Manny Machado - New Team, New Fantasy Outlook

After weeks of rumors, analysis, endless speculation, and a brief snag, it has finally happened: baseball’s most-prized trade target is finally moving to a new home. The Baltimore Orioles have traded shortstop phenom Manny Machado to the Los Angeles Dodgers for outfielder Yusniel Diaz (Dodgers No. 4 prospect), third baseman Rylan Bannon (No. 27), pitchers […]

Anthony DeSclafani Gets Hit Hard Sunday

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Anthony DeSclafani fell to 4-2 in Sunday's 6-4 loss to the Cardinals. DeSclafani lasted just 3 1/3 innings, allowing six runs on five hits (including two home runs) and a walk with three strikeouts. The 28-year-old will carry an ugly 5.32 ERA into the All-Star break. He should be avoided in […]

Cody Bellinger Picks Up Two Hits Sunday, Heating Up In July

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Cody Bellinger went 2-for-4 with two singles in Sunday's win over the Angels. The 23-year-old, who has been very disappointing for fantasy owners this season, has started to heat up in July, hitting .275 in 14 games. Hopefully, he can carry this momentum over after the All-Star break and become […]

Yasmani Grandal Has Big Day At Plate Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Yasmani Grandal went 3-for-3 with two singles, a solo home run, and a walk in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Angels. Grandal has been a solid fantasy contributor in a weak position, carrying a .251 batting average, 13 HR, and 47 RBI into the All-Star break. Given his production and the […]

Clayton Kershaw Tosses Another Quality Start Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw tossed his third straight quality start in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Angels. Kershaw allowed three runs on six hits (including a three-run home run) and four walks with eight strikeouts in 6 2/3 innings. The lefty has been disappointing by his standards to this point but will […]

Manny Machado Crushes 24th Home Run Sunday

Baltimore Orioles third baseman Manny Machado went 1-for-1 with a solo home run and a walk in his two plate appearances in Sunday's 6-5 win over the Rangers. Machado exited the game early as a precaution due to rain, per the Baltimore Sun's Eduardo A. Encina. Machado has been outstanding this season and will head […]

Zach Britton Picks Up Second Straight Save Sunday

Baltimore Orioles closer Zach Britton pitched a scoreless ninth inning for the second straight game in Sunday's 6-5 win over the Rangers. Britton allowed one hit and a walk with no strikeouts while earning his fourth save of the season. While the walk rate is still high (5.52 BB/9), Britton looks to have found his […]

Adam Jones Drives In Three Runs Sunday

Baltimore Orioles center fielder Adam Jones had a big day in Sunday's 6-5 win over the Rangers, going 2-for-4 with a single, a bases-clearing double, and three RBI. The 32-year-old will round out the first half of the season with a solid .275 batting average, 10 home runs, and 36 RBI in 92 games. He […]

Jason Vargas May Not Return To Rotation Once Healthy

New York Mets pitcher Jason Vargas (calf) may not be a lock to return to the Mets starting rotation once he returns from the 10-day disabled list, per MLB.com's Anthony DiComo. Manager Mickey Callaway mentioned Corey Oswalt as a possible rotation option and said that all pitchers will need to be re-evaluated as to where […]

Ender Inciarte Out Of Lineup Sunday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ender Inciarte (rest) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks. The Braves are facing lefty Patrick Corbin, and Inciarte has posted a poor .208/.296/.240 slash line against lefties this season, so he will retreat to the bench. Ronald Acuna will play center and Charlie Culberson will play left. […]

Bryce Harper Out Of Lineup Sunday

Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper (rest) is not in Sunday's lineup against the Mets due to rest, per the Washington Post's Chelsea Janes. Michael Taylor will man center field in his place. Taylor has posted an uninspiring .261/.346/.261 slash line in 26 plate appearances this July, but opposing pitcher Corey Oswalt carries a hefty 6.75 […]

Eduardo Rodriguez Heads To DL With Ankle Sprain

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez (ankle) has been placed on the 10-day disabled list after spraining his ankle in Saturday's game, per BostonSportsJournal.com's SeanMcAdam. Brian Johnson has been activated in a corresponding move. It is unclear when Rodriguez may return from the DL at this time but hopefully, it will be sooner than […]

Jesse Winker (OF, CIN) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 17% of leagues ANALYSIS: Let’s play a round of Guess That Player. Here are the first two clues: I am a Cincinnati Reds player who has a top-five on-base percentage in baseball. At this point there is only one answer that comes to mind; it has to be […]

Alex Wood Tosses Another Quality Start Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Alex Wood pitched his fifth straight quality start in Saturday's 5-4 extra-inning loss to the Angels. Wood allowed three runs on seven hits and two walks with six strikeouts in six innings. The lefty has been serviceable for fantasy owners this season, posting a 5-5 record with a 3.92 ERA, […]

