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Willy Adames Reaches Base Four Times
Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames reached base four times Tuesday night, going 2-for-3 with a double, two walks, a run scored, and two RBI in an 8-4 win against the division-rival St. Louis Cardinals. Adames has a five-game hitting streak going and has driven in exactly two runs in each of his last three games. […]
Doug Goldring 2 years agoAndrew McCutchen Homers, Drives In Three
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Andrew McCutchen had the biggest swing in an 8-4 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals Tuesday, hitting a two-run home run off starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery in the fifth inning. McCutchen went 2-for-5 in the game with the homer, a double, and three RBI. He now has 17 homers for the season, […]
Doug Goldring 2 years agoJordan Montgomery Roughed Up Tuesday
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery had a rare bad outing Tuesday, getting roughed up by the Milwaukee Brewers to the tune of six runs (four earned) on seven hits and a walk in five innings. He struck out six batters. This is only the second disappointing performance since coming over to the National […]
Doug Goldring 2 years agoMarcus Semien Doubles Three Times
Texas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien doubled three times Tuesday, coming around to score on each occasion in an 8-7 victory over the Oakland Athletics. It's his second consecutive three-hit game, and Semien now has a .276/.321/.504 slash line with five homers and five steals over his last 30 games. With 22 homers and 24 […]
Doug Goldring 2 years agoMark Mathias Homers Twice Tuesday
Texas Rangers infielder Mark Mathias was one of the surprise stars of Tuesday night's 8-7 victory over the Oakland Athletics, going 3-for-5 at the plate with two home runs, a double, four RBI, and three runs scored. Mathias has just 93 major-league at-bats to his name, but he's flashed some upside with five homers and […]
Doug Goldring 2 years agoAdolis Garcia Has Huge Night
Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia was one of several players to have huge offensive outputs in this 8-7 victory over the Oakland Athletics, going 2-for-2 with a home run, a double, two walks, three RBI, and two runs scored. He also stole a base. Garcia now has 25 homers and 24 steals on the year. […]
Doug Goldring 2 years agoLiam Hendriks Records 33rd Save
Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Liam Hendriks was credited with his 33rd save of the season Tuesday night, sitting down all three Colorado Rockies he faced. He did not record a strikeout. Hendriks has been successful in his last five save opportunities and has only blown four chances all season. With a 3.18 ERA and […]
Doug Goldring 2 years agoJose Abreu Homers Tuesday
Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu reached base three times Tuesday night, going 2-for-3 with a home run, a walk, and two runs scored. It was Abreu's 15th home run of the season. Abreu has been a big reason for Chicago's late-season playoff push, slashing .363/.426/.434 over his past 30 games, though this is […]
Doug Goldring 2 years agoEloy Jimenez Hits Three-Run Shot
Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez went deep Tuesday, knocking a three-run homer off Chad Kuhl in the first inning of a 4-2 victory over the Colorado Rockies. It was Jimenez's 13th of the season. He went 1-for-3 with a walk in the contest. Jimenez has been outstanding since late July, and he's slashed .350/.445/.610 […]
Doug Goldring 2 years agoEduardo Escobar Homers For Second Straight Day
New York Mets third baseman Eduardo Escobar went deep for the second straight day Saturday, as he went 1-for-2 at the plate with the solo shot and a walk. With Luis Guillorme and Brett Baty sidelined with injuries, Escobar has started every game at third base since he returned from the injured list. Before these […]
Doug Goldring 2 years agoRobbie Ray Earns 12th Win
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Robbie Ray helped extend the team's winning streak to six games Saturday, as he picked up his own 12th victory of the season with six innings of shutout ball. He allowed six hits and no walks and recorded three strikeouts. Ray has six consecutive quality starts, and he has allowed more […]
Doug Goldring 2 years agoTy France Hits 18th Homer
Seattle Mariners first baseman Ty France hit his 18th home run of the sesason Saturday, a solo shot in the first inning of a 4-0 win over the Cleveland Guardians. It was France's only hit in five at-bats. After a difficult month of August, France now has a six-game hitting streak going with four home […]
Doug Goldring 2 years agoTommy Edman Hits 13th Homer
St. Louis Cardinals infielder Tommy Edman had another solid game Saturday, going 2-for-5 with a solo home run and a double in an 8-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs. Edman now has 13 home runs on the year to go with a .726 OPS, 86 runs scored, 51 RBI, and 26 stolen bases. He has […]
Doug Goldring 2 years agoPaul Goldschmidt Homers, Steals A Base
St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt continued his torrid campaign Saturday, adding his 34th home run and sixth stolen base of the season. He went 2-for-4 with a walk, two RBI, and two runs scored in an 8-4 win over the Chicago Cubs. With a 1.036 OPS, 97 runs scored, and 107 RBI on […]
Doug Goldring 2 years agoTyler Mahle Takes Loss In Return
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Tyler Mahle (shoulder) made his return from the injured list Saturday, and he gave up four runs in two innings. He did not strike out or walk a batter, and he was removed having thrown just 37 pitches. This was not the outing Mahle or the Twins were looking for against […]
