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  • Ian Happ hits rare opposite-field homer in loss
    Ian Happ had a two-run homer and a bases-loaded walk Friday to supply three of the Cubs’ four runs against the Reds.

    Advice: Happ’s 364-foot homer, hit as a left-hander to the most generous part of Wrigley in left-center, was his first to the opposite field since 2022. He has four homers in six games after totaling just two in 47 games to start the year. Rotoworld Yesterday, 2:40 pm
    Ian HappCHC - OF
    L, 6-7 @NYM
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  • Records first steal in loss
    Crawford went 0-for-2 with two walks and a stolen base in a loss to the Astros on Thursday.

    Advice: The veteran shortstop was one of only two Mariners to reach base multiple times on a quiet night for the team's offense. Crawford also snagged his first steal of the campaign and has reached safely in eight of 11 games since his return from the IL, but he still carries a paltry .208/.301/.328 slash line across 143 plate appearances for the season. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 7:30 am
     
  • Launches game-winning homer
    Martinez went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Thursday's win over the Diamondbacks.

    Advice: The 36-year-old DH came up big for the Mets, breaking a 2-2 tie in the bottom of the eighth inning by crushing the first pitch he saw from Ryan Thompson to straightaway center field. Martinez is settling into a groove, slashing .279/.323/.508 over his last 15 games with five doubles, three homers and nine RBI, but his 36.9 percent strikeout rate during that time is still worrisome. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 7:15 am
     
  • Earns seventh win
    Rodon (7-2) picked up the win over the Angels on Thursday, allowing three runs on three hits and one walk over six-plus innings. He struck out five.

    Advice: Rodon ran through the Angels' lineup for most of the night, surrendering one run over the first six frames while producing five 1-2-3 innings. However, the veteran lefty would run into trouble in the seventh after allowing the first three batters to reach, paving the way for Ian Hamilton to take over in relief. Rodon has won each of his last five starts, posting a 26:6 K:BB over that stretch. He's also logged quality starts in five straight outings. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 6:22 am
     
  • Zach Eflin throws bullpen session Thursday
    Zach Eflin (back) threw a bullpen session on Thursday.

    Advice: Eflin threw 26 pitches before Thursday’s series finale against the Athletics. He has another bullpen session scheduled for this Sunday. If all goes well, Eflin could return to the Rays rotation as early as next week. Rotoworld Yesterday, 6:14 am
     
  • Logan O’Hoppe hits solo homer in loss to Yankees
    Logan O’Hoppe hit a solo homer in a loss to the Yankees on Thursday.

    Advice: O’Hoppe gave the Angels a 1-0 lead with a solo blast off Carlos Rodón in the fourth. The second-year backstop has gone deep seven times with a decent — if a bit boring — .259/.311/.429 slash in 2024. Rotoworld Thursday, 9:24 pm
     
  • Carlos Rodón allows three over six in win over Angels
    Carlos Rodón gave up three runs over six innings to pick up a win Thursday over the Angels.

    Advice: Rodón allowed just one run over the first six innings, but a pair of runs were charged to him in the seventh to turn an excellent start into a solid if unspectacular effort. The southpaw struck out five and walked one, and he’s still the owner of a 3.09 effort for his troubles in 2024. Rodón will get another chance to pitch Wednesday against the Twins. Rotoworld Thursday, 9:24 pm
     
  • J.D. Martinez hits go-ahead homer in eighth
    J.D. Martinez hit a go-ahead homer in the eighth inning to help the Mets to a win over the Diamondbacks on Thursday.

    Advice: Martinez came up huge for the Mets with a solo homer in the eighth to give New York a 3-2 lead and ultimately the victory. The 36-year-old isn’t the same dynamic offensive player he was a few years ago, but he’s still capable of providing success as seen in his .276/.313/.475 slash since joining the team near the end of April. Rotoworld Thursday, 6:57 pm
     
  • Nearing rehab outing
    Cole (elbow) could make his first rehab start Tuesday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Cole threw live batting practice Thursday, and his next step will likely be a lengthy rehab assignment. It's unclear which affiliate he'll begin the assignment with, though it will be a significant step toward his return regardless of exactly where it occurs. Rotowire.com Thursday, 6:04 pm
    Gerrit ColeNYY - SP
    L, 2-7 @BAL
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