Sal Romano Gets Obliterated Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Sal Romano lasted just 1 2/3 innings in Tuesday's 8-1 loss to the Indians. Romano surrendered six runs on seven hits with two walks and one strikeout. The 24-year-old has had some bright spots this season but is now 7-10 with a 5.31 ERA in 123 2/3 IP. Things will not […]

Chris Davis Goes Yard Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis went 2-for-4 with a single and a solo home run in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Mets. Davis has been an extreme disappointment this season, hitting .162 with 15 HR, 40 RBI, and a massive 36.2% strikeout rate. While he has been a fantasy asset in the past, fantasy […]

Adam Jones Continues To Produce In Second Half

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Adam Jones had another productive game at the plate in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Mets, going 2-for-4 with a double and a solo home run. Jones took Jason Vargas deep in the sixth inning for his 13th HR of the season. The veteran has been a productive fantasy option in the […]

Mychal Givens Earns Fourth Save Of Season Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles closer Mychal Givens pitched a clean ninth inning on Tuesday against the Mets to pick up his fourth save of the season. Givens pitched a 1-2-3 inning with a strikeout. He has now converted four of six save opportunities with a 4.73 ERA in 59 innings this season. While Givens is worth a […]

Andrew Cashner Earns Fourth Win Of Season Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Andrew Cashner pitched a solid game against the Mets in Tuesday's 6-3 win. Cashner pitched seven innings, allowing two runs on five hits and three walks with three strikeouts. The 31-year-old is now 4-10 with a 4.71 ERA, a 6.40 K/9 rate, and a 3.80 BB/9 rate on the season. He […]

Renato Nunez Reaches Base Three Times Sunday

Baltimore Orioles third baseman Renato Nunez went 1-for-2 with a single and two walks in Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Red Sox. The 24-year-old has done well since getting everyday playing time after the trade deadline, hitting .286 with nine extra-base hits and five RBI. While he could be a usable fantasy option if he […]

Alex Cobb Takes Tough Loss Sunday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Alex Cobb was out-dueled by Chris Sale in Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Red Sox. Cobb pitched well, allowing two runs (one earned) on six hits (including a home run) and two walks with seven strikeouts in seven innings. Despite his season totals (3-15 with a 5.31 ERA) Cobb has pitched […]

Freddie Freeman Continues To Produce In Second Half

Atlanta Braves first/third baseman Freddie Freeman has continued to be a fantasy juggernaut in the second half of the season. The 28-year-old is hitting .333 with two home runs and 10 RBI in 87 plate appearances. While the power is down slightly in that time period (.481 slugging percentage vs .524 on the season), fantasy […]

Walker Buehler Pitches Another Great Start Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler turned in another strong start in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Rockies. Buehler pitched seven innings, allowing no runs on just four hits and three walks with six strikeouts. The outing is even more impressive as it came in hitter-friendly Coors Field. The 24-year-old rookie has been phenomenal […]

Robinson Cano Ready To Return To Mariners

Seattle Mariners second baseman Robinson Cano (suspension) is expected to rest rather than play in today's game with Class-A Everett, as he feels he is ready to return to the big leagues, per MLB.com's Greg Johns. Cano is expected to fly out to Oakland on Monday and rejoin the Mariners for Tuesday's game. The 35-year-old […]

Yasiel Puig Does A Little Of Everything Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig showed why he can be one of the most exciting players in baseball in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Rockies. Puig went 2-for-4 with a single, a solo home run (the 100th of his career), and a stolen base. He also started a double play by tracking down a […]

Dodgers Bullpen Implodes On Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers' closer committee of Scott Alexander and J.T. Chargois could not get the job done in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Rockies. Alexander started the ninth inning up by two and got one out before allowing a double. Chargois then replaced Alexander and proceeded to hit a batter, get a second out, and […]

Zach Davies To Make At Least One More Rehab Outing

Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell said that starting pitcher Zach Davies (shoulder) will make at least one more rehab outing and may need more before returning to the big leagues, per Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Tom Haudricourt. His next outing will be at Triple-A Colorado Springs. Davies had not pitched well this season with the Brewers […]

Mark Trumbo Out Of Lineup Sunday With Sore Knee

Baltimore Orioles designated hitter/outfielder Mark Trumbo (knee) is out of the lineup Sunday against the Red Sox with a sore knee, per MASNsports.com's Roch Kubatko. He may need to get an injection in his knee but should be ok to play in the O's next game Tuesday. Trey Mancini will hit out the DH spot […]

Xander Bogaerts Out Of Lineup Sunday To Rest Wrist

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (rest) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles. Bogaerts was seen walking with a team trainer after Saturday's Game 2 and was expected to have an X-ray, per Boston Globe's Pete Abraham, but later said he was fine. Bogaerts has been dealing with wrist issues, […]

Nicholas Castellanos Out Of Lineup Sunday

Detroit Tigers outfielder/third baseman Nicholas Castellanos (rest) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins. Castellanos is hitting just .173 since the All-Star break, so a day of rest may be just what he needs to clear his mind. Victor Reyes will get the start in right field. Reyes has a .220/.233/.268 […]

