Will Smith Strikes Out the Side For 27th Save

San Francisco closer Will Smith picked up his 27th save on Saturday, allowing two hits and striking out three as the Giants beat the Rockies 6 - 5 in Colorado. Only two blown saves on the year, Smith has been lights out in 2019 with a 2.61 ERA and a 37.6% K-rate in 48.1 innings.

Luke Jackson Rebounds After Demotion from Closer

After giving up five runs in his past two appearances, Atlanta reliever Luke Jackson was replaced as the closer by the Braves in favor of trade acquisition Shane Greene. Jackson bounced back with gusto on Saturday night against the visiting Cincinnati Reds in his first appearance since the demotion, striking out the side in the […]

Walker Buehler Completely Dominates in 15K Performance

Long touted as an ace in waiting, it may be time to drop the qualifier as Walker Buehler continued the superb follow-up to his breakout rookie year by pitching a complete game masterpiece on Saturday night against the San Diego Padres in a 4 - 1 win. Buehler scattered five hits over the nine innings, […]

Nelson Cruz Hits Three Home Runs Again

Minnesota designated hitter Nelson Cruz continues to crush, blasting three home runs for the second time in 10 days, this time versus the Kansas City Royals at home on Saturday night. No one in baseball is hotter than Cruz, as the reigning American League player of the week now has 11 home runs in his […]

Ronald Acuna Walks It Off on Saturday

Tied at three in the bottom of the eighth inning, Ronald Acuna took a bases-loaded walk to put the Braves up 4 - 3 on Saturday night, facing the Reds at home. And after new closer, Shane Greene blew the lead in the ninth, it was Acuna who would play the hero again in the […]

Chris Sale is Rocked Then Tossed in Loss to Yankees

After getting tagged for six earned runs in less than six innings against the Yankees on July 28, it would've been hard to get much worse for Boston starter Chris Sale as he lined up to face the Yankees again in the first game of a doubleheader on Saturday. But Sale proved those doubters wrong […]

Eric Sogard Hits His First Two Home Runs For Rays

Trade deadline acquisition Eric Sogard hit two home runs on Saturday night as the Tampa Bay Rays combined for four home runs to beat the Marlins 8 - 6. Sogard, who was acquired from the Blue Jays for two players to be named later, is in the midst of a career year, slashing .300/.364/.475 with […]

Austin Meadows Homers in Third Straight Game

Tampa Bay Rays off-season acquisition Austin Meadows homered in this third straight game on Saturday night, hitting a full-count fastball 359 feet to right field, tying the game against the Marlin 6 - 6 in the seventh inning. After Meadows hit his 18th home run of the year, the Rays would go on to win […]

DJ LeMahieu Hits Two Home Runs in Yankees Victory

New York Yankee DJ LeMahieu is showing no signs of rust after missing four games with groin tightness, collecting two hits in his return on Friday night before going off in the first game of a doubleheader against the Red Sox on Saturday, hitting two home runs off of Boston ace Chris Sale. LeMahieu would […]

Edwin Encarnacion Has Fractured Wrist

Edwin Encarnacion is the latest Yankee to be bitten by the injury bug after being hit with an 87 mph slider from Red Sox reliever Josh A. Smith in a 9 - 2 Yankees victory on Saturday. While initial x-rays were negative, a CT scan later revealed that Encarnacion's right wrist was indeed fractured. The […]

Aaron Sanchez and Friends Combine for No-Hitter

Making his first start for Houston after being traded from Toronto, Aaron Sanchez started his Astros career off with a bang, combining with Will Harris, Joe Biagini, and Chris Devenski to no-hit the Seattle Mariners on Saturday night. Sanchez went six innings for his part, walking two and striking out six on 92 pitches, before […]

Ryan McMahon (1B/2B/3B, COL) - Week 19 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 31% of leagues ANALYSIS: Having finally gotten a proper chance for everyday at-bats, Colorado infielder Ryan McMahon accounted himself fine in his 265 plate appearances before the All-Star break, hitting seven home runs with 35 RBI and 36 runs scored while slashing .256/.332/.399. But since the midseason festivities, […]

Mark Canha (1B/OF, OAK) - Week 19 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 6% of leagues ANALYSIS: After hitting a quiet 17 home runs in his 411 plate appearances last year for Oakland, outfielder Mark Canha was a late-round sleeper heading into 2019 but then promptly disappointed with a .200 AVG over his first 18 games before going on the injured […]

Willie Calhoun (OF, TEX) - Week 19 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 10% of leagues ANALYSIS: Texas Ranger rookie Willie Calhoun was surprisingly demoted on June 15, with a .277 AVG over his first 99 plate appearances in the majors while hitting five home runs, with 13 RBI and 15 runs scored. But after Joey Gallo hit the injured list […]

Cal Quantrill (SP, SDP) - Week 19 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 15% of leagues ANALYSIS: San Diego rookie Cal Quantrill has been on fire recently, allowing only one run over his past three starts, going 2-0 with a 0.53 ERA with a favorable matchup at home against the Rockies on the schedule. Quantrill started his big league career off […]

