Michael Wacha Has a Solid Outing on Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Michael Wacha had a solid start on Wednesday, picking up a win and a quality start. Wacha tossed six innings, allowing just one run on five hits and a walk while striking out eight. It was Wacha's fourth win of the season, and he lowered his ERA to 3.62. He's […]

Cody Allen Collects a Save With a Perfect Ninth Inning

Cleveland Indians closer Cody Allen picked up his fifth save of the season on Wednesday, tossing a perfect ninth inning with one strikeout against the Chicago Cubs. Allen needed just six pitches to get through the bottom of the ninth and deliver a win for his club. He still hasn't allowed a run this season […]

Trevor Bauer Has an Impressive Outing on Wednesday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Trevor Bauer was impressive on Wednesday against a strong Cubs lineup, tossing 6 2/3 innings of one-run ball, allowing just four singles and three walks while striking out eight. Bauer evened his record at 2-2 and lowered his ERA to 2.41 and his WHIP to 1.10. He has 35 strikeouts in […]

Andrew Miller Forced to Leave With Hamstring Tightness

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Andrew Miller was forced to leave Wednesday's game due to tightness in his hamstring. Miller was only able to throw two pitches before he came up holding his leg. He'll undergo an MRI soon to determine the extent of the injury, but Cleveland manager Terry Francona is making it seem like […]

Tommy Pham Forced Out of Wednesday's Game

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tommy Pham was forced to leave Wednesday's game due to "an accidental head laceration." Harrison Bader replaced him in the lineup. Pham's injury doesn't seem too serious, but there hasn't been much information released by the team just yet. He can be considered day-to-day until more information is provided.

Matt Carpenter Is Out of the Lineup for Wednesday's Game

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Matt Carpenter is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the New York Mets. Jedd Gyorko is starting at third base, with Kolten Wong at second, and Jose Martinez at first. More often than not, it seems the Cardinals will go with Martinez at first and Gyorko at third, […]

Bradley Zimmer Gets Wednesday Off

Cleveland Indians outfielder Bradley Zimmer is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Chicago Cubs. Rajai Davis is starting in center field and batting ninth instead. Zimmer missed a game with a sprained ankle earlier in the week, so this might be to give him another day to rest. He's been struggling […]

Bud Norris Experiencing "A Little Soreness"

St. Louis Cardinals closer Bud Norris was unavailable to pitch on Tuesday night to due what manager Mike Matheny is referring to as "a little soreness." Norris had a dip in his velocity in his last outing on Sunday against the Cincinnati Reds, but he was able to pitch well regardless. Still, it's a slight concern, […]

Greg Holland Finally Looks Like Greg Holland on Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Greg Holland had a strong outing on Tuesday, finally looking like the guy the Cardinals wanted to give $14 million to for one year. Holland tossed a perfect inning against the New York Mets, including two strikeouts. Meanwhile, Cardinals closer Bud Norris is dealing with "a little soreness," which caused […]

Luke Weaver Struggles With His Command on Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Luke Weaver struggled with his command on Tuesday, allowing four runs on two hits and six walks while striking out four. He was through the first three innings with just one hit and one run allowed, but then the fifth inning happened, which featured two walks ahead of a Yoenis […]

Tommy Pham Reaches Five Times on Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tommy Pham reached base five times on Tuesday, hitting a home run and two singles while also walking twice. It was his return to the lineup after missing a couple of games due to tightness in his groin. In 20 games so far, Pham is hitting an impressive .348/.477/.522 and showing […]

Jack Flaherty Will Get the Start on Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals rookie starting pitcher Jack Flaherty will get the start for the Cardinals on Saturday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. He'll be starting in Adam Wainwright's (elbow) turn in the rotation. Wainwright expects to be back as soon as he's eligible to come off the disabled list, but it remains to be seen if […]

Josh Tomlin Gets Knocked Around by the Cubs on Tuesday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Josh Tomlin had a rough outing on Tuesday against the Chicago Cubs, allowing five runs in just 3 2/3 innings. Tomlin coughed up four home runs despite getting just 11 outs, so things could have been even worse. Tomlin has now given up four home runs in two of the three […]

Three Cardinals Relievers to Begin Rehab Assignments Soon

Three injured St. Louis Cardinals relief pitchers will begin rehab assignments soon, according to general manager Michael Girsch. Sam Tuivailala (knee) will begin his assignment on Wednesday with Triple-A Memphis. Ryan Sherriff (toe) will start his rehab later this week and veteran lefty Brett Cecil (shoulder) has already reported to Single-A Palm Beach to begin […]

Jedd Gyorko Out of the Lineup for Tuesday's Game

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Jedd Gyorko is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the New York Mets. Matt Carpenter will slide over to third base, with Kolten Wong getting the start at second. Gyorko is off to a great start this season, hitting .545/.647/.636 through his first seven games. He spent […]

