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Kyle Lewis Steals First Base of 2021
Seattle Mariners outfielder Kyle Lewis stole his first base of the season Wednesday, swiping second off of the Detroit Tigers battery of Tarik Skubal and Eric Haase. Lewis also went 1-for-3 in the contest with a single, a walk, and two strikeouts. Lewis has gotten off to a slow start, with a .693 OPS through […]
Doug Goldring 4 years agoKyle Seager Goes Deep For The Ninth Time
Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager accounted for all of the Mariners' offense Wednesday, hitting a two-run home run in the bottom of the first inning off Detroit Tigers starter Tarik Skubal. It was his ninth home run of the year, and Seager has now hit more home runs at T-Mobile Park than any other […]
Doug Goldring 4 years agoLogan Gilbert Can't Finish The Third Inning
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Logan Gilbert had a rough outing Wednesday, throwing 2 2/3 innings and allowing three runs on four hits and two walks while striking out two. He now has a 9.45 ERA over his first two major league appearances in 6 2/3 innings. Gilbert had trouble putting batters away in this one, […]
Doug Goldring 4 years agoLive Chat Fantasy Baseball Q&A @ 12PM - Lineups Advice
It's officially baseball season... do you know who to start? RotoBaller's Doug Goldring (@DougGoldring) will be hosting a live Q&A chat session on Thursday May 20th 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 season […]
Doug Goldring 4 years agoGarrett Richards Earns Fourth Victory
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Garrett Richards earned his fourth victory of the season Wednesday, throwing 6 2/3 innings of two-run ball against the Toronto Blue Jays. Richards gave up seven hits and four walks while striking out five. After a difficult two-inning outing to begin his year, Richards has been excellent, and he now […]
Doug Goldring 4 years agoChristian Vazquez Homers Wednesday
Boston Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez provided some insurance runs Wednesday, going deep in the eighth inning off Blue Jays relief pitcher Jeremy Beasley. It was Vazquez's third long ball of the year, and came with a man on. Vazquez has struggled of late, posting a .182/.280/.318 slash line over his last seven games, and […]
Doug Goldring 4 years agoJ.D. Martinez Hits Eleventh Homer
Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez went deep for his eleventh home run of the year Wednesday, delivering a solo shot off Blue Jays starter Ross Stripling in the top of the first inning. It was his first home run, and extra base hit, since May 5. Martinez has been excellent all year, slashing […]
Doug Goldring 4 years agoAlex Verdugo Homers, Drives In Two
Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo had a nice game Wednesday against the Blue Jays, going 2-for-5 with a two-run home run. Verdugo is now slashing .288/.347/.468 for the year with six home runs, 28 runs scored, 19 RBI, and three steals. He's a steady producer across all fantasy categories, and is in great position […]
Doug Goldring 4 years agoKike Hernandez Homers, Scores Twice Wednesday
Boston Red Sox utility man Kike Hernandez had a big day at the plate Wednesday, going 3-for-5 with a home run, a double, and two runs scored. In just his second game since returning from a hamstring injury, Hernandez led off, played center field, and certainly made his presence felt. He's now slashing .254/.308/.459 for […]
Doug Goldring 4 years agoKyle Lewis Strikes Out Three Times Tuesday
Seattle Mariners outfielder Kyle Lewis went 0-for-3 with three strikeouts Tuesday against Spencer Turnbull and the Detroit Tigers. Turnbull had it all working in this one, but that doesn't change the fact that Lewis is three for his last twenty with eight strikeouts. Lewis's seven walks in that span have kept his OBP palatable, but […]
Doug Goldring 4 years agoJarred Kelenic Steals First Career Base
Seattle Mariners outfielder Jarred Kelenic was one of only two Mariners to reach base against Detroit Tigers starter Spencer Turnbull on Tuesday, drawing a walk to lead off the bottom of the fourth inning. He subsequently stole second base, his first of the year and of his career. Kelenic has spoken of a desire to steal 30 […]
Doug Goldring 4 years agoJustin Dunn Strikes Out Nine, Takes Loss
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Justin Dunn set a new career-high in strikeouts Tuesday night, setting down nine Tigers, but unfortunately he was still saddled with the loss. Dunn failed to complete six innings yet again, throwing 5 2/3 innings and giving up two runs on five hits and a walk. Dunn has not managed to […]
Doug Goldring 4 years agoEduardo Rodriguez Takes The Loss Tuesday
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez took the loss against the Blue Jays Tuesday, allowing five runs on 11 hits and a walk in five innings. He struck out six. Rodriguez is now 5-1 on the season with a 4.70 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, and 48 strikeouts in 44 innings. However, Rodriguez's 3.26 FIP hints […]
Doug Goldring 4 years agoJ.D. Martinez Goes Hitless, Leaves Five On Base
Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez has been excellent all season, slashing .333/.410/.590 through 156 at-bats, but he has been in a bit of a dry spell in the extra-base category. Martinez hasn't had an extra-base hit since May 5, went he last went deep. On Tuesday, Martinez went 0-for-4 and left five runners […]
Doug Goldring 4 years agoTaylor Trammell Is Raking At Triple-A
Seattle Mariners outfielder Taylor Trammell was sent down to the minors to make room for uber-prospect Jarred Kelenic, and since that time he has done nothing but hit. In five games at Triple-A Tacoma, Trammell has 14 hits in 22 at-bats, with four homers, 16 RBI, and six runs scored. That all adds up to […]
Doug Goldring 4 years agoTom Murphy Hits Fourth Homer Monday
