Cody Bellinger Smacks Second Home Run

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger was 1-for-4 with a solo home run during Monday's 5-4 loss to the San Diego Padres. The 25-year-old has now homered in back-to-back games. Despite the long balls, Bellinger remains mired in an icy slump. He is slashing .159/.213/.318 with five RBI through 44 at-bats in 2020. The reigning […]

Walker Buehler Mediocre In Monday's No-Decision

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Walker Buehler allowed three runs on three hits across five innings of work during Monday's 5-4 loss to the San Diego Padres. Every hit he surrendered was a home run. Buehler struck out three batters while also walking three in the contest. He now owns a 5.19 ERA and 1.15 WHIP […]

Henrik Lundqvist Starting Game 1 Of Qualifiers

New York Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist will start Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Qualifiers against the Carolina Hurricanes. Star rookie goaltender Igor Shesterkin was deemed unfit to play in the contest. It is unclear what exactly is ailing the young Russian netminder, but it is a definite blow to fantasy owners. Lundqvist posted a […]

Travis D'Arnaud Records Five RBI In Win Over Mets

Atlanta Braves catcher Travis D'Arnaud was 3-for-4 with five RBI and a walk during Friday's 11-10 win over the New York Mets. The 31-year-old smacked a bases-clearing double in the bottom of the eighth inning to put his team in front. D'Arnuad has impressed during his first two games back, going 4-for-7 with six RBI. […]

Mookie Betts Enjoys Best Game As A Dodger

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts was 3-for-5 with a solo home run and two RBI during Friday's 5-3 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks. Betts also made a highlight-reel throw from the outfield during the contest. The 27-year-old is now slashing .256/.310/.410 with five RBI and five runs scored through his first eight games with […]

Max Fried Stifles Rays On Thursday

Atlanta Braves starter Max Fried allowed one run on three hits across 6 2/3 innings of work during Thursday's 2-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. He struck out seven batters while issuing a single walk. It was another impressive outing for the 26-year-old, pushing his record to 1-0 to go along with a 2.31 […]

Cody Bellinger Mired In Serious Slump

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger was 0-for-5 with a strikeout during Thursday's 6-3 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. He left six men on base throughout the game. The 25-year-old is now 5-for-31 to start the season and has yet to a hit a home run. Several star players are slumping to start the 2020 […]

AJ Pollock Continues Strong Start To 2020

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder AJ Pollock was 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and two runs scored during Thursday's 6-3 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. It was the first HR of the season for the 32-year-old. Pollock tends to sit against right-handed pitchers, but he has been productive when he's been in the lineup. He […]

Ross Stripling Allows Three Runs In Win

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Ross Stripling allowed three runs on four hits across 5 1/3 innings during Thursday's 6-3 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. He struck out two batters while walking two. It was not the sharpest effort from the 30-year-old, but it was enough to move his record to 2-0 on the year. Stripling […]

Max Muncy Smacks Solo Shot In Win Over Diamondbacks

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Max Muncy was 2-for-4 with a solo home run during Thursday's 6-3 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. The 29-year-old is slashing .241/.389/.621 with three HRs and four RBI through 29 at-bats in the young season. Muncy has developed into a significant contributor at the plate and is a part of […]

Corey Seager Smacks Solo Shot On Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager was 1-for-5 with a solo home run during Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Houston Astros. It was not the prettiest performance from the Dodgers lineup, but Seager still managed to show off his power stroke. The 26-year-old is now slashing .320/.393/.520 through his first six games. Even though Seager […]

Edwin Rios Plays Hero In Extra-Innings Win

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Edwin Rios belted a two-run home run in the 13th inning to lead his team to a 4-2 win over the Houston Astros on Wednesday. Rios entered the game as a pinch hitter in the 11th inning, and he made the most of his opportunity. Despite the heroic effort, Rios […]

Dustin May Adequate In Shortened Start

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Dustin May allowed one run on three hits across 3 1/3 innings of work during Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Houston Astros. He struck out three batters while walking two. His command was a little off in the contest, as he only threw 60 percent of his pitches for strikes. Nevertheless, […]

Mark Melancon Picks Up First Save Of The Season

Atlanta Braves reliever Mark Melancon pitched a perfect ninth inning on Wednesday against the Tampa Bay Rays to earn his first save of the season. The 35-year-old only needed nine pitches to retire the side. Melancon's grip on the closer role is tightening, especially with Will Smith (COVID-19) still sidelined. Melancon should continue to see […]

Mike Soroka Saddled With No-Decision On Wednesday

Atlanta Braves starter Mike Soroka allowed three runs - two earned - on four hits across 5 1/3 innings of work during Wednesday's 7-4 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. He struck out five batters while issuing three walks. Soroka cruised through the first four innings, but he was given an early hook in the […]

