Daniel Mengden Pitches Complete Game Shutout Saturday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Daniel Mengden pitched an absolute gem in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Diamondbacks. The righty gave up no runs and only two hits and no walks with five strikeouts over nine innings. Mengden has been outstanding this season, posting a 5-4 record with a 2.85 ERA, 43 strikeouts, and only six […]

Tyler Mahle Faces Nightmare Matchup Saturday At Coors Field

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Tyler Mahle will take the mound Saturday in an unfavorable matchup against the Rockies at Coors Field. Mahle has posted a lackluster 4.53 ERA with a 1.36 WHIP in 53 2/3 inning pitched this season. The rightie's biggest issue has been his proclivity to surrender the long ball; Mahle has given […]

Stephen Piscotty Continues Cold Streak

Oakland Athletics outfielder Stephen Piscotty went 0-for-4 with no walks or strikeouts in Friday's loss to the Diamondbacks. The 27-year-old is hitting a mere .154 with just one extra-base hit in his last seven games and is not doing much better for the season, hitting .226 for the season with a .282 on-base percentage and […]

Scott Schebler Continues To Quietly Contribute

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Scott Schebler went 0-for-3 with a walk and an RBI in Friday's 5-4 loss to the Rockies. Schebler has hit a decent .250 with a .321 on-base percentage and a .417 slugging percentage in 134 plate appearances this season. He has hit five home runs and has 18 RBI in that time. […]

Sean Manaea Hit Hard Again Friday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Sean Manaea took the loss on Friday in a 7-1 game against the Diamondbacks. The lefty surrendered six runs on eight hits and two walks with two strikeouts in just 3 2/3 innings. Manaea was fantastic through his first six starts of the season but has come crashing back to earth […]

Billy Hamilton Continues To Disappoint Friday

Cincinnati Reds center fielder Billy Hamilton went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts and a steal in Friday's loss to the Rockies. The steal was just Hamilton's ninth of the season. Hamilton has gotten off to a slow start in all aspects of his game, batting a mere .199 (.244 career average) with a .288 on-base percentage […]

Sal Romano Lit Up In Coors Field

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Sal Romano delivered yet another underwhelming performance on Friday in a 5-4 loss to the Rockies. Romano gave up five runs on eight hits and four walks with five strikeouts in five 1/3 innings pitched. While poor pitching performances in Coors Field could be given a free pass due to the […]

Blake Treinen Earns Multi-Inning Save Thursday

Oakland Athletics closer Blake Treinen earned his 11th save of the season Thursday in a 4-3 win over the Mariners. Treinen entered the game in the eighth inning with a 4-2 lead, two outs, and runners on first and third. He gave up a double and RBI to Kyle Seager but was able to get […]

Jesse Winker Hits First Home Run Of The Season

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker went 2-for-4 with a single and a solo home run on Thursday in a win over the Pirates. The blast to straightaway center field was Winker's first of the season. The 24-year-old has held his own as a regular in the lineup, batting .257 with a .353 on-base percentage and […]

Jared Hughes Earns Save On Thursday

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Jared Hughes picked up his second save of the season on Thursday in a 5-4 win against the Pirates. Hughes entered the game up by a run with one out in the ninth and the bases empty, recording the final two outs with no walks or strikeouts. Reliever Amir Garrett started […]

Luis Castillo Turns In Another Strong Performance, Picks Up Win On Thursday

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Luis Castillo performed well yet again on Thursday against the Pirates, picking up his fourth win of the season. Castillo pitched six innings, giving up two runs on four hits and two walks with five strikeouts. The young hurler has been dominant in his last five starts, going 3-1 with a […]

Luis Castillo Faces Tough Matchup Thursday Against Pirates

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Luis Castillo will take the mound against a hot Pirates offense on Thursday. The Pirates offense is currently fourth in the league in batting average and on-base percentage and sixth in runs batted in. Castillo got off to a rough start this season but has posted a tidy 2.78 ERA with […]

Michael Lorenzen Pitches Solid Inning In Return From DL

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Michael Lorenzen was activated from the DL and pitched a solid 10th inning on Wednesday, giving up a single and a walk with no strikeouts in an extra-innings loss to the Pirates. The outing was Lorenzen's first of the season, as he had started the season on the DL with a […]

Jared Hughes Pitches In Ninth Inning On Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Jared Hughes pitched in the ninth inning of an extra-innings loss on Wednesday against the Pirates. Hughes entered with the game tied 4-4, giving up a single with no walks and no strikeouts. Interim manager Jim Riggleman said that Hughes was one of five Reds relievers that could see save opportunities […]

Franklin Barreto Called Up By Athletics

Oakland Athletics second baseman/shortstop Franklin Barreto has been called up to the A's Major League team, per MLB.com. The move comes as the A's designated hitter Khris Davis has landed on the 10-day DL with a right groin strain. Barreto has hit .235 with a .352 on-base percentage and a .445 slugging percentage in142 plate […]

