Craig Kimbrel Notches Fourth Save

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel tossed a scoreless ninth inning with two strikeouts against the Reds Wednesday to earn his fourth save of the season. This is now four straight scoreless appearances for Kimbrel after allowing five runs in his first 2 2/3 innings. It appears Kimbrel is hitting his stride after missing the […]

Rogelio Armenteros Will Start Sunday For Astros

Houston Astros pitcher Rogelio Armenteros will start against the Rangers on Sunday according to beat writer Jake Kaplan. Armenteros pitched well as the bulk reliever on Tuesday tossing four scoreless innings against the Angels. Armenteros had a 5.05 ERA in Triple-A, but those numbers are inflated pitching in the Pacific Coast League. He averaged 9.95 […]

Ramon Laureano Homers Again Wednesday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano went 3-for-4 with a home run and three runs scored Wednesday vs the Mariners. Laureano has been on fire lately batting .368 with a .842 slugging percentage since June 30. Laureano has been a solid fantasy contributor this season with 19 home runs and 12 stolen bases in 95 games. […]

Jordan Lyles Could Be Traded

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jordan Lyles could be on the move according to Jon Heyman. Pittsburgh has lost five of their last six games and have fallen 6.5 games behind the Cubs, so they'll likely become sellers at the deadline if they're not there yet. Lyles has gotten shelled each of his past two starts […]

Max Scherzer Could Start Sunday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer (back) could come off the injured list to make a start Sunday against the first-place Braves. Scherzer will throw a bullpen session Thursday according to manager Dave Martinez and will likely make a decision afterward based on how Scherzer feels. Scherzer, who hasn't pitched since July 6, has been […]

Mike Trout Sitting Again Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (calf) is out of the lineup again on Wednesday. This is now three straight games Trout will miss after straining his calf on Sunday. Angels beat writer Jeff Fletcher reported Trout expects to play on Thursday and the benching tonight is precautionary to make sure the star slugger is […]

Angels Option Justin Bour To Triple-A

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Justin Bour has been optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake. Bour is hitting just .183 with eight home runs in 45 games after hitting .292 last year. The move clears a roster spot for reliever Luke Bard. Bour will probably be back in the Majors at some point this season, but […]

Hector Neris Suspended, Will Appeal

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Hector Neris has been suspended three games for hitting David Freese Tuesday night in the Phillies 9-8 win over the Dodgers. Neris will appeal the suspension making him available to pitch tonight. Neris was called upon to protect a two-run lead but promptly put the first two men on base. After […]

Jordan Yamamoto Solid Again Tuesday

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jordan Yamamoto gave up three runs, two earned, in five innings Tuesday vs the Padres. Yamamoto walked two and struck out four while lowering his ERA to a pristine 1.59. The Marlins seem to have more young pitchers than rotation spots but as long as Yamamoto keeps this up he should […]

Jameson Taillon Throws From 90 Feet

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jameson Taillon (elbow) threw from 90 feet Tuesday. Taillon hasn't pitched since May 1 because of a flexor strain and still has many obstacles to clear before we see the tall righty on a Major League mound. Taillon pitched to a 3.20 ERA last season supported by a 3.46 FIP. He […]

Andrew Cashner Struggles In Boston Debut

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Andrew Cashner gave up six runs (five earned) on eight hits against the Blue Jays on Tuesday night. Cashner struck out two and walked two in his first start since being traded from the Orioles. Cashner had been pitching well before the trade giving up no more than two runs […]

Byron Buxton Placed On Concussion IL

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton was placed on the 7-day concussion injured list Tuesday. Buxton banged his head making a diving catch on Saturday and was kept out of the lineup Sunday. He's been experiencing concussion-like symptoms and the safe thing to do is put him on the IL to recover. Head injuries can be […]

Jay Bruce Leaves Game Early

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Jay Bruce left Tuesday's game early with an apparent rib injury. Roman Quinn came in to finish Bruce's at-bat and took over in center field with Adam Haseley shifting to left field. Bruce was hitting just .259 but had 10 home runs and a .580 slugging percentage since being acquired by the […]

Framber Valdez Optioned To Triple-A

Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez was sent back to Triple-A Round Rock Tuesday. Valdez gave up four runs in four innings as the bulk reliever Monday night which was a continuation of his recent struggles. In his last four outings, Valdez has given up 19 earned runs in 11 innings with 11 walks against […]

Willie Calhoun Headed Back To Triple-A

Texas Rangers outfielder Willie Calhoun was optioned back to Triple-A Nashville Tuesday. The move clears room for Hunter Pence who was activated from the injured list after battling a groin injury. Calhoun was hot upon his initial call-up in May, but then spent some time on the IL with a quad injury. Since his return […]

