Matt Chapman Batting Cleanup After Big Month Of August

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman is batting cleanup versus the Tigers on Wednesday after posting his best month of the season in August. In the previous month, Chapman posted a team-high .964 OPS with nine homers, three more homers than he had in any other month this season. The gold-glover has had a rough […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/1/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

The Wednesday night slate feels like a plate of potato skins and the pitching is bacon, chives, and cheese because this slate is LOADED with pitching. Maybe that was a bad example and I'm just hungry as I consume my breakfast of coffee and, another cup of coffee. At any rate, we've got pitching on […]

Andrew McCutchen Posts Big Game Versus Nats On Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Andrew McCutchen went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double, three RBI, and two walks in a win over the Nationals on Wednesday. Man, did McCutchen need a game like this as the veteran outfielder finished August with just a .155 batting average as he's been ice-cold over the past few weeks. […]

J.T. Realmuto Not In Starting Lineup Tuesday Versus Nats

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (ankle) is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday, according to Todd Zolecki of MLB.com. Zolecki added that Realmuto is available off the bench, but the team wants to test him more during pregame warmups before getting the All-Star backstop back in the lineup. Realmuto fouled a ball off his […]

Odubel Herrera Reaches Three Times In Win Over Nats

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera went 2-for-4 with a walk and a run scored to help beat the Nationals on Monday night. Herrera is easily posting his best month of the season as he's batting .333 with 13 runs and 13 RBI across 24 games in August thus far. He's been productive atop the Philly […]

Ronald Torreyes Clears Bases With Three-Run Triple On Monday

Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Ronald Torreyes went 2-for-4 with three RBI in a win over the Nationals on Monday. Torreyes came up with the bases loaded in the third inning and scored all three runners with his first triple of the season. The diminutive infielder has been playing most days at third base since Alec […]

Jose Alvarado Earns Fifth Save On Monday Versus Nats

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Jose Alvarado pitched a scoreless ninth inning versus the Nationals on Monday to earn his fifth save. Called on to protect a three-run lead, Alvarado immediately found himself in hot water as he allowed a double and a walk to bring the tying run to the plate. The right-hander buckled down, […]

Zack Wheeler Earns Win Despite Allowing Four Runs

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler didn't have his best outing on Monday night, but he lasted six innings in Washington to earn his 11th win. Wheeler allowed four runs on five hits and four walks as his excellent control abandoned him in this game. On the season Wheeler is averaging 5.2 strikeouts for every […]

Paul Blackburn Delivers Five Shutout Innings In No-Decision

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Paul Blackburn allowed five hits and zero runs across five innings, but had to settle for a no-decision Sunday versus the Yankees. Blackburn had only one strikeout and issued one walk in the contest. The right-hander has stepped up in his three outings since taking over for Chris Bassitt (face) in […]

Freddy Galvis Collects Three RBI In Win Vs Arizona

Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Freddy Galvis went 1-for-3 with three RBI in a win over the Diamondbacks on Sunday. Galvis now has hits in two of four starts with the Phillies after spending most of the season with Baltimore. The veteran has been filling in at shortstop and third base for the Phillies and could […]

Ranger Suarez Collects Win After Another Strong Start

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Ranger Suarez allowed just one run across 5 1/3 innings to pick up his sixth win of the season Sunday versus Arizona. Suarez threw 60 of 95 pitches for strikes as he collected five strikeouts on the afternoon. The left-hander continues to impress in whatever role he finds himself in as […]

Sean Manaea Rocked Again By Yankees On Friday Night

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Sean Manaea struggled again on Friday versus the Yankees as he allowed five runs in 4 1/3 innings to take his ninth loss. Manaea was once again plagued by the long ball as he served up three homers in the contest. The Oakland lefty has had a nightmarish month of August […]

Jake Diekman Whiffs Two In Perfect Inning Versus Yankees

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Jake Diekman needed only 10 pitches to toss a clean innings versus the Yankees on Friday while collecting two strikeouts. Diekman has been a quality relief arm for Oakland this season as he's sporting a 2.96 ERA with a ton of whiffs, 65 K's across 48 2/3 innings to be exact. […]

Tony Kemp Collects Two Hits In Loss To Yankees

Oakland Athletics outfielder Tony Kemp went 2-for-3 as the leadoff hitter in a loss to the Yankees on Friday. Kemp did a good job setting the table for the Oakland offense, but the hitters behind him could get little done facing Yankee ace Gerrit Cole. Kemp has seen more playing time lately as his versatility […]

Brad Miller Delivers Clutch Homer In Win Versus Diamondbacks

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Brad Miller blasted a game-tying two-run homer in the bottom of the tenth to help beat the Diamondbacks on Friday night. Miller only went 1-for-5 in the 11-inning contest, but he made the one count as he launched his 13th home run this season. With starting first baseman Rhys Hoskins (abdomen) […]