Doug Goldring 2 years agoElvis Andrus Hits Grand Slam Saturday
Chicago White Sox shortstop Elvis Andrus hit a grand slam Saturday night, pitching in in a 13-0 victory over the Minnesota Twins. Andrus has slashed .276/.311/.414 in 14 games and 58 at-bats since joining the club. He went 2-for-5 with two runs scored in Saturday's game. Andrus now has a seven-game hitting streak, and he's […]
Doug Goldring 2 years agoKenley Jansen Blows Save Saturday
Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Kenley Jansen could not convert the save opportunity Saturday night and was fortunate to allow just one run after loading the bases with no outs. He recorded just two outs and allowed two hits and a walk against the Miami Marlins, though Atlanta recovered to win the game 2-1. Jansen has […]
Doug Goldring 2 years agoAustin Riley Homers In Fourth Straight Game
Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley homered in his fourth consecutive game Saturday night, launching a solo shot for his 35th long ball of the year in a 2-1 victory over the Miami Marlins. Riley went 1-for-3 with a walk in the game. The past seven games have been Riley's best of the year, as […]
Doug Goldring 2 years agoTaylor Rogers Records 30th Save
Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Taylor Rogers recorded his 30th save of the season Saturday, striking out two batters in a perfect inning of relief to secure an 8-6 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. He has now gone eight consecutive outings without allowing an earned run, though he only has two saves in that span. Fantasy […]
Doug Goldring 2 years agoCorbin Burnes Gives Up Five Again
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Corbin Burnes did not get the bounce-back start he was looking for Saturday against the Arizona Diamondbacks, as he gave up five runs on seven hits and three walks in 5 2/3 innings. He struck out five batters. Burnes has now given up four earned runs or more in each of […]
Doug Goldring 2 years agoTyrone Taylor Homers Twice Saturday
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Tyrone Taylor broke out in a big way on Saturday night, going 3-for-5 at the plate with two home runs, a double, three RBI, three runs scored, and a stolen base. Taylor now has 15 home runs and three steals on the season to go with 38 runs scored and 44 RBI […]
Doug Goldring 2 years agoShea Langeliers Has Three-Hit Day
Oakland Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers had his first multi-hit game of his career Sunday against the Seattle Mariners, going 3-for-4 with a triple, a double, an RBI, and a run scored. Langeliers is off to a strong start with six hits in his first 19 at-bats with one home run, four runs scored, and four […]
Doug Goldring 2 years agoJP Sears Improves To 5-0
Oakland Athletics starting pitcher JP Sears continued his charmed beginning to his major-league career, earning his fifth win in his 10th game and fifth start. Sears allowed one run on six hits and a walk in five innings of work against the Seattle Mariners. He struck out three batters. The left-hander, included in the trade […]
Doug Goldring 2 years agoSean Manaea Picks Up Seventh Win
San Diego Padres starting pitcher Sean Manaea earned his seventh win of the season Sunday, throwing seven strong innings against the Washington Nationals. He allowed one run on five hits and no walks with four strikeouts. This is Manaea's first quality start in four August trips to the mound. Fantasy managers will be glad for […]
Doug Goldring 2 years agoJosh Bell Hits Two-Run Shot
San Diego Padres first baseman Josh Bell carried the team to victory Sunday, providing all the offense in a 2-1 win over the Washington Nationals with a two-run home run. Bell went 1-for-4 against his old team to give him round-trippers in back-to-back games. Fantasy managers will hope this is a return to earlier success […]
Doug Goldring 2 years agoRyan Pepiot Earns Second Win
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Ryan Pepiot earned his second win of the season Sunday, giving up two runs on four hits and two walks in six innings against the Miami Marlins. He struck out seven batters. This is Pepiot's first quality start of the season in seven outings, after failing to reach the six-inning […]
Doug Goldring 2 years agoWill Smith Drives In Three Sunday
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith had a strong game against the Miami Marlins Sunday, going 3-for-5 with a double, three RBI, and a run scored in a 10-3 victory. Smith is on a roll, along with much of the Dodgers lineup, slashing .304/.379/.539 with five homers in his last 30 games. For the season, […]
Doug Goldring 2 years agoMax Muncy Hits 16th Homer
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy was one of several players to have big games on Sunday against the Miami Marlins, going 2-for-4 with a home run, a walk, and two RBI in a 10-3 victory. Muncy now has 16 home runs on the season. After a rough start to the year, Muncy has turned […]
Doug Goldring 2 years agoSandy Alcantara Endures Rare Rough Start
Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara endured a rare bad start on Sunday, allowing six runs on 10 hits and one walk to the Los Angeles Dodgers in 3 2/3 innings. He struck out five batters and took his sixth loss of the season. Alcantara is a frontrunner for the National League Cy Young Award […]
Doug Goldring 2 years agoJorge Mateo Drives In Three Sunday
Baltimore Orioles shortstop Jorge Mateo came through with the game-winning hit in Sunday's 5-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles, clearing the bases with a double to put the team up for good. Mateo also singled in four at-bats. Mateo is most fantasy-relevant for his contributions on the bases, stealing 27 bases this season, but he […]
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