MLB Closers and Saves Report - Week 19

With the non-waiver trade deadline now a few days behind us, we can confidently say: "a lot happened." But, seemingly more so than other trade deadlines in previous seasons, this time around we can also say: "a lot didn't happen." Zach Britton changed teams, to a team that absolutely no one suspected. Brad Hand changed […]

Mike Clevinger Takes a Tough Loss on Sunday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Mike Clevinger was saddled with a tough loss on Sunday. He pitched 6 2/3 innings, allowing just two runs while walking four and striking out seven. He wasn't at his sharpest, but he certainly pitched well enough to win. Unfortunately, the Cleveland offense was unable to do much. Clevinger's next start […]

Yandy Diaz Records Four Hits on Friday

Cleveland Indians third baseman/outfielder Yandy Diaz had a strong game on Friday. He finished 4-for-6 with two runs scored and two RBI. Diaz smacked a triple and three singles, serving as the team's designated hitter. He was called up over the All-Star Break after hitting .284/.415/.375 in Triple-A. He's a solid enough utility player, but […]

Jason Kipnis Drives in Three Runs on Friday

Cleveland Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis drove in three runs on Friday, hitting a home run and a single. He finished 2-for-5 with a run scored. Kipnis had a solid game on Friday, but he's still hitting just .224 with a .683 OPS. It's been another rough season for the second baseman, but he's shown […]

Cody Allen Blows a Save on Friday

Cleveland Indians closer Cody Allen blew a save on Friday, allowing two runs on three hits and a walk in an inning of work. It was only the second blown save of the season for Allen, but his ERA went up to 4.99. With Brad Hand and Adam Cimber brought in over the break to […]

Brad Hand Earns a Hold in his Cleveland Debut

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Brad Hand earned a hold in his Cleveland debut despite allowing a run on a solo home run in one inning of work. Hand was acquired from the San Diego Padres during the All-Star Break. He was closing for the Padres, but will work in a setup role for Cleveland. Closer […]

Trevor Bauer Struggles on Friday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Trevor Bauer struggled on Friday, allowing four runs on nine hits and five walks in just four innings. He did strike out seven, but 14 of the 25 batters he faced reached base. Cleveland scored enough runs to help Bauer avoid a loss, but he'll want to do much better his […]

Jack Flaherty Strikes Out Nine on Friday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty struck out nine Cubs in five innings of work on Friday. He allowed one run on two hits and four walks and picked up a win, evening his record at 4-4. He was inefficient, tossing 110 pitches to get just the 15 outs, so while he was unable […]

Tommy Pham Gets Three of Everything on Friday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tommy Pham went 3-for-5 on Wednesday with three RBI and three runs scored. All of Pham's hits were singles, but he was certainly productive. Pham got off to a hot start this season before hitting an extended slump, but he's still one of the stronger fantasy outfielders and should be in […]

Matt Carpenter Has a Game for the Ages on Friday

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Matt Carpenter had an unbelievable game on Friday, going 5-for-5 with three home runs, two doubles, seven RBI, and four runs scored. He became only the second player in baseball history to hit three homers and two doubles in a game. After a laughably bad start to the season, Carpenter has […]

MLB Closers and Saves Report - All Star Week Edition

The stove is warming up! Just when we were all being entertained by the All-Star Game being the most 2018 baseball game of the year, the Dodgers and Indians were busy making their teams better for the playoff push. While we're far from done with trade rumors and actual trades, two big dominoes did indeed […]

Carlos Martinez Struggles to Open Up the Second Half

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Carlos Martinez struggled in his start on Thursday, allowing six runs (five earned) on seven hits and a walk in five innings. He struck out just two as he watched his ERA go up to 3.39. Martinez has been a bit up-and-down since returning from the disabled list, but his […]

Mike Clevinger Gives Up Five Runs on Saturday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Mike Clevinger allowed five runs on seven hits in six innings on Saturday against the New York Yankees. He struck out eight and walked only one. Clevinger came out for the seventh inning, but was taken out of the game before he could record an out in the inning. He's had […]

Jack Flaherty Throws Five Scoreless Innings on Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty tossed five scoreless innings on Saturday, allowing just two hits and three walks while striking out five. The rookie was cruising through the game, but the second rain delay of the game knocked him out. He ended up with a no-decision, but lowered his ERA to 3.24.

