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Tyler O'Neill Called Up on Monday
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill was called up on Monday. With Dexter Fowler going on the paternity leave list, O'Neill will come up to take his spot. O'Neill will get the start in right field and will bat third on Monday, but it's unclear if he'll only stay up for the couple of days […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoShelton Gibson Seems Like a Whole New Player This Year
Philadelphia Eagles sophomore wide receiver Shelton Gibson reportedly looks like a whole new player this season. Gibson was a fifth-round pick last season, but struggled through training camp and ended up playing just 17 snaps all year. He's been working harder this offseason but will still have a hard time finding playing time behind Alshon […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoNigel Bradham Suspended One Game
Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nigel Bradham was suspended one game for violating the NFL's personal code of conduct. The suspension comes from an aggravated battery arrest in 2016. He'll miss Week 1 but will be back for the next game and won't face any further discipline for this issue. Bradham led the Eagles in tackles last […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoDexter Fowler Placed on the Paternity Leave List
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dexter Fowler was placed on the paternity leave list on Sunday. He'll presumably be away from the team for only a couple of days. In the meantime, Tyler O'Neill will be called up from Triple-A to take Fowler's place on the roster.
David A Marcillo 6 years agoMike Clevinger Puts Together Another Quality Start on Sunday
Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Mike Clevinger put up a quality start on Sunday, tossing six innings while allowing three runs on eight hits and two walks. He improved his record to 7-3 with the 106-pitch effort. Clevinger has been an amazing late-round pickup in drafts this season, and he'll take on the Oakland A's again […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoWily Peralta (RP, KC) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Saves Leagues OWNED IN: 14% of leagues ANALYSIS: Everyone knew the Royals were going to trade their closer, Kelvin Herrera. We just didn't know it would happen so early. While looking at the Kansas City bullpen and thinking about who could replace Herrera in the ninth inning, the internet seemingly had a […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoMLB Closers and Saves Report - Week 14
Another week gone means another few interesting things happened in bullpens across the league. A team that just traded their closer may have found their new one. A team who lost their closer to injury may be holding tryouts for their closer-of-the-future. A team who finally got their closer back has seen him struggle and […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoPaul DeJong to Start a Rehab Assignment This Week
St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong (hand) will begin a rehab assignment with the Triple-A Memphis Redbirds. DeJong will likely spend about a week in Triple-A before making his way back up to the Cardinals. Yairo Munoz has been getting most of the playing time while DeJong has been out, but it's DeJong's position once […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoKolten Wong Hopes to Play on Friday
St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Kolten Wong (hamstring) said he is hoping to play on Friday. Wong was forced to leave Wednesday's game after being hit by a pitch twice. He was replaced by Greg Garcia, but it sounds like Wong avoided any serious injury and with Thursday's scheduled off day, he should be able […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoLonnie Chisenhall Launches His First Home Run of the Season
Cleveland Indians outfielder Lonnie Chisenhall hit his first home run of the season on Wednesday. It was a solo shot in the second inning. Chisenhall has been a solid hitter this season since coming off the disabled list, but he just hadn't gotten a ball over the fence. His 1-for-4 performance brought his batting average […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoJack Flaherty Only Lasts Four Innings on Wednesday
St. Louis Cardinals rookie starting pitcher Jack Flaherty only made it through four innings on Wednesday, allowing four runs on six hits and two walks while striking out five. The loss evened Flaherty's record at 3-3 and ran his ERA up to 2.92. It was a rare poor start for Flaherty, who has been excellent […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoShane Bieber Wins Again on Wednesday
Cleveland Indians rookie starting pitcher Shane Bieber pitched well again on Wednesday, picking up a win and a quality start. Bieber threw six innings, allowing one run on six hits and a walk while striking out five. The win brought the rookie's record to 3-0 and lowered his ERA to 2.22.
David A Marcillo 6 years agoKolten Wong Forced to Leave Wednesday's Game
St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Kolten Wong was forced to leave Wednesday's game after being hit by a pitch for the second time. It was Wong's 12th time being hit by a pitch this season, tying him for the league lead. More information about the severity of the injury will surely come soon.
David A Marcillo 6 years agoCarlos Carrasco Throws Another Bullpen Session on Wednesday
Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (elbow) threw another bullpen session on Wednesday. He threw one on Monday as well, and so far everything has gone well. He'll make a rehab start with the Double-A Akron RubberDucks on Saturday. Assuming that goes well, Carrasco could return to the Cleveland rotation next week.
