Paul Goldschmidt
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MLB Player Data
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Jun 30 2025Goldschmidt is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ben Rice will get the nod at first base Monday while the Blue Jays send right-hander Max Scherzer to the hill. The Yankees aren't treating Goldschmidt as a pure platoon player, but his opportunities to play against right-handed pitching have been scaled back considerably following Giancarlo Stanton's return from the 60-day injured list June 16. Since that date, the Yankees have faced 11 right-handed starting pitchers, and Goldschmidt has been included in the lineup for six of those matchups. Both Goldschmidt (.273 wOBA) and Stanton (.299 wOBA) could be in danger of fading into part-time roles if the Yankees commit to open up steadier playing time for Rice (.379 wOBA) and Jasson Dominguez (.345 wOBA), both of whom have been far more effective against righties this season.
Jun 25 2025Goldschmidt is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After Goldschmidt was on the bench for the final two games of the Yankees' series with the Orioles over the weekend, manager Aaron Boone suggested that the veteran first baseman would start in all three of the team's games in Cincinnati to begin the week. Goldschmidt will ultimately wind up starting in just two of those contests, as he'll hit the bench for Wednesday's series finale after going 0-for-10 with three strikeouts between Monday and Tuesday. Goldschmidt should continue to play regularly versus left-handed pitching, but his opportunities against right-handed pitching are likely to become more limited while he's put together a .244/.287/.330 batting line (73 wRC+) in those matchups this season. Ben Rice (148 wRC+ versus righties) and Jasson Dominguez (122 wRC+ versus righties) could see more playing time at Goldschmidt's expense.
Jun 22 2025Goldschmidt is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles, though manager Aaron Boone said the first baseman will "probably" play in all three games of the upcoming series versus Cincinnati, which begins Monday, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sunday marks the second straight absence for Goldschmidt, and it's also the second time in the last week he's sat consecutive games, though he started the four contests in between. Boone also said that the 37-year-old will "play regularly and all the time, but there'll be those occasions where [he's off] two in a row." Ben Rice will receive another start at first base Sunday and should remain a semi-regular presence in the lineup when the Yankees face right-handed pitching.
Jun 21 2025Goldschmidt isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game versus Baltimore. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt will take a day to regroup after going 2-for-18 over his last five games. Ben Rice will pick up a start at first base while batting leadoff.
Jun 20 2025Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Thursday's 7-3 win against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt followed Trent Grisham's second-inning long ball with a solo blast of his own to give New York a 4-2 lead. The veteran first baseman entered the day in a mini-slump, going 0-for-10 over his previous three games. In fact, Goldschmidt has struggled for most of June -- he's batting .180 with just four RBI and two homers through 17 games this month while posting a 28.8 percent strikeout rate. Goldschmidt is still batting .303 on the campaign, however.
Jun 16 2025Goldschmidt is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Yankees haven't indicated that Goldschmidt is dealing with a physical issue, but the 37-year-old will hit the bench for the second day in a row against a right-handed starting pitcher (Jose Soriano). Manager Aaron Boone will likely elaborate further on the lineup when he speaks to the media Monday, but Chris Kirschner of The Athletic speculates that the return of Giancarlo Stanton (elbows) from the 60-day injured list could result in the Yankees opting for a quasi-platoon at first base. With Stanton expected to get the majority of the at-bats at designated hitter moving forward, the right-handed-hitting Goldschmidt could give way at first base more frequently to the left-handed-hitting Ben Rice when the Yankees face righties. Goldschmidt owns a 91 wRC+ versus righties for the season, while Rice has posted a 132 wRC+ in those matchups.
Jun 15 2025Goldschmidt is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt will receive Sunday off after a run of 16 consecutive starts, during which he posted a .194/.275/.339 slash line with three doubles and two homers. Ben Rice will step in at first base for the Yankees while Aaron Judge rests his legs as the designated hitter.
Jun 7 2025Goldschmidt went 1-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in a 9-6 win against Boston on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt's long ball was a 346-foot shot to right field in the sixth inning. It was his first home run (and just his second hit) so far this month; the veteran slugger has gone 2-for-18 with seven strikeouts and a stolen base through five June games. Goldschmidt is still slashing a productive .320/.376/.478 on the campaign, and he's added seven homers, 29 RBI, 40 runs and five thefts across 62 contests.
Jun 5 2025Goldschmidt isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt will get a chance to regroup Thursday after going 0-for-7 with a walk and four strikeouts during the first two games of the series. Ben Rice will cover first base and bat second while the 37-year-old veteran rests.
May 31 2025Goldschmidt went 1-for-5 with a solo home run Friday in a loss to the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt clubbed the final of four early home runs for New York, swatting a solo shot in the third inning. The long ball snapped a 12-game stretch without a homer for the veteran slugger, though he hit well during that span, batting .350 with a 6:5 BB:K. Goldschmidt has a modest six home runs on the season, putting him on pace to finish below 20 for the first time since the pandemic-shortened 2020 campaign, but he's otherwise been plenty productive with a .343 batting average (fourth best in the majors) and .901 OPS.
May 26 2025Goldschmidt is not in the Yankees' starting lineup against the Angels on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ben Rice will start at first base and bat in the leadoff spot in Monday's series opener. Goldschmidt went 7-for-17 with one steal and two RBI over his last four games, and since the beginning of May he has slashed .329/.393/.513 with three steals, three home runs and 14 RBI in 85 plate appearances.
May 24 2025Goldschmidt went 3-for-4 with a walk, a steal, an RBI single and two runs scored in Saturday's 13-1 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt came around to score twice during the Yankees' 10-run fifth inning and contributed to the rout with an RBI single to center field. Goldschmidt has logged three hits seven times this season and has 21 multi-hit games. The veteran first baseman is slashing .344/.399/.492 with four steals, five home runs and 27 RBI over 209 plate appearances this season.
May 21 2025Goldschmidt is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt will get a day off after starting in the last four contests and 10 of the past 11 tilts. Ben Rice will hold down first base and bat second for the Yankees.
May 16 2025Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored in Friday's 6-2 win over the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt got the Yankees on the board in the third inning on an infield RBI single and drove in a second run in the fourth. The veteran first baseman has tallied at least one RBI in five of his last seven games, and over that span he has gone 11-for-28 (.393) with one stolen base, seven runs scored, two home runs and seven RBI. Goldschmidt's .349 batting average is second-best in the majors behind teammate Aaron Judge (.414).
May 14 2025Goldschmidt went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Wednesdays' 3-2 win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt was out of the starting lineup, but he delivered the game-tying run with his seventh-inning solo shot as a pinch hitter. The first baseman is 9-for-24 (.375) over his last six games, adding two homers and five RBI in that span. For the season, he continues to offer steady offense with a .346 average, .901 OPS, five homers, 22 RBI, 27 runs scored and three stolen bases across 177 plate appearances.
May 12 2025Goldschmidt went 3-for-5 with three doubles, two RBI and a run scored in Sunday's win over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt scattered his three doubles to each area of the outfield but only came around to score in the second inning. He continues to have a renaissance season at the age of 37 after posting the worst offensive numbers of his career in 2024. Goldschmidt is now second in baseball with 17 multi-hit games and a .349 batting average, trailing only his teammate Aaron Judge in both.
May 9 2025Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk and two total runs scored in Friday's 10-2 win over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Golschmidt opened the scoring with a solo shot in the third inning. The first baseman has three homers over his last eight games, going 8-for-29 (.276) in that span. For the season, he's enjoying a resurgent campaign in his first year with the Yankees. He's up to four homers, 18 RBI, 23 runs scored and two stolen bases while maintaining a .345/.397/.486 slash line over 38 contests.
May 6 2025Goldschmidt is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran first baseman started the previous seven games and will receive a day off after going 9-for-29 with two homers, seven RBI and seven runs during that span. After posting a career-worst .716 OPS last season, Goldschmidt has enjoyed a resurgence so far in 2025 with a .353/.400/.481 slash line through 35 games.
May 2 2025Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run in Friday's 3-0 win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt was the man responsible for all of Friday's scoring, belting a three-run shot off Mason Montgomery in the fifth inning. Goldschmidt is up to three home runs on the season, two of which have come in back-to-back games. He's recorded at least one hit in five of his last six games, going 8-for-23 with six runs scored and seven RBI over that span.
Apr 30 2025Goldschmidt went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 5-4 loss to Baltimore. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt didn't have the most efficient performance from the plate, but he made up for it in the fifth inning with a solo shot to center field off Cade Povich. Goldschmidt has seven 30-homer seasons in his career but has just two long balls on the season. However, his 42 hits and .356 batting average rank second in the majors behind teammate Aaron Judge (50 hits and .427 average).
Apr 18 2025Goldschmidt went 3-for-4 with one run scored in Friday's 1-0 win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt was responsible for three of the Yankees' five hits Friday, and he was brought home in the second inning on a Trent Grisham RBI single for the game's only run. It was the fourth time this season that Goldschmidt logged three hits in a game, and he's started the year slashing .373/.415/.480 with 11 runs scored, one home run and six RBI across 83 plate appearances.
Apr 5 2025Goldschmidt went 3-for-4 with a double, a walk, one RBI and one run scored in Saturday's 10-4 win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt flied out in the first inning but reached base in each of his subsequent plate appearances. So far, he's hitting an impressive .345 with a homer, three RBI and seven runs scored across 33 plate appearances. The veteran seemed to be on the decline after a career-low .716 OPS in 2024, but hitting atop a potent Yankees lineup could make him a bargain this season.
Apr 3 2025Goldschmidt is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the first day off this season for Goldschmidt, who had batted leadoff in each of the last four contests. Ben Rice will be at the top of the batting order and playing first base for the Yankees in Thursday's series finale.
Apr 1 2025Goldschmidt will start at first base and bat leadoff in Tuesday's game versus the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: When Goldschmidt batted leadoff in the Yankees' second game of the season, the feeling was that it was only because the club was facing a left-hander. However, he has now remained at the top of the batting order in the two contests since then as well, and both of them have been against righties. The Yankees have scored a whopping 32 runs in two games with Goldschmidt in the leadoff spot, so manager Aaron Boone doesn't feel the need to switch things up. After hitting leadoff Opening Day, Austin Wells is batting sixth for the third game in a row.
Mar 29 2025Goldschmidt went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a double, a walk and three total runs Saturday in a 20-9 rout of Milwaukee. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt set the tone for a record-breaking day for the Yankees with a leadoff homer off Nestor Cortes in the bottom of the first inning. That long ball was the first of three consecutive first-pitch homers New York hit to begin their half of the first frame and the first of nine the team belted overall in the game, setting a new franchise record. Of note, Goldschmidt batted leadoff Saturday, the first time he has done so in a big-league game.
Mar 22 2025Goldschmidt (back) will start at first base and bat leadoff in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt's return to the spring lineup comes one day after initially scheduled, but he now seems to be fully recovered from the back soreness that has been bothering him since Monday. The veteran first baseman has been great this spring, slashing .313/.389/.688 with three homers and 10 RBI through 36 plate appearances.
Mar 21 2025Goldschmidt (back) said Friday that he expects to return to the lineup for Saturday's Grapefruit League game versus the Phillies, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt missed his target date to return, as he had hoped to play Thursday or Friday. However, he said his sore back is close to 100 percent and the decision was made to give it another day. Goldschmidt remains confident he'll be ready to go for Opening Day.
Mar 19 2025Manager Aaron Boone said Wednesday that the team hopes to have Goldschmidt (back) back in the lineup Friday, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt will participate in baseball activities Thursday, and if he manages to get through everything without a problem, he'll return to the starting nine Friday against the Tigers. The veteran first baseman has been great in the Grapefruit League this spring, going 10-for-32 with three homers, 10 RBI and seven runs scored in 13 games.
Mar 18 2025Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Tuesday that he expects Goldschmidt (back) to return to the lineup Thursday or Friday, Greg Joyce of the New York Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt had to depart Monday's Grapefruit League contest against the Blue Jays due to a sore back, which is an injury he'd been battling through for a few days. As long as the veteran first baseman avoids a setback, there's no worry about his Opening Day readiness.
Mar 17 2025Goldschmidt was removed from Monday's Grapefruit League contest against the Blue Jays due to a sore back, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt said he's been battling through the injury for a few days. He went 0-for-1 with a walk before exiting. Goldschmidt expressed no concern that the injury might affect his Opening Day availability, so consider him day-to-day. He's produced a 1.077 OPS with three home runs so far this spring.
Mar 13 2025Goldschmidt went 2-for-3 with a home run, a double, two total runs and four total RBI in a Grapefruit League victory against Detroit on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt belted a massive 447-foot solo homer in the fourth frame and added a three-run double in the following inning. The veteran first baseman is enjoying a productive spring, slashing .300/.323/.700 while tying for the team lead in home runs (three) and RBI (10). Goldschmidt posted a career-worst .716 OPS with the Cardinals last season, but he could benefit from a change of scenery in what will be his first campaign as a Yankee.
Mar 10 2025Goldschmidt went 2-for-2 with a solo home run, an additional run and a walk Monday in a Grapefruit League win over Detroit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Yankees tagged Tigers starter Kenta Maeda for three first-inning homers Monday, with Goldschmidt's long ball being the second of the trio. It was the veteran slugger's second home run this spring, and he's slashing .250/.280/.542 with 10 strikeouts over nine games. Goldschmidt is slated to take over as New York's primary first baseman after signing with the organization in December.
Feb 20 2025Goldschmidt is scheduled to start Friday in the Yankees' Grapefruit League opener versus the Rays, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll be making his Yankees debut after he wrapped up a six-year stint in St. Louis by signing a one-year, $12.5 million contract with New York in December. The 37-year-old has seen his production tail off dramatically following his MVP-winning 2022 campaign, but the .716 OPS he provided for St. Louis in 2024 represents a notable upgrade from what the Yankees received from the trio of Anthony Rizzo (.636), Ben Rice (.613) and DJ LeMahieu (.528), who combined to make more than 90 percent of the starts at first base a season ago.
Dec 21 2024Goldschmidt signed a one-year, $12.5 million contract with the Yankees on Saturday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Yankees were left needing a first baseman after declining Anthony Rizzo's club option in November, and bringing in Goldschmidt will provide a short-term solution for 2025. The 37-year-old slashed .245/.302/.414 with 22 home runs, 65 RBI and 11 stolen bases in 154 games last year -- a sharp decline from his NL MVP campaign in 2022. That being said, fantasy managers may still be able to squeeze some value out of Goldschmidt, as he has rarely fallen short of the 20-homer mark in his 14-year career, and joining a lineup that also features Aaron Judge and Cody Bellinger could boost his RBI and run totals.
Nov 4 2024Cardinals president of baseball operations John Mozeliak confirmed Monday that the team will not extend Goldschmidt a one-year, $21.05 million qualifying offer, John Denton of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's been reported previously that the Cardinals are also not expected to negotiate with Goldschmidt on a lesser salary, so the veteran first baseman will be allowed to depart as a free agent. Goldschmidt slashed just .245/.302/.414 with 22 home runs in 2024 and turned 37 in September, but he should still draw some interest from clubs willing to take a shot on a bounce-back year in 2025.
Sep 28 2024Goldschmidt went 3-for-4 with two doubles, two RBI and a run scored in Saturday's 6-5 loss to the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt made two outs in the contest, and he generated an RBI on each of those plays. One was a sacrifice fly and the other was a groundout. He's batting .250 (9-for-36) over his last nine games and now has a .245/.301/.412 slash line with 22 home runs, 64 RBI, 70 runs scored, 11 stolen bases and 32 doubles over 153 contests.
Sep 26 2024Goldschmidt went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Thursday's 10-8 loss to the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt went back-to-back with Lars Nootbaar in the first inning. This long ball ended a 19-game homer drought for Goldschmidt, who hit just .197 (13-for-66) in that span. The first baseman is up to 22 homers on the year, but his .241/.299/.403 slash line represents career-low numbers across the board. He's added 62 RBI, 69 runs scored and 11 stolen bases across 152 games.
Sep 19 2024Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and two runs scored in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt had a pair of singles and was knocked in by Brendan Donovan both times for the Cardinals' lone runs of the game. After going 0-for-9 over four games from Sept. 14-17, Goldschmidt has bounced back a bit. The first baseman is now batting .290 (18-for-62) in September and has a .246/.303/.412 slash line with 21 home runs, 60 RBI, 27 runs scored and 11 steals over 146 contests overall.
Sep 17 2024Goldschmidt went 0-for-2 with a walk and a stolen base in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt was held hitless for his fourth game in a row, but he was able to draw a walk for the fourth time in eight contests. The first baseman's steal was his 10th of the year -- he's reached double digits in three of the last four seasons and a total of eight times in his 14-year career. Goldschmidt has added a mediocre .244/.303/.410 slash line with 21 home runs, 59 RBI and 63 runs scored through 144 contests in what's been the worst season of his career by many metrics.
Sep 15 2024Goldschmidt is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt will receive Sunday off after a stretch of 18 straight starts, during which he batted .391 with 10 doubles, two homers and 10 RBI. Alec Burleson will shift to first base while Luken Baker serves as the designated hitter in the series finale at Toronto.
Sep 3 2024Goldschmidt went 3-for-5 with a home run, a double, and three RBI in Tuesday's 7-4 victory at Milwaukee. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The former MVP stretched the St. Louis lead to 2-0 in the second with an RBI double, his 27th two-bagger of the season. Goldschmidt returned in the fourth inning to launch a 430-foot solo shot off Aaron Civale. The free-agent-to-be has caught fire lately, hitting .342 (26-for-76) with four homers, nine doubles, 13 RBI and five runs scored over his last 20 games. Overall, he is now slashing .247/.305/.420 with 21 homers, 58 RBI, 61 runs scored and nine stolen bases across 568 plate appearances.
Sep 1 2024Goldschmidt went 3-for-5 with two doubles in Sunday's 14-7 win over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Remarkably, Goldschmidt didn't have an RBI or a run in the high-scoring contest, but he did his part to keep the line moving. The first baseman has gone 16-for-30 (.533) during his eight-game hitting streak, which has seen him produce a quartet of three-hit efforts. For the year, Goldschmidt is slashing .244/.302/.409 with 20 home runs, 55 RBI, 60 runs scored, 25 doubles and eight stolen bases over 130 contests. It's too late to fully salvage what's been a challenging year, but he can still help fantasy managers if he stays hot in September.
Aug 30 2024Goldschmidt went 3-for-4 with a double and one RBI in Friday's 6-3 loss to the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt has looked like his younger self lately, notching a trio of three-hit efforts over his last four games. He's also knocked in at least one run in five straight games for his longest RBI streak of the season. The first baseman is batting .240 -- his highest mark since April 4 -- with a .703 OPS, 20 home runs, 55 RBI, 60 runs scored, 22 doubles and eight stolen bases over 128 contests.
Aug 28 2024Goldschmidt went 3-for-4 with one RBI in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt has logged back-to-back three-hit efforts for the first time this year. Three of his five games with three or more hits have come in August, though he's still hitting a mediocre .247 (20-for-81) this month. The first baseman is up to a .235/.295/.396 slash line with 20 home runs, 53 RBI, 60 runs scored, eight stolen bases and 20 doubles over 126 contests.
Aug 25 2024Goldschmidt is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt has a .631 OPS over 70 at-bats in August and will take a seat Sunday for the second time in St. Louis' past four games. Alec Burleson will shift to first base while Matt Carpenter receives a turn at designated hitter.
Aug 24 2024Goldschmidt went 0-for-4 with a walk and a stolen base in Friday's 6-1 win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt wasn't able to shake his slump at the plate after receiving an off day Thursday. He's gone just 3-for-31 (.097) over his last eight contests, striking out eight times in that span. The first baseman's now at a .226/.286/.383 slash line with 19 home runs, eight steals, 49 RBI and 59 runs scored through 122 games, putting him on pace for his worst numbers in a full season since his injury-shortened 2014 campaign.
Aug 22 2024Goldschmidt is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game against the Brewers, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt went 1-for-9 with four strikeouts in the first two games of the series and will now begin the rubber match on the bench. The Cardinals will go with Alec Burleson at first base.
Aug 16 2024Goldschmidt went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run, a walk and an additional run scored in Friday's 7-6 loss to the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt's blast tied the game at 2-2 in the second inning. The first baseman's consistency hasn't returned in August -- he's just 7-for-42 (.167) with two homers and seven RBI over 12 contests this month. He's still managed to produce decent power with 19 homers and 19 doubles through 117 contests, but his batting average (.231) has been stagnant since mid-June, and he's added just 49 RBI, 58 runs scored and seven stolen bases for a team that's struggled to generate much offense.
Aug 10 2024Goldschmidt went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run and a walk in a loss to the Royals on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt gave the Cardinals an early lead with his two-run blast to center field in the second inning, but Kansas City went on to score the game's next six runs. The long ball was the 18th of the season for Goldschmidt as he pushes toward the 11th 20-homer campaign of his career. Goldschmidt has gone 4-for-10 with four RBI over his past three contests following a rough five-game stretch during which he failed to get a hit across 17 at-bats.
Aug 9 2024Goldschmidt went 1-for-2 with two RBI and a stolen base in Thursday's loss to the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt drove home Nolan Arenado on a groundout in the opening frame before adding an RBI single in the third, giving the first baseman only his second multi-RBI game since June 22. The single also snapped an 0-for-19 skid for Goldschmidt, and he's batting a putrid .154 (4-for-26) to begin August with one homer, four RBI and two runs scored.
Aug 7 2024Goldschmidt is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Alec Burleson will step in at first base while Goldschmidt exits the starting lineup for the first time since July 13, when he hit the bench for the first game of a doubleheader. After his bat had begun to heat up coming out of the All-Star break, Goldschmidt has started slumping again; he's gone 0-for-7 with seven punchouts against three walks over his last five games.
Aug 2 2024Goldschmidt went 3-for-5 with a double, a home run and two runs scored in Thursday's loss to the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt took Shota Imanaga deep for a solo homer in the opening frame to give the Cardinals an early lead and went on to add two more knocks on the night to give him just his third game this season with three or more hits. The first baseman has now recorded multiple hits in six of his last 10 contests, going 14-for-39 (.435) over that stretch with three homers, four RBI and seven runs scored. Goldschmidt has also scored at least one run in five consecutive games.
Jul 28 2024Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt homered off Dylan Floro in the ninth inning to give the Cardinals a walk-off win. This was Goldschmidt's second homer in three games during the weekend series versus Washington. The first baseman is up to 16 long balls this year, five of which he's hit over 21 contests in July. For the season, he's slashing .230/.288/.388 with 41 RBI, 50 runs scored, six stolen bases and 16 doubles over 101 games.
Jul 27 2024Goldschmidt went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run in Friday's 10-8 extra-inning loss to the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt tried to spark a comeback for the Cardinals after they fell behind in the top of the 10th inning, but his homer was the team's last scoring play of the day. The first baseman has homered twice and added two doubles over his last five contests, though he's also struck out seven times in that span. On the year, he's at a .229/.288/.382 slash line through 99 games while adding 15 homers, 40 RBI, 49 runs scored, 16 doubles and six stolen bases. He's been a bit better in July, slashing .244/.262/.463 over 19 games this month.
Jul 21 2024Goldschmidt went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Sunday against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt entered the contest with no hits in 12 at-bats over the previous three games but clubbed his 14th homer in the second inning to put the Cardinals on the board. It was the only hit of the day for the veteran first baseman, who also struck out twice and was dropped to seventh in the lineup after not hitting that low in the order since 2012 while with the Diamondbacks. Goldschmidt is currently on pace to finish with career-low marks in average (.225), OBP (.287) and slugging (.372) while also posting his highest strikeout rate (28.9) since his rookie season.
Jul 13 2024Goldschmidt isn't in the Cardinals' lineup for the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Cubs, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt will take a seat to begin Saturday's activities after putting together a five-game hitting streak, during which he's gone 6-for-22 with two homers and four RBI. His absence will move Alec Burleson to first base, allowing Willson Contreras to serve as the DH with Pedro Pages at catcher.
Jul 10 2024Goldschmidt went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a 6-4 loss to the Royals in Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt also went 1-for-4 in the nightcap, but he struck out a total of four times across the twin bill. The first baseman is up to 13 homers this year, with four of them coming over his last 17 contests. He's at a .229/.292/.374 slash line, 36 RBI, 46 runs scored, six stolen bases and 13 doubles through 390 plate appearances.
Jul 8 2024Goldschmidt went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Monday's 6-0 win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt has logged a trio of multi-hit efforts over his first seven contests in July, going 9-for-34 (.265) in that span. The first baseman is still struggling overall with a .229/.293/.369 slash line for the year, adding 12 homers, 34 RBI, 45 runs scored and six stolen bases across 87 games. He has five homers and 12 RBI over 28 contests since the start of June.
Jul 4 2024Goldschmidt went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and two strikeouts in Thursday's 3-2 over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt had two hits and a steal in Wednesday's contest, and with another swipe Thursday, it became the 13th time in his career he's recorded stolen bases in back-to-back games. The 2022 NL MVP got off to a rough start this season with two home runs and .530 OPS through 37 games, but he's turned it around nicely since the middle of May. He's now slashing .261/.312/.452 with nine homers, 22 RBI and five steals over his last 46 games.
Jun 29 2024Goldschmidt went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 9-4 loss to the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt went hitless in his previous two games, though he's gone 14-for-59 (.237) with four homers and eight RBI over his last 15 contests. The first baseman is up to 11 long balls on the year as his power has slowly returned in June. He's added 33 RBI, 39 runs scored, four stolen bases and 10 doubles while slashing .228/.297/.365 over 79 games this season.
Jun 26 2024Goldschmidt went 2-for-7 with a double, a walk, one RBI, one stolen base and two runs scored across both games of Wednesday's doubleheader versus Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While far from a breakout on offense, Goldschmidt has hit safely in nine straight games. In that span, he's gone 11-for-37 (.297) with a 3:12 BB:K, two home runs and five RBI. The first baseman's power and consistency are slowly returning, but he's still striking out at a 29.5 percent rate, his worst mark since his rookie year. Goldschmidt has added a .232/.301/.364 slash line with 10 homers, 32 RBI, 38 runs scored and four steals over 76 games this season.
Jun 24 2024Goldschmidt is absent from the lineup for Monday's game against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt will take a seat for the first time since May 9 and just the third time all season. Alec Burleson will start at first base Monday while Goldschmidt receives some rest.
Jun 22 2024Goldschmidt went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 9-4 win over the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt is 8-for-26 (.308) with two homers during his six-game hitting streak. He helped the Cardinals keep pace early in this contest before they ran away with the lead at the end. The first baseman has endured a tough campaign with a .230/.300/.364 slash line, 10 homers, 31 RBI, 36 runs scored, three stolen bases and nine doubles over 73 games.
Jun 19 2024Goldschmidt went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and a walk in Tuesday's 9-8 extra-inning loss to the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt opened the scoring in the first inning with his homer, though the Marlins quickly answered with a three-run blast from Jesus Sanchez in their half of the frame. Goldschmidt has gone 8-for-29 (.276) with two homers over his last seven contests, and he's been held hitless just twice in 17 games in June. Despite the recent consistency, he's slashing just .230/.303/.360 with nine homers, 29 RBI, 35 runs scored and three stolen bases over 70 contests this season.
Jun 13 2024Goldschmidt went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Thursday's win against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He plated the first runs of the game, taking Mitch Keller deep in the third inning. With the long ball Goldschmidt snapped a 14-game homerless drought. The veteran now has a hit in 11 of his last 12 games, but he still has just five RBI over his last 15 contests. The first baseman has a .226/.299/.354 slash line with eight home runs and 27 RBI through 65 games this season.
May 27 2024Goldschmidt went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 3-1 loss to the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt has homered three times over his last two games, though it's still too early to say he's completely out of the woods for his slow start to the campaign. He's shown some encouraging signs, hitting safely in all but one of his last 14 games while going 18-for-61 (.295) in that span. The first baseman is up to seven homers, 22 RBI, 26 runs scored and three stolen bases with a .222/.297/.359 slash line over 50 contests this season. Despite his recent success, he's striking out at a 31.5 percent clip and has struck out 32 times over 21 games in May.
May 20 2024Goldschmidt went 0-for-4 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Monday's 6-3 win over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt's hitting streak came to an end at eight games, but he was still able to provide a contribution in his lone trip on base Monday. The first baseman's streak has helped to get him out of deep slump, though he's still hitting just .209 on the season. He's added a meager .592 OPS with four home runs, 16 RBI, 23 runs scored and three steals over 198 plate appearances.
May 16 2024Goldschmidt went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in Wednesday's 7-2 loss to the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt is on a five-game hitting streak, having gone 7-for-23 (.304) with two homers and four RBI in that span. The burst of offense has doubled his homer total for the year to four, and he's up to 15 RBI, 20 runs scored, two stolen bases and three doubles while slashing .206/.291/.300 across 41 contests. Goldschmidt sat out a game just prior to his current streak, so it appears the mental reset is paying off in the short term, though his counting stats are unlikely to improve much if the team around him doesn't collectively start hitting better.
May 14 2024Goldschmidt went 2-for-5 with a stolen base and a run scored in Tuesday's 7-6 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt has gone 6-for-19 (.316) over the last four games, adding three RBI and three runs scored in that span, though he's also struck out 10 times. Any progress is a positive for the first baseman -- he went 0-for-27 over seven games to begin May. On the year, he's at a .205/.287/.282 slash line with three home runs, 14 RBI, 19 runs scored and two steals through 40 contests.
May 12 2024Goldschmidt went 2-for-5 with a home run and two RBI in Sunday's win over the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt needed Sunday's performance in a big way; he entered the contest riding a 1-for-32 skid. He finally snapped out of it with a solo homer in the fifth inning, followed by a game-tying RBI single in the sixth. However, he also struck out twice, giving him an uncharacteristic 2:15 BB:K over his last eight games. On the year, Goldschmidt is now slashing .197/.280/.279 with six extra-base hits and 13 RBI through 38 games.
May 10 2024Goldschmidt is starting at first base and batting third in the lineup for Friday's game against the Brewers, John Denton of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt was absent from the starting lineup in the team's 7-1 loss to Milwaukee on Thursday. The veteran first baseman has not registered a hit over his last six appearances, and he is slashing .195/.287/.263 with a 31.3 percent strikeout rate this season. Goldschmidt will look to get back on track against Brewers rookie southpaw Robert Gasser.
May 9 2024Goldschmidt is not in the lineup for Thursday's game in Milwaukee. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt had been slated to sit out Wednesday versus the Mets before that game was rained out, and he is again absent from the lineup card a day later. The 36-year-old is hitless so far in six contests this month. Alec Burleson will fill in for Goldschmidt at first base Thursday.
May 8 2024Goldschmidt is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt is hitless in May and the Cardinals have discussed the possibility of giving him a few days off to clear his head and have him work on his approach at the plate. However, it's not yet clear whether his absence from the lineup Wednesday is the first of multiple days off, or just a one-off matter. Alec Burleson will handle first base in Goldschmidt's stead.
Apr 30 2024Goldschmidt went 5-for-9 with a double and two runs scored in Tuesday's doubleheader split versus the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt had not collected five hits over any two-game span this season prior to Tuesday. Even with the strong performance, the first baseman is slashing a mediocre .236/.323/.318 with two home runs, 11 RBI, 14 runs scored, three doubles and a stolen base over 29 contests. Goldschmidt has yet to lose playing time amid his slow start, but that could change once the Cardinals get players like Dylan Carlson (shoulder), Tommy Edman (wrist) and Matt Carpenter (oblique) back from the injured list. On the positive side, Goldschmidt has hit safely in eight of his last 10 games, so he may be turning things around enough to maintain his place in the lineup.
