
Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte went 3-for-3 with two homers and three RBI in a 5-4 win over the New York Mets on Sunday. Marte led off the affair with a solo shot in the first inning and then went deep again in the ninth with a runner on. It was Marte's 11th and 12th homers of the season, but he had just one in his last 17 games, so the outburst hopefully signals a return to his early season form. The switch-hitting infielder is now slashing .270/.330/.502 with 39 runs, 12 homers, 32 RBI, and a stolen base. He should be a solid four-category contributor the rest of the way.

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Luis Castillo dominated the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday, pitching seven shutout innings in a 5-1 victory. Castillo allowed just two hits and three walks while striking out six. He has now allowed two or less earned runs in 10 straight starts dating back to April 14th. The 31-year-old also finally saw his ERA dip under 3 for the first time this year after this start, showing just how impressive he's been lately. He should be considered an elite pitcher in fantasy, just as he was before the season.



Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer in Sunday's 6-3 win over the Chicago White Sox. Chourio put the Brewers up for good with his second-inning dinger, his sixth of the season. Although it's been a struggle for Chourio in his rookie season, he has been able to showcase some of the outstanding tools he possesses on occasion. His six homers and seven swipes puts him close to a 20/20 pace, even with a .217 AVG and .602 OPS. The talent is there, but it's hard to trust him enough to start him in any fantasy format right now.


Toronto Blue Jays reliever Yimi Garcia notched his third save of the season on Sunday, holding on against the Pittsburgh Pirates to secure a 5-4 win. Garcia allowed two hits and a run but finished off the game by striking out the side. Although it wasn't the most convincing save, Garcia was able to get the job done and further cement himself as the team's closer while Jordan Romano is on the IL. Garcia deserves the opportunity, as he is having a career year so far, pitching to a 1.57 ERA and 0.74 WHIP with 29 strikeouts in 23 IP. The ratios will likely come back to earth a bit, but he should be added in all fantasy leagues where saves matter while Romano is out.


Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Cole Ragans went six strong against the Padres on Sunday in a 4-3 win. Ragans didn't pick up the win as he left in a 1-1 tie, but he was solid enough to earn a quality start. The lefty allowed just one run on five hits and two walks while punching out six. It was his fourth start in a row allowing two or fewer earned runs while striking out six or more. While the ratios aren't eye-popping, his 3.21 ERA and 1.19 WHIP are solid while his 89 strikeouts in 73 IP put him near the top of the leaderboard. He should be viewed as a high-end starter in fantasy, and buying him now might be worth a shot.
