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Walker Buehler Earns Win Sunday
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler turned in another strong start in Sunday's 3-2 win against the Astros. Buehler pitched 5 1/3 innings, allowing two runs on four hits (including two solo home runs) and two walks with eight strikeouts. The 24-year-old has pitched well this season, going 5-4 with a 3.63 ERA in […]
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Tyson Ross Claimed By Cardinals
The St. Louis Cardinals have claimed starting pitcher Tyson Ross off of waivers from the San Diego Padres. Ross had been in trade rumors prior to the July 31 deadline but was not moved at that time. The 31-year-old is 6-9 with a 4.45 ERA in 123 1/3 innings pitched. Ross has had an up-and-down […]
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Kenta Maeda Delivers Another Poor Start Saturday
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Kenta Maeda delivered his third straight subpar start in Saturday's 14-0 loss to the Astros. Maeda allowed five runs on six hits (including a home run) and two walks with four strikeouts in 5 1/3 innings. He has not pitched well in his last three starts, posting a 6.88 ERA […]
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Dylan Bundy Takes Tough Loss Saturday
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Dylan Bundy pitched well but was saddled with a loss in Saturday's 3-1 game against the Rangers. Bunday pitched six innings, allowing two runs (one earned) on seven hits (including a home run) and two walks with six strikeouts. The 25-year-old is now 7-10 with a 4.38 ERA. His biggest issue […]
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Corey Dickerson Batting Leadoff Sunday
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Corey Dickerson will bat leadoff and play left field on Sunday against the Cardinals. This will be Dickerson's first start since returning from the disabled list with a hamstring injury. The 29-year-old has been a useful fantasy option this season, hitting .317 with 11 home runs and 44 RBI in 92 games. […]
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Antonio Senzatela Placed On DL
Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Antonio Senzatela (shoulder) has been placed on the 10-day disabled list with a shoulder injury, per Denver Post's Patrick Saunders. The injury is not a serious one, per Saunders. Outfielder David Dahl will be recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque in a corresponding move. The more exciting piece of this news fantasy-wise may […]
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Anthony Swarzak Placed On 10-Day DL
New York Mets closer Anthony Swarzak (shoulder) has been placed on the 10-day disabled list with right shoulder inflammation, per NY Daily News Sports. Pitcher Jacob Rhame was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas in a corresponding move. Swarzak has been less than stellar this season, posting a 6.00 ERA in 21 innings. Hopefully, he can […]
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Trea Turner Out Of Lineup Sunday
Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner (rest) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds. Turner played both games in Saturday's doubleheader, so he will take a day to rest up. Wilmer Difo will play shortstop in his place. Difo has a lackluster .246/.302/.352 slash line on the season so he should be […]
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Bryce Harper Starting Sunday
Washington Nationals center fielder Bryce Harper (knee) is in the starting lineup, playing center field and hitting fourth for Sunday's game against the Reds. Harper exited Saturday's game after being hit by a pitch in the knee and it was unclear if he would be in the lineup for the series' finale. Fantasy owners can […]
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Anthony Rizzo Out Of Lineup Sunday Against Padres
Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (rest) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres. Nothing has been mentioned in terms of injury, so it appears to be a routine day of rest. Victor Caratini will play first base in his place. Caratini is hitting a decent .269 on the season but […]
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Max Muncy Continues To Slump In Second Half
Los Angeles Dodgers first/third baseman Max Muncy went 0-for-3 with three strikeouts in Friday's 2-1 loss to the Astros. Muncy, who was a fantasy All-Star for the first half of the season, has not been able to get things going in the second half, as he is hitting just .192. Even with the slump, Muncy […]
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Joc Pederson Hits Another Home Run Friday
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson flexed his muscle once again in Friday's 2-1 loss to the Astros, going 1-for-4 with a solo home run. Pederson got the game going, hitting a leadoff bomb over the right-field wall for his 17th HR of the season. The 26-year-old now has three HR in his last two […]
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David Hess Gets Lit Up Friday
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher David Hess turned in an ugly performance in Friday's 11-3 loss to the Rangers. Hess surrendered seven runs (five earned) on five hits (including two home runs) and a walk with four strikeouts in just 3 1/3 innings. The 24-year-old is now 2-6 with a 6.41 ERA on the season. His […]
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Tim Beckham Stays Hot In Second Half
Baltimore Orioles shortstop/third baseman Tim Beckham went 2-for-4 with two singles and an RBI in Friday's 11-3 loss to the Rangers. Beckham has been hot since the start of the second half of the season, batting .327 with nine RBI in 52 at-bats. Unfortunately, it looks like Beckham would be at best an empty batting […]
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Jonathan Villar Gets Three Hits Friday
Baltimore Orioles second baseman/shortstop Jonathan Villar had another strong game at the plate in his new uniform Friday. Villar went 3-for-5 with three singles and an RBI out of the leadoff spot against the Rangers. Villar is now 5-for-10 in his first two games with the O's. The 27-year-old has been valuable in fantasy before […]
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Clayton Kershaw Earns Fifth Win Of Season Thursday
