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Rafael Devers Blasts 20th Home Run on Saturday
Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers went 2-for-4 to go along with two RBI, three runs scored, a triple, and his 20th home run of the season. The 22-year-old continues his sensational season with totals of 20 home runs, 75 RBI, 77 runs scored and eight stolen bases while slashing .324/.378/.569 through 96 games. […]
Denis Vondrus 5 years agoJackie Bradley Jr. Drives In Six Runs on Saturday
Boston Red Sox outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. had a big night at the plate during Saturday's 17-6 win over the Orioles, going 2-for-5 with two home runs, six RBI and two runs scored. The 29-year-old got started with a three-run shot in the second inning and followed that up with another three-run blast in the […]
Denis Vondrus 5 years agoMookie Betts Extends Hitting Streak on Saturday
Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts went 3-for-6 with a home run, three RBI, two runs scored and a double in Saturday's 17-6 win over the Orioles. Betts has bumped his batting average from .273 up to .287 since coming out of the All-Star Break, while recording a hit in each contest to go along […]
Denis Vondrus 5 years agoRick Porcello Earns Win Despite Allowing 6 Runs
Boston Red Sox starter Rick Porcello allowed 11 hits and six earned runs over five innings in Saturday's 17-6 win over the Orioles, picking up his eighth win of the season. The 30-year-old added four strikeouts and a walk on 99 pitches as his ERA jumps to 5.61 while allowing four or more runs in […]
Denis Vondrus 5 years agoVladimir Guerrero Jr. Goes 3-For-5 on Friday
Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. went 3-for-5 to go along with three runs scored in Friday's 12-1 win over the Tigers. The 20-year-old also added an RBI in the contest to raise his overall batting average to .245 on the season. It was Vladdy's first multi-hit game since July 7 against the […]
Denis Vondrus 5 years agoEric Sogard Posts Three Hits on Friday
Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Eric Sogard went 3-for-6 with two runs, two RBI and a double in Friday's 12-1 blowout win over the Tigers. The 33-year-old leadoff hitter is enjoying a career season with the Blue Jays in 2019, as he's on his way to posting personal best numbers in runs, hits, RBI, doubles, […]
Denis Vondrus 5 years agoMarcus Stroman Tosses Seven Scoreless Innings on Friday
Toronto Blue Jays starter Marcus Stroman was fantastic in Friday's 12-1 win over the Tigers, going seven scoreless innings while striking out five, allowing just six hits, and issuing no walks to pick up his sixth win of the season. Stroman's brilliant outing lowered his ERA to 3.06 in what could have been his final […]
Denis Vondrus 5 years agoA.J. Pollock Out of the Lineup on Thursday
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder A.J. Pollock (rest) is out the lineup for the series finale against the Phillies on Thursday. The 31-year-old has produced five home runs, 22 RBI, 21 runs, and a .250 batting average in 33 games this season, but has started to swing the bat really well over the past two weeks […]
Denis Vondrus 5 years agoCorey Seager Will Rest on Thursday
Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager is out of the lineup for Thursday's series finale against the Phillies. The 25-year-old has produced eight home runs, 39 RBI, 41 runs and a .270 batting average across 72 games, but will take a seat against Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola. Enrique Hernandez will bat seventh in the lineup […]
Denis Vondrus 5 years agoJean Segura Back In The Lineup on Thursday
Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jean Segura (heel) is back in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Dodgers. The 29-year-old suffered a bruised left heel and missed the past two games, but he's making his return to the lineup and will bat second against Dodgers right-hander Ross Stripling. Segura remains a very productive player in all […]
Denis Vondrus 5 years agoJulio Teheran Will Have Start Pushed Back
Atlanta Braves starter Julio Teheran will have his scheduled Thursday start against the Nationals pushed back to Friday. Kyle Wright is listed as the probable starter for Thursday after being scratched from his Triple-A start, as he replaces the injured Max Fried (finger) who landed on the 10-day injured list earlier in the week. Teheran […]
Denis Vondrus 5 years agoKenley Jansen Expected to be Available on Thursday
Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen (ankle) is expected to be available for Thursday's contest against the Phillies after suffering an ankle bruise during Tuesday's blown save. Manager Dave Roberts noted that the 31-year-old is feeling significantly better. Jansen has recorded 23 saves to go along with 3 wins, a 3.72 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, and […]
Denis Vondrus 5 years agoEdwin Jackson Designated For Assignment by Blue Jays
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Edwin Jackson has been designated for assignment prior to Tuesday's game against the Red Sox. Jackson posted three scoreless innings in Monday's 10-8 loss, allowing three hits, a walk and striking out two batters. Overall the experienced 35-year-old recorded just one win, five losses and an ugly 11.12 ERA over […]
Denis Vondrus 5 years agoBuster Posey Out of Lineup in Series Finale
San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey (rest) will get the day off in Sunday's series finale against the Cardinals. The 32-year-old has recorded three home runs, 22 RBI and a .255 batting average over 64 games this season. Stephen Vogt will take over behind the plate and bat fifth against Cardinals struggling right-hander Jack Flaherty.