Kenley Jansen Takes Third Loss Of Season Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen fell to 0-3 this season in Saturday's 5-4 extra-inning loss to the Angels. Jansen entered the tied game in the top of the 10th inning and gave up a single hit, a solo home run to Cole Kalhoun. He also had a strikeout. Despite the loss, Jansen still remains […]

Luis Castillo Turns In Decent Start Saturday

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Luis Castillo put forth an average effort in Saturday's 8-2 win against the Cardinals. Castillo allowed two runs on five hits (including a solo home run) and no walks with two strikeouts in five innings. The 25-year-old has yet to get things going this season, as he is now 5-8 with […]

Zach Britton Earns Third Save Of Season Saturday

Baltimore Orioles closer Zach Britton locked down his third save of the season in a 1-0 win against the Rangers. Britton came on to pitch the ninth inning up a run and allowed no runs on no hits and a walk with two strikeouts. The lefty seems to have found himself after a rough start […]

Yefry Ramirez Pitches Solid Start Saturday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Yefry Ramirez pitched well in Saturday's 1-0 win over the Rangers. Ramirez allowed no runs on two hits and three walks with seven strikeouts in five innings. The 24-year-old has done a solid job in a small sample size this season, posting a 3.09 ERA with 24 strikeouts and nine walks […]

Scott Alexander Earns First Save Of Season Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Scott Alexander picked up his first save of the season in Friday's 3-2 game against the Angels. He came on to start the ninth and worked around two hits, allowing no runs with no strikeouts. Kenley Jansen was merely getting the night off, so Alexander should not see many more […]

Max Muncy Mashes 22nd Home Run Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers first/third baseman Max Muncy continued his strong season in Friday's 3-2 win against the Angels, going 2-for-4 with a single, a solo home run, and two RBI. Muncy got things started for the Dodgers, taking a first-inning Felix Pena fastball deep into the right-field seats. Muncy has been a fantastic surprise this […]

Walker Buehler Rebounds Well In Return From DL Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler turned in a solid start on Friday against the Angels in his return from the 10-day disabled list after recovering from a rib injury. Buehler went five innings, allowing two runs on six hits (including two home runs) and a walk with five strikeouts. The 23-year-old has been […]

Jesse Winker Has Big Day At Plate Friday, On Fire In July

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker stayed hot in Friday's 9-1 win against the Cardinals, going 3-for-3 with two singles, a double, a walk, and three RBI. The 24-year-old has been on fire this July, hitting .517 with 10 RBI in 10 games. Winker is now hitting an impressive .295 with an outstanding .406 on-base percentage […]

Caleb Joseph Plates Three Runs Friday

Baltimore Orioles catcher Caleb Joseph had a big game at the plate in Friday's 5-4 loss to the Rangers, going 2-for-4 with a single, a double, and three RBI. The 32-year-old backstop is now hitting just .208 with seven RBI in 136 plate appearances this season. He should not be owned in any leagues at […]

Alex Cobb Takes 12th Loss Of Season Friday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Alex Cobb took yet another loss in Friday's 5-4 game against the Rangers. Cobb actually pitched pretty well, allowing two runs on six hits (including a solo home run) and no walks with three strikeouts in 6 1/3 innings. He is now 2-12 on the season with a 6.41 ERA. Given […]

Joc Pederson Collects Two Hits Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson went 2-for-3 with a single, a double, a walk, and an RBI in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Padres. The 26-year-old has cooled off in July after a solid June, batting just .212 with four RBI in 10 games this month. He should have more playing time to turn […]

Kenley Jansen Notches 26th Save Of Season Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen was at it again Thursday, earning his 26th save (third-most in baseball) of the season in a 3-2 game against the Padres. Jansen entered for the ninth inning up by a run and shut the door, allowing no runs on no hits and a walk with a strikeout. The […]

Ross Stripling Pitches Another Gem Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Ross Stripling continued his outstanding season in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Padres. Stripling allowed no runs on six hits and a walk with five strikeouts in six innings. The 28-year-old is now 8-2 with a glistening 2.08 ERA, 108 strikeouts, and just 14 walks in 95 1/3 IP. The […]

Adam Jones Goes Hitless Thursday, July Slump Continues

Baltimore Orioles center fielder Adam Jones' July woes continued in Thursday's 5-4 loss to the Phillies, as he went 0-for-4 with a strikeout. Jones has not been able to get it going this month, hitting just .205 in 39 at-bats. Despite the slump, Jones has posted a decent .275 batting average with 10 home runs […]

Tyler Mahle Gets Rocked Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Tyler Mahle took a beating in Wednesday's 19-4 drubbing by the Indians. Mahle allowed seven runs (five earned) on six hits (including a two-run home run) and two walks with a strikeout in just 2 1/3 innings, his shortest start of the season. While the 23-year-old has plenty to work on […]

Zach Britton Earns First Win Of Season Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles closer Zach Britton picked up his first win of the season in Tuesday's 6-5 game against the Yankees. Britton entered in the top of the ninth inning with the game tied at five. After allowing a leadoff single, Britton got three straight outs, including two strikeouts. A walk-off single in the bottom of the […]