Kyle Seager smacked a solo home run, his 15th dinger of the year, over the right field wall Thursday night as the Mariners fell to Kansas City 6-4. Seager went hitless in his other three at-bats.
Fantasy implications: The Seattle third baseman has been productive as of late. In his last 24 games, Seager is slashing .284/.356/.568 with five homers, 10 doubles, and 11 RBIs. He continues to have value in all fantasy formats.
Friday, August 4, 2017
Emilio Pagan takes loss Thursday night
Emilio Pagan (0-2) took the loss after allowing three runs (two earned) and two hits, including a solo homer in the eighth inning to Brandon Moss, as Seattle fell to the Royals 6-4 Thursday night in Kansas City. Pagan did not strike out or walk any of the 10 batters he faced in two complete innings of work.
Fantasy Implications: Pagan's body of work this season has earned manager Scott Servais' trust in placing him in some high leverage situations. The 26-year-old righty had given up just one run in his previous 21.1 innings of relief. For the year, Pagan has an impressive 2.77 ERA, 0.88 WHIP, 9.0 K/9, 2.1 BB/9, and 0.7 HR/9. Consider Thursday's performance a slight hiccup on Pagan's resume.
Fantasy Implications: Pagan's body of work this season has earned manager Scott Servais' trust in placing him in some high leverage situations. The 26-year-old righty had given up just one run in his previous 21.1 innings of relief. For the year, Pagan has an impressive 2.77 ERA, 0.88 WHIP, 9.0 K/9, 2.1 BB/9, and 0.7 HR/9. Consider Thursday's performance a slight hiccup on Pagan's resume.
Miguel Gonzalez hammered in Thursday night outing
Miguel Gonzalez (5-10) was totally ineffective Thursday night, suffering the loss in the White Sox 9-5 defeat to Boston. The 33-year-old starter lasted only 1.2 innings surrendering seven runs (all earned) on seven hits, while striking out none and walking none.
Fantasy implications: Gonzalez was pounded continually and often by the Red Sox. Four of Boston's hits were for extra-bases, including a pair of two-run homers hit by Rafael Devers and Mookie Betts. His last seven starts tell how feckless the Gonzalez has been lately. During this time, the right-hander has compiled a 1-5 record, while recording an abysmal 6.63 ERA, 1.83 WHIP, 4.4 K/9, 4.2 BB/9, and 1.7 HR/9. It would be wise to keep him out of fantasy lineups when he is next scheduled to pitch next Wednesday against the league-best Houston offense in Chicago .
Fantasy implications: Gonzalez was pounded continually and often by the Red Sox. Four of Boston's hits were for extra-bases, including a pair of two-run homers hit by Rafael Devers and Mookie Betts. His last seven starts tell how feckless the Gonzalez has been lately. During this time, the right-hander has compiled a 1-5 record, while recording an abysmal 6.63 ERA, 1.83 WHIP, 4.4 K/9, 4.2 BB/9, and 1.7 HR/9. It would be wise to keep him out of fantasy lineups when he is next scheduled to pitch next Wednesday against the league-best Houston offense in Chicago .
Thursday, August 3, 2017
Nicky Delmonico hits his first Major League home run
Nicky Delmonico hit his first Major League home run Thursday night, a three run shot off of Rick Porcello, in the White Sox 9-5 loss to Boston. Delmonico also singled, scored twice, and struck out once in four at bats. He misplayed a routine Rafael Devers fly ball in left field in the second inning for
an error, but redeemed himself on the same play by gunning down Hanley
Ramirez at the plate.
Fantasy Implications: The 25-year-old third baseman played left field in his first three games with Chicago, after he was called up Tuesday from Triple-A Charlotte because of injuries to outfielders Avisail Garcia (thumb) and Willy Garcia (concussion). Delmonico became property of the White Sox February 13, 2015 when he was released by the Brewers following a 50-game suspension for amphetamine use. He is not considered a significant prospect, and will be battling for playing time with Alen Hanson. He is not fantasy relevant, and most likely will be sent down to Triple-A when either Garcia is activated from the disabled list.
