Jose Ramirez Gets Three Hits on Tuesday

Cleveland Indians infielder Jose Ramirez had a strong game on Tuesday, recording three hits, including a double and a home run. Ramirez was "a triple shy of the cycle," driving in two runs and scoring three of his own. The home run was his 36th, and he upped his RBI total to 89. He's well […]

Corey Kluber Throws Seven Strong Innings on Tuesday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber threw seven strong innings on Tuesday, earning a win and a quality start. The ace righty allowed just one run on five hits and two walks, striking out seven. Kluber improved his record to 15-6 with the effort and lowered his ERA to 2.68.

Nelson Agholor Hampered by a Lower-Body Injury

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Nelson Agholor is dealing with a lower-body injury, which has kept him out of a few practices. Coach Doug Pederson did not seem to imply the injury was very serious, so it is likely the Eagles are just being cautious with Agholor. With Alshon Jeffery (shoulder) looking questionable for Week 1, […]

Alshon Jeffery's Status Remains Unclear

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson said he did not know where the rumors that wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (shoulder) would start the season on the Physically Unable to Perform list originated. While Jeffery may ultimately not be available for Week 1 after undergoing offseason shoulder surgery, it seems at least like rumors about him […]

Marcus Martin Lands on Injured Reserve

Dallas Cowboys offensive lineman Marcus Martin was put on injured reserve due to a toe injury. His season is over. He hurt his toe in the first preseason game and will require surgery which will knock him out until the 2019 season. Martin was competing to be a solid depth piece on the inside of […]

Ezekiel Elliott Could Be Used More in the Passing Game

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott expects to be used more in the passing game this season. Almost exclusively used as a runner his first two seasons, Elliott averaged just 2.1 catches per game his first year and 2.6 last year. He's reportedly been asked to add some more complex passing routes to his route […]

Week 20 MLB Closers and Saves Report

The dust finally settled after the trade deadline, and teams are starting to set their bullpens and pitching rotations up for the stretch run. Things can still change with waiver claims and post-deadline waiver trades, but any big names that were going to move already have. Brad Hand is settling in nicely in the Cleveland […]

Francisco Lindor Drives in Three for the Second Game in a Row

Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor drove in three runs for the second game in a row on Thursday, finishing 2-for-5 with a single and a double. He brought his RBI total up to 74 and has been on quite a hot streak this week, raising his batting average to .298 and his OPS to .948.

Andrew Miller Earns a Win on Thursday

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Andrew Miller earned the win on Thursday, tossing a perfect inning, including a strikeout. Miller pitched the ninth inning of a tie game after Brad Hand had pitched the eighth. Cleveland won in the bottom of the ninth, giving Miller the win and moving his record to 2-3.

Corey Kluber Allows Four Runs in Seven Innings on Thursday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber worked seven innings on Thursday, allowing four runs on seven hits. He did not issue a walk and struck out seven. Kluber made it through four scoreless innings, but then allowed a run in the fifth and three in the sixth before tossing a scoreless seventh. Cleveland won in […]

Greg Allen Called Up to Join Cleveland Again

Cleveland Indians outfielder Greg Allen was called up from Triple-A again to take the roster spot of Leonys Martin (illness), who was placed on the disabled list. Allen should see most of the starts in Martin's place, and could be a decent grab in deeper leagues, where he should provide a few stolen bases at […]

John Gant Earns a Win and a Quality Start on Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher John Gant pitched well on Wednesday, picking up a win and a quality start. He threw six innings, giving up just one run on two hits and a walk. He struck out four while evening his record at 4-4. His ERA came down to 3.89 and despite a few rough […]

Francisco Lindor Brings in Three Runs on Wednesday

Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor drove in three runs on Wednesday, finishing 2-for-5 with a home run, a double, and two runs scored. Lindor's OPS is an impressive .948 and he's sitting on 29 home runs and 71 RBI after this performance.

