Cory Spangenberg 2B FA Wed 8/16/17 3:43 AM
Cory Spangenberg
2B FA
Spangenberg went 2-for-4 with a home run, four RBI and two runs scored in Tuesday's win over the Phillies.
EDGE Analysis
He's now homered in three straight games, driving in eight runs over that span. On the strength of 12 multi-hit games since the All-Star break, Spangenberg has raised his nearly 30 points over the past month. The positional flexibility Spangenberg offers -- he's eligible at second base, third base and outfield in most formats -- gives him added appeal in mixed leagues.
Cory Spangenberg 2B FA Tue 8/15/17 6:05 AM
Cory Spangenberg
2B FA
Spangenberg had himself a day at the plate Monday, going 3-for-3 with a walk, a home run, a stolen base and a trio of runs scored in a 7-4 win over the Phillies.
EDGE Analysis
Monday's outburst followed a two-homer performance Sunday, bringing Spangenberg's home run and stolen base totals up to 11 and seven respectively on the season. Throw in a solid .278 batting average and we are finally seeing the 2011 first-round pick round into form in his age-26 season. Spangenberg has a firm grasp on the Padres' third base job, but his true value comes in fantasy leagues where he retained his second base eligibility.
Cory Spangenberg 2B FA Mon 8/14/17 12:56 AM
Cory Spangenberg
2B FA
Spangenberg went 2-for-4 with a pair of home runs and three RBI in a 6-4 loss to the Dodgers on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Spangenberg extended his modest five-game hit streak in extraordinary fashion by reaching double-digit homers for the first time in his career. The 26-year-old has firm grasp on the Padres' third base job and has provided deep-league fantasy value as a middle infielder with 10 home runs, six stolen and a .271 batting average through 90 games. It is worth noting that Spangenberg batted second in the lineup Sunday, a role that would boost his run-scoring potential if he were to stick there going forward.
Cory Spangenberg 2B FA Mon 8/7/17 3:38 PM
Cory Spangenberg
2B FA
Spangenberg is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Reds, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Spangenberg will head to the bench for a breather after playing all 12 innings in Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Pirates. Yangervis Solarte will man the hot corner in his stead.
Cory Spangenberg 2B FA Sun 7/30/17 1:40 PM
Cory Spangenberg
2B FA
Spangenberg is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
EDGE Analysis
Spangenberg will get the day off after starting each of the team's previous 14 contests. The 26-year-old has enjoyed a productive month of July in which he hit .309 with four homers and 14 RBI. Yangervis Solarte will return from the DL and draw the start at third base in Spangenberg's stead, with Carlos Asuaje manning the keystone.
Cory Spangenberg 2B FA Fri 7/21/17 1:44 AM
Cory Spangenberg
2B FA
Spangenberg went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run during Thursday's win over San Francisco.
EDGE Analysis
Spangenberg is now 9-for-23 with three homers, eight RBI and seven runs through seven games since the All-Star break. He was a first-round pick in 2011, but the 26-year-old infielder hasn't made much fantasy noise or shown any power upside to this point in his professional career. It's also worth noting that San Diego played its first series out of the break at Coors Field. Still, in cavernous leagues, he could provide serviceable numbers in the second half.
Cory Spangenberg 2B FA Wed 7/19/17 8:55 PM
Cory Spangenberg
2B FA
Spangenberg went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run during Wednesday's loss to Colorado.
EDGE Analysis
The third baseman is 7-for-19 following the All-Star break with two homers, six RBI and six runs, and Spangenberg is also receiving consistent playing time. However, his .262/.302/.395 slash line leaves a lot to be desired, especially the slugging percentage. It's probably best to leave him to deep leagues at this stage of the game.
Cory Spangenberg 2B FA Mon 7/17/17 1:10 AM
Cory Spangenberg
2B FA
Spangenberg went 2-for-4 with a home run, a triple, and three RBI in Sunday's victory over the Giants.
EDGE Analysis
Spangenberg was held out of the lineup Saturday against Giants southpaw Madison Bumgarner, but he returned in style Sunday. Spangenberg figures to continue starting nearly every day, except when the Padres face a top-notch southpaw.
Cory Spangenberg 2B FA Sat 7/15/17 5:22 PM
Cory Spangenberg
2B FA
Spangenberg is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Giants.
EDGE Analysis
He lashed a double en route to going 1-for-3 with a run Friday against the Giants, but Spangenberg will head to the bench Saturday with the Padres facing lefty Madison Bumgarner. Jose Pirela will take over at third base in place of Spangenberg.
Cory Spangenberg 2B FA Thu 7/6/17 3:48 AM
Cory Spangenberg
2B FA
Spangenberg went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer against the Indians on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
He's not a great hitter -- as evidenced by his .674 OPS -- but Spangenberg has scraped out some value in deep formats with five homers and six steals in 199 at-bats, not to mention his multi-position eligibility. The 26-year-old was once a first-round pick, so perhaps there's some hope that he can improve his hitting over time, but don't hang your hat on it.