Framber Valdez Earns The Victory Friday

Houston Astros left-hander Framber Valdez completed 6 1/3 innings of work on Friday and got his 10th win when his team beat the Cleveland Guardians 9-3. He allowed three runs on seven hits and had just three strikeouts with three walks. His 21.7% strikeout rate doesn't do much for fantasy managers, but Valdez has been […]

Xander Bogaerts Completes Four-Hit Game Friday

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts went 4-for-5 on Friday, helping his club win 7-4 against the Kansas City Royals. Each hit was a single, and he scored and drove in a run. Bogaerts hasn't provided much power to the Red Sox lineup, with just nine home runs on the season after hitting 90 from […]

Garrett Cooper Scuffling At The Plate

Miami Marlins first baseman/outfielder Garrett Cooper went hitless in Friday's 2-1 loss against the Chicago Cubs, going 0-for-4 with a walk. He's in a terrible slump, hitting .082 with 17 strikeouts over his last 15 games. Across 86 games this season, Cooper's been productive, slashing .275/.344/.422 with seven home runs, 42 RBI, and 28 runs. […]

Gavin Lux Doubles In Thursday's Victory

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Gavin Lux collected two hits in four at-bats, including a double, in Thursday's 5-3 win over the San Francisco Giants. He also scored a run and produced an RBI in the contest. Lux is now batting .298 with a .373 on-base percentage, 53 runs, 33 RBI and six stolen bases […]

Jo Adell Smashes His Fourth Home Run Thursday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jo Adell went yard on Thursday when his club lost 8-7 to the Oakland Athletics. The home run was a solo shot, and he was 1-for-4 overall with a strikeout. Adell, a former top prospect, has yet to put it all together in the big leagues, owning a .609 career OPS […]

Jorge Mateo Swipes His 26th Bag Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Jorge Mateo was 0-for-3 during Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Texas Rangers, but walked, scored a run, and stole a base. It was his 26th steal of the season, which is second in all of baseball and leads the American League. However, the rest of Mateo's numbers are hard to swallow as […]

Jorge Lopez Closes Out First Game With Twins

Minnesota Twins reliever Jorge Lopez recorded his 20th save of the season Wednesday against the Detroit Tigers and his first since being traded from the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday. The first-time All-Star is having a career year after switching to the bullpen this season and owns a 1.64 ERA and 0.95 WHIP with 55 strikeouts […]

Kevin Gausman Goes Eight Strong Innings Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Kevin Gausman completed eight innings of work against the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday, earning his eighth win in the process. The right-hander struck out ten, walked one, and allowed no runs and just one hit. Gausman's now sporting an impressive 3.06 ERA with a 1.24 WHIP, 132 strikeouts, and […]

Braxton Garrett Fans 11 On Tuesday

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Braxton Garrett was feeling it against the Cincinnati Reds during Tuesday's 2-1 loss. Over 5.2 innings, the left-hander gave up two runs on three hits, walked two, and struck out 11 batters. Garrett is breaking out in his third season in the big leagues despite just two wins, posting a 3.88 […]

Hunter Greene Shuts Out Marlins Across Six Innings

Cincinnati Reds starter Hunter Greene pitched one of his best games on Monday, earning his fourth win of the year after holding the Miami Marlins to no runs through six innings of the eventual 3-1 victory. He struck out eight, walked nobody, and let up a single hit. Despite the great start, Greene still owns […]

Darick Hall Triples On Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman/designated hitter Darick Hall went 1-for-5 in Thursday's 8-7 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. His lone hit was a triple, and he scored and had two RBI. Hall has had good results to start his career, slashing .256/.282/.537 with five home runs, 14 runs, and 11 RBI across 22 games. Although, the […]

Seranthony Dominguez Records The Save Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies reliever Seranthony Dominguez picked up the save on Thursday after pitching two-thirds of an inning in the ninth. The right-hander is having an impressive season, posting a 1.72 ERA, 0.87 WHIP and 31.4% strikeout rate. The save was the sixth for Dominguez, all coming after June 17, making him the presumable closer. He […]

Michael Kopech Earns Win No. 4 Tuesday

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Michael Kopech picked up his fourth win of the season on Tuesday when his club beat the Colorado Rockies 2-1. The right-hander completed 5.1 innings of work, giving up no runs on six hits and three walks while striking out four. Kopech hasn't had the kind of season fantasy managers […]

Riley Greene Collects A Pair Of Hits Tuesday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Riley Greene had a couple of hits in five at-bats during Tuesday's 6-4 loss to the San Diego Padres. They were both singles, but he also drove in a run. Greene is slashing .244/.320/.348 with two home runs, 19 runs, 13 RBI, and a stolen base over 33 games. There was a […]

Robbie Ray Allows Six Runs Across Three Innings

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Robbie Ray only lasted three innings in the 8-5 loss against the Houston Astros after giving up six runs on 10 hits, including two home runs. He also struck out just one batter but didn't allow a walk. Over 20 starts, Ray is 8-7 with a 3.90 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, and […]

