Dominic Smith On The Bench Tuesday

New York Mets first baseman Dominic Smith is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. It is a surprising decision, as Smith has been mashing left-handed pitchers recently. In his absence, Pete Alonso gets the start at first base while Todd Frazier starts at third. Expect Smith to be back in... Read More

Matt Chapman Hopes To Begin Baseball Activity Wednesday

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman (hip) is hoping that he can resume baseball activities on Wednesday. The star infielder left Sunday's game against the San Diego Padres after awkwardly fielding a ground ball and has been sidelined ever since. Thankfully, the Athletics remain optimistic that Chapman will return relatively soon. If all goes well... Read More

Nick Markakis Hits The Bench On Tuesday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Nick Markakis is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Miami Marlins. The 36-year-old is just 3-for-28 at the plate with seven strikeouts over his last seven games. In his absence, Ender Inciarte will start in center field and bat ninth against Sixto Sanchez. Inciarte is carrying a .200... Read More

Travis d'Arnaud Out Of The Lineup Tuesday

Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Miami Marlins. It is just a regular rest day for the 31-year-old. In his absence, Tyler Flowers will start behind the plate and bat seventh. He is slashing .293/.396/.488 with five RBI across 41 at-bats this year. Flowers is... Read More

Marcus Semien Returns To Lineup On Tuesday

Oakland Athletics shortstop Marcus Semien (side) will be back in the team's lineup for the first game of their doubleheader against the Houston Astros on Tuesday. He is starting at shortstop and batting second against Zack Greinke after missing the team's last four games. The 29-year-old has failed to live up to the lofty standards... Read More

Dane Dunning Listed As Wednesday's Starter

Chicago White Sox pitcher Dane Dunning is listed as the starter for Wednesday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The 25-year-old allowed three runs in 4 2/3 innings against the Kansas City Royals his last time out. It was thought that Gio Gonzalez could get the nod for the contest, but it remains unclear what the... Read More

Randy Arozarena Batting Third On Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena is starting in left field and batting third against Anibal Sanchez and the Washington Nationals on Tuesday. Arozarena has come out of relative obscurity to bat .471 with four homers and five RBI across his first 17 at-bats with the Rays. While the pace is unsustainable, he is worth... Read More

Adalberto Mondesi Batting Second On Tuesday

Kansas City Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi is batting second on Tuesday against Triston McKenzie and the Cleveland Indians. Mondesi has had a dismal campaign at the plate, but he has gone 7-for-16 with two RBI and three stolen bases over his past four games. Fantasy managers will take any production they can get from him... Read More

Joc Pederson Headed To Paternity List

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson was placed on the team's paternity list on Tuesday afternoon. Pederson and his wife are expecting their second child. It is unclear who will replace Pederson in the team's lineup for the time being, but Matt Beaty, Chris Taylor, and Kike Hernandez are all possibilities. Right-handed reliever Josh Sborz... Read More

Cole Tucker Out Of Tuesday's Lineup

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Cole Tucker is on the bench for Tuesday's game against the Chicago White Sox. Tucker has ridden the pine in three of the team's last four games. It has been a frustrating season for the promising 24-year-old, resulting in a .242/.270/.305 slash line. In his absence, Bryan Reynolds will make his first... Read More

Chris Mazza Starting Tuesday's Nightcap

Boston Red Sox pitcher Chris Mazza will start the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Philadelphia Phillies. Mazza threw four innings of one-run ball on Friday against the Toronto Blue Jays, so he will be operating on short rest. The 30-year-old owns a 6.00 ERA and 2.00 WHIP through 12 innings this year. He... Read More

Gio Gonzalez Activated Off Of Injured List

Chicago White Sox starter Gio Gonzalez (groin) was activated off of the 10-day injured list on Tuesday afternoon. Zack Burdi was optioned as a corresponding move. Gonzalez has not pitched since August 22, but the 34-year-old may start against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday. He owns a 5.11 ERA and 1.86 WHIP through 24 2/3... Read More

Juan Soto Tentatively In Tuesday's Lineup

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto (elbow) is listed in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. He will serve as the team's designated hitter if he plays, but he is doing some pregame work before getting the official green light to suit up. Either way, Soto is on the precipice of... Read More

Mitch Garver Set To Ramp Up Baseball Activities

Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver (intercostal) will begin to ramp up his baseball activity this week. He has been out of the lineup since August 19 with an intercostal strain. The Twins are hoping Garver can return for the final few weeks of the season, but he's been a sizable fantasy disappointment either way. After... Read More

Alex Bregman Activated Off Of Injured List

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (hamstring) was activated off of the 10-day injured list on Tuesday afternoon. He will bat second against Frankie Montas and the Oakland Athletics in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader. Bregman has been on the shelf since August 20. He'll look to build upon his .272/.374/.500 slash line and... Read More

