Frankie Montas Gets Knocked Around Thursday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Frankie Montas struggled for the first time this season, taking a loss in a 7-3 game against the Astros. The 25-year-old surrendered seven runs (five earned) on 11 hits and four walks with only one strikeout in 5 1/3 innings. Montas' first three starts were against the Diamondbacks and the Royals […]

Khris Davis Smacks A Double And A Home Run Thursday

Oakland Athletics designated hitter Khris Davis had a solid day at the plate on Thursday, going 2-for-4 with a double and a solo home run. The power-hitting righty is now tied for the third most HRs in baseball with 20 and is tied for the fifth most RBI with 49. Davis' elite power has proven […]

Matt Olson Crushes 14th Home Run Of Season Thursday

Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Thursday's 7-3 loss to the Astros. Olson launched a hanging curveball from Justin Verlander over the right field wall in the seventh inning. The blast was his fifth HR this month. The 24-year-old has gotten things going after a slow start […]

Kenta Maeda Pitches Well In Return From Disabled List Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Kenta Maeda turned in an encouraging performance on Wednesday against the Rangers in his return from the 10-day DL with a hip strain. Maeda allowed two runs on five hits and three walks with a strikeout over five innings. The 30-year-old has pitched well this season, posting a 3.61 ERA […]

Matt Kemp Ejected After Home-Plate Scuffle Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp was ejected in the third inning of Wednesday's game against the Rangers after a home-plate collision with catcher Robinson Chirinos. Kemp was attempting to score from second base on a two-out single to right field by Enrique Hernandez. Chirinos caught the throw by Nomar Mazara in the base line […]

Adam Duvall Crushes Grand Slam Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Adam Duvall went 1-for-4 with a grand slam and a strikeout in Wednesday's 7-0 win over the Royals. Duvall crushed a Jason Adam pitch into left center field in the ninth inning to seal the win. The 29-year-old is hitting just .188 on the season but has 11 home runs and 38 […]

Tyler Mahle Earns Fifth Win Of Season Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Tyler Mahle put forth a solid effort on Wednesday against the Royals, earning his fifth win of the season in a 7-0 game. Mahle allowed no runs on three hits and two walks with one strikeout in 6 1/3 innings. The only thing fantasy owners could complain about would be the […]

Andrew Triggs Will Throw To Hitters Saturday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Andrew Triggs (forearm) was encouraged about his extended bullpen session on Wednesday and will throw to hitters at extended spring training on Saturday, per the San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser. Triggs is working his way back from a forearm injury that landed him on the 10-day disabled list. The 29-year-old has […]

Andrew Cashner Receives Positive MRI On Back

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Andrew Cashner (back) received a positive MRI on his lower back Wednesday, per PressBoxonline.com's Rich Dubroff. Cashner was placed on the 10-day disabled list Tuesday with lower back soreness but is hopeful that he can return next week to pitch against the Nationals. The 31-year-old has struggled this season, posting a […]

Ross Stripling To Start Friday, Alex Wood Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that Ross Stripling will start Friday on regular rest and that Alex Wood (hamstring) will start Saturday after an extra day of rest in the Giants series, per Dodgers beat writer Bill Plunkett. Roberts did not announce Sunday's starter but said that Caleb Ferguson is a possibility. Stripling […]

Richard Bleier Leaves Game Wednesday With Shoulder Discomfort

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Richard Bleier exited Wednesday's game against the Red Sox after throwing just one pitch with left shoulder discomfort. An X-ray was taken Wednesday evening and an MRI is scheduled for Thursday. The 31-year-old lefty had been one of the Orioles most reliable relievers, posting a 1.93 ERA with a 1.25 WHIP […]

Tim Beckham Will Report To Double-A Bowie Friday

Baltimore Orioles third baseman Tim Beckham (groin) will begin a rehab assignment at Double-A Bowie on Friday, per MASN Sports' Roch Kubatko. Beckham is currently on the 60-day disabled list with a groin injury and will be eligible to return June 23. The 28-year-old had a disappointing .179/.247/.262 slash line through 23 games prior to […]

Joc Pederson Continues To Pile Up Home Runs In June

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson had another great game at the plate on Tuesday against the Rangers, going 3-for-4 with two doubles, a solo home run and two RBI. Pederson has been obliterating the ball in June and now has a .481 batting average with five doubles, seven HRs and 10 RBI in just […]

Yasiel Puig Plates Three Runs In Big Game Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig continued to tear things up at the plate on Tuesday against the Rangers, going 2-for-4 with a double, a two-run home run and three RBI. Puig just missed a HR in the second inning off of Bartolo Colon, smashing a ball off the top of the left center field […]

Justin Turner Picks Up Two Hits In Return To Lineup Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner went 2-for-5 with a single and a double in Tuesday's 12-5 win over the Rangers. Turner had sat out of the previous three games due to a nagging wrist injury but seemed to play just fine. The 33-year-old has now played 21 games on the season, posting a […]

