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  • Bellinger homers, pushes hit streak to eight games
    Cody Bellinger went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI in the Cubs’ win over the Astros on Tuesday.

    Advice: Bellinger sent his fifth homer of the season into the stands in the first inning, giving the Cubs an early 2-0 lead. Bellinger’s homer extended his hitting streak to eight games, as he’s also driven in a run in six straight contests. He’s not hitting for much of an average at this time, but we’d expect him to start tacking on more hits as he continues to heat up. Rotoworld 10 minutes ago
    Cody BellingerCHC - 1B,OF
    W, 7-2 vs HOU
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  • Fails to qualify for win
    Abbott did not factor into the decision Tuesday, allowing one run on two hits and four walks over 4.1 innings. He struck out three.

    Advice: After giving up a run in the opening frame, Abbott held the Phillies off the board through his next three innings, allowing just one baserunner. However, he lost the strike zone in the fifth, walking the first three batters to load the bases and ultimately forcing Abbott out of the game before he could qualify for the win. Still, it's been a nice start to the year for 24-year-old lefthander -- Abbott sports a 2.60 ERA with a 1.12 WHIP and 20:11 K:BB through his first five starts (27.2 innings). He's currently lined up to face the Rangers on the road Sunday in his next start. Rotowire.com 11 minutes ago
     
  • Jordan Wicks pitches six strong in win over Astros
    Jordan Wicks allowed five hits and two runs over six innings in the Cubs’ win over the Astros on Tuesday.

    Advice: Wicks had a chance to sit in cruise control after a five-run first inning courtesy of Cody Bellinger and Mike Tauchman gave him more than enough to work with. He allowed only two runs on the evening, one of which came on a solo homer to Jake Meyers, but the real story is the length of his outing. Prior to Tuesday, Wicks had yet to make it out of the fifth innings but was able to pitch six strong against the Astros. He’ll look for another productive outing on Sunday when he’s scheduled to face the Red Sox. Rotoworld 14 minutes ago
    Jordan WicksCHC - SP
    W, 7-2 vs HOU
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  • Kyle Tucker tallies two hits in loss to Cubs.
    Kyle Tucker went 2-for-3 with a double and run scored in Tuesday’s loss to the Cubs.

    Advice: Tucker and the Astros played catchup all evening after a five-run first by the Cubs created an immediate deficit that proved too much to overcome. Tucker and Jose Altuve were the lone Astros to record multiple hits on the evening, as Tucker now has multi-hit performances in three of his last four games. He continues to stay hot batting in the middle of the Astros’ lineup and remains a top fantasy asset. Rotoworld 15 minutes ago
     
  • J.P. France allows five earned runs vs. Cubs
    J.P. France allowed five earned runs over five innings while striking out six in the Astros’ loss to the Cubs on Tuesday.

    Advice: Things couldn’t have gone much worse for France, who entered the day with a 7.08 ERA and an 0-2 record. France allowed five earned runs and two homers in the first inning and needed 28 pitches to get through the frame. They would be the only runs he allowed on the day, but it was a rough night for the veteran righty, who tied a season-high with four walks while allowing nine total baserunners. Having faced the Yankees, Rangers (twice), Braves, and now, Cubs, things won’t get any easier for France in his next outing. He’s scheduled to toe the rubber on Tuesday against the Guardians. Rotoworld 17 minutes ago
     
  • Buxton hits first homer of season in win over CWS
    Byron Buxton went 3-for-4 with a double, a home run, and one RBI in Tuesday’s win over the White Sox.

    Advice: Buxton’s first homer of the season couldn’t have come at a better time. Trailing 5-4 to kick off the ninth inning, Buxton sent a 377-foot shot off Steven Wilson into left field to tie the game. A walk by Carlos Santana, followed by a double from Ryan Jeffers, set up Alex Kirilloff for the game-winning single, giving the Twins their second win in as many days. Buxton struggled out of the gate to start the season but has now hit safely in four-straight games and appears to be rounding into form. Rotoworld 18 minutes ago
    Byron BuxtonMIN - OF
    W, 6-5 vs CWS
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  • Larnach homers, drives in two vs. White Sox
    Trevor Larnach went 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, and two runs scored in Tuesday’s win over the White Sox.

    Advice: Larnach belted a two-run homer in the eighth inning to draw the Twins within a run. His homer would prove crucial, as a solo homer by Byron Buxton in the ninth inning tied the game at 5-5 and put the twins in position for the win a few batters later. Run production has been hard to come by for Larnach, but he’s hit well since being called up and is currently slashing .350/.417/.750. Rotoworld 24 minutes ago
     
  • Exits with hip discomfort
    Kiermaier was removed from Tuesday's game against the Royals due to left hip flexor discomfort, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

    Advice: Kiermaier went 0-for-2 during Tuesday's loss before being replaced on defense heading into the bottom of the sixth inning. The Blue Jays are officially considering him day-to-day, so his injury doesn't appear to be too serious, but it's possible the team holds him out of the lineup for a game or two to ensure he gets back to 100 percent. Rotowire.com 24 minutes ago
     
  • Marmol: Willson Contreras ‘fine’ after early exit
    Willson Contreras was lifted from Tuesday’s game against the Diamondbacks for precautionary reasons due to left hand discomfort.

    Advice: Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol told reporters following Tuesday’s lopsided defeat at the hands of the Diamondbacks that Contreras is fine and that the club merely didn’t want to take any chances in a one-sided contest after he felt some discomfort in his bruised left hand. It doesn’t sound like a serious concern moving forward. Rotoworld 26 minutes ago