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Miles Sanders Will Need to Improve in Training Camp
Philadelphia Eagles rookie running back Miles Sanders reportedly needs to improve in pass protection, ball security, and receiving ability. These are all things Sanders could have been practicing in the offseason program, but he missed the whole thing due to a hamstring injury. He was drafted in the second round, so the Eagles clearly have […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoJordan Howard Expected to Get Short-Yardage Work
Philadelphia Eagles running back Jordan Howard is expected to get the "lion's share" of short-yardage work in the Eagles backfield, according to Jimmy Kempski of Philly Voice. The same article also states that Howard is expected to be the "closer" in the second half of games. He'll be splitting his touches with rookie Miles Sanders, […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoRandy Gregory To Apply for Reinstatement Soon
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Randy Gregory is reportedly, "getting ready to apply for reinstatement" sometime soon. He is currently indefinitely suspended but is "doing well" according to the team despite being away from the team due to his suspension. Gregory was given a one-year extension this offseason despite Cowboys Executive Vice President Stephen Jones saying […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoTrevor Bauer Could Be Traded Before the Deadline
Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Trevor Bauer could be traded before the July 31 trade deadline. According to The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal, members of the Cleveland front office are expected to be "aggressive listeners" on a Bauer trade. Cleveland has been playing well lately and they are currently in a Wild Card position, so it may […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoCarlos Santana Disappoints Home Fans in the Home Run Derby
Cleveland Indians first baseman Carlos Santana disappointed the home fans in the Home Run Derby on Monday, hitting just 13 home runs and getting eliminated in the first round. He faced off against eventual winner Peter Alonso, who went after Santana so he didn't need to continue after passing Santana's 13. The Cleveland fans were […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoJack Flaherty Flirts With a No-Hitter on Sunday
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty had a no-hitter through six innings on Sunday but ultimately ended up tossing seven innings and allowing one run on two hits and a walk while striking out six. Flaherty served up a solo home run to Evan Longoria in the seventh inning and the next hitter rocked […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoCarlos Santana Reaches Base Three Times on Sunday
Cleveland Indians first baseman Carlos Santana reached base three times on Sunday, going 1-for-4 with a double and two walks. He scored a run in the contest as well. Santana has easily been the best offensive performer in the Cleveland lineup all season long, and he will head into his All-Star Game start with a […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoJason Kipnis Hits a Home Run on Sunday
Cleveland Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis ended the first half on a strong note in Sunday's game, going 2-for-3 with a home run, a single, and a walk. He scored one run and drove in two. It's been an inconsistent first half for Kipnis, but he showed a few signs here and there of returning […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoGreg Allen Has a Monster Game on Sunday
Cleveland Indians outfielder Greg Allen had an all-around amazing game on Sunday, going 4-for-6 with three runs scored and two RBI. Allen had a home run, a triple, and two singles in this one, plus he made an outstanding catch in the outfield as well. It's been a struggle for Allen this season, but this […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoTrevor Bauer Throws Seven Excellent Innings on Sunday
Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Trevor Bauer threw a strong seven innings on Sunday, allowing just one run on four hits and three walks. He struck out nine and threw 114 pitches. The win gave him his eighth victory of the season and lowered his ERA to 3.61. Bauer had an occasionally inconsistent first half, but […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoPaul Goldschmidt Drives in Four Runs on Saturday
St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt had a strong offensive game on Saturday, going 2-for-4 with a home run, a run scored, and four RBI. "Goldy" had a three-run homer and an RBI single, raising his slash line to .254/.344/.428. He hasn't been quite what the Cardinals and fantasy owners expected this season, but […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoMiles Mikolas Lasts Only Four Innings on Saturday
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas only made it through four innings of work on Saturday against the San Francisco Giants. He allowed five runs (four earned) on six hits. He didn't issue any walks and struck out six. Mikolas gave up a home run and needed 72 pitches to get his 12 outs. […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoRoberto Perez Gets Four Hits on Saturday
Cleveland Indians catcher Roberto Perez was great on Saturday, going 4-for-5 with a home run and three singles. He drove in two runs and scored one as well. Perez has been a very pleasant surprise for Cleveland, as he's already essentially beaten his career highs in every offensive category. He's slashing .256/.346/.528 with 16 home […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoFrancisco Lindor Hits Two Home Runs on Saturday
Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor hit two home runs on Saturday, going 2-for-5 with two runs scored and two RBI. Unfortunately for Lindor and his fantasy owners, both of his blasts came with the bases empty. Still, two home runs are two home runs, and no one will complain too much. Lindor's slash line is […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoShane Bieber Throws Eight Great Innings on Saturday
Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Shane Bieber was excellent on Saturday, tossing eight innings while allowing just two runs on four hits. He did not issue a walk and struck out eight. Bieber was nearly flawless in this one, throwing 103 pitches and lowering his ERA to 3.45. He threw 75 strikes and only 28 balls. […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoZach Plesac Sent Down to Triple-A
