Albert Almora Jr., Ben Zobrsit Out Of Lineup Sunday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Albert Almora Jr. (rest) and utility man Ben Zobrist (rest) are not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies. Nothing was reported in terms of injuries, so it appears to be just a routine day off. Daniel Murphy will start at second with Ian Happ patrolling center field with Kris […]

Giancarlo Stanton Out Of Lineup Sunday Against Tigers

New York Yankees outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (rest) is out of the lineup for Sunday's finale against the Tigers. Stanton had played in 85 straight games per MLB.com's Joe Trezza, so this is merely a well-deserved day off. Gary Sanchez will hit in the DH spot with Brett Gardner and Andrew McCutchen manning the corner […]

Hunter Strickland Takes Loss Saturday

San Francisco Giants reliever Hunter Strickland fell to 3-4 in Saturday's 2-1 extra-inning loss to the Mets. Strickland entered to pitch the 11th inning and allowed a run on a hit and no walks with a strikeout. He has done a decent job since returning from the disabled list with a hand injury, allowing three […]

Derek Holland Pitches Well Again Saturday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Derek Holland was at it again on Saturday against the Mets, allowing a single run on four hits and three walks with three strikeouts in six innings. The lefty has had a surprisingly successful season to this point, posting a 7-8 record with a 3.56 ERA, 144 strikeouts, and 55 […]

Evan Longoria Goes Deep Saturday

San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 2-1 extra-inning loss to the Mets. Longoria put the first run of the game on the board by hitting a towering fly ball into the center-field seats off of a fourth-inning Steven Matz fastball. The veteran is now hitting […]

Kenley Jansen Earns Second Straight Save

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen earned a save for the second straight game in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Diamondbacks. Jansen pitched a scoreless ninth inning, allowing a hit and no walks with a strikeout. After a recent rough period, it looks like the stud may be finding his rhythm again. Jansen now has […]

Clayton Kershaw Pitches Well, Takes No-Decision Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw turned in a strong performance against the Diamondbacks Saturday, tossing seven innings of two-run ball on four hits (including two solo home runs) and no walks with three strikeouts. Unfortunately for Kershaw, the Dodgers didn't score until the eighth inning, so he took a no-decision. The lefty is […]

Matt Kemp Plays The Hero With Home Run Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp came up big for his team in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Diamondbacks, going 1-for-4 with a three-run home run. Kemp put his team ahead in the eighth inning with a shot off of Archie Bradley, helping to secure the win and a tie for the top of the […]

Hyun-Jin Ryu Turns In Another Strong Start Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu delivered a strong outing against the Diamondbacks Friday, pitching seven innings of two-run ball on four hits (including a two-run home run) and no walks with five strikeouts. Despite missing a good chunk of the season with a groin injury, Ryu has been solid when he has played, […]

Kenley Jansen Returns To Closer's Role Friday, Earns Save

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen was back in the saddle in Friday's 3-2 win over the Diamondbacks. After being given a break from the role two games ago due to a rough stretch, Jansen pitched a scoreless ninth inning, working around a Paul Goldschmidt double with no walks and a strikeout. Despite his recent […]

Justin Turner Hits Go-Ahead Home Run Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner played a key part in Friday's 3-2 win over the Diamondbacks, going 2-for-3 with a single and a solo home run. Turner took Zack Greinke deep in the eighth inning to break the 2-2 tie and put the Dodgers ahead for good. The veteran has proven to be […]

Dodgers Trade For David Freese

The Los Angeles Dodgers have traded minor league infielder Jesus Manuel Valdez to the Pittsburgh Pirates for third/first baseman David Freese, per the Dodgers Twitter feed. The 35-year-old veteran had posted a .282/.336/.444 slash line with nine home runs and 42 RBI in 265 plate appearances this season for the Pirates. The Dodgers are set […]

Manny Machado Homers In Second Straight Game Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop/third baseman Manny Machado flexed his muscle again in as many days in Thursday's 3-1 loss to the Diamondbacks, going 2-for-3 with a single, a solo home run, and a walk. Machado has now homered in back-to-back games and has four HR in his last seven games and 33 HR on the […]

Rich Hill Takes Loss Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Rich Hill fell to 6-5 after Thursday's 3-1 loss to the Diamondbacks. Hill allowed three runs on six hits (including a three-run home run) and no walks with seven strikeouts in five innings. The veteran now has a 3.59 ERA over 102 2/3 IP and remains a solid fantasy option. […]

Giants Acquire Abiatal Avelino

With just a day to go before the important Aug. 31 deadline, the San Francisco Giants have traded outfielder Andrew McCutchen to the Yankees in exchange for two minor league players, per MLB.com's Bryan Hoch. The currently disclosed player the Giants received is infielder Abiatal Avelino. The 23-year-old has posted a combined .287/.333/.446 slash line […]

