Despite missing some time earlier this season, Martin has already topped double digits in both homers and steals. He’s not going to hit for a high average (and his BABIP is about normal for him, so don’t expect any relief there), but with a .325 wOBA, he’s enjoying his finest season yet and is certainly hitting much better this year than he did in his final campaign with Texas in 2015.
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Are John Jaso and his dreads really going to block Josh Bell for leaving his mark? (ftw.usatoday.com) Why the hell is Pittsburgh Pirates first base prospect Josh Bell still toiling away at Triple-A? The Pirates are playing better lately, but losing ground on the Cardinals and still quite a bit back from threatening the NL
After Upland, Albert attended the University of Hawaii and was then selected by the Brewers in the 18th round of the 1991 draft. He played 141 games in Milwaukee’s system, topping out at Class-A.
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Well, we’re finally getting our wish Sunday as Bundy will start — and get a very favourable matchup against the Rays, to boot. Taken fourth overall in 2011, the rookie hurler has a chance to stick in the rotation, at least for a time being. He’s only about 40 innings shy of the innings cap Baltimore has set on its prized prospect, so this is likely going to be a short-term pickup. But if you need pitching help with major upside, Bundy’s your man.
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Since coming off the DL after undergoing 2015 Tommy John surgery, McCarthy has had his strikeout pitch working, fanning 14 in 10 IP while going 2-0 with a sparkling 2.70 ERA. Watch for the Dodgers to slowly stretch him out in the second half, which will make him even more valuable. With good veteran pitching hard to come by, McCarthy won’t last long, so pounce while you can.
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With another tough loss Tuesday, Boston has now lost nine of its last 15 to drop to third place in the AL East, a half a game behind the surging Jays. The Sox still hold the second Wild Card slot in the AL, but not for long with Houston really picking up the pace lately.
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Goldy’s home run power has waned so far this season and he’s not molesting lefties the way he usually does.
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