David Robertson Nails Down Opening-Day Save

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher David Robertson pitched a scoreless ninth inning on Opening Day to earn his first save of 2022. The veteran righty pitched around a one-out single by Willy Adames by striking out Christian Yelich and inducing a game-ending groundout by Andrew McCutchen. Robertson is long removed from being an elite option in […]

Corbin Burnes Allows Three Runs In No-Decision

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Corbin Burnes allowed three runs on four hits across five innings pitched in a no-decision versus the Cubs on Opening Day. All of the damage against Burnes came off the bat of light-hitting shortstop Nico Hoerner, who launched a line-drive three-run homer to give Chicago the lead. Aside from the homer, […]

Jordan Montgomery Focusing On Command Over Velocity

New York Yankees starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery has been focusing on his fastball command this spring, according to the NY Post. Montgomery has the ability to sit near 95 MPH with his four seamer, but the lefty said he tends to leave the ball over the middle of the plate when he's throwing at max […]

Jo Adell, Brandon Marsh To Be On Opening Day Roster

Los Angeles Angels outfielders Jo Adell and Brandon Marsh will start in the outfield on Opening Day for the Angels, according to manager Joe Maddon via the OC Register. The young outfielders will flank Mike Trout in the first Opening Day start for both Adell and Marsh. Adell has struggled in parts of two Major […]

Rhys Hoskins Healthy This Spring

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins (abdomen) is healthy this spring after his 2021 season was cut short by surgery on his abdomen. Hoskins has two homers already this spring as he'll look to improve on his career-best .530 slugging percentage he posted through 107 games in 2021. At 29-years-old, Hoskins is in the prime […]

Yoan Moncada Battling Through Slow Spring

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada went 0-for-3 in Cactus League action on Sunday, as he continues to struggle this spring. Moncada has just four hits through 30 at-bats this spring and is yet to homer while sporting a measly .289 OPS. Fantasy managers shouldn't put too much stock into the slow spring due […]

Jake Cronenworth Goes 0-For-3 On Sunday

San Diego Padres second baseman Jake Cronenworth went 0-for-3 with a walk and a strikeout in a Spring Training game versus the Athletics. Cronenworth is batting .222 with a .835 OPS this Spring as the 28-year-old figures to be a key contributor for the Padres with star shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (wrist) set to begin […]

Rockies Sign Scott Schebler To Minor League Deal

The Colorado Rockies have signed outfielder Scott Schebler to a minor league contract with an invitation to Spring Training, according to Ken Rosenthal. In 2018 Schebler batted .255 and launched 17 homers for the Reds, but Hasn't been able to stay healthy in the years since. Over there past three seasons, Schebler has played in […]

Robinson Chirinos Heading To Baltimore On One-Year Deal

The Baltimore Orioles signed veteran catcher Robinson Chirinos to a one-year contract, according to Marly Rivera of ESPN. Chirinos is nothing more than a stopgap option for the O's, as top-prospect Adley Rutschman should spend the bulk of the season as the starting catcher in Baltimore. The 37-year-old Chirinos slashed .221/324/.454 with five homers across […]

Josh Harrison Signs With White Sox

The Chicago White Sox and infielder Josh Harrison have agreed to a one-year, $5.5 million contract with a club option for 2023, according to Scott Merkin of MLB.com. Harrison is expected to slot in as the starting second baseman for Chicago after spending last season manning multiple positions for the Nationals and Athletics. In 138 […]

White Sox Add Joe Kelly To Bolster Bullpen

The Chicago White Sox and relief pitcher Joe Kelly agreed to a two-year contract with a club option for a third year, according to MLB.com. The deal is pending a physical, but Kelly should strengthen a White Sox bullpen that already includes Liam Hendriks, Aaron Bummer, Kendall Graveman, and - at least for now - […]

Jose Iglesias Inks One-Year Deal With Rockies

The Colorado Rockies and shortstop Jose Iglesias agreed to a one-year, $5 million contract, according to Thomas Harding of MLB.com. The news all but assures Colorado will not retain shortstop Trevor Story, who is currently a free agent. The 32-year-old Iglesias will join his sixth team after spending the 2021 season with the Angels. In […]

Chris Bassitt Traded To Mets

The New York Mets have traded for right-handed pitcher Chris Bassitt, according to ESPN. Minor league pitchers J.T. Ginn and Adam Oller will head to Oakland in exchange for the 2021 All- Star. Bassitt was having a strong season for the A's before his season was derailed by facial fractures after being hit with a […]

Matt Olson Launches 39th Homer Of Season Friday At Astros

Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson went 1-for-5 with a two-run homer in a win over the Astros on Friday. The blast was Olson's 39th of the season, and 22nd against left-handed pitching to extend his franchise record for home runs by a lefty hitter versus LHP. Olson has 101 runs scored and 111 RBI […]

Lou Trivino Earns Four-Out Save On Friday At Houston

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Lou Trivino picked up the final four outs on Friday night to nail down the save against the Astros. Trivino allowed a hit and a walk, but also picked up a strikeout to earns his 22nd save. Trivino spent most of the season as the A's closer, but ran into a […]

