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Dylan Moore Triples Home A Run
Seattle Mariners second baseman Dylan Moore delivered an RBI triple against the Minnesota Twins in the fifth inning Monday that pulled Seattle into a tie at three. The triple was Moore's only hit in four at-bats. In three games since returning from the injured list, Moore is 4-for-13 with three extra-base hits and one stolen […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoTy France Reaches Twice, Drives In A Run Monday
Seattle Mariners designated hitter Ty France went 1-for-3 with a double, a walk, and an RBI Sunday against the Minnesota Twins. France now has an excellent .406 OBP over his last seven games, and has looked much better since returning from the injured list on May 24. He is still stuck on three home runs […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoJake Fraley Gets On Base In All Four PA's Monday
Seattle Mariners outfielder Jake Fraley led the way to a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins Monday, going 2-for-2 with two walks, a run, and an RBI. Fraley's 14 RBI since June 3 lead the majors in that time, and his .493 OBP, 28.8 percent walk rate, and 14.5 percent chase rate all lead the […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoLuis Torrens Recalled Monday; Yohan Ramirez Demoted
Seattle Mariners catcher Luis Torrens was recalled from Triple-A Tacoma Monday. Relief pitcher Yohan Ramirez was sent down to make room for Torrens. Torrens struggled to a .519 OPS in 90 at-bats after making the major-league roster out of spring training, but he had more success for the Tacoma Rainiers, slashing .219/.318/.521 with six homers […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoYacksel Rios Acquired By Boston
Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Yacksel Rios was acquired from the Seattle Mariners Monday for cash considerations. He was optioned to Triple-A Worcester and will take the DFA'd Ryan Weber's spot on the 40-man roster. Rios pitched three innings for Seattle this season, allowing three runs and striking out two. It would be quite the […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoMichael Chavis Recalled; Ryan Weber Designated For Assignemnt
Boston Red Sox infielder Michael Chavis was recalled from Triple-A Worcester prior to Monday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. He did not appear Monday. For the season, Chavis has produced a .758 OPS with one home run in 33 at-bats. He does not figure to receive a significant amount of playing time or be […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoAlex Verdugo Has Two Hits Monday
Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo was involved in both runs the Red Sox managed to score Monday, driving in the first with a double, and scoring the second in the bottom of the ninth. He was 2-for-4 in the contest against the Toronto Blue Jays. Verdugo continues to be an incredibly steady presence near […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoRafael Devers Delivers Walk-off Hit Monday
Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers came through in the clutch Monday, delivering a 396-foot walk-off single off the Green Monster to give the Red Sox a 2-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. Devers was 2-for-4 in the contest. Devers now has three multi-hit contests in his last four games, and perhaps he's […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoMatt Barnes Gets Lucky Win After Blown Save
Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Matt Barnes was one out away from a save Monday night against the Toronto Blue Jays but gave up a two-out home run to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. that tied the game at one. He was fortunate to get a win after Rafael Devers walked it off in the bottom of […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoNathan Eovaldi Rebounds With Strong Start Monday
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi delivered a much-needed quality start Monday, throwing 6 2/3 scoreless innings against the Toronto Blue Jays. He allowed three hits and a walk and struck out four batters. He was forced to take a no-decision after Matt Barnes blew the save with two outs in the top of […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoManny Machado Hits Ninth Home Run Sunday
San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado followed up Fernando Tatis Jr.'s grand slam with a home run of his own in the seventh inning Sunday, taking New York Mets reliever Jacob Barnes deep for his ninth long-ball of the season. Machado also singled in four at-bats. Machado has performed typically will over his last […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoFernando Tatis Jr. Hits Grand Slam Sunday
San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. went 2-for-5 with a grand slam home-run against the New York Mets Sunday. Tatis Jr. took reliever Jacob Barnes deep in the seventh inning to give the Padres a 6-2 lead that they would not relinquish. It was Tatis Jr.'s 19th home run of the year. Tatis Jr. […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoTommy Pham Homers, Reaches Base Four Times
San Diego Padres outfielder Tommy Pham had a big game Sunday, going 2-for-3 with a leadoff home run, two walks, two runs, and two RBI. It was Pham's second straight multi-hit game. Pham has been making up for his slow start of late, with a .320/.452/.520 slash line over his last 15 games with three […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoChris Paddack Sharp In Win Sunday
San Diego Padres starting pitcher Chris Paddack pitched well Sunday against the New York Mets, and was credited with his third win. He went six innings and gave up two runs on six hits and no walks while striking out nine. The two runs came on a home run from second baseman Jose Peraza. Paddack […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoRyan Weber Gives Up 11 Runs In Relief
Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Ryan Weber was left out to dry Sunday, allowing 11 runs on 13 hits and two walks in 5 2/3 innings in relief of starter Martin Perez. He struck out seven batters. The Red Sox were already down 5-1 when Weber entered the game, and it became clear the right-hander […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoMartin Perez Gets Only Four Outs Sunday
