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Yasiel Puig Hits a Home Run on Saturday Night
Cleveland Indians outfielder Yasiel Puig had a strong night at the plate on Saturday, going 3-for-4 with a home run, a double, an RBI, and a run scored. Puig has been great since joining the Indians, slashing .378/.439/.595 with three doubles and a home run in his first taste of American League baseball. He's always […]
David A Marcillo 5 years agoAdam Plutko Takes a Loss on Saturday Night
Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Adam Plutko started out well on Saturday but ended up taking a loss, allowing four runs on nine hits and a walk in six innings. Plutko got through three scoreless innings before allowing two runs in the fourth, one in the fifth, and one in the seventh. The loss dropped his […]
David A Marcillo 5 years agoBlake Jarwin Picks Up 51 Yards on Saturday
Dallas Cowboys tight end Blake Jarwin performed well on Saturday, catching four passes for 51 scoreless yards. The four catches led the team and the 51 yards put him in second place on the Cowboys offense. Jarwin had some solid moments last season, and should do well again in small bursts this season, even with […]
David A Marcillo 5 years agoDevin Smith Leads the Cowboys in Receiving on Saturday
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Devin Smith led the team in receiving yards on Saturday, catching three passes for 54 yards. Smith, a 2015 second round pick of the Jets, is deeply buried on the Dallas depth chart but has shown the occasional explosiveness that could make him an intriguing wait-and-see piece if he makes the […]
David A Marcillo 5 years agoMike Weber Gets Six Carries on Saturday Night
Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Mike Weber led the Cowboys backfield in carries on Saturday with six. He gained 18 yards and "added" two catches for a loss of five yards. In a backfield without Ezekiel Elliott (holdout), Weber wasn't featured but did get the most touches. It'll be interesting to follow the Cowboys backfield […]
David A Marcillo 5 years agoCooper Rush Looks Solid on Saturday
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush played most of Saturday's first preseason game and looked solid enough in the process. He completed 16-of-26 passes for 142 scoreless yards. Rush is set to be the direct backup to starter Dak Prescott but shouldn't have to do much more than hold a clipboard unless something goes wrong.
David A Marcillo 5 years agoDak Prescott Completes All Four of His Passes on Saturday
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott completed all four of his pass attempts on Saturday night, gaining 23 yards. Prescott wasn't in there for long, but 4-for-4 is certainly an encouraging first start. Prescott was without running back Ezekiel Elliott and may end up being without him once the season begins, but the Cowboys should have […]
David A Marcillo 5 years agoCarlos Martinez Gets Two Outs and His 12th Hold on Saturday
St. Louis Cardinals closer Carlos Martinez got the last two outs of Saturday's win, earning his 12th save of the year. Martinez faced two batters, threw six pitches, and locked down a 3-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Martinez has been solid but unspectacular as closer, saving 12 games and posting a 3.48 ERA. He […]
David A Marcillo 5 years agoAdam Wainwright Wins His Eighth Game on Saturday
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright won his eighth game of the season on Saturday, evening his record at 8-8. He allowed a home run on his first pitch of the game, but no more runs afterwards. In total, he tossed six innings, allowing the one run on six hits and two walks. He […]
David A Marcillo 5 years agoNate Sudfeld Undergoes Wrist Surgery
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nate Sudfeld underwent surgery on his broken left wrist on Friday morning and is expected to miss about six weeks. Sudfeld fell awkwardly on his arm in Thursday's first preseason game. He was set to be the direct backup for starter Carson Wentz. For now, that job will go to Cody Kessler, […]
David A Marcillo 5 years agoCarlos Martinez Earns a Win With a Four-Out Appearance
St. Louis Cardinals closer Carlos Martinez rebounded well on Friday, picking up a win in a four-out appearance. Martinez threw 1 1/3 innings, allowing just one walk. He threw 18 pitches, seven balls and 11 strikes. He improved to 3-2 and lowered his ERA to 3.56. He hasn't quite been the lights out closer the […]
David A Marcillo 5 years agoDakota Hudson Only Makes It Through Four Innings on Friday
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Dakota Hudson only lasted four innings on Friday, ending up with a no decision. He allowed two runs on six hits without recording a walk or a strikeout. Hudson only threw 49 pitches but was lifted after facing 17 batters. It's been a real struggle for Hudson lately, and he […]
David A Marcillo 5 years agoJose Ramirez Records Three Hits on Friday
Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez got three hits on Friday, going 3-for-4 with a double, two singles, and a walk. He scored two runs and drove in one as well. Ramirez has been one of the best hitters in the American League since he broke out of his slump, and his season-long numbers are […]
David A Marcillo 5 years agoYasiel Puig Gets Three Hits on Friday
Cleveland Indians outfielder Yasiel Puig recorded three singles on Friday, going 3-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored. Cleveland beat Minnesota 6-2 and moved into a tie for first place in the American League Central. Puig has been solid since joining the team at the trade deadline, hitting .333/.405/.455 as an Indian so far.
