It’s been a tale of two seasons for Happ, who got off to a putrid start in April with an elevated K-rate and a .189 batting average. But he steadily locked in as Wrigley Summer came on and the winds have changed. Since that rough April, Happ’s had at...

Fantasy Baseball Daily Hitting Recap: 8/28/24

Los Angeles, CA

Baltimore, MD

Corbin Burnes took the loss Wednesday, yielding one earned run on five hits while striking out four over five innings as the Orioles fell to the Dodgers 6-4. Despite the loss, Burnes maintained a solid performance, avoiding any walks and keeping his ERA at a respectable 3.23. His season-long metrics, including a 1.13 WHIP and an 8.2 K/9, suggest that he remains a reliable option in fantasy rotations, though his limited strikeout numbers in this outing might raise some eyebrows. Given his consistent season performance and strong control, Burnes should continue to be a steady presence, but fantasy managers might want to temper expectations for high strikeout totals in future outings.

Burnes Battered by Dodgers, Orioles Fall 6-4

Phoenix, AZ

Before the Diamondbacks’ series-opening game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday, manager Torey Lovullo gave an update on the status of second baseman Ketel Marte, first baseman Christian Walker, and catcher Gabriel Moreno. The three players are recovering from a high ankle sprain, a strained left oblique, and a strained adductor muscle respectively.

“So far so good”: Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo’s latest update on Ketel Marte, Christian Walker, and Gabriel Moreno encouraging

Houston, TX

Kansas City, MO

Melendez is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Astros. With lefty Framber Valdez on the mound for Houston, Melendez will yield to Dairon Blanco in left field. Melendez is 7-for-22 (.318) with a pair of homers in his last six games.

Royals' MJ Melendez: Idle against southpaw

The Nastiest Pitches from August 29th, 2024. Every morning, the We Love Baseball crew reviews the Nastiest Pitches from the previous day’s games. If you see something you think should be included here be sure to tweet @PitcherList to let us know. Or, if you’re a PL+ Member and part of our Discord, shout it out in the Nastiest Pitches channel.

The 10 Nastiest Pitches from Thursday

Yardbarker

We were victims of the reverse sweep on Wednesday night, dropping our record to 12-9 in our last 21 plays. Everyone has rough days, but not everyone can bounce back from them. Let's do just that with our three favorite K props for Thursday's MLB slate. Ryne Nelson over 5.5 Ks (+108 FanDuel)Mets at Diamondbacks, 3:40 p.m. ETNelson isn't having a great statistical season if you look at his whole body of work. The Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander ranks in the fourth percentile in whiff rate (18.1 percent) and the 26th percentile in strikeout rate (19.7 percent) this season, but he's been...

MLB strikeout props for Thu. 8/29: Great matchup for Jays' Francis

Pittsburgh, PA

Stay updated on everything baseball with our morning MLB News & Moments articles. We’ve got you covered to keep you in the know. While questions might surround the future of Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton and general manager Ben Cherington, fans in the Steel City are unlikely to get their wish of owner Bob Nutting selling the team. At least that is the opinion of Mark Cuban, the Pittsburgh native and billionaire owner of the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks. Cuban tried to purchase the Pirates in 2005, but was thwarted by then-owner Kevin McCarthy. Cuban claims the Pirates make a profit of $25 million a year by keeping their payroll low, among other things. How much will that change with a superstar young pitcher on the roster? This offseason will be very telling.

MLB News & Moments You Should Know: 8/30/2024

The Los Angeles Dodgers saw Clayton Kershaw leave in the second inning because of a bone spur in his left big toe, but their bullpen turned in a valiant effort and the offense did just enough to earn a 10-9 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Back in the lineup after...

Dodgers Highlights: Freddie Freeman, Will Smith & Shohei Ohtani Home Runs Against Diamondbacks

Awful Announcing

New York Mets analyst Keith Hernandez was highly critical of the technique of Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Adrian Del Castillo on a critical play of Wednesday night’s game between the two teams. With the game tied 4-4 in the top of the sixth inning, New York’s Pete Alonso came to the plate with one out and Read more...
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Keith Hernandez blasts catcher’s ‘la-di-da,’ ‘terrible’ effort

Seattle, WA

Garver went 2-for-5 with a two-run double in a win over the Angels on Friday. Drawing a second consecutive start for the first time since Aug. 9-10, Garver delivered his first multi-hit effort since July 26. In the process, the veteran snapped a 14-game RBI drought with his timely two-bagger, which plated Jorge Polanco and Justin Turner as part of a five-run first inning for the Mariners. Garver has now reached the 40-RBI threshold for the season and has impressively knocked 28 of his 54 hits for extra bases, but the second-highest strikeout rate of his career (31.5 percent) and a .215 BABIP are largely the culprits behind his abysmal .166/.286/.326 slash line.