Eduardo Escobar Out Of Lineup Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman/shortstop Eduardo Escobar (rest) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds after starting the last 11 games. Daniel Descalso will man the hot corner in his place. Descalso is hitting just .143 in August and opposing pitcher Luis Castillo has found his groove lately, so Descalso can be […]

Phillip Ervin Continues To Produce Saturday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Phillip Ervin went 1-for-4 with a double and an RBI in Saturday's win against the Diamondbacks. The 26-year-old has taken advantage of his everyday role since the All-Star break, posting a .367/.414/.612 slash line with two home runs and 12 RBI in 58 plate appearances. His .444 BABIP over that time period […]

Billy Hamilton Swipes Two Bags Saturday

Cincinnati Reds center fielder Billy Hamilton went 2-for-4 with two singles, an RBI, and two stolen bases in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Diamondbacks. The speedy 27-year-old now has five stolen bases in his last four games to go with a .357 batting average. While fantasy owners will take the modest hot streak, Hamilton has […]

Raisel Iglesias Earns 23rd Save Of Season Saturday

Cincinnati Reds closer Raisel Iglesias notched his 23rd save of the season in Saturday's 6-3 game against the Diamondbacks. Iglesias pitched a 1-2-3 inning with a strikeout to end the game. He has now converted 23 of 26 saves on the season to go with a 2.47 ERA, 53 strikeouts, and 15 walks in 51 […]

Matt Harvey Rebounds In Saturday's Start

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Matt Harvey recovered nicely in Saturday's start against the Diamondbacks after a disappointing start last Saturday against the Nationals. Harvey pitched seven innings, allowing two runs on five hits (including a home run) and a walk with seven strikeouts. He now has a 5.19 ERA with 84 strikeouts and 29 walks […]

Jimmy Yacabonis Takes Loss Saturday

Baltimore Orioles pitcher Jimmy Yacabonis fell to 0-1 on the season in Saturday's Game 1 loss to the Red Sox. Yacabonis allowed three runs on five hits (including two home runs) and no walks with two strikeouts in 4 2/3 innings. It was his first appearance in more than a month and he now has […]

Cedric Mullins Shines In MLB Debut

Baltimore Orioles outfield prospect Cedric Mullins looked right at home in the big-league lineup in his Friday debut against the Red Sox, going 3-for-4 with a single, two doubles, two RBI, and a walk. The 23-year-old hit .288 with 11 home runs, 46 RBI, and 21 stolen bases in 108 games between Double-A Bowie and […]

Adam Jones Has Nice Offensive Day Friday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Adam Jones did a little bit of everything offensively in Friday's game against the Red Sox, going 3-for-5 with three singles, two RBI, and a stolen base. The veteran has been producing since the All-Star break, batting .344 with 11 RBI and two stolen bases. He's even walking a bit more, taking […]

Mark Trumbo With Three Hits Friday, Stays Hot

Baltimore Orioles designated hitter/outfielder Mark Trumbo continued his second-half run in Friday's 19-12 loss to the Red Sox, going 3-for-5 with two singles and a solo home run. Trumbo's 17th HR of the season was an opposite-field blast off of Matt Barnes in the eighth inning. The veteran has been on fire since the All-Star […]

Dylan Bundy Has Disastrous Start Friday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Dylan Bundy got roughed up in Friday's 19-12 loss to the Red Sox. Bundy pitched five innings, surrendering eight runs (seven earned) on eight hits (including two home runs) and four walks with three strikeouts. While the Red Sox are a tough matchup, Bundy has been inconsistent all season and now […]

Austin Wynns Drives In A Run Thursday

Baltimore Orioles catcher Austin Wynns went 1-for-3 with a single and an RBI in Thursday's 5-4 loss to the Rays. Wynns has posted an impressive .412 batting average with two home runs and six RBI since the start of the second half of the season, but those numbers have come in a limited 19 plate […]

Joey Rickard Plates Two Thursday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Joey Rickard went 2-for-3 with a single, a triple, and two RBI in Thursday's 5-4 loss to the Rays. Rickard now has a .222/.291/.415 slash line with six home runs, 20 RBI, and two steals in 148 plate appearances. He does not hold any value in fantasy leagues at this time.

Kenley Jansen Expected To Miss A Month

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen is expected to miss a month while recovering from an irregular heartbeat, per MLB.com's Anne Rogers. Jansen was hospitalized prior to Thursday's game. This is huge news for Jansen owners, as they will now be without him for the end of the regular season and some of the postseason. […]

Chris Taylor Hits Go-Ahead Home Run Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder/shortstop Chris Taylor went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and two RBI in Thursday's 8-5 win over the Rockies. Taylor took Wade Davis deep in the ninth inning to give his team the lead. He is now hitting .254 on the season with 13 HR and 53 RBI.