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Freeman hits go-ahead 3-run HR in Atlanta homecoming as Dodgers rally, beat Braves 8-6
Thanks to Freddie Freeman and J.D. Martinez, the Dodgers had more offensive support for their shaky starting pitching. Freeman's three-run homer in the fifth inning gave Los Angeles the lead, Martinez had...
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Zunino hits 2-run homer, Gaddis gets 1st win, Guardians beat White Sox 3-0 to end slide
Mike Zunino connected for a two-run homer in the eighth inning to help Hunter Gaddis get his first major league win and lead the Cleveland Guardians over the Chicago White Sox 3-0 on Monday night.
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A’s broadcaster Glen Kuiper let go after racial slur on air
Oakland Athletics broadcaster Glen Kuiper was let go by NBC Sports California after using a racial slur during a telecast while describing a trip to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum.
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Rangers’ DeGrom throws bullpen session, next step breaking balls
Jacob deGrom threw a 32-pitch bullpen session before the Texas Rangers played the Pittsburgh Pirates as the continues his recovery from elbow inflammation.
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Pianowski wouldn't talk you out of dropping Manoah
D.J. Short and Scott Pianowski offer advice for fantasy managers on how to approach Blue Jays SP Alek Manoah, discussing if he is worth dropping after a slow start or worth holding on to, expecting a...
Lewis can be useful in shallow leagues right away
Connor Rogers discusses expectations for Twins' SS Royce Lewis upon his MLB return, breaking down his impressive minor-league numbers and why that sets him up as an immediate contributor in shallow leagues.
Making the case to hold Rodriguez, Ty France
D.J. Short and Scott Pianowski present a handful of players they are keeping or cutting in fantasy leagues, highlighting Ty France and Grayson Rodriguez as players to hold.
Walsh to fall short of offering mixed-league value
Despite entering 2023 with a clean slate after battling injuries, Connor Rogers believes it may be difficult for Jared Walsh to offer mixed-league value with struggles at the plate against lefties.
Naylor a top-15 fantasy catcher if given chance?
Connor Rogers makes the case for Guardians' catcher Bo Naylor amid offensive struggles at the position, highlighting his power and ability to draw walks with top-15 upside if given the opportunity.
Favorable schedule makes Shuster a solid pickup
Connor Rogers discusses Jared Shuster's return to the majors and why the Braves' starting pitcher can offer mixed-league value on a terrific team with a favorable upcoming schedule.
A stellar debut could vault Miller's fantasy value
Set to make his major league debut, Connor Rogers analyzes if Dodgers prospect Bobby Miller can become fantasy relevant with injuries piling up in the team's starting rotation.
Liberatore's fit in Cardinals' rotation 'unclear'
Connor Rogers examines Matthew Liberatore's role in the Cardinals' rotation, breaking down notable improvements to his pitching despite a lack of efficiency and what it means for his fantasy outlook.
Bader, Torres homer, Yankees sweep Reds as Boone, Bell ejected
The New York Yankees head back home after a 6-1 trip, completing a three-game sweep with a 4-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds following a contentious series in Toronto.
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Highlights: Bader's HR lifts Yankees past Reds
Harrison Bader's two-run blast over the left field wall in the fifth inning turned out to be the game-winning runs for the New York Yankees as they cruise past the Cincinnati Reds, 4-1.
Bader describes hitting game-winning HR vs. Reds
New York Yankees outfielder Harrison Bader shares his reaction to hitting a two-run home run that lifted the Yankees past the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday.
Gleyber Torres Mic'd up: Detailing bond with Rizzo
New York Yankees Gleyber Torres joins the broadcast from the field and explains the importance of communication while fielding, his friendship with Anthony Rizzo, and gives his outlook for the rest of the...
Yankees' Bader drills two-run HR against Reds
New York Yankees outfielder Harrison Bader put his team on his back in the fifth inning, giving the Yankees a 2-1 lead over the Cincinnati Reds following a two-run shot over the left field wall.
Boone ejected in first inning against Reds
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone was ejected for the third time this season after the umpire overturned a first-inning call that gave the Cincinnati Reds an early lead.
Pitching Ninja: Severino's 'wicked' slider
Rob Friedman "Pitching Ninja" looks at Luis Severino's fastball and slider, the latter being Severino's weapon of choice when on the mound.
Dodgers place LHP Julio Urías on IL with hamstring strain
The Los Angeles Dodgers placed left-hander Julio Urías on the 15-day injured list retroactive to Thursday with a strained left hamstring and recalled RHP Wander Suero from Triple-A Oklahoma City.
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Twins put 2B Jorge Polanco on 10-day IL with hamstring strain
The Minnesota Twins placed second baseman Jorge Polanco on the injured list Saturday.
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New York Yankees cut struggling OF Aaron Hicks
Yankees cut struggling outfielder Aaron Hicks before the game against the Reds.
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Padres’ Manny Machado headed to injured list with fractured left hand
Padres slugger Manny Machado was placed on the 10-day injured list because of a hairline fracture in his left hand.
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Yankees’ Domingo Germán suspended 10 games by MLB for using foreign substance
Yankees pitcher Domingo Germán was suspended for 10 games by Major League Baseball and fined for violating the sport's prohibition of foreign substances on the mound.