Apr 27 2024Goldschmidt went 2-for-5 with two RBI while netting his first stolen base of the season in Saturday's 7-4 victory over the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt one-hopped a two-run double off the wall as part of a four-run first inning for the Cardinals. He also added an infield single, a stolen base and another run scored. The former MVP did also strike out three times Saturday and has fanned at an elevated 30.1 percent. The production on the whole has ticked up over the past week, though, with Goldschmidt going 9-for-27 (.333) with one home run and four RBI.
Apr 23 2024Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Monday's 5-3 win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt's slow start has been the cause of much consternation for St. Louis, and it's led to him batting fifth in the last two games. He's gone 3-for-7 since the drop in the order, so it looks like the change is at least having a short-term effect. The first baseman is batting a meager .195 with a .566 OPS, two homers, nine RBI and eight runs scored over 94 plate appearances. Goldschmidt's track record will give him a lot of leeway to work out of his struggles, but it's possible that the 36-year-old may be starting to feel his age as well.
Apr 21 2024Goldschmidt is starting at first base and batting fifth Sunday against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 36-year-old has a .173/.279/.213 slash line through 20 games this season and will drop below the cleanup spot for the first time since 2013, per Rob Rains of StLSportsPage.com. Goldschmidt's track record provides plenty of reason to believe it's only matter of before he turns things around, but the move down the order is notable given his usual stability in the lineup.
Apr 10 2024Goldschmidt is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Phillies, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's a routine day off for Goldschmidt, who has just one hit in his last four games and is sporting a .544 OPS so far this season. Alec Burleson will fill in for Goldschmidt at first base Wednesday.
Apr 9 2024Goldschmidt went 1-for-5 with two strikeouts in Monday's 5-3 loss to the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 36-year-old has had a poor start to the young season, slashing .200/.319/.275 with 13 strikeouts through 40 at-bats. It's possible that Goldschmidt's age is finally starting to show, but he's still a seven-time All-Star who won an MVP just two years ago. His average may not match those from previous years, but the veteran first basemen should still have some power left in the tank for 2024.
Mar 28 2024Goldschmidt went 3-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's 7-1 loss to the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt accounted for all three of the Cardinals' hits Thursday, including a fourth-inning homer off Tyler Glasnow that stood at St. Louis' lone run in the Opening Day defeat. The veteran first baseman slashed .268/.363/.447 last season with 25 home runs and 80 RBI. The Cardinals are counting on Goldschmidt to provide a similar offensive presence in the middle of their order this year.
Mar 3 2024Goldschmidt is 1-for-10 with five strikeouts and a walk over his first five Grapefruit League games. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt's strikeout rate ticked up to 23.5 percent last season -- it's been steadily going up since his career-low mark of 18.7 percent in 2020. By normal standards, Goldschmidt was fine with a .268/.363/.447 slash line over 154 games last season, but it was a vast drop compared to his MVP-level performance the year before. The 36-year-old first baseman isn't in danger over losing his spot in the lineup, but he may simply no longer be the ever-reliable hitter he once was. A better showing from the Cardinals' offense as a whole may be able to buoy Goldschmidt's numbers even if his best years are behind him.
Oct 1 2023Goldschmidt is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt returned to the lineup the past two games after missing a couple with back tightness, and he'll return to the bench for St. Louis' final game of the year. Barring an appearance off the bench, the veteran first baseman will close 2023 with an .810 OPS, 25 home runs, 11 steals, 80 RBI and 89 runs in 154 contests.
Sep 29 2023Goldschmidt (back) is starting at first base and batting second Friday against the Reds, John Denton of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt has sat out the Cardinals' last two games while dealing with back tightness, but the issue seems to have subsided ahead of Friday's contest. The 36-year-old first baseman has been held hitless (0-for-8) over his last three games.
Sep 28 2023Manager Oliver Marmol said Goldschmidt is out of the lineup Thursday at Milwaukee due to back tightness, Bally Sports Midwest reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt also sat Wednesday, though Marmol indicated that the back issue is nothing serious. "We want to make sure he's good to play when we get back home in front of our own fans [for the final weekend in St. Louis]," Marmol said Thursday. "No reason to really push through it today." Luken Baker has been filling in at first base.
Sep 27 2023Goldschmidt is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game at Milwaukee. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt started the previous 14 games but will take a seat Wednesday after he posted a .200/.322/.380 slash line during that span. Luken Baker will move to first base while Juan Yepez receives a start as St. Louis' designated hitter.
Sep 18 2023Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a double, three RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's win over the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt opened up the scoring with a two-run double in the third and then made some more noise with a solo blast to center in the fifth. It was his fourth game with three RBI or more this season and brought him up to five extra-base hits in 14 games this month. Though he certainly hasn't replicated his 2022 MVP form, Goldschmidt has produced another solid year, slashing .273/.366/.456 with 25 homers, 78 RBI, 85 runs and an 81:152 BB:K in 648 plate appearances.
Sep 15 2023Goldschmidt went 1-for-4 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Friday's 5-4 loss to the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt had gone over a month since his last steal (Aug. 14). In that span, the first baseman hit a light .247 over 26 contests. He's up to 11 thefts in 13 attempts this year while slashing .271/.365/.448 with 24 home runs, 74 RBI and 83 runs scored over 142 games. He should continue to see regular playing time down the stretch, though it wouldn't be surprising to see the Cardinals rest the 36-year-old a bit more often since they are out of contention.
Sep 13 2023Goldschmidt went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt welcomed Baltimore starter John Means back from Tommy John surgery with a first-inning solo shot. This was Goldschmidt's second homer over 10 games in September and his 24th long ball of the year, though he's hitting just .200 this month. The small slump has him down to a .272/.363/.452 slash line with 74 RBI, 82 runs scored, 26 doubles and 10 stolen bases through 140 contests overall.
Sep 10 2023Goldschmidt is out of the lineup for Sunday's game at Cincinnati. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's likely just a maintenance day for Goldschmidt, who started the Cardinals' previous 42 games and had a .765 OPS during that span. Alec Burleson will take over at first base for Sunday's series finale versus the Reds.
Sep 7 2023Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run, an additional run scored and a walk in Wednesday's 11-6 win over Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt has swung a steady bat lately, batting .309 (17-for-55) with four homers and 11 RBI over his last 15 games. The first baseman's homer Wednesday came in the first inning and set the tone for the Cardinals in their second straight win over Atlanta. Goldschmidt is up to 23 long balls this year while adding 73 RBI, 79 runs scored, 10 stolen bases and a .277/.367/.457 slash line through 135 contests.
Aug 28 2023Goldschmidt went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Monday's 4-1 loss to the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt has regained his power swing with three homers over his last eight games. He's gone 10-for-28 (.357) with seven RBI in that span. The first baseman is hitting .278 on the year, his lowest mark since 2019, and he's added an .828 OPS with 22 homers, 69 RBI, 75 runs scored and 10 stolen bases through 128 contests. While he hasn't been immune from the Cardinals' struggles overall, he's still been one of their best players.
Aug 25 2023Goldschmidt went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's 7-2 loss to Philadelphia. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt gave the Cardinals an early lead with his first-inning dinger, but that was the only damage the Redbirds could manage on the evening. The 35-year-old slugger remains productive, slashing .278/.367/.457 through 125 games. However, his 21 home runs leave him on a pace to finish below 30 home runs in a non-pandemic shortened season for the first time since 2016.
Aug 21 2023Goldschmidt went 3-for-5 with a two-run homer, three RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's win over the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt jump started the Cardinals' offense with an RBI-single in the third and then a two-run blast in the fifth gave them a 3-2 lead and knocked Carlos Carrasco out of the game. It was his fourth game with at least three RBI this season and his fourth multi-hit effort over his last eight games. The long ball was Goldschmidt's 20th of the season, marking the 10th time he's reached that milestone in his career. Though it's a step down from his MVP season in 2022, the 35-year-old is having another productive campaign. He's now slashing .277/.364/.455 with 65 RBI, 70 runs and a 65:122 BB:K in 546 plate appearances.
Aug 14 2023Goldschmidt went 2-for-2 with two-run home run, three walks, a stolen base and two total runs scored in Monday's 7-5 win over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was a little bit of everything for Goldschmidt as he ended a 15-game homer drought. In that span, he hit just .200 with two doubles and four RBI. The first baseman's slump has dropped him down to a .277/.366/.454 slash line on the year, and he's added 19 homers, 61 RBI, 67 runs scored and 10 stolen bases through 115 games.
Jul 27 2023Goldschmidt went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and a walk in Wednesday's 11-7 win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt went 4-for-12 with a pair of homers and five RBI during the Cardinals' three-game set in his old stomping grounds in Arizona. That productive stretch doubled his homer total for July. The first baseman is slashing .285/.373/.477 with 18 long balls, 55 RBI, 64 runs scored, 21 doubles and nine stolen bases through 99 contests.
Jul 24 2023Goldschmidt went 2-for-5 with a a home run, three RBI and two runs scored in Monday's 10-6 win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt has gone 12-for-42 (.286) over 10 contests since the All-Star break. Monday was his fifth multi-hit effort in that span. The first baseman's recent work is right in line with his season numbers, aside from a moderate dip in power. He's at a .285/.371/.473 slash line with 17 homers, 53 RBI, 63 runs scored and eight stolen bases over 97 contests this season.
Jul 23 2023Goldschmidt is out of the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Cubs, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt has a .586 OPS over his past five games and will take a seat Sunday after starting the past 11 contests. Alec Burleson will step in at first base and bat fifth.
Jul 17 2023Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer and a walk in Sunday's win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt gave the Cardinals some breathing room with a two-run shot in the sixth to put them up 6-3. He had gone nine straight games without an RBI from July 1 through July 14 but has tallied three rbi and been on base five times over his last two games. The 35-year-old continues to provide a steady bat for the Cardinals and is now slashing .285/.370/.480 with 16 homers, 49 RBI, 54 runs and a 47:88 BB:K in 405 plate appearances.
Jul 8 2023Goldschmidt went 3-for-5 in Friday's 8-7 loss to the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt has four multi-hit efforts over his last nine games, going 12-for-36 (.333) with two home runs and six RBI in that span. The first baseman is up to a .288/.373/.483 slash line with 15 homers, eight stolen bases, 46 RBI, 52 runs scored and 20 doubles through 85 games. He continues to routinely bat second with only the occasional drop to third in the order.
Jul 6 2023Goldschmidt isn't in the Cardinals' lineup Thursday against Miami, Bally Sports Midwest reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt will get a rare day off Thursday after beginning July with a .261/.308/.391 slash line through 26 plate appearances. Alec Burleson will fill in at first base and bat seventh.
Jul 1 2023Goldschmidt went 3-for-6 with a home run, four RBI and two walks across both games of Saturday's doubleheader versus the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt's three-run home run in the matinee powered the Cardinals' offense to an 11-4 win. He got on base three more times in the nightcap, but St. Louis lost 6-2. After hitting .277 in June, a cool month by his standards, the first baseman is already off to a good start in July. He's slashing .289/.379/.498 with 15 homers, 46 RBI, 51 runs scored and eight stolen bases over 80 contests on the year.
Jun 29 2023Goldschmidt went 3-for-5 with a solo homer and an additional RBI in Wednesday's 10-7 loss against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt recorded his first three-hit game since June 2 and hit his third home run over his last nine starts. During that stretch, the reigning MVP has totaled four extra-base hits, 11 RBI and six runs. Despite some early power struggles, Goldschmidt has been the epitome of consistency this year, hitting at least .270 in each month while slashing .288/.378/.493 overall. He hasn't put himself in the 2023 MVP conversation yet, but the 35-year-old remains one of the elite offensive players in MLB.
Jun 21 2023Goldschmidt went 2-for-5 with one RBI, a stolen base and two runs scored in Tuesday's 9-3 win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt has hit safely in nine of his last 10 games, and he has six multi-hit efforts in that span while batting .349 (15-for-43). The first baseman's steal was his eighth of the season, surpassing his total of seven for all of 2022. He's slashing .291/.382/.500 with 13 homers, 38 RBI, 48 runs scored and 20 doubles over 72 contests -- numbers in line with his 2021 production, though they look worse compared to his 2022 MVP season.
Jun 18 2023Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and a walk in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt had a brief slump earlier in June, but he's gone 10-for-29 (.345) with two homers and six RBI over his last seven games. The first baseman has also struck out 10 times in that span, which is a bit unusual for a fairly patient hitter. On the season, he's at a .287/.381/.493 slash line with 12 homers, 33 RBI, 45 runs scored, 19 doubles and seven stolen bases over 69 contests. Goldschmidt also has a 22.3 percent strikeout rate and 12.7 percent walk rate, roughly in line with his career norms as he pieces together another strong campaign.
Jun 12 2023Goldschmidt went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Monday's 4-3 loss to the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt gave the Cardinals their only lead in the game with his sixth-inning blast off Logan Webb. That snapped an 11-game homer drought for Goldschmidt. The first baseman has had an unsteady start to June, but he's still slashing .286/.380/.492 with 11 homers, 30 RBI, 43 runs scored and seven stolen bases over 65 contests.
Jun 3 2023Goldschmidt went 3-for-4 with a double, a walk and a run scored in Friday's 7-5 loss to the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This was Goldschmidt's fourth multi-hit effort over his last eight games, a span in which he's hitting .355 with three home runs. The first baseman ranks fourth in the majors with 18 doubles, and he's added 10 homers to provide solid power output. He's also been consistent with a .298/.401/.521 slash line, 26 RBI, 39 runs scored and seven stolen bases -- that's not quite at the level of his MVP campaign a year ago, but it's still excellent for fantasy managers.
May 29 2023Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a double in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This was Goldschmidt's third multi-hit effort in five games after a span in which he went just 1-for-21 over seven contests. Slumps tend not to last too long for the first baseman, but it's a positive to see him looking like himself again after a rough week. For the season, he's slashing .294/.400/.525 with 10 homers, 26 RBI, 37 runs scored, seven stolen bases and 17 doubles.
May 23 2023Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a walk and two solo home runs in Tuesday's 8-5 win over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The first baseman took Graham Ashcraft deep in the first and third innings in a wild affair that saw the two teams combine for 10 runs in the first four frames. Remarkably, Goldschmidt has only homered in three of the last 32 games, but all three times he launched multiple long balls. He's up to nine homers in 49 games on the season to go along with a stellar .293/.404/.521 slash line.
May 20 2023Goldschmidt went 0-for-1 with three walks and a stolen base in Friday's 5-0 loss to the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: For the second game in a row, Goldschmidt's patience at the plate was rewarded. He's now racked up eight walks, two steals and four runs scored despite going 0-for-10 across his last four games. His seven thefts this season match his total from last year, and he's slashing .301/.407/.514 with seven home runs, 23 RBI and 31 runs scored through 45 contests.
May 18 2023Goldschmidt went 0-for-2 with three walks, a stolen base and three runs scored in Thursday's 16-8 win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt went hitless for a third straight game, but he's logged at least one walk in five of his last six contests. With his ability to keep the line moving, he was also to get involved in run-scoring. He stole second in the fourth inning, allowing Oscar Mercado to steal home. For the season, Goldschmidt is slashing .302/.400/.517 with six steals, seven home runs, 23 RBI and 31 runs scored across 44 contests.
May 16 2023Goldschmidt went 2-for-3 with a double, two walks, two RBI and one run in Monday's 18-1 win over the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt has posted four hits across the past two games and has turned in three multi-hit efforts in his last four contests, bringing his season-long batting average up from .306 to .319. Though the Cardinals are still sitting eight games under .500 for the season, the team's struggles don't fall on the shoulders of the reigning National League MVP. His .949 OPS is only 33 behind his mark from 2022, and he's already two stolen bases away from matching last season's total of seven.
May 14 2023Goldschmidt went 0-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt walked and stole second in the ninth inning before scoring on a Nolan Gorman double. Through 11 games in May, Goldschmidt is hitting .319 with three home runs, four doubles and two steals. The first baseman is batting .310 with a .927 OPS, seven homers, five steals, 20 RBI and 26 runs scored through 39 contests overall.
May 12 2023Goldschmidt went 3-for-5 with a run scored in Friday's 8-6 win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The first baseman went just 2-for-13 over the three-game series versus the Cubs earlier this week. Goldschmidt has gone multiple games without a hit just twice this season, as he remains one of the Cardinals' most consistent batters. He's slashing .316/.395/.546 with seven home runs, 20 RBI, 25 runs scored, 14 doubles and four stolen bases through 38 contests.
May 8 2023Goldschmidt went 4-for-5 with three homers, four RBI, four runs scored and a steal in Sunday's 12-6 win over the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt homered in the first, third and eighth frames, with all three traveling over 400 feet. It was the third three-homer game of his career and his third multi-hit effort over his last four games, as he helped the Cardinals finally end their eight-game losing streak. While the team is struggling as a whole, Goldschmidt is putting up near-identical numbers to his MVP campaign a season ago. The 35-year-old is slashing .321/.409/.582 with seven homers, 20 RBI, 22 runs, four steals and an 18:26 BB:K over 154 plate appearances.
May 5 2023Goldschmidt went 3-for-5 with two doubles and a run scored in Friday's 5-4 loss to the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt has opened May by going 6-for-17 (.353) with four doubles over four contests. The first baseman is now slashing .312/.403/.520 with four home runs, 16 RBI, 18 runs scored, 14 doubles and three stolen bases through 32 games on the season. He's still one of the best hitters in the majors at age 35, though his power has yet to show up in full force so far.
Apr 29 2023Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 two doubles, a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Friday's 7-3 loss to the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The steal was the 150th of Goldschmidt's career, three of which have come this season. That's solid work on the basepaths for a first baseman, though he's far from a significant speed threat overall. He's gone 10-for-25 (.400) over the last six games and is now slashing .310/.415/.530 with four home runs, 14 RBI, 17 runs and 10 doubles through 26 contests in 2023.
Apr 27 2023Goldschmidt went 4-for-5 with a pair of solo home runs in a loss to the Giants on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt carried St. Louis' struggling offense Wednesday, producing half of the team's hits and plating two of its three runs on a pair of solo homers. It was the first four-hit game and first multi-homer effort of the season for the star first baseman, who is slashing .315/.417/.533 through 108 plate appearances. Goldschmidt has added four homers, 13 RBI, 16 runs, two steals and a 15:17 BB:K.
Apr 4 2023Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in Monday's 8-4 loss to Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt's seventh-inning blast was the only one of the Cardinals' 12 hits to go for extra bases. The first baseman is off to an excellent start this season, recording two hits in each of the first four games. He's added two RBI, three runs scored, a stolen base and a 3:2 BB:K while occupying his usual No. 3 spot in the order.
Mar 31 2023Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a double, an RBI, a stolen base and a run scored in Thursday's 10-9 loss to the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt's always had pretty good speed and instincts for a first baseman. He swiped seven bags over 151 contests last season, though his days of challenging for 20 thefts could be behind him despite MLB's offseason rule changes. The reigning NL MVP will look to follow up Thursday's performance with another strong campaign, and hitting in the heart of a strong lineup should help him produce in the standard roto categories.
Mar 5 2023Goldschmidt (personal) is in the lineup for Sunday's exhibition contest. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt took a couple days to tend to a family matter, but he is back with St. Louis, and he will play first base and hit third for the Cardinals on Sunday.
Mar 3 2023Goldschmidt was scratched from the Cardinals' Grapefruit League lineup Friday due to a family matter, Lynn Worthy of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This confirms that Goldschmidt's sudden absence was not injury-related. The reigning National League MVP will presumably be able to return to action over the weekend in Cardinals camp before he heads off to join Team USA for the World Baseball Classic.
Nov 17 2022Goldschmidt was named the 2022 NL MVP on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt -- a seven-time All-Star -- earned his first MVP award after mashing 35 home runs and tallying over 100 RBI and runs in a single season for the first time since 2017. Paired with strong plate discipline, he also managed a 177 wRC+ -- the highest mark in the National League and third-highest among all hitters. In total, Goldschmidt earned 380 votes, well out-pacing Manny Machado, who finished second with 291 votes.
Oct 5 2022Goldschmidt isn't starting Wednesday against the Pirates, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt is getting a breather after going 1-for-5 with a run, an RBI, a walk and two strikeouts over the last two games. Juan Yepez will start at first base and bat fifth.
Oct 2 2022Goldschmidt is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt is for 2-for-5 with two doubles and two walks against the opposing starter, Roansy Contreras, but manager Oliver Marmol decided to hold him out with the postseason on the horizon. Albert Pujols will start at first base in Goldschmidt's place.
Sep 27 2022Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a double, two RBI and a stolen base in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt drove in a run on a sacrifice fly in the first frame before ripping an RBI single off Trevor Gott in the top of the fifth and stealing second base. He later added a double in the seventh inning, which was 41st two-bagger of the year. Goldschmidt came into Tuesday's contest in a 4-for-27 cold spell over his previous seven games, but he still owns a .318 average with 35 homers, 114 RBI, 103 runs and seven stolen bases over 146 games in 2022.
Sep 18 2022Goldschmidt is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds, Daniel Guerrero of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt started the past six games and will receive a day off after he posted a .273/.360/.409 slash line with three doubles, three RBI and two runs. Albert Pujols will take over at first base while Nolan Arenado rests his legs as the designated hitter.
Sep 11 2022Goldschmidt is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt racked up just eight hits and hit .186 over his last 12 games, so he will get a day off for the first time this month. Albert Pujols will start at first base Sunday for the Cardinals.
Sep 7 2022Goldschmidt went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, an additional run scored and a walk in Wednesday's 6-5 win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt's fourth-inning blast was the only run in the game until the Nationals' offense woke up in the seventh and eighth frames. It's been a rather pedestrian start to September for Goldschmidt -- he's gone 5-for-20 (.250) with two home runs in the first six games of the month. The first baseman is still doing just fine overall, as his 35 homers put him one shy of matching a career-high mark he achieved in both 2013 and 2017. He's added 108 RBI, 99 runs scored, six stolen bases and 35 doubles through 130 contests.
Sep 3 2022Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run, a walk, an additional run and a stolen base during Saturday's 8-4 victory over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt got St. Louis on the board with a two-run home run off Chicago starter Drew Smyly in the bottom of the first inning. In the third, Goldschmidt singled, stole third and scored, and he walked in the sixth. The two-hit game snapped a recent 1-for-14 slump while the homer was the 34-year-old's first extra-base hit since two long balls Aug. 25, which were also against the Cubs. Goldschmidt and his 34 home runs now sit two behind NL leader Kyle Schwarber while his 107 RBI and .331 average pace the Senior Circuit.
Aug 25 2022Goldschmidt went 3-for-4 with a walk, two home runs, three runs scored and five RBI on Thursday against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt powered the Cardinals to victory Thursday by slugging his 32nd and 33rd homers of the season. He has had a particularly excellent August, delivering nine homers, 27 RBI and 21 runs scored across 21 games. For the season, he owns a .339/.420/.637 line across 516 plate appearances.
Aug 24 2022Goldschmidt isn't starting Wednesday against the Cubs, John Denton of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt has recorded hits in eight of his last nine games, slashing .405/.452/.730 with three home runs, three doubles, 11 RBI and seven runs during that time. He'll get a rare day off while Brendan Donovan starts at first base and bats second.
Aug 20 2022Goldschmidt went 3-for-6 with a three-run home run and an additional run and RBI in a 16-7 win against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt singled home a run in the third inning while adding a single and a three-run homer in the ninth to cap an eight-run inning. The 34-year-old has compiled a solid five-game hitting streak, during which he's batted 12-for-20 with three doubles and three homers to boost his average from .328 to a league-leading .341 in addition to posting league-best marks in on-base percentage (.422) and OPS (1.062).
Aug 19 2022Goldschmidt went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk, two RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 5-1 win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt's first-inning solo shot secured the seventh 30-homer season in his career. The first baseman added an RBI single in the seventh and scored on a passed ball. With his second straight three-hit game, Goldschmidt is batting .407 (22-for-54) with 12 extra-base hits through 16 contests in August. For the season, he's up to a .339/.421/.635 slash line with 96 RBI, 84 runs scored and five stolen bases through 112 games.
Aug 16 2022Goldschmidt went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a sacrifice fly in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt has swatted three homers in his last five games. He's hitting .326 (14-for-43) in August, though a high average has been standard for the first baseman all year. He's up to a .328/.412/.618 slash line with 29 homers, 92 RBI, 81 runs scored and five stolen bases through 109 contests. The 34-year-old is on track to reach the 100-RBI mark for the first time since 2017.
Aug 12 2022Goldschmidt went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's 3-1 win over the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt's first-inning blast was ultimately all the Cardinals needed for the win. For the month, the first baseman is cruising, going 12-for-34 (.353) with four homers, 11 RBI, nine runs scored and three doubles through 10 contests. He's quickly closing in on a 30-homer campaign again -- Goldschmidt had 28 this year, putting him a realistic position to challenge his career high of 36. He's added a .331/.414/.619 slash line, 89 RBI, 78 runs scored, five stolen bases and 31 doubles through 106 games.
Aug 11 2022Goldschmidt went 3-for-5 with a homer, a double, two runs scored and three RBI in an 8-6 loss Thursday in Colorado. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt doubled and scored in the fourth and smacked a two-run homer in the eighth as the Cardinals attempted to mount a comeback. It's hard to believe that the 34-year-old did not homer until his 19th game as Thursday's knock was his 27th of the season to go along with 31 doubles. Since the All-Star break, he's posted a .339/.424/.768 line with seven homers and 17 RBI in 15 games.
Aug 5 2022Goldschmidt went 3-for-8 with a solo home run, a walk and two total runs scored across both games of Thursday's doubleheader versus the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt was part of the Cardinals' seventh-inning rally in the matinee, and he got aboard three times in a less dramatic win in the nightcap. The first baseman has hit .351 (13-for-37) with six long balls in nine contests since the All-Star break. For the season, he's produced a .332/.413/.614 slash line, 26 homers, 82 RBI, 72 runs scored and five stolen bases in 99 games.
Aug 2 2022Goldschmidt went 2-for-3 with a home run, a walk and three RBI in Tuesday's 6-0 win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt knocked a two-run single in the third inning and a solo shot in the fifth. This was the first baseman's fourth multi-hit effort in seven contests since the All-Star break, and he's swatted five homers in that span. For the season, the steady 34-year-old is up to a .332/.412/.611 slash line with 25 long balls, 81 RBI, 70 runs scored and five stolen bases through 97 games.
Jul 29 2022Goldschmidt (personal) was reinstated from the restricted list by the Cardinals on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt was unable to travel to Canada for the Cardinals' two-game series against the Blue Jays earlier this week, but he'll now rejoin the team ahead of Friday's series opener versus the Nationals. The 34-year-old has homered in his last four games, going 8-for-18 with five long balls and 10 RBI.
Jul 26 2022Goldschmidt (personal) was placed on the restricted list Tuesday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt is one of three Cardinals who will be ineligible to play in the two-game series in Toronto because of his vaccination status. The Cardinals start a three-game series with the Nationals on Friday, which the first baseman will be reinstated ahead of. Cory Spangenberg had his contract selected from Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday and will replace Goldschmidt on the active roster.
Jul 24 2022Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with two homers and three RBI in a 6-3 loss Sunday in Cincinnati. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt was the only player to get a hit off Tyler Mahle, and he took the starter deep twice, accounting for all the Cardinals' runs. He's now homered in four straight games -- five if you include his All-Star Game blast. It appears that the only thing that can stop Goldschmidt right now is the Canadian government, as he won't be able to be with the team due to the COVID-19 vaccination requirement in Canada when St. Louis begins a two-game series in Toronto on Tuesday. He'll rejoin the Cardinals when they return stateside Friday in Washington.
Jul 22 2022Goldschmidt went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run in Friday's 9-5 loss to the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt ended a 17-game homer drought just before the All-Star break and also went yard during the Midsummer Classic. He kept up the power Friday, delivering a two-run blast in the fifth inning, though the Cardinals' offense couldn't keep up in this contest. The first baseman has multiple hits in six of 18 games in July and owns a .331/.414/.596 slash line with 21 homers, 72 RBI, 65 runs scored and five stolen bases through 91 games overall.
Jul 16 2022Goldschmidt went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and one additional RBI in Saturday's victory over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The starting first baseman for the National League All-Star team, Goldschmidt is now up to 20 home runs, and his OPS is over 1.000 for the season (1.004). Since Goldschmidt is playing Tuesday, the Cardinals may look to rest him Sunday.
Jul 10 2022Goldschmidt is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The National League MVP candidate looks to be getting some routine maintenance after he started in each of the Cardinals' last 17 games while contributing a 1.035 OPS, two stolen bases, 13 runs and seven RBI over that stretch. Albert Pujols will draw a rare start at first base in place of Goldschmidt.
Jul 9 2022Goldschmidt went 0-for-4 with a stolen base in Saturday's 1-0 loss to the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baserunners came at a premium Saturday, with Goldschmidt representing the Cardinals' last player to get aboard. He reached on an error and stole second in the ninth inning, but he was left stranded in the narrow defeat. The first baseman has hit safely in 27 of the last 36 games since the start of June, batting .323 in that stretch. Shockingly, that's actually worse than his season mark of .340, and he's added a 1.032 OPS with 19 home runs, 65 RBI, 61 runs scored, five steals and 28 doubles through 83 contests overall. The 34-year-old will likely continue to be one of baseball's most consistent hitters, and he'll be recognized for his efforts in just over a week at the All-Star Game as the National League's starting first baseman.
Jul 7 2022Goldschmidt went 1-for-4 with a double, a walk and a stolen base Thursday in a 3-2 win in Atlanta in extra innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt doubled in the first inning and walked and stole a base in the eighth. He struck out twice and has seen an uptick in his strikeout rate with 23 punchouts in his last 82 plate appearances. Despite the increase in strikeouts, the first baseman continues to have a hot bat and has a .324/.415/.563 during that span.
Jul 3 2022Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a double and two runs scored in Saturday's victory over the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt scored in the first inning thanks to a Nolan Arenado home run, then again on a Lars Nootbaar walk with the bases loaded in the fifth. The first baseman continued his spectacular season with back-to-back two hit performances. He has at least one hit in six of his last seven games, including four multi-hit performances, and is now slashing .346/.428/.633 on the season.
Jun 28 2022Goldschmidt went 4-for-4 with a home run, a double, two RBI and two runs scored in Monday's 9-0 win over the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This was Goldschmidt's second four-hit game in the last two weeks, and he's batting a scorching .426/.500/.907 in his last 14 contests. The first baseman has been one of the best hitters in the league with a .347/.429/.642 slash line, 19 home runs, 64 RBI, 56 runs scored and three stolen bases through 72 games.
Jun 26 2022Goldschmidt went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in a 6-5 loss to the Cubs on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt clobbered a hanging changeup from innings-eater Alec Mills over the left field wall for his 18th homer of the season. He came close to picking up his second extra-base hit of the day when Ian Happ robbed him of a double with an incredible sliding catch in the seventh. The 34-year-old first baseman is hitting for a higher average than ever before in his career without sacrificing his established power numbers. Goldschmidt has been red hot over the past 15 days and is slashing .360./439/.740 with five home runs over that span, despite dealing with back tightness.