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Martin Perez only managed to record four outs Sunday before being pulled. He allowed five runs on six hits and a walk to the Toronto Blue Jays. Three of the hits were home runs. The loss drops Perez's record to 4-4, and marks his second consecutive disastrous outing. His ERA […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoBobby Dalbec Hits Eighth Home Run Sunday
Boston Red Sox first baseman Bobby Dalbec made his first start of the year at third base Sunday, and went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk. It was Dalbec's eighth round-tripper of the year, and his second in the last three games. Dalbec now has a modest four-game hit streak going, with […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoXander Bogaerts Hits 12th Homer Sunday
Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts provided one of very few positive moments for Boston Sunday, hitting his 12th homer off Blue Jays starter Robbie Ray in an 18-4 loss. The home run was Bogaerts' only hit in three at-bats, and he also walked. After missing two consecutive games, this performance will surely reassure fantasy […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoKike Hernandez Drives In Two Sunday
Boston Red Sox utility man Kike Hernandez led off once again Sunday, going 1-for-4 with two RBI against the Toronto Blue Jays. He also struck out twice. Hernandez was given several days off from the top spot in the lineup earlier this week, but it appears he has retaken the job. He has performed better […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoJose Godoy Picks Up An RBI Sunday
Seattle Mariners catcher Jose Godoy drove in a run and scored another Sunday, going 1-for-3 with a walk in a victory against Cleveland. He struck out in his other two at-bats. Godoy is clearly the backup behind Tom Murphy for the moment, limiting his fantasy value severely, and Godoy hasn't made much of a case […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoJake Bauers Reaches Three Times Sunday
Seattle Mariners first baseman/outfielder Jake Bauers reached base three times Sunday against his former team, going 2-for-4 with a double, a walk, a run, and an RBI. Bauers has gotten plenty of playing time since coming over from Cleveland, and he has four hits in 15 at-bats in that span. Bauers will hold some value […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoKyle Seager Breaks Out With Homer Sunday
Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager had a strong game Sunday, going 3-for-5 with a home run, a double, and two runs scored against Cleveland. The solo homer came off ace Shane Bieber in the top of the third inning and was Seager's 13th of the season. Seager has struggled mightily of late with just […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoJake Fraley Homers After Replacing Mitch Haniger
Seattle Mariners outfielder Jake Fraley was not in the starting lineup Sunday, but came on after Mitch Haniger left with a knee contusion. Fraley went 1-for-5 with his fourth home run of the year, a two-run shot off Cleveland ace Shane Bieber. This is his second straight day with a round-tripper, and Fraley has now […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoJ.P. Crawford Has Three More Hits Sunday
Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford had yet another strong game from the leadoff spot Sunday, going 3-for-5 with three singles and an RBI in a victory over Cleveland. Lewis has extended his hot streak for quite some time now, with a .383/.456/.574 triple-slash line in June. He doesn't contribute too much in power or speed […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoLogan Gilbert Sharp In Win Sunday
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Logan Gilbert was sharp Sunday, allowing just one run in 6 2/3 innings against Cleveland. He allowed four hits and one walk while striking out six batters. Gilbert has now been quite effective in his last four outings, and is showing off why he was such a highly-rated prospect. Fantasy managers […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoRyan Weber Joins Red Sox Roster; Brandon Brennan DFA'd
Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Ryan Weber was selected from Triple-A Worcester Sunday, and will be the long man out of the bullpen if needed against Toronto. Relief pitcher Brandon Brennan was designated for assignment to make room, after throwing three scoreless innings in Saturday's game. Weber does not figure to be a factor for […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoXander Bogaerts Returns To Boston's Lineup Sunday
Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (knee) is back in the lineup Sunday after missing two games with a sore knee that he sustained attempting to corral a ground ball on Thursday. He's back in his customary cleanup spot. Fantasy managers will be relieved that his absence was brief, as Bogaerts has been a first-round […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoRafael Devers Sitting Sunday
Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers will take a seat on the bench Sunday against the Toronto Blue Jays. It is just a routine day off, and Bobby Dalbec will slide over to third in Devers' absence. Fantasy managers should look for Devers to return to the lineup for Monday evening's contest.
Doug Goldring 3 years agoHunter Renfroe (OF, BOS) - Week 12 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 28% of leagues ANALYSIS: Hunter Renfroe is largely known as a power-only, defense-first outfielder. That isn't terribly inaccurate, as Renfroe has a career .232/.291/.480 slash line with 104 home runs. In his first year in Boston, Renfroe's slash line is largely in line with his career numbers […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoChristian Arroyo (2B, 3B, BOS) - Week 12 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 3% of leagues ANALYSIS: Christian Arroyo returned from the injured list on May 25, and since that time he has been very hot, batting .303 with a .954 OPS in 11 games with two home runs and three doubles. He's scored five runs and driven in nine […]
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