Mark Canha Doubles Sunday

New York Mets outfielder Mark Canha was 2-for-3 on Sunday with a double and an RBI during the 8-5 win over the San Diego Padres. Canha hasn't hit for much power this season, smashing just seven home runs and posting a .382 slugging. However, he's batting a respectable .270 with .382 OBP. Fantasy managers can […]

Cody Bellinger Drives In Four With A Grand Slam On Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger went 1-for-4 on Friday and was the deciding factor when he broke a 1-1 tie with an eighth-inning grand slam. The former MVP hasn't bounced back like some were hoping for, slashing .208/.270/.381 with 12 HRs, 45 runs, and 35 RBI over 86 games. Bellinger has been cold lately, […]

Steven Kwan Tallies Three Hits And A Stolen Base Friday

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan had three hits in five at-bats on Friday against the Chicago White Sox in the 8-2 victory. All three hits were singles, but he also scored twice and stole his sixth base of the season. Kwan's batting .285 with one home run, 41 runs, 23 RBI, and a .727 OPS […]

Daulton Varsho Stays Hot Friday With Three Hits

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher/outfielder Daulton Varsho had a big day at the dish on Friday, going 3-for-4 with a home run and three runs scored. Over his last 15 games, the 26-year-old has posted a .908 OPS with three home runs. The hot stretch has brought Varsho's sash line to .239/.305/.423, and he's added 13 HRs, […]

Charlie Blackmon Hits 15th Home Run Friday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon went 2-for-6 with two runs and three RBI in Friday's 6-5 extra-inning loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. One of his hits was a two-run shot off of Corbin Burnes. The 36-year-old Blackmon has rebounded after two subpar seasons in 2020 and 2021. Over 84 games, he's slashing .278/.326/.482 with 15 […]

Marco Gonzales Surrenders Three Homers Friday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Marco Gonzales couldn't keep the ball in the yard against the Houston Astros on Friday when he allowed three home runs in five innings of work. In total, he gave up five runs on nine hits and one walk, while striking out one in the eventual 5-2 loss. Gonzales has been […]

Eric Hosmer Doubles, Homers During Friday's Win

San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer went 2-for-3 with a double, home run, and a walk. He also scored and drove in two runs. Hosmer's hot start to the year didn't last, as he's currently slashing .275/.338/.392 with seven home runs, 37 RBI, and 29 runs across 83 games. However, the 32-year-old is hitting […]

Alex Bregman Collects Four Hits During Thursday's Doubleheader

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman had two multi-hit games on Thursday, finishing 2-for-4 in both games of the doubleheader against the New York Yankees. He went deep once, scored twice, and collected three RBI. The day brought Bregman's line to .245/.359/.420, and he has 12 HRs, 48 runs, and 49 RBI over 90 games. […]

Adolis Garcia Breaks Out Of Slump On Thursday

Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia needed a big game and had it on Thursday, going 2-for-5 with a home run and three RBI. He's slashing .148/.221/.246 over his last 15 games but is still batting .239 with 16 HRs, 13 SBs, 50 runs, and 54 RBI across 87 games this season. Garcia has put any […]

Jon Gray Earns His Seventh Victory On Thursday

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jon Gray secured the win against the Miami Marlins during Thursday's 8-0 game, his third straight victory. He pitched six shutout innings while striking out five, walking two, and allowing four hits. Gray is now 7-4 over 17 starts, with a 3.48 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, and 105 strikeouts in 95.2 innings. […]

Cristian Javier Starting First Game Of Second Half Thursday

Houston Astros starter Cristian Javier is opening the second half for his team on Thursday and will face the New York Yankees, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. The 25-year-old last pitched on July 13. Across 17 games this season, Javier has produced a 3.22 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, and 35.2% strikeout rate, and he's earned […]

Max Scherzer Starting Friday's Game

New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer will get the ball for Friday's game against the San Diego Padres, the first game following the All-Star break. He missed over a month and a half with an oblique injury but is still having another dominant season. Over 11 starts, Scherzer's produced a 2.22 ERA, 0.88 WHIP, […]

Nick Lodolo Struggles With Command Saturday

Cincinnati Reds starter Nick Lodolo had a hard time on the mound during Saturday's 11-3 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. He lasted just two innings after throwing 67 pitches and allowing five runs on three walks, five hits, and three hit-by-pitches. The only positive was Lodolo's five strikeouts. Across six starts this season, the […]

Justin Turner Has Big Day At The Dish

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner had a three-hit and four-RBI day during Friday's 9-1 blowout win over the Los Angeles Angels. He also scored a run across five at-bats. Turner has been on fire since April after a very rough start to the season and is slashing .404/.473/.553 in July. Across 83 games, […]

Andrew McCutchen Drives In Three Runs In Friday's Loss

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder/designated hitter Andrew McCutchen had three of the club's four RBI in Friday's 8-5 loss to the San Francisco Giants. He was 1-for-5 with a run, but his lone hit was a double with the bases loaded. At 35 years old, McCutchen is arguably having his worst offensive campaign, slashing .258/.318/.391 with nine […]