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.
Wednesday, August 2, 2017
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.
Tuesday, August 1, 2017
Edwin Diaz picks up save on Tuesday night
Diaz notched his 21st save of the season in Seattle's 8-7 win over the Rangers Tuesday night, pitching a clean ninth inning and recording two strikeouts.
Fantasy implications: The 23-year-old flame-thrower fired nine of 14 pitches for strikes, while retiring the side in order. Diaz, who had a strong July overall, now sports a 3.15 ERA and a fine 1.16 WHIP, so the closer role should remain his going forward. He has electric stuff as evidenced by his 12.61 K/9 on the season.
Fantasy implications: The 23-year-old flame-thrower fired nine of 14 pitches for strikes, while retiring the side in order. Diaz, who had a strong July overall, now sports a 3.15 ERA and a fine 1.16 WHIP, so the closer role should remain his going forward. He has electric stuff as evidenced by his 12.61 K/9 on the season.
Justin Smoak homers in Tuesday night's win
Justin Smoak blasted a two-run shot off of Mike Pelfrey that just cleared the right center field wall in the Blue Jay's 8-4 win over Texas Tuesday night. The 30-year-old first baseman also hit a single.
Fantasy implications: Smoak, an eight-year veteran who entered the Majors as a highly touted prospect, but up to this year had been a major bust, has rewarded handsomely those fantasy owners who picked him up as a flyer. In addition to hitting his team-leading 31st home run, he continues his breakout season slashing .302/.379/.601 while collecting 73 RBIs. Continue to insert him into fantasy lineups, as he shows no signs of slowing down.
Fantasy implications: Smoak, an eight-year veteran who entered the Majors as a highly touted prospect, but up to this year had been a major bust, has rewarded handsomely those fantasy owners who picked him up as a flyer. In addition to hitting his team-leading 31st home run, he continues his breakout season slashing .302/.379/.601 while collecting 73 RBIs. Continue to insert him into fantasy lineups, as he shows no signs of slowing down.
Sunday, July 30, 2017
Leonys Martin homers in his Seattle return
Leonys Martin hit a Seth Lugo pitch for a solo home run over the right center field wall in his first at-bat since being recalled to the Majors in Seattle's 9-1 win over the New York Mets on Sunday. Martin also singled and struck out twice.
Fantasy Implications: Martin was called up from Triple-A Tacoma on Sunday when Mitch Haniger was placed on the 10-day disabled list. The 29-year-old outfielder was designated for assignment on April 23 after slashing a poor .111/.172/.130 in his first 58 plate appearances, and outrighted to Tacoma after he cleared waivers on April 27. There Martin hit well (.312/.352/.506) with 24 stolen bases. He is not likely to add much fantasy value before Haniger returns. If Martin is to contribute, it will be in the steals department.
Fantasy Implications: Martin was called up from Triple-A Tacoma on Sunday when Mitch Haniger was placed on the 10-day disabled list. The 29-year-old outfielder was designated for assignment on April 23 after slashing a poor .111/.172/.130 in his first 58 plate appearances, and outrighted to Tacoma after he cleared waivers on April 27. There Martin hit well (.312/.352/.506) with 24 stolen bases. He is not likely to add much fantasy value before Haniger returns. If Martin is to contribute, it will be in the steals department.
James Paxton earns another win in July
James Paxton continued his dominance Sunday recording his sixth win of the month in Seattle's 9-1 win over the New York Mets. The 28-year-old left-hander allowed no runs, on six hits and zero walks while striking out eight in six innings of work. He was relieved in the seventh inning by Emilio Pagan.
Fantasy Implications: Paxton (11-3) is the first pitcher in Seattle franchise history to register six wins in July. In the six wins, the undisputed ace of the Mariners staff pitched 39.1 innings with an outstanding 1.38 ERA, .079 WHIP and a 46/6 K/BB ratio. His next scheduled start is on the road Friday in Kansas City against a hot Royals team that has won 10 of its last 11 games. Fantasy owners should regardless continue to play Paxton with confidence.
Fantasy Implications: Paxton (11-3) is the first pitcher in Seattle franchise history to register six wins in July. In the six wins, the undisputed ace of the Mariners staff pitched 39.1 innings with an outstanding 1.38 ERA, .079 WHIP and a 46/6 K/BB ratio. His next scheduled start is on the road Friday in Kansas City against a hot Royals team that has won 10 of its last 11 games. Fantasy owners should regardless continue to play Paxton with confidence.
Matt Davidson hits game-winning home run
Matt Davidson lined a two-run walk-off home run to center field off Cleveland reliever Bryan Shaw to propel the White Sox to a 3-1 victory over the Indians on Sunday.
Fantasy Implications: Davidson has now slugged 21homers this season in 86 games. He will most likely be a regular in the lineup following the trade of Todd Frazier to the Yankees. Although the 26-year-old corner infielder's power is enticing, there is still a lot of swing-and-miss to his game. Because of his meager .236 batting average and high 42 percent strike out rate, Davidson should be avoided to most risk-averse fantasy owners.
Fantasy Implications: Davidson has now slugged 21homers this season in 86 games. He will most likely be a regular in the lineup following the trade of Todd Frazier to the Yankees. Although the 26-year-old corner infielder's power is enticing, there is still a lot of swing-and-miss to his game. Because of his meager .236 batting average and high 42 percent strike out rate, Davidson should be avoided to most risk-averse fantasy owners.
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