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Charlie Barnes Allows One Run Sunday
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Charlie Barnes was effective against the Tampa Bay Rays Sunday, allowing just one run on three hits and no walks in five innings. He struck out three batters, and his only real blemish was a solo home run to Mike Zunino in the fifth inning. Barnes has now appeared in four […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoAaron Judge Swipes A Base Sunday
New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge is surely not best known for his wheels, but that didn't stop him from swiping his third base of the season Sunday against the Chicago White Sox. Judge did not record a hit in the game, but he did walk three times in five plate appearances. With a .357/.441/.750 […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoRougned Odor Hits Two-Run Shot
New York Yankees second baseman Rougned Odor took Lucas Giolito deep Sunday, launching a two-run home run off the Chicago White Sox starter in the top of the second inning. Odor added another hit in his five at-bats for the game. It's his 14th home run of the year, and his second since July 25. […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoLuke Voit Homers Sunday Against White Sox
New York Yankees first baseman Luke Voit had a big game against the Chicago White Sox Sunday, going 3-for-5 with a home run, two RBI, and two runs scored. It was his fifth home run of the year. The big first baseman appeared to be the odd man out after New York's trade deadline acquisition […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoNestor Cortes Earns First Win
New York Yankees starting pitcher Nestor Cortes earned his first win of the year Sunday against the Chicago White Sox, throwing six innings and only allowing one run on seven hits and a walk. He struck out seven batters. Cortes has been quite effective since being inserted in the starting rotation on July 4, though […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoTrent Grisham Reaches Four Times Sunday
San Diego Padres outfielder Trent Grisham started in center field and batted eighth against the Arizona Diamondbacks Sunday, and he managed to reach base four times, going 1-for-2 with three walks and a run scored. He was picked off first base in the sixth inning. With Fernando Tatis Jr. being moved to the outfield, an […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoJake Cronenworth Hits Two-Run Jack
San Diego Padres infielder Jake Cronenworth went deep Sunday, hitting a two-run home run off of Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen. It was his 17th of the year. Cronenworth went 1-for-3 with two walks, three RBI, and a run scored in this one. Cronenworth has stepped into the shortstop position since Fernando Tatis Jr. […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoFernando Tatis Jr. Goes Wild In Return From IL
San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. had himself a field day in his first game back from the injured list Sunday, going 4-for-5 with two home runs, a double, four RBI, and three runs scored. He batted leadoff and started in right field for the first time in his career. Tatis Jr. now has […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoGarrett Whitlock Earns 11th Hold
Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Garrett Whitlock earned his 11th hold of the season Sunday against the Baltimore Orioles, setting down all five batters he faced with three strikeouts. Manager Alex Cora later said that the team was finally prepared to use Whitlock on back-to-back days. This development makes Whitlock a viable fantasy asset in […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoEduardo Rodriguez Delivers Sunday
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez delivered a quality start against the Baltimore Orioles Sunday and earned himself a win in the process, throwing six innings and only allowing one unearned run on three hits and three walks. He struck out six batters. Although this is his first quality start since July 2, Rodriguez […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoJ.D. Martinez Hits Three-Run Blast
Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez hit a three-run home run for the second day in a row Sunday, going deep in the first inning off Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Keegan Akin. The long ball was his 23rd of the season. Martinez is well back into the swing of things after a few rough […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoKyle Schwarber Doubles Twice Off The Wall
Boston Red Sox outfielder Kyle Schwarber got his first two hits as a member of the team Sunday, going 2-for-4 with two doubles and a run scored against the Baltimore Orioles. Slotting in as the designated hitter, it appears the experiment at first base is over for now, but that shouldn't stop Schwarber from seeing […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoLuis Garcia Reaches Three Times Sunday
Washington Nationals infielder Luis Garcia got on base three times against the Atlanta Braves Sunday, going 1-for-2 with two walks and a run scored. The 21-year-old Garcia is getting regular at-bats at both middle infield spots and has produced a .304/.360/.391 slash line over his past seven games. He has some pop, with seven extra-base […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoCarter Kieboom Drives In Two Sunday
Washington Nationals third baseman Carter Kieboom drove in two runs Sunday, going 2-for-5 against the Atlanta Braves from the fifth spot in the lineup. Though he's only produced a .719 OPS in 69 at-bats this season, Kieboom is being given every opportunity to prove he has what it takes to be the third baseman heading […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoVictor Robles Scores A Run And Drives In Another
Washington Nationals outfielder Victor Robles has seemingly taken over the leadoff role for the team, and he went 2-for-5 with a double, a run scored, and an RBI Sunday against the Atlanta Braves. In his last three games, Robles has gone 5-for-14 with four runs and two RBI. He also has four multi-hit performances in […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoPaolo Espino Dealt Fourth Loss
