Bo Bichette Back Up To Double Tricks

After failing to double in his last three whole games, Toronto rookie Bo Bichette made up for lost time, hitting two more on Monday night during a 16-4 romp over the Texas Rangers. Bichette collected four hits on the night, with three runs scored and a stolen base. Through his first 72 plate appearances, Bichette […]

Justin Smoak Has Monster Performance

Toronto first baseman Justin Smoak was a big part of the slaughter on Monday night, going 3-5 with a two-run home run, four RBI, and three runs scored as the Blue Jays beat the visiting Rangers 19-4. Adding two doubles, Smoak could use the jumpstart as his 19th home run of the year was his […]

Danny Jansen Homers in Blowout Over Texas

Toronto catcher Danny Jansen hit a homer with one man on during last night's 19-4 victory over the visiting Texas Rangers. The home run was Jansen's 11th of the year and second in the last three games. A popular preseason pick, Jansen has disappointed owners this year, only carrying a .212 AVG and 73 wRC+. […]

Paul Goldschmidt Collects Four Hits in Win

St. Louis first baseman Paul Goldschmidt continues to put his early-season struggles behind him, going 4-5 including a two-run home run off of Pittsburgh starter Steven Brault as the Cardinals came back to win 11-9. The St. Louis slugger now has 26 home runs, 62 RBI, and 71 runs scored, slowly continuing to earn back […]

Carlos Santana Slams Cleveland to First Place

Cleveland Indians first baseman Carlos Santana continued his career-year, hitting a grand slam in the tenth inning to give Cleveland the 7-3 win as well as a tie for first place in the AL Central. Santana now has 25 home runs, already eclipsing the previous two year's marks of 24 and 23. The 33-year old […]

Josh Bell Breaks Homer Drought

In the middle of a breakout season, Pirate first baseman Josh Bell has seen the power go out since early July, having hit zero home runs since early July. But Bell ended his 26-game homerless streak in style, going deep twice on Sunday in an 11-9 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. The two blasts […]

Lucas Giolito Strikes Out 13 in Loss

Chicago White Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito was filthy on Sunday against the Athletics, striking out a baker's dozen and allowing only five hits in six innings. But Oakland made one hit count, with Matt Olson clubbing his 23rd home run of the year in the fourth inning, driving in Matt Chapman. Those two runs were […]

Hunter Dozier Joins the Homer Parade

Kansas City Royals' first baseman Hunter Dozier is still available in 30% of all Yahoo leagues, despite having a breakout performance in 2019. After hitting two home runs today in a victory over Detroit, the 27-year old first baseman now has 22 HR in 412 plate-appearances a year after hitting 11 home runs in 388 […]

Justin Turner Goes Deep Twice

Only one hit in his last twelve plate appearances, Justin Turner stopped his mini-cold streak in its tracks on Sunday, going 2-4 with two home runs and three RBI in a 9-3 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. While his on-base percentage is lower than in year's past, Turner continues to hit with steady power, with […]

Hyun-Jin Ryu Dominant in Return

Activated off the injured list on Sunday, National League Cy Young contender Hyun-Jin Ryu picked up right where he left off prior to missing the last 10 games with a sore neck. Ryu flummoxed the Diamondbacks for seven shutout innings, allowing just five hits and striking out four. The 32-year old now has a league-leading […]

Juan Soto Leaves Game With Injury

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto left Sunday's game after rolling his ankle while trying to score from first base on an Asdrubal Cabrera double. Soto tried to remain in the game but was removed as a precaution by manager Dave Martinez. Claiming the ankle was nothing serious, Soto was able to later able to walk […]

Isan Diaz (2B/SS, MIA) - Week 20 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 20% of leagues ANALYSIS: Marlins rookie Isan Diaz already gave us one of the year's best moments, homering in his first at-bat off of Jacob deGrom while his parents were being interviewed in the stands, resulting in the type of pure elation that makes baseball fandom so special. But putting […]

Josh VanMeter (2B/3B/OF, CIN) - Week 20 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 27% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Not appearing on anyone's top prospect lists for the Reds heading into 2019, Cincinnati rookie Josh VanMeter has nevertheless impressed after being recalled for the second time on July 18. In his 62 plate appearances since, VanMeter is slashing .333/.419/.648 with four home runs, three […]

Trent Thornton Excellent in Loss

Toronto rookie Trent Thornton bounced back on Sunday versus the Yankees, after being lit up for six runs by Tampa Bay in his last time out. Outdueled by the dealing Masahiro Tanaka, Thornton took the loss despite only allowing a single run in the fifth inning on a ground-rule double by Brett Gardner. Thornton allowed […]

Lane Thomas Hits Go-Ahead Grand Slam

Getting a rare start, Cardinals rookie center fielder Lane Thomas made the most of his opportunity on Sunday against Pittsburgh, giving the Cardinals their first lead of the game after being down 8-5 in the seventh inning. With two outs and a full count, Thomas parked a Kyle Crick fastball into the Pirates bullpen, giving […]

