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Jonathan Schoop Placed on 10-Day DL
Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jonathan Schoop was put on the DL prior to Saturday's game against the Red Sox due to a right oblique strain. To take his place, the Orioles activated pitcher Alex Cobb from the DL to start Saturday. Manager Buck Showalter did not think the injury was very severe as it was […]
Matthew Sparrow 7 years agoAlbert Pujols (1B, LAA) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 54% of leagues ANALYSIS: While the Los Angeles Angels version of Albert Pujols is a shell of his former Cardinals' self, he is still a productive fantasy player given that he has hit at least 23 home runs and knocked in at least 95 RBI in each of […]
Matthew Sparrow 7 years agoTodd Frazier (3B, NYM) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 56% of leagues ANALYSIS: Frazier has the difficult job of attempting to become the Mets first everyday third baseman since their beloved captain, David Wright. So far, Frazier has done just that. The Toddfather is hitting .282 with an eye-popping .423 OBP and a solid eight RBI in the […]
Matthew Sparrow 7 years agoMarco Estrada Disappoints In Start Versus Orioles
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Marco Estrada had a rough start Wednesday night against the Orioles. Estrada was handed the loss after going just four innings while giving up four runs, six hits, three walks and five strikeouts. This performance comes on the heels of back-to-back quality starts and it balloons Estrada's ERA from 2.77 […]
Matthew Sparrow 7 years agoOrioles Option Hunter Harvey to Double-A
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Hunter Harvey was sent down to Double-A Bowie after Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays. In a corresponding move, infielder Engelb Vielma was called up from Triple-A Norfolk. This was an expected move, as the Orioles were working with a depleted bullpen, so they wanted to have Harvey as insurance. Vielma will […]
Matthew Sparrow 7 years agoTrey Mancini Injures Right Hand in Win Over Blue Jays
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Trey Mancini injured his right hand in Wednesday night's 5-3 win over Toronto. The injury came in the sixth inning when an inside pitch from Blue Jays reliever John Axford hit Mancini's hand. Mancini stayed in the game and even singled in the at-bat before being replaced by Anthony Santander in the […]
Matthew Sparrow 7 years agoSteve Pearce in the Lineup for Fifth Straight Game, Could be Everyday Outfielder
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Steve Pearce is batting fifth and starting in left field for the Blue Jays Tuesday night against the Orioles, his fifth consecutive game in the lineup. Pearce has homered in three games in a row, including a two-run shot that opened the scoring in the third inning of their win over […]
Matthew Sparrow 7 years agoTrey Mancini Stays Hot, Records Three Hits Against the Blue Jays
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Trey Mancini continued his recent hot streak as he went 3-for-4 with a walk against the Blue Jays on Monday night. After only recording three hits in the first six games of the season, Mancini has turned it on, as he has nine hits in the past five games to increase his […]
Matthew Sparrow 7 years agoJ.A. Happ Pitches Six Strong Innings
Toronto Blue Jays Starting Pitcher J.A. Happ pitched a gem on Monday night, striking out nine Orioles and giving up five hits and three walks in six innings in order to claim his second win of the season. It was a bounce-back effort for Happ, as he was coming off a shaky start against the […]
Matthew Sparrow 7 years agoJonathan Schoop Slumping, Will Look to Break Out Against Blue Jays Starters
Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jonathan Schoop went 0-for-4 on Monday night in the 7-1 loss to the Blue Jays. Schoop is currently mired in a 1-for-20 slump dating back to Friday and is hitting .200 on the season with just one home run and one RBI. Schoop's third spot in the order could be in […]
Matthew Sparrow 7 years ago