Frankie Montas Turns In Short Start At Kansas City

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Frankie Montas had a rough night on Tuesday as he allowed eight hits and four runs to the Royals across just 3 1/3 innings. Montas picked up four strikeouts and allowed two walks as he failed to complete six innings for the first time in his last five starts. This outing […]

Kyle Gibson Allows Four Runs To Cubs In Loss

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Kyle Gibson allowed four runs across five innings to take the loss Tuesday versus the Cubs. He collected seven strikeouts to salvage some fantasy value, but it was another rough start for Gibson. The veteran right-hander has now allowed 15 runs in his last three starts, spanning just 15 innings. His […]

James Kaprielian Posts Another Short Start Versus Rangers

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher James Kaprielian allowed four runs across just 3 2/3 innings to take the loss Sunday versus Texas. Kaprielian has now failed to complete the fifth inning in three straight starts and has completed the sixth inning just once in his last eight starts. The rookie was a solid fantasy contributor early […]

One Bad Pitch Dooms Aaron Nola Versus Rockies

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola allowed three runs across 5 1/3 innings in a no-decision versus the Rockies on Sunday. Another start, another pitching line from Nola that didn't reflect how well he pitched. The right-hander racked up 10 strikeouts on the day and was in cruise control right from the start, retiring 12 […]

Odubel Herrera Drives In Two Versus Rockies

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a stolen base in a win over the Rockies on Saturday. Herrera is slashing .261/.316/.424 as he's been a solid bottom-of-the-order bat for the Phillies. He won't provide much power, but Herrera has value in deeper fantasy leagues. He's got good matchups versus the […]

Jean Segura Swats 12th Homer To Help Beat Rockies

Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Jean Segura went 2-for-5 with a home run and two runs scored to help secure a win over Colorado on Saturday. Segura is up to 12 homers on the season to go with nine stolen bases and a .297 batting average as he's been a good middle infielder for fantasy managers […]

Andrew McCutchen Collects Two Hits In Win Over Rockies

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Andrew McCutchen went 2-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in a win over the Rockies on Saturday. McCutchen needed a game like this as he had been struggling mightily for an extended stretch. After posting an anemic .155 batting average in August, 'Cutch had 10 strikeouts through 10 games in […]

Brad Miller Launches Pinch-Hit Homer Versus Rockies

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Brad Miller launched a solo home run as a pinch-hitter in his only at-bat versus the Rockies on Saturday. Miller had been getting more playing time with Rhys Hoskins (abdomen) done for the season, but he remains a fringe fantasy option at best. Miller is batting just .231 on the season […]

Andrew Chafin, Sergio Romo Implode For A's On Saturday

Oakland Athletics relief pitchers Andrew Chafin and Sergio Romo combined for one of the worst innings of the season for the A's, as they allowed five runs to turn a feel-good afternoon into a miserable loss. Starter Cole Irvin silenced Texas across seven innings and Oakland had to feel good heading into the eighth inning […]

Matt Olson Homers In Loss To Rangers On Saturday

Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson went 1-for-4 with his 33rd homer of the season on Saturday versus the Rangers. The A's continue to spiral downward in the standings, but Olson is doing his part as he remains near the league-lead in most power metrics. Olson's .913 OPS ranks 11th in baseball while his .381 […]

Starling Marte Swats 11th Homer Saturday Versus Texas

Oakland Athletics outfielder Starling Marte went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in a loss to the Rangers on Saturday. The blast was Matre's 11th of the season to add to his already impressive batting line. Between the Marlins and A's, Marte is batting .320 to go with 11 homers, 79 runs scored, and 45 RBI. […]

Mark Canha Belts Two-Run Homer In Loss To Rangers

Oakland Athletics outfielder Mark Canha launched his 17th homer of the season in a loss to the Rangers on Saturday. It was a two-run homer to bring Canha's RBI total up to 55 on the season to go with 84 runs scored, 12 stolen bases, and, of course, his 17 homers. He's batting just .237 […]

Cole Irvin Whiffs Eight Rangers In No-Decision Saturday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Cole Irvin allowed two runs across seven innings with eight strikeouts against the Rangers on Saturday. Unfortunately for Irvin, the bullpen couldn't hold a four-run lead to secure the win, but it was an encouraging outing from the young lefty. Prior to this outing, Irvin had not completed the fifth inning […]

Zack Wheeler Silences Rockies For 13th Win

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler allowed one run across 6 2/3 innings to pick up his 13th victory on Saturday versus Colorado. Wheeler allowed just four hits and two walks while picking up eight strikeouts. The NL Cy Young candidate hit a rough patch at the end of August, but he seems to have […]

Alejandro Kirk (C, TOR) - Week 25 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 18% of leagues ANALYSIS: Streaming catcher in fantasy baseball can sometimes feel like a fool's errand, but other times it can lead to hidden gems like Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk. The 22-year-old prospect has been a nice boost to an already lethal Toronto lineup late in the […]