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw pitched well in Thursday's 21-5 win over the Brewers. Kershaw allowed two runs on five hits (including a solo home run) and two walks with seven strikeouts in six innings. He is now 5-5 with a 2.55 ERA and a 1.07 WHIP in 95 1/3 IP. Kershaw will […]
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Brian Dozier Homers In Second Straight Game Thursday
Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Brian Dozier impressed again in his second game with his new team, going 2-for-5 with a double, a three-run home run, and four RBI in Thursday's 21-5 rout of the Brewers. The 31-year-old has now homered in each of his two games with the Dodgers and is hitting .321 in […]
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Cody Bellinger Hits Grand Slam Thursday
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman/outfielder Cody Bellinger participated in the Dodgers' slugfest Thursday, going 2-for-4 with a single, a grand slam, a walk, and five RBI. Bellinger's slam was one of seven HR hit by the Dodgers against the Brewers in the 21-5 win. The 23-year-old now has a .238/.328/.459 slash line on the season […]
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Sal Romano Takes Loss Wednesday
Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Sal Romano fell to 6-9 after Wednesday's 7-4 loss to the Tigers. Romano allowed four runs on eight hits (including a solo home run) and no walks with three strikeouts in 5 1/3 innings. This was Romano's first start in his last five in which he allowed more than three earned […]
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Rich Hill Pitches Well Wednesday
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Rich Hill was at it again in Wednesday's 6-4 extra-innings win against the Brewers, allowing two runs (one earned) on six hits and a walk with four strikeouts in six innings. The game wasn't decided until the 10th inning, so Hill came away with a no-decision. The 38-year-old is now […]
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Brian Dozier Homers In Dodgers Debut Wednesday
Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Brian Dozier wasted no time in contributing to his new team on Wednesday, going 3-for-4 with a single, a double, and a solo home run. The 31-year-old has hit a disappointing .229 this season with 17 HR, 53 RBI, and eight steals. However, he will now finish the season in […]
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Yasmani Grandal Plays Hero Wednesday
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Yasmani Grandal had a massive game in Wednesday's 6-4 extra-inning win over the Brewers. Grandal went 3-for-5 with a single, two home runs (including a two-run walk-off), and three RBI. The backstop has been a strong fantasy option this season and now has a .263/.361/.510 slash line to go with 19 […]
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Alex Cobb Delivers Another Strong Start Wednesday
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Alex Cobb turned in a strong performance in Wednesday's 7-5 win against the Yankees, pitching six innings of one-run ball on seven hits and no walks with six strikeouts. Cobb is now 3-14 on the season with a 5.83 ERA and a 1.54 WHIP. While he has been much better in […]
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Renato Nunez Has Big Day At Plate Wednesday
Baltimore Orioles third baseman Renato Nunez went 3-for-4 with a single, two doubles, and two RBI in Wednesday's 7-5 win over the Yankees. The 24-year-old will now see every-day playing time after all of the O's trades but has a disappointing .203/.262/.356 slash line through 65 plate appearances to this point. Nunez is not worth […]
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Trey Mancini Gets Three Hits Wednesday
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Trey Mancini had a big day at the plate in Wednesday's 7-5 win over the Yankees, going 3-for-5 with two singles, a solo home run, and two RBI. While he has posted disappointing numbers on the season, Mancini has started to pick things up, hitting .393 with two HR and four RBI […]
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Cody Bellinger's Season Struggles Continue
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman/outfielder Cody Bellinger struggled again in Tuesday's 1-0 loss to the Brewers, going 0-for-2 with a walk. The 23-year-old has not been able to get things going after a tremendous rookie season and is hitting just .171 with one extra-base hit in 48 plate appearances in the second half of this […]
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Walker Buehler Delivers Strong Start Tuesday
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler turned in a great start in Tuesday's 1-0 loss to the Brewers. The 24-year-old allowed a single run on five hits and no walks with seven strikeouts over seven innings. Buehler has been a solid fantasy asset in his rookie season, posting a 3.65 ERA with a 9.26 […]
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Homer Bailey Delivers Another Strong Start Tuesday
Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Homer Bailey looked good again in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to the Tigers. Bailey pitched eight innings, allowing two runs on three hits (including a solo home run) and a walk with six strikeouts. The veteran has now posted a 2.45 ERA with 14 strikeouts and just three walks through 14 2/3 […]
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Yefry Ramirez Gets Roughed Up Tuesday
In the wake of a massive trade day for the team, Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Yefry Ramirez struggled in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Yankees. Ramirez surrendered six runs on six hits (including a home run) and three walks with four strikeouts in five innings. This was Ramirez's worst start of the season, and his […]
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Matt Wisler, Lucas Sims, Preston Tucker Join Reds
The Cincinnati Reds traded outfielder Adam Duvall to the Atlanta Braves in exchange for pitchers Matt Wisler and Lucas Sims and outfielder Preston Tucker. Both Wisler and Sims posted ugly numbers in their limited time in the Majors this season and are currently at Triple-A Gwinnett. They are still relatively young but are not worth […]
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