Seattle Mariners catcher Tom Murphy accounted for all of the Mariners' offense in Monday's contest, hitting a solo shot in the bottom of the eighth inning. It was his fourth of the year. Murphy went 1-for-3 in the contest, leaving him with a .137/.192/.329 slash line for the year. He's been a major disappointment after […]
Doug Goldring 4 years agoYusei Kikuchi Recovers After Shaky Start
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi looked to be on the ropes in the first two innings of Monday night's game against the Tigers, but he recovered to throw six innings of three-run ball, allowing three runs on three hits and four walks, while striking out eight. Kikuchi managed to work out of a bases […]
Doug Goldring 4 years agoJulio Rodriguez Homers In Four Straight At High-A
Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez has been absolutely tearing it up at High-A Everett, homering in his fourth straight game Sunday. Rodriguez is now in the midst of a ten-game hit streak, slashing .353/.441/.784 over his first 12 games. Rodriguez is expected to spend most of the year at Double-A, but manager Scott Servais and […]
Doug Goldring 4 years agoYusei Kikuchi Draws Favorable Matchup Monday
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi will start against the Detroit Tigers Monday. It's bound to be an easier task for the left-hander than he's faced of late, especially in his last start when he matched up against the defending-champion Los Angeles Dodgers. In that outing, Kikuchi set down a career-high 11 batters on strikes. […]
Doug Goldring 4 years agoDylan Moore Sits Monday
Seattle Mariners second baseman Dylan Moore is not in the lineup Monday against the Detroit Tigers. This is just a routine day off for Moore, as Seattle is facing right-handed rookie Casey Mize. Moore has been very hot of late, with an .891 OPS, two homers, and two steals over his last seven games. Look […]
Doug Goldring 4 years agoKike Hernandez Expected To Be Activated Tuesday
Boston Red Sox second baseman Kike Hernandez (hamstring) is expected to be activated off the 10-day injured list in advance of Tuesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Infielder Jonathan Arauz has already been optioned to Triple-A Worcester in advance of the move. At the time of his placement on the injured list, Hernandez was […]
Doug Goldring 4 years agoRobert Dugger Throws Three Hitless Innings In Start
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Robert Dugger started his first game of the year against Cleveland Sunday and was excellent, completing three hitless innings. He walked one and struck out four. Dugger has been very strong in a bullpen role thus far, with a 1.64 ERA and .82 WHIP across 11 innings and six appearances, but […]
Doug Goldring 4 years agoRafael Montero Enters To Start The Sixth Inning
Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Rafael Montero entered Sunday's game in the sixth inning Sunday and was unable to complete the frame, throwing 2/3 of an inning and allowing two runs (one of which was earned) on two hits and a walk while striking out one. Montero has been Seattle's closer for most of the season, […]
Doug Goldring 4 years agoDylan Moore Steals His Eighth Bag
Seattle Mariners second baseman Dylan Moore has been on fire of late, batting .255/.321/.549 over the last seven games, but he went hitless Sunday, going 0-for-3 with a walk against Cleveland. He did manage to steal yet another base, his eighth on the season. Amid all his struggles, those eight steals have kept him fantasy […]
Doug Goldring 4 years agoKendall Graveman Picks Up Fifth Save Sunday
Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Kendall Graveman successfully protected a one-run lead Sunday, entering in the ninth inning and only allowing one single against Cleveland. Graveman struck out one batter en route to his fifth save. Through 16 2/3 innings over 14 appearances, Graveman has still not allowed a run. He's been outstanding, and the only […]
Doug Goldring 4 years agoKyle Lewis Reaches Base In All Four Plate Appearances Sunday
Seattle Mariners outfielder Kyle Lewis came to the plate four times Sunday, and reached base in each of those appearances, going 2-for-2 with two singles, two walks, and one RBI. The power numbers have not been there just yet for Lewis, with only three homers over 79 at-bats, but he's maintained value by getting on […]
Doug Goldring 4 years agoMitch Haniger Reaches Base Four Times Sunday
Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger stayed hot Sunday against Cleveland, reaching base in all four of his plate appearances. Haniger went 2-for-2 with two doubles and two walks and came around to score two runs. Haniger has been hot all year, but especially so over the last seven games, when he has slashed .346/.414/.885. He's […]
Doug Goldring 4 years agoKevin Plawecki Hits His First Homer
Boston Red Sox catcher Kevin Plawecki drew the start against the Angels Sunday afternoon, and he had a good day at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a home run. Plawecki's first big fly of the year, a solo shot off starter Jose Quintana, came as part of a four-run bottom of the fifth inning for […]
Doug Goldring 4 years agoRafael Devers Blasts Three-Run Shot Sunday
Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers batted out of the two-hole Sunday afternoon against the Angels, and he went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run. He also struck out twice. The home run was Devers' eleventh of the season and his second in as many games. He now has an excellent .937 OPS for […]
Doug Goldring 4 years agoNathan Eovaldi Allows Four Runs In Five Innings
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi was uneven against the Angels Sunday afternoon, allowing four runs in five innings on six hits and a walk while striking out six. All four runs came in the top of the second inning, and Eovaldi was able to settle down after that. He now has a 4.50 […]
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