Daniel Murphy
1B/DH FA
Wed 6/29/16 11:01 PM

Murphy went 2-for-4 with a pair of homers and three RBI Wednesday at the Mets.
EDGE Analysis
Murphy gave the Nationals a lead they'd never relinquish when he got the team on the board with his solo shot in the second inning. He later smashed his 14th homer of the year to give them a pair of insurance runs that they'd need to hold onto the victory. He's now posted multiple hits in four of his last six games, and he's slashing .352/.394/.590 on the year.

Daniel Murphy
1B/DH FA
Tue 6/28/16 2:40 AM

Murphy went 2-for-5 with a run scored and two RBI against the Mets on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Murphy cut the Nationals' deficit to 4-2 with a third-inning RBI fielder's choice, then extended their lead to 6-4 with a single in the next frame. While those moments of productivity ended up having little meaning in what turned into a blowout Washington win, the former Mets second baseman once again proved capable of delivering in the clutch. His .350/.392/.573 line suggests he's likely to continue doing so.

Daniel Murphy
1B/DH FA
Sat 6/18/16 9:48 AM

Murphy went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run, two runs scored and three RBI in Friday's win over the Padres.
EDGE Analysis
The homer was his 12th of the season, just two away from last year's career high. He's predictably slowed down in June, slashing just .236/.323/.509 in 55 at-bats, but given his outstanding production so far anyone with fantasy shares in Murphy shouldn't be complaining.

Daniel Murphy
1B/DH FA
Sat 6/18/16 2:36 AM

Murphy went 2-for-4 with home run, a double, three RBI, and two runs scored during Friday's win over the Padres.
EDGE Analysis
Murphy received a day off Thursday, but he picked up right where he left off by doubling in a pair of runs before swatting the home run that ultimately decided the game. Murphy has been sensational this season, with a .361 batting average through 65 games, and he is already within two of his career-high of 14 home runs, set last season.

Daniel Murphy
1B/DH FA
Thu 6/16/16 6:46 PM

Murphy is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Padres.
EDGE Analysis
After an emotional extra inning game Wednesday followed by a long flight to the west coast, the Nationals will be giving veterans Ryan Zimmerman and Murphy the day off Thursday. Stephen Drew will take up Murphy's post at second base on Thursday, but Murphy figures to get back in the fold Friday when the Nationals face Christian Friedrich and the Padres.

Daniel Murphy
1B/DH FA
Sat 6/11/16 2:16 AM

Murphy went 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles, three RBI and a run scored in Friday's 9-6 victory over the Phillies.
EDGE Analysis
The 31-year-old broke a 4-4 tie in the fifth with a two-run two-bagger to deep right that plated Ben Revere and Bryce Harper, and then added another double in the seventh that brought home Jayson Werth. Murphy's banner season continues, as he continues to do what was once thought unsustainable, namely, keep his average hovering near the .400 mark in the midst of the season's third month. He's now hit safely in four of his last five games, and has five RBI over his last three contests. Murphy's stellar .376/.414/.624 line is complemented with his team-leading 42 RBI.

Daniel Murphy
1B/DH FA
Fri 6/10/16 2:19 AM

Murphy went 1-for-4 with his 11th homer Thursday, accounting for the Nats' only run in a 3-1 loss to the White Sox.
EDGE Analysis
Murphy's season-long assault on opposing pitching continues -- he's now just three shy of last year's career-high 14 long balls, and he's done that in 72 fewer games. That has, of course, been accompanied by his spectacular .374 batting average, which incredibly paces the National League by nearly 50 points. Murphy's showing no signs of slowing down his production for fantasy owners, as he's racked up five RBI and six runs in the last four games. The league's noticed; as the Nats' cleanup hitter, he's been forcing opposing teams to pitch to Bryce Harper.

Daniel Murphy
1B/DH FA
Sun 6/5/16 6:26 PM

Murphy went 3-for-5 with three runs scored, three RBI and his 10th home run of the season in Sunday's 10-9 win over the Reds.
EDGE Analysis
His batting average is starting to drift down from its flirtation with .400, but Murphy still has three home runs in his last six games as his incredible season continues. He's now leading the Nats in RBI (37) and doubles (15) as well as all three slash categories, a very impressive feat when you consider he's teammates with Bryce Harper.

Daniel Murphy
1B/DH FA
Tue 5/31/16 11:00 PM

Murphy went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's win over the Phillies.
EDGE Analysis
Murphy extended his hit streak to 10 games with the effort, six of which have been of the multi-hit variety. While Murphy had been a serviceable contact hitter without much pop for most of his career, he is mashing for the Nationals this year. He extended his National League leading slugging percentage to .634 and is now on pace for 27 home runs. His current career high is just 14, set last year with the Mets.

Daniel Murphy
1B/DH FA
Tue 5/31/16 1:02 AM

Murphy homered, doubled and knocked in three runs as part of a 3-for-4 game Monday against the Phillies.
EDGE Analysis
Murphy's amazing season continues. He leads all major league second basemen in average (.395) and slugging (.621) and ranks in the top five in home runs and RBI (33). Murphy is showing his big-time playoff performance for the Mets wasn't a fluke, as his 2016 has established him as one of the great second basemen in the game.