Jesse Winker Crushes Go-Ahead Grand Slam Thursday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker went 1-for-2 with a grand slam and a walk in Thursday's 6-2 win over the Cubs. Winker crushed a sixth-inning Randy Rosario fastball into the left center field seats, plating what would be the winning runs. The 24-year-old now has a .256/.367/.365 slash line with four home runs and 23 […]

Matt Harvey Earns Second Win Of Season Thursday

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Matt Harvey pitched well in Thursday's 6-2 win over the Cubs. Harvey went six innings, allowing two runs on five hits and a walk with six strikeouts. While his performance was reminiscent of the Dark Knight of old, the fact remains that he has struggled mightily this season. Harvey is now […]

Colby Rasmus Returns From DL Thursday With A Bang

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Colby Rasmus had an eventful first game back from the 60-day disabled list after recovering from a left hip flexor strain. Rasmus went 1-for-3 with a solo home run to straightaway center field off of Max Scherzer. Due to his injury, Rasmus only has 26 plate appearances on the season and is […]

Kevin Gausman Turns In Quality Start Thursday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Kevin Gausman delivered a decent start in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Nationals. Gausman allowed two runs on four hits (including a solo home run) and four walks with three strikeouts in six innings. The 27-year-old has had an average season to this point, posting a 3-6 record with a 4.38 […]

Mark Trumbo Blasts Fifth Home Run Of Season Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder/designated hitter Mark Trumbo provided two of the Orioles three runs in Wednesday's 3-0 win over the Nationals, going 1-for-3 with a two-run home run. Trumbo obliterated a hanging curve from Gio Gonzalez deep into the left field seats. He now has a decent .262/.318/.434 slash line with five HRs and 15 RBI […]

Andrew Cashner's Solid Start Cut Short By Rain

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Andrew Cashner had a solid but short outing on Wednesday in a rain-soaked game against the Nationals. Cashner allowed no runs on three hits and no walks with two strikeouts in four innings. A several hour rain delay ended Cashner's night early. The 31-year-old has struggled this season, posting a 4.72 […]

Franklin Barreto Crushes First Home Run Of Season Wednesday

Oakland Athletics second baseman Franklin Barreto had a monster day at the plate in Wednesday's 12-4 slaughtering of the Padres. The 22-year-old went 2-for-5 with a single, a massive three-run home run to straight away center field (his first of the season) and two strikeouts. Barreto has batted just .158 with 10 strikeouts in 20 […]

Billy Hamilton Gets Third Straight Multi-Hit Game Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds center fielder Billy Hamilton had another nice day at the plate on Wednesday against the Tigers, going 2-for-4 with a single, a double, and a strikeout. This was Hamilton's third straight multi-hit game; he has had seven hits in his last 12 at-bats and also has two stolen bases in his last three […]

Raisel Iglesias Earns 11th Save Of Season Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds closer Raisel Iglesias picked up his 11th save of the season Wednesday in a 5-3 game against the Tigers. Iglesias allowed a single and no walks with a strikeout in the ninth inning to earn the save. The 28-year-old has had a bit of a bumpy June since returning from the disabled list […]

Tyler Mahle Pitches Quality Start, Earns Win Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Tyler Mahle turned in his fourth consecutive solid outing in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Tigers. Mahle allowed two runs (both on solo home runs) on five hits and four walks with eight strikeouts in six innings. The 23-year-old has been plagued by the long ball all season and has now […]

Rich Hill Great In Return Start Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Rich Hill (blister) had a strong outing in Tuesday night's game against the Cubs, his first start in a month. Hill allowed no runs on three hits and two walks with six strikeouts in six innings. Hill had been on the disabled list with blisters, something that plagued him last season […]

Kenley Jansen Cruises To 18th Save Of Season Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen picked up his 18th save of the season in Tuesday's day game against the Cubs. Jansen entered the ninth inning after an exciting eighth in which his team went up by a run and proceeded to shut the door, pitching a 1-2-3 inning with a strikeout. Jansen has now […]

Joc Pederson Continues To Mash In June

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson continued to swing a hot bat in Tuesday's day game against the Cubs, going 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk. Pederson started the game off with a leadoff line drive over the right field wall against Tyler Chatwood. The HR was Pederson's eighth in June, and he […]

Kenta Maeda Doesn't Last Long In Start Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Kenta Maeda didn't make it far in Tuesday's first game of a doubleheader against the Cubs. Maeda pitched only 3 2/3 innings, allowing three runs on five hits and five walks with two strikeouts. He now has a 3.84 ERA in 61 innings pitched. He will look to rebound Sunday […]

Darren O'Day Unavailable Tuesday With Hamstring Tweak

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Darren O'Day was unavailable to pitch in Tuesday's contest against the Nationals due to a tweaked hamstring, per MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli. O'Day has now missed four straight games due to the injury, but manager Buck Showalter said he hopes to have the side-armer available in Wednesday's game. O'Day has a 3.12 […]