David A Marcillo 6 years agoYairo Munoz Not in the Lineup for Wednesday's Game
St. Louis Cardinals infielder Yairo Munoz (ankle) is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game. Munoz fouled a ball off his ankle and was forced to leave Tuesday's game. Greg Garcia replaced him on Tuesday and will get the start for Wednesday's game. There doesn't seem to be huge concern surrounding Munoz, so he should […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoJose Martinez Homers and Drives in Three Runs On Tuesday
St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Jose Martinez had a strong game on Tuesday, finishing 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI. Martinez cranked a three-run home run in the second inning and brought his batting average up to .302. He started the season off without showing off too much power, but he's been hitting […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoMatt Carpenter Has a Monster Game on Tuesday
St. Louis Cardinals infielder Matt Carpenter had a monster game on Tuesday, going 5-for-5 with five runs scored and three RBI. Carpenter totaled 12 bases, with two home runs, two singles, and a double. After a terrible start to the season, Carpenter is more than making up for it lately. Hitting atop a good Cardinals […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoCarlos Martinez Evens His Record With a Quality Start on Tuesday
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Carlos Martinez got back on track on Tuesday, picking up a win and a quality start. The win evened his record at 4-4, as Martinez tossed six innings, allowing just two runs on six hits and a walk while striking out eight. Martinez had struggled since returning from the disabled […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoCorey Kluber Has His Worst Start of the Season on Tuesday
Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber had his worst start of the season on Tuesday, allowing six runs on six hits and a walk in just 1 2/3 innings. Even one of the best pitchers in baseball can have an off day, as the Cardinals got more runs than Kluber got outs. The loss dropped […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoYairo Munoz Forced to Leave Tuesday's Game
St. Louis Cardinals infielder Yairo Munoz was forced to leave Tuesday's game due to an ankle contusion. He fouled a ball off his left ankle in the fourth inning and had to be replaced by Greg Garcia. He'll surely undergo more tests after the game, and the team should update his status soon. For now, […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoEdwin Encarnacion Not in the Lineup for Tuesday's Game
Cleveland Indians designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. With no DH available in the National League park, Encarnacion played first base on Monday, but will sit on Tuesday while regular starting first baseman Yonder Alonso returns to his position.
David A Marcillo 6 years agoRico Gathers Might Not Earn a Roster Spot
Dallas Cowboys tight end Rico Gathers is being left off some 53-man roster predictions. Even with Jason Witten retired and a seemingly open path to playing time, it looks like Gathers will need another excellent preseason performance just to crack the final roster. He became a fantasy darling after catching seven passes for 106 yards […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoMarcell Ozuna Drives in Two Runs on Monday
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Marcell Ozuna drove in two runs on Monday, finishing 2-for-4 with a double and a single. Ozuna has been his usual streaky self this season, but hasn't shown the power he showed last season yet. His batting average sits at .287 but his OPS is only .763.
David A Marcillo 6 years agoMatt Carpenter Gets Three Hits on Monday
St. Louis Cardinals infielder Matt Carpenter recorded a double and two singles on Monday, finishing 3-for-4 with a run scored. After an unbelievably bad start to the season, Carpenter is back to being a mixed league asset. His batting average has gone up to .245 and his OPS to .827.
David A Marcillo 6 years agoBud Norris Saves His 15th Game on Monday
St. Louis Cardinals closer Bud Norris picked up his 15th save of the season on Monday, tossing a scoreless inning with a strikeout. Norris lowered his ERA to 3.21. He came in with two runners on base and was able to strand both and faced just two batters. Norris had scuffled a bit recently, but […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoJohn Gant Blanks Cleveland for Seven Innings
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher John Gant shut out the Cleveland Indians for seven innings on Monday, allowing just one hit but walking five. He struck out four and picked up his second win of the year. His ERA went down to 3.48. Gant was taking the rotation spot of Michael Wacha (oblique). With Wacha […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoMike Clevinger Takes a Loss on Monday Night
Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Mike Clevinger was saddled with a loss on Monday despite not pitching poorly. He lasted five innings, allowing two runs on six hits and two walks while striking out four. The loss was Clevinger's third, bringing his record to 6-3 and his ERA to 3.03. Clevinger wasn't particularly efficient, needing 98 […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoCarlos Carrasco Could Throw in a Minor League Game on Saturday
Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (elbow) could throw in a minor league game this Saturday. Carrasco threw a bullpen session on Monday and is scheduled for another one on Wednesday. He's recovering from being hit by a line drive, but there was no structural damage, so he could be back next week as long […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoAndrew Miller Still Only Throwing Off Flat Ground
Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Andrew Miller (knee) is still limited to throwing off flat ground. He will stay in Cleveland while the teams goes on a road trip, and he will continue to focus on rehabbing his knee and playing catch on flat ground. His next step will be to throw off a mound, but […]
David A Marcillo 6 years agoDominic Leone Still Not Throwing
St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Dominic Leone (arm) is still about two weeks away from starting a throwing program. Leone reportedly has "significant atrophy" in his pitching arm, and has been shut down since the beginning of May with nerve damage. Leone won't be back any time soon, at least until some time in August.
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