season long for fantasy owners. He has already surpassed his career high in […]
Raymond Harrison 6 years agoDanny Barnes Activated Off of Disabled List
Toronto Blue Jays reliever Danny Barnes (knee) was activated off of the 10-day disabled list on Wednesday after dealing with tendinitis in his left knee. Barnes has been ineffective this season, as evidenced by his 4.60 ERA and 1.60 WHIP through 29 1/3 innings. Regardless, he will now be thrust into a more important role […]
Raymond Harrison 6 years agoGeorge Springer Out of Astros Lineup on Wednesday
Houston Astros slugger George Springer (shoulder) is absent from Wednesday's starting lineup when the Astros take on the Seattle Mariners. Springer hurt himself attempting a diving catch on Tuesday night. The two-time All-Star should be considered day-to-day for now. In Springer's absence, Tony Kemp is starting in left field and batting lead-off while Jake Marisnick […]
Raymond Harrison 6 years agoMookie Betts Out of the Lineup on Tuesday
Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts has not been traded. It is just a regular rest day for the Boston Red Sox superstar. Betts has continued his torrid pace for the majority of the season. He has a .339 batting average to go along with 25 home runs, 56 RBI, and 20 stolen bases. He […]
Raymond Harrison 6 years agoIan Kinsler Making Red Sox Debut on Tuesday
Newly acquired second baseman Ian Kinsler is making his Boston Red Sox debut on Tuesday evening against the Philadelphia Phillies. Kinsler is batting sixth in the lineup against righty Jake Arrieta. Kinsler has had a weak season at the plate, as evidenced by his .239 batting average and 32 RBI through 91 games. With that […]
Raymond Harrison 6 years agoRed Sox Acquire Ian Kinsler
The Boston Red Sox have traded for second baseman Ian Kinsler from the Los Angeles Angels. Kinsler is a veteran bat who adds depth and experience to the Red Sox lineup. Kinsler is having a mild year in terms of offensive statistics. He is only batting .239 with 13 home runs and 32 RBI through […]
Raymond Harrison 6 years agoTwins Acquire Tyler Austin and Luis Rijo
The Minnesota Twins have added utility man Tyler Austin and pitching prospect Luis Rijo from the New York Yankees. Austin is batting .223 with eight home runs and 23 RBI in 132 plate appearances this season. He is under club control until 2022. It seems likely that Austin will split time with Logan Morrison at […]
Raymond Harrison 6 years agoLance Lynn Traded to Yankees
The New York Yankees have acquired starter Lance Lynn from the Minnesota Twins. Lynn has had a mediocre season in the Twin Cities, compiling a 7-8 record and a 5.10 ERA. It seems more likely that Lynn will serve in a middle-relief role for the Bronx Bombers, but he could start at the back end […]
Raymond Harrison 6 years agoMitch Moreland Mired in Slump, Returns to Lineup
Boston Red Sox first baseman Mitch Moreland (knee) is back in the Red Sox lineup after missing three of the last four games. Moreland has started to falter after an early season hot stretch, as he is carrying a .208 average over his past 15 games (10/48). While he has eight RBI over that span, […]
Raymond Harrison 6 years agoXander Bogaerts Back in Red Sox Lineup
Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts is back in the starting lineup on Monday when the Red Sox take on the Philadelphia Phillies. Bogaerts received a day off on Sunday. The 25-year-old has been enjoying a great season at the plate. Through 87 games, Bogaerts has 16 home runs, 64 RBI, and a .279 average. […]
Raymond Harrison 6 years agoDalvin Cook Feeling Great at Training Camp
Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (knee) has been a full participant so far at training camp. Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer has been raving about how good Cook has looked in his recovery. The sophomore stud has shed his knee brace and will be ready to go for Week 1. Cook exploded onto the […]
Raymond Harrison 6 years agoNathan Eovaldi Stellar in First Start With Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox front office will certainly be impressed by Nathan Eovaldi's first start with the team. After being acquired in a trade on Thursday, Eovaldi made his first appearance in a Red Sox uniform on Sunday and absolutely dominated the Minnesota Twins. He went seven shutout innings, allowing just four hits and striking […]
Raymond Harrison 6 years agoAndrew Benintendi Batting .411 Over Past 15 Games
Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi has been a phenomenal fantasy player for the entirety of the 2018 season. He was 2-for-4 on Sunday night against the Minnesota Twins, which brought his batting average up to a scorching .411 over his past 15 games. Benintendi has an even .300 average on the season, to go […]
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