Drew Smyly (SP, PHI) - Week 19 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Leagues OWNED IN: 9% of leagues ANALYSIS: Yes, that Drew Smyly. The same Drew Smyly that was released by the Texas Rangers after he made 13 appearances (eight starts), going 1-5 with an 8.42 ERA and 5.96 BB/9; not to mention 19 home runs in his 51 innings pitched. After being let […]

Zach Greinke's Astronomical Fantasy Value

Nothing is ever completely quiet at the deadline, only often boring. But this year it was eerily silent on the day of the new hard trade deadline as only minor tremors shook the market. Sure, the typical moves were made that make fans shrug, as their teams shored up the back of their rotations, bullpens, […]

H2H Category Streamers - Week 19 Waiver Wire

There are plenty of strategies that fantasy managers explore in hopes of getting an advantage over their opponent. Heavy lineup, heavy starting pitchers, no catcher, all (or mostly) reliever staff, no reliever staff, etc. Even if you play a balanced lineup, injuries can cause holes. A few weeks without a key player won’t kill a […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Hits Two More Home Runs

In the midst of a "disappointing" rookie-year, Toronto third baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit two home runs Thursday night in an 11-2 victory over the Orioles. Guerrero Jr. started off the scoring with a two-run blast in the third inning before hitting a 450-foot towering encore in the 8th. Still only 20-years old, Guerrero Jr. […]

Travis D'Arnaud Homers Again in Rays Win

Catcher reclamation project Travis D'Arnaud, stayed on fire Tuesday night, hitting his 13th home run 454 feet off of Boston starter David Price. After failing to homer in his first 26 games as a Ray, D'Arnaud has been a revelation since and is slashing .330/.416/.701 with seven home runs, 23 RBI, and 16 runs scored […]

Andrew Benintendi Homers in Third Straight Game

After starter Charlie Morton was removed with two outs in the fifth inning, Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi hit the first pitch from Tampa reliever Adam Kolarek 358 feet over the Green Monster. Benintendi still only has 11 home runs on the season but has now hit four in his past eight games and […]

Justin Verlander Strikes Out 13 Indians in Win

Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander was dominant in a road win Tuesday night against Cleveland, striking out 13 batters over seven innings with only two hits allowed and no walks. That's the third start in a row with double-digit strikeouts for the 36-year-old who is now 14-4 on the year with 196 strikeouts. Verlander will […]

Ozzie Albies Collects Three More Hits

Atlanta second baseman Ozzie Albies went 3-5 on Tuesday night in a 11-8 victory over Washington, with a double and two runs scored. Albies is now slashing .288/.341/.471 with 15 home runs and eight stolen bases on the season. Since the beginning of July, Albies now has 10 multi-hit performances as well as 10 doubles […]

Josh Donaldson Hits 24th Home Run of the Year

Atlanta Braves third baseman Josh Donaldson hit a three-run home run on Tuesday night, depositing an 89 mph fastball from National's starter Eric Fedde into centerfield in the fourth inning as part of an 11-8 road victory over Washington. The home run is Donaldson's ninth of the month but only his first since July 21 […]

Jake Odorizzi Bounces Back Against Marlins

Minnesota Twins starter Jake Odorizzi beat the Marlins for his twelfth win on Tuesday night, holding Miami to one run on four hits while striking out five over 5 1/3 innings. After a great first two months of the season, Odorizzi has been mostly disastrous since the middle of June, with a 7.99 ERA over […]

Yasiel Puig Brawls Minutes After Being Traded

Minutes after the news was starting to break that he had been traded to the Cleveland Indians, former Reds outfielder Yasiel Puig was involved in a benches-clearing brawl with the Pittsburgh Pirates, ultimately being ejected. In 99 games this year Puig has 22 home runs with 60 RBI, 51 runs scored and 13 stolen bases, […]

Indians Trade Trevor Bauer in 3-Team Deal

Former Cleveland Indians pitcher Trevor Bauer was traded to the Reds on Tuesday night in a 3-team blockbuster that will see them receive Yasiel Puig in return from the Reds as well as Franmil Reyes and Logan Allen from San Diego. Bauer goes from a team leading the Wild Card race and only two games […]

Rhys Hoskins Homers in Second Straight Game

Suffering a power outage in July, Phillie's first baseman Rhys Hoskins homered on Tuesday night, after chasing Giants starter Tyler Beede in the fifth inning with a 414-foot shot to centerfield with Bryce Harper on first base in a game Philadelphia would eventually win 4-2. Hoskins also hit a walk-off home run on Sunday night […]

Cubs Acquire Reliever David Phelps From Toronto

Toronto continued their deadline sale, shipping right-handed reliever and cash considerations to the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday. In exchange, the Blue Jays receive Thomas Hatch, a right-handed pitching prospect who has a 4.59 ERA in 100 innings this year at Chicago's double-A affiliate. By acquiring Phelps, the Cubs continue to try and shore up their […]

Ken Giles Elbow Issue Makes Future Uncertain

Once thought a near-guarantee to be dealt by the Blue Jays, closer Ken Giles has now missed the past two games with elbow inflammation, putting the likelihood he's moved at risk. Manager Charlie Montoyo says Toronto will not use Giles if he is not 100%, even though Montoyo doesn't believe the issue to be serious. […]