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Matthew Boyd Rebounds Against Seattle
Detroit Tigers lefty Matthew Boyd put together an excellent performance on Tuesday blanking the Seattle Mariners for zero runs across six innings in the Tigers 5-3 victory at home in Detroit. Boyd allowed six hits, one walk, and one unearned run while striking out three as he picked up his third victory of the season. […]
James Vecchio 3 years agoJordan Lyles Allows One Run Across Six Innings On Tuesday
Texas Rangers starter Jordan Lyles turned in a surprise gem at home against the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday in the club's 9-4 loss. Lyles pitched extremely well in the first half of the game, with a sixth-inning Brandon Crawford solo home run as the only earned run he allowed. Steven Duggar was also able […]
James Vecchio 3 years agoDavies Puts Together Another Gem
Chicago Cubs starter Zach Davies was impressive in the Cubs shutdown of the Padres in San Diego on Tuesday. The soft-tossing righty perplexed Padres hitters throughout the game allowing only three base runners, two walks, and a Fernando Tatis Jr. Since the start of May, Davies has now quietly registered six starts of one earned […]
James Vecchio 3 years agoChris Bassett Dazzles Against Arizona
Oakland Athletics starter Chris Bassitt rebounded nicely in his start against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday. Bassitt led the A's to a 5-2 victory striking out six across seven innings while earning the victory. After his shortest start of the season in Seattle his last time through the rotation, going only four innings, Bassitt once […]
James Vecchio 3 years agoTyler Glasnow Dominates The Nationals
Tampa Bay Rays ace Tyler Glasnow reminded fantasy players of his dominance during the Rays 3-1 victory over the Washington Nationals. The flamethrower struck out 11 and allowed a lone run all while picking up his first win in over a month. Glasnow boosted his K/9 rate to an otherworldly 12.54 while pitching deep into […]
James Vecchio 3 years agoFramber Valdez Pitches A Gem Against The Red Sox
Houston Astros starter Framber Valdez silenced the Red Sox bats Tuesday in Boston. The fireballing southpaw surrendered just a singular run across 7 1/3 innings while striking out five. Valdez dominated hitters continually allowing only soft contact and not allowing any extra-base. The lefty entered the game with a 1.67 ERA and 1.00 WHIP and […]
James Vecchio 3 years agoMike Foltynewicz Dances Around Trouble Against Houston
Texas Rangers starter Mike Foltynewicz battled through a tough start against the Houston Astros on Thursday. Ultimately allowing three earned runs over five full innings, the performance could have been much worse. The former Braves ace allowed eight hits to go along with three walks and was constantly dancing around base runners. Sitting at a […]
James Vecchio 4 years agoCristian Javier Looks Solid Against Rangers
Houston Astros starter Cristian Javier turned in another solid performance in Arlington against the Texas Rangers on Thursday. Allowing three earned runs across seven full innings, Javier put in the exact kind of performance fantasy managers want when their starters have an off night. The flamethrower managed to strike out six while working around a […]
James Vecchio 4 years agoRich Hill Blanks The Yankees In Tampa
Tampa Bay Rays starter Rich Hill turned in another superb performance, this time against the New York Yankees in Tampa Bay. Hill blanked the Bronx Bombers for 6 2/3 innings allowing only three hits to accompany three walks. The southpaw has now combined for 12 2/3 scoreless innings across his last three starts and has […]
James Vecchio 4 years agoJameson Taillon Strikes Out Nine On Thursday
New York Yankees starter Jameson Taillon was once again unimpressive in his start Thursday against the Rays in Tampa Bay. The former Pirate allowed four earned runs across 4 2/3 innings, striking out nine. The K numbers are clearly there, but Taillon is still just getting hit around whenever hitters do make contact. We are […]
James Vecchio 4 years agoSean Manaea Struggles In Boston
Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Sean Manaea was lit up in Boston on Thursday, serving up seven earned runs in Oakland's 8-1 loss against the Red Sox. The southpaw was hit early and often in Beantown, as he allowed three runs in the first inning, capped by a Xander Bogaerts two-run home run. Manaea then proceeded […]
James Vecchio 4 years agoGarrett Richards Shuts Down The Athletics
Boston Red Sox starter Garrett Richards turned in another excellent performance, shutting out the Oakland Athletics across six superb innings in Boston on Thursday. Appearing healthy for the first time in years, Richards has now allowed six earned runs across his past four starts, totaling 26 innings in the process. Always talented but often injured, […]
James Vecchio 4 years agoWil Crowe Pitches Adequately Against San Francisco
Pittsburgh Pirates starter Wil Crowe turned in an acceptable enough performance in the Buccos' 3-1 loss to the San Francisco Giants Thursday. Crowe allowed all of the Giants runs across his five innings of work, with each run being scored in the fifth inning. He gave up a solo home run to Steven Duggar before […]
James Vecchio 4 years agoPatrick Corbin Turns In Best Start Of Season
Washington Nationals starter Patrick Corbin turned in a strong performance against the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday. The Nationals' jumped out to an early first inning 4-0 lead and that was all the southpaw needed, as he held the Phillies at bay allowing just a lone first-inning run across seven innings. A starter who has struggled […]
James Vecchio 4 years agoCharlie Morton Doesn't Go Deep
Atlanta Braves starter Charlie Morton was unable to get through five innings in his start on Thursday against the Blue Jays. The Braves ultimately lost 8-4, with Morton's allowing three of those runs across 4 2/3 innings. This start once again moved the hurler's ERA north of five ultimately settling at 5.08 to go along […]
James Vecchio 4 years agoJack Flaherty Blanks The Brewers
