Community Picks: Houston 0% vs Seattle 0%

Edwin Encarnacion capped Seattle's seven-run sixth inning with a three-run homer, Mike Leake pitched his first complete game since 2015 and the Mariners stopped a four-game losing streak Wednesday night with a 14-1 rout of the Houston Astros. Seattle won for just the fourth time in 20 games thanks to five homers and an outstanding performance from Leake (5-6). Domingo Santana got Seattle's big inning started with a two-run homer, his first at home since April 27. Continue to Article

June 06, 2019 2:37:am EST

Managing and maximizing your pitching ratios is paramount to putting together a successful fantasy baseball season. Andy Behrens offers up three suggestions who can help. First up is Jimmy Nelson, who is finally being called up and is set to make his first start since 2017 against the Marlins on Wednesday night. Continue to Article

June 05, 2019 7:43:pm EST

Free agent left-hander Dallas Keuchel is closing in on an agreement with the New York Yankees, MLB Network indicated Tuesday, with the St. Louis Cardinals, Minnesota Twins and Houston Astros thought to be left in the wake of the American League East leaders. New York hasn't had ace right-hander Luis Severino all season, and James Paxton and CC Sabathia each spent time on the injured list. Unsigned since free agency opened in November 2018, Keuchel turned down two deals from the Astros and had initial interest from the Atlanta Braves. Continue to Article

June 04, 2019 9:27:pm EST

In this week's round of hitter pickup offerings, fantasy baseball expert Andy Behrens suggests a multi-positional Angel, a slugging catcher, and a speed-demon in Houston. First up is David Fletcher, who possesses double-digit power and speed potential, not to mention the great batting average value he provides. Well, there's value to be found, and this time Andy travels to the fantasy wasteland of Miami to point out that Jorge Alfaro — who Philly sent to the Marlins as part of the J.T. Realmuto deal — is available in 65 percent of leagues. Continue to Article

June 04, 2019 8:32:pm EST