Jun 22 2022Goldschmidt (back) went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run, an additional run scored and a walk in Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt sat out a game to deal with back tightness. He returned as the designated hitter Wednesday and promptly launched his two-run shot in the first inning. He's swatted six of his 17 homers this year in June, and he's sporting an excellent .339/.418/.623 slash line with 60 RBI, 50 runs scored and three stolen bases across 67 contests. Goldschmidt should be able to return to the field soon, as his absence Tuesday was deemed precautionary.
Jun 21 2022Goldschmidt was held out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Brewers as a precaution due to back tightness, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 34-year-old had a 1.482 OPS during a seven-game hit streak before going 0-for-4 with two strikeouts during Monday's matchup with Milwaukee, though it's unclear when exactly his back started tightening up. It doesn't appear to be a significant injury since manager Oliver Marmol labeled Goldschmidt's absence as a precautionary measure, so the veteran slugger should be considered day-to-day for now.
Jun 15 2022Goldschmidt went 4-for-4 with two home runs, three runs scored and five RBI in a 9-1 win over the Pirates in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going yard in the matinee, Goldschmidt kept flexing his muscles in the nightcap, clubbing homers off Bryse Wilson in the first and second innings to help give the Cardinals an early 7-0 lead. The first baseman is up to 16 homers on the season -- including four in his last three games -- putting him two behind Pete Alonso for the NL lead, to go along with a stellar .349/.431/.642 slash line.
Jun 14 2022Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in a 3-1 win over the Pirates during the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He gave Matthew Liberatore and the Cardinals' bullpen all the support they would need with a two-run blast off JT Brubaker in the third inning. Goldschmidt has gone yard in back-to-back games against the Bucs, continuing a fantastic campaign that has seen him bat .338 with 14 homers and 51 RBI through 60 games.
Jun 13 2022Goldschmidt went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, a double, a walk and two runs scored in Monday's 7-5 win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt took Sunday off after going 0-for-9 over his previous three games and he immediately got his groove back Monday. He doubled and scored in the sixth inning and then drilled a go-ahead shot to begin the seventh. The slugging first baseman is now slashing .335/.419/.598 with 33 extra-base hits and 48 RBI this season. However, since losing his 25-game hitting streak on June 4, Goldschmidt is hitting just .250 with one RBI in nine appearances.
Jun 12 2022Goldschmidt will sit Sunday against the Reds, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt finds himself on the bench for just the third time this season. While he still owns an excellent .327/.411/.577 slash line, he's gone hitless over his last three games, so a day off seems like a good idea. Juan Yepez will handle first base in his absence.
Jun 4 2022Goldschmidt went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run, a pair of walks and two runs scored in Friday's 14-5 win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While Goldschmidt has been limited to one-hit efforts in his last six contests, he's been able to extend his hitting streak to 25 games. He's batting .424 with 10 long balls in that impressive span. For the season, the first baseman owns a .349/.427/.630 slash line with 12 homers, 47 RBI, 36 runs scored and three stolen bases in 50 contests.
May 30 2022Goldschmidt went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Monday's 6-3 win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt padded the Cardinals' lead with a seventh-inning homer, his fifth long ball in his last seven games. The first baseman is riding a 21-game hitting streak, going 38-for-86 (.442) in that span. He's surged to a .352/.418/.626 slash line with 11 homers, 42 RBI, 30 runs scored, three stolen bases and 16 doubles in 46 contests overall.
May 28 2022Goldschmidt went 3-for-4 with a three-run home run and four RBI in Saturday's victory over the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt launched a three-run homer off Adrian Houser in the third frame before later adding two singles and another RBI. The long ball was his 10th of the season and he has now gone deep in three consecutive games and four of his last five contests overall. Since May 13, Goldschmidt has batted .475 with eight homers, 25 RBI and 12 runs over 14 games. The 34-year-old is having a superb season overall, producing a .355/.420/.622 slash line over 172 at-bats, which represent career bests at average and slugging percentage.
May 26 2022Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk and an additional run scored in Thursday's loss to the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: St. Louis was trailing by two runs in the seventh inning when Goldschmidt cut the deficit in half with a solo shot to left field. That was the final run of the game, however, as the Cardinals fell 4.5 games behind their division rival. Despite the loss, Goldschmidt extended his hitting streak to 17 games and pushed his season slash line to .348/.416/.591. He has 10 multi-hit games during the streak and has hit six of his eight homers during the red-hot stretch.
May 24 2022Goldschmidt went 1-for-5 with a grand slam in Monday's 7-3 extra-inning win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran first baseman's seventh homer of the season was a dramatic one, as he ripped a Ryan Borucki slider down the left-field line for a walkoff slam in the 10th inning. Goldschmidt also extended his hitting streak to 15 games in the process, a stretch during which he's slashing .438/.456/.859 with five home runs and 22 RBI.
May 22 2022Goldschmidt is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates, John Denton of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll receive just his second day off of the season following a big Saturday in which he went 4-for-5 with two doubles and two RBI in the Cardinals' 5-4 win. Juan Yepez will fill in for Goldschmidt at first base.
May 21 2022Goldschmidt went 4-for-5 with two doubles and two RBI in Saturday's 5-4 win against Pittsburgh. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt's second-inning double plated a pair of runs, and he collected three additional base knocks throughout the contest. This was the veteran's first four-hit performance of the season and eighth multi-hit effort during his current 14-game hitting streak. During the red-hot stretch, he is batting .458 (27-for-59) with four homers, 12 doubles, 18 RBI, 10 runs and a stolen base.
May 19 2022Goldschmidt went 3-for-4 with an RBI double, a solo home run and two additional RBI during Thursday's 7-6 loss to the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt tied the game at two in the third with a solo blast and gave the Cardinals a 3-2 lead in the fifth with an RBI double. The slugger added a run-scoring sacrifice fly in the seventh and a game-tying RBI single in the ninth. Goldschmidt finishes the four-game series with eight hits, two home runs and eight RBI.
May 18 2022Goldschmidt went 4-for-9 with two doubles, a home run and three RBI across both games of Tuesday's doubleheader split with the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran first baseman supplied the Cardinals' only run of the matinee with a solo shot off Drew Smith in the eighth inning, but that only warmed Goldschmidt up for the nightcap as he went 3-for-5 with RBI two-baggers in the fourth and fifth frames. He extended his hitting streak to 10 games in the process, a stretch during which he's slashing .439/.465/.878 with an incredible nine doubles, three homers, a steal, eight runs and 12 RBI.
May 15 2022Goldschmidt went 3-for-4 with a home run, two doubles, three runs and three RBI in a 15-6 win over San Francisco on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt got St. Louis on the board with a two-run shot off Carlos Rodon in the first inning, doubled and scored in the third and doubled home a run before scoring in the fourth. The 34-year-old extended his hitting streak to a modest eight games -- including five multi-hit performances -- and is now slashing .312/.394/.496 with four home runs, 21 runs and 20 RBI.
May 13 2022Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Friday's 8-2 loss to the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt's RBI groundout in the first inning and solo homer in the eighth provided the Cardinals' only two runs in the blowout loss. The veteran first baseman is 10-for-24 with five extra-base hits over his last six games. He's now slashing .299/.388/.444 with three home runs through 134 plate appearances.
May 12 2022Goldschmidt went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in a 3-2 loss Thursday against Baltimore. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt appeared as the designated hitter Thursday, receiving a break from the field for the second time this season. After popping out and striking out twice in his first three plate appearances, he singled and stole a base in the eighth as the Cardinals attempted a comeback. In May, the veteran has been excellent, slashing .314/.442/.514 with eight walks in 10 games. The stolen base was his third on the season and, while he's no longer a threat for 20 steals in a season, the 34-year-old is still capable of reaching double-digit thefts.
May 11 2022Goldschmidt went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk, three RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's 10-1 win over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt hadn't knocked in a run in seven games before his strong performance Wednesday. He's hit safely in four straight contests, going 7-for-16 in that span. The first baseman owns a .294/.389/.422 slash line with two home runs, 14 RBI, 16 runs scored, two stolen bases and eight doubles in 29 games.
May 2 2022Goldschmidt went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Monday's win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The first baseman took Zack Greinke deep in the first inning, providing all of the offense in the contest. Goldschmidt now has two home runs on the year, both of which have come in the last three contests. After batting .146 over the first 11 games of the season, the 34-year old has gotten a hit in nine of his last 10 games, hitting .450 with four extra-base hits and 10 RBI over that stretch.
May 1 2022Goldschmidt is out of the lineup Sunday against the Diamondbacks, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt went 0-for-3 with a walk and a strikeout Saturday to snap an eight-game hit streak during which he went 16-for-34 with a homer, two doubles, nine RBI and four runs, and he'll take a seat for Sunday's series finale. Albert Pujols will start at first base while Corey Dickerson serves as the designated hitter.
Apr 30 2022Goldschmidt went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 6-2 loss to the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt's lone hit of the game left the yard in the first inning. That stretched the first baseman's hitting streak to eight games, a span in which he's batting .471 (16-for-34) with nine RBI and four runs scored. The surge has him up to a .293/.361/.387 slash line with a homer, 10 RBI, 11 runs scored and a pair of stolen bases in 19 contests this season. Outside of a dip in power, the rest of his numbers are right where they should be.
Apr 26 2022Goldschmidt went 2-for-3 with a walk in Monday's 5-2 loss to the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt had multiple hits in just one of his first 11 games, but he's pulled out of the slump by going 9-for-17 in his last four. The first baseman hasn't homered yet this season, but he's picked up four doubles in 15 games. He sports a .259/.348/.328 slash line with five RBI. eight runs scored and a pair of stolen bases.
Apr 22 2022Goldschmidt went 3-for-5 with two RBI during Friday's 4-2 win against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 34-year-old entered Friday's contest 3-for-32 over the past eight games, so the three-hit performance was certainly a welcome sight. Goldschmidt is still looking for his first home run of the season and has significant work to do on his .196/.302/.239 slash line.
Apr 21 2022Goldschmidt went 0-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Wednesday's 2-0 win over the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt has only hit safely in five of his 10 games this season. He's posted a shaky .162/.295/.216 slash line with an RBI, seven runs scored, a pair of stolen bases and two doubles through 44 plate appearances. He tore the cover off the ball in spring training, so there's little reason to be concerned about Goldschmidt's long-term numbers -- he's never hit lower than .250 in any season of his career, and that came in his rookie year.
Apr 7 2022Goldschmidt went 1-for-1 with four walks and two runs scored in Thursday's win over the Pirates. He also registered one stolen base. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt, who's known as a slugger, played set-up man for the Cardinals on Thursday. The 34-year-old is expected to be a high-end first baseman in fantasy this season, though it's unlikely he registers many more stolen bases this season.
Mar 31 2022Goldschmidt went 4-for-4 with a home run, a stolen base and three runs scored in Wednesday's 29-8 win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt has used a new bat model for the first time in his career, per Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, and it's been paying off in spring games. The first baseman is 10-for-19 with three homers, a double, four RBI and seven runs scored in eight Grapefruit League contests. It looks like he won't need too much adjustment time to the new bat, which is great news. Goldschmidt remains a high-end first baseman in fantasy who should be a solid pickup around the fourth round.
Sep 30 2021Goldschmidt will sit Thursday against the Brewers, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Cardinals typically don't rotate their lineup much, but they've given several regulars a rest over the last two days after clinching a playoff spot Tuesday. Matt Carpenter will play first base Thursday.
Sep 26 2021Goldschmidt went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt went deep off Keegan Thompson in the third inning to give the Cardinals the lead. It was his fifth home run in his last six games. The 33-year-old is slashing .294/.366/.517 with 31 long balls, 98 RBI, 100 runs and 12 steals in 661 plate appearances. He has been an essential asset in the Cardinals' historic 16-game winning streak.
Sep 24 2021Goldschmidt went 5-for-9 with a home run, a double, four RBI and three runs scored as the Cardinals swept Friday's doubleheader versus the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt has recorded multiple hits in each of his last four games, going 11-for-18 with four homers and two doubles in that span. The first baseman's massive surge has lifted his slash line .296/.364/.515 with 30 long balls, 97 RBI, 99 runs scored and 12 stolen bases through 653 plate appearances. He's locked in at the plate at the perfect time for his fantasy managers.
Sep 23 2021Goldschmidt went 3-for-5 with a pair of home runs and five RBI during Thursday's win over the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt evened up the score with a three-run blast against Brad Boxberger in the seventh inning. He then knocked in his second homer of the night with a 415-footer against Aaron Ashby in the ninth. The 34-year-old has been heating up, hammering three long balls over the last two games. Overall, Goldschmidt is batting .291/.362/.508 on the season with 29 homers.
Sep 22 2021Goldschmidt went 3-for-4 with a single, a double, a home run, two RBI and four runs scored in Wednesday's 10-2 win over the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt terrorized Milwaukee pitching once again Wednesday night, falling a triple shy of the cycle and recording his 13th game with three or more hits this season. In 47 career games played in Milwaukee, the Cardinals' first baseman is hitting .341 with 15 home runs. It's gotta be the bratwurst.
Sep 18 2021Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with an RBI single, a double and two runs in a win over the Padres on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Although Tyler O'Neill and Dylan Carlson stole the show by combining for three home runs, Goldschmidt found a way to once again make an impact at the plate. The veteran's second-half tear has persisted in fine fashion in September, as he now boasts a .321 average, 1.051 OPS, four doubles, four home runs and eight RBI across 15 games during the month. Additionally, Friday's multi-hit effort was his third in the last four contests.
Sep 15 2021Goldschmidt went 3-for-5 with a single, double, homer, three runs scored and two RBI in Wednesday's 11-4 win over the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt fell a three-bagger shy of the cycle Wednesday but nonetheless racked up some impressive numbers. The 34-year-old has absolutely killed the Mets this season, as he's hit .370 with three home runs in seven games against New York.
Sep 14 2021Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a walk, a home run, a stolen base, two runs scored and two RBI in Monday's 7-0 win over the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 34-year-old put together a line reminiscent of his prime, as he launched a solo shot off Rich Hill in the fifth inning then swiped a bag in the ninth. Goldschmidt is now up to 25 homers on the year, the sixth time in his career he's reached that plateau, and his 12 steals are his highest total since he racked up 18 in 2017.
Sep 7 2021Goldschmidt is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Dodgers, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It appears to be a routine day off for the first baseman after he posted a three-hit performance Monday. Matt Carpenter will enter the lineup and bat sixth.
Sep 6 2021Goldschmidt went 3-for-4 in Monday's 5-1 loss to the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: All three of the first baseman's hits were singles, and he accounted for half of the hits St. Louis recorded in the game. Goldschmidt has gone a bit quiet in run production, as he's gone five straight games without an RBI. For the year, he's slashing a hearty .286/.355/.485 with 24 home runs, 82 RBI, 76 runs scored and 10 stolen bases in 578 plate appearances.
Sep 1 2021Goldschmidt went 2-for-2 with two walks, two home runs and three RBI in a 5-4 win over the Reds during the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He opened the scoring on the afternoon with a solo shot in the first inning and then launched a game-winning two-run shot in the fourth, with both blasts coming off Wade Miley. After going 0-for-2 in the nightcap, Goldschmidt is batting .287 on the season with 24 homers, 10 steals, 74 runs and 82 RBI through 130 contests. Goldschmidt has now gone yard three times over the last two days entering Wednesday's nightcap.
Aug 30 2021Goldschmidt went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer and a walk in Monday's 3-1 win over Cincinnati. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt launched a two-run homer off Luis Castillo in the first inning to get the Cardinals going. The veteran slugger is enjoying a terrific August, going 36-for-103 (.350) with 15 extra-base hits and 24 RBI in 26 games. He's up to 79 RBI with 51 extra-base hits and an .833 OPS through 554 plate appearances this season.
Aug 29 2021Goldschmidt, who went 2-for-4 with an RBI single, a run-scoring double and a bases-loaded walk in a win over the Pirates on Saturday, went into Sunday's series finale with 22 RBI in 24 August games and a .333 average with runners in scoring position on the season. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The slugger has been raking throughout the second half of the season and has served as one of the best clutch hitters in all of baseball of late. Goldschmidt's RBI career high is a lofty and likely unreachable 125 (2013); however, at 77 RBI with 34 games remaining, he would appear to have a fighting chance of eclipsing the 97 runs he knocked in back in 2019, which currently serves as his best tally over the last four campaigns.
Aug 28 2021Goldschmidt went 3-for-4 with a double and a triple in a win over the Pirates on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: There seems to be no end in sight to Goldschmidt's second-half surge, much to the delight of fantasy managers. The veteran slugger has been especially lethal during the latter portion of August, as he's compiled a .404 average, 1.227 OPS and 11 extra-base hits (seven doubles, Friday's triple, three home runs) while striking out at a minuscule 6.0 percent clip over 50 plate appearances.
Aug 25 2021Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a pair of solo home runs, a walk, a stolen base and an additional run scored in Wednesday's 3-2, extra-inning win over the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran carried St. Louis' lineup, accounting for two of its five hits and scoring each of its three runs. Goldschmidt now has multiple hits in 12 of his last 18 games, a span during which he's hit .370 with seven doubles, four home runs and 15 RBI. The first baseman's batting average has increased each month this season after being .214 in April, and he's now slashing .282/.349/.471 with 21 home runs and 73 RBI in 2021.
Aug 23 2021Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double and an additional run scored in Sunday's win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The star slugger is seeing the ball well of late, but he was riding a homer drought that extended for 13 games before he went deep in this one with a solo shot in the fifth inning off reliever Kyle Keller. Goldschmidt's hitting streak has reached 11 games and has recorded multi-hit contests in all but one of his last seven contests, so he continues to be one of the most dangerous bats in the National League. He's slashing .355/.402/.526 through 84 plate appearances in August.
Aug 20 2021Goldschmidt went 2-for-5 with a double and a run in a win over the Brewers on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: There seems to be no slowing down the veteran slugger, who has four consecutive two-hit efforts and six such tallies in his last seven games overall. Goldschmidt's extended hot stretch dates back nearly two months, as he's slashing .342/.404/.540 with 11 doubles, seven home runs and 28 RBI in his last 40 games.
Aug 19 2021Goldschmidt went 2-for-5 with a pair of doubles, an RBI and a run Wednesday in the Cardinals' 6-4 loss to the Brewers in 10 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt's first double of the night scored Tommy Edman and gave the Cardinals an early 3-0 lead, but Milwaukee clawed back from the early deficit to send the game to extras before prevailing in the 10th. Though Goldschmidt has now churned out three two-hit games in a row and is batting .345 in August, he's left the yard just one time this month and is on pace for his lowest home-run total in a full season since 2016 (24).
Aug 15 2021Goldschmidt went 2-for-5 with a double, one RBI, two runs scored and a steal in Sunday's 7-2 win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt was busy in the first inning, knocking a single, stealing third and eventually crossing home in the three-run opening frame. He then ripped an RBI double and scored again in the second. The 6-foot-3 slugger has been on fire in August, going 16-for-50 (.320) with 13 RBI and three steals in 13 games. Goldschmidt's season OPS is up to .789 with 39 extra-base hits while going 9-for-9 in stolen base attempts.
Aug 11 2021Goldschmidt went 1-for-2 with three walks and a run Wednesday against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt reached base in all but one of his plate appearances, though his box score was pedestrian otherwise. The effort continued what has been a productive stretch for Goldschmidt, as he has eight RBI and four runs scored across his last 10 games. Overall, he maintains a .269/.338/.443 line with 18 home runs and seven stolen bases across 476 plate appearances on the season.
Aug 9 2021Goldschmidt went 2-for-5 with a pair of RBI singles in a loss to the Royals on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt managed his third two-hit effort of the last four games, a stretch that's also seen him belt his 18th home run of the season. The veteran first baseman went into the All-Star break wielding a hot bat and has impressively maintained his momentum since the Midsummer Classic, as he boasts a .328/.386/.544 slash line with six doubles, seven homers, 22 RBI, 13 walks, two stolen bases and 19 runs over the 31 games he's played since June 30.
Aug 2 2021Goldschmidt went 1-for-4 with an RBI single and a run-scoring sacrifice double play while adding a stolen base in a win over the Twins on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Golschmidt bounced back from an increasingly rare 0-for-4 day Saturday and produced only his second and third RBI of the last 11 games. The veteran slugger has been highly productive otherwise in the second half of the season, posting a .290 average, .880 OPS, three doubles, four home runs, eight RBI, six walks, a pair of steals and eight runs across 15 post-All-Star-break contests.
Jul 31 2021Goldschmidt went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk and two runs in a win over the Twins on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt appears primed to wrap up July the same way he started, as he owns a .351/.425/.606 slash line with six doubles, six home runs and 14 RBI across his last 23 games following Friday's multi-hit effort. The performance marked Goldschmidt's third two-hit tally in the last six games alone and pushed his season slash line to an impressive .272/.342/.454 (433 plate appearances).
Jul 24 2021Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a walk and a solo home run in Friday's 6-5 loss to the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He gave the Cards a quick 1-0 lead by taking Tyler Mahle deep in the first inning. Goldschmidt homered on the last day before the All-Star break and hasn't slowed down since, slashing .371/.476/.829 over his last nine games with five of his 17 long balls on the season.
Jul 22 2021Goldschmidt went 1-for-5 with a double and a run in an extra-inning win over the Cubs on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt extended his hitting streak to 16 games, a stretch during which he's slashed an outstanding .379/.446/.667 over 74 plate appearances while striking out at a modest 14.9 percent clip. The veteran slugger's surge has his season average up to a solid .271, and he continues to put very good wood on the ball with a career-high 9.5 percent barrel rate.
Jul 20 2021Goldschmidt went 2-for-5 with an RBI infield single and a solo home run in a win over the Cubs on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran continued an impressive power surge that predates the All-Star break, as he's now left the yard in four of his last five games. Goldschmidt has also accumulated 10 RBI over his last eight contests and has boosted his season slash line back to a solid .273/.343/.457 with his recent surge.
Jul 18 2021Goldschmidt went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt cranked a two-run homer off Anthony DeSclafani to open up the lead to 3-0. His long ball ended up being the difference to win the game. He has homered in his last three games and is riding a 12-game hitting streak. During that stretch, he is batting .417 with an OPS of 1.220. The 33-year-old is slashing .270/.340/.451 with 15 homers, 52 RBI and 50 runs in 382 plate appearances.
Jul 17 2021Goldschmidt went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a loss to the Giants on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With the Cardinals down by six in the seventh inning, Goldschmidt clobbered a 440-foot solo shot to center field for what proved to be the game's final run. The long ball extended his hitting streak to 11 games, during which the veteran is slashing .386/.471/.659 with three homers, nine RBI and seven walks.
Jul 10 2021Goldschmidt went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, two walks and two total runs scored in Saturday's 6-0 win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The first baseman's biggest play of the night was a moonshot to left-center field in the fifth inning off Cubs starter Zach Davies. Goldschmidt's hitting streak is up to 10 games, during which he's gone 16-for-40 (.400) with two homers, eight RBI and eight runs scored. He's slashing .265/.335/.432 with 13 long balls, 49 RBI, 48 runs scored and five stolen bases through 373 plate appearances overall. He remains a fixture in the top third of St. Louis' lineup.
Jul 7 2021Goldschmidt went 2-for-5 with a two-run single and two runs in a win over the Giants on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran slugger's timely fourth-inning knock plated Harrison Bader and Edmundo Sosa to snap a 2-2 tie and give the Cardinals a lead they wouldn't relinquish. Goldschmidt is picking up steam as the first half of the season comes to a close, as he now has a seven-game hitting streak during which he's produced a .379/.438/.552 slash line across 32 plate appearances.
Jul 1 2021Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in a 5-2 loss to Colorado on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt singled in the first and blasted a solo shot to left in the third to knot the game at two, a score that would hold until the ninth. The veteran first baseman has heated up following a brisk April to slash .256/.321/.426 with a team-leading 42 runs and 43 RBI in 80 games.
Jun 30 2021Goldschmidt went 3-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored against the Diamondbacks on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt laced a pair of doubles and added a single, the latter scoring Edmundo Sosa in the fourth inning. The veteran first baseman hit .281 with an .839 OPS and five home runs during the month of June and is now slashing .252/.319/.415 in 332 plate appearances overall. Goldschmidt has also provided 11 homers and 42 RBI while going 5-for-5 on stolen base attempts.
Jun 26 2021Goldschmidt went 2-for-3 with a home run and a walk in Saturday's win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt snapped a five-game homer drought with his 11th long ball of the campaign, and the star first baseman has gone deep five times during the current month. Goldschmidt is not repeating the same numbers he's delivered in past seasons, but he remains a reliable offensive presence for the Cardinals. He's hitting .253 on the season, but that number increases to .287 across 80 at-bats this month.
Jun 20 2021Goldschmidt went 4-for-6 with a home run, four RBI and a walk across both halves of Sunday's doubleheader versus Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Most of the first baseman's contributions came in Game 1, where he hit a three-run homer in the fifth inning and added an RBI single in the sixth of a 9-1 win. Goldschmidt also got on base twice in the nightcap as St. Louis mustered just two hits in a 1-0 loss. The 33-year-old is slashing .255/.320/.419 with 10 homers, 38 RBI, 38 runs scored and five stolen bases across 294 plate appearances.
Jun 15 2021Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a home run and an additional RBI in Tuesday's win over the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt was the main reason why the Cardinals came out on top in this low-scoring affair, as he represented all the offense St. Louis would be able to muster. The star first baseman plated a run in the sixth following an RBI single that scored Jose Rondon, and he later delivered the game-winning home with a walkoff bomb off Yimi Garcia in the ninth. Goldschmidt, who's now recorded back-to-back two-hit performances, has hit safely in eight of the Cardinals' last 10 games.
Jun 14 2021Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in Monday's win over the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt was one of four Cardinals that recorded more than one knock. and the star first baseman was quite involved in the team's offense -- he delivered an RBI single that scored Tommy Edman in the fifth and later crossed home plate after an RBI groundout from Paul DeJong. The slugger is only hitting .248, but he's been turning things around of late with hits in seven of his last nine contests and a .293 average for June so far.
Jun 10 2021Goldschmidt went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a stolen base in Wednesday's 8-2 win over Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt had his first combo meal of the season Wednesday, with a home run off Trevor Stephan in the seventh inning and a stolen base in the fifth inning. The 33-year-old is slashing .251/.320/.416 with eight homers, 30 RBI, 34 runs and four steals in 256 plate appearances.
Jun 7 2021Goldschmidt went 3-for-5 in a loss to the Reds on Sunday, and he's now reached safely in seven straight games. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran also has a double, a triple and a home run during that stretch on his way to a .318/.400/.591 slash line. Goldschmidt's season numbers (.250/.316/.406) still have ample room for improvement, and he's notably seen his walk rate tumble from 2020's 16.1 percent to 8.5 percent this season despite an additional 17 plate appearances.
Jun 3 2021Goldschmidt isn't starting Thursday's game against the Reds, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt had gone 2-for-6 across the last two games, and he hit his first home run since May 11 during Wednesday's loss. Matt Carpenter will take over at first base and bat sixth.
May 25 2021Goldschmidt went 2-for-3 with an RBI and a walk Monday against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt was one of two St. Louis players who recorded two hits in this game -- Yadier Molina was the other -- and he plated the team's lone run with an RBI single that scored Tommy Edman in the top of the sixth. The veteran first baseman has hit safely in all but two of his last 14 games, batting .304/.371/.500 in that stretch.
May 20 2021Goldschmidt went 3-for-5 with a double and two RBI in Wednesday's 8-5 win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the third three-hit performance in May for the veteran slugger, as he puts a sluggish April behind him. Goldschmidt is slashing .317/.377/.524 on the month with three homers, 10 RBI and 11 runs through 16 games.
May 11 2021Goldschmidt went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run Tuesday against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt tallied only hit, but he made it count by providing the game-winning homer in the 11th inning. He now has six home runs on the season and two in his last three games. For the campaign, Goldschmidt is now hitting .245/.286/.410 to go along with 24 runs scored and 22 RBI across 147 plate appearances.
May 8 2021Goldschmidt went 3-for-5 with a home run, three RBI and three runs during Saturday's 9-8 win against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 33-year-old was 0-for-8 with four strikeouts over the previous two games, but he busted out of the mini-slump Saturday with his second three-RBI game of the season. Goldschmidt has a .246/.290/.400 slash line with five homers, five doubles, 20 RBI and 23 runs in 32 games this season.
May 5 2021Goldschmidt went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in the 4-1 win over the Mets on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt put the Cardinals on the board Wednesday with a solo shot off Marcus Stroman in the first inning. The 33-year-old has four home runs, 16 RBI and 20 runs scored in 29 games. He is slashing .248/.296/.393.
May 2 2021Goldschmidt is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt will head to the bench for only the second time in 28 games this season in what amounts to a maintenance day following a busy Saturday night in which he went 3-for-4 with an RBI single, a double, a walk and four runs. Matt Carpenter will fill in at first base for Goldschmidt, who is batting .234 with three home runs, one steal, 18 runs and 15 RBI across 114 plate appearances.
Apr 28 2021Goldschmidt went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk Wednesday against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt was one of the few sources of offense for the Cardinals when he drove his third home run of the season over the wall in the third inning. Though that was his first long ball since April 19, Goldschmidt has now driven in seven runs across his last six games. For the season, he's hitting .234/.280/.372 with 14 runs and 14 RBI across 100 plate appearances.
Apr 26 2021Goldschmidt is slashing just .241/.284/.349 over 88 plate appearances heading into Monday's series opener against the Phillies, but he's hitting .303 and .429 over 33 total PAs with men on base and men in scoring position, respectively. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The knack for timely hitting, which surfaced again in Sunday's win over the Reds when Goldschmidt laced a two-run single, has led to nine total RBI over the aforementioned sample. Conversely, the veteran is just 10-for-50 with two doubles and a pair of home runs with the bases empty, leading to the early underwhelming line.
Apr 24 2021Goldschmidt went 1-for-3 with a two-run double, a walk and a run in a win over the Reds on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran's third-inning two-bagger extended the Cardinals' lead to 3-0 at the time and gave Goldschimdt his third multi-RBI effort of the season. The 33-year-old had gone hitless in three of his previous four games, however, and he's underwhelmed early with a .240/.288/.360 slash through 80 plate appearances.
Apr 20 2021Goldschmidt went 3-for-5 with a home run, two RBI and two runs scored in Monday's 12-5 win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He launched a solo shot off Joe Ross in the third inning -- one of five Cards homers on the night -- and also chipped in an RBI single in the eighth. Goldschmidt has three multi-hit performances and both his home runs on the year over the last six games, pushing his slash line up to .266/.309/.391.
Apr 13 2021Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, two runs scored and three RBI on Tuesday against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt quickly got on track, taking Stephen Strasburg yard in his first at-bat for his first home run of the season. It was also his first extra-base hit since Opening Day, and he entered Tuesday's contest having gone just 5-for-34 at the dish since. Goldschmidt is only striking out a 17.4 percent clip, so this early-season slump is likely just a small hiccup early on rather than a sign of things to come.
Apr 10 2021Goldschmidt (back) is starting at first base and hitting second Saturday against the Brewers, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: As expected, Goldschmidt is ready to return to the lineup after missing the last couple games. He is hitting .308 with two doubles, seven strikeouts and two walks through six games.
Apr 8 2021Goldschmidt (back) will re-evaluated Friday "and in the days to come," Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt was held out of the lineup Thursday after his back locked up on him. He's officially considered day-to-day, and manager Mike Shildt's comments suggest his absence may extend for several games. If that is the case, John Nogowski and Matt Carpenter are candidates to take over duties at first base.
