Jacob DeGrom Looks To Continue Dominance Of Phillies

New York Mets starter Jacob deGrom is expected to face the Philadelphia Phillies in his next projected start on Friday. The matchup bodes well for the 32-year-old, as he has dominated them throughout his career. In 15 starts against the Phillies, DeGrom owns a 7-1 record to go along with a 2.23 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, […]

Andrew Kittredge Leaves Tuesday With Arm Discomfort

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Andrew Kittredge left Tuesday's game early due to discomfort in his right arm. John Curtiss came into the game as a replacement. Kittredge was serving as the team's opener for the contest, but he only lasted five pitches before leaving the game. The 30-year-old did pitch on Monday night, so perhaps […]

Cody Bellinger Trying To Snap Out Of Slump On Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger remains mired in a dismal slump to begin the 2020 season. The 25-year-old is slashing .176/.233/.279 with two home runs, six RBI, and one stolen base through 68 at-bats. The reigning National League MVP will look to jumpstart his bat against Garrett Richards and the San Diego Padres on […]

Greg Bird Activated, Designated For Assignment On Tuesday

Texas Rangers first baseman Greg Bird was activated from the injured list on Tuesday, and then he was promptly designated for assignment. The 27-year-old has only played in 186 MLB games since making his debut in 2015 due to a litany of injuries. Bird will join the Rangers' alternate training site if no other team […]

Keone Kela Throws Another Bullpen Session Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Keone Kela (COVID-19) tossed another bullpen session on Tuesday as he continues to recover from the virus. Kela is close to activation, as he has already thrown a couple of bullpen sessions this week. The 27-year-old will likely return to his role as the Pirates' closer once he comes off of the […]

Jose Abreu In Tuesday's Lineup

Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu (hip) is in the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Detroit Tigers. Abreu left Monday's game early with hip soreness. Thankfully, it was not a serious ailment for the 33-year-old slugger. Abreu is slashing .250/.280/.417 with three home runs and nine RBI in 72 at-bats in 2020. He […]

Jo Adell Getting Day Off On Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jo Adell is not in the lineup for Tuesday's matchup against the Oakland Athletics. It seems to be a routine rest day for the 21-year-old. In Adell's absence, Brian Goodwin will start in right field and bat ninth. Goodwin is slashing .273/.360/.500 with two home runs, nine RBI, and seven runs […]

Corey Seager Remains Absent On Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager (back) is still out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the San Diego Padres. He has missed the past four games. In his absence, Chris Taylor will start at shortstop and bat seventh against Garrett Richards and the Padres. Taylor is slashing .229/.373/.333 with one home run and […]

Victor Hedman Awaiting Injury News

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman left Saturday's game against the Philadelphia Flyers with an undisclosed injury. He caught an edge on the ice with his skate and went down awkwardly in the first period. The severity of Hedman's injury remains undetermined, but it would be a massive hole for the Lightning if he had […]

Austin Meadows Not In Tuesday's Lineup

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Austin Meadows is not in the starting lineup for the first game of Saturday's doubleheader with the New York Yankees. The 25-year-old is expected to be in the lineup for the second game as the team eases him back into full-time duty. In Meadows' absence, Yoshi Tsutsugo will play in left […]

Julio Urias Effective In No-Decision

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Julio Urias allowed one run on three hits across four innings of work during Friday's 7-2 win over the San Francisco Giants. He struck out two batters while walking two. The 23-year-old needed 78 pitches to complete the four frames, so it was not the most efficient effort. Nevertheless, Urias mitigated […]

Mookie Betts Smacks Solo Shot In Win Over Giants

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts was 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk during Friday's 7-2 win over the San Francisco Giants. Betts has rounded into his All-Star form lately, slashing .306/.370/.612 with three HRs, seven RBI, and a stolen base over his last 15 games. The 27-year-old will continue to rake […]

Jerick McKinnon An Early Standout In Training Camp

San Francisco 49ers running back Jerick McKinnon has been one of the more impressive players at training camp, according to Cam Inman of The Mercury News. In particular, McKinnon's route running out of the backfield has looked crisp. It is welcomed news for the 28-year-old, as he has missed the entirety of the past two […]

Freddie Freeman Blasts Two-Run Shot On Thursday

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman was 2-for-4 with a two-run home run during Thursday's 4-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. The star slugger has had an uncharacteristically slow start to the 2020 season, slashing just .217/.357/.413 through 46 at-bats. In fairness, Freeman missed a large portion of summer camp due to COVID-19 complications, […]

Touki Toussaint Strong In Thursday's No-Decision

Atlanta Braves starter Touki Toussaint allowed three runs on four hits across 6 2/3 innings of work during Thursday's 4-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. The 24-year-old right-hander was cruising through six innings before the Blue Jays managed to put a two-run rally together. Toussaint struck out a career-high nine batters without issuing a […]

