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Live Chat Fantasy Baseball Q&A @ 12PM
Baseball is back...do you know who to play in your lineups? Doug Goldring (@DougGoldring) will be hosting a Live Q&A chat session on Thursday June 23rd at 12:00 pm noon ET. Come join in on the fun and get your fantasy baseball questions answered, or just stick around for some MLB talk! All throughout the MLB […]
Doug Goldring 2 years agoNolan Gorman Mashes Two Homers Tuesday
St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Nolan Gorman mashed two homers against the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday, part of a 4-for-4 day at the plate in which he drove in four runs. Gorman has played in 29 games since being called up, and his bat has been just as prodigious as promised. He's carrying a .280/.350/.516 […]
Doug Goldring 2 years agoJared Walsh Falls Single Shy Of Cycle
Los Angeles Angels first baseman Jared Walsh had three extra-base hits against the Kansas City Royals Tuesday, coming up a single shy of the cycle after producing a double, a triple, and a home run in six trips to the plate. He drove in two runs and scored twice. This would have been Walsh's second […]
Doug Goldring 2 years agoCarlos Santana Homers, Drives In Five Tuesday
Kansas City Royals first baseman Carlos Santana enjoyed a stellar day at the dish Tuesday, going 4-for-5 with a home run, a double, five RBI, and two runs scored. Santana's days on the Kansas City roster seemed to be numbered as recently as a few weeks ago with top prospects Vinnie Pasquantino and Nick Pratto […]
Doug Goldring 2 years agoZac Gallen Strikes Out 11 Padres
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen set a high-water mark for strikeouts this year with 11 against the San Diego Padres on Tuesday. His previous high had been nine in his start on May 14. Gallen lasted six innings, giving up two runs on five hits and three walks in a 3-2 loss, though he […]
Doug Goldring 2 years agoEric Hosmer Smacks Homer Tuesday
San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer homered against Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen, a solo shot that brought his season total for long balls up to five. He also walked in five plate appearances. This is Hosmer's first home run since May 11. Hosmer's red-hot April has masked a significant lack of production […]
Doug Goldring 2 years agoJordan Luplow Hits 10th Homer
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Jordan Luplow hit his 10th homer of the year Tuesday, a two-run shot off San Diego Padres lefty Sean Manaea. Luplow has just a .171 average and .279 OBP this season, but his power has been surging, with eight of his home runs in his last 30 games. He's also chipped in […]
Doug Goldring 2 years agoJulio Rodriguez Homers In Three-Hit Game
Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez led the way at the plate Tuesday, going 3-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, and two runs scored. Rodriguez remains red hot, with three multi-hit games in his last five. He now has nine homers and 18 steals on the season, placing him among the very best power-speed fantasy […]
Doug Goldring 2 years agoMarco Gonzales Earns Win Tuesday
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Marco Gonzales earned his fourth win of the season Tuesday, throwing seven strong innings against the Oakland Athletics. Gonzales allowed two runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out two batters. His ERA and WHIP for the season now sit at 3.33 and 1.30. Gonzales has only allowed more […]
Doug Goldring 2 years agoLive Chat Fantasy Baseball Q&A @ 12PM
Baseball is back...do you know who to play in your lineups? Doug Goldring (@DougGoldring) will be hosting a Live Q&A chat session on Wednesday June 22nd at 12:00 pm noon ET. Come join in on the fun and get your fantasy baseball questions answered, or just stick around for some MLB talk! All throughout the MLB […]
Doug Goldring 2 years agoTyler Wells Earns Win Thursday
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Tyler Wells pitched well in a tough matchup Thursday, earning his fourth win of the season against the potent Toronto Blue Jays offense. Wells allowed just one run on five hits and a walk with three strikeouts in six innings. Previously seen as a potential closer, Wells has adapted well to […]
Doug Goldring 2 years agoKevin Gausman Knocked Out In Third Inning
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Kevin Gausman has been outstanding this season, but he was unable to take advantage of a seemingly easy matchup against the Baltimore Orioles Thursday. Gausman only recorded seven outs, leaving the game in the third inning having allowed seven runs (five earned) on seven hits and one walk. He struck […]
Doug Goldring 2 years agoRougned Odor Drives In Two More
Baltimore Orioles infielder Rougned Odor had a solid game at the plate Thursday, going 2-for-3 with a triple and two RBI. Odor has picked up his play significantly over the course of the season, and while his .212 batting average and .272 OBP leave plenty to be desired, his seven home runs, 25 runs scored, […]
Doug Goldring 2 years agoAustin Hays Homers Thursday
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays hit a home run Thursday, adding an insurance run in the eighth inning of a 10-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays. Hays went 1-for-5 with the solo shot and two runs scored. This season has represented a big step forward for the right fielder, who is now slashing .289/.351/.474 […]
Doug Goldring 2 years agoAnthony Rizzo Homers Thursday
New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo hit his 16th homer of the season Thursday, a solo shot in the bottom of the ninth inning to end the game. Rizzo provided all the offense the team needed to win 2-1 over the Tampa Bay Rays, driving in both runs with his 2-for-4 performance at the […]
Doug Goldring 2 years agoEzequiel Duran Drives In Three Thursday
