There are a few new names on the list this week, but two of the more interesting ones are Ryan Walker and Justin Martinez. With 24.5% K-BB and 32.6% CSW rates, as well as a 2.60 SIERA on the season, Walker as a full time closer might be a top 5 closing option right now. He is the Giants closer for now, but it’s not out of the realm of possibility Doval returns in a few weeks and gets a chance to take his job back. For now, Walker is worth the add in almost all formats as long as he is the teams closer.

Closing Time 8/13: Ranking the Top 30 Closers Every Tuesday

Phoenix, AZ

The Arizona Diamondbacks sent Alek Thomas down to Triple-A on Wednesday, hoping he can return to the hitting form that made him a standout during the postseason last year. Thomas, who is 24 years old, was the team’s starting center fielder at the start of the season but missed about three months after straining his left hamstring in the opening week. Since coming back, he has hit .191 with three home runs and 17 RBIs.

Arizona Diamondbacks demote outfielder Alek Thomas to Triple-A and promote infielder Blaze Alexander

Baltimore, MD

BALTIMORE – In their season-long search for more offensive punch, the Nationals tonight found plenty of it from one key piece of their long-term plan and one unexpected new piece of the puzzle who might just play his way into the long-term plan if he keeps this up. Behind...

Young bats lead the way in Nats' rout of Orioles (updated)

Saint Petersburg, FL

The Tampa Bay Rays had a very interesting trade deadline. After being identified as sellers, the Rays parted ways with several costly players such as Randy Arozarena, Isaac Paredes, and Zach Eflin. Along with some other major league talent from infield depth and their bullpen, the Rays are now positioned to finish 2024 out of the playoff picture.

Christopher Morel and the Rays’ Unique Trade Deadline

Atlanta, GA

Athlon Sports

The Atlanta Braves have arguably been the most injury-plagued team in the MLB this season. They have a long list of injuries, including players such as Ozzie Albies, Ronald Acuna Jr., Spencer Strider, Huascar Ynoa, A.J. Minter and Reynaldo Lopez, among others. Yet, somehow, they are still in ...

Braves Injury Woes Take Another Turn With Latest Development

Tampa, FL

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Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Three men and a woman have been arrested on murder charges in connection with the fatal shooting of Charles Jones , a Jacksonville rapper known as Julio Foolio,” outside a hotel in Tampa.

4 arrested in slaying of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio

ClutchPoints

The Baltimore Orioles have been, and will continue to be without superstar closer Felix Bautista this season. Even though Bautista will remain out for the rest of 2024, he just took a huge step in his rehab. For the first time since Bautista underwent Tommy John surgery in October, he threw off of a mound […]
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Orioles get encouraging Felix Bautista update

Pittsburgh, PA

San Diego, CA

SAN DIEGO -- Michael King pitched six sharp innings, Manny Machado drove in two runs and David Peralta homered as the San Diego Padres beat Pittsburgh 3-0 on Tuesday night to hand the Pirates their ninth straight loss. The Padres won for the 18th time in 21 games since July...

Michael King, Manny Machado and David Peralta help Padres send Pirates to 9th straight loss, 3-0

Cincinnati, OH

Blake Dunn extended his hit streak to eight games for Louisville, Chase Petty struck out nine in a career high seven innings pitched in Chattanooga’s win, Leo Balcazar extended his hit streak to 14 games in Dayton’s blowout win, Ariel Almonte hit his 19th home run for Daytona, Anielson Buten extended his hit streak to eight for the DSL Reds, and Juan Brown pushed his hit streak to start his career to eight in the DSL Rojos win.

Cincinnati Reds Minor League Game Review: August 15, 2024

The Dynasty Performance Report is a regular series, highlighting each position and providing insight into the risers and fallers of both the major leagues and prospects. The Inaugural Major League Report for the 2024 season will set the foundation for this monthly series. Each month, I will provide a brief recap of the players outlined in the previous edition of the article, followed by players who I’ve identified as current risers and fallers. If you’re prospect-focused, a minor league edition of this report will also run monthly.

Dynasty Performance Report: Major League Outfielders 5.0

Atlanta Braves On SI

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker had a positive update on Jorge Soler's hamstring injury.

