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  • Craig Kimbrel earns 23rd save against A’s
    Craig Kimbrel recorded his 23rd save Sunday with a scoreless ninth against the A’s.

    Advice: Kimbrel has been denied a 10th career All-Star nod, at least for now. His 2.10 ERA seemed worthy, and it’s sort of a surprise that Clay Holmes was picked over him, something that would have been more justifiable a couple of weeks ago. Kimbrel could have and still might become just the 11th pitcher to go to 10 All-Star Games. Clayton Kershaw is the only active pitcher in that club. Rotoworld Today, 4:22 pm
     
  • Tallies four hits in win
    Langford went 4-for-5 with a double, one RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's 13-2 win over the Rays.

    Advice: This was Langford's second four-hit game over his last seven contests after he hit for the cycle last Sunday. The outfielder is 12-for-26 (.462) in that span, and he's also added a 4:6 BB:K. It's taken him some time, but it appears he's found some consistency at the plate midway through his rookie year. Langford is slashing .270/.337/.398 with four home runs, 37 RBI, 28 runs scored, 11 doubles, four triples and seven stolen bases over 66 contests. Rotowire.com Today, 4:22 pm
     
  • Brooks Lee keeps hitting with two more hits
    Brooks Lee went 2-for-4 with a run scored in a win over the Astros on Sunday.

    Advice: Lee has had a hit in each of his first five MLB starts and is batting .474 with three runs and seven RBI. The rookie has tremendous plate discipline and a great feel for contact, so he should remain a batting-average asset for the Twins. He won’t steal many bases and his power numbers in the minors this year were inflated by a 30 percent HR/FB rate, but he should produce enough to be worth rostering in all formats. If the Twins move him up in the lineup, he could see a big boost in value. Rotoworld Today, 2:19 pm
    Brooks LeeMIN - SS
    L, 12-13 vs HOU
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  • Jesse Winker doubles twice in loss
    Jesse Winker went 2-for-4 with two doubles, a run scored, and an RBI on Sunday against the Cardinals.

    Advice: Winker continues to mash. His two doubles took his season total to 17 and he has six in his last 23 plate appearances. It was bizarre to watch his downturn over the past few seasons but he seems back to being the patient, all-fields hitter he was when he was at his best. Rotoworld Today, 1:48 pm
    Jesse WinkerWSH - OF
    L, 6-7 vs STL
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  • Receiving breather Sunday
    Contreras is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers.

    Advice: Contreras started the past 12 games after missing one contest due to a head injury, and he'll take a seat Sunday after he posted a .319/.396/.468 slash line during that stretch. It's just his fourth game out of the lineup this season. Eric Haase will step in behind the plate to catch for veteran lefty Dallas Keuchel. Rotowire.com Today, 12:28 pm
     
  • Jared Jones (lat) return in ‘weeks, not days’
    Pirates general manager Ben Cherington told reporters Sunday that Jared Jones (lat) return from the injured list will be in “weeks, not days.”

    Advice: That’s not a huge surprise, but still a bit alarming to hear at the same time. Cherington did express optimism that Jones can pitch again in 2024, but the Grade 2 lat sprain will keep him out of action for the foreseeable future with the team already announcing Friday he won’t throw for the next two weeks. Fantasy managers should not count on Jones returning in 2024, but treat it like an added bonus if/when it takes place. Rotoworld Today, 9:46 am
    Jared JonesPIT - SP
    W, 14-2 vs NYM
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  • Takes third loss in quality start
    Lugo (11-3) was tagged with the loss against the Rockies on Saturday, allowing three runs (two earned) on five hits and two walks over six innings. He struck out eight.

    Advice: Lugo allowed baserunners in five of his six innings of work but managed to limit the damage to three runs (two earned) as Kansas City's offense struggled to get any momentum going behind him. The right-hander induced 15 swings and misses on the night and has now recorded at least five strikeouts in four consecutive starts. Lugo has also posted quality starts in five straight and hasn't given up more than two runs in each of his last five outings. His 2.21 ERA on the season currently leads the majors, while his 11 wins also have him tied with Chris Sale for the league lead. Rotowire.com Today, 6:41 am
     
  • Homers again
    Steer went 1-for-3 with a home run and an additional run in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Tigers.

    Advice: Steer homered for a third straight game when he launched a solo home run in the bottom of the ninth inning. He's up to 13 home runs and a team-high 57 RBI. Rotowire.com Today, 6:02 am
    Spencer SteerCIN - 1B,2B,3B,OF
    L, 4-5 vs DET
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  • Ryan McMahon tallies three hits, RBI in victory
    Ryan McMahon went 3-for-3 with an RBI on Saturday in the Rockies’ win over the Royals.

    Advice: McMahon reached base safely in all four of his plate appearances and also provided a key insurance run with a fifth-inning single off Royals starter Seth Lugo that brought Sam Hilliard around to extend Colorado’s lead to a commanding three-run margin at the time. The 29-year-old third baseman is making a serious push for his first All-Star Game selection this season, batting .272 (90-for-331) with 14 homers, 45 RBI and three steals through 87 games. Rotoworld Today, 3:17 am
    Ryan McMahonCOL - 2B,3B
    W, 4-2 vs KC
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