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Fantasy baseball: Sticking with slumping superstars

Twenty days of the 2024 season are now in the books, and players’ year-to-date statistics look overly dramatic in that small sample, relative to how they will come season’s end. Universal No. 1 overall pick Ronald Acuna Jr. has yet to hit a home run, after hitting 41 last season. Rotisserie first rounder and top-25 […]

Zach McKinstry accounts for six runs allowed in Tigers’ loss

DETROIT — Third baseman Zach McKinstry accounted for six runs allowed in a bizarre 12th inning, as the Tigers dropped a lengthy 11-5 decision to the Minnesota Twins in the opening game of a doubleheader on Saturday. Stuck in a 4-4 game in the 12th, the Twins took advantage of a bases-loaded walk and a […]

Fantasy baseball: Bullpen bonanza leads waiver wire picks

Between the injuries to Devin Williams (stress fractures in his back), Jhoan Duran (strained right oblique), Paul Sewald (strained left oblique) and Jordan Romano (right elbow inflammation), and Alex Lange‘s demotion from the role in Detroit, one-sixth of the league’s jobs have already changed hands. Predictably, the mad scramble for available saves has therefore dominated […]

O’s Gunnar Henderson, Adley Rutschman among MLB contract renewals

They’re among 12 players across the major leagues whose salaries were set by teams. Henderson will make $756,200 while in the major leagues this season and $361,600 in the unlikely event he is optioned to the minors. A unanimous pick for AL Rookie of the Year, the infielder hit .255 with 28 homers, 82 RBIs […]

Fantasy baseball: Head-to-head points mock draft

The 2024 fantasy baseball season is here! Get the group together, or start a brand new tradition. Join or start a league for free >> Default rosters include 16 starters: seven pitchers of any kind along with a C, 1B, 2B, 3B, SS, three outfielders and a utility player (can be any position, and is […]

Astros lose no-hitter in 8th, then fall to Tigers on walk-off

More Teams. More Games. Parker Meadows walks off a 3-run homer that caps off a 4-1 Tigers comeback win vs. the Astros. (1:02) DETROIT — Rookie Parker Meadows hit his first career homer with two out in the ninth inning, lifting the Detroit Tigers to a 4-1 win over the Houston Astros on Friday night. […]

Phillies’ Michael Lorenzen throws no-hitter vs. Nationals

PHILADELPHIA — Michael Lorenzen threw the 14th no-hitter in Philadelphia Phillies history, a dazzling performance in only his second start with his new team, which beat the Washington Nationals 7-0 on Wednesday night. Lorenzen, 31, struck out five, walked four and improved to 2-0 since he was acquired from Detroit at the trade deadline for […]

Astros’ Framber Valdez blanks Guardians for MLB’s 3rd no-hitter

HOUSTON — Framber Valdez threw the 16th no-hitter in Houston Astros history in a 2-0 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday night. Hours after the Astros reacquired ace Justin Verlander from the New York Mets, Valdez allowed just one baserunner on a walk in the fifth inning, but still faced the minimum thanks to […]

Matt Manning, Jason Foley, Alex Lange combine for Tigers no-hitter

DETROIT — Matt Manning wasn’t upset about being pulled while pitching a no-hitter. He said he didn’t even realize it until someone told him in the dugout. “I had no idea,” he said. “I was like, ‘well, dang,’” By the time the game was over, everyone at Comerica Park knew what Manning and relievers Jason […]

MLB Power Rankings: Can this red-hot AL team catch the Rays?

The Rangers have continued their climb up our weekly power rankings and have now usurped the Dodgers for the No. 2 spot, with the Rays holding steadfast at No. 1. But, with the roll Texas has been on as of late and its historic run differential, does it deserve to have the top spot? Meanwhile, […]

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