Mariners' Mitch Garver: Rare offensive success Friday

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Everything you need to know to place your MLB bets and set your fantasy baseball lineups for Saturday.

Fantasy baseball Saturday advice: Kikuchi among top streamers

It took 10 runs, 10 hits and eight pitchers, but the Dodgers now sit five games ahead in the National League West. The Dodgers beat the Diamondbacks 10–9 on Friday at Chase Field. It was a battle between two teams fighting for a spot in the postseason. For the Dodgers, it came down to nearly every arm in the bullpen after Clayton Kershaw was removed in the second inning due to left big toe pain.

The Dodgers rely on the bullpen in ‘grindy win’

The Dodgers have now won four series in a row after jumping out to an early lead tonight behind a barrage of hits and then holding on late to a slim lead in a 6-3 victory over the Orioles. ======. Orioles starter Cade Povich had a bad time tonight, not...

Dodgers 6, Orioles 3: Bats tally 14 hits & go ahead early, Blake Treinen saves the day as pen holds on late

First itch Podcast: Brian Entrekin and Jake Crumpler detail everything you need every morning to update your fantasy baseball team. Tune in daily to be updated on news, injuries, pickups to consider, and today’s streamers. Subscribe: iTunes | Android | Stitcher | Spotify | Google Play | RSS. Join...

First Pitch – 8/29/24

Denver, CO

This content was writter in partnership with DataSkrive. DataSkrive leverages a combination of human expertise, machine learning, and pre-built content libraries to assemble and personalize sports content. The Baltimore Orioles (78-58) hope to avoid an upset as -164 favorites when they take on Brendan Rodgers (with homers in two straight...

Orioles vs. Rockies Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Saturday, August 31, 2024

We are now almost twenty-three weeks into the long 2024 Fantasy Baseball season, and the injury bug and underperformance trends are rampant. Do you have any of Shane Bieber, Max Scherzer, Austin Riley, Kyle Tucker, Spencer Strider, Jacob DeGrom, Ozzie Albies, Mike Trout, Ronald Acuna Jr., or other injured stars? Chances are you do, and you will be looking to fill those gaps somehow this weekend when waivers run. Who are the players who can adequately give you some level of production with your studs out of the lineup? That’s what we will focus on in this piece today.

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Week 23

Welcome back to Buy & Sell, where this week’s theme is second time’s the charm! So many struggling players this year have thrived after a demotion, that I’m almost more interested in prospects and other young players who have failed than those getting called up fresh from the minors. The results don’t lie! So let’s bet on the triumphant return and get on to the list!

Buy & Sell 8/29 – Identifying Who to Add and Who to Drop

We have endless amounts of baseball today Friday, August 30th, which means plenty of opportunities to secure ourselves a nice winning day with our MLB DFS Underdog Fantasy picks of the day. Looking for an edge today, we look at the MLB DFS projections for Lawrence Butler of the Oakland...

MLB DFS Underdog Fantasy Picks Today, 8/30: Baseball Projections + More

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	PHOENIX — Clayton Kershaw could certainly pitch again for the Los Angeles Dodgers this season, but at 36 the end of his career as an elite left-handed pitcher is obviously near its end.Pete Alonso, the Current Mr. Met, Awaits His Free Agent Fate




	Kershaw left the mound in the second inning Friday night after Corbin Carroll of the Arizona Diamondbacks hit a long home run down the right field line on a 67 mph curveball. The latest injury is a bone spur on his left big toe that made it so painful he couldn’t push off the pitching rubber with that...

For Dodgers, Kershaw’s Near the End as Ohtani  Only Just Beginning

New York City, NY

Bronx, NY

The Yankees are looking forward to some relief at first base with Anthony Rizzo potentially returning as soon as this weekend. In the meantime, DJ LeMahieu has been filling in, making his fourth consecutive start at the position during the team’s 5-2 loss to the Nationals on Wednesday. LeMahieu,...

Anthony Rizzo’s Yankees return pushes LeMahieu out of starting lineup

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Three Potential Impact Fantasy Catchers For The Stretch Run

With the fantasy playoffs fast approaching, how to approach the catcher position might be a tricky proposition for some fantasy managers. What with Willson Contreras recently...

Three Potential Impact Fantasy Catchers For The Stretch Run

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