Frankie Montas Takes Second Loss Of Season Sunday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Frankie Montas was charged with his second loss of the season in Sunday's 15-3 game against the Indians. Montas allowed three runs on nine hits and no walks with six strikeouts in 5 2/3 innings. The 25-year-old flamethrower has been a pleasant surprise since being called up, posting a 4-2 record […]

Matt Kemp Has Monster Day Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp was an offensive juggernaut in Sunday's 6-4 win over the Rockies, going 3-for-4 with a single, a double, a solo home run, and four RBI. Kemp's 14th bomb of the year was a clutch one, providing the go-ahead run off of Adam Ottavino in the bottom of the eighth […]

Kenley Jansen Earns 22nd Save Of Season Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen picked up his 22nd save of the season Sunday in a 6-4 game against the Rockies. Jansen pitched a clean ninth inning, allowing no runs on no hits and no walks with two strikeouts. The 30-year-old had a bumpy start to the season but has since looked like the […]

Ross Stripling Has Rough Start Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Ross Stripling has an uncharacteristically subpar outing on Sunday against the Rockies. Stripling allowed four runs on nine hits (including a solo home run) and a walk with seven strikeouts in six innings. The 28-year-old has had an outstanding season even including Sunday's start, as he is now 6-2 with […]

Mark Trumbo Crushes Two Home Runs Sunday

Baltimore Orioles designated hitter/outfielder Mark Trumbo played a big role in Sunday's 8-2 win over the Angels, going 2-for-4 with two solo home runs. Trumbo hit an opposite-field blast in the fourth inning and then launched a ball into the left-field seats in the fifth. He now has 10 HR and 25 RBI to go […]

Kevin Gausman Turns In Another Great Start Sunday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Kevin Gausman turned in another strong start on Sunday against the Angels, allowing two runs on six hits (including a solo home run) and no walks with two strikeouts in eight innings. This was Gausman's fourth straight start of allowing two or fewer runs. The 27-year-old is now 4-6 with a […]

Matt Duffy (2B/3B, TB) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 19% of leagues ANALYSIS: If I told you that there was a guy available in 89% of leagues who is hitting .323 in the month of June, you would probably go rush to take a look. If I told you that Tampa Bay Rays infielder Matt Duffy was […]

Scooter Gennett, Jesse Winker Out Of Lineup Sunday

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett (rest) and outfielder Jesse Winker (rest) are both out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers. Alex Blandino will get the start at second base with Adam Duvall, Billy Hamilton, and Scott Schebler covering the outfield. Blandino is hitting just .217 this season so he should not […]

Kevin Kiermaier Out Of Lineup Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (rest) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros. Kiermaier has started the last 10 straight games, so this is just a routine day off. Johnny Field will come off the bench to start in right field, with Joey Wendle manning left field and Mallex Smith […]

George Springer Out Of Lineup Sunday

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer (back) is out of the lineup on Sunday against the Rays. Springer is day-to-day after an attempted diving catch in Saturday's game. Jake Marisnick will man center field in his place. Marisnick is hitting just .197 against lefties this season (Blake Snell will be on the mound for the Rays) […]

Kendrys Morales Out Of Lineup Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Kendrys Morales (rest) is out of the lineup on Sunday against Jordan Zimmerman and the Tigers. Morales is hitting just .111 in his last seven games so he will head to the bench to clear his head. Curtis Granderson will get the start instead. Granderson has hit .278 with three […]

Seung Hwan Oh Pitches Ninth Inning Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Seung Hwan Oh got the call in the ninth inning of Saturdays 4-3 win over the Tigers. Oh entered the game tied and allowed no runs on a hit and a walk with a strikeout. The Blue Jays walked off with a win in the bottom of the ninth, so […]

Edwin Jackson Pitches Well Again Saturday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Edwin Jackson delivered another strong start on Saturday against the Indians, allowing two runs on two solo home runs and no walks with six strikeouts in 6 2/3 innings. The 34-year-old has just two starts this season but has an impressive 2.13 ERA with 13 strikeouts and no walks in 12 […]

Andrew Cashner Pitches Well Saturday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Andrew Cashner had a solid outing on Saturday against the Angels, allowing one run on four hits and two walks with four strikeouts in six innings. Despite the good start, he has had a lackluster season, going 2-8 with a 4.48 ERA, a 7.23 K/9 rate, and a 4.08 BB/9 rate. […]

Kike Hernandez Continues Recent Power Streak Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers super utility man Kike Hernandez went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Rockies. Hernandez ended German Marquez's perfect game bid by destroying a sixth-inning fastball over the left-field wall. The 26-year-old has been crushing the ball lately, batting .333 with four HR and […]

