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Mookie Betts Homers On Friday
Boston Red Sox right fielder Mookie Betts went 2-for-4 with two runs batted in during Friday's 16-4 win over the Angels. Betts entered the stands in the fifth inning, marking his 20th homer of the season. August hasn't been so kind to the 26-year-old, as he's batting just .211 with two home runs and five […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoChris Boswell Nails Two Field Goals On Friday
Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell hit two field goals of 33 and 47 yards along with an extra point in Friday's preseason win over the Buccaneers. After last year's disaster season, Boswell is going to be facing some pressure this preseason, according to head coach Mike Tomlin. The 28-year-old hit just 13 of 20 field […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoJames Washington Hauls In Touchdown On Friday
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver James Washington caught four passes for 84 yards and a score in Friday's win over Tampa Bay. The second-year pass catcher is fighting to become the team's second starting wide receiver. However, Donte Moncrief didn't log a snap on Friday, which means that the team seems to value his experience more […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoJaylen Samuels Gets Three Touches In Preseason Opener
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Samuels took two rushes for 21 yards and caught one pass for nine yards in Friday's 30-28 preseason win over Tampa Bay. The second-year back was the only offensive player who saw extensive time last to play in the 2019 preseason opener. Samuels is locked in to a role with […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoBenny Snell Jr. Gets Lots Of Work In Preseason Opener
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Benny Snell Jr. finished with just 26 yards on 13 carries, while hauling in 2 passes for 25 yards in Friday's preseason win over the Buccaneers. Snell didn't have much room to run but seeing him involved in the passing game was encouraging for his fantasy stock. After leading the SEC […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoJoshua Dobbs Shows Versatility In Preseason Opener
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Joshua Dobbs went 5 of 8 for 85 yards, while also rushing for 44 yards on two carries in Friday's preseason win over Tampa Bay. Dobbs' big play in the evening was a 36 yard tuck-and-run in a second quarter drive then ended up with a field goal for Pittsburgh. Dobbs is […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoMason Rudolph Tosses Two Touchdowns In Preseason Opener
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph completed 5 of 8 passes for 91 yards and two touchdowns in Friday's preseason opening 30-28 win over Tampa Bay. The second-year signal caller saw a majority his work in the second and third quarter. After being drafted in the third round in 2018, many expect Rudolph to be the […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoBrandon Workman Secures Seventh Save
Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Brandon Workman struck two of the three batters he faced en route to his seventh save of the season in Thursday's 3-0 win over the Angels. He's off to a good start in August, posting four consecutive scoreless outings, while notching two saves and a 5/0 K/BB. Workman seems to […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoChris Sale Picks Up 200th Strikeout In Win
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale struck out 13 and allowed just two hits in eight complete innings of shutout baseball in a 3-0 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday. The Boston ace kept the Angels in check all night, touching 98 mph and generating 16 swinging strikes in the outing. It […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoNathan Eovaldi Has Bittersweet Appearance On Wednesday
Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Nathan Eovaldi went two innings and surrendered the game-tying run in the seventh inning of Wednesday's game that was suspended at a 4-4 tie in the 10th inning. Eovaldi fanned five hitters but also allowed three hits in the outing. Things haven't gone as planned for the 29-year-old since returning […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoEduardo Rodriguez Effective In Suspended Game
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez went five complete innings after allowing two runs on seven hits, while walking three and striking out one in a game that was tied at four before play was suspended in the 10th inning due to rain. It's a backwards stat line, but Rodriguez gave the Red Sox […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoAndrew Cashner Serves Up Three Homers In Loss
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Andrew Cashner lasted 5 1/3 innings, while surrendering six runs on seven hits with three walks and four strikeouts. The ultimate doom for Cashner was the three homers he allowed in the fourth through sixth innings. He threw just 83 pitches but his command wavered which ultimately lead to the […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoBen Roethlisberger Ready To Be Same Old Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is ready to not have to make significant changes to the offense in 2019. However, it will be the first season without either Antonio Brown or Le'Veon Bell since 2010, so things will certainly be different in town. However, the 37-year-old doesn't think much will be changing. "There’s something to […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoVance McDonald Feeling Very Comfortable With Offense
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Vance McDonald is preparing for a much bigger workload in 2019. In turn, the 29-year-old is making sure his body, mind, and game are in a good spot to produce at a high level. The Steelers have a very inexperienced group behind McDonald, so the weight of the work falls on […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoJames Conner Not Trying To Waste Time
Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner is heading into his second full season as the team's starting running back and doesn't plan on wasting his chances. In an interview with NFL Network, Conner said "Got to win now. Why wait? Why wait? What’s the point of doing that? We’re just wasting time." The team has […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoDonte Moncrief Listed As Starter On Initial Depth Chart