Ian Kennedy Blows Second Save With Phillies

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Ian Kennedy allowed a two-run homer in the top of the ninth to suffer his second blown save since he was acquired from the Rangers at the trade deadline. Kennedy was called on to protect a two-run lead versus Arizona, but immediately served up a single to Pavin Smith, then a […]

J.T. Realmuto Delivers Clutch Single In Surprise-Start

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto delivered a go-ahead single in the seventh inning on Friday, despite not being in the original lineup. Realmuto was added to the starting lineup after catcher Andrew Knapp was placed on the covid-IL hours before first pitch. Earlier in the week, the Phillies said Realmuto would see time at first […]

Aaron Nola Whiffs Seven In No-Decision On Friday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola allowed two runs in 5 1/3 innings with seven strikeouts Friday night against the Diamondbacks. Nola allowed just one hit through five innings, but opened the sixth by allowing a single to Nick Ahmed, then a triple to Josh Rojas. He would record an out before being lifted from […]

Matt Chapman Reaches Four Times In Loss To Yankees

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman went 2-for-2 with two walks and a solo homer in a loss to the Yankees on Thursday. Chapman crushed a Jameson Taillon offering for a homer that Statcast measured 111 MPH off the bat, Chapman's second-hardest hit ball this season. The veteran third baseman has had his struggles this […]

Jean Segura Stays Hot With Homer Versus Diamondbacks

Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Jean Segura went 2-for-5 with a two-run homer in a loss to the Diamondbacks on Thursday. Segura has been a valuable fantasy piece batting near the top of the Phillies order. The veteran infielder is batting .290 with a .352 on-base percentage to go with 52 runs scored and nine steals. […]

Josh Harrison Belts Homer In Loss To Yankees

Oakland Athletics second baseman Josh Harrison went 2-for-4 with a solo homer and two runs scored in a loss to the Yankees on Thursday. Harrison has been a nice addition to the A's as the trade-deadline acquisition is batting .295 through 17 games with his new club. Harrison doesn't have a set position, but his […]

Matt Moore Allows Four Runs In Spot-Start Versus Arizona

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Matt Moore allowed four runs on seven hits across four innings to take the loss Thursday against the Diamondbacks. Moore was given the start after Zach Eflin (knee) was scratched during pregame warmups with discomfort in his knee. Moore has had a brutal season as he's sporting a 6.12 ERA, which […]

James Kaprielian Plagued By Long Ball In No Decision Thursday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher James Kaprielian allowed six runs across five innings in a no-decision versus the Yankees on Thursday. Kaprielian picked up eight strikeouts to salvage some fantasy value, but he was hit hard by New York as Kaprielian allowed three homers to the Bronx Bombers. This was a rough outing for the rookie, […]

Rhys Hoskins Launches 27th Homer On Wednesday Versus Tampa

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a loss to the Rays on Wednesday. It was Hoskins' third homer in two starts since returning from the injured list on Sunday. The big first baseman missed some time this season, but when he's healthy Hoskins has been his usual, […]

Bryce Harper Blasts 24th Homer In Loss To Rays Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer in a loss to the Rays on Wednesday. Harper also walked in the game as he raised his on-base percentage to a whopping .412 to go with his 24 homers and .567 slugging percentage. Harper's combination of on-base ability and power make him one […]

Andrew McCutchen Collects Two Hits In Loss To Rays

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Andrew McCutchen went 2-for-4 with a run scored in a loss to the Rays on Wednesday. McCutchen badly needed this game as the veteran outfielder had been slumping mightily since the calendar flipped to August. This was McCutchen's first multi-hit game since July 29 as he had just four hits in his […]

Zack Wheeler Whiffs 10 But Can't Hold Lead Versus Rays

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler had a weird start on Wednesday as he allowed seven runs - five earned - with 10 strikeouts across eight innings in a loss versus the Rays. Wheeler was cruising in this one as he generated a whopping 18 swinging strikes on 102 pitches while becoming the first pitcher […]

Zach Eflin To Return From IL On Thursday Versus Arizona

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zach Eflin (knee) will come off the injured list and start on Thursday versus the Diamondbacks, according to Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia. Eflin has been sidelined since July 20 with inflammation in his knee. The right-hander couldn't back up his breakout 2020 season as he stumbled to a 4-7 […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/25/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We've got a loaded Wednesday slate with plenty of high-end pitching options to choose from. FanDuel has a whopping FIVE pitchers priced over $10,000 with two more just under the $10K threshold as it looks to be a low-scoring night in MLB. In DFS, however, that means it should be a high-scoring night as some […]

Ranger Suarez Continues To Thrive In Philly Rotation

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Ranger Suarez had another strong start on Tuesday as the converted reliever has been a revelation in the rotation for Philly. Suarez shut down a good Rays lineup for 6 2/3 innings, allowing just one run on six hits while collecting seven strikeouts. The 25-year-old lefty threw a season-high 99 pitches […]