AUGUST 26, 2020 • NESN.COM
MITCH MORELAND #18 - DESIGNATED HITTER - OAKLAND ATHLETICS
Watch Mitch Moreland Hit Eighth Home Run Of Season Vs. Blue Jays - NESN.com Boston Red Sox first baseman Mitch Moreland continued to stay hot, hitting his eighth home run of the season against the Toronto Blue Jays.
On base four times Tuesday Moreland went 2-for-3 with two walks, a double, two runs scored and two RBI in Tuesday's 9-7 win over the Blue Jays.
Impact The key plate appearance for the veteran slugger came in the sixth inning when he drew a leadoff walk to chase Jays starter Chase Anderson from the game, and the Red Sox then erupted for six runs against the Toronto bullpen. Moreland continues to thrive in a platoon role -- he's seen only nine PAs all year against southpaws -- and is now slashing a massive .357/.471/.804 through 19 games with seven homers and 20 RBI.
AUGUST 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Devers hits 3-run triple, Red Sox rally to beat Blue Jays
Rafael Devers hit a three-run triple to highlight Boston's six-run outburst in the sixth inning as the Red Sox rallied to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 9-7AUGUST 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Giolito fans 13 in no-hitter, White Sox blank Pirates 4-0
AUGUST 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sitting out against lefty Moreland is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.
Impact The lefty-hitting Moreland will give way to platoon mate Michael Chavis at first base while southpaw Wade LeBlanc twirls for the Orioles. Moreland has received just nine plate appearances against left-handed pitching this season, recording three base hits.
AUGUST 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Daily Red Sox Links: Brandon Workman, Mitch Moreland, Michael Chavis It wasn’t just a very good reliever the Red Sox traded away on Friday. (Chad Jennings; The Athletic) Some MLB Players are tying to clear the...
AUGUST 22, 2020 • OVERTHEMONSTER.COM
Out against lefty as usual Moreland will sit against southpaw John Means and the Orioles on Friday, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.
Impact Moreland has yet to start against a single lefty this season. Michael Chavis starts at first base in his absence, as he's done against every southpaw the Red Sox have faced this year.
AUGUST 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Slugs seventh homer Moreland went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run and a walk in a 7-1 win over Baltimore on Thursday.
Impact Boston entered the ninth inning clinging to a two-run lead, but Moreland widened the gap considerably with a three-run shot to center field to punctuate a four-run frame. Though the 34-year-old's fantasy value is somewhat tempered by the fact that he doesn't start against southpaws, Moreland's effectiveness when he does play has been impressive. He is slashing .360/.448/.840 through 58 plate appearances while tallying seven home runs and 17 RBI.
AUGUST 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Mitch Moreland Stays Hot, As Red Sox Win Vs. Orioles Second Straight Game - NESN.com Mitch Moreland continued his recent red-hot streak smashing a home run Thursday as the Red Sox took down the Orioles at Camden Yards.
AUGUST 21, 2020 • NESN.COM
Red Sox hand Orioles 5th straight loss 7-1 behind Eovaldi
Nathan Eovaldi allowed five hits over seven innings, Xander Bogaerts and Mitch Moreland homered and the Boston Red Sox beat Baltimore 7-1 Thursday to extend the Orioles’ losing str...AUGUST 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Watch Red Sox's Mitch Moreland Break Game Open With Three-Run Home Run - NESN.com Mitch Moreland belted his seventh home run for the season for the Boston Red Sox in the ninth innings against the Baltimore Orioles.
AUGUST 21, 2020 • NESN.COM
Knocks in two Moreland went 2-for-3 with a double and two RBI in Tuesday's 13-6 loss to Philadelphia.
Impact Moreland, who platoons at first base and plays only against right-handers, continues to be Boston's best hitter in 2020. He leads the team with six home runs, 14 RBI and a 1.199 OPS in 15 games.
AUGUST 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Sits against southpaw Moreland will be on the bench against lefty Jordan Montgomery and the Red Sox on Monday, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.
Impact Moreland has yet to start against a single southpaw this season. As usual, Michael Chavis will handle first base in his absence.
AUGUST 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting against lefty again Moreland is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.
Impact Moreland takes a seat for the second consecutive day with the Yankees bringing another lefty (J.A. Happ) to the bump. Michael Chavis will replace Moreland at first base.
AUGUST 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting vs. southpaw Moreland is not starting Wednesday against the Rays, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
Impact As per usual, Moreland will head to the bench with a left-hander in Blake Snell starting for the opposition. In his place, Michael Chavis is starting at first base and hitting sixth.
AUGUST 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to lineup Moreland (knee) is in the lineup Tuesday against the Rays, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
Impact Moreland sat for the series opener against Tampa Bay while dealing with a knee issue, he'll return to first base just one day later. The 34-year-old has recorded hits in his past four contests, including a two-homer performance Sunday.
AUGUST 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Red Sox Notes: Mitch Moreland, Rafael Devers Both Unavailable In Loss Both Mitch Moreland and Rafael Devers were not in the Red Sox's starting lineup Monday against the Rays. And it's…
AUGUST 11, 2020 • NESN.COM
Dealing with knee issue Moreland (knee) was not available for Monday's game but manager Ron Roenicke said he hopes Moreland will be available Tuesday, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.
Impact Roenicke entered the game knowing he would not use Moreland after the first baseman reported that his knee was barking. While the skipper said Rafael Devers (ankle) is doubtful for Tuesday, he seemed more optimistic about Moreland's chances of playing against Andrew Kittredge and the Rays.
AUGUST 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Kiermaier, Margot lead hit parade as Rays beat Red Sox 8-7
Kevin Kiermaier hit a tiebreaking, two-run double in the seventh inning, Manuel Margot had four hits and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Boston Red Sox 8-7AUGUST 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mitch Moreland ballin’ out and the Boston Red Sox can’t even get that right The Boston Red Sox find themselves in the cellar of the AL East, maybe it's because they continue to platoon their best hitter, Mitch Morela...
AUGUST 10, 2020 • CALLTOTHEPEN.COM
Nine innings covering Mitch Moreland and other Red Sox topics - The Boston Globe Moreland isn't flashy, but he's a quintessential pro and the type of player you quickly would miss if he were traded.
AUGUST 10, 2020 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
On bench against southpaw Moreland isn't in the lineup Monday against the Rays.
Impact Moreland homered twice in Sunday's series finale against the Blue Jays, but he'll sit against the Rays with left-hander Ryan Yarbrough on the mound. Michael Chavis will step in at first base and bat fifth.
AUGUST 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Fight mars A's 9th straight win, 7-2 over Astros
AUGUST 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Supplies winning power Moreland went 2-for-4 with two home runs, three RBI and two runs scored Sunday against the Blue Jays.
Impact Moreland went yard twice, bringing his season total to six. His first was a solo shot that came in the sixth inning, with his second a walk-off two-run blast in the bottom of the ninth frame. Moreland has provided impressive power overall this season, currently maintaining a .613 ISO through 33 plate appearances.
AUGUST 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Moreland 2 HRs, walk-off shot sends Red Sox over Toronto 5-3
Mitch Moreland hit two home runs, including a walk-off shot over the Green Monster to send the Boston Red Sox past the Toronto Blue Jays 5-3AUGUST 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
