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Albert Pujols Quietly Having Solid Second Half
Los Angeles Angels first baseman Albert Pujols is hitting only .186 over his last 59 at-bats but is having a solid second half to his season heading into Monday's action. In 22 games since the All-Star break, Pujols is slashing only .262/.284/.476 but has five home runs and 21 runs batted in. Pujols is also […]
Joey C 5 years agoShohei Ohtani Going Through Power Outage
Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani has homered only twice since July 12 heading into the team's series opener against the Pirates. Ohtani is slugging only .396 over his last 53 at-bats and is slugging only .379 in the month of August. Ohtani has certainly proven this season that he can hit at the […]
Joey C 5 years agoDavid Fletcher Slugging .322 Since All-Star Break
Los Angeles Angels infielder/outfielder David Fletcher is stuck in a 4-for-30 (.133) stretch at the plate as the team hosts the Pirates Monday night. Fletcher's promising start to his season is beginning to dwindle and is slashing only .231/.279/.322 since the All-Star break after hitting .295 through his first 298 at-bats this season. The versatile […]
Joey C 5 years agoKole Calhoun Struggling In August
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Kole Calhoun is hitting only .185 in the month of August as the team prepares to host the Pirates on Monday. Calhoun is coming off a month of July where he posted a .576 slugging percentage with seven doubles and seven home runs. Calhoun has already tied his career-high in home […]
Joey C 5 years agoYuli Gurriel Can't Be Contained
Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel went 4-for-6 with two doubles and three runs scored Sunday against the Orioles. Gurriel has been an unstoppable force since June 23, going 58-for-150 (.386) with 13 doubles, 18 home runs and 49 runs batted in spanning only 37 games. It has been an unbelievable turnaround for the 35-year-old, […]
Joey C 5 years agoCarlos Correa Slugging .771 In August
Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa went 2-for-5 on Sunday with a home run and three runs batted in against the Orioles. There are so many hot hitters on the Astros right now it is easy to forget that Correa's fantasy arrow is also pointing up. In 14 games since returning from broken ribs, Correa is […]
Joey C 5 years agoRobinson Chirinos Losing Playing Time
Houston Astros catcher Robinson Chirinos has been losing playing time to newly acquired Martin Maldonado heading into the team's series opener against the White Sox. Chirinos became fantasy viable in the month of June, popping six home runs while posting a slugging percentage of .529. But he is hitting only .207 since and now has […]
Joey C 5 years agoAlex Bregman On Fire At The Plate
Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman is just another Astros player to have caught fire over the last week, slashing .480/.567/.920 over his last 25 at-bats heading into Monday's action. The Astros offense is clicking on all cylinders right now and Bregman has been right in the middle of the action. Bregman has at least […]
Joey C 5 years agoMichael Brantley Remains As Consistent As It Gets
Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley continues to be the rock in the middle of a very dangerous Astros lineup heading into this week's fantasy action. Consider these numbers: .385, .324, .327, .280, .349, .353. Those are Brantley's batting averages in each month of this season, illustrating a consistent, elite run-producer. Brantley's game is currently trending […]
Joey C 5 years agoYordan Alvarez Is Destroying The Baseball
Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez is one of the hottest hitters in the game heading into the team's battle with the White Sox on Monday. Alvarez impressed coaches by slashing .317/.406/.733 in his first professional month of baseball in June and somehow taken his game to an even more elite level. The rookie is […]
Joey C 5 years agoJose Altuve Slugging .803 Over Last 15 Games
Houston Astros second Jose Altuve will try and keep his hot second half going when the team opens up a series against the White Sox on Monday. Altuve is having a resurgent season at the plate and is slugging .803 over his last 15 games with six home runs and 15 runs batted in. In […]
Joey C 5 years agoZack Greinke Looking To Bounce Back Against White Sox
Houston Astros starter Zack Greinke will take the mound Monday against the White Sox in Chicago. Greinke made his debut with the Astros on August 6 and allowed five runs through six innings of work. Greinke was working on a quality outing but a three-run home run skewed his final stat-line. Greinke's strikeout totals are […]
Joey C 5 years agoJaime Barria Will Try To Get Back On Track Friday
Los Angeles Angels starter Jaime Barria will take the mound Friday against a potent Red Sox lineup. Barria carries a 5.57 ERA over his last seven appearances and has really struggled at times this season. Barria does have a 4.08 ERA when he starts a game, compared a 10.00 ERA when he comes out of […]
Joey C 5 years agoDavid Fletcher Hitting Leadoff Friday
Los Angeles Angels infielder David Fletcher will start at third base and hit leadoff Friday against the Red Sox. Fletcher's offense has nose-dived recently as the once-surging Angels have cooled off. The 25-year-old is hitting only .107 over his last seven games and is slugging only .274 over his last 62 at-bats. Fletcher has put […]
Joey C 5 years agoJustin Upton Not A Strong Play For Friday
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton is starting and will hit cleanup Friday against the Red Sox. Upton has really struggled recently, going 6-for-51 (.118) over his last 15 games while battling a groin injury. It has been a lost season for the talented slugger and Friday is not a favorable matchup against Boston's left-handed […]