Bryce Harper Belts 30th Homer Of Season On Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper went 2-for-4 with a solo homer in a loss to the Rockies on Thursday. Harper launched a first-inning homer off of Rockies starter Antonio Senzatela for his 30th round-tripper of the season. The NL MVP candidate has now hit at least 30 homers in the last three full seasons and […]

Ian Kennedy Serves Up Two Homers In Blown Save Versus Rockies

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Ian Kennedy allowed three runs in 2/3 of an inning to take the loss on Thursday versus Colorado. Kennedy was one strike away from ending the game, but he served up a two-run homer to Ryan McMahon. To make matters worse, he would also allow a solo shot to Sam Hilliard […]

Ranger Suarez Silences Rockies Over Six Innings

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Ranger Suarez allowed one run across six innings with six strikeouts in a no-decision versus the Rockies on Thursday. Unfortunately for Suarez and fantasy managers, the Phillies bullpen couldn't hold the lead, but it was another strong outing from the 25-year-old lefty. Suarez has now made eight starts since transitioning from […]

Andrew Chafin Earns Save Versus White Sox On Thursday

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Andrew Chafin tossed a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save on Thursday versus the White Sox. It was the third save of the season for the left-hander and his first since being traded to Oakland at the end of July. The A's have been in a freefall lately, mostly due […]

Sean Manaea Whiffs Nine White Sox To Collect Ninth Win

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Sean Manaea allowed one run across seven dominant innings to pick up his ninth win of the season on Thursday versus the White Sox. Manaea allowed five hits and just one walk while picking up nine strikeouts in his latest strong start. Manaea hit a rough patch in August, he pitched […]

Yan Gomes Collects RBI In Win Versus ChiSox

Oakland Athletics catcher Yan Gomes went 2-for-4 with an RBI in a win versus the White Sox on Wednesday. Gomes knocked in Mark Canha with a single in the third inning as the former National has been a nice boost for an A's team that has been scuffling lately. Gomes' fantasy appeal isn't as strong, […]

Travis Jankowski Scores Run In Loss To Brewers

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Travis Jankowski went 1-for-2 with a run scored in a loss at Milwaukee on Wednesday. The 30-year-old journeyman has been a solid player at times for Philly this season, but he's not a name to prioritize in fantasy. Jankowski has been hitting eighth, not ideal in a National League lineup, and he's […]

J.T. Realmuto Collects RBI In Loss At Milwaukee

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto went 0-for-4 with an RBI groundout and a stolen base in a loss to the Brewers on Wednesday. Realmuto has been quiet lately as he's been getting more off days as well as time playing first base, but he remains a strong option at fantasy baseball's weakest position. On the […]

Kyle Gibson Struggles With Control In No-Decision Versus Brewers

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Kyle Gibson allowed three runs across just 4 2/3 innings in a no-decision versus the Brewers on Wednesday. Gibson did well to not allow more damage as he allowed seven hits and four walks as he struggled with his control all evening. Gibson has now been hit hard in back-to-back outings […]

Frankie Montas Stays Hot In Win Over White Sox

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Frankie Montas allowed one run across seven innings with seven strikeouts in a win over the White Sox on Wednesday. Montas induced a healthy 15 swinging strikes on 105 pitches as no hurler in the Majors has been better at inducing swings and misses in the second half of the season. […]

Matt Olson Collects RBI In Loss To White Sox

Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson went 0-for-4 with an RBI in a loss to the White Sox on Tuesday. Olson drove in a run early with a sac fly, but couldn't muster anything else versus a stingy Chicago bullpen. Olson has been quiet lately, but he still ranks in the top-eight percent in baseball […]

Starling Marte Swipes 43rd Base Of Season On Tuesday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Starling Marte went 1-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base in a loss to the White Sox on Tuesday. Marte has slowed down a little bit after his torrid start to his A's career, but the 32-year-old is still a must-start player in fantasy. He still leads the Majors with 43 […]

James Kaprielian Labors Versus White Sox On Tuesday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher James Kaprielian allowed one run across four innings in another short start for the rookie right-hander. The White Sox made Kaprielian work in this one as he had 92 pitches through four innings as he's now failed to complete the sixth inning in five straight outings. The rookie started the season […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/8/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Man does it feel like September, these days. Yes, I know it is September, but last year didn't feel like September. The 60-game season was still brand new, yet the playoffs were just around the corner. Fantasy baseballers didn't have a chance to settle into the daily grind and all the DFS fun was over before it started. […]

Aaron Nola Whiffs Six Brewers Over Five Innings On Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola allowed three runs on six hits across five innings in a road start versus the Brewers on Tuesday. Nola only threw 91 pitches, but was removed for a pinch-hitter in the sixth inning as the Phillies offense had just one hit to that point. Nola has a history of […]