Brad Hand Strikes Out Two for His 20th Save

Cleveland Indians closer Brad Hand saved his 20th game of the season, tossing a scoreless ninth inning with two strikeouts. He gave up just one hit and took only 13 pitches to lock down a 4-2 win for Cleveland. There have been some rumors swirling about Hand possibly being traded to a contending team this […]

Shane Bieber Strikes Out a Dozen on Saturday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Shane Bieber struck out a dozen Detroit Tigers on Saturday, pitching 7 2/3 innings while allowing just two runs on four hits and a walk. Bieber was excellent in this one, tossing 76 of his 105 pitches for strikes and lowering his ERA to 3.92. Despite a few rough starts here […]

Jake Bauers Hits for the Cycle in a Huge Game on Friday

Cleveland Indians designated hitter Jake Bauers had a huge game on Friday, going 4-for-5 with four RBI and two runs scored. Bauers totaled 10 bases in the game, hitting for the cycle. It was his eighth home run, his first triple, and his ninth double. Bauers moved his slash line up to .222/.305/.384. He's always […]

Adam Plutko Earns a Win and Quality Start on Friday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Adam Plutko was solid on Friday, pitching six innings and earning a win and a quality start. He allowed three runs (two earned) on five hits and a walk while striking out six. It was his third win of the season, improving his record to 3-1 and lowering his ERA to […]

John Gant Picks Up a Win With Three Innings of Work

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher John Gant worked three innings in relief on Friday, earning his sixth win but taking a blown save. He came into the seventh inning and stayed on until the game was over, allowing just two hits and striking out one. Gant lowered his ERA to 1.66 and opposing batters are […]

Dexter Fowler Drives in Three on Friday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dexter Fowler was productive on Friday, driving in three runs. He went 1-for-3 with a walk and two runs scored. He made his one hit count, driving a three-run home run in the eighth inning. Fowler's slash line sits at .243/.363/.392 and despite a few hot streaks, 2019 has been another […]

Daniel Poncedeleon Provides Four Solid Innings on Friday

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Daniel Poncedeleon got the start on Friday and provided four innings, allowing one run on two hits, striking out three and walking four. He allowed plenty of base runners and his control was a bit suspect, but he mostly kept runs off the board. He threw 71 pitches, 40 for strikes. […]

Closers and Saves Report - Week 11 Waiver Wire

Hockey is over (congrats, Blues), basketball is done very soon, and football won't start for a while. Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome to the stage: BASEBALL! School's out, the sun is beating down across America, it's summer folks. And that means baseball takes center stage. This season is already showing the importance of relief pitchers, […]

Zach Plesac Struggles on Wednesday Afternoon

Cleveland Indians rookie starting pitcher Zach Plesac struggled on Wednesday afternoon against the Reds, allowing four runs on five hits and two walks in 5 1/3 innings. He took the loss, falling to 1-2 despite two strong previous outings. Plesac allowed two runs in the first before keeping the Reds off the board until the […]

Brad Hand Earns a Win With Two Scoreless Innings on Tuesday

Cleveland Indians closer Brad Hand earned his third win of the season on Tuesday, tossing two scoreless innings before Cleveland walked off in the bottom of the tenth inning. Hand walked a batter, but did not allow a hit in his two innings of work. He struck out four and lowered his ERA to an […]

Trevor Bauer Bounces Back Nicely on Tuesday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Trevor Bauer bounced back on Tuesday after a few rough starts. He pitched 7 2/3 innings, allowing only one run on six hits, but he did walk five. He struck out six and threw 118 pitches. He didn't get the win as Cleveland would need extra innings to secure a victory, […]

Marcell Ozuna Homers and Steals a Base on Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Marcell Ozuna filled out the stat sheet on Tuesday, going 2-for-5 with a home run, a single, and a stolen base. He scored two runs and drove one in as well. Ozuna looks like he's going on a hot streak, so he'll need to be started in all formats until he […]

Dakota Hudson Pitches Well Again on Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Dakota Hudson put together another strong start on Tuesday, tossing seven innings while allowing just one run on four hits and two walks while striking out six. Hudson needed 93 pitches to get through seven innings, his longest start of the season. He lowered his ERA to 3.47 and has […]

Jordan Hicks Saves His 13th Game on Monday

St. Louis Cardinals closer Jordan Hicks picked up his 13th save on Monday, tossing a scoreless ninth inning to lock down a 4-1 win over the Marlins. Hicks allowed a single to the first batter he faced, but had no problem getting the next three guys out in order. Hicks lowered his ERA to 3.63 […]

Michael Wacha Pitches Very Well on Monday

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Michael Wacha returned to the starting rotation on Monday and did very well against the Marlins. He picked up a win and a quality start, tossing six scoreless innings, allowing five hits and two walks. He struck out four and needed just 75 pitches. It was Wacha's first scoreless start of […]

Marcell Ozuna Hits Three Singles on Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Marcell Ozuna hit three singles on Sunday, going 3-for-4 with a run scored. Ozuna looks like he's getting hot, and as a streaky hitter throughout his career, this could be the beginning of a run for the outfielder. He'll start his next game with a .259/.329/.530 slash line.