Fantasy Implications: The 25-year-old third baseman played left field in his first three games with Chicago, after he was called up Tuesday from Triple-A Charlotte because of injuries to outfielders Avisail Garcia (thumb) and Willy Garcia (concussion). Delmonico became property of the White Sox February 13, 2015 when he was released by the Brewers following a 50-game suspension for amphetamine use. He is not considered a significant prospect, and will be battling for playing time with Alen Hanson. He is not fantasy relevant, and most likely will be sent down to Triple-A when either Garcia is activated from the disabled list.
James Pazos sharp in relief Wednesday night
James Pazos pitched 1.1 innings of scoreless ball Wednesday night in the Mariners 5-1 loss to the Rangers. He allowed one hit, a leadoff single to Carlos Gomez in the seventh inning. The former Yankee also struck out two and walked none.
Fantasy Implications: Pazos struggled mightily in the month of July. In nine relief appearances, the 26-year-old lefty gave up 13 hits and seven earned runs through 6.1 innings of work to register an ugly 9.95 ERA and 2.68 WHIP. Manager Scott Servais and pitching coach Mel Stottlemyre have encouraged Pazos recently to use his slider more frequently to set up his mid-to-upper 90's fastball. His season's impressive 10.84 K/9 may be helpful in AL-only and deep mixed formats.
Fantasy Implications: Pazos struggled mightily in the month of July. In nine relief appearances, the 26-year-old lefty gave up 13 hits and seven earned runs through 6.1 innings of work to register an ugly 9.95 ERA and 2.68 WHIP. Manager Scott Servais and pitching coach Mel Stottlemyre have encouraged Pazos recently to use his slider more frequently to set up his mid-to-upper 90's fastball. His season's impressive 10.84 K/9 may be helpful in AL-only and deep mixed formats.
Wednesday, August 2, 2017
Ariel Miranda takes loss Wednesday night
Ariel Miranda (7-5) took the loss Wednesday evening surrendering five runs (four earned), on seven hits, while striking out five batters and walking none in Seattle's 5-1 defeat against Texas.
The 28-year-old Cuban southpaw continues to get done in by the long ball, giving up solo homers to Delino DeShields and Joey Gallo, and a two-run shot to Elvis Andrus. He has a serviceable 1.15 WHIP and 7.3 K/9. However, with his severe case of gopheritis (1.9 HR/9), Miranda's ERA is not likely to dip below four despite his decent command. His next scheduled start is in Oakland on Tuesday.
The 28-year-old Cuban southpaw continues to get done in by the long ball, giving up solo homers to Delino DeShields and Joey Gallo, and a two-run shot to Elvis Andrus. He has a serviceable 1.15 WHIP and 7.3 K/9. However, with his severe case of gopheritis (1.9 HR/9), Miranda's ERA is not likely to dip below four despite his decent command. His next scheduled start is in Oakland on Tuesday.
Tim Anderson collects two hits on Wednseday
Tim Anderson went 2-5 with a triple and a single Wednesday afternoon in the White Sox 5-1 loss to the Blue Jays. He also struck out three times in his other three plate appearances.
The 23-year-old shortstop is floundering in his second Major League campaign. Besides his modest counting stats (nine home runs, 29RBIs, 38 runs and six steals), his meager .235/.256/.353 affirms his struggles. Chicago has invested six years in Anderson, so manager Rick Renteria is likely to give him a long leash. Fantasy owners do not have to do the same. Anderson is best left to AL-only and deep formats.
The 23-year-old shortstop is floundering in his second Major League campaign. Besides his modest counting stats (nine home runs, 29RBIs, 38 runs and six steals), his meager .235/.256/.353 affirms his struggles. Chicago has invested six years in Anderson, so manager Rick Renteria is likely to give him a long leash. Fantasy owners do not have to do the same. Anderson is best left to AL-only and deep formats.
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