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Álvarez three-run HR in 9th, Alonso three-run HR in 10th give Mets 8-7 comeback win over Rays
Francisco Álvarez and Pete Alonso both came up with crucial heroics for the Mets.
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Padres’ Manny Machado has fracture in left hand, status uncertain
Padres slugger Manny Machado has a small fracture in his left hand and the team isn't sure if he will require a stint on the injured list.
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Nathan Eovaldi’s shutout streak for Rangers over at 29 2/3 innings, longest in MLB this season
Nathan Eovaldi's shutout streak for the Rangers ended at 29 2/3 innings when he gave up a two-run homer against the Braves.
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James Outman hits grand slam to propel Dodgers to 7-3 victory over Twins
James Outman hit a go-ahead grand slam in the seventh inning as the Dodgers rallied for a 7-3 victory over the Twins.
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Rangers activate Corey Seager from IL after SS misses 31 games with hamstring strain
Rangers shortstop Corey Seager was activated from the injured list after 31 games because of a left hamstring strain.
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Short: 'good time' to jump on Giants' Alex Wood
D.J. Short and Scott Pianowski evaluate Alex Wood's return after recovering from a hamstring injury and discuss why he is worth streaming in fantasy leagues for those in need of a short-term pitching boost.
Power makes Mets' Vientos a compelling fantasy add
D.J. Short and Scott Pianowski discuss Mark Vientos' fantasy appeal after being called up by the Mets, breaking down his improved numbers in Triple-A this year and the potential to take the team's DH job.
Pianowski views Reds' McLain as an 'auto pickup'
Scott Pianowski makes his case for why fantasy managers should roster Cincinnati Reds call up Matt McLain, breaking down impressive stint in Triple-A and the immense upside as a result.
Struggling Mets call up infielder Mark Vientos from minor leagues
Infielder Mark Vientos was brought up to the struggling Mets after a hot start to the minor league season.
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Blue Jays’ Jay Jackson says he was tipping pitches against Aaron Judge
Blue Jays right-hander Jay Jackson says he believes he was tipping his pitches when Yankees slugger Aaron Judge homered against him.
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Kay explains Judge, Yankees dugout dilemma
Michael Kay joins the Dan Patrick Show to make sense of the Aaron Judge-Yankees dugout dilemma, where Judge darted his eyes back and forth between the pitcher and team dugout.
Rangers SS Seager’s return from IL delayed by sickness, deGrom throws bullpen
Corey Seager's return from the IL was delayed because he was dealing with a stomach bug, while Jacob deGrom threw his first bullpen session since going on the IL because of elbow inflammation.
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Mets send struggling Peterson back to minors; Carrasco to return Friday
Struggling starter David Peterson was optioned back to Triple-A Syracuse by the Mets before their series opener against the major league-leading Rays.
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Guardians place Ramírez on bereavement list, recall Rocchio from Triple-A
The Guardians placed All-Star third baseman José Ramírez on the bereavement list and recalled hot-hitting infielder Brayan Rocchio from Triple-A Columbus.
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Dodgers’ Walker Buehler hoping to return for season’s final month
Walker Buehler is hoping to return in time for the final month of the Dodgers' regular season.
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Marlins star outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. headed to the injured list
Marlins centerfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. was put on the 10-day injured list Tuesday because of a right toe turf injury.
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Rangers’ Kumar Rocker, twice a top-10 pick, needs elbow surgery
Rangers pitching prospect Kumar Rocker has a torn ligament in his right elbow and will need Tommy John surgery.
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Grieving Clayton Kershaw set for start vs. Twins
Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw will take the mound with a heavy heart, pitching three days after the death of his mother, Marianne Tombaugh.
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Oakland Athletics reach agreement for potential stadium site on Las Vegas Strip
The Athletics reached an agreement with Bally's and Gaming & Leisure Properties to build a potential stadium on the Tropicana hotel site.
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Angels put Anthony Rendon on 10-day IL with left groin strain
The Angels put infielder Anthony Rendon on the 10-day injured list with a left groin strain.
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Morel, Perez lead weekend FAAB waiver pickups
D.J. Short and Scott Pianowski dive into notable weekend FAAB waiver pickups led by Christopher Morel, Eury Perez among others and analyze their fantasy outlooks.
Why now is the time to buy low on Bregman, Witt Jr
D.J. Short and Scott Pianowski discuss potential buy-low targets in fantasy leagues, making the case for Alex Bregman's and Bobby Witt Jr's long-term outlooks.
Opportunity available for Schmitt to retain value
Connor Rogers examines Casey Schmitt's hot start to major league play and discusses why he should remain useful in fantasy leagues with the ability to play multiple positions for the Giants.
When might the Mets take a chance on Vientos?
Connor Rogers explains why it might be a while before prospect Mark Vientos gets a call up from the New York Mets despite posting dominant numbers in the minor leagues.
Fletcher has limited upside despite hot hitting
Dominic Fletcher has been one of MLB's hottest hitters as of late, but Connor Rogers does not see him lasting as a quality fantasy option in shallow leagues due to limited upside in other categories.
Matt McLain's uptick in power could lead to 25 HRs
Connor Rogers analyzes Matt McLain's fantasy outlook after being called up by the Reds, breaking down why he is an immediate pickup in leagues with an uptick in power and stolen base upside.