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    Gallen's on a Roll

    Jeremy Pena's Cold Streak and Improvements from Zac Gallen, Max Muncy, and Andrew Vaugn.

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    Is Triston McKenzie a fantasy ace? - August 20, 2022

    Kevin Gausman pitched a gem against the Yankees on Friday, tossing seven scoreless innings with four hits and one walk while striking out seven. Gausman dominated New York's reeling lineup at Yankee Stadium, throwing 58 of his 86 pitches for...

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    Stripling Strong in Return - Aug 18, 2022

    Ross Stripling, SP, TOR Stripling had a triumphant return from the IL on Wednesday, allowing just 1 hit and 0 BB's in 6.1 shutout innings against the Orioles, while striking out 7. Stripling spent some time in the bullpen earlier...

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    Hail to the ageless Johnny Cueto - August 16th, 2022

    Johnny Cueto (P - CWS) - Cueto baffled the Astros for 8 innings on Monday, allowing 6 hits and 2 runs (1 earned) despite only striking out 3. That's Cueto's 9th straight QS, and through 16 starts he's allowed more...

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    Naylor's Breakout and Young Upside Pitchers

    Josh Naylor's Breakout, Braxton Garrett, Brady Singer, Shane Bieber, and Aaron Ashby

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    Mookie Betts powers Dodgers to 12th straight win - August 14, 2022

    Mookie Betts paced the Dodgers' 13-3 rout of the Royals on Saturday, going 3-for-4 with a solo homer and two runs scored. Betts led Los Angeles to its 12th straight win with a huge game from the leadoff spot, setting...

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    Josh Naylor Has Arrived - August 13, 2022

    Josh Naylor (1B-CLE) went 2-5 with a 2-run blast against Toronto on Friday. In what has easily been his strongest big-league season, the 25 year-old now boasts a .271 average to go with 15 homers, 56 RBI, and 3 stolen...

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    Paul Goldschmidt continues to build MVP case - August 12, 2022

    Paul Goldschmidt went 3-for-5 with a double, a homer, two runs, and three RBIs against the Rockies on Thursday. After a quiet pair of games at Coors Field, Goldschmidt erupted in the series finale slugfest by falling a triple shy...

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    The latest member of a Brave new world - August 11, 2022

    Vaughn Grissom (2B/SS - ATL) - It was a heck of a debut for 21 year old Vaughn Grissom, who went 2-4 with a HR and a SB while starting at 2B on Wednesday for the Braves. Grissom has done...

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    This Cole is on Fire - Aug 9, 2022

    Cole Irvin, SP, OAK Irvin had a strong outing against the Angels on Monday, allowing just 1 ER on 5 hits in 8 IP with 6 K's and no BB's. Irvin has been on quite a roll lately, posting a...

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    What's wrong with Giolito?

    Ke'Bryan Hayes-Pirates-3B Ke'Bryan Hayes was 1-5 with an HR (6) against the Orioles. Hayes is hitting .246 with 6 HR, 42 R, 34 RBI, and 12 SB in 98 GP. Not much has changed about his profile since last year....

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    Franmil Reyes- Coming Soon to a Ballpark Near You?- August 7, 2022

    Franmil Reyes- OF- CLE- FYI- The Guardians designated Reyes for assignment yesterday in order to clear a spot on their 40-man roster for RP Jake Jewell. Reyes slugged 30 homers a year ago and hit 9 in 280 PAs with...

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    The Woes of Castellanos - August 6th, 2022

    Nick Castellanos, OF, PHI Castellanos went 1 for 4 with a two-run homer in the Phillies' win over the Nats on Friday night. The struggling vet now has two homers in his past three contests and seven hits in his...

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    Power Bats Struggle (Cruz and Gorman) + Veteran Starters

    Rookie Hitters and Veteran Pitchers

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    Alcantara Goes The Distance (Again) - August 4, 2022

    Sandy Alcantara fired a complete-game shutout against the Reds on Wednesday, scattering six hits and one walk while striking out three. It was an efficient outing for Alcantara, who threw 75 of his 105 pitches for strikes and induced a...

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    Player Notes: Trade Deadline Edition, August 3, 2022

    Tyler Mahle, SP (MIN) In my opinion, the Tyler Mahle move creates the biggest fantasy impact of the deadline. It's not that Mahle was the best player traded, but he should get the biggest boost among all players dealt. Why?...

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    Players on the Move - Aug 2, 2022

    Frankie Montas, SP, NYY Montas was traded to the Yankees on Monday alongside reliever Lou Trivino, ending the right-hander's 6-year tenure with the A's. Montas has been excellent this season with a 3.18 ERA, 3.21 xFIP, and 109:28 K:BB though...