Mar 18 2021Goldschmidt 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in a Grapefruit League tie with the Astros on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran slugger launched his first round tripper of spring off Astros starter Bryan Abreu to give the Cardinals an early 2-0 lead in the first inning. The blast was Goldschmidt's sixth hit of spring and second of the extra-base variety. The 33-year-old is set to likely operate out of the No. 2 or No. 3 hole in the lineup most days during the coming season, with offseason acquisition Nolan Arenado, who's expected to hit directly behind him, offering him an invaluable level of protection that Goldschmidt didn't enjoy in his first two Cardinals campaigns.
Mar 9 2021Goldschmidt is hitting .200 (2-for-10) with a double and two walks over his first five Grapefruit League games. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran slugger picked up the two-bagger in Monday's tie with the Marlins but has otherwise been very quiet to start spring play. Goldschmidt posted an impressive .304/.417/.466 line across 230 plate appearances last season and could be set for a similarly successful 2021 with Nolan Arenado projected to hit directly behind him in the lineup.
Feb 23 2021Goldschmidt (elbow) was spotted taking part in fielding drills during the Cardinals' workout Tuesday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: As an established veteran, Goldschmidt may be eased into game action during the Grapefruit League slate, but his presence on the field for the start of spring training suggests he's made a full recovery from the offseason procedure he required to remove a bone spur from his right elbow. The 33-year-old doesn't provide much value as a base stealer these days, but he's nonetheless been a rock-solid fantasy option at first base through his first two seasons in St. Louis, and that's unlikely to change in 2021. Expect him to slot in the heart of the order of a Cardinals lineup that could be improved this season after the addition of Nolan Arenado earlier in the winter.
Oct 28 2020Goldschmidt underwent a procedure to remove a bone spur from his right elbow after the end of the season, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's unclear how long the 33-year-old had been battling the issue, but he waited until the Cardinals were eliminated before receiving the surgery. Goldschmidt finished the shortened campaign with a .304/.417/.466 slash line, six homers, 13 doubles, 31 runs and 21 RBI while playing all 58 games. President John Mozeliak didn't offer a specific recovery timeline, but the veteran slugger shouldn't have any issues being ready for the start of spring training in February.
Oct 1 2020Goldschmidt went 1-for-5 with a two-run homer in Wednesday's victory in Game 1 of the Wild Card Round against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt kicked off the scoring in the first inning, driving in the first two of the four runs the Cardinals would score in that frame. He now has seven career postseason homers in 18 games, a number he pairs with a .284/.338/.622 slash line.
Sep 27 2020Goldschmidt went 3-for-4 with an RBI single and a run scored in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt knocked in Kolten Wong with a third-inning single before scoring on a Paul DeJong single. The 33-year-old Goldschmidt wraps up 2020 with a stellar .304/.417/.466 slash line, six homers, 31 runs scored, 21 RBI and a stolen base in 58 contests.
Sep 16 2020Goldschmidt went 1-for-2 with two RBI and a walk during the Cardinal's 18-3 loss to the Brewers on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt was responsible for most of the Cardinals' production in a lopsided defeat. He extended his hit streak to five and has reached base safely in 14 straight games. Goldschmidt will carry a .314 average into a Wednesday doubleheader.
Sep 12 2020Goldschmidt went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Saturday's 7-1 win over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt took Reds reliever Amir Garrett deep in the sixth inning to finish off a five-run rally. The 33-year-old Goldschmidt has six homers this season, three of which have come in his last eight games. He's slashing .312/.446/.512 with 16 RBI, 25 runs scored and a stolen base in 39 contests overall.
Sep 10 2020Goldschmidt went 1-for-2 with a walk, a solo home run and a second run scored during a 12-2 win over the Tigers in the first game of Thursday's doubleheader. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The blast extended his hitting streak to six games, although Goldschmidt saw it snapped in the nightcap when he went 0-for-3 with a walk. The veteran slugger is slashing .325/.459/.513 through 37 games on the year with five homers and 15 RBI.
Sep 6 2020Goldschmidt went 1-for-5 with a three-run homer in a 7-3 win over the Cubs on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt's third-inning blast gave the Cardinals all they needed for the win. The first baseman now has four homers, 14 RBI and 21 runs scored in 32 contests. He's slashing .317/.462/.505 through 130 plate appearances.
Sep 2 2020Goldschmidt went 1-for-2 with a double, two walks and three runs before being lifted for a pinch hitter in the sixth inning of a win over the Reds on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt was a tormentor to Reds pitching while helping the Cardinals build an 11-0 lead before manager Mike Shildt opted to give the veteran slugger some rest with the game firmly in hand. Goldschmidt has now hit in four straight games and has reached base in 26 of the 27 contests he's suited up for this season, leading to an eye-popping .353/.495/.541 slash line across 111 plate appearances.
Aug 31 2020Goldschmidt went 3-for-3 with a walk, a double, two runs scored, an RBI and a stolen base in Monday's 7-5 win over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran slugger continues to rake. Goldschmidt is slashing a mammoth .349/.486/.530 through 26 games with three homers, 11 RBI and 17 runs, while Monday's steal was his first of 2020.
Aug 24 2020Goldschmidt went 3-for4 with a two-run home run, three RBI, two runs scored and a walk in Monday's 9-3 win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt drove Tommy Edman in with an infield single in the fifth and added his third homer of the season in the sixth. The first baseman's batting average is up to .368 and his .507 on-base percentage is tops in the majors.
Aug 22 2020Goldschmidt went 1-for-1 with three walks in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt wasn't able to directly contribute to the offense, but he did his part to keep the line moving in all four of his plate appearances. The first baseman is slashing .347/.492/.490 with two homers, five RBI and nine runs scored in 15 games this season.
Aug 19 2020Goldschmidt went 3-for-4 with an RBI single, a walk and a run in a loss to the Cubs on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran first baseman was arguably the Cardinals' best offensive weapon on a night when their bats couldn't get much going overall. Goldschmidt has been swinging a red-hot bat since St. Louis resumed play Saturday, hitting .400 (8-for-20) with a double, a home run, three RBI, three walks and four runs across six games.
Aug 15 2020Goldschmidt went 3-for-8 with a home run, two RBI and two runs scored across both games of the Cardinals' doubleheader Saturday against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt delivered a single in the first game, but launched a solo home run in the fourth inning of the second contest. He later reached on an infield single that resulted in an RBI, and he ultimately came around to score as well. Due to the Cardinals long layoff, Goldschmidt has only 29 plate appearances this season, though he has two home runs, six runs scored and three RBI to go along with a .333/.379/.556 line.
Jul 25 2020Goldschmidt went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and two runs scored during Saturday's 9-1 win versus the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran slugger had a strong start to the season as he went 2-for-3 with a walk and two runs Friday, and he started the scoring with a 381-foot homer to left field during Friday's opening frame. Goldschmidt will look to keep things rolling Sunday against Pittsburgh starter Mitch Keller.
Jul 3 2020Goldschmidt, who was present for the Cardinals' first day of summer camp Friday, reports his previously sore right elbow is feeling much better following the long layoff, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports. "I was able to take some time off and give it some rest and get treatment on it for awhile," Goldschmidt said during a video conference at Busch Stadium on Friday. "It's 100 percent now. I'm not sure if it would have been if we rolled right into the season. Hopefully that's one positive, personally." ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The extended suspension of all official baseball activities carried a silver lining for several injured players, with Goldschmidt one prominent example. The 32-year-old remained in South Florida for the last three months, which not only gave him access to the Cardinals' spring training facility in Jupiter, Florida for treatment, but also enabled him to work out with the likes of Giancarlo Stanton, Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer. The fact he was able to get at-bats against two of the most elite pitchers in the game should certainly have him ready to jump back into batting practice against his own team's pitchers.
Apr 17 2020Goldschmidt (elbow) has been getting preventative care and treatment at the Cardinals' spring training facility, Laurie Skrivan of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He has remained in Florida with his family during the pandemic and eased back his workouts when baseball officially stopped, taking "a longer-term view." His elbow soreness is apparently still serious enough that he has needed to keep getting treatment, but Goldschmidt said he could be ready for games whenever things resume, so it sounds like an issue he will simply have to play through. When he doesn't want to stress his elbow, he has been using virtual reality technology to track pitches and revisit past at-bats.
Mar 24 2020Goldschmidt (elbow) hit .300 (6-for-20) with two doubles, two home runs, four RBI, five walks and three runs across nine Grapefruit League games before spring training was suspended. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt battled a sore elbow in the early stages of camp, an issue that could well clear up by the time a ramp-up to the regular season unfolds. The veteran slugger's penchant for hard contact and modest two strikeouts during the exhibition slate were.particularly encouraging when considering he whiffed a combined 339 times over the last two campaigns.
Mar 11 2020Cardinals manager Mike Shildt said Wednesday that Goldschmidt is dealing with right elbow soreness and will be out of the Grapefruit League lineup for at least "a couple of days," Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Cardinals haven't yet indicated that Goldschmidt's injury is anything overly worrisome, but it's somewhat disconcerting that he's dealing with the same issue that already limited him earlier in camp. The first baseman will presumably be re-examined prior to the weekend before the Cardinals provide more clarity on his situation.
Mar 3 2020Goldschmidt, who went 2-for-3 with a solo home run off Justin Verlander in a Grapefruit League win over the Astros on Tuesday, has launched both of his spring round trippers over the last three games. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt was hampered by some elbow soreness early in spring that limited him to designated hitter duties over the first three Grapefruit League contests. However, the veteran has been able to resume playing first base over the last three games, a stretch during which he's started to heat up at the plate. Goldschmidt heads into 2020 looking to improve on the career-low .233 average he produced last season, a campaign that also saw him whiff a career-high 149 times.
Feb 26 2020Goldschmidt (elbow) will start at first base and bat third in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Marlins, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A sore right elbow had limited Goldschmidt to designated-hitter duties in his prior spring appearances, but he'll be able to take his normal position in the field after he was able to throw to all the bases Tuesday without any complications. The 32-year-old looks on track to head into Opening Day at full health and in pursuit of his fourth straight 30-homer campaign.
Feb 24 2020Goldschmidt, who served as the designated hitter in both Saturday's and Monday's Grapefruit League games, is up to throwing from 120 feet, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Although the news is encouraging, manager Mike Shildt still isn't prepared to offer a timeline for Goldschmidt's return to the field. The Cardinals' skipper labeled his slugger as "trending in the right direction", but also emphasized the team will not rush such a key player this early in spring.
Feb 21 2020Goldschmidt has been dealing with right elbow soreness during the early stages of camp, which will lead to the slugger slotting in as the designated hitter over the first pair of Grapefruit League contests, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt has eased into both fielding drills and throwing during the first week of camp due to the soreness, and manager Mike Shildt will take the extra precaution of keeping the veteran out of the field altogether over the first two exhibitions, at minimum. "He started playing catch, little soreness in there," Shildt said. "Nothing uncommon. It's pretty much gone, but we just want to make sure we're ramping up his throwing to where it's smart, to where it doesn't come back."
Sep 30 2019Goldschmidt went 3-for-4 with a home run, a walk, two RBI and a stolen base in a win over the Cubs on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt carried the Cardinals' offense in the division-clinching victory, reaching base four times. He plated the first run of the game with a single in the first inning and capped the scoring in the fourth frame with a solo homer to left center field. Goldschmidt concludes his first season in St. Louis with .260/.346/.476 slash line along with 34 home runs, 97 RBI and 97 runs scored.
Sep 30 2019Goldschmidt went 3-for-4 with a home run, a walk, two RBI and a stolen base in a win over the Cubs on Sunday.
Sep 25 2019Goldschmidt is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Cardinals are resting most of their starters following Tuesday's 19-inning loss, during which Goldschmidt went 2-for-8 with a solo home run. Rangel Ravelo is starting at first base and hitting third in this one.
Sep 23 2019Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run, three runs scored and a walk in the Cardinals' 9-7 win over the Diamondbacks on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Making his return to Arizona for the first time as a member of the Cardinals, it looked like old times for Goldschmidt, who tagged Alex Young with a two-run blast in the fifth inning and scored three of his team's nine runs. He hasn't quite lived up the lofty standards he set during his tenure in Arizona in his debut campaign with St. Louis, but Goldschmidt has still managed respectable numbers overall, posting a .260/.348/.474 slash line with 32 homers and 94 RBI in 156 games.
Sep 14 2019Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with two home runs and seven RBI in Friday's 10-0 win over the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran slugger's first campaign in St. Louis has been uneven -- the homers were his first since Aug. 24 -- but Goldschmidt is heating up with the playoffs looming, slashing .324/.479/.676 in September with 16 RBI through 12 games. On the season, he now has 31 home runs, reaching the 30-HR plateau for the third straight year and the fifth time in his career, and he's 11 RBI shy of his fourth career 100-RBI season with 15 games left on the schedule.
Sep 12 2019Goldschmidt is not in Thursday's lineup against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He is hitting .281/.452/.469 with zero home runs, 10 walks and six strikeouts in 10 games this month. Rangel Ravelo will start at first base and hit sixth.
Sep 6 2019Goldschmidt went 2-for-3 with an RBI infield single, a walk and two runs in a win over the Giants on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt set the table nicely out of the third spot in the order, churning out his second straight multi-hit effort in the process. The veteran has yet to leave the yard over his first five games of September, but he's quickly compiled six RBI with the help of a pair of doubles and a triple.
Sep 4 2019Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a walk, double, triple and four RBI on Wednesday against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt didn't go deep but still put together an impressive effort, recording a pair of RBI on each of his extra-base hits. He has now driven in multiple runs in three of his past 10 games. Despite the strong run of late, Goldschmidt has taken a step back this season as he is on pace to post the worst slash line of his career since a 48-game sample in 2011.
Sep 1 2019Goldschmidt is not in the starting lineup for Game 2 of the doubleheader against the Reds on Sunday night.
Aug 26 2019Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a two-run single, a double and a run in a win over the Rockies on Sunday.
Aug 24 2019Goldschmidt went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Saturday's 6-0 win over the Rockies.
Aug 18 2019Goldschmidt went 2-for-3 with a double, a two-run home run, a walk and two runs scored Sunday against the Reds.
Aug 16 2019Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in Friday's 13-4 victory over Cincinnati.
Aug 12 2019Goldschmidt went 4-for-5 with a home run, three RBI and two runs in an 11-9 victory against the Pirates on Sunday.
Aug 10 2019Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with an RBI single and a run in a win over the Pirates on Friday.
Jul 31 2019Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in a win over the Cubs on Tuesday.
Jul 27 2019Goldschmidt went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 8-2 loss to the Astros.
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Jul 24 2019Goldschmidt went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and three runs in a 14-8 victory against the Pirates on Wednesday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
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Jul 17 2019Goldschmidt went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and walk during a 6-5 victory against the Pirates on Wednesday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 16 2019Goldschmidt went 1-for-2 with a two-run double, two walks and three runs in a win over the Pirates on Monday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 15 2019Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and two runs overall in a win over the Diamondbacks on Sunday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 7 2019Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a home run and four RBI in Saturday's 8-4 loss to the Giants.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 5 2019Goldschmidt went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and two walks in Friday's 9-4 win over the Giants.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 4 2019Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a double and a run in a win over the Mariners on Wednesday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 21 2019Goldschmidt went 2-for-5 with an RBI double, a walk and a run in an extra-innings loss to the Marlins on Thursday. He struck out in his other three at-bats.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
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Jun 19 2019Goldschmidt went 1-for-2 with a walk-off home run off the bench in a 2-1 win over the Marlins on Wednesday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 16 2019Goldschmidt went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run, two runs and two walks during a 4-3 victory against the Mets on Sunday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
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Jun 10 2019Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a double -- only his third extra-base hit in the last 22 games -- in a loss to the Cardinals on Sunday,Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 2 2019Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in a win over the Cubs on Saturday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 31 2019Goldschmidt, who went 2-for-4 in a win over the Phillies on Thursday, operated out of the No. 3 spot in the lineup for the first time this season, Paul Casella of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 28 2019Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a solo home run Tuesday against the Phillies.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 26 2019Goldschmidt went 3-for-3 with an RBI single and a run in a win over the Braves on Saturday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
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May 9 2019Goldschmidt went 3-for-5 with a double, a walk, two RBI and two runs scored in Thursday's rout of the Pirates.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 24 2018Goldschmidt went 2-for-5 with a solo home run Monday in the Diamondbacks' 7-1 win over the Cubs.Goldschmidt's second-inning blast ended a stretch of six games without an extra-base hit along with a 1-for-12 drought at the plate to begin the second half. Wrigley Field has long been one of the All-Star first baseman's favorite places to hit, as the two-hit performance boosted his career average to .361 over 138 at-bats at the park. He could make for a worthy building block in DFS lineups while the Diamondbacks remain in Chicago through Thursday.
Jul 22 2018Goldschmidt went 1-for-4 with a walk and a run scored Saturday in the Diamondbacks' 6-5 loss to the Rockies.Goldschmidt's production has tailed off of late, as the All-Star first baseman has scored just once and hasn't driven in any runs over his last six games while striking out 10 times over that stretch. The rough patch is likely little more than a blip on the radar for Goldschmidt, who bounced back from a more extended slump in the spring to deliver a massive June.
Jul 12 2018Goldschmidt went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 19-2 loss to the Rockies.Goldschmidt staked the Diamondbacks to an early lead with his first-inning solo shot -- his 21st of the season -- but that was just about the only highlight of the night for Arizona, which saw its nine-game winning streak over Colorado come to a screeching halt. With the Rockies racing to a 17-run lead after four innings, Goldschmidt checked out of the game in the bottom of the fifth, with Alex Avila and Daniel Descalso finishing out the game at first base.
Jul 8 2018Goldschmidt went 2-for-3 with a home run, walk, three RBI and two runs Saturday in the Diamondbacks' 20-5 win over the Padres.Goldschmidt blasted one of five home runs on the night for Arizona, which set a single-game franchise scoring record in the rout. Arizona used a well-balanced attack to dispatch the Padres, as Goldschmidt's three RBI matched three other players for the team lead. The first baseman's slow start through the first two months of the season now looks to be a distant memory; he's slashing an incredible .376/.471/.752 with 13 home runs, 32 RBI and 29 runs over his last 34 games, though he hasn't provided any steals over that stretch.
Jul 4 2018Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer in Tuesday's win over the Cardinals.Goldschmidt tagged starter Jack Flaherty for a three-run shot -- his 19th homer of the year -- in the fifth inning to put the Diamondbacks up by two. It was Goldschmidt's second home run in three games, and the first baseman has now brought his slash line to .277/.385/.538 on the season. By the end of May Goldschmidt was hitting .209/.326/.393 with seven home runs, so he's made remarkable strides to bring himself back into productive form. He's now tied with Milwaukee's Jose Aguilar for most home runs among MLB first basemen, while his 58 runs lead all others at the position.
Jul 3 2018Goldschmidt went 4-for-4 with an RBI in the Diamondbacks' 6-3 loss to the Cardinals on Monday.Goldschmidt tallied nearly half of his team's nine hits on the night, with all going for singles except David Peralta's fourth-inning triple. The first baseman has fallen into a slight power outage of late with only three extra-base knocks in his last eight starts, but he's at least pacified fantasy owners with a .367 average over that span. Goldschmidt's season batting average has climbed 76 points since May 23, moving from .198 all the way to .274.
Jul 1 2018Goldschmidt went 1-for-3 with two walks and a two-run home run Sunday against the Giants.Goldschmidt took Pierce Johnson deep in the seventh inning to record his 18th home run of the season. He's in the midst of a small slump across his last 10 games -- he's gone 10-for-39 -- but has remained productive recording two home runs, six runs scored and five RBI. After much consternation due to his early season struggles at the dish, Goldschmidt's slugging percentage and OPS are approaching his career baselines thanks to a scorching month of June.
Jun 28 2018Goldschmidt went 3-for-5 with a run and an RBI in Thursday's win against the Marlins.Thursday marked Goldschmidt's first multi-hit effort since June 17 -- a span of eight games. Goldschmidt collected two hits and an RBI in the first two innings before rounding things off with a double in the fifth. He has clearly cooled off since his major power surge earlier in the month, but Thursday's strong outing is a positive development regardless.
Jun 24 2018Goldschmidt will sit for just the third time this season Sunday against the Pirates.Since his last day off nearly a month ago, Goldschmidt has been on a tear, hitting .386 with a 1.338 OPS and 11 home runs in 22 games. Daniel Descalso will play first base Sunday.
Jun 23 2018Goldschmidt went 1-for-3 with two walks, a solo home run and two additional runs scored in Saturday's 7-2 win over the Pirates.His blistering June continues -- Goldy has 17 homers on the year but 10 of them have come this month, including five in the last nine games, and his .393 batting average (33-for-85) on the month isn't too shabby either. Fantasy GMs who picked the first baseman up at a discount after his poor start are already reaping the rewards.
Jun 20 2018Goldschmidt went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer and two walks in Tuesday's loss to the Angels.Goldschmidt tagged Angels' closer Blake Parker for a two-run homer -- his 16th of the year -- in the ninth inning to bring the Diamondbacks within one run. Goldschmidt has been on fire of late, hitting .423 with nine homers and 20 RBI in the month of June. Despite the early struggles in the year, Goldschmidt leads all first basemen in runs scored (51) and is tied for second at the position in home runs.
Jun 19 2018Goldschmidt went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and a walk in Monday's 7-4 win over the Angels.It's the eighth home run of the month for Goldschmidt, who is slashing .426/.506/.897 across 17 appearances in June. Despite his magnificent production the past two weeks, Goldschmidt's season OPS (.895) -- though still impressive -- would rank as his worst mark of any of the past six years. An elevated strikeout rate (28.8%) and the deflated offensive environment at Chase Field following the installation of a humidor have hindered Goldschmidt, but even with those handicaps, he's still performing at a level close to what fantasy owners probably expected heading into the campaign.
Jun 16 2018Goldschmidt went 3-for-5 with a solo home run, two runs and two RBI to help the Diamondbacks to a 7-3 win over the Mets on Friday.Pretty much no one is as hot as Goldschmidt these days, as the veteran first baseman has broken out of his early-season slump in resounding fashion by posting a mind-boggling .442/.525/.942 slash line with six home runs over his 52 June at-bats. His .893 OPS on the season is inching much closer to his career mark of .927, and Goldschmidt is putting whatever lingering concerns may have existed regarding his slow start firmly to rest in a hurry with his red-hot hitting.
Jun 14 2018Goldschmidt went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Thursday against the Mets.Goldschmidt struck out three times but those struggles were erased by his 13th home run of the season. The homer was notable because it was only his third of the season at home, and he entered Thursday's game slugging just .280 at Chase Field in 118 at-bats. He now has five home runs in his past 10 games, though four of them came at Coors Field.
Jun 13 2018Goldschmidt went 2-for-5 with two walks and two runs Tuesday in the Diamondbacks' 13-8 win over the Pirates.With six multi-hit outings in his past seven starts, Goldschmidt's batting average has climbed 48 points to a palatable .258. That's still well below his marks from each of the past six seasons, but the recent form he has shown at the plate offers optimism that more positive regression in the category could be coming for the first baseman. With several of the Arizona bats around him in the order also heating up, Goldschmidt has also collected 11 RBI and has scored 11 times over that seven-game stretch.
Jun 10 2018Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with two RBI and two runs scored Sunday against the Rockies.Goldschmidt capped off a very productive series at Coors Field with another full box score. In total, he recorded four home runs, nine RBI and eight runs in the three-game set. While he won't play every series with benefit of the best hitters park in baseball, he is slugging .896 across the last 15 days.
Jun 9 2018Goldschmidt went 3-for-4 with two home runs, four RBI and three runs scored Saturday against the Rockies.Goldschmidt got hold of a solo home run in the first inning and followed that up with a three-run home run in the fourth inning, both coming off Chad Bettis. The home runs marked his 11th and 12th of the season, half of which have come in his past 10 games. While his four home runs in two games against the Rockies are undoubtedly aided by Coors Field, Goldschmidt continues to provide optimism that he will break out of his season long slump as he entered Saturday's game hitting .388/.444/.796 across the last 15 days.
Jun 8 2018Goldschmidt went 3-for-5 with two home runs, a double, three RBI and three runs scored in Arizona's 9-4 victory over the Rockies on Friday.The big first baseman has exploded over his last three games, bagging 10 hits in his last 15 at-bats, and he swatted home runs numbers nine and 10 on the season in this contest. His slow start to the season may have elicited some hand wringing from worried owners, but he looks like he's finally ready to get back to his old tricks, as this four-hit effort brought his slash line up to .241/.349/.464. That's still far short of the lofty standards he's set with his MVP-caliber play the past few seasons, but if these recent fireworks are a sign a sustained hot streak is on the horizon, Goldschmidt's numbers could start to rise in a hurry.
Jun 6 2018Goldschmidt went 4-for-5 with three doubles, two RBI and one run scored Wednesday against the Giants.Goldschmidt continued to show signs of life at the plate and has now recorded seven hits in his past 11 at-bats, including four extra-base hits. He's still hitting just .233/.344/.429 for the season, but he has seen his average rise from .201 to .233 over his past ten games. While it'd be an overreaction to say Goldschmidt is approaching his form of past seasons, this recent stretch is a positive sign that his performance will improve as the season progresses.
Jun 6 2018Goldschmidt went 3-for-4 with a double Tuesday in the Diamondbacks' 3-2 win over the Giants.The three knocks tied Goldschmidt's season high and give the first baseman multi-hit performances in three of his last 10 appearances. He's slashing .308/.386/.564 over that stretch while striking out in 22.7 percent of his plate appearances, more than seven points lower than his season rate. It amounts to progress for Goldschmidt amid a down season, but it's still fairly troubling that the 30-year-old has delivered the bulk of his production on the road rather than at Chase Field. Likely due in some part to the humidor that was installed in Arizona this spring, Goldschmidt is hitting just .169/.326/.274 at home for the campaign.
Jun 2 2018Goldschmidt went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and two runs scored in Saturday's win over the Marlins.Goldschmidt has now homered in two of his last three games at home after going without a home run in his first 27 games at Chase Field to begin 2018. The 30-year-old has hit safely in seven of his last eight and seems to be finally getting comfortable at the plate, but he's still not running at all. Goldschmidt has attempted just one stolen base since April 25.
May 30 2018Goldschmidt went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Wednesday's loss to the Reds.Goldschmidt gave Arizona an early 2-0 lead two batters into the first inning, but it ultimately wouldn't hold up. The 30-year-old is still hitting a meager .209 on the season, but it's possible bad luck is factoring in. His .288 BABIP is by no means unreasonably low, but his lowest mark in a full season over his career is .340, so it'd help if that number starts creeping back up closer to his career average.
May 29 2018Goldschmidt is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Reds.Goldschmidt will head to the bench for what appears to be a regular day off after starting the previous 27 games, a stretch during which he hit just .149/.252/.248 with 38 strikeouts in 115 plate appearances. Daniel Descalso will start at first base and hit cleanup in his stead.
May 26 2018Goldschmidt went 2-for-5 with a run and two RBI in Friday's win over Oakland.Goldschmidt hit a two-run triple off starter Sean Manaea in the fourth, and later slashed a double off reliever Ryan Dull in the ninth. Goldschmidt has had a miserable May, hitting just .123 with five RBI against 29 strikeouts. Goldschmidt has a career OPS of .919 but this year is sitting at a career-worst .714. It stands to reason that he'll turn it around eventually, but it's taking a lot longer than expected.
May 23 2018Goldschmidt went 1-for-3 with a solo homer and a walk in Wednesday's 9-2 loss to the Brewers.Goldschmidt took Brent Suter deep in the second inning to tie the game at 1-1, marking his sixth homer of the season and his second in the last five games. While Wednesday's solo shot was encouraging, it was Goldschmidt's only hit during the Diamondbacks' three-game series in Milwaukee (nine at-bats), a ballpark where he typically mashes (1.288 OPS in 98 career plate appearances at Miller Park heading into Wednesday). He'll look to build off of Wednesday's effort as the Diamondbacks head to Oakland on Friday for a three-game series against the Athletics.
May 19 2018Goldschmidt went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Saturday against the Mets.Goldschmidt connected on his fifth home run of the season, this one coming off Steven Matz in the fourth inning. It was his first home run since April 15 and his first extra-base hit since May 8. The majority of his struggles have come at home -- he is slugging .528 for the season on the road, relatively close to the baseline he has set for himself in past seasons. While his sluggish start at home may be related to the humidor, his continued ability to hit well on the road suggest that his skills are still intact and that his results should improve as the season progresses.
May 19 2018Goldschmidt went 0-for-4 with four strikeouts Friday in a 3-1 loss to the Mets.After Goldschmidt recorded just three hits in 26 at-bats during the Diamondbacks' seven-game homestand to drop his season line in Phoenix to .140/.321/.209, there was some hope that his production might pick up while leaving the humidor-controlled confines of Chase Field. At least for one game, Goldschmidt was unable to snap out of his funk, as the four strikeouts represented a season high. Goldschmidt now owns a 31.6 percent strikeout rate -- a nine-point uptick from 2017 -- across 187 plate appearances on the campaign, tempering some optimism about his batting average recovering dramatically even if his .295 BABIP begins veering closer to his .352 career mark.
May 12 2018Goldschmidt went 1-for-4 with a pair of strikeouts Friday in the Diamondbacks' 3-1 loss to the Nationals.Goldschmidt's performance Friday represented one of his better ones of late, illustrating the extent of his slump since the calendar flipped his May. Through the Diamondbacks' first 10 games this month, Goldschmidt is slashing just .079/.205/.105, dropping his season OPS to a career-worst .738 OPS. The installation of the humidor at Chase Field this season was expected to result in some decline in Goldschmidt's power production, but the park effects have been perhaps even more pronounced than anticipated. The first baseman has yet to record a home run in 21 games at home, with his .569 OPS at Chase Field representing a 341-point dropoff from his mark on the road.
May 7 2018Goldschmidt went hitless across four at-bats in the Diamondbacks' 3-1 win over the Astros on Sunday.The Diamondbacks have gone 6-4 over the past 10 games to maintain the National League's top record, but Goldschmidt hasn't been much of a factor in any of those contests. He's recorded just three hits in 34 at-bats over that span, dropping his average to a career-low .225. Goldschmidt's elevated strikeout rate (31.5 percent) remains the primary culprit behind the depressed average, so until he displays improved contact skills, the first baseman will likely struggle to meet his preseason projections.
Apr 28 2018Goldschmidt is not in the lineup Saturday against the Nationals.Mark Feinsand of MLB.com described it as a day off for Goldschmidt, his first of the season. Goldschmidt is striking out at an elevated clip so far in 2018 (28.4 percent), but he's hit safely in 13 of his last 16 games, bringing his slash up closer to what we would expect from the five-time All-Star. It's worth noting that all four of his home runs so far have come on the road.
Apr 27 2018Goldschmidt went 3-for-5 with a pair of doubles and a run scored in the Diamondbacks' 8-2 win over the Phillies on Thursday.Goldschmidt is now up to seven doubles and 13 extra-base hits on the season, placing him fifth in the National League in the latter category. Since April 10, Goldschmidt has slashed .385/.467/.769 with four home runs, two steals, eight RBI and 14 runs, more than atoning for his 4-to-34 start to the season.
Apr 25 2018Goldschmidt went 1-for-5 with a run scored and a stolen base in the Diamondbacks' 8-4 win over the Phillies on Tuesday.Goldschmidt has long been one of the more prolific base stealers among first basemen, but he's unexpectedly seen his involvement in the run game decline so far this season, despite getting on base at a .417 clip. The stolen base was Goldschmidt's first of the season -- and also his first attempt -- through the Diamondbacks' 22 games. If his current pace holds, Goldschmidt would finish with just seven steals over a 162-game schedule, marking his lowest total of any full season of his career and an 11-steal decline from 2017.