Denis Vondrus 5 years agoJosh Reddick Will Rest on Sunday
Houston Astros outfielder Josh Reddick (rest) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels. The 32-year-old has recorded 13 hits to go along with six RBI and scoring six runs over his past 12 games. Reddick is worth owning in mixed leagues for his production in a stacked lineup. George Springer will […]
Denis Vondrus 5 years agoRobinson Chirinos Out of the Lineup on Sunday
Houston Astros catcher Robinson Chirinos is out of the lineup for Sunday's contest against the Angels. The 35-year-old has been productive at a shallow position in fantasy leagues, totalling 12 home runs, 39 RBI, 36 runs, and a .228 batting average through 68 games for the best team in the American League West. Max Stassi […]
Denis Vondrus 5 years agoNick Senzel Exits Sunday's Game
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (knee) exited Sunday's game against the Indians with an apparent right knee injury. The 24-year-old banged his knee into the outfield wall while attempting to make a catch. Senzel initially stayed in the game but was eventually removed for precautionary reasons. Senzel has been productive for the Reds in his […]
Denis Vondrus 5 years agoJason Castro Will Rest on Sunday
Minnesota Twins catcher Jason Castro (rest) is not in Sunday's lineup against the Rangers. It's a routine day of rest for the 32-year-old who has been productive on one of the MLB's surprise teams of 2019. Castro has totalled 10 home runs, 24 RBI, 27 runs, .257 batting average and an OPS of .860 through […]
Denis Vondrus 5 years agoDaniel Murphy Will Rest on Saturday
Colorado Rockies infielder Daniel Murphy (rest) is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Dodgers. The 34-year-old lefty will take a seat against Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw as Mark Reynolds will bat fifth and play first base. Murphy has totalled six home runs, 42 RBI, 24 runs and a .281 batting average through […]
Denis Vondrus 5 years agoYordan Alvarez Out of the Lineup on Saturday
Houston Astros designated hitter/outfielder Yordan Alvarez (knee) is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Mariners. Alvarez will miss his second consecutive game after suffering knee discomfort on Thursday, so the Astros will be precautionary with the rookie. Michael Brantley will take his place as DH against Mariners struggling left-hander Yusei Kikuchi.
Denis Vondrus 5 years agoDavid Dahl Will Rest on Saturday
Colorado Rockies outfielder David Dahl (rest) is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Dodgers. It's a routine off day for the 25-year-old, who has been one of the Rockies most productive hitters in 2019. Through 73 games, Dahl has totalled 11 home runs, 48 RBI, 52 runs, two stolen bases and a […]
Denis Vondrus 5 years agoLuke Voit Exits Game With Lower-Body Injury
New York Yankees first baseman Luke Voit (hamstring) was forced to exit Saturday's game against the Red Sox in London. Voit hit a ball in the fifth inning and was rounding first base when the injury occurred. It is unknown whether a trip to the injured list will be necessary.
Denis Vondrus 5 years agoLourdes Gurriel Continues To Swing Hot Bat
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel went 2-for-4 with two home runs and three RBI in Friday's 6-2 win over the Royals. The 25-year-old has been on an absolute tear since being recalled from Triple-A Buffalo on May 23, driving his batting average up to .309 on the season to go along with 14 home runs […]
Denis Vondrus 5 years agoAaron Sanchez Struggles Against Yankees
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Aaron Sanchez allowed seven earned runs and nine hits over 5 1/3 innings, while walking three and striking out four in Monday's 10-8 loss to the Yankees. Sanchez cruised through the first four innings before running into trouble in the fifth, where a three-run home run by Aaron Hicks started […]
Denis Vondrus 5 years agoKen Giles Could Be Activated on Friday
Toronto Blue Jays closer Ken Giles (elbow) could be activated when first eligible later this week. The 28-year-old has been one of baseball's best closers in 2019, recording a 1.08 ERA over 25 innings to go along with 42 strikeouts and just seven walks. Giles is one of the Blue Jays biggest trade deadline chips and […]
Denis Vondrus 5 years agoKendrys Morales Lands on 10-Day Injured List
New York Yankees first baseman Kendrys Morales (calf) has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a strained left calf. Relief pitcher Nestor Cortes Jr. and outfielder Mike Tauchman have been recalled as corresponding moves. Morales was traded to the Yankees during the 2019 season but failed to produce in his limited time with […]
Denis Vondrus 5 years agoLucas Duda Reinstated From Injured List
Kansas City Royals first baseman Lucas Duda (back) has been activated from the 10-day injured list, while third baseman Kelvin Gutierrez has been optioned to Triple-A Omaha. Duda spent the second half of 2018 with the Royals and finished with 13 home runs, 48 RBI and a .242 batting average, but so far this season […]
Denis Vondrus 5 years agoAaron Sanchez Suffers Third Consecutive Loss, Falls To 3-7 Record
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Aaron Sanchez allowed five earned runs on six hits along with four walks in Saturday's 6-0 loss to the Diamondbacks. The 26-year-old was not sharp in the outing as he lost his third consecutive decision, falling to 3-7 with a 4.25 ERA on the season. Sanchez has dealt with a […]
Denis Vondrus 5 years agoMichael Wacha Likely To Start Monday
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Michael Wacha is 'in heavy pencil' to start Monday against the Marlins, according to Cardinals manager Mike Shildt. The 27-year-old has struggled in nine starts, posting an ugly 6.30 ERA and 1.78 WHIP through 50 innings. Wacha was moved to the bullpen after a rough outing against the Royals on May […]
Denis Vondrus 5 years agoMatt Carpenter Not In The Lineup on Friday
St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Matt Carpenter (leg) is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Cubs. Carpenter was pulled in the eighth inning of Thursday's game against the Reds after fouling a ball off his shin. The 33-year-old is off to a slow start as he is batting just .225 to go […]
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