Mike Trout Out Of Lineup Again Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (calf) is not in the starting lineup again Tuesday night. Trout suffered a calf strain Sunday against the Mariners, but initially said he should be fine. He's not on the injured list but has now missed two straight games. Trout was having a monster season, even by his lofty […]

Ariel Jurado Struggles Versus Houston

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Ariel Jurado allowed five runs in four innings against the Astros Sunday. Jurado allowed seven hits and walked four against only three strikeouts in the rough outing. Jurado has had some decent games this season, but they are too few and far between to be a usable fantasy option. His 16.9 […]

J.T. Realmuto Homers Sunday

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in a win over the Nationals. Realmuto opened the scoring for the Phillies with an RBI single in the fourth inning then took starter Anibal Sanchez deep in the sixth for his 11th home run of the season. Realmuto has been […]

Hector Neris Strikes Out Side, Earns Win

Philadelphia Phillies closer Hector Neris struck out the side in the top of the ninth before his team walked off with a win against the Nationals. Neris was dominant Sunday needing only 14 pitches to pick up three strikeouts and set up the walk-off win. Neris has had his rough outings this season, such as his […]

Jake Arrieta Pitches Well Despite Bone Spur

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jake Arrieta allowed one run in five innings while taking a no-decision Sunday against the Nationals. Arrieta allowed four hits and two walks while striking out two batters on 88 pitches. Today was a welcome sight for fantasy owners as Arrieta had allowed at least four runs in each of his […]

Rhys Hoskins Reaches Three Times Saturday

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins doubled twice and drew a walk in a loss to the Nationals Saturday. Hoskins may only be batting .266, but his on-base percentage is a whopping .405 thanks to an elite 17.8 percent walk rate. Hoskins has been hitting for power too as he is slugging .534 which is […]

Aaron Nola Strong Over Six Innings

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola pitched six innings of one-run ball in a no-decision against the Nationals Saturday. Nola did allow five hits and four walks, but limited the damage with the help of nine strikeouts. It appears Nola's early season struggles feel like a distant memory as he hasn't allowed more than one […]

Joey Gallo Homers Friday

Texas Rangers outfielder Joey Gallo hit another home run Friday night as part of a five-homer outburst for the Rangers offense. It was home run number 21 on the season for the All-Star slugger who continues to show improvement over last season. Gallo's gains are his plate discipline, he still strikes out at astronomical levels, […]

Jake Arrieta To Start Sunday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jake Arrieta (elbow) will start Sunday against the Nationals, according to manager Gabe Kapler. Arrieta is dealing with a bone spur in his right elbow but apparently feels good enough to try and pitch Sunday. Arrieta has been terrible in his last three starts with a 7.71 ERA and only 12 […]

Lance Lynn Faces Tough Test After Break

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Lance Lynn will make the first start after the All-Star break Thursday night when the Houston Astros visit Globe Life Park. Lynn was one of the breakout pitchers of the first half with 11 wins, a 3.91 ERA, and 123 strikeouts in 115 innings pitched. Lynn's peripheral stats back up the […]

Shin-Soo Choo Exits With Ankle Soreness

Texas Rangers outfielder Shin-Soo Choo (ankle) left Sunday's game in the eighth inning with a sore ankle. Delino DeShields came in to pinch run for Choo after Choo reached base for the fourth time that afternoon. The move is considered precautionary and Choo should be ready to go after the All-Star break. Choo has been […]

Bryce Harper Stays Hot Vs Mets

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper went 2-for-5 with a run scored in a win over the Mets Sunday. Harper got off to a slow start but has been much better lately with a .333 batting average and a .593 slugging percentage since June 29. More importantly, since that time Harper has only struck out 15.4 […]

Jay Bruce Homers Twice

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Jay Bruce hit two home runs in a win over the Mets Sunday. Bruce added an RBI single to complete his big afternoon against his former team. Bruce has a .271 average with a .583 slugging percentage since being traded from Seattle on June 4 and shows no sign of slowing down. […]

Mike Minor To Skip Start Sunday

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Mike Minor (rest) will skip his final start before the All-Star break on Sunday. Minor, a first-time All-Star, has already been replaced on the AL squad by Shane Bieber of the Indians and will not pitch in the All-Star game Tuesday. Minor is tied for third in the AL with 117 […]

Jake Arrieta Struggles Vs Mets

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jake Arrieta struggled again Saturday, allowing five earned runs and 11 hits in just 4 1/3 innings pitched. Arrieta has now allowed at least five earned runs in five of his last seven starts with a 6.15 ERA since the end of May. On the season, Arrieta is giving up hard […]