Apr 22 2018Goldschmidt went 2-for-2 with two walks and a run scored Sunday in the win over San Diego.Goldschmidt is slashing .278/.429/.569 through 21 games this season and he's recorded multi-hit performances in back-to-back days against the Padres. He'll look to make more contact at the plate moving forward as he's struck out 25 times in 72 at-bats. The Diamondbacks are set to begin a three-game series with Philadelphia on Tuesday.
Apr 22 2018Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a triple, double, run and an RBI in the Diamondbacks' 6-2 victory over the Padres on Saturday.With two more strikeouts Saturday, Goldschmidt's rate is up to 28.7 percent for the season, which is 6.5 points above his career rate. While the poor contact is a little worrisome, Goldschmidt hasn't seen his offensive profile take a major turn for the worse, as his .402 on-base percentage and .557 slugging percentage are roughly in line with his marks from last season.
Apr 19 2018Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a walk and a run scored Wednesday in the Diamondbacks' 4-3 loss to the Giants in 10 innings.With the Diamondbacks trailing 2-1 entering the bottom of the ninth inning, Goldschmidt delivered a leadoff double -- his second of the night -- and came around to score the tying run when A.J. Pollock followed with a two-bagger of his own. The first baseman has now amassed eight extra-base knocks over his past eight games, quelling most of the concern about his 3-for-30 start to the season.
Apr 16 2018Goldschmidt went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in the Diamondbacks' 7-2 loss to the Dodgers on Sunday.The Dodgers had the game well in hand when Goldschmidt took Clayton Kershaw deep in the top of the seventh inning, but the long ball -- the first baseman's fourth in five games -- was another encouraging sight for fantasy owners following Goldschmidt's poor first week of the season. In addition to tapping into more power of late, Goldschmidt's strikeout rate has also started to stabilize, offering hope that he'll be able to raise his .241 average closer to his .298 career mark in the weeks to come. One lingering area of concern for Goldschmidt, however, is his lack of involvement on the basepaths to date. He hasn't attempted a steal through the Diamondbacks' first 15 games, a surprising development after he recorded no fewer than 18 stolen bases in any of the past three seasons.
Apr 15 2018Goldschmidt went 3-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and two runs scored Saturday against the Dodgers.Goldschmidt enjoyed a productive performance Saturday, with the main damage coming on a two-run home run off left-hander Rich Hill in the third inning. He is breaking out of a slow start to the season with three home runs in his past four games. His value is still a bit muddled due to the humidor at Chase Field, but there is no doubt that he remains one of the best fantasy options at first base.
Apr 12 2018Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double and three RBI in Wednesday's 7-3 win over the Giants.With four extra-base hits in his last three games and home runs in back-to-back contests, Goldschmidt finally seems to be waking from his season-long slumber. It's particularly encouraging that Goldschmidt, who entered the series with a meager .100/.341/.133 slash line and a career-worst 26.8 percent strikeout rate, managed to break out at San Francisco's AT&T Park, a notoriously pitcher-friendly venue. Dodger Stadium is certainly no hitter's haven either -- especially with Kenta Maeda, Rich Hill and Clayton Kershaw slated to start the next three games for Los Angeles -- but Goldschmidt's strong showing in San Francisco should give fantasy owners confidence in him heading into a trio of tough matchups this weekend.
Apr 11 2018Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, two runs and a walk in Arizona's 5-4 loss to the Giants on Tuesday.Goldschmidt finally picked up his first long ball of the season and did so in dramatic fashion with a game-tying solo shot off Hunter Strickland in the ninth inning. There's no denying it's been a rough start for the perennial All-Star first baseman and he's still hitting just .158. However, he's managed to walk 11 times to keep his on base percentage at a respectable .360 through the struggles and he's got a triple and three runs scored over his past two games in addition to the homer. When he gets it rolling, few can provide the same type of cross-category production that Goldschmidt offers, so hopefully Tuesday's homer is a sign he's ready to get back to his old tricks.
Apr 10 2018Goldschmidt went 1-for-4 with an RBI triple and a run scored in Monday's 2-1 win over the Giants.Goldschmidt's first-inning triple ended a five-game streak in which the first baseman failed to collect an extra-base hit. The three-bagger would be the only highlight of the night for Goldschmidt, as he struck out in two of his final three at-bats to lower his average to .118 for the season. A .190 BABIP has been a major factor behind Goldschmidt's poor start, but the 30-year-old also isn't hitting the ball with much authority in the early going. He sports groundball and soft-hit rates of 52.4 and 19 percent, respectively, both well above his career marks of 44 and 11.3 percent.
Apr 9 2018Goldschmidt went 0-for-4 with a pair of strikeouts in Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Cardinals.Thanks to strong performances from its pitching staff and more unheralded players in the lineup, Arizona has raced off to a 7-2 start to the season despite getting very little from Goldschmidt, a five-time All-Star. Sunday's hitless showing dropped Goldschmidt's season average to .100, with the first baseman's contact woes fueling his demise. Goldschmidt has struck out in 26.8 percent of his plate appearances this season, nearly five points above his career rate.
Apr 4 2018Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said prior to Wednesday's 3-0 win over the Dodgers that Goldschmidt will receive occasional rest days in 2018, Jack Magruder of MLB.com reports. Specifically, Lovullo said he's targeting a games total "in the mid-150s" for Goldschmidt if the first baseman stays healthy for the full season.Lovullo's pronouncement shouldn't alter Goldschmidt's fantasy outlook, as the slugger has played between 155 and 159 games the last three seasons, with a handful of his seven absences in 2017 due to a September elbow injury. The Diamondbacks' current schedule calls for the team to play no more than six consecutive games until the beginning of May, so it seems unlikely that Goldschmidt will be rested any time in the near future, especially with two of the team's top power bats (Steven Souza and Jake Lamb) on the disabled list. After an 0-for-3 showing Wednesday, Goldschmidt is batting just .059 with only one extra-base hit through six contests, though he has displayed a keen eye at the plate with a 9:6 BB:K.
Apr 3 2018Goldschmidt went 1-for-4 with a double, three walks and two runs Monday in the Diamondbacks' 8-7 win over the Dodgers in 15 innings.It's already the second three-walk game for Goldschmidt this season, boosting his on-base percentage to a lofty .450. Unfortunately for owners in traditional 5x5 formats, the double Goldschmidt notched was his first hit of the season, limiting him to just an .083 average thus far. There's little reason to think that Goldschmidt will be in store for a major downturn from the .297 mark he posted in the category a season ago, but his 1-for-12 start to the campaign is undoubtedly frustrating for those who invested a first-round pick into the 30-year-old.
Mar 30 2018Goldschmidt went 0-for-2 with three walks and a run in Thursday's 8-2 win over the Rockies.Goldschmidt's season debut wasn't an especially helpful one for fantasy owners outside of leagues that count on-base percentage, but the three walks at least suggest the first baseman is seeing the ball well coming out of spring training. Though the installation of a humidor at Chase Field this season could inhibit Goldschmidt's power output to some extent, the 30-year-old is still expected to finish among the top fantasy producers at his position thanks to his above-average contributions across all five major fantasy categories.
Mar 26 2018Goldschmidt was struck in the helmet by a pitch during a minor-league game Sunday against the Rockies, but he was uninjured and remained in the contest for two more plate appearances, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.The hit by pitch may have caused some anxious moments for the Diamondbacks, but the fact Goldschmidt remained in the contest suggests that he'll be fine for Opening Day. Goldschmidt concluded spring training with a .275/.362/.787 slash line and homered twice in 40 at-bats during Cactus League action.
Mar 16 2018Goldschmidt went 1-for-2 with a walk and a run scored in Friday's 4-1 victory over the Dodgers in Cactus League play.While spring numbers should be taken with a grain of salt for proven commodities like Goldschmidt, his .433 on-base percentage through 11 exhibitions certainly hasn't made fantasy owners regretting their early-round investment in the first baseman. With the humidor in effect at Chase Field in 2018, it's generally expected that Goldschmidt will sacrifice a few home runs from the career-high-tying 36 he smacked a season ago, but he still profiles as an elite commodity at his position even in the most pessimistic projection systems.
Feb 26 2018Manager Torey Lovullo said Goldschmidt could receive more days off in 2018, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.It should be noted that previous managers have said the same thing about Goldschmidt, but he's still appeared in more than 145 games in six of the last seven years -- the only time he failed to eclipse that total was in 2014, when a broken hand forced him to miss the final two months of the season. Even if Lovullo follows through, this shouldn't have too much of an impact on Goldschmidt from a fantasy perspective, as he still figures to see the lion's share of starts at first base this season.
Feb 13 2018The Diamondbacks confirmed that they will employ a humidor at Chase Field in 2018, general manager Mike Hazen told the Arizona Republic's Nick Piecoro.This is expected to have a significant drag on power in Chase Field. Goldschmidt will obviously be affected by this change, though clearly not the only one. We will knock a handful of homers from his and other Diamondbacks in our projections.
Oct 5 2017Goldschmidt went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run Wednesday in the Diamondbacks' 11-8 win over the Rockies in the National League wild-card game.Goldschmidt vaulted the Diamondbacks to an early lead with a long ball in his first at-bat of the game in the bottom of the first inning, giving him just his third home run in the team's last 19 games. The first baseman closed September with a whimper, but the Diamondbacks will need the MVP candidate to be at his best beginning Friday, when his team will face Cy Young contender Clayton Kershaw as it kicks off its divisional series with the Dodgers.
Sep 25 2017Goldschmidt is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Giants.The Diamondbacks clinched home field for the NL wild-card game with Sunday's walkoff win, so Goldschmidt will get a well deserved breather Monday. In his place, Christian Walker will start at first base and bat cleanup.
Sep 24 2017Goldschmidt went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and a walk in Saturday's 12-6 loss to the Marlins.After the Marlins tallied five runs in the top half of the third inning, Goldschmidt cut his team's deficit to one run in the bottom half of the frame with his 36th long ball of the season. That home run matched his previous career best from 2013, when he also drove in a career-high 125 runs. With 120 RBI on the season, Goldschmidt will have a good chance to establish a new personal best in that category with seven games remaining on the Diamondbacks' schedule.
Sep 23 2017Goldschmidt went 2-for-3 with a double, two walks and three runs in Friday's 13-11 win over the Marlins.Goldschmidt mustered only one multi-hit performance through his first 13 games of September, but he's now turned in back-to-back two-hit efforts to bring his batting average above the Mendoza Line for the month. Even when Goldschmidt isn't piling up the hits, he's always capable of scoring plenty of runs for fantasy owners thanks to his patient eye at the plate. In the midst of what's been a disappointing month, Goldschmidt is still running an excellent 9.2 percent walk rate.
Sep 21 2017Goldschmidt went 2-for-3 with a walk, two RBI, one run and a stolen base in Wednesday's 13-7 win over the Padres.After swiping 13 bases in the first half, Goldschmidt has been less aggressive since the All-Star break, attempting only six steals in 59 games. Even so, in collecting his 18th stolen base of the season, Goldschmidt still has a good chance at turning in a third consecutive campaign of at least 20 steals and 20 homers, an impressive achievement for any player, much less a first baseman.
Sep 16 2017Goldschmidt went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run during Saturday's win over San Francisco.Goldschmidt hit a two-run shot in the top of the first inning, and it was the only offense that Arizona needed to secure the win. It's been another banner campaign for the slugger, and Goldschmidt is now just a single homer shy of his career-high 36 bombs during the 2013 campaign.
Sep 14 2017Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a double and a run in Wednesday's 8-2 win over the Rockies.The two-hit performance helped end a brief skid at the plate for the MVP candidate, who had gone 2-for-25 with three runs and three RBI over the past six contests. While Goldschmidt's September has gotten off to a slow start, the Diamondbacks' attack hasn't missed a beat thanks to the heroics of the slugger behind him in the order, J.D. Martinez, who has hit nine home runs in his 11 games on the month.
Sep 10 2017Goldschmidt went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's win over the Padres.This was great to see in just Goldschmidt's second game back from an elbow injury. He is now two home runs shy of matching his career high of 36 set in 2013. The Diamondbacks don't have an off day until Sept. 21 and they could opt to give Goldschmidt a maintenance day for the elbow this week, so those in leagues that allow daily lineup changes should keep an eye out. Those in weekly formats appear safe to deploy him as normal.
Sep 9 2017Goldschmidt (elbow) is back in the lineup Saturday against the Padres.An MRI earlier in the week cleared Goldschmidt of any structural damage to his elbow, and he was able to successfully ramp up his baseball activities in recent days with no major issues. The 29-year-old will look to continue his push for the National League MVP; he's top-10 in virtually every hitting category and is fifth in the league in fWAR.
Sep 8 2017Goldschmidt (elbow) participated in baseball activities prior to Friday's game against the Padres.Manager Torey Lovullo said that the club wanted to give Goldschmidt an extra day to approach his full level of activity, which is why he was withheld from the lineup again Friday. The plan is for Goldschmidt to be evaluated Saturday, so information regarding his availability should be available heading into Arizona's outing versus San Diego. If Goldschmidt has to miss another game, look for Daniel Descalso to fill in at first base.
Sep 8 2017Goldschmidt (elbow) isn't in the lineup Friday against the Padres.Goldschmidt recently expressed optimism regarding his status and said he thought he'd be ready to return for Friday's game. Although he's eager to play, the Diamondbacks are being careful with the star first baseman, as Goldschmidt is being withheld from the lineup for the fifth consecutive game. Daniel Descalso will start at first base and hit fifth in place of Goldschmidt on Friday night.
Sep 7 2017Goldschmidt (elbow) believes he could return to the lineup Friday against the Padres, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.Diamondbacks skipper Torey Lovullo indicated that Goldschmidt prodded him to play Wednesday against the Dodgers, but the All-Star ultimately sat out a fourth straight contest with inflammation in his right elbow. In spite of the MVP candidate's absence, the Diamondbacks have been able to extend their winning streak to 13 games to further solidify their playoff positioning, so there isn't any impetus to rush Goldschmidt back into action at less-than-full health. Goldschmidt will likely be evaluated at batting practice Friday morning before his status for the series opener with San Diego is determined.
Sep 6 2017Goldschmidt (elbow) is not in Wednesday's lineup against the Dodgers.Goldschmidt will miss a fourth straight game while recovering from an elbow injury, but should be considered day-to-day ahead of Friday's series opener against San Diego. He is likely available off the bench during Wednesday's contest, but Daniel Descalso will draw another start in his stead.
Sep 5 2017An MRI on Goldschmidt's injured elbow revealed no structural damage Tuesday, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.Goldschmidt stated that he's dealing with some inflammation in his injured elbow but that he's fortunately avoided any significant damage. He's available off the bench Tuesday and could conceivably be back in the starting lineup Wednesday against the Dodgers.
Sep 5 2017Goldschmidt (elbow) remains out of the lineup Tuesday against the Dodgers.Goldschmidt lobbied to continue playing through the elbow issue, but the Diamondbacks decided to send him back to Phoenix for an MRI. The results of that exam have not yet been disclosed. Daniel Descalso is starting at first base in place of Goldschmidt against lefty Hyun-Jin Ryu.
Sep 4 2017Goldschmidt is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Dodgers due to a lingering elbow issue, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.This helps explain Goldschmidt's absence from the starting lineup over the previous two games. The good news is the issue doesn't appear to be anything overly serious -- as Goldschmidt has been playing through the issue and even asked to play Monday -- but the Diamondbacks want to make sure everything checks out before clearing him to return to the lineup. He's expected to undergo an MRI in Phoenix on Tuesday, after which there should be a clearer idea regarding his status. If everything checks out, he could return to action for Tuesday's game.
Sep 4 2017Goldschmidt is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Dodgers.This will mark the first time all season that Goldschmidt has sat out consecutive games. There has been no word of any injury at this point, so it appears manager Torey Lovullo is giving his stud first baseman a few days off as the Diamondbacks find themselves in control of a playoff spot thanks to a 10-game win streak. Adam Rosales will start at first base in his place.
Sep 3 2017Goldschmidt is out of the lineup Sunday against the Rockies.Goldschmidt will get just his third day off since the All-Star break and his first since Aug. 16. He's been hitless in the first two games at Coors Field, but has still managed to reach base and cross home plate in each. Rather than get a chance to bounce back in the hitter-friendly environment, Goldschmidt will give way to Kris Negron at first base for the series finale. It appears to be just a maintenance day with a big three-game set against the Dodgers ahead.
Aug 31 2017Goldschmidt went 1-for-3 with a home run, a walk and two RBI in Wednesday's 6-4 triumph over the Dodgers.With his fourth long ball in five games, Goldschmidt is now up to 33 for the season, placing him in a tie for eighth in the majors. It's perhaps no surprise that Goldschmidt's offensive surge has corresponded with the Diamondbacks' own hot streak, as the team has reeled off six wins in a row. Goldschmidt's MVP-worthy campaign has the Diamondbacks trending toward their first postseason appearance since 2011.
Aug 30 2017Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a home run and two runs in Tuesday's 7-6 win over the Dodgers.Goldschmidt reached base on the first inning on an infield line drive off Dodgers starter Rich Hill and supplied the decisive run with his solo shot in the fifth inning. It was the third long ball in four contests for Goldschmidt, leaving him just four shy of his career-best total of 36 home runs with 30 games left to play.
Aug 28 2017Goldschmidt went 2-for-3 with a home run, two walks and three RBI in Sunday's 11-0 triumph over the Giants.After going 0-for-11 during a three-game stretch from Aug. 19 to Aug. 21 -- his longest drought at the plate all season -- Goldschmidt has unsurprisingly returned to vintage form. Over the Snakes' last six contests, the first baseman has reached base at a .480 clip while providing four extra-base hits, eight RBI and a stolen base. With the second 30-homer, 20-steal season of his career in sight to go with a personal-best .427 on-base percentage, Goldschmidt should have a more compelling argument than ever for his first National League MVP award.
Aug 26 2017Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run in Friday's 4-3 win over the Giants.The three-run third-inning jack was the deciding play in the series opener and gave Goldschmidt 101 RBI for the season, good for third place in the National League. The home run was also his 30th of the year, making Goldschmidt the first player in Diamondbacks history to turn in three seasons of 30 long balls and 100 RBI.
Aug 23 2017Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles, a walk, two RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's 7-4 win over the Mets.Goldschmidt busted out of a three-game hitless streak -- his longest of the season -- in his first at-bat of the contest, sending a Tommy Milone offering to left field to put runners on second and third for J.D. Martinez, who clubbed a three-run shot. He would hit another double in the fifth inning to give him 30 for the season, marking the sixth consecutive campaign that he's reached that plateau.
Aug 22 2017Goldschmidt went 0-for-5 in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Mets in 10 innings.After opening August with hits in 15 of his first 17 games, during which he compiled 1.186 OPS, Goldschmidt has gone 0-for-11 over his last three contests. It's the longest hitless streak of the season for the MVP candidate, but since he's only struck out twice during that stretch, it appears Goldschmidt is still seeing the ball well. With three games to go in the series against a porous Mets pitching staff, it should be a matter of time before the hits trickle in again for Goldschmidt.
Aug 16 2017Goldschmidt went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Wednesday's 9-4 loss to the Astros.Goldschmidt's eighth-inning blast cut his team's deficit to two, but the hosts promptly responded with four runs in the bottom of the frame to put the contest out of reach. The 29-year-old first baseman has strengthened his NL MVP bid with four home runs in his last eight games, giving him 29 on the year.
Aug 14 2017Goldschmidt went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Sunday's 7-2 loss to the Cubs.Goldschmidt has been a thorn in the Cubs' side during six matchups this season, contributing five home runs and driving in nine runs to go with four walks. He owns a career-best 1.031 OPS on the campaign and is trending toward a third straight 20-20 campaign, assuming he can record four more steals over the final month and a half of the season.
Aug 10 2017Goldschmidt went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Dodgers.Goldschmidt's 443-foot blast to center field -- his 26th of the season -- temporarily tied things up in the fourth inning, but the Diamondbacks had little success mustering further rallies on the night against the Dodgers starter Alex Wood and relievers Josh Fields and Kenley Jansen. Though the All-Star first baseman has cooled down a bit with four consecutive 1-for-4 showings, he's still been able to take his production to greater heights since the All-Star break, submitting a 1.129 OPS while driving in 23 runs in 24 games.
Aug 5 2017Goldschmidt went 3-for-4 with a triple and two RBI in Friday's 2-1 win over the Giants.Goldschmidt had nowhere to go but down following his three-homer, six-RBI performance in Thursday's rain-soaked win over the Cubs, but he still did his best in Friday's series opener to return value for those who invested in him in DFS contests. The MVP candidate had initially struggled to find his form at the plate in the first few games out of the All-Star break, but it's safe to say he's remembered how to mash again. He's gone 17-for-34 at the plate and has compiled an absurd 1.561 OPS over his last 10 games.
Aug 3 2017Goldschmidt went 3-for-4 with three home runs, six RBI and four runs scored during Thursday's win over the Cubs.This was Goldschmidt's fist multi-homer game since May 14, and the monster showing has him up to a .320/.440/.591 slash line with 25 bombs, 85 RBI, 15 stolen bases and 86 runs for the year. He continues to provide elite numbers and is building a legitimate case to finish as the top fantasy hitter in 2017.
Jul 30 2017Goldschmidt went 2-for-3 with a home run, a walk and three RBI in Saturday's 7-1 win over the Cardinals.The homer was Goldschmidt's first since July 14, ending a 13-game drought for the All-Star. Even with the slight downturn in power in the second half, Goldschmidt is still sitting on a career-best .577 slugging percentage for the season, and has continued to exhibit top-notch plate discipline. He's drawn at least one walk in each of the last seven games and has produced four two-hit efforts during that time, aiding him to a ridiculous .636 on-base percentage.
Jul 28 2017Goldschmidt went 2-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Thursday's 4-0 win over the Cardinals.With one home run since the All-Star break and none in his last 11 starts, Goldschmidt hasn't lived up to his billing as the team's top power threat, but fortunately for the Diamondbacks, recent addition J.D. Martinez, who hit a grand slam Thursday, has picked up the slack. Goldschmidt has at least remained a pillar in batting average and on-base percentage for fantasy owners, as he's now put together three consecutive two-hit performances and five straight games with at least one walk.
Jul 26 2017Goldschmidt went 2-for-2 with a pair of doubles, three walks and three runs against the Braves on Wednesday.He's been an on-base machine lately, drawing eight walks while collecting five hits in 12 at-bats over the last four games. Goldy is also in the midst of an 11-game homer drought, though, and over his last 27 contests, he's hit an uncharacteristically weak .255 with only three homers while striking out at an increased clip. It's quite conceivable that these last few games are indicating a turnaround in progress, though; it's hard not to believe in Goldschmidt at this point.
Jul 25 2017Goldschmidt went 1-for-3 with a double, two walks, an RBI and a run scored in Monday's 10-2 win over the Braves.While it was a productive night for Goldschmidt from a real-life standpoint in that he reached base three times, those in standard 5x5 leagues haven't reaped many benefits from the first baseman's patient eye at the plate. Goldschmidt has racked up nine walks in his last seven games, but has mustered only four hits in 21 at-bats to go with three runs and three RBI during that span. There's no reason to bench him in any season-long league, but Goldschmidt might not make for as attractive of a DFS lineup cornerstone until he starts piling up the base knocks again.
Jul 22 2017Goldschmidt is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Nationals.Daniel Descalso will take over at first base and Chris Iannetta will bat cleanup with Goldschmidt getting the day off. There's no indication of a possible injury for Goldschmidt, so this is likely just a routine rest day after he racked up eight strikeouts in his last three games. Look for Goldschmidt to draw back in for Sunday's series finale against Stephen Strasburg.
Jul 22 2017Goldschmidt went 1-for-4 with a walk, a run scored and two strikeouts in Friday's 6-5 win over the Nationals.With two hits and eight strikeouts over the last three games, Goldschmidt seems to be pressing of late at the dish, but his sterling track record suggests he'll be able to turn it around before long. Fortunately for the Diamondbacks, they've remained effective as an offensive unit even as their top player has struggled, as Arizona has won two of those three contests while producing 21 runs.
Jul 19 2017Goldschmidt doubled and walked four times in five plate appearances in Tuesday's 11-2 win over the Reds.The four walks moved Goldschmidt up to fourth in the majors with 62 on the season, with the first baseman's 11 intentional free passes tying Bryce Harper for the league lead. Opposing pitchers may not have the luxury of working around Goldschmidt for much longer, as the Diamondbacks' acquisition Tuesday of slugger J.D. Martinez will provide another power threat in the heart of the order. Goldschmidt is projected to stick in his normal position in the three hole, while Martinez presumably settles into the cleanup spot.
Jul 17 2017Goldschmidt went 2-for-3 with a walk and an RBI in Sunday's 7-1 loss to the Braves.The Diamondbacks' usually potent attack was limited to just nine runs during Atlanta's three-game series sweep, but it was through no fault of Goldschmidt, who went 5-for-13 with a home run and four RBI during that stretch. The All-Star is riding a season-long nine-game hitting streak and should remain a high-end fantasy producer even while the bats surrounding him in the order are slumping.
Jul 15 2017Goldschmidt went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Braves.The homer was his 21st of the season, but run production has been a little hard for Goldschmidt to come by lately -- he has just three RBI in his last 11 games, all from solo shots. His 1.011 OPS is still a career high, though, and the first baseman's opportunities should pick up once A.J. Pollock finds a groove at the plate from the leadoff spot.
Jul 7 2017Goldschmidt went 1-for-4 with a solo home run during Friday's win over Cincinnati.Goldschmidt has now gone 10 consecutive games without a multi-hit showing. He's still posted two solo homers and five runs during that span, though. Even when slumping, Goldschmidt is still tilting the fantasy scales. It's worth noting he's only attempted one stolen base through his past 25 games, so expecting Goldschmidt to suddenly run more in the second half could lead to disappointment.
Jul 5 2017Goldschmidt went 1-for-4 with a double and run scored in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Dodgers.Goldschmidt remains an early contender for the National League MVP, but he's in the midst of his worst stretch of the season. He's recorded only three hits in 24 at-bats over his last seven games, though he has drawn six walks to maintain a .300 on-base percentage during that span. The fact that Goldschmidt has shown a patient eye at the plate offers encouragement that he's resisted altering his excellent approach despite the lack of hits falling in at the moment, and it shouldn't take long before he resumes raking.
Jun 29 2017Goldschmidt went 1-for-3 with a solo home run during Thursday's loss to St. Louis.The set-and-forget first baseman is turning in another sterling campaign with 19 homers, 66 RBI, 13 stolen bases, 69 runs and a .323/.439/.596 slash line. Goldschmidt's numbers put him among the most valuable fantasy hitters, and he remains on pace to post career-high marks in home runs, RBI, runs and batting average.
Jun 26 2017Goldschmidt is not in the lineup Monday against the Phillies.It's a rare absence for Goldschmidt, just his third of the year and first since May 28. He will be replaced by Daniel Descalso at first base for the series finale. Goldschmidt has yet to slow down at the plate this year, as evidenced by his .332/.447/.606 triple slash and MLB-leading 65 RBI.
Jun 22 2017Goldschmidt went 3-for-5 with a three-run home run, four RBI and two runs during Thursday's win over Colorado.Goldschmidt made the most of his trip to Coors Field going 7-for-12 at the dish with two homers, seven RBI and six runs. The big series helped him leapfrog teammate Jake Lamb to take over the RBI lead in the majors with 64, too.
Jun 22 2017Goldschmidt went 3-for-5 with a double, two runs and two RBI in Wednesday's 16-5 win over the Rockies.It was yet another stellar performance from Goldschmidt, who delivered his third multi-hit effort in four games, yet he was somehow overshadowed by teammates Brandon Drury (4-for-6, six RBI) and David Peralta (4-for-5, four runs) on a night where the Diamondbacks attack was firing on all cylinders. That's been a more common theme this season than in years past, but if anything, it elevates Goldschmidt's fantasy ceiling. Thanks to the capable bats behind him, he'll likely continue to pile up runs even when he's not roping doubles and blasting home runs. He's currently on pace to score 144 runs over 162 games, which would shatter last season's career-best mark of 106.
Jun 21 2017Goldschmidt went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and two runs scored in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Rockies.Few opposing hitters have terrorized the Rockies quite like Goldschmidt has throughout his career. After homering Tuesday, the first baseman carries a .326/.428/.571 line against Rockies pitching over 432 career plate appearances. With the Diamondbacks set to play two more games at Coors FIeld before kicking off a homestand, Goldschmidt may be worth paying up for in daily contests Wednesday and Thursday.
Jun 18 2017Goldschmidt went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run during Sunday's win over Philadelphia.Goldschmidt now sports a six-game hitting streak with three homers, three doubles, 10 RBI, six runs and a .429 batting average. He's having another monster fantasy season and doing damage in every stat column. It's still early, but the 29-year-old slugger is flirting with a career year, which is no small feat considering the numbers he's posted in the past.
Jun 17 2017Goldschmidt went 2-for-5 with a double and two RBI during Saturday's win over Philadelphia.Goldschmidt is a rare cross-category star and currently owns a .322/.443/.588 slash line with 15 home runs, 55 RBI, 13 stolen bases and 59 runs. With Mike Trout (thumb) injured, Goldschmidt is arguably the most valuable hitter in fantasy baseball.
Jun 14 2017Goldschmidt went 3-for-5 with a home run, two runs scored and two RBI in Tuesday's 7-6 win over the Tigers.He's now had back-to-back games with three hits including a homer. Goldschmidt has a .432/.543/.784 slash line through 11 games in June with three homers, 14 RBI and 11 runs, and he's on pace for career highs in all three slash categories along with homers, runs and RBI.
Jun 11 2017Goldschmidt cracked a grand slam and went 3-for-5 with four RBI Sunday against the Brewers.Goldschmidt also added two doubles and two strikeouts to his ledger Sunday, but his eighth-inning slam with the bases loaded stuffed his stat sheet. A little more than a third of the way through June, he is hitting .406 with two home runs and 12 RBI in 41 plate appearances this month.
Jun 9 2017Goldschmidt went 2-for-3 with a run and an RBI in Thursday's 15-3 win over the Padres.Chris Iannetta stole the show with a seven-RBI performance out of the two hole, leaving fewer run-producing opportunities available for Goldschmidt behind him in the order. It was nonetheless another productive showing for the first baseman, who also drew a walk in addition to the pair of hits. He's opened June on a high note with a .381 average, one home run , seven RBI and seven runs in seven games.
Jun 5 2017Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a walk, two RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 6-5 loss to the Marlins.Goldschmidt turned in another solid all-around performance in reaching base three times, but couldn't come through with a clutch hit in the ninth inning, as Marlins closer A.J. Ramos caught him looking for a third strike during the at-bat. Though the first baseman's production has slowed a bit over the past two weeks, he's still sporting a .998 OPS for the season, which is only seven points behind the career-best mark he established in 2015.
Jun 2 2017Goldschmidt knocked a two-out, RBI single Thursday against the Marlins and walked during the Diamondbacks' 3-2 win.Goldschmidt's recent performance is a symbol of consistency, and despite a strikeout Thursday, he produced enough to keep his batting average at .303. Despite that rather respectable batting average, he entered Thursday in somewhat of a week-long slump, in which he recorded just six hits in 33 plate appearances, but added a home run, three doubles and three RBI in that span.