Billy Hamilton Continues To Disappoint Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds center fielder Billy Hamilton had yet another disappointing game on Tuesday, going 0-for-4 with a strikeout against the Royals. Hamilton has been frigid at the plate this season, posting a .189/.282/.279 slash line through 63 games. He is walking a career-high 11.5 percent of the time but is also striking out at a […]

Sal Romano Puts Forth Great Start Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Sal Romano took advantage of a favorable matchup against the Royals on Tuesday in a 5-1 win. Romano allowed just one run on four hits (including a solo home run) and a walk with two strikeouts through eight innings. The Reds scored their runs in the ninth and 10th innings, so […]

Zach Britton Pitches First Inning Of Season Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles closer Zach Britton logged his first inning pitched of the season Tuesday against the Red Sox. Britton was activated from the disabled list Monday after recovering from an Achilles injury. The lefty pitched the seventh inning, allowing no runs on no hits and three walks with a strikeout. While the outing wasn't great, it […]

Yefry Ramirez Will Start For Orioles Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles pitcher Yefry Ramirez will be called on to start Wednesday's game against the Red Sox. Ramirez will be called up from Triple-A Norfolk to start in place of Andrew Cashner, who was placed on the 10-day disabled list with lower back spasms. The 24-year-old Ramirez owns a 4.33 ERA in 12 starts at […]

Mark Trumbo Plates Two Runs Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder/designated hitter Mark Trumbo went 1-for-4 with a double, two RBI, a walk, and a strikeout in Tuesday's 6-2 loss to the Red Sox. The double ended a four-game hitless streak for Trumbo, who has been ice cold in June, hitting just .135 with two extra-base hits in 37 at-bats. He is now […]

David Hess Struggles In Start Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher David Hess didn't make it far into his start against the Red Sox on Tuesday, picking up his second loss of the season. Hess lasted only 3 1/3 innings, allowing five runs on five hits (including two solo home runs) and four walks with two strikeouts. The 24-year-old now has a […]

Brett Anderson Throwing Bullpen Session Wednesday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Brett Anderson (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Wednesday, per San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser. Anderson is currently recovering from a shoulder strain that landed him on the 10-day disabled list. He said that he is feeling no shoulder discomfort and that things are accelerating with his rehab. Anderson […]

Mychal Givens Takes Third Loss Of Season Monday

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Mychal Givens was charged with his third loss of the season Monday against the Red Sox. Givens entered the game tied in the 11th inning with runners on first and second and two outs. He walked the bases loaded, but got a strikeout to get out of the inning. He stayed […]

Caleb Ferguson Will Start Tuesday, Kenta Maeda On Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that Caleb Ferguson will be called up from Triple-A Oklahoma City to start against the Rangers on Tuesday with Kenta Maeda (hip) starting Wednesday, per Dodger Talk's David Vassegh. A disabled list move will be necessary to bring Ferguson up, but no move has been disclosed at this time. […]

Dylan Bundy Pitches Gem Against Red Sox Monday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Dylan Bundy turned in an excellent start on Monday against the Red Sox. Bundy allowed no runs on three hits and two walks with seven strikeouts in eight innings. Unfortunately, the Orioles could not get anything going offensively, so Bundy took a no-decision. The 25-year-old now owns a 4-7 record with […]

Zach Britton To Be Activated From DL Monday

Baltimore Orioles closer Zach Britton (Achilles) will be activated from the disabled list Monday prior to the Orioles game against the Red Sox, per The Baltimore Sun's Jon Meoli. A countermove has not yet been announced. Britton has yet to pitch in the big leagues this season but has been an elite closer for the […]

Manny Machado Out Of Lineup Monday With Illness

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Manny Machado (illness) is out of the starting lineup on Monday against the Red Sox due to an undisclosed illness, per Baltimore Sun's Jon Meoli. This will be Machado's first day of rest this season. He has been a top fantasy option, posting a .312/.380/.591 slash line with 18 home runs and […]

Sophomore Slumps - Should We Worry About Bellinger and Castillo?

The sophomore slump is a phenomenon that all fantasy players fear. A rookie will catch everyone’s attention after seemingly breaking out the previous season, making them a hot commodity in next season’s drafts. After rising significantly higher in drafts than last season, you land who you think will be a star, only to have them […]

Jared Hughes Earns Fourth Save Of Season

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Jared Hughes earned his fourth save of the season on Sunday against the Cardinals. Hughes came on to start the eighth inning and pitched two innings, allowing no runs on no hits and a walk with three strikeouts. Interim manager Jim Riggleman said that he did not deploy closer Raisel Iglesias […]

Anthony DeSclafani Earns First Win Of Season Sunday

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Anthony DeSclafani picked up his first win of the season on Sunday against the Cardinals. DeSclafani allowed three runs (two earned) on 10 hits and two walks with six strikeouts in five innings. The start was his second of the season, as he had been sidelined with an oblique injury. DeSclafani […]