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Jazz Chisholm Jr. And Gleyber Torres Likely To Get Reps At Third Base
New York Yankees outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. could see time at third base for his new team, manager Aaron Boone said on Sunday. The dynamic trade deadline acquisition has played a lot of second base and some shortstop in the majors, so the transition to third makes some sense on that front. The Yankees will […]
Matt Garon 4 months agoCraig Kimbrel Implodes In Blown Save
Baltimore Orioles closer Craig Kimbrel had a rough outing on Thursday, coughing up a 6-3 lead in the ninth inning against the Miami Marlins. Kimbrel gave up three runs (one earned) on two walks and two hits. To be fair to him, he probably should've been in a better situation, as Gunnar Henderson bobbled a […]
Matt Garon 4 months agoCorbin Burnes Pitches Into Eighth Inning Against Marlins
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Corbin Burnes had a solid performance on Thursday, tossing 7 ⅓ innings of three-run ball against the Miami Marlins. Burnes allowed six hits and one walk while punching out five. The outing would've been even better, but Burnes got into trouble in the eighth and wasn't bailed out by his reliever. […]
Matt Garon 4 months agoIsaac Paredes Drives In Four
Tampa Bay Rays corner infielder Isaac Paredes had a big game on Thursday, going 2-for-5 with a double and four RBI in a 13-0 dismantling of the Toronto Blue Jays. He also walked and scored twice in this one. Paredes needed a game like this, as he had gone 0-for-14 in his last four games […]
Matt Garon 4 months agoRandy Arozarena Headed To Seattle
The Seattle Mariners have acquired outfielder Randy Arozarena from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for outfield prospect Aidan Smith, pitching prospect Brody Hopkins, and a player to be named later. Smith is the Mariners' 12th ranked prospect according to MLB Pipeline, while Hopkins ranks 22nd in their system. Arozarena should provide an immediate boost […]
Matt Garon 4 months agoLawrence Butler Stays Scorching Hot
Oakland Athletics outfield Lawrence Butler continued his insane July on Thursday, going 2-for-5 with a homer and a double. Butler drove in a pair and scored twice to round out his stat line. He now has a ridiculous July line with a .413 AVG, 19 runs, nine homers, 26 RBI, and two steals. Given that […]
Matt Garon 4 months agoChris Sale Dominates Mets On Thursday
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Chris Sale was excellent on Thursday, tossing 7 1/3 innings of two-run ball in a 3-2 extra-innings loss to the New York Mets. Unfortunately for Sale, the Braves couldn't get much going offensively and he ended up taking a no-decision. Still, the lefty was dominant again in this one, striking out […]
Matt Garon 4 months agoBlake Snell Drawing Plenty Of Trade Interest
The San Francisco Giants are receiving plenty of interest in starting pitcher Blake Snell, who is coming off his third strong start in a row. His past three starts have all come after his latest trip to the IL, but it appears he is healthy now as he has looked more like his 2023 self […]
Matt Garon 4 months agoKenley Jansen Picks Up Six-Out Save
Boston Red Sox closer Kenley Jansen picked up a rare two-inning save on Sunday, slamming the door on the Kansas City Royals in a 5-4 win. Jansen breezed by the Royals in his first inning of work, striking out all three batters he faced. Things got a bit scary in the ninth, with the Royals […]
Matt Garon 4 months agoZac Gallen Has Rough Outing Against Blue Jays
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen got demolished on Sunday, allowing seven runs (six earned) in 3 ⅔ IP in an 8-7 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. He got off the hook after the Diamondbacks rallied from 7-0 down to tie up the game, but ultimately it was too much to overcome. Gallen gave […]
Matt Garon 4 months agoChristopher Morel Cracks Two Longballs On Sunday
Chicago Cubs third baseman Christopher Morel nailed a pair of homers on Sunday, leading the Cubs to an 8-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. Morel went 2-for-4 with two runs and three RBI to round out his line. The toolsy infielder has had a strange season, slashing just .202/.303/.387 while playing miserable defense, yet […]
Matt Garon 4 months agoSeth Brown Contributes To Barrage With Pair Of Homers
Oakland Athletics first baseman/outfielder Seth Brown had a big day on Sunday, belting two homers in an 18-3 drubbing of the Philadelphia Phillies. The A's hit a whopping eight homers in this one, and Brown did his part by smashing a couple of solo shots. He finished the day 3-for-5 and added three runs and […]
Matt Garon 4 months agoEzequiel Tovar Hits First Two Homers Of July
Colorado Rockies shortstop Ezequiel Tovar finished his first half in style on Sunday, popping two homers in an 8-5 victory over the New York Mets. Tovar finished the day 3-for-4 with two runs, two homers, and four RBI. After a miserable stretch in early July where he went 0-for-28 with 11 strikeouts, Tovar has gone […]
Matt Garon 4 months agoMichael Toglia Belts Three Homers On Sunday
Colorado Rockies first baseman Michael Toglia continued his power barrage on Sunday, blasting three solo shots to lead the Rockies past the New York Mets. Toglia went 3-for-4 with three runs, three homers, and three RBI on the day. The big slugger now has six homers in his last six games, giving him 16 in […]
Matt Garon 4 months agoLawrence Butler Hits Three Homers, Drives In Six
Oakland Athletics outfielder Lawrence Butler had a monster day at the dish on Sunday, launching three two-run homers in an 18-3 demolition of the Philadelphia Phillies. Butler ended the day 3-for-6 and added six RBI and three runs to his trio of homers. The lefty has shown signs of coming on in July, going 13-for-41 […]
Matt Garon 4 months agoTanner Houck Bounces Back Against A's