Shane Bieber Rocked in the Second Inning of Sunday's Game

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Shane Bieber was rocked in the second inning of Sunday's game against the New York Yankees. He struck out the side in the first inning then was able to quickly get the first two outs of the second, but five runs on five hits and two walks later, he was out […]

Marcell Ozuna Hits a Three-Run Shot on Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Marcell Ozuna hit a three run home run on Saturday, going 1-for-4 on the night. The blast was his 17th and the three RBI brought his total to 54. His slash line stands at .250/.323/.526. He won't help in OBP, but he's a good source of power and should keep driving […]

Jack Flaherty Doesn't Finish the Fourth Inning on Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty couldn't finish the fourth inning on Saturday. He tossed 3 2/3 innings, allowing four runs on five hits and three walks. Flaherty didn't record a strikeout and threw just 56 of his 96 pitches for strikes. He's been inconsistent this season, but he's shown flashes of brilliance. He'll […]

Francisco Lindor Keeps on Hitting on Saturday

Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor stayed hot on Saturday, going 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored. After a stint on the IL followed by a cold streak to start the season, Lindor has turned it on and is now slashing .307/.375/.551 on the season. He's a superstar and owners who were patient with […]

Oscar Mercado Blasts His Third Home Run of the Season

Cleveland Indians rookie outfielder Oscar Mercado hit his third home run of the season on Saturday, finishing 2-for-4 with a run scored and two RBI. His other hit was his fourth double of the season. The rookie is now slashing .300/.364/.486 and is deserving of consideration in AL-only leagues as well as in deeper mixed […]

Adam Plutko Works a Win and a Quality Start on Saturday

Cleveland Indians pitcher Adam Plutko put up a good start on Saturday, earning a win and a quality start by tossing six innings while allowing just two runs on three hits. He struck out four and did not issue a walk. He only threw 85 pitches in the efficient outing and improved to 2-1 with […]

Brad Hand Throws an Excellent Inning and Earns His 19th Save

Cleveland Indians closer Brad Hand was excellent on Friday, striking out the side on just 12 pitches. He earned his 19th save and lowered his ERA to 1.01. There have been some rumors of Hand being on the trading block, but he's been so great that he's a pretty safe bet to stay in the […]

Zach Plesac Excels in His First Big League Win

Cleveland Indians rookie starting pitcher Zach Plesac pitched very well on Friday, picking up the first win of his major league career. Plesac went seven innings, allowing just two runs on six hits and a walk. He struck out five and allowed a home run. His record evens out at 1-1 and his ERA sits […]

Closers and Saves Report - Week 10 Waiver Wire

Big news for the Cubs bullpen this week: Pedro Strop is back! Off the injured list and right back into the closer's role. That's it, right? That's the big news for the Cubs bullpen? The Orioles bullpen was a mess this week, and their original closer might be working his way back into the ninth. […]

Miles Mikolas Only Lasts Four Innings on Friday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas wasn't great on Friday, lasting just four innings against the Chicago Cubs. He allowed three runs on four hits and an uncharacteristic four walks. He struck out four and allowed a home run, throwing 74 pitches before being pulled. The loss drops his record to 4-6 and raises […]

Trevor Bauer Coughs Up Five Runs on Thursday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Trevor Bauer allowed five runs on five hits and three walks on Thursday. He made it through eight innings though, and struck out seven. Bauer tossed 119 pitches, allowing three home runs and taking his sixth loss of the year. Bauer saw his record drop to 4-6 and his ERA went […]

Paul DeJong Hits His Ninth Home Run on Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong blasted his ninth home run of the season in Thursday's win over the Cincinnati Reds, going 1-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored. DeJong's slash line sits at .275/.372/.482. He's cooled down significantly since an absurd hot streak earlier in the season, but he's still a valuable offensive […]

John Gant Wins His Fifth Game Of The Season Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher John Gant improved to 5-0 on Thursday, earning a win after pitching 1 1/3 perfect innings. He struck out a batter and needed just 12 pitches to get the four outs. Gant inherited two baserunners but he made quick work of everyone he faced, not allowing those runs to score. […]

Jordan Hicks Picks Up a Save With a Perfect Inning on Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals closer Jordan Hicks earned his 12th save of the season on Thursday, tossing a perfect ninth inning to lock down a 3-1 win. He lowered his ERA to 3.80 and opposing hitters are batting just .189 against him. Still, it looks like his leash might be shorter than expected, with John Gant […]