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Connor Barwin Wants to Return to the Eagles
Free agent defensive end Connor Barwin wants to return to the Philadelphia Eagles for the 2019 season. He was released by the New York Giants in January. Recently, Barwin said, "The Eagles know that’s where I want to be. Me and Howie [Roseman- Eagles General Manager] are talking. I might wait a week into camp, […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoEzekiel Elliott to Meet With Roger Goodell on Tuesday
Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott will meet with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on Tuesday. Their meeting will be to discuss events that transpired in Las Vegas in May. Elliott has already had a few off-field incidents, and this one involved him pushing over a security guard. Elliott was detained by police, but the security […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoDominic Leone Gets a Save on Sunday
St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Dominic Leone earned a save on Sunday, getting the last two outs of an extra inning win. Leone got a strike out and his first save of the year. His ERA sits at 7.20, and he only came in for the save because Carlos Martinez, John Gant, Andrew Miller, Giovanni […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoCarlos Martinez Earns a Win in Relief on Sunday
St. Louis Cardinals closer Carlos Martinez earned a win on Sunday, pitching 2 2/3 innings while allowing just one hit and one walk while striking out four. Martinez was great in this one, tossing 41 pitches and leading the Cardinals to an extra inning victory. He's the Cardinals closer now that Jordan Hicks (elbow) is […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoMiles Mikolas Provides a Quality Start on Sunday
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas provided a quality start on Sunday, tossing six innings while allowing three runs on eight hits. He didn't allow a walk and struck out four in his outing. The Cardinals won in extra innings, so Mikolas was left with a no decision, but he dropped his ERA 4.34. […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoOscar Mercado Has a Three-Hit Game on Sunday
Cleveland Indians rookie outfielder Oscar Mercado had a strong game on Sunday, going 3-for-5 with two runs scored. Mercado hit two doubles and a single, raising his slash line to .314/.360/.477. He's having a great rookie season and should be owned in most formats.
David A Marcillo 6 years agoBrad Hand Escapes With a Save on Sunday
Cleveland Indians closer Brad Hand wasn't perfect on Sunday, but he walked away with a save anyway. He tossed a scoreless ninth inning, but gave up two hits and a walk, throwing 28 pitches. Ultimately, he ended up with three strikeouts, but he's been a bit off his game in his last few outings. Still, […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoShane Bieber Hurls Eight Scoreless Innings on Sunday
Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Shane Bieber was excellent on Sunday, tossing eight innings without allowing a run. He struck out 11, didn't issue a walk, and gave up just three hits. Bieber was outstanding after a couple of less-than-stellar starts and two 13-0 losses in the first two games of the series. The win improved […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoYadier Molina Hits Three Singles on Friday
St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina had three singles on Friday, going 3-for-4 with a run scored. Molina has been a solid fantasy catcher this season, slashing .268/.295/.380. With catcher as one of the shallowest offensive positions in 2019, Molina remains relevant in most formats.
David A Marcillo 6 years agoMichael Wacha Pitches Well Despite a Loss on Friday
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Michael Wacha threw seven strong innings on Friday, allowing only two runs on six hits and a walk. He struck out two and allowed two home runs, throwing just 82 pitches total. Despite the solid outing, Wacha took his fourth loss, dropping to 5-4. Wacha has had strong starts like […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoMike Clevinger Gets Shelled on Friday
Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Mike Clevinger got hit hard on Friday, lasting just 1 2/3 innings while allowing seven runs on five hits and three walks. He struck out two and needed 52 pitches to get just five outs. He faced 13 batters, throwing 23 balls and 29 strikes. Clevinger is freshly off the injured […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoJosh Adams Might Not Make the Eagles Roster in 2019
Philadelphia Eagles running back Josh Adams might not make the final roster for the 2019 season. The undrafted rookie led the Eagles in rushing yards in 2018 with 511 yards, but the Eagles picked up Jordan Howard from the Bears and drafted Miles Sanders in the second round. Adams was fine as a rusher, but […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoEzekiel Elliott Unlikely to be Extended This Season
Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott is unlikely to have his contract extended this season, according to several reports. The Cowboys started talking to Elliott about keeping him around long term this offseason, but Amari Cooper and Dak Prescott will take precedence over Elliott. Once Cooper and Prescott's contracts are taken care off, the Cowboys […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoClosers and Saves Report - Week 13 Waiver Wire
No, Craig is not short for Craigory, but yes, Craig Kimbrel has finally joined a Major League Baseball team in 2019. The Red Sox bullpen, meanwhile, continues to be a mess. In Atlanta, Luke Jackson is seeing objects in his rear view mirror, and they may be a lot closer than they appear. A few […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoAdam Wainwright Pitches Well in Wednesday's Loss
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright pitched well on Wednesday but took the loss. He tossed 6 2/3 innings, allowing two runs on seven hits and a walk. He struck out nine and threw 105 pitches on the night. Despite his efforts, Wainwright was given his seventh loss, dropping to 5-7. His ERA stands […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoJack Flaherty Struggles on Tuesday Against the A's