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    Fantasy Baseball News - August 1, 2022

    Hunter Renfroe went 4-for-4 with a two-run homer against the Red Sox on Sunday, accounting for both of the Brewers' runs in their 7-2 loss at Fenway Park. Renfroe was pretty much the only bright spot for Milwaukee on Sunday...

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    Carpenter Continues to Mash - July 31, 2022

    Matt Carpenter (OF-NYY) went 1-3 with a walk and a solo shot against Kansas City on Saturday. The 36 year-old has seemingly rejuvenated his career in New York, as he now boasts a .311 average to go with 15 dingers...

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    Fantasy Baseball News - July 30, 2022

    Aaron Judge powered the Yankees to another win on Friday, going 3-for-5 with two homers and six RBIs in an 11-5 rout of the Royals. New York was actually losing before erupting for eight runs in the bottom of the...

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    Young AL Central Arms Taking Off

    Young AL Central Arms Taking Off

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    Clase is Class - July 28th, 2022

    Emmanuel Clase, RP, CLE Clase collected his 21st save of the season with a three up three down 9th inning in Boston. The 24-year-old hasn't given up a hit or a run in his last seven outings and has been...

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    Lopez's Velo Bump - July 27, 2022

    Pablo Lopez, SP (MIA) Lopez rebounded from a poor start against Texas last week to deliver one of his best performances of the season on Tuesday. The Marlins' righty struck out 11 batters without walking anyone in seven one-run innings....

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    Fantasy Baseball News - July 26, 2022

    Nick Lodolo cruised to a win over the Marlins on Monday, limiting Miami to a pair of unearned runs on five hits and two walks with nine strikeouts over six innings. The 24-year-old rookie southpaw evened his record at 3-3...

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    Young starters turning it around

    Young starters turning it around (Keller and Detmers) with breakout hitters (Hoerner and Gurriel Jr.)

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    Manoah Continues to Wow- July 24, 2022

    Alek Manoah- P- TOR- Great Player- Manoah threw his 16th quality start in 19 outings this season and ran his record to 11-4. He allowed 1 run on 7 hits in 6 IP while striking out 7 and walking no...

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    Fantasy Baseball News - July 23, 2022

    Aaron Judge slugged the Yankees to a 7-6 win over the Orioles on Friday, going 2-for-4 with two home runs and four RBIs. Judge broke the scoreless tie with a three-run blast in the top of the third, then swatted...

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    Players to Target - July 22, 2022

    Alex Cobb, SP, SF Cobb turned in a mediocre 4.09 ERA and 1.29 WHIP in 14 first half starts, but the underlying numbers portray a much more promising forecast. Cobb posted a 2.94 xFIP, buoyed by an elite 62.9% GB%...

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    Fantasy Baseball News - July 17, 2022

    Aaron Judge went 3-for-3 with two homers, three runs, three RBIs, and a walk against the Red Sox on Saturday. Judge paced New York's 14-1 massacre of Boston with his MLB-leading 32nd and 33rd dingers of the season. He also...

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    Marlins SP Max Meyer Set to Make MLB Debut - July 16, 2022

    Max Meyer (SP-MIA) is expected to get the call to make his big-league debut against the Phillies at home on Saturday afternoon. The 23 year-old righty missed about a month of action earlier this season because of ulnar nerve irritation...

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    Royals Rookies Run the Show - July 15, 2022

    Nate Eaton, 3B, KC Eaton made his MLB debut against the Blue Jays on Thursday, and he didn't disappoint, going 1-4 with his 1st MLB homerun. With 10 Royals players unavailable for the team's series in Toronto, the team relied...

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    The Gray Man - July 14th, 2022

    Jon Gray (SP - TEX) - Gray continued his run of solid pitching on Wednesday with a phenomenal outing against the hapless A's: 7 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 9 K. Since the beginning of June, Gray is...

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    Edwin's Reign - July 12, 2022

    Edwin Diaz, RP (NYM)Diaz struck out the side in the 9th to secure his 19th save. It was his ninth straight successful save opportunity and fourth straight perfect inning. The hard-throwing veteran hasn't allowed a run in his last 10...

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    Alex Wood's Friend- Regression to the Mean- July 11, 2022

    Alex Wood- P- SF- Hot- Wood is due some regression to the mean and he got some yesterday. He didn't allow a hit until the 6th inning and ended up allowing 3 hits and walking 1 while striking out 8...

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    Fantasy Baseball News - July 10, 2022

    Johnny Cueto earned the win after blanking the Tigers for eight innings on Saturday afternoon, limiting Detroit to five hits and no walks with five strikeouts. Cueto turned in a vintage performance, taking advantage of a juicy home matchup against...

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    Mancini's Due - July 9th, 2022

    Trey Mancini, OF, BAL Mancini hit a walk-off single to complete the Orioles' comeback against the Angels on Friday night. He finished the night 2 for 5 and is now riding a seven-game hitting streak. After a down 2021 season,...