Red Sox Release Tyler Thornburg

The Boston Red Sox announced Wednesday that they have outright released reliever Tyler Thornburg. The 30-year-old had recently exhausted his 30-day rehab limit with Triple-A Pawtucket. Over his rehab, he posted a 12.66 ERA in 10 2/3 innings. When in Boston, he was also dreadful with a 7.71 ERA in 18 2/3 innings this season. […]

Fantasy Freebooters - Projecting the Pirates' Second Half

We're finally past the point where we know a team’s identity. The All-Star break is the standard time for fans, analysts, and front offices to figure out where the team stands, and what to look forward to. The Pittsburgh Pirates came into 2019 expecting to have one of the top rotations in baseball, while the […]

David Price Finishes First Half With Solid Start

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher David Price made it just five innings Sunday after allowing one run on four hits, while striking out six and walking two in a 6-3 win over the Tigers. He needed 99 pitches to get through the outing but he continued his string of allowing two or less runs in […]

James Conner Confident In Similar Workload

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner rushed for 973 yards and 12 touchdowns in 2018, but a late season ankle injury allowed for the emergence of Jaylen Samuels. The Steelers then drafted Kentucky product Benny Snell in the fourth round, who could also take some carries away from Conner. However, the third-year Pitt product is […]

Andrew Benintendi Falls Home Run Shy Of The Cycle

Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi notched four base hits, two runs scored, a run batted in, as well swiping his ninth base during Saturday's win over Detroit. He needed a home run to complete the cycle. Benintendi had sat out the previous two games to work on some adjustments at the plate and they […]

Rick Porcello Earns Win Despite Struggling Against Tigers

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Rick Porcello went 5 2/3 innings on Saturday, while allowing six runs on nine hits against Detroit. Porcello fanned five Tigers and walked one but he also allowed two homers in the effort. Crossing the century pitch mark isn't good when you can't get out of the sixth inning, although […]

Jackie Bradley Jr. Hitting .414 Over Last Seven Games

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. finished Friday's game 2-for-4 with a run batted in and a run scored. Over his previous seven games, he is 12-for-29 with a double, a home run, four RBI, and three walks for a slash line of .414/.469/.586. Bradley Jr. has come on strong after a terrible first […]

Mookie Betts Has Three Base Knocks On Friday

Boston Red Sox right fielder Mookie Betts finished with three hits, three runs scored, and a run batted in during Friday's rain-delayed win over Detroit. Betts opened the game up with a leadoff double, which set the tone for the Sox in a 9-6 win. The 26-year-old picked up his 38th RBI on a sacrifice […]

Eduardo Rodriguez Picks Up Ninth Win

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez went five innings, while allowing just one run on four hits in Friday's 9-6 win over Detroit. Rodriguez also fanned four and walked just one in what was his best start in almost a month. Due to a two-hour plus rain delay he only threw 76 pitches, but […]

Brandon Workman Picks Up Eighth Win

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Brandon Workman pitched two innings with a strikeout and two walks to earn his eighth win in Thursday's 8-7 victory over Toronto. Workman did allow run in the outing, which was just his second run allowed since the beginning of June. The 30-year-old has been Boston's best reliever over that […]

Ryan Brasier, Matt Barnes Toss Scoreless Innings

Boston Red Sox reliever Ryan Brasier threw a scoreless sixth inning with a strikeout in Thursday's 8-7 win over the Blue Jays. Brasier hasn't allowed a run in seven of his eight previous outings. In 35 1/3 innings, the righty has a 1.10 WHIP with 32 strikeouts. Fellow reliever Matt Barnes went on to pitch […]

Hector Velazquez Gets Just Seven Outs In Start

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Hector Velazquez finished just 2 1/3 innings after allowing three runs on five hits, while striking out one and walking two against the Blue Jays on Thursday. It was Velazquez's first start since May 18 but he didn't take advantage of the opportunity. The righty threw just 28 strikes in […]

Colin Moran (2B/3B, PIT) - Week 14 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 9% of leagues ANALYSIS: Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Colin Moran is on a mini breakout this season, after disappointing in his rookie season. Slashing .274/.321/.465 with 10 homers and 44 runs batted in over 77 games, Moran hit just 11 homers and drove in 58 in 144 games last […]

Kevin Newman (2B/SS, PIT) - Week 14 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 19% of leagues ANALYSIS: Since taking over as the Pirates’ primary leadoff hitter on May 28, Kevin Newman has become a huge piece of the Pirates offense. In that period, he’s slashing .331/.363/.512 with five home runs and 22 runs batted in. Through Saturday June 29, Newman’s on […]

Christian Vazquez Continues Breakout Season

Boston Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez finished 3-for-5 with three runs scored and two runs batted in, including a solo home run in Tuesday's win over Toronto. It's the third time this season that the 28-year-old has homered in back-to-back games; he now has 12 on the year. He's not only been one of the […]