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty had a rough time on Tuesday night, allowing seven runs on nine hits and a walk in 4 2/3 innings. He struck out five and allowed three home runs among his 92 pitches. Flaherty has shown his upside now and then, but his 4.75 ERA shows how inconsistent […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoBrad Hand Explodes on Tuesday
Cleveland Indians closer Brad Hand blew his first save of the season on Tuesday in spectacular fashion, allowing five runs on five hits without recording a single out. Hand faced five batters, and all five reached base. Hunter Dozier's grand slam was the exclamation point on what will likely be Hand's worst outing of the […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoShane Bieber Does OK On Tuesday
Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Shane Bieber was OK on Tuesday, firing 5 1/3 innings while allowing three runs (two earned) on five hits and two walks. He struck out six and threw an even 100 pitches. Bieber escaped with a no decision in a game Cleveland eventually lost 8-6. He'll take a 3.83 ERA into […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoJason Kipnis Enjoys a Three-Hit Game on Monday
Cleveland Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis played well on Monday, going 3-for-5 with a home run and two singles. He scored a run and drove one in, both on the solo shot. Kipnis had a very slow start to the season, but he's been on fire lately, raising his slash line to .248/.305/.387. He's a […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoAdam Plutko's Start Cut Short After Four Strong Innings
Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Adam Plutko pitched well on Monday, but his start was cut short by an extended rain delay. He ended up with four innings pitched, allowing one run on one hit, a solo home run. He struck out three and did not issue a walk. Plutko was cruising, needing just 34 pitches […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoJordan Hicks Diagnosed With a Torn UCL
St. Louis Cardinals closer Jordan Hicks was diagnosed with a Torn UCL in his throwing arm. Hicks was originally diagnosed with triceps tendinitis, but further testing revealed the tear in the ligament. The UCL tear diagnosis usually leads to Tommy John Surgery, although rehab is sometimes an option. Either way, Hicks is almost certainly done […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoJohn Gant Has a Rough Sunday Night on the Mound
St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher John Gant had a rough time on Sunday night, allowing four runs on four hits and two walks while only recording one out. It was by far Gant's worst appearance of the season and despite the four runs scoring with only one out being recorded, his ERA only went up […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoMiles Mikolas Takes a Hard Loss on Sunday
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas pitched fairly well on Sunday but took a loss. He pitched five innings, allowing just one run but seven hits and two walks. He struck out four and tossed 90 pitches in the outing. He allowed plenty of base runners, but he was mostly able to pitch around […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoCarlos Santana Hits a Home Run on Sunday
Cleveland Indians infielder/designated hitter Carlos Santana went yard on Sunday, hitting his 17th home run of the season. He ended up 1-for-3 with a walk, an RBI, and two runs scored. Santana has been the most consistent hitter in the Cleveland lineup by far, slashing an impressive .293/.416/.541.
David A Marcillo 6 years agoZach Plesac Shines Again on Sunday
Cleveland Indians rookie starting pitcher Zach Plesac was excellent again on Sunday, tossing seven innings while allowing just one run on five hits and a walk. He struck out two and allowed a solo home run in his 97 pitches. Plesac has been great at keeping runs off the board so far despite not racking […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoBrad Hand Earns Save Number 22 on Saturday
Cleveland Indians closer Brad Hand earned his 22nd save of the season on Saturday, allowing two hits but tossing a scoreless ninth inning with two strikeouts. Hand's been a bit less untouchable than usual in his last couple of outings, but he's been mostly able to work around base runners to do his job. He'll […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoAaron Civale Pitches Well in His Major League Debut
Cleveland Indians rookie starting pitcher Aaron Civale pitched well in his debut on Saturday, tossing six scoreless innings while allowing just two hits and three walks. He struck out six and threw 87 pitches, earning his first win. Civale looked good on the mound, and the 24-year-old had been showing some upside this season in […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoJordan Hicks Diagnosed With Triceps Tendinitis
Updating a previous post, St. Louis Cardinals closer Jordan Hicks was diagnosed with triceps tendinitis after Saturday's game. Hicks was forced to leave the game after pitching 1 1/3 innings. Manager Mike Schildt said he hoped the closer would be fine after a few days of rest. Hicks is likely to undergo an MRI and […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoMarcell Ozuna Goes Yard Again on Saturday
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Marcell Ozuna stayed hot on Saturday, hitting his 20th home run of the season. He ended up going 1-for-3 with a walk, a run scored, and two RBI. Ozuna has been a frustratingly streaky hitter throughout his career, but he's been able to put together huge hot streaks in the past. […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoDakota Hudson Spins Seven Strong Innings on Saturday
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Dakota Hudson was great on Saturday, tossing seven innings while allowing just one run on five hits and a walk. He struck out six and needed 112 pitches. The win improved his record to 6-3 and lowered his ERA to 3.36. There are some signs of regression in Hudson's stats […]
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