Jorge Soler Headed To Injured List

Kansas City Royals designated hitter Jorge Soler was placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday afternoon with a right oblique strain. Matt Reynolds was recalled from the team's alternate site as a corresponding move. Soler left Saturday's game after one at-bat due to the ailment and it is unclear how long he will be... Read More

Carlos Martinez Starting First Game Of Doubleheader

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Carlos Martinez was activated off of the COVID-19 injured list on Tuesday afternoon. He will start the first game of the team's doubleheader against the Minnesota Twins. Martinez has been sidelined since July 28 and has only pitched 3 2/3 innings in 2020. While he may provide some fantasy value down... Read More

Andrew Benintendi Out For Remainder Of 2020

Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi (ribs) will miss the rest of the 2020 season, according to team manager Ron Roenicke. While he would be able to return for the last series of the campaign, the team has decided to shut him down. It was an abysmal campaign for the 26-year-old, as he slashed a... Read More

Cole Hamels May Be Activated Next Week

Atlanta Braves starter Cole Hamels (triceps) may be activated at the start of next week, according to team general manager Alex Anthopoulos. The veteran left-hander signed with the Braves as a free agent back in December, but he has been dealing with injuries ever since. He has been throwing live batting practices and simulated games... Read More

Brayden Point Continues Dominant Playoff Run

Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point tallied two goals and three assists during Monday's 8-2 win over the New York Islanders in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Point kicked off the night with a beautiful goal 1:14 into the game, and his team cruised from there. The 24-year-old is putting together a monstrous... Read More

Nikita Kucherov Explodes For Five Points In Game 1

Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov scored a goal and added four assists during Monday's 8-2 thrashing of the New York Islanders in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The Russian forward left Game 5 of the semifinals with an upper-body injury, but he looked no worse for wear. Kucherov now has five... Read More

Trevor Story Steals League-Leading 12th Base Monday

Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story was 2-for-4 with a stolen base during Monday's 1-0 loss to the San Diego Padres. The 27-year-old now leads the Major Leagues with 12 stolen bases, including four swipes since the start of Sept. Story has been a five-category contributor all of 2020, slashing .294/.372/.544 with nine homers, 20 RBI,... Read More

Juan Soto Getting Closer To Return

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto (elbow) took batting practice on Monday, according to team manager Dave Martinez. He will be assessed again on Tuesday. The news suggests that Soto's elbow injury is not as serious as originally expected. The 21-year-old star has been sidelined since Sept. 3, but it looks like he could return to... Read More

Daniel Hudson Notches Eighth Save Of 2020

Washington Nationals reliever Daniel Hudson needed just one out to pick up his eighth save of the season during Monday's 6-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. With the bases loaded and the tying run on deck, Hudson struck out Randy Arozarena to end the threat. It has not been the prettiest year for Hudson,... Read More

Max Scherzer Tosses Seven Scoreless Against Rays

Washington Nationals starter Max Scherzer scattered six hits across seven scoreless innings during Monday's 6-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. He struck out eight batters while issuing a single walk. It was a vintage performance from the 36-year-old, improving his record to 4-2 on the season. The veteran right-hander now owns a 3.40 ERA,... Read More

Max Fried Headed To 10-Day Injured List

Atlanta Braves starter Max Fried was placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday morning due to a muscle spasm in his lumbar spine. He showed lowered velocity in his most recent start, so this ailment is likely related. It is a brutal blow for the Braves and fantasy managers alike, as Fried had been... Read More

Ian Anderson Struggles In Monday's Outing

Atlanta Braves starter Ian Anderson allowed two runs (one earned) on two hits across three innings of work during Monday's 5-4 loss to the Miami Marlins. He struck out four batters in the contest but also gave up four walks. It was an inefficient outing for the promising 22-year-old, as he needed 83 pitches to... Read More

Ronald Acuna Jr. Reaches Base Four Times On Sunday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. was 1-for-2 with two runs scored and three walks during Sunday's 10-3 win over the Washington Nationals. The 22-year-old has enjoyed a big week at the plate, slashing .350/.552/1.000 with four homers, five RBI, and nine runs scored in his last seven games. Acuna remains one of the top... Read More

Marcell Ozuna Picks Up Four RBI On Sunday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna was 3-for-5 with a home run and four RBI during Sunday's 10-3 win over the Washington Nationals. He hit a solo homer off of Patrick Corbin in the fifth inning before lacing a three-run double in the seventh frame. The 29-year-old has been on a tear over his past seven... Read More

Freddie Freeman Hits Another Grand Slam Sunday

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman was 1-for-4 with a grand slam and a walk during Sunday's 10-3 win over the Washington Nationals. It was his second grand slam in three games. The 30-year-old is now slashing .314/.435/.564 with seven homers, 30 RBI, and a 26/29 K/BB rate. Freeman is as consistent as they come... Read More