The Cleveland Indians optioned starting pitcher Zach Plesac back to Triple-A Columbus on Saturday. Plesac came up and pitched fairly well, posting a 3-3 record with an even 4.00 ERA, but he had 33 strikeouts and 17 walks in 45 innings, showing that perhaps he still has some developing to do in the minors. He […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoCarlos Carrasco Diagnosed With Leukemia
Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco has been dealing with an unspecified blood condition that he recently revealed to be leukemia. Carrasco hasn't pitched since May and has been undergoing treatment for the condition. He says that it is under control. His baseball career is of course a minor consideration at this point, but the […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoClosers and Saves Report - Week 14 Waiver Wire
Changes are coming in the desert, as the Diamondbacks look ready to move things around in their bullpen. The Reds, meanwhile, look like they're going back to how things were before. The A's got their closer back from the injured list, but is he still going to be their closer? What's going on with the […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoZach Plesac Can't Finish the Third Inning on Thursday
Cleveland Indians rookie starting pitcher Zach Plesac struggled on Thursday, pitching just 2 2/3 innings. He allowed three runs on three hits and three walks, striking out just one. Plesac came up strong but has struggled a bit lately, showing the growing pains of a rookie starting pitcher. He'll take an even 4.00 ERA into […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoMichael Wacha Can't Finish the Fourth on the Fourth
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Michael Wacha was unable to escape the fourth inning on Thursday, tossing 3 1/3 innings. He allowed four runs on six hits and two walks. He gave up two home runs and did not record a strikeout, throwing 55 pitches. His ERA rose to 5.54 and despite some good starts […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoRoberto Perez Hits a Home Run and a Triple on Wednesday
Cleveland Indians catcher Roberto Perez hit a home run and a triple on Wednesday, going 2-for-3 with a walk, two RBI, and two runs scored. Perez has been quite the pleasant surprise for Cleveland, slashing .242/.336/.505 with 15 home runs and 34 RBI. He's already blasted past his previous career high in home runs of […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoCarlos Santana Homers on Wednesday
Cleveland Indians infielder Carlos Santana had a good game on Wednesday, going 2-for-4 with a home run and a single. His homer was a solo shot, so he scored a run and drove one in too. Santana has been the most consistent piece of the Cleveland offense, slashing .298/.414/.543. He's been a valuable piece in […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoMike Clevinger Throws Six Shutout Innings on Wednesday
Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Mike Clevinger tossed six excellent innings on Wednesday, allowing just four hits without giving up a run or a walk. He struck out nine and tossed 79 pitches. After a rough welcome back from the injured list, it was good to see Clevinger excel in this one. Assuming he stays healthy, […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoJose Martinez Goes Yard Twice on Tuesday
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder/first baseman Jose Martinez had a strong game on Tuesday, going 2-for-4 with two home runs, two runs scored, and two RBI. Both of his blasts came with no one on base, so despite the eight total bases, he only drove in two runs. Martinez now has seven home runs and a […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoJack Flaherty Struggles Again on Tuesday Night
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty struggled again on Tuesday, tossing 4 2/3 innings while allowing four runs on seven hits and four walks. He struck out seven and allowed a home run. Flaherty ended up with a no decision but raised his ERA to 4.90. He's been struggling lately and his value in […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoTyler Naquin Puts Together a Four-Hit Game on Tuesday
Cleveland Indians outfielder Tyler Naquin was great on Tuesday, recording a 4-for-5 night with a run scored and an RBI. He had two doubles and two singles from the nine spot in the Cleveland batting order, bringing his slash line up to .271/.301/.458. He doesn't get consistent playing time in the Cleveland outfield and rarely […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoJake Bauers Has a Four-Hit Game on Tuesday
Cleveland Indians outfielder Jake Bauers had an excellent game on Tuesday, going 4-for-5 with a run scored and three RBI. He smacked three singles and a double, raising his slash line to .237/.308/.401. He's been a streaky hitter this season, but has returned some decent offensive value in deeper leagues. He can be a high-upside […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoTrevor Bauer Allows a Hit Parade on Tuesday
Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Trevor Bauer gave up a bunch of hits on Tuesday, tossing six innings while allowing five runs on 11 hits and a walk. He struck out six and gave up two home runs, throwing 107 pitches on the evening. Bauer worked into and out of trouble throughout the night, but was […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoNathan Eovaldi to Return as Red Sox Closer
Boston Red Sox pitcher Nathan Eovaldi, currently on the injured list with an elbow injury, will be used as the team's closer as soon as he is able to return to the mound. Sources have indicated that Eovaldi will be used as, "a traditional closer," meaning he won't just be part of the committee the […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoPaul DeJong Named to the All-Star Team
St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong was named to the 2019 All-Star Team as the only representative for the Cardinals. DeJong is hitting .260/.345/.458 with 13 home runs and 36 RBI. He's an excellent defender, which has led to a 2.9 fWAR despite his mostly pedestrian offensive numbers. He's on pace to pass his career […]
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