Cody Allen Blows a Save but Gets a Win on Wednesday

Cleveland Indians closer Cody Allen blew a save on Wednesday but ended up with the win. He pitched an inning, allowing a run on two hits and a walk. He struck out two, but one of the hits he allowed was a home run to Miguel Sano that tied the game. Allen has been far […]

Mike Clevinger Pitches Well Again on Wednesday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Mike Clevinger pitched well again on Wednesday, allowing just one run on five hits and a walk in seven innings of work. He struck out five and threw 63 of his 95 pitches for strikes. He ended up with a quality start but was denied the win as the Cleveland bullpen […]

Adolis Garcia Will Make His Major League Debut on Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals rookie outfielder Adolis Garcia will make his major league debut on Wednesday. He'll bat eighth and play center field against the Miami Marlins. Garcia is unlikely to get significant playing time down the stretch unless other Cardinals get injured, but his .269/.296/.531 line in 98 games at Triple-A Memphis make him an […]

Leonys Martin Sitting Out on Wednesday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Leonys Martin is on the bench for Wednesday's game due to an illness. Manager Terry Francona called it, "intestinal turmoil" which immediately becomes a new favorite euphemism. Brandon Guyer will bat ninth and get the start in center field. Martin should be back in the lineup soon.

Carlos Carrasco Coughs Up 10 Hits on Tuesday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco allowed 10 hits and a walk in 6 1/3 innings on Tuesday. He struck out eight, which helped him limit the damage to just three runs. It wasn't a good outing by any means, as a hit by pitch brought his total base runners allowed to 12 for the […]

Matt Carpenter Blasts His 30th Home Run on Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Matt Carpenter blasted his 30th home run of the season on Tuesday, ending up 1-for-4 with a run scored and an RBI. Carpenter's bomb was a solo shot in the eighth inning, and it brought him back into the league lead. Once one of the biggest disappointments on 2018, Carpenter has […]

Bud Norris Saves His 22nd Game on Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals closer Bud Norris recorded his 22nd save of the season on Tuesday. He tossed a scoreless inning, allowing a walk and striking out one batter. Norris lowered his ERA to 2.87. He's been somewhat streaky this season, but has overall been a solid closer for most formats.

Miles Mikolas Throws Seven Strong Innings on Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas pitched well again on Tuesday, tossing seven innings while allowing just two runs on five hits. He only recorded one strikeout but did not allow a single walk. Mikolas was pitching to contact, and his defense had his back. He got the win, his 12th, and lowered his […]

Luke Weaver Pitches Well But Loses on Monday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Luke Weaver pitched well on Monday but ended up taking a loss as the Cardinals offense could only score one run. Weaver pitched six innings, allowing two runs on seven hits. He struck out five and did not walk a batter. It was a good effort from Weaver and he […]

Edwin Encarnacion Cranks Home Run No. 25

Cleveland Indians designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion hit his 25th home run of the season on Monday, ending up with four RBI on the game. He rolled over on an RBI groundout before destroying a three-run home run later in the game. He upped his RBI total to 80 and should be in for another season […]

Trevor Bauer Throws Six Shutout Innings on Monday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Trevor Bauer threw six scoreless innings on Monday, striking out 11 while allowing just three walks and three hits. He could likely have stayed in the game longer, but in a game that Cleveland eventually won 10-0, there was no reason for Bauer to push his pitch count. The win gave […]

Darren Sproles Could Play a Significant Role on Offense in 2018

Philadelphia Eagles running back Darren Sproles could end up playing a significant role on offense in 2018. Originally expected to contribute mostly on special teams, Sproles is now rumored to be taking on a more fleshed out role on offense as well. With the Eagles reportedly considering limiting starting running back Jay Ajayi's carries in […]

Allen Hurns Limited in Camp With a Groin Injury

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Allen Hurns has been limited in training camp due to an injury to his groin. This early in camp, it might not be a big deal, but due to all of the previous injuries Hurns has suffered, it could be significant in his case. For now, it's something to keep an […]

Corey Kluber Dominates the Angels on Saturday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber dominated the Angels on Saturday, pitching a shutout while allowing just three hits and a walk. He struck out seven and needed just 98 pitches to finish the game. Kluber it a bit of a wall in July, allowing 13 runs in a span of two starts, but he's […]

John Gant Coughs Up Six Runs on Friday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher John Gant pitched poorly on Friday, allowing six runs on eight hits in just four innings. He did strike out five while issuing one walk, but the poor outing made his ERA go all the way up to 4.12. That makes two bad outings in a row for Gant, who […]

Mike Clevinger Provides a Quality Start on Friday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Mike Clevinger gave up three runs in six innings of work on Friday. He allowed five hits without issuing a walk and struck out six. He ended up not factoring into the decision, leaving him without a win since July 1. Owners in quality start leagues have likely been happy with […]

Andrew Miller Returns With a Scoreless Inning

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Andrew Miller (knee) was activated from the disabled list before Friday's game. He came into the game and tossed a scoreless inning, giving up a walk while striking out a batter. Miller can be one of the best relievers in the game when healthy, but staying on the mound has been […]