Jun 1 2017Goldschmidt went 1-for-6 with a solo home run and two runs scored in Wednesday's 6-5 win over the Pirates in 14 innings.Goldschmidt's solo shot to left center briefly gave the Diamondbacks the lead, but it was an otherwise quiet afternoon for the first baseman. Though he's been one of the top fantasy producers all season, Goldschmidt is in the midst of a relative rough patch at the moment, as he's recorded three hits in 22 at-bats over his last six contests. Still, with his season line sitting at a robust .303/.429/.564, fantasy owners shouldn't even entertain the idea of benching him.
May 28 2017Goldschmidt is not in the starting lineup Sunday against the Brewers.Goldschmidt has started 50 of 51 possible games for the Diamondbacks this season, with his last day off coming all the way back on April 24. While he takes a seat for the series finale, David Peralta will bat third in the order, and Daniel Descalso will get the nod at first base.
May 26 2017Goldschmidt went 1-for-3 with a walk, double, stolen base and run scored in Thursday's 4-0 victory over the Brewers.Goldschmidt extended his hitting streak to six games with an eighth-inning double off reliever Jared Hughes and ultimately came around to score on a wild pitch. The first baseman now sports a career-best 1.046 OPS, good for eighth in all of baseball among qualifiers. It's fair to argue that Goldschmidt may even be more valuable in the fantasy realm thanks to his 12 steals, a total better than all the players above him on the OPS list.
May 23 2017Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a pair of runs in Monday's 5-1 win over the White Sox.After collecting five total bases Monday, Goldschmidt's on-base and slugging percentages for the season sit at .448 and .580, respectively, both of which represent career highs. In addition to those tremendous numbers, Goldschmidt has also nabbed 11 stolen bases, putting him on pace for his first 30-30 campaign.
May 21 2017Goldschmidt went 2-for-3 with two RBI and two runs scored in Saturday's 9-1 win over the Padres.For the second game in a row, the Diamondbacks bats did major damage early against the Padres pitching staff, with Goldschmidt's base hit in his first at-bat plating two runs in a five-run first inning. Goldschmidt has reached base in 11 consecutive games and has taken his stellar plate discipline to greater heights this season with 18.5 percent and 19.2 percent walk and strikeout rates, respectively, both of which are career-best marks.
May 16 2017Goldschmidt went 2-for-5 with a pair of doubles and a run in Monday's 7-3 win over the Mets.Goldschmidt narrowly missed out on his 11th homer of the season in the eighth inning, as his long drive to the batter's eye in center field was ruled a double following a video review. He would eventually come around to score on Yasmany Tomas' three-run shot, which was one of three Diamondbacks homers in a six-run eighth inning. Goldschmidt is now in the midst of a season-best seven-game hitting streak, during which he's slashed .321/.441/.714.
May 14 2017Goldschmidt finished 2-for-5 with two home runs, three RBI and a walk in Sunday's 6-4 loss to the Pirates.Goldschmidt provided the majority of his club's offense in this one, sending a two-run homer over the left field wall in the first inning and crushing a 468-foot blast to center in the fifth. This was Goldschmidt's first multi-hit game in his last eight, but he concludes the weekend series with three homers, five RBI and four runs scored as another stellar season rolls on.
May 11 2017Goldschmidt went 1-for-2 with three walks, a stolen base and a run scored in Wednesday's 7-1 win over the Tigers.Goldschmidt's plate discipline has been a strength for years, but he's raised the bar in 2017 with an astounding 24:29 K:BB through 152 plate appearances. His ability to rack up walks will give him even more appeal in leagues where on-base percentage is a category, but even in more traditional formats, Goldschmidt will still be an above-average asset in all five categories.
May 6 2017Goldschmidt went 3-for-3 with a pair of home runs and five RBI in Friday's 6-3 win over the Rockies.It's the 10th career multi-homer game for Goldschmidt, who has been a thorn in the Rockies' side throughout his seven MLB seasons. In 420 career plate appearances against Colorado pitchers, Goldschmidt has slashed .330/.433/.575 with 16 homers and 80 RBI. With two more games at Coors Field on tap for the weekend, Goldschmidt profiles as a solid cornerstone for any DFS lineup.
May 4 2017Goldschmidt went 1-for-4 with a solo home run during Thursday's loss to Washington.The home run was Goldschmidt's fifth of the season, and he's now up to 22 runs, 21 RBI and eight stolen bases with a .311/.454/.524 slash line for the campaign. The dip in his slugging percentage is mildly concerning, and it might be the continuation of a trend after Goldschmidt hit just 24 long flies last year. However, his five-category profile remains extremely valuable, and he's a power outburst away from silencing those doubts.
Apr 27 2017Goldschmidt recorded three hits in four at-bats and provided three RBI, one run and one stolen base in Wednesday's 8-5 loss to the Padres.It was a history-making day for the sizzling Goldschmidt, who has terrorized the Padres during the four-game series. He tied a Diamondbacks record by reaching base in nine consecutive plate appearances spanning the last two contests and became the third National League player since the beginning of the 2014 season to record multiple RBI in five consecutive starts. His .459 on-base percentage for the season ranks fifth in the majors among qualifying players.
Apr 26 2017Goldschmidt went 4-for-4 with a home run, three RBI and two runs scored in Tuesday's 9-3 win over the Padres.Goldschmidt reached base in all five of his plate appearances on the evening, boosting his on-base percentage to a robust .441 for the season. The 29-year-old has been on fire over his last four starts, going 8-for-15 with two homers, four walks, six runs and nine RBI.
Apr 24 2017Goldschmidt is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Padres.Monday appears to be a rare off day for the Diamondbacks slugger, as the team will instead start Chris Herrmann at first base. Assuming there is no underlying injury at play, Goldschmidt will almost certainly be back in the lineup on Tuesday.
Apr 24 2017Goldschmidt hit a two-run homer -- his third of the season -- in Sunday's 6-2 loss to the Dodgers.Goldschmidt delivered a pair of RBI in all three games of the series, allowing him to double his existing output in that category for the season. The first baseman has underwhelmed with a .257 batting average thus far, but thanks to a 19.3 percent walk rate, he's been able to reach base in more than 40 percent of his plate appearances. So long as he continues to rack up the walks -- and avoid the injury bug -- Goldschmidt should be in store for a third consecutive 100-run campaign.
Apr 18 2017Goldschmidt went 0-for-2 with three walks and a stolen base in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Dodgers.After supplying a disappointing 24 homers in 2016, Goldschmidt hasn't recovered in the power department through the first two weeks of the new season, with his slugging percentage down 40 points from last year. Fortunately for fantasy owners, Goldschmidt continues to display a patient eye at the plate and has amassed a .410 on-base percentage, which has provided him with plenty of running opportunities. He's already a perfect 4-for-4 on stolen-base attempts, putting him on pace for a second straight 30-plus-steal season.
Apr 8 2017Goldschmidt went 1-for-3 with two RBI, two runs scored, two walks and a double during Friday's 7-3 win over the Indians.Goldschmidt walked in his first couple of at-bats before ripping a two-run double to deep center in the fifth inning to give his team a lead it would not relinquish. The ever-productive first baseman is already off to a terrific start to the campaign and has five RBI on the back of a 1.200 OPS through five games.
Apr 5 2017Goldschmidt went 1-for-3 with a solo homer, a walk and two runs against the Giants on Tuesday.He's off to a typical start, going 3-for-7 over the season's first two games. After he saw his power drop a bit last year while his steals rose, look for Goldschmidt to see the reverse effect this year -- a return to 30 homers with his typical great batting average seems more than reasonable, but it's doubtful that he'll reach 30 steals again.
Mar 30 2017Goldschmidt has gone 9-for-26 (.346 average) with one homer and six RBI during Cactus League play.Goldschmidt was also able to pick up 13 at-bats in his five appearances for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic, so despite the lack of Cactus League appearances, he should be fully geared up for Opening Day. The first baseman's slugging took an unexpected hit in 2016, but even if he fails to notice much of a rebound in homers during the upcoming campaign, he could see his run-producing opportunities increase with the Diamondbacks getting a healthy A.J. Pollock back at the top of the order after Pollock sat out much of last season with a fractured elbow.
Feb 21 2017Goldschmidt is looking forward to competing in the World Baseball Classic in March, the Arizona Republic reports.He'll leave for Florida on March 6 and begin participating in Team USA workouts March 7. Goldschmidt is expected to anchor the Arizona lineup again in 2017, while his overall production may increase if A.J. Pollock and David Peralta can avoid the injuries that plagued them throughout 2016.
Sep 30 2016Goldschmidt went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in the 5-3 victory over the Padres on Friday.It's been an off-year by Goldschmidt's standards, but he still has a shot at some decent numbers. After Friday's bomb, he is one home run away from 25, and he remains one steal shy of 30. He also has 95 RBI and a .298 average. He could really make that line look a lot nicer with two great games this weekend.
Sep 21 2016Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with two homers and three RBI against the Padres on Wednesday.After a 21-game homer drought in which Goldschmidt hit an uncharacteristic .244/.351/.308 with a whopping 28 strikeouts, he's found his stroke again in emphatic fashion over the last two games, banging out three homers among four hits. Obviously, the first baseman is a fantasy star, but in this season of increased offense across baseball, Goldy's fallen surprisingly short of his usual standards -- he's 10 shy of last year's 33 homers and 20 away from last year's 110 RBI with only a week and a half left to play.
Sep 21 2016Goldschmidt homered and knocked in two runners in a 2-for-4 game Tuesday against San Diego.This is just Goldschmidt's second homer of September as he has struggled to find his power stroke in the final month of the season. With just 21 blasts this season, he will fall well short of the 33 home runs he posted in 2015. Still, it's hard to argue with his overall performance, as Tuesday's game elevated his season line to .297/.413/.484.
Sep 19 2016Goldschmidt is not in the lineup Monday against the Padres, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.Goldschmidt hasn't gotten a day off since the end of August, so he'll take a seat to rest for Monday's series opener. Kyle Jensen will fill in for the 29-year-old for the evening, but you can expect Goldy to reenter the lineup Tuesday and likely stay there for the rest of the season.
Sep 7 2016Goldschmidt went 1-for-4 with three strikeouts in Tuesday's loss to the Dodgers.It's been a bit of a struggle recently for the star slugger. Goldschmidt is 4-for-26 (.154) over the last week, and he has seven strikeouts in his last 11 at-bats. Given his pedigree, Goldschmidt will likely put together a hot streak soon. Fantasy owners are just hoping it's in time to help them in their playoff matchups.
Aug 28 2016Goldschmidt is out of Sunday's lineup versus the Reds, Jody Jackson of Fox Sports Arizona reports.Goldschmidt will get a rare day off for Arizona's series finale against Cincinnati as Phil Gosselin starts at first. Goldschmidt has continued his phenomenal season-long performance at the plate recently, having hit .353/.462/.549 with two home runs over the last 14 games.
Aug 25 2016Goldschmidt went 3-for-6 with his 20th homer, 20th steal, two RBI and three runs in Wednesday's 11-inning victory over the Braves.Goldy's power production has fallen off a bit this year -- surprising in a season that's seen power hitting explode across the league -- but he's now gone 20-20 in consecutive seasons, and there aren't many players who can do that while also being assets in batting average. Indeed, the star first baseman is on pace to hit over .300 for the fourth straight season. There's nothing not to love about the package he offers for fantasy owners.
Aug 22 2016Goldschmidt went 3-for-4 with two runs scored and two RBI and a walk-off solo home run in Monday's win over the Braves.This marks just Goldschmidt's second home run in August, but he's been bringing it in every other facet of the game. He has scored 19 runs thanks to a ludicrous 20:14 BB:K and now owns a .338/.473/.535 line in 20 games in August. If that wasn't enough, he has also thrown in five stolen bases as he continues to be one of the most well-rounded fantasy players in the league.
Aug 18 2016Goldschmidt went 2-for-2 with three walks and four runs in Wednesday's win over the Mets.One of the most disciplined hitters in the game, it's no surprise to see Goldschmidt take free passes when pitchers nibble. It bit the Mets on Wednesday, as Goldschmidt scored four times in front of Rickie Weeks and Yasmany Tomas, who each homered twice and drove in 11 total runs.
Aug 16 2016Goldschmidt doubled, tripled and scored three times in a 3-for-4 game with a walk Monday against the Mets.Goldschmidt tied a season high with three hits, as he reached the mark for the ninth time Monday. Three triples ties a career high for Goldschmidt, who needs just two home runs to reach 20 for the fourth time in five seasons. Alas, he finished a home run away from the cycle Monday night.
Aug 9 2016Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in a 5-3 win over the Mets on Tuesday.Goldschmidt has been Mr. Reliable for fantasy owners, posting solid numbers in every category. He has 18 home runs, 14 steals, is batting .295 and has 72 RBI and 66 runs. While his slugging percentage is down a tick to .495 from .570 last season, there's not else much to complain about with the 28-year-old first baseman.
Jul 25 2016Goldschmidt went 1-for-4 with his 17th home run of the season in Sunday's win over the Reds.Goldschmidt might not match last season's 33 home runs, but he's still putting up great numbers once again. His 17 home runs are joined by 63 RBI, 13 steals and a .289/.410/.504 slash line. Goldschmidt remains an elite fantasy option.
Jul 3 2016Goldschmidt went 2-for-5 with a solo homer, a steal and two runs Sunday against the Giants.Goldschmidt's 15th homer of the year came in the sixth inning to bring the Diamondbacks within two runs in a game they'd go on to lose in extra innings. With the blast, he broke a 12-game homerless drought, and he now has a .510 slugging percentage on the year.
Jun 27 2016Goldschmidt went 2-for-5 with four RBI in Sunday's loss to the Rockies.Though he didn't homer in four games at Coors Field, Goldschmidt did go 8-for-17 with six RBI. In the process, he bumped his season average to .301. After hitting .300 or better in each of the last three seasons, Goldschmidt is a good bet to keep his average north of .300 again this season.
Jun 23 2016Goldschmidt reached base four times in Wednesday's loss to the Blue Jays, going 2-for-2 with two walks.Goldschmidt entered June batting .269, but he's now got the average up to .290. A career .298 hitter, Goldschmidt figures to keep the hot hitting going and produce counting stats at an elite level.
Jun 20 2016Goldschmidt is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Phillies, according to MLB.com's Steve Gilbert.Goldschmidt is rolling right now with at least one hit in 13 straight games, but he had not had a day off since April 17, and manager Chip Hale decided that Monday was an opportune time to give Goldschmidt his first day off in over two months. With Goldschmidt opening Monday's game on the bench, Phil Gosselin will get the start at first base.
Jun 19 2016Goldschmidt went 2-for-5 with a two-run homer in Saturday's 4-1 victory over the Phillies.The veteran slugger is feasting on Phillies pitching in the series, now hitting .500 (5-for-10) with a double, two homers and three RBI. He's enjoying a banner June overall, and has raised his average 21 points since May 31.
Jun 17 2016Goldschmidt went 3-for-5 with a double, solo homer and two runs in Friday's 10-2 victory over the Phillies.The 28-year-old slugger extended his hitting streak to 11 games with his fourth multi-hit effort over that span. He's also homered for the second time in the last four games, and drove in a run for the sixth straight contest. Goldschmidt is enjoying his best month of the season in June, hitting .345 (20-for-58) with three homers and 10 RBI.
Jun 14 2016Goldschmidt went 1-for-4 with his 12th home run of the season in Monday's win over the Dodgers.The blast was a solo shot off Mike Bolsinger in the bottom of the first. Goldy now has an RBI in three straight games and is 12-for-28 (.429 average) over the last week. With his slash line up to .282/.428/.498, he's looking more and more like the player fantasy owners have come to love.
Jun 12 2016Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a double, an RBI and a pair of runs scored in Sunday's win over the Marlins.Goldy extended his current hitting streak to seven games and raised his batting average up to .283, which is his high-water mark since the fifth game of the season. The slugger has experienced no shortage of production in the other counting categories and is on pace for another exceptional year now that the average is on the rise.
Jun 1 2016Goldschmidt went 3-for-4 in Tuesday's loss to the Astros and now has hits in six straight games.Over the six-game stretch, Goldschmidt is 10-for-20, and he's bumped his season batting average from .240 to .269 in the process. Given Goldy's track record, it was only a matter of time before his bat heated up. He should be one of fantasy's top contributors the rest of the way.
May 29 2016Goldschmidt went 2-for-3 with two RBI, a walk and a strikeout against San Diego on Sunday.Goldschmidt's average remains a paltry (for his standards) .257, but he remains a major threat at the plate due to his power and his ability to get on base at a high clip. The first baseman has hit safely in eight of the past nine games for a .400 average over that span, so he's beginning to show the form he's evidenced over the past three seasons.
May 27 2016Goldschmidt went 1-for-5 with two RBI in Thursday's loss to the Pirates but also stranded five runners on base.The slugger had a chance to do more damage but didn't get it done. In the three-game series with Pittsburgh, Goldschmidt left a total of 10 runners on base. It's a good sign that runners are getting on in front of him, and if Goldschmidt begins to heat up at the plate, the RBI total could rise quickly.
May 18 2016Goldschmidt went 2-for-3 with a walk, a run and an RBI in Tuesday's win over the Yankees. He also stole two bases.Goldschmidt entered the game with just two hits in his previous 18 at-bats (.111 average), so the multi-hit effort was nice to see. Goldy is still hitting just .232 this season, which is well below his .295 career mark. However, he's posting a solid .849 OPS, and the slugger's track record suggests that better days are ahead.
May 12 2016Goldschmidt went 2-for-5 with two doubles, a run and an RBI in Wednesday's loss to the Rockies.Goldy is probably sad to be leaving Coors Field, as he went 5-for-12 with a home run and three doubles the last three days. He raised his batting average 20 points in the process, and it looks like the slugger is breaking out of his early season slump. He is set to face Johnny Cueto and the Giants on Thursday back home.
May 10 2016Goldschmidt went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Tuesday's win over the Rockies.Goldy is hitting just .194 this month, but he has seven total bases in his first two games of 2016 at Coors Field, and will hope this can be a sign of better things to come. He remains on pace for strong power numbers this season, and his other counting stats should catch up as he finds some consistency at the plate.
Apr 28 2016Goldschmidt hit his sixth home run of the season in Wednesday's loss to St. Louis.Goldschmidt is now tied for the team lead in home runs with Wellington Castillo, and he leads the Diamondbacks with 16 RBI. Still hitting just .250, look for Goldy to post MVP-caliber stats as his average continues to rise.
Apr 27 2016Although he's hitting just .247 through 21 games, Goldschmidt has a .935 OPS with five home runs and 15 RBI.The 15 RBI are tied for the team lead, while the five home runs are good for second. Goldschmidt also has an impressive 22:20 BB:K rate. Goldy is a career .298 hitter, so his average will likely climb, which will only boost his counting stats further. Simply put, it looks like another monster season for the 28-year-old if he stays healthy.
Apr 24 2016Goldschmidt went 2-for-3 with two home runs, three RBI, three runs scored and three walks in Sunday's loss to the Pirates.It was a monster day at the plate for Goldscmhidt in a game that went four extra frames. He has seemingly hit his stride of late, as he is batting .389 with two homers, five RBI, four runs scored and seven walks over the last five games.
Apr 18 2016Goldschmidt is back in the lineup Monday against the Giants.Goldschmidt was given the day off Sunday as the Diamondbacks finished out a series against the Padres, but he's back at his usual first base spot Monday. Goldschmidt will bat third against Giants' starter Jake Peavy.
Apr 17 2016Goldschmidt is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres, according to Jody Jackson of Fox Sports Arizona.Goldschmidt went just 2-for-19 at the plate over his last five games, so manager Chip Hale decided to give him his first day off of the season Sunday. Phil Gosselin will get the start at first base in Goldschmidt's place.
Apr 10 2016Goldschmidt was 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a double in Sunday's loss to the Cubs.The Arizona lineup couldn't get any ducks on the pond for Goldy, who managed just one RBI despite collecting six total bases. Goldschmidt is already tops on the team with seven RBI, but the glaring absence of A.J. Pollock from the lineup has curtailed his production just a bit to this point.
Apr 5 2016Goldschmidt homered and drove in four runs in a 2-for-4 effort in Tuesday's win over Colorado.Goldschmidt also tripled, which will help take the sting out of an 0-for-4 Opening Day line. Even with his brilliance last season, Goldschmidt had just four games with a home run and another extra-base hit in 2015, so this was a huge game for the Arizona first baseman.
Mar 16 2016Goldschmidt is just 5-for-23 (.217) in Cactus League play, with no home runs and three RBI.The usual caveat about not putting too much stock into spring numbers applies here. Goldschmidt is a career .295 hitter with a .865 OPS in the regular season's opening month, so he usually gets rolling right away. Expect Goldschmidt to be a top fantasy contributor this year, barring injury.
Oct 4 2015Goldschmidt went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Saturday's 6-2 loss to the Astros.Goldy has compiled an impressive 15-for-40 stretch at the end of the season, capping what has already been a remarkable year. Reaching his first 20-20 season, and posting a career-high .997 OPS, Goldschmidt has put up MVP caliber numbers in an otherwise lackluster Arizona lineup.
Oct 2 2015Goldschmidt went 2-for-3 with a double, an RBI and two runs scored in a win over the Rockies on Thursday.Goldy just continues to get it done, adding his 38th double and 107th RBI on the season in this game. All the numbers across the board are ridiculous for the first baseman and he's making a strong case for MVP, albeit his team being below .500. No first baseman provides the power, speed, and average combo that Goldy does and that makes his immensely valuable going into next season.
Sep 27 2015Goldschmidt is out of the lineup Sunday against the Padres.With the Diamondbacks removed from postseason contention, manager Chip Hale pledged that Goldschmidt could receive some more rest down the stretch. It appears Hale will stick to that plan for at least Sunday, as Goldschmidt picks up a rare day off while Yasmany Tomas fills in at first base.
Sep 25 2015Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in a 6-3 loss to the Dodgers on Thursday.After homering in three straight, he'll have to settle for a ho-hum multi-hit game off Clayton Kershaw here. The MVP season continues for Goldy as his resume keeps on building game-by-game. The unfortunate part for Goldschmidt is that his under .500 team will likely keep him out of the running. The good news is that he will likely be the consensus number one pick in fantasy next year with his ability to provide elite production in every category across the board.
Sep 24 2015Goldschmidt went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 4-1 loss to the Dodgers.Goldy has now homered in three straight starts, a far cry from his 86 at-bat homer-less streak in August. Goldschmidt's incredible contact, power, and speed totals have contributed to his untouchable fantasy value.
Sep 23 2015Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with his 30th home run of the season Tuesday in a win over the Dodgers.Goldschmidt tops the 30 home run mark for the second time in his career. While his .286/.409/.488 line in the second half represents a swoon only compared to his first half dominance, it's worth remembering that he only played 109 games due to injury last year, so fatigue may be a factor as he closes out the season. With six more runs scored, Goldschmidt can join Jose Bautista (and eventually Bryce Harper) as the only hitters this year with more than 30 home runs, 100 runs, RBI, and walks.
Sep 18 2015Goldschmidt went 2-for-2 with two walks and a run scored in a 2-0 win over San Francisco on Friday.The on-base percentage continues to rise for the All-Star first baseman, as he is now at .435. Over the last 11 games, Goldy has been in a bit of a mini-slump, as he's hitting just .263 with one home run and three RBI. In any case, he's still having an MVP-type season and may be in line to be the number one pick in fantasy next season.
Sep 16 2015Goldschmidt was 0-for-1, but walked three times and scored Tuesday in a win over the Padres.Goldschmidt has seen his batting average decline over the past month, but games like these continue to allow him to be an OBP monster - his .433 OBP ranks fourth in baseball.
Sep 11 2015Goldschmidt went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in a 12-4 demolition of the Dodgers on Friday.The numbers have been steadily declining for Goldy over the past month, but he still has put together an MVP-type season. It's nearly impossible to maintain the .500 OBP that he was for the first few months, so a regression was almost guaranteed. Even with the recent slump, it's very possible that Goldschmidt will be the number one pick next season across all fantasy landscapes.
Sep 6 2015Goldschmidt returned to the lineup from the paternity list Friday and went 2-for-4 in a loss to the Cubs.On a day when the D-backs were shut out by Cubs' ace Jake Arrieta, this qualifies as a good offensive performance. Despite a power outage in the second half in which he has hit just six home runs, Goldschmidt still has MVP-caliber numbers on the season. Last season's disappointing end due to injury is certainly in the rear view mirror.
Sep 5 2015Goldschmidt is back in the lineup hitting third Saturday, Jody Jackson of FOX Sports reports.He missed two games for the birth of his child be he will return to the mix Saturday against the Cubs.
Sep 2 2015Goldschmidt traveled back to Arizona on Tuesday night to await the birth of his child and will remain away until Saturday, Jody Jackson of FOX Sports Arizona reports.The Diamondbacks are off Thursday and thus will be without Goldschmidt for only two games. He's expected to rejoin the team in Chicago for Saturday's game against Jake Arrieta and the Cubs. Goldschmidt had a bit of a down month (by his standards) in August, but he still has an even 1.000 OPS for the season, with 27 homers and 21 stolen bases in 132 games.
Sep 2 2015Goldschmidt is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Rockies.Goldschmidt rarely receives a day off, but he will get one for the series finale Wednesday. Jake Lamb will receive the start at first base in his place, batting sixth for the Diamondbacks.
Sep 2 2015Goldschmidt went 2-for-10 over both games of Tuesday's doubleheader with the Rockies, but connected on his 27th homer of the season and stole his 21st base.Though his season batting average might have taken a slight tumble, Goldschmidt remains well positioned in his quest for the Triple Crown, and by extension, the NL MVP award. His .322 batting mark ranks third in the league, while his home run total places him fifth and his RBI total (97) second.
Aug 28 2015Goldschmidt went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and two runs scored in a 6-4 win over the A's on Friday.Not much needs to be said about Goldy besides that he's incredible. He now has a .443 OBP with 26 home runs and 96 RBI. The most impressive thing is that he has 20 steals this season and leads all first baseman in that category.
Aug 27 2015Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, his 25th of the season, Wednesday in a loss to the Cardinals.For the second night in a row, Goldschmidt provided most of the D-backs' offense, hitting a long home run in the first inning to give the club an early lead. Goldschmidt is catching fire again with three home runs this week after going nearly a month between long balls. Look for him to finish the season strong.
Aug 26 2015Goldschmidt went 2-for-2 with a run and walk Tuesday in a loss to the Cardinals.Goldschmidt was one of the few bright spots offensively for Arizona as they got blown out by St. Louis. While his pace has slowed a bit lately (batting just .269 over his last 52 at-bats), he still ranks second in baseball with a .330 average and 93 RBI while ranking in the top 10 in a number of other categories.
Aug 23 2015Goldschmidt had a monster day Saturday, going 4-for-5 with two home runs (his 23rd and 24th, four RBI, three runs and his 20th stolen base of the year, in a win over the Reds.Goldschmidt had been mired in a slump coming into this one, going just two for his last 25. These were hist first home runs since July 27, an incredible drought for a hitter with his power. Hopefully, Saturday's outburst gets him over the hump and he finishes the season strong. He still has a shot at a 30 homer-20 steal season with a strong final six weeks.
Aug 16 2015Goldschmidt went 2-for-5 with two RBI and a run in Saturday's win over the Braves.Goldschmidt is back on the rails after a slump earlier this month, with three multi-hit efforts in his last six games he has reached base 14 times in that span. Goldschmidt has yet to hit a home run in the month of August after hitting just two in July. He has also struck out 18 times this month, which represents more than 17% of his season total of 102. The slugger may be a bit worn down as the season gets into the dog days, but he still leads baseball in batting average at .341.
Aug 12 2015Goldschmidt, singled, doubled, tripled and walked in five plate appearances Wednesday against the Phillies, driving in two runs and scoring two more.Unfortunately, the one time he made an out factored heavily in the outcome -- with runners at the corners and two out in the bottom of the eighth, he struck out against Phillies closer Ken Giles. Nonetheless, with an MLB-leading .341 batting average and a host of other impressive offensive stats -- there's practically no fantasy category where he doesn't make his mark -- Goldschmidt has been everything we could have possibly dreamed and more.
Aug 11 2015Goldschmidt went 1-for-2 with a walk, two RBI and a run Monday in a win over the Phillies.Goldschmidt looks like he may be coming out of his first real slump of the season with back-to-back strong offensive games. Despite the recent stretch of tough games, Goldschmidt leads the majors in batting average at .338.
Aug 10 2015Goldschmidt went 3-for-4 with two doubles, a walk, two runs and an RBI on Sunday in a win over the Reds. He was also caught stealing in the game.Goldschmidt has a couple of three-hit games surrounded by six no-hit games in his last eight, as he has hit his first real slump of the season. And he still has just two home runs since July 1. Perhaps this game will get him back to mashing.
Aug 6 2015Goldschmidt is out of the lineup Thursday, MLB.com's Steve Gilbert reports.This is an extremely rare day off for Goldschmidt, who is having an MVP-level season for Arizona. Jarrod Saltalamacchia will get the start at first base and hit sixth Thursday.
Aug 5 2015Manager Chip Hale said he might give Goldschmidt the day off Thursday, Nick Piecoro of AZCentral.com reports.This makes sense, as the 27-year-old Goldschmidt looks like he could use a breather -- he's gone 0-for-15 with nine strikeouts and no walks to begin August. Goldschmidt has started all but one of the Diamondbacks' 105 games to this point, with his lone absence coming all the way back on May 21.
Aug 5 2015Goldschmidt took a golden sombrero Tuesday, going 0-for-4 with four strikeouts, in a loss to the Nationals.Goldschmidt is in a mini-slump for the first time this season, going 0-for-15 over his last four games with nine strikeouts. With no indication of an injury this is just a slump that the All-Star will work his way out of soon.
Aug 1 2015Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a walk Friday in a win over Houston.Goldschmidt reached base multiple times for the 12th straight game dating back to June 19. Goldschmidt's home run and stolen base paces have slowed in July, but he is still in line for a 30 homer, 20 steal season while leading baseball in on-base percentage and ranking in the top 10 in average, runs, and RBI.
Jul 28 2015Goldschmidt went 1-for-2 with a solo home run, three walks and two runs Monday in a win over Seattle.Goldschmidt scored the winning run on a sacrifice fly in the top of the tenth inning after homering in the first inning off starter Mike Montgomery. The home run was just Goldschmidt's second in July, but he is on a tear right now getting on base, having reached 24 times over his last nine games. His .465 on-base percentage leads baseball.
Jul 25 2015Goldschmidt went 1-for-2 with two walks Friday in a loss to Milwaukee.Goldschmidt has reached base three times in three consecutive games and at an incredible .553 rate over the past week. He ranks second in baseball in on-base percentage and his value in leagues that count OBP is extreme. The only blemish on Goldschmidt's recent record is he has just one home run in July, a trend that will no doubt correct itself any day.
Jul 23 2015Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a walk and run Wednesday in a loss to the Marlins.Goldschmidt has reached base multiple times in four straight games and five of his last six. His .456 on-base percentage is tied for second in baseball. He is probably just behind Bryce Harper in the running for NL MVP, as he continues to have a remarkable season.
Jul 21 2015Goldschmidt went 1-for-2 with two walks and his 17th stolen base Monday in a win over Miami.Goldschmidt has reached base eight times in four games coming out of the All-Star break, but has yet to score a run and registered just two RBI. He is on the verge of his first career 20/20 season, while leading the NL in batting average, and is one of the few true five category fantasy studs.