Joey C 5 years agoAlbert Pujols Off To Slow August Start
Los Angeles Angels first baseman Albert Pujols will start and hit fifth Friday against the Red Sox. Pujols has only one hit over his last eight at-bats and is slugging only .300 in the infancy stages of the month of August. At 39 years old, Pujols is still providing solid, if unspectacular, offensive production with […]
Joey C 5 years agoChase Daniel Plays It Safe In Preseason Opener
Chicago Bears quarterback Chase Daniel completed 11-for-13 passes for 120 yards in the Bears preseason loss to the Panthers. The veteran mostly played it safe, mostly settling for short-yardage passes and protecting the football. Daniel was forced into action last season for two games and performed well in one game while struggling in the next. […]
Joey C 5 years agoMike Davis Sees Three Carries In Preseason Opener
Chicago Bears running back Mike Davis made his debut with his new team, carrying the ball three times for nine yards in the Bears preseason loss to the Panthers. Davis is expected to play a huge role in the running game right out of the gate so the fact he played so few snaps is […]
Joey C 5 years agoDavid Montgomery Dazzles In Debut
Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery caught three passes, racked up 46 total yards and added a touchdown in the Bears preseason loss to the Panthers. Montgomery didn't see a ton of snaps but took full advantage of his touches. The rookie flashed the quickness that made him such a coveted prospect for the Bears […]
Joey C 5 years agoNick Brossette Leads Patriots With 66 Yards, One Touchdown
New England Patriots running back Nick Brossette racked up a team-high 22 carries for 66 yards and one touchdown in the Patriots 31-3 win in Week 1 of the preseason. The rookie converted on a 1-yard touchdown run in the first half, making a strong first impression. Brossette's name won't pop up on any fantasy […]
Joey C 5 years agoBrian Hoyer Connects For Two Touchdowns In Romp
New England Patriots quarterback Brian Hoyer completed 12-of-14 passes for 147 yards and two touchdown passes in the Patriots 31-3 preseason win over the Lions. The Patriots was sharp out of the chute, delivering two second-half touchdowns to ice the game. If Hoyer sees the field this season, then the entire Patriots offense will be […]
Joey C 5 years agoN'Keal Harry Debuts With 36 Yards
New England Patriots wide receiver N'Keal Harry made his NFL debut on Thursday, catching both his targeted passes for 36 yards in the Patriots 31-3 preseason victory. It's only two catches, but a lot is being expected of the rookie right out of the gate due to injuries to teammates Julian Edelman and Demaryius Thomas. […]
Joey C 5 years agoYordan Alvarez Hitting .423 Over Last Seven Games
Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez went 3-for-4 with one run scored in the Astros 14-3 win over the Rockies on Wednesday. Alvarez continues to deliver offensively at the plate and is 11-for-26 (.423) over his last seven games with two home runs and seven RBI. Alvarez is making a late-season push for AL Rookie […]
Joey C 5 years agoJose Altuve Stays Hot At The Dish
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve hit a leadoff home run to begin the Astros offensive barrage in their 14-3 win over the Rockies on Wednesday. The blast was Altuve's 19th of the season and he is now slugging .780 over his last 15 games played. A first half of the season that featured a […]
Joey C 5 years agoYuli Gurriel Cannot Be Contained
Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel had another monster performance on Wednesday, going 2-for-4 with a franchise-tying eight runs batted in as the Astros destroyed the Rockies 14-3. Gurriel smoked his 23rd home run of the season over the fence and then cleared the bases with his 29th doubles of the season. Gurriel has played […]
Joey C 5 years agoGerrit Cole Now 10-0 Over Last 13 Starts
Houston Astros starter Gerrit Cole cruised to victory as the Astros pounded the Rockies 14-3 on Wednesday. Cole (14-5) allowed only two runs on three hits as he punched out 10 hitters en route to his 6th win over his last seven starts. Cole is now 10-0 starts over his last 13 starts and has […]
Joey C 5 years agoJustin Upton Working Way Out Of Slump
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton smacked a three-run home run in the Angels 8-4 loss against the Reds on Tuesday. Upton has been scuffling at the plate lately, stuck in a 2-for-24 slump and is slugging only .308 over his last 52 at-bats. It has been an injury-riddled season for the veteran slugger, battling […]
Joey C 5 years agoMike Trout Slugging .731 With RISP
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout went 1-for-4 in the Angels loss to the Indians on Sunday. Trout now has hits in 13 of his last 15 games and continues to have an other-worldly season offensively. Trout is slugging .731 with runners in scoring position and finished the month of July slugging .821. His current […]
Joey C 5 years agoBrian Goodwin's Playing Time On The Rise
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Brian Goodwin went 1-for-4 with one run scored in the Angels 6-2 loss to the Indians. With nagging injuries keeping teammate Justin Upton from playing everyday, Goodwin has re-emerged as a useful offensive player for the Angels. Goodwin began the season white-hot, slashing .342/.437/.603 in the month of April through 73 […]
Joey C 5 years agoJosh Reddick Hitting Only .189 Over Last 53 At-Bats
Houston Astros outfielder Josh Reddick went 0-for-2 with one RBI in the Astros win over the Mariners on Sunday. After a promising stretch, Reddick has come slipped into a slump and is hitting only .189 over his last 53 at-bats. Reddick enjoyed a solid month of June, slugging .457 with five home runs. But his […]
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