St. Louis Cardinals ace Jack Flaherty dazzled again Thursday, this time shutting down the Brewers in Milwaukee. The flamethrower scattered four hits across six full innings to go along with two walks, allowing zero Brewers to cross the plate. Now sporting a solid but not overly impressive 2.47 ERA and 0.95 WHIP across eight starts, […]
James Vecchio 4 years agoJohn Gant Pitches Well Once Again Against The Brewers
St. Louis Cardinals starter John Gant continued his strong start to the 2021 campaign allowing zero earned runs against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday. Primarily known for his funky delivery when he debuted in the big leagues, Gant has become somewhat of a fantasy breakout star so far this season. Now sporting a 1.83 ERA […]
James Vecchio 4 years agoBrandon Woodruff Dazzles Again Wednesday
Milwaukee Brewers starter Brandon Woodruff looked superb once again during the Brewers 4-1 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. The Brewers ace allowed only three hits and one walk across 7 2/3 innings in Milwaukee. The only extra-base hit that he allowed was an opposite-field solo home run off the bat of Tyler O'Neill in […]
James Vecchio 4 years agoCody Poteet Has Impressive MLB Debut
Miami Marlins starter Cody Poteet made his Major League debut Wednesday and picked up his first career victory against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The unheralded starter went six strong innings allowing only two runs on a David Peralta RBI double and Sandy Leon solo home run in the Marlins 3-2 victory. Otherwise, Poteet allowed only two […]
James Vecchio 4 years agoDevin Williams Picks Up First Win
Milwaukee Brewers shutdown reliever Devin Williams picked up his first decision of the year getting the victory in the Brewers 4-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. Williams started the season off slow, but he has now only allowed one earned run across his past 8 1/3 innings spanning nine appearances. The changeup specialist has […]
James Vecchio 4 years agoCarson Kelly Continues Strong Season
Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Carson Kelly continued his hot start to the season with a 2-for-4 game against the Miami Marlins. The Arizona backstop drove in Josh VanMeter on an RBI double in the eighth inning while also scoring on a David Peralta RBI double back in the fifth. Routinely undervalued heading into the season, Kelly […]
James Vecchio 4 years agoFrancisco Lindor Continues To Heat Up
New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor went 1-for-2 with a walk in the Mets 3-2 walk-off win against the Baltimore Orioles. Lindor has now hit safely in five straight games and has seen his first stretch of sustained success in Flushing. Saddled with a recently signed enormous contract and the accompanying lofty expectations, Lindor struggled […]
James Vecchio 4 years agoCesar Valdez Blows Save Against Mets On Tuesday
Baltimore Orioles closer Cesar Valdez blew the save and took the loss Tuesday against the New York Mets. Valdez entered the game with a sparkling 1.23 ERA and 0.96 WHIP to go along with 17 strikeouts across 14 2/3 innings on the season. Unfortunately, this hot start came to an end in Flushing. Kevin Pillar […]
James Vecchio 4 years agoKyle Tucker Has Big Game Against Los Angeles Angels On Tuesday
Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker flashed signs of breaking out of his season-long slump with a big game Tuesday against the Los Angeles Angels. Tucker picked up a fifth-inning home run off Shohei Ohtani while going 2-for-3 with a walk. The imposing lefty's big game saw him boost his batting average up over the Mendoza […]
James Vecchio 4 years agoJorge Soler Breaks Out Against Detroit On Tuesday
Kansas City Royals outfielder Jorge Soler finally showed signs of life Tuesday, breaking out in a big way against the Detroit Tigers in the Royals 8-7 loss. Soler went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run in the eighth inning to go along with a bases clearer double in the ninth. Soler's six RBIs matched 37.5% […]
James Vecchio 4 years agoDinelson Lamet Goes Two Innings In Colorado Tuesday
San Diego Padres starter Dinelson Lamet once again went two innings in his third start of the season in Denver against the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday. The Rockies manufactured a run in the first against Lamet, as Raimel Tapia walked, stole second, advanced to third on a flyout and scored on a Charlie Blackmon ground […]
James Vecchio 4 years agoJake Diekman Picks Up Fourth Save Of The Season
Oakland Athletics left-hander Jake Diekman picked up his fourth save of the season, slamming the door shut on the Boston Red Sox in the A's 3-2 victory. The southpaw walked Alex Verdugo to lead off the ninth before striking out JD Martinez and subsequently walking another batter, this time Xander Bogaerts. Rafael Devers then grounded […]
James Vecchio 4 years agoJT Brubaker Dazzles Again On Tuesday
Pittsburgh Pirates starter JT Brubaker had another quality start as he picked up the victory in the Pirates 7-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday. The crafty right-hander befuddled the entire Reds offense all day, with the lone exception being Jesse Winker. The two extra-base hits allowed by Brubaker were both to Winker, who […]
James Vecchio 4 years agoEmmanuel Clase Bounces Back With A Save Against Cubs
Cleveland Indians closer Emmanuel Clase bounced back from a rough outing Friday to record the save against the Chicago Cubs in the Tribe's 3-2 win on Tuesday. The flamethrower struck out Eric Sogard to start the ninth, before allowing a Joc Pederson single. Nick Martini then singled in Kris Bryant's slot in the lineup to […]
James Vecchio 4 years agoZach Plesac Goes Eight Scoreless Against Reds
Cleveland Indians starter Zach Plesac looked superb against the Cincinnati Reds on Friday in Cleveland during the club's 3-0 loss. Retiring the final 15 batters he faced in a row, Plesac only allowed three hits to go along with zero walks. Tyler Naquin and Kyle Farmer had early singles while Nick Castellanos hit the lone […]
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