Alex Wood Turns In Gem Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Alex Wood delivered a strong performance in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Rangers. Wood pitched seven innings, allowing no runs on four hits and two walks with five strikeouts. The lefty has been a solid fantasy contributor once again this season and is now 8-6 with a 3.42 ERA, 122 […]

Billy Hamilton Collects Four Hits, Homers Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Billy Hamilton participated in Wednesday's slugfest against the Brewers, going 4-for-5 with three singles and a solo home run. He was also caught stealing. Hamilton's batting statistics have been in line with his career averages to this point, as he now has a .243/.305/.329 slash line with four HR and 28 RBI […]

Mychal Givens Earns Fifth Save Of Season Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles closer Mychal Givens notched his fifth save of the season on Wednesday against the Blue Jays. Givens entered the game up by five runs in the top of the ninth inning with the bases loaded and two outs and struck out Teoscar Hernandez to end the game. He has now converted five of […]

Adam Jones Crushes Grand Slam Wednesday, Plates Five

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Adam Jones had a huge game at the plate in Wednesday's 10-5 win over the Blue Jays, going 2-for-5 with a single, a grand slam, and five RBI. Jones crushed a fifth-inning Ryan Borucki offering deep into the left-field seats for his 14th home run of the season. The veteran is now […]

Raisel Iglesias Earns 24th Save Of Season Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds closer Raisel Iglesias picked up his 24th save of the season in Tuesday's 9-7 game against the Brewers. Iglesias entered the game up three with a runner on first and two outs in the eighth inning and promptly got the third out. Iglesias allowed one run in the ninth but was able to […]

Anthony DeSclafani Earns Seventh Win Of Season Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Anthony DeSclafani got help from his offense to pick up the win in Tuesday's 9-7 win over the Brewers. DeSclafani pitched 6 2/3 innings, surrendering four runs on seven hits (including a home run) and a walk with six strikeouts. He is now 7-4 with a 4.34 ERA through 87 IP. […]

Walker Buehler Posts Short Outing Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler lasted only four innings in Tuesday's 8-4 win over the Rangers. Buehler allowed two runs on four hits and two walks with four strikeouts on 84 pitches. This marks the rookie's shortest start of the season but he still has an impressive 3.02 ERA and 3.21 FIP over […]

Kenley Jansen's Struggles Continue Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen continued to add to the worst stretch of his big-league career in Tuesday's 8-4 win over the Rangers. Jansen entered the ninth inning up 8-2 and proceed to give up two runs on three hits and a walk with a strikeout. He has now allowed seven earned runs and […]

Manny Machado Drives In Four Runs Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop/third baseman Manny Machado was at it again in Tuesday's 8-4 win over the Rangers, going 2-for-4 with two singles and four RBI. The slugger now has nine RBI in his last three games and 86 on the season to go with a .303 batting average and 31 home runs. Machado remains […]

Josh Rogers Earns Win In Major League Debut

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Josh Rogers earned the win in his Major League debut on Tuesday against the Blue Jays, allowing three runs on seven hits (including a home run) and a walk with two strikeouts in five innings. The 24-year-old has posted solid ERA's and good command throughout his Minor League career but has […]

Chris Davis Plates Three Runs Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis contributed three of the O's 12 runs in Tuesday's win over the Blue Jays. Davis went 3-for-5 with two singles, a double, and three RBI. He has been a massive fantasy disappointment this season and now has a .173/.249/.317 slash line with 16 home runs, 48 RBI, and a […]

Trey Mancini Gets Two Extra-Base Hits Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder/first baseman Trey Mancini got his sprints in during Tuesday's win over the Blue Jays, going 2-for-4 with a double, a triple, and an RBI. The 26-year-old has been hitting better lately, batting .333 with seven extra-base hits and seven RBI in his last seven games. While he has been disappointing on the […]

Adam Jones Collects Four Hits Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Adam Jones went 4-for-5 with four singles and an RBI in Tuesday's 12-5 clobbering of the Blue Jays. The veteran has been a consistent fantasy producer all season, batting .278 with 13 home runs and 49 RBI. However, Jones' slugging percentage (.423) is the lowest it has been since 2008 and the […]

Jonathan Villar Reaches Base Four Times Monday

Baltimore Orioles second baseman/shortstop Jonathan Villar went 2-for-2 with two singles and two walks in Monday's 7-0 win over the Blue Jays. Despite the solid game, he is hitting just .233 with four walks in his last seven games. At this point in the season, Villar does not need to be owned except perhaps in […]

David Hess Turns In Another Strong Start, Earns Win Monday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher David Hess put forth another solid effort in Monday's 7-0 win over the Blue Jays. Hess pitched six innings, allowing no runs on four hits and two walks with five strikeouts. The 25-year-old has now gone four straight starts of allowing three runs or fewer but still owns an ugly 5.08 […]