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Tanner Houck got back on track Thursday, tossing six scoreless frames against the Oakland Athletics on the way to a 7-0 win. Houck limited the A's to two hits and three walks while striking out six. He induced seven whiffs on his slider and four on his splitter, giving him […]
Matt Garon 5 months agoCal Raleigh Homers From Both Sides Of The Plate On Thursday
Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh had a monster game on Thursday, going 3-for-5 with two homers in an 11-0 rout of the Los Angeles Angels. Raleigh added four RBI and three runs to round out his line. His first homer came in the third inning, when he hit as a lefty. He then turned around […]
Matt Garon 5 months agoJackson Jobe Keeps Dominating Double-A
Detroit Tigers pitching prospect Jackson Jobe had another terrific start on Thursday, tossing five scoreless innings with eight punchouts for Double-A Erie. Jobe only allowed two hits but did walk three. The 21-year-old is the number one pitching prospect in the majors according to MLB Pipeline, and he has certainly looked the part this year. […]
Matt Garon 5 months agoJazz Chisholm Jr. Launches 12th Homer
Miami Marlins outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Houston Astros. Chisholm scorched the fifth-inning shot at 106 mph, with the ball traveling 397 feet. Jazz had showcased his blend of power and speed all season, smacking 12 homers while swiping 18 bags. He should […]
Matt Garon 5 months agoJustin Steele Continues Dominant Stretch
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Justin Steele was excellent on Thursday, throwing seven shutout frames against the Baltimore Orioles in an 8-0 win. Steele allowed just three hits, didn't walk a batter, and struck out four. Even though the punchouts aren't always there for the lefty, he manages to limit hard contact and prevent runs at […]
Matt Garon 5 months agoTrea Turner Homers, Swipes Bag On Thursday
Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner showed off his power/speed combination on Thursday, going 2-for-4 with a homer and a stolen base in a 5-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Turner added a walk, a run scored, and an RBI to round out a solid overall line. The 31-year-old five-category contributor has been on a […]
Matt Garon 5 months agoAaron Nola Collects Fifth Consecutive Quality Start
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola was solid again on Thursday, throwing six innings of one-run ball and earning the win in a 5-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Nola allowed four hits and two walks while punching out nine. His knuckle-curve was especially impressive in this one, generating 10 whiffs on 29 pitches. […]
Matt Garon 5 months agoBrady Singer Shoves Against Rockies
Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Brady Singer was excellent Sunday, tossing seven one-run innings and picking up the win in a 10-1 victory over the Colorado Rockies. Singer gave up six hits and two walks while punching out seven in this one. The 27-year-old has been excellent over his past four starts, allowing one run […]
Matt Garon 5 months agoNathan Eovaldi Goes Seven Strong Against Rays
Texas Rangers starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi continued to pitch well on Sunday, tossing seven innings of two-run ball against the Tampa Bay Rays and earning a win in the process. Eovaldi allowed only four hits while walking none and striking out five. The only runs he allowed were a two-run homer given up in the […]
Matt Garon 5 months agoMaikel Garcia Hits First Homer Since May
Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia busted out of a big-time slump on Sunday, going 2-for-3 with a three-run homer in a 10-1 win over the Colorado Rockies. Garcia also walked, scored a run, and drove in three to round out a very nice day at the dish. Unfortunately, those have been few and […]
Matt Garon 5 months agoBobby Witt Jr. Belts Three-Run Blast On Sunday
Kansas City Royals shortstop continued his monstrous run on Sunday, going 3-for-5 with a double, a homer, two runs scored, and three RBI. Witt Jr. went deep in the ninth with the game already out of reach to boost up his stats a little more, something his fantasy owners won't mind at all. The 24-year-old […]
Matt Garon 5 months agoLuis Gil Gets Back On Track Sunday
New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Gil had a nice bounce back start on Sunday, tossing 6 ⅔ innings of one-run ball in a tough-luck 3-0 loss to the Boston Red Sox. Gil allowed just four hits and didn't walk a batter while striking out nine. Unfortunately, one of the hits was a Rafael Devers […]
Matt Garon 5 months agoKutter Crawford Tosses Seven Efficient Innings
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Kutter Crawford was outstanding on Sunday Night Baseball, going seven shutout innings against the New York Yankees and picking up the win in a 3-0 victory. Crawford allowed just four hits and didn't walk a batter while striking out four. He was able to get through seven innings on just […]
Matt Garon 5 months agoRafael Devers Continues Torturing Yankees
Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers swatted a pair of solo homers on Sunday Night Baseball, leading his team to a 3-0 win over the New York Yankees. Devers finished the day 3-for-4 with two homers, two runs scored, and two RBI. His longballs came in the seventh inning to break a scoreless tie […]
Matt Garon 5 months agoEugenio Suarez Cashes In Five On Sunday
Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez had a big day at the dish on Sunday, going 3-for-4 with a homer, a double, two runs, and five RBI in a 9-1 victory over the San Diego Padres. Suarez hit a two-run homer off Dylan Cease to break a 1-1 tie in the seventh inning, leading to […]
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