Texas Rangers infielder Ezequiel Duran drove in three runs against the Detroit Tigers Thursday, going 1-for-4 with a triple. Duran now has eight RBI on the season in just 47 at-bats. He's also added two homers, two steals, and eight runs scored. With regular playing time coming his way since his June 4 call-up and […]
Doug Goldring 2 years agoMartin Perez Rebounds Thursday
Texas Rangers starting pitcher Martin Perez bounced back from his worst start of the year with another strong performance Thursday, allowing one run on eight hits and no walks in seven innings to the Detroit Tigers. He struck out five batters. Perez now has 10 quality starts in his last 11 trips to the mound, […]
Doug Goldring 2 years agoGeorge Kirby Sharp In Loss Thursday
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher George Kirby took his second loss of the season Thursday against the Los Angeles Angels, but he performed well, allowing just two runs on six hits and a walk in six innings. He struck out six batters. The only mistake Kirby made was leaving a fastball down to Mike Trout in […]
Doug Goldring 2 years agoLive Chat Fantasy Baseball Q&A @ 12PM
Baseball is back...do you know who to play in your lineups? Doug Goldring (@DougGoldring) will be hosting a Live Q&A chat session on Friday June 17th at 12:00 pm noon ET. Come join in on the fun and get your fantasy baseball questions answered, or just stick around for some MLB talk! All throughout the MLB […]
Doug Goldring 2 years agoZac Gallen Hits Four Batters, Still Excellent
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen did not have his best command Wednesday against the Cincinnati Reds, but he still managed to pull out another excellent start. Gallen allowed two runs on two hits, no walks, and four hit batters in seven innings. He struck out five. Gallen was visibly frustrated after hitting so many […]
Doug Goldring 2 years agoBrandon Belt Homers In First Start Back
San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt got his first start since returning from the injured list on Wednesday, and he delivered with a long solo home run in the 3-2 loss to the Kansas City Royals. He also walked in four plate appearances. Injuries have been an ongoing issue for the lefty slugger, but […]
Doug Goldring 2 years agoMarco Gonzales Takes Hard-Luck Loss
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Marco Gonzales was excellent against the Minnesota Twins Wednesday, but he was saddled with a hard-luck loss regardless. Gonzales allowed just one run on three hits and two walks in 6 2/3 innings, and the only run came across to score after Gonzales had already been removed from the game. He […]
Doug Goldring 2 years agoSonny Gray Sharp In Return
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Sonny Gray was sharp in his return from the injured list Wednesday, holding the Seattle Mariners to just three hits and no runs in five innings of work. Gray struck out three and did not walk a batter. He took a no-decision in the contest, but fantasy managers have to be […]
Doug Goldring 2 years agoOrlando Arcia Homers, Adds Four Hits
Atlanta Braves utility man Orlando Arcia stands to take over at second base with Ozzie Albies (foot) expected to miss much of the rest of the season, and he has already made his presence felt. Batting eighth against the Washington Nationals Wednesday, Arcia went 4-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, and a walk. He […]
Doug Goldring 2 years agoAustin Riley Homers Twice, Drives In Four
Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley had another big game Wednesday, going 3-for-4 with two home runs and four RBI in an 8-2 win over the Washington Nationals. That brings Riley's home run total for the season to 18, with 11 of those coming in his last 30 games. Riley has built himself into a […]
Doug Goldring 2 years agoJi-Man Choi Extends Hitting Streak
Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi did not start Wednesday's game against Nestor Cortes and the New York Yankees, but he did make a pinch-hit appearance, delivering an RBI single in his lone trip to the plate. This extended his hitting streak to 13 games. Choi has been excellent in June, slashing .350/.372/.550 with […]
Doug Goldring 2 years agoRyan Mountcastle Homers Twice Wednesday
Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Ryan Mountcastle continued his offensive tear against the Toronto Blue Jays Wednesday, slugging two home runs and driving in three runs in four at-bats during a 7-6 defeat. Mountcastle now has four home runs in his last four games, and six in the month of June. He carries an impressive .286/.345/.776 […]
Doug Goldring 2 years agoAdley Rutschman Hits First Career Homer
Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman accomplished a career milestone Wednesday, hitting his first home run of what could be many if things go as the club hopes. Rutschman went 2-for-4 with a double and the two-run shot in a 7-6 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. Rutschman is still in the midst of an adjustment […]
Doug Goldring 2 years agoTeoscar Hernandez Homers, Swipes A Bag Wednesday
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez provided a home run and a steal in a 7-6 victory over the Baltimore Orioles Wednesday. Hernandez went 2-for-4 with the two-run shot. With just four home runs on the season, Hernandez's power output has been a major disappointment, but he's slashing .383/.431/.633 with 10 runs scored and 12 […]
Doug Goldring 2 years agoJose Berrios Goes Seven Strong Innings Wednesday
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Jose Berrios threw seven strong innings against the Baltimore Orioles Wednesday, allowing three runs on three hits and no walks while striking out eight batters. He was deprived of the win when the bullpen blew the lead in the top of the eighth inning. Berrios has now gone at least […]
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