If you're in the top third or so of your league's standings, you've probably had more than a couple sleeper picks work out well. Good for you! Of course, sorting through all of those 2019 breakouts represents something of a first-world problem: who's for real, and who's extended hot streak is about to end in a storm of regression and mediocrity?This column will take a closer look at two 2019 success stories: Max Kepler of the Minnesota Twins and Josh Bell of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Both had thei[...]

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Josh Bell went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 8-7 extra-inning loss to the Braves. Bell's home run in the top of the ninth gave the Pirates the lead, but reliever Kyle Crick blew the save, leading to the eventual loss. After just 66 games played, Bell is only seven home runs behind his career high of 26. Barring injury, Bell should finish the season with career highs in almost all offensive categories.

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Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Josh Bell will be getting the day off Tuesday. This is a normal day of rest for the 26-year-old who was just named National League Player of the Week. Jose Osuna will man first base and bat sixth against Atlanta left-hander Max Fried and doesn't carry much fantasy value at all.

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Josh Bell was named the National League Player of the Month for his record-setting May. This is the second honor that Bell has received this year, as he was previously named the NL Player of the [...]

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Josh Bell continued swinging the bat well this year in Wednesday's 7-2 victory over the Reds as he went 3-for-5, including a three-run bomb in the seventh inning. It was the fifth time this season he has collected at least three hits in a game. The 26-year-old now has hit 12 of his 18 home runs in May, tying Jason Bay's team record for most long balls in a month. He is also just one extra-base hit shy of knotting Paul [...]

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Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Josh Bell continues playing at a career-high level. Bell extended his current hitting streak to eight games by belting his 19th double of the season, although it was his lone hit in four at-bats, in Tuesday's 11-6 loss to the Reds. The 26-year-old has been red-hot at the plate over the last month, registering a slash line of .375/.432/.783 with 12 home runs and 31 RBI. He ranks in the top 10 of several National League offensive categories. Bell is a must-start in[...]

Welcome to this week's Power Hitting Risers & Fallers. All stats are full season through Monday, May 27th (unless otherwise noted). In what amounts to mostly an accident, this week is almost entirely about fallers in one sense, because three of the five risers are players that Statcast isn't very enamored with despite double-digit home run totals, and a fourth is over-performing despite strong Statcast numbers.Your weekly reminders: [...]

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