Roberto Osuna Blows Fifth Save

Astros reliever Roberto Osuna was called upon after Houston had scored three runs in top of the ninth inning to take a 7-5 lead. Osuna then gave the game away in dramatic fashion, first allowing a run to score via a sacrifice fly, before allowing a two-run walk-off home run to Rio Ruiz and giving […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Hits 33rd Home Run

After failing to homer in his fifth straight game on Saturday, Atlanta superstar Ronald Acuna Jr. was back to his old tricks on Sunday, turning on a Hector Noesi fastball for his sixth home run in as many games. Acuna is on absolute fantasy fire, with eight home runs, 15 RBI, and 16 runs scored […]

Luke Jackson Gets 17th Save

Demoted after Atlanta acquired Shane Greene from Detroit, Luke Jackson was called on Sunday to preserve a 5-4 Braves lead over the Marlins. Jackson made things interesting, with Isan Diaz singling but being thrown out trying to advance, followed by two two-out infield singles. But Jackson then got Harold Ramirez to fly out and earned […]

Masahiro Tanaka Dominant in Victory Over Toronto

Having given up 19 runs over his last three starts, Masahiro was resurgent on Sunday afternoon, shutting out the Toronto Blue Jays for eight innings before being removed after giving up a weak leadoff single to start the ninth inning. Aroldis Chapman then closed the door, giving Tanaka his seventh win of the season and […]

Michael Pineda Throws Successful Bullpen

Injured Twins starter Michael Pineda threw a bullpen on Saturday in the first sign of progress for the right-hander. Pineda went on the injured list on August 3 with tricep inflammation although the issue was never believed to be serious. With no reported setbacks, Pineda would be on track to return later this week unless […]

Griffin Canning Scheduled for Return

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Griffin Canning is tentatively scheduled to be activated from the injured list on Wednesday to start against the Pirates. Out since August 1 with elbow inflammation, the rookie has had an up and down year and will be slotting into the rotation just in time for some rough matchups, as the […]

Giancarlo Stanton Moved to 60-Day IL

Needing to make room for relievers Brady Lail and Joe Mantiply, the Yankees moved Giancarlo Stanton to the 60-day IL as he recovers from a right PCL strain. The move means that Stanton cannot return before August 25 but was mostly a procedural move as GM Brian Cashman does not expect the slugger back before […]

Anthony DeSclafani (SP, CIN) - Week 20 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 26% of leagues ANALYSIS: To own Anthony DeSclafani is to know the rollercoaster; sometimes he gives up one run and strikes out eight, sometimes he walks four and gives up two home runs. Why? Because "Disco" DeSclafani likes to party, that's why. But also because he sometimes completely […]

Joe Jimenez (RP, DET) - Week 20 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 24% of leagues ANALYSIS: Perennial closer-in-waiting Joe Jimenez is waiting no more, as the 24-year-old has been given the Tiger's job after the trade of Shane Greene to Atlanta. Jimenez has had an up and down season, being removed from his setup role twice in 2019, only a year […]

Willie Calhoun (OF, TEX) - Week 20 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 14% of leagues ANALYSIS: Texas outfielder Willie Calhoun is tired of being ignored. In the minors and in the majors, the Ranger rookie has done everything he was supposed to in 2019.  He raked at the minors after failing to break camp with the Rangers, hitting eight home […]

Jake Odorizzi Solid in Win Over Cleveland

Minnesota Twins starter Jake Odorizzi picked up his 13th win on Saturday, shutting out the Cleveland Indians for 5 2/3 innings on six hits and four walks. After a nine-run blow-up against the Yankees on July 24, Odorizzi has gotten back on track, giving up just two total runs in his last three starts. Odorizzi […]

Mike Soroka Dominant But Bullpen Blows Win

Atlanta Braves rookie Mike Soroka was dominant for seven innings on Saturday, allowing only three hits while striking out six and walking one. But with a 3-0 lead after seven innings, Atlanta's bullpen stunk the joint up and Soroka was unable to walk out with a win. Now 10-2 on the year with a 2.32 […]

Danny Santana Homers in Loss to Brewers

Playing mostly first base as of late, but eligible at three other positions besides, Texas Ranger Danny Santana continued to the ride the wave of his career year, hitting his 18th home run of the season in the sixth inning of a 3-2 loss on the road at Milwaukee on Saturday night. One of the […]

Keston Hiura Hits Third Home Run in Three Games

Milwaukee Brewers rookie second baseman Keston Hiura hit his 13th home run of the year in the third inning of a 3-2 victory over the visiting Texas Rangers on Saturday night. After seeing his power wane over the past few weeks, Hiura is picking it up again and seems firmly entrenched as the Brewers second […]

Eloy Jimenez Homers on Bobblehead Night

With thousands of doppelgangers nodding their heads in excitement, White Sox rookie Eloy Jimenez connected for his 19th home run of the season in the fifth inning of a 3-2 victory over the visiting A's on Saturday night. The Pale Hose face right-hander Chris Bassitt in the rubber game of the three-game series on Sunday, […]