David A Marcillo 5 years agoShane Bieber Throws Seven Strong Innings on Friday
Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Shane Bieber was great again on Friday, tossing seven innings and earning a win and a quality start. Bieber allowed just two runs on seven hits and two walks, striking out 11 while throwing 108 pitches. The win improved his record to 12-4 and lowered his ERA to 3.28. He's been […]
David A Marcillo 5 years agoClosers and Saves Report - Week 19 Waiver Wire
The trade deadline shook the fantasy baseball world, so this week wasn't going to be nearly as important, but there were still plenty of things going on around the league that need to be looked at. There were injuries this week, and there were key roster moves. One team more or less just got a […]
David A Marcillo 5 years agoFranmil Reyes Continues to Struggle With His New Team
Cleveland Indians outfielder/designated hitter Franmil Reyes continued to struggle with his new team, going 0-for-3 on Thursday with a walk. Reyes was acquired at the trade deadline, but has hit just .074/.100/.111 as a member of the Indians. He'll obviously improve soon, but fantasy owners who were excited about his team change haven't gotten what […]
David A Marcillo 5 years agoJose Ramirez Drives in Three Runs on Thursday
Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez drove in three runs on Thursday, going 2-for-3 with a double, a walk, and a run scored. Ramirez hit his 29th double of the year and helped lead his team to a 7-5 win over the Minnesota Twins. Despite an awful start to the season, Ramirez has started to […]
David A Marcillo 5 years agoBrad Hand Earns a Four-Out Save on Thursday
Cleveland Indians closer Brad Hand picked up a four-out save on Thursday, locking down a 7-5 victory over the Minnesota Twins. Hand allowed two hits and two walks, throwing 31 pitches but ultimately earning his 29th save of the year. He inherited a base runner in the eighth inning but did not allow him to […]
David A Marcillo 5 years agoMike Clevinger Throws Seven More Strong Innings on Thursday
Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Mike Clevinger threw well on Thursday, tossing seven innings while allowing two runs on three hits and a walk. He struck out nine and needed 117 pitches to make it through. Clevinger's record improved to 7-2 and he lowered his ERA to 3.02. He's one of the better pitchers in the […]
David A Marcillo 5 years agoMarken Michel Breaks Off a 75-Yard Touchdown on Thursday
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Marken Michel caught one pass on Thursday, scoring a 75-yard touchdown. Michel, the brother of Patriots running back Sony Michel, made his one play count. An undrafted rookie in 2016, Michel spent 2016-2018 in the CFL. He has some big play ability, but he's undersized and way in the back of […]
David A Marcillo 5 years agoJosh Adams Gets Three Carries and Three Catches on Thursday
Philadelphia Eagles running back Josh Adams ran the ball three times, gaining just three yards, adding three catches for 18 more yards. Adams seems to be fighting for one last spot on the running back depth chart behind Jordan Howard, Corey Clement, and rookie Miles Sanders. Adams and Wendell Smallwood seem to be the most […]
David A Marcillo 5 years agoDallas Goedert Picks Up 50 Yards on Thursday
Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert caught three passes on Thursday, finishing second on the team with 50 yards. He worked as the top tight end with Zach Ertz staying on the bench for this one. Goedert could be a TE1 in all fantasy formats if Ertz missed time, but with Ertz around he's not […]
David A Marcillo 5 years agoWendell Smallwood Gains 11 Yards on Thursday
Philadelphia Eagles running back Wendell Smallwood ran the ball four times in Thursday's preseason game, gaining 11 yards. He also added two catches for eight yards. Smallwood's four carries led the team, but Jordan Howard, Josh Adams, and Miles Sanders all got three carries each. Smallwood could be fighting for the last spot on the […]
David A Marcillo 5 years agoCody Kessler Completes Three Passes in the First Preseason Game
Philadelphia Eagles number three quarterback Cody Kessler completed three passes in six tries on Thursday, going for 12 scoreless yards. It wasn't a significant performance by Kessler, but it was significant because the guy right ahead of him on the depth chart, Nate Sudfeld, could miss time with a wrist injury. Kessler would be the […]
David A Marcillo 5 years agoNate Sudfeld Injured in the First Preseason Game
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nate Sudfeld suffered a left wrist injury and was forced to leave Thursday's preseason game. Sudfeld fell awkwardly and bent his non-throwing arm. Before that, he had completed 10-of-18 passes for 177 yards and a touchdown. He was set to be the backup to starter Carson Wentz, but if he has to […]
David A Marcillo 5 years agoCarlos Martinez Blows a Save and Takes a Loss on Wednesday
St. Louis Cardinals closer Carlos Martinez blew a save on Wednesday and took the loss. He got just one out while allowing a run on two hits. A Russell Martin two-run single with two outs in the bottom of the ninth led to Martinez's third blown save and second loss, evening his record at 2-2. […]
David A Marcillo 5 years agoJack Flaherty Strikes Out 10 in Seven Scoreless Innings
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty stayed hot on Wednesday, tossing seven scoreless innings while striking out 10. He allowed only four hits and one walk in the impressive 97-pitch effort. Flaherty ended up with a no decision when the Cardinals lost in the bottom of the ninth, but he did earn a quality […]
David A Marcillo 5 years agoJose Ramirez Smashes a Two-Run Shot on Wednesday
Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez provided all the offense in Game 1 of Wednesday's double header. He went 1-for-2 with a walk and a two-run home run. Ramirez's seventh inning home run was the only scoring in the game, as Cleveland would win 2-0 over the Texas Rangers. Heading into Game 2, Ramirez is […]
David A Marcillo 5 years agoBrad Hand Strikes Out the Side and Picks Up a Save
Cleveland Indians closer Brad Hand was excellent in the ninth inning of Game 1 of Wednesday's double header. He closed out the Rangers with a perfect 1-2-3 inning in which he struck out all three batters he faced. Hand needed just 13 pitches to lock down a 2-0 win for Cleveland. He sports a 2.35 […]
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