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Ben Lively(SP-PHI): Lively took a no-decision after allowing one run on five hits and three walks with four strikeouts over six innings vs. the Pirates. Lively has quietly posted a 21:6 K:BB ratio over 21.1 innings in 2018. A .385...

In what is quickly becoming a trend, it was yet another relatively quiet week on the closer front. The "big" spend in FAAB last weekend was undoubtedly Bud Norris, but with some uncertainty still surrounding his role as of Sunday,...

Charlie Morton (SP-HOU) - The Seattle offense isn't exactly a juggernaut these days, but it was still another strong performance from Morton on Thursday. The right-hander allowed just three hits in seven shutout innings, including no walks and eight strikeouts....

Jake Arrieta (SP - PHI) Arrieta continued to prove he is worth the $75 million the Phillies paid him as he earned his second win in the 7-0 victory over the Pirates Thursday. The former Cy Young winner went seven...

Patrick Corbin, SP, ARI Corbin's incredible rise just keeps getting better as he nearly through a no-hitter against the Giants on Tuesday night, lowering his ERA to 1.65 for the season. He has a sensational 37:5 K:BB in 27.1 IP...

Nick Pivetta-Phillies-SP Nick Pivetta went 5 IP and gave up 0 ER on 5 H, 0 BB, and 2 K's against the Braves. Pivetta has been excellent to start the year. He has a four-pitch mix that works well together....

Shane Greene (DET) - Shane Greene blew his first save of the season for Detroit on Wednesday. He has converted all three of his other chances, so his owners shouldn't be overly concerned that he is in danger of losing...

Shohei Ohtani, SP, LAA Ohtani lasted just two innings against the Red Sox on Tuesday before departing with a blister on his throwing hand. After having his start pushed back two days because of weather, Ohtani struggled from the outset...

Luis Castillo (SP) CIN - Castillo's final line Monday doesn't do him much justice, as the 4 runs allowed all came on his last pitch of the game and from the bullpen. Castillo generated 18 swinging strikes in his 107...

Didi Gregorius (SS-NYY) had a huge game on Monday against the Marlins, slugging a pair of home runs as part of a 2-4 effort in which he scored three runs, logged three RBI, and walked once. Gregorius is off to...

I guess it comes down to power. He's a 20-HR guy but who knows, I might be a 20-HR guy in MLB in 2018.

Sean Manaea (OAK) - Sean Manaea turned in another quality outing on Sunday and finished with a line of 7IP, 2H, 1ER, 2BB and 4K. Manaea has actually seen his velocity drop about 1 MPH across all of his pitches,...

Noah Syndergaard: After posting a sub-3.00 ERA in each of the past two seasons with even lower FIPs and mostly sustainable peripheral statistics, Syndergaard entered the 2018 season as a lock to be an ace in any fantasy rotation as...

Alex Cobb, Baltimore Orioles - Alex Cobb made his debut for the Orioles on Saturday and well.... It didn't go well. He allowed eight runs (seven earned) over 3.2 innings while allowing 10 hits. The Red Sox crushed the ball...

Zack Godley- P- ARI- Idea- Godley has made the case in the early part of 2018 that his breakout last year was no fluke. After posting a 3.37 ERA with a 3.42 FIP and 3.32 xFIP in 2017 he has...

Robinson Cano (2B-SEA) Somehow Cano's batting average rose again. After going 1-1 with three walks and two runs scored on Friday, Cano's slash is now .424/.578/.545. Throughout his Mariners' tenure, Cano's BABIP has been in a steady decline, from .335...

Preston Tucker (OF-ATL) Tucker went 2-4 with his third home run, a 3-run shot in the Braves 4-0 victory over Cubs. Tucker, thought of as a placeholder until Ronald Acuna got the call has more than held his own slashing...

Another week in the books and we still haven't seen our first performance-induced closer role change! I can't promise that we'll keep that streak alive this week (or any week, for that matter), but it's certainly nice to go at...

Hanley Ramirez was off to a fantastic start to the year, but it may have been cooled yesterday as he exited the game following a HBP to the wrist from Sonny Gray. It didn't appear to be intentional as Gray...

Jose Martinez (1B - STL) The legend of Jose Martinez continued to grow Thursday as he went 4 for 5 with a home run and six RBI in the Cards rout of the Reds 13-4. Martinez is slashing .364/.442/.614 with...

Trea Turner-Nationals-SS Trea Turner was 2-5 with an RBI against the Braves. Turner has started slowly this year. He is hitting .217 with 1 HR, 4 R, 4 RBI, 5 SB. Turner has been hitting sixth in the Nationals lineup,...

Lance McCullers, SP, HOU McCullers started Wednesday's outing with 3 shutout innings, but things unraveled in the 4th when he allowed 8 ER's on 3 BB's and 5 hits. He still finished with 6 K's in 3.2 IP, but also...

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Cubs second baseman Javier Baez went 2-for-4 with a pair of solo homers in Tuesday's home opener vs. the Pirates. During his first at-bat in the second inning, Baez belted the first pitch he saw from Ivan Nova into the...

Greg Holland (RP-STL) - Holland has been added to the Cardinals' active roster and he is expected to immediately take over as the team's closer. This obviously isn't good news for Jordan Hicks, Bud Norris, and the rest of the...

Josh Donaldson(3B-TOR): The slugger went 1-for-4 with a grand slam and a walk against the Orioles. Likely due to an ailing shoulder that has been plaguing him in the early going, the Jays gave Donaldson a look at 1B last...

Shohei Otani(SP-LAA): The hurler moved to 2-0 after allowing one hit and one walk with 12 strikeouts over seven scoreless innings vs. the Athletics. Ohtani retired 19 straight batters as he continues to impress after an abysmal spring. He now...

Colin Moran (3B) PIT - One of the players we highlighted on Sirius Sunday morning was Moran, who appears to have been a part of the "flyball revolution" in the relative obscurity of AAA Indianapolis last year. I must confess,...

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Eric Hosmer- 1B- SD- Idea- Hosmer had a very productive season against RH pitching last season, with a slash line of .335/.410/.528 against them. Her normally performs much better against RH than southpaws. Charlie Morton had a season of reverse...

Miguel Andujar picked up his first hit of the 2018 campaign on Saturday against the Orioles. In the wake of Brandon Drury landing on the DL, the 23 year-old should see regular time at third for the Yankees over the...

Preston Tucker (ATL) Another modestly productive game for Preston Tucker (1-2, BB, R, RBI), but as the Braves' outfielder continues to put up good numbers, fantasy owners need to beware. This is somewhat of a mirage. Tucker is benefiting from...

Despite the seemingly endless news of rocky performances or new injuries from closers, we're escaping the first full week of the regular season relatively unscathed (sorry Knebel owners) compared to the last several seasons. That's a good thing - smile...

Manny Machado: After a slow start to the season, Machado launched a pair of home runs in Friday's game against the Yankees and should continue to heat up over the course of the season. Machado posted a relatively disappointing 2017...

David Price (SP - BOS) Veteran lefty David Price did not factor in the decision as the Red Sox edged his former team, the Rays 3-2 in 12 innings Thursday. Price went seven innings, allowing zero runs on three hits,...

George Springer-Astros-OF George Springer was 0-4 with a strikeout in the Astros win against the Orioles. Springer has had a slow start out of the gate. He is hitting .214 with 1 HR, 4 R, and 5 RBI. His walk...