Kenta Maeda Pitches Well But Takes Loss Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Kenta Maeda took his fifth loss of the season on Saturday against the Rockies, allowing three runs (two earned) on five hits (including a solo home run) and two walks with nine strikeouts in seven innings. Maeda unfortunately only received one run of offensive support, as Rockies' German Marquez dominated […]

Sal Romano Turns In Decent Start Friday

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Sal Romano pitched an average game in Friday's 8-2 loss to the Brewers, allowing two runs on seven hits (including a solo home run) and two walks with five strikeouts in five innings. The 24-year-old is now 4-8 with a 5.30 ERA, a 6.70 K/9 rate, and a 3.80 BB/9 rate […]

Justin Turner Homers For Second Straight Game Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner went yard for his second straight game in Friday's 3-1 loss to the Rockies, going 2-for-4 with a single, a solo home run, and a walk. It was too little too late for the 33-year-old, who lined a two-out Wade Davis fastball into the left-center field seats in […]

Rich Hill Strikes Out 10 But Takes Loss Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Rich Hill pitched a great game Friday against the Rockies but received no offensive support in a 3-1 loss. Hill allowed one run on six hits (including a solo home run) and no walks with 10 strikeouts in 6 2/3 innings. The 38-year-old has had an up-and-down season, posting a […]

Trey Mancini With Three Hits Friday, Starting To Heat Up

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Trey Mancini had a nice day at the plate in Friday's 7-1 loss to the Angels, going 3-for-3 with two singles, a double, and a walk batting leadoff. He is hitting just .234 for the season but has stepped it up lately, batting .391 in his last seven games. While he […]

David Hess' Rough Season Continues Friday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher David Hess had another poor outing against the Angels Friday, surrendering six runs on nine hits (including a solo home run) and two walks in 5 2/3 innings. The 24-year-old now has a hefty 5.94 ERA with a strikeout rate (4.98 K/9) similar to his walk rate (3.64 BB/9) and 10 […]

Anthony DeSclafani Has Rough Start Thursday

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Anthony DeSclafani had a lackluster outing against the Brewers on Thursday, surrendering four runs on five hits (including a two-run home run) and a walk with six strikeouts in 6 1/3 innings. This was DeSclafani's first start in his last four in which he allowed more than two runs. He now […]

Blake Treinen Earns 20th Save Of Season Thursday

Oakland Athletics closer Blake Treinen picked up his 20th save of the season Thursday against the Tigers after sitting in Wednesday's save situation. Treinen pitched a scoreless ninth inning, allowing no hits and a walk with a strikeout. Bullpen-mate Lou Trivino got the save on Wednesday while Treinen received a routine day off but things […]

Sean Manaea Pitches Another Strong Start Thursday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Sean Manaea delivered another solid performance in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Tigers. Manaea pitched six innings, allowing two runs on five hits (including a two-run home run) and a walk with two strikeouts. The lefty has been a solid fantasy asset this season, posting an 8-6 record with a 3.38 […]

Justin Turner Hits Two-Run Home Run Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Thursday's 11-5 loss to the Cubs. Turner's fourth HR of the season came in the ninth inning of the contest. Turner has been disappointing to this point in the season but has been hitting better lately, batting […]

Walker Buehler Pitches Disastrous Inning Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler pitched a poor sixth inning in Thursday's game against the Cubs. Buehler, who had just returned from the disabled list with a rib injury, made a relief appearance rather than make another minor league start. The 23-year-old rookie allowed five runs on five hits (including a solo home […]

Clayton Kershaw Rebounds Well In Thursday's Start

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw looked more like himself in Thursday's start against the Cubs, his second since returning from the disabled list with a back injury. The ace went five innings, allowing one run on four hits and no walks with six strikeouts. While he has been slightly below-average this season by […]

Chris Davis Hits Home Run In Second Straight Game Thursday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Thursday's 4-2 extra-inning loss to the Mariners. Davis took a fourth-inning Mike Leake fastball deep to left-center field for his seventh HR of the season and his second in the last two games. Davis is hitting just .155 […]

Manny Machado Crushes Solo Home Run Thursday

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Manny Machado provided half of the Orioles' runs in Thursday's 4-2 extra-inning loss to the Mariners, going 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk. Machado launched a fourth-inning Mike Leake hanging breaking ball into the left-field seats for his 20th HR of the season. The 25-year-old phenom has cooled off […]

Zach Britton Blows First Save Of Season Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles closer Zach Britton blew his first save of the season in Wednesday's game against the Mariners. Britton entered the ninth inning with a two-run lead and proceeded to give it away on a Kyle Seager two-run home run. Britton's final line in the inning pitched was two runs on two hits with a […]