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  • Homers twice
    Pillar went 3-for-5 with two home runs and six RBI during Tuesday's 9-0 win over the Pirates.

    Advice: Pillar made it a 3-0 ballgame with his three-run home run in the fourth inning, and his solo shot in the seventh gave the Angels a convincing 7-0 lead. The 35-year-old now sports an inflated .866 OPS through 43 plate appearances this season, but he shouldn't be relied on as a consistent source of production in fantasy. Rotowire.com 1 minute ago
     
  • Fires five scoreless
    Williams (4-0) secured the win Tuesday versus the Orioles after throwing five scoreless innings and striking out eight batters while surrendering two hits.

    Advice: Williams was carving up the Orioles' lineup Tuesday, striking out eight of the first 15 batters he faced while allowing only one baserunner -- a single from Adley Rutschman. Williams likely could have remained in the game longer; however, the Nationals seem determined to keep him limited to roughly 80 pitches per start this season. The 32-year-old right-hander will boast a 1.96 ERA and 1.06 WHIP heading into his next start -- tentatively scheduled to come Monday against the White Sox. Rotowire.com 3 minutes ago
     
  • Fans seven in win
    Sandoval (2-5) picked up the win Tuesday against Pittsburgh after throwing seven scoreless innings and striking out seven batters while giving up three hits and a walk.

    Advice: Coming off a 10-strikeout performance in a tough-luck loss during his last start, Sandoval completely silenced the Pirates' bats Tuesday while continuing to strike out batters at a notable clip. Following his dominant outing, he still sits at a 4.85 ERA and 1.49 WHIP through eight starts, but he has enough positive momentum to warrant consideration from fantasy managers during his next start Sunday versus Kansas City. Rotowire.com 4 minutes ago
     
  • Saddled with third loss
    Priester (0-3) was hit with the loss Tuesday versus the Angels, allowing five runs (three earned) on seven hits and two walks while striking out one batter in 4.2 innings.

    Advice: Priester was able to get through the first three innings of Tuesday's game without much trouble, but things took a turn in the fourth when he allowed a three-run homer to Kevin Pillar. A throwing error from Priester also extended the fifth inning, during which two more unearned runs came across to score. It was an all-around forgettable performance for the 23-year-old, who now holds a 3.86 ERA through four starts and will remain in search of his first win next week in Milwaukee. Rotowire.com 5 minutes ago
     
  • Bound for IL with shoulder injury
    Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said Wednesday that Dunning will be placed on the 15-day injured list with a shoulder issue, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: It's not clear at this point how or when Dunning was hurt, nor is his timetable known. With Nathan Eovaldi (groin) also going down recently, the Rangers could need Jose Urena and Jack Leiter to remain in the rotation for a while. Dunning has collected a 4.10 ERA and 43:17 K:BB over 37.1 frames covering seven starts this season. Rotowire.com 6 minutes ago
    Dane DunningTEX - SP,RP
    12:37 pm @OAK ; 4:07 pm @OAK
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  • Drives in four
    Clemens went 2-for-4 with a home run, four RBI and two runs scored during Tuesday's 10-1 win over Toronto.

    Advice: Clemens' two-run shot off Jose Berrios in the second inning allowed the Phillies to take a 3-0 lead, and his fourth-inning triple plated another run before he came into score thanks to a Bryce Harper grand slam. Clemens has played in just three games in the majors this year, though he's made the most of his time in the big leagues, going 4-for-9 with two homers and seven RBI. Rotowire.com 6 minutes ago
     
  • Runs bases Wednesday
    Diaz (calf) ran the bases at Oakland Coliseum on Wednesday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Diaz has been out since late February, first with a groin injury and more recently a calf strain. That he's been cleared to run the bases signals that he shouldn't be too far off from a rehab assignment. Diaz is on the 60-day injured list, so he won't be eligible for activation until late May. Rotowire.com 13 minutes ago
    Aledmys DíazOAK - 1B,2B,3B,SS,OF
    12:37 pm vs TEX ; 4:07 pm vs TEX
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  • Marlins place Edward Cabrera on 15-day IL
    Marlins placed RHP Edward Cabrera on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder impingement.

    Advice: Even with Braxton Garrett back from the injured list, another Marlins starter is right back on that list. Cabrera exited Tuesday’s game early with what was called bicep discomfort, but the team is placing him on the IL with a shoulder injury. The 26-year-old is off to a rough start posting a 7.17 ERA, 1.59 WHIP with a 31/14 K/BB ratio across 21 1/3 innings this season. Rotoworld 13 minutes ago
     
  • Loses out on regular role
    Rivera is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Dodgers, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Rivera started in eight consecutive games from April 27 through this past Saturday, but he appears to have lost hold of a regular role in the wake of Jake Burger's recent return from the injured list. He'll be on the bench Wednesday for the fourth consecutive contest. Rotowire.com 16 minutes ago