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Paolo Espino took his fourth loss of the season Sunday against the Atlanta Braves, allowing five runs on eight hits and two walks in four innings. He struck out three batters. Home runs were the big problem in this one, as he gave up three long balls for the second time […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoMitch Haniger Scores A Run Sunday
Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger went 1-for-5 with a run scored against the Toronto Blue Jays Sunday. Haniger has now scored three runs in the past two games, bringing his total to 79 on the year, which ranks him eighth in the majors in the statistic. With 26 homers and 66 RBI as well, Haniger […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoJ.P. Crawford Reaches Three Times Sunday
Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford reached base three times Sunday, going 2-for-4 with a walk and a run scored. Crawford leads the Mariners with 118 hits on the year, placing him in a tie for 26th in all of the major leagues, but unfortunately only 31 of those hits have gone for extra bases, leaving […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoDylan Moore Swipes 18th Bag
Seattle Mariners second baseman Dylan Moore stole his 18th base of the year Sunday against the Toronto Blue Jays. He went 0-for-2 with a walk before being pinch-hit for with Jake Fraley against right-hander Jordan Romano in the ninth inning. Moore has seen his playing time dip of late, rarely getting at-bats against right-handed pitching. […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoKyle Seager Hits Two-Run Shot Against Blue Jays
Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager hit his 26th home run of the year Sunday, a two-run shot off Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Adam Cimber. He also walked in four plate appearances. Seager is now tied with Jose Ramirez for second-most home runs by a third baseman this season, trailing only Rafael Devers. He's […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoLogan Gilbert Ineffective Sunday
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Logan Gilbert was ineffective against the Toronto Blue Jays Sunday, and he was handed his fourth loss of the season as a result. He gave up five runs on eight hits and no walks while striking out three. Despite an impressive rookie season, Gilbert has just one quality start in his […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoJake Fraley Steals Ninth Base
Seattle Mariners outfielder Jake Fraley added another steal to his resume Saturday, swiping second base against the Toronto Blue Jays. The theft gives him nine on the season. Fraley went 1-for-3 with a walk from the ninth spot. Fraley has been very solid this season when he's been healthy, with an .803 OPS, eight homers, […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoJarred Kelenic Hits Opposite-Field Home Run
Seattle Mariners outfielder Jarred Kelenic went deep for the sixth time Saturday against the Toronto Blue Jays, lining a Trevor Richards pitch over the left-field wall. It was his only hit in four at-bats. Kelenic has been surging of late, with his adjustment clear to see. He'd been pounded away by right-handed pitching, and this […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoLuis Torrens Drives In Five
Seattle Mariners catcher Luis Torrens provided plenty of offense against the Toronto Blue Jays Saturday, going 2-for-4 with a home run, a double, and five RBI. The three-run shot was his 13th of the season in just 224 at-bats. Though Torrens is primarily listed as a catcher, he's spending most of his time at designated […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoTy France Continues Hot Streak
Seattle Mariners first baseman/designated hitter Ty France continued his hot hitting Saturday, going 2-for-3 with a home run, a triple, a walk, two RBI and three runs scored. It's his 12th home run of the season. At .806, France now has the highest OPS of all Mariners regulars, and has a case to be the […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoYusei Kikuchi Takes No-Decision Saturday
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi was knocked out in the fifth inning Saturday against the Toronto Blue Jays, having allowed three runs on five hits and four walks. He struck out five batters in his 4 1/3 innings and took a no-decision in the contest. It could have been much worse for Kikuchi, who […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoPatrick Corbin Continues Horrid Stretch
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Patrick Corbin turned it yet another disappointing start Saturday, allowing six runs on seven hits and two walks in 4 2/3 innings to the Atlanta Braves. He struck out five batters. Corbin has now allowed at least four earned runs in six consecutive starts. He shows no signs of improvement. The […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoBobby Dalbec Homers Twice Saturday
Boston Red Sox first baseman Bobby Dalbec continued his incredible tear at the plate Saturday, adding two home runs and three RBI in four at-bats. Dalbec has now gone deep 14 times on the year, with three of those coming in the past two days. He has eight hits in 11 at-bats over his last […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoHunter Renfroe Homers For Second Straight Day
Boston Red Sox outfielder Hunter Renfroe went deep for the second straight game Saturday, his only hit in four at-bats in a blow-out 16-4 victory over the Baltimore Orioles. He also walked and scored two runs. The home run was his 21st of the year, and his third in the last five games. Renfroe also […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoJ.D. Martinez Homers Again
Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez returned to the lineup Saturday against the Baltimore Orioles after a day off, and he went 2-for-5 with a home run, a double, three RBI, and a run scored. It was Martinez's 22nd home run of the season, and just his second since July 21. Though he struggled […]
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