Matt Carpenter Moves Up in the Lineup on Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Matt Carpenter is batting first and playing third base in Tuesday's game against the New York Mets. Kolten Wong is starting at second, with Jedd Gyorko getting the day off. Carpenter is off to a slow start to the season, slashing just .174/.322/.319 in his first 20 games. He's spent most […]

Cowboys Moving Forward Without Dez Bryant

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones made it clear on Tuesday that the team is planning on moving forward without free-agent wide receiver Dez Bryant. The Bryant market has been a bit quieter than expected, but that doesn't mean the Cowboys should be expected to jump in. Bryant has drawn interest from a few teams, with […]

Carlos Carrasco Pitches Well Again on Monday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco was strong again on Monday, tossing 7 1/3 innings while allowing just one run on six hits and two walks and striking out seven. Carrasco ended up with a win and a quality start for his efforts. He's 4-0 with a 2.31 ERA, 0.86 WHIP and a phenomenal 28/6 […]

Melky Cabrera Signs With Cleveland

The Cleveland Indians signed free-agent outfielder Melky Cabrera to a minor league contract. Cabrera was decent last year, splitting time between the Chicago White Sox and Kansas City Royals while slashing .285/.324/.423 with 17 home runs and 85 RBI. He'll spend some time in the minor leagues to work his way back into playing shape, […]

David Irving Being Investigated for Domestic Violence

Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman David Irving is being investigated for domestic violence. Irving was accused of domestic violence on social media, which he referred to as a "hack," but police in Frisco, Texas are taking it seriously enough to launch an investigation. Irving signed a restricted free agent tender last week, after recording seven sacks […]

Jose Ramirez Looks to Continue His Hot Streak on Monday

Cleveland Indians infielder Jose Ramirez will look to continue his recent hot streak on Monday as his team opens up a series against the Baltimore Orioles. After an extremely slow start to the season, Ramirez has now hit .409 with four home runs and five RBI over the past five games. He's an excellent fantasy […]

Brandon Guyer Gets the Start on Monday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Brandon Guyer is starting in right field and batting ninth in Monday's game. It's the position, both on the field and in the batting order, usually occupied by Tyler Naquin against right-handed pitchers. Kevin Gausman, a righty, is starting for the opposing Baltimore Orioles, but Naquin is still sitting in favor of […]

Eagles Looking to Trade Their First-Round Pick

The Philadelphia Eagles are reportedly attempting to trade their first-round pick in the 2018 draft. The Eagles hold the 32nd pick of the draft, the final pick of the first round. After that, they don't have another pick until the fourth round, with the 129th overall pick. Trades left the Eagles without a second- or […]

Luke Weaver Will Start on Tuesday, Cardinals Rotation to Stay On Turn

The St. Louis Cardinals will have Luke Weaver make the start on Tuesday in place of Adam Wainwright (elbow). Wainwright was placed on the disabled list with right elbow inflammation but isn't expected to miss more than a start or two. Some thought rookie Jack Flaherty would come up to make the start, but it […]

Paul DeJong Drives in Three Runs on Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong drove in three runs on Sunday, finishing 2-for-5 with a home run and a single. DeJong will strikeout a ton, but he has the power to make up for it in bursts like he did on Sunday. He's hitting .260 with an .884 OPS and Sunday's home run was […]

Dexter Fowler Walks Four Times on Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dexter Fowler drew four walks on Sunday, finishing the game 1-for-1 with and RBI and a run scored. Fowler was hitting cleanup on Sunday and despite a slow start that has seen his batting average down at .192, he's shown glimpses of his upside. Fantasy owners should be patient with Fowler […]

Yadier Molina Records Three Hits on Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina roped three hits on Sunday, finishing 3-for-4 with two runs scored and an RBI. Molina had a double and two singles on the afternoon, picking up his batting average to .316. Molina has had a strong start to the season, but should still only be relied upon in NL-only […]

Yan Gomes Picks Up Three Hits on Sunday

Cleveland Indians catcher Yan Gomes picked up three hits on Sunday, finishing 3-for-5 with one RBI. Gomes had a double and two singles on the day, moving his batting average up to .261. Cleveland's catchers have mostly struggled offensively this season, but this was a nice performance from Gomes. He should only be rostered in […]

Jose Ramirez Goes Yard Twice on Sunday

Cleveland Indians infielder Jose Ramirez mashed two home runs on Sunday, finishing 2-for-4 with two runs scored and three RBI. He also walked on the afternoon. Ramirez had an awful start to the season, but he's been on fire lately, bringing his average up to .236. He should be started in all formats with confidence.

Corey Kluber Wins Again on Sunday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber picked up a win and a quality start on Sunday, tossing seven innings and allowing three runs on six hits. He struck out four and did not walk a batter. Kluber picked up his third win and moved his ERA to 1.96. He's one of the top pitchers in […]