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MLB: Colorado Rockies at Milwaukee Brewers

Jorge Montanez highlights the latest in saves and steals, including Devin Williams dominating and a concerning stretch for Camilo Doval.

Pickups of the Day: Ready for Rojas

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Bautista striking out opponents at high rate

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Kikuchi, France stepping up in second half

MLB: Arizona Diamondbacks at San Diego Padres

Pickups of the Day: Jam with Tommy Pham

MLB: Game One-Arizona Diamondbacks at San Diego Padres

Surging Hitters: Pham getting feisty, Rojas setting up for strong run

MLB: Milwaukee Brewers at Washington Nationals

Pickups of the Day: Turn To Stone

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Joey Votto

CIN First Baseman #19

Joey Votto (shoulder) to return in early September
Wilyer Abreu

BOS Right Fielder #86

Wilyer Abreu hits first homer in 17-1 rout
Ozzie Albies

ATL Second Baseman #1

Report: No decision yet on Ozzie Albies (hamstring)
Shohei Ohtani

LAA Starting Pitcher #17

Report: Shohei Ohtani (elbow) will continue to DH
Joey Votto

CIN First Baseman #19

Reds place 1B Joey Votto (shoulder) on 10-day IL

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Ji Hwan Bae

PIT Second Baseman #3

Ji Hwan Bae went 1-for-3 with an RBI and a stolen base in a loss to the Cubs Thursday.

Bae singled in the Pirates’ first run in the second inning and quickly stole second base but was left stranded after Ke’Bryan Hayes struck out swinging. The speedy outfielder is hitting .240/.314/.313 with 21 stolen bases and across 264 plate appearances this season.
Adbert Alzolay

CHC Starting Pitcher #73

Adbert Alzolay allowed a run to score but picked up his 20th save of the season Thursday against the Pirates.

Alzolay entered the game in the 10th inning with a runner already on second base. Bryan Reynolds grounded out, allowing the runner to move up to third before Connor Joe brought him in on a sacrifice fly to right field. Alzolay got Josh Palacios to fly out to left field, ending the threat and securing his 20th save of the season.
Andre Jackson

PIT Relief Pitcher #44

Andre Jackson yielded two runs over six innings Thursday against the Cubs.

Rob Zasrtyzny pitched the opening frame Thursday, and Jackson entered as the bulk reliever in the second inning. Both runs scored in the second inning and the 27-year-old followed that with five scoreless innings. The six-inning performance was the longest outing in Jackson’s major league career. Jackson induced six swinging strikes on 79 pitches, posting a 29 CSW rate on the night. If he appears as the bulk reliever next time out, he will face the Royals on Tuesday in Kansas City.
Justin Steele

CHC Starting Pitcher #35

Justin Steele surrendered three runs, two earned, over six innings Thursday against the Pirates.

Ji Hwan Bae singled in the Pirates’ first run in the second inning, and Josh Palacios hit a two-run homer in the third inning. Steele struck out six and walked two. He generated 12 swinging strikes on 100 pitches, posting a 26 CSW rate. Steele has been the model of consistency this season, allowing three or fewer earned runs in 22 of his 24 starts. He will look to continue the streak when he faces the Brewers on the road on Tuesday.
Merrill Kelly

ARI Starting Pitcher #29

Merrill Kelly left with hamstring tightness after throwing seven scoreless innings Thursday against the Reds.

Kelly was in the midst of one of the best starts of his career, having allowed just one hit, walked none and struck out 12 through seven innings. At 86 pitches, he had at least one more inning in him and might have had a chance to go for the shutout. Alas, the hamstring injury did him in. He’s considered day-to-day for now.
Joey Votto

CIN First Baseman #19

Reds manager David Bell said Thursday that Joey Votto (shoulder) is expected to return in early September.

It’s an extremely positive update after Votto landed on the injured list Thursday due to left shoulder discomfort. It doesn’t sound like the 39-year-old first baseman is facing an extended absence and could return to Cincinnati’s lineup as early as September 3.
Kyle Wright

ATL Starting Pitcher #30

Kyle Wright (shoulder) fired three scoreless innings on Thursday in a minor league rehab start for High-A Rome.

Wright allowed just one hit, struck out four and threw 26 pitches (23 strikes) in his rehab debut. The 27-year-old right-hander has dealt with persistent shoulder issues this season and has been on the shelf since early May. Barring any setbacks, he could return to Atlanta’s starting rotation in September.
Enrique Hernandez

LAD Second Baseman #8

Enrique Hernández homered and doubled twice Thursday as the Dodgers topped the Guardians 9-3.

This was the regularly scheduled game after last night’s suspended game ended earlier in a 6-1 victory for the Dodgers. Hernández, who also had a double in the suspended game, hit balls 401, 377 and 377 feet today. He’s up to 12 extra-base hits in 89 plate appearances for the Dodgers. He totaled 17 in 323 plate appearances with the Red Sox.
Ryan Pepiot

LAD Starting Pitcher #47

Ryan Pepiot pitched four innings in relief and struck out six against the Guardians on Thursday.

Those using Pepiot today were rewarded with a victory. It didn’t have to go that way, as Pepiot was actually the third pitcher in after Caleb Ferguson pitched a scoreless first and Ryan Yarbrough allowed two runs over three innings. The win could have gone to Yarbrough, since the Dodgers took the lead while he was in the game, but the official scorer went with the more effective pitcher instead. Alternatively, Pepiot could have qualified for a rare five-inning save had he remained in for the ninth. The Dodgers, though, went to Evan Philips then. Pepiot should be worth using in deeper mixed leagues for as long as the Dodgers treat him as a bulk guy or starter.
Gavin Williams

CLE Starting Pitcher #63

Gavin Williams was charged with seven runs — five earned — in 4 1/3 innings Thursday in a loss to the Dodgers.

Williams didn’t get much help from his defense today, and the home run he allowed to Michael Busch would have been an out or a double in most of the ballparks around the league. He struck out five and walked two, and there’s a good chance he would have turned in a quality start against a lesser team.

Marlowe, Story lead notable weekend FAAB pickups

August 14, 2023 03:37 PM

D.J. Short and Eric Samulski break down notable weekend FAAB and waiver wire pickups, including Cade Marlowe, Roman Laureano, Emerson Hancock, Trevor Story, and others.

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