Michael Brantley Drives in Two Runs on Friday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Michael Brantley finished Friday's game 2-for-4 with a run scored and two RBI. Brantley hit a double and a single, and also drew a walk. He moved his batting average up to .308 and his OPS to .842. Most people knew Brantley could have this kind of season if he stayed healthy, […]

Carlos Martinez Lasts Just Five Innings on Friday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Carlos Martinez pitched five innings on Friday, allowing three runs on six hits and two walks. He struck out four and his ERA moved to 3.08. It wasn't a great performance by Martinez, but there wasn't anything concerning about it either. It was a forgettable start by an otherwise excellent […]

Cody Allen Allows a Run but Picks Up a Save on Friday

Cleveland Indians closer Cody Allen allowed a run on two hits and a walk on Friday, but picked up his 19th save of the season. His ERA moved to 4.78 and while he has had some concerning slumps this season, he's also had some strong hot streaks. He's a decent buy-low candidate, but there's always […]

Shane Bieber Collects Another Win and Quality Start

Cleveland Indians rookie starting pitcher Shane Bieber earned a win and a quality start on Friday, pitching seven innings while allowing four runs (three earned) on five hits and two walks. He struck out six. Bieber improved his record to 5-1 and lowered his ERA to 3.53. He's a solid mixed league option.

Week 16 MLB Closers and Saves Report

Another mostly quiet week in bullpens around baseball, leading up to what is sure to be a wild trade deadline in a couple of weeks. A big name closer said a big word and got himself sent to the minors. A guy who was a closer very recently is a closer again due to an […]

Connor Williams Expected to Start at Left Guard

Dallas Cowboys rookie offensive lineman Connor Williams is expected to start at left guard this season. The second-round pick played left tackle in college, but with Tyron Smith there on the Cowboys line, the rookie will make the move to guard. Assuming he plays to his ability, the Cowboys will have their offensive line be […]

Jose Ramirez Goes Yard Again on Thursday

Cleveland Indians infielder Jose Ramirez hit another home run on Thursday, finishing the game 2-for-3 with a walk. He drove in two runs and scored one. The home run was his 28th and his third in the last two games. He now has 67 RBI and a .296 batting average to go with a 1.014 […]

Corey Kluber Coughs Up Six Runs on Thursday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber allowed six runs on Thursday, pitching 7 1/3 innings. He allowed his six runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out nine. Kluber has been a bit less than himself in recent starts, but it seems more like a minor slump than anything fantasy owners need to […]

Luke Weaver Pitches Well but Takes a Loss on Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Luke Weaver pitched well on Wednesday, pitching six innings while allowing just one run on three hits and two walks. He struck out seven and picked up a quality start despite being saddled with the loss when the Cardinals offense couldn't put up any runs. Weaver's record dropped to 5-8 […]

Francisco Lindor Drives in Three Runs on Wednesday

Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor drove in three runs on Wednesday, blasting a three-run home run in the fourth inning. It was his 25th homer of the season and brought his RBI total to 62. Lindor's hitting .295 with a .941 OPS atop the Cleveland lineup. He's one of the best shortstops in fantasy baseball […]

Jose Ramirez Has a Huge Wednesday

Cleveland Indians infielder Jose Ramirez had an excellent game on Wednesday, smacking two home runs and driving in five runs. He finished 2-for-4 and raised his batting average to .293 and his OPS to 1.001. The two home runs gave him 27 on the season and the five RBI brought him to 65. The All-Star […]

Adam Plutko Gets His First Major League Save

Cleveland Indians pitcher Adam Plutko earned the first save of his career on Wednesday. It was the three-inning variety of save, as Plutko actually tossed four innings, allowing three runs on six hits and two walks. He struck out four and allowed two home runs. It wasn't a great outing by any means, but he […]

Carlos Carrasco Picks Up a Win on Wednesday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco tossed five strong innings on Wednesday, picking up a win. He allowed just one run on five hits and a walk while striking out seven. The win was Carrasco's 10th, moving his record to 10-5 and his ERA to 4.16. He only threw 83 pitches, but with the game […]

Yonder Alonso Scores Two Runs on Monday

Cleveland Indians first baseman Yonder Alonso scored two runs on Monday, finishing 1-for-3 with a home run and a walk. Alonso got off to a slow start this season, but he's turned things on lately and has been giving his owners plenty of mixed league value.

Jason Kipnis Has a Nice Monday Game

Cleveland Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis had a solid Monday, going 2-for-4 with a home run and a double. Kipnis scored a run and drove in two. Despite the good game, it's been a struggle for Kipnis all season. He's hitting .220 with a .661 OPS.

Mike Clevinger Racks Up Strikeouts But Takes a Loss

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Mike Clevinger struck out 11 on Monday, but took a loss after allowing five runs on seven hits and three walks in six innings. The loss dropped his record to 7-4 and moved his ERA to 3.34. It was a rare misstep in an excellent season for Clevinger, and even with […]