Mookie Betts Scores Three Times In Win

Boston Red Sox right fielder Mookie Betts finished with two hits and three runs scored in a 10-6 win over Toronto on Tuesday. Betts also walked twice, increasing his on-base percentage to .387. However, Betts has struggled with the bat of late, as his average has hovered around the .260 mark for almost a month, […]

David Price Solid Against Blue Jays

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher David Price allowed just two runs on four hits over six innings, while striking out seven and walking four in Tuesday's win over the Blue Jays. Price pumped 60 strikes in 93 pitches, including 13 swinging strikes in the win. The southpaw has now allowed two or fewer runs in […]

Brandon Lowe Removed From Tuesday's Game

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Brandon Lowe was removed in the sixth inning of Tuesday's game with a lower right leg contusion. According to Juan Toribio of MLB.com, X-rays came back negative and he will be listed as day-to-day. Lowe was 3-for-3 with a home run and two runs batted in before exiting. Joey Wendle shifted […]

Danny Salazar Rehab Update

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Danny Salazar (shoulder) will make one more rehab start with the team's Single-A affiliate before jumping to Double-A Akron. Salazar threw his first rehab innings on Sunday, going 1 2/3 innings, while striking out five. According to the front office, the righty hit 96 mph in the appearance. Salazar hasn't pitched […]

Jonathan Schoop, Mitch Garver Resting Tuesday

Minnesota Twins second baseman Jonathan Schoop is sitting Tuesday night against the Oakland A's. In his place, Luis Arraez will man the keystone and bat fifth against RHP Daniel Mengden. The rookie Arraez is a utility man for the Twins, and draws the start with a .411 average, one homer, and five RBI. He's also […]

Hunter Strickland To Throw Bullpen On Saturday

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Hunter Strickland (lat strain) will throw a bullpen on Saturday, according to Greg Johns of MLB.com. Strickland has been on the injured list since late March and has just recently bumped up his long toss distance to 200 feet. Roenis Elias has taken a grasp of the Mariners closer role with […]

Kendrys Morales Released By Yankees

New York Yankees designated hitter Kendrys Morales has been released after clearing unconditional waivers. Morales was designated for assignment last week and clearly the Yankees were unable to find a suitor for the 36-year-old. He last appeared in a game on June 11 before being placed on the injured list with a calf injury. This […]

Hunter Pence Pulled From Rehab Assignment

Texas Rangers designated hitter Hunter Pence (groin) recently underwent an MRI, and while the results showed no new injury, he has been pulled from his rehab assignment. This status update will likely take Pence out of next week's All-Star festivities. The 36-year-old vet was voted in as the American League's DH after hitting .294 with […]

MRI Shows No Tear For Stephen Piscotty

Oakland Athletics outfielder Stephen Piscotty (knee) had an MRI that showed no tear in his right knee. Piscotty was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday after injuring his knee sliding into second on Saturday. Manager Bob Melvin suggested a timetable of a month but he did not want to guarantee anything. On Tuesday, Mark […]

Brandon Crawford Out Tuesday

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford will take Tuesday's game off against the Padres. Crawford is hitting .223 with a .633 OPS and five home runs this year. In his place, Donovan Solano will play shortstop and leadoff against lefty Matt Strahm. Solano is in his first season back in the majors since 2016 and […]

Manny Machado Serving One-Game Suspension Tuesday

San Diego Padres infielder Manny Machado lost his appeal of a one-game suspension and will sit out of Tuesday's game against the San Francisco Giants. Machado was appealing a suspension for an altercation with an umpire on June 15. In his place, Greg Garcia will start at third and bat ninth. The lefty hitter is […]

Mitch Haniger Taking A Break From Rehab

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger (groin) visited with a doctor Tuesday following some issues rehabbing too quickly after his surgery. According to Greg Johns of MLB.com, Haniger will be held out of baseball activities for at least another week, leaving his return to fall after the All-Star break. On the year, the 28-year-old is hitting […]

Donte Moncrief Meshing Well With Steelers

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Donte Moncrief is with his third team in as many years, but his experience in the league is helping him adjust quicker than most. Signing with the Steelers in mid-March, Moncrief is one of the team's options to try and make up for the loss of Antonio Brown. As a Jaguar […]

J.D. Martinez Joins Home Run Parade In London

Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez finished with three hits, including clubbing his 18th home run of the season on Sunday. The 31-year-old's solo shot came in the first inning and he was part of a trio of Red Sox to homer in the opening frame. It's been a solid month for Martinez, who's […]

Christian Vazquez Hits Fourth Homer In June

Boston Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez finished 2-for-5 with a home run and three runs batted in during Sunday's 12-8 loss to the Yankees in London. The backstop was the third Red Sox hitter to homer in the first inning of Sunday's game, and while it was just a solo shot it gave Boston an […]