Trey Mancini Crushes Two-Run Home Run Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder/first baseman Trey Mancini went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 9-7 loss to the Nationals. Mancini blasted a Jefry Rodriguez fastball into the left center field seats in the fourth inning. The HR was Mancini's first hit in his last three games. The 26-year-old has struggled at the plate lately […]

David Hess Turns In Second Straight Five-Run Start Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher David Hess got roughed up for the second straight start in Tuesday's 9-7 loss to the Nationals. The 24-year-old surrendered five runs on five hits (including a solo home run) and three walks with two strikeouts in 4 2/3 innings. Hess has now allowed five runs in each of his last […]

Matt Joyce Expected To Return To Athletics For Weekend Series

Oakland Athletics outfielder Matt Joyce (back) is expected to rejoin the team for the upcoming weekend series against the White Sox, per A's beat writer Juan McWilliams. Joyce had three hits in his rehab game with Triple-A Nashville Tuesday, so it looks like he is recovering well from his lower back issues. While the A's […]

Matt Chapman Receives Injection In Hand Tuesday

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman (hand) received a cortisone injection in his injured right hand Tuesday, per A's beat writer Juan McWilliams. Chapman is currently rehabbing after being placed on the 10-day disabled list last Thursday with a hand injury that he has been battling with since spring training. If the injection is well-received, […]

Mark Canha Plates Three In Big Game Sunday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Mark Canha had a nice day at the plate in Sunday's 6-5 extra-innings win over the Angels, going 2-for-4 with a single, a two-run home run, a walk, and three RBI. Canha lined a second-inning Andrew Heaney changeup over the left-center field wall for his eighth HR of the season. The 29-year-old […]

Daniel Mengden's June Struggles Continue Sunday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Daniel Mengden suffered another lackluster outing Sunday in a 6-5 extra-innings win over the Angels. Mengden allowed four runs on six hits (including two home runs) and three walks with two strikeouts in 5 2/3 innings. This marks his third straight start of allowing four or more runs after a solid […]

Billy Hamilton Picks Up Three Hits, Two Steals Sunday

Cincinnati Reds center fielder Billy Hamilton had a great game overall on Sunday against the Pirates, going 3-for-4 with three singles, two steals, and an amazing diving catch at the warning track. The game was a display of Hamilton's skills of speed and solid defense. He now has a .197/.285/.282 slash line with 13 stolen […]

Anthony DeSclafani Earns Second Win Of Season Sunday

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Anthony DeSclafani turned in a solid start on Sunday in an 8-6 game against the Pirates. DeSclafani allowed two runs on three hits (including two solo home runs) and a walk with four strikeouts in 5 2/3 innings. He now has a 2-1 record with a 4.60 ERA and a 1.47 […]

Caleb Ferguson Takes First Career Loss Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers Caleb Ferguson suffered his first career loss on Sunday in a 4-1 game against the Giants. The 21-year-old surrendered four runs (three earned) on two hits (both home runs) and a walk with six strikeouts in five innings. He now has a 7.59 ERA with 12 strikeouts and six walks in 10 […]

Jace Peterson Plates Four In Big Game Sunday

Baltimore Orioles utility man Jace Peterson had a nice day at the plate on Sunday in a 10-4 win over the Marlins. Peterson went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run (his first of the season), and four RBI. The 28-year-old now has a .196/.320/.308 slash line in 128 plate appearances. Peterson does now see […]

Dylan Bundy Picks Up Win With Help From His Offense Sunday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Dylan Bundy turned in a mediocre start on Sunday against the Marlins but got the win in a 10-4 game thanks to his offense backing him up. Bundy pitched six innings, allowing four runs on five hits (including two two-run home runs from Justin Bour) and two walks with five strikeouts. […]

Kenley Jansen Escapes With 17th Save Of Season Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen earned his 17th save on Saturday in an exciting 3-1 game against the Giants. Jansen entered the ninth inning up two, and several batters later (after a Justin Turner throwing error and a walk among other things) Jansen had runners on second and third with two outs. He was […]

Matt Kemp Continues June Power Display Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp had another solid day at the plate on Saturday against the Giants, going 2-for-3 with a single, a solo home run, and a walk. Kemp got things going in the second inning by smashing a Madison Bumgarner fastball into the left-field seats. The 33-year-old has been flexing his muscle […]

Jose Abreu Out Of Lineup Sunday

Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu (rest) is out of the lineup Sunday against the Tigers. Nothing has been reported regarding an injury, so this appears to be just a routine day off. The 31-year-old has been a consistent fantasy provider again this season, posting a .284/.339/.504 slash line with 11 home runs and […]

Mallex Smith Out Of Lineup Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays center fielder Mallex Smith (rest) is out of the lineup on Sunday against the Yankees. Nothing has been reported regarding an injury, so this appears to be just a routine day off. Smith has posted a serviceable .285 batting average with 12 steals in 239 plate appearances this season but should be […]