Khris Davis Heads To DL With Strained Right Groin

Oakland Athletics designated hitter Khris Davis has been placed on the 10-day DL with a right groin strain, per MLB.com. Infielder Franklin Barreto will be recalled from Triple-A Nashville while Davis is out. The right-handed slugger has been providing the power that fantasy owners are accustomed to, batting .235 with 13 home runs and 38 […]

Daniel Gossett Will Get The Start On Wednesday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Daniel Gossett will draw the start on Wednesday against the Mariners, per MLB.com's Jane Lee. The A's have had to juggle their rotation recently with both Andrew Triggs (forearm) and Brett Anderson (shoulder) being placed on the disabled list. The young right-hander got knocked around in his two MLB starts this […]

Jose Bautista Signs With Mets

According to MLB's Anthony DiComo, free-agent outfielder/third baseman Jose Bautista has signed a one-year Major League contract with the New York Mets. The Mets are currently in need of right-handed power and Bautista recently became available after being released by the Braves. Phillip Evans has been optioned to Triple-A immediately, so Bautista can play Tuesday […]

Jeurys Familia Notches 13th Save On Monday

New York Mets closer Jeurys Familia picked up his 13th save of the season on Monday in a 2-0 win over the Marlins. Familia gave up a double with no walks and a strikeout in the ninth inning. Familia is currently tied for the fourth most saves in baseball and has posted a stellar 1.64 […]

Jason Vargas Gives Solid Performance In Return To Rotation

New York Mets starting pitcher Jason Vargas picked up his first win of the season on Monday against the Marlins, tossing five scoreless innings with two hits, a walk and seven strikeouts. The outing was the lefty's first decent performance this season. In his first three starts, Vargas posted an awful 13.86 ERA and was […]

Devin Mesoraco X-Rays Negative On Left Elbow

New York Mets catcher Devin Mesoraco's X-rays came back negative after getting hit in the left elbow on a backswing in Monday's win over the Marlins, per Anthony DiComo. Mesoraco suffered a burst fluid sac in his elbow which caused swelling, but he stayed in for the remainder of the game, going 1-for-4. Mesoraco is […]

Devin Mesoraco's X-Rays Negative On Left Elbow

New York Mets catcher Devin Mesoraco's X-rays came back negative after getting hit in the left elbow on a backswing in Monday's win over the Marlins, per MLB.com's Anthony DiComo. Mesoraco suffered a burst fluid sac in his elbow, which caused swelling, but he stayed in for the remainder of the game, going 1-for-4. Mesoraco […]

Wilmer Font Pitches Poorly In Inning Of Work Sunday

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Wilmer Font gave up two earned runs on a home run and two walks in an inning of work on Sunday in a 9-2 win over the Blue Jays. Font came on to pitch the ninth with the A's up 9-0 and proceeded to walk a runner before giving up a […]

Matt Chapman Collects Three Hits Sunday; Heating Up Again

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman went 3-for-4 with a double and a walk in Sunday's win over the Blue Jays. The double was Chapman's eighth of the season. Chapman got off to a blistering start to the season but cooled off significantly starting around mid-April. However, he seems to be finding his groove again, […]

Yolmer Sanchez (2B/3B, CHW) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 19% of leagues ANALYSIS: Playing the waiver wire isn’t always about hunting for hidden gems; often times it’s about finding a player who can patch up a recent injury or replace a slumping hitter for a few days. Chicago White Sox second and third baseman Yolmer Sanchez […]

Nick Pivetta (SP, PHI) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 36% of leagues ANALYSIS: An 11-strikeout performance from a young starting pitcher owned in just 36% of leagues; has Christmas come early? Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Nick Pivetta put together a sterling showing in his last start, picking up a win over seven innings pitched with one earned run […]

Chris Taylor Out Of Lineup Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop and outfielder Chris Taylor (rest) is out of the lineup on Sunday against the Nationals. Taylor played both games of Saturday's doubleheader so he will receive a break. After last season's solid performance, Taylor has hit a disappointing .242 so far this season. However, he has started to turn things around, […]

Jose Peraza Out Of Lineup Sunday

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Jose Peraza (rest) is out of the lineup on Sunday against the Cubs. Peraza played both games of Saturday's doubleheader so he will receive a break. Peraza has been ice cold in his last 15 games, hitting a mere .159 with a .185 on-base percentage and a .190 slugging percentage. Hopefully, the […]

Addison Russell Out Of Lineup Sunday

Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell (rest) is out of the lineup on Sunday against the Reds. Russell played both games of Saturday's doubleheader so he will receive a break today. The 24-year-old should return to the lineup on Tuesday for a tough series against the Indians but gets a more favorable matchup in the following […]

Kris Bryant Out Of Lineup Sunday

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (rest) is out of the lineup on Sunday against the Reds. This is merely a rest day, as Bryant played both games of Saturday's doubleheader. Bryant has continued to prove that he is a top fantasy option this season, batting a career-high .305 with a .427 on-base percentage and […]