Jul 18 2015Goldschmidt went 2-for-3 with a walk and two RBI on Friday in a loss to San Francisco.Goldschmidt's 72 RBI lead baseball as he continues his great season coming off his third All-Star Game appearance. He is likely behind Bryce Harper in the NL MVP race, but he is a legitimate candidate with another half season to make his case.
Jul 13 2015Goldschmidt hit a solo home run in Sunday's loss to the Mets.The Mets talented pitching held Goldschmidt in check for most of the three-game series, allowing him just one hit in 11 at-bats with four punch outs, but the one hit he got was a long ball. Goldschmidt wraps his outstanding first half with a .340/.455/.610 batting line, 21 home runs, 60 runs, 70 RBI, and 16 steals.
Jul 4 2015Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a walk, RBI and run Friday in a win over the Rockies.Goldschmidt has caught fire again, putting up multi-hit games in four of his last five starts, while also walking in five straight. He is arriving at the halfway point in the season with 20 home runs and 15 steals, putting him on target to reach career highs in both with a good second half.
Jul 3 2015Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a walk and run scored Thursday in a win over Colorado.A day after seeing his ten game hitting streak come to an end, Goldy produced his third two-hit game in his last four starts. Goldschmidt is experiencing a minor power outage with just one home runs and two doubles since June 17, but continues to lead baseball in average and on-base percentage, while ranking second in slugging.
Jun 30 2015Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a walk, two RBI, a run, and two stolen bases Monday in a win over the Dodgers.Goldschmidt is up to 15 steals in 19 attempts, good for a 79 percent success rate. He will have a shot at a 30/30 season if he can keep up his success on the base paths in the second half, which hasn't happened since 2012.
Jun 27 2015Goldschmidt went 1-for-4, driving in both Arizona runs, Friday in a loss to the Padres.The D-backs' offense was held in check by Tyson Ross, but as usual Goldschmidt made an impact. He has now reached base in seven straight games since his 27-game on base streak came to an end last week.
Jun 26 2015Goldschmidt was 1-for-2 with two walks, an RBI and stolen base Thursday in a loss to Colorado.With 13 steals thus far, Goldschmidt should challenge his career mark of 18 set in 2012. The 27-year-old first baseman is the top combination of power and speed in baseball right now and has swiped three bags, to go along with one home run, in the last week.
Jun 25 2015Goldschmidt went 1-for-4 with his 20th home run, a walk, two RBI and runs Wednesday against Colorado.Goldschmidt reached 20 home runs in the first half for the second time in his career. With his ability to hit for power and average, he is in rare company in 2015 - only Goldschmidt and Bryce Harper have more than 20 home runs and better than a .300 average. That said, his .393 BABIP is a bit high compared to his career rates, so expect his batting average to come down bit as fewer hits fall in over the coming weeks.
Jun 22 2015Goldschmidt went 1-for-4 with two RBI and his 12th stolen base of the year Sunday in a win over San Diego.Goldschmidt continues to put up incredible numbers - he leads baseball in batting average (.356) and on-base percentage (.474), and ranks fifth in home runs (19). Amazingly, his 12 steals puts him inside the top 15 in stolen bases too. He is an elite guy and maybe the fantasy MVP thus far.
Jun 20 2015Goldschmidt went 1-for-2 with a walk, an RBI, and his 11th stolen base of the year Friday against the Padres.Goldschmidt was back to his usual routine of getting on base at an amazing clip one day after his streak of 27 consecutive games reaching base was broken. Only Bryce Harper has been as good as Goldschmidt offensively this year, and no one with as many stolen bases as his 11 steals has anywhere close to Goldschmidt's 19 home runs.
Jun 19 2015Goldschmidt failed to reach base for the first time in 27 games Thursday, going 0-for-4 with three strikeouts against the Angels.Goldschmidt's incredible run comes to an end as C. J. Wilson carved up the Diamondbacks in this one. Goldy is still the owner of a .357/.474/.668 line and is one of the leading first half MVP candidates.
Jun 18 2015Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's win over the Angels.Goldschmidt had two hits to raise his batting average to .363, which leads the league. On top of that, he's now reached base in 27 consecutive games, the longest active streak in the majors. For the season, the 27-year-old has a .363 batting average, 50 runs, 19 homers, 54 RBI and 10 stolen bases.
Jun 16 2015Goldschmidt had another huge game Monday, going 3-for-4 with his 18th home run, three RBI, a double and a walk against Anaheim.This was Goldy's fifth straight multi-hit game and extended his streak of reaching base safely to 25 consecutive games. Among other categories in which Goldschmidt leads baseball, he received his 16th intentional walk last night, which is six more than the next closest player and more than 22 teams have this year. He might be the most dangerous hitter in the game right now.
Jun 15 2015Goldschmidt went 2-for-3 with two walks, a run scored, and his tenth stolen base of the year Sunday against the Giants.This is Goldschmidt's fourth consecutive multi-hit game, as he continues his recent tear. He reached base nine times in the three-game series with San Francisco. Goldschmidt is the only player in baseball with more than 10 steals and 15 home runs and is a true five-category contributor in fantasy.
Jun 15 2015Goldschmidt could serve as the DH in one of Arizona's upcoming two-game set against the Angels, reports Zach Buchanan of the Arizona Republic.Take note, just in case you don't see him on the field in one of the upcoming games in the AL park, there is no reason to worry.
Jun 14 2015Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a runs scored Saturday against the Giants.Goldschmidt posted his third straight multi-hit game, raising his batting average to .355, taking over the major league lead in the process, and he has reached base in 23 straight games. At this point, he might be the most valuable player in fantasy.
Jun 13 2015Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a walk against the Giants on Friday.Goldschmidt leads baseball in on-base percentage and ranks near the top of many other categories. You'd really have to nitpick to find something to be disappointed about with his performance, like he has just one stolen base over the past two weeks. He will compete for MVP if he keeps this up over the rest of the season.
Jun 11 2015Goldschmidt went 4-for-5 with a two-run home run and two runs scored Wednesday in a loss to the Dodgers.Goldschmidt has been white hot of late, posting a .408/.554/.816 line with five home runs in 49 at-bats over the past two weeks. He will cool off eventually, but he is having an MVP-type season for Arizona and could post better numbers than his fabulous 2013 season if he remains healthy.
Jun 8 2015Goldschmidt went 1-for-3 with a walk, an RBI, and a run scored Sunday against the Mets.Ho hum another two more times on base for Goldy. He knows leads baseball with a .468 on-base percentage and RBIs, while ranking third in batting average and fourth in runs. He is in your lineup every day, if you've got him.
Jun 6 2015Goldschmidt went 1-for-3 with a walk, an RBI, two runs scored, and his ninth stolen base of the season Friday against the Mets.Goldschmidt continues to fill the scoresheet for the D-Backs. There aren't many superlatives left to describe his performance. He may be the best combination of hitting for average and power, while adding speed, in the majors.
Jun 5 2015Goldschmidt went 1-for-3 with his 16th home run of the season and a walk Wednesday against the Mets.Goldschmidt is on a tear, posting a .606 on-base and .915 slugging percentage over the past two weeks. He is making a strong case for fantasy MVP of the first half. If you're lucky enough to have him, enjoy.
Jun 3 2015Goldschmidt reached base five times Tuesday, including four walks and a double, and drove in a run against Atlanta.Over the last two weeks, Goldschmidt has posted a .429/.576/.816 line, adding to an already stellar season. With 15 home runs and eight steals, he is a true five-category star. He is as close to an untouchable fantasy asset as there is.
Jun 1 2015Goldschmidt had another monster day against Milwaukee on Sunday, going 3-for-4 with a home run and four walks, three of which were intentional, in the 17-inning marathon.A day after Goldschmidt hit two home runs, and started the scoring in this one with a home run in the first inning, the Brewers tried to limit the damage he could as the game wore on - all four of Goldschmidt's walks came after the eighth inning. This was also Goldschmidt's third straight three-hit day as he put up video game numbers against Milwaukee pitching in this series, going 9-for-15, with three home runs, three doubles, five RBI, and five runs scored.
May 30 2015Goldschmidt had a huge game Saturday, going 3-for-5 with two home runs and four RBI.He now has 14 HR and 42 RBI on the season, to go along with a fearsome .345/.448/.661 slash line. Goldschmidt is well on pace to match or even exceed his career-best numbers from 2013.
May 30 2015Goldschmidt went 3-for-5 with three doubles and scored twice on Friday against the Brewers.Goldschmidt is having a great season and is on fire right now - he has posted a .423/.559/.769 line with two home runs, six runs, six RBI, and two steals over the past week. With 12 home runs and eight stolen bases, he is a legitimate 20/20 candidate and should be a strong contender in the MVP race in the National League.
May 26 2015Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a walk Monday against the Cardinals.Goldschmidt continues to lead the Diamondbacks offensively - his 30 walks on the season rank sixth in baseball and his .442 on-base percentage ranks third. There is some risk that his average will flag a bit, as his .389 BABIP is a bit above his career average, but he has certainly shown he's healthy and that he's back to being an MVP candidate. Start him everywhere.
May 24 2015Goldschmidt went 0-for-2, but walked and scored twice Saturday against the Cubs.Even when Goldschmidt doesn't collect a hit, he is one of the most valuable players in baseball. His 33 runs scored ranks third and his .431 on-base percentage ranks fifth among qualified hitters. He hasn't gotten as much attention as some other superstars for his start this year, but Goldschmidt is a true five-category superstar in fantasy. Enjoy the ride.
May 24 2015Goldschmidt had a big day at the plate Sunday, going 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI and a walk against the Cubs.Goldschmidt's monster year continues to roll along, as he now has 12 home runs, 28 RBI, eight stolen bases, and a 1.073 OPS on the season, the latter of which ranks second in baseball to Bryce Harper. After an injury-shortened 2014, the 27-year-old Goldschmidt has erased all doubts about his productivity moving forward.
May 23 2015Goldschmidt went 3-for-5 with his 11th home run of the season, three RBI, and two stolen bases Friday against the Cubs.He blasted a two-run shot to the tie the game off Cubs closer Hector Rondon in the 10th inning before the D-Backs won it in the 13th. Goldschmidt has been excellent this season, ranking fourth in MLB in OPS at 1.052, and is one of just a few players with a shot at a 20-20 season or better. He is a fantasy stud.
May 21 2015Goldschmidt is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Marlins.Manager Chip Hale felt it was time to give Goldschmidt his first day off of the season after the star first baseman went going 2-for-16 (.125) with no extra-base hits and no RBI over his last four games. Mark Trumbo will fill in at first base in Goldschmidt's absence.
May 13 2015Goldschmidt went 3-for-4 with a double, a triple, a walk, an RBI and two runs scored Wednesday against Washington.He ate up Nats starter Gio Gonzalez en route to finishing a homer short of the cycle. Goldy has been simply assaulting Arizona's opponents, as his .347 average, nine homers and six steals will attest. He's been quite arguably the most valuable hitter in fantasy aside from Nelson Cruz.
May 12 2015Goldschmidt is in the lineup Tuesday after being removed from Monday's blowout in third inning.There was no injury reported for Goldschmidt on Monday, and his presence in the lineup for Tuesday affirms that the early exit was entirely the result of manager Chip Hale's desire to get him most of a day off when the game quickly got out of hand.
May 12 2015Goldschmidt exited Monday's game against the Nationals after just one at-bat.This didn't appear to be injury-related. The Diamondbacks went down 10 runs after the first two innings, and the move was presumably just to save the team's best player.
May 9 2015Goldschmidt was pitched around all night Saturday as he walked four times in a 1-for-2 performance against the Padres in a 6-4 extra innings loss.This is how most people should approach Goldschmidt as he is clearly the most dangerous player in the Diamondbacks lineup, if not the league. This puts Goldschmidt at an amazing .454 OBP on the year and he's living up to his first-round pick status so far.
May 8 2015Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a home run in the 6-5 loss to the Padres Friday.Goldschmidt is in MVP-form right now and he looks primed to be the number one first basemen if he keeps up the pace. Look for him to finish as a top-five fantasy option if he can just stay healthy.
May 8 2015Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with his seventh home run, two RBI, and two runs scored Thursday in a win over San Diego.Goldschmidt has back-to-back multi-hit games with a home run as he continues to produce at an elite level. Over his last 50 at-bats, he has a .400/.455/.680 line with three home runs, 10 RBI, nine runs, and four steals.
May 6 2015Goldschmidt went 2-for-5 with his sixth home run, two RBI and his sixth stolen base in the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader.Goldschmidt continues to be a fantasy beast so far this season. His combination of power and speed is rare, especially among first baseman. You know what to do.
May 4 2015Goldschmidt went 3-for-5 with a double Sunday in a loss to the Dodgers.This was Goldschmidt's fifth multi-hit game in his past six, as he went 6-for-13 in the weekend series against the Dodgers to bring his average up to .356. Goldschmidt is seeing a lot of pitches in the strike zone (46%) thus far, but that may change as the season wears on if Goldschmidt isn't getting protection from the rest of the lineup.
May 3 2015Goldschmidt hit his sixth home run Saturday against the Dodgers, going 1-for-4 with a run scored and two RBI.It was Goldschmidt's first home run in nine games as he continues to post great numbers to start the season. Goldschmidt also continued his dominance of Dodger pitching with Saturday's bomb - he has a career .325/.383/.578 line with 15 home runs in 237 at-bats against the Dodgers..
May 2 2015Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a double in a loss to the Dodgers on Friday.After a brief slump, Goldschmidt has a four-game multi-hit streak going in which he has gone 11-for-18, raising his batting line to .346/.448/.593 on the season. He's been a stud this year.
Apr 30 2015Goldschmidt went 3-for-4 Wednesday in the win over the Rockies, with two runs scored, an RBI, a walk, and his fifth stolen base of the season.Goldschmidt is a perfect 5-for-5 in stolen base attempts this season and has strung together three consecutive three-hit nights. His batting line sits at a sterling .338/.446/.584.
Apr 29 2015Goldschmidt went 3-for-5 with a pair of doubles, two runs, and three RBI in Tuesday's 12-5 win over the Rockies.It's the 19th consecutive game in which Goldschmidt has reached base, boosting his OPS to an outstanding 1.000 for the season. With five homers, 19 RBI, 16 runs, and four stolen bases over 20 games, Goldschmidt has been able to pick up right where he left off in 2014 before a broken hand cost the final two months of the season.
Apr 28 2015Goldschmidt went 3-for-5 and stole his fourth base of the season Tuesday in a loss to the Rockies.Goldschmidt ended a mini-slump that saw him collect just one hit in his previous 12 at-bats coming into the game. He is 4-for-4 in stolen base attempts this year and should get into double-digits this year after falling one short due to injury last year. His ability to swipe those bags is one of the biggest things that separates him from most other first basemen in fantasy. Roll him if you've got him.
Apr 25 2015Goldschmidt went 1-for-3 with a walk and a run scored Friday in a 3-1 loss to the Pirates.Goldschmidt has reached base in 10 straight games. His on-base percentage sitting at a comfortable .420 to start the year with five home runs and two stolen bases. He is a fantasy stud; you know what to do.
Apr 22 2015Goldschmidt went 1-for-3 with a walk and two strikeouts Tuesday in a 7-1 loss to the Rangers.Goldschmidt extended his hitting streak to eight games with his first inning single. He has been a beast in the early going with the only blemish on his batting record a small uptick in his strikeouts (up to 26% of his at-bats compared to 23% last year), which is leading to less contact. It may just be an early season small sample issue and he is compensating for it in other areas.
Apr 20 2015Goldschmidt hit his fifth home run of the season Sunday, a two-run shot, in a 5-1 win over San Francisco. He was 1-for-3 with a walk, two runs scored, and two RBI in the contest.Goldschmidt leads the National League in home runs and RBIs (with 15), and ranks fifth in OPS with a 1.088 mark. He also extended his hitting streak to seven games with the home run in this one. Goldschmidt looks to be in for a monster season.
Apr 19 2015Goldschmidt went 1-for-4 Saturday in a 4-1 loss to the Giants. He struck out twice in the contest.Goldschmidt has hits in six straight and has a .311/.415/.622 batting line so far this season. He is one of the elite hitters in the game and one of the top fantasy assets available. If he is on your team this year, enjoy!
Apr 17 2015Goldschmidt went 1-for-5 with his fourth home run Thursday in a 7-6 extra-innings win over the Giants. He scored twice and drove in three.Goldschmidt homered for the second consecutive day when teed off on a pitch from Giants' ace Madison Bumgarner early in this one, before coming around to score again in the 12th after a walk. He is filling the stat sheet right now, so just enjoy the ride.
Apr 16 2015Goldschmidt hit his third home run of the season (a two-run shot) while going 2-for-4 Wednesday in a 3-2 loss to the Padres.Goldschmidt's homer was an opposite field blast off starter Brandon Morrow in the first inning, but unfortunately the D-Backs wouldn't score again in this one. Goldschmidt is showing in the early going that he is fully recovered from the broken wrist that ended his season early in 2014, posting a .344/.447/.656 line through 38 plate appearances. Enjoy what is looking to be a monster season!
Apr 14 2015Goldschmidt went 1-for-3 with an RBI, two walks, and a stolen base Monday in an 8-4 win over the Padres.Goldschmidt is locked in at the plate so far, putting up a line of .333/.467/.625. This was also his second stolen base of the young season, which is a good sign that he can get back to double-digits in steals this year. He could be in for a fantasy MVP-type season.
Apr 12 2015Goldschmidt smacked his second homerun of the season, a three-run blast, to chase Clayton Kershaw on Saturday in a 6-0 win.That's consecutive games with a homer for Goldschmidt who has looked phenomenal at the plate coming off a broken hand that ended his 2014. It's early, but he looks to be back to playing at an MVP-level.
Apr 10 2015Goldschmidt hit his first homerun of the year Friday as part of a 3-for-4 performance in a 4-3 win over the Dodgers. He scored once and drove in three runs in the contest.Goldschmidt is off to a great start, reaching base in more than half of his plate appearances to date. The homerun should answer the only lingering question about his hand injury from last year, which was whether the power would be back. He should return to being an MVP-caliber player this year.
Apr 9 2015Goldschmidt hit a double to go 1-for-3 with a run scored and a walk Wednesday in a 5-2 loss to the Giants.Goldschmidt was ninth in the league last year with 39 doubles despite missing more than 50 games due to injury. Through his first 13 plate appearances he has reached base at a .538 clip, which is incredible and a good sign that last year's injury isn't affecting his approach at the plate. Assuming his power is back to pre-injury levels, the 27-year-old is going to be one of the top hitters in baseball and a fantasy stud.
Apr 8 2015Goldschmidt went 2-for-2 with two runs scored, two walks, and a stolen base Tuesday in a 7-6 win over the Giants.Goldschmidt had another base stolen when David Peralta grounded out to end the first inning. Although he missed about a third of last season with a broken hand, Goldschmidt's ability to fill the stat sheet makes him one of the very top players in fantasy. Even with only two games in the books, the only sign of full health that he has yet to show is his power stroke. Start him with impunity.
Mar 2 2015Goldschmidt will occupy the No. 3 spot in the order in the D-backs' spring opener against Arizona State on Tuesday, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.With no restrictions this spring, it should come as little surprise that the Diamondbacks are rolling with Goldschmidt in his typical place in the order. He remains a top-five selection in most leagues this spring, offering the ability to contribute in all five hitting categories and with what appears to be a slightly improved lineup around him in Arizona.
Jan 23 2015Goldschmidt said that he is fully recovered from the broken hand that cost him the final two months of last season, MLB.com's Steve Gilbert reports.Goldschmidt had resumed taking batting practice in the final week of September and may have received clearance to return to action had the season extended a couple weeks longer. In any event, with the full offseason to recover, Goldschmidt will enter spring training at full strength and should merit heavy consideration as a first-round selection across just about any fantasy format. Goldschmidt was well on his way to another monster season in 2014 before suffering the untimely injury, as he posted a .300 average to go along with 19 homers and 69 RBI over 109 games.
Sep 27 2014Goldschmidt took batting practice Saturday for the first time since breaking his hand in August, MLB.com's Steve Gilbert reports.Goldschmidt has not encountered any setbacks since breaking his hand, and it appears he is pretty close to, if not at, 100 percent again. Expect Goldschmidt to b good to go by the time spring training rolls around.
Aug 26 2014Goldschmidt (hand) underwent a CT scan Tuesday, which confirmed that surgery will not be necessary, Jack Magruder of FOXSportsArizona.com reports.The 26-year-old was ruled out for the year after suffering a fractured left hand back on Aug. 1, but the results of Tuesday's CT scan suggest he may be able to resume strengthening work in just 2-to-3 more weeks. The 26-year-old hit .300/.396/.542 with 19 homers and 69 RBI in 109 games this season, further cementing himself as one of the elite fantasy options in baseball.
Aug 3 2014Goldschmidt's hand fracture was determined to be non-displaced and will not require surgical repair, but the first baseman will still miss at least eight weeks as a result of the injury, Jack Magruder of FOXSportsArizona.com reports. "Realistically, he's done for the year," manager Kirk Gibson said.With Goldschmidt unlikely to receive another at-bat for the rest of the season, he's droppable in single-season leagues. Despite being surrounded by an often-disastrous Arizona lineup, Goldschmidt's didn't notice a steep decline in his counting stats prior to the injury, batting .300 with 19 homers, 69 RBI and 75 runs. Assuming he recovers normally from the fractured hand, he'll enter next season as a top-five selection in just about any mixed-league draft.
Aug 2 2014Goldschmidt was placed on the 15-day DL on Saturday with a fractured left hand.It's a devastating blow for the Diamondbacks and Goldschmidt, who hit hit by a pitch late in Friday's game. The team hasn't offered up a timetable for Goldschmidt's return just yet, but the injury figures to keep him out for most, if not all, of the remaining season. Jordan Pacheco is making another start at first base Saturday, though Mark Trumbo and Andy Marte will likely factor in at the position as well.
Aug 2 2014Goldschmidt was hit by a pitch on his left hand in a pinch-hit appearance in the Diamondback's 9-4 loss to the Pirates on Friday.Goldschmidt had X-rays immediately after the game and will be evaluated Saturday, reports FOX Sports Arizona. He has been the most consistent offensive force for the Diamondbacks all season, batting .300 with 19 home runs and 69 RBI. He has also only missed one game all season. His 4.4 WAR will surely be missed if he has to sit out any length of time.
Aug 1 2014Goldschmidt is out of the Diamondbacks' lineup Friday against the Pirates.Goldschmidt is 7-for-14 against Friday's starter Edinson Volquez, but manager Kirk Gibson evidently feels now is the time to get him a breather after 49 consecutive starts. Jordan Pacheco will start at first base in his absence with Aaron Hill moving to the three-hole in the batting order.
Jul 30 2014Goldschmidt went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer Wednesday against the Reds.Goldschmidt had found himself in a 1-for-16 slump over his previous four games, but broke out by hitting his third long ball since the All-Star break. Although the 26-year-old is not quite on pace to match his 2013 totals in homers and RBI, Goldschmidt's current .301/.396/.545 slash line is eerily similar to his .302/.401/.551 clip from last season.
Jul 20 2014Goldschmidt went a perfect 3-for-3 Saturday, with three runs, a home run, three RBIs and two walks in Arizona's 9-3 victory over the Cubs.For the season, Goldschmidt is batting .314/.408/.570 with 70 runs, 18 home runs, 65 RBIs, and eight steals. Needless to say, Goldschmidt is an elite fantasy baseball player having himself a splendid season.
Jul 18 2014Goldschmidt hit his 17th homer of the season as he went 1-for-3 with a run scored and one RBI facing the Cubs on Friday night.The home run by Goldschmidt wasn't a towering shot by any means as it just cleared the fence at 366 feet, but it was enough to pull Cubs starter Edwin Jackson from the game. Goldschmidt, who has slightly fallen behind in home run expectations to this point, is still putting up great numbers all around (.308/.401/.556).
Jul 7 2014Goldschmidt went 2-for-3 with a walk while knocking in a run and scoring two Monday against the Marlins.Goldschmidt is off to a scorching hot to start July, going 13-for-25 (.520) in seven games. The All-Star first baseman improved his gaudy season line to .313/.402/.558 with 59 RBI, 66 runs, 16 home runs and eight stolen bases with Monday's performance.
Jun 20 2014Goldschmidt went 2-for-3 with two runs scored and a stolen base against the Giants on Friday.You have to love the stolen base numbers from Goldschmidt to this point, staying on pace with his career stolen base production. He's currently slashing .312/.381/.559 and remains one of the premier hitters in the game.
Jun 16 2014Goldschmidt extended his hitting streak to 10 games after going 2-for-4 Monday against the Brewers.Just more of Goldy being Goldy. The star slugger is on fire in June to the tune of .353/.459/.745 with five home runs and two steals.
Jun 10 2014Goldschmidt went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, two runs and a stolen base as the Diamondbacks bested the Astros on Tuesday.Goldy's kicked things up a notch in the last week, with seven runs, three long balls, 10 RBI and a couple of stolen bases over his last seven contests. With Edwin Encarnacion of the Jays cooling off, Goldschmidt is arguably the most prolific hitter among all big league first basemen right now.
Jun 5 2014Goldschmidt went 3-for-5 with three runs scored and four RBI in a 16-8 drubbing over the Rockies on Wednesday.After receiving a routine day of rest on Tuesday, Goldschmidt was back at it on Wednesday. He combined with Miguel Montero to drive in 10 of the D-backs 16 runs on the night. In the eighth inning, Goldschmidt came to the plate with the bases loaded and his team trailing 8-7. Goldschmidt would line the first pitch he saw from Nick Masset down the left field line for a bases clearing double to open things up. With the four RBI game, Goldschmidt moved into second in the National League with 42. He's having another fantastic season.
Jun 3 2014Goldschmidt is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Rockies.Goldschmidt has been in the lineup for all 59 of the Diamondbacks' games to this point, will yield a start at first base to Nick Evans on Tuesday. The 26-year-old Goldschmidt hit .280/.342/.542 with six homers and 20 RBI in May, but he has just two hits in his last four games and will likely benefit from a day of rest.
May 17 2014Goldschmidt had a gargantuan night at the dish Saturday, going 4-for-5 with two homers, five runs, and a career-high six RBI as the D-Backs set a new club record with 18 runs against the Dodgers.All four of Goldy's hits were of the extra-base variety, and contributed to a total of 13 for the D-Backs. The stud first baseman was also the fourth player this season to pick up 12 total bases in a single game. Obviously, these types of games are few and far between, but the fact remains that Goldschmidt is one of the best hitters in baseball, as evidenced by his .324 average, nine homers, 32 RBI, 35 runs and .571 slugging percentage through 182 at-bats.
May 4 2014Goldschmidt smacked his fifth home run of the season in Sunday's loss to San Diego, going 2-for-3 with a walk and adding his third stolen base.Goldschmidt was also caught stealing for the second time on the season. Goldschmidt is arguably baseball's top first baseman, and is hitting that way again this season posting a .331/.376/.529 line with 19 RBI.
Apr 30 2014Goldschmidt has posted a .319/.366/.487 slash line with three home runs, 17 RBI, and two stolen bases through 30 games this season.Goldschmidt has not put up big numbers in the home run category as of yet, but his batting average is healthy, and some of his league-leading 11 doubles figure to turn into long balls as the weather warms up.
Apr 9 2014Goldschmidt hit his second home run of the season Wednesday against the Giants.While it was Goldschmidt's only hit of the night, he did drive in four runs in the game. For the season, Goldschmidt now sports a slash line of .381/.438/.643.
Apr 1 2014Goldschmidt had two hits Tuesday, including an RBI double that drove home Arizona's first run of the game in a 5-4 win over the Giants.Dating back to last season, Goldy has now quietly hit safely in 23 consecutive games. He is already 8-for-18 in four games this year -- good for a .444 batting average -- and has wasted no time rewarding owners who drafted him with their first-round pick.
Mar 22 2014Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Saturday's season-opening loss to the Dodgers in Australia.Goldschmidt mustered the Diamondbacks' lone extra-base hit in the game, as opposing starter Clayton Kershaw and the bullpen routinely dominated batters throughout the contest. Fantasy owners at least have to be happy that Goldschmidt at least provided some value against the game's best starting pitcher.
Mar 8 2014Goldschmidt (leg stiffness) went 1-for-4 with an RBI while serving as the DH in his return to the lineup Saturday.The ailment was not believed to be a serious one, and it appears as though Goldschmidt is fine after a two-day break from Cactus League games. As the Arizona lineup goes, Goldschmidt batting third is the only thing in ink just two weeks ahead of the team's opening two-game series with the Dodgers in Australia.
Mar 7 2014Goldschmidt (leg stiffness) is expected to return to the lineup Saturday, Nick Piecoro of AZCentral.com reports.Goldschmidt was not in the lineup Thursday or Friday, and manager Kirk Gibson revealed leg stiffness is to blame. Apparently it's a very minor ailment, however, as Gibson said Goldschmidt will be back Saturday. He'll look to build on his breakout, NL MVP runner-up campaign from 2013.
Oct 25 2013Goldschmidt has been announced as a finalist for a Rawlings Gold Glove Award, according to MLB.com.For the star first baseman, it's just the icing on the cake. Following a season in which he tied for the National League lead with 36 home runs and led the league in RBI by 16, Goldschmidt won't last long on any 2014 draft boards. While a defensive honor won't earn him any more fantasy value, it's definitely a testament to the kind of work ethic the 26-year-old has displayed in his young career.
Sep 21 2013Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, a run scored and a walk against the Rockies on Friday and extended his current hit streak to 10 games.This entire year and the way he is finishing his season is the reason Goldschmidt will be in the conversation for the top fantasy first baseman heading into the 2014 season. He is batting .513 (20-for-39) with four home runs and 14 RBI during this hit streak and is now batting .306 on the year with 35 home runs, 121 RBI and 15 stolen bases. Owners in re-draft leagues can expect the 26-year old to go in the tail-end of the first round next year and those in keeper leagues can expect him to be held onto almost regardless of cost.
Sep 17 2013Goldschmidt hit his 33rd home run of the season in Monday's 2-1 win over the Dodgers.Goldschmidt's two-run blast in the first inning provided all of the offense for Arizona, and it was just enough to get the win. The Diamondbacks first baseman has been red-hot lately, going 13-for-24 over his last six games, with two home runs, two doubles, a triple, and nine RBI. Goldschmidt probably won't win the award, but on statistics alone he can make a case for NL MVP. He either leads the league or is tied for the lead in home runs, RBI, slugging percentage, and OPS.
Sep 15 2013Goldschmidt went 4-for-4 with five RBI, including his 32nd home run of the season in Sunday's win over Coloardo.Goldschmidt is now hitting .301/.404/.544, and has fully established himself as a top power threat in the game.
Aug 28 2013Goldschmidt is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Padres, MLB.com's Steve Gilbert reports.Goldschmidt will get a day off for the first time since July 3, as Eric Chavez gets the start at first base. Assuming Goldschmidt is healthy, he will likely be used as a pinch hitter.
Aug 28 2013Goldschmidt went 2-for-3 with three walks and an RBI in Tuesday's win over the Padres.Goldschmidt picked up his 104th RBI of the season and smacked his 28th double. For the season, the NL MVP candidate is slashing .300/.401/.551 with 31 homers.
Aug 22 2013Goldschmidt went 3-for-4 without an RBI or run in Thursday's loss to the Reds.The hits pulled his average up to an even .300 on the season. With 31 homers and 100 RBI to his credit, Goldy's batting line already looks great for a full season -- but we've still got more than a month to go.