Luis Castillo Looking To Rebound On Thursday

Cincinnati Reds starter Luis Castillo is hoping to bounce back during Thursday's game against the Cleveland Indians. The 27-year-old was lit up for five runs on eight hits by the Detroit Tigers in his last appearance. While the Indians can be a daunting opponent, Castillo dominated them during his only start against them in 2019. […]

Ryan Thompson Optioned To Alternate Training Site

Tampa Bay Rays reliever Ryan Thompson was optioned to the team's alternate training site on Wednesday evening. The team had to reach the 28-person roster limit prior to Thursday's contest. Thompson impressed during summer camp, but never found a concrete role for himself in the Rays' bullpen. He posted a 1.50 ERA with four strikeouts […]

Kenta Maeda Looks To Continue Stellar Start On Thursday

Minnesota Twins pitcher Kenta Maeda will face the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday afternoon, and he will look to keep his early-season momentum going. The Japanese right-hander has been phenomenal through two games with his new team, allowing two runs on five hits across 11 innings of work while striking out 12. The Pirates are a […]

Sean Newcomb Adequate In Losing Effort

Atlanta Braves starter Sean Newcomb surrendered two runs on five hits across 5 2/3 innings of work during Wednesday's 2-1 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. He struck out four batters while issuing a single walk. The offense let him down in this one, as the 27-year-old managed to throw 63 percent of his pitches […]

Andrelton Simmons Progressing Slower Than Hoped

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons (ankle) remains "pretty sore," according to manager Joe Maddon. He will not be activated from the injured list when first eligible on Friday. David Fletcher will continue to get the majority of playing time at shortstop, and he has done well with the opportunity so far. Fletcher is slashing […]

Shohei Ohtani Still Sidelined On Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels dual-threat Shohei Ohtani (forearm) is not in Wednesday's starting lineup versus the Seattle Mariners. Ohtani was recently shut down from pitching for the entire 2020 season, but the team still plans on using him exclusively as a hitting option. The expectation is that the 26-year-old will return to the starting lineup on […]

Bryce Harper In Lineup For Second Game Of Doubleheader

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper is in the starting lineup for the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the New York Yankees. There was a slight scare that something was wrong with 27-year-old after he left early from the first game. It seems as though the Phillies were just cautious with their star slugger, as […]

Julio Teheran Limited To Around 60 Pitches Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels starter Julio Teheran will be limited to around 60 pitches in his 2020 debut on Wednesday night against the Seattle Mariners. The 29-year-old missed most of summer camp battling COVID-19, so he is not fully stretched out. Teheran posted a 10-11 record to go along with a 3.81 ERA and 1.32 WHIP […]

Michael Brantley Likely Out Until Friday

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley (quad) is expected to be sidelined until Friday, at the earliest, according to Houston Chronicle writer Chandler Chrome. Astros manager Dusty Baker wants to rest Brantley's injured quad until their weekend series against the Oakland Athletics. It is an unfortunate absence for fantasy owners, as Brantley has been raking to […]

Sean Monahan Pockets Three Points In Tuesday's Win

Calgary Flames center Sean Monahan scored a power-play goal and added two assists during Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Winnipeg Jets in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Qualifiers. The Flames top line of Monahan, Johnny Gaudreau, and Elias Lindholm combined for seven points in the rout. The trio sets the offensive tone for the […]

Dustin May Electric In Win Over Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Dustin May allowed two runs on three hits across six innings of work during Tuesday's 5-2 win over the San Diego Padres. He struck out a career-high eight batters while issuing a single walk. The 22-year-old had his pitching arsenal on full display during the contest, making several Padres look silly […]

Austin Riley Smacks Three-Run Shot On Tuesday

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley was 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and two walks during Tuesday's 10-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. While Riley's power is unquestioned, his .138 batting average leaves a lot to be desired. Likewise, his 11 strikeouts through 29 at-bats are also a concerning trend. Until he figures […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Reaches Four Times Against Blue Jays

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. was 2-for-3 with two walks, two runs scored, and his first stolen base during Tuesday's 10-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. The 22-year-old has rebounded from his dismal start to the 2020 campaign, as he is now slashing .467/.579/.867 since the beginning of August. Acuna is one of […]

Max Fried Shuts Down Blue Jays On Tuesday

Atlanta Braves starter Max Fried allowed one run on four hits across six innings of work during Tuesday's 10-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. He struck out three batters while walking two. The 26-year-old is enjoying a phenomenal start to the 2020 season, as evidenced by his 2-0 record, 2.04 ERA, 0.79 WHIP, and […]

Dansby Swanson Tallies Two More RBI On Tuesday

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson was 2-for-5 with two RBI during Tuesday's 10-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. The former first-overall pick has exploded out of the gate in the 2020 season, slashing .340/.367/.553 with two home runs, 13 RBI, and three stolen bases in 47 at-bats. Swanson is now consistently batting second in […]