Freddie Freeman Snaps Slump On Wednesday

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman was 4-for-5 with three RBI and a home run during Wednesday's 7-4 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. The outing snapped a 2-for-14 stretch from Freeman to start the season. The 30-year-old has been one of the more consistent fantasy players over the past decade. Expect Freeman to be […]

Alex Ovechkin Picks Up Three Points In Exhibition

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin scored two goals and added an assist during Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes. He fired five shots on net in 20:30 of ice time. The Russian sniper showed no signs of rust during the contest. Ovechkin is a fantastic fantasy option heading into the postseason, with the […]

Jose Leclerc Held Out Wednesday With Shoulder Tightness

Texas Rangers closer Jose Leclerc did not enter Wednesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks due to tightness in his right shoulder. Instead, Nick Goody entered the game and converted the save situation. The Rangers seem to believe that it is not a long-term concern for Leclerc, but if he has to miss more time, Goody […]

Austin Nola's MRI Shows No Structural Damage

Seattle Mariners catcher Austin Nola received good news on Wednesday, as an MRI on his knee did not show any structural damage. The 30-year-old was a late scratch on Tuesday with the ailment. He is still suffering swelling in his knee and will miss a few games, but it should not be a long-term issue. […]

Eric Hosmer Scratched Again On Wednesday

San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer was scratched from Wednesday's lineup with stomach pains. Hosmer was scratched on Monday night as well with the same ailment, but the team insists it is not COVID-19 related. In his absence, Greg Garcia will bat fifth and play second base while Jake Cronenworth will get the start […]

Morgan Rielly Nabs Three Points In Exhibition Win

Toronto Maples Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly scored a goal and added two assists in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens. The 26-year-old looked like he was in midseason form as he was flying all over the ice. Rielly missed 23 games this season with an injury but was still able to produce 27 points […]

Connor McDavid Pockets Two Goals In Exhibition Game

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid scored twice during Tuesday's 4-1 exhibition win over the Calgary Flames. The 23-year-old seemingly picked up where he left off, as he tallied 97 points in 64 regular-season games before the pause. McDavid is the best offensive player in hockey and will be a driving force for the Oilers in […]

Sidney Crosby Plays 19 Minutes In Exhibition

Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby received almost 20 minutes of ice time during Tuesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Philadelphia Flyers. Crosby was a game-time decision for the tilt, but he seems to have no limitations for the start of the qualifying round. As always, the 32-year-old is a top-tier fantasy asset whenever he takes […]

Clayton Kershaw Scheduled To Throw Bullpen Session Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Clayton Kershaw (back) will throw another bullpen session on Thursday, according to manager Dave Roberts. There was speculation that Kershaw may be able to start Friday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, but the timeline no longer matches up. Assuming Thursday's session goes well, it seems as though it is only a […]

Kenley Jansen Picks Up First Save Of 2020

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen tossed a scoreless ninth inning against the Houston Astros to pick up his first save of the season on Tuesday night. He worked around a one-out double by Carlos Correa but was dominant aside from that. The 32-year-old looked revitalized throughout summer camp and is looking to put a […]

Walker Buehler Has Average Outing In Season Debut

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler allowed two runs on three hits across 3 2/3 innings of work during Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Houston Astros. He struck out three batters while walking one. The Dodgers were incredibly cautious with their young ace since he had a late start to summer camp, as he only […]

Mookie Betts Tallies Two Hits On Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts was 2-for-4 with an RBI, a walk, and a run scored during Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Houston Astros. It was Betts' first multi-hit performance of the season. The 27-year-old has had a modest start to the season, going 5-for-24 with two RBI and a stolen base through his […]

Freddie Freeman Strikes Out Four Times On Tuesday

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman went 0-for-4 with four strikeouts during Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. The 30-year-old is now 2-for-14 with one RBI through his first five games of the season. Freeman sat out most of the team's summer camp after contracting COVID-19, and it seems as though he is […]

Kyle Wright Allows Five Runs In Season Debut

Atlanta Braves pitcher Kyle Wright allowed five earned runs across 2 2/3 innings of work during Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. He struck out three batters while walking three. The 24-year-old projects to have some long-term value, but he is nothing more than a streaming option for the 2020 season. It is […]

Alex Wood Placed On 10-Day Injured List

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Alex Wood (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday afternoon. Right-handed pitcher Josh Sborz was recalled as a corresponding move. Wood did not look sharp during his first start of the season on Saturday, allowing three earned runs across three innings of work. The Dodgers' rotation is already […]