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Donte Moncrief was listed as the number two receiver, opposite JuJu Smith-Schuster in the team's first official depth chart. While the team is forced by the league to release the first depth chart this early, it's no surprise that Moncrief gets the "starting nod," compared to his younger teammates. It's been […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoRafael Devers Slugs 23rd Home Run
Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's win over the Royals. Devers now has 23 long balls on the year and continues his breakout season as a 22-year-old. He's hitting .322/.370/.568 and has driven in 87 runs, scored 92 times, and swiped eight bags. Devers has […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoBrandon Workman Earns Sixth Save
Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Brandon Workman allowed a base hit and struck out two en route to his sixth save of the season in Monday's 7-5 win over Kansas City. It's the 30-year-old's first save since July 17. Workman has been the best reliever in Boston this year, and it's really not close. Nathan […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoRick Porcello Quiets Royals Lineup
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Rick Porcello allowed one run on four hits over six innings of work, while striking out five and walking two in Monday's win over Kansas City. This was the 30-year-old's first start since June 17 that he didn't allow at least three runs or more. Porcello has been getting hit […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoXander Bogaerts Goes 0-for-15 In Yankees Series
Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts ended the weekend Yankees series with a goose egg in the hit column. He was fresh off a seven game hit streak and batting .317 on the year, before going hitless and now sitting at .306. The 26-year-old has been the most consistent producer in the Boston lineup this […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoChristian Vazquez Homers In Loss
Boston Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's loss to the Yankees. The 28-year-old now has 17 long balls on the year, which is well past his previous career-high of five. He's been a steady source of offense, hitting .285 with a .819 OPS, while driving in 48 […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoDavid Price Can't Escape Yankee Stadium
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher David Price gave up seven runs in just 2 2/3 innings in Sunday's 7-4 loss to the New York Yankees. He scattered nine hits, while striking out three and walking two. Two early home runs, and a six-run third inning doomed the 33-year-old. It's been a rough go-at-it for Price […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoAaron Hicks Placed On 10-Day Injured List
New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right flexor strain, the team announced on Sunday. Hicks left in the eighth inning of the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Red Sox. He had an MRI today and it clearly showed enough damage that the Yankees […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoDidi Gregorius Returns To Lineup Sunday
New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius (finger) will bat third against the Boston Red Sox and starter David Price. Gregorius has been out of the lineup since Wednesday after injuring his hand diving earlier last week. The shortstop is hitting just .175 in 40 at-bats against lefties this season, but is 13-for-31 with a home […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoMax Scherzer Throws From 70 Feet
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer (back) made 40 throws from 70 feet on Saturday, according to manager Dave Martinez. Scherzer has been on the injured list with an upper back strain since July 29, with the move being retroactive to July 26 so he is eligible to come off on Monday August 5. "He […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoYonny Chirinos Leaves Start With Middle Finger Inflammation
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Yonny Chirinos was pulled in the fifth inning of his start on Sunday due to middle finger inflammation on his throwing hand. He surrendered just one run on two hits, while striking out four and walking one as the Rays led 3-1 at his departure from the game. It's unlikely […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoRobinson Cano Leaves Games With Leg Injury
New York Mets second baseman Robinson Cano left Sunday's game against the Pirates after pulling up, while rounding first base on a base hit, and grabbing his left leg. He was replaced at second base by Jeff McNeil, who shifted over from left field. Cano was 3-for-3 in the game which extended his hitting streak […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoKike Hernandez May Begin Rehab Assignment Next Weekend
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Kike Hernandez (hand) could begin a rehab assignment as soon as next weekend, according to Ken Gurnick of MLB.com. Hernandez hasn't played since July 24 after injuring his hand during an at-bat. The 27-year-old utility-man was hitting .238/.309/.433 with 16 homers, 52 runs batted in, and 43 runs scored before getting […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoChris Taylor Could Begin Rehab Assignment Next Weekend
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor (forearm) could begin his rehab assignment as early as next weekend, according to Ken Gurnick of MLB.com. Taylor has been on the injured list since July 15 with a fracture in his left forearm, after being struck by a pitch. Originally, the report said he would be out four […]
Steve Janik 5 years agoMookie Betts Drives in Two During Doubleheader
Boston Red Sox right fielder Mookie Betts drove in two runs in game two of Saturday's doubleheader against the Yankees. The 26-year-old only had one hit over both games, but his fourth inning, two-RBI single gave Boston the go-ahead 4-3 lead. Betts had a career July, hitting .373 and a 1.085 OPS with five homers […]
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