Sean Manaea Earns 11th Win Friday Over Astros

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Sean Manaea allowed two runs across 5 2/3 innings pitched to pick up his 11th victory of the season Friday at Houston. Manaea picked up six strikeouts to cap a fine 2021 season. The 29-year-old lefty finished the season 11-10, with a 3.91 ERA, a 1.23 WHIP, and career-highs in innings […]

Bryce Harper Homers, Doubles In Win Over Marlins Friday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper went 3-for-5 with a homer and a double to help power the Phillies to a 5-0 win over the Marlins. The blast was Harper's 39th of the season as he continues to make his MVP case despite the Phillies being eliminated from postseason contention earlier in the week. On the […]

Zack Wheeler Will Not Start Saturday At Marlins

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler's season is over as he will not make his scheduled start Saturday at Miami, according to Corey Seidman of NBC Sports Philadelphia. The Phillies were eliminated from postseason contention earlier in the week so the team will not push Wheeler who threw a league-leading 213 1/3 innings in 2021. […]

Ranger Suarez Spins Seven Shutout Innings To Cap Dream Season

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Ranger Suarez earned his eighth win of the season with seven shutout innings at Miami. Suarez scattered six hits and picked up nine K's to cap a brilliant season. That sound you hear is applause for one of the most unlikely fantasy baseball heroes you'll ever see. Suarez was not even […]

Jose Alvarado Tosses Eight-Pitch Inning Versus Braves

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Jose Alvarado needed only eight pitches to throw a scoreless inning on Thursday night at Atlanta. It was a nice bounce-back effort for the left-hander after he allowed four earned runs across his previous two outings. Alvarado has been one of the toughest relievers to predict as he can be lights-out, […]

Andrew McCutchen Swats Two-Run Homer At Atlanta Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Andrew McCutchen went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer and a walk in a loss to the Braves on Thursday. McCutchen has accumulated good numbers as he's got 26 homers, 77 runs scored, and 78 RBI. Those numbers have largely been the product of 'Cutch staying healthy, however, as he's played in 142 […]

J.T. Realmuto Cracks 17th Homer In Loss To Braves

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a loss at the Braves on Thursday. The blast was Realmuto's 17th of the season as he's been among the most consistent fantasy producers at catcher, even if he fell short of his billing as the top catcher in fantasy back in […]

Kyle Gibson Roughed Up By Braves In Final Start Of 2021

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Kyle Gibson allowed four earned runs in 4 1/3 innings pitched to take the loss in his final start of the 2021 campaign. Gibson did pick up seven strikeouts, a rare feat for Gibson who normally relies on ground balls and weak contact as evidenced by his 20% strikeout rate, which […]

Tony Kemp Homers In Loss At Seattle On Wednesday 

Oakland Athletics second baseman Tony Kemp went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a loss to the Mariners on Wednesday. The homer was Kemp's seventh of the season, but the light-hitting infielder is still slashing under .400 as he's not known as a power threat. He does have seven steals and a 1:1 strikeout-to-walk […]

Frankie Montas Pitches Well In No-Decision Versus Mariners

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Frankie Montas allowed two unearned runs with seven strikeouts in a no-decision versus Seattle on Wednesday. Montas allowed just three hits and two walks in what was likely his last start of the 2021 season. The right-hander finished strong as he allowed three runs or fewer in all but one outing […]

Jean Segura Collects RBI In Loss To Braves

Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Jean Segura went 0-for-4 but drove in a run with an RBI groundout in a loss to the Braves on Wednesday. Segura has put together a solid season for Philly as he's slashing .292/.351/.439 with 14 homers, nine steals, and 58 RBI across 130 games played. He's not flashy, but Segura […]

Aaron Nola Turns In Quality Start Versus Braves Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola didn't have his best outing on Wednesday at Atlanta, but managed to post a quality start despite falling to 9-9 on the season. This start was likely the last for Nola in what was a disappointing campaign for the hurler drafted as a top-10 starting pitcher back in March. […]

Chris Bassitt Ineffective In Short Start At Seattle On Tuesday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Chris Bassitt allowed one earned run in 3 1/3 innings in a no-decision versus the Mariners on Tuesday night. Bassitt was lucky to only allow the one run as he walked three and allowed three hits before being removed with runners on base in the fourth inning. The fact Bassitt is […]

Chad Pinder Homers In Loss To Mariners On Tuesday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Chad Pinder went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in a loss at the Mariners on Tuesday. Pinder has now hit safely in four straight games as he's been one of the few A's hitting well as the season winds to a close. He only has five homers on the season to go […]

Zack Wheeler Suffers Tough-Luck Loss Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler allowed two runs across seven innings, but was out-dueled by Charlie Morton and took the loss in Atlanta on Tuesday night. Wheeler allowed only four hits and one walk while picking up seven K's in his latest strong effort. On the season, Wheeler is 14-7 with a sparkling 2.78 […]