Aug 20 2013Goldschmidt smacked a grand slam in Tuesday's win at Cincinnati.It was Goldschmidt's 31st homer of the season, and third grand slam, which set a franchise record. Unless he collapses in September, he should be a top candidate for the NL MVP.
Aug 17 2013Goldschmidt hit his 30th home run of the season in a 3-for-6 performance against the Pirates on Saturday.Goldschmidt continued his MVP-caliber season with another three-hit outing Saturday, his second in the past four games. Even though he's still sporting just a .241 average for the month of August, Goldschmidt still leads the NL in home runs and RBI (96), while ranking second in slugging (.551) and OPS (.942), and third in runs (80).
Aug 13 2013Goldschmidt went 3-for-5 with two solo home runs Tuesday, one of which ended the game in walk-off fashion.The Diamondbacks' slugger came through yet again, hitting his second walk-off in five games. His game-ending bomb in the bottom of the 11th came courtesy of the Orioles' T.J. McFarland, and Goldschmidt is now up to 93 RBI and 29 homers on the season.
Aug 9 2013Goldschmidt hit a walk-off home run Friday night to beat the Mets.It was Goldschmidt's lone hit on the evening, but he walked twice as well. It was his 27th long ball on the year and his 91st RBI. He hasn't been particularly hot, as his batting average has dipped below .300 for the first time since April, but six of his last nine hits have been home runs. He's batting .227 in August.
Aug 3 2013Goldschmidt went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in the Diamondbacks' loss to the Red Sox on Saturday.He was the only member of the Diamondbacks able to do much off opposing starter Jake Peavy for much of this one. His solo home run extended his NL-leading RBI total to 89, and he now has five home runs over his last 10 games.
Jul 3 2013Goldschmidt is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mets.Goldschmidt went just 3-for-19 over his last five games, and the Diamondbacks are scheduled to face Mets ace Matt Harvey on Wednesday, so manager Kirk Gibson felt it was a good time to get his slugger a day off. Eric Chavez will get the start at first base Wednesday.
Jun 22 2013Goldschmidt went 3-for-5 with two home runs, three RBI and two runs scored against the Reds on Friday.Goldschmidt was in a bit of a slump, going 2-for-33 over an eight game span but has since responded with four home runs and six RBI over his last four games. The 25-year old slugging first baseman has been an absolute beast this year, batting .306 with 19 home runs, 65 RBI and six stolen bases. Those who own him should continue to enjoy the ride as it should last all season long.
Jun 18 2013Goldschmidt went 1-for-4 and hit a walk-off home run in Tuesday's win over the Marlins.Goldschmidt continues to enjoy a stellar season, as the 25-year-old is now batting .304 with 18 home runs and 63 RBI.
Jun 11 2013Goldschmidt went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in Tuesday's loss to the Dodgers.Goldschmidt is enjoying a stellar season, but he's just 2-for-23 with one RBI over the last six games.
Jun 8 2013Goldschmidt went 1-for-4 and hit a game-winning three-run home run in the eighth inning to lead the Diamondbacks past the Giants 3-1 on Friday.Goldschmidt continues to be an absolute beast this season, batting .332 with 15 home runs, 57 RBI and six stolen bases. Those who thought he would have trouble duplicating last year's success have easily been proven wrong as he is well on his way to surpassing those numbers while increasing his walk rate and lowering his strikeouts. Plain and simple, he is pure fantasy gold and should be counted on for tremendous production the rest of the way.
Jun 6 2013Goldschmidt went 2-for-5 with a run and four RBI in Wednesday's 10-3 victory over the Cardinals.The four RBI came off his second grand slam this week which turned out to be the game winner. Through 58 games this season the Arizona first baseman is hitting .336 with 53 RBI and 14 home runs. He will look to continue his monster start to the season, as he takes on one of the Cardinals' brightest young pitchers, Shelby Miller on Thursday.
Jun 4 2013Goldschmidt continued his assault on opposing pitching Tuesday, going 3-for-6 with two doubles and two RBI.Goldschmidt has hits in eight of his last ten games and boasts a .335/.467/.583 slash line on the season. His 49 total RBI are tops in the National League.
Jun 2 2013Goldschmidt continued his stellar play Sunday by going 2-for-3 with an RBI, three runs scored and two stolen bases. The dominant effort helped propel Arizona to an 8-4 victory over the Cubs.Goldschmidt is making an argument for being the top fantasy first baseman this season. The stolen bases were his fifth and sixth on the season, which means he is currently on pace for a 40/20 and 130-RBI year. If you were fortunate enough to draft the D-Backs' first baseman, there is only one thing you can do: sit back, relax and enjoy the ride.
Jun 1 2013Goldschmidt went 2-for-5 with his first career grand slam in Saturday's win against the Cubs.Goldschmidt also scored three runs and had a walk in the game and gave the D-backs the lead with the grand slam off Carlos Marmol in the seventh inning. The long ball was his 13th of the season and he now has 45 RBI. He is one of the hottest hitters in the game this season.
May 30 2013Goldschmidt went 4-for-5 an RBI and a run scored in Thursday's 9-5 loss to the Rangers.This was another monster game for Goldschmidt, who is now hitting .337 with 12 home runs, 41 RBI, 33 runs scored and four stolen bases. He is one of the best all-around players in the league and could finish as a top-three fantasy first baseman by season's end.
May 25 2013Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with two RBI against the Padres on Friday.Goldschmidt continues to be one of the more productive fantasy players this season and has rewarded his owners handsomely. He has hit safely in five of his last seven games with two home runs, seven RBI and six runs scored over that span and is now batting .320 on the season. Should he continue at this pace, he'll easily finish as a top five first baseman, possibly even top three.
May 17 2013Goldy was 4-for-5 with four runs scored, and a pair of two-run home runs as the Diamondbacks routed the listless Marlins 9-2 Friday night.For the Diamondbacks, and his fantasy owners, Goldschmidt has been a gold mine this year. He is hitting .338 and has crushed 12 home runs while driving in 35 so far this season. He even chips in with an occasional stolen base. Enjoy the show folks, this is one of the game's brightest young stars.
May 15 2013Goldschmidt went 3-for-4 with three doubles and a run scored in Wednesday's win over Atlanta.Goldschmidt continues to thrive in the three spot in the Diamondbacks lineup, and is now hitting .322 on the campaign and .400 this month. Always considered a threat with the lumber, Goldschmidt is really hitting his stride early on for a potent Arizona lineup, and should be out there everyday doing whatever he can to help the Diamondbacks fight their way through the NL West.
May 14 2013Goldschmidt has found his sweet spot hitting third in the Diamondbacks' batting order, the Arizona Republic reports.Goldschmidt has definitely cruised through the first month and half of the season. The Diamondbacks first baseman provided all the Arizona offense in Monday's loss to the Braves, hitting his 10th home run of the year. He is seeing the ball really well right now, and could be locked in to batting third in the Arizona lineup for the foreseeable future. A spot that has been reserved for injured Diamondbacks second baseman, Aaron Hill, who is still dealing with a nagging hand injury. Since Goldschmidt has moved up to take Hill's spot in the order, he has been red hot, batting .380 with eight home runs and 21 RBI over the last 26 games. We may be watching the first of many All-Star caliber seasons from the Diamondbacks' first baseman.
May 13 2013Goldschmidt went 2-for-3 with a home run and a double in Monday's 10-1 loss to the Braves.Goldschmidt was out of the lineup Sunday for the first time all season, and apparently the rest did him some good. He already has five home runs and 13 RBI since the beginning of May and owns an impressive .312/.406/.587 batting line for the season.
May 13 2013Goldschmidt's break from the starting lineup Sunday was simply a day off -- his first of the season, the Arizona Republic reports.Eric Hinske made a rare start, while Goldschmidt struck out in his only at-bat as a pinch-hitter. There's little reason to think that Goldschmidt will get more than a handful of days off over the course of the season.
May 12 2013Goldschmidt is not in the lineup Sunday against the Phillies.It's not completely clear if Goldschmidt is just receiving the day off or if he's dealing with some sort of injury, but expect a further clarification if it's the latter. Eric Hinske is slated to start at first base in his place.
May 6 2013Goldschmidt went 4-for-5 with a home run and three RBI in Monday's 9-2 romp over the Dodgers.Goldschmidt has been consistently excellent at the plate this season, and his .316/.411/.530 batting line reflects that reality. He has played in every game and is on pace to finish with 30 home runs, 96 runs, 122 RBI, and 20 stolen bases. Goldschmidt's production is backed by strong peripherals, though a .316 batting average is probably at the very high end of what fantasy owners can expect.
Apr 25 2013Goldschmidt went 1-for-4 Thursday night against the Rockies, clubbing his fifth home run of the season.With Justin Upton in Atlanta, Goldschmidt is the Diamondbacks' most feared hitter. The first baseman's power stroke has been on full display this week, as he has three extra-base hits and five RBI in his last three games.
Apr 15 2013Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with the game-winning RBI in Sunday's 1-0 win over the Dodgers.Although he has not been active on the basepaths early on this season, Goldschmidt is hitting a robust .348/.426/.587 with two homers and 10 RBI through 12 games while anchoring the heart of the Arizona lineup.
Apr 7 2013Goldschmidt went 3-for-5 with 2 RBI and a run scored in Sunday's win over the Brewers.Goldschmidt has been on a tear in the young season, as his average is up to .370. He collected five runs, six hits, and five RBI in his latest series against Milwaukee. He has also doubled in three straight games. He'll look to stay hot against Pittsburgh on Monday.
Apr 4 2013Goldschmidt went 3-for-8 with a two-run blast in Wednesday's 16-inning win over St. Louis.Goldschmidt turned in a strong performance on Wednesday. Although his owners may have preferred that this game not have gone into extra innings as he was 3-for-3 with the same counting stats through nine innings.
Mar 29 2013Goldschmidt agreed to a five-year, $32 million contract with the Diamondback on Friday, ESPN.com's Jim Bowden reports.The contract will cover the 2014-2018 seasons and includes a $14.5 million team option for 2019, so it buys out one year of free agency and, if Goldschmidt continues to perform like he has in his first two seasons, likely a second. Goldschmidt posted an .850 OPS in his first full season, so a big second season could be in store if he makes strides as expected.
Mar 20 2013The D-Backs are believed to be discussing a long-term deal with Goldschmidt, the team's official site reports.It would likely be a club-friendly deal considering that Goldschmidt has two more season of service before he's eligible for arbitration. The D-Backs are expected to use him as their primary cleanup hitter this season, and signing him to a long-term deal could save the organization money in the coming seasons.
Feb 27 2013The D-Backs are expected to reach out to Goldschmidt again in the near future about a potential contract extension, the Arizona Republic reports.Previously, Goldschmidt's camp has wanted to put a long-term deal on hold, providing another season's worth of performance in the negotiating process. It will be interesting to see if the D-Backs can make an offer that Goldschmidt finds suitable, however, as it's clear the organization sees his potential as a player capable of ranking among the offensive elite as first base for years to come.
Oct 1 2012Goldschmidt (back) is in the lineup Monday, the Diamondbacks' official Twitter reports.It appears Goldschmidt's back pain has subsided enough to allow him to jump in the lineup after sitting out the entire weekend series against the Cubs. He'll look to put the finishing touches on an excellent sophomore season by facing off against the Rockies and their league-worst pitching staff.
Sep 30 2012Goldschmidt (back) remains out of the lineup Sunday, the Diamondbacks' official Twitter page reports.Back pain began troubling Goldschmidt on Friday, and apparently it hasn't subsided enough to where he can play. He remains day-to-day, but a return for Monday's game against the Rockies looks questionable.
Sep 29 2012Goldschmidt's back is still bothering him and he's not in the lineup Saturday, mlb.com's Steve Gilbert reports.We still expect Goldschmidt to return before the end of the season, so keep an eye on his status if you are relying on him for fantasy purposes.
Sep 28 2012Goldschmidt was a late scratch from Friday's lineup because of a sore back, the Diamondabcks' official twitter reports.Mike Jacobs will get the start at first base in place of Goldschmidt, who should be considered day-to-day for now.
Sep 26 2012Goldschmidt went 1-for-2 including a three-run homer in Tuesday's win over the Giants.Goldschmidt added a couple sac flies on his way to a five RBI performance. He continued his personal dominance over San Francisco starter Tim Lincecum. Goldschmidt now has five home runs and 10 RBI against the two-time Cy Young award winner in just 14 at-bats.
Sep 22 2012Goldschmidt went 1-for-4 with two walks, two runs scored and two RBI against the Rockies on Friday.Goldschmidt has put together a solid inaugural season as the Diamondbacks first baseman. Prior to the start of the season, he was expected to hit for power but with a low batting average. The power has been decent, as evidenced by the 18 home runs and 41 doubles, but he's also put up a solid .284 average, a .360 on-base percentage and has kicked in 16 stolen bases as well. He's finishing the season on a high note as he's now hit safely in six of his last seven games with six runs scored and six RBI in that span. An upcoming trip to Colorado, where he is batting .333 with three doubles and six RBI, should keep his momentum going.
Sep 8 2012Goldschmidt (illness) is back in the lineup Saturday, the Arizona Republic's Nick Piecoro reports.Goldschmidt didn't start Friday, but he was healthy enough to pinch hit, so this comes as no surprise.
Sep 8 2012Goldschmidt (illness) was able to pinch-hit in Friday's loss to the Padres.Ultimately, it sounds like he has a good chance of returning to the starting lineup Saturday, but we'll await the official word a few hours prior to the first pitch before activating him again.
Sep 7 2012Goldschmidt has been scratched from Friday's lineup due to illness, the Diamondbacks' official Twitter page reports.No word yet on what type of illness Goldschmidt is dealing with, but it's possible he'll need a few days to recover.
Sep 6 2012Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a run, an RBI, and a stolen base during Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Giants.Goldschmidt has 15 steals for the season after swiping a bag in consecutive games. Wednesday's performance was also his fourth multi-hit game in a row, although he still hasn't homered since August 16.
Aug 28 2012Goldschmidt is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Reds, according to the Diamondbacks' official Twitter page.Goldscmidt has struggled a bit of late, so he will get the night off Tuesday against tough right-hander Johnny Cueto. Ryan Wheeler will start at first base for Arizona on Tuesday.
Aug 23 2012Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a run and an RBI in Wednesday's 3-0 win over Miami.Not exactly a huge game for a slugging first baseman, but Goldschmidt was the only Diamondback who managed more than one total base in this pitcher's duel. He has a .282/.322/.474 batting line in the month of August, with three home runs, 13 runs, 13 RBI, and four steals.
Aug 17 2012Goldschmidt was 1-for-4 with an RBI double and a stolen base in the Diamondbacks victory over Houston on Friday night.He's hitting .298, he has driven in 64 runs, and he has even chipped in with 12 stolen bags. And, he always seems to contribute - whenever there are Arizona highlights, he is generally included, and that suggests even better times are ahead for the big first-sacker.
Aug 15 2012Goldschmidt connected on an Adam Wainwright pitch for his 17th home run of the season.It was Goldschmidt's only hit in four trips and his first home run since August 5. Hitting .295 on the year, Goldschmidt should continue to provide good fantasy value over the remainder of the season.
Aug 12 2012Goldschmidt was 2-for-4 with two runs scored, and three RBI, plus a stolen base, in Arizona's win over the Nationals on Sunday.He got off to a very slow start to the season, and even spent time platooning with journeyman Lyle Overbay, but he has put those days behind him. He has his average up to .299 and has now slugged 34 doubles to go with 61 RBI. He even helps in the stolen base department as his swipe in this one was his 11th on the season. He's still learning folks, and he is likely to hit for considerable power as he gets acclimated.
Aug 1 2012Goldschmidt went 3-for-4 with a walk, two runs scored, and a two-run blast to open the scoring Tuesday during the D-Backs' victory versus the Dodgers.Goldschmidt is on fire the last five tilts, hitting 9-for-20 (.450) with four runs scored, two homers, and seven RBI. He went on a similar 10-game run spanning late May and early June, which highlighted his 17-game hitting streak this season. During those 10 contests, he batted 17-for-38 (.447) with eight runs, six long balls, and nine RBI. An identical stretch is currently underway for Goldschmidt.
Jul 22 2012Goldschmidt is not in the starting lineup Sunday against the Astros, the Diamondbacks' official Twitter page reports.Goldschmidt continues to hit the ball with consistency, but he's hit just one home run so far in July after launching seven in June. He'll yield a start at first base to Lyle Overbay with right-hander Jordan Lyles on the mound for Houston.
Jul 19 2012Goldschmidt went 1-for-4 with an RBI in Wednesday's 7-1 win over the Reds.Goldschmidt's RBI came as a tack-on run on an eighth inning double to right field. He scored later in the inning on a passed ball. The double accounted for his first RBI since July 8.
Jul 1 2012Goldschmidt is not in the starting lineup Sunday against the Brewers, the Diamondbacks' official Twitter page reports.Lyle Overbay will start at first base and bat seventh against right-hander Yovani Gallardo. Goldschmidt hit .341 in the month of June and now has his average up to .292 on the year.
Jun 30 2012Goldschmidt went 4-for-4 with two runs scored, a home run and three RBI against the Brewers on Friday.Goldschmidt fell a single shy of the cycle and is now batting .421 with three doubles, a triple, two home runs and six RBI over his last five games. After a short slump midway through June, Goldschmidt heat right back up and is now batting .299 with 11 home runs and 21 doubles. So long as he keeps hitting like this he will not lose at-bats to Lyle Overbay which obviously boosts his value as your first baseman or corner infielder.
Jun 24 2012Goldschmidt is not in the starting lineup Sunday against the Cubs, the Diamondbacks' official Twitter reports.Instead, Goldschmidt will give way to Lyle Overbay, who is batting a robust .361 in 72 at-bats this season.
Jun 15 2012Goldschmidt is not in the lineup Friday, the team's official Twitter reports.Goldschmidt has turned it on lately but will yield a start to Lyle Overbay, who went 3-for-5 yesterday with three RBI. Overbay has been scorching hot this season in his own right, but expect Goldschmidt back in the lineup Saturday.
Jun 9 2012Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a solo home run against the A's on Friday.Goldschmidt extended his hit streak to 15 games, and is batting .436 with six home runs and nine RBI over that span. He's raised his batting average to .293 for the year and has completely put his slow start behind him.
Jun 6 2012Goldschmidt is back in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies, according to the Diamondbacks' official Twitter page.Goldschmidt sat out Tuesday's game, but he will be back at first base Wednesday night, batting cleanup against Rockies starter Josh Outman.
Jun 5 2012Goldschmidt is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rockies, according to the Diamondbacks' official Twitter page.Goldschmidt is hitting an impressive .389/.476/.741 over his last 15 games, but he will get a night off Tuesday in favor of Lyle Overbay.
Jun 4 2012Goldschmidt hit a solo home run in the D-Backs' win Sunday over the Padres to extend his career-best hitting streak to 12 games.Goldschmidt went 2-for-3 overall with a walk, but his recent hitting streak has been characterized by power. In his last seven contests, he's tagged four balls to raise his season splits to .277/.351/.477. While Goldschmidt is not bound to continue crushing all comers, four multi-hit efforts in six games has us wondering if, not when, his batting eye will waver again.
May 28 2012Goldschmidt hit his third home run of the season Sunday, finishing 1-for-4 with two runs scored in Arizona's win versus Milwaukee.Goldschmidt is currently on a six-game hitting streak, matching his longest such stretch of the season. He's batting .381 (8-for-21) with four doubles, one homer, six runs, an RBI, and a steal during his recent run to increase his May splits to .289/.349/.487.
May 26 2012Goldschmidt is back in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Brewers, according to the Diamondbacks' official Twitter page.Goldschmidt sat out Friday in favor of Lyle Overbay, but he will be back in action Saturday night, batting fifth against Brewers starter Zack Greinke.
May 25 2012Goldschmidt is not in the starting lineup Friday against the Brewers.Lyle Overbay will get another start at first. Overbay is hitting .370 in 25 games this season, and will continue to cut into Goldy's playing time.
May 22 2012Goldschmidt is not in the starting lineup Tuesday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.Lyle Overbay is playing first base, while Goldschmidt takes a seat after collecting a hit in each of his last three games.
May 19 2012Goldschmidt went 3-for-4 with a double and a run scored in the Diamondbacks' loss to the Royals on Saturday.This was Goldschmidt's third three-hit game of May, but six hitless starts have neutralized any batting average gains. He has six doubles in the month but only one home run.
May 16 2012Goldschmidt is back in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies, the Diamondbacks' official Twitter page reports.Lyle Overbay filled in for Goldschmidt on Tuesday for the second time in four days. Goldschmidt batting .218 on the year and is just 3-for-23 since May 6. He'll look to get back on track against lefty Jamie Moyer.
May 15 2012Goldschmidt is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Dodgers, the Diamondbacks' official Twitter feed reports.Goldschmidt, who is on an 0-for-10 slide that has seen his average drop to .218, will give way to Lyle Overbay at first base Tuesday.
May 11 2012Goldschmidt went 3-for-4 and hit a two-run shot in the fifth innings of Friday's win over the Giants.It was a solid night for the 24-year-old, first-base slugger, but he still has much to prove if he wants to get out of his platoon with Lyle Overbay. Until he can grab more consistent at-bats, his fantasy value will remain limited.
May 9 2012Goldschmidt is out of the lineup Wednesday against St. Louis, the Diamondbacks official Twitter account reports.Goldschmidt is 0-for-8 in his last three games and is hemorrhaging at-bats against right-handed pitching to Lyle Overbay.
May 1 2012Goldschmidt was 3-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Tuesday night's win over the Nationals.He came into the game on an 0-for-13 skid and had recently lost some playing time to Lyle Overbay, so it was a much needed boost in performance. The three hits raised his average to .230 on the season.
Apr 30 2012Goldschmidt is 0-for-13 with six strikeouts over his last four games.He's also lost three starts to Lyle Overbay during that span, and it appears as though the first base situation in Arizona is more of a timeshare than many expected going into the season. If Goldschmidt begins to heat up at the plate, there's reason to believe manager Kirk Gibson will lean on him more heavily, but he's hitting .185/.262/.278 with a 6:18 BB:K while failing to deliver the power he showed down the stretch for Arizona last season.
Apr 29 2012Goldschmidt is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.Goldschmidt will take a seat in favor of Lyle Overbay. Right-handed Josh Johnson is on the mound for the Marlins, and Goldschmidt (.185 average on the year) will sit for the third time in past six games.
Apr 28 2012Goldschmidt will return to the lineup for Saturday's game against the Marlins, according to the Diamondbacks' official Twitter page.Goldschmidt will return to action after getting Friday off. He will man first base and bat sixth against Marlins starter Anibal Sanchez.
Apr 27 2012Goldschmidt is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Marlins, according to the Diamondbacks' official Twitter page.Goldschmidt has played regularly lately, but he will sit out Friday after going 0-for-10 over his last three games. Lyle Overbay will get the nod at first in Goldschmidt's place.
Apr 24 2012Goldschmidt is back in the Arizona lineup Tuesday against the Phillies, the D-Backs' official Twitter feed reports.Goldschmidt is back in at first base Tuesday, after sitting in favor of Lyle Overbay on Monday.
Apr 23 2012Goldschmidt is not in the lineup Monday, the D-Backs' official Twitter feed reports.Lyle Overbay is making the start at first base after Goldschmidt went 0-for-3 with three strikeouts in Sunday's win.
Apr 20 2012Goldschmidt returned to the lineup and went 1-for-4 in the loss to Atlanta.He was given a two-day break from the starting lineup Tuesday and Wednesday, and his been struggling to break out of an early-season slump. Still, it appears as though Goldschmidt has maintained the confidence of manager Kirk Gibson to this point.
Apr 18 2012Goldschmidt is on the bench again Wednesday, the D-Backs' official Twitter feed reports.Lyle Overbay is making another start against a right-handed pitcher, while it's becoming clear that Goldschmidt's early-season slump has taken a bite out of his playing time of late. Still, first base should be considered his until manager Kirk Gibson says otherwise.
Apr 17 2012Goldschmidt is not in the lineup Tuesday, the D-Backs' official Twitter feed reports.He's 6-for-29 (.207) with a homer, six RBI and a 3:10 BB:K through nine games this season. Interestingly enough, Lyle Overbay is replacing him against right-handed starter Jeff Karstens on Tuesday night.
Apr 15 2012Goldschmidt will return to the Diamondbacks' lineup Sunday, according to the team's official Twitter feed.Per usual, he will man first and bat fifth in the lineup. Goldschmidt's return sends Lyle Overbay back to the bench.
Apr 14 2012Goldschmidt is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rockies, according to the Diamondbacks' official Twitter page.Goldschmidt is coming off a 2-for-5 game Friday, but he will sit in favor of Lyle Overbay on Saturday night. Expect Goldschmidt to be return to the lineup for Sunday's series finale.
Apr 14 2012Goldschmidt was back in the lineup and went 2-for-5 with a run scored and two RBI on Friday.Goldschmidt got the day off on Thursday for routine rest and was back in form Friday night. He won't hit for a big average, but his power potential is outstanding. Expect Lyle Overbay to steal a game or two a week from him, but Goldy will still be able to plug 20-plus home runs for you this season.
Apr 8 2012Goldschmidt is not in Sunday's starting lineup, reports the Diamondbacks' official site. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt will be start at first base for the Diamondbacks nearly every day, but he's just getting a day off Sunday. Lyle Overbay will get the start in relief.
Apr 6 2012Goldschmidt hit a solo homer and scored two runs Friday as the Diamondbacks defeated the Giants, 5-4. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt added a walk and struck out once - something he is likely to do somewhat regularly - but he is a genuine power threat who could swat a lot of balls deep into the Arizona dessert in this, his first full year in the big leagues.
Mar 11 2012Goldschmidt is 3-for-15 with four walks through six games this spring. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He's on track to begin the year as the D-Backs' primary first baseman. Lyle Overbay was retained to serve as his backup, but Goldschmidt will likely collect four or five starts each week barring a prolonged slump when the season begins. Although he may present something of a batting average risk, Goldschmidt should be a nice source of homers and RBI given his home park and placement in a strong Arizona lineup.
Sep 23 2011Goldschmidt finished 1-for-3 with a run scored and two RBI to lead the Diamondbacks past the Giants Friday night. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt hit a two run triple in the eighth inning to break a 1-1 tie and helped lead the Diamondbacks to victory and the NL West crown. He'll add some nice playoff experience to his short resume and carry that into 2012 as the Diamondbacks starting first baseman. The .232 ISO mark and starting job next season is going to make him a highly sought after player in next year's drafts.
Sep 21 2011Goldschmidt is not in the lineup Wednesday, the D-Backs' official Twitter feed reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He's locked down the starting job at first base in recent weeks, but Lyle Overbay is making a spot start against the team that designated him for assignment earlier this season.
Sep 11 2011Goldschmidt is in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres, accordoing to the Diamondbacks' official Twitter feed. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lyle Overbay started the first two games of this series, but Goldschmidt will earn the start against the left-handed Wade LeBlanc. Goldschmidt has slugged .500 through his first 110 at-bats, and that figure rises to .583 against lefties (24 at-bats).
Sep 3 2011Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in the Diamondbacks' win over the Giants on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He doesn't have a complete monopoly on the Diamondbacks' first base gig, but his play has limited Lyle Overbay to just a few starts per week. Goldschmidt has averaged a home run once every 14.8 at-bats, which is impressive for a 23-year-old rookie.
Aug 30 2011Goldschmidt is out of the lineup for the Diamondbacks on Tuesday night, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt has a hold on the first base job, playing in five of the last six games, and Lyle Overbay will likely continue to serve as the backup down the stretch.
Aug 26 2011Goldschmidt finished 1-for-4 with a run scored and a stolen base Friday night. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Not a great game for the rookie, but the stolen base, his third of the season, is a nice bonus. Despite a 38.9% strikeout rate, he remains a solid option in NL-only leagues and deeper mixed leagues as well. His ISO numbers have been off the charts in the minors and his .262 ISO since being called up just proves the power is for real. With the likelihood that he didn't cost you much to obtain this year, Goldschmidt should be a solid potential keeper in 2012.
Aug 25 2011Goldschmidt went 3-for-4 with a homer, three RBI and a stolen base in Thursday's 8-1 win over Washington. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt, who had been mired in an 0-for-14 slump, has hit five homers in the first 65 at-bats of his career.
Aug 19 2011Goldschmidt is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Braves, according to the Diamondbacks' official Twitter page. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt is hot right now, going 6-for-10 with two home runs over his last four games, but he will take a seat Friday night against Braves starter Derek Lowe. Lyle Overbay will start at first base in Goldschmidt's place.
Aug 18 2011Goldschmidt went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run in Wednesday92s loss to the Phillies. Goldschmidt has three home runs over the first 14 games of his major league career. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt has tremendous value in keeper leagues and can be a decent play in deeper leagues for owners willing to take the good with the bad as the rookie slugger adjusts to major league pitching. On the season, Goldschmidt is batting .273 with three home runs 9 RBI and seven runs scored.
Aug 14 2011Goldschmidt will likely see a spike in playing time with Xavier Nady suffering a fractured hand in Friday's win over the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: No timetable has been laid out for Nady's absence, but it's likely he'll head to the DL while the D-Backs could turn to Juan Miranda for depth at first base. Since getting called up August 1, Goldschmidt has a hit in eight of his first 10 big league games, but he's carrying a 3:13 BB:K over 33 at-bats around a pair of homers and six RBI.
Aug 13 2011Goldschmidt is not in the starting lineup Friday, the D-Backs' official Twitter feed reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Xavier Nady is getting the nod as the D-Backs are facing Mets right-hander Dillon Gee on Friday night. It's a bit surprising that Goldschmidt is sitting on the heels of a clutch pinch-hit homer in Thursday's win.
Aug 11 2011Goldschmidt smacked a pinch-hit, two-run homer with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning Thursday to force extra frames. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Goldschmidt came off the bench to take Astros' closer Mark Melancon deep, really deep, recording his second career homer.
Aug 7 2011Goldschmidt isn't in the Arizona lineup Sunday, the D-backs official site reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Xavier Nady will start in his place against Clayton Kershaw. Given Kershaw's utter dominance this season, the move is probably ultimately beneficial for Goldschmidt.
Aug 2 2011Goldschmidt hit his first major league career home run against the Giants on Tuesday. He went 1-for-3 with one walk, a strikeout and two RBI's. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He will continue to play first base for the Diamondbacks on an everyday basis. Because of the lack of options at the position, he should figure to play everyday even if he slumps over the next week or so.
Aug 1 2011The D-Backs have purchased the contract of Goldschmidt from Double-A Mobile, the team's official Twitter feed reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: In a flurry of moves following the team's trades during the weekend, Goldschmidt is now the D-Backs' starting first baseman. Xavier Nady may continue to start against southpaws, but the 30-homer power he's displayed through four months at Mobile offers a ton of upside at the big league level as the 23-year-old makes the necessary adjustments against big league pitching.
Apr 22 2011Goldschmidt hit his MiLB leading eighth home run of the season on Thursday and is now hitting .333 on the season. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perhaps more importantly, he is displaying better plate discipline with a 12:10 BB:K ratio over 48 at bats. The Diamondbacks currently have a bit of a jam at first base (Miranda, Branyan, Nady, Allen) but Goldschmidt could be the long term answer, and might see time in Arizona before the end of this season if he continues to produce.