Braves Receive Positive Jorge Soler Injury Update

San Francisco, CA

Matt Chapman -- with a slugging percentage of .500 in his past 10 games, including two home runs) -- will be in action for the San Francisco Giants versus the Atlanta Braves, with Max Fried on the mound, on August 15 at 3:45 PM ET. Watch MLB, other live sports...

MLB Home Run Props for Thursday, August 15: Matt Chapman vs. the Braves

Saint Louis, MO

The Associated Press

CINCINNATI (AP) — TJ Friedl homered twice on his 29th birthday, Jonathan India also hit two home runs and drove in four runs and the Cincinnati Reds completed a three-game sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals with a 9-2 victory Wednesday night. Friedl and Barry Larkin — on April...

Friedl homers twice on 29th birthday, Reds rout the Cardinals 9-2 to sweep series

Denver, CO

Eugenio Suárez powered the Diamondbacks to an 11-4 win over the Rockies on Wednesday, smashing his first grand slam since the 2018 All-Star season. Suárez’s sixth-inning blast not only cleared the bases but also helped extend Arizona’s winning streak to a season-high six games. Thank you...

Eugenio Suarez: “I just wanted to send a message”

What a wild ride it’s been for Jake McCarthy the past three seasons. In 2022, he finished fourth in NL Rookie of the Year voting, seemingly the right fielder of the future for the Arizona Diamondbacks. It wasn’t the kind of performance that would make anyone think that he — and not Corbin Carroll — was Arizona’s franchise player. But it was the kind of performance that could tempt inveterate contrarians into saying, “You know, Carroll gets all the attention, but McCarthy is the one who really makes this team tick.”

Jake McCarthy Fights the BABIP Monster

BALTIMORE (AP) — Andrés Chaparro doubled three times in his big league debut, almost overshadowing another four-hit game by rookie James Wood as the Washington Nationals beat the Baltimore Orioles 9-3 on Tuesday night. Chaparro became the fourth player in major league history with at least three doubles...

Andrés Chaparro hits 3 doubles in MLB debut, James Wood adds 4 hits as Nationals rout Orioles 9-3

The theme for this edition is ’slumping players who mashed tonight,’ especially those who play the keystone. India is our prime example. Hitting just .224 through the end of May, India went nuts in June with a .380 batting average and .454 OBP, which earned him a leadoff spot in the lineup. He’d follow that up with a .207 BA in July, though, and a .163 thus far in August. So to this point, he’s basically been worth rostering for about a month.

Fantasy Baseball Daily Hitting Recap: 8/14/24

Chicago, IL

Bronx, NY

New York Post

CHICAGO — The dictionary definition for “manufactured run” might now have to include Oswaldo Cabrera’s headshot.

With the Yankees’ offense sputtering, trailing 2-1 in the top of the seventh inning against the White Sox on Wednesday, Cabrera provided a much-needed jolt of energy.

After hitting a leadoff single off reliever Justin Anderson, Cabrera swiped second base.



 Then, the 25-year-old laced up his cleats and didn’t look back.

Alex Verdugo launched a ball deep into the right-field gap. Dominic Fletcher raced from right field and made a lunging grab but fell over center fielder Luis Robert Jr. in the process.

Examining Aaron Judge’s path to...

Oswaldo Cabrera’s key hustle play sparks Yankees’ comeback

Los Angeles, CA

The Los Angeles Dodgers continued to put on a power display at American Family Field by hitting four home runs in a 7-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers. Their offensive explosion began with Will Smith’s solo home run in the second inning that put L.A. ahead 1-0. The home run was Smith’s first since July 6 as he’s been mired in a prolonged skid.

Dodgers Highlights: Will Smith, Shohei Ohtani, Gavin Lux & Andy Pages Home Runs Vs. Brewers

Atlanta recalled Herget from Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday. The right-hander was optioned to Triple-A in late July but will rejoin the big club ahead of Tuesday's contest in San Francisco. Herget has made six appearances in the majors this season and has a 4.82 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 10:3 K:BB across 9.1 innings.

Braves' Jimmy Herget: Back in majors

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Fantasy Baseball Daily Hitting Recap: 8/12/24

Hovering around an ADP of 100, it wouldn’t be a stretch to say Spencer Steer had a bit to prove this season, but he’s more than...

Fantasy Baseball Daily Hitting Recap: 8/12/24

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